The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1869-06-09
Council Proceedings
CoUNoIL CHANnER,

COUNCIL CHAMBER,
MONDAY EVENING, June z, '69.
Council met pursuant to adjournment.
Present, President Worley, Messrs. Ny
ers, Schaefer, Lindeman, Hawk Saxton,
Shimp and Wyant.
The minutes of the previous meeting
were read, corrected and approved.
REPORTS.
Committee on Claims, on the veteran
bounty applications, asked for and was
granted further time to report.
From same, that bill of ], Durbin was
correct, and recommended its allowance.
Allowed.
From Committee on Stress, that q sur
vey has been made from North street to the
East branch of the NimIshIllen, for making
/ a drain; that Shriver's run Is not of suffici-
ent capacity to carry of the water. Refer
red back to ascertain the probable cost OF
| construction.
COMMUNICATION READING.
The Committee on Ways and Means re-
ported q bill making the tax levies for 1869.
Read three times and passed.
Committee on Water Works, 'tAn ordi-
nance to effect further loan for the con-
structlon and completion of Canton City
Water Works. Passed.
SECOND READING.
can ordinance to pave North Market st.
! from North st. to the north line of city
limits. Passed.
PETITIONS.
OF D. Sayler and Al others, for paving
sidewalks on S. Plum st. Referred.
OF F. Halter and others, for improving
S. Market st. in South Canton Referred.
OF ]. Hoffman and others, for the same
on South Plum ST. Referred.
sHoRB's ADDITION.
Mr.. Myers called attention to the plat of
Shorb's addition, which is proposed to be
changed so that the same may be accepted.
The proprietor agrees, with consent of lot
owners, to run Third and Fourth streets at
right angles to Fulton street. Referred to
Street Committee as to the prOpriety and
authority Of extending said streets in straight
lines through Joseph Meyers addition west
ward to corporation line
I RECOMMENDATIONS BIZ MAYOR sAYLKR.
His honor, Mayor Sayler, addressed the
Council upon the proprlety of an extra pO-
| lice force in the city; that breaches of the
peace were becoming frequent, and but one
officer to execute the law. Said he was an
| eyewitness to o disturbance at the Opera
House Friday night, which, at one time as
sumed serious proportions. Marshal Old
field was resisted and deied, being obliged
| 10 call upon bystanders for assistance. He
was convinced of the urgent necessity of an
Increased and efficient force, and as he was
! empowered to name a requisite number of
men to be approved by the Council, he
would do so at the next meeting if deemed
advisable. He thought four additional pO-
licemen, one for each ward, would be suffi-
cient, but good men could not be obtained
without proper remuneration.
The subject was referred to Committee on
Police to report upon at next meeting.
CLAIMS,
Berg & Steven, blacksmithing, s S5
Canton Gas Company, Ill O6
The last bill was referred.
1t was agreed to have four test meters,
one in each ward, for a more correct
measurement of gas. Also, that Gas Com
mlttee ascertain amount consumed by brass
bands and other meetings in Council cham.
Der and Washington Hall.
Tbs same committee was instructed to
see to repairs of street lamps.
Mr.. Myers said there was q surplus OF
earth at German Lutheran church which
can be obtained by the city for the expense
of hauling. Referred to Street Committee
to contract for same.
Mr.. Wyant asked If Thomas Patton con-
sidered himself Health Commissioner, as
the presence of that officer was required in
some localities. Referred to Clerk to ascer'
tain and report if Mr.. Patton is willing tc
act as Health Commissioner.
Mr.. Myers urged the necessity of the
general grade beng definitely decided upon,
as many citizens were anxiously awaiting il
in order to pave sidewalks and make other
improvements.
Mr.. Saxton said the recent heavy rains
had broke through the embankment of the
north side of the sewer on w. TuscsraWas
street below the hill, inundating his lot;
that residents in the vicinity were com
planning. Referred to Committee on streets.
| Adjourned.