The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1870-06-11
Council Proceedings.

1 A petition was received from George h.
Grant, b. johnson and others, asking that
for greater safety and facilities for e1tin-
! gushing fires, that the well on Noble street.
near Ninth, be converted into a cistern. he
| ferred to Committee on Fire Department.
From Simon Sparks, calling attention o
Council to the fact that the sidewalks on
Main street, from Front to Green, had been
| ordered to be graded and paved several years
| ago, but up to this time nothing has been
done. Referred to Committee on Streets.
From Paxson Rattray, proposing that If
the city will purchase one of Wards Street
Lamps, and place it in the south entrance Of
the bridge the Williamsburg pike, near the
Spring Foundry, they will keep the lamp
| filled at their own expense, and in case gas
main is laid, they will purchase the lamp.
Referred to Committee on Gas.
From Samson Boon and other property
holders, requesting the order to grade and
pave sidewalks and cutters on Fort Wayne
avenue from Railroad to Reid Vanneman's
pork house, be revoked. Referred to the
Committee on Streets.
A number of petitions ere received from
property holders in various parts of the city.
| asking Council to put down gas mains, as
they wish their hous es lit with gas. Refer
red to Committee on Gas.
From John c. Whitridge and others, ask
ing that good substa ntial crossings be placed
at the intersection of Fifth and Walnut SITS.
Referred to Committee n Streets.
RESOLUTIONS.
Mr.. Patterson offered a re solution appro-
priating a sum not exceeding 800 towards
| constructing foot way over the Railroad
| bridge. Adopted.
| Mr.. Roberts offered a re solution directing
the Board of Public Improvements to adver-
tise for proposals for grading and paving the
alley running from Sixth street east, between
Main and Walnut. Adopted.
| Mr.. Roberts also offered a resolution direct
ing the Clerk to procure journal for the use
of the Board of Public Improvements, and
seal for the use of his office. Adopted.
From j. NJ. Hutton and others, tax pa yers,
| asking that Mulberry street be graded from
| Ninth street east. Referred TO Commi ttee
on Streets.
From George W. Barnes and others, ask
/ ing that repairs be made on the sidewalks on
! Pearl street, between Main and Walnut, Re
ferred to Street Committee.
| From I. Fl. Julian, calling attention to the
fact that the sidewalk on Pearl street, near
the Post Office, is encountered with brick,
/ stone and other rubbish. Referred to the
Committee on Streets,
From Harrison OCH and others, asking
| that the grade of Twelfth street be exam ined
with view of changing the grade if found
incorrect Referred to Committee on Streets.
| REPORTS.
The Board Of Public improvements re-
ported that they had examined The petition
asking for appropriation of $4,000 to aid
in the construction of a new Depot, and found
| that more than the requisite number of
property holders had signed the petition. and
offered the following resolution:
| Resolved. That the Common Council of the
City of Richmond is in favor of making the
| appropriation required upon condition tina
| the Railroad Company will e1pend
| sonable sum in the erect on of Depot. an
| that the Board of Public improvements b
| instructor to confer with the Railroad Com
| pany, as to details, and report at q ubse
| quent meeting.
The Board of Public improvements made
a report ordering a substantial brick sidewalk
nut to Market, at the expense of property
holders. Accepted.
The Committee on Finance recommended
that the tax assessed against John W Grukbs'
on personal property, be refunded. Ac
copied.
The Committee on Finance repor ted adj
verse to establishing paid Fire Departm ent
at present. Accepted.
| The Committee on Streets presented a re-
port recommending the construction of wood
en- bridges across tho cutters On the east
and west side of Pearl street, at the interseo-
ton of South. Accepted
| The Committee on Fire Depar tment re-
commended that the petition of members of
/ No. Fire Company, for a new engine house
be referred to Board of Public Improve ments
with view of repairing it. Adopted.
/ The Committee on Fire Department re-
ported in favor of granting the prayer of
Hook and Ladder Company asking for in.
crease in the annual appropriation to that
Company. Adopted.
The Committee on Fire Department re-
ported in favor OF increasing the salaries Of
Messengers of Fire Companies to $l25 per
annum. Accepted
The Committee on Printing reported shat it
was not advisable to make a contract for the
city printing at present. Accepted.
Tie City Assessor reported the following
as the value Of property assessed for taxa
ton in this city:
Real Estate. -. .............$1 285, $40 90
Improvements .............. 1915, 800 co
| Personal .......-......... l,S49, sos 90
The Assessor also reported 1.037 Polls
I67 male dogs und female dogs.
Major Lacey, Chief of Police, reported AZ
arrests during thr month Of May.
w. =. Wilson, City Treasurer; submitted
bis report of receipts and disbursements for
the month of Nav, viz:
Receipts. .92s,382 IS
Balance in treasury SIS, 305 As
Charles Leive, Chief Fire Engineer, re-
| ported the names of his Assistants, which
were confirmed by Council.
The Chief Fire Eng ineer made a report of
the condition of the several fire wells and
cisterns in the city, and also the condition of
the several Fire Companies.
The Board of Health presented a detailed
report of the sanitary condition of the city,
and recommending the abatement of various
nuisances. Referred to Committee on Streets.
Tie Mayor and Council were invited TO at
tend the military tournament on the 1Ith.
On motion, Council adjourned.
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