The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1870-10-21
council ~ProeeedIngs.
COUNCIL CHAMBER,
MONDAY EVE, Oct. II, 1870. J
Council met-All present.
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COUNCIL CHAMBER,
MONDAY Eve, Oct. II, 1870.
Council met-An present.
Reading of journal dispensed with.
PETITIONS.
From residents on West TuscrawBs-st.,
verbal by Mr.. Schefer) to have north side
walks paved from the Bierce alley to foot
Of hill. Referred to Solicitor to draft or
dinance providing for same.
From NJ, Conelly verbal by Mr.. Lind
seyl for increased compensation for lamp
lighting, there being an additional number
of lanterns erected. ~Propotionate pay
granted.
From Messrs. Trump and Hurford, pro-
pnetors Of St. Cloud hotel property, that
V. B. Snyder's stable on Court Alley in
fringes thereon, and asking for removal, so
that parties may pave said alley. Reler-
red to City Engineer for investigation and
report.
From residents on Charles street (yer-
bal by Mr.. Lindsey for proper walling
and bridging over Run, for sidewalks, sim
liar to that on East Tus. street. Referred
to Com. on Streets to have the work done
at a cost not to exceed $50.
REPORTS.
From Committee on Accounts, that re-,
port and account of Commissioner Antho-
ny, for September, are correct that there
is due him Sl50l,6 90 and recommend pay
ment. Accepted and adopted.
From Gas Committee, that bill ($102,74l
is correct, and recommend payment. Ac-
cepted and adopted.
From Street Committee, in~structing the
Commissioners properly plank all bridges
In the city, especially West Bridge, and
to place posts at each end of partition.
From City Water-Works Trustees, sub
hitting quite a lengthy report, which was
read and explained by the President; but
not being entirely complete, time to extend
to the LIST of November, the Board asked
for further time to make an explicit state
ment Of their doings, which was granted.
RESOLUTION.
BY Mr.. Schafer-
RESOLVED, That the Mayor of the city
be and he is hereby authorized to grant
the privilege of erecting bulletin boards at
such points and places within the city
limits TO any party whom he may consider
best qualified to attend to the business of
posting bills, said grant to continue for one
year or less in case the duties appertaining
to said business are not properly dIscharg-
ed. Said boards are to be of sufficient
size and to be put up in good workman
like order, and to be located in such man.
ner-as not to conflict with the convenience
of our citizens and beauty of our city. The
Mayor is further hereby instructed, that
If, in his Judgment he conclude that a L.
eense should be paid by the party obtain
ing the grant, he to assess such an amount
as be may deem Just and reasonable, and
to be governed by the customs on this
subject established in other places. Said
grant TO be given only to the person, who
himself will personally attend to the bust
ness, and not to be transferable, except by
consent Of the council first obtained, and
under no circumstances is the city to be
subjected to any costs or expenses in the
premises. Adopted.
ORDINANCE
To borrow money for the extension of
Water Works. First reading.
The reading Of this bill caused some
warmth on the part of members. Mr.. An
derson objected to its passage-to any
more taxation at present, and to the pur-
chase of any more pipe this season. He
thought the people needed a breathing
spell" before there were any more levies
made upon them.
Mr.. Hawk said parties in the additions
were very anxious for water, in fact com
plaining-that they were taxpayers and
received no water benefits. They especi-
ally wished water on North Market, north
of Shriver's Lane, and on Cleveland Ave
nue..
Mr.. Schefer-How many consumers are
there up there2
Mr. Hawk mentioned several, and 9TH
ers who contemplated building next year.
Mr. Schefer thought it might be a spec
ulation of lot-owners tahave a more ready
sale for their lots. H was opposed to
any more pipe where there were not
consumers to pay 10 per cent. on the in
vestment, and was in favor Of SO amend
ing the ordinance.
Mr.. President did not like the amend
ment, but rather than endanger the ordi-
nance he would agree to it.
Mr.. Lindsey was opposed to laying any
more pipe this fall, more than was at pres
ent on hand, which he thought would sat
isfy all demands.
The amendment of Mr.. Schafer was
adopted and the bill passed. 1t provides
for borrowing $4,000 by the issue of City
Bonds at s per cent. payable within if
teen years.
CLAIMS.
The following bills were allowed:
Reynolds 4 Saxton, sundries-----..--.-S so IS
Correll 4 Son, delivering gas anterns----. rs
AaTtzell 4 saxton, printing and advertising 46 %