Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-11-22

cefpts = Petitions = Reports s. Water
Mefres-Gity Engineer, etc.

Meeting of the Board OF AIdermen-Re.
cefpts = Petitions Reports water
Eetres-Gity Engineer, etc.
The Board of Aldermen meet in regular
session at Il O'Clock last evening, President
Wilkinson in the chair.
REPORTS.
The report of B. w. Mccain, Revenue
Collector, shows the collection since Nov. 6,
of S15,693.
The report of John l.. Glenn, Water Tax
Collector, shows collection since Nov. 8, of
81, 76S.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.
The special joint committee to whom had
been referred the petition of Mrs. Clark, in
reference to damage to real estate, reported
adversely to the same. The report was re-
ceived and concurred in.
The committee to whom had been refer
red the proposition for the establishment of
a wharfin South Nashville, reported against
such work, giving as reason for so doing,
the want of land not now occupied necessa-
ry for that purpose.
Alderman Wilkin opposedthe motion to re-
ceive and concur, and stated at length the
reason Of his objection.
Mr.. Kerchival, of the Committee, ex-
planned why they had reported against
making wharf at the point designated,
finding that such improvement could not
possibly be made at that place.
Considerable discussion ensued, and the
report was received and concurred in.
The committee to whom had been refer
red the bill for the election of City En-
gineer reported favorably on the same,
amending so as to make the salary $500.
PETITIONS.
Several petitions for privileges to build
frame houses outside the fire district were
granted. The petition Of G. ii. Ryman,
for privilege to lease the fish market
for term of years at $500 per annum, was
laid on the table, the law providing that
not more than two stalls shall be rented to
one person.
CITY CEMETERY.
communication from Mr.. Gheen, City
Sexton, in reference to the bad condition of
the Cemetery fencing, was referred to the
Cemetery Committee with power to act.
WATER METRES.
The bill providing for use of water me-
tres at hotels, factories, livery stables, ETC.,
to prevent useless waste of water, coming
up on its third reading, Mr.. Fairchild, one
of the proprietors of the meter recon-
mended by the committee, addressed the
Board, giving particulars as to its capacity,
price, etc. After the conclusion Of Mr..
Fairchild's remarks, the bill was
laid on the table for the present, and an act
introduced by Alderman Wilkin, providing
for the purchase of thirty Of the Fairchild
metres, and appropriating $500 therefor,
passed third reading under suspension Of
the rule.
CITY ENGINEER. Z.
The bill providing for the election of A.
City Engineer, to whom salary of $500
shall be paid, passed its third reading.
FROM THE COMMON COUNCIL.
Resolutions directing property owners on
South Cherry and High streets to make
payements in accordance with the law were
concurred in.
WATER PIPE.
An act appropriating $500 for the pur-
chase of water pipe passed its third read
ing.
MARKETHoUsE ONCE MORE.
A resolution leaving the Markethouse
question to a vote of the people
tobe cost on the both of December, swas
rejected.
MARKET HOURS,
Mayor Morris stated to the Board that he
did not think the law requiring Market
house business to close at t O'Clock Satur-
day afternoons could be properly
enforced in its present form,
and suggested that a new measure to take
effect the first Of next year be prepared for
consideration at the next meeting.
Mr.. Kerchival introduced bill, extending
Saturday market to O'Clock in the evening.
Passed third reading.
Board adjourned until I O'Clock Thursday
evening.