The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1873-02-08
Proceedings of Common Council,
Town Of Donaldsonville.
REGULAR MEETING.

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Town Of Donaldsonville.
REGULAR MEETING.
CoURT-HousE, Feb. 8, 1873. 4
The Council met in regular session at
o'clock P. NJ, Mayor s. We;nschenck in the
chair.
Present-Aldermen Dufel, Smith, Bur-
bridge, Conway and johnson.
Absent-Al Leblanc. T.
The minutes of last session were read and
approved.
The Mayor in his communication stated he
had fined Marcelin Melancon five dollars for
dfscharging his gun OH his premises, and rec
commended that the fine be RENTED for rea-
sons stated that were just and satisfactory
to the Mayor. t-=s..
Alderman Conway moved to remit the fine
in this one case, upon the,recomnendation OF
the Mayor. Adopted.
The special committee appointed Jan. 9th
to examine the books of the Treasurer, laid
the following report before the Board viz:
To the Hon Mayor and members of the Town
Council OF Donaldsonville: 4'.ss
Gentlemen-We the Undersigned commit
tee, appointed to examine the books OF the
Treasurer, have the honor to report that we
have carefully examined the same, and lind
all the moneys received and disbnrsed by
him correct as per vouchers exhibited to us;
and i'll accordance with his report referred
to us at your last meeting.
Y Respectfully submitted,
FREDERICK DUFTEL,
S. WEINscHENCk,
s-. JOSEPH BURBRIDGE.
Alderman Conway moved to adopt the re-
port
Alderman Dufel moved to amend the mo-
ton as follows: That committee of three
he appointed to examine the vouchers again
and take a correct list of them, Of the num-
Der, amount and name for whom drawn.
adopted.
Were appointed on the committee Alder
men Duffel, Smith and Burbridge.
Alderman Burbridge laid a report before
the Council, which, on motion of Alderman
Smith, was referred to the City Attorney.
Motion of Alderman Smith, that the Con-
stable be instructed to give ten days notice
for citizens to obtain licenses for their dogs,
after which time the law will be rigidly en-
forced. Adopted.
The following communication was laid be-
fore the Council:
DoNALDsoNyILLE, Feb. Bird, 1873.
To his honor the Mayor, and to the members
of the Town Council:
conference.-the people of our town COM
plain that there is II general disregard OF the
town ordinances. l believe that his honor
the Mayor has ample authority to enforce
every ordinance. deem it only necessary
to call his attention 10 the general complaint
above mentioned to secure d more rigid Ell
1oreement on his part and that of the Town
Constable Of the town laws.
Very respectfully,
Jos. BURBRIDGE, LIST Ward
Referred to Committee Of Public Works.
The Mayor reaprointed committees as fol
lows: Finance-Aldermen Dutfel and Bur-
bridge. Public Works-Aldermen Smith.
Conway and Burbridge.
Alderman Burbridge offered the following
BE it rcsoircd, That the Assessor be in
structed to proceed forthwith with the as
sessment roll and report as soon as possible
Alderman Duffel moved to amend by i'll.
serting in accordance with the town ordi
nances." The amendment was accepted, and
the resolution passed.
Alderman Duffel offered the following:
Res0ircd, That a committee OF two be ap
pointed by the ciliiir to ascertain the lowest
| price for which the printing of the town car
| be done. per annum, III accordance with sec
| 3 OF chapter Of the code ordinances, and
report thereon at the next meeting OF tie
Board.
Adopted. ..--.---
| Alderman Smith moved to reconsider thu
resolution just passed.
| The motion was adopted. 49, f.
| Alderman Smith moved to lay the resolu
| ton on the table. Adopted.
The following petition was read twice an,
en- motion was laid on the table subject t.
call: :
To the Hon. Mayor and Council of the Tow
OF Donaldsonville:
Conference.-The petition of the under
signed respectfully represents, that he tn
lessee of the Market-House, and that he too
possession of the same on the 10Th Of Janua
nv; considering it the interest OF tho whoi
community as well as the corporation, 1too
upon myself the liberty of making some Iii
tie repairs which considered a strict nece:
sity, the said Market-House being in a Yer
filthy and dilapidated condition. Accom-
panying this petition you will find bill to
the same and us you will perceive make n
charges for the painting, the same havil
been done by myself. Hoping you will civ
this your attention and that your honoraDl
body will approve otshe same,
l remain, very respectfully, your obedleI
servant, RAPHAEL MOUSSE,
Lessee Market-uouse.
Donaldsonvilie, Feb. LIST, 1873.
A bill of Il. Mousse fol $33 o. was tabled
A bill of R. Noel for S. SO was passed.
j, bill of A. Hill of slS 90 was reduced to $l3 :
and passed.
MI. Smitk lessee of the Wharf, offered
Loeb, Esq. as his security for the faithfa
) performance Of his duties, who was accepte
by the Council.
Alderman Duffel moved that the tre'
around the public square he trimmed, ar
that the Mayor be authorized to give the JIG