The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-03-09
City Council.

on Tue sday night, the following members were
present:
John 3. Evans, President; Messrs. Fultz,
Abby, Witt, Hoge, Burke, Kayser and Bled'
soc.
A number Of accounts were presented ana
allowed, among which was that OF the Puoic
Schools, for s799; for street hands, Sos, ana
for smallpox hospital, sll5.
An account of Bagby & Earman, for pave
ment, was disaowcd, for the reason that the
work was unsatisfactory.
Account of Summerson Sc Bro, was referred
back to the Street Committee, in consequence
Of informality.
Account OF H. II. Peck, for repairs, ETC., to
the Poor House property, was ordered to be
credited on his bond to the city.
By permission, Mr.. John b. Scherer, Sr.. APP
peared before the Council and stated that hc
had received several letters from MIR. A. Rick,
the contractor who made the Main street inn
provement, requesting him to ask the Council
what they proposed to do about the amount due
him on the work?
Mr.. Witt stated that the amount due MIR.
Rick, was between $l100 and $1,000, and that
the city had been paying interest OH it since
January, 1875. 1t was debt that should have
been discharged long ago, and it was an injus-
tice to the gentleman to longer deprive him OF
his money.
| Mr. Evans.-The reason why it has not been
pad is that we expected to get the means from
the property holders, along the line OF the I'M
proyement, and now thewhole matter is locked
up in a law suit.
Mr.. Burke offered q resolution, which was
adopted, .instructing the Finance Commit
tee to provide for the payment of this debt as
soon as practicable.
The petition of J. C. Marquis asking that a
warrant be issued him in place of one alleged
to have been lost, was referred back to the
committee, as it appeared from statement Of
the Treasurer, that said warrant had already
| been redeemed.
The receipt of Mcssrs. WITT & Holt, for
$4,000 of s per cent. bonds OF the city, was Oh
dercd to be filed.
The report of the Water Committee was re-
ccived and ordered to be filed.
Mr.. Hoge offered resolution instructing the
Committee OH Poor to advertise the Poor House
property for rent to the highest bi,lder-pay-
ments to be made quartcrly-the renter to ex-
ecute bonds with approved security for a faith
full fulflment of the contract. Adopted.
Mr.. Burke, from the Special Committee ar
pointed to confer With the Supervisors of the
County with reference to the sale OF any rights
the city may have in the building used as the
City Clerks Office and Council Chamber, re-
ported that, after conference with the Common
| wealth's Attorney, the co mittee recommend
that the Supervisors be requ ested to appoint
committee from their body to meet the city
committee to arrange as to terms, price, etc.
The report was adopted
III reference TO the sale of any lots on the
Poor House tract, Mr.. Burke was of opinion
that the city should retain sole possession of
that property, as only by so doing could It pre-
vent an interference with the springs from
watch the water supply comes. He thought
that trees should be planted rs soon rs possible
for the protection of the springs: and that
every care should be taken to prevent them
from drying up.
The petition of n II. Hotchkiss, for $40
which he had expended in entertaining the Ed
itorial Excursion, in the absence of the Mayor,
was laid on the table.
The report Of the City Treasurer, for the
month OF February, shows
Receipts. .............."...."..S 6,557 81
Disbursements, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 6,39S 81
Balance. ............... ...............S l5S 81
DEBT STATEMENT.
Six per cent. Coupons bonds.........sl 1 900 90
Eight - 8 IS ......... -, 800 90
Eight &C Water bonds paid to
Menfce & Jordan. 900 90
Witt & Holt G,ooo %
Six = Registered bonds paid
Donaghe's representatives. 1900 co
sl92,300 90
| FLOATING DEBT.
Statement, February !, 1876.......$ S,460 Is
Warrants issued, February, ............ 3,GS1 81
$l2, 142 81
Warrants paid Observation-Disclosures. $40 SO
Floating debt March 1......... 6,40l 81
DUE THE CITY.
Unpaid taxes and street improv-
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