Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1877-04-28
PETITIONS.

street, between Main street and the river,
was presented, setting forth the condi-
rion of that portion of the street, and
asking that sufficient portion of the
highway tax be expended thereon to
place the same in good condition. Under
the rules, the petition was laid upon the
table.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.
The committee on finance reported
that they would require further time to
make the inventory of village property.
which, upon motion, was granted. The
same committee recommended that the
amount of the Marshal's bond be fixed
at $4,000. Report accepted.
In regard to the increase of fees of the
Village Treasurer, they reported that in
their opinion the fees paid last year was
a sufficient compensation, and recon-
mended that no increase be made. Re
port, t,Eupon motion, accepted.
They reported that they bad examined
the bills of j. ]. Cueny and the NORTH
ERN TRIBUNE and found them correct.
and recommended their payment. Re
port accepted.
In regard to the proposals to do the
village printing, they reported that the
bid of the NORTHERN TRIBUNE, i'm their
estimation, was the lowest, and recon-
mended its acceptance. Report accept
ed.
The committee on ordinances stated
they were not ready to report, and, us
under the rules adopted a new commit
tee would be appointed, asked to be dis
charged. Uponsmotion, all the fpecial
committees were discharged.
STANDING COMMITTEES.
As provided under the rules adopted,
the President appointed the following
standing committees.
Ways and Means--De Puy and Far
reil.
Claims and Accounts-McGinn and
Perrin.
Streets and Sidewalks -McGinn and
McKervey.
Fire Department-McKervey and
HILL.
Public Buildings-De Puy and Per
| rim
Sewers-McGinn and McKervey.
TaXes-McGinn and Hall.
Street Ope lings-Perrin and Far
rell.
Printing-McKsrvey and Hail.
Licenses-Hall and De PIv.
| Pounds McKervey and Hall.
Nuisances-Perrin and McGinn.
Upon motion, the petition of S. Le-
Gault, and others. was taken from the
table and referred to the committee OH
Streets and Sidewalks.
The reports Of the old Finance com
mittee were taken up and disposed of us
follows:
Marshal's bonds-Adopted. Increase
of Treasnrer's tees-RepOrt adopted.
Bills of j. j. Cueny and NORTHERN
TRIBUNE-Bills allowed, and orders or
dered to be issued.
Village Printing-UpOn motion, the
| report was referred TO the committee Oh
Printing.
The bill of the Free Press for printing
advertisement Of tax sales, laid over
from last meeting. was, upon motion, al
| lowed.
The following accounts were present
ed and, upon motion, referred 10 com
mittee on Claims and accounts:
John Mcdonald, surveying village lot
stalking out foundation tor lookup. and
running level for sewer.
j. c. Mulvaugh, two belts for night
watchman, 81 so.
The bond of Theopilus Paquin, for
selling liquor, with Adolphus Paquin
and John F. Mcdonald as sureties, was
presented and. upon motion, accepted.
Moses w. Hornes bond as Village
Marshal, in the amount of $4,000, with
A. P. Newton and John Wylie as sure
ties, was presented and, upon motion, ap-
proved and accepted.
Upon motion. Council resolved to ac-
cept the proposition of Mr.. Backus fol-
furnishing village pound for the term
of one year.
Village Attorney Bell stated that there
were no blanks printed for the Treas
urer to issue certificates to purchasers o
lots sold at the village tax sale. and pre-.
sented form of certificate (Which he rec
commended should be printed. Upon
motion, it was referred TO the committed
on Taxes.
Upon motion of Trustee Perrin. til,
salary of the Village Clerk was fixed al
$3.50 per annum.
The Street Commissioner asked for in
struction in regard TO wages TO be pait
to laborers and terms which it would b,
necessary for him to employ. Upon mo-
ton, it was left to his own discretion.
Upon motion, the Street Commissions
was instructed to place the street lamps
in the places heretofore designated by
the Council. Upon motion, it was agreed
that the village furnish oil for the laml
at the postoffice and ut the Main stree
entrance to Humphreys dock.
A provision in the charter prohibiting
members of Council acting bondsman
upon motion the Clerk was instructed Il
notify Mr.. Spencer that it would be nec
essary for him to secure bondsman il
the place OF Trustee Perrin.
Upon motion, Justice Sammons wa
, designated as the Justice before whom