The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-06-20

CITY CoUNCIL.-The last regular meet
ing Of the present City Council was held on
Tuesday night: There were present, Messrs.
Fultz, Abby, Evans, Burke, Todd, Powell,
Cochran, Bledsoe and Byers.
The Committee on Streets reported adj
versely in regard to the purchase of the
broken stone and three rollers lately used
by the contractors in building the reservoir.
Permission was granted J. D. Honnihan
to swing wire sign across Augusta ST.,
subject to the future action of the council
on such matters.
An account of s35, from NJ. A. Miller, as
Engineer in charge of the laying of the sew
er from in front of the City Hall to Lewis
Creek, and an account Of Lipscomb and
Somerville for $392.50 for furnishing the
material and laying sewer, were laid ON the
table.
The committee on water recommended
that tax at the rate Of $l2 per annum be
assessed against Tinsey & Morton, who
propose the introduction of q ''Backus Mo-
tori to run their presses. The report was
adopted.
The Water Ordinance, increasing the wa
ter rates 25 per cent. and taxing all buildings
in which water was not used at one hale the
regular rates, was discussed and passed by
a vote of six Fultz, Cochran. Burke.
Todd, Byers and Bledsoe) to three-(Pow-
ell, Abby and Eyans.).
The Committee on Retrenchment which
has had under consideration the salary ques-
ton reported inability to ''retrench" on
that branch, and finally left the matter to
be settled by the new council.
Some old matters Which have been lying
on the table for some time were disposed Of;
the account of G. W. Smith, rejected:
Plans of Bids for building city hall,
were taken up and rejected-the late pur-
chase having obyiated the necessity Of any
further legislation about hall. Account
of DR.. Atkinson $500 post mortem ser
vice, was taken up and laid down again.
In accordance with the report of commit
tee the city is to fence lot of R. G. Bickle on
Green ST., he to make deed to the city for
the amount OF land us ed in widening the
street.
Sundry resolutions were passed. among
which was one by Mr.. Todd, requesting the
committee on schools to enquire whether it
will be practicable to use any part of the
city Hall for school purposes, and if so to
report plans and probable cost of making
changes, authorizing SAID committee to furnish
a room in said buildingfor acouncil chamber
and clerks Office, at a cost not exceeding
5000.
By Mr.. misunderstanding directing the
Treasurer to collect half real and personal
property tax by August 10Th.
By Mr.. Byers-For the appointment OF
standing committee on public grounds and
buildings. The president appointed Messrs.
Abby, Evans, and Burke.
By Mr.. Todd-authorizin said commit
tee to insure the new city hall to the amount
of $4,000.
A petition OF P. N. Powell to make
changes in the frame building. (old Kinney
property on Augusta St., was referred to
committee OH safety with instruction to
grant the privilege if they deem it expedi-
ent.
A deed was presented, prepared by Maj.
Elder, conveying the interest of the city in
the courthouse and clerks office to the
county. This deed was approved and the
Mayor requested to execute and deliver the
same to the county.
EMr Fultz, in closing the council returned
thanks to the members for the courtesy and
kindness shown him during the two years
he has presided over this body, which was
to by Mr.. Todd in offering vote
of thanks from the members to Mr. Fultz
for the fairness and impartiality with which
he has presided over the meetings OF the
council.