The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-08-14
oouNclL PRooEEbIEes.
Monday Eve,g, August II, 1879.


Slentz Rohrer, Warner and Arter.
Minutes OF last meeting read and approved.
Petitions Verbal petition BY Rohrer from Cld'
zenUOn east Seventh street asking that sewer be
opened on north side Of said street, which wa
only partially finished. aud should be completed
The Street Commissioner was authorized 10 open
sewer on same street near Gibbs Plow Shop.
A petition Of John Engehart for removal OF OBJ
snncllons on Cherry street. was referred to Com
mittee on Streets and Alleys.
|. A petition to allow each hose company a Btipu-
lated amount was referred to Committee on Fire
Department. tste
Mr.. Baldwin spoke about the property Of Mr..
| Nighman in regard to the ditch Of shriver's run
in which Mr.. Nighmsn claimed damages. The
President said II was referred to a Committee.
Mr. VIM. A. Lynch spoke about the Connotton Il
Youngstown Narrow Gusge R. r. Co., who want.
ed depot room at the Fort Wayne road, near the
shops, and want the right Of way over the streets.
The citizens on Walnut street between Jackson
and Charles, asked that grade be established.
The City Engineer was instructed to give grade
| for paving. li
Verbal petition by Mr. slentz in behalf Of cit-
zens on Fifth street near the r. r., asking that
the ditch be deepened. The Clerk was notified
! TO inform the r. r. Co. to do the work.
Verbal petition by Mr.. Monnot stating that
stagnant water stands on Fourth street, between
Plum and Poplar. Street Commissioner was d.
rected to remedy the same.
Mr. Raft, verbal petition In behalf Of citizens Of
north Market street, between Fourth and Fifth.
to make sewer, The matter was referred TO the
Committee on Streets and Alleys with power to
| act AZ .4t rki.
DR., Arter moved that the Street Commits.
siOner shall notify parties building on N. E, cor
Ber Of Public Square to remove rubbish within
"a hours or have the same removed by the city
and charged to private parties.
Rep0rts-Oommittee on Mayors report, OF course
wanted one weeks further time which was
granted
The Committee on Drains, at tNighman'sgr ground
recommended that the street Commissioner clean
said drain.
The Committee on Sidewalks, Sewers and Drains
In regard to training shade trees say that they are
in favor of trimming all shade trees not less than
eight feet from the ground. Adopted and &C.
\ cepted.
The sewer in front of the Kaufman property
recommended to be cleaned .,}
The Committee on Gas and Other Lights report
on the two lights on Cass and Madison streets ia.
vorably. Adopted. uff NtAu.
Fire Committee, on petition for six service hats
for Robinson II. & L. Co., reported favorably.
Adopted ~ sE.E 3 - & Aa.-L ,s'fFs
The Committee on Streets aud Alleys In regard
| to opening of west Fourth street, asked further
time Granted. Mr.. Monnot was added to the
Committee.J 70 81 tt1gi 'Atrt 80
The Committee on Judiciary In regard to the
bill OF VIM McGregOF, reported that he was in
favor ~ accepting S1l6 90. Report accepted and
adopted. Bill ordered paid, when in funds.
The Committee on sidewalks, Sewers and Drains
report adverse TO laying plank walk on east
Eighth street, but want the street Strengthened.
| Adopted
,Aselect Committee Of the Councilmen of the LIST
ward were appointed to confer with the property
holders In regard to widening and Strengthening
east Eighth street.
Ordinances First reading Of an ordinance to
levy special tax to pay for crbing and paving
| south Market street between Reynolds street and
the railroad. Referred to Committee on Ways
and Means. al.l h j. l''Al nhra
DR.. Arters dog ordinance had no head nor tail,
| and was referred back without recommendation.
Mr., Raft then offered q new ordinance read first
time for female dogs to prevent them running al
large, whether the owner knows about 1t or not
ian iron-cad ordinsnce) Referred to the Presi.
dent and the City Solicitor as special Commit
teeY 7n,'.sse<Auh a,4 nl.H 1ul
The third rsadinsof the ordinance to prevent
the planting Of Lombardy poplar trees was had
II was adopted and accepted.
First reading Of an ordinance granting the right
ofway over the streets and alleys of q Canton
branch Of the Connotton q Youngstown r. &. Co.
In the city Of Canton, was had. Referred to the
Committee on Streets and Alleys, with The co.ope-
ration Of all the other members Of the Council.
MtSceVaaeoas- Of Gotleib Schumacher for
$500 referred to Committee on Claims. Said bill
was for widening shriver's run an his property,
and throwing dirt on his cucuAsbers and potato
vines, H'.H
Louis Rigler rendered his resignation as Assis.
tant Engineer of the Fire Department. Accepted.
The Board Of Health asked the Council to en-.
force the rules Of said Board and enforce penal.
ties, Referred to Committee on Health Depart
ment
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