Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-11-07
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On Thebday evening last, at the regular
meeting of the City Council, President
Fultz presided, and all the members ex-
cept Capt. Bumgardner and Mr.. Burke
were present. The following is sum-
mary of the business transacted:
Street Co4nnaittee.-The chairman being
absent Mr.. Argenbright read the petit
tions, &c. The petition of the Board OF
Supervisors of Augusta county, to close
up Court House alley, was referred
to the City Attorney for his opinion
as to the power of the city to close up the
alley; of Alex. F. Robertson and others,
to lay a sewer from Frederick street to
connect with that on Main street. was
granted with the understanding that the
property holders bear the expense; OF q.
s. Arnal and others for pavement on
Coalter street was granted; of DR.. Wayt
and others for pavement on water street
referred back to Street Committee.
Water Conamaattee-Mr. Byers chairman.
The petition of Chas. S. Trayer for re-
mission of fine of $40 for doing work on
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ed, and that of w. S. Watts, for remis-
sion of cost for repairing hydrant. rejected.
Ordinance Committee-Mr. Evans chair
man, reported an ordinance concerning
the duties Of the City Attorney and hx-
ing his salary at $3.50 per annum. The re-
port was adopted and the ordinance goes
into effect on the LIST of July next.
Police Communicable. Gooch chairman
The Committee recommended in the
case of policeman No. that the action OF
che Mayor be sustained, ana the position
be declared vacant.
Safety Cenanaittee-Mr. Berkeley, chair
man, reported favorably on the petition of
Mr.. Bryan to erect frame building on New
street.
Poor Committee Mr.. Cochran, chair
man.-The account of Overseer Kurtz for
October 19-(the smallest account
brought in since the war; was allowed.
Mr.. Kurtz asked that a small sum be
granted him to defray incidental expenses
during the winter, and the sum OF $25 was
appropriated for that purpose. The bid OF
MI. Geo. Sanger to supply wood for $685.,
was accepted.
School Committee Ransom, chair
man. A communication was received
from the School Board stating that the
average number of colored children per
teacher was 63, that about IS scholars,
who had applied for admission could not
be, received, and that some scholars now
in the schools would have to be turned
| away if additional accommodation was
not provided. Also that the sum of $500
would be required to meet the difficulty.
| If the appropriation could not be granted
1T would be necessary to shorten the SEES
sions of both white and colored schools in
order to provide for the deficit.
The committee reported that in one OF
the schools the attendance was from 80 to
| 100 scholars. An additional teacher,
which was absolutely necessary, could
be supplied for 500 per month. 1t was
also recommended that the preference, as
regards admission, be given to children re-
siding in the city, those over 10 years OF age
and to the children of parents who had
paid their taxes, that the sum of 5000 be
appropriated for additional teacher and
accommodation, and if that is not suffi
Gent that the session be shortened.
Resignation of Mr.. Burke.-In regard to
the resignation of Mr.. Burke, Mr.. Ransom
moved it be rejected and Mr.. Gooch Sc
| conded the motion. Mr.. Cochran moved
that committee Of one be appointed tx
| request Mr.. Burke TO withdraw his resig
nation, and President Fultz appointed Mr.
Cochran.
Election of Police Officers. place o
policeman No. being vacant, the Ooun
Gil proceeded to an election to fill the va
cancy. Mr.. Gooch nominated Jos. A
Newman policeman No. 81 and the no
mination was seconded by Mr.. Byers, an(
resulted in the unanimous election of thu
nominee. This making the position O
No. vacant, Maj. Fletcher was nomina
ted by Mr.. Cochran, and seconded by Capt
Ransom. Maj. Fletcher was elected by ,
vote of to 2, Messrs. Evans and Iodt
voting in the negative.
Mr.. Gooch offered resolution tina
warrants for 500 each be issued to thu
Fire and Hook 4 Ladder Companies
Adopted.
The petition of Mrs. Shea for remission
of taxes was referred.
Election of Chief Engineer Of Fire De
partment.-Capt. Waters was elected tt
| this nos,tion nv 6 to for Capt. M. Cox.