The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1879-09-04
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Monday Eve'g, september !, lS70.

missioner.
Minutes OF last meeting read and approved.
The Mayor had no communication to make,
but wished to hear from the Committee on his re-
ports He also stated that some citizens were
complaining Of children using the little three
wheeled velocipedes on the sidewalks but that 1t
was principally done away from the business part
Of town. Wished to know what the Council
would advise.
Mr.. Raft spoke In favor Of amending the velOci
pede ordinance as the way 1t read now itprohib-
tied the riding OF veloclpedes on the streets,
and the Council might as well prohibit rid
ing In carriages on the streets. He did
not think that what few small velocpedes
that were used by children on the pavements
were Of any more source Of annoyance than baby
carriages. The ordinance might state the height
of velocipedes to be used on pavemens.
Mr. Monnot, Rohrer and others spoke In regard
to changing the ordinance
Petitions Warner, verbal petition from cit.
zsns on west Srh street, asking that Mr.. Enge be
notified to lay pavementalong his property between
Plum and High Streets as he had drawn damages
at one time from the city, The Mayor was in.
structed TO notify Mr., Engle to lay said pave
ment.
Mr. Raft stated that In regard to the Englehardt
matter mistake had been made. Mr. Engle'
hardt had informed him that DR.. Arter had been to
see him, but he the Doctor, done all the talking
himself and he would like TO have some definite
action Taken.
Upon motion being carried to appoint special
Committee to investigate, the president appointed
Messrs. Monnot, Sentz and Lsnker.
Mr. Raft stated that he had received communi-
cation from Maurice Cans Of Louisville asking
that Council fix upon price for the old Washing
ton hand Are engine II they wished to sell It, ss
Louisville was in need Of one. Referred to Com
mittee on Fire Department with authority to fix
the price and sell the engine to the best adVan.
tsge.
Reports-The Committee on Judiciary reported
that while the law required the Mayor to pay
over monies received weekly to treasurer, and re
port to Council monthly 1t was great disadvan.
tage as far as costs were concerned, officers and
witnesses being obliged to get an order from the
Mayor endorsed by the clerk and then have to
go to the treasurer to get their fees, Recommend
ed that The Mayor be authorized to pay balance
of costs into the treasury semiannually, thus do
ing away with weekly payments and monthly re.
ports as far as costs of suits were concerned. Ac-
| cepted and adopted.
As there was still some misunderstanding In re.
gard to poundage, the Mayors reports that bad
been referred back to him for correction were not
ready and he was granted further time
Committee on Streets and Alleys in regard to
the petition OF E. DonEe for FIJI on Douglass
street, reported in favor of leaving that segment
OF street as 1t is as In the opinion Of Committee
no person or property would suffer thereby. Ac'
cepted and adopted.
Same Committee granted further time on Plum
street.
Same Committee on petition to grade west 9th
street, recommended that prayer of petitioners
be granted and that property holders be notified
to lay pavements on the north side Of said street.
On motion report laid on the table for one week
Same Committee In regard to sewerage on south
Poplar street recommend that the city civil engi
neer examine said street and report better sys.
tenn of drainage. Accepted and adopted
Same Committee in regard to the opening Of
west 4th street, reported that they could come to
nc definite conclusion on account of there being
minor heirs to the Krebs property and asked to be
relieved from further action. Accepted and
adopted.
On motion OF Mr.. Warner the City Solicitor was
instructed to report an ordinance to appropriate
80 much Of the Krebs property as would be need
ed TO open west 4h street to uniform width. Car.
ried.
Committee on Sidewalks, Sewers and Drains on
petition of Samuel Becherer, recommend that the
ordinance providing for the paving of I'd street
between Market and Poplar streets, be enforced
that Mrs PirrOng be notified and that Street Com
missioner see that the work is DONE Accepted
and adopted.
The joint committee in regard to distractions in
Shriver's run, recommended that the stone arch
be removed on east Sd street, the walls be built
up straight five feet apart, and planked over. I'd
In alley between 4th and 5h streets covering rails
ed to correspond with 9th street culvert. Also
reported adverse to any improvements on 7Ih
street.
Same Committee recommended that property
owners on North Market street north OF North
street, deepen and widen sewers Referred back
to Committee on Sidewalks, Sewers and Drains.
Committee on Fire Department and Health
Committee granted further time.
Committee on Gas and Other Lights reported
adverse TO proposal of Gas Company, as no bid for
the work proposed had been solicited Accepted
and adopted.
Committee on Claims had examined into the
matter of poor light in street lamps and found
that the gasoline lamps were not in good condi
tion or attended to according to contract, and
therefore in their opinion the contract with the
Boston Globe Gasoline Light Co. was null and
void. Recommended that the bill be not paid
and that the lamps be condemned for further use
Accepted and adopted.
Same Committee reported adverse to paying A
| n nj oi,j, 81 ha had ranoiuad oil
that was due him. The claim of 7, W. Saxton q
Co. of 81 was reduced to So 81 and payment
recommended. Bill of VIM, McGregOr of S2O,5
correct. Report accepted and adopted
Special Committee on Union Dam granted
further time.
Committee on Fire Department reported having
purchased flexible rubber pipe for Si6 from Cleve
and. Also six hats for Robinson Hook and Lad
der Company from BOstick & Keefer Accepted
and adopted.
Committee on Gas recommended that new gas
burners be put on band stand and asked thai
Committee be instructed to make said improve
ments Accepted and adopted.
City Engineer showed profile Of proposed grade
on Lafayette street and explained the work. On
motion report aud subject laid on table.
City Solicitor reported that the Committee on
Ways and Means had done nothing in regard to
settling with the Fessler bondsmen and he was
therefore awaiting orders. Upon motion being
made to appoint special committee Of three to
confer with said bondsmen, the.president appoint
ed Messrs slentz, Monnot and Arter
Solicitor read contract Of Mr.. Belden for putting
lighting attachments on and attending to 1C7
street lamps for one year at 81 per post per month
Referred to Committee on Gas.
Same, in regard to paving Court street, property
owners would not sign contract to pay proper
tionate share for grading and filling They were
willing to pay their share for paving
As Engineer had not furnished chains the So,
licitor had not prepared the amendment to the