The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1880-08-05
cANToNs COUNCIL.
Monday Eyening, Augurt 3. 1850.

Council met. present, onlelus NHI6sluonJ "Hh
ner, slentz, Rohrer, Poyser, Archinal, Stevenson,
stsbler.
Clerk Grimes read the minutes Of the previous
meeting and they were approved.
Mayors reports for June and July were re
ferred.
PETITIONS AND REQUESTS.
A plank walk was prayed for at the intersection
Of Market and Erle streets, referred.
The removal Of water plug at corner OF Tus-
caravans and Plum streets was referred.
A communication was read from a citizen on
Sherry street In regard to aAgman al Cherry
street crossing, referred to Solicitor.
A request that the City Pound and shrlver's
run bs cleaned signed by Health Officer slus-
ser, was read.
A written complaint was read that George Sipes
was not complying with his contract In paving
West Tnscarawas street, signed by residents, W.
Wikidal and others who also say they will resist
payment, referred to Committee on streets with
power to act.
W. W. Clark, E;qr, was given permission to
speak on the ma,ter-was satisfied the stone was
not equal to the requirements of the contract and
we who are to pay for this should have 1t done
according to contract and be properly laid.
NIL AuhlDb VIM WAC uOlub ~ WOlA ohlu uG
covered the stone when laid with gravel for the
reason that persons would drive over the street,
He would leave 1t uncovered If teams were kept
off.
DR.. After made a few remarks stating he
thought the work passably well done.
Mr.. Clark said he referred to the stone being
covered at once to show that the work could not
be examined except when laid.
From ]. B. Deweese asking the use OF Council
Chamber for reunion purposes, laid on liable.
Mr.. Rhorer read communication to clean sewer
on North Cherry between Second and North, re,
ferrel with power to act to the Street Commits.
sioner.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES,
Mr.. stabler asked further time for Committee on
Union Dam.
City Civil Engineer was granted time to next
Monday evening to present plan and profile to
drain the Union Dam.
ORDINANCES.
City Solicitor read ordinance to prohibit the
sale Of lots in additions not accepted being the
End reading,
Also, an ordinance to regulate the running Of
locomotives or cars at a speed not exceeding -four
miles an hour, was read the first time.
Also, an ordinance TO accept the addition Of
John E. Kltzmiller was read the first time.
Also, an ordinance to pave South Walnut street
south Of Charles street was read the Arst time.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Mr.. stabler moved the matter of numbering
hacks be referred to City Solicitor so they might
be required to pay license.
The Mayor stated there was no numbers for
them.
Mr.. Warner thought the owners of hacks should
find their own numbers.
The question was lost, three yeas to five nays.
Mr.. Clark called attention TO the grade recently
established On West Tuscarawas street being a
change OF the old grade. By the new grade him.
self and others would have their pavements rails,
ed from FIVE or six inches to a foot, and requiring
a fill of their lots, and thus compelling them to
be to a great expense,
Remarks were made by Engineer Holl, and
also further remarks we're made by MI. Clark.
The whole matter Of the verbal petition Of W.
W. Clark and others was referred to Committee
on streets with power to act.
BILLS ALLOWED.