Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-25
ENTERPRISE. He had Thought ii best for the

enterprise. He had thought it best for the
city to- undertake the work itself, but this
he considered as reasonable a proposition
as could be desired
The contract was again read, section by
section, and considered.
Alderman Anderson said the main pipe
should be "a inches, instead of &c. provided
in the Lane plan, and made motion
to that effect, which was lost, and on mo-
ton it was ordered that the main pipe be
not less than 20 inches or its equivalent.
Alderman Cruze moved that the contrac-
tors be required to pay interest at 6 per cent.
for 1 ! years on the $7,875.05, valuation of
the water works property. Lost.
Alderman Logan moved to strike out the
clause exempting the contractors from taxa
| ton, stating that the city cannot legally
exempt them. Lost.
Alderman Brooks moved that the board
adopt and approve the contract, which mo-
| ton was seconded by Alderman Murphy.
Alderman Deaderick said that, in his opin-
ion, it is exceedingly desirable that the city
own the works from the start, and as Mr..
| Wood was present, he asked for an explana-
! ton from him Of his terms on the $95, 900
I proposition.
| Mr. Wood said the terms would be cash
or its equivalent, payable as agreed upon
hereafter.
| Alderman Michaels approved the adoption
of the contract, saying he believed a ma
jority of the citizens would oppose it.
/ Alderman Allison said he had always been
a friend of water works from the start, but
! was opposed to this contract and plan,
on principle He thought the city amply
| able to build, own and control works of its
own. He would offer no factious opposi-
! ton, but would be compelled to vote no at
present.
Alderman Brooks read some figures and
! statements from Mr.. j. d. Cook, of Cleve-
| land, O., to the effect that it would cost the
| city 100000 to erect the works, and at
least S11 200 to run them, while the
hence he was not for the
city building them. Besides, it had been
argued heretofore that the city's building
and owning the works would run into poll
tics and cause untold trouble and corruption.
Alderman Burrier thought this the best
time in the history of the city for 1t to build
the works, while everything is in SO pros
porous condition and the cityS credit good.
Alderman Brooks said that, considering
the manner of the advertisement, &c, tc
accept, or even entertain such proposition
as the last submitted by Mr.. Wood
would be preposterous. He grew ex
cited and pronounced the conduct OF
the men favoring it unmanly and unfair
toward the gentlemen who have been asked
to bid on the works on private account, anc
they would have legal recourse.
Alderman Sheppard didn't believe thu
contractors would sign this contract, but i
they viii, he says let them do it, and III
favors it. He would oppose the city own
ing the works under any circumstances.
Alderman Deaderick was surprised at tn
excitement of Alderman Brooks. He didn'
hear Of any unmanly or unfair con
duet He favored the city build
ing and owning the works, bu
was free to say that Mr.. Woods PROPOSE
ton and cash terms to build for the city
cannot be thought of, and hence he is fo
the contract, thinking the committee ha
done its work well.
Alderman NIackey believed the votinE
down of this contract will kill the matte
eventually.
Alderman Cruze didn't feel that he as on
of the sixteen men of this board, had tn
? right to take such responsibility withou
consulting the citizens and hence opposes
the contract
: Alderman Logan said he was on the fence
couldn't tell how to look at it. He oppose
the exemption from taxation, and the nc
I fixing price to consumers, still, he didn
know but that taking the whole thing t.
gether. it is about as good an arrangemer
as can be made. He wouldn't say how b
: would vote.
The ayes and noes were called for by A
: derman Michaels Oh the approval of tn
e contract, and it was approved by vote {
II to 4, the vote being as follows:
e Aye-Anderson, Brooks, Deaderick, Field
= Hudiburg, Hockenjos, Logan Mackey, Mu
ply, Nelson and Sheppard-11.
Il No-AlEson, Burrier, Cruze and Michae
o 4
e Irwin had left the room, the hour beir
: late.
e Alderman Allison said he opposed IL
9 matter on principle. but would cheerful
acquiesce, and be the last man to put a
, obstacle in the way of success. Furthe
/ more, he moved to authorize the mayor al
e recorder to properly sign the contract, aft
it shall have been forwarded to the COZ
e tractors and signed by them.
/ Alderman Michaels called for the ayes an
2 noes on this also. and the motion prevaile
/ by vote of - to 2, Aldermen Cruze an
Nlichaels voting no.
= Adjourned.