Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-07-20
PETITIONS.


for tile sewer twenty-four inches in diam
eter, on First street, from intersection of
Hitchcock and First streets 10 the river.
Referred 10 the Committee on Streets and
Sewers
Robert Mooney asking permission 10 tap
the tile drain on Second street, in front of
George Carsons' store, for the purpose of in
serting waste pipe therein from his bath
tubs. Permission granted on condition of
the work being done under the direction of
the Street Commissioner.
Bolton & McRae and 10 others, asking
that a street be opened on the northeast side
of block 1, Of Wades addition, between
Dock and Mill street. Referred to the Com
mittee on Streets and Sewers.
Richard Manning, offering to perform the
work of opening Farmer street to Eight
street for forty dollars. Referred to the
Committee on Streets and Sewers.
O. Mather and Is others, asking that the
line of Washington avenue be permanently
fixed. Referred TO Committee on Streets and
Sewers.
J. W. Gibson and Others asking for
sidewalk on the northwest side of First
street, in front Of lot one block sixteen, Of
Hitchcock's frs; addition 10 the village, now
city Of Alpena.
Moved by Alderman Golling, that the
prayer Of the petitioners be granted, and
that the Street Commissioner notify the
owner of said premises to build 4 sidewalk.
Carried unanimously.
COMMUNICATIONS.
From William Hanna, bridge tender.
communication in substance as follows:
THAT the labor attending the duties of
bridge tender is too much for one man to at
tend TO- Boats pass and repass through the
draw from 6 A. NJ. TO II p. ". Bridge ten
der must be up at o'clock A. u.
2.-riIar when bridge tender is absent at
his meals, or conveying disorderly persons TO
lookup, he has to pay some one TO attend
bridge for him.
3-That unless the Council makes some
provision for an assistant, the communion
ton is TO be considered as a formal resigna-
ton Of the position of bridge tender.
Moved by Alderman Golling, that while
The dredges are employed above the bridge,
the bridge tender be allowed twenty dollars
per month in addition to his regular salary,
10 pay for the services of an assistant. Ayes
Aldermen Campbell, Golling, O'Brien and
Sprat. Nays-Alderman Sheahy.
From Chief Engineer Of Fire Depart
ment as follows:
Ia the Mayor and Common Council CUy IF
Alpend.
GESTLEMEN-T would most respectfully
recommend to your honorable body that one
thousand feet of hose be purchased imme-
distely for the use of the fire department
and that the hose be of the brand known as
Paragon hose Also that the Chief En-
gineer be instructed TO have the fire alarm
placed in working order, as was at first in
tended, and ms the water works are now i'm
working condition, would respectfully urge
upon your consideration the necessity of
keeping at least one engineer to keep the
engines in good condition during the hot
weather. All of which is most respectfully
submitted for your earnest consideration.
JOHNSTON HAMILTON,
Chief Engineer
On notion the matter of purchasing hose
was referred TO q special committee, consist
ing Of the Mayor and Chief Engineer, with
power to purchase SO much hose MS in their
Judgment may reasonably be necessary.
On motion of Alderman Golling john
Simmons was retained as engineer for 30
days from date.
LIQUOR BONDS APPROVED.
Robert Hood-sureties, p. McDade and
Charles Brand. Bernard Kaichen--sureties,
II. II. Wittleshofer and B. Wolf.
From Comptroller, recommending pay
meut of sundry bills. Referred to Commit
tee on WAYS and Means.
From the Comptroller, recommending the
payment Of the following bills: