Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-04-08
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.


in the proceedings, which were quite
lengthy. Michel Grady was allowed
the difference between bills and wha
he claims--Sl9.24. G. O. Lambert re
ported as Chairman of Market House
committee, and asked for arrange
ments in regard to hook and ladder
company. Referred to proper com
initteo. Also reported deficiency O.
hose for reel No. 1, and asked that zoe
feet be purchased. Mr.. Showers
thought time was not here for appro.
priation of 500, SO near the end o.
their present term. Mr. Grozingel
asked where appropriation of $500 70,
hose last summer went to, but said il
was the Councils duty to see to the
safety of property. Mr.. S.-Iha my
own hose. Mr.. G.-and your plug
Mr.. Parks amended by making it 40(
feet; adopted. Sargent reported
room rented to G. O. Lambert at $15..
50a month, also that Insurance com.
panies were represented by Is agents,
some of whom refused statements Of
their business, but were willing to pay
SO license. They were released from
giving statements for the unfinished
year. Petitions for water on differ
ent streets were presented, and it be-
ing shown that others We're awaiting
action, nothing was done in the mat.
ter. Grievance by Mr.. Burrows Of
stables on College alley, referred to
Real Estate committee. Reduction OF
$50 on the valuation of Thos. O'Brien
agreed upon. On motion of Mr..
Grotzinger, Michael Fitzgerald ex-
empted from head tax. Mr.. Showers
introduced petition of First National
Bank, asking tenants to be relieved OF
water rent. Whole bill S14, moved to
strike off SD against Maj. Bristor, car
ried. Mr.. Parks of Ordinance conn
mittee introduced three resolutions,
which were adopted. 1st, in regard
to duties of Council-prompt atten-
dance, see to the advancement of the
town and the welfare Of the people
to receive $50, payable semi-annually
I'd, the duties of the Mayor, shall have
power over the police and other of
ficers, Councilmen excepted, see that
records are promptly kept and all or
dinances carried out, &c. Salary 5000
Sd, duties of clerk, to be present at
meetings, attend Market House, col
lect fees for weighing, keep record OF
all fines, make monthly report, give
bond in sum of s., shall receive
$3.50; payable monthly. Referred to
special committee for adjourned meet
ing; Mayor appointed, Messrs. Groz-
ineec... Lambert, and Bratt. DIR. Nc
sherry aske,, Corporation to furnish
lamp for Spring ST., Mr.. Parks for one
at public High School, Mr.. Gro-,ngel
on High ST., and Mr.. Showers one.
Some one suggested a motion to light
up streets. Mr.. Grozinger maintained
that the streets would be lighted be-
fore another year and that it was use
less to go against the will of the peo-
pie. Mr.. Parks was authorized to
purchase three lamps, one for Spring
St., before public High School, and
one for King ST., near Swartz's mill.
Mayor reported quarantiDing family
on account of scarlet fever, and furn-
ishing supplies. 1t was thought that
Local Board of Health should have
entire charge of such matters not at
expense of Corporation. Referred to
committee of Messrs. Cushwa, Lam
bert, Parks and the Mayor. The
amendment to the Charter of Martins
burg was read, and agreed that it
be left to the voters at the next cleo
ton, tickets to be provided for and
against the amendment. Mr.. Parks
offered resolution setting aside $1,000
as heretofore towards liquidation of
floating debt, instead Of investing in
other securities that certain amount
OF unclaimed interest be applied to
same purpose, and that steps be taken
to have all Corporation matters in
proper order for the approaching close
Of the term, adopted. Mr.. Grozinger
moved that notice be given in the
several papers that al accounts against
the Corporation be presented before
the first day of May, 1882. Carried.
On motion of Mr.. Parks, Binding
committee was instructed to examine
counter of Peoples Bank, and if suita-
bic for new hall, to purchase the same
at cost not exceeding 500. Carried.
Mr.. Cushwa moved that orders be
granted Geo. II. Couchman, contrac-
tor, for the 5000 to have been paid
when foundations of new City Hall
were up, and $3.50 when building was
under roof. So ordered. After pass
ing quite collection Of bills, Council
adjourned to meet Wednesday night
next.