The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1882-04-21

First ward, f. G. Hazelton Second ward
P. Jacobs; Third ward, E. Van Vie; Fourth
ward, p Lentz
Moved and carried that the appointments
be confirmed.
The Mayor delivered his address, which
was as follows:
GENTLEMEN OF THE COMMON CoUNcIL-Called
by the voice Of the people to preside over
your deliberations for the ensuing year, |
embrace this occasion to offer few sugges-
tons for your guidance.
Isis very desirable that Main street as far
as it has been severed should he graded
curbed and paved, and should your co opera,
ton DE requested | trust you will favor the
improvement. would recommend the fur
Their extension of the sewer from Levi Gfrant's
to and as far south as the school block The
old wooden box is all gone or fast breaking
up. / should commend a continuance Of the
work begun last fall, that is, the putting
down of 16-inch sewer pipe, as something
that will last for all time. would also rec
ommend that all repairs and additions to the
Bailey canal be Of sewer pipe of large diam
eter This sewer is cause of large annual
expense. and always will be so long as plank
is used instead of sewer pipe. Sewers are
in contemplation on number of streets, and
trust you will, if asked, lend your hearty
aid.
The completion of Middle street bridge is
desired by a large number of our tax. payers,
and should receive your immediate attention.
The continuation of our harbor improve
ments is of paramount Importance. Immedi-
ate steps should be taken 10 prevent the in.
flow of sand at or near the Baldwin dock.
The dredge should be put in repair in order
to do the necessary work to enable the large
lumber and coal vessels to enter with safety.
Kenosha harbor has cost the citizens large
sums of money but it has or will be all re-
ceived back in the cheapening of the price Of
coal, lumber and wood. | would suggest the
importance of continuing the dredging in the
BASIN
Last year large and influential petition
was presented TO the Board praying fol
| action, on the part of the council, towards
the building of a breakwater on the lake
front. This petition was accompanied by q
considerable subscription list large pro.
| portion Of the amount was conditonally sub
scribed. The late Board voted 5000 90 OF
certain conditions being complied with
This petition called for q pier breakwater
| 1t is we'll known that this form Of break wal Ell
protects only on the north side, while thu
south side is more open to destruction thar
before. would suggest close-piled break
water backed with large stone and facings
same as the Kemper Hall. This protection
has withstood the test of years, and will con
tinue to stand. The citizens of Racine hav,
abandoned the pier system, and last yea
expended large sum on solid piling.
beg to call your attention to the defence
less condition of the Third ward 10 the mat
ter of night police. The recent night raidin
in the matter of umbrellas and coats sug
gests night officer for that ward In year
gone by the South ward had protection.
could never see why that protection wa
withdrawn. Respectfully.
| HENRY WILLIAMS, Mayor.
| The Board proceeded to ballot for Presi
dent, which resulted in the choice of E. VA
Vie.
The Mayor presented the names of Jas
OBrien and Joseph Newhouse as nigh
police
On motion Of Aid. Lentz their appoint
ment was confirmed
designations were presented from Alder
men j. F. Moriu and John Funck from tn
First ward s. Zauner and F. Stemm from
the Second ward John Hansen and Franl
Holderness from the Fourth wari.
Motion to accept their designations carried
The Mayor recommended the following q
the Standing Committees for the fiscal year
Finance-Hazelton, Lentz, Van VIE.
Claims-Van Vie, Jacobs, Lentz.
Harbor and Bridges-Lentz, Hazeltan
Jacobs.
Police-Jacobs, Van Vie. Lentz.
License-Lentz, Hazelton, Van Vie.
INSTRUMENTATION, Lentz, Jacobs.
Fire Department = Lentz, HaaeNon
Jacobs
Printing Lentz, Van Vie.
Public Standardization Jacobs, Val
VIE.
Streets and Alleys-Hazelton, Jacobs
Van Vie, Lentz
Pauper Affairs-Jacobs, Hazelton, Van Vie
.Gaslight-Van Vie, Jacobs, Ha2elton.
On motion, they were confirmed by tn
| following vote:
Ayes-Hazelton, Jacobs, Lentz.
Nay-Van WIFE,
Bonds of 7. A. Letting, as Constable; F
W. Mathews, City Clerk Jas. Brien
Cons table; B. McGivern, Constable ] OH
Harrington, Marshall, we're presented and
accepted
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