The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-11-07
COUNCIL PRooEEDNss.
A Long winded Meeting--NewIy Elected
Members Sworn In,

was larger than il has been for some
time past, and more interest seemed to
be manifested in the proceedings by the
different members present. Things
grew pretty lively towards the latter
part of the meeting, and at one time it
to talk at once. Promptly at half past
seven the roll was called, the following
members answering to their names:
Bast, Class, Fawcett, Haines, HOwen-
stlne, Murray, Wagner, Warner, Werner,
Wyant, andlPTesident Shields.
The minutes of the previous meeting
were read, and at the close of the read
ing Mr.. Warner arose and desired to be
enlightened on the subject of the con-
tract for filling in West Tuscarawas
street, between the Valley railway track
and west creek bridge, that had been
awarded to S. E. Newkirk. He said the
minutes did not show that yea and
nay vote had been taken on the subject
as required by statute, and thought the
contract had not been awarded in a legal
manner. President Shields stated that
he had signed the contract on the part
of the city in accordance with the vote
of the Council at the last meeting. Mr..
Warner moved to have a vote taken by
Council on the matter, as he wished to
have his vote go on the reeOred as being
against the awarding of the contract;
but this was Overruled, and after some
little discussion the minutes were cor
Tected after fashion and adopted as
amended.
Mayor PierO next administered the
oath of Office to MessTs. Dine and Weav-
er, the newly elected members from the
4th aud 9th wards, and those two gen.
tlemen took their seats.
PETITIONS.
From chief and assistant chief of fire
department, asking that the ordinance
in regard to street distractions be en-
forced. The petition stated that while
on its way to the fire on Third street
Saturday night the steamer ran into a
pile of brick aud other building material
lying on North Market street in front of
the new SchariO building, which threw
the horses down and injured them pretty
badly.
Street Commissioner was instructed
to see that the ordinance in regard to
street distractions be enforced, and to
have all distractions removed to their
proper places, Immediately.
Petition from +. j. Wagner asking for
permission to lay crossing on South
Market street from in front of his resi-
dence; granted.
From the Miller company, calling the
attention of Council to the bad cOndi-
ton iii which gas company had left that
part of SOnth Cherry and Ninth streets
Immediately in front of their works, and
asking that it be Tectified. On motion
gas company ordered to put those streets
in the same condition they found them
before laying pipes.
On motion water pipes on North Wal
nut street ordered to be putt in proper
condition.
REPORTS.
Report of Water Works Trustees re-
ferred.
Report of Committee on City Poor re-
commenting the payment of $12710;
adopted.
Report of Chief of Fire Department
read aud placed on file.
Report of Committee on Fire Depart
ment as to condition of hook and ladder
truck and ladders, deeming it inexpedi-
ent to purchase either at this time !;
adopted.
Mr.. Nyant, of the committee to whom
was referred the bids for furnishing the
city with coal, brought in minority re-
port, signed by himself alone, recon-
mending that the contract be awarded
to MilhOf & Wade.
Mr.. Murray of the same COM
committee, read the majority report, re-
commenting that the Hadley Coal Co.,
be awarded the contract. A motion to
| refer the matter back to the committee
| was lost, and after considerable talking
the minority report was adopted by a
| yea and nay vote, and the contract was
awarded to MilhOf & Wade.
Report of City Engineer on the change
of grade on West Fifth street, recon-
| mending change of the ordinance in
reference to the proposed change of
| grade; adopted.
On motion Committee on Streets and
| Alleys were instructed to investigate
| into the condition of ShOrb street.
READING OF ORDINANCES.
The bill to amend the ordinance au-
| thOrizing the sale of city bonds to the
/ amount of $4,000, changing the place
| of payment of interest from Canton to
| New York city, passed its first reading.
The ordinance to establish grade on
| Lawrence avenue was given its second
/ reading.
The ordinance to amend an ordinance
| on the change of grade on West Tuscar-
awas street, from Valley railroad to the
| West creek, passed its second reading.
The ordinance in reference 10 the re-
| organization and regulation of the fire
| department passed its first reading, and
| on motion was referred to Judiciary
| Committee.
The ordinance authorizing the laying
of sidewalk pavement on part of Seventh
| street passed its first reading.
The ordinance prohibiting the deDOs-
iting Of dirt and rubbish on unenclOsed
| lots and lands, streets, alleys or lanes,
passed its second reading.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Communication from C. w. Chapman,
asking permission to bore for natural
| gas; referred.
The name of L. L. Miller was present
| ed by Mr.. Glass for Hartford trustee for
the period of four years. A vote was
taken, which resulted in the election of
Mr.. Miller as a member of the board of
Hartford trustees.
On motion City Solicitor was author
lied to select counsel to assist him in
suits now pending against the city.
Report OF Street Commissioner in ref
eTence to the purchase of certain lum-
ber; adopted.
Petition of G.. j. Callahan of Youn0s-
| town, asking permission to erect tent
on the Public Square for the purpose of
exhibiting certain phenOmenally large
| cattle; granted.
Petition from residents on East Ninth
| street, requesting the removal of a pole
| belonging to the Rapid Telegraph Co., on
that street; and another from residents
on Third street, complaining of a mole