Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-04-06
CITY AFFAIRS,

CITY AFFAIRS.
-Mayor Morse,s inaugmrni-JostpI
CITY OmcinIs chosen.
The first meeting Of the new Board of Al
dermen, Monday, was somewhat unsatisfac
tory one. The entire afternoon was spent it
a vain attempt to choose president, and a
the evening session the attempt was given NJ
in despair. The council held Il meeting
Mayor Morse read his inaugural and sub
United list of ms appointments, aud va
rious city officials were elected, the orgauiz0.
ton of the board being postponed.
At the afternoon session all the members
were promptly on hand, as follows Alder
l.; U. A. Woodbury. and H. S. Peck of
Ward H.. II. N. Drury and c. J. Algcr of
| Ward ILL., A. s. Drew and w. II. Brink Of
Ward ". ; and Archibald Taylor aud A. +.
members were sworn in by the clerk and the
Board then went into executive session for
the choice of a presiding oiliccr-a proceed
ing Of more than doubtful proprie,y and
wisdom. From that time until G:30-four
and onc-half hours-the waiting Mayor aud
outside barbarians were dependent ior knowl-
edge of the progress of affairs within the star
chamber on the infrequent and hasty apparl-
ton of members Of the mystic brotherhood
called out by messengers. The first news,
alter the lapse of two hours, was to the effect
that thirty-hve ballots had been taken, each
standing precisely tho same, five members
voting for Mr.. Taft and five for Mr.. Rchaid
son. An hour later conference committee
was announced, but the conference did not
appear to be a success, for the doors rcmnn-
ed closed and the agony went on. AT $3.50 a
recess was taken (until 8 p. M, when it
appeared that an aggregate of one huHdrcd
and forty ballots had been taken, AMI the
vote stood Just the same on the last as it had
on the first AS one of the Aldermen re-
marked, the five men on the other side were
the most unieasonably obstinate men he ever
saw.
Meeting Of tho City Council.
On converting in the evening the attempt |
to organize the Board was Temporarily |
abandoned and the City Council met, to
whom Mayor Morse read his annual mes
sage, as follows:
Mayor Norse's Message.
To The Honorable Board Of Aldermcn:
GENTLEMEN: The citizens of Burlington nave
'onnded their municipal affairs T. our Keeping, and
avail myself OF this occasion before directing
your attention 10 the various branches of I'M, |
service, 10 thank our constituents for the ratcr-
ny trust they have imposed upon me.
My great desire Is not 10 disappOni the citizens,
md placing reliance upoa you gentlemen, nope
- meet their expectations and to govern the ciiy
WIN equity, and to the furthcrance OF harmony,
md prosperity.
The policy which should govern us should he
liberal one towards those enterprises winch
YOU'D render the city desirable one as Il r',l-
Iehcc and as BUSINESS centre or which tend toward
ne promotion of law and order; avoiding cNttavd-
'ahce which Is always detrimental to the pcrma-
rent prosperity of the city.
We may congratulate ourselves upon the favor
ble auspices under which We commence the duties
Il the present year; and 10 Mr. Hatch who has, In
Ohnectlon with several members al our present
oarj, 50 ably and judclously managed the affairs
I our city. We are Indebted for these happy re-
Let mc now submit for your consideration Il con
ehsed statement OF the affairs OF the city.
Finances
From the report OF the City Treasurer January
olows:
bonded Debt.
he several issues OF water bonds. d.
amount To- .:........... 900 %
Improvement bond, ts,....... $1,000 On
l
aking total debt Of ,................. $3.50 10
The sinking fund holds,
Water bonds. Ga, ........,...s I9g1 Oh
Improvement bonds ,Gs. ........ iS'6Oo On
einhllng bonds, 5s,.......... 5j,O00 M
hih'esed iunds ."........... AZ 20
aA'ng total Observation-Disclosures. 'S,a6' ID
Inch deducted leaves the actual balance
OF the bonded debt ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. $500 c., .! q
reduction of flU,14,2s
The assets and liabilities Iy the treasurer hooks
~ as fOllOws IL
aaEce IN the treasury January /, lsss.. s.. sos 10
hcoHected taxes and water rates. .... 4 'Oj 20
ever anu sidewalk assessments ....... 1895 So
Total slo,Ioj i2
Liabilities.
or intert ST on refunded bonds due April
l. Iss5. ...,.........,....,........ $500 90
ue cemetery Ommissioners. school de-
paltment and sinking fund .......... 93i 90 ,
Hihce ulc the several departments. 3221 81 | /
Total s6.o59 II
SOS.
Streets.
he amount drawn from the treasury
mount from other sources s'5' w % y
Iotal so, jiJ ~ j
Expenditures
acadamizng streets. ,6.s4g g. "
'nu,i'e &c a.
rcet crossings ......... ................ 2+ "A I
aging, curbng aud paving ............ l.3 50 e
leWAlks
rect basins. ,.............. 5cs Il
lnce!laneOus, including salary OF super
ihtthdsht. city engineer, Office tx 7
penses, tools. etc ................. 4,09l IS
ara avenue ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. sl5'9 IS
ehetal repairs. 5,C55 NJ Il
Tiuse repairs. Observation-Disclosures. 1T9l '
Making u total Of ..................., s!O,5i3 ~
Sewers.
ne supcrintendents report shows that n
mere ma, been expended on the ra-
vine sewer ......., announcement. - or 70
price street sewer............... ..... 2,Ud3 Oj 4
general repairs. Observation-Disclosures. 3l4 81
Total. Observation-Disclosures. s6,45J Is
he treasurcr's books show An oycrlraft
OF $500. VI {
Street Lights. q
here has been expended in lighting
streets for gas and naptha. ........., s9,4sI 50
ew posts, care and repairs ............., as 81 |
loA! ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1895, 40
neNpended balance ..................... s253 81
There are - gas lights aad So naptha liph's and
naptha lamps nave been added
1ht suptrlnt endcnt informs me that the amount
Expended by the street department si5, 900 90 was |
'r what may he properly clsssed as permanent i
ork OF the balance some a2,oOo.OO was for the {
pening OF new streets.
flneen hundred and thlriy-one feet of sewers
ave been bullt III the most thorough manner, In
portion OF Spruce street and that part of the | ,
ivlnt back OF the Custom House, fiui9 IS are vet
Ne OF the assessments made during the year.
lhcre has been added 10 the revious work about
ne anu une-llali miles OF inacahamized roads, IN |
,tuohs OF Battery, Main. Pearl, Pine and Union
reefs.
About three fourths OF mile of yraycled ROADS
Battery Place Main and George Streets besides ,