Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-04-11


with, ID. A. Brodie.
Trustee of u. s. Deposit Fund-Greene
ID. Weller.
Cemetery Commissioner-John A. Ar
| thur (for term of three years.
The Council then adjourned until even
| ing.
| Evening Session.
| The Board met at the usual hour, all the
members present.
| Alderman Drew made little speech in
reference to his displacement from the posi-
ton Of chairman Of the committee on fire
| department. He referred to his long connec-
| ton with the fire department and the alb
sence of reasonable motive for his dispacG-
ment and concluded by reslgning his place
on the committee. Alderman Peck moved
that he be excused from serving. Alderman
Algcr deprecated haste in the matter and
advised that Alderman Drew remain on the
committee. Alderman Drew insisted upon
resignlng and his resignation was according
~ accepted.
Hon. Torrey E. Wales made statement
| about the Grand Isle road, of the cost of
report OF the commissioners was filed out of
| time, and it was desired by Mr.. A. G. Whit
tcmore, who represents the petitioners, that
the Board waive the defect. If the report
is not filed at this term Of court 1t would
delay the project for a year or 50.
In answer to questions by Alderman Alger,
Judge Wales said that the road would be
built by Milton and Colchester which are
the towns least interested in 1t and which
pay the least toward its cost.
Mr.. Whittemorc said that the principal
objection to building the road came from
Milton. He referred feeingly of the suffer
ings of the islanders in finding an outlet for
their travel and trade, and spoke at length
of their efforts to secure the road inquestion.
Burlington's proportion of the cost of the
road he said, would be about four cents on
the grand list.
After some discussion the matter WIS re-
fcrred to committee.
Judge Wales brought forward the matter
OF a half interest owned by the city in a
| right of way near the Pomeroy school. The
| said right of way is a strip of land conveyed
to the city by the late A. w. Allen, but in
which it subsequently appeared Henry
Greene owned half interest. Mr.. Greene
now wishes the matter Strengthened out. A
resolution was adopted, strengthening it
out.
A large number of bills were referred to
the appropriate committees aud considerable
routine business was trans acted.
Application WAS made for the rental of
part of the city market grounds to the Bur
lington skating rink association. Alderman
GOOdell moved that the land be rented fer
ten years al 800 year. After debate the
application was referred to the C Dmmittee on
public buildings and parks.
Tue following appointments by the Mayor
were approved;
Chief of police, Joseph Barton.
Policemen, Oliver Lamora, Jerome Du-
mas, Joseph Larnse, James, McCucn, Charles
Favrault, Daniel O'Callagban, and large
number of specials
Adjourned for one week.
Meeting of the Council
The City Council then held meeting,
Mayor Morse in the chair.
A resolution was reported by Alderman
Peck fixing the bonds aud salaries of the
city officers at last years amounts, except
that the salary of the overseer of the poor is
reduced s1OO-from $500 to S4OO-bccause
his duties have been lightcned by the
Howard relief society. tlr. Sibley moved
| to make the salary $500 lost. The resolu.
ton was then adopted.
The matter OF superintendent of water
works was callednp. Mr. Alger said that there
were eight or nine candidates for the office,
| and the committee found it difficult t.
| choose from among them. They had how
| ever FINALLY decided to present the name of
Frank III. Parker, though the committee
| would be perfectly satisfied with any one
whom the Board might name.
me deba'e followed Aldermen Peck,
| Goodell and Sibey claiming that the super
intendent ought to be man who would devote
all his time to the work, and that there was
an injustice in paying the full salary to Mr..
Parker. Mr.. Walker took the same
view, but thought it would be
difficult to get thoroughly competant
man for $1,000 year All agreed
that there was no qles ion but that he would
make competent superintendent. A ball ii
IVES finally taken, with the following result ::
Frank ii. Parker G, Marshall Mason, 3, w. A.
| Tyler and Mr. Parker was declared elected.
Alderman Peck moved reconsideration
OF the vote fixing the salary of the superin-
tendent at $1,000, carried. Alderman Peck
then moved that the salary be fixed at $3.50.
Alderman walker thought that Mr. Parker
would fulnl the duties Of his office thorough
| ~ and that he would not accept it at a rcduc-
ton. Alderman Taft moved an amendment
that the salary he made $500. Alderman
Algcr thought that this was simply method
OF 'crowd,ng OUT superintendent. lie
doubted whether the Board had the legal
power to do it. Alderman Taft's amendment
was lost, BY tie vote The salary was then
fixed at $1,000, as originally repoted,
! Adjourned