Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-05-28

long discussion ensued on the subject
Alderman Owens thought the Council
ought not to take into consideration vha
il would cost the water company.
; Alderman Warner moved that the water
I company's report be received, and recon-
mendations concurred in.
, Alderman Owens said he believed War,
i ner had an interest in the Water Co., and
did not blame him for protecting his pocket
but he ought to have the interests of the
city at heart
Alderman Warner replied that he had a
slight interest in the company, but he had
a greater interest in seeing that the taxes
were not too heavy. This year the taxes
were going TO be very high, and the request
OF the company was move towards less
taxation. He didn't believe the city should
cause the company TO expend more than
$4,000 per year.
The Mayor stated that Alderman War
ner had a right to make notion but not
to vote on this question.
Alderman Campbell asked if the Water
Company was limited to certain amount
per year, as regarded laying pipe. He was
informed there was no limit, and the mat
ter was laid over one week
REPORTS OF OFFICERS.
Comptroller reported tax roll ready, and
the session of the Board of Review was or
dered for June 10Th, Goth and 2lst.
City Attorney was not vet ready to report
fully on sundry reports submitted to him.
In regard to alley through block %, there
was some doubt as to whether the city had
any right to said alley, as some seventeen
years had gone by and the city had not
taken possession. In regard to making
certain individuals in the Second Ward
move their houses and fences off the streets,
whether he should commence action against
said parties, but he advised more peaceable
measures.
Alderman Owens thought the moving of
houses ETC., should be laid over until
proper survey had been made.
Street Commissioner stated there was no
dispute as regards the true location of said
street from Plains street to the river but as
regarded the futile and Fletcher additions
there was no certainty as to the correctness
of street locations.
Alderman Campbell drew attention to
the fact that, with the exception of the
Hitchcock addition, no city plat had been
accepted by the city-original plat except
ed-and If the Council undertook to move
houses, it might get into trouble.
Alderman Warner said if such was the
case, an investigation should be made.
The City Attorney was ordered to look
the matter up and report.
City Attorney drew attention to the fact
that an index was much needed to the
City Charter and Ordinances. The Council
agreed with him, and the Ways and Means
Committee was instructed to find out what
it would cost to make an index to the
Charter, and report at next meeting.
| STREETS AND SEWERS.
The sewer on Second street was ordered
taken up and replaced by "a inch tile
drain, from the river to Washington Aven-
ue and the Street Commissioner instructed
to keep record of what il cost. Seventh
street sewer business was laid over.
The Chairman of Committee, Alderman
Owens reported that he had hired James
Hunt to drive IL spiles at Second street
bridge, and the cost was $3.50.
The Council was about to pay the bill,
when Alderman Owens objected, stating
that the bridge tender had contracted to
keep the bridge in repair, and should pay
the bill.
After some discussion, the City Attorney
drew attention TO the fact that as the Street
Committee had hired Mr.. Hunt to do the
work, it was doubtful if the Council could
make Mr.. Cummings pay the S19.5o. Their
course should have been TO notify the bridge
tender, and not hire men to do the work.
The bill was referred back to Alderman
Owens, and the question now is whether
Alderman Owens, the bridge tender or the
city will have 10 pay the $3.50, with the
chances against the Alderman.
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
A water pipe was ordered laid on Miller
street, from Cedar street TO Walnut street.
The fire alarm telephone station was or
dered to be left at the residence of j. F.
Grant, on Chisholm street, Mr.. Grant to
pay SIS year TO the Council.
Considerable discussion ensued in regard
TO raising the salaries Of hose cart teams
tiers from $40 to s45 per month, but Coun
Gil, by vote of four to two decided not to
increase the wages. Aldermen Lynch and
Owens were in favor Of an increase. Those
opposed to an increase thought $40 per
month high enough at present Those in
favor of an increase thought the wages not
high enough, and especially for driver Of
No. 2, az he was the only man who could
handle No. 2 team The opposers thought
there were plenty Of men who could drive
No. team, and if the team was so unre-
liable that only one man in the city could
drive il, that the team had better be dis
posed Of
ORDINANCES.
The committee reported unfavorably on
the dray ordinance introduced at last ses-
sion, and lively debate ensued, which
ended by the report being laid over for one
week.
MISCELLANEOUS.
The bond Of Captain Thos X. Lillis, for
$1,000, a. Harbor Master with +. w.
Fletcher and Albert Pack az sureties, was
presented.
A good deal of discussion took place ON
the Harbor Master, and particularly in re-
gard 10 not moving the steam barge Hall,