Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1884-04-23
Council Proceedings.
JSo. s. MCVICAR,
Secretary.

The Common Council of the city Of AL
pens, met in regular session in the Council
Room on Monday evening, April 2lst
1884, and was called to order at s O'Clock
by the Mayor.
PREsrST.-Andrew Harshaw, Mayor
John S. McVicar, Recorder and Aldermen
Wheeler, Warner, Lynch, Owens and
Campbell.
Journal of session held April 18th, 1884
read and approved
PETITIONS.
From 10 of the business men and firms
of the city, asking for the adoption of an
ordinance relative to licensing hawkers
and pedlers.
Moved by Alderman Owens that the pc
tition be laid on the table.
Amended by Alderman Warner that the
petition be referred to the Committee OIL
Ordinances. The amendment was lost by
vote as follows: Ayes-Wheeler and War
ner. Nays-Lynch, Owens and Campbell.
The motion TO lay the petition on the
table was then carried by vote as follows
Ayes-Lynch, Owens, and Campbell. Nays
Wheeler and Warner.
From % residents of the LIST ward, ask
ing that the box drain on Lewis street be
repaired at once.
Moved by Alderman Wheeler tina, the
prayer Of the petitioners be granted.
Amended by Alderman Owens, that the
petition be referred to the Committee on
Streets and Sewers. Lost by vote as fol-
lows; Ayes-Lynch and Owens. Nays
Wheeler, Warner and Campbell
The question recurring on the original
motion, the same was carried by vote as
follows: Ayes--Wheeler, Warner, and
Campbell. Nays-Lynch and Owens.
From residents of the 2nd ward, ask
ing for water pipe to be laid on Tswas
street between sth and 9th streets. Refer
red to Committee on Fire Department.
From 6 residents of Plains street, asking
that sidewalk be ordered laid on both
sides of said street from Washington avenue
to 9th street.
On motion of Alderman Campbell the
prayer of the petitioners was granted and
the marshal instructed TO issue the necessary
notices, by unanimous vote.
From 90 residents of the Third ward,
asking to have telephone fire alarm sta
ton established at the residence of JAS
Byron, corner of Dock and IIeuber streets.
Referred TO Committee on Fire Depart
ment
To the Hon. the Common Council City Of Al
pend.'
GENrLEMEN.--I hereby tender my res
ignation as constable of the Second ward
and pray that your honorable body may be
pleased 10 appoint Edward A. Westrope in
my stead. Yours Respt.,
ANDREW scHEFF,
On motion Of Alderman Wheeler the
resignation of Andrew SchefT was accepted
and the Office Of constable of the Second
ward declared vacant by unanimous vote.
On motion Of Alderman Lynch, Edward
A. Westrope was appointed to the Office of
of the Second ward of the city of
Alpena, by vote as follows Ayes-Wheeler,
Warner, Lynch, Owens and Campbell.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
From Ways and Means, recommending
he approval Of the Comptroller's report
IN reference to Evergreen Cemetery, as fol-
ows
To the Hon. tho Common Council city oil
Alpena:
GENTLEMEN. - Herewith please find |
statement Of moneys received and disbursed
~ me:
april 0. To cash Of s. II. Pangborn, county
70 cash received for sale Of lot. in cemetery
sa3s 90
By cash paid out for lumber and labor .....tl42 50
Total balance on hand. % so |
] have sold several more lots than the |
have decided none unless the parties paid
or them. All of which most respectful
Y submit
A. r. BLAKLEY.
Comptroller.
Moved by Alderman Lynch that the re-
'ort of the committee be accepted and their
recommendations be adopted and approved.
'arried unanimously.
From the same, referring the bill of +.
Hutton against the Fire Department to the
ull Board.
On motion of Alderman Owens, said
ill was referred to the Chief Engineer for
lis approval.
RESOLUTIONS.
Moved by Alderman Wheeler, that the
petition offered by him at last meeting be
aiken from the table. Carried unanimous
y.
Alderman Wheeler, with the consent of |
Alderman Lynch, was allowed to with
lraw said resolution.
By Alderman Wheeler, supported by
Alderman Lynch,
WHEREAS, Under the provisions Of the law regu- |
iouoy, each bond rsaured Of iiouor dealers should
rave annexed thereto tho affidavit Of each surety
hat the affiant is worth sum equal 70 the amount
Il the bond over and above all Indebtedness and |
from sale on execution, and all liability
IN other similar bonds. And,
wHEREAs, This council is fully satisfied by the |
omissions and declarations Of certain OF the sure
les on many Of the bonds prepared for the ensu- |
ng year. that a matter OF fact such sureties have
lot taken, ever been required TO take the oath.
md that the subscribed and sworn 20 before me,
tic, etc" Is not true in fact Therefore,
Resoired That bonds shall be approved by |
his council unless each Of the suretiss thereto |
hall appear before the City Recorder in person and
lualify as required by law.
Carried by vote as follows Ayes
Warner, Lynch and Owens.
BY Alderman Warner,
Resolved, That the Committee on Streets
and Sewers be instructed and authorized to
lake the necessary steps to grant the prayers
Of the petitioners in reference to the box
drain on Lewis street.
Carried by unanimous vote,
BY Alderman Owens,
Jseof,ed That tho anpointment of Off