Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-04-29

In favor OF the report and resolution. Nj
Mat then requested Mr. Couklin TO take tn
chair. He then spoke very fully on the mat
ter. He was opposed TO the plan on sccoun
Of the large expense and the large amount o
pipe to be laid, and said that . much bette
plan, In his opinion, was TO extend pipe
from the galleries or trenches TO springs Ia Ii,
hill south Of Mr.. Ross Mitchell'
residences distance Of not over 1000 feet an,
which would not cost over $1,000. Mr.. Mas,
said that he knew very well that a large
water supply was needed for the city, but hs
thought when the question OF spending $25,.
900 came up the Council should examine III,
matter very carefully. He said that thu
amount Of water In the spring to which Mr.
Lessner referred, instead Of requiring a &c
inch pipe, would not FIJI inch pipe under
one loot Of pressure, and would not Gil a 2
inch nozzle under the present fire pressure
Mr.. Mast thought that the matter should be
referred to Council as Committee Of the
Whole and thoroughly examined.
Mr.. Prince said that the Water Works
Trustees had estimated that II would cost
just as much TO extend The filter galleries TO
the base Of the hill near Mr.. Mitchells house,
as II would to carry pipes TO the spring re-
ferred to In the report.
Mr.. Mast then moved that the matter be
referred to Council a. a Committee Of the
Whole. This was adopted.
BY Mr.. Netts, Of the Committee on Health
"A report placing all the names of the gen.
tlenen nominated for Senitary Marshsl. be.
fore Council, without Recommendation. On
a ballot being taken the result was az follows
O'Brien 8, Schiller 8, Mills 4, jackson 0, Wis
singer l. The second ballot resulted: O'Brien
8, Schiller 8, Mil, Z. The third ballot re-
suited: O'Brien 8, Schiller 2, Mills 7. The
fourth ballot resulted: O'Brien 9, Mills 7,
Schiller Q. The fifth ballot resulted: Mills 8,
OBrien 8, Schiller 4. Mr.. Conklin here
moved to adjourn, but the motion was lost.
On motion Of Mr.. Prince, It was
agreed to drop the name having the
lowest number Of votes. The SIKH ballot
resulted: Mills 7, O'Brien 8, Schiller 4.
Schiller was dropped. The seventh ballot re-
suited: Mills 10, O'Brien Z. Mills was de.
clared elected.
By Lessner--A resolution that permission
be granted to the Bsvarian Society 10 cell
beer at their ball on May 4. 1t was stated
that this authority was vested in the Chief Of
Police and 1t was referred to him.
BY the same-A resolution that Water
street, between Main street and Buck Greek;
Columbia street, between Foster and Syca.
more and North street, between Spring and
later tree's be graded and gravelled. Re-
lerred to the Committee on Streets and High.
ways
BY the samoa resolution that crossings
bs constructed across Columbia street, on the
east side of Sycamore; alley crossing the
first alley east and west of Foster street on
he south side OF North street; and the frs,
alley south OF Columbia on the West side of
Rafe fo ~,
improvements
By the samoa resolution that the Ns.
uonal Gun Association be allowed to shoot
on the Fair Grounds during their tournament.
from May to 8, inclusive. Adopted by a |
vote OF | to 6, after considerable discussion.
By the fame-A resolution that the Com
ni''ee on Public Buildings he and are hereby
Instructed t, look up suitable site tor mar
ket house, ascertain its coat and report same
to Council. 1t seemed to be the general dis
position OF the COuncilmen to talk and this
question. as well as all others, received its
iull share Of discussion. The motion was lost.
by the same-A resolution that the CITY
Solicitor be directed to take the necessary
legal steps tor the construction OF the follow
ing sewers: On Center STREET from
Mill Run, south; on Foster street from
Main to Buck Creek, with branches on
Columbia and North streets, and on Main
street from Spring to Water street. Referred
10 the Committee on Sewers.
BY Mr. Tehan-An ordinance acceptinp a
plat OF ground laid out by Mr.. Robert John.
son, as an addition to the city. A motion to
suspend the rules and place the ordinance
upon Its second reading was losi.
BY Mr.. Pince-A resolution that the
Street Commissioner be directed to take such
'teps as are necessary for the preservation OF
he Factory street bridge over Buck creek,
Adopted.
By Mr.. Kidder-A resolution that the
property owners on Southern avenue, from
Limestone street to Center street, be required
% curb and gutter. Withdrawn.
by the same-A resolution that Joseph
Jashan aud Frank Poppert be appointed US
ieputy marshals, without salary, TO serve at
he base ball grounds.
The President stated that this would have
o be done by ordinance, and the Solicitor was
iirected to draw up an ordinance.
BY the samoa resolution that the Com.
nittee on City Improvements be in n,tructed to
iave two cutters cons ructed across Liberty
treet at Center street. Referred to the Com
nittee on City improvements.
BY Mr.. Russell-A resolution that
culvert be built across Dibert Avenue
between Jackson street and Western
venue, and that 5000 be set aside for same.
referred to the Committee on City Improve
nents.
BY the same-Resolution that the @. @. G.
!. railroad be allowed to move switch
tand from south side of their track, 20 feet
asst to the north side, to within about 30 feet
the watch house on the crossing at High
treef. Referred to the Committee on Streets |
nd Highways.
BY the City Clerk-A resolution that cross
ngs be constructed across Race street, north
de Of High across first alley west Of Race,
orth side Of High; across first alley east OF
elbow Springs street, both sides Of Jefferson
lreet. Referred to the Committee on City
improvements.
Adjourned.