Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1885-02-18
Common Council.

The Council was called to order by the
Recorder at 7:45 o'clock, Monday evening
February 10th, 1SS5-the Mayor and AL
derman Lynch being absent.
Mr.. Geror presented bill Of $3.50 fol
damages occasioned to his lot by certain
city agents slowing spare tile therein. He
claimed his fence had been pulled down
and his lot damaged, and he seemed to in
innate that it was done without his consent
Considerable discussion ensued on the sub
ject. 1t was denied by certain Aldermen
that his lot had been damaged; that who
ever had tore down the fence and done
other damage, had acted without authority
of the Council that as mere rent five or
ten dollars were sufficient The Council Of
fered Geror $40 to satisfy all claims, but he
refused and the matter was referred to the
Ways and Means committee.
A communication was read from Repre-
sentative James A. Case, in relation TO the
proposed amendments to the city charter,
and is as follows:
J. s. Nc ricdr.
DrAR SIN Your enclosing bill and resolution
OF Common Council at hand. l will give the mat
ter an early and careful attention. 1 see the bill
contemplates large addition 10 the number OF
city superyi'Srs one more, am iree 70 say tna n
cannot see how this number can be increased for
years 10 come. II the city has an equal number OF
should be satisfied, 1 think. TO ask for such a
large addition looks like menace and will very
likely the hostility Of the townships. 1 am
rights Of all parties, for am the Representative Of
all. The people of the townships can hardly be ex-
pecteo TO acquesce in measure that Will give the
city the entire control Of county affairs II IL is
necessary for the several city officers named
TO be members Of the Board OF Review, then make
them SUCH but drop some one OF the number from
the list of proposed exoicio members Of the Board
OF Supervisors. harbor no feeling OF hostility to
the city / think IL should have increased repre-
sentation on tire Board, and while should think
IL better 10 accomplish that result by increasing
the number OF wards. have no wish or desire to
dictate in the matter have spoken plainly. for
propose to act sSuaSrey on the matter, desire
that end will do my utmost to promote the interest
Of both.
Feb. It'll. 1888.
During the discussion that ensued, one
Alderman said he did not believe it wrong
to give the city majority of the county
board that the city paid nearly three
fourths of the county taxes; that new town.
ships would be organized, giving the farm
es increased representation. Remarks
somewhat similar were made by other
members of the Council. A committee Of
two Aldermen and the Recorder were APP
pointed to get names to petition, asking
the State Legislature to pass the amend
ments asked by the Council.
An ordinance defining the duties of the
Comptroller was passed. He is to get a
salary of 81 200; is to purchase all sup
plies needed by city; is to make a report
every month to the Council as to the con-
dition of the city finances; is to make an
nual statement in regard to what property
city owns, and also defining other duties in
addition to assessing property and making
out assessment rolls.
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