The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1885-05-13
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present.
On motion of Mr.. Kilroy, the applca-
tion of Liverton and Bowers for license
to keep an ale and beer saloon on Church
street, was again laid over until the regu-
lar meeting in June.
On motion of Mr.. Wilmot, the Com
mittee on City Property was instructed to
have the Council Room cleaned.
Mr.. Kilroy presented an ordinance to
repeal an ordinance respecting prosecu-
tions for Illegal liquor selling, which was
passed by title on first reading and re-
ferred to the Committee on Laws and
Ordinances.
A communication was received from
Martin Coryell, Esq. returning thanks
for the honor conferred upon him in elect
ing him City Surveyor, but owing to his
various other duties aud his impaired
health, offered his resignation of such of
flee. Accepted.
Mr.. Charles A. Jewell was elected to
fill the vacancy.
The three Policemen appointed by the
previous Council-Messrs. w. B. Cum
mings, Elisha B. Reading and Samuel
Morse-tendered their resignation, and
communication from the Mayor was read,
stating that the above officers had turned
over to him all the equipments belonging
ha Ill
he had been informed, had been in use for
three years and were pretty well worn !;
therefore, the Mayor recommended that
the officers in whose possession they are,
be allowed to keep them /; he also recon-
mended that each officer be paid one
fourth of a months salary.
Mr.. Mellick was satisfied the Mayor
had been misinfornIed in regard to the
overcoats; at least two of the coats had
not been in use three years; not over two
years; and he Mr.. M did not see why
the property should be given to these men i.
Mr. Kilroy said he did not see the use
in wasting valuable time in a discussion
over these coats; this was not the season
for wearing overcoats; no doubt the mat
ter could be fixed all right before next
Fall; no one wore an overcoat now, and
therefore it was waste of time to talk
about the matter.
Mr.. Wilmot inquired what the member
from the First Ward (Mr. Kilroy) had
hanging over the back of his chair. Mr.
Kilroy's overcoat was a very conspicuous
object just at this time. Mr.. X. good.
naturally acknowledged he had forgotten
that he had brought that article of cloth
ing with him.
Mr. KEEPER objected to giving the over
coats away.
On motion of Mr.. Kilroy, the commu-
nication was received, the resignation ac-
cepted, and tho salary as recommended
ordered paid.
A communication was received from
the Mayor, asking that the Policemen
now on duty be relieved from the extra
duty of lighting and extinguishing the
street lamps also, that a lamp.lighter
be appointed by Council and the Mayor
be authorized to empower such lamp
lighter as a special police officer. Recon-
mendations adopted.
On motion of Mr.. Wimot, the appoint
ment of lamp-lighter was left with the
Committee on Lamps and Gas.
The Finance Committee of the Board
of School Trustees asked for an appro-
priation of 81, 435 from the city for ex-
penses during the coming school year.
On motion of Mr.. Mellick, referred to
the Committee on Public Schools.
On motion of Mr.. Wilmot, the City So.
licitor was instructed to act as Solicitor
for the Board of Health.
On motion of Mr.. Mellick, it was or
dered that the matter in the suit between
the City of Lambertville VS.. st. Johns
II. Z. Church, now pending in the Su-
preme Court, be referred to the Commit
tee on Laws and Ordinances and City So
licitor, to protect the city's interest in the
same.
On motion of Mr.. KEEPER, it was or
dered that the lamp-lighter receive no ex-
ira compensation for being empowered as
a special policeman.
The Committee on Fire Department
was instructed to ascertain the necessity
and cost of painting the outside wood
work of the Hibernia engine house.
Mr. Wilmot again offered his resigna-
ton as Chairman of the Committee on
Lamps and Cas- Not accepted.
A petition was received from number
of property holders on Washington St.,
asking that said street be opened to pub
lie travel as soon as possible. Referred
to Street Committee.
Bill of Austin Green, rent of room for
election purposes on April 13-amount,
$5-was ordered paid.
Bill of II. G. Hunt, ex-City Treasurer.
for services as Treasurer one month
amount, SIG. 62-was presented. Re-
ferred.
On motion of Mr.. Kilroy, an order for
$25 was authorized drawn in favor of ].
b. Tyson, for services as lamp.lighter
during mouth of April.
Mr.. Kilroy asked if the Printing Com
mittee had received any bids in matter of
printing certain books, as instructed.
Mr.. Sine, Chairman of Printing Com.
mittee, said that he had "nothing to re.
port tonight"
President Callan asked Mr.. Kilroy If
he was satisfied with the answer of Mr..
Sine.
Mr.. Kilroy replied that he was not sat-
isfed; he knew that the Chairman bad
two bids in his pocket, and Council should
hear them.
The Finance Committee reported that
City Treasurer Bovine had qualified, re.
ceived books from ex- Treasurer Hunt. and
had entered upon his duties.