Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1888-08-08

| port DC accepted ana recommendations con-
Cured in and warrants ordered drawn foi
the payment Of the several amounts as rec
commended. Carried by vote as follows
Ayes-Masters, Gibson, Desjardins, Nc.
Candlish, McPhee and Campbell. Nays
| None.
Also from the Comptroller report show
ing the amount of the different funds on
hand to date. Accepted and ordered placed
on file for future reference.
From the Chief Engineer, recommending
the payment Of the following bills:
Hose Co. No. 300 no
Hose Co. No 2,... log %
Moved by Alderman McCandlish that the
report be accepted and warrants ordered
drawn for the payment of the several
amounts as recommended. Carried by vote
as follows; Ayes-Masters, Gibson, Des.
jardins, McCandlish, McPhee and Campbell
Nays-None.
From the Street Commissioner a report
showing the cost OF the box drain along
Potter's track. Accepted and ordered
placed on 6le
REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEE.
From the special committee appointed TO
frame an ordinance in regard to burning
refuse matter from sawmills, shingle mills,
and other refuse within the city limits, and
an ordinance prohibiting the use of smoke
stacks not properly provided with spark
catchers, presented the same to the Coun-
Gil.
On motion of Alderman McPhoc the
Council took recess of minutes to ex-
anime said ordinances. At the expiration
of the time the Council was called to order,
all members present. Said ordinances No.
33 and 81 were read for the first time and
laid over under the rules.
MISCELLANEOUS.
From DIR. ID. A. Cameron presenting bal
ance of his bill claimed while connected
with the Board of Health, Sl9l.50
On motion of Alderman Campbell said
bill was laid on the table by unanimous
vote.
Fred A. Rice appeared before the Coun-
Gil and presented plats of the subdivision
of block ii, Of Hitchcock's I'd addition to
the city of Alpena, and Folkerts' addition
to the city of Alpena, and asked the Coun-
ell to approve the same. On motion of
Alderman Campbell the same was accepted
and approved Of by unanimous vote.
Moved by Alderman Campbell that the
city accept the offer Of Mrs. j. Il. Hunter,
5000, for the land taken by the extension
of Beebe street. Lost by vote as follows :
Ayes--Mastcrs, McPhee and Campbell.
Nays-Gibson, Desardins and McCandlish.
The Mayor voting in the negative.
Moved by Alderman Desjardins that the
city surveyor be instructed to survey the
road at 16, along Minors farm to the city
limits, as Minor offers to build wire fence
along said road. Carried by unanimous
vote.
w. II. Phelps appeared before the Coun-
Gil and asked the city to build a sidewalk
on each side of Dock street through the
burnt district, and also stated that there
were some bad ruts in Dock street, and that
he would furnish gravel to fix the same.
Moved by Alderman Campbell that the
Street Commissioner be instructed to build
sidewalks on said Dock street, and to charge
the same TO the property of those that were
able to pay. Carried by unanimous vote.
The liquor bond of Trum. Smith, with
Patrick Devereaux and John Beck AZ sure
ties, also the liquor bond Of W. L. Jones,
with Patrick McDade and Dougald Nc
Donald rs sureties, we're presented and, on
motion of Alderman Campbell, the same
were accepted and suretics approved Of by
unanimous vote.
Moved by Alderman Desierdins that the
Street Commissioner be instructed to fill up
the rutt holes on Dock street with gravel,
as Phelps offers to furnish the same. Car
red unanimously.
On motion of Alderman Masters the
Council adjourned
MONROE KLOCK,
Mayor.
WM. A. MCDONALD,
Recorder,