The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-10-03
CITY GOVERNMENT.
Official Proceedings of Council.
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man John Schwarz, Chairman OF Council;
Alderman John j. McDonough, Vice Chairman
of Council; Aldermen Duncan, Haines, Myers,
The minutes Of the last regular meeting were
read and confirmed.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.
The committee on fire, to whom was referred
the petition Of Rev. A. Ellis for permission to
repair church on lot 10, Greene ward, beg leave
to report favorably to the same.
JOHN scHwARz
Chairman Committee on Fire
Report adopted.
The committee on fire, to whom was referred
the petition of j. 5. Tyson for permission to re-
shingle building and kitchen on lot q, Gallie
ward, beg leave to report adversely 20 the same.
JoHN ScHwARz,
Chairman Committee on Fire.
Report adopted.
The committee on fra. to whom was referred
the petition of b. Cannon for permission to
repair and remodel building ON lot IS, Warren
ward beg leave to report favorably to the same
provided the roof OF the carpenter shop be COW
cred with tin. JOHN SCHwARz,
Chairman Committee on Fire
Report adopted.
The committee on fire, to whom was referred
the petition of Mrs. Celia Walsh for permission
to repair house on lot 81, Ebert ward, beg leave
TO report that the petitioner has violated the
city ordinance by doing more work on the build
ing in question than was authorized by the origi-
nal application, which was previously granted
by council and in consequence the committee
respectfully return this petition, and recommend
that no further consideration be given the same.
JOHN SCHwARZ,
Chairman Committee on Fire
Report received.
The committee on water to whom was refer
red the petition of George F. Rutzler for ex-
elusive privilege of supplying vessels along the
river front with water, beg leave to report that
upon application the city supplies all vessels
with water, and they recommend that the petit
ton of Mr. Rutzler be not granted.
HERMAN MYER,
Chairman Commit on Water
Report adopted
The committee on streets and lanes, to whom
was referred the petition of Graham g. Hubbell
for permission to erect stoopS to houses to be
built on Bay street, between West Boundary and
Water streets, beg leave to report adversely
thereto. d h. THOMAS
Chairman Committee on Streets and Lanes.
Report adopted.
The committee on streets and lanes, to whom
was referred the petition Of W. p. Bailey, for
permission to erect stoops to houses on lots 81
and ~ Charlton ward, beg leave to report ad-
versely thereto. D. r. THOMAS,
Chairman Committee on Streets and Lanes.
Report adopted.
The committee on fire, to whom was referred
the petition of Thomas NJ Fleetwood for per-
mission to repair house on lot No. TO- Reynolds
ward beg leave to report that they find that
the building in question has been destroyed by
fire to such an extent that it cannot be repaired
and they report adversely to granting the re-
quest of petitioner. The committee recommend
that the owner be notified to remove the debris
OF the building now remaining o on said sdd lot;
Chairman Committee on Fire.
Report adopted.
The committee on water. to whom was re-
ferred the petition Of G. H. Remshart asking
the city to refund certain water rent paid by
him, beg leave to report that the following rule
OF the water works department has been
regularly enforced, and in accordance
Herewith the committee bog leave to
report adversely to the request of the
petitioner when diScontinuance of water is
intended, written notice must be served on the
city treasurer seven days before the commence
9ment of the following term, or the contract will
be held and continued for the next term and
full rent for the same required"
HERMAN MYERS,
Chairman Committee on Water.
Report adopted.
The petition of D. Grinan, asking to be re-
lieved as surety on the plumber bond of w. H.
Cosgrove, having been referred to His Honor
the Mayor with power to act, the Mayor re-
ported as follows: There is no law or ordinance
authorizing the withdrawal of surety fpom
bond like this. Cosgrove has complied with the
requirements of the city by giving the surety.
Without his consent to stop business until he
furnishes another surety, the city cannot re-
lease the present security without violating its
ordinance requiring security; therefore the ap-
plication is refused. RUFUS Z. LESTER, Mayor.
Report received.
PETITIONS AND APPLICATIONS.
Petition of commissioners of Chatham county
asking the city to cede to the county fifteen
feet Of President street for the purpose of erect
ing thereon portion of new court house.
Petition received
Petition of ]. X. Eason, asking that salary
due the late A. F. Torlay, keeper of Laurel
Grove cemetery, be paid j. R. Eason for the
benefit of the children of deceased.
Referred to His Honor the Mayor, with power
to act.
Petition of Fay & Eichberg, asking that fire
plug on Bay street. near Jefferson, be removed
TO opposite side of street.
Referred to committee on water, with power
to act.
Petition Of Celia Walsh in relation to building
on lot 81, Ebert ward.
Petition granted.
Petition of Alex Damn, by w. w. Chisholm &
Co., agent, asking that property on lot No. 8,
second tything, Arson ward, be reaSsessed. Re-
ferred to committee on assessments
Petition of James O'Byrne for permission to
erect building and stoop 10 same on lot 10, South
Oglethorpe ward
Petition granted.
Petition of r. B. Cassels for permission to
fence in and use street or lane that extends TO
Gwinnett street at the intersection of the Sa-
vannah, Florida and Western railroad. Re-
ferred to committee on drainage and streets and
lanes, with power to act.
Petition of Mrs. G.. A. Nicoll. for permission
to make sever connection with Gwinnett street
sewer from premises Hall street, between
Habersham and Lincoln streets. Referred to
committee on streets and lanes and sanitary
board, with power to act
Petition of T. f. johnson, for permission to
make sewer connection with Habersham street
sewer from premises corner CASTOR and Haber-
sham streets. Referred to committee on streets
and lanes and sanitary board, with power to
act.
Ordinance on its first reading, and referred to
committee on streets and lanes.
AN ORDINANCE to grant to the county or Chat
ham fifteen feet to be taken from the south
side Of President street. between Drayton
street and Bull street. thereby increasing the
width of trust lot letter II, Percival ward,
fifteen feet.
WHEREAS, Greater space is required for the
erection Of a new court house on lot letter II,
Percival ward, than is afforded by the present
dimensions Of said lot,
SECTION /. Be it ordained by the mayor and
aldermen of the city of Savannah in council
assembled, That the northern boundary Of lot
letter II, Percival ward, be extended fifteen feet,
10 be taken from the south side of President
street, and that the county Of Chatham be and
1t is hereby authorized to project new court
house 10 be erected on said fifteen feet. Pro
vlded that said fifteen feet shall be added to
said lot only for the purpose OF building court
house, and that the permission and rights given
by this ordinance be confirmed by an act OF the
general assembly Of the state OF Georgia.
SEC 2. Be IL further ordained, that all ordl-
nances and parts Of ordinances in conflict with
t1s ordinance be and the same are hereby re-
pealed.
RESOLUTIONS.
BY Committee on Water
RESOLVED, That the committee on water be
and they are hereby authorized to purchase one
hundred feet of hose and lay pipe from the yard
OF the Central press to end OF dock Tor the pur-
pose Of furnishing vessels with water.
Adopted
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