The Lambertville record., 1888-08-08


carmody, Holcomb, Kearns, Kilroy, Larson and
Niece. Absent-Messrs. Bovine, Sproat and Tib-
beIs. Mr.. Larson was chosen President pro ten.
Minutes of meetings In July were read and APP
proved.
The TreasnFer's report for the month Of July
showing balance in his hands Of $z77.ss and the
city debt to be $66s.2O. was presented. read, re-
ceived and ordered filed.
An ordinance entitled " An ordinance to make
appropriations and levy tax for the year 1888,
was presented, declared passed It's first reading
by title read second time, and. on motion OF
Mr.. Kilroy. was declared passed on It's second
reading and referred TO the Finance Committee
Bill of costs In the New Jersey Supreme Court,
case Of Edw. Featherstoue-amount. s2s.se-was
presented.
On motion ofMr. Kearns, referred to The Board
of Excise Commissioners.
On motion of Mr.. Niece. the sum Of $40 was ap-
propriated to the Excise Commissioners, to enable
them to pay the above bill.
Mr.. Kilroy presented an ordinance entitled IAN
ordinance to provide for seaer of weights and
measures and to prescribe his duties" which was
referred to the Committee on Laws ard ordi-
nances.
Salaries of lamp-lightcrs for the month of July.
SI5 each were ordered paid.
Bill of Lambertville Gas Light Company, gas for
street lamps aud Council Room, three months
amount sos .3S--was ordered paid.
Bill of VIM. Leary, ore-half days work. rcmov-
ing amp-post-amount, 90 cts.-and bill of Geo.
W. Skillman, for ladder for p-lghter-amount,
sl.50-were ordered paid.
On motion OF Mr., Kiroy, the Committee on
Lamps and Gas was instructed to notify the LAM
bertville Gas Light Company that at the expira-
tion OF the present contract. in November next
the contract should cease.
Mr.. Kiroy presented communication from the
Lambertville Gas Light Company, in which new
propositions offered for furnishing gas, DC.
which was re ferred to the Committee on Lamps
and Cas- with instructions to examine carefully
and report their conclusions at next meeting.
Mr.. Carmody stated that street-lamp was need
ed on Quarry street. about midway from Franklin
street to the " barracks.n
On motion of MIR. Carmody, the matter was re-
ferred to the Committee on Lamps and Gas with
instructions to examine and report.
On motion ofMr. Kilroy. order was author
lied drawn In favor Of "a. p Wilson for 500, poor
expenses month of July.
Mr.. Kilroy asked for Information concerning
bill of Samuel Stockton for burying poor person,
which had been presented to the old Council sew
eral months ago, as Mr.. Stockton desired the mat
ter attended to.
Messrs. Larson and Niece, of the Poor Commt-
tee, said the bill had been paid.
Mr.. Ca. mody said that bill of Mr.. stockton's
had been presented to Council several months ago
and it was tabled, and hai not since been called
for.
Mr.. Larson said the bill had been pigeon
,oIa " aud M oh 40 caap
he did not see what action Council could take In
sue for the amount
Bill of II. b. Kitchin, Esq, making order, dc.
for relief poor person, amounting to $3.50, was
presented.
Mr.. Kilroy sa id that the poor person referred to
had refused to sign the order for relief and thus
declined the assistance asked for; he therefore
moved that the bill be referred TO the City Solicit
or for the purpose of ascertaiaing the legality Of
the same Agreed to.
On motion of Mr. Kearns the Street Committee
with the City Solicitor, authorized to go be-
fore the Board of Freeholders at their next meet
ing, in order to arrive to conclusion in rea-
tion to the studdiord street sewer aud other sew
ers In the city.
On motion Of Mr. Niece, an order for $50 in IA
In the hands of the Tax Receiver, was ordered
handed over to c. A Skiiman, ESQ, attorney for
Mr.. Dekater.
Mr. Kearns, of the Street Committee, said that
the Committee had been instructed to make con-
tract with Charles Wagner for removing garbage
the ensuing year, for the of $3.50, provided he
complied with the conditions Of the contract, So
far Mr. Wagner had not complied with the eondi-
H. Ifatla
In relation to removing the garbage. For some
reason 1t seemed impossible for him TO remove the
garbage within the time designated In the ordi-
nance, and he tMr. Kearns) had seen him this very
evening hauling garbage that should have been
removed last week.
H. b. Kitehin, on behalf of the Board of Health.
also made complaint. and added that in several
localities In the city the garbage has been allowed
to stand along the curbing over Sunday.
On motion of Mr., Kearns. the resolution in
structing the Street Committee 10 make contract
with Charles Wagner for the removal Of the gar
bage for the ensuing year was reconsidered.
ON motion of MIR. K!lroy, It was agreed that
when Council adjourn 1t be to meet next Thursday
evening, at 1880 o'clock.
On motion Of Mr. Kilroy, the Street Committee
was instructed to report to Council next Thursday
evening some plan for removing the garbage, In
the meantime to employ some suitable person to
remove the same.
On motion of Mr.. carmody, the salaries Of Po-
licemen cleary and McQuien for the month Of
July we're ordered paid.
Bill of Policeman cleary, for extra services
amount, 50 ss-was ordered paid.
Bill of ex-Policeman Gregg. for IS days regul ar
services in July, extra services, attending prison.
ers, &c.--total amount, SIT .O5-was ordered paid.
Mr. carmody reported vacancy in the Police
Department and nominated John Burns for the
position.
Mr.. Kilroy moved that Council go into nomIna-
tion and election Of police officer TO MI vacancy
In the department
Lost by the following vote;
Yeas-Messrs. Carmody, Kearns, Rllroy--3.
Nays-Messrs. H0lcomb, Larson, Niece-3.
In accordance with a resolution adopted at
previous meeting, citing John C. Tibbes to ap-
pear at this meeting and show cause why he
should not be removed from Office, Mr.. Niece Of
fered the following resolution
Resolved, That John c. Tibbels be declared re-
moved from Office as a member of this Common
Council.
The resolution was lost, by the following vote
Yeas--Messrs. Holcomb, Larson. Niece-3.
Nays-Messrs. Carmody, Kearns, Kilroy-S.
Mr.. Kilroy moved that the stone now lying at
the crusher be crushed and placed on Bridge and
Church streets. Lost.
Mr.. Carmody stated that, in accordance with
resolution passed at previous meeting he had
written to several parties relating to hose for the
Fire Department and in response thereto three
sealed proposals--two from New York firms and
one from Trenton frm-had been received
each firm had also sent representative, who were
now present in the Council Room.
The proposals were opened and read, after which
the representatives OF the several Arms were al
lowed an opportunity TO show samples, give quali-
ity and price, show the merits OF the different
brands, &c.
The whole matter was then referred to the Com
mittee on Fire Department. with instructions to
still further examine hose. ascertain all facts
cessary, &c, reporting the same to Council.
On motion of Mr.. Carmody. the Committee on
Fire Department was instructed TO have the
CINE and hose carriage Of the Hiberna Fire Com
psny painted, at a cost not to exceed $50.
Adjourned.