Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-02-13
civ Council.

A called session of the City Council was held
on the night of the Sth instant all the mem
bers present except Messrs. Bell and Summer
son.-President Berkeley in the chair.
The usual monthly pay-rolls and current ex-
penses were ordered to be paid.
Mr.. McQ uaide. from the Street Committee
made report upon the petition of Major Jed
Hotchkiss to furnish electric light for dwell
ings. favoring the application under Ger tain
restrictions. Agreed to.
Mr.. McQuaide called attention to the fact
that several stonewalis erected along the time
of Lewis's creek had fallen down. The ques-
ton arose as to the responsibility for the re-
storation of the walls. He had the matter re.
ferred to the City Attorney for an opinion.
Mr. Tams offered a resolution for the widen.
iEg of Water street between Frederick and
Main streetS-referred.
Mr.. Weller offered resolution looking tc
the release of taxation of all investments o.
$4,000. and upwards in manufacturing enter.
prises for the term of ten years from the date
of establishing the same in the city-referred
Mr. Butts explained that it was necessary
for the council to direct that all moneys in the
hands of the several Fire companies derived
from the city should be held in case of dissolu
ton OF said companies by the treasurers' THERE
of till legal direction should be given III suct
cases. Mr.. Tams offered resolution that the
matter, in view of the facts stated by Mr.. Butts
should be referred to the City Attorney which
was generally concurred in, but the companies
as long as their organizations were maintain.
ed, and recognized, had control over the city
funds paid over to them.
Mr.. Julius Scheffer, on behalf of the Augusta
Fire Company, requested reconsideration o.
the action OF the council establishing paid
fire department.
the matter was discussed at length, MIR
Craig thought it due the company 30 entertatu
| the request, and with the understanding that
It would come up at the next regular meeting
and offas ed resolution 10 that effect.
| Mr.. Bargsmin offered substitute fer Mr.
Craig's proposition, to refer the same to ths
special COMMITTEES in charge OF the equippi ne
| of the paid fire department.
Mr.. McQuaide was opposed to this proceed
| ing, which would delay the Committee ir
carrying out the orders of the council respect.
! ing the new forces for the fire department,
| which could be promptly organized. MIR
| Crimmens wanted to show all respect TO the
| Fire companies, but thought the action taker
| by tue council in establishing new system
should no. be arrested. Mr.. Bargmln's substi
tute was defeated by a tie vote; and afterward,
| Mr.. Craig's motion was agreed to.
The Mayor reported fines imposed for tn,
month and the chic, Of Police reported coliec
| t on ofthe same to amount of $780,
| % motion of Mr.. Baryt sl0l,7l was plae-
ed to the credit of the water committee to re
place fire. plugs not 1uliy servicable, and Il
plant trees In the park near the pumpnouse.
The HOOK and Ladder Company, and tn.
| Augusta Fire Company made known thei
Willingness to maintain their Organization,
| and render service till relieved by the new OF
ganizdtion.
On motiou of Mr. Tams, authority was givei
the Electric Light committee to substitute, b,
exchanging, the 45 light Dynamo for one of s
/ light power.
| The treasurer's report shows:
Balance lst OF uary...............,SS 6t5 2
| Receipts in January, q 404 2