The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-11-05

GaunciIProceedings.

The CITY fathers. with the exception of Mr..
Merits. met in municipal session Monday eve
ming. and transacted the ordinary business, in
cluding the passing of the pay ordinance read
ing and accepting report of the water works
Secretary showing balance on hand october
of $517 "a disbursements. $a9569; balance on
hand November |. $455 55; report OF fire depart
ment, showing everything to be in good work
ing order and no fires for October.
The committee appointed to investigate the
claim of Mrs Barnes, the old lady who wants
damages for injuries received from fall que TO
bad sidewalks. reported that nothing had oeen
done, owing to lack of time, and Mr. CleWeli'
the chairman, suggested that some one be ap-
pointed in his place. as he intended TO take
trip to New York soon after election, ana MI
stocker was substituted and the matter was
continued with instructions to bring it to a
focus as soon as poss ible
Mr.. Clewell also suggested that the 100 gas
posts scattered about town be taken down ano
advertised for sale, as they were of no use to
the citv The chairman of the street committee
was instructed to consult with the street COM
missioner about the matter. Council then
brought ND the subject of the fire engine and
thought an effort should be made 10 dispose OF
il at some price as it, too, was no longer needeo
by the city
Several parties were in to see about the light
ing of East street. and complained that wnlie
nearly every other street in town was proVloeO
for, they were obliged to grope their way nome
in darkness, They asked that the light stat1on-
ed at the head of Clinton avenue. be moVeo
west to the north end of East street, and tht
matter was referred to the street committee
with power to act in the premises. 1t Will un
doubtedly be moved.
A netition was handed in from Rev. Fr. ar
rell. praying for a walk to the Cathollc Gene
tery to be built on the south side Oh Mill street
Although the property owners had not slgneo
the petition. the walk was ordered to be con-
structed In this connection 1t was stateo tha'
five persons had agreed to contribute TWO Gays
work, respectively, in the building of the same
Mr., Grinnell was present on behalf of the
other water works trustees. who thoughe 'hey
should be allowed some compensation ior their
services. Matter was continued Tor lnVestlga-
tion. The Statutes provide that the trustees
shall receive salary. the amount Oh "hloh
shall be determined by the Council.
Clerk Beatty reported shortage OF 50 U IN
the corporation funds.
Council then directed that q committee of one
be appointed to obtain estimates from the TWO
printing houses here on the cost ef printing
IN
corporatina ordinances. rules and regulations
of the water works trustees. and the Eoafu OF
Health code Mr.. Stocker was appolrteo'
Mr.. Helt Chief of fire department, was pres
ent and called attention to the great lncor-
yenience and hindrance experienced by the de-
partment at times of fires by people crowdIng
into the engine house. blocking up the way and
seriously impeding their progress and then
jumping on to the hook and ladder truck. load
ing it down so that the horses could not make
good speed Mr.. Helt was told that he possess
ed ample official authority to arrest any one SO
offending, and was directed to do so on the first
occasion presenting itself. and the Mayor as
sured him that the party or parties brought
before him would be given good, round line.
He thought this would break up the practice
very quickly. Mr.. Helt also wants pole pro
vided for the truck, as it is too heavy for one
horse This would necessitate an additional
| purchase of a double harness Mr.. Clewell,
chairman of FIRE committee was instructed to
look into the matter and also to see tn It about
| 100 feet of hose, which needs mendiug in two
| places, is put in proper shape Mr Helt also
| wants 70 foot ladder for the department. as
| the ones now on hand will not reach above the
second story of any building in town. and some
| of them are weak and unsafe. He reported
about . 200 feet of hose in good shape. and sug-
gested that instead of Council purchasing any
addi tional hose next year. the money be used
| for ladders.
| Adjourned.