The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1890-05-31
Electric Light Plant.

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should be instructed to have an eX.
pert examine the bridge and ascertain
where the repairs are needed. Mr.
Dinneen thought the first step should
be to consult with practical engi.
neer and learn what repairs are need
ed. He had examined the bridge and
found one Of the cross-DeamS near the
east abutment was breaking.
The chairman of the street and alley
committee was given authority to
employ the services of an expert and
report on the condition of the bridge
at "A future meeting.
Mr.. Haight.-I desire to call the
attention OF this council to the fact
that the approaches to the Illinois
river bridge are in an abominable con-
dition. 1t is impossible to pass along
Jefferson ST., Madison st. and Mill ST.,
owing to the holes in the road.
Mr.. Hess agreed with the remarks
made by Alderman Haight.
The chairman Of the street and alley
committee was directed to have all
crevices in the streets. wherever nee
essary flied with gravel, and at an
cal ~ uuN, 81 pei Vi tll'
street supervisor.
The committee on finance reported
that they had examined the bonds of
the city policemen and engine drivers
and found same satisfactory and ac-
cording to law. The report was
accepted.
The fire and water committee re-
ported on the matter of connecting
the Illinois avenue fire ciStern and
artesian well on Seminary street.
Clcgg 4 DOugherty agree to dig a
ditch and make all connections for
$ll6, iron pipe, and $3.50, galvanized
pipe. ii. Smeeton will furnish iron
pipe for $S4 and galvanized pipe for
S120.S5. Patrick Dwyer will dig the
ditch . feet deep for 81 cents per
foot, or 3 feet deep for cents per foot.
The committee was instructed to
let the bid to the lowest responsible
bidder.
The fire and water committee re-
ported that the fire department was
in need of hose, and recommended
that the council authorize the commit
tee to purchase 800 feet of hose at an
expense of not more than $500.
Alderman Haight said he saw no
reason why the hose should not be
purchased by contract.
Fire Marshal Wolf stated that hose
was needed badly, and change of
hose should be constantly kept on
hand.
Alderman Dwyer.-As this purchase
involves the expenditure Of large
amount of money, think it adviSa-
Bile to 90 at this matter in a careful
way, and would move that the COM
mttee be instructed to get prices and
samples and report at earliest cOnven-
fence. The motion prevailed.
Mr.. CorcOran presented plans and
specifications for an electric light
plant, which were read by the clerk.
They call for two dynamoS of 80 lights
each, 1000 candle power. There are
to be 100 all night lamps on a ten-mi lie
circuit. The power house is to be
built of brick, 30X90 feet, Is feet high,
the walls to be Is inches thick. There
are to be two boilers. each ID feet long
and 80 inches in diameter. A $50
horse power engine will be used. All
bids must be sent to Alderman Cor
cOran, accompanied by a check of $3.50
The plant must be completed within
60 days, and the committee reserve the
right to reject any or all bids.
These plans and specifications were
accepted and the committee was in
structed to publish same in the official
city paper on May %. Copies of this
paper will be sent to the various cleo
trio light firms. All bids will be
opened at meeting of the city
council.
The license bond of Cutting & Mil
lCr was approved and the clerk was in
structed to grant license.
Mr.. Haight-If we promise to pay
the electric light Indebtedness within
one year we will get some surprisingly
low bids.
The Mayor-We must get an appro-
priation first.
Mr.. ArmstrOng-We can pay one
half when the plant is in, and the
other half toward close of the year.
Mr.. Dwyer-As soon as the finance
committee gets some idea Of what
this electric light plant will cost then
an estimate of city finances for the
year can be presented.
The light committee was instructed
to inform the light companies that the
plant accepted would be paid for be.
fore April |, 1891.
Alderman Cotton wanted to know
what had become of the Post street
sewer, and on motion of Mr.. Haight
the matter was referred to the sewer
age committee, to report at the next
meeting.
City Attorney Madden presented an
ordinance on contracts for public
work.
The probable cost of all work
must first be aScertained and
all contracts for public improve
mentS, when the expense shall
exceed 5000, shall be let to the lowest
bidder. The city engineer must pre-
pare plans and rrotileS Of all improve
ments and public work. The clerk
must advertise for bids for all work
ordered by council and each bid must
be accompanied by check as guaran
tee Of good faith. All bids must bt
opened before the city council. The
mayor must approve all contracts
No contractor can sell or dispose OF
earth from excavations under penalty
of fine of not less than $50 nor more
! than 800 for each otfense.
The ordinance was referred to judic
iary committee to report at next meet
| ing.