Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-07-12

Moved by Alderman Campbell that the
report be be received and warrants order
ed drawn for the payment Of the several
amounts, as recommended. Carried by
unanimous vote.
Moved by Alderman Alpern that the
Street Commissioner be instructed to
build box sewer In the alley between
Miller and OldHeld from Dock to Mills
street. Carried unanimously.
Alderman Alpern stated that the Super
visors OF Alpena county had appropriated
$150for the purpose Of repairing Chisholm
street between the red bridge and the
county property, and moved that the city
appropriate like amount for the same
purpose, and that the City Surveyor and
Street Commissioner be instructed to
make specifications Of the work TO be
done, and present them to the Council at
the next regular meeting. Carried by
unanimous vote.
From the chairman of the Committee on
Fire Department, a verbal report, stating
that he had conferred with the Alpena
Water Company in regard to having
water mains laid TO the county house, and
found that 1t would cost the city $3.50
yearly for three hydrants, II mains were
so laid.
On motion Of Alderman Campbell the
matter Of laying water mains to the
county property was laid over until next
meeting, by unanimous vote.
To tho Honorable tho Common Council Of
tho city Of Alpena:
GENTLEMEN: Your committed, to
whom was referred the subject matter OF
disposing of the garbage, beg leave to re-
port that after duly considering the sub.
ject, they find the sanitary condition OF
the city to be well managed by the Board
Of Health, and that no epidemic or disease
has existed In our city, that Is In any way
attributable to failure on the part OF the
city to provide suitable way Of dispos.
Ing Of the garbage. The general health
OF our citizens being above the average OF
other cities the same size throughout the
State. Therefore, in view Of this. and
the further fact, that our finances are not
In very Hourishing condition, and the
season being already far advanced, we
recommend that no further action be
taken at this time, and that the subject
matter be indefinitely postponed.
ALEX. CAMPBELL,
CASPER ALPERN,
A. r. BLAKLEY,
Committee.
Moved by Alderman White that the re.
port be accepted, fled and recommends
lions concurred In. Carried.
Moved by Alderman Campbell that all
sewers ordered DO built with tile, but here.
after to use hemlock plant for sewers
when deemed best. Carried by unani.
nous vote.
Moved by Alderman White that the
sewer on Lincoln street be extended one.
half block. Carried unanimously.
Moved by Alderman Blaklcy that the
Street Commissioners be instructed to open
First street through to Deadman's addi-
ton, and also open one block on Barry
street. Carried by unanimous vote.
The liquor bond of sisson 4 Hoben,
with tho Alpena Brewing Co. and VIM.
Weak as sureties, was presented, and on
motion Of Alderman Alpern the same was
accepted and the sureties thereon APPROX.
cd OF, by unanimous vote.
From the Police Commissioners, com.
stating that they had appoint
ed +. A. Ruell first sergeant, and Chas.
Dewar second sergeant, and recommend.
Ing that their salary remain rs II Is at
present, $4,000 per month.
On motion Of Alderman Alpern the
communication was received and ordered
placed on file, by unanimous vote.
Moved by Alderman Blakley that the
city turn over TO the county the stone
crusher and all apparatus belonging TO
same, as they agree to look after said
crusher, and that the Street Commission
or be instructed to move the same to the
county property and see that Il Is proper.
ly set up and covered. Carried by unanl-
nous vote.
Moved by Alderman Campbell that the
matter Of relaying Third and Dunbar
street sewers be referred TO the Committee
on Streets and Sewers, TO report on at
next meeting. Carried by vote as fol-
lows; Ayes, Alpern, Blakley, White,
Campbell, Manion and Bowdeu. Nays,
Crawford and Plscic.
On motion Of Alderman Campbell the
council adjourned.
ANDREW HARSHAw,
WV. A. MCDONALD, Mayor.
Recorder.