The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-16
THE STREET COMMITTEE.

Quite an Amount OF Important BUSINESS
Transacted by the Body.
The regular semi-monthly meeting of
the Committee on Streets was held in the
City Engineers office last evening. Chair
man Curtis and Messrs. Bahen. Boykin,
Joseph w. Carter. Stratton. Turpin and
Royal White answered TO the roll call.
DR.. Oppenhimer recommended the laying
of q culvert in the alley between Thirtieth
and Thirty-frst and Marshall and Clay
streets as health measure.
On motion of Mr.. Carter the committee
decided 10 recommend to the Council that
the work be done.
A resolution adopted by the Common
Council was considered, instrdcting the
Street Committee to report the estimated
cost of placing an iron chain or safe guard
around the dock. The matter was referred
TO the City Engineer.
A resolution was referred to the ward
committee. which provides for the grading
and paving with square granite blocks OF
Canal street from First to Fourth street.
A resolution providing for the curbing
and guttering Oh the east side of Cherry
street, between Beverly and Albemarle
streets, was referred to the tour of inspec-
ton.
An opinion of the City Attorney was read.
stating that II will be necessary to hear allie
cations in order to put expenses of street
improvements in Lee district upon the
owners OF abutting lots.
petition from residents of Henrlco
county was considered who ask for the
grading Of Buchanan street at its intersec-
ton with CarriDgton street 80 there can
be erected steps at the expense of the
county to enable the residents on Caring
ton street TO get up and down instead Of
going around several squares. In con-
nection with the matter an opinion Was
submitted from the City Engineer stating
that the city would be responsible for any
defect in the steps which may be erected
within the corporate limits. but not for any
defect outside of the limits.
The City Engineer was instructed to no.
tiry the county authorities OF the opinion
of the City Attorney in the premises.
The pay roll for hands and carts during
the past two months was approved and a
number of current bills were ordered to be
paid.
An ordinance was read allowing the Rich
mond City and Seven Pines Railroad Com
pApy to run their cars aud engines on
Twenty-slxth street from the northern city
line to Z street on single track, and
through z street to connect with the Union
Passenger depot, the cars TO be operated
until August /. 1898. after which date
electricity shall be used as motive power.
The committee decided to recommend TO
the City Council the adoption of the ordi-
nance.
Mr.. Penig, OF Henrico county, appeared
before the committee on behalf of the
residents OF the county. asking that
bridge be built over Bacon's Quarter branch
on Oak street. one-half of the expense to
be borne by the city and one-hah by the
county
On motion Of Mr.. Bahen the committee
decided to have the work done, the half OF
the expense to be paid by sthe city to be
paid out of the repair fund OF jackson
ward
Mr.. r. L. Luck, who had erected fifteen
brick dwellings on Bowe between Clay and
Leigh streets, appeared before the commit
tee and asked that some arrangements DO
made in order that he might secure proper
sewer connections.
After some discussion the committee de-
cided 10 recommend to the Council that
Mr. Luck be allowed TO have the sewer
built under the supervision of the city au-
thorities. he to be REIN bursed for the money
advanced by him as soon as funds are avail
able.
Mr.. Jacobs, clerk TO the committee, called
attention TO the fact that the appropriation
for paving sidewalks was nearly exhausted.
II WAS decided that Captain Curtis and
Colonel Cutshaw appear before the Finance
Committee TO urge an additional appropria-
ton for that purpose.
The committee decided to hear allega-
tons at the next meeting for the grading
and paving of the alley between Sixth and
Seventh and Baker and Preston streets.
After the transaction of some routine
business the committee adjourned.