The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1892-05-20
Con, mon Council.

At the regular meeting Monday exen-
ing, May 10, Mayor Gould and all the
Aldermen were present.
The following petitions were present
ed and referred to the proper commit
tees: For the sprinkling of Washington
Street. For sidewalk on the west side
of Park Street between Goodhue and
King Streets. From the Congregational
Society for sewer on Williams Street.
For sidewalk on the north side of
Janette Street between Adams and
Water For sidewalk on the west side
of Water Street between King Street
and the fair grounds. For the grading
of Ryan Street between Chapman and
Cedar. For sidewalk on the east side
of Chapman Street between Main Street
and ID. G. Fl. & M. track. For a side
walk on River Street from Howell
Street to Nj. G. track For the grading
of Stewart Street from Shiawassee to
Washington.
Accounts were presented amounting
10 $315.23; of this amount $l75.SS were
water works bills all allowed.
The Street Commissioners report for
the past week was accepted, total
amount expended for labor and material
S55.72.
The committee reported that arrange
ments had been made for the proper
observance of Decoration Day, and rec
ommepdde that the sum of $50 be appro-
prfated towards defraying the expenses.
Report accepted and adopted.
The committee reported that the
county treasurer furnished the assess
pent rolls for the city and the clerk
was instructed to see that the came
be procured.
The committee reported favorably on
the following petitions For a sidewalk
on the south side of Ridge Street be-
tween Washington Street and Michigan
Avenue. For the grading of State Street
from Main Street to railroad. For side
walk on the east side of Michigan Ave-
pue between Ridge and Stewart Streets.
For sidewalk on the south side of
River Street between Howell and Cedar
Streets.
The committee reported that they
had received three bids for the sprink-
ling of Main Street as follows G. Whit
ed, $1,000 per week; George Virgins,
Sll.50; Fred Sutphen. $3.50. They rec
pmmended that the bid of Geo. Virgins
Vt $l1.50 per week be accepted report
accepted and adopted and the committee
Instructed to make contract with Mr..
Virgins,
Moved and carried that the resolution
presented at the last meeting for the eX-
tension OF the water mains on Mason
Street between Hickory and Dewey, be
accepted and adopted.
The chairman of the public lighting
committee was instructed to inform the
Electric Co., to change the location of
the light corner of Stewart and Ryan to
Stewart and Cedar Streets.
The committee on streets were in
structed to confer with competent
engineer in regard to sewerage system
in this city.
A resolution was presented and pas
sed, that the sum Of Sl0404 be raised by
tax for the sprinkling of Exchange
Street. Also resolution that the COM
mittee on streets see that the ordinance
10 enforced in regard to the trimming of
shade trees.
The Street Commissioner was instruct
ed to look after sewer on Sagi nav
Street.
Permission being granted Mr.. Jas. N.
Mcbride presented communication
pertaining to paper mill in this city,
The gentlemen interested in this pro-
ject are; l.. II. Chesman, of Detroit II.
B. Dunbar and James N. Mcbride of
this city. Capital stock $4,000. The
company to be known as the Owosso
Paper Co. They are to employ so hands
at good wages; erect brick building
400 feet long besides additions their
pay roll on the start would not be less
than $1,000 per month. They ask a
bonus of the city of $4,000, and will
give good and sufficient bond.
On motion the Mayor was instructed
TO appoint special committee of three
TO confer with a committee from the
Business Mems Association. The May
er appointed as such committee Aid.
yould. Hartshorn and j. Frieseke.
Adjourned.