The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1892-06-23


Guire, Kimmel, Gsble, John F. Higgins,
ScheiAy, Wurm, Coakley and Solicitor
Pomeroy
1t was stated that it would be necessary
to have appraisers appointed to place a
value on any property the borough might
wish to take for the works and that no
time should be lost
Franey said he thought it would be ad-
visable for the committee to comply with
the wishes of the people, since they had
voiced their sentiments in the recent elec
ton. He said it was pretty we'll under.
stood in regard to taking the Torbert land
for public use that the proper steps are
those the joint committee had taken. 1--WE
don't know whether this property is
owned by Mr.. Torbert, Continued Franey,
but in my opinion it makes no difference
we take possession by right Of eminent
DOMAIN. We propose to go on aud build
on 1t, but first haVe an interview with Mr..
Tor5ert and ascertain if he is the owner of
the land, get his price and then report to
the joint committee If Mr.. Torberts
price is not satisfactory the committee can
then make proposition to Mr.. Torbers and
IT he rejects the proposition we can 90
ahead anyway and have arbitrators sp-
pointed and the money we offer will be
ruled into court, as in all cases where titles
TO properties are disputed" Franey also
suggested that no time be wasted in open
ing negotiations with the old water com.
pany.
Stout said, 1--WE want this water of ours
whether we agree with the water company
or not"
Aimmel and Betteridge claimed that the
land the committee wished to take was
barren and unfit for farming purposes.
On motion, Chairman Lamb appointed
the following committee of three to consult
with Mr. Torbert; Betteridge, Franey and
Kimmel.
In regard to comforting with the water
company it was stated that at the last meet
ing of the committee resolution was
adopted to the effect that the old water
company be given five days notice to con-
fer with the joint committee on the price of
the old plant, but that the company had
HOb Oe6u uOLlueu IN Time.
On motion, committee of three was
appointed to attend the meeting of the
water company then in session and sscer- |
tain what the company proposed doing |
Mcclure, Wragg and Wurm were ap.
pointed for the mission.
After brief absence the committee |
with the following note from the
water company:
GENTLEMEN :-''Your communication of the /
EOth INST. asking our company TO meet YOU /
Mlthln hYe days received We will meet YOU on
Council Chamber"
The committee then decided to meet at
the time stated in the communication.
just before the committee adjourned
Scheihy asked if the committee had right
10 accept any offer from the water COM
pany, to which Solicitor Pomeroy respond
ID that the committee could act on the
proposition and report to Council. EVERY
hing this committee does" said he, "must
receive the sanction of Council and be
pread upon the minutes of Council"
Somebody said, II thought the Council .
passed resolution authorizing this COM
nittee to go ahead"
Pomeroy answered that Council had no
light to delegate its powers in that manner.
Braney asked how it would be in regard (
o giving out contracts for the works and 8
'omeroy answered that the committee t
would have to submit all such matters to '
Jouneil and receive its sanction. t