Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-09-21
Council Proceedings.


pena, met In regular session, at the
Council Room Sept. 10Th, 1892 and
was called to order at 7:3O o'clock,
p. NJ, by the Mayor.
Present, Andrew Harshaw, Mayor
VIM. A. Mcdonald, Recorder, and Alder
men Blakley, White, Placie, Bowden,
Crawford, Wixson, Campbell, Manion,
Daoust and Englefield.
Journal Of previous session read and
approved.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
Ordinance No. 40, new series, relative
to the weight and sale of bread was, on
motion Of Alderman Campbell, laid over
until the next regular meeting, by vote
as follows: Ayes, Blakley, White, WIKI
son, Campbell, Manion and Englefield.
Nays, Placie, Bowden, Crawford and
Daoust.
PETITIONS.
From Mrs. j. U. D'Aigle, asking that
her taxes for 1901, of $15.11, be RENTED,
as she was unable to pay the same.
Referred to the Committee on Ways
and Means, on motion Of Alderman
Campbell, by unanimous vote.
To the Hon. the Common Council of tie
City Of Alpeno:
We would ask that you cause the road
laid out between the city and Alpena
Township, through section IA, from Long
Lake avenue to Dock street or Vessel
road, as it Is street that will be great
benefit to the city, as we'll as letting out
people who already own land and pay
taxes. And whatever expense IL Is to the
city to cause this road to be laid out, we
Will guarantee to pay, or damage you
may award to the property owner who re-
fuses to let the road through. as It will
add just $500.O0 to the value of said land
as soon as this road is open. Hoping you
will give this your attention we are,
Yours Truly,
w, Z. RoeERs.
Moved by Alderman Blakley that the
communication DO received and referred
to the Committee on Streets and Sewers.
Carried unanimously.
From Albert Pack and one other, Pc
titioning to have drain or ditch laid on
the south side Of Barry street for one
block, between Clinton and State streets.
Referred to the Committee on Streets
and Sewers by the chair.
From Robert Stevens and "a others,
petitioning the Council to amend the
market ordinance 80 as to compel farmers
and other vendors Of produce to stand on
the market grounds for at least two
hours.
Moved by Alderman Blakley that the
petition be accepted. Carried unanimous
ly.
REPORT OF OFFICERS.
From the Comptroller, recommending
the referring of several bills to the Com.
mittee on Ways and Means. On motion
Of Alderman Daoust bills were 80 referred,
by unanimous vote.
Also from the Comptroller, a report
stating that he had waited on ex-City
Treasurer W. H. Post, as directed at last
meeting, and asked him for the deficiency
as shown In the report of the special
committee, and that Mr.. Post wanted a
little time to look the matter up.
Moved by Alderman Campbell that Mr..
Post be granted further time, as asked
for. Carried by unanimous vote.
REPORT OF COMMITTEES.
From the Committee on WAYS and
Means recommending the payment Of the
following bile, and also recommending
that the bill Of J. s. Mcvicar, of 5000, for
examining the Treasurer's, Comptrollers
and Recorders books, be referred to the
Council.
Potter Bros, an IN
y. w, 0iich-.st, 1000
Comstock Bros, b.00
Echo Publishing Co., T.05
Alpena Gas Co., lfy0
Churchill Laundry, $40
H. Clothier, aeo0
Moved by Alderman White that the re-
port be received and recommendation
CONQUERED In and warrants ordered drawn
for the several amounts as recommended.
Csgyied by unanimous vote.