Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-03-09

II. A. Meyerh0ltz, sewer ............ b49 AZ
L. V. Betson, health officer. ........ 10 90
Wm. Samse, coal. l.................. 21 76
O. +. Beard, supplies. es.............. 250
Electric Light Co. Co....................1 139 So
@. +. Beard, engineers salary. 80. 50 90
August Brandes, work 50
I WaterwOrks.
Mr.. CahilI then at once brought up the
waterworks question and proposed the
third reading of the ordinance. In the ab-
sence of the clork Mr.. Cahill performed the
reading and suggested that several amend
ments be made which he would mention in
duo season. He then read the ordinance in
detail which was listened to by the immense
crowd. that literally packed the house, with
intense interest.
Several amendments were inserted and
carried, the most important of which was
change in the estimated cost from 900
t, $4s.750; also tn at three public watering
troughs be provided, to be advantageously
located by the council.
After the reading was completed Mr.. Ca
hill moved that the ordinance be placed upon
It's passage. The motion was promptly
seconded by Mr.. Wilson and the Mayor
called for remarks.
s. M. Heller addressed the council in a
lengthy talk in which he opposed the pass
age of the ordinance from the impression
on his part that the works could not be con-
structed for the amount stipulated, nor for
twice the sum. He cited many towns and
estimated cost of their plants and also the
actual cost, whioh latter figures were greatly
in excess of the first.
In Reply
To his propositions Engineer Strown of Sa.
lem, o, who was present, stated that he had
been connected with many plants, several of
those mentioned, but that he has yet to note
case where the estimated cost exceeded the
actual cost. Instead, it had been his pleas
urs to invariably see the actual cost fall be-
low that estimated or for the amount of
bonds issued.
He referred to the cases cited by Mr..
Heller AS being in most parte franchise
companies. He then went on to prove that
it was the purpose of all franchise companies
to make towns believe they were getting ex-
pensive plants, for in every case the town
was prospective buyer and it behooved the
companies to keep up the price.
Secondly, he argued that this inflated
cost was for the purpose Of discouraging all
municipalities from putting in plants.
Mr.. Heller said that that couldn't be the
case with Napoleon as no company could be
secured willing to put in plant here.
This statement was taken exceptions to
by several councilmen who called to mind
proposals from the Holly Company; also
Edmunstone & Sons.
Several other citizens made remarks all
of which, as were proceeding arguments,
greeted with the utmost good nature by the
opposition.
Argument ceasing, the question was called
for and put by the Mayor with the following
result:
Ayes: Cahill, Ludwig, Wilson and Samse.
Nayes: Reiser and Vandsnbroek.
The announcement of the chair in favor
of the ordinance was followed with applause
from the citizens present.
Electric Lights.
Without more ado the electric light ordi-
nance was read and several minor amend
ments made.
No discussion followed the reading and
on motion of Samse seconded by Ludwig
the measure carried with the foil owing vote:
Ayes: Cshill, Ludwig, Wilson and Samss.
Noes: Vandenbroek and Reiser.
Other Business.
f. NJ. Rummell introduced sewer reso-
luton providing for the construction of
sewer on the south side of Washington street
west of Haly Avenue. Rules were suspend
ed and the resolution carried. It was fol-
lowed by an ordinance which was placed |
upon its first reading.
Chief Rsiser, of the Fire Department.
made graphic report of the Woolen Mill
Gre. Among other points made he claimed
that the departments failure to get up
steam sooner than it did was due to the lack
Of q heater; also in turning the corner at
Cooperative store the speed was so great
that the fire was displaced. lie suggested
that the heater be continued and council
ordered the same done. He also thought
half dozen hose holders would not come
Rmiss and council authorized him to pur-
chase same ut a cost not to exceed SIX dol
lars.
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