The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1893-04-19
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Mayors Message.
To the honorable council OF the incorpo-
rated village of Wellington, o.:


To the honorable council OF the incorpo-
rated village Of Wellington, o.:
GENTLEMEN:-The revised statutes OF
Ohio make it incumbent upon the mayor
to annually make such reports and recon-
mendations to you as in his judgment
are for the best interests Of the village
and general welfare OF the community.
l will not, however, trespass long upon
your time on this occasion, but will briefly
offer few suggestions for your consider
alton.
The finances of the village should be
carefully looked after and true economy
practiced In the expenditure OF public
money. Your predecessors have left these
matters In excellent condition-enough
cash on hand in each fund 10 meet all nee
essaIy expenses until we shall receive our
next levy. The bonded debt Of $4,000
for street paving, being the only indebted
ness incurred by them, and having ten
years to run, is being paid in advance Of
maturity with so small levy as to be
scarcely noticeable to our largest taxpayer.
The practice Of economy should not, how
ever, be carried TO the extent Of neglecting
necessary or needed public Improvements
whenever there is demand for them.
mentioned in my last report that there
seemed TO bo some demand for each Of
three things, viz, some system to provide
better supply Of water, better drainage,
and better street lighting. Nearly all vii
lagos the size Of ours either have these
Improvements or are providing for them
at an early day, and If we would sustain
our past reputation for thrift and enter
prise, as well as look TO our own good, we
must move in that direction. By this l
do not mean that we should attempt too
much at once, but each year should note
some step in the march Of progress in i'm
provements Of this character. l would
think 1t advisable TO try TO secure an ex-
preston from our citizens with regard TO
which, II any, Of these improvements are
desired, and be governed largely by the
will Of the people, whose servants we are.
! wish to again call your attention to
our sidewalks and suggest that more
prompt action be taken In regard to the
construction and repair of the same. II
is continual source Of complaint. Poor
walks are dangerous and annoying and
should be promptly reported, and II not
repaired in the specified time should re-
ceive the immediate attention Of the com.
missioner, in accordance with the ordi.
nances Of the village.
In view Of the fact that our country Il
threatened with visitation of the cholera
this year / would recommend that unusual
care be taken in the cleaning OF our
streets, alleys and bitches, and in this way
greatly assist the board Of health in their
labor in that direction.
In conclusion, permit me to suggest
that your duties are not wholly Of an hon.
orary character, as some Of you are
already aware. On the contrary you have
many responsibilities and will have many
unpleasant and onerous duties to perform
which will require courage and decision
trust each one of you will so perform
these duties as to meet with public ap,
proyal and reflect credit upon yourselves
Respectfully yours,
GEORGE L. Couch, Mayor.