The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-05-12

was taken up by l"
cussons on the water works. Fourteen o.
the Councilmen were present, the absentee
being Mr.. Stout.
Mr. Timothy Miles appeared and stated
that Miss Maggie Miles had fallen on an
imperfect pavement at the c'rner of Main
and Oak streets by reason of which bone in
the elbow joint of the lady's left arm was
broken. Mr.. Miles said damages were
expected The matter was referred to the
law committee
Mr. Gable reported that the Schuylkill
Traction Company had agreed to lower the
grade of its track on Main street to comply
with the regulations for street paving.
The fire apparatus committee reported fire
plugs at the corners of Centre and Jardin,
Gilbert and Centre and Main and Lloyd
streets out of order. At the same time it
was stated that plugs were damaged and
hose had been broken by fire companies
cleaning out sewers for property owners,
and that the fire companies have no right to
use the apparatus for such purposes without
the consent of the committee
request was made that Council ascertain
whether the pavement recently laid in front
of the Glenwright property on Main street is
at grade, The pavement is between two and
three inches above that of the adjoining
property and is a menace to pedestrians
1t was decided that grade be given 70
the alley north of Lloyd street and runnin
| between Bowers and limerick .reets an
| that hereafter the Borough Sur eyor file a
memoranda of all surveys he makes with the
Council
The resolution providing for the issue of
bonds for the water works was then con-
sdered. Mr.. James moved that the term of
maturity be fixed at 30 instead of 20 years, as
fixed by the resolution.
Mr., Lamb amended that the interest be
fixed at Al instead of per cent
Mr. Holman amended that the rate of
interest be fixed at per cent.
There was a lengthy discussion on the
question during which different members
spoke in favor of 4, A and per cent, those
in favor of the higher rate declaring that
owing to the present financial depression the
bonds could not be foated at the lower rate.
The arguments were quite warm at times
and division" was called for on each
amendment. The resolution was finally
adopted with the term of maturity fixed at
thirty years and the rate of interest at 4 per
cent
Subsequently Messrs. James and Gable
asked the privilege of changing their votes
so as to have them recorded in favor of per
cent. The request was granted.
A motion was made that the question of
employing an engineer to supervise the
work on the public water works be referred
to the water committee.
This led to another lengthy discussion.
An amendment was offered giving the COM
mittee power to employ an engineer. Mr.
Scheify amended te throw the matter into
the hands of the construction committee and
Mr.. James moved to lay the whole matter on
the table until the next meeting The
original motion was finally carried.
The finance committee was instructed to
prepare to have the water bonds printed.
Borough Solicitor Pomeroy explained the |
law and stated that in his opinion the bor- /
ough was liable for the official services
rendered by the Borough Auditors in the |
recent election at the rate Of 81 per day. |
The bills of the Auditors were paid.
An invitation to Council from the G. A. r. |
to participate in the Memorial Day parade I
and exercises was accepted.
The Chief of Police made his monthly |
report, showing arrests All paid fines.
The Chief Burgess reported collections for
licenses and permits during the month to the
amount of S47.
request was made in behalf of P. ]. |
Ferguson that an exemption or a reduction of
license fees for his theatre be made in cases
where amateur performances are given. No
action was taken, but the sentiment was
against the request.