The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-07-07

RylISSaSh4'' members were present
and quite number of citizens were present
either as spectators or with some complaint
or suggestion for better system of sewerage.
The first to address Council was A. j. Gal
lagher. He said that the alley running
between Lloyd and Centre streets in the
western part of the town, is in very bad
condition; it is not graded and the water
pours into adjoining properties from the
roadway. Mr. Gallagher said the property
owners in that section had complained of the
trouble to Council some time ago and if
prompt attention is not given the matter the
courts will be appealed to-
The complaint " as referred to the street
committee.
Senator B. ], Monaghan complained about
the proposed outlet of the sewerage which is
being constructed in the First ward. 1t is
proposed to run the contents of the sewer
into the borough culvert on East Oak street,
if this should be done the whole deposit will
lie at the mouth of the culvert and become
general nuisance. Mr.. Monaghan thought
the line ought to be extended sixty feet
beyond the proposed point. The complaint
was referred to the street committee.
Attention was called to the condition of
the eastern end of Centre street, Councilman
Coakley stating that on account of tie bad
condition of the roadway water gathered in
large pools during the recent rain and people
were obliged to drive on the pavements On
motion of Mr.. Lamb, the Chief Burgess was
instructed to notify the property owners in
that section to put in curbs and cutters; and
if the notice is not complied with the Burgess
is to have the work done at the expense of
the owners.
Councilman Coakley stated that ]. M.
Robbins had persisted in re.opening gutter
which the Council had closed and, on motion
of Mr.. Coakley, the Chief Burgess was in
structed to enter suit against Mr.. Robbins
The street committee was instructed to
remedy nuisance at the corner of Coal and
limerick streets by putting in an open gutter
The bridge on East Centre street was also
reported in bad condition and the street
committee was ordered to have it repaired.
The secretary was instructed to notify the
Lehigh Valley Railroad Company to abate
nuisances by accumulation of drainages at
Market and Bowers streets.
Solicitor Pomeroy's introduction of an
ordinance regulating the opening of paved
streets by water and gas companies precipita-
ted spirited exchange of arguments.
Under the existing ordinances the companies
are at liberty to open the streets at any time
10 make repairs to their pipes; but under the
new ordinance the companies are obliged to
pay license fee of $1.5O per square yard of
paving removed and the opening must be
filed within 4s hours. In doing the re-
filing the companies are to puddle and ram
It into condition ready for the paving,
which will be done by the borough and the
cost win be taken from the license fees.
Mr.. Gallagher condemned the ordinance as
/ measure in favor of the water and other
companies but Mr.. Pomeroy refuted the
mputation with strong argument which
ed to the adoption of the ordinance.
Mr.. James presented a petition signed by
more than two-thirds Of the owners of
property fronting on Main street, between
Lloyd and Coal streets, asking for street
,aving.
On motion, the petition was accepted and
he law committee and solicitor we're in
tructed to have an ordinance drawn and
ldvertise for bids for the work.
Complaint was made that by reason of the
'aising of the sidewalk in front of NJ. G.
Natson's property ON Main street, just below
jentre, walking at that place is made N.
'erous. The walk is several inches higher
han that of the adjoining property. A lady
oil there yesterday. 1t was stated that Mr..
Watson had placed the aidewalk In aocord-