Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1893-05-03

signed would therefore beg of your honor
able body, a favorable report on the afore-
said bill. Very Respectfully,
Moved by Alderman ID. A. Campbell
that the communication Of Mr.. Dewey DO
referred to a special committee to ex-
anime. Carried unanimously.
The chair appointed as such committee,
Aldermen ID. A. Campbell, Wilson and
A. Campbell.
From the Police Commission, referring
communication Of w. A. Mcdonald,
asking said Commission to allow him
whatever they thought just and proper
for acting as Secretary Of said commission
for the past year, without any recommen-
dalton.
Moved by Alderman A. Campbell that
the communication be laid on the table.
Lost by vote as follows: Ayes, Holmes,
d. A. Campbell, A. Campbell, Daoust
and Beck. Nays, White, Ellis, Bowden,
Wilson, Crawford and Manion.
Moved by Alderman White that Nc
Donald's communication be referred back
to the Police Commission. Carried by
vote as follows Ayes, Holmes, White,
Ellis, Bowden, ID. A. Campbell, Wilson,
Manion and Beck. Nays, Crawford, A.
Campbell and Daoust.
To he Hon. the Common Council Of the
City Of Alpend.
CENTENNIAL hereby respectfully ten
der my resignation as Police Commissioners,
to take effect Immediately. Kindly accept
the same and oblige.
Yours Truly,
DAMAS DESJARDINS.
Moved by Alderman Daoust that Mr..
DesJardins resignation as Police Com
missioner be accepted. Carried by vote
as follows Ayes, Holmes, White, Ellis,
Bowden, d. A. Campbell, Wilson, Man.
ion, A. Campbell, Daoust and Beck.
Nays, Crawford.
To tie Hon. Common Council Of tic City Of
Alpena:
GENTLEMEN-In accordance with the
provisions of our City Charter, hereby
nominate Mr.. John Monaghan as Police
Commissioner for the term of four years,
and Mr.. Frank w. Gilchrist, as Police Com
missioner, to fill the vacancy occasioned by
the resignation of Mr.. Damas sJardins,
and most respectfully ask your approval Of
these appointments. -
A. HARSHAw,
Mayor.
Moved by Alderman A. Campbell, sup
ported by Alderman Manion, that the
nomination Of John Monaghan as member
Of the Police Commission for long term
and Frank w. Gilchrist for short term,
be approved and confirmed. Carried by
vote as follows: Ayes, Holmes, White,
Ellis, d. A. Campbell, Wilson, Crawford,
A. Campbell, Manion, Daoust and Beck.
Nays, Bowden.
REPORT OF OFFICERS.
From the Chief OF the Fire Department,
recommending the payment OF the follow
ing bills:
| Hose Co. No. 1, Sc 90
Hose Co. No. 2. 81 90
Moved by Alderman Daoust that the
report be received and warrants ordered
drawn for the payments OF the amounts
as recommended. Carried by unanimous
vote.
REPORT OF COMMITTEES.
From the Committee on Ways and
Means recommending the payment Of the
following bills:
Alpens Water Co, claimed $685.. pay at s2,2ss 90
Alpena Electric Light, ESQ IS
Chas Colling, 800
+ A Rice, SO 90
Echo Pub Co 20 O5
A II Briggs, is so
Western Pub Co, II 90
Moved by Alderman White that the re-
port OF the committee be received and
warrants ordered drawn for the payment
OF the several amounts as recommended,
except the Western Publishing Co. bill.
Moved by Alderman Wilson as a sub
stitute that the report OF the committee
be received and warrants ordered drawn
for the payment Of the several amounts
as recommended. Carried by vote as
follows: Ayes, Holmes, d. A. Campbell,
Wilson, Crawford, Manion, A. Campbell,
Daoust and Beck. Nays, White, Ellis
and Bowden.
Original motion as substituted was put
and carried by vote as follows: Ayes,
Holmes, d. A. Campbell, Wilson, Craw-
ford, Manion, A. Campbell, Daoust and
Beck. Nays, White, Ellis and Bowden.
To the Hon. Common Council Of tie city of
Alpena:
GENTLEMEN Your Committee on Streets
and Sewers, beg leave TO report and recon-
mend the following work to be done i'm
mediately: A box drain on Third street,
to drain the Wilkinson farm and surround
ing country, to be left to the City Surveyor
to look over the ground and see the cheap
est and best way to do the same. Also, a
sidewalk to be laid on Mirre street. from
Second street to Washington avenue; and
a sidewalk on Washington avenue, from
Ninth street to Eleventh street, north
side; and sidewalk on Ninth street. from
Chisholm street to Washington avenue
and a sidewalk on Plains street, from Eighth
street to the Fair Grounds; and on Elev-
enth street, from Chisholm street to Fair
Grounds also, on Eleventh street from River
to Minor street and that a sewer be laid on
Eleventh street, from Chisholm street to
River street, thence on River street ! block
to connect with sewer running to the river.
A sidewalk commencing at foot of Long
Lake avenue, on same to Olson street and
a sidewalk on Pine street, from Fletcher
street to Miller street, 2 blocks; and also
on Hueber street, from Dock street to Com.
mercial, one block and on Beebe street.
from Dock street to Mill street and on Clark
street, from Dock to Mill street sidewalk on
Commercial street. from Oldfeld to Lake
street. Also, that seven rods of box drain be
built on upper end Of Clark street, to connect
with the Morse sewer, and that sewer be
laid on Birch street, from Dock street to