Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1894-05-05
Special Meeting.

Councllmen were present.
His HonCr stated that the meeting
had been called to hear report Of com
miltee appointed at the last regular
meeting.
Mr. Smith, of the Water Committee,
said the Committee had called on Mr.
Armstrong and asked him for a re-
duction of rent charged by Borden
mining company for use Of springs
east Of mountain.
Mr.. Armstrong said he could not
make any reduction on the three
years rent due July |, of this year,
as it would not be just to his company
to do so. However, as the original
agreement gave the corporation the
use of seven springs and rs they We're
using only FIVE, he would reduce the
rent after July |. 1894, from $3.50 per
year to 1928, this to include right OF
way for pipeline over Borden mining
company's property and all other
rights and privileges they now enjoy
The Committee had also secured
deed from Christopher Martin and
wife for u acres OF land, on which Is
located the reservoir and plant west
of mountain.
The Clerk also read "a deed for land
purchased from johnson Bros, in
Garrett county, which is not yet
signed.
On motion of Mr.. Smith, it was
ordered that the deeds be referred to
Attorney, with instructions to examine
the Land Records, and if found cor
rect, to have same executed and
recorded.
James H. Fuller was present to ask
Council for d reduction in bill for
water used in building foundation for
new school house. Mr.. Fuller said
the bill was too nigh and the rate
charged cents per perch, was out
of all question. if compelled to pay
the bill he would be paying the town
| cent per gallon for water.
After considerable discussion Mr..
Scott moved that the rate for stone
work be reduced from to 3 cents per
perch and the measurement be charged
same AS builder pays for, this to cover
all bills now due for stone work
The motion, being seconded and sub
mitted, was carried.
On motion of Mr.. Smith, it was or
dered that an order be drawn on the
Treasurer, payable to Borden Mining
company, for $450. Said sum pays
for rent of land, springs, right of way,
etc, to July |, 1891
For information Mr.. Anthony asked
If any agreement had been drawn
specifying what corporation S rights in
the promise We're for the rental of $l259
The Mayor informed him that the
Attorney was now at work on the
agreement, which would be ready in a
few days.
Mr.. Anthony asked if Water Super
intendent had collected water rent from
all parties who had used the town
water in building stone and brick
walls. and, If so, had he collected for
water used in constructing the Duffy
building on Main street
Water Superintendent Jeffries said
he was not in the towns employment
when the Duffy building was erected,
but shortly after being appointed he
spoke to Mr.. Duffy about the matter,
and also to Mr.. Milestone, the stone
mason who had charge of the stone
work. Both gentlemen told HIM they
had paid for the water used and held
receipts for same, but he could find
nothing on the books to show when OF
where the amount was credited.
On motion of Mr.. Scott, it was or
dered that Water Superintendent see
exBailiff Spitznas in regard to this
matter and have it Strengthened out.
Bills to the amount of 500 10 were
read and
On motion of Mr.. Jones, were or
dered paid.
There being no other business,
Council adjourned.