The record-union., 1895-01-08

Balance on hand January 6, 1895... $3l1 ,524 81
Respectfully submitted,
b. y. STEINMAN, Mayor.
We certify that we were present when
the cash In the treasury was counted and
assisted in the counting of the same, and,
further, that the above report is correct
w. d. LAwToN,
President Board of Trustees.
j. FRANK Brown, City Attorney.
RESIGNATION AND DECLINATIoN.
To the Board of Trustees; I herewith
transmit to your honorable body the
written resignation of DR.. NJ. Gardner as
member or the Board of Health; also
the written declination of William Schaw
TO act as one of the members of the EX-
amining Board OF Plumbers. Respect
FULLY submitted,
b. U. STEINAIAN, Mayor.
OFFICIAL APPOINTMENTS.
To the Board Of Trustees; [ hereby
nominate, and, by and with your consent,
| hereby appoint the following
persons to the tollowing-named offices
and positions:
JOHN Alexander, to be special police
man for the locality of the Central Pacific
Railroad Company's repair shops, his
beat extending from Front to seventh
streets.
Z. b. Willis, to be director of the City
Free Library, TO succeed himself, his
present term expiring on January 10, 1888.
James Seadler, 10 be member of the
Examining Board Of Plumbers, vice
William Schaw, whose name is hereby
Withdrawn.
DR.. James II. Parkinson, to be a MEM
ber OF the Board OF Health 10 succeed
DR.. @. b. Glow, whose term will expire
January ID, 1895.
DR.. w. Il. Briggs, to be a member of
the Board OF Health, vice DR.. NJ. Gardner,
resigned. Respectfully submitted,
B. T. STEINMAN, Mayor.
COMMITTEE REPORTS.
Devine reported that the Street Com
mittee had examined the granite rock at
the rock pile and consider 1t unit for use
on the streets and alleys They recon-
mend that contractors be requested TO
use it for foundation 1or bituminized
streets.
SEWERAGE SYSTEM.
Bragg called Tor the reading OF COM
munIcation urging that the consideration
of a sewerage system be laid before the
people. that they might vote on prOpo-
siUUn Tor SZOJ, 900 IN Iorty-year bonds at
per cent. per annum, and the establish
ment OF u sinking 1und Ior their pay
meut.
lie moved the adoption of the resolu-
LOn to that effect, saying that 1t was time
that the board speak in no uncertain
terms their sentiments on the question.
The motion was carried.
At request OF Lawton, an ordinance on
the subject was read, and he moved its
adoption.
Lawton said that if the city borrows
100000 TO build these sewers, the interest
will amount TO $4,000 year, and S5, GOo a
year viii be required for the sinking
1und, which viii in the forty years have
produced the 100000. lie thought that
when the people understood the matter
they will vote for II.
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as 1t will add To the debt OF the city and
drive people away from the city. He was
opposed to going further in debt.
lozer thought Devine was borrowing
trouble, as the only question now was
submitting the matter to the people.
Kent said that he wanted to see good
sewers, but the City Engineer informed
him that with the old machinery at pres
ent in use, the city is liable at any time to
be without water. ii the people are GO
ing to vote for bonds, he believed that
half of them should be for the purpose OF
building new machinery for the water
works and putting them in order
Lawton made a 1orclble speech in favor
of the ordinance, giving facts and figures
to support his argument,
Devine opposed it. He wanted to get
out OF debt
Leonard thought the city needed
sewerage system, but he was not sure
that 100000 was needed. Patching up
sewers he thought waste of money
He believed the people should be allowed
to decide whether or not they wanted
sewers.
Kent moved that the matter be laid
over until W Wednesday afternoon in or
der that members could look into it
further, but changed it 10 next Monday
night, and it was carried.
BROKEN ROCK
II. Weinstock addressed the board on
tho hippt n Tho brnI<pO rr.l- F,.D,,, ~,
rock pile a small quantity, he said. has
been purchased by various parties. but If
there is no prospect that the city will buy
any considerable quantity for six or
seven months to come the association
will have to close up, as they are out of
funds. 1t is at the end OF its rope and
can do no more, and, If compelled to
close, the men must be left 10 beg or
steal.
Kent thought perhaps the granite could
be mixed with crushed cobbles and make
a passable street. lie moved that The city
buy 500 worth of the rock this week for
that purpose.
Lawton said that the city had on hand
about 800 yards OF crushed cobbies. The
granite heretofore used on the streets did
not stand for year and will not do so.
He should oppose the motion.
Kents motion was carried after some
discussion.
SAFETY COMMITTEE.
The Executive Committee of the Com
mittee of Safety reported that the voluu-
teers of the committee have arrested
about seventy tramps, many OF whom
have been convicted, and on many of
them murderous instruments were found.
They asked that 500 be appropriated to
repay various expenses.
Devine moved that S99 be appropri-
ated.
w. T. Hamilton said he had conferred
with the Mayor and The latter recon-
mended him to go TO the board, rather
than ask private citizens TO contribute.
Devine's motion was carried.
FISH AND FLESH.
Leonard presented a resolution that the
Chief OF Police be instructed to furnish
the board with information AS 10 the
selling of liquor in the ia Dorado saloon
on election day, and that the proprietcrs
lie notified To show cause why their
license should not be revoked.
ToZer moved that the resolution be
adopted. Kent moved to lay it on the
table. which was done, Waohhorst, Kent,
Devlne. Pennish and l4awtgn voting aye;
Bragg, Tozer and Leonard nc, and Davis
absent.
Leonard said that he wished those who
voted to take away licenses before and