The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-11-13
The SUPPLY OF WATER
Is Inadequate to Meet the Demands Of the
City, Says the Council.
A NEW MEMBER or THE SCHOOL BOARD.
Tho Subject of Widening Crawford
Street Discussed ut Length, High,
Water and Columbia Streets TO be
Ecpnved-Salc of Lots in tho Gene
tery-Othcr business,

meeting last night with the following
members present: John H. Hume
president DR.. Ballentine (vice-presi-
denO, w. Y. II. Williams, j. Whit Ash
Davis Reed, l.. c. Brinson, G. S. Elinter.-
: Geo. NJ. Turner, A, w. Moore, w. a.
Green, Sam. T. Montague, Joseph f.
: Weaver, c. e. Outen. c. L. Murden.
The Street Committee, In accordance
with the resolution of Mr.. Reed, in
reference to the widening OF Crawford
street made n majority report with
certain recommendations. Mr.. Reed
made minority report Mr.. Williams
moved that action OH both reports be
deferred until the January meeting. so
that the Council can vote intclligently.
1t was seconded by Mr.. Reed, and was
adopted.
Mr.. Williams then moved that the
Council proceed In n body to the loca-
ton and view the same OH the LIST Mon
day In January, so that they can know
what Is wanted when the Council meets
the next day. Adopted.
The Water Committee recommended
that water mains be laid on certain
streets, as asked for
The same committee recommended
that the Water Company extend the
distance to 500 feet before n hydrant
shall be put in. 1t was seconded and
adopted.
The same committee submitted n re-
PoiN Stet'iHts lIftl III Tie ODlnlOn OIL the
committee. the present water main
Is Inadequate to furnish the city
with sufficient supply of water. They
would therefore request that the said
Water Company take immediate steps
TO lay new main from Suffolk to
Portsmouth SO that they can comply
with contract. On motion the report
was adopted and the clerk was in
structed 10 send Il copy of the resolution
&c passed by the Council
Hon. Fl. L. Maynard and Hon Charles
L. Bland to use their best efforts to
prevent the continuance of the Empire
transportation Company, or any other
company that may apply for Il charter.
Iae reports OF city officers were read
nnu referred To the proper committees
The Cemetery Committee reported the
sale OF several lots in Oak Grove Gene
terry. On motion, the proper officers
were instructed TO execute the deeds
NEW BUSINESS
Mr.. Outen moved that the Council
proceed to elect member of the School
Board TO Ill a vacancy in the Third
Ward, which was seconded and adopt
ed.
The name of Mr. Charles II. Morris
was submitted and he was unanimously
elected
a communication was received from
the portsmouth Gas Company through
their attorneys stating that they had
entered suit against the sewerage con
tractors Tor Injuries done to their pipes
etc, amounting to $3.50, and asked
that the city take notice OF the same
ON motion, 1t was referred TO the FL
nance Committee and the City Attor-
ney.
y communication was read from re-
sldents on Randolph street In refer
ence to paving the same which was re-
ferred to the Street Committee
Application of George y. Brooks for
90 TOR 40, 4
and was granted.
f'ill OF John c. Niemeyer for commits
sion on back tax collections was al
lowed
A number of other bills were allowed.
The Sewer Committee reported that
the contract for the electors was not
In shape and was returned with the
understanding that when it came back
In shape that the proper officers be in
structed to sign the same Seconded
and adopted.
The Finance Committee was instruct
cd to ascertain the number of bonds
that will fail due within the next two
years.
The Street Committee asked pcrnis
sion 10 be allowed 10 pay freight on n
car load of stone. which was rendered
this city for nothing. On motion, the
request was granted.
On motion, an appropriation of 81 OnO
was made to relay the stones on High.
Water and Columbia streets and 10 put
down the crossings
Mr.. Brinson called the attention of
the Council to the fact that prisoner
had made his escape from the burglar
proof cell. aud asked that the matter
be referred to the Public Propsh,ty
Committee to take some action. 1t was
seconded and adopted.
Mr.. Minter called the attention of
the Finance Committee to the fact that
no action had been taken on the re-
port In reference to the purchase of n
hook and ladder. The committee re-
ported progress.