Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-02-18
MUNICIPAL MATTERS.

Feb. IL, l896-Che Council met ut P.
n. in regular semi.monthly session
Mayor Knox presiding and all the
aldermen present except Alderman
Tindal. The minutes sof the last
regular meeting were read and ap-
proved.
Alderman Dauber, from tie Bridge
Committee, recommended that steps
be taken to turn the city's Rock
river bridges over to the county, and
moved that the May or. City Attorney,
Bridge Committee and four other
aldermen be appointed q committee
to confer with the Board OF Supervi-
sors. A point OF law being raised.
City Attorney Haas said he did not
wish to give al opinion until he had
investigated the matter; he knew Of
no legal obstacle. The motion was
then adopted by unanimous vote.
Alderman Dauber also reported as
to the Thirteenth avenue bridge that
an offer to put it up for $1,000 had
been made by William Pugh. which
vas $l4S in excess Of the fund, and
moved that the contract be awarded
him. Carried by unanimous vote.
Mayor Knox named as additional
members Of the special Bridge Com
mittee Aldermen Nelson, Schreirer.
Schneider and Maucker.
Alderman Kennedy. from the Com
nit zee on Claims reported in favor of
allowing Q bill Of $32.55 for Appellate
| Court costs in the Wagner case.
| Carried unanimously.
Alderman Kennedy reported on the
claim Of David Stephens as to an
error OF frontage, that Mr.. Stephens
be allowed to pay the amount due on
the frontage he actually owns and
that the residue be collected from
the actual owner of the four feet by
assessment and tax sale. Report
adopted.
Mr.. Pardon was heard IN behalf OF
his claim for paint damaged by an
over flow of water at his shop. The
City Attorneys opinion being asked
was in effec: that as to the building
was below grade the city was not
liable for damages Alder man
Maucker moved that the claimants
be allowed $50 in full. Alderman
johnson moved as a substitute tlisa
the matter be referred back to the
committee and City Attorney to re.
port at the next meeting. Alderman
Mauckcr Withdrew his motion and
Alderman Johnson's motion waz
adopted by unanimous vote.
Mr.. +. A. Blair asked that the
Council name time for visiting the
location Of the shore approach OF the
Davenport & Rock Island Railway
Bridge Co.'S bridge, and definitely
locate the same. A motion that
when the Council adjourn it be to 9 r.
n. next Friday for this purpose was
adopted on motion of Alderman
Maucker.
Alderman Foss, from the Finance
Committee, submitted an estimate OF
city receipts and expenditures, which
was read by the Clerk. 1t shows
revenue amounting to sl3l, 1919,
oil of which is expended-and that
all there is available for permanent
improvements is $4,000.
| Alderman Nelson, from the Ord.
nance Committee reported favorably
Alderman Kennedy's ordinance for
the establishment Of Board of Wat.
er Commissioners. Alderman Dauber
moved that the ordinance be laid
over. Alderman Kennedy moved as
q substitute that the ordinance be
adopted. Alderman Maucker moved
as an amendment that the ordinance
be laid on the table. The ordinance
was laid over under the law.
Alderman Schl elmer. from the Sew.
er committee, reported in favor OF
asking for new bids on catch basins,
both in wood and brick. Report
adopted on motion of Alderman
Schroeder.
Alderman Schreiner reported bills
for claims from Messrs. Hay and
fager growing out of an assessment,
when they have already paid for 8
sewer. Referred to the Sewer and
Claims Committees and City Attor'
ney.
Alderman Schreiner reported IN
ad justment of the claim of George
Sutcliffe end recommended that his
bill Of $24 be allowed. Report adopt
ed and bill allowed by unanimous
vote.
The Mayor reported that H. Doer.
ring of the Seventh ward desired t.
put in a watering trough. Referred
to the Aldermen OF the ward and Su.
perintcndent of the waterworks, with
power to act on motion Of Alderman
Maucker.
Alderman Fender moved that tho
Waterworks Committee and City At
torney be instructed to ut once col
lect the amount due from the Tri
City Sprinkler Co. for water rent.
Adopted unanimously.
Alderman Surman offered reso
luton instructing the Street Superin
tendon: to place Second avenue, ives,
OF Eighth street. in passable condi.
ton. Referred to the Street and
Alley Committee to report at the mex;
meeting.
Alderman Kennedy moved that the
Superintendent of Streets be iustruc
ted to fill the north side of Ninth