The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1896-04-23
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
A Full Account Of the Special Meeiing.-
Two Offices Consolidated into One. An
Additional Paid Policemen. !

A special meeting of the Town
Council was held at the City Hall
ast Thursday evening with all the
members present. The object for
which the meeting was called was
stated by President Holmes as being
TO consider the propriety and advisa-
bility of consolidating the Offices of
Street Commissioner and Town En-
gineers into one, and then elect
person to fill the position, and also
elect policemen. ]. c. Brown who
for several years has been Town En-
gineer was called upon to give his
opinion as to the propriety of consoi-
dating the two Offices He said that
before the Council did so, they had
better examine the ordinances and
Town Laws and ascertain if the same
could be legally done He thought
that perhaps the Street Commissioner
should be a man who thoroughly
understood grades, and could give
them when necessary. Mr.. Corey
was in favor of consolidating the
offices and employing a competent
civil engineer. The question was
fully discussed by the members
present, and the advantages Of the
proposed movement as regards econo-
my &c. was thoroughly ventilated.
From the discussion it was apparent
that the council was in favor of the
consolidation, and the question of
fixing the compensation was then
taken up. Upon motion of Corey,
seconded by Kocher, the compensa-
tion of Street Commissioner was fixed
at $500 per year, said commissioner
to be a competent civil engineer. On
this motion all the members voted
aye, with the exception of Mr.. Raw
hing.
The next matter of business was
the nominations of a person to fill
the position. Mr.. Corey nominated
w. H. Eyer, and as he was the only
person nominated he was unanimous
ly elected to hll the position.
The salary of Chief of Police was
on motion Of Corey and Rawlings
fixed at $40 per month and uniform
the same as last year. On this, all
voted aye, except Kocher and Kunkle.
Mr.. Richards nominated Wesley
Knorr the former chief, whereupon
he was elected without opposition.
The police system was discussed at
considerable length and Kocher
moved that the present arrangements
be continued as to one S. policeman
in each ward, and in addition three
specials be appointed-making four
in each ward. On motion of Corey,
seconded by Rawlings, Kocher's
motion was amended by striking out
the S. compensation hence four
policemen are to be appointed for
each district, and are to serve without
compensation except as provided for
in the By Laws and Ordinances.
Under the arrangements, the mem
bers of the Council are to recommend
persons for the police force from the
different districts, and the President
will then consider and make the ap-
pointments about the first of May.
Upon motion of Mr.. Richards and
Cory the pay of the High Constable
was fixed at $40 per month; and he
was to serve from 6 o'clock p. M. to
6 o'clock A. M. This motion was
carried by the votes of Brobst, Corey,
Richards and Holmes. Kocher,
Kunkle and Rawlings voting no. To
fill this Office, Rawlings nominated
Charles Culp, and Corey nominated
Arlington Shultz. A vote being taken
all voted for Culp excepting Corey
who stuck to his candidate.
The President appointed w. u.
Jury Building Inspector for the en-
suing year.
BUILDING PERMITS.
The following building permits were
granted.
To Chas. Krug for dwelling house
on East Third street and Chestnut
alley, also for barn on same lot.
To c. w. Runyon for barn on rear
of his lot on Fourth street.
These permits, however, to be sub
ject to the judgment Of the President.
The c. M. Hess sewer matter
referred to the proper committee.
Cal. Girton appeared and entered
complaint about the sewer at the
property of Mrs. ]. Cadman corner
Catharine and Sixth streets, Referred
to Board of Health.
J. l.. Richardson presented bill
Tor work on Light Street road, which
was referred to the Committee on
Highways.
No further business appearing
Council adjourned.