The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-29


Tota, houl $500. 900
The committee then took up the con-
sideration OF the Trcasurer's office. and
Mr.. Rountree stated that It was his opin-
ion. I'M view of the great responsibility
OF this official, that his salary was not
too large.
Mr.. Ebel was OF the same opinion. Tie
thought that men handling so much money
should be properly remunerated. and he
moved that the sa'ary OF the Treasurer
remain ~ Z. TO- This motion was unani-
mously adopted.
No action nss taken on tho salary Of
the Trcasurers clerk. which Is Sl,Joo per
annum.
The committee then took up tho Office
OF tho Commissioner Of the Revenue.
Colonel Jones stated that he understood
that there were other fees which were
from their varying nature rather difficult
10 get at which would increase the COM
ponsation OF the Commissioner some
what.
PROFIT on TAXES.
Mr.. Uarreison said that many people
niid their taxes iT four instalments Tor
each OF which a fec of 80 cents was re-
ceiyed, instead. making 81. whereas II
they were paid in lump only ~ cents
was received.
Colonel Jones moved that the compen-
sation received from city assessments be
reduced by one-haf
Mr. Noble said that the State and city
positions should not be considered jointly.
They should consider the amount received
from the city, and base their conclusions
upon that
Mr.. Kountree said that he thought the
Office should be considered as whole,
aud not rs a part. Mr.. Ebel concurred
with Mr. Eountree. lie thought, how
ever. that the reduction recommended by
Coloue' Jones was a li.tle too much.
Mr. Harrelson moved 10 amend the
motion Of Colonel Jones by reducing the
comnensation Of the Commissioner three
eighth Of 1 per cent. The motion was
adopted
The present compensation Of the Com
missioner from the city = S6isL50. This
reduction will bring it down to 1914
per AMMAN.
Tho noxt office taken NJ was that OF
the CIV Collector aud the clerk road
the evidence given before the committee
az former meeting by Captain cunning
ham.
duties of the Auditors office II was prob
able that another clerk MIGHT be needed
tboro Dc fore long Ira euuuestcd that the
receiving Of money for dog. goat mack;
and licenses Of that kind be Transferred
from the Auditor office TO that or the
Citv Collector Taking those duties or
of the Auditor. he said. would ohNaIe
the necessity for another clerk ard ulti-
matoly result in saving 20 inc ciiy.
The matter was discussed M ffclt
Iepgth bv the committee and was finally
laid ON the table until the next meeting
M which time a subcommittee consist O.
ing Of Messrs Harrels0n Rouniree. ana
. Jonos. will report the best plan. iu their
Judgment. 20 De nurruod.
FACILITATE THE WORK.
Mr.. IIarrelson said IL seemed TO him
that the work Of the committee was pro.
crossing rather slowly The PERSONA
examination Of city officials. be- said. was
a mere matter Of form ile moved, there
fore. that the Special Accountant De in-
sfructfd 10 prepare "a complete Il't or iNe
salnried officers and ompioves OF iN' CIV
and their compensation. and present lt
to the committee az ne next meeting.
with such q report. he thought the COM
mittoe could conclude its work In two
weeks.
Mr. Noble heartily endorsed the motion
Mr. Rountree however opposed IL. re
said he thought much better Work couiu
partments None OF them. he said. were
run on business principles. and TO many
pasos IL was more important 10 correct
such things than 70 reduce salaries.
Mr. Harrelson said that he ala not con
Template abandoning the work Of investi-
eating the departments. but Simply de-
sired 20 facilitate tho work.
mis- motion was adopted without dis
>yerf -
Investigation of the condition OF brond
street which has been printed in full il
The Times. was then taken up and read
By the clerk.
Of the renort generating the CITY tngi-
neer's department did net agree with ms
ideas. tie still thought that II the proper
thing had been done az the right ume
Broad street would not be IN It's present
condition
COMMITTEE MUST SAY.
Colonel Jones said that the report was
a compendium of the evidence furnished
the committee and IL was fcr me comm q
tee 10 say who was resnou~ihl- Tor tne
streets condition. Inc pu,stio" MaS
whether 40 had not been the duty or tho
CITY Engineer. when he know such u
condition would result from four tracks
On Broad street, to call attention TO the
fact. -,,.,,,,. o,,
Tho street Committee and the Council '
sail Major Allen, "aud there i5 where
Il belongs
Mr.. Rountree said that tho only excuse
for the Council was that they were in
ignorance. and they should have h"@n on
llghteucd by the Eneincers Department
Had be- been "a member or the rld 'ouncil
ne would certainly protest against sucN
a charge being brought against him.
Major Allen said that u was fact thar
the city Engineer had advised strongly
against four tracks. There was no dcupt,
he said that the subcommittee report
stated the facts I'm the case.
Mr. Fbel said that the committee had
endeaVored 10 state the facts 10 the hest
of their ability. and were satisfied that
the present condition would never nave
existed II n proper appropriation had been
made. .,... ,..,-.--,
Iones moved 10 amend the report by
rec9nmending 20 the Council that an Ordi-
nance be adopted instructing the street
Committee 70 have the street nut IN proper
cor ditlon. At an EXPENSE 20 be estimated
by the City Engineer
mously adopted.
ENGINEER RESPONSIBLE.
Mr. Noble moved that the report be
the opinion OF the committee that II was
the duty of the City Engineer to have
called attention TO the fact that four
tracks on Broad street would result in
expense to the city and an unsightly
hump on the street.
Tho amendment was adopted unani-
mously. as was the report as amended.
Continued on Sixth Pngel