The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-07
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the work done as asked for and to make
all corrections necessary.
The Ferry Committee reported tina,
they could NOT find anything on the re-
cords of the ferry where bicycles were
charged for. sf.
The City Attorney gave as his opinion
that the lessees have Il right to charge
a iarc for bicycles.
On motion the report was received
and adopted.
y communication was received from
the Superintendent OF Public Schools
stating that there were several va
cancies on the School Board.
On motion the Council proceeded to an
election.
First Ward. B. +. Howell for the Sec
ond Ward, l.. c. Hall for the Third, r.
l.. Glover for the Fourth Ward, f. y.
Biisoly for the Fifth Ward.
On motion they were elected.
NEW BUSINESS.
MIR. Williams asked for an appropria-
ton of $50 to assist in paying the police
of the Fifth Ward.
An application was received from
Hook and Ladder company No. ! ask
ing to be Installed into the service OF the
Fire Department. On motion the chief
engineer was instructed to take them in.
the Mayor in regard to the census Of The
city. which was recommended and filed.
n communication was received from
the Mayor in reference TO the fire on
March IS, recommending that suitable
resolutions be adopted ana enrolled on
the minutes Of the minute book. thank
Ing those who assisted at the fire. and
that copy be sent TO each company.
Adopted unanimously. The chairman
Will appoint Il committee 70 carry out
the resolution later on
On motion the chairman was made
president Of the committee when it is
appointed.
The Peabody Council Jr. o. L. A. NJ.
asked permission TO raise the flag pole
on the school house OH April s. On mo-
ton the request WAS granted
On motion the said council was grant
ed permission to erect q stand in the
Court House yard TO be used for speak
ing from
AN invitation was extended TO The
Council from the Peabody Council Jr.
y. u y. NJ. to take part in The cere-
monies. On motion the invitation was
accepted r.
Mr.. Outen moved that the Council
meet nj 80 p. m. on April to attend
in q body. Adopted.
a communication was received from
me BOARD OF Health in regard 10 the
GlassoW street nuisance, which was re-
lerred to the street COMMITTEES
me resignation OF Mr. G. Il; Jones as
assistant engineer at the power house
was received and accepted
me applcation Of T.. w Ovens TO
DC allowed to connect with the CITY sewer
was referred to the Sewerage Commit
tee. - ~>0''''i-
a petition was received from q num-
per or citizens requesting the Council
not 70 allow school 10 be erected in
front OF Cedar Grove cemetery. On mo-
t!oh II WAS referred to the Public Prop
erty Committee
me application OF Mr. Irwin to be
allowed to build some stores on bnr
properly on South street was referred
70 the Public Property COMMITTEES
me anphcat!on or the Ladies' Me
moral Aid society or Ovens Methodist,
Ciurch. 70 be allowed the use OF tho
ny ny itaii Tor the purpose OF holding a
property Committee.
Mf. Montague moved that the Ordin
ance Committee be instructed To hr,nr
49, an ordinance covering the abuse OF
ehe hncksters' market Adopted.
NJ; NJ. Reld moved that the Fire Com
lii,..ee report at the next meeting the
.tuVisaolllty Of prob lifting the nso ar
shingles for roofing purposes Adon,ea
M. Srlnson moved that the Fire Com
iniltee look into the advisahi)i,v
Touring the paid men or the Fire DO
pa.i'nent to wear uniforms.
NJ. MontaSuc said that he wanted "a
report me condition OF Armory han. ue
..1,n,, WIS kept filthy, aad the Council
Shoui" lake s0nie action in the n,att.r
~. IN motion the matter was referred "a
nv, uplic Property ComInittec
ne chairman appointed Messrs Rocl.-
~ Naiher. Williams cCnd King rs tho
SCmihittee On Resolutions
IN f,,r,t 49,.