The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-14
PETITIONS.

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PETITIONS.
From C. N. De Bajligethy complaining
Of the bad condition of the sidewalk on
Buffalo street in front OF his property. Re-
ferred to street and bridge committee and
city engineer.
From l.. u. Moody and others, complain
ing Of the rough condition OF the pavement
on Main street between Dallas and Nc
Gowan avenues and asking that bieycl.sts
be permitted 10 ride on the sidewalks Oh
this section OF Main street during the day
time, not interfering with pedestrians
Mr.. Moody addressed the council Ia favor
OF this petition.
Alderman Dickson moved that the petit
ton be granted.
Alderman Halverton moved AS an amend
ment that the petition be referred TO tae
ordinance committee and city attorney
Carried
From Moses Pariso asking for The con-
struction OF a bridge over ditch on Pecan
avenue Referred 10 street aud bridge
committee
From b. Moore, complaining OF The con-
dition of Richie street in the Fiith ward.
Referred to the street and bridge commit
tee.
FIOTt ME- 81 ~ iihHNNhs Aoh'AiS fA'PN
Bayou street. In the Fifth ward be opened.
Referred to the street and bridge commit
tee and engineer.
From C. f. Miller, renter Of stands IN the
market house, asking for reduction OF rent
for next three months. Referred TO mar
ket committee.
From a. NJ Carter, representing those
who contemplate the purchase OF the Texas
Western railway franchise, stating that the
IL n h.. ryapumtpunl md the
franchise reoccupied and asking thai the
council defer It's action in reference 10 the
removal OF the tracks In the city.
Mir Richard Hall was heard in the inter
est OF the petition He said that some
North Texas people and Philadelphia
syndicate had decided TO purchase this
property and re-equip the road. He said
that any cause Of complaint on the part OF
the city would be removed and he asked
that no action be taken 10y thu city to im
pede the enterprise Of reorganization ana
rebuilding the road
The petition was referred to the street
and bridge comni tee
, From John Boyle for correction Of
error in Assessment on property in block
1852, south side Buffalo bayou, and Ieduc-
tion. Ruled out OF order,
From a. Fuller. proposing to sweep the
paved streets at $3.50 per mile on narrow
streets and $3.50 per mile on wide streets
the city TO remove the sweop!ngs, Re
ferred to finance committee
From Gustav Klntt, complaining OF
damage 10 his property by defective droin-
age Referred to street and bridge COM
mittee
REPORTS.
The hoard OF public works reported on
the storrie pavement on Main street from
MCGOWAN avenue to the city limits rec
commanding that sS5695 be deducted for
the amount due on tho work and so 10 on
extras. this being the value OF the sand
omitted as per the estimate OF the on
gineer.
Engineer Miller said his report was
based upon the actual cost OF material
omitted, hut he did not think that the
value Of the pavement had been materially
impaired by the omission
Alderman Halverton believed in adher-
ing 10 the specifications, otherwise In
future there would be no necessity of any
foundation at all, II four inches of sand
were as good as six, where was the neooS-
sity CT putting in six inches OF sand2
Alderman Sonnen asked the engineer If
II had been necessary to change the tpecl-
fcatons for this pavement in order to
get the necessary drain.
Engineer Miller said he did not so UNI
derstand 1t. but that this was undcr the
direction of his predecessor in office.
On the adoption OF the report the vote
stood yeas q nays g.
ON petition Of +. NJ. Burko the street
and bridge committee recommended that
petitioner he permitted to close M the
alley referred to, with the understanding
that he would remove the fence Whenever
the council required Il, Adopted
The report of the treasurer for May
was referred to the finance committee
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approval report of market master for May
Adopted,
Finance committee returned approved
report OF engineer for May Adopted.
On petition Of VI. Gruttlng the alder
men OF Sixth ward recommended that It he
rejected. Adopted.
The fire committee reported favorably
on petition OF Bryan Heard to huild boat
house on White Oak bayou. Adopted.
The majority OF the Are committee re-
turned approved the report OF chief OF fire
Department for May. Adopted.
On petition Of De pelchir Faith Home
for saver the sewer committee recon-
mcnded that II be granted and referred Ia
the board OF public works. Adopted
The ordinance and police committees re-
ported favorably upon petition OF Nick
Damico to continue his fruE stand corne,
OF Main and Franklin streets, on the outer
curb
Alderman Rosenthal opposed this as vio-
lating the spirit OF the ordinance requiring
all such distractions to be removed
Alderman Semen. for the ordinance COM
mittee. said the petitioner had paid his
licfnse to December 81 and was entitled to
protection for that time.
Alderman Halverton opposed the report
and favored enforcing the ordinance.
Alderman Aubertin. regarded Damico
as public bsnsfactor, He kept chairs
there for the convenience Of those waiting
for ire cara and free Ice water for tho
thirsty wayfarer.
He moved that the report be adopted
Counsel for petitioner. Mr. Hutchinson
was heard In the Interest OF his client lie
read letter from A. p, Root OF the First
National bank and others, all favorable 10
petitioner retaining his stand.
Alderman Dickson asked City Assessor
and Collector white how many other H.
censes were extant granting privileges on
the outside Of the curbing.
He replied that there were no other such
permits Issued.
The motion to table the report stood
ayes and noes. The mayor voted aye
and the report was tabled.
Ihe hospital committees recommended
TIT the Ambulance proposition Of Sid
XeetteluN lar over for the present.
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