Gloucester County Democrat., 1898-04-14

Joseph W. Merritt, sundries................. 81 90
G. n Bell, printing 81
Allemus & Go. Assessors books. IL so
H w. Sharp street seryice.........-.......... %
J. W. Wagner. street seryice................. IS
81. Hendrickson, express on hose. .......... GU
W. j. NJ u T. Co.. COAL water dept........... II "A
B. G. Brown, sundries-.... 80
III. Hendrickson, wood, "a 81
Superintendent Brown reported the
March collections for rent 5000 10.
Mr.. Andrews reported that he was wait
ing for dark night to report on the neces-
sity of gas lamp on Hunter street bridge
Mr.. GIading said he wanted to make his
fourth annual complaint against the con-
dition of the side walk in North Wood
bury. He said the children were obliged
to walk in the road on their way to school
which was dangerous, and should be
remedie6.
Mr.. Andrews said that he would inves-
tigate and endeavor to solve the difficulty.
Solicitor Watkins reported on the
following subjects referred to HIM
In the matter of transfers of the G. G. &
W. Rwy. Co. The Company has promised
Oudb IL Will COARiJ WASA UAC OtOAANhNSo
granting and regulating its privileges in
this City. have had some correspondence
with it's officers, together with personal in
terviews. and unless their recent rule re-
garding transfers is SO modified as to comply
with what your body deem the letter and
spirit of the said ordinances, l shall apply
to you for your decision as to what further
action shall take.
As to the tax sales Of 1897, have mott
fed all persons owning properties sold and
purchased by the City, for unpaid taxes,
that unless they gave immediate possess
ion to the City, or redeemed the property,
that would be compelled to apply to the
Courts for authority to remove the owners
from occupancy thereof. Several of these
owners have made such promises that am
justified in giving them more time, but in
one case, dispute has arisen which in
Justice to the owner should be submitted
to your bod y for its decision, and l would
suggest, with your permission, that your
Finance Committee name time and place
for meeting between it, the person max.
ing the claim and your solicitor, in order
that the matter may be adjusted.
As to the street paving claims against
four property owners for street paving, done
by the City under various ordinances. have
been turned over to me by the City Clerk
and of these l have collected from Mr.
George G. Green $18014 in full of the claim
against him, which money / have paid to
the City Treasurer, and hold his receipt
therefor. Questions having arisen regard
ing the matter of paving and the collection
of two Of the claims, feel that in Justice
to the parties interested, your Street Com
mittee should give them an opportunity to
be heard, and would suggest with your
permission, that the Committee name d
time and place when and where the Com
mittee, the parties and your solicitor can
meet and hear the disputes, SO that the
same can be properly reported to your body
for its adjustment
The communication was received and
| the different committees notified to com
ply with requests.
Mr. Burkett called attention to the con
dition of the cobble stones along the trolley
tracks in the First Ward, and the matter
was referred to the Street committee.
In communication signed by President
Clark, the Consumers Gas Company pro
posed to renew the former gas and gasoline
light contracts, for a period of five years
at the price named in the previous con
TRACTS.
A communication was also received from
the Woodbury. Electric Light and Powe
Company, signed by President Newton
offering to renew the electric light con
tracts Tor a period of five years, at $S2 pc
light per year. This is reduction of s.
per light per year, probably in considera
tien of five years contract.
On motion of Mr.. Clymer both of thes
propositions were referred to the Financ
committee.
The assessment ordinance, providing 70
an assessment of 1925, and the appro
priation ordinance, carrying $14.675 to th
various city accounts, were considered ant
passed by a unanimous vote.
Mr.. Best said the gutter on the east sid
of Maple street is in bad condition, ani
something should be done with it. Mr.
Andrews said it was a cobble guttei
that held the earth and filth, somethin
would be done soon.
Mr.. Burkett brought up the condition o
the side walk from Mr.. Walton's Office t.
the bridge. The property owner should
pave, he said, aud the curb should be
raised. The motion was referred to tn
Street committee.
Adjourned.