Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-10-31

Z road company in the matter OF I'M
s $proving Mccoy st.
5 Clerk Isbell, in reply to Commis
{ sioner McMilIen. said: Il am very
: sorry that Mr.. McMillen should
make reference TO this discussion al
a political move. 1 simply do no1
wish to see matters laid up against
the council for which it is not re.
sponsible. Mr.. McMillen, himself
spent a lot of money to fix up the old
patrol wagon, and as soon as it was
completed, said: L don't want it,
I'll have an automobile constructed
for 81 l,4O0;' but instead of sl.400, ii
will cost not less than s2,200.'
Mr.. McMillen replied by telling
Mr.. Isbell that he was making a
good campaign speech, adding that
the new automobile patrol would
save the city 81 eco year.
In reply to Mr.. McMillen's excuse
that the city had used money from
the general fund to pay the city's
portion of street improvements, Mr..
Isbell said that the city had never
taken cent from the general fund
to pay for street Improvements, and
that il it had taken money from the
general fund the city's finances
would be more appalling than they
are today.
Mr.. Brady then remembered his
old-time grievance against the Com
missioners and declared that if coun-
ell couldn't be consulted in matters
of that kind the Commissioners
might as well ''fire" all the men,
bers.
Mr.. Fiebeger suggested that the
Commissioners arrange to keep
within the limit in their eXpendi-
lures, and that inasmuch as the bills
contracted by the Commissioners
rested wholly with them. that they
should be held responsible for every
item.
1.-THE debt this year is not more
than that of other years." said Mr..
McMillen.
1.-The street funds show an increase
of % per cent during the last six
months over similar period last
year." replied Clerk Isbell.
This enraged Mr.. McMillen and he
declared: That's untrue, and call
the gentleman to order. He's not
speaking the truth at ALL
"Will you please talk like a gen.
tleman?" demanded Mr.. Isbell. "I'll
get the figures and prove to you that
what am saying is correct. [ re-
iterate my statement, and add that
the Street committee have been con-
ducting matters wholly for political
effect
Mr.. McMillen, however, did not
call for figures, although Clerk Isbell
several times asked if he cared to
have them read.
Ordinances and Resolutions.
Resolution resembling a resolution
to grade Kirkwood st. Adopted. A
new grade is to be established.
Resolution that a stone sidewalk
be laid on both sides of West Cedar
st., from Water st. to the corporation
line. Adopted.
Ordinance to condemn property
for a main trunk sewer in district
No. 8. Passed.
Page Appointed.
President Sprigle appointed J. F.
Joseph to the position of page, which
has been vacated for some time.
Police Officers Petition.
The petition of the police officers
for an increase in salary to s75 a
month was referred to the Police
Committee of Council and Commits
The petition was signed
by Chas. Doerler, J. A. Campbell
and Robert Outlet.
NeM meetng.
Council adjourned for two weeks. |
At the next meeting the matter of
Water ct. will be con-
sidered.
Petitions and Complaints.
Mr.. Paul-Branches of .an apple |
tree on Otis st. extending out too far
over the sidewalk.
Also, citizens ask that the street |
cars display signs indicating which
way they are going.
Mr.. Fiebeger-Citizens on South
Maple st. want the reetswept.
Also, citizens on Rhodes av. want
an electric light between Market and
Crosby SITS.
Also, some places on Silver st.
water is running over the street.
Mr.. Homan-Crossing wanted on
State ST., near Main.
Also, vapor light and repairs want
ed on Pine alley, between Buchtel
ave. and State st.
Also, citizens want to know about
the new automobile patrol, whether
the commissioners have exceeded
the law limit of $500 in arranging for
it.
Mr.. Amer-Hole on South Summit
st. has never been repaired.