The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-02
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10, 1893 for a reconsideration of the ac-
ton of Council taken Oct Is, 1899 on his
former petition, report that the action Of
the committee was in accordance with the
ordinance and with the facts as they ap-
pear by the record, but in view of the
facts as explained by petitioner (his dona-
ton of portions of West Third and West
Fourth streets 10 the city, the location Of
the line followed by him by the former
city engineer, and his ownership Of the
entire btock), the committee find such spe-
cial and exceptional facts in this case as
justify a reconsideration OF the former ac-
ton and the granting of the petition in
order to accomplish this, the Committee of
the Whole also recommend the PASSAGE of
a special ordinance to cover this case
Herman Myers,
Chairman Committee of the Whole.
Adooted
The Committee of the Whole. to which
was referred the petition of sundry gro
GERS and butchers, asking the passage of
an ordinance restricting the places of bus
mess of butchers and green grocers 70 be
kept open for two hours only on Sundays,
from a. M to a. M, and then only for
the delivery of meats sold the previous
Saturday, beg 10 report by ordnance. Re
ceived as information. Herman Myers,
Chairman Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Streets and Lanes 10
which was received the petition of NJ.
j. Solomons, for property owners
asking for the paving of Gwinnett
street beg to report by ordinance, when
budget for 1900 is made up. there being no
funds to draw on at this time,
JAS M Dixon,
Chairman Committee on Streets and
Lanes
Read as information.
The Committee on Streets and Lanes
to which was referred the Petition of Ms
Ws...I
Montgomery street. Is 1-3 of lot No. 81
Berrien ward, beg to recommend that
same be granted, provided the Bay window
does not extend to the ground.
Jas. NJ. Dixon,
Chairman Committee on Streets and
Lanes.
Adopted
The Committee on Streets and Lanes 10
which was referred the petition OF G. T.
and J. +. Cam for Mrs. Elizabeth Creek,
relative to damages to herself horse and
wagon by falling into an excavation on
Barnard street. between Gwinnett and
Bolton streets, beg to report that In view
of the fact that the break was made and
developed by petitioners wagon, that pri-
or to this there was nothing 90 indicate
any defect, 1t being private sewer and
the weakness was due to q storm, the
committee can not see how the city is to
blame for the accident, and are there
Jas. M. Dixon,
Chairman Committee on Streets and
Lanes.
Adopted.
The Joint Committee on Public Health
and Streets and Lanes to which was re-
ferred the petition of Patrick Bubtimer
asking compensation in the amount of
$40, for the cleaning of ten dO privy
vaults In Smithville, said cleaning being
done under instructions from the health
officer, and the agents of said property
refusing to pay the amount, claiming
SmithvHle is not in the city limits, beg To
report that In view of the opinion of the
city attorney, that the property being
outside of the city limits, the authorities
cannot compel the owners or agents to
pay for the said cleaning your committee
therefore recommend that the petitioner
be paid the amount asked for.
j. @. farrell,
Chairman Joint Committee.
Adopted.
The Committee on Public Health 10
which was referred the petition of John
j. Hallgan asking compensation in the
amount of $50 for performing the duties
of plumbing inspector during the absence
of Inspector Campos from the city during
the month of August 1899. beg to report
favoraby to same. j. @. JarreH.
Chairman Committee on Public Health
Upon motion the above report was re-
committed to the Committee on Public
Health.
The Committee on Public Health to
which was referred the petition of c. s.
williams asking to be relieved from the
nayrnent of certain charges for the clean
ing Of privy vault at No. 1912 East Broad
street. beg to report favoraby to the
nrayer of petitioner and that he be relieved
from the payment of four dollars for the
last cleaning. ). ", JaIreh
Adopted.
The Committee on Public Health, to
which was referred the petition Of Mrs.
M A. Mehrtens, asking permission to dig
a dry well at premises, Habersham and
Third avenue lane. beg TO report favor
ably to same. J. y, Jar1eH
Chairman Committee ON Public Health.
Adopted.
The Committee on Public Health, to
which was referred the petition of the
trustees of the Gaines African Methodist
Episcopal Church, asking permission to
dig a. vault in the rear of lot No. 49, north
east corner Oak and Cetemery streets, beg
to reDort favorably thereto.
j. @. farrell,
Chairman Committee on Public Health.
Adopted.
The Committee on Public Health, to
which was referred the petition of f. j.
Ruckert, by Samuel Reynolds, agent, ask
ing permission to dig a privy vault at
premises on Frank street, near the Waters
road, beg to report favorably to same.
]. G.. farrell,
Chairman Committee on Public Health.
Adopted.
The Committee on Fire, to which was
referred the petition of the estate of
George Ebberwein, for permission to con-
vert present wooden shingle roof struc-
ture on lot No. q Currytown ward, into
a two-story frame dwelling, metal roof,
beg to report by ordinance.
Isaac G. Haas,
Chairman Committee on Fire.
Read as information.
The Committee on City Lots and Open
ing Streets, to which was referred the petit
ton of r. Falligant, offering so much of
his property as Is needed for the opening
of First street at the rate of 30 cents
per square foot, beg 20 report favorably
to same, to be paid for by citys notes.
j. +. Williams,
Chairman Committee on City Lots and
Opening Streets.
Adopted.