Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-18

Mcbride and Others asking that Sth, 9th
and 18th avenues be extended from For
ty-fourth street to the Brooks estate
Referred to the street and alley commit
tee.
The Clerk read a petition from Mrs
Anna Schaht asking a rebate on the as
sessment of her property on Fourteenth
avenue and Thirty-first street. Referred
to the Claims committee, on motion OF
Alderman Winter.
The Clerk read petition from Milton
Bender asking payment of medical bill
being injured on city work. Referred To
the Claims committee on motion of AL
derman Concannon
The Clerk read communication from
the Rock Island Turn-Gemeinde asking
to be reimbursed for damage growing
out of the busting of Waterman. Re
ferred to the Claims committee.
The Clerk read a petition from l.
Kohn and others asking the widening Of
Twenty-third street to a uniform width
Referred to the street and alley commit
tee on motion of Alderman Fender.
The Clerk submitted a plat of Long
view addition. Referred TO the Street
and Alley committee, on motion of Alder
man Wheelan.
The Clerk read a communication ad-
dressed to the Board of Local Improve
ments, asking for certain improvements
which was referred to the Board.
The Clerk read a communication from
G. Storr and other property holders re-
monstrating against permitting the re-
building of the Penn Tank Line Cos.
Light committee and City Attorney. to
report at the next meeting.
The Clerk read petition from Peter
Graupp asking s35 for property destroy
cd by a mob of boys. Referred to the
Claims committee on motion of Alderman
johnson. -
Alderman Winter moved that the var
ious aldermen be requested to return
lists of sidewalks desired. to the next
regular meeting of the Council, for the
purpose of preparing the annual sidewalk
ordinance. Carried.
Alderman Wheelan offered n reso'u-
ton directing the property holders Of
Twenty second street to put in position
waterpipes, etc, previous to paving, as
years. Adopted.
AlueTi1an johnson Two GeSClu-
tions for sewers which were referred to
the Board of Local improvements.
Also. that the Street Superintendent
he authorized to use the grader in open
ing waterways on all streets and alleys
when so required in the Second ward.
Referred to Street and Alley comrrittee.
q to 4, on motion of Alderman Aster.
Also, that Inc City Clerk he authorize
to ask for bills for the printing sc 800
copies of the annual reports and com
lniitec cards Referred to the Printing
committee on motion OF Alderman Vince
Ian.
Alec, that the City Clerk he directed 10
notify property holders required to build
walks unde- the ordinance Of Oct "a last.
to construct said sidewalks within 30
days of said notice.. and, that the Street
Superintendent he authorized to build
such sidewalks thereafter. Adopted.
AIderman> Wheelan moved that the
Volunteer Firemen's Association be
authorized to use the Council room once
a month for meetings when not required
by the Council Adopted.
Alderman Aster presented a resolution
for the widening of Ninth avenue be
tween Seventeenth and Twentieth streets.
Adopted.
Also, resolution locating the Fourth
ward electric light tower on Nineteenth
street between Fifth and Sixth avenues.
Adopted.
Also. a resolution requiring the plumb
ing Inspector 10 keep record of open
ings made in paved streets. Adopted.
Alderman Winter offered a resolution
directing the use of the grader on Ninth
avenue. Adopted.
Alderman Lawhead offered n resolu-
tion authorizing the waterworks com
lnittee to receive bids for screening sand
and gravel Adopted.
Also, resolution for the extension o.
on Sixth avenue. Referred
to the WateTworks committee.
Alderman Beck offered a resolution di-
recting that strip of street on Seventh
avenue, and an alley, be placed in pass
able condition. Adopted.
Alderman Willis offered n resolution |
providing penalties for street nagligences
md moved its reference to the Ord;nanca |
Adopted.
Also, that the property holders ON
Nineteenth street between Tenth and
Twelfth avenues he allowed fifteen feet
bon each side for boulevarding. Referred |
10 the Street and Alley committee.
Alderman Elwell offered resolution |
Erecting that 25h street be placed in pass
,ble condition. Adopted
Also. that the Street Superintendent |
De authorized to extend the drain tile on |
he west side of Twenty-sixth street. be- |
tween Fourth and Fifth avenue, to the
'lley. Adopted.
Alderman Winter offered resolution /
Erecting the aldermen of the Second |
md Third wards to see what they can
get the electric light towers located for
md report. Adopted
Adjourned on motion of Alderman
Fender. II. c. Schaffer.
City Clerk.