Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-03-07
Borough Council.

Emporium, March 4, 1901.
Present--Messrs. Howard, Catlin,
Schweikart, Murry, Balcom, Marshall
and Nelson Absent-Messrs. Shafer,
Murphy.
Mr.. Balcom was appointed tempo
rary President and G. J. Goodnough
appointed temporary Secretary.
Messrs. Nelson, Balcom and Marsh
all presented their credentials and
were duly recognized as members of
Council.
Moved by Mr.. Howard, seconded by
Mr.. Catlin, that the order of business
of previous meeting be adopted. Car
ried.
Minutes of last regular and adjourn
eo meeting read and approved Veto
message of Burgess read, vetoing the
resolution of Feb 4, 1901 with regard
to tax on Iron Works.
Moved by Mr.. Howard, seconded by
Mr.. Schweikart, that the motion of
Feb. 4, 1901, in regard to tax on Iron
Works property be passed, notwith-
standing the veto of Burgess. The
ayes and nays were called as follows:
Aye-Howard, Catlin, Marshall, Mel
son, Schweikart, Balcom and Murry-7.
Mayo The motion was declared
carried.
On motion duly carried, the follow
ing bills were ordered paid:
st. Marys Gas Co., to March 1,
1901, $500.
VIM. Mann Co., invoice, $4.25.
The bond of J. w. Kriner, overseer
of the Poor, approved.
Moved by Mr.. Howard, seconded by
Mr.. Schweikart, that Mr.. Balcom be
elected President of Council for ensu-
ing year. Carried.
Moved by Mr.. Howard, seconded by
Mr.. Nelson, that @. J. Goodnough be
elected secretary of Council for ensu-
ing year, at salary of $50 per year, and
to be paid extra if there is more than
the ordinary work. Carried.
Mr. Catlin nominated w. f. Lloyd
for Borough Treasurer. A vote was
taken and he was declared elected for
ensuing year.
Moved by Mr.. Murry, seconded by
Mr.. Nelson, that Johnson & McNarney
be elected Borough Solicitors for en-
suing year, at a retainer of S15. Car
ried
Moved by Mr.. Nelson, seconded by
Mr.. Murry, that P. R. Beattie be elect
ed Street Commissioner for one month.
Carried.
Moved by Mr.. Marshall that Frank
Mundy be elected Chief of Police for
one month. Carried.
Moved by Mr.. Howard, seconded by
Mr.. Marshall, that Street Commissioner
and Policeman be paid same salary as
heretofore and Mr.. Mundy be police
man and Asst street commissioner as
heretofore. Carried.
Moved by Mr.. Howard, seconded by
Mr. Murry that Street Commissioner
! and Policeman be elected each month
and hold Office under pay until dis
charged or successor elected. Carried
Moved by Mr.. Howard, seconded by
Mr.. Murry that Burgess and President
of Council have control of Street Com
missioner and Policeman as to hours,
| duties, ETC., except under direct orders
| of Council. Carried.
Moved by Mr.. Catlin, seconded by
Mr. Murry that the regular meetings of
Council be fixed for first Monday of
each month at 7:3O o'clock, p. m.
Moved by Mr.. Catlin, seconded by
Mr.. Howard, that committee of three
be appointed on Electric Lights with
power to employ an experienced elec-
trician to assist in drawing plans and
specifications. Said committee to re-
port to Council in two weeks. Carried.
| Moved by Mr. Howard, seconded by
Mr. Schweikart, that Messrs Catlin,
Murry and Balcom be appointed as
committee. Carried.
! Moved by Mr.. Howard, seconded by
Murry, that Secretary furnish Chief of
Police with necessary stationery. Car
ried
On motion the Council then adjourn
! ed to meet March 18th, at 1880 p. m.
! Hessage from the Burgess.
To the Honorable the Common Council of Em-
| porium:
GENTLEMEN
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