The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1901-05-23
TOWN COUNCIL.

The regular meeting Of council was
held Thursday evening. In the alb
sence of President Frank Ikeler Vice
President Fred Hartman occupied the
chair. All the members were present.
The business transacted was not of
any special import.
Town Solicitor Fred Ikeler was
present and notified Council that the
entire amount due from former Coun.
ty Treasurer George S. Fleckens,ne
has been paid.
In regard to the additional appara-
tus, recommended to. be purchased
for the fire department by Chief S.
II. Harman, Mr.. Ikeler stated that it
could not be done without first sub
mittlng 1t to vote at a special cleo
tion.
The Town Solicitor was instructed
to see that the ordinance granting the
right OF way TO the Electric Railway
Company is framed so as not to inter
fere with the location Of the proposed
soldiers monument on south side of
Market square.
The first and fifteenth days of the
month were designated for the issuing
of orders in payment of work on
highways. No orders to be issued for
said purpose on any other days.
Chairman of Committee on High
ways, MIR. Kashner, reported that
deed for East Third street had been
conveyed to the town by the Land
Improvement Company seven years
ago, and that considerable work had
been performed on the street and paid
for by the town. 1t was moved and
seconded that said street, as far as
Locust street, be accepted. Carried
A. w. Duy appeared as attorney
for the Electric Light Company and
stated that the contract with said
company expires next month. He
stated that six lights had been added
and asked that contract be renewed
for five years at same rate as former
contract. He also asked that as a
condition OF this contract that the
poles be exempted from taxation.
Referred to the committee on light to
report at special meeting. Report of
lights read for January, February and
March. Lights out in three months,
about 200. On motion, duly seconded,
the amount of $4,65 was directed to
be deducted from the Electric Light
Company's bill. Carried.
Building permits were granted 10
G. W. Sterner to repair house on
Ridge Alley and to DR.. Bierman for
an addition to his present residence
on Fourth street.
Petition of citizens read asking
to become responsible for twelve rifles
and one sword to be used at military
funerals and other military affairs.
On motion, duly seconded, the matter
was referred to Secretary to ascertain
proper person to write to under seal
OF Council for same. Carried.
Petition of citizens read asking for
water plug at Third and Barton
streets. Referred to Committee on
Fire and Water.
Matter of the Market street arch
referred to the street committee to
consult with the Town Engineer, ask
for bids, and report at special or regu
lar meeting.
Crossing at Centre street and Ster
ner Alley reported in bad condition.
Referred to Commissioner of High
ways with power to act.
Mention was made by Street Com
missioner Neyhard of the many de-
tectlve pavements In town. Owners
are to be notified to repair same within
twenty days, or the work will be done
by the town, with twenty per cent.
added to the cost.
Coping of arch bridge on Espy road
reported in bad condition. Referred
to street committee with power to act.
On motion, duly seconded, the fol-
lowing cutters were ordered to be
plped Fourth and Iron streets, Third
and Railroad streets.
Mr.. Kashner reports gutter in front
OF Rescue Hose Company's building
In bad condition. Referred to street