Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-05-08
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

1880 ~~e
The stated meeting of City Council was
held in the Council Chamber last Tuesday
evening with all the members present ex-
cept President Leeds On motion of Mr.
Henderson, Mr.. Burkett was elected Presi-
dent pro TEN.
The minutes of the last meeting were APP
proved as read.
On motion of Mr.. Henderson bids for
the construction of steel roof for the res
ervoir, and building the embankment
around reservoir were ordered opened.
There were two bids, that of David
Thomas and E. P. Henry, both Woodbury.
contractors. Mr.. Thomas bid was So, 764,
while Mr.. Henry's was So, $685. 70.
Mr.. Henderson moved to that the con-
tract be awarded to Mr.. Henry, he being
the lowest and best bidder. Carried.
Mr.. Henderson, of the Finance Com
mittee, returned the report Of the Collector,
audited and found correct. He supple
mented this report by a statement that the
committee was greatly pleased by the COM
plete and accurate report of that official
: Mr.. Henderson moved a sewer note be
executed for 81, 1888 80, and an order be
drawn in favor of the Water Committee
for So, 800 81. Carried.
Mr.. Henderson moved that an order be
drawn in favor of the Farmers and Me-
chanics bank for $40, one years interest on
Fire bond E. Carried
Mr.. Henderson said this man Turner
spent large portion of his time entertain
ing people, and didn't earn his money. He
didn't object to paying 81. so day, but he
wanted men to earn it. The bill was paid.
Alfred D. Turner, labor. . $13 IS
H. W. Sharp, g ....... IA 90
S. B. Stanley, ... 113I
Jacob Muller, repair of wagon. 80. Z 25
Mr.. Henderson asked for an explanation
of the last bill. Mr.. Sithens said it was for
the repair of his wagon, broken by reason
of the ditch along the south side of
West Centre street. This was the second
time his wagon had been broken at this |
dangerous place, and as all efforts to have
it made safe were unavailing, he proposed
to have pay for damages sustained by reason
of it, Mr.. Henderson charged the accident
was due to careless driver, and runaway
horse. On motion the bill was referred to
the Solicitor for his opinion as to the city,
liability.
Mr.. Batten reported as to the cost of
opening and extension of Cherry street that
the only property in the way could be
moved at cost of 5000. Mr. Henderson
moved to refer back to the street committee
to ascertain if the abutting property own
ers are willing to pay the cost. Carried.
Times, printing .......$ 10 80
Oliver Type Writing Co., type
writer 81 rs
WATER BILLS PAID.
R. D. Wood Co., supplies .... Is 95
S. E. Wilmer, sundries. .. 5 so
Camden Iron Works, on account
Oh pump 22UU w
Mr.. Davis reported that the Camden
Iron Works would have the pump running
next Saturday, the 10th inst
The monthly report of the Water Super
intendent showed collections 81, 968. 81 and
10, 900, 900 gallons of water pumped.
The superintendent reported that new
house was about to be erected on Holroyd
Place, and investigation showed that the
present water supply on that street was
through pinch pipe, and over portion
of the street through $-ineh pipe. He
recommended a 4-inch extension from
Maple street. Mr.. Henderson approved
laying 6-inch mains, the city had learned
by experience that 4-inch mains were in
adequate, he said the difference in expense |
was simply matter of difference in weight !
of the iron, labor cost being the same.
DIR. Reading thought this an excellent |
opportunity to thrust his colleague one in |
the ribs, and waxed sarcastic at the change |
of heart experienced by Mr.. Henderson,
who was member of this body when E |
inch and pinch pipes were laid as water |
mains.
Mr.. Henderson retorted that he had been |
a member of Council many years, but never
had the honor of serving on the Water |
committee. Council had passed through |
the stage of pinch water-committeemen |
and it seemed had now 4-inch committee, |
but he wanted it clearly understood that he |
was neither Pinch nor 4-inch man but |
6-incher every time.
The outburst of laughter that greeted |
this sally lasted the balance of the long |
session, and the session, though a hot one
from the start was about the best natured |
this Council has ever held.
Sewer bills for labor aggregating $685.. "a,
were ordered paid and charged to the
American Artificial Stone Paving Company.
Mr.. Henderson introduced an ordinance
permitting the South Jersey Telephone
Company to erect poles, conduits, etc., on
the streets of the city. The object of this
proposed law is to abridge some of the pro-
visions of the general ordinance now adver-
tised
Mr.. Sithens reported telephone pole on
High street, with no wires thereon, in an
unsafe condition, and the Street Committee
was instructed to remove same.
The nuisance of dumping cans, etc., on
Smallwood Place was referred to the Street |
Committee to abate.
In communication Gen'l Howell Post |
invited the Mayor and Council to partici-
pate in the Memorial Day services at Court |
House. The same was received and the
invitation accepted.
Mr.. Sithens moved that the Ordinance |
Committee prepare an ordinance forbidding
bicycles the use of the sidewalks. Carried |
Councilman Munyan offered resolution
asking an opinion of the Solicitor as to the
right of Council to pass an ordinance
or supplementing the ordinance
granting the Consumers Gas Company fran
chise to lay its pipes in the city, passed
March 2, 1886. Carried.
Mr.. Henderson moved that the Clerk
notify the property owner at Cooper and
Euclid, 1.-THE Venneman property to fix
the gutter within thirty days, or city will
do same at expense Of property. Carried.
The Street Committee was instructed to
pave with Belgian block in front of Good
Will fire house.
The Property Committee was instructed
to purchase water cooler and arrange to
have it supplied with ice.
Adj.
The Post Office Location.
EDITOR DEMOCRAT:
In the selection Of a location for the post
office it seems to the outsider that the
nrnnar rarsnns To datermina its wharea honts