The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-04-04

t not only secure an itemized report
j of the amounts collected from each
$ individual, but monthly report OF
= all delinqnents, all water plugs and
: lights not in use, and a full and
; complete report made of the condi-
5 ton of same, in order that changes
may be made looking to an increase
} of revenue.
In order to get the question be-
fore the Board, Mr.. White seconded
the resolution.
This brought forth a very warm
; discussion, and Mr.. Polk arose, as
he said, to defend the conduct of
the uperintendent and himself as
chairman of the water and light
committee. He said that his work
had always been criticized IN that
department; that he meant no re-
Election upon Mr.. Caldwell, but
that the matter had been pressed
by parties who were not friendly
toward himself and the superin-
tendent. He further stated that
seven years prior to his appoint
ment as chairman of the water and
light committee by the present
Mayor four years ago, the expendi-
lures exceeded the receipts each
year $1,000, and that during his
term of two years this deficit was
cut down to 5000 year. Could his
successor report as much progress
in the two years following with the
new 81 400 provements? He
further stated that his books were
open to the public and he courted
investigation. But he considered
the resolution an impeachment of
his conduct and that of Superin-
tendent Alexander, inasmuch as
they had rendered a complete item
lied monthly report of all receipts
and expenditures.
Mr.. Caldwell said that no man
was better friend of Mai Alex
ander than he, but this matter was
presented simply as a business
proposition. The purpose of this
committee was not only to get at
amount paid, but amount due from
each individual, and the lights and
hydrauts not in use.
MIR. Polk stated that it was not
practical to get complete state
ment of accounts due on individual
lights, for the reason that some
were taken on the meter plan and
others paid for at the rate per
month without meter, making the
business complicated.
MIR, White said that lie did not
see the matter like Mr.. Polk; he
lid not think there was any refec-
ion upon Mr.. Polk in the resolu-
ion. They wanted to know prin-
ipally how much and who owed
or water and lights.
Mr.. Greer regretted the discus
ion had become so warm, but he
bought such things were money
makers. He took considerable pride
II the water and light plant. He
bought they had first-rate man
t the head of the committee and
hat no reflection was intended for
1r. Polk. He stated that he had
moved such a resolution once be-
ore and if he remem bered right
Gr. Polk voted for it. That reso-
ution passed, but was rescinded 1t
he next meeting. The idea is to
now who are delinquents and how
1uch they owe, so that steps could
e taken for collection of same At
his uncture it was discovered that
ONE members of the Board were
ehind with their water tax, and
ence used in the argument.
The resolution offered by Mr..
was adopted, and the May
r appointed Mr.. Caldwell and Mr.
-reer upon the committee.
The Board agreed there would be
o objection to the use of ground
II the north side Of the Taylor
uildlng by the Union City Hard
ARE and Furniture Company tor
latform to expose wire goods.
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