Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1902-05-22

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Mr.. Burkett reported that his attention
had been called to the condition of certain
portions of Oak and Cherry streets. Same
was referred to the Street committee to put
in proper condition.
Mr.. Davis reported that the new pump
was in operation and had been since May
10. Its operation was hindered by the
bursting of water main, and on inyesti-
CATION it was found that the main was too
light to operate pump at its full capacity.
The Water committee recommended that
the CITY enter into a contract with the
Woodbury. Heights Water Company to fur
nish them with water at the rate of Is
cents per 1000 gallons, the Company to be
at the expense of furnishing pipe and
meter
Mr.. Henderson asked who the Woodbury.
Heights Water Company was.
Mr.. Mayhem, representing the said Com
pany, was granted the privilege of the floor,
and detailed the names of the corporation
and its objects. The corporation has a
capital of 50, 500, fully paid
Mr.. Reading moved that the proper
officers be instructed to execute contract
on the basis of the proposition read. Mr..
Henderson said the city should furnish the
meter and the corporation pay for the same.
Mr. Reading then withdrew his motion and
corrected it to include the preparation of
contract and bond for the proper payment
of rents etc.
Mr.. Davis reported only about so men
had been employed on the sewer work
since the new contractor began the work,
and he would like report from the engi-
neer as to length of time the contractor
would require to complete the sewers with
that force.
Mr.. Easily replied that the contractor
had laid about 1000 feet in month At
that rate it would require rs months to
complete the job.
The ordinance granting to the South
Jersey Telegraph Company the privilege of
erecting poles and conduits on, in and
along the streets of the City of Woodbury.
and maintain the same, introduced by Mr..
Henderson at the last meeting, was read On
second reading.
Mr.. Reading said only two weeks ago the
city adopted an ordinance under which any
company similar to this could enter the
city by accepting its provisions. That
ordinance was very similar to this ordi-
nance, the only difference being as to privi-
lege of allowing any other company to use
the poles, and reserving to Council right to
order wires to be placed under ground. He
then moved that consideration of this ordi-
nance be indefinitely postponed.
Mr.. Henderson said he hoped that motion
would be withheld until he could get it
amended to provide for the company erect
ing and keeping in order the fire alarm
wires. The other ordinance was mis-
named, because no company would apply
for franchise or come here under it.
On motion OF Mr.. Davis, Mr.. Westbrook,
Vice President OF the above-named COM
pany, was given the privilege of the floor.
He said the general ordinance was in such
form as he did not think any Company
could accept it. He said his Company had
been here long enough to expect fair treat
ment; they wanted to have their own poles
and conduits, no company could think of
building conduit large enough to accom-
modate all and any company that might
come along. This Company gives the city
what it wants, and all it now wants; when
the next Company comes along, the city
will want something else, which under the
general Ordinance, they cannot get; they
ask for what they want and nothing else.
The motion to indefinitely postpone was
carried by the following vote:
No.-Leeds, Henderson, Kugler, Sithens
4
Yes.-Davis, Burkett, Batten, Munyan,
Reading.
The proprietor of Pauls Hotel was grant
ed license for pool tables.
A communication, calling attention to
the condition of the pavement and curb in
front of Friends meeting house, signed by
the Property committee of Society of
Friends, was read Mr.. Batten reported
that as soon as possible the city would
make the repairs.
In a communication the Solicitor ad-
vised that the bills of election of officers
for holding last Springs election, which
was not held, are legal claim on the city.
In the matter of changing or amending
the franchise granted the Consumers Gas
Company, the Solicitor advised that they
were contracts, and under the constitution
contract obligations cannot be impaired.
He was however, of the opinion that the
city could pass supplementary ordinances
designating portions of streets in which
pipes may be laid. Opinion received and
filed.
Also, an opinion as TO the eity's liability
in the matter of Mr.. Sithens' bill for
damage to his wagon by reason of gutter
on West Centre street. Opinion was re-
ceived and filed.
Mr.. Reading presented an amendment to
the General Electric and Telephone Ordi-
nance, striking out the provisos in Sec
lions and Of that ordinance, which are
the general Merger sections, which was
received and laid over under the rules.
Mr.. Davis said there was disposition
not to insist ON the sewer contractor push
ing the work so as to complete the job at
time stipulated. Such method, he said,
increased the cost of inspection and the
interest charge.
Mr.. Henderson thought that as the work
was being done well the city should not
insist on too much haste.
Mr.. Kugler thought Mr.. Sweeten should
have at least 100 men on the work.
Dr. Reading said that whereas the con-
tractor could operate six buckets on Della
ware street, he was only operating two.
Mr.. Leeds said the Sewer committee had
authority to speak for Council on this SUBJ
ject without special Instructions.
Mr.. Sithens moved that Clerk communi-
cate with the Board Of Chosen Freeholders,
and have the building of the stone road on
Delaware street delayed another year, for
the reason that perfect road cannot be
made over the sewer trench. Carried
Dr. Reading moved to take up and pay
election bills.
Mr.. Henderson opposed at this time be-
cause, as the Solicitor says, it is law if not
reversed by the Court Of Errors.
Mr.. Leeds took common sense view of
case, and on his suggestion the bills were
laid over, Mr.. Reading withdrawing his
motion.
A sewer note for So, $685. IA, due July Is,
was ordered negotiated, and then Council
adjourned.
How Cheap Baking Powder is Made.
The Health Department of New York has
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