The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1903-08-28
MANY MATTERS
UP FOR ACTION
Alderman Dart Introduces
Resolution Calling for
Investigation
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Number of Interesting Matters Came
up for Action and the Meeting
Proved to be Quite an
Interesting One.
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Regular Meeting.

Dl WIOh,, aug GtJ iOUo'
Present-Hon. A. ]. Crovatt, mayor
Aldermen Newman, KAISER du Bignon
Cook, Taylor and Dart.
Acknowledgement Smith and Rob-
insonc
Minutes of meeting August 10, 1903,
read Aldermen Newman, the mover
of the resolution providing for the re-
newal of the lease held by J. E. du
Bignon, on the foot of George street,
stated that owing to a question of
doubt, by some of the members of
council regarding the legality of same
he would move reconsideration Of
the minutes so far as the resolution
was concerned. On motion the resolu-
ton was reconsidered
Alderman du Bignon, on question of
personal privilege, stated that he had
been, and is now of the opinion that
a.renewal of a lease that had been in
existence for years, and did not be-
leya wecalds be so construed by the
p
court, but he would prefer rather than
be misunderstood of have any frict-
ion or thought of litigation to al
low the lease to expire without re-
newal: that under the original con-
tract he was to be paid for all improve
ments placed thereon, and ne would
be very glad if the city would appoint
arbitrators to assess value of same
with a view of settlement.
On motion the resolution by Alder
man Newman was Withdrawn and lald
on the table for future action.
The minutes werc then confirmed.
Petitions.
From Morgan and Davis, for permls.
sion to erect two-story piazza and
awning on the west side of Wanship
building, Bay street. Referred to COM
mittee on police, fire and building
permits.
From Policemen ]. S. Coins and
Bruce Carroll, asking reimbursement
for clothes burned in assisting fire de-
partment at McClure-Adderley fire.
Referred to same committee.
Reports.
From committee on public works, on
removal of trees on sidewalk near gov
ernment building, recommending that
they be removed by Chairman Dart,
and Alderman Newman, of the commit.
tee. Alderman Robinson, of the same
committee presenting a negative or
manority report Action on report de-
ferred until next regular meeting.
From the committee on public works
with reference to the broken CLOCK dla'
and tower in the city hall, recon-
mending new half inch dial, and
the painting, glazing and ceiling OF
clock room estimating cost at about
$175,00. ,
On motion the work recommended
bv the committee was ordered done
From finance committee with REL
arence to account VI tHS
Audit Co.. N. Y. viz: the diference
which has caused delay in settlement
has been adjusted and a reductioh
of COX 90 has been allowed by tnein
ona the balance of $694,75 is now IN
shane to be ordered paid.
Report of the committee on rallroao
a,d barbor, This report will be pun'
nshed tomorrow.
Resolutions
Bv Alderman Cook. Be 1t and IL
is hereby resolved by the Mayor ano
Aldermen of the city OF BrunswlcK
in council assembled that the CLERK
of council be and is hereby instructed
tn furnish as soon as possible tc
the MAYOR and aldermen a statement
giving full information OF all leases
to the foot uf streets.
Further resolved that the sum o.
$3.50 be and is appropriated for pay
ment for necessary typewriting ex
penses I'M the preparation OF above
statements Adopted
BY Alderman Dart.
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