The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-09-14
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Move on Foot Looking 70 Es-
tablisl,iig Municipal
Plant.
THE WORK OF The BOARD h,
Several Matters OF Interest Oh
icred and Re
fcrred.
The WORK . OF The BOARD RI!

The question Of establishing an up-to-
date electric light and power plant by
the city for the purpose Of furnishing
:. light and heat for municipal purposes
as well as for sale to the public is one
that is receiving attention at the hands
of the new Council.
ale There were two important resolutions
looking to this end offered In the Board
Of Aldermen last night. One was by
MI. Dabney. which was adopted, inquir-
ing through an expert engineer as to the
cos, and suitable location for such n
plant, and another was by Mr.. Whittet
, TO direct that a plant be established at
THE old pump house. The latter was re-
ferred and will bc dealt with speedily
BY the Committee on Finance. "a
Little Committee Work.
When the body was called to order at
SIS p. M. there was little business OF in
{, terest reported from the committees,
thoy having but recently organized. so
3 this Lad was passed In short order.
The Committee on Grounds and Build
ings reported a resolution providing for
repaintinE the woodwork on the outside
4 OF the City Hall. and it was referred to
the ,NsOfnnllLtcCa OIL II
4 After disposing of the Stuart monu-
tnent resolution the roll was called for
the presentation of new matter, and
many members offered resolutions and
ordinances
Mr.. Zimmerman got through a resou-
ton amending the rules SO as to pro-
vide that three members of any commit
tee shall constitute quorum for passing
on pay rolls, but for no other purpose.
54ss City Electric Plant.
Mr.. Dabney secured the suspension Of
the rules and had resolution adopted,
providing for the employment Of an ex-
pert electrical engineer to ascertain and
report the cost and a proper location Tor
the establishment Of an electric light
and power plant for the city. II
The resolution, which is regarded as
quite important. is in part as follows:t
IA ..That the Committee on Finance and
Electricity, Jointly, are hereby authorized
10 cmploy an expert electrician 10 e1-
anime and thoroughly investigate me
question Of the establishment and main
tenancc, by the city OF Richmond, OF an
electric plant for the purpose OF fur-
nishins electricity for lighting the parks
streets, buildings and other pubic places
OF the city of Richmond, and OF ut
e pishin. power for such other purposes rs
NAV be deemed necessary for the main
tcn.lnce OF the works operated ny the
city OF Richmond. and also for the pur-
pose OF furnishing light and power to
others, FOL. compensation. and to make a
full report Of the result OF such cNalnl,
nation and investigation. accompanied
with plans and specifications. showing
q what. in his Judgment, would he SUI.
able location for such plant. the cost OF
the establishment of the same. and the
annual expense of maintaining the same
The sum named for employing the en-
cinecr is not Ia exceed $9pp.
Mr.. Whittet presented one. which was
referred, directing the Water COMMITTEE
10 turn over the old pump house TO me
I Electricity Committee for the purpose
of erecting such plant and another
directing that tile plant be esta bllshcu,
Other. ordinances offered and referred
we're as follows:
Nv Mr.. Whittct: 10 direct the Finance
Committee to issue $4,000 Of registered
convertible 34-year bonds OF date OF Jan
uary !, 1905. :, 49,, -.
By Mr.: Minor: TO appropriate 5000 Tor
a sewer in Lee District