East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-09-28

RESOLUTIONS calling for the macad-
amizing of Alta street were finally
adopted last night. Other business of
importance was also transacted.
among which was a request from the
Northwest Gas & Electric company
for a nine months extension of time
in which to install their gas plant
here. and which was laid over for a
week
With the adoption of the macada-
mizing resolutions last evening the
first definite step towards street i'm
provement was taken, and unless the
matter is killed by remonstrance,
work will be started soon. Three
separate resolutions were passed:
One for West Alta. between Garden
and Chestnut streets; one for East
Alta, between Cottonwood and Court
streets, and one for Franklin between
Railroad and Court. The improve
ment OF Franklin street is wished be-
cause II is necessary to haul the ma
cadamizing material over 1t, and at
present II is said TO be almost impas-
sable
The resolutions called for 80 feet of
macadam In the centar of the street,
and a four-foot park on each side.
between the sidewalk and the macad-
amized part, with the exception of on
East Alta In front of lots I and s, in
block s, where the macadam is to
reach to the curb. This place is in
front OF the Pendleton Iron Works.
The macadam is to be placed six
inches deep. In the resolution Il is
ordered that the work be paid for by
the owners of abutting property. and
that the city hold a lien on said prop
erty for the cost of the work. The
city will pay for all squares at the in
tersectlon of streets.
Copies of the three resolutions will
be published for 10 days. and unless
two-thirds OF the property owners re-
monstrate within that time, the work
will be undertaken.
Extension Request Referred.
The request from the electric light
company for nine months extension
Of the time on their franchise for in
stalling n gas plant, was made to the
council by DR.. F. W. Vincent The
latter stated that the plant had not
been installed within the year as
agreed by the company. because of
their inability to finance the work.
According to him the company had
been forced to pay $4,000 more than
was estimated for their power system.
and consequently they had not been
able to place the gas plant at once |
However. he said they wished to do |
so next spring. and asked for an ex-
tension OF nine months time. After |
considerable discussion of the matter, |
the request was finally referred to the |
health committee, with orders to re- |
port next week. A $1,000 bond was
given by the company last year. and !
this amount is not subject to forfeit |
should the council so wish.
A petition from the residents of
Willow street between Tustin and
High. asking for the construction of |
sidewalk and stairway was read and
referred to the street committee. Also
the same was done with commune
cation from j. w. Kimbrell stating
that the grade in Raley's addition
should be changed.
Marshal Coffman asked the coun-
ell for few days leave of absence so
Inat ne HllBHt WISH lIle lhlT dl fOTl-
land, and the matter was left with
the police committee.
Chairman Murphy, of the police
committee notified the marshal that
the services of Special officer Steph-
ems could now be dispensed with, and
consequently that officer will be re-
moved
May Revive Curfcw Bell.
The matter of ringing a curfew at
$40 was brought before the meet
ing by Fire Chief ]. T. Brown, who
stated that since he had been acting
as recorder he had found there was
great need OF the same. Also, John
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