Bisbee daily review., 1906-12-29
CITY COUNCIL HOLDS BUSY
 SESSION
Bid Rejected For Retaining Wall = Contract Let For Water Pipe-Definite Ac- ton on Subway Matter.

The City Council met last evening in special session and after disposing of several matters of minor import. over the subway, and definite steps were taken to have the matter decid' ed one way or the other.
 Tine frs. nlatter taken up was that of awarding the contract for the con struction of the retaining wall along Opera Drive Only one bid was pre- scented on this proposition, and as it called for more than the council was willing to pay, was rejected.
 The next matter taken up was that of awarding the contract for supply ing the city with 5000 feet of finch water pipe for increased fire protec- tion, and this contract was awarded to the Copper Queen Company. being the lowest bidder at a fraction over 8, 200.
 They then heard the report on the franchise election which was held sev- eral weeks ago, at which time the nee essary number of taxpayers voted in favor of granting to the International Gas & Light company a franchise to install an electric lighting system in the city. The result of the election was announced, and the council then approved the franchise.
 Several petitions for appointment to the police force to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of J. F. Will moth, were read. and the council tin- ally decided to appoint Tony Kyle. now temporary officer, to perma- nent place on the force.
 It was then announced that J. T. Hood, representing the interests of the banks in the matter of purchasing the sewer bonds. had written to Judge Joseph Dillon, an eminent authority on bond issues, asking him how much he would charge to render an opinion on the sewer bonds. and expects re- ply at any time Dy telegraph. If the opinion will not cost an unreasonable amount the bonds will be referred to Judge Dillon for an opinion.
 Permission was asked by Council man Hughes to tear up the pavement in front of his building for the purpose of laying sewer pipe, and was grant ed on condition that the councilman would relay the pavement at his own expense in as good condition as it IS at the present time.
 The last question discussed was that of taking over the subway, and when this matter came up Councilman Shat tuck secured the floor and stated that he had arrived at what he considered a fair solution of the problem Shattuck stated that he had made q | trip of inspection along the alley which now forms the top of the sub way north of Main street, and had come to the conclusion that street could never be made through there unless all of the property holders in | that vicinity would agree to certain conditions, and relieve the city Of the burden of expense in improving the property.
 i He stated that if all of the property owners along the north side of the sub way would be willing to donate eight | feet of their property to the city for sidewalk and street purposes, and would put the subway in a permanent condition according to plans drawn up, with the exception that grade sui ficient to make the subway self-ciean ing would be established, thus reliev. ing the city of all expense in connec ton with the matter. he would then vote to take the subway over. A great deal of discussion was indulged in but it was finally decided that Coun cilman Shattuck and Mayor Caver should act as committee and have the city engineer draw up definite plans for the laying out of a street along that section of the city A soon as this is done the matter will be taken up with the abutting proper ty owners and some definite conclu sion will bc arrived at.