Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-05-17

Mr.. Reading said that the amount of
water pumped during the month Of April
was SO great that the water force had been
compelled TO work forty two hours over
time, and they felt that they were entitled
to some compensation, and in view Of the
fact that from now on the increased con-
sumption of water would neoessitate longer
Ihours, be moved that Mr. Ford s salary be
increased from S65 to $75 and Mr.. Whel-
den's salary from $50 to $50 per month.
Mr.. Cattell strongly opposed this meas
ure, saying it was contrary to law. Salaries
could not be increased except by ordinance
He thought it unwise to increase the ex-
penses Of the city by advancing these sal
aries
Mr.. Burkett said that these men knew
what the salaries were when they accepted
the position and they should abide by it.
He thought that instead Of raising salaries
the city water rate should be cut down.
The fact was brought out that one man
could perform the work at the pumping
station, but ii was deemed unsafe for one
man to be there alone.
Mr. Clark was in favor Of the increase.
He thought they deserved it, as the men
worked on the sewers when not employed
at the water plant
The motion was adopted by the follow
I ing vote:
| Aye.-Clark, Pancoast, Pierson, Reading
and Kugler5.
No.-Burkett, Cattell, Williams
Mr.. Cattell said he proposed to carry the
matter to the City Solicitor, and unless
Council rescinded its action he would carry
it to a higher authority He wished to
have record of his. objections made on
the minutes
! A petition was received from residents
on Cleveland street asking for four inch
water main on that street Same was re-
oeiyed and fled.
Mr.. Reading reported that the hose used
for flushing the sewers was sworn out and
unfit for use and moved that the Sewer
oomnittee be authorized TO purchase 500 IS
of new hose. Carried.
On motion of Mr.. Pancoast the Property
committee was authorized to purchase LOO
feet of inch hose for watering lawn and
hedge, also so feet Of II inch hose for flush
ing the fire house.
/ Mr.. Reading moved that plans and speci-
slows, for n ON, sfa hta II, raar ~ fl rn haf1sa
be referred back to Property committee for
bids, and also consult the City Solicitor as
to manner of obtaining money for building.
The Fire Companies are invited to take
part in the unyeiling Of the Red Bank
battlefield monument and asked permission
to take part Of the fire apparatus.
A motion by Mr.. Reading was adopted
granting them permission to take as much
of the apparatus as the Chief thought con-
sistent with she safety Of the city.
A communication was receis 1som D.
F. Hendriokson asking for renewal Of his
pool liz On motion permission was
granted under the ordinance.
On motion Of Mr.. Cattell, Property COM
mittee was authorized to receive bids for
coal for public buildings.
A motion by Mr.. Cattell was adopted
authorizing the Mayor to employ a special
officer from am. until the regular officers
go on duty on Sundays to keep order at
Broad and Cooper streets.
A communication from the Trustees Of
the Deptford Institute Trust, stating that
$1,000 was laying in the City Treasurer's
hands uninvested was received, and they
requested that the proper committee invest
money SO that when new books are needed
the money will be available.
Oh motion Of Mr.. Cattell the Finance
committee was authorized to invest money
| in accordance with the request Of trustees.
Mrs. Lupton, the Green and Clement
Estate were notified to fix their pavements
within 30 days or the city would proceed
with the work
1910 a. m. adjournment
OBITUARY.