The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-17
CITY COUNCIL
Election Of Two Members to Fill
Vacancies Postponed.
MANY INTERESTING SUBJECTS DISCUSSED
COMMITTEE REPORTS RECEIVED. ETC.

COMMITTEE REPORTS RECEIVED, tlt.
The City Council met Thursday night
for it's regular February session. Col.
Cole presided aud every member was
present. After the minutes were read
rand approved, Mr. Bradley asked that
two new cOuncimen he elected To I'LL ex-
isting vacancies and moved that the
Council elect one in the Upper Ward
| This was followed 10y IA substitute rom
MIR. Watson that the Council elect from
the Lower Ward first. Mr. Watson ;
substitute was lost ON tie vote, as iol-
lows. Ayes-Mills, Masters, watson,
Someryille and Young. Noes-Bradley,
Rowe. Embrey, Dannehl and Zoe linen
Mr. Bradley's motion was lost 10y tie
vote M follows: For-Rowe, Embrey,
Dannehl. Cole and Bradley. Against
Mills. Masters, SOmervile, Watson and
Young.
Air. Watson then moved that the
Council eloct IN both wards, This WAS
/ defeated by n similar tie vote. Alter
this. on Mr. WatsOn's motion, the cleo
ton was unanimously postponed until
the next regular meeting.
4 report was read from Mayor Wal
lace stating that the police had perform
ed their duties, and their salaries were
ordered paid for the past month.
A communication was also received
naming W. l.. Watson as chairman oil
the Water Committee. vice NJ. :. Chan
cellor. resigned, and +. NJ. Young, Jr.,
chairman of Light Committee, vice Geo.
IL. Morrison, resigned
MIR. Cole. of Finance. presented several
bills. which WEIR ordered paid. His com
mittee reported that the damage done
to the cemetery wall was caused 10y ex-
cavations made under the wall by the
city. and recommended that the sum OF
$39g.Ol be- paid the Cemetery Company
for said damage. The recommendation
was adopted after much discussion, MIR.
Mills voting against 1t.
Mr.. Cole presented list OF worthless
tax bills amounting TO $1GI12, which
had accrued for years 1882 20 1903, and
asked that the Finance Committee be in-
structed 70 have same turned over 10 the
city treasurer This was adopted unan-
imously
He also asked that steps be- at once
taken Tor providing "A suitable iron sale
/ Tor city treasurer wherein to keep the
records aud valuable books OF the city
protected from loss 10y fire etc.
On motion OF Mr.. Mills, the Public
/ Property Committee was instructed TO
ascertain cost of a safe suitable for the
purpose aud report 20 the Council.
Mr. Young. of Light, submitted q re-
port in which he showed the total cost
Of GAS works $B2 900 IT, stated that
"A balance of $3.3yS L. was due ON the
works: that the Joint Committee had "A
balance Of about $500 10 it, credit AMI
needed -. 1917 To pay tine lndebted-
ness in full The sum oi - .uUO was or
dered 10 the credit oi the committee
/ from the bond issue still ou hand, ana
81. l9g : IRON the general treasury.
/ Mr. Young stated he had "a final report
/ of the building OF the work. which when
signed by the Joint Committee would boz
submitted to the Council lie further
I said his committee recommended the su--
pension of the services OF superintendent
/ of constructions Mr. Bullock; that ms r.
! teution was not conducive 10 tie inter
est of the city aud gas plant; that there
was friction between SIpt Fitzpatrick
and Mr.. Buluck; that the question OF IT,.
/ election of Supt Fitzpatrick be- deferred
/ 80 davs. i'm order to make a trSt Oi hl-
efficiency a. superintendent. The matter
was generally discussed by members and
/ the el elton OF Supt. Fitzpatrick was de-
ierred for 90 DAYS The committee was
empowered 10 dispense with the serv'
ices of Mr.. Bullock and ON motion OF Mr.
/ Dannehl the committee was empowered
If it deemed such action advisable, e
employ an experienced gas man 10 work
with Supt Fitzpatrick Tor a period, not
To exceed ninety days, so ~ 10 test hl'
efficiency for the position OF superintend
eut.
Mr.. Watson, Of Water, asked for NOR
time in regard 70 settlement OF con
tested bill Of the Fredericksburg Natel
Power. for water used in the reservoir
amounting to 81 200 He submitted I
report signed by the Joint Committee 10
improvements 10 the water supply II
boswell Field. amounting 10 81, Hob 20
Mr.. Mills. of Public Interest, presented
a report of the efforts OF the Norma
School Committee. signed 10y Chairman
McCracken. in eudeavoring to have on
Oh lllt MI MAJ kNiAiFOi7f IAOIb' - w.
LEGISLATURE. located at fredericksburg
Also a letter from Congressman Jones II
regard to increased appropriations FOL
improving the channel OF the Rappahan
mock river.
Mr.. Mills also stated that the commit
tee is active in its efforts TO have q Fed
eral building Tor Fredericksburg. He
presented letters from Senator MartiI
and Congressman Jones on the subject
lie stated that letters had been received
from the Department in Washington by
Postmaster Griffin asking for iniorma
ton on the subject; that his committee
will go to Washington at an early date
looking after this matter and the pro
posed improvement TO the Nationa
Boulevard He said he felt very san
guine Of good results.
MIR. Masters, Of Fire Department, asked
for authority to purchase 800 feet q
hose. the cost not to exceed 20 cents pc
foot. Granted.
Mr.. Embrey. Of Streets, asked for ri
appropriation Of $500 for general use OF
the streets. Granted.
Mr.. Bradley offered a resolution ~
questing the Street Committee 10 brlnj
in plans. specifications and cost OF i'm
proving the streets, building sidewalk
OF granolithic or other material, On Wash
ington Avenue, TO next meeting OF Coun
eli Adopted.
Mr.. Watson offered a resolution memo
rialzing the Legislature to abolish tha
section OF the charter OF the city OF Fred
ericksburg which gives the Mayor tn
right to vote in ease OF tie in the COun
eli. On motion Of Mr.. Bradley, reierre'
to the city attorney to report at mex
meeting. Council adjourned.