Smyrna times., 1907-05-29
COUNCIL LOWERS TAX RATE
AND EXEMPTS TROLLEY Co
RATE REDUCED FROM As CENTS ON THE
SlOO TO 43 CENTS; POLL TAX 81. 90

DIVISIONAL Headquarters, Car Shops and De.
pot OF the Proposed Trolley Co., EXEMPT
FROM Taxation For Period of Is Years
The Town Council of Smyrna has
reduced the tax rate from As cents on
the SlOO to 43 cents on the 500 q
Slight reduction of two cents The
poll tax was fixed at one dollar the
same as heretofore. The matter was
brought up at the meeting of Town
Council on Friday evening when
Chairman John c. Stockly, of the Fl.
nance Committee, favored the change
on the ground that he, as one member
oil the Council, did not think that said
Council should exceed its authoritv
when the charter specifically states that
the town cannot raise more than $4,000
from its taxables after deducting the
deilnquents and expenses of collection
The 40 cent rate, he said brought the
town little over this amount and n
Keep within bounds he introduced tho
motlon to change the rate from 45 cent
TO 43 cents on the hundred dollars
his motion was seconded by James C.
hoblnson. An interesting discussion
was had before the question was mt
Messrs. Grieves, Hudson and Thorn
ley contending that the rate was low
enough and as long as the town fixed
the rate last year without comment
there is no reason why it should not
continue. They also contended that the
additional expense shouldered bv the
town In the way of a new boiler. oper-
atlng town sprinkler, ETC., made if
necessary for the same rate to be main.
tained. Mr.. Stockly said he had gone
over the matter very thoroughly and
carefully and he said the town could
meet all Its expenses at the 43 cent rate
and still have balance in the treasnrv
When the question was called Mr.
hudson went over with Mr.. Stocklv.
and the motion was carried. The vote
was as follows: Affirmative. Stocklv
Robinson and Hudson; negative
Grieves and Thornley,; President Rev.
noids not voting. Councilman WRIGHT
was absent.
Trolley Company Exempted From Taxation
j. W. Endean, president and super.
vlsing engineer, of the Smyrna Kent
County and Delaware Bay Traction
Company, presented communication
which was read by Secretary Grieves.
stating that his Company had decided
10 locate the car shops, depot and
Division Headquarters in Smyrna and |
N the event of purchasing a suitable
ot or lots within the limits of Smyrna.
le asked if Council would be willing
10 exempt the property from taxation
or period of fifteen years. 1t did
lot take Council long to decide.
moving full we'll that the bringino
II the shops to Smyrna would mean
he employment of large number of
men, the greater number of which
would probably be heads of families
jouncil, skeptical though some might
'e, were not disposed to throw anv.
hing in the way and on motion of Mr..
'tockly and second of Mr.. Grieyes a
esolutlon was unanimously passed
ranting the exemption as requested.
No Proposals Presented For Sprinkler
Surprising to say there has been no
Id presented to Council for the opera
on OF the Town Sprinkler for the
lmmer. 1t hardly seems possible
lat no one is desirous of the lob. A !.
lonth ago Council asked for proposals.
here was one handed to Secretary
rieVes but was later Withdrawn. The
me is now approaching when the pub
C sprinkler should be arranged for q
I'D were it not for the unprecedented
ct spring weather that had betaken :
us section, the sprinkler would have =
zen needed weeks ago. As there :
ere no bids, Council did not take D
e subject last Friday evening and .
e matter was held over for another =
Getting. In the meantime Secretary :
rieyes will be glad to receive pro a. a.
'sals. Council adjourned after paw :,
G bills to the amount of S647. 81. ~
'llector Crows bond was presented 8 8
d accepted. Discount Days will be = =
morrow and Friday. "a
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FARM NEAR SMYRNA LANDING SOID