The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-05-05
BOARD OF
ALDERMEN
Regarding the Railroad Com.
mission, also Sewer and
Firemanic Matters.
LABOR RESOLUTION DORMANT


aldermen on Friday evening, so that
two members could be chosen from
outside the board. Alderman Revere
introduced the resolution making the
change, and expressed regret at the
resignation of Alderman Mowery. The
latter said that he would feel compen-
sated by the thought that he had mi
tiated the movement, but business
matters compelled his withdrawal.
He offered another resolution designa-
ting Alderman Revere as chairman of
the commission, which was adopted.
Alderman Conkling wanted to know
what had been done and was told that
a conference had been held with rail
road officials and q proposition re-
ceived from them which was not as
favorable as it might have been,
neither was The plan suggested as
good as it might be.
Alderman Conkling said there are
some small things at the station
which should be looked after, such as
the sweeping Of the platform at the
time of the 7.12 train and the neglect
of the company to clear the walks Of
snow.
Aldermen Revere said the commits
sion could not go into that, but if the
larger scheme goes through conditions
VIII be very materially improved.
Alderman Meslar said the board is
getting tame, as in February objec-
tion was made to one man besides the
aldermen, and now two are proposed.
Not that he wanted the position as
he had no time for it. Alderman
Revere said it seemed possible to Sc
cure a member who will be of great
assistance in the work
Discussion was caused by bills Of
$500 from Thomas Nesbitt and $50
from ] e. DatUon for sewer right Of
way. The larger bill included the
right to build two man holes and right
OF way fourteen feet wide, 1t was
asked if it was for tre fee or only an
easement, ana stated that it was only
for the latter, although Alderman
Day stated that in two cases The fee
had been purchased. There seemed
considerable surprise as to the price,
Alderman Meslar saying that fifty
cents per foot has been paid on Vest
ern avenue, but it was stated that the
negotiations were entirely in the
hands Of the sewer commissioners and
the bills were ordered paid when
proper deeds are executed.
Alderman ConkliDg asked regarding
the pipes about the Baptist Church in
behalf of the trustees, who want them
removed.
Alderman Day asked the counsel to
prepare a notice for their removal, but
Counsel Mills said the commissioners
should be given the notice.
Clerk Toms spent about ten minutes
reading an ordinance amending GER
tain parts of the fire ordinance. After
he had finished, Counsel Mills said
that it was longwinded way of at
tanning a result, but apparently neces-
sary to change the word cap to hat,
change the insignia of the Chief En-.
gineer and make a few other small
changes to bring the ordinance up-to-
date.
Another ordinance repealed the
night scavenger ordinance and third
changed the name of Water street be-
yond the railroad to Evergreen ave-
nue. All the ordinances went over
under the rule.
Alderman Revere introduced reso-
luton providing that no hose company
should have more than forty-two mem
bers. This also was done to straighten
out an irregularity recently discov-
cred, no resolution having been passed
when Independent Hose Co.. increased
its membership. 1t was adopted by
unanimous vote. Alderman Revere
also reported the painting of the fire
fire hydrants.
The report of the chief engineer re-
cited at some length the controversy
over the Farino addition on Speedwell
avenue and its final removal and re-
commended that contrats be made for
the setting Of the phones ordered at
the March meeting. The board Of en-
gineers recommended the acceptance
Of the resignation of p. j. Noonan
from Washington Engine Co., all Of
which was agreed to.
The town treasurer reported o cash
balance of So, ,30071 and the special
fund Of $4,000. also a balance Of s2I2. .6s
in the sewer account.
The collector reported the collection
Of S360.20 during the month Of April
and the payment Of $400 from moneys
in hand to the town treasurer.
The report OF The street commission
er showed cleaning Of many Of the
streets of the town in addition to the
weekly sweeping In the business sec
tion, adding that the sewer work had
increased three fold the material
handled in this way CobbIing on
Franklin place and Grant street was
also reported