Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1909-06-17
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ing, all the members being present.
After Clerk Bell had read the min
utes of the May meeting, Mr.. Ledden,
of the Aims House committee, report
ed that everything was getting along
all right; there were some things need
ed, but ON account of the appropria-
tion we would get along without them
for awhile The committee had made
arrangements to raise the reservoir
purchased materials, ETC. 1t had been
the understanding that if we improve
our fire protection, we will get a sub
stantial reduction in insurance rates.
The inspector will be down next week.
and tell all about that.
Mr. Best, who attended meeting
of the committee last Friday, said he
thought conditions we're improving
at that institution over what he had
found there on former visits.
Mr.. Cooper reported that the coal
had been put in the county buildings.
Mr.. Cunningham reported county
roads in good shape, with an expen-
diture of $1,093.71 the past month for
repairs.
Mr.. Joyce reported the slope and
trenches of Battlefield Park trimmed.
Solicitor Avis offered a resolution
authorizing him to sell lands of the
late Harriet Schwiers, in the First
Ward, Woodbury., who. had been an
inmate of the Aims House at an ex-
lpense of about $500. The property is
IA small one located on Oak street,
near the old school house. Adopted.
Mr. Ledden said chain-tires were
being used by some automobilists,
contrary to law. Solicitor Avis said
they had right to use such tires on
city streets, but not on gravel or ma
cadam roads.
Mr.. Porch reported progress in the
Quay damage case.
Mr.. Cunningham reported that the
permanent road committee recon-
mended that the sum of $500 be paid
the road supervisor per year, for horse
hire,etc. Payments to be made mon
thly. Adopted.
Mr. Cunningham, of a special COM
mittee to recommend sum to be paid
the county engineer for road and
bridge construction, recommended the
sum of $1,000, in lieu of all fees.
This was adopted by unanimous
vote.
The candidates for the position are
VIM. NJ. Carter, of Woodbury., and ex-
Assemblyman w. C. Cattell, of We
nonah.
Mr. Usinger presented an ordinance
to permit the Bridgeport Gas Com
pany to lay its mains, etc. and made
an effective plea for its immediate
passage On motion of Mr.. Cooper,
the ordinance was referred to the So
licitor for an opinion as to its legality
and safe guarding the county's inter-
ests.
Miss Ellen Matlock was given priv
ilege of the floor and asked the Board
to give to the Colonial Danes priv
silege of taking grape shot, etc., in
charge of the Board for the purpose
sof being made into ornaments for
decorating the New Jersey room in
Sthe D. A. R. building in Washington.
On motion of Mr.. Walton, the request
of Miss Matlock was referred to the
Committee on Battlefield Park, and if
she would not need more than two
thirds those on hand, that they be di-
rected to frant her request. Carried
In a communication, a committee
consisting of Joyce, Casperson and
bridge over Woodbury. creek be con-
demned, and new bridge on the style
Of the Bridgeport bridge be built. The
Enew bridge to be draw, and have q
width of 16 feet, and length of 100
feet-55 feet less than he present
bridge. The report was ordered re,
ceived and filed. "a
Solicitor Avis reported the Bridge.
IN,
AS to the bond, ETC., such had, some
times been required, indemnifying the
county against damages, etc, and re-
place the roads in as good condition
as when found The ordinance was
referred to the Stone Road committee
to secure a bond and report back to
the Board.
Mr. Walton, of the committee to adj
just duplicate bills, reported one of
the two was not duplicate and the
other was. The money had been paid
the Treasurer. He asked that the
committee be discharged. which was
done.
On motion of Mr. Cunningham the
Board proceeded to elect a County
Engineer.
The Director appointed Messrs.
Ton1bleson and Joyce tellers of the
election.
Mr. Best, in a eulogistic speech.
nominated Mr.. VIM. NJ Carter, and
Mr.. Cunningham. in like manner,
named VIM. c. Cattell. Mr.. Whitney
seconded Mr.. Cattells nomination.
The vote was: Carter, Z; CatteIl, 10
and one blank. The Director dsclar
ed Mr.. Cattell elected.
Mr.. Bell read reports of the com.
mittee on Swedesboro road, and recon
mended a fee of IL per cent. on the
cost of the road, at a cost of S5c. per
yard Adopted.
Mr.. Usinger, of a special committee
on Bridgeport and Nortonville bridges
reported clusters of four piling need
ed to be driven at Bridgeport, and at
Nortonyille, other piling is required,
also some work to draw and piers.
The committee was ordered to make
the repairs.
Mr. Rest moved tha coy,lnittae nf,