Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1909-02-04
DEFICIT TO BE
WIPED AWAY.

The seven members transacted business
In d crisp, business like way, and much
OF Importance was done.
The Comptroller's annual report
shows a deficit of something like $35,
600, which was handed over to this
Council as legacy from the previous
administrations Council decided upon
an issue of bonds and will give the
city the benefit of methods that will be
business-like in every way.
There were several ordinances pre-
sented and acted upon and a number
OF resolutions were adopted all bearing
upon the administration of local affairs
All Of the seven members of City
Council were present and answered the
roll call, and Immediately the minutes
OF the previous meeting were read a
and approved.
Mayor Hampton made his report for
the month of January. 1t was filed.
Commissioner of Public Safety pre-
sented his first report He called atten-
tlon to changes made in the public
schedule. He suggested that another
officer would greatly balance the
efficiency of the department. He called
attention to slip prepared showing all
calls made to the public He suggested
ordinances to control coupes and ex-
press wagons and the distribution Of
circulars about town. He recommended
that Council purchase 500 feet of hose,
and also another horse to pull the $500
pound hook and ladder wagon. He
also recommended that the street
sweeper be put in shape at an expense
of $l0O.
Commissioner of Public Works Tim
othy Woodruff presented d report upon
sanitary sewers, and recommended the
passage of an ordinance for the govern.
ment of sewers. The Commissioner also
presented the annual report of the
water department showing the condi-
tion of the entire system.
The Commissioner spoke highly of
the concrete tank, He recommended
more wells during the coming year.
The finances cf the department were
also presented.
City Treasurer Samuel Hitchner pre-.
sented his annual report which was
read
City's Comptroller's report was then
taken up, read and filed.
The animal reports were then ordered
printed in pamphlet form,
Overseef Of the Poor Robert F. Ayars
reported that he was working in con-
junction with the Women's Benevolent
Society. One suit for support had been
instituted.
An opinion was presented by the Cor
poration counsel in which he stated
that laborers could not be paid oftener
than two weeks under the present Or
dinance for disbursement of money.
FL. H. Hankins presented a sealed
bid for SS2 for the brick hose house on
Fayette street The bid was rejected
as the building, under the law must be
sold at public auction.
The report of Commissioner of High
ways vas read. He recommended the
purchase of carload of stone to re-
pair broken culverts. He also sug-
gested the purchase of gravel land con-
tanning less loom and clay.
The bond of City Collector William
H. M'Gear in the sum of $25, 900 was
approved.
Police rules recommended by the
Commissioner of Public Safety were
then taken up. The rules are very
stringent Among other rules was one
to prevent public officer from follow
ing any other calling excepting police
and constable duty. No officer can leave
the city without making application
and receiving permission of the Com
On motion of Mr.. Whipple the rules
were laid ove- and type written copies
be forwarded Councilmen for considera-
ton
The Commissioner of Public Safety,
was on motion of Mr. Stevenson au-
thorized to have the sweeper repaired
at an expense not to exceed $1OO.
1t was also directed that bids be ad.
vertised for 500 feet of 21s inch hose.
The regular appropriation of $500
was directed to be paid Ito the Wo
mems Benevolent Society.
On motion of Mr. Whipple the City
Clerk was authorized to purchase GER
tain books asked for by Overseer OF
the Poor.
Mr.. Whipple moved that committee
be appointed to confer with the Com
missioner of Public Safety in reference
to the lire houses. The motion pre-
ya lied and MoSSrC C,,oIlo,, PJoxx, owl