The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-01-07
BOARD WORKS :
HELD REGULAR
LONG SESSION
CONSIDERED MANY MATTERS
AND SET AFooT PLANS FOR I'M
PROVEMENT OF CITY'S THOR
TIONS.

Mayor Reilly attended the session
Of the board of works last night, sit
ting through the entire session, which
heightened itself out over two hours.
but the city's chief executive was an
earnest listener to all which transpired
and had several matters of import
ance himself to suggest to the board
for the latter's disposition. One of the
subjects which the mayor brought up
was the question of who should re-
move the deposits of sand from both
the old and the new pavement. The
board had heard unofficially that the
contractors would attend to the matter
before they left the city, but the
mayors information was that the con-
tractors were responsible for but a
portion of it, and that the city would
have to do the work. Commenting
upon the fact, the mayor said that he
would be pleased to have the sand re-
moved just as soon as possible, and he
suggested that the board, in case of
no mapped out work of pressing inn
portance, set the street superintend-
ent's force to work, using every force
available and to do the work as soon
as possible. In order to get the ques-
ton a matter of record, and in order
to proceed Alright in the matter, it was
ordered that the clerk address a letter
to the board of bond trustees and get
an opinion in writing as to RESPONSE
bility. The board understands that
the contractors are liable for part
Of the deposits, but not for all of it.
Just what portion will be announced
by the bond trustees, and upon receipt
of reply, If the city can proceed with
safety, the street superintendent will
get orders to start work and his en-
tire force, or those which he may
spare easily, will get to work. The
street superintendent said that he
could use every pound OF sand that
he could obtain from the paving.
The mayor also brought up the mat
ter of clearing space around the San
Carlos hotel, as the bond trustees
wished to get the paving done there
just as many done before the carnival
season as possible. A letter will be
sent the contractor urging the re-
moval Of both fence and the building
used as an office on the ground, as
neither were thought to be longer
necessary. The mayor said he had
been informed by the manager of the
hotel, Mr.. Hervey, that the house
would be occupied On February 1, but
That the scaffolding would not be taken
down at once, as some finishing work
has not been completed.
Mayor Reilly also made inquiry of
the plumbing inspector relative to
sewer connection and received
satisfactory report Of progress. OF
the building inspector. the mayor. upon
hearing the report read, asked as to
comparison, and seemed pleased that
such an increase had been shown in
the closing months Of the-past year,
Indicating an increase and even great
er activity for the present new year.
Details of Meeting.
When the minutes had been read
and approved, the letter from the
council relative to certain alleged poor
work on Davis street, was heard. The
bond for several months to keep the
roadway in good condition, and such
information was ordered sent to the
council. The city engineer, learning
of the councils complaint regarding
the road, had interested himself in the.
ma Ter and had the contractors prom
Use LudL dLy uSlSCI WOufu US T6uG-
led.
From the Engineer.
The engineer reported that he had
effected connection with the STRAIT
ton Ice Works outlet and a city con-
nection, as had been ordered at a for
mer meeting.
Another letter from Engineer Thorn
ton gave his plans for the relief Of
the Butcher Pen pond region, verbally
reporting that citizens had made many
complaints to him relative to the con-
ditions now existing there. The com
munication is covered more in deta"
in another column.
The engineer asked for a more COM
p1ete plan of the sewer system, desir-
ing that the board furnish such set
The letter was referred to the bond
trustees.
Report that work had started on the
A. Bisazza sidewalk was made by the
engineer. This is the sidewalk which
had been damaged through faulty
drainage and the city was not free