The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-03
SERENE MEETING
 HELD BY COUNCIL
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE H) ~~-~~~~~~~~~~~-~- it to the patrons of the North Birming- ham plant
 This connection will call for an ex- penditure not exceeding s2oo. this amount to be used in the purchase of pipe; and this pipe will be worth practically the expenditure when its present purpose is finished.
 1T deem this arrangement more eco- nomical and much more satisfactory, as the city is not now compelled to buy any additional equipment until we have our experts opinion as to the value of the plant and it's possibilities.
 "Crematory-We have made all the progress possible in the time we have had, and I feel confident that in a very short while this matter will be satisfac- torily solved.
 "A report will be made to your honor able body by the committee to whom this was referred.
 "Auditing-I am not ready at this time to report as to whom I have engaged to audit the books of the city.
 New Jail-Your committee has recom- mended an expenditure of s4o0 or $500 on our present jail. I believe this amount will relieve conditions very materially for the present. This matter will also be reported on by your special commit tee to which 1t was referred, and I hope your honorable body will concur in their Recommendations. Street Tmprovements-I have handed the chairman of the street committee all the data furnished me by the city engineer. As reported to your honorable body at your last meeting, I find that a great many contractors have been very dilatory in their contracts with the city. I have not had sufficient time, however, to go into the matter thoroughly and \ determine where the responsibility for the \ delay rests. I would suggest to- your honorable body that a committee of three or four members of your honorable body be appointed to investigate all delayed mittee be instructed to report at the next meeting of the City Council. Yours very truly, CULPEPPER ExUM,
 Mayor"
 Finance Committee
 Present: Aldermen Gregg, Copeland q. R.), Gibson, Hawley, Hobson. E.lotz. Metcalfe, Morgan (G. B., Morgan (W. B.), Morris, Rogers. Absent: Aldermen Mcdowell and Hogan.
 Alderman Gibson, acting chairman of the finance committee. submitted the fol- lowing report:
 The finance committee recommends that the report of the committee on repairing the Ensiey city building be concurred in and the work be done.
 That petition of Mrs. A. G. Rosenheld for refund of taxes amounting to s15.H be granted.
 That the following matters be referred to the city attorney for reports: Petition of Mrs. Katie Clark; petition of Mrs. John A. Niilner, Mrs. Alice Morris, T. w. Posey; petition of Phil Franz; petition of H. Strawbridge; petition of J. M. King; cost bills in chancery and circuit courts; resolution to furnish w. B. Herman with quit claim deed.
 That T.. P Sauls be allowed half pay for time lost on account of illness, from August 10 to September 10.
 That the street commissioner be ai- lowed four mules to replace ones lost by lockjaw, collie and sunstroke. the follow ing committee to purchase same: The mayor, chairman finance committee. chairman street committee and street commissioner.
 That claim of Northern Water Softener company be referred to the mayor and city attorney for report. ts That following claims be disallowed; !;