Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-03

Mr.. Stuart called attention to the
act that in making connections to
he sanitary sewers some people
we're permitting their neighbors to
connect into their tap, also where a
nan owned two properties adjoining
he was connecting them with one
tap. The street commission was in
structed to see that this was stopped
and that any such cases should be
taken out and placed in properly.
The contractors were also notified to
discontinue making connections In
this manner.
After Auto Speeders.
Mr.. Stanton brought up the ques-
ton of the high rate of speed at
which automobiles were running
through the city and upon motion
the street commissioner was instruct
ed to erect suitable signs at the en-
trance to the city prescribing the
speed limits and in case this did not
break up the high speed a number
OF special officers are to be detailed
to make a few arrests.
An ordinance to regulate and pre-
vent the running at large Of dogs
wass taken up on first reading and
continued under rule.
Upon motion of Mr.. Stanton the
clerk was ordered to communicate
with the Cantrell Construction Com
pany requesting that they start
work Immediately on finishing the
few joints OF pipe extending out in
the bay.
Clerk reported that the printer
had just delivered to him the new
form of liquor license and they would
be properly distributed.
Mr.. Pearse reported receiving a
satisfactory bond from the CantreIl
Construction Company and that the
warrant covering final payment to
that company had ben forwarded.
Remove Telephone Poles.
Mr.. O'Connor inquired in regard
to telephone poles erected on Ridge
way avenue by the Hudson & Middle
sex Telephone Company. Mr.. Pearse
stated he had examined the law and
under the circumstances in his opin-
ion the poles are there without any
right whatsoever and the council
would be justified in moving them.
Upon motion of Mt. Stuart the clerk
was instructed to communicate with
the telephone company notifying them
to remove the poles at once or the
city would do 1t.
Mr.. OConnOr asked for a report
on the Main street bridge matter. Mr..
Pearse stated he would like to be
permitted to consult with the city
engineer and have him prepare a
sketch Of the location of the bridge
to be used in presenting the matter
to the Public Utilities Commission.
In this same connection Mr.. Stuart
stated the Pennsylvania railroad was
not satisfied with removing that
bridge at Main street but had put a
fence across the street, blocking the
street off so it is impossible for gro
cerymen to go down to the tugs and
deliver goods. I'VE have a great
many canal boats and barges arriy-
ing here" said Mr.. Stuart, land the
come up town and buy bills of
goods that have to be delivered by
wagon. l think this should be ia
ken up by the council. l do not be-
lieve the Pennsylvania railroad have
any right to block off that street, 1t
has been in use for over twenty
years. l think it should be left open.
| think this body should take some
action in the matter and have that
fence removed. ! would like to
the opinion of the solicitor on
also.
Against Both Railroads.
MI. Pearse stated 1t came under
same category as the bridge ex-
1t is against another COM
pany. Our complaint to the COM
m~isstoners is against the N. Y. & L. |
B. r. R. and the Pennsylvania rail-
road. OF course this other matter is
to the Pennsylvania company
l do not understand that
road is on the right of way of the
N. Y. & L. B. r. R.. but any action
be taken it might save eonsidera-
Bile expense to Join the two because
the location is practically the same
and any sketch that is made of the
situation there could show easily
both conditions and that petition
will be filed Immediately. Upon
motion of Mr.. Stuart the city solici-
tor was instructed to take the mat
ter up in connection with the Main
street bridge and see what can be
done, also that the city engineer and
city solicitor have authority to draw
up necessary map In connection with
the Main street, bridge.
Mr.. O'Connor inquired about the
bond issue. Mr.. Pearse stated he
had rather expected a report from
the chairman of the finance commit
tee but the latter was not present.
Meeting adjourned to meet next
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