Bridgeton pioneer., 1911-10-19
BRIDGETON, N. j., THURSDAY. OCTOBER -, 1911

for increased street lighting. The
committee suggested some change of
lights now in use and new incandes-
cent lamps placed at Orchard and
Walnut streets, in the lane in the
rear of Cummings Company's store
and on Fayette street south of the
race track grounds.
On motion of Mr.. Ogden the recon-
mendations of the committee were
.concurred in, and Mr.. Milford moved
that the City Clerk notify the Bridge
ton Electric Co. The motion prevailed.
Mr.. milford addressing council
said that the management of the Pres
ton Sand Company requested water
pipe and city water to the new plant.
Mr.. Mulford explained that there was
about 100000 in the city now to be
invested in the plant, and at once
from 40 to 60 men would be employed
in building and sitting machinery.
The company wanted the water for
two 200 horse power boilers. Mr..
Mulford thought the water should be
furnished the concern.
Public Works Commissioner Wood
ruff said that the cost would be about
$500 for the laying of the necessary
1900 feet of inch pipe. Mr.. Woodruff
said that there should be 800 feet of
6 inch pipe on Railroad avenue to
care for four new houses to- be erect
ed.
Mr.. Whitaker moved that the city
lay the 1900 feet of pipe to the Pres
ton plant provided the company would
Sgree to pay 6 per cent for water
rent upon the cost, it being understood
that city water was not to be used for
sand washing. The motion was car
ried.
Mr.. Ogden moved that the city lay
300 feet Of pipe on Railroad avenue,
and this motion prevailed.
Upon motion of Mr.. Whipple, the
City Clerk was authorized to adver-
tise for 1900 feet of 6 inch pipe, the
bids to be opened at the next meeting.
Mr.. Whitaker suggested that the
clerk be directed to write the State
superintendent of Sealer of Weights
and Measures, requesting him to visit
Bridgeton as early as possible and
inaugurate system for the local seal
Ell Mr.. Woodruff, stating that he was
anxious to have Mr.. Hughes begin
work here as soon as possible.
On motion of Mr. Mulford, a COM
mittee was appointed to investigate
the condition of the streets referred
to in the report of the Commissioner
of Streets and Highways.
The committee named by the presi-
dent was Messrs. Whitaker, Smalley,
and Johnson.
The bid of Hankins e Bro. for the
building of the wharf at the Water
Plant, had earlier in the evening been
referred to engineer Ryan, the repre-
sentative of Clyde Potts.
He reported that in his opinion the
bid of Hankins and Brother was too
high, and he also said that it was not
in accord with the specification sheet.
He recommended the rejection of the
bid and readvertising.
President Glaspell asked H. H. Han
kins to explain his bid He made a
very satisfactory explanation of his
bids and said that his figures were
presented in good faith and they were
his figures, and he did not care to
bid again.
Mr.. Whitaker asked engineer Ryan
upon what he based his opinion that
the Hankins bid was too high.
Mr.. Ryan said that in some other
places wharves were built cheaper.
Mr.. Ryan thought that several more
bids would be received if there was
another advertisement.
Mr.. Whipple said the city needed
the wharf and he felt the best inter-
ests of the city would be served by
accepting the bid of H. H. Hankins &
Bro. and he moved the contract be
awarded, and that the Mayor and City
award the contract.