The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-10-17

the present plumbing inspector in the
matter.
The work referred to was done at
AIT East Gregory street, the property
owner claiming that the contract be-
tween the plumbers and himself had
not been completed and was brought
to the attention of the board through
him. The plumbers contended that
they had completed the contract. The
matter was referred to the plumbing
inspector, who reports that the work
actually done Is in accordance with
the city ordinances and is satisfactory.
The board ruled last night that this is
satisfactory so far as the city is con-
cerned and that the board has nothing
to do with the controversy between
McGhan & Sons and the property
owner.
Bids Opened.
Bids were opened for the building of
a concrete approach at the rear of the
truck house at the corner of Zarra-
that of Martin McHugh being the
lowest, he was awarded the contract.
The bids were as follows: H. K. Da-
Wis, $11620; G. H. Turner Construction
Co., $165.50; w. w. Hatch & Co., 1928;
Martin McHugh, $119.98; A J Keynton,
$120
Ordinance to Be Considered.
1t was decided to defer action on the
ordinance relating to the paving of
sidewalks until the next meeting, each
member Of the board to be furnished
with a copy in the meantime, in Or
der that the members may familiariZe
themselves with the proposed ordi-
nance in the meantime The ordi-
nance was drawn up by the city at
torney at the request Of the board of
works.
Suit Threatened,
A communication from w. r. Taylor
& Co, relative to the damage alleged
to have been done to the property of
that firm at the corner Of Tarragona
and Garden streets on account Of the
sewers in that locality, was read. It
was stated in the communication that
the sewers in that neighborhood had
been in an unsatisfactory condition for
three months and that, although every
man connected with that department
of the city had known this to be q
fact, no effort had been made to re-
liefe the situation, and that the COM
pany had been damaged to the amount
Of $500 and unless the board should
pay this amount, the company would
enter suit.
When asked about the matter, the
city engineer stated that the sewers
referred to had been cleaned several
times within the past three months
and that they are at the present time
in good condition. He said that the
cause of the trouble was the fact that
the pipes on the property of w. R.
Taylor & Co., and leading into the city
sewers are too small to convey the
water in heavy rains. The matter was
finally referred to the city engineer for
a detailed report and a recommended
ton.
Other Business.
The bond Of w. W. Hatch & Sons for
$500 for sidewalk paving, signed by
the Maryland Casualty Co., was &C
copied and approved.
The application Of W. Testman for a
berth for a launch at the south side of
Pine street wharf was granted and re-
Termed to the comptroller.
A communication from G. F. Geek,
of the Pensacola Gas Co., enclosing a
bill for gas lights, was referred to
Chairman Blocker.
Mr.. Roch called the attention of the
board to a pole OF the Pensacola Elec-
trio Co. In the middle of the sidewalk
at the corner of Reus and Intendencia
streets and the clerk was instructed to
address a communication to the cleo
trio company notifying them to move
the pole from the sidewalk.
Before adjourning, the bills and pay
rolls were approved.
Chairman Blocker, Messrs. Mayes,
Higgins and Roch were present. The
meeting was a brief one.