Pleasantville weekly press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1890-1911, 1911-01-07
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and from the second ward Mr.. Geo. Coll
took seats at the board as new mem
bers. Both gentlemen are entering upon
public duty in this city for the first
time. Mr.. Westphal was formerly SER
geant of the Philadelha police and has
made his home here for four years. He
has served well and ably as president of
the volunteer fire company and was re
elected to that office in December. Mr..
Coll was formerly railroad contractor
and a resident of Philadelphia, who came
to Somers Point and made his home
several years ago. He was one of the
founders of the yacht club and has been
secretary since the organization came in
to existence Both these new members
are alive to the best interests of our city.
A number of interested citizens attended
the meeting and greeted the eouncilmen
with good cheer and flowers.
Mr. Herman Steck gracefully took
his honor as mayor when presented by
city clerk James E. Scull. The following
message, though short, contains a great
deal in outline, and should the new
governing body pursue the course mapp-
ed out they will accomplish a lasting
monument to their memory. The neces
sites should not be delayed longer. Con
veniences must be provided and the
growth of our city guided by wise legis-
lation.
Mr.. President and Members of City
Council,
Gentlemen:
Il desire your earnest cooperation III
making Somers Point one of the most
attractive and best governed cities along
the Atlantic seaboard. The beautiful
bay upon which we are situated is an
asset of which any municipality might
be proud. Let us do all i'll our power to
make the city desirable place for all
the year-round residents, as well as those
from elsewhere who visit us in summer
The city government should be admins
tered in an economical manner, but we
must keep pace with the constantly
growing demand for improvements
Somers Point cannot afford to take a
backward step OF stand still, but must
advance in many directions.
Better facilities are necessary for
reaching West Somers Point, a part of
the city which is showing progressive
spirit.
Bay avenue should be opened north
ward, and | hope you will take steps to
bring about this improvement. A public
pier should be built at the foot OF one
our leading avenues.
''The public schools have been bene-
fitted by the parents meetings, and the
cooperation thus afforded between the
school board, teachers and parents is to
be commended.
''One of the urgent needs of the city
is fire hose to aid our efficient firemen in
fighting a danger which constantly con
fronts our people. We have good
chemical engine and hose wagon, but
without the hose little could be done
in staying the ravages of serious fire.
| hope Council will make an early APP
preparation for the purchase of at least
1000 feet of hose.
There are other improvements which
have in mind and which from time to
time, it will give me pleasure to bring to
the attention of your honorable body.
Sincerely yours,
(Signed) HERMAN STICK,
Mayor"
Mr. Chas. Z. G. Steelman, who was re
Gently elected councilman at large. was
year. His appointments were as follows:
Finance committee, j. f. Hill, Geo. Coll,
W. A. Smith; highways committee. G.
W. Roberts, w G. Sooy, T. f. Westphal.
lighting committee, W. A. Smith, J. +.
Hill, Geo. Coll; ordinance committee, +.
f. Westphal. j. f. Hill, G. W. Roberts:
police committee, w. G. Sooy, Geo. Coll,
F. f. Westphal; license committee. w.
G. Sooy, W. A. Smith, J. F. Hill; fire
committee, Geo. Coll, +. +. Westphal, J.
T. Hill; building committee, G. w. Rob
erts, w. A. Smith, w c. Sooy
Mayor Steck did not submit any ap-
pointments, but directed chief of police
Job Lake to continue upon duty until
the appointments are made.
Council adjourned to meet next Mon
day evening for business.
Monday evening the board of educa-
tion met to organize. There were no
new faces in evidence. as the former
Steelman was reelected president; Mr.
John w. Aydelotte, vice president; Mr..
7. George Middleton, secretary. The re-
election of these officials may be taken
as recognition of their faithful efforts
during the past year, when many inn
provements We're inaugurated in the sys-
TEN Of the boards business as well as
the school house and facilities. The sal
ary of the secretary was raised to $50
per year.
The third annual meeting of the Som
ers Point Building and Loan Association
was held Wednesday evening in city hall.
President A. II. Higbee, vice president,
t. George Middleton, secretary, James E.
Scull treasurer, Walter c. Sooy and the
former members of the board of directors
We're all reelected except that William
Worthington was elected for the uneXpir-
ed term of one year of John NJ. Camp
bell. Twentysix new shares were sub
scribed at this meeting, and several
strangers taking stock. The books will
be kept open free of fines until the first
Wednesday in February for new sub
scribers- Report of the auditors for last
year was read, which showed the asso-
citation to be in excellent condition
A report from the state examiners,
who inspected the business of this as
sociation since the last meeting. was also
read and proved everything in good
shape. The outlook for the coming year
is for very prosperous year, as several
applications for loans are on file now