Gloucester County Democrat., 1912-05-16
THE CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS


ing that S. Jackson Morgan had filed
an expense account with Frank Matt
son, Clerk of South Harrison town
ship, thus making Mr.. jackson a
member of the Board in full standing
Ar. Thompson, of Paulsboro. it will
pc remembered, was admitted to men,
Dership at the p. M. meeting of the
April session of the Board
The minutes of the previous meet
ing We're read and approved. The
ron call showed Mr.. Usinger the on
ly absentee.
Clerk Bell said he had sent a letter
to Mr.. Wright, of Salem county. who
had damaged a bridge.
Mr.. Wright in reply said he was
not to blame for the damage. as the
construction of the wings of tbe
bridge was at fault. (No action.)
Mr.. Munyan reported that the Aims
house Committee proposed making
some changes in the plumbing at the
county house. The members of the
Board are invited to attend the .June
meeting OF the Committee on the 18th
Mr.. G. Thompson reported that his
committee recommend that Elwood
leopard he released and his fine be
RENTED, and Thomas GaskilI have the
same done for him.
On motion of Mr. Best, Gaskill was
released and fine remitted.
On motion of Mr.. Cooper. the Board
ordered the release of Heppard and
the remittance of the fine with the an
proval of the Judge
Mr. Budd reported that the Battle-
held Park committee had been making
several minor improvements about tbe
property
The bids for the Improvement of
the Mullica Hill causeway were read
KThe committee recommends sufficient
land on the side of the causeway be
purchased to make a fill, as the build
ing OF a retaining wall would co.lt
more than the appropriation allow
ed, and the fill would be more substan
tlai 1t would require about 40 #.
OF land across the meadow and the
land would cost less than $100 "a
On Mr.. Walton's motion, the recon-
mendation of the committee was APP
proved -
The checks were ordered returned
to the bidders on motion of Mr..
Cooper.
The bids for building the bridge at
Turnerville were read. Owing to ir-
regularity in the lowest of the bids.
the committee recommended bids be
re-adyertised for,
Mr.. Best thought that since the
other bids were reasonable, and since
the bidders all know the others fig
ures, 1t would not be fair to re-adver-
tise for bids. Mr.. Best advised that
the contract be awarded if the other
/ bids are not unreasonable.
Mr.. Best moved that the report of
the committee be received and the
contract awarded to the lowest bid
der who complied with the specifica-
tions.
CThe irregularity in the bid of Mr..
Drummer is that the chech accom-
panying same was not certified to
Mr.. Drummer's bid is about $40 90
lower than the next lowest.
Mr.. Bests motion carried and the
contract will be awarded to Mr..
Everwine for 1890.
Mr.. Redfield, representing d. H.
Mumford, said that Mr.. Mumford can
not give title to lot he wishes to sell
because it is part of security for bail
bonds. Mr.. Redfield asked for the
release of the lien against this one
property as the other property will
be sufficient to more than cover the
bonds; the Prosecutor is willing. On
Mr Walton's motion the Director and
Clerk were authorized to execute a
release against this property.
! Mr.. HalneS reported progress on
the Mr.. Royal bridge. 1t will prob
ably be completed by June l, but will
not be open for wagons for several
days afterwar6.
The Road committee reported expen-
ditures the past month of $2,129.47
Report was received and filed on
"A letter from Woodbury. Council
asked the Freeh0lders to repair the
culvet on West Packer street.
Mr.. Cooper said he did not know
wherein the county is liable. He
had said to the Street committee he
would repair the same, if the city
would pay their proper share, but had
received no reply. 1t is very unsafe
for teams.
On motion of Mr.. Budd, the matter
was referred to Mr.. Cooper to go over
the matter with the Solicitor.
Mr. Budd referred to the opening
OF the Crown Point road by the laying
of gas pipes, and that in Thorofare.
and on Delaware street, there are two
bad depressions. Mr. Budd moved
that the proper authorities be notified
to make repairs within Is days. Car
ried.
Solicitor Avis said the Hunter st.
bridge was set down for final hear
ing in September Mr.. Avis said he
would make application to have the
bridge opened when the Court of
Chancery opens next week
Mr. Walton was here excused
Mr.. Budd said that a tree had fall
en-, obstructing traffic on the creek.
Mr. Avis advised the U. S. Engineers
be notified to remove the tree. Mr..
Hannold said there had also been OBJ
structions in til creek at Westville, OF
similar nature.
Mr. Thompson reported the draw
bridge at Paulsboro unsafe He mo,
ed committee of i've be appointed