The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-02-21

possible around the works, one OF the
gasolene tanks had been changed from
its original site. ETC.. and he would
state personally, though not authorized
to do so by his neighbors. that he
would be willing to let the matter rest
as ii was at the present. The city at
torney stated that there was no or
dinance prohibiting the people from
engaging in this business. nor none TO
require them to move without the city
limits and that an ordinance passed
now, requiring them to do SO would be
ia confiscation Of property.
Ineomplete Infornatien
The water company filed schedule
Iof the cost Of constructing its plant
It was not accompanied by maps or
blue prints of any of the property or
pipe lines, but referred to those on file
in its office The schedule did not
give the present value of the plant or
make any allowance for deterioration.
On motion it was ordered filed for in
formation.
Market Ordnance to be Made
/ City Attorney c. L SIstrunk stated
that he had not prepared an ordinance
covering the market situation. and that
ordinance was required. Considers BILE
discussion ensued on the market situa-
ton and the location of markets in
other portions of the city and a motion
finally prevailed that the city attorney
and the market committee get to-
gether and outline an ordinance and
submit same to the council
| The attorney was instructed to have
READY the library ordinance.
| Good Men Recommended to Governor
written TO the governor, requesting
him to appoint Messrs. Booker, Munroe
and Edwards bond trustees for the city
waterworks bonds, these gentlemen
having been recommended to the gov
some time since.
Mr.. Carroll stated that Mr.. W. r.
Gary had asked for relief from paying
the bill for $40 for excavation on his
lot. when sidewalk was laid, and that
If this bill was cancelled he would pay
up all his other paving certificates at
once. AS Mr.. Gary had given the city
a strip OF land off his lot the width of
the sidewalk, dropping back that much.
and the excavation was made neces-
sary by this widening of the street, the
request was granted.
Mr.. Helvenston introduced three or
dinances and Mr.. Carroll one. that
were read for the first time and re-
lferred to the judiciary committee.
A rebate of 81 was allowed to Re-
becca Jordan on s12 pound fees she
had paid on her cattle.
On motion Of Mr. Duval, the city
clerk was instructed to go to the coun-
ty clerks office and present his re-
cords and have cancelled on the books
of the county clerk all city tax certif-
icated that were redeemed during the
administration of former City Clerk E
K Nelson, which certificates Mr.. Mel
son did not cancel on the county
clerks records.
, Mr.. Tydings called the attention OF
, the council to the bad condition of the
, ground in the rear of the Anderson and
| De1ouest buildings. west of the square
. and stated that there was a seepage
or a spring there that kept the ground
wet and should have attention
Streets VIII be Clean on Sundays
The matter Of properly sweeping the
brick streets was discussed and thu
. street committee was empowered Il
. employ sufficient men and have the
streets properly swept, either at n1gh'
after business hours or very early il
the morning, and to give the mattel
special attention Saturday nights oil
early Sunday mornings, that tn.
streets might be in a slightly condition
, for Sunday. Dry sweeping was con
demned and the street sprinkler will b,
operated, and the street sweeper will
be resurrected and it will follow tn,
sprinkler.
The broken steps at the corner O
the Court Pharmacy were ordered re
placed with new ones by the street de
partment.
Fl The matter Of the unsightly prem
Uses in front of the city hall. recent,
condemned and ordered moved by tn,
: council. was brought UP. and the cit,
attorney was instructed to arm tn
city with the proper law to enable TIL
marshal to destroy or remove TIL
i nuisance.
The banana shed on the north side o
the wooden building and fronting tn
A c. L passenger depot, having beel
erected without authority. was orders
lremoved