The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-07-03
Local LEGISLATION

ident r. r. Carroll. Councilmen Hell
venston, Taylor, Weihe, Carmichael and
Livingston.
Minutes of the last meeting were
read and approved after a correction
had been made.
Mr.. E. G. Bennett appeared in behalf
of the property owners on North First
street, and asked that some repairs be
made on same, which matter was re-
ferred TO the street committee.
On motion of Mr. weihe. the police
committee was authorized to buy an
electric police bell for the telephone
being installed on the public square
for the police department.
Petition of Mrs. w. s. Bullock. to be
allowed to repair the cottage on the
corner north of the express office, was
granted.
DR.. Van Hood was present and gave
the council some appreciated informa-
ton.
F. NJ Dodson submitted a PROPOSE
tion to sprinkle and sweep the brick
streets on a contract basis. Matter
was referred to the street committee
to inquire into and get bids for doing
the work
Mr.. f.. E. Robinson was present with
written report from City Engineer
Moorhead. asking for the lowering of
the sidewalk grades on both sides OF
the Hotel Harrington, same being too
high and above established grades
The request was granted.
The members of the police depart
ment petitioned the council to pur-
chase them a uniform each year-one
for each man. The request, on motion
L ~ f,,11
council was present.
| ]. G. Geiger asked that the automo-
bile license issued to Mr.. Hogan be
transferred to him. Request was
granted.
]. r. Moorhead, city engineer, sub
mitted a report on paving Fort King
avenue, the square yards in the por.
ton that is to be paved, is S11.950. a
an approximate cost of s1.75 pei
square yard the work will cos
l$2O,912.
Notice to contractors was read, ana
with some changes to be made by tn,
city attorney, the proposal for bids Il
do the work was ordered published il
the Manufacturers Record, the Times
Union and the local papers, and tn
I time set for receiving and opening tn
bids Is August GOTH,
c. J. Weaver and wife filed a petit
tion asking the council to reimburs
them for the loss of a buggy and har
Iness when the old shed was burned oil
the A. c. L. track, opposite their house
and for damages to their house. TIL
petition was filed for information.
Engineer Moorhead reported that h
had measured the concrete work don
! by George Giles & Co. in covering tn
; ditch through their property, and sam
came to $S7.35. On motion payment o
the account was ordered held up til
, the council could decide whether tn
: drain would be continued on stree
lines or through property and streets
as it's present course is.
: City Attorney c. L. Sistrunk report
ed that he had collected $4,000 o.
Ipaving certificates. ...
Engineer Arthur Pugh in a write
! report offered to make a survey of tn
lefty, with maps, plans and estimate
; for sewerage system for $500, o
E would make all such maps, profile
E specifications, ETC., and superintend tn
{ work with competent engineers fo
= seven per cent of the contract for tn
4 work. The communications were file
l for information.
BID or Ocala Banner Tor puDllShln
e the minutes per year referred to
more complete board of councilmen.
! Col. H. NJ. Hampton was present an
5 Explained an ordinance which NJ
e weihe had introduced, which was
t confirm the sale of the old gas con
n pany to the new owners, Mr.. r.
i Hall and his associates. The ordinanc
Y was referred to the judiciary commit
t tee.
e On motion the salary of the mayo
for six months which had not bee
ipaid, was ordered paid.
n All bills properly approved were OF
d dered paid, after being read in detail
J.: Meat and Milk Inspector Coun
r made his monthly report.
o The finance committee made its r,
Il port, which was read and adopted. TT
report is as follows: