The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1913-05-08
CITY COUNCIL NOTES.


present.
The resignation OF Phillip PITT from
the Fire and Police Commission, tend
cred because of the failure of the leg
islature to enact the proposed law en-
larging the powers OF the commission,
was "placed on file."
The resignation of Capt. Berlin
Sniffin from the office of harbor master
was accepted, with reluctance mani
tested. One ballot for his successor
resulted in no choice and balloting was
postponed until the next meeting
Smuger wanted the delay SO that the
harbor committee could make recon-
mendation at the next meeting.
A request Of the two assessors for 30
days more time, necessitated they say,
because of additional blanks to fill out
for the state tax commission was de-
MED. The finance committee reported
that the statutory period cannot be
changed by the council.
Street improvements occupied much
time. Action on the improving Of four
blocks of Green street and two blocks
at Lake and Marshall streets was post
poned. Water and sewer pipes were
ordered laid at the latter place. Sew
eral requests for oiling and sewers
were read. The clerk was instructed
to advertise for a tank car, of asphal-
tum road oil. The annual resolution
ordering sprinklng was adopted The
William Rahr Sons TO. filed a protest
against the improvement of Lake
street between Hancock and Marshall
streets which is desired by VIM. Rahr.
The people living on the north blind
end of 18th street filed protest to the
improvement of their stub and to the
laying of water and sewer pipes there.
Sewers were ordered for Green street,
10Th street at Wollmer, and for Sth
street from New York Ave. to Pine
street and surface drainage sewer on
7th street from York to Commercial
street was ordered. Thorison enquir-
ed as 70 the financial condition of each
district before voting. The matter of
forbidding the leading of roof water
into domestic sewers was vigorously
discussed. Upon advice of engineer
PITT, Thoreson succeeded in having
the Huron street district excepted from
the prohibition. The domestic sewer
there leads directly to the lake and is
adequate to carry surface water. All
other roof water connections must be
removed within three years.
The attorney was instructed to APP
pear in the electric light valuation
matter before the Railroad Commits
sion.
Rudolph Swoboda ana John Burns
were ''posted" and Charles Clauder's
name was removed from the list.
$3.50 was appropriated for the
G. A. RS for Memorial Day obser-
vance.
The bond of treasurer-elect FRANKIE,
in amount of $4,000, was accepted.
He was asked to file $4,000 more as
school treasurer and $4,000 as water
treasurer. The premiums of this
$4,000 will be paid by the city.
The mayor was provoked at the
b,;1,,a oonpnittoo hoyipn M paport
ready on Sth street bridge and made
some caustic reference to their bill for
$3.50 for expert advice. The air
was electric but Schroeder vouchsafed
no comeback.
An error in last years assessment
whereby the Schuette bank stock and
the bank real estate were both assessed
was ordered corrected.
Frazier made an earnest protest
against the water department leaving
ridges in the streets in his ward, and
told the mayor that the BARN was
done during "his honors" ill-starred
incumbency as president of the water
commission.
Walter Bahr was ordered paid for
his 18th street sewer job.
The sum of S23344 was allowed to
treasurer Mueller for uncollected per-
sonal property taxes with which he is
charged, and the list was referred to
the attorney to collect such part as is
collectible.
Mrs. Hall, widow of fireman killed
in the performance of his duty, will
continue to receive S25. per month pen
sion for another year.
Bigel and Thoreson got into debate
over the condition of our streets. The
former thinks they are the worst in the
state and the latter believes they are
the best.
1t develops that Plumb's batteship
Maine memorial tablet will cost 800
and freight. He nevertheless reckless
ly moved for an application. The ma
yor said, guess we have 800 worth
of patriotism left" and the application
was ordered.
Marriage Licenses.
The following marriage licenses have