The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1913-05-08

Oblinger was given a rising vote OF
thanks for getting better lights in the
council room.
On motion of Mr.. Holcombe the poor
committee was authorized to visit the
city poor house.
The monthly report of Chief Engi-
neer Arnett was read stating that he
had visited all fire houses and inspect
ed fire plugs and found all in frst-class
condition. He also reported that
three of the companies expected soon
to purchase new automobile apparatus
at an approximate cost of $4,000 and
asked council to purchase a gasolene
tank, more hose, ETC., to be used for
the department. On motion of Mr..
Foltz it was referred to Fire Depart
nent Committee with authority to adj
vertise for bids for proposals.
The delegates to the annual firemen's
convention reported that they had
elected the following officers for the
year: Chief Engineer, George w. Ar
nett lst assistant, Thomas Thorne !;
I'd assistant, Elmer G. Docherty. The
election was confirmed by council.
Columbia Fire Company asked coun-
Gil to purchase four new acid recepta-
Giles at a cost of SIS 90 a piece. On mo-
ton of Mr.. Holcombe it was referred to
Fire Department Committee with pow
er to act.
A petition was presented by Mr..
Mongon from the residents of cottage
Hill asking to have a large tank built
in that part of town SO as to give the
inhabitants water in case of fire. AS
it now stands they have no protection.
On motion of Mr.. Holcombe it was left
to Fire Department Committee to in
vestigate and report at next meeting.
A number of residents of South Main
street petitioned council to have
street crossing placed in that locality.
On motion of Mr.. Holcombe the re-
quest was granted.
A letter was read from Katherine V.
Bowdren asking council to finish work
done on Franklin street that was start
ed year ago and never finished. On
motion of Mr.. Holcombe council was
ordered to view the property and the
members agreed to meet at the council
room at o'clock next Saturday after
noon.
Evan Roberts complained that city
sewer runs through his property and
that it had caved in aud he wanted the
city to take some action. 1t was agreed
to view this property also on Saturday.
Mr.. Holcombe stated that the streets
would be oiled soon and that the price
this year would be $1.25 for each 100
square yards.
On motion of Mr.. Fotz the street
committee was ordered to purchase
crossing stone.
The Town improvement Association
asked for an appropriation of $4,000 to
pay for getting the grass cut and keep
ing the city park in shape On motion
of Mr.. Foltz the request was granted
On motion of Mr. Banchoff the
monthly salaries were ordered paid.
On motion of Mr.. Holcombe the
finance committee was authorized to
borrow sufficient money to pay bills.
Mr.. Holcombe reported that the
school committee had visited the high
school i'm conjunction with the mayor
and that they didn't find any vacant
rooms.
Mr.. Foltz reported that the school
was very dirty aud needed cleaning
badly. He had discovered barrel of
disinfectant, but said it was evident
that they didn't use it. He also said
that the heater was placed very near
the floor in the cellar with no protec-
ton such as asbestos covering, ETC., and
thought it was a fire trap.
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