The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-09-19
moved that the Consumers Power Co. be re-
quested to advertise reward for the convic-
ton OF guilty parties. which prevailed,

ouested TO advertise . reward for the conyic-
ton OF guilty parties. which prevailed,
Ala. washburn moved that Q s,o-watt
lamp be placed at the corner OF Stewart and
Gnn%sn shSts snsOup wss spsus MS
Palmer, Consnt, Chsvey, Wssnburn; nays
Reineke.
On motion Of Aid washburn the clerk was
instructed to notify the Consumers Power Co.
TO place lamp on Shiawassee street near the
Canning factory.
nance and moved that the same be read the
first and second time by It's title, which pre-
vailed. and II was 80 read. Aid. Springett
time In full and placed on It's passage, and
unanimous consent being given, same was read
In full as follows:
An ordinance to license and regulate the
moving OF buildings through the public streets
or the City OF Owosso. 81
The City OF Owosso Ordains:
Section I. Before any person shall engage
inss into and upon the public streets S's and
avenues of the City of Owosso, he shall apply
to the common council of said city for, and be
occupation. Such application shall be In writ
ing and shall be accompanied by bond In the
penal sum OF Two thousand dollars, with two or
more suff1cient sureties to be approved by the
common council. conditioned for the faithful
observance OF all rules, regulations and ordi-
nances imposed by said city. relating to such
business and occupation, and to hold the City
or Owosso free from all loss, injury or damage
by reason OF the moving of any building
through the public streets or avenues of said
city.
Section 2. Before any person shall msye
any building into and upon the public streets
also make written application to the common
council OF said city for a permit for each and
every Duiloing TO be moved, which application
Ing: ana shall specify the location from and to
which such building is to be moved, and the
route over which 1t Is proposed TO move such
pulio1ng: such application shall also have the
approval OF the proposed route endorsed there
| on by the Street Commissioner over his
Signature, provided that the common council
may refuse to grant permit II any such build
ing De offensive. unsightly ruinous or other
wise objectionable.
Section 8. 1t shall be the duty of the person
| 80 permitted TO follow the route prescribed by
tne common council, to observe all rules.
regulations and ordinances now In force and
which may be- hereafter passed for the pro-
tcction OF paved streets and regulating such
t,ons e. , or OCCUPATION to observe the drec.
the use OF the streets and avenues Of such
route; ana 10 move such building with all
possible dispatch and in manner least calcu-
lated to obstruct public travel of said streets
ana avenues so occupied. No person shall
leave any building. while in progress OF re-
crossing at any time, and If it shall be neces-
sary Tor such building to stand over night in
any street. avenue or public place, the person
sumcient lights. shining a bright red light,
upon the same as warning to persons passing
oyer such street or avenue OF the situation
'tnereof ana such light or lights shall be kept
burning during the night.
Section 4. II 1t shall be found that in NOV
ing any building said building will come in
contact with the wires or cables of the city or
mat the lines, wires or cables OF any person,
nrm or corporation holding franchise rights
within the CITY limits or having authority to
Herewith, such licensee shall forthwith notify
the proper municipal of1cer or the principal
local omcer or agent OF such person, firm or
corporation holding such franchise rights, or
BOTH as the case may be. that the moving Of
said building will interfere with such wires or
cables. IL shall also be the duty of such
ment to such municipal officer the actual ex-
pense OF removing and replacing such equip
ment belonging to the city. II such expense
omcer the same shall be deposited with the
CITY treasurer and credited to the proper fund.
In case a license shall be granted to any per-
son TO move any building along or across any
OF the streets of the City OF Owosso and such
moving shall necessitate the removal or
0DSIIc OF any Of the eaIpmen. Of any
SAID city, the expense thereof shall be borne
py such public utility company And II 1t
shall be found that In moving any building the
overhead equipment or the operation of cars of
the street railway system shall be interfered
with. such building shall be moved. II possible
SAID railway between the hours OF 12 o'clock
midnight and6 O'Clock of the next morning
Section 5. Any person who shall violate any
OF the provisions of this ordinance, upon con-
vlctlon thereof, shall be punished by fine not
exceeding one hundred dollars and cost of
prosecution, or by Imprisonment In the county
jail Ior period not exceeding ninety days or
py both such fine and Imprisonment In the
discretion OF the Court.
Section 8. This ordinance shall take effect
twenty days after its adoption.
Aid Reineke moved that the ordinance be
iald on the table for one week, which prevailed
ayes Re1neke, Mcdonald, Shuts, Wright. Pal
mer Conant; nays Stinson, Springett, Chavey,
Street Commissioner Rourke reported that
Oliver street bridge needs further repairs and
on motion OF Aid. Palmer he was instructed to
repairs, ayes ReineEe, Mcponald. ev sSnits.
Stinson, Wright, SpriDgett, Palmer, Conant,
Chavev, Washburn; nays none.
Aid. washburn called attention to the exis
tence OF nuisance on the site OF the old Grand
trunk roundhouse, now used as q Junk yard.
Referred to the city attorney.
Aid. Washburn called attention to depres.
sion In the walk near the bat factory on Cedar
street. Referred to the street commissioner.
Aid. Palmer moved that the street commits.
sioner be instructed to patch up sidewalk on
South Washington street bridge, which pre-
vailed, ayes Reineke, Mcdonald, Shuts, Stin-
SOU, WrIgnt, SprlnRett, Palmer, COnant,
Chavey, Washburn; nays none.
Aid. Washburp moved that the inquiry in the
Perica matter be held on October 9Th, which
prevailed.
On motion Council adjourned.
]. H. BRANDED,
Mayor.
ARTHUR H. DUMoND,
City Clerk.
Notice of Public lmprovemept