The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-13
BOARD WAITS FOR
CITY ATTORNEY
HE FAILS TO ATTEND MEETING OF
popY RrpREsENTISG PuBLIC
INTERESTS.
BUSINESS HELD UP
NEW VIADUCT AND DRIVEWAY
ALONG RIVERSIDE UNDER
CoSsIDERATIoN-M
TO MEET MONDAY.

Owing to the absence Of the city
attorney, who had been requested
to appear before the board of public
interests last night, that board did not
feel that such matters as various mem
bers had to introduce should be
brought up.
At the organization of the board
q motion was adopted inviting the
city attorney to be present and the
clerk was directed TO so inform nifn.
The record indicated that the clerk
had invited the city attorney to be
present. but there was no reply from
the city attorney, and upon motion
OF Mr.. Rose. the board adjourned to
next Monday night at o'clock, at
which time II is hoped the city attor-
ney may be present.
Before adjournment, the various
members of the board. including
Joseph b. Welsh, Harry Huber,
Joseph Bliley, John d. Bliley, j. 7,
Paimatary and Harry Tucker had
something to say. and the chairman,
President r. L. Peters. of the common
council introduced two propositions
which the board will take up and
advocate for the good of the city.
Riverside driveway.
The board decided that the propo~
sition Of a riverside driveway should
be pushed forward, and the matter
will be presented to council at its
next meeting. The board, also, de-
terrnined to recommend another VIA
duct over the Shockoe creek ravne,
either at Grace street or at Broad.
Members of the board were anxious
to present matters which they believe
are Of advantage TO the city. but in
view OF the non-appearance of the
city attorney, who WAS asked to be
present to- instruct the board as to its
duties, these propositions were laid
over to another meeting.
In the absence of Clerk Mcdowell
Mr. w. ". Smith. City hall reporter
for the Times Dispatch, acted as
clerk.
Palmatary Has IDEAS.
Subchairman Palmatary stated that
he had certain propositions to pre-
sent, but wished the prerogatives of
the board to be outlined by the city
attorney first. He withheld his pro-
positions until the meeting on Mon
day night.
Councilman Welsh and Councilman
Sullivan, also, wished to present mat
tiers.
Alderman Bliley felt that it would
De better To nave tine city engineer
present, SD the motion to adjourn to
Monday night. made by Mr. Rose. pre-
vailed, and Chairman Peters named a
committee, on motion of Mr.. Huber,
sasuy secure from the office of the city
engineer blue prints indicating the
proposed route of the riverside drive,
/ and the route of the viaduct over
+ Broad street. This committee en-
/ braces Messrs, Sullivan, Rose and
T Huber.
1t was Indicated by the members OF
/ the committee, including the chair
man, who is president of the com
mon council. that the board meant
business, and that hereafter it's rights
as prescribed by the charter and the
ordinances would be carried out.
No Longer Joke.
This board has been looked upon
as a Joke for SO many years. said a
member last night, that no one car
( take IL seriously. Not even the city
1 attorney But We will invoke the
powers which we have, and see
whether the board is a joke or not
The fact that every member of the
board except Alderman Nielsen. who
was in Henrico county helping present.
a Bible and a flag to the school, and
Mr.. Henry L. Valentine, who has beer
sick for some time, were present
shows that the board means TO dt
something for the Interests of the city
and some things which may prove Of
great value to the community"
The makeup of the board en-.
braces men who have had experiences
which may prove of value to the city
Experience and observation.
LAS long as the charter provides fol-
such a committee" said a member
last night, and / am member. l an
going to do what I can for the in
terests OF the city"
Every member feels the same way
The personnel OF the board consists
of nine business men. city oftjcia
and a newspaper man,
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