The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-03-20

NEW BUSINESS
Mr.. Turner addressed the Council regarding
an alleged error In assessment on w. Ex
change street Sewer. Referred to the City
Attorney.
Aid Springett moved that an order be drawn
excessive sewer tax which prevailed. ayes
Mcdonald, Stinson, Springett, Palmer, Conant,
Chavey. Washburn, nays none.
AID Sprlngett moved that an order be drawn
In favor OF G Bake for e7.S8 for excessive
sprinking tax for the past three years. which
Conant, Chavey, Washburn, nays Mcdonald
Aid Palmer presented claim of p Hughes of
double tax on sewer. Referred to the City
Attorney.
AID Stinson presented claim OF M. A. Her
rick OF double personal taxation on personal
property. Referred to the city attorney.
Aid. washburn moved that the Discipal
1911 on account Of their claiming TO have filed
q protest which did not PREVAIL ayes Wright,
Springett, Chavey, Washburn nays Mcdonald,
StiDson. Palmer Conant
Aid. Washburn moved that q committee be
appointed to have voting booths placed In
condition for election and that the Marshal
notify b attic g. Ross to remove merchandise
from the fourth ward voting place, which pre-.
mittee, Aldermen WashDurn, Mcdonald, Pal.
mer.
Aid. washburn called attention to in
sufficient lighting at the intersection of Shia-
wassee street AT The Ann Arbor r. r. and on
motion the subject Vas referred to the light
ing committee with power to act.
Aid. Springett was excused at this time.
Aid. Palmer moved that an order be drawn
In favor OF r. Weidman for $50 for refund OF
special sewer fee, the property benefited hav-
ing been assessed on w. Exchange street
sewer which prevailed. ayes Reineke, Nc.
Donald. Stinson, Wright Palmer Conant'
Chavey, WaShburn, nays none.
Aid. Conant reported that j. M. Curwood was
| assessed a sprinkling tax on lot that does
not abut on anv street and moved that he be
refunded 1898 which prevailed; ayes Reineke'
Mcdonald. Stinson, Wright, Palmer. Conant,
Chavey, Washburn, nays none.
Aid. washburn moved that the Owosso
Truck Co be authorized to change the drive.
| way 10 front of their Office on ). Washing ton
| street, which prevailed.
| Aid Washburn moved that M. p. Rourke be
| refunded ~ 90 sprinkling tax on Comstock
| street. which did not prevail, ayes Wright,
Chavey, Washburn; nays Reineke, Mcdonald,
Stinson, Palmer, Conant.
| Aid. Conant presented the following ordi-
| nance and moved that the same be read the
| first and second times by It's title, which pre-
vailed, and IL was so read. Aid. Conant moved
that The ordinance be read the third time In
| full and unanimous consent being given same
| was read In full as follows:
An ordinance to authorize the issuing OF
| seven thousand dollars OF refunding bonds Of
| the City OF Owosso, Michigan
| Whereas, 1t is deemed necessary by the
Council OF the City OF owosso, Michigan. to
extend the time OF payment OF Seven Thou
| sand Dollars $1,000 In amount 81 the Improve.
ment Bonds OF said city which become due
March 10. 1914 and TO Is ne new binds OF the
10 " IN place OF the former bonus in such man.
ner as merely TO change, but not 10 increase,
| the Indebtedness OF SAID Citv; Now Therefore,
The City Of Owosso Ordains:
| Section I. That there shall be and there Is