The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1914-04-25
CITY GOVERNMENT
Is NOW In EFFECT
Clerk Directed at Wednesdays
Session to Procure Necessary
Stationery and Supplies

City Council met Monday evening,
Mayor Adams presiding, Councilmen
Willis, Adams, Thompson, Ware, Nc
Anney and Zippler, Solicitor Lewis
and Clerk Andrews being present.
Mr.. Adams, of the Property Com
mittee, reported having seen the Wa
ter Company about broken fire plug
and the placing of additional water
plugs that have been ordered, but re-
ceived no satisfaction. The matter
was referred to the Solicitor with in
structions to force them to carry out
the wishes of Council if possible.
The Property Committee reported
in favor of purchasing two-cylinder
motorcycle at $3.50. The matter was
referred to this committee with pow
er to act.
Upon recommendation of the Prop
erty Committee, the Clerk was in
structed to notify the occupants of
the old fire house to vacate same, the
building to be turned over to Fire
Co. No. 8.
The Atlantic City Cemetery is con-
stantly increasing its holdings and
escaping taxation, whereupon the So
licitor's opinion in the matter was
asked He said that it is not lawful
to enlarge any cemetery within the
limits of a municipality except upon
consent of the governing body first
had upon formal application in writ
ing therefor. 1t was stated that
cemetery is entitled to exemption on
but ten acres, while this Company has
nearly hundred and is paying no
taxes whatever. This matter was
referred to the Solicitor with instruc-
tions to stop any further increase
without consent of Council.
Mr.. McAnney brought up the mat
ter of paving Georgia Avenue in
front of Lake & Risley Co.'S property
which has not been done to date ac
cording to ordinance. The Clerk was
instructed to proceed to have this
work done according to law.
Charles T. Collins called attention
to several leaking pipes of the Water
Company, and upon motion the Clerk
was instructed to notify the Company
to fix them at once. He also stated
that piling had been placed on Deca
tur avenue and New Road, in the
roadway, and Capt.Lake was instruct
ed to have it removed.
A letter was received from Wilbur
Reed stating that he was surprised
to learn that he was considered a
member of the Board of Health, as he
had failed to qualify after appoint
ment, and presumed the office had
been declared vacant. If still con-
sidered member, he rendered his
resignation to take effect immedi
ately. Upon motion the resignation
was accepted. The Mayor named
Wilbur w. Adams for the position,
which was confirmed.
A communication from Mark b.
Ingersoll was received in regard to
his taxes, and same was referred to
the Collector for adjustment.
The Engineer was authorized to es-
tablish a grade and prepare the nee
essary ordinance for same on Lo-
raine Avenue.
The Engineer was instructed to
give grade to Wesley Church who
propose to put sidewalks around their
property.
Upon motion, the sum of $3.50 was
transferred from the Surplus of Du-
plicate account to the Poor account.
The following bills were ordered
paid:
Borough-John P Ashmead, salary
as Engineer for 1912, S181.70; Spec
ial election officials, 16 at SIS, $28S.
Poor-Childs & Co., groceries, S63;
Charles Nelson, groceries, So; r. j.
Stebbins, groceries, So; Lake & Ris-
lev Co., coal, $3.50; DR.. w. j. Hud-
son. professional services, $3.50.
Roads-Total amount paid to vari-
Gus persons for labor, $152.26.
Upon motion of Mr.. Thompson, the
condolences of Council were ordered
sent to the family of the late David
Eve.
Recess was taken to Wednesday
evening when the same officers were
present except Councilman Zippler.
A letter from Asher & Asher, of
Philadelphia, was read, asking what
inducements Pleasantville could offer
for a factory to employ female labor
making dresses and waists. The
Clerk was instructed to acknowledge
receipt and refer to the Board OF
Trade.
The Solicitor gave his views as to
the status of Pleasantville, stating
that city government is now in effect.
Since his predecessor, Judge Hlgbee,
drafted the bill and was retained up
on this proposition, Mr.. Lewis stat
ed that courtesy demanded that he be
consulted in the matter, and upon
motion it was ordered that Judge
Higbee be requested to attend the
next regular session of Council on
May 4th.
The Clerk was empowered to pur-
chase whatever stationery is requir-
ed for the remainder of the year.
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