The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-02-17
LOCAL LEGISLATION

CudAIuldA AGucTI anu AIOeTU1Snt
Nash, Fausett, Moore, Smith and
Tompkins.
Two communications from City
Treasurer Clyatt were read, and filed.
These communications were written
in his defense of statements made in
the auditors report upon the condi-
ton of his Office.
Application of w. F. Newman of
Live Oak, for position of night police
man was read and fled.
A communication from c. M. Liv-
ingston, offering the city certain lots |
in Dunn's northwest addition for the |
purpose of securing lime for street |
purposes, was referred to the street |
committee.
Letters from A. B. Fort and F. w.
Ditto were also presented and read in
regard to selling the city properties
in the southeastern part Of the city
for lime pits. Referred to the street
committee with instructions to report
at next meeting.
A communication was read from c.
L. Gamsby, stating that the sidewalk
constructed in front Of his property
in the second ward was not according
to specifications. Referred TO the
street committee with instructions to
report on same at next meeting.
Fire insurance policies on city prop
critics were presented and referred TO
the finance committee for approval.
Sanitary Officer Cleveland made a
report of his work on the city prop
erty east Of the A. C. L. depot, and
advised that same be planted to grass
and fenced. This matter was referr-
ed to the building committee with
power to act. Fire Chief Chambers
in this connection said that the fire.
men could be Of much assistance in
the planting and upkeep of this pro-
posed park. Work was begun this
morning planting this lot to what is
known as ST. Augustine grass.)
Fire Chief Chambers reported that
he had ordered floating axle for the
chemical auto.
Street Superintendent Marsh re.
ported that 315 trees had been plant.
ed along the Silver Springs boulevard
during the past few weeks. This i:
the work inaugurated by the civic
committee of the Woman's Club some
time ago, which body agreed to assis
: in financing the movement.
Light Superintendent Caldwell re
/ ported everything in his department
. in good shape.
Water Superintendent Campbell re
a ported the installation of hydrant OF
Fifth street.
Finance Committees Report
The following report of the financ,
1 committee was accepted:
In regard to Sheriff Gal
I loway's costs in certain tax suits bel
: to state that the city attorney ha
p advised that city is not liable for tn
: costs incurred in such cases. In cas-
the council desires further informa
: ton regarding these suits, we sugges
| IAIdI SSaAHc DC Ic4CIAS0 10 TIC CITY at
torney as he is more familiar with tn
matter.
In regard to the sale of lot to J. R
Moorhead the committee has inter
viewed Mr.. Moorhead and has beer
informed that he was ready to pa,
cash at $40 per acre, upon the execu
ton of a proper deed together wit
abstract of same.
In order to allow the light and wa
ter departments proper credits w
recommend that warrant be issued i
favor of the electric light department
for $4464.33 for public lighting, to
wit: City hall, $28.84; fire station
$11O.56; market, 1854; street lamps
$3274.97; clock, $48; arches, $348.48
whiteway lighting, $135.37; Mario
County Hospital, $269.S5; Mario
County Board of Trade, $79.72; Mar
ion County Fair Association, $3.50
also warrant for $4OO9.21 in favor O
the water works department as fol
lows: $3645 hydrant rental; $500 pub
lie buildings; $64.21 market, this be
ing in full to January /, 1915, fo
lights and water for public use, an
that said amounts be transferred bac
to the general fund.
City Attorney Hooker presented pc
pers in the bond issue cases to com
up before Judge Bullock on the lot
inst, for the signatures of the prope
city officials. They were an
signed.
A motion was made and carried il
structing the city tax collector I
close the city tax books on March 3r'
and turn over all unpaid accounts
the city attorney for collection.
The judiciary committee returne
the ordinance introduced some day
ago to allow the Postal Telegraph
Cable Company to erect poles an
wires on public streets and alleys
the city. The committee recommend
ed its passage, with an amendment a
tached. The amendment provides tn,
should the city ever decide to ordt
wires placed underground, said con
pany should comply with such LAY