Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-07-12
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OFFICIAL,
Beard of Aldermen


AT q regular meeting Of the Board
of Aldermen of the city of AlsSan-
dria, Va, held July II, 1916, there
were present:
Henry K. Field, esq; President,
and Messrs. Robinson, Ballenger,
wilkins and Fitzgerald.
A report of the Committees on
Streets and Finance recommending an
appropriation of $1,000 for the con-
zstruction of pipe sewers on Duke
street from Peyton to Payne streets,
received from the Common Council
June ~, 1916, and laid over, came up
and the action of the Common Coun-
Gil was concurred in by the follow
ing vote: Ayes, Messrs. Robinson,
wilkins, Fitzgerald and Mr.. Presi-
dent-5. Noes, 20.
A report of the Committees on
Finance and Public Property recon-
mending an appropriation of $4,000
for the repair of Armory Hall, etc.,
received from the Common Coun-
Gil June 81, 1916, and laid over, came
up and the action of the Common
Council was concurred in by the fol-
lowing vote: Ayes, Messrs. Robin
son, Ballenger, Wilkins, Fitzgerald
and Mr.. Presidents. Noes-O.
Mr.. Wilkins introduced the fol-
lowing which was adopted by
unanimous vote:
Resolved, That when Council ad-
journs tonight it be to meet again on
September l, 1916. -
The resolution was returned by the
Common Council, that board not hav-
ing concurred in the action of the
Aldermen, and asking a committee
of conference. Messrs. Ballenger and
Wilkins were appointed on the part of
this board. They retired and after
comforting with Messrs. Bendheim
and C. S. T. Burke, of the Com
mon Council, reverted that the COM
mittee had deter lined to recommend
that the Common Council adopt the
resolution.
A resolution appropriating $3.50 or
as much thereof as may be necessary
for the purchase Of a horse for the
Reliance Steam Fire Engine Company
was received from the Common Coun-
Gil and their action concurred in by
the following vote: Ayes, Messrs.
Robinson, BalIenger, Wilkins, Fig-
gerald and Mr.. President. IS Noes
20.
The following were received from
the Common Council and their action
concurred in:
Resolution to ascertain and de-
fine the authority of the Fire Chief
and Fire Committee in respect to the
disposition of the fire apparatus, etc.
at times other than when fires are
raging.
Communication from the Committee
on Schoolhouses and Furniture of the
City School Board, calling attention
to certain needs of the system.
Petition from the Cameron Club
asking an appropriation of $500 for
the maintenance of visiting nurse
for the public schools.
Petition for an appropriation of
$500 for the maintenance of the play
grounds attached to Washington
school building. -,
Resolution appropriating $3.50 for
constructing sidewalk on the north
side of King street from the rail-
road bridge west to Russell Road.
Report of the Committee on Streets
on a petition Of Roland Williams for
permission to repair roof of house
800 south Columbus street.
Communication, from Thomas A.
Fisher, Mayor; enclosing a communi-
cation from the Department of Game
and Fisheries.
Mr.. Ballenges moNed+a rising vote
of thanks to. Henry K. Field, Presi-
dent of the Board of Aldermen, for
the. able and satisfactory manner in
which he has presided over the body
during his incumbency. This was
adopted by unanimous vote.
Mr.. Wilkins added his attestation
to the impartial manner in Which the
President has presided over the de!
liberations of the, board. -
The board then adjourned.
HENRY, K: KIELD, President.
Teste: Luther H. Thompson, Clerk.