Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-03-14

from the north branch and the east
branch and our supply is steadily gain
ng in the clear water storage basin
We believe with the ordinary spring
rains added our supply will be ample
10 carry us through the entire summer
without any risk or apprehension of
shortage
The trouble from water discolora-
tons spoken of in our last report. has
been gradually disappearing. and we
are doing all in our power TO prevent
any recurrence of il. In order to get
rid of this turbidity the more speedily
we have had the large pipes of the
city flushed more frequently than US
ual. and more often than would ordi-
narily be necessary.
Our improvements at the works have
so far progressed that we are able to
state that We expect to finish them by
he middle of March, and be ready then
to take up the question of filtration.
which we consider one of great i'm
portance. We now have pure water,
that is, healthy water We next want
clear water. This we hope to have
and the consensus of opinion is we
ought TO have il as soon as possible.
The engineers report shows his de-
partment working satisfactorily The
superintendent report shows every
thing up to date, so far as possible in
the distribution system.
The Collectors report shows receipts
for the month of February for ordi-
nary collections made by him to be
$L173.60 to which should be added
county and state collections, S346.92.
and refund on chlorine empty, $29.3i
making total receipts for the month of
81 ,569.S3
The treasurers report up to and in
Guiding February 20, shows: Emer-
gency fund, S5.797 40 Annapolis Bank
ing &Trust Company .06S46; Farm
ers National Bank, $2.607.41; total
$l0,473.41
GEORGE T. MELVIN.
CHAS G. FELDMEYER,
JAMES f. STRANGE.
Directors of Annapolis Water Co
The report of the various city Off
the respective committees and placed
on file
Alderman Levy-That the direct
ors of the Annapolis Water Company
be requested to submit to the Council
the plans or specifications for any in
tended improvements
Alderman Levy's order caused quite
a lengthy discussion and after read
ing the bylaws relative to the duties
and powers of the various officers Of
Tie Water Company. 1t developed that
the city has supervision over the di-
rectors of the Water Company by the
bylaws only and while they can re-
quest any information from the Water
Company they cannot order It,
Alderman Parkinson wanted to know
why it was that the Water Company
could do thousands of dollars worth of
work and yet the Street Committee
could not buy broom without com
petitive bid.
The report of the Water Company
has always kept the Council informed
on what all contemplated improve
ments would consist of
BY the Counselor the Treas
urer be authorized to communicate
with the various persons and firms
that are occupying city property that
they be compelled TO pay their arrear-
ages. Adopted.
Alderman Levy-That the Street
Committee and City Commissioner be
authorized TO spread cinders in front
OF the premises of Mr. Mang. Alder
man Parkinson wanted the Street
improved so that building lots would
be available Adopted
Alderman Smith--That the Fire Mar
shall be requested to communicate with
the fire insurance companies relative
to a reduction in fire insurance rates
Alderman Smith Ttat Edward
Jones be reimbursed for his services
as tillerman on the new aerial truck
Adopted.
Alderman Beavins the City
Commissioner be requested 10 remove
all dilapidated waste baskets on the
streets that are not in good condition
and have become nuisance. within a
week Defeated
The bond of William Farrell was &C
cepted by the Board.
Mr.. Charles G. Feldmeyer was nomi-
mated a sa director of the Annapolis
Water Company, also DR.. William II
Rullman. Dr. Wash Claude and Mr.
Rasmus Clausen. Upon a vote being
taken. Mr. Charles G. Feldmeyer re-
ceived five votes and he was declared
elected as a director
Quite a number of bills were passed.
The Mayor read a draft of bill
to take the appointing power from the
Supervisors of Election and appoint
their own registration officials for the
city. The Supervisor now appoint the
city registrars, and the Mayors bill
places the appointing of registration
officials in the hands of the City
Council.
The meeting adjourned at 1915 a. m.
Ill.