The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-04-28

pTebeHteu WTltJen report 10 COuntli,
covering a number Of items which
had been referred to him. lie added
sketch Of an extension of West
Pleasant street which the report
stated was selfexplanatory
The engineer noted that he had,
with Service Director Snow, made an
investigation Of the protest Of John
Flynn over paying sewer assess
ment; that he found the sewer was
six-inch pipe in a depth of fourteen
feet, and that neither Mr.. Flynn nor
Mr. PAIL, complaining property own.
ers, abutted on the sewer and were
consequently unable to get connec.
tions
The engineer stated that South
Mulberry street, where paving is un-
der contemplation, represents a foot
frontage of 1854 feet; that 63S feet
or 40.34 per cent, of this front is rep.
resented in the petition for paving
the street, while S94 feet, or 56.44 per
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protesting petition.
That the quality of the bricks be
ing used on the Gambler street exten.
sion paving is better than specifica-
tions or city requirements was point
ed out by the engineer, who stated
that two bricks when tested at the
state laboratories showed an average
loss of 1894 per cent, whereas the
city requirements permit loss Of %
per cent under such tests.
RESOLUTIONS PASSED
A resolution declaring necessary
the paving of Lamartine street be-
tween Mckenzie and Main streets
was carried under suspension of the
rules.
A like resolution, authorizing the
investment of $1,S39.36 Of the perpet-
ual care fund in Walnut alley sewer
bonds, was also carried.
ADVISES SETTLEMENT
City Solicitor Koons, in a written
report to council, stated that it was
his opinion that settlement should
be effected by the city solicitor with
William H. Hearn in mis- damage suit. |
The solicitor requested that council |
have committee appointed to confer
with Mr.. Hearn's attorney and see if |
such steps can not be taken. On
motion, the street committee was
named.
OPENING OF STREET
Councilman Hookway brought up
the question Of opening West Pleas
ant street, stating that one of the
main obstacles at present is the fact !
that under the plans now drawn a
portion of property owners kitchen
will be cut off. He suggested that the
city engineer pare down his plans to
make the street thirty feet wide and |
later Incorporated this suggestion in
a motion which was duly passed.
SEEKS CANCELLATION
John Flynn sought cancellation
of the assessments now standing
against him for the sewer on East
Chestnut street which was reported |
by the city engineer as being of no
benefit. His request met with favor
at the hands of council, and the city
solicitor and city clerk were instruct
ed to take up the matter with view
of presenting an ordinance at the
next meeting OF council, carrying out
Mr.. Flynn's request.
THE FIRE ORDINANCE
The necessity of passing the ordi-
nance which provides for the aboli-
tion of the Office of fire chief and the
increase in salaries of the firemen
was brought up by Councilman Hook
way. Councilman Brentlinger also
spoke in favor of this, pointing out
that the city would be saved money
by the change. On motion, the fire
committee was directed to report on
the advisability of passing this or
dinance which has already had three
readings.
THREE WEEKS REST
On motion of Councilman Weaver,
formal adjournment was taken for
three weeks, although it is under
stood that it may be necessary to call
special meetings during this period.