Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-12-06
ELECTRIC LIGHTS AND GARBAGE
Principal Topics for Discussion
-. at Meeting of Aldermen.
work Of City Physician Declared to he
observation-disclosures Adopted
=. Regulating Business at So
r. Called Baby Farms.

Of aldermen Monday was taken up
with reports from the various depart
msnts, as we'll as with a communica-
ton from Mayor J. Holmes jackson,
asking whether the electric light COM
missioners had a right to make an
agreement with the Burlington Light
4 Power company in which the city
was to purchase power from the fore
going company for a period of six
months without obtaining the consent
Of the board of aldermen.
This. was much mooted question
and, with the everlasting garbage con-
tfnct, occupied the most of the alder
mems time. 1t was discussed at length
by City Attorney Hamilton s. Peck. so
Tar as the legal points Of the agree
mont were concerned, by nearly every
alderman, and also by Frank c. Lyon.
chairman Of the board Of electric light
commissioners, and Walter Bedding.
manager of the city light department.
It was. pointed out that the agree
ment existing at the present time binds
the Burlington Light & Power COM
pany and the light commissioners. but
whether the agreement binds the city
~ an entirely different question. and
the city attorney expressed his opin-
ion that the present agreement between
the two parties was but q temporary
one.
The present contract has only three
more months to run, and question was
rAised as to whether the board would
care to make an extension OF this
time.
Frank H. McCale. the garbage col
lActor, present in name only, got his
Monday from nearly every alderman
present as we'll as the city attorney.
On account of the numerous complaints
that have been coming to Health Offi-
Ger Ennis, It was stated by Chairman
Luck, and others quickly followed his
lead. that the collection Of garbage
was not only costing the city McCale's
salary. but also the salary Of the health
officer, a. this official has had to de-
vote most Of his time to following up
complaints that have been coming to
him. Some Of the aldermen were Of the
opinion that the bonding company that
were back Of McCale should be made
to 60 good for him. while others claim
cd that the city should hire teams and
collect the garbage and deduct the
cost from McCale's salary. The con-
tract made by the board of health has
. long time yet to run, but action Of
some character will be taken imme-
diately.
The city physician, who he is none Of
for severe censure last evening. AS q re-
suit Of q discussion Of this official, the
clerk Of the board of aldermen was in
structed to summon DR.. H. c. Tinkham,
the members Of the charity department
and anyone else interested to appear later.
It was claimed that the medico has
neglected his ofiicial duties to such an ex-
tont that other physicians have had to be
called in to give medical attendance to the
moor. The charity department is asked to
explain matters.
The ordinance in relation to the licensing
&c baby farms. so-called, was read for
the third time. by title only. and adopted
4 committee had been looking into the
matter since the last meeting Of the board
and with a few minor changes in tn,
ordinance as presented at the previous
meeting. 1t was acted on favorably.
"A petition to pump water for the water
department was acted on favorably. The
water department is to buy motor ir
the near future and the Municipal Ligh,
plant will furnish the power. AS it takes
three tons Of coal to pump 100000 gallons
Of water. 1t is claimed that many tons car
be saved in this manner.
The committee that has been looking
Into the matter pertaining to the roof or
the Powell garage on st. Paul street re-
ported that the agreement previously en-
tered into by Mr.. Powell will be complied
with in the spring. Mr.. Powell states tina
he has made arrangements to have thu
roof of the garage covered with tar ant
gravel, to comply with the inner fire dis
trict regulations.
George ]. Munson, who was quarantine(
at his home on North Winooski avenu,
last summer when his infant daughter
was suffering from poliomyelits, wa.
granted $40 for the period of his quaran
tine. as he was dependent on his owl
wages and unable to work.
-. y. A. Brodie, who conducts a garage or
College street, asked the board for per
mission to move an electric sign to hi.
new garage at 125-12S st. Paul street, ant
n was granted.
A petition for an electric light at thu
corner Of North avenue and Strong stree
was received and placed on file.
A petition for an electric light on tn,
southeast corner Of Strong street ant
North avenue, presented by Alderman
Bsrgeron. was received and adopted.
Alderman Hall presented a resolution
which called for the raising of $780,
70 meet the accrued and accruing ex
penses of the city. This was adopted.
The report Of the city treasurer showe'
. balance Of $S3.972.62 on hand. The waite
health department has balance Of $530.8
~ A communication from the street de
.partment showed a balance of $23.04. TIL
Standard Oil company received A.S0S.6 81 TO
eprinkling the streets with oil. Repair
% the streets. including the use Of tarvie
~eahounted to $442T
~ "A report from the police department 10
tees for commitments was referre
ito the sheriff because the board did nc
understand what the money was to b
paid for.
~ Several licenses for city carter. aut
stioneer. etc.. were granted.
~ The question of whether the Rev. j.
Soillis would have to pay for licens
10 operate moving picture machine
sgthe Cathedral high school auditorium We
Settled by Alderman Woodbury. movin
THAT the license be granted after II
sraty clerk has forwarded blank to II
clergyman to fill out according to II
regulations. The motion prevailed.
Sf-The following bills were ordered pail
Lawrence BARLEY, for coal. $l54; Burlin
ton Typewriter company. SOS: electr
Hight department. November statemen
r1s.Soe.S2: cnarty department. Novemb
Statement. N.7i7.02; water department
November statement, $2.51s.s6; fire d
partment, November statement, 1854. 9
IRE department, pay roll. $l,6SS4o; poll
department November statement. $3.50
police department pay roll. &,s50.58: pal
department, November statement, $685.
park department. pay roll. $l22O5; F.
AcCale. collecting garbage during mon
0f November, $275: DIR. f. ]. Ennis, sala