Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-03-14
kEYPORT COUNCIL
WORK A-PLEh7Y
Monmouth FreehoderS Unable
to Help With Broad st. Work
- Complaint That Houses
are Not Numbered.
Special 10 the EVENING NEWS.

attention.
A communication from the Board of
Freeholders stated that they were
unable to give any assistance regard
ing Broad street. The latter street
which was paved with cement last fall
was reported to be cracked near Fred
Whites residence and during the cold
weather has frozen and risen slight
ly above grade The matter was re-
ferred to the street committee.
The inspector reported that boiler
number L was in good condition.; also
boilers two and three at the pumping
station were in good condition. The
report of the inspector was placed on
file.
Regarding the inspection of the
sewer system, the committee stated
that they had written to the council
but had received no reply. The mat
ter was referred to the sewer commit
tee.
A communication from Miss Mary
A. Harrison who resides on Washing
ton street, stated that large block
of the street from Washington to
Roadway was in bad condition.
Councilman George w. Stidfole was
appointed a committee in this matter
and was given power to act.
A communication from Liberty
Hose Company's secretary, stated that
several of the members of the COM
pany had asked for exempt firemen's
certificates. Among those who had
asked for the exemption were Justus
r. Camp, Jesse Camp and Russell
Walling.
A bill presented by Marshal Ed
ward Hopkins for the commitment of
e. G. McGinnis to the state hospital,
was reserved until the next meeting
when action will probably be taken
on it. A resolution that all bills be
paid was ntade by Councilman Smith,
seconded, by Councilman Snyder.
E. Goldsmith advocated a change
in the ordinance now standing, to pro-
tect local junk dealers, stating that as
the ordinance now stands outsiders
profit better than the local dealers,
under the present ruling.
Postmaster George Z. Langan and
Assistant Postmaster III. Wyman Birk-
beck were present, representing the
local postoffice, stating that numbers
had not been placed on the houses
as they should be to receive free de-
livery. The bills had been paid they
stated. but no numbers had been
placed and 1t was necessary that they
be placed at once as it makes it much
harder for the carriers. The matter
was placed in the hands of the street
committee. who will wait On Mr.. Mau-
rer who has" the matter in charge.
Mr.. Hollinger, who owns the chick
en- farm at West Keyport, stated that
the road near him was in a bad con-
dition and he asked that same be CIV
EN- attention at once. The matter was
referred to the street committee.
Edward Post was present and asked
what the council intends to do about
his case. Mr.. Post claims that he was
injured at the water works while
working for the borough and had not
it,iisslll eell.tt il6 would n0t
take less than, $500 and his operation
paid for, and II the matter was not at
tended to by the borough directly, he
would bring suit
Mr.. Nelson who collects the revenue
from the various slot machines in the
borough was present and was told
that the slot machines must be taken.
from the borough within twenty-four
hours or the borough would have
same done.
Councilman Bedle, who had been
appointed a committee to look over the
washout, stated that he thought the
matter was a borough matter and
should be attended as same, and not
| by a committee.
Bids are wanted for the fixing up
of Green Grove avenue and upon
motion of Councilman Bedle seconded
by Councilman Moore it was moved
| and carried that the bids be asked for.
/ Councilman Moore stated that he was
still waiting for other bids regarding
1 the Junk at the water works. He stat
| ed that he had received several bids
| but was waiting for others. Superin-
| tendent of public works s. F. Mason
| stated that he would take care of the
Sidney Walling property at South Key
! port, regarding the water matter.
Councilman Cherry reported that he
| had received several bids for coal, OF
$3.5O, 81, 81, 81 and $4.75 f. o. b. the
| mines, freight rate of $1-S5 added.
After a thorough investigation 1t was
decided to close the present contract
with the Dickiman & ingalls, Company
for the supply of coal for the pumping
station.
The second reading of the snow Or
dinance took place at the meeting and
the amendment adopted, upon motion
Lof Councilman Bedle seconded by
councilman Moore. The ordinance will
be brought up for the third reading
| at the next meeting and the resolu-
t,tien adopted.
Upon motion of Councilman Cher
ry, seconded by Councilman Moore,
| 1t was passed to have the amendment
published in the papers.
| An amendment to the water ordi-
nance, whereby bills can be paid quar-
terly instead of semi-annually was Of
| fered by Councilman Moore. IL this
measure is adopted rates of not less
| than fifty cents per month for each
party using 1t will be charged. The
amendment was passed at the first
reading.
| An amendment to the ordinance
governing the junk dealers, placed the
| license at $25 a year. The amendment
made by Councilman Moore was pass
ed at the first reading and was laid
| over until the next meeting for the
second reading.
| Collector Charles r. Dawson re-
ported a balance of $2,965.12 on hand
| March 18th. The report was filed.
A motion was made to have notices
printed for the borough concerning
the water bills was passed. These no q.
tees are to be used when delinquents
have not paid and will state that the
water will be turned off in ten days
unless the water used Is paid for.
| Superintendent of Public Works
Mason stated that those whose side
walks had not been cleared of snow
| a charge Of 1895 would be made
against the occupants of theh proper
| ties and the officers were instructed
TO collect these bills.
Superintendent of Public Works 8.
r. Mason stated that the sewer in
al 1p ctr IaI "a