The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-03-06

cost of $106, including his own sal
airy, and has collected and paid over
to the treasurer fees amounting to
.$88. This is very creditable show
ing which indicates the department
| is nearly self-sustaining.
Report of Sanitary Inspector Cleve.
land shows that he has employed an
total cost of $14489, with receipts of
$1.5O. In addition to his general
work Mr. Cleveland attends to feed
ing the five head of stock. He re-
ports the theft of 80 grain sacks
from the barn.
1 Report of Supt. Caldwell of the
light and water plant, shows that he
is producing electrical power at about
2 cents per K. W. H. net, cents per
K. w. II. gross, and water is supplied
at .06 per 1000 gallons.
We have made purchases aggregat-
ing $35.65 since Feb. 18th, as shown
| in detail by order vouchers.
| Other purchases made for the
| month were prior to my arrival, and
|
standing contracts.
Since taking Office Feb. 18th, have
gone over the general field of work
in each department with the respec-
tive superintendent, to get in touch
with the physical working condi-
lions and methods now practiced. We
have had inventories made by Marsh,
Cleveland and Akin of the various
stock, tools, equipment, feed, etc,
now belonging to the city and in their
possession. Mr.. Caldwell is now
working his up, which he hopes to
have in hand tonight.
Together with Supt. Caldwell, we
made Investigations and examinations
covering all equipment, machinery,
buildings, etc., of the light and water
plant, and submitted report Feb. Is
to the council.
| Had a complaint from the WEIGH
Todd Lumber Co. in regard to poor
and insufficient service furnished their
plant. Supt. Caldwell investigated
conditions, submitting specific remedy
which l approve.
Authorized Supt Caldwell to make
re-connection with water service at
the fair grounds in response to letter
from Mrs. Tweedy to Mr.. Osborne. I
here suggest that meter readings be
taken and bills rendered to the secre-
| tary of the fair association for pay
ment.
| Made a trip with Mr.. Winer to 10
cate and examine machinery for pro-
posed use in our contemplated repair
shop.
We had Osceola street repaired
from Broadway to Fort King. The
A. C. L. Ry. Co. is now filling in be-
tween its rails so as to give an even
finish to the street.
Submitted data for reply to letter
of R. S. Petty, in regard to machinery
sold him from old electric light plant.
Investigated width of South Fourth
street between Sanchez and Wenona,
as it now is laid out between fence
lines, as per report of j. R. Moor
head There is space enough for a
34-foot street without encroaching on
property now fenced.
Checked over measurements Of
property bought from Moffatt on
North Osceola street, for opening
same, and found 100'x40'.
Placed order for automatic dump
truck body for our new GLASSES, one
with Meadows and one with McAteer,
at $40 each. Respectfully,
J. n. Johnston, Manager.
The city manager was authorized
to buy wood for the electric light
plant.
The street roller which has been
out of commission for some time was
ordered repaired.
The special committee to which
was referred the matter of valuation
of the Ocala House property made its
report, which was accepted and the
matter referred to the city attorney
for adjustment.
All the bills properly approved
were ordered paid.