The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-11-06
LOCAL LEGISLATION

At Tuesday nights council meeting
it developed that the light and water
department expenses are running
ahead of receipts on account of ex-
traordinary conditions. and the only
course to pursue will be to raise rates
for thes two commodities. There was
not much discussion on the subject,
but the matter will come up at the
next meeting, which will be held on
the 9Th, at which time there will like
ly be substantial raise in rates.
The matter of inferior gas was also
brought up, but no official action was
taken.
DR.. E. G. Peek, city physician, made
"a most encouraging report upon the
conditions of the city, stating that in
fiuenza had apparently about run its
course. While there are still few
cases, and probably will be for some
time to come. he says that the situa
ton is well in hand and can now be
handled, as the physicians will be able
to answer calls made. He said that
the school attendance was not quite
up to normal, but he believed within
several weeks there would again be a
| full attendance.
DIR. Peek recommended the approx
al of plan for publicity inaugurated
by Miss Nellie Stevens. 1t is to run
series of advertisements in the local
newspapers, giving advice along SAM
tary lines. Miss Stevens was author
lied to carry out the plans as suggest
ed
A letter from w. M. Lloyd, who ID
operating the fertilizer factory just
south of the city, regarding rates for
electric power, was read, and It was
ordered that rates in conformity to
the rules now in effect be made.
L. w. Ponder appeared before the
council and asked that his water
meter be investigated, as the last
quarters reading shows over four
times what it has in the past, with the
same service as heretofore. Referred
to Manager Martin for adjustment.
In response to kilograms about the
sale of the old electric light plant
machinery, the clerk was instructed to
inform those interested that same had
been temporarily withdrawn from the
market.
| A letter from a concern furnishing
fire fighting apparatus was referred
to Councilman Winer.
/ The council gave instructions as to
the furnishing of light and water at
the fair grounds during the coming
county fair. Mr.. Hunter, vice presi-
dent of the fair association, appeared
and asked that the council give the
fair the same privileges as formerly
enjoyed, which were granted.
| The. matter of extra police service
during the fair was referred to Coun-
Gilman Thomas, to cooperate with
the sheriff's Office.
i Mr.. Raymond B. Bullock appeared
and asked that the council allow the
redemption of the east half of lot "a
Caldwell addition for 1915 taxes. A
resolution was passed allowing such
redemption. On the books this lot is
assessed with the east half of lot %,
and the certificate covers both, tho
there is a street between them. This
action allows the redemption of lot "a
&C three-fourths the charges on the
two lots.
i Mr.. R. L. Layton, who rents the old
lefty market building for bottling
plant, appeared and asked that his
rent be reduced for several months in
view of the fact that the sugar allow
ance made his concern was reduced to
rs per cent of normal. On motion h.
was allowed a reduction for the
months of November and December
The city officials present all made
verbal reports on their work and aft
er ordering all bills properly approved
: paid, the council adjourned.