The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-10-02
LOCAL LEGISLATION

was unusual In that all the five men,
bers were present for the first time in
several months. Attention was called
to the fact that no president of the
council had been elected since the
resignation of President Nash, and
Alderman McIver of the third ward
was elected to the position, and Aid
erman Osborne of the second ward
was elected president pro tenn.
Mr.. j. c. CaldwelPs resignation as
manager and superintendent of the
water and light plants was read by
the clerk. to take effect October 18th.
Same was accepted.
There being no applications before
the meeting for the position made va
cant by the resignation of Manager
Caldwell, Mayor Chace was requested
to take up the matter of commune
eating with several parties who have
recently made informal applications
for the position.
Mayor Chace suggested that the
city secure the services of an examin-
ing engineer to, come here and look
over the plant and explain what is
necessary to place same in good SER
viceable condition. The mayor was
requested to get in communication
with such person or firm at once and
find what arrangements could be
made for such an examination.
The tax books were examined by
the council and are now ready for the
collector to begin the work of collect
ing the 1918 taxes. Mr.. Sistrunk, the
city clerk, was commended for the
splendid manner in which the books
are arranged this year, as the collec-
tor can now tell at glance whether
there are any back taxes of certif-
Gates outstanding against property,
and in event there is same must be
taken care of before this years taxes
can be accepted.
Mr.. Chas. w Hunter, proprietor Of
the Ocala House, appeared and asked
that the matter of excessive water
assessment for his property be looked
into. The council believing that there
was an error in the meter reading for
the months of July and August, ad-
justed the matter by allowing pay
ment on the basis of previous and
subsequent months.
Mr.. Hinton appeared and asked
that the council make settlement with
Mrs. Adams for cow that it is al
legged was injured some weeks ago by
the cow impounder. Referred to
Councilmen Goldman and Osborne for
adjustment.
s An opinion from the city attorney
relating to the raise of officers sal
aries was read by the clerk. This
question was brought. up at the last
meeting when it was suggested that
the marshaps salary be raised. The
attorneys opinion is that salaries
may be adjusted or changed by the
council, except as to the Offices of re-
&C der and manager. during the term
for which they have been elected.
A petition from number of prop
erty owners in North Ocala, asking
that the order compelling them te
connect with the city sewerage sys-
tenn be suspended until after the war
so that they might invest in war saw
ings stamps, liberty bonds, ETC.. was
granted, provided they Immediately
put in sanitary cans in accordance
with the ordinance applying to such
cases.
| A letter from Mr.. Frank B. Turner
complaining of what he claimed to bt
an excessive charge for clearing the
weeds from his lot at the corner Of
Watula and Ocklawaha avenue. was
read, and referred to Inspector Akii
for correction or adjustment.
Alderman Winer's action in raising
the salary of the marshal to $125 pei
month and night policeman to $50 pei
month was ratified.
It seems that the meter on tn.
Blowers electric line is out of com
mission and that no current accoun
has been paid for the past tw'
months. This matter was referred II
Councilman Osborne for immediat.
attention, as all bills are payabl,
monthly.
i The committees at work on the nev
lime quarry reported progress.
L A0AAOO1 VI 1CttOAo 4lVm pal Tic
interested in the furnishing of ma
chinery for the city light and waite
plant were read and referred to tn
city attorney.
/ All bills properly audited were or
dered paid.
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