The Penn's Grove record., 1919-04-04

Safety Gates Will Soon Be Placed
At Railroad Crossing On
Main Street

The Mayor and Council met in reg
ular session on Tuesday. night in. the
Council chamber and transacted con-
siderable important business. The
members present were. Borden, Keen,
Fahy,. Smith. Mr.. Pyne reported lat
err in the evening. Mayor Fisher was
absent, nursing a carhuncle on the
back of his neck, so President Smith
presided. Other officials present were
Clerk w. A. Hunt, Collector D. P.
Featherer, Building Inspector Thos.
P. Morgan, Assessor j. N. Layman.
Chief Marshal Houseworth made
another interesting report. He wanted
to. know what action he should take re-
garding those who had not paid the
mercantile tax under the new ordi-
nance, and also those who practically
refused to pay the tax.
After considerable discussion the
Marshal was instructed to proceed in
accordance with the provisions of the
ordinance by issuing warrants and
have their cases brought before the
Recorder for hearing.
The Marshal is still working on
plans for greater safety at Union Cor
ner where congestion is great. His
suggestion that signs be erected in
conspicuous places at that point di-
lrecting the travelling public how to
proceed, was adopted.
Four guards; at the p~owdertplant, all
sworn in as special officers of the
Township of Upper Penns Neck, were
obligated as special Officers for the
Borough without compensation. Geo.
l.. Blyler was also made a special
officer for duty on the lower shore. +
The mercantile tax ordinance was
made the subject of general discus
sion. Itwas the consensus of opinion
that there were many inequalities in
the document as it now stands, so it
was decided to refer it to the Ordi-
nance Committee for amendment and
readjustment of such fees as appear
to be exhorhitant.
The Gas Company having been re~
quested to lower such pipes and other
fixtures as lprotrude above the surface
of the streets in various parts Of the
town, Mr.. Krouse, representing the
Company, asked if it would be neces-
sary for them to secure permits for
each opening made. This brought up
the question whether Council had any
authority to order such work done
when it was on personal property. 1t
WAS decided that the consent of the
property owner was necessary before
such work could be done, as without it
the Borough might get itself into
trouble.
Building Inspector Morgan wanted
to know if he had authority under h
building ordinance to permit an adj
dition, to be added to a small frame
building. This matter had been
threshed out at a previous meeting
and it was decided that the provisions
of the ordinance must be followed, that
all new structures, additions or other
wise must be of material other thar
wood within the fire zone.
Clerk Hunt stated that he had been
in communication with the General
Superintendent of the Pennsylvania
Railroad at the main office relative to
safety gates on Main Street. The
Company gave him assurance that
thew were now assembling the mater
ial necessary for the work and as soon
as possible work would Recommended
upon this important Improvement.
The Division Supervisor had also
reported that the Company would I'M
mediately proceed to repair all foot
paths and crossings on their property.
The Finance Committees report
showed that during the fiscal year to
date the Borough had expended for
various purposes $10,226.16.
+. The Treasurer's report showed re-
ceipts since last meeting OF S1,3O3-9O;
paid out $1,340.72; balance on hand,
S32O.95. Board of Health, paid out,
S21. 20; balance on hand $687.23.
The receipts for the evening were
from general sources, $523.77; fines
received by Recorder Duffy, $131.0O:
The Ordinance Committee was in
structed to prepare an ordinance pro-
viding for a safety zone at Broad and
Main Streets, to prevent, if possible,
the congestion of traffic at that point
and make travel safe for pedestrians.
Albert Brown was sworn in as a
special officer to succeed a special who
has resigned.
Building Inspector Morgan said he
has issued eleven permits for m
movements and new structures since
his last report.
An amendment to the building orr
dinance respecting fire escapes, fues,
ETC., and providing additional fees,
passed second reading and was order
ed published. 1t appears in full else
where. -
A number of new lights for differ.
emit parts of the Borough, suggested
by the Lighting Committee, were or
dered installed. ,
The Council will meet in adjourned
session next Monday night.
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