Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1920-08-06

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Ex-eollector Of water rents Robert
j. Kay reported to the commissioners
that a water bill in the sum Of S24
assessed against Frank Floyd, the
owner OF the ground on which the
burned Greylock stood 10 North Wild
wood. remains unpaid and recon-
mended that some action be taken to
collect the money. The matter was
referred to Solicitor Hand.
Lsuneelot Lehman, Of the water de-
partment, and who has direct charge OF
the pumping station ear Rio Grande,
addressed the commissioners on the
subject Of employment. His present
salary is Sis per month. He asked
| that this rate be Increased to Sl25 a
month, dating from August the lst.
His request was granted, after he ex-
planned the nature aud responsibilities
Of his work and pointed out the num-
Der Of long hours he had to be on duty.
David McKibbin, owner of the Hotel
Elmlra, on east Schellenger avenue,
was present again to demand that he
be supplied with electric light for his
building.
Sarah Hartman and F. R. Bibber, Of
436 and 433 west Baker avenue respec-
lively, called to urge upon the commits
sioners action in reference to having
sidewalks constructed on that street in
their vicinity. They were told that
lust as soon as it is determined that 81
per cent. of the bona fde property
owners out there have signed the
petitions an ordinance will be drawn
to accomplish what is requested.
Poplar avenue cottagers turned out
pretty strong at Tuesdays meeting to
protest against almost unbearable con-
ditious on that street, arising from a
elogged and OVERLOOKING sewer main.
John w. Croft, 229 E. Poplar avenue,
spoke with great earnestness and said
something must be done at once to
remedy the trouble. His efforts to i'm
press upon the Commissioners the
gravity Of the case were ably seconded
by Joseph A. Short, of 209 E. Poplar
avenue. Mrs. Frank Muller, Of lis E..
Poplar avenue, also spoke of the dis
trees suffered by herself and neighbors.
Mayor Hendee stated that the sewer
main is not Of sufficient capacity, and
that that is the reason why there has
been trouble from overflows on this
street for the past few years. John H.
Judge wrote a letter telling the Com
missioners that they would render a
great public service if the noises caused
by the Pennsy trains in the early morn
ing hours could be lessened. He wrote
particularly about the shrill whlstling
of the locomotives and the unnecessary
speed at which the trains are run. Mr..
Judge also complained about street
cleaners digging cutters on east Lean
ing and Bennett avenues, outside of
the cement cutters, in their efforts to
clear out the weeds and thick grass.
He says this process defaces the streets
aud utilities the plan aimed at in the
construction Of the concrete cutters.
John G.. Funck wrote q letter COM
planning that two lawn tennis nets,
ordered by the street commissioner for
city use, had been countermanded and
the order placed with a Philadelphia
department store. The street commits
sioner agreed to personally reimburse
Mr.. Funck for any loss be may have
sustained by the countermanding OF
the order.
The following letter from Warren
Kslbach, city electrician, was read: 81
hereby acknowledge receipt of your
letter, setting forth a motion passed at
the commissioners meeting of July
9th, 1920, in reference to electrical con-
nections at Elmira Hotel. Mayor W.
G.. Hendee has instructed me to see that
the wiring complies with the electrical
code and the ordinance of the city Of
Wild wood, before permission is granted
to use electric current. Therefore 1
think the matter is out Of my hands
until the wiring is done properly"
After Mr.. Kalbach's letter was read
the following resolution was offered by
Commissioner Smith: "Be it resolved,
that for the best interests of the City of
Wildwood, the electrical department
be placed in charge of Commissioner
Oliver Bright; and be it further re-
solved, that all other resolutions con
1icting with this resolution be rescind-
ed; aud be it further resolved, that
this resolution take effect immediate
IT," The Mayor protested against the
passage Of this resolution as being un-
warranted and an interference with the
rights and functions of his department,
but it passed 2 to ]. Adjournment.