The Penn's Grove record., 1921-06-24
Purchase Of Engine
Further Delayed
Cannot Borrow Money AT 5HG
And Cash Must Be On Hand
Before Contract Can
Be Signed

The Mayor and Council met in adj
journed session on Tuesday evening.
Mayor Hunt presided and all the men,
bers answered to their names, togeth-
er with Clerk w. A. Hunt, Solicitor
S. Rushing Leap, Building Inspector
Edw. H. Keen, Jr., Contractor j. F.
Kreitzberg, of Philadelphia; a repres-
entative of the La France Fire Engine
Company and a good audience of citi-
zens.
The first business of Importance
considered was the closing up of the
contract for a new pumping engine for
the fire department.
The budget for the present year
carries the sum of $4,000 for fire
fighting purposes. Then an ordin-
ance passed later provides $4,000 more
for the same purpose, which of course
includes the new pumping engine.
There were a number of bids for the
new pumper, but the American La
France, price $4,000, with a pumping
capacity of 100000 gallons per min
ute was chosen by Council. A con-
tract was entered into with the COM
pany which was submitted to solicitor
Leap for his approval before signing.
Then several things happened and it
may be some time before a purchase
can be consummated.
Mr.. Leap stated that it would be
legal for the Council to authorize the
execution of the contract, but funds
must be available. "YOu must act
ually have a proposition in writing
from some person or bank agreeing to
purchase the notes or bonds, interest
on which, according to the ordinance
cannot exceed 512 per cent. In de-
termining whether or not sufficient
money is on hand a statement should
be received from the Borough Clerk
and Collector showing the actual
available money from the 1921 budget.
1t will also be necessary to have a mar
gin of money to provide for the main
tenance of the fire department for the
balance of the year."
This means that the money must
actually be in the borough treasury
before the contract can be signed, and
it was learned that the money provid-
ed for by the ordinance cannot be Sc
cured under present conditions of the
money market at 5 1-2 per cent inter
est.
Councilman Smith said he did not
consider it a wise move to purchase
an engine the full capacity of
which could only be used out
side the Borough water supply.
An engine with a normal capac-
ity of 600 gallons and a maxi
mum Of 700 would answer every need
and a saving of $2,250 could be made.
There was also a proposition before
the Council for a system that could
be installed for $4,000 and he proposed
to investigate it. In his opinion it
would be a good idea to submit the
matter to a referendum vote of the
citizens and taxpayers as to whether
the larger engine would be the best Sc
lection when one of slightly smaller
capacity would give the same service,
considering present water supply and
a saving besides of $2,250.
Some Of the members did not think
it worth while to have the public's
opinion in the matter. They We're
competent to decide the matter them
selves. "The public be damned
seemed to be the idea.
AS nothing definite could be accom-
plished it was decided to lay the whole
matter over until the next regular
meeting.
In the meantime the $4,000 propo-
sition could be investigated and the
ordinance amended by resolution pro-
viding for a higher rate of interest.
AS the sum of $4,000 appeared to
be Inadequate to cover all expenditures
r.. H. -, - u,oc IaoiIal 1nOn motion
of MI. Fahy to increase the issue OF
bonds or notes from $4,000 to Slo,ooo
Contractor ]. F. Kreitzberg, who
built the borough hall said he had IN
spected the plastering and found 1t II
much better condition than he eX'
pected. Shrinkage of WOODWORK
would cause defects of this kind. HI
would have his men go ever 1t ant
put it in first cass condition where
ever needed.
William B. Surran, attorney, act.
ing for John Fox asked for a reneWa
of Mr.. Fox's jitney license. HIS IL
cense was in effect and he was dong
business when the new state law wen'
into effect, March 81, 1921. He cltet
several opinions rendered by the public
Utility Commission in such cases ant
felt that if Mr.. Fox was granted a /!
the Commission would give thell
approval. 1000
license to Mr.. Fox which could be pres
ented to the Utility Commission TO
approval. ~ :; ,na,
ordered that the Mayor issue a pro
clamation to the effect that the ordi
nance providing for the registration
and licensing of dogs and impoundin1f
Of same when running at large, woult
On into effect on Friday, July LIST, 192-
It was fully understood that Ed
vard 7, Dean will be appointed dos
warden. He will have full power t.
oontrre all dogs found running a
Iolne He will keep them for a per
IoISN - .uLon ;f not redaemel