The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-11-16
LOCAL LEGISLATION

The city council met in regular ses-
sion last night with all members pres
ent.
John L. Edwards appeared in re-
gard to damage done at his residence
by high tension wire during the re-
cent storm, presenting bill of $3.50.
Matter referred to Mr.. Simmons and
Supt. Mckenzie for investigation.
Matter of putting on extra police
during the fair left in the hands of
Mr.. Winer and Chief Gordon.
A. Arabian appeared and asked
permission to replace awning at No.
416 N. Magnolia street with iron
cover Granted upon motion of Mr..
Thomas.
John Dozier handed in resignation
as member of the sinking fund COM
mission. Action on same deferred
until next meeting.
Claim of Pacific Flush Tank Com
pany referred to city attorney.
Annual report from Mrs. F. G. B.
Weihe, chairman of park committee
of Woman's Club, read and filed for
| information.
Defective pump at the light plant
ordered returned to Burford, Hall &
Smith. Payment of $763.16 to Bur-
ford, Hall & Smith on water softener
was allowed.
Request of j. D. McCaskill ct al for
light and power on Dunnellon road re-
ferred to Mr.. Simmons and the city
manager.
Proposition of S. Fl. Christian to
drill out we'll at the disposal plant at
S1.25 per foot was accepted.
Bid of John H. Taylor for lot and
barn on May street not accepted.
City Manager Mckenzie submitted
regular monthly report on street,
sanitary and light and water depart
ments, which was read and ordered
filed for information.
An ordinance for the contraction of
the territorial limits of the city of
Ocala was introduced by Mr.. Gold
Imam, placed upon first reading and re-
ferred to the head of the department
of justice.
The following resolution offered by
Mr.. Goldman was. upon motion of Mr.
Thomas, adopted:
Be it resolved by the city council
of the city of Ocala, that the city OF
Ocala, municipal corporation organ
lied and existing under the laws OF
the state of Florida, of the county OF
Marion and state of Florida, is here
by authorized to acquire, by eminent
domain, the following described real
estate situate in the county of Mar.
ion and state of Florida, to-wit:
/ Com at the NV cor of lot No. 2 OF
blk No. 10 of the Old Survey of the
town, now city. of Oeala, run thence
| s 80 #, thence rs #, thence 80 ft
thence W rs # to the p b, being the
lands described in deed from G. S
Scott, receiver, to- trustees of Stand.
ard Lodge No. 1, recorded in the pub.
lie records of Marion county, Florida
III deed book j 113. at page 168 thereof
The purpose for which said rea
purposes of the water works of the
city of Ocala, and the interest anC
; estate to be acquired in said property
is the absolute fee simple title there
to. That the mayor, president of tn,
city council and city attorney of tht
city of Ocala are hereby authorized
and directed to execute such papers
documents and to prepare and sign
| such pleadings and affidavits as may
, be necessary to carry out the pur
lposes of this resolution, and are here
by directed and authorized to institut,
such suits or other proceedings a.
may be necessary, and the city clerl
of the city of Ocala is hereby au
thorized to draw, and the president o
the city council to sign. such check
or vouchers for such moneys and ex
penses as may be necessary.
i The following report was read an,
, adopted:
!, We, the committee appointed in re
gard to reduction il lighting rates TO
large consumers would recommen,
! the following schedule, to-wit:
/ to 400 K. w. II. per month, 10C
!. per K. W. H.; 401 to 500 w. K. n. pc
: month, &c. per K. w. H.; 500 and u
K. W. H. per month, 7c. per K. w. 3
i, Chas. E. Simmons,
Il A. T. Thomas,
Il B. Goldman, COMMITTEES
NJ Upon motion of Mr. Goldman Man
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