The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1922-01-03
POLICIES ARE
OUTLINED BY
new MAYOR
Handley Pledges Administra-
tion to Law Enforcement
Discourages Sleeping Quar-
ters for Firemen.
URGES COOPERATION


Fines and Jail sentences, with no
suspended sentences for violators of
the liquor laws. will await persons
convicted in police court of making
and selling liquor "Illicit stills have
been numerous" he said but the
people demand that the law regarding
the selling of liquor be enforced
The mayor discussed the presence
of disorderly houses and gambling
The police will be expected to clean
up both" he said. while we do not
intend to enforce blue laws in this
city, we do intend to make it un-
healthy for criminals of all classes.
The officials will stand behind the
police in the discharge of their duties"
The new gavel presented to the mayor
by the members of Company X was
dedicated officially.
Many Citizens Present
The council room was filled with
citizens. When the mayor finished
his address applause broke out in all
parts of the room.
More drill and suitable exercise to
keep the members of the fire depart
ment fit for duty was recommended
by the mayor. Sleeping quarters for
members of the department will be
removed if his recommendation is fol-
lowed
At the present time the fire depart
ment in the city building is arranged
on the platoon system. Each platoon
is on duty IL hours each day.
Should sleeping quarters for the
firemen. at present located above the
fire house proper. be removed. the
space may be turned over to city Of
fices. This was mentioned by the
mayor in his address. The need for a
mayors office was also mentioned.
Planning Commission
city planning commission TO zone
districts of the city, plan parks and
approve new additions, also was men,
toned This will be taken up during
the current month.
Need of one or more downtown COM
fort stations and a new market house
was discussed by the mayor He also
emphasized the fact that each council
man was expected to vote in the best
interests of the people as whole, re-
gardless of personal feelings for or
against any individual.
Referring to the light plant, he said:
"The new superintendent of the light
plant should be a trained electrical
man The city should be prepared to
pay more salary to get this kind of
man. The board of works and a COM
mittee of five citizens are giving this
matter their attention"
The regular ordinance fixing the
salaries of the city officials, which
heretofore had carried the salary of
the light plant superintendent, omitted
this feature this year. City Attorney
Kelley explained that this action was
taken because it was impossible to
tell at this time just what would be
the salary of the new superlntend-
ent.
Favor Consulting Engineer.
Councilman Waidele, seconded by
Councilman Waterman, proposed
that a consulting engineer for the llght
plant be employed at various times
during the year to advise with the city
regarding the purchase of light plant
repairs. Councilman Benn also favor
ed the motion, which was passed.
Joseph Waterman introduced a
resolution requesting the mayor TO ap-
point a committee OF three 10 lnVesu-
gate the light plant coal contracts. he
ports that an excessive amount Oh coai
had been purchased, and hat the coal
S~N1
OF the resolution.
The resolution provided that con-
tracts entered into by the light COM
pany. and its duly accredited agents
for the past six months, should be
probed.
Tho measure was passed. The may
ar announced he would consider the
mater before naming the members OF
such a committee.
Reid is Appointed.
Joseph Waterman was named
F. member of the hospital board. Inc
resignation of Lawrence A. Handley as
a member of the board of trustees OF
the school city was accepted with
vote of thanks to him for the work ne
had done. Walter Reid was named
10 succeed him. Mr.. Reid will fill the
Mace until the expiration oil Mr.. Han
dley's term in August.
The appointment of ]. Edward Hlggs
as building inspector was received
from the board of works and approved
Official bonds of the police commits
sioners also were filed with the coun'
ell Dir. w. G. Huffman and DR.. F. p
Buche were elected city physicians by
the council.
First action by a new council mem
her was taken by harry Strdte- ne
said the east approach TO the Doran
bridge was insufficiently lighted. The
matter was referred to the board OF
works The condition of the street
car tracks at Fifth and Main streets
and the fact that a water spout mas
been hanging from the c. and o. over
head bridge on Main street for some
lime was also called TO the attention
of the board of works and the city
attorney.
Informal Meeting
An informal "open meeting" session
was held at the close of the regular
business of the evening. when mem
hers of the council and the mayor In
vited any citizen present to talk Al
ter some urging, Michael Kelly, former
county clerk, and Glenn Carr, former
sheriff, made short addresses, compll
menting the administration on th'
start it had made on the years WORK
''I want to congratulate you as mayor
and all the members of the council.
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