Palisadian., 1923-03-16
Y-RIDINC CAREER OF CLIFFS|DE
FIRE ENGINE OVER; new ASSESSMENT
BOARD APPOINTED BY RESOLUTION
West Grantwood Sewer Condition Discussed Action Will
Be Taken; j. Smith, Ex-Clerk, Presents Bill; New Bid
on Disposal Plant Fence Many Communications.


the subject of much discussion at the
regular meeting of the Mayor and
Council last Monday evening. Coun-
Gilman Schweitzer stated that the en-
gine had been used for the purpose
of joy-riding and was seen on Main
street in Fort Lee on Sunday last
He pointed out the danger that might
result from the practice of taking the
apparatus out of the borough. The
chief of the fire department, by way
Of explanation, stated that the ma
chine was in bad condition, which
made. it hard to start, and on this
particular occasion he had given per-
mission that it be taken out. How
ever, he said, there were times that it
was taken out without his permission,
and he asked that the council invest
him with the sole authority to COM
mandeer the engine and not to put oil
and gas in the same, except in case
of fire. This authority was granted
to him by resolution later in the meet
ing. The discussion brought to light
the fact that supplies and tools were
constantly disappearing, and on one
occasion paddock on the door had
been broken. The men have had
lot of trouble with the engine since
first it was purchased, and less than a
year ago the repair bills totaled about
$1,6O0
A resolution introduced by Council
man Siegrist appointed new Assess
ment Commission, composed of r. H.
Mutt Harry Myer and DIR. Roy Knorr,
to replace the old commission whose
terms have expired. The resolution
was passed by unanimous vote of the
council.
The. condition of certain section
of West Grantwood, due to lack of
proper sewer facilities to drain the
storm water away, was discussed at
length. 1t was pointed out that some
families are in fear of having their
houses collapse ,and it is a common
complaint that many furnaces have
been extinguished as result of the
condition 1t was agreed that the
matter was a very serious one and
must be taken care of Immediately,
so the mayor will get in touch with
the Fort Lee officials to see what the
two boroughs can do, as both are
affected.
Among the communications was a
claim from the former clerk, John
Smith, for $3.50 for services rendered
from last July to date Councilman
Siegrist stated that he did not feel
inclined to pay this bill, as both clerks
in holding on to their jobs awaiting
the court decision were gambling.
Councilman Myer suggested that the
matter be laid over until the council
men had time to find out what part
of the bill was really due Smith and
= to take action ON same later.
Councilman Siegrist reported bid
of S34014 for the proposed fence
around the disposal plant, and upon
the suggestion of the Mayor consented
to get more bids. All agreed that it
is necessary to erect this fence as
soon as possible to forestall any pos
sible accident.
eporting on the D'Lorenzo case,
Chief of Police Woodcock stated that
the Prosecutors office had examined
the drugs and they were found not to
be narcotics.
Upon the suggestion of Councilman
Myer, the clerk was instructed to
make a monthly report of all money
received
The engineer reported that he had
been in touch with the water and gas
companies regarding existing service
on Gorge road and that they had given
the desired information. Mr. McClave
was in doubt whether or not a grade
had been established foE this road,
whereupon Councilman Siegrist called
his attention to the fact that a grade
covering all of Gorge road was estab-
lished Aug. s 1910, by McClave and
McClave, and asked the clerk to get
the approval of this grade from the
freeholders. ~.
The attorney reported that the bor-
ough's claim against Tony Corbiscillo
of SAG had been settled with the in
surance. company.
The chairman of the uilding Com
mittee, Myer, turned over check of
S35 for permits granted, and read the
names of the persons wishing permits
to proceed with building operations,
totaling $110,45O.
The Health Committee reported a
complaint from j. Gsueule, Walker
street, Cliffside, to the effect that an
unsanitary condition existed about his
premises, due to an old lumber cess
pool on adjoining property and va
cant lot nearby, which was used as a
dump for waste paper also pole in
front of his property. The matter
was referred to the police and the
Health Committees for action. A COM
plant from Mr.. Zabriske of Grantwood
in regard to the removal of garbage
called forth few remarks from the
Mayor relative to the mistake made
in The Palisadian last week in Hill