The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-18
UNIFORM MONEY
FOR POLICEMEN
Matter Discussed by City Council
Now Awaits Opinion From
Solicitor Champion.
WATER PROBLEM up AGAIN

Whether or not the police and fire.
men of the city are to get money for
their uniforms from the city will de-
pend on the opinion of City Solicitor
champion, which is to be obtained by
the Property Committee for the next
regular meeting of Council. This
matter was discussed at length on
Monday night, and Councilmen gener-
ally favored allowing the policemen
and fremen sufficient funds to pur-
chase necessary uniforms, but were in
doubt as to whether any appropria-
ton made this year could be used for
the purpose. Councilmen recognized
the fact that the present salaries were
not sufficient for the mems needs and
uniforms as well.
George Biggs is 10Y qualified to act
as Police Justice. His bond has been
filed and accepted by Council.
Council discussed the extension of
the sewerage system on Decatur ave-
nue., from Chestnut street to the
Shore Fast Line right of way, to take
care of the new school building and
residents in that section. The matter
was laid over until the next meeting,
to have the opinion of the City Solicit
tor on some legal matters in that con-
nection.
The Street Committee recommended
that the bid of Edward Goehler, for
sidewalk paving and curbing work for
1928 be rejected. This matter will be
~re-advertised for new bids. No bids
were received for the erection OF the
garage and workshop on city property
at Woodland avenue, and the Clerk
will also r~e-advertiSe for bids for this
work.
The Clerk was ordered to commune
cate with the Clerk of Absecon to in
form him that Pl%easantville would, as
heretofore, keep in repair California
avenue from Shore road to New road.
~Pleasantyille will also care for Nevada
avenue for two squares beyond Shore
road.
The matter of obtaining a fire plug
and water service for the vicinity OF
Washington avenue and Doughty road
was fully discussed. Water Superin-
tendent Herr gave figures to show
that the company could not install the
service at present, under the rulings
of the Public Utilities Commission.
The Clerk was authorized to commu-
nicate with-the Public Utilities Com
mission IN this matter. with the view
of having an Investigation made by
the Commission as to whether or not
the Commission could order a fire plug
placed and water service given the
residents in that section.
The Lighting Committee recon-
mended the installation of an 50 watt
light on East Collins avenue, and the
Clerk was authorized to so notify the
Electric Company.
The increased pay for city fremen,
authorized to begin the first OF the
year, was ordered paid to the men at
this time.
Residents in the vicinity OF Hackett
avenue addressed Council relative to
having Hackett and Hauenstein ave-
nues opened up and graded and lights
placed on the streets. The matter
was referred to the Street and Light
ing Committees to report back at the
next meeting of Council.
On motion of Councilman Stephen
son, President Yates was authorized
to name a committee of Council to at
tend the hearing held by the Public
Utilities Commission, in Trenton, on
Tuesday, relative TO grade crossings,
President Yates announced that he
would name the committee after Coun-
ell adjourned.