Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1941-02-06

The members recommend
ed that in addition to the
installation of a new gener-
ator that the distribution
system be replanned and
reconstructed so as to be di-
vided into an equal number
of circuits. A transformer
could be installed at the be-
ginning of each circuit in
stead of at the plant as at
present, the report stated.
This would render unneces-
sary the building of a
switchboard at the plant
and money saved could be
put into the distribution
system.
The committee said that a
further report will be made lat
er when the Division of Engi-
neering makes a survey of the
distribution system in cOOpera-
tiOn with Isaac HI. Meyers, sup
erintendent of distribution.
A communication from Royal
Keyes, service director, was to
the effect that a question had
been raised regarding resolu-
tion passed at the last session of
council authorizing the purchase
of 8 inch sewer pipe for Ever
ett avenue. The cost of the ma
terial is more than the city can
purchase without advertising for
bids. Members of council pass
ed a resolution requiring the ad-
vertising as requested by Keyes,
the amount to be spent not ex-
ceeding $1,000.
Mayor Glenn Wright returned
without his signature the ordin-
ance passed at the last council
meeting fixing the salaries and
authorizing application of the
Kelly Day law. However the
Today period in which to veto
had elapsed SO the ordinance be-
comes effective.
The Mayor also reported total
license collection of $7OO: soft
drinks $188, pool and billiards
$145, shows $3.50, taxi cab $72,
junk yard $50, garbage $46,
barber $34, and vender SIS.
James P. Wolfe, secretary of
the Firemen's Pension fund,
made his annual report showing
total receipts Of $12,715.76. Tot
al amount paid out in pensions
was $12,615.00. Councilman
Stare appealed to members of
the body for an additional ap-
preparation of $4,000 for the pen
sion fund, claiming there would
be a shortage during the year,
and made motion that the fl
nance committee see what could
be done in this regard. The ac-
tion was concurred in by all
members.
An ordinance was passed
via the emergency route, chang
ing the routing of trucks from
Fourth street north to Locust
instead of Church street as in
the past, thence east on Locust
to First street, thence south on
First to Highways No. 16 and
79, thence east. Trucks coming
from the east would follow the
route in reverse. Reason given
for the change of routing was
the cOngested condition of traf-
fic on Church between Third
and Fourth streets.
S. o. Coyle, city auditor, filed
his annual report with council,
listing total Indebtedness of
$620,000 as of Dec. 81, 1899. Re-
deemed during the last twelve
months, $4,000; issued during
the past year $28,800, leaving a
balance as of Dec. 81, 1910,
$553,800. Balance in sinking
fund, cash and investments,
Dec. 81, 1910 to meet debt, 1884,
474.01.
A report was made revealing
that preliminary estimates
showed it would cost approx
mately $500 to remodel the old
Pennsylvania freight house so
that it could be used by the city
and at the same time eliminate
the eyesore as it now stands.
Indications are that there is a
movement underway to settle
the differences now existing be-
tween possible heirs so that the
cicytna hs r. ougtrnicow- hseta
city can acquire the property.