Council Proceedings

COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

[OFFICIAL.] 

COUNCIL CHAMBER, ANN ARBOR. MICH., Oct. 5, 1891. }

Regular meeting. Council met and was called to order by the president. Roll call; a quorum present. Absent, Ald. Herz and Ferguson. Minutes of previous meetings approved. 

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR. 

Ann Arbor, Oct 2, 1891. 

To Hon. W. G. Doty, Mayor of the City of Ann Arbor: 

Dear Sir. - At a meeting of the Board of Education of this city, held Sept. 1st, the following resolution was passed: "That the Board request the Police authority of the city to detail one or more members of its force to assist in the enforcement of the law regarding truancy." 

Truly, W. W. WHEDON, Sec'y. 

CITY OF ANN ARBOR, MAYOR'S OFFICE. October 2, 1891. }

To the Honorable, the Common Council: 

Pursuant to the provisions of Act No. 218. Laws of 1887, and in compliance with the foregoing request, I have detailed, subject to your approval, the City Marshal, Mr. James R. Murray, as Truant officer. 1 would suggest that the police committee confer with the Board of Education as compensation to be paid for services of the said officer.

Respectfully, W. G. DOTY, Mayor. Referred to the Police Committee. 

SPECIAL ORDER. 

The time having arrived at which the matter of laying out a street from Madison to Hill streets was set for hearing, and such special order having been announced the President, Therefore the Clerk stated that he had caused to be served notices of this hearing on all persons interested therein, and due proof of such service was on file in the City Clerk's office. After hearing F. L. Parker, on motion the matter was referred back to the street committee. 

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES. 

FINANCE. 

ANN ARBOR CITY, September 30, 1891 . 

Your Committee on Finance respectfully report that they have had the following bills under consideration and would recommend their allowance at sums stated. 

CONTINGENT FUND. 

W. J. Miller, salary 66 66  E. B. Norris, " 25 00  Bach, Abel & Co., supplies 56  P. O'Hearn, salary 162 50  Ann Arbor T.-H. Electric Co., street lighting 588 90  Ann Arbor T.-H. Electric Co, city clerk's office 2 00  A. A. T.-H. Electric Co., changing poles 1 25  Total $ 846 87 

STREET FUND. 

Nelson Sutherland, salary, 66 66 Smith Motley, " 50 00 H. O. Duerr, plans and specifications 53 00  M. A. Bowen, labor 5 00  W. Murphy, labor 50  J. Drake. labor 75  Wood & Son, lumber 65 99  Michael Kinney, labor 29 25  Jacob Michenfielder, labor 21 75  Charles Radke, labor 21 75  Joseph Hutzel, labor. 32 25  Patrick McCabe. labor 27 75  Frank Sutherland, labor 26 89  Will Clark. labor 37 20  Michael Williams, labor 35 25  E. Williams, labor 11 75  Wm. Nimps, labor 33 75  Gustave Walters, labor 3 75  Christian Helber, labor 18 75  Charles Poland, labor 15 00  Wm. Kuehn labor 33 00  Karl Yarndt labor 3 00  M. B. Murphy, labor 18 00  John Baumgardner, stone 37 65  Daniel Crawford, teaming 42 00  Hiram Kitredge, teaming 17 00  Matthew Schnierle, teaming 15 75  Nelson Sutherland, teaming 27 88  Emil Baur, teaming 8 00  Wm. Mason, teaming 3 50  Zenus Sweet, teaming 7 00  Thomas Hannon, teaming 14 00  Ann Arbor Agl. Co., repairs bridge No.2  2 65  H. Krapf, plaining timbers, bridge No.2  3 30  Ann Arbor Gas Co., 1 bar'l tar, bridge No.2  5 00  Luick Bros., plaining timbers, bridge No.2  1 00  T. M. Hallock, lumber, bridge No.2 2 0 40  W. F. Lodholz, 3 gals. oil, bridge No.2. 45  C. Eberbach, hardware, bridge No.2 8 55  K. J. Rodgers, 2 plow points 80  Total $ 825 92 

FIRE DEPARTMENT FUND. 

Fred Sipley, salary 60 00  C. A. Edwards, salary 50 00  Louis Hoelzle, salary 45 00  Henry McLaren, salary 45 00  Charles Carroll, salary 40 00  Morgan Williams, salary 40 00  Max Wittlinger, salary 40 00  John Webber, salary 40 00  Herman Kirn, salary 8 00  Robert Ross, salary 8 00  Louis Weinmann, salary 8 00  John Kinney, salary 8 00  Sam McLaren, salary 8 00  Geo. Jedele, hay 11 20  Heinzmann & Laubengayer, supplies 12 50  David Malloy, repairs, harness 3 10  Mrs . B. Ream, washing 4 00  H. C. Clark, oats 7 00  Charles Cubitt, straw 4 58  John Kempf, oats 13 40  Total $ 455 78 

POLICE FUND. 

James R. Murray, salary 65 00  Noble C. Tice, salary 50 00  David Collins, salary 50 00  John Robinson, burying dog 50  Jas. A. Polhemus, use of hack 1 00  Frank Campion, special police 4 00  David Gates, burying dog 50 Total $ 171 00 

POOR FUND. 

Fred Sipley, salary (Poor Supt.,) 10 00  Mrs. Evans, aid 6 00  W Miss Shaw, aid 3 00  Doty & Feiner, shoes 3 50  John Goetz & Son, groceries 2 39  W. F. Lodholz, " 5 50  Wm. H.McIntyre, " 4 80  Rinsey & Seabolt, " 2 95  C. Rinsey, " 5 23  G. W. Snow, hack to County House 1 00 G. W. Snow, horse hire 1 50  Jacob Werner, groceries 6 25  J. Kapp, sawing wood 2 15  Total $ 54 27 

RECAPITULATION.

Contingent Fund $ 846 87  Street Fund 825 92  Fire Department Fund 455 70  Police Fund 171 08  Poor Fund 54 27  Total 2353 84 

Respectfully submitted. E. G. MANN, LOUIS P. HALL, Finance Committee. 

Ald. Taylor moved that the report be accepted and adopted and warrants ordered drawn for the same, which motion prevailed as follows. 

Yeas- Aid. Mann, Wines, Martin, Allmendinger, Fillmore, O'Hearn, Taylor, Rehberg, Hall, Kitson, and Pres. Cooley.- 11, Nays - None. 

STREET. 

Chairman Hall reported that the petition of F. A. Howlett and others relating to the closing of Clark street and the opening of Fourteenth street, contained two petitions, and that before any action could be taken it was necessary that separate petitions be presented. He also reported that the University authorities had submitted to him a change of grade on Catherine street, which he wished referred to the committee. On motion the report was accepted. 

WATER. 

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Oct. 5, 1891. 

To the Common Council:

Your committee, to whom was referred the petition of several residents of the 6th ward for a fire hydrant at the corner of Washington and 14th street, respectfully recommend that in view of the fact that our funds are exhausted, we postpone the placing of any more new hydrants until next spring, when our treasury will be replenished. 

Respectfully submitted, C. F. O'HEARN, GEORGE ALMENDINGER, E. G. MANN, Water Committee. 

On motion the report was accepted and adopted. 

BONDS.

The liquor bond of M. M. Nowland, with Allen L. Nowland and Caspar Rinsey as sureties, was presented. Ald. Mann moved it be accepted and approved. Carried. 

REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS.

CITY TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1891. 

To the Common Council of the City of Ann Arbor: 

Balance overdrawn as per last report $1,637.59 

MONEY RECEIVED. 

Contingent Fund- Miller, licenses $21.00  Murray, officer's fees 6.80  A. A. Savings Bank interest 27.00 54.80  Total overdrawn $1,582.79  $1,582.79

MONEY DISBURSED.

Contingent Fund. $ 845.21  Street Fund 1,017.69  Firemen's Fund 374.88  Police Fund 168.50  Poor Fund 84.58  Water Fund  Cemetery Fund 4,00  Total $2,494 86

BALANCE ON HAND.

Contingent Fund overdrawn $1,558.97  Street Fund, overdrawn 6,364.78  Firemen's Fund $ 128.41  Police Fund 301,28  Poor Fund 1,249.41  Water Fund 964.71  Cemetery Fund 62.93 Soldiers' Relief Fund. 602.40  University Hospital Aid Bond Fund 840.00  Delinquent Tax Fund overdrawn 404 04  Dog Tax Fund 100.00  Total $4,249.14 $8,327.79  Total overdrafts $4,077.65 

Respectfully submitted, S. W. BEAKES, City Treasurer. 

To the Common Council of the City of Ann Arbor:

ANN ARBOR SAVINGS BANK, ANN ARBOR, MICH., Oct. 5, 1891. }

This is to certify that there is due to this Bank from S. W. Beakes, City Treasurer, the sum of four thousand ninety-five and 30-100 dollars ($4,095.30). Respectfully yours, CHAS E. HISCOCK, Cashier.

The report of city clerk, marshal and superintendent of the poor was received and placed on file. 

MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS.

By Alderman Hall: WHEREAS, In the opinion of the Common Council of the city of Ann Arbor, the time has come when a main sewer has become necessary for the preservation of the public health; therefore be it Resolved, That the Mayor and City Clerk be and are hereby authorized and directed to call a meeting of the electors of said city, to be held at Fireman's Hall, in the city of Ann Arbor, on Saturday, Nov. 7, A. D. 1891, commencing at 9 o'clock a, m. and closing at four o'clock p. m, of that day, to determine whether such electors will, by ballot, vote, direct and authorize said Common Council to raise for such purpose, by general tax upon the taxable property in said city, the sum of $20,000, payable in 1892, That said electors who shall at such meeting so called cast a ballot having written or printed thereon the words, "For the Sewer Tax, Yes," shall be deemed to have voted to authorize the raising of said sum of $20,000 by tax as aforesaid; to be appropriated as aforesaid; and such electors who shall cast a ballot at such meeting with the words written or printed thereon, "For the Sewer Tax, No," shall be deemed to have voted against the raising of said sum of $20,000 by tax as aforesaid; and that the Mayor and Clerk cause notice to be given of said meeting, as required by the charter of said city. Ald. O'Hearn moved as an amendment that the date of the election be postponed to the next spring election, which amendment was lost by yeas and navs as follows: 

Yeas - Aid. Allmendinger, Fillmore, O'Hearn, Taylor, Rehberg- 5. Nays- Aid. Mann, Wines, Martin, Hall, Kitson, Pres. Cooley- 6.  Alderman Wines moved to amend by fixing the date as October 19. Yeas- Ald. Mann, Wines, Martin, Hall, Kitson, Pres. Cooley- 6. Nays - Ald. Allmendinger, Fillmore, O'Hearn, Taylor, Rehberg- 5. 

The original resolution being now put, it was lost, a majority of all the alderman elect not having voted therefor, by yeas and nays as follows: Yeas- Aid. Mann, Wines, Martin, Hall, Kitson, Pres. Cooley- 6. Nays- Aid. Allmendinger, Fillmore, O'Hearn, Ferguson, Taylor, Rehberg - 5. 

By Ald. O'Hearn: Resolved, That the nomination of James R. Murray as truant officer be confirmed by this council. After discussion the resolution was referred to the police committee. By Alderman Mann: Resolved, That the sum of Thirty Thousand Nine Hundred and Fifty Dollars be and the same is hereby appropriated to the several regular funds of the City for the fiscal year of 1892, that the same be and is hereby apportioned to the said several funds: To the Street Fund the sum of Nine Thousand Dollars. To the Fire Fund, the sum of Seven Thousand Dollars. To the Police Fund, the sum of Two Thousand Two Hundred and Fifty. To the Poor Fund, the sum of One Thousand Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars. To the Water Fund, the sum of Five Thousand and Five Hundred Dollars. To the Cemetery Fund, the sum of Fifty Dollars, and The balance and remainder thereof to the Contingent Fund. 

Second. Resolved, That the sum of Three Thousand Eight Hundred and Fortv Dollars be and the same is hereby appropriated under and by virtue of the act of the Legislature authorizing the same for the purpose of paying the interest on and the installment of principal of The University Aid Bond, due February First, 1892. 

Third. Resolved, That the sum of Six Hundred Dollars be and the same is hereby appropriated to and for the Soldiers' Relief Fund.

Fourth. It appearing to the Council that to enable the City during the year 1892 to keep and maintain in good order and repair the bridges, culverts and cross-walks of the city a sum of money in excess of the per centum authorized to be raised under the authority granted by the City charter is and will be necessary. Therefore, Resolved, That by virtue of authority granted by the general law of the State, the sum of Four Thousand Dollars be and the same is hereby appropriated for the purpose of keeping and maintaining in good order and repair all of the said several bridges, culverts and cross-walks.

Fourth. Resolved, That and it is hereby ordered that the said several sums of money aforesaid be assessed on and upon the taxable property of the city of Ann Arbor and spread on the tax roll of said city for the year of 1891 for the fiscal year of 1892 for the several purposes aforesaid; that all of the said several sums of money aforesaid be assessed, levied and collected pursuant to law and when collected, paid into the city treasury for the several purposes and on account of the several funds aforesaid.

Resolved, further, That the City Clerk do certify the foregoing resolutions and appropriations to the Board of Supervisors of the county of Washtenaw and also to the City Assessor, and that when so certified the said Board of Supervisors do order the several sums of money aforesaid to be assessed and spread on tne tax roll of the City of Ann Arbor for the year of 1891 and that the said City Assessor do spread the said several sums of money aforesaid on the said tax roll and assess the same against the taxable property of the City of Ann Arbor as the same is set down in and assessed on the said City tax roll. 

Yeas- Ald. Mann, Allmendinger, Fillmore, O'Hearn, Taylor, Rehberg, Hall, Kitson, Pres. Cooley- 9. Nays- Ald. Wines, Martin- 2.

By Ald. Hall: Resolved, That the Board of Public Works be requested to meet with the street committee again in regard to the grading of Catharine street. Carried. 

On motion the Council adjourned. W. J. MILLER, Clerk