Council Proceedings

Coukcil Chamber, l Ann Arbor, September 5th, 1S98. j Regular session. Called to order by Glen V. Mills, City Clerk. Roll called. No quorum being present the Council was declared adjourned until Tuesday, September 6th, 1898, at 8 p. m. Glen V. Mills, City Clerk. Chamber, ) Ann Arbor, September 6th, 1898. ) Adjourned session. Called to order by Pres. Luick. Roll called. Quorum present. Absent Aid. Koch, Exinger, Vandawarker. COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR. To the Honorable the Common Council of the City of Ann Arbor, Mich. Gentlemen: - I hereby appoint Quincy A. Turner a special policeman to act in and about the Campus and without expense to the city. Respectfullj', Charles E. Hiscock, Mayor. Received and placed on file. TETITIONS AND COMMTJNICATIONS. September 6th, 1S9S. To the Common Council: The Board of Public Works would refer the bid of Barnard Morrison for paving the alley in the rear of Exinger's store at 3c per square foot and the bid of Koch Bros. for building the culvert on First st. at $08.00 and would recommend their approval by the Council. Glen V. Mills, Clerk of the Board of Public Works. Adopted as follows: Yeas - Aid. Hamilton, Richards, Dieterle, Sweet, Brown, Spathelf, Weeks, Coon, Howell, Cady, Stevens, Pres. Xuick- 12. Nays- None. ENGINEER'S FIFTH ESTÍMATE. PAVEKG DIST. NO. 1. 1338 cu. yd excaration at 25c per cu . yd.ï 334 50 2796 sq. ft. curbstone at 5Uc per sq. ft. 139S 00 660 cu. yd. concrete at $3.00 per cu. yd. 1980 00 4184 sq. yd. sand cushion at 4c per sq. yd...... - 167 36 4184 sq. yd. brick at 94c per sq. yd 3932 96 Total estímate 7812 82 Less 10 per cent 781 28 Arnount due contractor.. $7031 54 George F. Key, City Engineer. Approved, W. B. Smith, P. B. P. W. Adopted as follows: Yeas- Aid. Hamilton, Richards, Dieterle, Sweet, Brown, Spathelf, Weeks, Coon, Howell, Cady, Stevens, Pres. Luick- 12. Haya - None. A petition signed by M. F. Roser asking for damages for alleged illegal arrest was read and upon motion of Aid. Cady was referred to the Pólice Committee. A petition signed by Hudson T. Morton and 3 others asking for improvements on S. University ave. was read and referred to the Street and Sidewalk Committees. A petition signed by J. F. Niethamer and 10 others asking for improvements on Eighth st. was read and referred to the Street and Sidewalk Committees. A petition signed byFrederick Schmid and 3 others asking for the right to use a portion of S. First st. for a sidetrack -was read and referred to the Street Committee. A petition signed by Wm. Rainey and 6 others asking for the improvement of JCrause st, was read and referred to the Street Committee. A peition signed by G. C. Teufel and 19 others asking for the improvement of Second st. was read and referred to the Street Committee. A petition signed by J. F. Lawrence and 9 others asking for the grading of Edwin st. was read and referred to the Street and Sidewalk Committees. A petition signed by Wm. C. Gerstner and others asking for a crosswalk across Ashley on Huron was read and referred to the" Sidewalk Committee. . The bid for wagonette was presented to the Council. Aid. Hamilton moved that the bid for -wagonette be rejected. Adopted as follows: Yeas - Aid. Hamilton, Richards, Dieterle, Sweet, Weeks, Coon, Howell, Pres. J,uick- 8. Nays - Aid. Brown, Spathelf, Cady, Stevens - i. BEPOKTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES. FINANCE. To the Common Council: Your Committee on Finance would respectfully report that they have had the following bilis under consideration and would recommend their allowance and that warrants be drawn ior the same. Respectfully submitted, Arthur Brown, Emmett Coon, F. Al. Hamilton, Committee on Finance. CONTINGENT FUND. Glen V. Mills, salary $ 83 34 Patrick O'Hearn " 83 f4 Edward L. Seyler " 8 34 O. E. Butterfield, salary 50 00 Mrs. O. A. Greene. rent 2 17 E. L. Seyler, postagre 3 31 Goo. F. Key.salary 100 00 Gieu V. Mills, postage l 80 Marvin Davenport, ianitor 6 25 M. G. Kasterly, 12 00 E. F. Hills&'C'o.. supplies 84 Inland Press, prinung 15 50 Bailey & Edmunds, repairs 2 20 O. E. Godfrey, cartage.. 25 W. W. Wetmore, supplies 1 U5 Board of Healta, postage 4 50 Etnmet McMahou, buryingcat 50 !. H. Hanson, badges 6 15 i?id W. Millard, printing 28 26 W. TJ.Tel.Co., telegram 28 Jacob Ganzhorn, soivices as yellows cotnmissiouer 24 00 Ann Arbor Electric Co., ligbting 10 fêj Eberbach Hardware Co., ülter 4 50 Ann Arbor Savinirs Bank, acet. assignëd 10 13 W. M. Stunreon, euvelopes 5 50 Goodyear Drug Co., supplies 3 65 Ann Arbor Arcus. printing 18 29 Schaher & Millen, towehngr 1 iH State davinge Bank, acets. assigned.. 68 55 Fred ï. McOmber. Insurance 37 50 V. H. Butler, insiiranee 37 50 L. D. VFioes - 5 00 Total 81,258 26 SEWER FÜND - GENERAL. State Savings Bank, acets assigned... 14 55 district no. 3. Fred McOmber, tax returned.. ...ï 7 45 Total Í 22 00 PAVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1. Wesley Hicks. inspector $ 70 00 Asher Terry, inspector 2125 State Saviugs Bank, acets. assigned.. 39 87 Total $ 13112 BRIDGE, CDLVERT AND CROSSWALK FUND. State Savings Bank, acets. assigned-.ï 768 99 Total 8 76S 99 STREET FÜND. State Savinsrs Bank, aects. assigned.. 1581 31 Eberbaeh Hardware Co., supplies 36 95 Geo. VV. Seybold, repairs 36 65 Ann Arbor Agri. Co.,castings 2 12 Henry Richards, coal 8 88 Daniel J. Koss.salary 66 60 James Donegan, repairs 5 90 Geo. W. Sweet, supplies 36 30 Wm. J. Wenger, repairs 2 65 Daniel HiscocK coal 9 50 Barrett Mfg. Co., pitch 8 64 Wm. J. Clancy, gravel 26 00 Walker & Co., repairs 23 15 F. li. Sutherland, labor 43 05 Geo. Fiscber, labor 21 00 Total $ 1908 66 PÓLICE FÜND. Zenus Sweet, salary $ 75 00 George. Isbell, salary 50 00 John O'Mara, salary 50 00 David Collins, salary 50 00 Reuben Armbruster, salary 50 00 Theodore Sweet, special 2 00 Delbert Keeler. special 3 00 U. J. Snyder, special 3 00 Patriek lrwin, special i 00 Henry Marsh, special 3 00 Total $ 290 00 FIRE DEPARTMENT FEND. Fred Pipley, salary $ 60 00 C. A. Edwards, salary 55 00 W. H. McLaren, salary 50 00 Albert West, salary--. 50 00 ïugene Williams, salary 50 00 ïerman Kirn, salary 50 00 Samuel McLaren, salary 50 00 Chas. Andrews, salary 40 00 Charles Carroll, salary... 20 00 W. L. Scbnierle, salary 8 00 A.W.Sorg, salary 8 00 Mickatl Ryan. salary 8 00 ïd. HUI, salary 24 60 "red Nordman, salary 8 00 Hrs. Ream, washing li 00 Hack & Co., supplies 7 67 iobison & Co., snavlngs.. 9 28 ïoodale & Co., supplies 15 32 Wm. Herz, paint 7 85 L. Kohde, tile 40 75 Patriok Gibney, bay 6 87 Alfred Davenport, oats 24 33 W. W. Wetmore, supplies 1 00 D. W. Nolao, services 9 50 State Savings Bank, acet. assigned.-8 00 Total C 601 57 POOR FUND. ïred Sipley, salary 8 10 00 Biattlke, groceries. 6 25 F. A. Brown, groceries 5 87 Davis & Seabolt, groceries 2 74 Sberbaeh Drug Co., medicine... 45 lohn Goetz & Son, groceries-- 3 48 iohn Goetz, Jr , groceries ,. 10 28 Mrs. Hillman, board for Mrs. Evans. . 5 00 3. Hoef er. groceries 6 00 ïeusel Bros., bread 50 A. Kearnev, groceries 3 00 A. G. Koch, groceries 8 14 W. F. Lodholz, groceries 7 20 3enry Lodholz, groceries 3 00 2. P. Mason, livery 150 f. H. Maynard, groceries 6 47 John Miller, milk 3 OU 3. Rinsey, groceries 6 93 ïinsey & Seabolt, groceries 7 70 W. F. Stimson, groceries 7 69 Schumacher & Miller, medicine 4 30 Geo. Spathelf, Jr., meat 1 00 C. W. Vogel, meat 1 59 j. C. Weinmann, meat 105 C. Zuern, meat 22 Total S 113 36 CEMETERT FÜND. Nelson Garlinghouse, labor $ 29 25 5d. Hatch, 1 ibor i 25 Schneider Bros., laying pipe and hydrants-.- 33 69 Total I 67 09 BECAPITÜLATION. August Bills, September Orders. Contingent Fund $ 1258 26 Sewer Fund. general Ï14 55 " district No. 3 7 45 22 00 Pavement District No. 1 12112 Bridge, Culvert and Crosswalk 768 99 Street Fund 1908 66 3olice Fund 290 00 ïMremen's Fund 601 57 PoorFund 113 36 Cemetery Fund 67 09 Total t 5161 05 Adopted as foilows: Yeas- Aid. Hamilton, Richards, Dieterle, Sweet, Brown, Spathelf, Weeks, Coon. Howell, Cady, Stevens, Pres. Luick- 12. Nays - None. To the Common Council: Your Commlttee on Finance would present the following bilis without recommendation. Mrs. Nancy Flynn, right of way for storm sewer $25 00 Henry Allmand, trees. -. 40 00 Total 165 00 Respectfully submitted, Arthur Brown, F. M. Hamilton, Emmett Coon, Oommittee on Finance. Aid. Brown moved that the bilis be allo wed. Adopted as follows: Yeas - Aid. Hamilton, Richards, Dieterle, Sweet, Browu, Spathelf, Weeks, Coon, Howell, Cady, Stevens, Pres. Luick- 12. Nays - None. To the Common Council: Your Committee on Finance would recommend that your honorable body order one subscription to "City Government" the same to be placed in the City Clerk's office for the consultation of those interested in conducting the affairs of the City. Respectfully submitted, Arthur Brown, F. M. Hamilton, Emmett Coon, Committee on Finance. Adopted as follows: Yeas - Aid. Hamilton, Richards, Dieterle, Sweet, Brown, Spathelf, Weeks, Coon, Howell, Cady, Stevens, Pres. Luick- 12. Nays - None. STREETS. To the Common Council: Your Committee on Streets would recommend that $150.00 be appropriated to grade Michigan ave.; $100.00 to grade and gravel E. University ave.: $75.00 to grade Baldwin ave.: $200.00 for grading ! and graveling N. Main st. from Catherine to Kingsley. And further that the guttor be ordered paved on the south sid'e of Mosely between Main and First. Respectfully submittod, Emmett Coon, C. H. Cady, F. M. Hamilton, George Spathelf, Jr., Geo. W. Sweet, Committee on Streets. Adopted as follows: Yeas- Aid. Hamilton, Richards. Dieterle, Sweet, Brown, Spalhelf, Weeks, Coon, Howell, Cady, Stevens, Pres. Luick- 12. Nays - None. To the Common Council: Your Committee on Streets would reoommend that the grade of the following streets be changed, fixed and established: Michigan ave. from E. University ave. to Wells st. Vaughn st. from Packard to E. University ave. Chapín st. from Hurón to Miller ave. Baldwin ave. from Washtenaw ave. to Wells st. Belser st, from Fourteenth to ObservaJ tory st. Ë. University ave. from Packard st. to Oakland ave. Respectfully submitted, Emmett Coon, C. H. Cady, P. M. Hamilton, George Spathelf, Jr., Geo. W. Sweet, Committee on Streets. Adopted. STREET GRADE RESOLUTIONS. By Alderman Coon : Whereas, in the opinión of the Council the grade on Vaughn st. ought to be changed and fixéd and established. to the end that such street may be made suitable for public travel and traffic. Therefore, Resolved, and it is hereby ordered that ;he grade on Vaughn st. from west ine of E. University ave. to the northeast ine of Packard st. be, and the same is lereby changed from the present grade and fixed and established, so that the grade on and along such street shall be as follows, that is to.say : At w. line of E. Univ. ave. 845.00 ft. At 122 ft. w. of " " " 846 00 " 172 " . " " " 846.50 " 222 " " " " 84(5.00 At theangle in Vaughn st. 838.50 " n. e. line of Packard st. S35.00 ;he elevation given being above the official city datum and along the center ine of said street, and the grade lines to consist of straight lines between the several points or stations above stated, the roadway to conform thereto. By Aid. Coon: Whereas, in the opinión of the Council the grade on Belser st. ought to be 3xed and established, to the end that such street may be made suitable for public travel and traffic. Therefore, Resolved, and it is hereby ordered that ,he grade on Belser st. from east line of Pourteenth st. to the west line of Observatory st. be, and the same is hereby changed from the present grade and ïxed and established, so that the grade on and along such street shall be as folows, that is to say: At e. lineof Fourteenthst. 865.50 ft. At lf 0 ft. e. of " " 868.00 " 200 " " " 871.50 " 300 " " " S76.50 " 400 " " " 882.50 At w. " Observatory S96.00 ;he elevation given being above the official city datum and along the center ine of said street, and the grade lines to consist of straight lines between the several points or stations above stated, the roadway to conform thereto. 3y Alderman Coon : Whereas, in the opinión of the Council ;he grade on Baldwin" ave. ought to be changed and flxed and established, to the end that such street may be made suitable for public travel and traffic. Therefore, Resolved, and it Is hereby ordered that the grade on Baldwin ave. from center line of Washtenaw ave. to the center line of Wells st. be, and the same is hereby changed from the present grade and fixed and established, so that ;he grade on and along such street shall ae as follows, that is to say : Atthefienterof Wash. ave. 872 70 ft. " " Israel ave. 870.50 At 153 ft. s. of " " " 873.00 " 253 " " " " 873.50 " 353 " " " " 873.00 At " " WeUsst. 857.00 the elevation given being above the official city datum and along the center line of said street, and the grade lines to consist of straight lines between the several points or stations above stated, the roadwav to conform thereto. By Alderman Coon : "Whereas, in the opinión ot the Council the grade on Chapín st. ought to be changed and fixed and established, to the end that such street may be made suitable for public travel and traffic. Therefore, Resolved, that it is hereby ordered that the grade on Chapin st. from south line of Miller ave. to the north line of Huron st. be, and the same is hereby changed from the present grade and fixed and established, so that the grade on and along such street shall be as follows, that is to say : At s. line of Miller ave. 792.50 ft. At 167 ft. 8. of ' " 7Ü2.0Ü " 367 " " " 73.ff-i " 47 " " " 7.00 11 592 " " " 7H9 50 " 637 " " " 8Oi.0O " 737 " " " 799.1,0 At n. " " 7Ü8.Ü0 the elevation given being above the official city datum and along the center line of said street, and the grade Unes to consist of straight lines between the several points or stations above stated, the roadwav to conform thereto. By Alderman Coon : Whereas, in tbe opinión of the Council the grade on E. University ave. ought to be changed and fixed and established, to the end that such street may be made suitable for public travel and traffic. Therefore, Resolved, and it is hereby ordered that the grade on E. University ave. from center line of Packard st. to the center line of Oakland ave. be, and the same is hereby changed from the present grade and fixed and established, so that the grade on and along such street shall be as follows, that is to say : At center lineof Packard st ■ 834 00 ft. Michigan ave 837.50 north " Prospect st 840X0 center " Vaughn st 843.00 Tappan st 854.00 Oaklandave 85K.50 the elevation given being above the official city datum and along the center line of said street, and the grade lines to consist of straight lines between the several points or stations above stated, the roadway to conform thereto. SU3EWALK8. To the Common Councü : Your Committee on Sidewalks would recommeud that the following brick crosswalks be ordered : On the north side of Oatherine across Detroit st. On the north side of Kingsley across Detroit st. On the east side of División across Lawrence st. On the north and south sides of Lawrence across División st. On the south side of Kingsley across State st. On the west side of State across Kingsley st. On the west side of Thayer across Huron st. On the south side of N.University ave. across State st. On the west side of Thayer across Monroe st. On the north side of Vaugh n across E. (Jniversity ave. (plank). And further that stotie or cement sidewalka be ordered along the following streets and in front of the following proper ty : On the south side of Monroe f rom Ingalls east, the property of Taylor, Ortman and Luick, On the south side of S. University ave., in front of 820 and 1218, the property of L. A. Pratt and Hudson Morton. Also by the side of 604 Forest ave., the property oi Heneage Gibbes. On the north side of S. University ave., in front of 1227, the property of T. F McDonald. On the east side of State in front of property of Orr. On the west side of N. State, across the driveway north of No. 307, the property of Ellen Morse. On the south side of E. Kingsley, in front of 502, the property of John Finnegan. And that the following plank or tar sidewalks be ordered : On the north side of Cornwell place trom Ingalls st., property of the Sigma Phi Fraternity. On the west side of Pontiac from the A.nn Arbor Railroad north, along the property of the A. A. R. R. Co.. John Kranich, Jacob Seabolt and A. Pomer;ng. On the southwest side of Washtenaw ive., from Hill st. to Baldwin ave. On the west side of Baldwin ave, from ÍVashtenaw ave. to Israel ave. On the norlh side of Michigan ave., 'rom E. University ave. to Wells st. On the north side of Vaughn from E. University ave. to Packard st. And that the tar walk be ordered mopped in front of 227 S. State st., the property of Dr. Vaugh an. That $75.00 be appropriated to grade ;he sidewalk on Michigan ave., also 1575.00 for grading the sidewalk on the ,vest side of Baldwin ave. Respectfully submitted, F. M. Hamüton, Simon Dieterle, George W. Weeks. , Arthur Brown, C. Howell, A. B. Stevens, Committee on Sidewalks. Adopted as follows; Yeas - Aid. Hamilton, Richards, Dieterle. Sweet, Brown, Spathelf, Weeks, Joon, Howell, Cady, Stevens, Pres. Luick- 12. Nays - None. fo the Common Council. Your Committee on Sidewalks would -ecommend that the gradas of the sidewalks on the following streets be tixed md established : On both sides of Michigan ave. from E. University ave. to Wells street. On both sides of Vaughan street from Packard to E Univirsity ave. On both sides of Baldwin ave. from Washtenaw to Wells. On the east side of E. University ave. 'rom Prospect to Packard. Respectfully submitted F. ÍS.. Hamilton, Simon Dieterle, jreo. W. Weeks, A. B. Stevens, C. Howell, Artbur Brown, Committee on Sidewalks. Adopted. SIDEWALK GHADI RESOLUTIONS. By Aid. Hamilton: Whereas, in the opinión of the Coun3Ü the grade of the sidewalk on the sast side of E. University ave. ought to be changed and fixed and established, to tho end that such street may be suititble for public travel. Therefore, Resolved, and it is hereby ordered that the grade of the sidewalk on and along the east side of E. University ave. from northeast line of Packard atreet to the north line of Prospect be, and the same is hereby changed, flxed and establisbed, so that the grade of said sidewalk ou and along the street aforesaid shall be as follows, that is to say : At the N E. Cor. of Packard and E. University Ave 833.22 Feet At the S. E. Cor. oí Michigan and E. university .ve 836.50 " At the N. E. Cor. of Prospect and E. University Ave 839.28 " the elevation fgiven being above the official city datum and aloDg tho center line of such walk, and the grade lines to consist of straight lines between the several points or stations above stated. By Aid. Hamilton: Whereas, in the opinión of the Council the grade of the sidewalk on the uorth side of Vaughu street ought to be changed and fixed and estatilighed, to the end that such street may be suitable for public travel. Therefore. Resolved, and it is hereby ordered that utie grade of the sidewalk on and along the north side of Vaughn street froni west line of E. University ave. to the northeast line of Packard street be, and the saine is hereby changed, fixed and established, eo that the grade of (CONTINUED ON TAGE 7.) COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS. [official]. (contimujsd from page 6.) said Bidewalk on and along the street .aforesaid shall be as follows, that is to say: At the west line of E. University Ave 854.50 Feet At 122 ft west of the west liae of E. University Ave 848.00 " At 172 ft west of the west line of E. University Ave 846.50 ". At 222 ft west c.f the west line of E. University Ave 846 00 " At the angle in Vaughn street 838.50 " At the N. E. line of Packard street..835.00 " the elevation given being above the official city datum and a long: the center ■ line of such walk, and the grade lines . to consist Of straight lines between the several points or stations above stated. By Aid. Hamilton : Whereas, in the opinión of the Council the grade of the sidewalk on the soutb side of Vaughn street ought to be changed and fixed and established, to the end that such street may be suitable for public travel. Therefore, Resolved, and it is hereby ordered that the grade of the sidewalk on and ' along the south side of Vaughn street from west line of E. Utiiversity ave. to the northeast line of Packard street be, -and the same is hereby changed, fixed and established, so that the grade of said sidewalk on and along the street ; aforesaid shall be as follows, that is to say : At the west line of E. University Ave '.844.50 Feet At 122 ft west of the west line of E. University Ave 846.00 " At 172 ft west of the west line of E. University Ave 846.50 " At 222 ft west of the west line of E. University Ave 846.00 " At the angle In Vaugbn street 838.60 " ' At the N. E. line of Packard street. 835.00 " the elevation given being above the ■official city datum and along the center line of such walk, and the grade lines ] to ccnsist of straight lines between the ' everal pointa or stations above stated. j By Aid. Hamilton: Whereas, in the opinión of the cil the grade of the sidewalk on the west side of Baldwin ave. ought to be changed and fixed and established, to ■the end that such street may be suitable ior public travel. Therefore, Resolved, and it is hereby ordered that the grade of the sidewaik on and along the west side of Baldwin ave. ■ from the southwest line of Washtenaw ave. to the north line of Wells street be, ! and the same is hereby changed, fixed and established, so that the grade of j said sidewalk on and along the street l aforesaid shall be as follows, that is to ] say: At the S. W. Cor. of Washtenaw and Baldwin Ave 872.50 Feet i At the N. W. Cor. of Israel and j Baldwin Ave 809.80 " i At the S. W. Cor. of Israel and Baldwin Ave 8U.O0 " At 120 f eet south of the S. W. Cor. of Israel and Baldwin Ave 873.00 " At 220 ft south of the S. W. Cor. of Israel and Baldwin Ave 873.50 " At 320 ft south of the S. W. Cor. of Israel and Baldwin Ave 873.00 " ' At the N. W. Cor. of Wells and Baldwin Ave 857.50 " he elevation giyen being above the official city datum and along the center line of such walk, and the grade lines to consist of straight lines betwsen the several points or stations above stated. By Alderman Uamilton Whereas, in the opinión of the couneil the grade of the sidewalk on the east side of Baldwin Ave. ought to be changed and fixed and established, to the end that such strejtmay be suitable lor public travel. Therefore, Resolved, and it is hereby ordered ' that the grade of the sidewalk on and along the east side of Baldwin Ave. . from southwest line of Washtenaw Ave. ! to the corth line of Wells-st. be, and i the same is hereby changed, fixed and . established, to that the grade of said 'sidewalk on and along the street i said shall be as follows, that is to say : . At the S. E. Cor. of Washtenaw and Baldwin ave 872.20 Feet i At the N. E. Cor. oí Israil ave and Baldwin 870.60 " At the S. E. Cor. of Israel ave. and Baldwin 871.00 " At 120 ft south of the S. E. Cor. of Israel ave. and Baldwin 873.00 " At 220 ft south of the S. E. Cor of Israel ave. and Baldwin 873.50 " At 320 ft south of the S. E. Cor. of Israel ave. and Baldwin 873.00 " At the N. E. Oor. of Wells street and Baldwin 857.50 " the elevation given being above the official datum and along the center line of suoh walk, and tbe grade lines toetween the several points or stations above stated. IBy Alderman Hamilton Whereas, in the opinión of the Council the grade of the sidewalk on the northeast side of Michigan Ave. ought to be changed and fixed and established to the end that such street may be .suitable ior public travel. Therefore, Resolved, and it is hereby ordered 'that the grade of the sidewalk on and along the northeast side. of Michigan Ave. from east line of E. University Ave to the west line of Wells-st. be, aad the same is hereby changed, fixed and established, so that the grade of said sidewalk on and along the street èforesaid shall be as follows, that is to say: At the east line of E. University yq ooi. uu reet At 176 ft 'east of theeast line of E. university. ave 841.00 At 40ti ft east of the east line of E. Uuiversity ave 844 00 At the west line of Wells street - 84B.1.0 " the elevation givea being above the ■official city datum and along the center iine of such walk, and the grade lines to consist of straight lines between the severai points or stations above stated. By Alderman Hamilton Whereas, in the opinión of the Council the grade of the sidewalk on the sonthwest side of Michigan Ave. ought to be changed and fixed and established to the end that such street may be suitable for public travel. Therefore, Resolved, and it is hereby ordered that the grade of the sidewalk on and the southwest side of Michigan Ave. from east line of E. University Ave. to the west iine of Wells-st. be, aud the same is hereby changed. fixed and established, so that the grade of said sidewalk on and along the street aforesaid shall be as follows, that is to say: At tho east line of E. University ave 836 d0 Feet At 176 ft e'a'st 'of 'theeast line of E. University ave 840.00 At 406 ft east of the east Hu e of E. university ave 842.50 At west line of Wells street 845.00 ' the elevation given being above the official city datum and along the center line of such walk, and the grade lines to consist of straight lines between the several points or stations above stated. LIGHTING ' To The Common Council. Your committee on Lighting woulc respectfully recommend that an electric light be ordered located at the corner of Oxford street and S. University ave. Respeetfully submitted A. B. Stevens Henry Richards Geo. Spathelf Jr. Committee on Lighting. Adopted as iollows: Yeas- Aid. Hamiltoa, Richards, Dieterle. Sweet, Brown, Spathelf, Weeks, Coon, Howeil, Cady, Stevens, Pres. Luick- 12. Nays - None. REPORTS OP CITT OFFICERS. The reporta of the City Clerk, City rreasurer, City Marshal and Superintendent of the Poor were read and ordsred filed. CITY TREASURER'S REPORT. Month ending Aug. 31, '98. MONEY RECEIVED. Bridge, Culvert and Crosswalk fund Mills G. V., Warrants returued.... $3 00 Boss D. J., Sidewalk plauks- C. F. Kuhn 14 50 Contingent fund Mills G. V., Warrants returnedi 15 00 Circus licenses 49 50 City Cemeterv Fund Mills G. V.,'Lot sold to A. Steffy.... 12 50 Pólice Fund Aug. 1 '98 Sweet Marshall, fees for July. '98 1 50 Aug. 8, '98 Transferring F. Bubbs to Industrial School 3 00 Aug. 31, '98 Fees for Aug. '98 10 20 Street fund Ross D. J. stones sold to Geo. Becks 3 00 Ross D. J. gravel sold to 1). Y. & A. A.R. R....; 8 80 Eoss D. J. paving gutter- Mrs. M. Rogers 10 00 Ross D. J. paving gutter- Dr. F. Carrow 11 00 Ross D. J. iron sold to Dr. W. B. Smith 100 Total 5143 00 3ity Tax collected frotn Aug. 1 to 15 1898 22132 04 Ï22275 04 MONEY DISBURSED. WARRANTS PAID. Bridge, culv't and crossw'lk fnnd - $ 504 41 Contingent fund 1394 9!) 3ity cenietery " 2100 Fire fund 705 23 Poor ' 115 20 Pólice" 283 10 street " 1480 15 Total $4594 08 Balance overdraftlast report S9490 70 514084 ?8 Balance on hand S8190 26 Coudition of City funds Sept. 1 '98. On Overhand drawn Bridge, culv't' crossw'k fund 572 Si Contingent fund S1908 60 3ity cemetery f und 00 10 Oog liceuse fund 271 00 State dog tax " 584 25 Delinquent tax fund 1554 27 fire fund 0515 92 Poor " 2339 65 Pólice ' 2101 00 itreet " 2312 34 Jnl versity aid bond fund 300 00 Uncollected city tax 10274 28 Water fund 3472 40 3xcess of city rolls 204 83 Sidewalk tax uuco.lected 29 til iejected ' " ....... 3 59 Hain sewer Appropriation 3100 00 Total S21927 41 13737 15 Balance on hand , S8190 26 MONEY RECEIVED. Cax acc't lat sewer no 1 Slll 63 " 2 321 63 " " " " " 3 717 30 " ' " " "4 159 88 " " ' " 5 243 06 "6 690 86 " '■ " " ' 7 42 89 Total 2387 25 Balance on hand last report 10103 54 Total 12390 79 MONEY DISBURSED, WARRANTS PAID. Amt Cr tfain Sewer Fund S 694 38 Total 8 694 38 Balance on hand 11696 41 Condition of sewer funds Aug. 1 '98. Dr Or Main sewer fund $ $402t) 15 Labor acc't lat sewer no 1 39 90 rax ' " " " 1.... 430 83 Labor '■' " " " 3.. . 27 28 rax ' "2.... 278 72 Labor ' " " '-3.... 5805 82 Fax " " " " 3 ... 3411 06 Labor ■ " " "4.... 836 21 rax ' ' " " 4.... 879 41 Labor " " " " 5.... ■ 980 24 rax " " " Cl5.... 4738 35 Labor " " " "6.... 2950 24 fax " " " " ö.... 2923 27 Labor " " '' "7.... 147 15 rax " " " "7.... 422 29 Delinquent sewer tax 451 60 Oucollected " " 437 09 Total 8S544 GO 20241 01 Balance oa hand 311696 41 Respectfully submitted, E. L. Seyler, Citv Treasurer. Ann Arbor, Sept. 1, 1898. This certifles that E. L. Seyier, treasurer of the City of Aan Arbor, bas to his credit in the Ann Arbor State Savings bank this dray, the sum of nineteen tbousand eig-ht hundred and eightyfour and sixty-seven one hundredths dollars ($19,884.67). W. J. BOOTH, Pres. Sept, 5, 1898. Hon. Common Council of the City of Arm Arbor. Gentlemen : Persuant to your resolution of August 15th, I communieated with the Aun Arbor Railroad relativa to the opening of Ann Street across that company's right of way, and I herewith submit the reply to my comrnunication. Respectfully, O. E. BUTTERFIELD, City Attorney. Toledo, O„ Aug. 16, 1898. Mr. O. E. Butterñeld. City Atty. Ann Arbor, Mich. Dear Sir: I have your note of the 15th. inst. This Company will feel that its interests require it to oppose any fnrther opening oí streets in your city on the grade of its track. We believe that at no distant date the sentiment of your people will require a separation of the grade of your streets and thls company's rail. With this end in view we think it necossary that no more streets shall be opened on the gradé of this Company's track except at such compenaation to the Company as will cover the entire cost of any future separation of the street and the track. I regret very much that I cannot take a view of your request which will be more agreeable to your citizens. Respectfully. H. W. Munn, General Manager. Aid. Ca dy moved to lay tne subject on the table for two weeks. Adopted. Ann Arbor, Mich., Sept. 1, 1898. To The Hon. Mayor and JVlembers of the Common Council. Gentlemen :- Your Board of Health wishes to submit their monthly report which is as follows: There have been sixteen deaths durin- the month froin the following cases: Cholera inf antum, 4 ; accidental, 2 ; organic disease of the heart, 2; fatty degeneration of the heart, 1 ; cholera mor bus, 1; croupouspneninonia, 1 ; peritonitis, 1: apoplexy, 1; oíd age, I; cáncer. 1; tuberculosis. 1 It will be noticed that there are no contagious diseases, excepting tuber culosis, mentioned. There have been 34 inspections made this month and nearly all of such nuisances have been abated. Yonr board has held three regular and four special meetings during the month. Eli W. Moore, President. H. B. DODSLEY, Inspector. Eknest A. Clark, Health Otïicer. Received and ordered liled. Office Of The City Assessor. City of Ann Arbor, ) County of Washtenaw, j To the Honorable, the Commou Council of the City of Ann Arbor : This is to certify, and I do hereby certify that the foregoing; is the assessment roll of Pavement District Number 1 of the City of Ann Arbor ; that I have set down in such assessment roll all of the lands, lots and parts of lots sitúate in Pavement District Number 1 Hable to be taxed and on account of the cost and expense of the construction of such pavement, aceording to my best judgement, and that I have estimated, fixed and determined the foot frontage of each parcel thereof, according to the bet of my ability. Given under my band this 2nd day of September, A. D. 1898. Patrick-O'Hern, City Assessor. City of Ann Arbor, ) County of Washtenaw, ) To the Honorable, the Common Council of the City of Ann Arbor: This is to certify, and I do hereby certify that the foregoing is the assessment roll of Pavement District Number 2 of the Citv of Ann Arbor : that I have set down in such assessment roll all of the lands, lots and parts of lots sitúate in Pavement District Number 2 liable to be taxed for and on account of the cost and expense of the construction of such pavement, accordiug to my best judsrment, and that I have estimated, fixed and determined the foot frontage of each parcel thereof, according to the best of my ability. Given under my hand this 2ud day of September, A. D. 1898. Patrick O'hearn, City Assessor. RESOLUTIONS. By Aid. Brown: "Resolved, that Tuesday, Sept. 27th, 1898, at 9 o'clock a. m. at the Council Chamber be fixed as the time and place for the sittine' of this Council as a Board of Review for the consideration of the special assessment roll of pavement districts Nos. 1 and 2 and that the notice of this time and place of such sitting be given by the publication in the Evening Times and the official newspapers of said city at least ten days before said date that on the above date, time and place above mentioned, the said Board of Review shall proceed without , ad journment to review the said special assessment roll. Adopted as follows: Yeas - Aid. Hamüton, Richards. Dieterle, Sweet, Brown, Spathelf, Weeks, Coon, Howell, Cady, Stevens, Pres. Luick - 12. Nays - None. By Aid. Brown: Where&s the Common Council of the City of Ann Arbor has been applied to in writing by ten or more freebolders of said city to lay out, establish and open an alley between Liberty and Williams streèts in said city, Resolved, that it is hereby determined by this Couneiltbat it is advisable to lay out, open and establish an alley described as follows, to-wit: A strip of land in block 3 south, range 3 east composed of the west 8 ft of lots 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 also the east 8 ft of lots 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, also the east 10 it of lot 1, also the east 10 ft of the north 44 ft of lot 2, also the easterly portion of the south 22 ft of lot 2. this portion being 10 ft wide on the uorth end and 8 ft wide on the south end, and Resolved, that Tuesday, the 27th day of September, 1898, at the hour of 2 o'clock p. m., at the Common ouncil Chain ber in the city of Ann Arbor be, and the same is hereby fixed as the time and place when and where this council will meet to consider the proposed improvement and to hear the parties inteiested therein. And Resolved, that notice of this meeting be given to the persoas interested in said proposed improvement ia accordance vvith Section 12 of the Charter of the City of Ann Arbor. Adopted as follows : Yeas- Aid. Hnmilton, Richards, Dieterle, Sweet, Brown, Spathelf, Weeks, Coon, Howell, Cady, Stevens, Pres. Luick.- 12. Nays- None. By Alderman Brown Whereas the common councilof the City of Ann Arbor has been applied to in writing by ten or more f reeholders of said city to lay out, establish and open a continuation of Catherine street between uorth División street and north State street Besolved that it is hereby determined by this Council that it is advisable to lay out, open and establish a street described as follows, to Commencing at a point in the east line of North División street at the southwest corner of the Episcopal church property, running- thence easterly along the south inè Of said property and on said line extended to a point in the west line of north State street, thence southerly along the west line of State street 45 [eet: thence westerly parallel to the first liDe to a point in the east line of North División street 45 feet south of the place of beginning; tbence northerly on the east line of North División street 45 feet to the place of beginning. And Resolved that Tuesday the 27th day of September 1898 at 2 o'clock p.m. at the Common Council Chamber in the City of Ann Arbor be and the same is hereby fixed as the time and place when ana where this Council will meet to consider the proposed improvement and tohearthe parties interested therein- And Resolved, that notice of this meeting be given to the persons interested in said proposed improvement in accordance with Sec. 127 of the Charter of the City of Ann Arbor. Adopted as follows: Yeas- Aid. Hamilton, Richards Dieterle, Sweet. Brown, Spathelf, Weeks, Cady. (Joon, Howell, Stevens, Fres. Luick- 12. Nays- None. By Aid. Coob: Resolved, that $200.00 be and the same is hereby appropriated to gravel Geddes avenue alongr the cemetery grounds and that the Board of Public Works are requested to have the work done at its eariiest conveDience. Adopted as follows: Yeas- Aid. Hamilton, Richards, Dieterle, Sweet, Brown, Spathelf, Weeks, -Coon, Howell, Cady, Stevens Pres. Luick- 12. By Aid. Brown: Resolved that the Finance Committee be empowered to employ an expert accountant to examine the books of the City Treasurer and City Clerk as not to exceed $50.00. Adopted as follows : Yeas- Aid. Hamilton, Richards, Dieterle, Sweet, Brown, Spathelf, Weeks, Coon, Howell, Cady, Stevens, Pres. Luick - 12. Aid. Cady moved that the Board of Health be directed to abate all uuisances in the city and compel all persons to connect with the sewers in the business portion. Adopted as follows: Yeas- Aid. Hamilton, Richards, Dieterle, Sweet, Brown, Spathelf, Weeks, Coon, Howell, Stevens, Cady, Pres. Luick- 12. Nays - None. Aid. Cady moved that the subject of dumping rubbish in the streets be referred to the City Marshal to enforce the ordinance. Adopted. Aid. Coon moved that the subject of the alley in the rear of the city offices be referred to the Street Committee. Adopted. Aid. Stevens moved that the City Marshal enforce the ordinance relative to speed of Street cars within the city. Adopted Aid. Hamilton moved thit a special commitiae of seven be appointed by the president to work in connection with the Committee from Ypsilanti in an attempt to induce the M. C. R. R' to commute with residents of the two cities. Pres. Luick appointed Mayor Hiscock, Aid. HamiltOD, Brown, Cady, Spathelf, Glen V. Mills and O. E. Butterfield as such committee. On motion the Councii adiourned. City Clerk.