Amending Charter Of Ann Arbor

The bill again passed the Senate and House.

After it has been put in shape - what the amendments are.

The bill amending the charter of Ann Arbor, was recalled to the senate June 1, after passing both house, owing to a flaw in it. On June 2 it was received in the senate and went through the following red tape. 

Senator Glazier moved that Rule 36 be suspended. Carried by a two-thirds vote. This is the rule limiting the time within which a motion to reconsider can be made.

Senator Glazier then moved to reconsider the vote, putting the bill into immediate effect. This carried and the motion for immediate effect was lost. 

Senator Glazier then moved to reconsider the vote by which the senate passed the bill. This carried and the senator then moved that the bill be referred to the committee on cities and villages.

On Thursday, June 4, the committee reported the bill out with amendments and recommended its passage. This carried by a vote of 29 to 0, and the bill was then given immediate effect and sent back to the house.

The amendments to the charter are four in number.

1. To prohibit saloons east of Division street.

2. To require a majority of foot frontage of owners to a paving petition.

3. To shorten the time within which actions for damages against the city must be commenced. 

4. To permit the council to increase the assessor's salary to $1,500.

The charter amendments passed the house Monday evening. Representative Kirk secured their passage in the absence of Rep. Whitaker, who is still ill.