Charlottesville City Council Minutes

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Mutual Insurance Society of Virginia.

Warning light intersection South & 2nd Streets The question of placing a warning light at intersection of South and Second Streets was referred to the City Manager and Light Committee with power. The following report was received from the City Treasurer and ordered spread:

Treasurer's Report for Quarter REPORT OF L. L. IRVINE, TREASURER, FOR THE QUARTER ENDING NOVEMBER 30, 1921.

RECEIPTS Gas $13,193.37 Water 9,579.46 Taxes 86,196.44 Taxes, annexed 22,794.76 Licenses 2,438.07 Fines 4,341.87 Cemeteries 618.34 Scavenger 1,049.75 Interest on Taxes 115.27 Streets 95.23 Sidewalks 592.35 Rent 31.00 Taxes redeemed before sale 31.46 Parks 563.47 Capitation tax 1,362.50 Sewers 573.28 Fire Department 4.86 Inheritance Tax 11.97 Perpetual Care Cemeteries 50.00 Police Incidentals 75.10 143,718.55 Notes Payable 25,000.00 168,718.55

DISBURSMENTS Salaries $7,183.11 Police 4,834.24 Gas 18,217.79 Scavenger 994.71 Water 5,164.64 Incidentals 3,121.35 Streets 9,127.39 Health 295.90 Poor 580.63 Cemeteries 847.20 Fire Department 1,312.67 Interest & Discount 1,399.34 Schools 16,000.00 Lights 2,833.09 Library 1,176.32 Pumping Station 52.99 Scavenger 1,899.27 Engineering 4.50 Parks 736.82 Interest on Bonds 3,962.50 Spec. App. Confederate Re. 3,000.00 Summer School 500.00 Building & Grounds 51.96 Police Incidentals 30.28 District Nurse 150.00 Confederate Pensions 25.00 Notes Payable 41,000.00 124,501.70 Overdrawn 9/1/21 3,047.80 Bal. in Treas. 12/1/21 41,169.05 168,718.55

Respectfully submtted, Lacy L. Irvine, Treasurer, Examined and found correct: E. I. Carruthers, Auditor.

In re. sale Meade property Report of the Special Committee on sale of Meade property:

At the November meeting of the Council and Board of Alderman the following members were appointed a Special Committee to meet with the Board of Directors of the Childrens Home relative to sale of the Meade property for which an offer had been made of $12,500.

This commitee met on December 5th and reached the following conclusion: First: That the benefit to the City by reason of the car and education of the children s ent to this home, some of whom might otherwise be a charge upon the city, is woth more to the ciry than the interet charge on the capital invested city, is worth more to the city than the interest charge on the capital invested in this property, and, therefore, does not recommed that this property be sold at this time. Second: It was moved by Mr. Quarles, seconded by Mr. Haden and unanimously passed that the City Manager make a plot of the property, cut up the eastern portion (not necessary to the Home) into desirable lots and offer it for sale. J. R. Morris F. H. Quarles, E. G. Haden, Committee.

The report was received and ordered spread. The Mayor recorded his disapproval of the recommendation contained in the second clause.

Report of Advisory Board in re. filtration plant At a meetingof the Advisory Board December 7th, the following was adopted:

We the Advisory Board, beg leave to transmit the following recommendations to the City Council:

Whereas the City Council has approved of the construction of a filtration plant on Observatory Mountain as a part of the ciry water works, according to plans secured by a special committee of the Council, and has requested the Advisory Board to approve of the building of said plant out of funds to be provided by the City Council until the money can be derived from the sale of City Water bonds, and Whereas, the City Council authorized the Advisory Board to employ engineers to make surveys, draw plans and make estimates of the cost of extending the City Water Works from the present reservoirs to Moorman's River, and the enfineershave reported on the same, be it Resolved, 1. That this Board approves the construction of the proposed Filtration Plant at an approximate cost of $130,000 as an integral part of the proposed Woorman's River Water Works, and believe that it should be built at once, and paid for out of the proceeds of the sale of water bonds when they can be sold,

138 2. That the construction of the Filtration Plant be carried forward under the supervison of Williamson, Carroll & Saunders, Engineers according to the contract made with them by the Special Committee of the Council.

3. That this provision for improving the quality of the present inadequate water supply by the City should be followed by Building the Moorman's River Water Works at an estimated coast of $370,000 as soon as the Bonds can be sold, thus insuring an abundance of pure water adequate to meet the City's needs.

W. M. Forrest, Sec. pro tem.

Pursuant with the foregoing report, the following offered by Dr. Forrest, was unanimously adopted:

In re. Filtration plant

Whereas the Advisory Board has approved the building of the Filter Plant at once, and recommends the extension of the water works to Moorman's River as soon as money is available from the sale of bonds, and Whereas the two projects are essentially parts of one general scheme for the improvement of the existing water supply and its augmenting of the supply as was contemplated and provided for by the citizens of Charlottesville in voting the bond issue. Be it therefore Resolved by the Common Council of the City of Charlottesville, the Board of Alderman concurring. 1. That the Special Committee on Filter be and is hereby authotized to call for bids andlet the contract for immediate construction of the filter, and the Finance Committee and the Special Committee on financing the filter plant are requested to provided funds as needed until such tiime as the proceeds of the Water bonds are available. 2. That the firm of Williamson, Carroll & Saunders be employed as supervising engineers to see to the work of construction. 3. That as soon as the City Conds can be sold that the Moorman's River works shall be constructed accoring to the general plan approved by the Advisory Board, in order to stop the constant expense of pumping water from Maury's Creek to the reservoir and from the reservoir to the filter, and to provide an abundance of pure water delivered constantly to the City by gravity. (The Board of Aldermen did not concur in the foregoing at the meeting on the 12th, but adopt ed a substitute which was later approved by the Council.)

In re street cars entering switch at Midway School The following offered by Mr. Quarles,was adopted: Resolved, by the Common Council, the Board of Alderman concurriing, That the traffic ordinance be so amended as to allow east bound street cars to pull into the switch at Midway School to the south sideof Ridge Street and discharge passengers before arrival of west bound car, provided the west bound car is late.

Appropriation for engineering in connection with filtration plant The following resolutions were unanimously adopted and will be found spread at length on the Ordinance Book: A Resolution introduced at the meeting of November 10, going over under the rules, entitled [?] Resolution appropriation $2,355 to pay for engineering work to connection with the surveys and plane for the filtration plant.

Special attorney's fee A Resolution approved appropruatubg $250. to pay special attorney's fee to bank tax matter.

Quarterly budget A Resolution appropriating $74,554.50 to cover expenses of the city government for the second quarter. A motion to appropriate $4,558.07 refund certain bank taxes was offered, going over under the rules. On motion the meeting then adjourned. [signed] E L Carruthers [signed] W M Forrest Clerk President

139 COUNCIL CHAMBERS, December 20, 1921 A Special meeting of the Common Concil was held on this date to consider report of Special Committee on Filtration Plant, and appropriation for bank tax refund.

There were present Messrs. Forrest, Quarles, Morris, Twyman, Via, Whitten and Watson.

The following resolution adopted by the Board of Aldermen at their meeting on December 12th were concurred in: (See Ordinance Book for vote): Resolved, by the Board of Aldermen, The Common Council concurring,

In re. Filtration Plant 1. That the Special Committee on Filtration and Aeration Plant be and is hereby authorized to call for bids and let the contract fro immediate construction of said plant according to plans and specifications prepared by Wiliamson, Carroll & Saunders and approved by Fuller &McClintick, and the Finance Committee and the Special Committee on financing said construction are hereby requested to provided funds as needed until such time as the proceeds of the water bonds are available.

2. That the firm of Williamson, Carroll & Saunders be employed as supervising engineers to see to the work of construction. (The foregoring resolution was a substitute offered by the Board of Aldermen to the resolution adopted by the Common Council at the meeting on the 8th inst.)

A Resolution appropriating $4,558.07 to refund bank taxes illegally assessed for 1919,1920, and 1921. (See Ordinance Book.)

Report of Special Committee on Filtration Plant The following report was received from the Special Committee on Filtration Plant, read, considered and ordered spread:

December 20, 1921 Dr. W. M. Forrest President, Common Council, City. Dear Sir, As instructed by your body the special water committee on filtration and aeration plant has had a number of meetings, and report as follows:

At a meeting of the Committee held October 14th, 1921, all members of the Committee being present,it was decided by unanimous vote thatthe firm of Williamson, Carroll & Saunders be employed to get up plans and specifications for the filtration and aeration plant, and such other steps as were necessary to get sufficient information in order ot design the proper size and type of filter to take care of the water fromvarious sources, analyses to be made of water from Morre's Creek, Maury's Creek, present reservoir and Moorman's River.

The committee instructed the chairman to employ a consulting engineer of high standing to go over the work of Williamson, Carroll & Saunders, and to make such recommendations as he might think for the best interest of the city. After some investigation, Mr. Geo. W. Fuller of the firm of Fuller & McClintock of New York was employed. Upon completion of the preliminary work by Williamson, Carroll & Saunders, Mr. Fuller visited Charlottesville and went over the situation. Mr. Richard Messer, Chief Engineer of the State Board of Healh was in town, and went over the matter with him. Attachd is a letter from Mr. Messer approving Mr. Fuller's recommedations.

After receiving the report of Mr. Fuller and the letter from Mr. Messer. this committee voted unanimously to adopt the type, size and location of the tilter as recommended, and Williamson, Carroll & Saunders were instructed to proceed with the plans and specifications for this location.

The Committee then applied to the Board of Visitors of the University of Virginia for the right to locate plant on Observatory mountain as recommended by Mr. Fuller, and also to appropriate $15,000 which they had asked for water improvements at the University of Virginia towards the cost of filter plant. We are advised by Dr. Alderman and Mr. Carruthers that our request along these line was granted.

After getting the matter up to this poing, report was made to a jointmeeting of the Council and Aldermem, and they instructed my committee to ask for bids for the construction of filter plant.

Bids were received and opened at ten o'clock December 20, 1921, and after tabulating same, W. G. Thurston Co. of Richmond were found to be the low bidders, the amount of their bid being $83.82o. In asking for bids the City reserved the right to furnish f.o.b. cars Charlottesville all machinery, pipe, pipe fittings and reinforced steel, which has been estimated by Williamson, Carroll & Saunders to cost $45,875., making totalcost of filter plant according to above $129,795

W. F. Thurston agreed to put up bond for 33-1/3 of their bid for the faithful performance of the contract, and further agreed to bond themselves to complete their contract by or before August 1, 1922 under clause of contract that they are to be penalized fifty dollstd ($50.00) per day for every day filter plant is uncompleted after August 1, 1922, and also to receive fifty dollars ($50.00)

140 per day for every plant is completed prior to August 1, 1922.

We are submittingherewith report of Williamson, Carroll & Saunders giving estimated cost of all material and equipemtn which the City processs to furnish, also comparative operating costs of the different types of pumps and their recommedations as to same.

In conculsion, we beg to state that the plans and specification of which we have received bids have the endorsement of Messrs. Fuller & McClintock, Messrs. Hazen, Whipple & Fuller, both of New York, and the State Boardof Health. All of these authorities, in our opinion, are the best men in the United States to pass on questions of this kind, as the two above named New York firms are considered the best experts on water questions not only in the United States but in Europe as well.

We respectfully recommend that this contract be awarded W. F. Thurston Co. as per their bid, and further that they be instructed to start this work at the earliest possible date. Respectfully submitted, John R. Morris, Chairman. W. M. Forrest, W. Washabaugh J. T, Greaver, Committee.

The following motion was made by Mr. Morris, and unanimously adopted, Resolved, by the Common Council, the Board of Aldermen concurring,

That bonds of the City of Charlottesville held by any of the bans of the city be deducted from the taxable value at which any bonds are held shall be the basis of deduction.

The meeting then adjourned.

[signed] E I Carruthers [signed} W M Forrest Clerk President

COUNCIL CHAMBER, December 21, 1921

A Special meetingof the Common Council was held on this date to consider borrowing money for water improvement, and to take up any other matters pertaining to water improvement.

There were present CouncilmenForrest, Quarles, Morris, Twyman, Via and Whitten.

In matter of borrowing money for filter plant. The following ordinance, ofered at a meting of the Board of Aldermen at a meeting on this date and laid on the table under the reules, was taken up, placed upon its passage and unanimously adopted, An Ordinance authorizing the issuing of $140,000 one year city notes for purpose of constructing aeration and filtration plant, and providing for the expenditure of the same. (See Ordinance Book for full text).

Committee authorized to purchase material, equipment and machinery and Mayor authorized to execute contracts

The followiing resolution offered by Mr. Quarles was unanimouslyadoptd: Resolved, by the Common Council, the Board of Aldermen concurring, That the Special Committee on construction of Filtration and Aeration Plant is hereby authorized and empowered to purchase all necessary machinery, equipmet and materials which the City is required by the contract with W. F. Thurston Co. to furnish [c]or the construction of said Filtration and Aeration Plant and to obtain rights-of-way and leases, and the Mayor is hereby authorized and empowered to execute the contract with thesaid W. P. Thurston C. for the construction off the said plant, and all contracts fro the purchase of machinery, equipment and supplies.

On motion the meeting then adjourned.

[signed] E I Carruthers [signed] W M Forrest Clerk President

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COUNCIL CHAMBER, February 12, 1922.

The regular monthly meeting of the Common Council was held on this date with Councilmen Ellington, Forrest, Quarles, Morris, Twyman, Via, Whitten and Watson present.

Minutes of the meeting of December 8th, 20th, and 21st were read and approved.

in re. heating Armory for convention

A Communication was received from the Secretary of the Chamber of Commerec requesting an appoppriation for heating the Armory for the ocasion of the State Dairyman's convention. Mr. H. K. Hawhorne addressed the meeting on the importance of providing proper heat for the occasion, and the Council passed a resolution appropriating the sum of$150 for said purpose, but the Board of Aldermen did not concur, as it had been found possible to provide the heat without cost to the City.

In re. grade crossing 2nd Street & C & O Ry Communication from John E. Shepherd, calling attention to the dangerours grade railway crossing on South Second Street was referred to the City Manager for attention.

Referred Petetion from citizens of Fifeville that the arc light in center of 7th Street be removed to corner of 7th and Dice and another arc light erecte just over the C & O track on 7th Streer, was referred to the Light Committee, and that portion of the said petition relative to the hot water and steam released on 7th Street was referred to the Water Committee and City Manager.

Mayor to sign contract with So. Ry. Co. Resolved, by the Common Council, the Board of Aldermen concurring, That the Mayor and is hereby authorized to sign, on behalf of the City, the contract with the Southern Railway Company, dated November 21, 1921, for underpass for sewer line through its right-of-way between mile posts 113 and 114, after approval by the City Attorney.

Permit to W. Sam Burnley for repairs and additions to his house on South St Application of Lula and W. Sam Burnley#for permit to repair and enlarge bath room from its present size to 7 x 16 feet, to add three rooms, one 10 x 20 and two 16 x 20 feet, and to add a front and back porch 12 x 25 and 10 x 20 and two 16 x 20 repectively, all of wood with roofing such as is acceptable to the fire insurance companies, allof which repairs and additions are to be made and added to our frame residence at214 W. South Street in the City of Charlottesville, Virginia," having received the approval of the local Board of Underwriters, was granted.

In re. borrowing from banks A resolution authoring the Finances Committee to borrow not to exceed $40,000 from each of the National Ban of Charlottesville and the Peoples National Bank was adopted y the Council, but the Board of Aldermen referred the matter to its Finance Committee for report back.

Referred A suggested ordinance regulation soliciting for baggage and passengers was presented and referred to the Ordinance Committee.

Reports The City Manager aubmitted his report for December, same was read, discussed and filed.

Referred Communication from a Committee of the Young Men's Business Club with respect to lighting the lamps on the Main Street bridge over the Southern railway tracks was referred to the Light Committee and City Manager for report.

Referred Communication from L. W. Wood, Commonwealth's Attorney for the Ciry, asking for an increase of salary, was referred to the Finance Committee for report.

In re. street grade Water St

The Manager presented a communication from Mr. W E. Fowler, statin that he desired to make some improvements to his property situated on W. Eater Street, but before doing so it was necessary to have the grade lines of the street estabished. The City Manager stated that the said grade lines would depend upon the decision of the City as to whether Water Street woudl be carried under or over Second Street West. A motion was adopted directing the City Manager to give grades so as to pass

142 Water Street under Section Street West. (The [Council] Board did not concur at January meeting.)

In re. sale Pest House property On motion the following was adopted, Mr. Ellington voting in the negative, RESOLVED, by the Common Council, the Board of Aldermen concurring, That the old PestHouse property, known as lots 16 and 17 on court records, consisting of approximate 10 acres, be offered to W. O. Watson for $5,000. (See Board of Aldermen's substitute.

App. for incinerator A motion to appropriate the sum of $8,000 to erect an incinerator was offered going over under the rules.

On motion the following was adopted:

In re. app. by University for water improvement RESOLVED, by the Common Council, the Board of Aldermen concurring, That a committee of three, two from the Council and one from the Board of Aldermen, be appointed to serve in connection with appropriation of University of Virginia for water improvement. The Chair appointed Morris and Twyman on the committee.

Rubber coats for Fire Co. The request of the Fire Company for 24 rubber coats was referred to the Public Safety Committee and City Manager with power to act.

Telephone for city officials The question of telephones for city officials was referred to a special committee of three, two from the council and one fromthe Boardof A ldermen, Chair appointed Whitten and Watson. (Greaver was appointed by Aldermen).

The following resolutions and ordinances were adopted:

===City bonds exempt from taxation when owned by city banks, A Resolution exempting City of Charlottesville bonds from taxation when held by any bank of this city.

In re. relocating Lyman St. An Ordinance granting the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Company the right to relocate Lyman Street, etc.

On motion the meeting than adjourned

[signed] E I Carruthers [signed] W M Forrest Clerk President

143 COUNCIL CHAMBER, February 9, 1922

The regular monthly meeting of the Common Council was held on this date with Messrs. Ellington, Forrest, Quarles, Morris, Via, Watson and Whitten present.

Minutes of the meeting of January 12, 1922 were read and approved.

The following resolutions, adopted by the Board of Aldermen January 18th, were concurred in:

In Re. sale of Pest House Property Resolved, By the Board of Aldermen, the Common Council concurring,

That the question of sale of the pest house property be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee and City Manager with power to make contract of sale, subject to approval of the Mayor, at a price not less than $5,000.

In Re. Armory The Captain Givens of the Monticello Guards be requested to furnish the Council with the receipts and disbursements from rentals and operation of the armory since he has been in office, and any funds received from the State or Federal Government for rent and upkeep of the armory.

Incinerator A Resolution appropriating $8,000 to erect an incinerator. (See Ordinance Book.)

Referred The privileges of the floor was granted Mr. H. K. Hawthorne, of the City Fire Company, who discussed the need of some means of getting the ladder truck to fires, providing of a life-net, and some means of efficiently careing for and transporting the firemen's boots and coats. The matter was referred to the Public Safety Committee and City Manager to investigate and report to a special meeting of the Council if need be.

Candidates for City Game Warden The Mayor was authorized to forward the State Game Warden the names ot R. W. Durrett and H. E. Jeffries, and such others as may apply, from which to select a Game Warden for the Coty of Charlottesville.

Bill before legislature concerning city The question of considering certain bills now before the Legislature as may be of interest to the City, together with charter amendment, was referred to a special committee to consist of three members, two Councilmen and one Alderman. The President appointed Messrs. Morris and Quarles on said committee.

Referred Communication from B. H. Barnes with respect to imperfect sewer on E. Jefferson Street, causing an unhealthy condition on his premises on said Street, was referred to Sewer Committee and City Manager with power to act.

Tabled Communication from Chamber of commerce Executive Committee requesting the ordinance be changed so as to permit street cars to stop in front of Gleason Hotel was laid on the table.

Permit to Houchens Co. oil tanks Permit was granted Houchens Company to erect one 25,000 gal. oil tank and one 10,000 gal. oil tank on their property on Rose Hill East of Harris Street and adjoining the property of the Texas Oil Co., for s toring gasoline and kerosene, subject to inspection of City Manager and approval of Fire Underwriters.

Police report Report of Chief of Police for January was submitted, showing cash fines $1,000.03.

City Mgr. report Report of City Manager was submiteed, read, discussed and ordered filed.

Report special Committee on phones Special Committee on City phones submitted it report which was amended and adopted. The Board of Aldermen declied to concur in said report, referring it to the Finance Com'tee

The matter of making surveys for sewer, gas and street improvement to be done our of bond issue proceeds was referred to the Advisory Board.

144 Referred Petition with respect in keeping of hogs in the city was referred to Boardof Health and Health Inspector.

Certain amendments to the city charter with respect to change in form of form of government were considered and adopted.

The following offered by Dr. Forrest was unanimously adopted:

Resolved, by the Common Council, the Board of Aldermen concurring,

Examination of fire and other hazards tobe made. That the Public Safety Committee shall immediately cause to be made by properly qualified persons, a thorough inspection of all buildings within the city limits and within such suburbs of the city as come under section 324 of the City Code, to see that all existing laws regulating fire escapes and other requirements for safeguarding life are being rigidly complied with, and in recommend any new ordinance necessary to furnish adequate protection from fire or other disaster to residents and visitors of Charlottesville.

The following ordinance and resolutions were adopted:

Lines on carnivals remitted An Ordinance remitting the licenses tax on carnivals for benefit of City Fire Company.

App. car for police dep't A Resolution appropriating $500 to purchase care for police department.

Finance Com. to borrow from banks Resolution authorizing the Finance Committee to borrow certain sums from the local banks to meet current needs. (See ordinance Book for full copy.)

On motion the meeting then adjourned.

[signed] E I Carruthers [signed] W M Forrest Clerk President

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COUNCIL CHAMBER March 9, 1922 The regular montly meeting of the Common Council was held on this date with the following members present: Councilmen Ellington, Forrest, Quarles, Tayman, Via, Watson, and Whitten.

Minutes of the meeting of February 9th were read and spproved.

Petition for light. Ref'd Petition for light corner Taylor and Parish Streets was referred to Light Committee and City Manager with power to act.

Report of City Manager The City Manager submitted his report for the month of February, which was read, discussed and ordered filed.

Report of Water & Sewer Committee Report of a special meeting of the Water and Sewer Committee, with repect to water and sewer mains extensions, was submitted, read and ordered filed.

The following report was received from the Advisory Board:

Report from Advisory Board We, the Advisory Board, hereby make the following recommendation to the Common Council and Board of Aldermen of the City of Charlottesville.

In re. employment and topographical map 1st/ That the firm of Williamson, Carroll and Saunders be employed at a salary of $300 a month to make a topographical map of Charlottesville, showing all about two months. The expenses of the field force, office force, etc. to be paid by the City. The total cost of such map is estimated not to exceed $5,000. It is understood that the said firm shall prepare plans and specifications, and shall supervise any proposed improvement under the bond issue which may be deemed necessary, while the map is being made.

2nd. That the said firm be employed at a cost of $300 a month to make plans, specifications and estimate of costs for the proposed improvements of the streets, sewer, gas and water lines, secure bids for such work, if necessary, and to supervise all such work whether done under contract or by the City.

3rd. We again recommend that Monticelo Road from the C & O Bridge to the City line be paved in concrete eighteen feet in width.

4th. We recommend that a concrete road eighteen feet wide be laid on Market Street from 7th Street, east, to the City line.

Respectfully submitted R. L. Pugh, Sec.

Pursuant with the foregoing recommendations, the following, offered by Dr. Forrest, was adopted by a vote of 4 to 3, as follows: Ayes. Forrest, Quarles, Via and Whitten. Noes, Ellington, Twyman and Watson. (The Aldermen did not concur.)

Lost motion in re. above recommendation 1. That the Advisory Board is hereby authorized to retain the firm of Williamson, Carroll & Saunders at a salary of $300 per month as engineers for preparing necessary maps, plans, specifications, estimates, etc. for all work to be done under the bond issue, and to supervise all such work while in process of construction.

2. That the Advisory Board is authorized to have the firm of Williamson, Carroll and Saunders employ the necessary field and office force for making at once a complete topographical map of the City, at a cost not to exceed $5,000, including the engineer's fee of $300 per month.

3. That the above firm of engineers be requested to furnish at once all needed data for laying concrete roads 15 feet wide from the C & O Bridge to the City limits on Monticello Road and from 7th Street, N.E., to the City limits on E. Market Street, bids to be secured and the work to be done by contract or by the city force as may seem to be cheapest and best.

4. That when the City Manager and the Committee of the Council decide that other work under the bond issue should be taken up as emergency measures before the completion of the general maps and plans, they shall report same to the Advisory Board and ask it to have the engineers prepare necessary surveys, plans etc.

5. That in case the improvement bonds are not approved by the attorneys now engaged upon their examination, the foregoing contracts shall be discontinued forthwith.

147 Inspection of Building to determine fire risks was referred to City Mgrs. & Publc Safety Committee The question of inspection of buildings with respect to determining fire risks was referred to rhe City Manager and Public Safety Committee to proceed under the exisiting ordinance.

In re. surveys=

A Resolution adopted by the Board by the Board of Aldermen at the meeting of February 13, 1922, authorizing the City Manager to employ instrument man[d] and other necessary help to survey and make necessary plans and maps for sewer improvements contemplated under the bond issue, at a cost not to exceed $500, was up for concurrence, but was passed by.

The following resolutions and ordinance were adopted, and will be found spread on Ordinance Book #1.

Life note A Resolution appropriating $350 to purchase two life ne[?]s for Fire Department.

Salary to Com'r Revenue A Resolution appropriating $71,564.50 to cover the estimated expenses of the City Government for the quarter ending May 31, 1922.

Quarterly Budget A Resolution appropriating $1,195.57 to pay remainder of salary due the Commissioner of Reveune for the year 1921.

Tax and license ordinance An Ordinance levying taxes on persons and property for the year beginning February 1, 1922, and taxes on licenses for the year beginning May 1, 1922.

On motion the meeting then adjourned.

[signed] E. I. Carruthers [signed] W M Forrest Clerk President

COUNCIL CHAMBER, March 27,1922

Special Meeting A Special meeting of the Common council was held on this date 7:30 o'clock to considermatters referred back from Board of Aldermen, 6th and 6-1/2 Streets sewer, sewer on Mundie property, Monticello Road improvement, and such other matters as by common consent may be taken up.

There were present Messrs. Ellington, Forrest, Quarles, Morris, Twyman, Via, Whitten and Watson.

Referred The substitute adopted by the Aldermen with respect to the resolution adopted by the Council at its meeting on the 9th inst., relative to employing engineers for making topographical map, supervision of the proposed improvements under bond issue, etc., was presented and referred to Advisory Board for consideration and reommendation.

Houses to be sewered on Carlton Road On motion of Mr. Morris, the City Manager was directed to see that houses on Market Street, between Carlton Road and Meade Avenue, are connected with sewer.

Court House Repairs The City Manager transmitted to the meeting a a letter from R. E. Lee, County Manager, with reference to certain needed improvements for the Court House, asking the City join in effecting same. The matter was referred to the City Manager and Buildings & Grounds Committee for report.

Referred Petition from citizens of East Jefferson Street, praying that said street between 10th Street, East and "The Farm" be macadamized was referred to the City Manager and Street Committee for attention.

The following ordinance adopted by the Board of Aldermen on March 13th, was presented and unanimously concurred in:

Annual license tax ordinance AN ORDINANCE imposing taxes on Persons and Property, and improsing license taxes for the payment of interest on the City debt, for creating a sinking fund therefor, for the support of the City government and City schools, and for other expenses, and providing for the collection thereof, and imposing penalties for failure to comply with the provisions thereof. (See Ordinance Book #1.)