Council met in regular session, pursuant to adjournment with President Reeves in the chair. The roll being called, the following members answered to their names: Messrs. Present 7, Absent 0. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. The following hids for the $3,2 5 0.00 City Jail Bonds, $6,250.00 City Hall Bonds, $6,000.00 Water Improvement Bonds, were submitted: City Jail, Oity Hall, and Water Irapr. Bonds awarded to Breed,Elliott, & Harrison, and Provident Savings Bank & Trust Go. For the $6,000.00 Water Impr. For the $3,250.00 Oitr Jail For the $ 6,2 5 0.0 0 City Hall Seasongood & Mayer, Cincinnati. Ohio 3,316.00 6,377.00. 6.122.00 Field, Longstretch & Richards, Cincinnati. Ohio. 3.295*00 6.370.00 _ 6.118.00 Breed, Elliott & Harrison, The Provident Savings Bank & Trust Co. 3.330.60 Cincinnati. Ohio. 6.405.00 6.143.^0 Tillotson, Wolcott Co., Cleveland, Ohl0. 3,28^.78. _ 6,379.38 6.12 If.20 0. E. Denison & Co.,, Cleveland. Ohi 0. 3.262.00 6.272.00 6.021.00 Sidney, Spitzer & Co., Toledo, Ohio. 3,321.00 6.388.50 6.128. J+0 BIDDERS On motion of Heidman, seconded by Knowles, the bid of Breed, Elliott & Harrison, and The Provident savings Bank & Trust Co,, for the $3,250*00 - yjo - Oity Jail Bonds was accepted and their bid being the highest and best bid, the bonds were awarded them. Heidman moved, seoonded by Knowles, that the bid of Breed, Elliott & Harrison, and The Provident Savings Bank & Trust Co., for the $6,250*00-5$> Oity Hall Bonds be accepted,«their bid being the highest and best bid, which motion was agreed: to. Heidman moved, seconded by Knowles, that the bid of Breed, Elliott & Harrison, and The Provident 3avings Bank & Trust Co,, for the $6,000.00-5^ * Water Improvement Bonds be acoepted, their bid being the highest and best bid, which motion was agreed to. The following petition was presented to Council: t To the Oounoil of the Oity of Alliance, State of Ohio: Petition from owners of property in the Vicinity ot Warehouse Street, for the vacation of certain strip of ground. The undersigned owners of Lots in the Oity of Alliance in the immediate vicinity of Warehouse Street from the west line of North Seneca Ave. to the east line of North Freedom Avenue, respeotfully petition your Honorable Body that the strip of ground on the south side of said Warehouse Street between the north lines of Lots Nos. 5M-0, 539, 538, 537, 536, 535. 53^ and 533 and the present south curb line of said Warehouse Street be vacated between the points named, for the reason that it is no longer of use to the public and its vacation will not be detrimental to the general interest. NAME OF OWNER NO. OF L O T. Alliance Bank Oo., H. F. Booheoker E. J.Galbreath, Agt. for Atwell Heirs 533 535 536 J. A. Zang John 0. Sharer The Jos.Gchlitz Brewing Oo., by J. 0. Sharer H. H. 8hafer Jonathan Myers Ivy C. Oook Agt. E. P. Marchand, Agt. for Mrs. Marchand Rosooe T. Sharer J. T. Huston Mrs. Ada F. Barr, Per Vale Alliance Gas & Power Co., W. J. Rose 537 539 539 538 538 535 536 Referred to the Committee of the Whole. 33~33/100 consisting of parts. E. 25 ft. 5^0 53^ 53 ^ 537
80 MONDAY, JUNE 7, 1915, (continued ). On motion of Heidman, seconded by Binkley, the Clerk was instructed to advertise said petition for a period of six weeks at the expense of the Petitioners, which motion was agreed to. The following communication was presented to Council: Alliance, Ohio, May 2*1, 1915* To the Council of the City of Alliance, Ohio: Gentlemen: Commun!ca tion from G.L.Watson regarding drainage. The undersigned represents that he is the owner of several lots fronting on the West Line of 8«Freedom Ave. between College and Btate streets; that he is de sirous of providing for the proper drainage of the surface of the land in that vicinity, including his own property. He has been informed that, heretofore, the City Council has furnished half of the tile required to furnish drainage in that part of the City. He respectfully requests, therefore, that the City furnish one-half of the tile neoessary to afford proper drainage in said Looality. Respectfully submitted, 0. L. WATSON. Referred to the Director of Public service. The following communication was addressed to Council: Alliance, Ohio, May 24, 1915* To the Honorable Council of the City of Alliance, Ohio. Gentlemen: Communica tion from Mr. Erisey regarding drainage. The undersigned hereby petitions your honorable body to plaoe sufficient tile across his Lot at No. 1845 South Freedom Avenue, Alliance, Ohio, to taka care of the surface water that comes across Freedom Avenue and thence on his lot. 8aid Avenue is about to be graded, and in as much as this matter of furnishing ^ the tile has been customary in other cases of this kind, your petitioner asks it in his case. LOUIS ERTSEY. Referred to the Director of Public Service. Mr. Wilcox* South Mahoning. Mr. James W. Wilcox and others addressed Counoil on the subject of the South M ailoa*ns: Avenue Improvement, which is pending. The following communication was received from Mayor Barnum: Alliance, Ohio, June 7, 1915* The Honorable City Council, Alliance, Ohio.! Gentlemen: Mayor Barnum's reply to the Light Committee. In reference to the reply of the Light Committee and Finance Committee to my recommendation on the light question, I wish to explain to the Council a few things., When the Light Committee was appointed J told one of them that J had a course lined out and anything T could do to assist T would be glad to do and we talked freely on ithe subject. The night J read my recommendation T read it to this member of the Committee and he said "It is alright"; and J read it. Now after showing my willingness to assist in any way I could and showing them every courtesy I could, then to get the reply I did and being accused of not having ordinary sense, to say I was hurt is putting it mildly. Now J wish to ask this committee a few questions. First - They said it would cost $2,500*00 to have the Light Plant appraised. These are MI*. R o s e s figures, are they not? Second - They said Cincinnati paid $10,000.00 to have the Light Plant appraised in their City and all they had left was the experience. This is what Mr. Rose said, is it not? If not, the source of their information was not reliable. The faots are that while Cincinnati paid to have their light plant appraised their exper ience was the lopping off of thirteen (13) million of watered stock of which Cincinnati was paying for at the rate of 6 or 8 per oent, and by so doing gave to the people of Cincinnati a fair rate for light. As to it costing $2,300.00 to appraise this plant, J want to say it will not cost l/5 of this amount to appraise this plant and if this amount was appropriated at once, X have good reason to believe that this could be accomplished in six weeks.
81 MONDAY, JUNE 7, 1915 (Continued). A number of weeks ago the Light Committee visited Mr. Rose in his offloe,and T would like to know what was on the paper that was tucked in each members' pocket. Very respectfully submitted, W. P. BARNUM, Mayor. On motion, the Communication was accepted and ordered filed. Motion to meat next Wednesday. Barnard moved, seconded by Oathon, that when we adjourn we adjourn to meet next Wednesday evening, which motion was agreed to. The Committee on Bridges and Buildings submitted the following report: Alliance, Ohio, May 26th, 1915* To the Honorable Council of the City of Alliance, Ohio. Q-entlemen: Report of Committee on Bridges & Buildings regarding room in City Hall for the Township Trustees. Jnasmuoh as the Township duties which intermingle with those of reason that the office of the Township Hall of the City of Alliance, and since City of Allianoe and Lexington Township to both parties, we desire to submit to the securing for our Board, of rooms in Trustees of Lexington Township have so many the City Administration and also because of the Trustees for many years was located in the City the relationship between the officials of the have at all times been pleasant and advantageous your Honorable Body a proposition looking towards the new City Hall. We understand that there are two rooms on the first floor in the north east corner of the building which have vault connections and these rooms would be well adapted to our purpose. Therefore, we, the Trustees of Lexington Township desire to make the following proposition to the City ofallianoe, Ohio, to-wit : We will pay the sum of #400.00 per year in semi-annual payments of #200.00 each for the use of said rooms, the #400.00 to cover all expense of maintenance, janitor service, telephones, water, heat and light. Hoping your Honorable Body will be able to give this matter favorable consideration, we remain, Very respectfully, E. E. 8HREVE, A. F. ELLETT, R. E. WHITE. Lexington Township Trustees. We, the Committee to whom this communication was referred, submit the following report: That we recommend the foregoing communication as stated above without telephones and light, for a lease of five years for the sum of $4-00.00 per year. J. H. BINKLEY, M. RYAN, L. E. GRUBB. Committee on Bridges & Buildings. The Platting Committee submitted Ordinances 1946 and 1950 and recommended Platting Committee. their passage. 0. E. BARNARD, W. A. HEILMAN, J. H. BINKLEY. The Finance Committee submitted their report recommending the payment of the following olaims: Claims presented by Finance Committee. To A. W. COPE - For expert service in advising the Lighting Committee of the City Council in matters pertaining to a new Street Lighting Contract... #50.00 Clerk's Salary for month of M a y...... *... 25*00 Councilman's salary for month of May - #8.00 e a c h... 64.00 Review Publishing Co., Publication of O r d i n a n c e s... 64.51 M n * n... 41.27 «" t u R e s o l u t i o n... 15*27 * m ii ii m... 82.20 w u u ii m ordinance... 11.47 ««11 d u Bond Sale.... 14.35 W. A. HEIDMAN, C. E. BARNARD, MILO W. OATHON
MONDAY, JUNE 7, 1915, (Continued). THE FOLLOWING 0RDTNAN0E8 AND RESOLUTIONS WERE INTRODUCED: ORDINANCE NO. 19*12. I Mr. Ryan: -An Ordinance to levy special assessments for the improvement of South 3(orgah Avenue and East Milner Street by constructing Sanitary Sewer No. 1*15, was read the first time. Referred to the Committee on Streets A Alleys. ORDINANCE NO. 19^5- Mr. Ryan:- An Ordinance to levy special assessments for the improvement of Rush and Noble Streets, between the E.,L. L. of Fifth Street and the west L.L. of Webb Avenue, by grading, draining, and paving with briok block, was read the first time. Referred to the Committee on streets & Alleys. ORDINANCE NO. 19*11. Mr. Ryan:- An ordinance to levy special assessments for the improvement of South Union Avenue between the south line of Main Street and the South line of State Street by resurfacing with asphalt or tarvia, or their equal, was read the first time. Referred to the Committee on Streets and Alleys. > * ORDINANCE NO. 19*1*1. Mr. Ryan:- An ordinance to levy special assessments for the improvement of North Union Avenue, between the north line of Vine Street and the North corporation line, by grading, draining, and paving with brick block, was read the first time. Referred to the Committee on Streets and Alleys. ORDINANCE NO. 19*13- Mr. Ryan: An ordinance to levy special assessments for the improvement of North Union Avenue, between Ely Street and Wayne street by repaving with briok block, was read the first time. Referred to the Committee on Streets and Alleys. ORDINANCE NO. 19*16. Mr. Heidman:- An ordinance authorizing the Director of Public safety to proceed with the erection and equipping of the City Jail, was read the first time. Referred to the Committee on Finance. ORDINANCE NO. 1951- Mr. Ryan:- Authorizing the City Hall Commission to proceed with the erection of the City Hall, and to make an additional expenditure, was read the first time. Referred to the Committee on Finance. Heidman moved, seconded by Ryan, that the order of business be suspended and that Council take up the fourth order of business, the reports of standing Committees. Which motion was agreed to. The Finance Committee submitted their passage. The report was agreed to. Ordinances 19*16 and 1951 and recommended W. A. HEIDMAN, 0HA8. E. BARNARD, Milo W. OATHON. The Committee on Streets and Alleys submitted their report recommending the passage of Ordinances No. 19*12, 19*15, 19*1-1 19**-1*-> 19*13 M. 0. RYAN,! 7 MILO W. OATHON, C. E. BARNARD. ' The report of the committee was agreed to. The Committee on Platting submitted their report recommending the passage Qf Ordinances No. 19*17, 19*19, 1950 and 19*16. 01 0. E. BARNARD, W. A. HEIDMAN, J. H. BINKLEY. On motion of Barnard, seconded by Binkley, the order of business was suspended, and Oounoil proceeded with the consideration of ordinances and resolutions.
83 MONDAY, JUNE 7, 1915, (Continued). ORDINANCE NO. 19*1-2 was taken up and considered. Knowles moved, seconded by Heidman, that the statutory rule requiring ordinances and resolutions to he read on three different days be suspended and Ordinance 191*2 be read the second and third time. rule, the yeas and nays were taken and resulted, Yeas 7 Nays 0. the affirmative were: Messrs. So the rule was suspended and the ordinance read the second and third time. taken and resulted, Yeas 7, Nays 0. the affirmative were: Messrs. 8o the ordinance was passed. ORDINANCE NO. 19**5 was taken up and considered. Ryan moved, seconded by Heidman, that the statutory rule requiring ordi nances and resolutions to be read on three different days be suspended and Ordinance 191*5'be read the second and third time. rule, the yeas and nays were taken and resulted, Yeas 7 Nays 0. the affirmative were: Messrs. So the rule was suspended and thé ordinance read the second and third time. taken and resulted, Yeas 7, Nays 0. the affirmative were: Messrs. ORDINANCE NO. 19^1 was taken up and considered. Knowles moved, seconded by Heidman, that the statutory rule requiring 1941 be read the second and third time. rule, the yeas and nays were taken and resulted, Yeas 7, Nays 0. the affirmative were: Messrs. So the rule was suspended, and the ordinance read the second and third time. taken and resulted, Yeas 7, Nays 0. the affirmative were: Messrs. 80 the ordinance was passed. ORDINANCE NO. 19**1* was taken up and considered. Knowles moved, seconded by Ryan, that the statutory rule requiring 19l*l* be read the second and third time. rule, the yeas and nays were taken and resulted, Yeas 7 Nays 0. the affirmative were: Messrs. So the rule was suspended and the ordinance read the second and third time. taken and resulted, Yeas 7, Nays 0. the affirmative were: Messrs. ORDINANCE NO. 19^3 was taken up and considered. Binkley moved, seoonded by Grubb, that the statutory rule requiring ordinances and resolutions to te read on three different days be suspended and Ordinance 191*3 be read the second and third time. rule, the yeas and nays were taken and resulted, Yeas 7* Nays 0. the affirmative were: Messrs. 80 the rule was suspended and the ordinance read the second and third time. The quest!on being on the passage of the ordinance, the yeas and nays were taken and resulted, Yeas 7, Nays 0. he affirmative were: Messrs. Barnard, Binkley, Cathon, Grubb, Haidman, Knowles, Ryan. ORDINANCE NO. 19**6 was taken up and considered. I ohas. 0. 3ilver, City Auditor, do hereby certify that the money required by Ordinance No. 19^*6 amounting to $3,250.00 is in the Treasury and credited to the City Jail Fund and not appropriated for any other purpose. CHAS. 0. SILVER, City Auditor. Knowles moved, seconded by Binkley, that the statutory rule requiring ordinances and resoluti'ons to be read on three different days be suspended and Ordinance 191*6 be read the second and third time. The question being on the suspension of the rule, the yeas and nays were taken and resulted, Yeas 7, Nays 0. Those who voted in the affirmative were: Messrs. Barnard, Binkley, Cathon, Grubb, Heidman, Knowles, Ryan. 80 the rule was suspended and the ordinance was read the second and third time. were taken and resulted, Yeas 7, Nays 0. the affirmative were: Messrs. So the ordinance was passed.
MONDAY, JUNE 7, 1915, (Oonoluded). ORDINANCE NO. 1951 was taken up and considered. I, Ohas. 0. silver, City Auditor, do hereby certify that the money required for by Ordinance 1951 is in the Treasury and Credited to the City Hall Fund and not appropriated for any other purpose. OHAS. 0. SILVER, City Auditor. Knowles moved, seconded by Binkley, that the statutory rule requiring 19^1 be read the second and third time. rule, the yeas and nays were taken and resulted, Yeas 7, Nays 0. So the rule was suspended and the ordinance read the seoond and third time. were taken and resulted, Yeas 7, Nays 0. the affirmative were: Messrs. 80 the ordinance was passed. ORDINANCE NO. 19^7 was taken up and considered. Knowles moved, seconded by Heidman, that the statutory rule requiring 19^7 be read the second and third time. rule, the yeas and nays were taken and resulted, Yeas 7, Nays 0. So the rule was suspended and the ordinance read the second and third time. were taken and resulted,, Yeas 7, Nays 0. the affirmative were: Messrs 80 the ordinance was passed. ORDINANCE NO. 19^9 was taken up and considered. Knowles moved, seconded by Binkley, that the statutory rule requiring 19^9 be read the second and third time. rule, the yeas and nays were taken and resulted, Yeas 7* Nays 0. So the rule was suspended and the ordinance read the second and third time. were taken and resulted, Yeas 7, Nays 0. the affirmative were: Messrs ORDINANCE NO. 1950 was taken up and considered. Heidman moved, seoonded by R/an, that the statutory rule requiring 1950 be read the second and third time. rule, the yeas and nays were taken and resulted, Yeas 7, Nays 0. So the rule was suspended and the ordinance read the seoond and third time. were taken and resulted, Yeas 7, Nays 0. the affirmative were: Messrs 30 the ordinance was passed. ORDINANCE NO. 1948 was taken up and considered. Knowles moved, seconded by Cathon, that the statutory rule requiring 19U6 be read the seoond and third time. rule, the yeas and nays were taken and resulted, Yeas 7, Nays 0. So the rule was suspended and the ordinance read the seoond and third time., were taken and resulted, Yeas 7, Nays 0. the affirmative were: Messrs 80 the ordinance was passed. On motion of Binkley, seconded by Ryan, Oounoil adjourned. Attest: Clerk.