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THE CITY COUNCIL.Going to Pave the StreetsWith Asphalt.PROPERTY OWNERS TO PAY ONE-HALE THE COST.The Sam of §1,000 Appropriated toHelp Improve the Cemetery.The City Council met last evening in adjourned session Mayor Busenberry was in the chair* The only absentee was Alderman J. A. Brown.A petition from George T.Peay asking for a title to the old distillery grounds now being used for machinery purposes, in consideration ;of his guaranteeeing certain street privileges, was referred to the committee on public grounds and city property.The report of the ponndkeeper was referred back for correction.The report of delinquent water tax for the year 1SS5 was read. It shows a delinquency still due of $94.47* The report was adopted*A similar report for ISS7, showing $146.97 delinquent water tax collectedin 1SSS on the previous year’s account, was read. The report was withdrawn for correction*Another report for ISSfl, showing $S5.2o delinquent water tax collected, was treated in a similar way*The committee on irrigation and streets and alleys, who were instructed to consider the advisability of consolidating the offices of street supervisor and watermaster, reported that they did not deem it adyisalde so to do. The re port was adopted.The committee on streets and alleys recommended the construction of a bridge across Distillery Creek, in accordance with the petition of 1ST. C- Basra ussen et al. Adopted.The same committee reported on the proposition of the North American Asphalt company, offering to pave any number of blocks in Provo at $10 per ton for the asphaltum. The committee recoin men tied that the offer- be accepted*The report states that the majority of property owners on the west side of J street between the depot and the post-office, and along the north side of Seventh street, be tween E and J streets, expressed' their willingness to pay a special tax to pay one-balf of the expense attached to the paving of the the'streets. The committee recommended that that portion of Provo be paved *uitli an asphaltum walk* eight' feet wide, and that a special tax be levied on all property-owuers beaefitted from such improvements, and the other half be paved by Piovo city. The report was adopted.Mr. David Hold away thought eight too narrow. It should be more than that width.Mr. Daniels stated that it was the intention to make eight feet of asphaltum, and then gravel up the sides.Mr. Maiben thought eight feet sufficient* ^ 11 seemed ^ to be the standard width in other cities- where asphaltum was used.Mr. Farrer bad understood that some of the property owners in the district of Seventh street had expressed themselves as being unable to pay a special tax for the purpose. If this was the case, he would not be willing to levy a special tax.Mr. Alexander stated that he was one of the sub-committee appointed to canvass the property-owners in the districtnamed, and they all expressed themselves as being willing to pay one-half of the expense incurred* althotiga it might crowd them to raise the money.Mr. David Holdaway again arose to his feet* It was all very well for Mr. LeSIeur to be anxious to have Proyo’a streets paved. Any man would be anxious that had anything to sell. It seemed a big jump for Provo to take, and it was only an experiment anyhow. No one knew whether the ** stuff” would do all that was claimed for it, or not. Hewould advocate an experiment beingmade on two blocks only, first, then, if it proved a success, go on with the balance of the work. The asphaltum would not increase in price, in fact, it might get cheaper, so that there would be nothing lost by delavMr. Scott related the arrangements made between the committee and Mr. LeSieor, and showed that the city ‘would be under no obligations whateyer in the event of a failure. The asphaltum would not get cheaper. A local company were negotiating with' the asphalt works to purchase all their asohaltum, and thatthen they intended to make contracts with the cities ^themselves. In this event th'e material would increase in value.Mr. Bean did not feel prepared to enter into contract in behalf of the city, to,make any great experiment of this matter. He was in favor of a trial test being made on one or two blocks. He had seen asphaltum laid down tn other places. Ithd lasted for a few years it is true, and it remained hard for that time, but when it started to wear out. it mad e tli e streets worse than before. He would not4avop levying a special tax towards defraying the expenses of making asphaltum side walks, anvhow.Sir. A. D. Holdaway would not favor doing anything concerning which he had scruples But he had no scruples inthis matter# He was willing to take the experience of older cities in laying down whole streets of asphaltum, which hadproven to be the best material lor the work. Mr. Le Sieur guaranteed the material to bo all that he claims for it; if it'did not give satisfaction, he did - notwant any pay. He would favor an ordinance beiojr drafted for the purposetf consuramating the work.Other remarks were made, during which Mr. Daniels undertook to explainthe advantages of asphaltum.The Mayor then stated that the city had the opportunity of baying the material at cost, and wanted to know whether the Council would **striko while the iron is hot, or wait till it iscold.”Mr. Farrer thought it would be great injustice to tax property-owners to pay one-half the expense when they were not willing to submit to ifc, and in fact are not able to pay for it.The Mayor stated that the charter authorized the levying of a Bpeeial tax topay all the expenses.Mr. Alexander.—4*Thatfa what they are doing In Ogden.”Mr. Maiben.—1 ‘ Just exactly what they are doing.”Mr. Farrer still hung to his opinion, and Mr. Faxman also ‘deemed the proposition an injustice* It was all some people could do to pay their regulartaxes* vMr. A* D. Holdaway said that if Provo had to wait till she got the consent of all the people, to make any improvement, no matter of what nature, she would never get there. He did not expect 75 per cent. of the property owners to concur in the proposition, but he did not believe in decaying action because two or three opposed it. Let the work be dona. The city could do nothing that would be o! more benefit and result in more value than the paving of her streets with asphalt. The streets were alright now, but a few days ago a person had to roll up his breeches, and put on a pair of gnm boots to wade'through the mud.Mr. Maibea had figured up the coat of the work. It would take' $300 to pave a block# The report, was adopted by a vote of seven to four. Messrs. Bean, D. Holdaway, Taxman and Dixon voting In the negative*The committee on cemetery recommended a drain being cut'bn the souih *Jde of the cemetery, and other work being done, and that_ the Council appic-priate $1000 to help perform^ this necessary work. The repert was adopted,.FThe discussion on the adoption of the report showed a williogaess of all the members not only for the appropriation of this amount, but even a larger expenditure for so laudable a work.The committee on finance, to whom the recorder’s report, showing Ileuses collected, was referred, was read. It recommended the adoption of the report of the recorder. Adopted.The committee on quarantine,to whom was referred the claim of Joseph G. Jones, for quarantine services, recommended the claim be allowed Jess the sum of $52.00. The report was adopted.The claim ot Dr* Simmons, amounting to $70.24, liquots furnished, etc., t'j dinhtheria patients, was presented.Mr. _ Farrer stated that he did not think it just to those paying license for the sale of liquors, to allow Dr. Simmons to furnish alcohol under any circumstances.Mr. Hcldawav stated that it was necessary that good alcohol be used in diuh-theria cases. The liquor sold, by the saloons was not pure,—“it would not bam,”—and hence the quarantine phy sieian and city marshal deemed it advisable to take the action they did, and tfcm Council should sustain them in theirpolicy.The claim was allowed, as also the claim of the East Co-op. amounting te $61.The amended application of It. S. Hines, asking for license as retail liuuor dealer, was granted.On motion of Mr. Holdaway the committee on cemetery were authorized to draw and expend the sum of one thousand dollars appropriated for the improvement of the cemetery.Nominations for street supervisor were placed in order. The names of G- O.Haws and A. G. Conover were brought before the Gouncil for the position.For Mr* Haws—Alexander, Amos D. Holdaway, Farrer, Daniels, Bean, Maiben and D. Holdaway.For Mr. Conoyer — Scott, Hansen, Paxman and Dixon.Nominations for watermaster were then placed in order* \Y* H. Brown and Jas. S. Gray were the only one* mentioned for the position.Mr. Scotty stated that Mr. Brown had expressed himself as hot caring for th© position*Mr. Bean immediately arose to his feet and stated Mr. Brown had told him during the evening that he would accept it, and he would favor hiin having the nomination*Mr. Maiben stated that the city should have a man who would perform the labor himself*After a few more remarks the Dominations were put with the following result:For Mr. Brown—Alexander, Amos D. Holdaway, Farrer, Bean* Hansen, Pax-tnan, D. Holdaway and Dixon.For Mr. Gray—Scott, Daniels, andMaiben.Tu© special committee on improving the old adobe yard, for public park purposes were authorized* to do the necessary leveling and plant such trees on the ground as they may deem, advis-uble-During the consideration of thismatter the Mayor excused him self as he had a pressing engagement elsewhere and called Mr* Alexander to preside.On motion of Mr. Holdaway the street supervisor was ordered to place at the disposal of the special committee on the public park ten thousand feet of the lumber in his possession, for use in the necessary flaming.A. resolution was offered by Mr. Scott, reimbursing members of the Council at a rate not to exceed 25 cents per hourfor all committee work done by them.Adopted.Mr. Scott moved that committee on public grounds and city property replace with good trees all the dead trees on the public square.Mr. Farrer was in favor of the motion, but he certainly was not in favor oi putting ©ut trees, year alter year, and letting them die off. If the committee would guarunfcee that th© trees would be cared foi, he would favor the motion.The motion was then put and carried.Mr. Scott offered a bill to amend tho ordinance regulatirtg municipal elections and providing for the registration of voters, [The bill provides that the municipal election of Provo city be heldon the second ^ Monday of February, 1890, and biennially thereafter, for the election of Mayor, one alderman and one councikiHronct each municipal ward, one recorder, one treasurer, and one assessor and collector.]The .bill was referred to the committee on judiciary.The Uouhcil then adjounred till Monday night next at 7:39 of clock.SUdbnt£Pa'iitcSnrlt;aa!nPCJeiInnBitAciFPrlt;Pnslt;IdahPtic
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Provo Utah Enquirer
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