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Ju~e 17, 1914.
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<br /> We report that we have looked into this matter but do not deem it advisable to recom-
<br />mend such exemption at this time.
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<br /> To provide an ordinance for an i~erease of pay of $2.50 per month for paid men of the Fire
<br />Department, except the Chief Engineer_ said increase to be2in from January I 1914.
<br /> It ~s recommended that the ~ol~owmng ordinance be adopted therefor:
<br /> An Ordinance to
<br />Amend and Re-ordain Section 472 of the Ordinances of the City of Portsmouth in Relation to ~vh~ ~
<br />Payment of Salaries of Firemen.
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<br /> To consider an ordinance permitting~ residents of the Sixth and Seventh Wards to build cess-
<br />pools, provided the same is done under the ~pervision of the Board of Health. Progress.
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<br />(Signed)_ L.H. Davis~
<br /> Chairman B. of A.
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<br /> The report having been read on motion the ordinance with re~ard to navment of salaries
<br />of firemen and amendmng sectAon 4~7 of Ordmnances mn regard to speed of engmnes, cars, &c., at
<br />s~reet crossings, were ordered to lie on the table.
<br /> Mr. Davis then stated that he would ask for a suspension of the rules with a view of a-
<br />dopting the ordinance with regard to authorizing the assistant to the City Clerk to perform a
<br />certain part of his office work during his absence from office, &~..
<br /> Mr. Markham objected to suspension of rules for that p?mrpose. However,~ the rules were
<br />suspended and on motion to adopt the ordinance~ it was adopted by the following vote~:
<br /> Ayes-~Williams, Flournoy~ Langhorne, Ballentine, Adams, Privett, Davis,
<br /> Murry, Pile, 9. Nays--Markham, 1.
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<br /> Then the report of the Committee, as amended, was adopted.
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<br />Sewerage--
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<br />Hon. Board of Aldermen.
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<br />Gentlemen:-- Your ~ewerage
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<br />ports herein concerning the following matters referred to the Joint
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<br />Committee respectfully
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<br />Sewerage Committee April
<br />
<br />15-21, 1914:
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<br />Referred by Common Council April 15th.
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<br /> A petition of R. L. ALbert and sundry 6thor Easter Plumbers and Journeymen Plumbers for the
<br />establishment of a Board of Examination for~plumbers.
<br /> We have looked into this matter and would recommend that it is inexpedient to take
<br />any action thereon at this time.
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<br />R~ferred by two b~anches April 15-$1st.
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<br />Authorized to advertise for.bids to repair the Sewer Power House.
<br /> We have so advertised and have received the following bids therefor:
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<br />For Making Water Connections:
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<br />N. ~. Pearson, $~.~5
<br />P. J. Riley, 49.85
<br />Oe~Ie Dashielt, 5E.O0
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<br />It is recommended that award be made to N. V. Pearson for such work.
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<br />For Repairimg Roof:
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<br />r.
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<br />Thomas Roofing Co., $62._00
<br />0denhall & Son~- 70.00
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<br /> The bid of E. H. Odenhall & Son is somewhat higher than the bid of the T~ W. Thomas
<br />Roofin~ Co.~ but as.E.H. Odenhall & Son guarantees to keep the roof in good order for eight
<br />years ~as seen by bmd), it is recommended that award for the work be made to that firm.
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<br />(Signed) L. Privett,
<br /> Acting Chairman B. of A.
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<br /> The report having been read, Mr. Murry objected to ~he recommendation in regard to a Board
<br />of Examination for plumbers. He moved that the matter be referred back to the Ordinance Commi~-
<br />tee with the Sewerage Committee for further consideration. The motion was adopted.
<br /> With regard to recommenda, tien of the Committee to make award to E. H. Odenhall & Son for
<br />repairing the roof of the Sewer Power House... the body. concurred withthe Common Council.in a-
<br />greeing to mkke award to T, W. Thomas Roofzng Go., w~th proviso that the said Company gmve the
<br />same guarantee aa that given by E. H. Odenhatl & Son.
<br /> Then the report, as amended, was adopted and by the following vote:
<br /> Ayes-- Williams,
<br /> Flournoy, Langhorne, Ballentine, Adams, Privett, Davis, Murry, Pile, ~Markham, lC.
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<br />Special Committee on Examination of Papers in Vaul~ of Old Council Chamber--
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<br /> Hon.
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<br />in Vault of the Old Council
<br />respectfully reports:
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<br />That they have examined coupons to amount of $395,138.20,
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<br />Board of Aldermen.
<br /> Gent!emen:-- Tour Special Committee appointed to Examine Papers
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<br /> Chamber and to repo~t such as, in their Judgment, should Bedes~=~yed~
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<br /> amotmt of $71,800.
<br /> and
<br /> bonds
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