HomeMy WebLinkAbout1925-11-20 Board of Public Works Minutes November 20, 1925.
3iembers present: John 4. Uwen, Joseph W. Booth,
Frank C. Carter, Wm. S. hinsle � , ;: . C. HiC_ i.ns and the
Superintendent.
It tilos voted to establish the custom of allowing
abutters to pay one half of the total cost of sidewall: con-
struction direct to contractors doing work. This action was
taken that the Highway Dept, appropriation would not have to
be charged with the entire cost of sidewalk improvement, one
half the cost of which i;, Maid by the abutters. Heretofore the
Highway Department has paid the entire cost. The abutter re-
imbursed the Town for one half the cost which was credited to
the "Excess End Deficiency Account" . Novi the highway Dept.
will pay only half a.nd_ the abutter will pay the other half direct
to the contractor furnishing materials or labor.
The Superintendent made verbal reports of progress of
work in the different departments.
` The meeting adjourned at 8 P. U.
Respectfully submitte
,�. Secretary.
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