Catskill Village Records
1822- 1859
Transcribed by Scott Wichmann from original books in the Village of Catskill Offices
Transcription in progress
Transcription made possible by the generous support of Sylvia Magin, Delia Cross, and Sharon Henke
Access to the original records kindly granted by Vincent Seeley, Catskill Village President
An act to amend the act entitled “an act to vest certain powers in the freeholders and inhabitants of the village of Catskill in the county of Greene passed March 14th 1804 Passed April 12th 1822
Be it enacted by the people of the State of New York represented in Senate and Assembly That all that district of county lying in the town of Catskill, county of Greene and State of New York, Beginning at Hudson’s river at the north side of a creek called “Stuck” and running north seventy five degrees, forty two minutes west to the north west corner of Sindsey’s patent, thence due west to the Susquehanna turnpike road, thence in a direct line to the Catskill at the northwest corner of the lands late of Hubartus Dubois deceased, Thence along the westerly bounds of said lands to the farm of Frederick Smith, thence Easterly along the north bounds of his farm to the northeast corner thereof, [in margin] (the line from the N.E. corner of Smith’s farm to the River three chains South of Ramshorn Creek was this day run by John Van Vechten, the course of which is South 46º 10’ E – dated June 30, 1829 Ira Dubois, Clerk) thence in a direct line to a stake and stones three chains south of Ramshorn Creek Thence east to the channel of the Hudson, thence up and along said channel to opposite the place of beginning, and thence west to the place of beginning shall continue to be called and known by the name of the village of Catskill and all the inhabitants residing within the limits aforesaid be and hereby are ordained, constituted and declared to be from time to time and forever hereafter a body corporate and politic in fact and in name by the name of the “Trustees of the village of Catskill” and by that name they and their successors forever hereafter shall and may have perpetual succession and shall be persons in law capable of suing and being sued, pleading and being impleaded, answering and being answered unto, defending and being defended in all courts and places whatsoever and they and their successors may have a common Seal and may change or alter the same at pleasure and also that they and their successors by their corporate name shall be capable of purchasing, holding, and conveying any estate real or personal, for the public use of the said Corporation and shall by virtue of this act be vested with and possess all the estate real or personal rights privileges and immunities whatsoever which at the time of passing this act are vested in and belong to the present Trustees of the said village.
II Village Officers
And be it further enacted that there shall be forever hereafter, in and for the said village, Five trustees, One collector, Three assessors and one Treasurer to be elected by ballot annually on the first Monday in May by the inhabitants of the said village, qualified at the time to vote for members of assembly, and shall hold their respective offices for one year and until others shall be elected and qualified in their stead, That three or more of the trustees shall preside at the election of said officers and the place where within the said village shall be designated by the President and notified at least ten days previous to said Election by putting up notices thereof at three or more public places in said village and publishing the same in a newspaper printed in said village and that the said Trustees shall determine the qualification of persons offering to vote and shall make proclamation at least one hour previous to closing the poll that the same will be closed.
III
And be it further enacted that if a vacancy shall happen in any of the said offices by death, resignation or otherwise before an annual election it shall be lawful for the President to direct an Election to be held to supply such vacancy which election shall be conducted in like manner as the annual Election, and the time and place designated and notified by the President in the manner mentioned in the preceeding section and the officers so chosen shall hold their offices as if elected at the annual election.
IV Penalty for Refusal to Serve
And be it further enacted that if any inhabitant of the said Village qualified at the time to vote for said Officers, shall be elected to any office in the said village (except the Treasurer and Collector) and having notice thereof, shall for five days after such notice neglect or refuse to take upon himself such office, he shall for such neglect or refusal forfeit the sum of twenty five dollars to be recovered in the name of the treasurer of said Village for the use thereof in an action of debt in any court having Cognizance thereof, with costs of Suit.
V
And be it further enacted that the said Trustees or a majority of them when assembled on village business, shall constitute a board of trustees and meeting of the said board shall be summoned and held at such time and place in said village as the president or presiding officer at the time shall direct and the president shall preside a the meetings of the said board and in his absence one of the trustees shall be appointed by the members present to preside for the time being and the said board shall meet at some place in said village within fifteen days after their election in each year forever and by plurality of votes elect from their members one person to be president and shall also appoint one clerk to record the proceedings of the said trustees and who shall have the keeping of all the records, writings, deeds, and muniments relating to or concerning the said village and shall record the laying out of all the street, lanes, and alleys in said village, and that the said Trustees may in their discretion appoint, one or more constables for the said village who shall possess and exercise the same powers and give the like sureties as any constable of any town in this state, and shall be removable by the said board at their discretion—and the said board may in their discretion annually appoint so many Porters, Cartmen, Scavingers, Weighers and measurers for the said Village as they deem proper and after a reasonable to shew cause at their discretion remove all or any of them.
VI Statement of Funds
And be it further enacted that the said trustees shall each and every year at the place where the annual election is held, exhibit a statement of the money in the treasury at the time they commenced their duties, the amount received while in office, and the amount expended and how expended, which statement shall be left with the said clerk at least three days prior to such election and open for inspection.
VII Powers of Trustees
And be it further enacted, That the said board of Trustees shall have power to establish such ordinances, by laws, and regulations as they shall think proper and reasonable to prevent vice and immorality, to preserve peace and good order (to prevent forestalling) to detect and restrain every fraudulent device and practice in the said village to regulate Petty grocers Keepers of ordinaries or victualling houses, or houses where fruit, clams, oysters, liquor or meat shall be sold in order to be eaten or drank in such house within the said village, to prevent the sale of any strong or spiritous liquor to any child, appointee or servant within the said village, without a permit, from his or her parents master or mistress, to prevent all riots, quarrelling or noisy conduct in or about the premises of any inhabitant within said village, to enforce the due observance of the Sabbath to suppress and restrain disorderly and gaming houses, billiard tables, and other instruments and devices used for the purpose of gaming to regulate the keeping and conveying of gunpowder or other combustible and dangerous materials and the use of Candles and lights in livery and other Stables to prevent the Construction or use of any hearth chimney stove boiler kettle or other apparatus in any house building or manufactory and to remove the same when considered dangerous in causing 0r promoting fires, to regulate the place and manner of weighing hay to regulate and prevent the running at large of dogs, owned by persons residing in said village, or impose a reasonable tax on the said owners, to regulate and prevent the carrying and any manufactory dangerous in causing or promoting fires, to regulate and prevent the firing of guns, muskets, pistols, rockets, crackers, squibs and fireballs in said village, to direct the safe construction of deposit for ashes and to appoint one or more officers at reasonable times to enter into and examine all dwelling houses, lots, yards, enclosure and buildings of every description, in order to discover whether any such places of deposit are in a dangerous state and to cause such as may be dangerous to be put in a safe and secure condition, to regulate slaughter houses and manufactories in said village, to appoint fire wardens and fire Engineers and to prescribe their powers and duties and to prescribe all such measures and regulation for the prevention and Extinguishing of fires as the said board shall think proper, to appoint watchmen and establish their powers and duties, to authorize any Magistrate or Constable to stop any person riding or driving immoderately through or in any street or place in the said village or otherwise prohibit such offences, to abate or remove any nuisance in any street or on the lot or enclosure of any person or persons, to regulate the markets in said village, to licence and regulate butchers and cartmen to determine their qualifications and appoint firemen to take charge of the fire engine or Engines and apparatus thereto belonging and such regulations as the said board shall adopt, to remove any firemen and appoint others in their Stead which firemen shall be exempt from serving on Juries except on Justices juries in the said village and from doing Military duty except in cases of invasion, insurrection or imminent danger, provided that the number of firemen shall not exceed twentyfour to each engine in said village, to compel any person to aid in extinguishing fires and in the preventing of purloing (sic) of goods at any fire and for securing such goods subject to the orders of the President or any of the Trustees at such fires to require the inhabitants to provide and keep fire buckets and scuttles to their houses and stairs or ladders leading to the same, to direct the paving and flagging of any streets in said village, to regulate the assize of bread, and to provide for the seizure and forfeiture of bread baked contrary thereto, to prevent the incumbering of the streets, sidewalks, lanes and alleys in wise however, to restrain the running at large of Horses, Cattle or swine, to compel the cleaning of chimnies, to restrain vagrants, beggars, or persons soliciting alms, to light the streets of said village and regulate the pumps and acqueducts therein, to prevent and remove all encroachments on any street or alley in said village, to apply the monies raised in said village as road taxes in making repairing and improving the streets thereof and to appoint workmen and agents for the purpose to regulate the vending of meat and vegetables, and generally to make all such rules regulations, bylaws and ordinances, for the good government and order of said village as the said board of trustees may deem expedient and proper, not repugnant to the laws and constitution of this State or of the United States, and to enforce the due observance the by inflicting penalties on any citizen or inhabitant thereof or other person or persons for the violation or breach of any bylaw or ordinance of the said board not Exceeding twenty five dollars for any one offence, recoverable with Costs in an action of debt by and in the name of the Treasurer of the said village in any court having Cognizance thereof in which action the first process may be by warrant nor shall any exemption be allowed thereupon except necessary bidding wearing apparel and cooking utensils and in which action it shall be lawful to declare generally in debt for such penalty, and give the special matter in evidence. And further that for the purpose of enforcing the bylaws of the said board of trustees against offenders, who have no goods or chattel, lands or tenements whereof such penalty can be made or collected it shall be lawful for the court before which any such offenders shall be duly convicted to cause such person to be imprisoned for a term not exceeding thirty days in the jail of the County of Greene and that all fees and expences of prosecuting and punishing offenders under the said bylaws, shall be defrayed by the said trustees and that upon trial examination or judicial investigation of any issue matter of fact, or other thing whatsoever arising under this act or any bylaws of the said trustees no person shall be deemed incompetent as Judge, Justice, Juror or witness by reason that he is an inhabitant of said village, and if any person shall be sued for any matter or thing done by virtue of this act, it shall be lawful for such person to plead the general issue and give this act and the special matter in evidence at the trial.
VIII Town Meeting
And be it further enacted that the said trustees shall and may cause such sum or sums of money to be raised as a majority of the inhabitants of the said village shall (at any meeting of such inhabitants which meeting shall be notified by putting up written notices at three or more public places in the said village and printed in some newspaper which may be published in the said village, at least ten days previous to such meeting which notice shall specify with sufficient clearness the objective which such meeting is called) vote and consent to have raised by tax to defray the Expense of any improvement in said village supporting a night watch lighting, the streets or to defray the Contingent expences of said village and the assessors of said village shall assess the taxes so voted upon the inhabitants of said village and upon the owners of Real Estate lying within the said village both resident and nonresident,, respect being had to the probable advantage which will result to the inhabitants and owners of real estate as aforesaid respectively from the improvements contemplated to be made which money so assessed as aforesaid shall be collected in the same manner as the taxes of the County of Greene are collected by the collector of said village by virtue of a warrant signed by the President of the Trustees under the Common Seal of said Village and paid into the hands of the Treasurer of the said Village which together with all the monies in the hands of the Treasurer, whether received for fines, forfeitures, penalties or in any other way or manner shall be subject to the order and disposal of the board of Trustees not to be diverted however from the specified object for which any part of such monies may be raised provided no assessment shall be made on any vacant lot owned by a nonresident for the expense of Lamps or lighting the same or for supporting a night watch in said Village.
IX Trustees as Highway Commissioners
And be it further Enacted That the board of Trustees of the said Village of Catskill shall be vested with and they are hereby authorized to have use and discharge all the powers rights and duties within the limits of said village which belong to or may be exercised and discharged by the Commissionry of highways in any town in the County of Greene and shall have the appointment of all overseers of Highways in said village which is hereby constituted a road district and shall regulate and direct their powers and duties at discretion.
X Laying out Roads
And be it further Enacted That it shall and may be lawful for the said board of trustees to lay out make and open any street, alley, road or highway of such width as they may deem proper in any part of said village, and Cause any street, alley, road or highway already laid out in any part of said village, to be opened or altered whenever they shall deem the public good to require the same to be done and also to order and direct the pitching, leveling, raising, repairing, amending and clearing any of the streets roads or alleys in said Village, Provide such street alley or road shall not be laid out or altered so as to run across or over the site of any house or building erected before the same street, alley or road shall be by them so laid out or altered and the owners or occupants of any lands over which said street, alley or road shall be so laid out or altered shall be paid such reasonable damages as he, she or they may sustain by reason thereof which damages shall be ascertained by a Jury in the manner following to wit. The President and any two or more trustees shall by a precept under their hand an seal command any Constable of said village or of the Town of Catskill to empanel and return a Jury of Twelve freeholders of said Village who are not interested in the property to be assessed to appear before the President of said village within twenty days from the day of the date of said precept to enquire and assess the damages and recompense due to the owner or owners of said lands at the same time or summon the owner owners or occupants of said lands or his or their agent or legal representatives by written Notice to be left at his her or their most usual place of abode to appear before said President and Jury on the day and at the place in such precept to be specified, or if said lands are unoccupied and the owner or other interested by unknown to the said trustees, in that Case a notice shall be inserted for six weeks in the state papers which notice shall be taken and deemed to be sufficient which Jury being duly sworn faithfully and impartially to inquire into and assess the damages in question and having viewed the premises shall enquire of and assess such damages and recompense as they shall under all the circumstances judge fit to be awarded to the owner, owners or Occupants of such land for their respective losses according to their several interests and estates therein and the verdict of such jury and the judgment of the said President thereon and the payment of the sum of money so awarded and adjudged to the owner owners or occupants thereof or tender and refusal thereof shall be conclusive and binding against the said owner, owners or occupants his her or their respective heirs Executors administrators and assigns Claiming any Estate or interest of in or to the said lands. But the said trustees shall not be allowed to take possession of or appropriate any such lands until after the payment or tender of the money awarded as aforesaid and in order to provide for the payment thereof the said board of trustees shall cause the same to be assessed and collected in the manner directed in and by the eighth section of this act and on the payment of the money so awarded as aforesaid it shall therefore be lawful for the said board of trustees to cause the said lands to be converted to and used for the purpose aforesaid Provided however that any person conceiving himself or herself aggrieved by any assessment made by virtue of this section of the act, shall have a right to apply to the Supreme court of Judicature of this State at the next term thereafter or One of the Justices thereof or the First Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Greene for the appointment of three Commissioners who shall be residents and freeholders in the village of Catskill and who shall be authorized to review such assessment and view the lands and hear and examine the allegations of the parties and whose decision shall be final and of which application fourteen days previous notice containing the names of the commissioners intended to be applied for shall be given to the Trustees and that until the determination of the Commissioners all proceedings on the part of the Trustees with respect to such assessment shall be stayed
XI Sewers & assessment therefor
And be it further Enacted that it shall and may be lawful for the said board of Trustees when thereunto authorized by a vote of the inhabitants of said village at a meeting to be held as is prescribed in and by the eighth section of this act to cause common sewers, drains and vaults or reservoirs to be made in any street in said village and to direct the paving of any street road or alley in said village and to cause an assessment to be made in the manner prescribed in and by the aforesaid eighth section of this act and the owners and occupants of houses and lots and other interested shall respectively on demand pay to the collector of said village the sum at which any such house or lot shall be assessed to be applied toward the making such common sewers drains and vaults or reservoirs or paving the streets roads or alleys as aforesaid and in default of such payment or any part thereof it shall be lawful for the said board of trustees by warrant under the seal of the said corporation to buy the same by destry? and sale of the goods and chattels of such owners occupant or other person interested therein refusing or neglecting to pay the same provided that nothing in this act contained shall affect any agreement between any landlord and tenant respecting the payment of any such charges but they shall be answerable to each other in the same manner as if this act had never been passed: and further if any money to be assessed shall be paid by any person when by agreement or by Law the same ought to have been born or paid by some other person than it shall be lawful for the person paying the same to sue for and recover the same with interest, and costs of suit in any court having cognizance thereof as so much money paid for the use of the person who ought to have paid the same and the assessment aforesaid with proof of payment shall be conclusive evidence in such Suit
XII Lands Sold for Taxes
And be it further Enacted That in case any assessment made by virtue of this act shall not have been complied with and the sum thereby assessed shall not have been paid and no goods or chattels whereon to levy can be found than it shall be lawful for the board of Trustees to cause the land assessed to be advertized in a public news paper printed in the said village and also in the State paper for a term not less than six months thereby requiring the Owners of such lots respectively to pay the sum at which the said lots shall be assessed to the Treasurer of the said Village, and that if default shall be made in such payment, such lot will be sold at public auction at a day and place therein to be specified for the lowest term of years at which any person shall offer to take the same in consideration of advancing the sum assessed on the same for the expense aforesaid with the interest thereof and if notwithstanding such notice and demand the Owner or Owners shall refuse or neglect to pay such assessment with the charges of advertisement and the interest as aforesaid then it shall be lawful for the said board of Trustees to cause the said lot to be sold at public auction for a term of years for the purpose and in the manner expressed in the said advertisement and to give a declaration of such sale to the purchaser thereof under the common seal of said village and such purchaser his Executors administrator and assigns shall by virtue thereof and of this act lawfully hold and enjoy the same for his and their own proper use against the Owner or Owners thereof and all claiming under them until his term shall be completed and ended being at liberty to remove all the buildings and materials which the said purchaser or his assigns shall erect or place thereon but leaving the ground with sufficient fence and with the street or streets fronting the same in the order required by the said regulations.
XIII Extra Assessment
And be it further Enacted That if upon the completion of any such regulation or improvement as aforesaid it shall appear to the board of Trustees that a greater sum has been bona fide expanded in making the said regulation or improvement than the sum assessed and collected as aforesaid, it shall then be lawful for the said board of Trustees to cause a further assessment equal to such excess to be made and collected if authorized by a meeting of the inhabitants as is prescribed in by the Eighth section of this act, and if the sum actually expended shall be less than the sum assessed and collected as aforesaid the surplus shall be forthwith returned to the persons from whom the same was collected or their legal representatives and further that such assessment shall be and remain a lien on the lot or lots so assessed from the time of the completion and return of such assessment in manner aforesaid until paid or otherwise satisfied.
XIV Collection of Road Tax
And be it further Enacted That the assessment to work on the Highway shall be made by the said Trustees as Commissioners of highways in conformity with the provisions and directions of the act entitled “An act to regulate highways” and that such assessment or Tax shall be paid in money at the rate of sixty two and an half cents for each days work assessed which assessment the said commissioners of highways in said village may make out, and the same shall be collected of the several persons assessed by the Collector of said Village by virtue of a warrant to be issued by the board of Trustees under the seal of the corporation in the same manner as taxes are by this act directed to be collected and paid to the treasurer of said village to be laid out and expended by the said board in making repairing and improving the highways, roads, sewers, and bridges of said Village in such manner as the said trustees shall deem most beneficial to the public and that the lands of non residents in said Village shall be assessed in such assessment on highways and the like proceedings shall be had for collecting such assessment if the same shall remain unpaid as is provided in and by the twelfth section of this act.
XV Trustees
And be it further enacted That the said Treasurer and Collector shall each give a bond to the said Trustees with two sufficient sureties in such sum as they shall direct with condition faithfully to do execute and perform the duties of their respective office and if such conditions are broken the said trustees shall immediately prosecute the delinquent and his sureties and that the Trustees and assessors shall within five days after every Election and notice and before they enter upon the exercise of their respective offices severally take and subscribe an oath or affirmation before any person authorized to administer Oaths within the said village which shall be filed with the Clerk faithfully to execute the trust or office to which they may have been severally Elected and that the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Greene or the first Judge thereof shall have power to appoint Guardians for infants in all cases arising under this act when Guardians may be required and to bind such Guardians by bond with sureties to perform all such duties as shall belong to him or them to perform and that it shall be the duty of the said treasurer to deliver to his successor in office within five days after his election all the monies, books and papers pertaining to his office.
XVI Trustees of Fire Comps.
And be it further enacted That the said board of trustees shall by and hereby are constituted the trustees of the fire company or fire companies now or hereafter to be raised in the said village with full power to make such bylaws for the regulation and conduct of the same and for providing, repairing and keeping the fire engine or Engines and apparatus thereunto attached or belonging as they shall deem proper and most advantageous to said Village.
XVII Compensation of Trustees
And be it further Enacted That the said Trustees, Clerk, Treasurer and collector of said Village shall receive for their services respectively such reasonable compensation as the majority of the inhabitants of the said village shall at any meeting duly notified and held agree to raise for that purpose and that no person shall vote any meeting of the said inhabitants other than such as are qualified at the time to vote fore members of assembly.
XVIII Monies collected to be expended when raised
And whereas the village or district above described lies on both sides of the Catskill, Therefore be it further Enacted by the authority aforesaid That all monies raised, assessed and collected for local improvements shall be laid and assessed on the freeholders inhabitants and lands residing and being on that side of the creek where such improvement is to be made and further that the provisions of the fourteenth section of this act so far as relates to the assessment of road taxes shall not apply to the west side of the Catskill but the said taxes shall continue to be assessed collected and expended as heretofore
XIX
And be it further Enacted That this act shall be a public act and shall be construed in all Courts and places favorably for every beneficial purpose therein Contained
XX Former Acts Repealed
And be it further enacted That the act entitled “An act to vest certain powers in the freeholders and inhabitants of the Village of Catskill in the County of Greene passed March 14th 1806 and the act Entitled “An act to amend an act Entitled “an act to vest certain powers in the freeholders and inhabitants of the Village of Catskill passed February 17th 1810 and also so much of the act entitled “an act for the better extinguishment of fires in the village of Catskill in the County of Albany passed April 1st 1797 as is inconsistent with this act be and the same are hereby repealed. Provided however that the present officers of said village shall hold their respective offices until others are elected under this act.
XXI
And be it further Enacted That the Legislature may at any time hereafter amend or repeal this act
State of New York
Secretary’s Office
I certify the preceding to be a true copy of an original act of the Legislature of this State on file in this office
Albany April 27, 1822 (signed) Archd Campbell
1822
At the Annual meeting of the inhabitants of the Village of Catskill held at the Courthouse in said Village on the 6th day of May 1822 pursuant to leagal notice the following persons were duly Elected officers of said Village for the Ensuing Year (Viz,
Trustees James Powers
John Adams
Oliver P. Ashley
Samuel A. Baker
Francis Sayre
Assessors Henry McKinstry
William Seaman
Apollo Cooke
Treasurer James Pinckney
Collector Egbert Bogardus
At a meeting of the Trustees of the Village of Catskill held at the house of Mackay Croswell on the 8th day of May 1822 James Powers, Esq. was duly Elected President of the board of trustees, and Francis Sayre was appointed Clerk. It was then:
Resolved, That the following duties be assigned to the respective trustees in case of fire in said Village (viz) Oliver P. Ashley, to take charge of the fire hook and Ladder and give directions to the fire company. Samuel A. Baker & Francis Sayre to form lines for passing of water and supplying the Engine. James Powers & John Adams to take charge of property which may be Exposed to injury, or to be purloined at any such fire—
Resolved, That Messrs. Powers, Adams, and Sayre be a comitte to draft and report at a meeting of the trustees a code of By laws and ordinances.
Moved and carried to adjourn to 12th Inst.
Jas. Powers, President F. Sayre, Clk.
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At a meeting of the Trustees of the Village of Catskill pursuant to adjournment May 12, 1822
Present James Powers
John Adams
Samuel A. Baker
Oliver P. Ashley
Francis Sayre
Resolved, That the treasurer and Collector be directed to Each give a bond in
the penalty of two thousand dollars for the faithful performance of their
respective duties.
Resolved, That Samuel A Baker be and he hereby is appointed Overseer of highways for district number one in the Village of Catskill, and that he be allowed fore his services one dollar & fifty cents per day for Every day actually Employed on the highway as such overseer.
Jas. Powers, President F. Sayre, Clk.
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At a meeting of the Trustees of the Village of Catskill June 4th 1822
Present: Jas. Powers
Oliver P. Ashley
Samuel A. Baker
Francis Sayre
Resolved that the annexed seal be and it is hereby adopted as the Seal of the corporation of this Village of Catskill [seal included]
Moved and carried to adjourn to Monday 10th June Inst. 9 oClock A.M.
F. Sayre, Clk. Jas. Powers, President
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1822
At a meeting of the Trustees of the Village of Catskill held pursuant to adjournment June 10, 1822
Present Jas. Powers
John Adams
Samuel A. Baker
Oliver P. Ashley
Francis Sayre
The Committee appointed for that purpose May 8th 1822 reported a code of Bylaws and ordinances which on motion of Mr. Ashley were unanimously adopted
Resolved That the Clerk procure to be printed one hundred copies of the Bylaws and ordinances for the use of the Inhabitants of the Village of Catskill
Resolved That the Clerk pay to Nicholas G. Rutgers the sum of one hundred dollars out of the monies in his hand being the amount of damages assessed by reason of the laying out a road in said Village over the lands of the said Nicholas G. Rutgers and Cornelia his Wife—
Moved and carried to adjourn without day
F. Sayre, Clk. Jas. Powers, President
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At a meeting of the Trustees of the Village of Catskill held June 18, 1822
Present James Powers
Samuel A. Baker
Oliver P. Ashley
Francis Sayre
Resolved That John Edsell be and he is hereby appointed a fireman in the fire company now in the Village of Catskill.
Resolved That Messrs. Adams, Ashley, Baker and Sayre be a committee to Examine the buildings in said Village in order to discover whether the requisite number of fire buckets are furnished and made of such materials as is required and to report deficiences.
Resolved That James Powers & Oliver P. Ashley be a committee to Examine and adjust the accounts of Francis Sayre with the Trustees, and that they be also a committee on the part of the Trustees to make a new contract with the President & directors & Co of the Susquehannah Turnpike Road
Moved & carried to adjourn to 22d Inst. 9 oclock A.M.
F. Sayre, Clk. Jas. Powers, President
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At a meeting of the Trustees of the Village of Catskill June 22, 1822 Pursuant to adjournment
Present Jas. Powers
Oliver P. Ashley
Samuel A. Baker
Francis Sayre
The committee appointed the 18th Inst. to Examine & adjust the
accounts of Francis Sayre reported a balance due from him of two hundred Eighty
six 97/100 dollars for which he gave a note, which note together with all notes
in his hands were placed by the Trustees in the hands of James Pinckney
treasurer
Resolved, That Mr. Elisha Meiggs be allowed the sum of twenty dollars per Annum for the priviledge of using water from the acqueduct wells or reservoir in said Village by the Fire company in case of fire & to wash the fire Engine so long as the said wells or reservoir shall be supplied with water payable on the first day of May in Each Year
Adjourned without day—
Jas. Powers, President F. Sayre, Clk.
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1822
At a meeting of the Trustees of the Village of Catskill held July 15, 1822
Present James Powers
John Adams
S. A. Baker
Oliver P. Ashley
Francis Sayre
Resolved that a meeting of the inhabitants of the Village be notified to be held at the Courthouse in said Village on Monday 29th Inst. at 4 oclock P.M. to take into consideration the propriety of relinquishing the contract between the Village and the Albany and Greene turnpike Company
Jas. powers, President F. Sayre, Clk.
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At a meeting of the Inhabitants of the Village of Catskill held at the Courthouse July 29, 1822 pursuant to legal notice it was Resolved, That the Trustees of said Village are hereby authorized to rescind the Contract Existing between said Village and the Albany and Greene Turnpike Company Provided that the inhabitants of said Village shall be permitted at all times during the Existence of said Albany and Greene turnpike Company to pass through the Gate which may be kept between said Village and the Village of Athens—
Resolved that the Clerk notify a meeting of the inhabitants to be held at this place on the 19th day of August next at 4 oclock P.M. to take into consideration the propriety of voting to raise a sum of money to repair the street running from main street to the Catskill Creek beginning at the corner of Mr. Rufus Runnel’s house—
It was also Resolved that Whereas the Trustees of said Village did on the 13 day of June 1822 pay to Mr. Nicholas G. Rutgers the sum of one hundred dollars out of the moneys in their hands belonging to the corporation being the damages assessed to the said Nicholas G. Rutgers & Cornelia his Wife for a road laid out through their land in said Village, that this meeting do approve of and confirm the said payment of one hundred dollars as aforesaid—
Jas. Powers, President F. Sayre, Clk.
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At a meeting of the Trustees of the Village of Catskill held August 15, 1822
Present James Powers
John Adams
Samuel A. Baker
Oliver P. Ashley
Francis Sayre
Resolved, That the Clerk publish the necessary notice for a meeting of the inhabitants of said Village to be held at the Courthouse in said Village on the 2nd day of September next, for the purpose of taking into consideration the propriety of raising a sum of money by tax to flag the side walks and pave the gutters in main street from the store occupied by Mr. George Hawley to the house of Mr. John C. Johnston on both sides of said street—
Moved to adjourn without day—
F. Sayre, Clk. Jas. Powers, Presnt.
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At a meeting of the Inhabitants of the Village of Catskill held at the Courthouse Aug. 19, 1822 pursuant to legal notice,
It was moved and carried that Thomas Hale Esq. be President pro tem
Moved and carried to adjourn to the first Monday in May next—
F. Sayre, Clk. Thomas Hale, President pro tem
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1822
At a meeting of the Inhabitants of the Village of Catskill held at the Courthouse pursuant to legal notice the following preamble and resolution were passed (viz)
Whereas the Inhabitants of the Village of Catskill do believe that the flagging the side walks and paving the gutter on both sides of the main street beginning at the Corner of George Hawleys Store and at the lot opposite thereto in possession of Isaac Race and Extending to the south east corner of the dwelling house occupied by John C. Johnston on the west side of Main street and to the south west corner of the dwelling house occupied by the widow of Mr. Tertulles Ludington on the East side of said street, would be a beneficial and permanent improvement in said Village as well to the inhabitants generally as to the owners of the Lots in from of which the improvement is to be made, and Whereas it is estimated that there are about three thousand seven hundred and seventy Eight feet Exclusive of the road which intersect the said main street, which if the side walks are flagged with good hard brick, and the Gutters paved with round stone would cost at the rate of twelve 50/100 dollars for every thirty feet making in all the sum of one thousand five hundred & seventy five dollars or thereabouts.
Therefore Resolved that a sum not Exceeding one thousand five hundred & seventy five dollars be raised by tax to defray the expense of flagging the side walk and paving the gutters in main street be assessed and that the Trustees cover the assessor of said village to assess a sum not Exceeding one thousand five hundred & seventy five dollars as aforesaid in the manner directed in and by the act Entitled “an act to amend the act Entitled an act to Vest certain powers in the freeholders and inhabitants of the Village of Catskill in the County of Greene passed April 12, 1822—
Moved and carried to adjourn without day—
F. Sayre, Clk. Jas. Powers, President
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At the Annual meeting of the Inhabitants of the Village of Catskill duly notified and held at the Courthouse on Monday May 5, 1823—The following Resolutions were passed, after which the meeting proceeded to the Election of officers for the Ensuing Year and the persons whose names are below were declared to be Elected to fill the several offices—
Resolved, That the sum of one hundred forty three dollars & twenty two cents be paid out of the Treasury to defray the Expenses of Paving and flagging the lots of those persons who paid their assessment under the tax voted at a meeting September 2, 1822 and whose Lots have not been Flagged or paved.
Resolved that three per cent on one thousand Eight hundred ninety nine dollars & fifty one cents be allotted to Egbert Bogardus as Collector of said Village for the past Year—
Resolved That one per Cent be allowed to James Pinckney on all monies received and paid out by him during the past year as Treasurer—
Resolved That the sum of Twenty five dollars be Allowed to Francis Sayre as a compensation for his services as Clerk to the Board of Trustees during the past Year—
Resolved that B. W. Dwight & Ezra Hawley Esquires be a committee to Examine & audit the accounts of the Trustees for the past Year—
The following persons were then declared duly Elected
For Trustees For
Assessors James Pinckney, Treasurer
Thomas Hale Henry McKinstry Egbert
Bogardus, Collector
Henry Ashley William Seaman
Jacob Van Orden Appolo Cooke
Peter Breasted
Francis Sayre
F. Sayre, Clk. Jas. Powers,
President
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1823
At a meeting of the Trustees of the Village of Catskill May 9, 1823
Present Thomas Hale
Jacob Van Orden
Peter Breasted
Francis Sayre
Thomas Hale Esq. was Elected President of the Board & Francis Sayre was
appointed Clerk—
On motion of Mr. Van Orden, the following duties were assigned to the respective Trustees in case of fire (viz) Mr. Ashley to have charge of the fire Engine & apparatus—Messrs Van Orden & Sayre to form lines for passing water & Messrs Hale and Breasted to take charge of property which may be Exposed to injury or to be purloined at any such fire—
Resolved, That the Treasurer and Collector be required severally to give a Bond for two thousand dollars for the faithful performance of their respective duties—
Adjourned to 15th Inst 2 oClock P.M.
F. Sayre, Clk Thomas Hale, President
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At a meeting of the Trustees of the Village of Catskill May 15, 1823—
Present Thomas Hale
Jacob Van Orden
Henry Ashley
Peter Breasted
Francis Sayre
Resolved, That Thomas Hale be and he is hereby appointed Overseer of highways for district number one in said Village and that he be allowed one dollar & fifty cents per day for every day he may be actually Employed as such overseer—
Adjourned without day—
F. Sayre, Clk. Thomas Hale, Pret.
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1823
At a meeting of the Trustees of the Village of Catskill August 6, 1823
Present Thomas Hale
Henry Ashley
Jacob Van Orden
Peter Breasted
Francis Sayre
Resolved on motion of Mr. Ashley that a Meeting of the Inhabitants be notified to be held at the Courthouse on the 25th Inst. at 3 OClock P.M. to take into consideration the propriety voting a tax to be levied for repairing and improving the street running from the store of William Pullan to the Catskill creek—adjourned without day—
F. Sayre, Clk. Thomas Hale, Pret.
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1823
[Printed notice of meeting]: Notice, is hereby given, that a meeting of the inhabitants of the village of Catskill will be held a the court House in the said village on Monday the 25th day of August inst. at three o’clock in the afternoon ???, for the purpose of voting a tax be raised to repair and complete the street paving by the store of Mr. William Pullan on the main street to the Catskill creek
Thomas Hale, Pres. Trustees
August 12, 1823
At a meeting of the Inhabitants of the Village of Catskill, held the courthouse in said Village on August 25, 1823 pursuant to legal notice, it was Resolved, That Messrs. James Powers & Ezra Hawley be a committee to audit the accounts of the Trustees previous to the next annual meeting—
Resolved That Messrs. James Powers, John Adams, Benjamin W. Dwight, Robert Dorlon & Garret Abeel be a committee to collect and ascertain all the facts relative to the laying out the street or alley from Main Street by the house of Mr. William Pullan to the Catskill creek, and that the said committee submit such facts to the opinion of one or more Professional Gentleman and obtain his or their opinion upon the same—
Moved and carried to adjourn to Monday the 6th
day of October next to three O.Clock P.M. at the
Courthouse—
Thomas Hale
F. Sayre, Clk. J. Van Orden
P. Breasted
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Catskill October 6, 1823
Meeting of the Inhabitants of the Village pursuant to adjournment.
The committee appointed at the meeting of 25th Aug. laid before the meeting the facts collected by them in relation to the laying out the Street by the house of Mr. William Pullan without having submitted the same to any professional Gentleman and after sometime spent thereon by the meeting it was Resolved that a notice of an adjournment of this meeting to Monday 13th Instant at 2 O.Clock in the afternoon of that day at the Courthouse be inserted in the Catskill Recorder and that said notice specify as nearly as may be the object of said meeting.
The meeting was thereupon on motion adjourned to Monday Oct. 13th at 2 OClock P.M.
F. Sayre, Clk.
Thomas Hale
J. Van
Orden
P.
Breasted
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Catskill October 13, 1823
Meeting of the Inhabitants of the Village pursuant to adjournment and notice. On Motion of Mr. Dorlon the following resolution was passed (viz)
Resolved, That the street or alley running from main Street to the Catskill Creek by the house of Mr. William Pullan belongs to the Village of Catskill. It was also further Resolved That Messrs. William Seaman, Benjamin W. Dwight & Hezekiah Thayer be a committee to make an Estimate of the Expense of repairing said street or alley and constructing a sewer through the same and that they report to the next adjourned meeting—
The meeting was then adjourned to the 27th Oct. Inst. at 2 OClock P.M. at the Courthouse—
F. Sayre, Clk.
Thomas Hale
J. Van
Orden
P.
Breasted
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Catskill October 27, 1823
Meeting of the Inhabitants pursuant to adjournment and notice—
The committee appointed at the meeting of the 13th Inst. made the following report (viz)
The committee appointed by the
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Inhabitants to Examine the State of the Road and Sewer leading from main street alone Mr. William Pullan’s Lot to the Catskill Creek, and the Expense and best mode of putting the same in complete repair Report
That in their opinion it would be Expedient to Erect a Substantial underground stone sewer sufficient to carry the water at all times. That any repair short of this would be useless. That Sewers made of wood are of short duration and Ultimately more Expensive. That a sewer five feet wide and four feet high in the clear from the bottom to the crown of the arch would be sufficient for all the purposes. They further Report That all the sewers in the Village have board bottoms, and that this material is by some deemed to be sufficiently durable, of the correctness of this opinion Your committee are not fully satisfied, as no Sewers of the description within their knowledge have been built sufficiently long to prove the correctness. Your committee have therefore Estimated the Expense of a Sewer of the above dimensions with a bottom of long flat stones to Extend across the sewer and under the side walls, which Expense they believe may be fairly Estimated as follows.
Side walls two feet thick, arch one foot six inches thick
Whole length of sewer 246 feet, will require
208 mason’s Rods of Stone, which with Expense of
Laying the same say 14/- per Rod wants be $364.00
1.584 feet of Stone for bottom @ 9¢ 142.56
Expense of 2 wings each 6 feet at west end of Sewer 36.00
Expense of connecting sewer with the one crossing main street 14.00
Extra Expense of laying bottom 14.00
Excavation and forming Road 100.00
$670.56
The Extra expense of Stone bottom is Estimated at $132.56 leaving the Expense of Sewer, in all other respects the same as above described but with a board bottom at $538—It was thereupon Moved and carried That the sum of Five hundred dollars be raised by tax for the purpose of defraying the Expense of repairing said street or alley and constructing a sewer through the same conformably to the Report of the Committee with a Stone bottom
Moved and carried to adjourn without day
Thomas Hale
Francis Sayre Peter Breasted
Trustees
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At a meeting of the Trustees of the Village of Catskill held November 10th 1823
Present Thomas Hale
Jacob Van Orden
Peter Breasted
Francis Sayre
Resolved that the assessors be directed to assess on the Inhabitants and owners of Real Estate the sum of Five hundred dollars, being the sum authorized by a vote of the Inhabitants at a meeting held October 27, 1823—
A Warrant was accordingly made out and placed in the hands of the said Assessors
F. Sayre, Clk. Thomas Hale, President
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At a Meeting of the Trustees of the Village of Catskill March 10, 1824
Present Thomas Hale
Henry Ashley
Jacob Van Orden
Peter Breasted
Francis Sayre
Whereas John P. Decker being bound by his Enlistment in a uniform company to do Militia duty and he having prayed to be discharged from serving as a fireman in the fire company in this Village, Therefore Resolved that his prayer be granted and he accordingly discharged—
Resolved That Caleb Day be and his is hereby appointed a fireman in the fire company now in the Village & that the Clerk give him a certificate of his appointment
F. Sayre, Clk. Thomas Hale, President
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1824
At the annual meeting of the Inhabitants of the Village of Catskill held at the Courthouse in said village on the third day of May 1824 the following resolutions were passed (viz)
Resolved, That the report of the Trustees respecting the receipts & Expenditures together with the present state of the fund, be and the same is here accepted and approved—
Resolved, That one per cent be allowed the Treasurer on all monies received and disbursed by him during the Year Ending on the date hereof—
Resolved, That three per cent be allowed to the Collector on all monies collected by him during the Year last past—
Resolved, That the sum of Twenty five dollars be allowed to F. Sayre for his services as Clerk to the board of Trustees—
Resolved, That Messrs. James Powers & Ezra Hawley be auditors to Examine the accounts of the Trustees preparatory to their being Exhibited to the next annual meeting—
Resolved, That so much of the Resolution passed at a Village meeting held October 27, 1823 as is obligatory on the trustees to have the sewer to be constructed through the street or alley leading from main street along the lands of William Puttan [Pullan] & William Seaman to the Catskill creek made with a stone bottom be rescinded, and that the said sewer be constructed in the manner the trustees shall deem most Expedient—
The meeting then proceeded to ballot for officers for the Ensuing Year when the following persons were declared duly Elected to fill the following offices, (to wit)
Trustees Assessors James Pinckney, Treasurer
Thomas Hale Henry
McKinstry Egbert Bogardus, Collector
Samuel A. Baker Jacob Van Orden
Peter Breasted Apollo Cooke
Peter T. Mesick
Francis Sayre
Thomas Hale }
P. Breasted } Trustees
J. Van Orden }
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1824
At a meeting of the Trustees of the Village of Catskill held May 10th 1824
Present Thos. Hale
S. A. Baker
P. Breasted
P. T. Mesick
F. Sayre
Thos. Hale Esqr. was elected President of the board & P. T. Mesick was appointed Clerk—
On motion of Mr. Sayre, the following duties were assigned to the several Trustees (viz). Messrs. Hale & Breastead to take charge of property. Messrs. Baker & Sayre form lines & P. T. Mesick to take charge of Ladders & fire works.
Adjourned to 12th Inst. P. M.
P.T. Mesick, Clerk Thomas Hale, President
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At a meeting of the Trustees of the Village of Catskill held pursuant to adjournment May 12, 1824
Present Thomas Hale
Samuel A. Baker
Peter Breasted
Peter T. Mesick
Francis Sayre
Resolved that Samuel A. Baker be and he is hereby appointed Overseer of highways for district number one in said Village and that he be allowed one Dollar & fifty cents per day for every day he may be actually employed as such overseer,
Resolved, That the Treasurer and collector be requested severally to give bond for their faithful performance of their respective duties.
Adjourned without day—
Peter T. Mesick, Clerk Thomas Hale, Pres.
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1825
At a meeting of the Trustees of the Village of Catskill held Feby 22nd 1825
Present Thomas Hale
Saml. A. Baker
Peter Breasted
Peter T. Mesick
It was Resolved that the following accounts be audited & allowed (viz)
Samuel A. Baker $1371.06
Peter T. Mesick 111.02½
$1482.08½
Adjourned without day.
P. T. Mesick, Clerk Thomas Hale, Pres.
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1825
At the annual meeting of the Inhabitants of the Village of Catskill, held at the Court House in the said Village on the second day of May 1825, pursuant to legal notice the following resolutions were passed (viz)
Resolved that one pr. cent be allowed the Treasurer on all monies received and disbursed by him during the year last past
Resolved, That five pr. cent be allowed to the Collector on all money collected by him during the year last past
Resolved, That the sum of twenty dollars be allowed to each of the Trustees for their services for the year last past—
Resolved, That the Trustees elect notify a meeting of the Inhabitants of the Village of Catskill for the Purpose to raise money to procure one or more fire Engines and also build one or more Cisterns in such parts of the Village as will be necessary.
Resolved that a Committee of three be appointed to Enquire respecting the number of Engines necessary & the costs &c--& report to the next meeting, and that Orrin Day, William Seaman & Francis Sayre be said Committee.
The meeting then proceeded to ballot for officers for the Ensuing year when the following persons were declared duly Elected to fill the following offices (To wit)
For Trustees Assessors
James Powers Henry McKinstry
John Adams Robert Dorlin
Jacob Van Orden William Seaman
James Cole James
Pinckney, Treasurer
Mathew D. Van Loan Egbert Bogardus, Collector
Peter T. Mesick, Clerk Thomas Hale, Pres.
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1825
At a meeting of the Trustees of the Village of Catskill held May 20th 1825
Present James Powers
John Adams
James Cole
Jacob Van Orden
M. D. VanLoan
James Cole was Elected president of the board and M. D. VanLoan Clk—
Resolved on motion of Mr. Van Orden that a meeting of the inhabitants of the Village of Catskill be held at the Court house in said Village on Wednesday 17th May at 2 ock P.M. for the purpose of Voting a tax to be raised for the purpose to raise money to procure one or more engines, also to one or more cisterns & also to purchase a lot and to erect suitable buildings thereon for the preservation of said Engines
adjourned to Saturday May 4th 4 ock P.M.
M. D. VanLoan, Clk James Cole, Prest.
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At a meeting of the Trustees of the Village of Catskill held May 8, 1825
Present James Powers
John Adams
James Cole
Jacob Van Orden
M. D. VanLoan
Resolved that the following duties be assigned to the respective trustees in case of fire in said Village viz James Cole to take charge of the fire Hook & Ladders and give directions to the fire company. Jacob Van Orden & M. D. VanLoan to form lines for passing water & supplying engines. Mssrs. Powers & Adams to take charge of property exposed to injury or to be purloined at any fire.
Resolved Mssrs. Cole & Adams be a committee to revise the by laws & ordinances & make a report thereon at next meeting.
Resolved that the treasurer & Collector give a bond in the penalty of two thousand Dollars for the faithfull performance of their respective duties.
Resolved that the trustees take the number of taxable inhabitants in the Village of Catskill Mr. Powers from the point, to Mr. Coles shop including the same. Mr. Coles from his shop to A.C. Halls store. Mr. Adams from Mr. Halls store to Mr. McKinstrys, from McKinstrys to Mr. G. Hawley, Mr. Van Orden west of Mr. Hawleys, M.D. VanLoan.
Resolved that the persons taking the number of the taxable inhabitants, examine the building in said Village & report whither the requisite number of fire buckets are furnished and made of proper materials, and report deficiencies
Moved & carried to adjourn to Wednesday May 11th 1825 2 ock
M.D. VanLoan, Clk James Cole, Prest.
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At a meeting of the Trustees held pursuant to adjournment
Present James Cole
Jacob Van Orden
M. D. VanLoan
adjourned without day
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1825
At a meeting of the inhabitants of the Village of Catskill pursuant to legal notice
Present James Cole
John Adams
James Powers
Jacob Van Orden
M. D. VanLoan
The Committee appointed to enquire respecting the number of Engines necessary & the cost &c not being prepared to report it was moved & carried to adjourn to meet at the court house in said Village on Monday May 30th at 2 ock P.M. & that the Clerk cause a Notice of the meeting to be published in the Catskill Recorder
M. D. VanLoan, Clk. James Cole [President]
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At a Meeting of the inhabitants of the Village of Catskill held pursuant to adjournment May 30, 1825
Present John Adams Pres. pem.
Jacob Van Orden
M. D. VanLoan
The Committee appointed to enquire respecting the number of Engines necessary &
the probable cost &C report that the sum of Twenty Two Hundred & fifty
will be about the Sum necessary to raise viz
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$1200 |
Engines |
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600 |
Hose |
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200 |
Reservoir |
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250 |
House & Lot |
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$2250 |
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Resolved that a sum not Exceeding Twenty Two Hundred & fifty be raised for the purpose of purchasing two or more Engines the necessary hose &c for constructing one or more reservoirs, and preparing a suitable plan for securing the said Engines.
Resolved that the Trustees negotiate with the Supervisors for room under the Court House for Engines &C
Resolved that the Sum of Three Hundred & Twenty five be assessed upon the inhabitants of the Village of Catskill for the purpose of paying & Discharging the debts against said Village. Adjourned
M. D. VanLoan, Clk. James Cole
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At a Meeting of the Trustees held June 10th 1825
Present James Cole
James Powers
Jacob Van Orden
John Adams
M. D. VanLoan
Resolved that James Cole be and he is hereby appointed overseer of highways for the Village of Catskill and that he be allowed one Dollar & fifty Cents per day for Every day he be actually employed as such overseer.
Resolved that all by laws made prior to 30th May 1825 be repealed. Adjourned
M. D. Van Loan, Clk. James Cole
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At a Meeting of the Trustees held June 20th 1825
Present James Cole
John Adams James Powers
Jacob Van Orden
M. D. VanLoan
Whereas complaint hath been made to the Trustees of the Village of Catskill that the chimney and fire place in the house at the lower end of the Village commonly called the Hull house and now occupied by Henry Speis, David Hamlin and others is in a dangerous situation, and exposes the building to fire and the ajoining buildings and
Whereas the president and a majority of the said Trustees have examined the Said chimney & fire place and find that the same are in the situation as to fire as above mentioned, and notice having been given to the occupants of said house to put the said Chimney & fire place in sufficient repair so as to be made safe against fire by early on Monday morning the 20 Instant, and whereas the said notice of said president hath not been complied with and the said Chimney and fireplace remain unrepaired therefore be it ordained by the Trustees of the Village of Catskill that the president be & hereby is authorized & required to employ Some person or persons to enter into said dwelling house and to take down the chimney in the said house and the fireplace therein doing as little damage to the said building in performing said labour as may be necessary to enforce this ordinance.
James Cole, Prst.
Resolved that the assessors be directed to assess inhabitants of the Village of Catskill & non residents
Resolved that the assessors be directed to assess on the inhabitants and owners of real estate the Sum of Twenty Two Hundred & fifty dollars being the sum authorized by a vote of the inhabitants for the purpose of purchase Engines, Hose, building reservoirs, &C, also the Sum of Three Hundred and Twenty five dollars being the sum authorized by a Vote of the inhabitants at a meeting held 30th May 1825—for the purpose of paying & discharging the Village debts—A warrant was accordingly made out and placed in the hands of the assessors to raise the sum of Twenty Five hundred & Seventy five dollars
M.D. Van Loan, Clk. James Cole, Prest.
Be it ordained by the Trustees of the Village of Catskill that no person or persons shall deposit or leave standing any stove or stoves, or stove pipe, in any of the Streets or alleys, or the side walks, in the said Village under the penalty of Two dollars for Every Six hours the same shall remain, after notice to remove the same from the president or any one of the Trustees, and it shall not be lawfull for any person or persons to leave his Waggon, Cart, or Sled, standing (when not in use) in main Street, under the penalty of one Dollar to be recovered and applied in the manner directed in and by the act entitled and (sic) act to amend the act to vest certain powers in the freeholders and inhabitants of the Village of Catskill in the County of Green passes March 14th 1806 passed April 12th, 1822
M. D. Van Loan, Clk. James Cole
See book bye laws
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At a meeting of the Trustees held June 25th 1825
Present James Cole
James Powers
John Adams
Jacob Van Orden
M. D. VanLoan
Resolved that the President issue Licenses to the Butchers residing in the Village to Sell Meat at the public Market in the Village of Catskill.
Resolved that each Butcher pay Five dollars for his license to sell meat
M. D. VanLoan, Clk. James Cole
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At a Meeting of the Trustees held July 18th 1825
Present James Cole
James Powers
John Adams
Jacob Van Orden
M. D. VanLoan
Resolved that William Seaman be requested to purchase Two Engines & necessary Hose for the Village of Catskill & that he be paid for his time & trouble out of the funds of the Village
M. D. VanLoan, Clk. James Cole
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At a Meeting of the Trustees held Aug. 12th 1825
Present James Cole
John Adams
Jacob Van Orden
M. D. VanLoan
on Motion of Mr. Van Orden it was resolved that Mr. Calvin P. May be appointed a fireman in the fire company now in the Village of Catskill and that the Clerk give him a certificate of his appointment
adjourned
James
Cole, Prst.
M. D.
VanLoan, Clk.
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At a Meeting of the Trustees held August 20th 1825
Present Jacob Van Orden
John Adams
M. D. Van Loan
on Motion of Mr. Van Orden Resolved that William Stanton be appointed a fireman in the fire company now in the Village of Catskill and that the Clerk given him a certificate of his appointment.
James
Cole
M. D.
Van Loan, Clk.
Resolved that (blank) Rogers be appointed a fireman in the fire company how in the Village of Catskill and that the Clerk give him a certificate of his appointment
M. D. VanLoan, Clk. James Cole
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At a Meeting of the Trustees held 4th October 1825
Present James Cole
James Powers
John Adams
Jacob Van Orden
M. D. VanLoan
Moved and second that Mssrs. Adams & Powers be a committee to confer with the supervisors of the County fro room under the Court house for securing Engines Hose &c
Moved and second that the secratry be authorized (in case the supervisors grant the above request) to open & prepare the room under the court house for securing the Engines, Hose &c adjourned James Cole
M. D. VanLoan, Clk.
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At a Meeting of the Trustees held 25th October 1825
Present James Cole
James Powers
Jacob Van Orden
M. D. VanLoan
Resolved that David Stratton be employed to cover the drain running from the
head of Bridge Street so far as the same is now uncovered.
M. D. Van Loan, Clk. James Cole, Prest.
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At a Meeting of the Trustees held Dec. 19th 1825
Present James Cole
James Powers
John Adams
Jacob Van Orden
M. D. VanLoan
Resolved that the underneath written be and are hereby appointed firemen to Engine No. 2, viz
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Jacob Van Orden |
Hiram Cumfort |
Peter Breasted |
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Stephen Haight |
George Boyd |
William Dumond |
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Tunas W. Weed |
Elisha Meiggs |
Joseph Penfield |
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Calvin Whapkes |
Eber Scott |
Joseph Bigelow |
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Alvin Clark |
B. L. Buckingham |
Charles Jenks |
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David Stratton |
Sam L. Penfield |
Michael Conover |
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James Davids |
James Goff |
Curtis Graham |
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Raymond Starr |
George Hanley |
John Bogardus Jr. |
Resolved that the following persons be and are hereby appointed firemen to Engine No. 3 viz
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Francis Sayre |
Jacob Van Voorhis |
Horace We??? |
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Wm. H. Wey |
John Etsell |
Sam Davis |
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Jeremiah Althisun |
N. G. Elliot |
A. Porter |
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Daniel Morris |
A. Gilliam |
William Stanton |
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C. P. May |
Leonard Kinsley |
William Weden |
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B. F. Weden |
Alfred A. Hinman |
Francis N. Wilson |
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S. A. Baker |
Matthew Goetchins |
James G. Elliot |
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Anthony Armstrong |
Egbert B. Hartford |
Judson Wilcox |
Resolved that one pair of wheels suitable to remove Ladder & hook be provided for the use of the Hook & Ladder Company
M. D. Van Loan, Clk. James Cole
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At a Meeting of the Trustees held Dec. 30th 1825
Present James Cole
James Powers
John Adams
Jacob Van Orden
M. D. VanLoan
Resolved that the penalty or penalties which maybe incurred by any member of either of the Engine companies for Violating any of the by laws regulating the duties of such members is hereby appropriated to the benefit of such company and whenever such penalty shall be incurred and collected the same to be applied to the Use of such company in such manner as a majority shall by Vote determined. passed
Resolved that the respective Engine companies in said Village may Elect by ballot a Treasurer to each of said companies.
??? James Cole
M. D. Van Loan, Clk.
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At a Meeting of the Trustees held Jany (blank) 1826
[Present] James Cole
Jacob Van Orden
John Adams
Resolved that the president be authorized to draw from the treasury & transmit
to P. F. Laquer of New York, Two hundred & Ninety five dollars being the amount
of Seller & Pennoyers bill have contracted for by Mr. Seaman for the Village of
Catskill
M. D. Van Loan, Clk. James Cole, Prst.
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At a Meeting of the Trustees held Jany 14th 1826
Trustees James Cole
John Adams
Jacob Van Orden
M. D. VanLoan
Resolved that we comply with the state road commissions request & furnish them with a map of the Village of Catskill & that John Van Vechten be employed to make the necessary surveys & map
M. D. VanLoan, Clk. James Cole, Prst.
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At a Meeting of the Trustees held March 10th 1826
Trustees Present James Cole
James Powers
Jacob Van Orden
M. D. VanLoan
On Motion of Mr. Powers, Resolved that the dirt & manure on the side & gutters of Main Street be caused to be put in heaps & then removed from said Street
Resolved that M. D. VanLoan superintend the collecting & Removing the dirt & manure in Main Street
M. D. VanLoan, Clk James Cole, Prest.
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Meeting of the Trustees held March 13th 1826
Trustees Present James Cole
Jacob Van Orden
James Powers
M. D. VanLoan
On Motion, Resolved that the president be and his is hereby authorized to purchase a New Pall for the use of the Village.
Resolved that Matthew D. VanLoan be and he is hereby appointed as member of the Hook & ladder company.
M. D. VanLoan, Clk James Cole, Pret.
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At a Meeting of the Trustees held March 16th 1826
Trustees Present James Cole
Jacob Van Orden
James Powers
John Adams
M. D. VanLoan
Mr. B. W. Dwight presented a petition to surpress gambling Houses, Tipling Houses &c
Resolved that an ordinance be passed to surpress Riots, quarreling & noisy conduct in said Village
Resolved that an ordinance be passed to surpress gaming Houses and other instruments and devices used for the purpose of gambling.
Resolved that an ordinance be passed to surpress Billiard Tables.
Resolved that Mr. Van Orden & Van Loan be a committee to draft the above ordinances.
M. D. VanLoan, Clk.
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At a Meeting of the Trustees held March 20, 1826
Trustees Present James Cole
James Powers
M. D. VanLoan
Resolved that Mr. Smith be paid Thirteen Hundred & Eighty Dollars for Two Engines contracted for by Mr. Seaman for the Use of the Village
M. D. VanLoan, Clk. James Cole, Prest.
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At the annual Meeting of the inhabitants of the Village of Catskill held at the Court House in said Village on the first day of May 1826 pursuant to notice
Resolved that the Collector be allowed five per cent on all money collected by him during the year past
Resolved that one per cent be allowed the Treasurer on all money received & disbursed by him during the last year
Resolved that Twenty dollars be allowed each of the Trustees for their service for the last year
Resolved that the account be accepted as viewed by the Trustees
The meeting then proceeded to ballot for officers for the ensuing year when the following persons where declared duly elected to fill the following offices (to wit)
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Trustees |
John Adams |
Assessors |
William Seaman |
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Apollas Cooke |
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Robert Dorlen |
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Jacob Van Orden |
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William Van Bergen |
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Peter Breasted |
Treasurer |
James Pinckney |
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Hiram Comfort |
Collector |
Egbert Bogardus |
M. D. VanLoan, Clk. James Cole, Prest.
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1826
At a meeting of the Trustees of the Village of Catskill May 3rd 1826
Present John Adams
Jacob V. Orden
P. Breasted
Apollas Cooke
John Adams was Elected President of the board of Trustees and A. Cooke was appointed Clerk—
Resolved that the board adjourn to meet the 4 May
John Adams, Prest.
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May 4, 1826 a meeting of the Trustees was held pursuant to adjournment
Present John Adams
Peter Breasted
Hiram Comfort
J. Vn Orden
Appolos Cooke
Resolved that Vn Orden Adams and Cooke be a Committee to revise the bye Laws and ordinances of the Village and report at a future meeting—
Resolved that the treasurer and Collector give bonds respectively in the Sum of two Thousand Dollars for the faithful performance of their respective duties—
Resolved that Mssrs. Comfort and Breasted procure a safe place for the fire Hooks and Ladders belonging to the Village—
Resolved that the board adjourn to meet at A. Cookes office on Monday the 8th Inst. at 5 olk P.M.—
John Adams, Prest.
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At a meeting of the Trustees of the Village at the office of Apollas Cooke July 1, 1826
Present John Adams
J. Vn Orden
Peter Breasted
Hiram Comfort
Apollos Cook
Resolved that Adams & Cooke be a committee to Settle the old accounts of E. Bogardus Collector with the Village—
John Adams, Prest.
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At a meeting of the Trustees of the Village of Catskill at the office of A. Cooke July 11th 1826
Present John Adams
J. Vn. Orden
Peter Breasted
Hiram Comfort
A. Cooke
A petition from a great number of the inhabitants of the Village being presented and duly considered, it was
Resolved on motion of A. Cooke that the ordinance of the Trustees passed June 22, 1825 relating to the Village market &c be repealed—
A. F. Weeden having offered his resignation as a fireman in Capt. Francis Sayres Company, Engine No. 3,
Resolved that the said resignation be accepted, and Timothy P. Brace be appointed a fireman to fill the Vacancy in Said Company which has thus occurred
Adjourned without Day John Adams, Prest.
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At a meeting of the trustees of this Village at the office of a. Cooke July 21, 1826
Trustees Present John Adams
A. Cooke
P. Breasted
H. Comfort
Resolved that the ordinance passed this day relating to the
Village Market be published in the Catskill Recorder of next week—
Resolved the account of J. W. Gleason of Nine Dollars for rent of Building for Engines be paid— John Adams, Prest.
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At a meeting of the trustees of the Village at the office of A. Cooke Sept. 4, 1826—
Trustees Present John Adams
A. Cooke
P. Breasted
J. Vn Orden
H. Comfort
Resolved that the president of the board of trustees of the Village Issue Licenses for one year to the following butchers, on their paying five Dollars Each, for the Same.
Viz J. W. Gleason—Joseph Wight-George Gleason & John Eusell—
John Adams, Prest.
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At a meeting of the trustees of the Village of Catskill held at the office of John Adams, November 18, 1826
Present J. Vn. Orden
J. Adams
H. Comfort
A. Cooke
Complaint having been made to the trustees of the Village
that the old building at the lower end of Main Street commonly Called the Hull
house, is in a State of ruin and is very likely to fall, thereby endangering the
adjoining buildings—and whereas the President and a majority of the said
trustees having examined the said building and find it in the situation as above
mentioned, and adjudge it to be a Publick nuisance, and notice having been given
to George Clark Esqr. the owner of the reversion of said building, to remove or
put the sum in same condition—and whereas the notice of the president hath not
been complied with, and the building now remains in the same dangerous
state—Therefore be it ordained by the trustees of the Village of Catskill that
their President be and he is hereby authorized and required to employ some
person or persons to take down the said building and put the tincher Boards &C
in the rear of the Lot, doing as little damage to the same in performing said
labour as may be necessary to Enforce this
Ordinance-- John Adams,
Prest.
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At a meeting of the trustees of the Village of Catskill held at the office of A. Cooke Feby 27, 1827
Present John Adams
A. Cooke
Hiram Comfort
Peter Breasted
On motion of A. Cooke Resolved that a meeting of the inhabitants of the Corporation of Catskill be held at the Court house on the 12th day of March next @ 2 oClk P.M. for the purpose of Voting a Tax to raise money to purchase a Lot and erect a public market thereon-- John Adams, Prest.
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At a meeting of the Inhabitants of the Village of Catskill held at the Court house pursuant to legal notice on Monday 12th March 1827
Trustees Present John Adams
H. Comfort
A. Cooke
P. Breasted
J. Vn. Orden
The meeting being called for the purpose of Voting a Tax to build a publick market house &c, it was Resolved on motion of Benjamin W. Dwight that the further consideration of this subject be indefinitely postponed—moved & carried to adjourn without day—
John Adams, Prest.
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At a meeting of the trustees of the Village of Catskill at the counting room of A. Cooke on the 20th April 1827
Trustees Present John Adams
J. Vn. Orden
P. Breasted
A. Cooke
Resolved on motion of Mr. V.Orden that Wm. Penfield Henry
Mieggs and Horace K. Willard be appointed firemen for Engine No. 2 in the place
of Charles Ashley and Raymond Starr, removed from the Village and David
Stratton, resigned
John Adams, Prest.
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At the annual meeting of the Inhabitants of the Village of Catskill held at the Court house on the first Monday of May 1827
Resolved that the Collector be allowed five per ct. on all monies collected for the Village during the past year—
Resolved that the Treasurer be allowed one p. ct. on all money deposited with him the last year—
Resolved that the trustees be allowed Twenty Dollars each for Services for the last year—
Resolved that the accounts as exhibited by the trustees be accepted and approved—
The meeting then proceeded to ballot for officers for the Ensuing year, when the following persons were Declared duly Elected to wit
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Trustees |
John Adams |
Assessors |
William Seaman |
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Apollos Cooke |
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G. G. Hardenberg |
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Jacob Vn Orden |
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Wm. Vn. Bergen |
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Peter Breasted |
Treasurer |
James Pinckney |
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Hiram Comfort |
Collector |
Egbert Bogardus |
John Adams, Prest.
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1827
At a meeting of the trustees of the Village of Catskill on the (blank) May 1827 at the counting Room of A. Cooke
Trustees Present John Adams
A. Cooke
J. Vn. Orden
P. Breasted
H. Comfort
John Adams was Elected President of the Board and A. Cooke was appointed Clerk—
On motion of Mr. Vn. Orden, Resolved that Apollos Cooke be appointed ????-Master for the Ensuing year-- John Adams, Prest.
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At a meeting of a board of trustees held at the Counting Room of A. Cooke the 10 Aug. 1827
Present John Adams
H. Comfort
P. Breasted
A. Cooke
Resolved that Edger B. Day Geo. P. Sharp Thos. C.
Atwater J. Crane Henry Silleck Thos. W. Cole & Tolliver C.
Woodruff be appointed firemen for Engine No. 3—
Resolved the all debts due from the corporation may be paid from any money in the Treasury—
Resolved that J. Vn. Orden P. Breasted H. Comfort be a Committee to Lease the Lots in the burying ground to individuals, and to collect the money for said Leases—
John Adams, Prest.
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At a meeting of the Trustees of the Village of Catskill held at the counting Room of A. Cooke the 15th Aug. 1827
Trustees Present John Adams
Apollos Cooke
Peter Breasted
Jacob Vn. Orden
Hiram Comfort
Resolved that a meeting of the inhabitants of the Village be notified to be held at the Court house in said Village on the 27th Day of August Instant, at 2 oClock P.M. to take into consideration the propriety of raising money to purchase a proper Scite for an Engine house, erect a house thereon, and to purchase a further Quantity of Hose for the Engines
John Adams, Prest.
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At a meeting of the inhabitants of the Village of Catskill held at the court house on the 27 day of August 1827 pursuant to Legal Notice to take into consideration the propriety of raising money to purchase a proper Scite for an Engine house, Erect a house thereon and to purchase a Quantity of Hose for the Engines, it was
Resolved that it is expedient to purchase a Lot, Erect a house and purchase Hose for the Engines—
Resolved that a Committee of three be appointed to make an estimate of the expence of the aforesaid improvements and report the same at a future meeting
Resolved that J. Vn. Orden O. Day and h. McKinstrey be said Committee—
Resolved that the meeting adjourn to meet at the court house on the 17th day of Sept next at 2 o,clock P.M.-- John Adams, Prest.
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At an adjourned meeting of the Inhabitants of the Village of Catskill held at the Court house on the 17th of Sept. 1827 at 2 o,clock P.M. the committee appointed by the meeting on the 27th ultimo having reported that it was expedient to raise the sum of one Thousand Dollars to purchase Lot erect House and purchase Hoses for the Engines, it was
Resolved that a Sum not exceeding one Thousand Dollars be raised by Tax to defray the Expense of purchasing a Scite for an Engine house, erecting a house thereon and purchasing a further Quantity of Hose for the engines and that the trustees cause the assessors of said Village to assess a sum not exceeding one Thousand Dollars as aforesaid in the manner directed in and by the act entitled an act to amend the act written as an act to vest certain powers in the freeholders and Inhabitants of the Village of Catskill in the County of Greene passed Apl. 12, 1822
Moved & Carried to adjourn without day John Adams, Prest.
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At a meeting of Trustees of the Village of Catskill on the (blank) Sept 1827
Trustees Present John Adams
J. Vn. Orden
P. Breasted
H. Comfort
A. Cooke
Resolved that the assessors be directed to assess on the
Inhabitants and owners of real Estate a Sum to exceeding one Thousand Dollars as
authorized by a Vote of the Inhabitants at a meeting held on the 17th
Instant. A Warrant was accordingly made out and placed in the hands of the
assessors-- John Adams, Prst.
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At a meeting of the Trustees of the Village of Catskill on (blank) Oct. 1827
Trustees Present John Adams
J. Vn. Orden
H. Comfort
P. Breasted
A. Cooke
Resolved that the President be authorized to contract with Hiram Comfort to build a fire Engine house &c according to his proposals—the said Comfort to be paid five hundred & fifty Dollars for building the same-- John Adams, Prst.
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At a meeting of the Trustees of the Village held on the 18th aug. 1827
Present John Adams
P. Breasted
A. Cooke
Resolved that the clerk issue Certificates to the following
Persons that they are Members of the Catskill Hook & Ladder Company No. 1—viz
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T.K. Cooke |
Henry Hill |
James Olmsted |
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Richard Vn. Dyke |
Samuel W. Turner |
Wm. Thorn |
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Peter Vn. Denhay |
Wahr. Rulce |
Geo. G. Gleason |
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Charles N .Gleason |
John Luritt |
Geo. ???? |
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Samuel Chicester |
James Vn. Gorden |
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Elisha R. Rudell |
James D. Pinckney |
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Alexander Silleck |
Judson Wilcox |
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Wm. A. Gardiner |
Jonas W. Gleason |
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Truman Hasbrook |
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John Adams, Prest.
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At a meeting of the trustees of the Village of Catskill held on the 3rd May 1828
Present John Adams
Peter Breasted
A. Cooke
Resolved that the clerk give Certificates to the following Persons Members of fire Engine Company No. 1-- Caleb C. Breasted Jacob Vn.Valkenberg James Powers Benjamin W. Oakley Caleb Day Amos Cornwall Orrin Day Wm. Seaman
John Adams, Prest.
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At the annual meeting of the Inhabitants of the Village of Catskill held at the court house on the first Monday of May 1828
Resolved That the Treasurer be allowed one p.ct. on on (sic) all money Deposited with him the past year
Resolved That the Trustees be allowed Twenty Dollars each for their Services for the last year—
The meeting then proceeded to ballot for officers for the Ensueing year when the following persons were Duly Elected to wit
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Trustees |
Henry Ashley |
Assessors |
Wm. Vn. Bergan |
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Ezra Hawley |
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Wm. Seaman |
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Charles Rogers |
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G. G. Hardenbergh |
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Lewis Benton |
Treasurer |
James Pinckney |
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Anson Gillum |
Collector |
Egbert Bogardus |
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1828
At a meeting of the trustees of the Village of Catskill May 8th 1828
Present Henry Ashley
Ezra Hawley
Charles Rodgers
Anson Gillum
Lewis Benton
The above trustees having duly taken & subscribed the oath required by law Henry Ashley Esq. was duly elected President of the board of Trustees and Lewis Benton appointed Clerk—
Moved & carried to adjourn—
Henry Ashley, Prest.
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At a meeting of the trustees of the Village of Catskill on the 9th day of May 1828
Trustees Present Henry Ashley
Ezra Hawley
Charles Rodgers
Anson Gillum
Lewis Benton
On mo. of Mr. Gillum Ezra Hawley was appointed Road Master for the ensuing year
On mo. of Mr. Hawley, L. Benton was appointed to make out the accounts against Wm. Schuneman & Martin G. Schuneman deceased for taxes on their lands within the corporation taxed as non-resident lands-that he leave the same with the treasurer, & write to the said Wm. & the Executor of the said Martin G.—
On mo. of Mr. Hawley, Mr. C. Rogers Gillum & Benton were appointed a committee to enquire & report how far the bye-law relative to gun Powder is complied with—
On mo. adjourned to the 15th inst—
Henry Ashley, Prest.
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At a meeting of the trustees of the Village of Catskill May 15, 1828
Present Henry Ashley
Ezra Hawley
Charles Rodgers
Anson Gillum
Lewis Benton
Resolved on mo. of Maj. Hawley that the following accounts be audited and allowed—viz.
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Elisha Meigs a/c use of water last year |
$20.00 |
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George Boyd a/c for fire buckets for Engine No. 2 |
4.50 |
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Hiram Comfort a/c for services as trustee last year |
20.00 |
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Peter Breasted a/c for etc. |
20.00 |
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$64.00 |
At a meeting of the trustees of the Village of Catskill May 21, 1828
Present Henry Ashley
Ezra Hawley
Charles Rodgers
Anson Gillum
Lewis Benton
The account of Jacob Van Orden for his services as trustee for the last year, vis Twenty dollars, was audited & allowed & ordered paid—
Resolved on mo. of Mr. Gillum that The overseers of Highways for the present year be allowed one dollar & fifty cents per day for his services—
Resolved on mo. of Maj. Hawley, that the Treasurer & Collector for the Village of Catskill give bonds for the faithful performance of their offices &c
Resolved that the following duties be assigned to the respective trustees in case of fire in said village viz Henry Ashley to take charge of the fire hooks & ladders & give directions to the fire companies-- Ezra Hawley & Anson Gillum to form lines for passing water & supplying water-- Lewis Benton & Charles Rogers to take charge of property exposed to injury or to be purloined at any fire
Henry Ashley, Prest.
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At a meeting of the trustees of the Village of Catskill June 19, 1828
Present Ezra Hawley
Anson Gillum
Charles Rodgers
Lewis Benton
on mo. of Ezra Hawley Resolved that Charles Rodgers be
President pro tem in the absence of the Hon. Henry Ashley—
on mo. of Ezra Hawley Resolved that David Stratton account against the village for work done on the highway in March & April last, be allowed and paid—viz $29.25
Resolved that Theodore Depree be appointed a fireman for Engine No. 3 in the place of George P. Sharp removed from the Village & that the clerk give them a certificate of this appointment
Charles Rodgers, President Pro tem
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At a meeting of the trustees of the Village of Catskill June 30th 1828
Present Henry Ashley
Ezra Hawley
Charles Rodgers
Anson Gillum
Lewis Benton
on mo. of E. Hawley Resolved that is expedient to lay out a road at the “Point” so called, commencing at the south west corner of the Brick store now occupied by Jacob M. Hallenbeck & further that the said road be laid out & that the secretary procure John Van Vechten to survey said road under the direction of the Trustees—
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At a meeting of the trustees of the Village of Catskill August 8, 1828
Present Henry Ashley
Ezra Hawley
Charles Rodgers
Anson Gillum
Lewis Benton
Resolved that a committee of four be appointed to enquire into the probable expence of constructing a cistern to contain 100 hogsheads of water & to build a moveable tub; also to ascertain the Expence of Removing the old Engine House if necessary & of repairing it--& that Mr. Ashley, Hawley, Rodgers, & Gillum be said committee
on mo. Resolved that Hiland Hill Jr. be appointed a fire warden in the place of H. Thayre removed from the place
on mo. Resolved that P. Woods a/c viz $7.50 be allowed & paid—
on mo. Resolved that John M. Donnelly & Jacob Haight be appointed car-men--& Peter T. Mesick a bag-man in the place of Nathan Elliot deceased
on mo. Resolved that John Van Valkingburgh, Charles Beach & Andrew Dewitt be appointed Firemen to Fire Company No. One
on mo. Resolved, that an order on the Treasurer be drawn for Two Hundred dollars in favour of E. Hawley Road Master to be accounted for by him—also an order for $100
on mo. Resolved that E. Meigs a/c for cistern viz $100. be audited & paid
Lewis Benton, Secy.
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At a meeting of the trustees of the Village of Catskill November 6th 1828
Present Ezra Hawley
Charles Rodgers
Anson Gillum
Lewis Benton
It being represented by George M. Kendal that he had in his
custody & possession Three Hogs taken up by virtue of the 20th
section of the Bye Laws of the Village of Catskill ordered that the said Hogs be
advertised and sold agreeably to the provisions of the said Bye Law on the first
day of December next--& that Ezra Hawley sign the said advertisement as Pres.
Pro. Tem—on account of the absence of the Honorable Henry Ashley—
Lewis Benton, Secy—
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At a meeting of the trustees of the Village of Catskill November 10th 1828
Present Charles Rodgers
Ezra Hawley
Lewis Benton
The following account was presented by E. Hawley; audited &
allowed on mo. of L. Benton, to wit—
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1828 |
May 24 |
To paid Elisha Meiggs, Bill work |
$19.28 |
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May 28 |
Sayre & Johnston Bill, Lumber |
5.79 |
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May 29 |
E. Meiggs, Bill work |
21.06 |
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June 9 |
Sayre & Johnston, Bill Lumber |
1.81 |
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$47.94 |
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At a meeting of the Trustees of the Village of Catskill April 29, 1829
Present: E. Hawley, A. Gillum, C. Rodgers, & L. Benton
The following mentioned a/c were audited & allowed March 13, 1829
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March 13, 1828 J.C. Johnston |
$3.65 |
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June & July 1828 Sayre & Johnston |
4.69 |
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March 23, 1828 Stanton & Johnston |
5.00 |
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April 29, 1829 Elisha Meiggs (illegible) water |
10.00 |
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August, 1828 Ira Dubois & Co. |
4.00 |
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April 29, 1829 A. Gillum |
5.25 |
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August 23, 1828 May & Gillum |
3.00 |
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April 29, 1828 Wm. Thompson |
6.25 |
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Dec. 5, 1827 Ira Canfield |
1.50 |
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April 25, 1828 Lewis Benton |
5.00 |
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April 29, 1829 Peter Bogardus |
8.76 |
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Nov. 22, 1828 C. Faxon |
1.80 |
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April 24, 1829 Faxon & Elliot |
.75 |
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April 13, 1829 Isaac Race |
18.97 |
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April 25, 1829 James David |
23.00 |
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April 22, 1829 Moses Washburn |
2.50 |
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Susquehannah Turnpike Co. |
17.50 |
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1827 Peter Bogardus a/c gravel |
4.52 |
Resolved that Joel H. Scott & Hiram Bogardus be appointed firemen for Engine No. 2.
Resolved That an order be drawn in favour of Ezra Hawley for one Hundred and Twenty-six 34/100 dollars—
Ezra Hawley, President
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At a meeting of the Trustees of the Village of Catskill May 2nd 1829
Present: E. Hawley, A. Gillum, C. Rodgers & L. Benton
The following mentioned a/c were audited & allowed.
Charles Faxon a/c
$17.75
Joseph Penfield a/c
4.50
$22.25
for which Resolved that an order be drawn in favor of E. Hawley—
Wm. Seamans account for training License &C to the amount of $7.75 was audited & an order drawn in his favor for that amount
also to Elisha Meiggs in addition to previous allowances for use of water $10.00
& that an order for Five dollars be drawn which together with $5 due by him for Lot in Burying ground will balance account
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At the annual meeting of the inhabitants of the Village of Catskill held at the court House on the first Monday of May, 1829
Resolved That George G. Hardenbergh, William Seamans & William Van Bergen be allowed fifteen dollars for their services as assessors during the year 1827.
Resolved That the Collector be allowed five per cent on all monies collected for the Village of Catskill during the past year—
Resolved That the Treasurer be allowed one per cent on all monies deposited with him the past year—
Resolved That the Trustees be allowed Twenty dollars each for their services the past year.
The meeting then proceeded to ballot for officers for the ensuing year when the following persons were duly elected
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Trustees |
Anson Gillum |
Assessors |
Apollos Cooke |
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Henry McKinstry |
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Horace Willard |
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Judson Wilcox |
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Robert Dorlon |
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Samuel Smith |
Treasurer |
Hiland Hill, Jr. |
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Ira Dubois |
Collector |
Egbert Bogardus |
Ezra
Hawley }
Charles
Rodgers }
Anson
Gillum } Trustees
Lewis
Benton }
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At a meeting of the Trustees of the Village of Catskill held May 5, 1829
Present Samuel Smith
Anson Gillum
Henry McKinstry
Judson Wilcox
Ira Dubois
The above Trustees having been duly qualified according to Law. Samuel Smith was duly elected President of the board and Ira Dubois appointed Clerk
On motion of Anson Gillum Resolved that the Path Master be allowed one dollar & fifty cents per day for his Services
On motion of Judson Wilcox, Ira Dubois was appointed Path Master for the ensuing year
On motion of Henry McKinstry, Resolved that the following accounts be audited and allowed
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Charles Rodgers for services as Trustee for |
1828 |
$20.00 |
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Anson Gillum |
1828 |
20.00 |
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Ezra Hawley |
1828 |
20.00 |
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George G. Hardenbergh Wm. Seaman & Wm. Vn. Bergen as Assessors |
1827 |
15.00 |
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Henry Ashley Services as Trustee for 6 mos. |
1828 |
10.00 |
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$85.00 |
Samuel Smith, President
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At a meeting of the Trustees of the Village of Catskill May 6, 1829
Present Samuel Smith, President
Henry McKinstry
Judson Wilcox
Anson Gillum
Ira Dubois
Resolved, that for removing the dirt from the street and for sweeping & cleaning the street in front of vacant lots & the intersection of streets leading into Main Street Wm. Thompson shall be paid one dollar & fifty cents per week
A petition was received relating to licensing Butchers and regulating markets which was laid on the table
On motion of H. McKinstry Wm. Thompson was appointed the agent of the corporation to enforce the ordinance respecting swine
Adjourned to meet on the 13 Inst. at 7 o’clock P.M.
Ira Dubois, Clk.
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At a meeting of the Trustees of the Village of Catskill held at the Store of Saml. Smith May 13, 1829
Present Saml. Smith, Prest.
Henry McKinstry
Anson Gillum
Judson Wilcox
Ira Dubois
The board were engaged during the evening in making out the road assessment—made some progress therein, and adjourned to meet again on the 14 Inst. at 7 o’clock P.M.
Ira Dubois, Clk.
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At a meeting of the Trustees of the Village of Catskill held at the store of S. Smith
May 14, 1829
Present Saml. Smith, Prest.
Henry McKinstry
Anson Gillum
Judson Wilcox
Ira Dubois
On motion, resolved that Lewis Benton’s account for services as Trustee for the pat year be allowed $20.00
deduct A. Benton burying ground lease 5.00
gave draft on Treas. for bal. 15.00
Road Tax under consideration-- adjourned to meet again the 15th at 7 o’clock P.M.
Ira Dubois, Clk.
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At a meeting of the Trustees of the Village of Catskill held at S. Smiths store may 15, 1829
Present S. Smith, Pres.
H. McKinstry
Anson Gillum
Judson Wilcox
Ira Dubois
Road Tax again under consideration—
Adjourned to meet again on Monday evening
Ira Dubois, Clk.
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At a meeting of the Trustees held at the store of Saml. Smith May 18, 1829
Present Saml. Smith, Presdt.
Henry McKinstry
Anson Gillum
Ira Dubois
Judson Wilcox
On motion of H. McKinstry it was resolved that an ordinance be passed to License Butchers & regulate markets within the Village of Catskill & that the same go into effect after the 25th Inst.
Resolved that three Butchers may be Licensed in the Village of Catskill at 4$ each & not to exceed four Butchers who may come into the village on the days specified in the ordinance at $2 each per Annum—
On motion of Anson Gillum, James W. Gleason was appointed police constable.
Road Tax again under Consideration when the same road completed—
Ira Dubois, Clk.
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At a meeting of the Trustees of the Village of Catskill held at the Store of Saml. Smith June 11, 1829
Present S. Smith, Prest.
H. McKinstry
Anson Gillum
Judson Wilcox
Ira Dubois
Complain having been made of a nuisance on the premises of
Andrew Brosnaham it was Resolved that the prest. notify him if the same is not
removed the Trustees will impose a penalty of five dollars for every twenty four
hours the same shall after sufficient time has been given to remove the same
Resolved the every Grocer to whom the Trustees may or shall hereafter grant a retailing License agreeable to an act passed March 28, 1828, shall pay for the same Eighty dollars for one year from the date of said License.
A petition of several inhabitants of the Village to repeal or modify the Ordinance to prohibit swine from running at Large was presented—and after giving the subject a due consideration it was resolved that the Trustees are firmly of the opinion, that a very Large majority of said Village consider the aforesaid Ordinance to be a just, proper & wholesome regulation and as such they cannot consent to repeal the same
Ira Dubois, Clk. Resolved that an ordinance be passed to prohibit dogs from running at large
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At a meeting of the Trustees held at the Store of Saml. Smith June 18, 1829
Present Samuel Smith
Henry McKinstry
Anson Gillum
Judson Wilcox
Ira Dubois
Resolved that Licenses to retail spirituous Liquors be granted to the following persons Viz Chas. B. Gleason, Wm. Wilder, Jas. Van Gorden, Aaron Shepard, Ez. Tinsdail, Ira Dubois & Co., Robert Sole, Samuel Huestiss, George W. Taylor, Eben Nearing, Samuel Dubois, Judson Wilcox, Dimond Barns, Tuzah Buckly, Eben Scott
Resolved that an Ordinance be passed to preserve peace and good order & prevent violent conduct at the point
Ira Dubois, Clerk Samuel Smith, Prest.
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At a meeting of the Board of Trustees held at the Store of Saml. Smith,
Present S. Smith, Prest.
H. McKinstry
Anson Gillum
Judson Wilcox
Ira Dubois
Resolved that an Ordinance be passed to prohibit persons from throwing dead Cats, Dogs or Any sort of Carrion in the Streets
Resolved that the president give Robert Bailey notice to remove his Barn from the Street,
The annual Report of the Chief Engineer was Received (illegilbe) and accepted
Ira Dubois, Clerk Samuel Smith, President
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At a meeting of the Trustees of the Village of Catskill held at the Store of Saml. Smith July 2, 1829
Present Saml. Smith, pres.
Henry McKinstry
Anson Gillum
Ira Dubois
Judson Wilcox
Minutes of the previous meeting Read & approved
Eben Scott having forfeited his license by neglecting to call for the same it was on motion of Henry McKinstry resolved the he now have leave to take the same
The president reported that he had given Robert Bailey a written notice to remove his barn from the Street—
A communication was Recd from Orrin Day remonstrating against his road tax & praying that it be reduced to thirty days—which was laid on the table
The License heretofore made out for Samuel Huestiss was this Evening recinded & destroyed
Board adjourned
Ira Dubois, Clk. Samuel Smith, President
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At a meeting of the Trustees held at the Store of Samuel Smith July 9, 1829
Present S. Smith, Prest.
H. McKinstry
Anson Gillum
Judson Wilcox
Ira Dubois
Minutes of the last meeting read and approved
Resolved that if Eben Scott does not care for his license previous to the 16th Inst. the same will be annulled
Resolved that Samuel Dubois be prosecuted for an infringement of an ordinance to prosecute the sale of squibs or crackers.
Resolved that a Butchers Licens be granted to Hugh Conner at 4$ per annum to sell meats every day in the week except Sunday provided he moves into the village or on Tuesdays & Fridays provided he does not.
Resolved that Amos Cornwall’s bill for Engine Rent be refered to McKinstry and Gillum with power to settle the same
Resolved that fire Wardens examine into and report at the next meeting of the Trustees agreeably to the 8th Section of the Ordinance regulating the fire department
Ira Dubois, Clk.
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At a meeting of the Trustees held at the Store of Saml. Smith July 16, 1829
Present S. Smith, Pres.
H. McKinstry
Anson Gillum
Ira Dubois
Minutes of the last meeting read and approved
The committee appointed to settle with Amos Cornwall for rent of Engine, reported that they had settled the same at $10.00
Resolved that the resignation of Hiland Hill Jr. as Fire Warden be accepted
Resolved that James Millard be and hereby is appointed Fire Warden in the place of H. Hill , Jr., resigned
Resolved that the resignation of Robert Dorlon as Fire Warden be accepted
Resolved that Samuel Smith be, and hereby is appointed Fire Warden in the place of Robert Dorlon Esqr. Resigned
Resolved that Samual Huestiss License heretofore forfeited by him, be upon his application now granted
Adjourned
Ira Dubois, Clk. Samuel Smith, Presdt.
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At a meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Catskill July 23rd 1829
Present Samuel Smith, Prest.
Anson Gillum
Judson Wilcox
Ira Dubois
Minutes of the last meeting read & approved
Elisha L. Bidell applied for a license to sell by retail spirituous liquors to be drank in his establishment, which after due consideration was refused to be granted to him
Adjourned
Ira Dubois, Clk. Samuel Smith, Presdt.
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At a meeting of the Trustees of the Village of Catskill held at the Store of S. Smith July 30, 1829
Present Saml. Smith, Prst.
H. McKinstry
A. Gillum
Ira Dubois
Minutes of the last meeting read and approved.
Resolved that the President notify Garret Abeel Esqr. that the Flagging in front of some of his buildings on main Street be repaired,
adjourned
Ira Dubois, Clk. Samuel Smith, Presidt.
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At a meeting of the Trustees of the Village of Catskill held at the Store of S. Smith Augt. 6, 1829
Present S. Smith, Prest.
H. McKinstry
Anson Gillum
Ira Dubois
Minutes of last meeting read & approved. The President
reported that he had notified Garret Abeel to repair his sidewalks & that the
same should be complied with—Mssrs Smith & Gillum were appointed a committee to
notify Mr. Conover that his sidewalk in front of his shop be
flagged. Board adjourned
Ira Dubois, Clk. Samuel Smith, President
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At a meeting of the Trustees of the Village of Catskill held at the store of S. Smith
Present H. McKinstry, Prest. P.T.
A. Gillum
J. Wilcox
Ira Dubois
Minutes of the last meeting read and approved
Resolved that the survey of the Street in front of the Court House and Meeting House be recorded, and also the east line of Water Street
Resolved that an order be drawn in favor of Ira Dubois for one hundred Dollars
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At a meeting of the board of Trustees of the Village of Catskill held at the Store of S. Smith Augt. 20, 1829
Present Saml. Smith, Prest.
H. McKinstry
Anson Gillum
Ira Dubois
Judson Wilcox
Minutes of the last meeting read and approved
Resolved that a porcept?? be issued to summon a Jury to assess the damages incurred by the laying out of the Street in front of the Court House & Presbyterian Meeting House and also the extension of Broad Street.
Resolved that the owners or occupants of the property at the head and on the South Side of Main Street have notice to repair the side walk in front of their premises
Resolved that an order be drawn in favor of Hiram Comfort for fifty Dollars
Resolved that an Ordinance be passed to prohibit the burning of Shavings & other combustible materials in any of the Streets, lanes or alleys in said Village
Resolved that the owners or occupants of the land adjoining the Street leading from the Main Street to the Meeting house have notice to remove all encroachments upon said Street
Resolved that Mr. A. C. Hale have notice to repair the flagging in front of his store
Adjourned
Ira Dubois, Clk. Samuel Smith, Presidt.
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At a meeting of the Trustees of the Village of Catskill held at the Store of S. Smith, Augt. 27, 1829
Present S. Smith, Prest.
H. McKinstry
Anson Gillum
Ira Dubois
Minutes of the last meeting read & approved
Resolved that the deficiency of speaking Trumpets and Lamps for the Fire department be supplied
Resolved that a percipt?? be issued to summon a Jury to assess the Damages which the owners of Lands may sustain in consequence of Laying out a street in front of the Presbyterian Meeting house and Court House, and also the Extension of Broad Street
Resolved that the President notify Mr. Ezra Hawley to repair the flagging in front of his House which adjoins Doct. Croswells
Board adjourned
Ira Dubois, Clk. Samuel Smith, Presidt.
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At a meeting of the Trustees of the Village of Catskill held at the Store of S. Smith Sept. 3, 1829
Present Saml. Smith
H. McKinstry
Ira Dubois
Anson Gillum
Judson Wilcox
Minutes of the last meeting read and approved
Resolved that the following persons have certificates of membership of Hook & Ladder No. 1 Viz Silas H. Barber, Hiram H. Hibbard, Dimon Barnes, & Henry M. Wakeman
That E. Meiggs application for remuneration be deferred until the next meeting,
That Gaylord & Cowan have leave to withdraw their petition for a license,
That George Primes fine be remitted upon his paying Twelve dollars,
That the President apply to Jacob Smith to have him visit Catskill to repair Engines
Adjourned
Ira Dubois, Clk. Samuel Smith, Presidt.
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At a meeting of the Trustees of the Village of Catskill held at the Store of S. Smith Sept. 10, 1829
Present S. Smith
H. McKinstry
Anson Gillum
Ira Dubois
Minutes of the last meeting read & approved
Resolved that new Suction Hose be procured for Engine No. 1.
That E. Meiggs be allowed ten Dollars for injury done to aqueduct on Botsford Hill
That Jas. Davin have notice to repair his flagging in front of his shops
That the Pres. notify John A. Overbagh, Frederick Overbagh, Jacob Overbagh, John Dubois & John D. Dubois to open the Road leading from Seth Ellicks to John D. Dubois by the first Day of Sept. 1830
That an order be drawn in favor of David Stratton for Fifty Dollars
That the alterations in Broad Street & Green Alley be recorded
Board Adjourned
Ira Dubois, Clk. Samuel Smith, Presidt.
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At a meeting of the Trustees of the Village of Catskill held at the Store of S. Smith Sept. 17,1829
present Saml. Smith
Anson Gillum
Judson Wilcox
Ira Dubois
Minutes of the last meeting read & approved
Resolved that the subject of Nameing Streets be postponed until the next meeting
That Engine No. 1 be supplied with a torch and Lantern & the Chief Engineer a Lantern and that Mr. Gillum be a committee to carry the same into effect
That the application of Gaylord & Cowan for a license be granted upon their paying Eight Dollars
Adjourned to meet at ½ past 6
Ira Dubois Clk. Samuel Smith President
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At a Special Meeting held Sept 18, 1829
present S. Smith
A. Gillum
Judson Wilcox
Ira Dubois
Resolved that Hiram Comfort & William Seaman have notice to repair the flagging in front of their buildings situated between Isaac Van Loans and Ever Scott’s
Adjourned
Ira Dubois Clk. Samuel Smith, President
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At a meeting of the Trustees of the Village of Catskill held at the Store of Saml. Smith Sept. 24, 1829
present Saml. Smith
H. McKinstry
Anson Gillum
Judson Wilcox
Ira Dubois
Minutes of the last meeting read and approved.
Resolved that the Street running at right angles with Main between the dwelling house of A. Cooke & the Lyman Hall house be called “Green Street”, That running from Main St. to Broad St. north of the Lot of F. Sayre “Livingstone St.”, That leading to Catskill Creek pass the Brewery “Bronson St.”, That leading from Main St. to the Goal “Clark St.”, That between the Catskill Bank & M Croswell “Bridge St.”, That leading to the Presbyterian Meeting house “Howard St.”, That leading to Water St. between A.C. Halls & J. Wilcox’s Store “Liberty St.”, That leading to the Hudson River between the Houses of John Adams and Addison Porter “William St.”, That between the Stores of Croswell & Brace & John Pullan “Canal St.”, That crossing Main St. between the stores of H. McKinstry & A. Cornwall & extending up the Hill past Mrs. Botsfords “Thompson St.”, That leading to the creek past the Episcopal Church “Church St.”, That leading to the Burying Ground between the Store house & Mr. Hicks “Spring Alley”, That leading from Main to Water St. between the Houses of Saml. L. Penfield & John Bogardus “Union St.”, That leading from Main to Bridge St. past the House of Jacob Van Orden Esqr. “Water St.”, That leading from Bridge to Green St. parallel with Main St. “Hill Street”, That leading from William St. to the Albany & Greene Turnpike in front of the Court House “Franklin Street”, and that the Clerk cause the above names to be affixed to their respective Streets.
That Caleb Elmore be and hi is hereby appointed Sexton of this village
That the President and Clerk ascertain the probable expense of a supply Tub for the fire department
That H. McKinstry & Anson Gillum be a committee to confer with David F. Lester upon the subject of his encroachments upon the Streets
That Jonas W. Gleason’s act. amounting to $3.00 be paid
“ James Winans act. for work done upon highway in 1827 amounting to $2.00 be paid
“ An order be drawn on Treasurer in favor of Ira Dubois for one hundred & twenty Dollars
Adjourned
Ira Dubois Clk. Samuel Smith, President
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At a meeting of the Trustees of the Village of Catskill held at the Store of S. Smith Oct. 1, 1829
present S. Smith
H. McKinstry
Anson Gillum
J. Wilcox
Ira Dubois
Minutes of the last meeting read & approved—
Resolved that a committee be appointed to contract with some person for the construction of a portable Resevoir or supply Tub for the fire Department and that the President & Clerk be said Committee—
That the Clerk be authorized to purchase the necessary implements for the use of the sexton—
Adjourned
Ira Dubois Clk. Samuel Smith, President
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At a meeting of the Board of Trustees held at the office of John Adams Esqr. Oct. 2, 1829
present S. Smith
H. McKinstry
A. Gillum
J. Wilcox
I. Dubois
On motion of H. McKinstry it was Resolved that the west line of Franklin Street adjoining the land of David F. Lester which is situated north of Howard Street be one hundred & seventy feet from Main Street
Adjourned
S. Smith Prest.
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At a meeting of the Trustees of the Village of Catskill held at the store of Saml. Smith Oct. 8th 1829
present H. McKinstry
Prest. P. Tem
A. Gillum
J. Wilcox
Ira Dubois
Minutes of the previous meeting read and approved
Adjourned
Ira Dubois Clk. S. Smith Prest.
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At a meeting of the Trustees held at the Store of Saml. Smith, Oct. 29, 1829
present S. Smith
H. McKinstry
A. Gillum
Ira Dubois
Resolved that Jacob Smith Ur. & Sons Bill be paid for suction Hose amtg. to 58 Doll.
Resolved that a meeting of the inhabitants be called for the purpose of taking into consideration the purchase of the Lot of Orrin Day & David Porter, the award of the commissioners upon Charles Clark Lot (illegible)
Adjourned
Ira Dubois Clk. S. Smith Prest.
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At a meeting of the Board of Trustees held at the store of Saml. Smith Nov. 3, 1829
present Saml. Smith,
Prest.
H. McKinstry
J. Wilcox
A. Gillum
Ira Dubois
Minutes of the last meeting read & approved—
Resolved that Hugh Conner have leave to dispose of Butchers license to any person who shall be approved of by the board of Trustees—
Resolved that the applications of Daniel Gunn and Mumfred Eldred Jr. for retailing licenses lay over untill the next meeting
Adjourned
Ira Dubois Clk. Samuel Smith, Prest.
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At a Special meeting held Nov. 14th 1829
present S.
Smith Prest.
H. McKinstry
Anson Gillum
Judson Wilcox
Ira Dubois
On motion of Anson Gillum seconded by Ira Dubois,
Resolved that Daniel Gunn & Mumbred Eldred Jr. have retailing licenses granted them—
Ayes- Dubois Noes- Messrs. McKinstry, Gillum & Wilcox
On motion of H. McKinstry seconded by J. Wilcox, Resolved that Daniel Gunn have a retailing license him Ayes- Messrs. McKinstry, Gillum & Wilcox --Noes—Dubois
On motion of Ira Dubois it was Resolved that the Ayes and Noes be entered on the minutes—
On motion of H. McKinstry secd. by A. Gillum it was Resolved that the vote upon Danl. Gunns application be reconsidered. Ayes- McKinstry, Gillum & Dubois--- Noes- Wilcox
On motion of McKinstry secd. by Gillum the subject was postponed until the next meeting
Adjourned
Ira Dubois Clk. S. Smith, Prest.
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At a meeting of the Trustees of the Village of Catskill held Nov. 25, 1829
present Saml. Smith,
Prest.
H. McKinstry
A. Gillum
J. Wilcox
Ira Dubois
Minutes of the last meeting read & approved—On a motion of A. Gillum secd. by I. Dubois that we grant Daniel Gunn a Grocers license Ayes: Mr. Wilcox Noes: McKinstry, Gillum & Dubois The Butchers License heretofore granted to Hugh Conner has been returned to the Board and a new one granted to Mathew Hallock agreeable to a previous resolution
Adjourned
Ira Dubois Clk. Samuel Smith, Prest.
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At a meeting of the Inhabitants of the Village of Catskill held at the Court House pursuant to legal notice on Monday 7th day of Decr. 1829
present Henry McKinstry
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Anson Gillum }
Judson
Wilcox } Trustees
Ira Dubois }
The meeting being called for the purpose of taking into
consideration the propriety of voting a tax to open & extend Broad Street as far
as Clark Street—when on motion of Caleb Day that the sum of Two hundred & fifty
Dollars be levied & raised, which motion being negatived the meeting adjourned
sine die
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At a meeting of the Trustees of the Village of Catskill held at the Store of S. Smith Decr 9th 1829
present S. Smith
H. McKinstry
Anson Gillum
Ira Dubois
Judson Wilcox
On motion resolved that William Thompson act. of $50.69 be audited & paid whereupon an order was drawn upon Treas. for said amt.
Recd. from Hnery McKinstry an order on David Steallon for fifty five Dollars being fifty dollars for the filling up in part of his Lot on Wm. Street & five dollars for his subscription for reducing Thompson Street.
Adjourned
Ira Dubois Clk. Samuel Smith, Prest.
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At a meeting of the Trustees of the Village of Catskill held at the Store of S. Smith Decr 25th 1829
present S. Smith
A. Gillum
Ira Dubois
J. Wilcox
Minutes of the last meeting read & approved—
Resolved that a meeting of the inhabitants of the Village of Catskill be called to take into consideration the subject of McAdamising Main Street—
Resolved that the clerk be authorized to settle with Caleb Elmore & pay him the balance of his act. Adjourned
Ira Dubois, Clk. Samuel Smith, Presidt.
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At a meeting of the inhabitants of the Village of Catskill held at the Court House pursuant to public notice on the 30th day of Decr 1829
present Saml. Smith }
H. McKinstry }
A. Gillum }
Trustees
Ira Dubois }
On motion of James Powers Esqr. seconded by Capt. Isaac Van Loan it was Resolved that a committee be appointed to take into consideration the subject of improving Main Street, the best & most judicious mode in which the same can be done, the probable expense, and the manner of raising the necessary funds, and that they report at a future meeting, whereupon Isaac Van Loan, B.W. Dwight,, E. Hawley, Apollos Cooke, Orrin Day, Wilks Hyde & Wm. Seaman were appointed said committee—
Resolved that the meeting adjourn to meet again & hear the report of their committee on the 20th of Jany next at 10 Oclock A.M.
Ira Dubois Clk. Samuel Smith, Presidt.
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At a meeting of the Trustees held at the Store of Saml. Smith Jany 8th 1830
present S. Smith
H. McKinstry
J. Wilcox
Ira Dubois
Minutes of the last meeting read & approved
Resolved that the President call on E. Bogardus, Collector for a return of his road tax
Adjourned
Ira Dubois Clk. Samuel Smith, Presidt.
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At a meeting of the Trustees of the Village of Catskill held at the Store of Saml. Smith Jany 15th 1830
present S. Smith
H. McKinstry
A. Gillum
J. Wilcox
Ira Dubois
Minutes of the last meeting read & approved
Resolved that the Secy. make enquiry respecting the tax of Orrin Day as Executor of Lyman Hale—
That the Lands of Wm. Schuneman & the heirs of M.G. Schuneman be advertised & Sold for unpaid taxes
That Conover J. Catus act. for repairing hears amounting to $1.25 to be paid by the Prest.—
That the Clerk notify all delinquents of the Dog bye Law who have been complained of—
That May & Gillum act. amtg to $4.50 be paid—
That E. Meiggs act. amtg to $20.00 for the use of water be audited & paid when in funds
Samuel Smith, Presidt.
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At an adjourned meeting of the Inhabitants of the Village of Catskill held at the Court House agreeable to public notice
present H. McKinstry }
A. Gillum }
J. Wilcox }
Trustees
Ira Dubois }
The committee appointed at the meeting of Decr 30th
last to take into consideration the subject of improving Main Street made a
report that it would not be practicable to enter fully into the proposed plan of
McAdamising, which report was accepted and the committee discharged from a
further consideration of the subject
Resolved that a committee of three be appointed to ascertain the probable expense of removing the mud & filth which covers the Gravel on Main Street; And also the cost per inch of bringing on Stone broken up and that they report to a future meeting—
Resolved that Isaac Van Loan, Ira Dubois and Samuel Smith be said Committee—
The meeting adjourned to meet again on the 28 Inst. at 10 oclock A.M.
Ira Dubois Clk.
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At a meeting of the Trustees held at the Store of Saml. Smith Jany 22, 1830
present S. Smith
H. McKinstry
J. Wilcox
I. Dubois
A. Gillum
Minutes of the last meeting read & approved
Resolved that the Secy. notify Wm. Schuneman & the heirs of M.G. Schuneman that if their tax is not paid the Lots will be advertised for Sale
That the Engines be furnished with necessary apparatus agreeable to the recommendations of the Chief Engineer;
That the President adjust & Settle Jas. David’s act.—
Adjourned
Ira Dubois Clk. Samuel Smith, Presidt.
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At an adjourned meeting of the inhabitants of the Village of Catskill held at the Court House Jany 28th 1830
present Saml. Smith }
Anson Gillum }
Trustees
Ira Dubois }
The committee appointed at the meeting of Jany 20 made a
report which after some debate was by consent laid on the table—
On motion of James G. Elliot seconded by Wm. Seaman, Resolved that the Trustees call a meeting of the inhabitants to vote a tax to improve Main Street and that said meeting be held at the Court House on Monday the 15th day of Feby next at 10 Oclock A.M.
On motion resolved that the meeting adjourn to committee
Ira Dubois Clk. Samuel Smith, Presidt.
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At a meeting of the Trustees held at the Store of Saml. Smith Jany 29, 1830
present S. Smith
H. McKinstry
A. Gillum
Ira Dubois
J. Wilcox
Minutes of the last meeting read & approved
Resolved that the President ascertain whether the Banks in the Villages of New Burgh & Poughkeepsie pay a Highway tax—
Adjourned
Ira Dubois Clk. Samuel Smith, Presidt.
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At a meeting of the Trustees held at the Store of Samuel Smith Feby 5th 1830
present Saml. Smith
H. McKinstry
Anson Gillum
J. Wilcox
The clerk being absent it was on motion resolved that J.
Wilcox be clerk pro tem
On motion of H. McKinstry seconded by A. Gillum it was
resolved James H. Ells & Bogardus Sillich be & hereby are appointed Firemen to
Engine No. 3—
adjourned
S. Smith, Presidt.
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At a meeting of the inhabitants of the Village of Catskill held at the Court House Feby 15, 1830
present S. Smith
H. McKinstry }
A. Gillum }
Trustees
I. Dubois }
On motion of J. Van Ordon Esqr. the report of the committee appointed at the meeting of Jany 20th was rejected.
On motion of R. Dorlon Esqr. it was resolved that the Trustees expend a sum not less than 500$ in improving Main Street which was carried—
On motion of Dr. Dwight the vote upon the resolution of R. Dorlon was reconsidered which motion was carried—
On motion of N.G. Elliott the meeting was adjourned Sine die
S. Smith, Presidt.
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At a meeting of the Trustees held at the Store of S. Smith Feby 26, 1830
present Saml. Smith
A. Gillum
J. Wilcox
I. Dubois
Minutes of the last meeting read & approved
On motion resolved that the Real Estate of the Catskill & Greene County Banks be assessed upon the road tax adjourned
S. Smith, Presidt.
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At a meeting of the Trustees held at the Store of S. Smith March 5, 1830
present S. Smith
H. McKinstry
A. Gillum
I. Dubois
Minutes of the last meeting read & approved
On motion of H. McKinstry resolved that a salt measurer be appointed for the village of Catskill adjourned
S. Smith, Presidt.
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At a meeting of the Trustees held at the Store of S. Smith March 12th 1830
present Saml. Smith
H. McKinstry
A. Gillum
I. Dubois
Minutes of the last meeting read & approved
On motion of H. McKinstry, Eber Scott was appointed measurer of Salt for the village of Catskill
Resolved that the president notify D.F. Lester that if his buildings & fences are not removed from the public streets by the first day Apr. he will be prosecuted for the penalty
That Van Ordon & Dorlon’s act. amtg to$15.00 be paid
That the President & Clerk be a committee to draft Bye Laws regulating the measure of salt adjourned
S. Smith, Presidt.
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At a meeting of the Trustees held at the Store of S. Smith March 19, 1830
present S. Smith
H. McKinstry
A. Gillum
I. Dubois
Minutes of the last meeting read & approved
Resolved that Charles Jenkins act. amtg to $3.75 be paid
adjourned
S. Smith, Presidt.
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At a meeting of the Trustees held at the Store of S. Smith March 22, 1830
present S. Smith
H. Mckinstry
A. Gillum
J. Wilcox
Ira Dubois
On motion of H. McKinstry it was resolved that the Trustees purchase the Lots of David G. Abeel & John Bogardus adjoining the village Burying Ground for the purpose of enlargeing the same—
A communication was received from the Albany & Greene Turnpike Co. in relation to the contract between them & the corporation of Catskill which after mature deliberations was accepted adjourned
Samuel Smith, Presidt.
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At a meeting of the Trustees of the village of Catskill held at the Store of S. Smith Apr. 13, 1830
present S. Smith
H. McKinstry
A. Gillum
J. Wilcox
I. Dubois
Minutes of the last meeting read & approved
Resolved that David F. Lester be prosecuted for the penalty incurred by him in not removing his obstructions from Franklin & Howard Streets
Resolved that an Ordinance be passed for regulating the measure of Charcoal—
That Wm. E. Pierce act. amtg to $4.13 be paid when in funds
That Caleb Elmore act. for gravel drawn at Engine House in 1826 amtg to one Dollar be paid adjourned
Samuel Smith, Presidt.
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At a meeting of the Trustees held at the Store of S. Smith Apr. 26, 1830
present S. Smith
H. McKinstry
A. Gillum
J. Wilcox
The Clerk being absent on motion of H. McKinstry, J. Wilcox
was appointed Clerk Pro tem
A petition was presented signed by Eighteen freeholders & inhabitants of the Village of Catskill praying that a road be laid out from the east end of Clark Street to a point nearly opposite B.W. Dwights dwelling house & from thence to the Albany & Greene Turnpike road. Thereupon it was on motion of H. McKinstry resolved that the Trustees lay out said road agreeably to the prayer of the petitioners said Road to be thirty feet wide
Resolved that C.C. Abeels act. for services rendered amtg. to Ten Dollars be paid when in funds adjourned
S. Smith, Presidt.
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At a meeting of the Trustees held at the Store of S. Smith Apl. 23, 1830
present Saml. Smith
A. Gillum
J. Wilcox
I. Dubois
Minutes of the last meeting read & approved—
The proceedings & award of the Jury upon the application of laying out a street from the Albany & Greene Turnpike past the Goal were not ratified
Resolved that a certificate of indebtedness be made out for David Stratton of $217 being in part of the amt. due him by the corporation
Saxon & Elliott presented an act. which was refered to Mr. Wilcox
The (sic) E. Mieggs be notified to remove or repair the Cistern near Mr. Kendalls house
Resolved that the Board meet again on Wednesday evening at ½ past 7 Oclock
Adjourned
Ira Dubois Clk. S. Smith, presidt.
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At a meeting of the Trustees May 3, 1830
present Saml. Smith
A. Gillum
H. McKinstry
Ira Dubois
Resolved that an order be drawn in favor of H. Comfort for
$39.92 the bal. of his act.—
That certificates be given to David Stratton for $349.08 bal. of his act.--& to Saml. Smith $45.31 bal. of his act. S. Smith, Presidt.
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At a meeting of the Trustees held at the Store of Saml. Smith Apr. 28, 1830
present Saml. Smith
A. Gillum
J. Wilcox
I. Dubois
H. McKinstry
Minutes of the last meeting read & approved
Resolved that that (sic) the Act. of Ira Dubois in which are included sundry Acts. paid by him be audited & allowed as per Act on Corporation Book
Resolved that certificates be given to all who have claims against the village—
Adjourned
Ira Dubois Clk. S. Smith, presidt.
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At a meeting of the Trustees held at the Store of Saml. Smith, Apr. 29th 1830
present Saml. Smith
H. McKinstry
A. Gillum
I. Dubois
Minutes of last meeting read & approved
The following acts. were audited & allowed
Francis
Sayre 15.38
David
Stratton 931.23
Saml. Smith which includes
Sundry other acts. pd. by him 287.42
Resolved that all charcoal which shall be sold in the village of Catskill after the first day of June next shall be measured in a basket containing two Bushels or four heaped or rounded half bushels, said basket, with such quantity in it to be even full, Which said basket shall be sealed by the sealer of wights (sic) & measures & be branded one or more conspicuous places with the sealers name, the penalty to be five dollars for each & every offence, Resolved that Abm. Vn. Vechten be appointed a Fireman & attached to Engine No. 3 adjourned
S. Smith, presidt.
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At the annual meeting of the inhabitants of the Village of Catskill held at the Court house on the first Monday of May 1830
On motion of Nathan G. Elliott seconded by Sam Dubois it was resolved that a committee of five be appointed to examine & audit the accounts of the Trustees of the last year, with the amts. expended for each specific object and report to a future meeting
Whereupon Nathan G. Elliott, Lewis Benton, Benjamin W. Dwight, Francis N. Wilson & Solomon C. Woodruff were chosen said committee
On motion of Francis Sayre it was resolved that a sum not exceeding three hundred dollars be raised by Tax for the purchase of an addition to the burying ground,
Resolved that the collector be allowed 5 per ct. for collecting the past—and also 5 per ct. for the current year on the amt. of road tax by him collected—
Resolved that the Treasurer be allowed one per ct. on all monies deposited with him the past year
On motion of N.G. Elliott seconded by Saml. Dubois it was resolved that the subject of allowing the Trustees any compensation the past year be postponed to the meeting to hear the report of the auditing committee
The meeting then proceeded to the election of officers for the Ensuing year when the following persons were chosen
Isaac Van Loan
} Apollos Cooke }
Nicholas N. Rowe
} Horrace Willard } Assessors
Jas. G. Elliott }
Trustees Wm. Seaman }
Peter Breasted
} H. Hill, Jr. Treasurer
Hiram Comfort
} E. Bogardus Collector
J. Wilcox, Ira Dubois, A. Gillum Trustees
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1830 At a meeting of the Trustees of the Village of Catskill holdin at the Store of James G. Elliott May 11th 1830
Present Isaac Vn. Loan
Hiram Comfort
Peter Breasted
James G. Elliott
Isaac Vn. Loan was elected President—James G. Elliott Clerk
of the Board for the ensuing year
On mo. Adjourned to Monday 17th Inst. @ 7 P.M. at same place
James G. Elliott, Clerk
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May 18th The board convened agreeably to adjournment
Present Truss. I. Vn.
Loan
H.
Comfort
J.G.
Elliott
Minutes of last meeting read and approved
Resolved That the Clerk give notice that the law restraining swine from running at large will be vigorously enforced on and after Monday the 24th Inst.
There being no further business the board adjourned.
James G. Elliott, Clerk
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9 A.M. June 21st The Board convened at Store of J.G. Elliott. All the members present
Resolved, That the Retail Grocers License for the year commencing 18th June 1830 shall be charged at $8. as in the last year.
Resolved, That notice be given in the Catskill Recorder that on and after July 1st no applications for such License will be received
James G. Elliott, Clerk
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2 P.M. June 21st 1830
The Board convened at same place. All the members present. The afternoon and evening were occupied in assessing Tax List for Highway Labor. Having completed sd. assessment at 9 P.M. the Board Adjourned
James G. Elliott, Clerk
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9 A.M. 10th July 1830
The Board convened at the Store of J.G. Elliott
Present Truss. Vn. Loan, Comfort, Breasted, J.G. Elliott
A warrant was issued to the assessors of the Village requiring them to raise by assessment the sum of $300. as authorized by a vote of the Village on the first Monday of May 1830 for purchasing addition to the Burying ground of sd. Village. There being no further business the board adjourned.
James G. Elliott, Clerk
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14th July 1830 3 Oclock P.M.
The board convened. Present Mssrs. Breasted, Comfort, Vn. Loan, Elliott
Resolved To call a village meeting on Saturday the 24th Inst. to divine ways & means for discharging by tax or otherwise the debts of last year now remaining unpaid.
Adjourned
James G. Elliott, Clerk
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At a meeting holden at the court House on Saturday the 24th Inst. pursuant to notice
On motion of Jas. Powers Resolved That the present board of trustees be instructed to defend all Suits brought against them for the recovery of debts contracted by the last board
Resolved That the present board of trustees be appointed a committee to confer with the members of the last board & their Creditors, relative to a gradual adjustment of unsettled claims
Resolved Expunged That no compensation be
allowed the members of the last board of Trustees
Adjourned to same place at 10 Oclock A.M. on Saturday 31st Inst.
James G. Elliott, Clerk
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At an adjourned meeting holden at the Court house on Saturday the 31st July 1830 pursuant to notice
Resolved That the vote of last meeting refusing compensation to the Trustees of last year be reconsidered & the resolution then adopted be expunged from the minutes
The committee appointed to audit the accounts of the last board of trustees reported & their report was accepted
The Committee appointed at the last meeting to confer with the last board of Trustees and their creditors reported & their report was accepted
Resolved That the sum of Eight Hundred dollars be raised by tax for discharging the debts of the last board of Trustees.
Resolved That we disapprove of the practice of Trustees incurring debts for supp??? improvements without a vote of the inhabitants in conformity to the charter of the Village & that thereafter we will resist the payment of such debts by Taxation & that it shall be duty of the trustees at their future meetings to read this resolution prior to making expenditures.
James G. Elliott, Clerk
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At a meeting of the Trustees of the Village of Catskill holden at the Store of J. G. Elliott 14 May 1831 Mssrs. P. Breasted, N.N. Rowe and J.G. Elliott severally tendered to the Prest. of the Board their resignations of Office—which were laid on the table for further consideration. The Board decided on calling a village meeting at the Court house on Monday the 30th Inst. at 10 O.Clock A.M.
James G. Elliott, Clerk
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At a meeting of the inhabitants of the Village of Catskill holden at the Court house on Monday the 6th June pursuant to public notice, the president of the board reported the resignation of James G. Elliott & Nicholas N. Rowe Trustees. The report of the Clerk for the year ending May 11th 1830 was then ??? and Mssrs. A. Porter & Ezra Hawley were appointed a committee to examine the accounts and make report theron at a future meeting Isaac Van Loan, Pret.
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At a meeting of the inhabitants of the Village of Catskill holden at the Court House on Monday the 27th June 1830 pursuant to public notice, Mr. Addison Porter fro the Committee appointed to audit the accounts of the last year reported that they found on an examination of the accounts a deficiency of ninety five cents. The report of the Board submitted at a former meeting was accepted.
The meeting then proceeded to ballot for two Trustees to fill vacancies in the Board. On Caucussing Mssrs. Robert Dorlan & Samuel Dubois were declared duly elected. There being no further business the meeting adjourned.
Isaac Van Loan, Pret.
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At a meeting of the Trustees of the Village of Catskill held at the office of R. Dorlon June 28th 1831
Present Isaac Van Loan
Hiram Comfort
Nicholas N. Rowe
Robert Dorlon
Saml. DuBois
Isaac VanLoan offered his resignation as president of the Board, which was accepted. Whereupon Robert Dorlon was duly Elected President of the Board of Trustees and Samuel DuBois appointed Clerk for the Ensuing year.
Resolved that every Grocer to whom the Trustees may or shall hereafter Grant a retailing licence agreeably to an act passed March 28th 1828 shall pay for the same $8.00 for one year from the date of said Licence
Resolved that the clerk give notice that Licences will be granted to Grocers & Butchers on Friday the 1st of July next.
Resolved that the Report of the Trustees at the Village meeting held June 6th 1831 be put upon the minutes.
There being no further business the Board adjourned.
Saml. DuBois, Clk.
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(Report)
The GBoard of Trustees elected at the annual meeting in May 1830 would submit the following Report.
They have Received an account of the Village during the current year commencing May 11th 1830
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Avails of the Extra Tax voted July 31st 1831 |
$1143.53 |
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“ “ Road Tax |
710.00 |
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“ “ Licences |
114.00 |
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“ “ Sale of Swine |
3.94 |
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Total Rects. |
$1971.47 |
The demands against the Village in the Hands of Individuals at the commencement of the year were estimated at $800. The present Board have paid of (sic) these debts to the amount of $901.95 in the following sums and to the following persons viz
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To Jno. VanVechten |
$ 15.77 |
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“ Chas. C. Abeel |
2.25 |
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“ Van Orden & Dorlon |
15.00 |
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“ do do do |
36.81 |
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“ Apollos Cooke |
13.76 |
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“ William E. Pierce |
4.13 |
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“ McKinstry, Day & Co. |
45.06 |
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“ Saml. Smith |
47.33 |
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“ Frances Sayre |
15.38 |
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“ Bal. due in a.c. to Treas. |
1.13 |
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“ Egbert Bogardus |
5.00 |
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“ Faxan & Elliott |
1.13 |
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“ Chas. Jenkins |
3.75 |
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“ Hiram Comfort on a/c of D. Stratton |
293.72 |
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“ Garwood Tuttle |
53.14 |
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“ Teunis Vn. Vechten |
65.00 |
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“ Assigns of A.C. Hall |
225.96 |
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“ Hiram Comfort |
57.63 |
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They have paid for D.G. Abeel lot annexing it to the Burying Ground as directed |
130.00 |
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For J. Bogardus Lot for Same purpose |
130.60 |
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$ 1162.55 |
Being $19.02 more than was appropriated for these purposes & for fencing the newley purchased Lots
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They have paid in Commissions to the Collector |
91.00 |
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In Sundry Individual Expences for the year such as clearing snow from Engine Houses in Winter, Keeping holes open through the Ice, procuring necessary maps, defending suits at Law Etc. |
39.78 |
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Commission of Treasurer |
17.90 |
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Expended on Roads & Bridges within the limits of the Corporation |
629.74 |
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Leaving a Balance in the Treasury of |
30.50 |
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(over) |
$ 1971.47 |
Your Board are not aware of any unsettled accounts remaining against the Village to the amount of $20.
6th June 1831 (Signed) James G. Elliott, Clerk
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At a meeting of the Trustees held at the office of R. Dorlon July 6th 1831
present R. Dorlon
N.N. Rowe
H. Comfort
Saml. DuBois
On motion Resolved that Licences will be granted to Grocers & Butchers until the 16th Instant on application at the office of R. Dorlon after which time they will be denied to persons now residing in said Village and that those having made application will call & receive their Licences prior to the 16th Inst.
Resolved that Notice of the above resolution be published in the Catskill Recorder & Messenger for two weeks—There being no further business the board adjourned
Saml. DuBois, Clk.
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At a meeting of the Trustees held at the office of R. Dorlon July 16th 1831
Present R. Dorlon
I. Van Loan
H. Comfort
Saml. DuBois
On motion Resolved that we will not grant Licenses to more than Four Butchers in the Village & not more than Two who reside out of the Village to come in on Tuesdays & Fridays of Each week for the Ensuing year.
Saml. DuBois, Clk.
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At a meeting held at the court house on Friday the 19th Augt. 1831 pursuant to notice to ascertain the wishes of the citizens in relation to confining or destroying all dogs Running at large within the said Village. On motion of Mr. E. Beach seconded by Judson Wilcox the meeting was adjourned without date. Saml. DuBois, Clk.
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At the annual meeting of the Inhabitants of the Village of Catskill held at the Court House pursuant to public Notice on the first Monday of May 1832—
On motion of H. McKinstry which was seconded: Resolved that the Purchase made by the Trustees of Exrs. of G. Abeel for Burying Ground be Sanctioned by the Inhabitants of this Village
On motion of F. Sayre Esqr. which was seconded, Resolved that the Report of the Trustees be accepted
On motion of F. Sayre Esqr. which was seconded, Resolved that H. Willard be paid $60. for Services winding & Regulating Town Clock up to 7th May 1832
On motion of H. McKinstry which was seconded, Resolved that the present Board of Trustees be allowed & paid $20. for their Services for the past year
Resolved that the Collector be allowed five per cent for collecting the Ensuing year & also that the Treasurer be allowed one per ct. the Ensuing year for monies paid out by him
The meeting then proceeded to the Election of officers for the Ensuing year & the following persons were duly Elected
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Robert Dorlon |
Trustees |
Frances N. Wilson |
Assessors |
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Frances I. Marvin |
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Horace Willard |
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Frances Sayre |
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Henry McKinstry |
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Isaac Van Loan |
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Hiland Hill Jr. |
Treasr. |
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David Eley |
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Egbert Bogardus |
Collector |
There being no further business the meeting Adjourned
Saml. Dubois, Clerk Present R. Dorlon }
N.N. Rowe } Trustees
Saml. DuBois }
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At the annual meeting of the Inhabitants of the Village of Catskill, held at the court House on the first Monday in May in the year 1833. Pursuant to Legal Notice.
Present Francis
Sayre }
Francis I.
Marvin } Trustees
David
Ely }
It was Resolved, that the Sum of one Hundred & Fifty
Dollars & 50/100 to Pay the Debts against the Corporation, be Raised by a Tax,
according to Law.—
Resolved, That the annual account or Statement of the Trustees, in Relation to the Funds of the Corporation & the Various Disbursements thereof as now Exhibited, be allowed.—
Resolved, That the Board of Trustees to be Elected this Day be authorized & Required to ascertain, whether the contract made in the year 1830, with the Albany & Greene Turnpike Road company is Binding on the corporation of the Village & if not Binding, that they Pay Back to the said company the money Received under the Same, or such Part thereof as they may deem Equitable, out of money which shall come into their Hands arising from the Highway Tax.—
Resolved, That it is unnecessary to Have a Road, or Street, Immediately west of where the Rope walk, lately stood, & That therefore a Tax to Raise money to Pay the Damages Assessed by a Jury on the Day of Sept. for laying out said Road over the Lands of Doctor Greene & wife, & Wm. Trowbridge, be Refused.
Resolved, that the collector be allowed the Ensuing year, five per cent for all monies collected by Him, for the corporation & that the Treasurer be allowed on per cent for monies Paid out by Him, on the order of the Corporation or Trustees.—
The said Meeting, then Elected the following Named Persons for officers, the Ensuing year, Viz. For Trustees
Caleb Hopkins
Ezekiel Truesdail
Jas. D. Gardiner
Malbone Watson &
Jas. D. Pinckney
Assessors
Henry McKinstry
Horace Willard
Terhand K. Cooke
Treasurer
Hiland Hill Jnr.
Collector
Egbert Bogardus
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May 10, 1833
At a meeting of the Board of Trustees at the office of M. Watson Esq.—
Present Caleb Hopkins
Ezekiel Truesdail
Malbon Watson
James D. Gardiner
James D. Pinckney
Caleb Hopkins Esq. was appointed President of the Board & James D. Pinckney Clerk
Jacob Spuse was appointed Scavenger during the pleasure of the board
Adjourned ‘till May 11th 5 P.M.
J.D. Pinckney Clerk
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May 11, 1833 5 P.M.
At a meeting of the Board at the office of M. Watson Esq.
Present Messrs. Hopkins
Truesdail
Watson
Gardiner &
Pinckney
James D. Gardiner was appointed Road Master, M. Watson was appointed a Committee to Enquire into the legality or force of the Contract between this Village & the Albany & Greene Turnpike Co. to report at the next meeting of the Board.
A Complaint was received against the store of Francis Sayre as a nuisance & acted upon
P. Breasteds bill of Repairs to Engine house was allowed $1.73
Henry Ludington was Elected Police Constable.
Adjourned to Thursday 16th 2 P.M.
J.D. Pinckney Clk.
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At a meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Catskill at the Office of M. Watson Esq. on the 16th May 1833
Present
Caleb Hopkins, Prest.
Truesdail,
Watson & Pinckney, Trustees
The president read the resignation of Mr. J. D. Gardiner as
one of the Trustees which was on mo. of M. Watson laid on the table. It was resolved that J. D. Pinckney be authorized and
required to make out the assessment roll for the Collection of Highway tax, and
to ascertain what additions are to be made to such roll &c to be allowed a
reasonable compensation therefore.
An ordinance was passed imposing a fine of $5 upon any person taking any ropes, ladders or other fire implements from the place of deposit of the Engines or Hook and ladder apparatus without permission of the Forgman of said H. & L. Compy.
It was resolved that it is expedient as Early as possible to put a substantial Stone Covering over the public Sewer on Bridge Street and to do other necessary repairs to the same.
The Clerk was directed to make out the necessary notices and Venire relative to the streets on the Hill Viz York Alley, Liberty Street, Hamilton Street and Rear Alley to be signed by the President—
Mr. E. Truesdail and Peter Breasted were appointed to lay out the new lots in the Burying ground.
Adjourned to Monday 20th 11 A.M.
J.D. Pinckney Clerk
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At a meeting of the board at the office of M. Watson Esq. on Monday 20th May 1833
Present Caleb Hopkins,
President
Messrs. Truesdail,
Watson & Pinckney, Trustees
Permission was granted to Joseph Bowen to enclose a portion of the land attached to the Cholera Hospital for domestic purposes, as fully as the Trustees have power to grant the same, such Enclosure to be at the Expense of said Bowen
The Venire and notices as made out by the Clerk in relation to the streets East of Broad Street were then signed.
Mr. Gardiners resignation as Road master was accepted and Ezekiel Truesdail appointed in his stead
It was resolved that the Contract between the board of Trustees of 1830 with the Albany and Greene Turnpike road Company is not binding upon the Village. The subject of repayment of money received under such Contract was postponed until after a communication shall be received from the directors of said Turnpike Co. or their agents
Elisha Meiggs & H.V. Overbagh were employed to Cover the Sewer on Bridge Street for $135. upon Compliance with the proposals of the board
Adjourned to Thursday 23rd at 10 A.M.
J.D. Pinckney Clk.
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Thursday 23rd May 1833
The president of the board attended an assessment of damages to owners of Lots on the Streets East of Broad Street at M. Croswells
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Thursday May 30, 1833
At a meeting of the Board at the Office of m. Watson
Present C. Hopkins, Prest.
E. Truesdail, M.
Watson, J.D. Pinckney
Minutes read and accepted—
It was agreed to build & repair the sewers on the Hill at
Botsfords and in Spring Alley
It was Resolved that but three Butchers be licensed in the Village and but one Butcher’s license be granted for bringing in meat from out of the Village for the ensuing year and that licenses be made out to Mr. Hawley and others who may not have them not to exceed the above number Adjourned
J.D. Pinckney, Clerk
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Monday June 10, 1833
At a meeting of the board
Present Hopkins, Truesdail, Watson & Pinckney
Resolved that the road master be directed to repair the Sewer on Spring Alley, and that we will receive proposals for Constructing a Sewer on the road leading past Botsfords for three days from date
Resolved That we believe it unnecessary to Extend the number of Butchers licenses beyond the number fixed upon at the last meeting of the Board, and that we cannot therefore grant a license to Mr. Gleason, the whole number having been given.
J.D. Pinckney, Clk.
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Wednesday July 31, 1833
At a meeting of the board
present C. Hopkins, E. Truesdail, Watson & Pinckney
A new Ordinance was passed regulating Butchers.—
A. Strattons a/c and Mr. Shaurmans request for permission to Erect Wood house were referred to the road master—
The petition of the Road Master district No. 2 was under Consideration, and Mr. Hopkins undertook to see Elliott & Overbaugh upon the subject—
G. G. Gleasons request to have certain costs paid could not be complied with, not having funds in the Treasury—
The inspection of Haits lot was deferred until the tide should be high enough to thoroughly test the permanency of the repairs
The Clerk was directed to give notice to those indebted for burying ground lots to pay for the same
J.D. Pinckney, Clerk
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August 3, 1833
Certificates were given to the following persons of their appointment as Fireman, and they were attached to Engine Co. No. 2, Viz William H. Van Orden, Edward Hall, Wesley Brundydg, William H. Hoyt and John Sickels
J.D. Pinckney, Clerk
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Friday, August 9, 1833
Present Caleb Hopkins, Prest.
E. Truesdail, M. Watson, J.D.
Pinckney
The road master presented bills of
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J. Spuse |
$113.34 |
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Comfort |
9.19 |
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J. Millard |
29.77 |
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J. Allen |
1.63 |
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$153.93 |
It was resolved to make an Order in favor of E. Truesdail to meet those bills & a further sum of 61.07 (total of $215.00) to Expend in repairs necessary to be made immediately on the roads.
J.D. Pinckney, Clerk
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Saturday, August 10
Present C. Hopkins, M. Watson, E. Truesdail & J.D. Pinckney, trustees
Signed the order to Road master $215.
Resolved that James D. Pinckney be a committee to notify S. Elliott & Messr. Overbagh to remove fences from the road in district No. 2 and in case of neglect or refusal to survey the same.
J. D. Pinckney, Clk.
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Sepr. 2, 1833 Certificates were given to James W. Sanford, Charles H. Truesdail & Isaiah R. Clark as firemen attached to No. 2 Engine Co. with membership from August 31, 1833 J. D. Pinckney, Clk.
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Sep. 28 Certificates were given to Lemuel Staunton & Garret N. Abeel as firemen, attached to Hook & ladder Co. No. 1
J. D. Pinckney, Clerk
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Wednesday Jany 22, 1834
Present Caleb Hopkins, President
Messrs. Truesdail, Watson, Pinckney, Trustees
The Road master a/c was submitted & examined and upon settlement, a balance was found due to the Corporation of $13.19.
The Clerks account was also exhibited and settled to this date (as far as his services as Committee upon roads in District No. 2 & upon Burying Ground were involved)
The Treasurers account was examined, compared and found Correct.
J. D. Pinckney, Clk.
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March 17, 1834
Certificates were given to Morris C. Rushmore, Robert Ludington, Oliver May, William McFarlan, Joel Barlow, & John MacKay & they were attached to Engine No. 2
J. D. Pinckney, Clk.
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Monday, May 5, 1834
At a meeting of the inhabitants of the Village being the Annual Meeting, a Committee of three consisting of Mr. E.B. Day, Ira Dubois & Samuel Dubois were appointed to Examine the accounts of the last year—
Upon mo. it was resolved to postpone the Consideration of a tax for Water Hydrants &c for two weeks and that this meeting (when it shall adjourn) will adjourn until Monday May 19th 1834
The sum of Twenty dollars was then voted to Each of the Trustees for the past year, to be paid out of the first money in the Treasury—
The inhabitants then proceeded to ballot for Charter Officers for the Ensuing Year and the following gentlemen were duly Elected
Trustees
Hiram Comfort
Francis N. Wilson
Joel Bellamy
Zeba Clark
Peter Shaurman
Assessors
Henry McKinstry
Francis J. Marvin
Stephen Bosworth
Treasurer
Hiland Hill Jr.
Collector
Egbert Bogardus
Adjourned for two weeks
J.D. Pinckney, Clk.
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Wednesday May 7th 1834
At a meeting of the Board of Trustees at the office of J. Bellamy Esqr.
Present Joel Belamy
Hiram
Comfort
Francis
Willson
Zeba Clark
Peter
Shaurman
Joel Belamy Esqr was appointed President of the Board
Francis Carbine, Clerk
Adjourned
Francis Carbine, Clerk
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May 12th 1834
At a meeting of the Board of Trustees at the office of Joel Belamy Esqr.
Present Joel
Bellamy, President
Hiram
Comfort
Peter
Shaurman
Francis
Willson
Zeba Clark
Resolved that Ezekiel Truesdell be appointed overseer of Roads and that he receive as a compensation for his services the sum of one 25/100 dollar per day—Resolved
That Ezekiel Truesdell and Francis Carbine furnish the Trustees with a list of the names of the inhabitants of the village of Catskill subject to be taxed on the Highways in said village on the East side of the Creek
Fra. Carbine, Clerk Adjourned
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Monday May 19th 1834
At an adjourned meeting of the inhabitants of the village of Catskill—object of the meeting stated by the President to be to authorize or refuse to authorize the Trustees of the Village to raise money according to Act pass May 6th 1834 to construct water Hydrants &c—also to receive the report of the committee appointed to examine the accounts of the Trustees of the preceedind (sic) year
Upon motion it was resolved to receive the report of the Committee
Upon motion Resolved that the accounts of the Trustees or so much of then as relates to charges for their special services as charged to the Corporation by them and received through the report of the committee is unsatisfactory and that it be not received
and it is further resolved that there is found a balance of Eighty three 14/100 dollars now to be due from the Trustees to the Corporation of the village of Catskill
Motion to Reconsider Lost—
Upon motion Resolved that the report of the Committee appointed to Examine into the practability of Constructing water Hydrants in the village be received
Upon motion shall the meeting authoris the Trustees to raise a sum sufficient to Construct water hydrants Resolved that they shall not. when the meeting Adjourned
Francis Carbine, Clerk
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Monday June 2nd 1834
At a meeting of the Board of Trustees
Present Joel Belamy,
President
Zeba Clark, F.W.
Willson, Hiram Comfort, Peter Shaurman
It was resolved that Butchers Licences be given to Mathew Hallack, Hawley & Edsel, Elisha P. Bedell & Kellogg & Hibbard to sell meat in the Village
Resolved that the board will appoint one Police Constable
Adjourned
Francis Carbine, Clerk
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Wednesday June 4th 1834
At a meeting of the Board of Trustees
Present Joel Belamy,
President
Zeba Clark, Frances N.
Wilson, Hiram Comfort, Peter Shaurman
It was resolved that Orlando Kellogg be Licenced to sell meats in the village
Resolved that Boisanl Greene be given a Certificate as fireman
Resolved that a tax of two hundred & fifty days be assessed to the inhabitants on the West side of the Creek in the village of Catskill
Resolved that a tax of $900.00 be Levied on the inhabitants on the East side of the Creek in the corporation for the improvement of Roads Bridges Sewers &c &c
Francis Carbine, Clerk Adjourned to Thursday 6 OClock P.M.
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Thursday June 5th 1834
At an Adjd. meeting of the Board of Trustees
Present Joel Belamy,
president
F.N. Willson, Peter
Shaurman
It was resolved that the Board of Trustees will take the opinion of some able council as to their right and the legality of including in their Estimate of property to be taxed for the necessary repairs of roads in the stock of the Corporation of the Catskill & Tanners Banks
Francis Carbine, Clerk Adjourned
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Monday June 9th 1834
At a meeting of the Board of Trustees
Present Joel Belamy,
President
F.N. Willson, Zeba
Clark, Peter Shaurman, Hiram Comfort
It was resolved That Ezekiel Truesdail be removed from office of road master
Resolved that the board Adjourn to six OClock tomorrow in the afternoon
Francis Carbine, Clerk
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Wednesday June 11th 1834
At a meeting of the Board of Trustees
Present Joel Belamy,
President
Zeba Clark, Peter
Shaurman, Hiram Comfort, F.N. Willson
It was resolved that David Thorp be appointed overseer of
roads in place of E. Truesdell
removed Francis Carbine, Clerk
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Monday June 16th 1834
At a meeting of the Board of Trustees
Present Joel Belamy,
President
Hiram Comfort, Zeba
Clark, Peter Shaurman, F.N. Willson
It was resolved that the Resolution passed June 4th to raise a tax of $900.00 for the improvement of Roads and Bridges Sewers &c be recinded
Resolved that a tax of $1000 dollars be levied on the inhabitants in the village of Catskill residing on the East side of the Creek for the purpose of improven the roads Bridges Sewers &c
Resolved that Robert Starkweather be appointed Police Constable—
F. Carbine, Clerk
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At a meeting of the board of Trustees
Present Joel Belamy,
President
Zeba Clark, Hiram
Comfort, Peter Showerman, F.N. Willson
It was resolved that the following named persons be permitted to Join the differin fire companies in this village
Hook & Ladder Company
J. Pinckney 1 Capt.
August 29 Jacob
Gebhard, Jnr.
Engin Company No. 2
Francis Hall
J. Truesdell 1st
Capt.
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August 30th 1834 Certificate given to the undernamed persons
Engine Company No. 4
Harrison Douglass
A. Cornwall 1st
Captain Augustus Rodgers
Chauncy
M. Lawrence
Royal
Hill
Wm. H. Vanorden
Wm. C.
Schuyler
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February 23rd 1835 Certificates given to John Rieddorph & John Breasted and attached to Engine Company No. 2 of the fire Department in the Village of Catskill
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August 1834
At a meeting of the board of Trustees
Present Joel Belamy, President
Zeba Clark, F.N. Willson, Hiram Comfort, Peter Shaurman
It was resolved that a meeting of the inhabitants and freeholders of the Village be called at the Court House on the 16th Inst. to for the purpose of reexamining the accounts of the late trustees also take into consideration the propriety of levying a tax for cleansing the streets and such other matters as the trustees may deem important to lay before this meeting
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August 16th 1834
At a special meeting of the Freeholders and Inhabitants of the Village of Catskill Called by the trustees in pursuance of the above Resolution
Present Joel Belamy, Hiram Comfort, Peter Shaurman
On motion of Lewis Benton, Resolved that whereas on the 19th day of May the following resolution was passed Viz Upon motion Resolved that the accounts of the trustees or so much of them as relates to charges for their special services as charged to the corporation by them, and received through the report of the committee, is unsatisfactory and that it be not received and now whereas the former board of Trustees have satisfactorily explained the charges refered to in the above recalled resolution—Therefore resolved that upon the payment of the sum of fifteen dollars by James D. Pinckney one of the late trustees then the accounts of the late trustees will be satisfactory to this meeting ??? the said Pinckneys giving a receipt for twenty dollars voted him by the annual meeting for services as trustee as aforesaid
Resolved that the trustees of the village of Catskill be authorized to loan the sum of two hundred dollars for the purpose of improveing that part of Main St. at present flagged, in such manner as they may deem proper and that they be authorized to pay 7 percent interest & that the said sum be paid from the next years tax to be raised for the improvement of Roads Francis Carbine, Clerk
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December 17th 1834
At a meeting of the Trustees
Present Joel Belamy
Peter Shaurman, Hiram
Comfort, Zeba Clark, Francis N. Willson
Resolved that the report of O. Day, Chief Engineer of the Fire Department be received
Also that his resignation of said office be accepted
Resolved that Francis Sayre be and he is hereby appointed Chief Engineer of the Department of the Fire Department of the Village of Catskill
Francis Carbine, Clerk
Resolved also that James D. Pinckney be and he is hereby appointed sub Engineer of the Fire department of the Village of Catskill Francis Carbine, Clerk
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Jany 6th 1835
At a meeting of the Trustees
Present Joel Belamy
Hiram Comfort, Francis
Willson, Zeba Clark & Peter Shaurman
Resolved that the resignation of Francis Sayre Chief Engineer & James D. Pinckney Sub Engineer of the fire department of the village of Catskill be and they are hereby accepted
Francis Carbine, Clerk
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January 10th 1835
At a meeting of the Trustees
Present Joel Belamy
Hiram Comfort, Peter
Shaurman, Zeba Clark & Francis N. Willson
It was resolved that Isaac Van Loan be and he is hereby appointed Chief Engineer of the Fire department of the village of Catskill
Resolved also that Peter Shaurman be and he is hereby appointed Sub Engineer of the Fire department of the village of Catskill Francis Carbine, Clerk
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April 28th Thursday 1835
At a meeting of the Board of Trustees
Present Joel Belamy,
President
F.N. Willson, Hiram
Comfort, Peter Shaurman
It was resolved that the following a/c be audited viz Peter Breasted a/c for fire department $36.99, A. McPhersons do $9.91, A. Cornwall $20.00 do, Hill & VanValkenburgh do $2.31, H. Willard Clock $20.3? Francis Carbine, Clerk
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Monday May 4th 1835
At a meeting of the inhabitants of the Village of Catskill, being the annual meeting the accounts of the trustees were presented, and audited & allowed. Also a compensation of twenty dollars Each was voted them by the meeting for their services as trustees—
Upon motion it was resolved that a tax of three hundred & fifty dollars be raised for the purpose of defraying debts heretofore incurred in the fire department and for care of the town clock also for repairs for the Ensuing year upon the Engines and for purchasing new hose &c &c. See Willards bill $20.00, Cornwalls $20.00, Breasteds $36.99, Hill & VanValkenburg $2.31, McPhersons $9.91 and J. Vanloans Chief Expences of the fire department report.
Upon motion resolved that a Committee of three e appointed to Examine and report to a special meeting to be called as soon as the Committee shall acquire the necessary information Whether it will be Expedient to raise a tax for the purpose of building reservoirs for the Extinguishment of fires
Upon motion resolved that F. Sayre, H. Comfort & H. Willard Constitute the reporting Committee
Resolved that the trustees be authorized to employ a suitable person to take charge of the town Clock and also to pay for the same
The inhabitants pursuant to notice and Custom under their Charter proceeded to vote by ballot for Charter offices for the Ensuing year and the Following persons were duly Elected Viz
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Hiram Comfort |
Trustees
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Henry McKinstry |
Assessors |
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Hiland Hill |
Treasurer |
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Egbert Bogardus |
Collector |
Francis Carbine, Clerk
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Tuesday May 5th 1835
At a meeting of the Board of Trustees held at the office of Joel Bellamy Esqr
Present Hiram Comfort
Peter Shaurman
Jonathan Rowe
David Ely
Tuzar Buckley
Hiram Comfort was appointed President of the Board & David Ely, Clerk—
Adjourned
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Thursday May 7th 1835
At a meeting of the Board of Trustees
Present Hiram Comfort, Peter Shaurman, Jonathan Rowe, Tuzar Buckley & David Ely
It was Resolved that five Butchers be Licensed in the Village of Catskill
Resolved tha (sic) Butchers Licenses Be given to Sage & Huxford, Gunn & Hallock, John Edsell & Orlando Kellog to sell meats in the Village
Resolved that the value of a License Be Ten Dollars—
(Meeting of Trustees—Continued)
It was Resolved that Elisha Meiggs Be appointed Path Master District No. 1 in the Village of Catskill—
Resolved that the Path Master Be allowed one Dollar & twenty five Cents per Day for Services— Adjourned
David Ely, Clerk
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Tuesday May 12th 1835
At a Meeting of the Trustees
Present Hiram
Comfort—President
Peter Shaurman,
Jonathan Rowe, Tuzar Buckley, David Ely
It was Resolved that the resolution Past at the meeting of the 7th Respecting the number of Butchers Licences be rescinded and the number increased to Six—
Resolved that Henry Meiggs bill for water Be allowed $20.00
Resolved that Elisha P. Bedell have License to run a wagon for the purpose of Selling meats in the Village of Catskill
Resolved, That Daniel Limbrick have License to keep a Stall for Selling meats in the Village of Catskill-- Adjourned
D. Ely, Clerk
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Monday May 18th 1835
At a meeting of the Trustees
Present Hiram Comfort
Peter Shaurman,
Jonathan Rowe, Tuzar Buckly & David Ely
It was moved that a Committee of thirteen be appointed for the purpose of making arrangements for the ??? & funeral procession of the remains of General Leavenworth—Carried
Resolved that the following names compose that Committee: Jacob Haight, Isaac Van Loan, John Adams, James Powers, Thomas B. Cooke, Henry McKinstry, Orrin Day, Ezra Hawley, Francis N. Wilson, Peter Breastead, Robert Dorlon, Francis Sayre, Horace Willard Adjourned
David Ely, Clk.
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Thursday May 28th 1835
At a meeting of the Trustees
Present Comfort, Shaurman, Rowe, Buckley & Ely
It was Resolved that the Sum of Eleven Hundred Dollars be raised for highway tax in district no. one East Side of Catskill Creek
Resolved that Ira Wetsell, Minor H. Keith, Allen H. Mills & Enos Gunn be permitted to join fire company No. 2
Resolved that the resignation of Isaac Van Loan as Chief Engineer of the fire department be accepted
Resolved that Peter Shaurman be & is hereby appointed Chief Engineer of the fire department of the Village of Catskill Adjourned
David Ely, Clerk
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Thursday July 2nd 1835
At a meeting of the Trustees
Present Comfort, Shaurman, Rowe, Buckley & Ely
The following Persons were appointed fire wardens
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Engine No. 1 |
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Engine No. 2 |
Ezra Hawley |
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Engine No. 3 |
John M. Donnelly |
It was Resolved That the Bills for the funeral Expences of General Leavenworth amounting to $31.50 be paid out of the Corporation funds
Resolved That the following Persons be permitted to join fire Company No. 3: Samuel Dubois, William Van Loan, Chauncey Bell, James Mahaffy, Benjamin Tinklepaugh
Resolved That Elisha Meiggs be and is hereby appointed Police Constable
Adjourned
David Ely, Clerk
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Friday, July 3, 1835
At a meeting of the Trustees
Present: Comfort, Shaurman & Ely
It was Resolved that Edgar B. Day be appointed Sub Engineer of the fire department
Adjourned
David Ely, Clerk
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Friday July 10th 1835
At a meeting of the Trustees
Present: Comfort, Sharman, Buckley & Ely
It was Resolved that Joseph B. Lynes be and is hereby appointed police Constable
Adjourned
David Ely, Clerk
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Monday July 27th 1835
At a meeting of the Trustees
Present: Comfort, Shaurman, Rowe, Buckley & Ely
It was Resolved that following named persons be permitted to join fire Engine Companies: Gidney Van Kuren, George Day, Bogardus (illegible), Philip Van Orden, William Van Orden, William (illegible) & Frederick Hill—attached to No. 1 Engine
Wm. C. Griggs, Warren S. Low, Hiram Snydam, S.W. Bullock, Riley Egglestown, L.H. Babcock—attached to No. 3 Engine Adjourned
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Monday Sept. 7. 1835
At a meeting of the Trustees
Present: Comfort, Shaurman, Rowe, Buckley & Ely
It was Resolved that Henry Hill be admitted a fireman & attached to Engine No. 1
Resolved that Henry McKinstry bill for axe & kelve for Engine No. 2 be audited
Resolved that Eaton & Stone have a Butchers License-
Adjourned D. Ely, Clerk
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Tuesday September 29th 1835
At a meeting of the Trustees
Present: Comfort, Shaurman, Buckley, Rowe & Ely
It was Resolved That the following named person be admitted as fireman and attached to Engine No. 3—James S. Robertson, Charles G. Campbell & Henry McCann
Adjourned D. Ely, Clerk
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Tuesday November 7th 1835
At a meeting of the inhabitants of the Village of Catskill held at the Court House in Said Village
It was Resolved that the Trustees be authorized to defend any suit or suits that may be brought against the village of Catskill by the Tanners or Catskill Bank to recover back the road Tax assessed upon and collected from Said Companies by the Corporation and that the Expenses of defending Such Suits be assessed upon the inhabitants of Said Village
H. Comfort, Chairman David Ely, Clerk
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At a meeting of the Trustees Saturday Dec. 26th 1835
Present: Comfort, Shaurman, Buckley & Ely
It was Resolved that the Trustees Call a meeting of the inhabitants of the Village to be held at the Court House on Monday the 11th day of January next for the purpose of raising money by tax to build Several reservoirs in Main Street
Resolved that Daniel Limbrick, Nathan Furral, & John Jones be admitted as Fireman & attached to Engine No. 3 David Ely, Clerk
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Friday Jany 1, 1836
At a meeting of the Trustees
Present: Comfort, Shaurman, Buckley & Ely
It was resolved that Jacob K. Greene & Francis Sayre be appointed fire wardens in the place of Thomas B. Cooke & John Adams, Resigned—
Resolved that a watch be appointed until the village meeting.
Resolved that Shaurman & Ely be a committee to Superintend the watch department—
Resolved that a Committee be appointed to make a report to the Village meeting—
Resolved that Francis Sayre & E.B. Day be a Committee to report—
Resolved that Isaac Dubois & Benjamin Babcock be admitted as fireman attached to No. 1 Engine
Resolved that James Kurtz & Simon P. Dederick be admitted as members of Hook & Ladder Company No. 1 David Ely, Clerk
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January 11th 1836
At a meeting of the inhabitants of the Village of Catskill held at the Court House Pursuant to Legal notice, the following resolutions offered by Abel Brace were adopted.
Resolved That the Trustees of the Village & their Successors in office be & they are hereby instructed to Commence as Soon as the ground is in proper order & to complete as Soon as practicable & of Such materials as on the whole they shall think Best, seven Cisterns or reservoirs—Each to be nine feet in depth by fourteen feet in diameter in the clear, one of Said Cisterns to be placed in Main Street opposite Church Street—one in Main opposite Green Street & the others at the intersection of Livingston, Clark, Howard, William & Thomson Streets with Main Street
Resolved That Said Trustees & their Successors be Empowered to provide for the filling of Said Cisterns & for keeping them full Either from the aqueducts of the aqueduct association or by the Surplus waters of public or private Springs or wells or from the roofs of public or private buildings or in Such other manner as they Shall think proper & for this purpose they may & Shall if in their Judgment it is Expedient connect Said reservoirs by pipes or wood or lead.
Resolved That the said Trustees & their Successors in office are hereby Empowered under the act passed May 6th 1834 to borrow money on the faith & credit of the corporation from time to time as it Shall be wanted for the payment of the Expense of said reservoirs & for the means of filling them. The interest & principal of said loans to be payable at such times & amounts by instalments as Said Trustees can agree upon with the lenders of the Same. Such loans to be made & payment of them provided for under the provisions of Said act.
adjourned David Ely, Clerk
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At a meeting of the inhabitants of the village of Catskill held at the Court house on the Evening of the 11th January 1836.
It was recommended by this meeting to the Trustees to put Hook & Ladder Company No. 1 in good order.
It was also recommended that the Trustees provide Sleds for the Engines.
It was also recommended to Establish a night watch if thought necessary.
adjourned David Ely, Clerk
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January 25th 1836
At a meeting of the Trustees
Present: Comfort, Shaurman, Buckley & Ely
Resolved That Hatfield & Loomis bill for oil & labor on Store be allowed.
Resolved That T.H. Cooke be appointed a fire warden in the place of F. Sayre, resigned.
Resolved That the following named persons be admitted as fireman & attached to Engine No. 3. Edward Barker, William Atwater & Charles Wilson.
Resolved That Philander Selleck, William Clark, Henry Egnor, Sylvinus Backus, James Cheeseborough, John K. Mackay, Stephen Kirtland, be admitted as fireman & attached to Hook & Ladder Company No. 1 David Ely, Clerk
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March 3rd 1836
At a meeting of the Trustees
Present: Comfort, Shaurman, Rowe & Ely
Resolved That the following named persons be admitted as fireman and attached to Engine No. 2: George B. Penfield, Robert McKinstry, Roderick o. Andrews & William Magilton. David Ely, Clerk
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Monday May 2nd 1836
At a meeting of the inhabitants of the village of Catskill, being the annual meeting the accounts of the Trustees were presented and allowed and a compensation of twenty Dollars Each was voted them by the meeting for their Services as Trustees.
The inhabitants then proceeded to vote by ballot for charter officers for the Ensuing year and the following persons were Elected. Viz
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Jacob Haight |
Trustees |
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Henry McKinstry |
Assessors |
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Egbert Bogardus |
Collector |
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Hiland Hill Jnr. |
Treasurer |
David Ely, Clerk
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Tuesday May 3rd 1836
At a meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Catskill held at their office—
Present: Jacob Haight, Jonathan Rowe, Tuzar Buckley & Jacob R. Greene
Jacob Haight Esqr was appointed President and David Ely was appointed Clerk of said Board
adjourned to the 9th Inst. at 2 OClock P.M.
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Monday May 9th 1836
At a meeting of the Trustees at their office
Present: Jacob Haight, Prst.
J.R. Greene, Jonathan Rowe, S.L. Penfield, Tuzar Buckley
Resolved, That the Sum of one Thousand Dollars be raised for Highway tax
Resolved, That D. Ely, Clerk of the Trustees, be authorized to make out the assessment roll for the Collection of Highway Tax and ascertain what additions are to be made to the same
Resolved, That all Circus Companys Pay ten Dollars Per Day for Performing within the corporation of this village
Resolved, That Joseph B. Lynes be and is hereby appointed a police Constable.
adjourned to the 14th Inst at 3 OClock. D. Ely, Clerk
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Saturday May 14th 1836
At a meeting of the trustees at their office
Present Jacob Haight,
prest.
Jonathan Rowe, S.L.
Penfield, Jacob R. Greene, Tuzah Buckley
Resolved To call a meeting of the inhabitants of the Village for the purpose of Examining certain Bills incurred by the fire department and also for raising monies by tax or otherwise to liquidate the same—
Resolved That the proviso to the Ordinance relating to Selling meats in this village be So amended That all meats raised or fed Thirty Days on the farm or lands owned or possessed by the person or persons offering the same Shall be Exempt from the penalties contained in that Ordinance. [Repealed July 22, 1839]
Resolved, That not to Exceed six Butchers licenses will be granted.
Resolved, That the charge for a license will be five Dollars,
Resolved, That Ezekiel Truesdail be and is hereby appointed Path Master during the pleasure of the Board.
Resolved, That the path Master be allowed one Dollar and Twenty five cents per day for Services.
Resolved, That Henry Wilson be admitted a fireman & attached to Engine No. 1.
Adjourned until Saturday 21st May 1836 David Ely, Clerk
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Saturday May 21st 1836
At a meeting of the Trustees at their office
Present: Jacob Haight, prest.
Jacob R. Greene, Jonathan Rowe, Samuel L. Penfield, Tuzah Buckley
Resolved, That two County Butchers be licensed for two Days in a week Viz. Tuesday & Thursday
Adjourned until Saturday next at 3 OClock David Ely, Clerk
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Saturday 28th May 1836
At a meeting of the Trustees at their office
Present: Jacob Haight, Prest.
Jacob R. Greene, Jonathan Rowe, Samuel L. Penfield, Tuzah Buckley
Resolved That a License for Selling meats from wagon 2 Days in a week be granted to Amy & Stewart, conditions, A neglect To furnish meat for two weeks, the license to be forfeited
Resolved That Butchers Licenses be granted to Kellogg & Abbot, Hiram Nibhard, Isaac Hawley & Daniel Limbrick. Condition, That a Neglect to furnish meat for one week, license is to be forfeited David Ely, Clerk
adjourned until Saturday June 4th 1836
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Wednesday June 1st 1836
At a meeting of the inhabitants of the Village of Catskill at the Court House for the purpose of Examing (sic) certain bills incurred by the fire Department, and also for the purpose of taking into consideration the propriety of raising money by tax or otherwise to liquidate said Bills
Resolved, That the Sum of 343 Dollars Be raised by tax for the purpose of paying the following bills against the fire department Viz
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Peter Breasted |
$ 27.50 |
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Riesdorph & Van Keuren |
63.93 |
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Michael Conover |
25.00 |
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McPherson |
6.00 |
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Griggs & Bullock |
192.63 |
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Several Small Bills incurred by Engine No. 3 |
26.95 |
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$342.01 |
David Ely, Clerk
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Saturday August 6th 1836
At a meeting of the Trustees at their office
Present: Jacob Haight, Pr.
Jacob R. Greene, Samuel L. Penfield, Jonathan Rowe, Tuzah Buckley
Resolved, That Edgar hunter & Philip A. Pinckney be admitted as members of Hook & Ladder Co. No. 1
Resolved, That Samuel Townsend be admitted a member of Fire Engine Co. No. 3
Resolved, That the following named persons Youman Gillet, Elisha P. Bedell, Charles B. Gleason, nelson Gleason, Henry Ludington & J.M. Gleason be Dismissed from said Company Viz Hook & Ladder Co. No. 1
Resolved, That Breasteds Bill for Painting Cap & Trumpet used by Chief Engineer of the fire department be allowed.
Adjourned David Ely, Clerk
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Saturday August 13th 1836
At a meeting of the Trustees at their office
Present: Jacob Haight, Prest.
Jacob R. Greene, Samuel L. Penfield, Jonathan Rowe, Tuzar Buckley
Resolved, John Stewart be Licensed to Sell meats from a wagon in this Village on Monday & Saturday of Each week until the first day of May next.
Resolved, That so much of the resolution passed at a former meeting inconsistent with the above be repealed
Adjourned David Ely, Clerk
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Monday September 19th 1836
At a meeting of the Trustees at their office
Present: Jacob Haight, Prest.
Jacob R. Greene, Tuzah Buckley, Jonathan Rowe
Resolved, That the following named persons be admitted as fireman and attached to Engine No. 3. Viz Richard Bullock & James I. Newburg—
Resolved, That the following named persons are appointed fireman and attached to Hook & Ladder Co. No. 1 Edgar Hunter
Resolved, That the Resolution passed at a former meeting of the Trustees allowing the overseer of the Highway one Dollar and Twenty five cents per Day be amended so as to allow him one Dollar & fifty cents per Day for Services
Resolved, That Mr Sayres Bill for Powder furnished for the funeral of General Leavenworth be allowed $8.00
Adjourned until Saturday 24th at 3 OCl. David Ely, Clerk
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Tuesday October 3rd 1836
At a Meeting of the Trustees at their office
Present: Jacob Haight, Prest.
Jacob R. Greene, Samuel L. Penfield, Tuzar Buckley, Jonathan Rowe ???
Resolved, To Build Seven Cisterns of Cord Hard Brick, the Size to be the Same as set forth in a resolution passed at a Meeting of the inhabitants of the village held at the Court house on the 11th of January last.
Resolved, That the Engine houses, Engines & Hook & Ladders be insured against fire immediately. Amount fifteen Hundred Dollars
Adjourned until 16th Inst. David Ely, Clerk
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Monday Oct. 17, 1836
At a meeting of the Trustees
Present: Jacob Haight, Prest.
Jacob R. Greene, Samuel L Penfield, Tuzah Buckley
Resolved, That we accept of this proposals of Shaurman & Bogardus for Building Seven Cisterns Located in Main Street. At the rate of 210 Dollars for Each Cistern
Adjourned until Saturday 22nd 3 OClock David Ely, Clerk
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Saturday Oct. 22, 1836
At a meeting of the Trustees held at their office
Present: Jacob Haight, Prest.
Jacob R. Green, Samuel L Penfield, Tuzah Buckley
Resolved That he President of the board be & he is hereby authorized & requested to Borrow of Mr. Orrin Day the sum of Fifteen hundred dollars to defray the Expenses of the reservoirs heretofore authorized by us to be constructed by Messrs. Shauman & Bogardus & to give to Said Day a bond Sealed with the corporate Seal of this village & countersigned by said president in the final sum of three thousand Dollars payable in five equal instalments in one two three four & five years from date with annual interest on the principal sum & also in order to secure to said Day the payment of said sums the said president is authorized & requested to mortgage to said Day the real & personal Estate owned by the corporation of the Village of Catskill.
Resolved That Samuel S. Day Bill for Expenses for Quadrant, Trumpet &c be Allowed $620 David Ely, Clerk
Adjourned until Saturday next, Saturday 3 OClock P.M.
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Friday Dec. 2nd 1836
At a meeting of the Trustees
Present: Jacob Haight, Prest.
J.R. Greene, S. Rowe, Tuzah Buckley
Resolved That Robert Dorlon Esq. be Employed to defend the Suit brought by the Tanners Bank against the late trustees to recover back the amount of road Tax paid by them and that he be authorized to employ Ambrose L. Jordan as associate Counsel
David Ely, Clerk
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Friday January 6th 1837
At a meeting of the Trustees held at their office
Present: Jacob Haight, Prest.
Jacob R. Greene, Tuzah Buckley
Resolved That the proposal offered by Elisha Meiggs as agent for Henry Meiggs to keep the reservoirs filled with water at fifty Dollars per year, commencing on the first day of November Eighteen Hundred and Thirty six, be accepted.
Resolved That Elisha Meiggs be paid Thirty Dollars on Contract for filling Cisterns with water the present year.
Resolved That the following named persons be admitted as
fireman: Frederic Cooke, Edward Fonk, George Ball, Isaac Hall, Nelson Simon,
No. 3. John C. Peck, Gilbert Lusk, John Conover, Hugh M. Taylor, John Conklin,
Jonah Turner, John Furtz, No. 2 fire
Engine
David Ely, Clerk
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Friday March 24th 1837
At a meeting of the Trustees
Present Jacob Haight
Jacob R. Greene
Samuel L. Penfield
Jonathan Rowe
Tuzah Buckley
Resolved, To pay J. B. Lynes Bills for Services Thirty Dollars Draft
Resolved, That Sayre & Powers Bill for work be allowed $16.94
Resolved, That Tuzah Buckley Bill be allowed $47.55
Francis Sayre Bill $8.00
Resolved, That the following named Persons be appointed fireman and attached to Engine No. 2, Viz, Henry Sturges, Zebulon Hunt, John F. Mann, Nelson Shaurman, Jacob Van Orden, Henry Hogget, Charles Chamberlin.
Resolved, That Orlando Kellog, Robinson Hazard, Francis N. Wilson be appointed fire Wardens instead of John Adams No. 3, Jacob Haight No. 1 & Robert Dorlon No. 1 They having resigned.
Orlando Kellog No. 1, Robinson Hazard No. 1, F.N. Wilson No. 3
Resolved, That the Clerk be allowed Ten Dollars for making out Road assessment & $20 for Services as Clerk.
David Ely, Clerk
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Saturday, April 29th 1837
At a meeting of the Trustees
Present Jacob Haight, Prest.
Jacob R. Greene
Jonathan Rowe
Tuzah Buckley
Resolved, That all the Bills against the Corporation Be paid & Settled up to this Date.
David Ely, Clerk
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Monday, May 1st 1837
At a meeting of the inhabitants of the Village of Catskill held at the Court House this Day Pursuant to legal notice, being the annual meeting the accounts of the Trustees were Presented, and accepted, and a compensation of twenty Dollars Each was allowed them by the meeting for their Services as Trustees. The meeting then Proceeded to vote by Ballot for Charter officers and the following named persons were Elected, Viz.
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Jacob Haight |
Trustees |
Charles
Trowbridge |
Assessors |
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Egbert Bogardus |
Collector |
Hiland Hill Jr. |
Treasurer |
D. Ely, Clerk
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Wednesday, May 3rd 1837
At a meeting of the Trustees,
Present Jacob Haight
Peter Shaurman
Jonathan Rowe Jr.
John J. Ashley
Jacob Haight was appointed President, David Ely was appointed Clerk, & Joseph B. Lynes was appointed Police Constable
D. Ely, Clerk
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Monday, May 15th 1837
At a meeting of the Trustees
Present Jacob Haight, Prest.
Joshua Atwater
Jonathan Rowe
Peter Shaurman
John J. Ashley
Resolved, That the Sum of Eight Hundred Dollars be raised for Highways, Sewers &c
Resolved, That the Clerk issue Butchers license To Isaac Hawley, Helley & Allot, & Hiram Hibhard
Resolved, That the Clerk be appointed to make out the Highway assessment
Resolved, That J. B. Lynes be appointed Street Commissioner
Adjourned D. Ely, Clerk
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At a meeting of the Trustees at their office on Thursday June 7, 1837
Present Jacob Haight, Prest.
Joshua Atwater
Jonathan Rowe
Peter Shaurman
Resolved, That Edgar B. Day Bill for furnishing articles
for Fire Department be paid $4.75
Adjourned D. Ely, Clerk
At a meeting of the Trustees held Saturday Sept. 2nd 1837
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Saturday, Sept. 2nd 1837
At a meeting of the trustees
Present Jacob Haight
Joshua Atwater
Peter Shaurman
Resolved, That Golden B. Barlow and Carlton H. Pierce be appointed Fireman and attached to Engine No. 2 in Place John A. Sickles & George H. Edgerton, removed, No. 3, Nathaniel H. Hinman & William R. Loomis in place of Henry Sellick and Horace Willard, resigned; No. 1 Nelson Abeel; Hook & Ladder No. 1 Henry Scriver
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Tuesday December 14th 1837
At a meeting of the Trustees
Present Jacob Haight, Prest.
Jonathan Rowe
Peter Shaurman
Resolved, That the Trustees of the Village of Catskill Consent and agree that the president, Directors & company of the Albany & Greene Turnpike Road Company obtain ??? of the Legislature at its next session, ??? of the said Company to abandon so much of their said Road as lies in said Village between William Street and the Catskill Bridge and the said Road so abandoned to be used & held as a public highway, and that the said Turnpike Company pay to Jacob R. Greene or order the Sum of $100 as a Consideration of such abandonment & that He apply the same or pay it over towards grading the hill and filling up the Road & making Sewers, between his house and the main Street.
David Ely, Clk.
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Monday, May 7th 1838
At a meeting of the inhabitants of the Village of Catskill held at the Court House this Day
Pursuant to legal notice, it being the annual meeting the accounts of the Trustees were examined and Excepted, and a Compensation of twenty Dollars each was allowed them for their service as Trustees. The meeting then proceeded to vote by Ballot for Charter officers and the following named persons were Duly Elected, Viz.
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Jacob Haight |
Trustees |
Charles
Trowbridge |
Assessors |
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Hiland Hill Jr. |
Treasurer |
Egbert Bogardus |
Collector |
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At a meeting of the Trustees May 9th 1838
Present Jacob Haight, Prest.
Jonathan Rowe
Peter Shaurman
Leonard Kinsley
Simeon Sage
Resolved, That Jacob Haight be & is appointed president, David Ely, Clerk and Joseph B. Lynes Police Constable
Resolved, That David Ely be allowed $10. for 1837 and $10. for 1838 for office Rent.
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Wednesday, May 30th 1838
At a meeting of the Trustees held at their office
Present Jacob Haight, Prest.
Simeon Sage
Peter Shaurman
Jonathan Rowe
It was Resolved to raise the sum of $950 for repairing Roads, Sewers &c
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Monday, June 11th 1838
At a meeting of the Trustees held at their office
Present Jacob Haight, Prest.
Simeon Sage
Peter Shaurman
It was Resolved That Simeon Sage act as path Master during the pleasure of the Board.
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Thursday, July 19th 1838
At a Meeting of the Trustees
Present Jacob Haight, Prs.
Leonard Kinsley
Peter Shaurman
Jonathan Rowe
Simeon Sage
Whereas, The Catskill & Canagoharie Rail Road Company have made application to the Trustees of the Village for permission to Grade and lay the Rails of their Road through Water Street to Bridge Street,
Therefore Resolved, That permission be granted to them to grade and lay the Rails on the west side of Water Street, Beginning at the Rail Road Bridge, and ending at Bridge Street, and continue Said Rails so long as the Same is used for the purpose of a Rail Road, by said Company, According to a map made by Lewis J. Germain, Esqr. assistant Engineer of Said Company.
Dated July 19th 1838 Jacob Haight, Pres.
Johnathan Rowe
Peter Shaurman
Leonard Kinsley
Simeon Sage
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Friday, Aug. 3rd 1838
At a Meeting of the Trustees at their office
Present Jacob Haight, President
Leonard Kinsley
Peter Shaurman
Jonathan Rowe
Simeon Sage
Whereas, the Trustees did at the request of the Canagoharie and Catskill Rail Road Company, grant them permission to construct their Road on the west side of Water Street to Bridge Street,
And Whereas, upon further examination by the Company, they are of opinion that the public good and the interest of the Company would be materially enhanced by constructing their Rail Road on the East Side of Water Street to Bridge Street, instead of the west Side, and have requested permission of the Trustees to alter the route from the west to the east side of said street, and the Trustees deeming it of vital importance to the interest of the Village that the Rail Road Should be continued through Water to Bridge Street,
Therefore Resolved, That the Canagoharie and Catskill Rail Road Company, have permission (so far as the Trustees have the power) to construct their Rail Road on the East Side of Water to Bridge Street, in conformity to a map made by Lewis J. Germain dated July 12th 1838 the line of the said east side marked on said map with Red ink, and that all proceeding heretofore had for constructing said Road on the west side of Water Street be rescinded.
D. Ely, Clerk
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At a Meeting of the Trustees Aug. 11th 1838
Present Jacob Haight
Peter Shaurman
Jonathan Rowe
Leonard Kinsley
Simeon Sage
Resolved That Thomas Huxford is hereby appointed Police Constable
Adjourned D. Ely, Clerk
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Monday Aug. 20th 1838
At a Meeting of the Inhabitants of the Village of Catskill Held at the Court House on Monday the 20th day of August Inst. at 4 O’clock P.M.
It was moved, seconded and Carried that the Sum of $300 be Raised by tax for the purpose of purchasing 50 feet of new hose for Engines.
It was moved, seconded and Carried that a Committee of three be appointed for the purpose of reporting to the next meeting the best method of filling the cistern with water.
It was moved, seconded and Carried that the three following named Gentlemen act as said Committee, Vis, Edgar B. Day—Francis J. Marvin—and Peter Shaurman.
It was moved seconded & Carried that this meeting adjourn until the 28th Day of August inst. at 4 Oclock P.M.
David Ely, Secretary
At a Meeting of the Inhabitants of the Village of Catskill Held at the Court House on Monday August 28th 1838 for the purpose of Devising ways and means for Repairing and filling the public Cisterns with water,
It was moved seconded and Carried that the Sum of one Hundred and fifty Dollars be raised by tax for repairing and filling the Cisterns with water
David Ely, Secty.
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At a meeting of the Inhabitants of the Village of Catskill held at the Court House on Monday October 1st 1838 Pursuant to Legal notice
It was moved by H. McKinstry, Seconded by J. Van Loan That the sum of nine Hundred Dollars be Raised by Tax for Raising and grading Water Street.
The Resolution was discussed but the question not taken. The Meeting adjourned until Friday the fifth Day of October inst.
D. Ely, Clerk
At the adjourned Meeting of the Inhabitants of the Village of Catskill held at the Court House on the fifth Day of October 1838
It was moved and seconded, That a Committee of Seven be appointed to examine & report the best mode of improving Water Street. The following named Gentlemen were chosen said committee, Viz. Samuel L. Penfield, Jacob S. Green, Isaac Van Loan, Francis Sayre, G. G. Hardenbergh, Hiram Comfort, Henry McKinstry
The Meeting adjourned until Friday October 12th 1838
D. Ely
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Friday November 12th 1838
At the adjourned Meeting of the inhabitants of the Village of Catskill held at the Court House
The Committee chosen at the adjourned Meeting of the Inhabitans (sic) of the Village of Catskill held on the Fifth inst. Made the following report
They recommended that the proprietors of Lots on said Street do agree that the East half part of said Street may be used for the Rail Road & a wagon Road at the hiegst or grade at present adopted by the Rail Road be on the following condition—Viz—No part of the embankment or its slope shall occupy or rest on the west half part of said Street—The entire west half of said Street to be preserved at or near its present heights & to be graded out to its full width, by the owners of lots on the west Side thereof at their own expence & Cost for the convenience of those who transport Produce, Merchandise &c, by Waggons & have to transact business upon the wharves—and that the trustees of the Village on their part, agree to the aforesaid particulars.
In behalf of the Committee
Catskill Oct. 12th 1838 Samuel L. Penfield, Chairman
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Monday May 6th 1839
At a Meeting of the inhabitants of the Village of Catskill held at the Court House Pursuant to legal Notice, being the annual Meeting the accounts of the trustees were presented and excepted and a compensation of twenty Dollars each was allowed them for their services as Trustees for the last year. The Meeting then proceeded to vote by Ballot for charter officers and the following named persons were duly Elected for the following year—Viz—
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Trustees |
Hiram Comfort |
Assessors |
Peter Shaurman |
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Treasurer |
Hiland Hill Jr. |
Collector |
Egbert Bogardus |
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Tuesday May 7th 1839
At a meeting of the Trustees held at their office
Present F. N. Wilson
Hiram Comfort
Wilson Page
Charles L. Beach
Joseph B. Lynes
Francis N. Wilson was Chosen president, David Ely was Chosen Clerk, Joseph B. Lynes was Chosen Path Master
Resolved, That the Sum of Eleven Hundred Dollars be Raised by tax for the purpose of repairing Roads, Bridges, Sewers &c
Adjourned D. Ely, Clerk
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Thursday May 18th 1839
At a Meeting of the Trustees held at their office
Present H. Comfort, Wilson Page, F.N. Wilson
Resolved, That Thomas Huxford is hereby appointed Police Constable, During the pleasure of Trustees.
Adjourned D. Ely, Clerk
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Saturday June 8th 1839
At a Meeting of the Trustees held at their office
Present F. N. Wilson, Presid.
H. Comfort
W. Page
J.B. Lyons
Resolved, That, Cornelius Scriver be and is hereby appointed Road Master for the roads and Streets within the Corporation on the West side of the Creek
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Thursday July 4th 1839
At a Meeting of the Trustees held at their office
Present Francis N. Wilson, Prest.
Wilson Page
Joseph B. Lynes
Resolved, That the Petitioners in regard to market have seen? to withdraw their
Petitions
Resolved, That the Value of a Butcher’s License shall be Ten Dollars
Resolved, That Butcher’s Licenses be granted to Hibbard & Rechtmyer, Abbott & Limbrick, Narvin & (blank), John Edsele, H. B. Stone
Resolved, That the Trustees pay for each and every Dog Slaughtered in the Village of Catskill Fifty Cents for this and the Ensuing Month
Adjourned D. Ely, Clerk
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Tuesday July 22nd 1839
At a Meeting of the Trustees held at their office
Present Francis N. Wilson, Prt.
J.B. Lynes
Wilson Page
Charles L. Beach
Resolved, That the alteration in the ordnance in relation to selling meat in the Village, Passed by the board of Trustees May 14th 1836 is hereby repealed.
D. Ely, Clerk
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Saturday September 14, 1839
At a Meeting of the Trustees held at their office
Present Francis N. Wilson
Joseph B. Lynes
Wilson Page
No Business on hand
Adjourned D. Ely
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Saturday Jany 4th 1840
At a Meeting of the Trustees held at their office
Present F.N. Wilson
Wilson Page
Joseph B. Lynes
It was moved By Mr. Lynes and seconded By Mr. Page that Thomas Huxford be
removed as Police Constable.
The above motion was carried unanimously.
D. Ely, Clerk
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Saturday Jany 11th 1840
At a meeting of the Trustees held at their office
Present F.N. Wilson
Charles L. Beach
Wilson Page
Joseph B. Lynes
On Motion of Mr. Lynes Thomas Huxford was appointed Police Constable
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At a Meeting of Inhabitants of the Village of Catskill held at the Court House on the Evening of February 7th 1840 Pursuant to legal Notice
Wilson Page was chosen Chairman and David Ely Clerk. The following Resolution was moved, seconded and adopted by the meeting.
Resolved, That the Trustees Raise by tax the Sum of two Hundred Dollars, for the purpose of Erecting a fire Engine House on the lot situated North of the House of the Widow Comfort, and for which the Trustees of the Estate of George Clark, deceased, and Mrs. Julia Comfort as guardian of the children of Hiram Comfort, deceased, have Executed leases to the Trustees of the Village.
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Monday May 4th 1840
At a Meeting of the Inhabitants of the Village of Catskill held at the Court House this Day pursuant to legal Notice, being the annual meeting, the accounts of the Trustees were presented, and accepted, and a compensation of twenty Dollars each was voted by the meeting for their services as Trustees. The meeting then proceeded to vote by Ballot for charter officers and the following named persons were duly Elected. Viz:
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Robert Dorlon |
Trustees |
Charles
Trowbridge |
Assessors |
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Hiland Hill Jr. |
Treasurer |
Egbert Bogardus |
Collector |
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David Ely, Clerk of late Trustees |
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Wednesday May 6th 1840
At a Meeting of the Trustees held at their office
Present Robert Dorlon
Joshua A. Cooke
Nathan Farrall
John W. Hunter
Johathan (sic) Rowe
Robert Dorlon Esqr Was Chosen President, David Ely Clerk and C.C.W. Cleaveland, Police Constable and Aaron C. Hall Path Master
Adjourned to Next week Friday D. Ely, Clerk
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Catskill May 15th 1840
At a Meeting of the Trustees of the Village held at their office
Present R. Dorlon, President
Jonathan Rowe
Nathan Farrell
J.A. Cooke
Resolved, That John Trumpbour is hereby ordered and directed to pull down his Brick house, Situated on the west side of the Creek, between the Houses of Jacob Van Van (sic) Valkenburg and Jonathan Rowe, on the ground that it is dangerous and insecure and that it is considered the trustees a nuisance.
Adjourned until Friday next D. Ely, Clerk
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Friday May 22nd 1840
At a Meeting of the Trustees held at their office
Present J.W. Hunter
Nathan Farrall
Jonathan Rowe
Resolved, That the Sum of one Thousand Dollars be Raised by tax for the purpose of repairing and building Roads, Bridges and Sewers, &c.
Resolved, That the Path Master report once a fortnight to the Trustees the amount money Expended and Where about
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Catskill June 5, 1840
At a Meeting of the Trustees held at their office
Present Robert Dorlon, President
Jonathan Rowe
Nathan Farrall
Joshua A. Cooke
Resolved, That a side walk be built on the north side of Bridge Street from Main Street to the south west corner of the Court House.
Resolved, That the account of the Road Master be accepted & audited up to June 5th.
Resolved, That all Menageries, Circus Company’s &c Pay twenty Dollars for Permit to perform within the Corporation of the Village. Permit to be signed by the President of the Board of Trustees, or in his absence by the Clerk of the Board.
Resolved, That Benjamin Van Orden be and is hereby appointed Path Master for District No. 2 on the west side of the Catskill creek.
Adjourned until Friday Evening Next. D. Ely, Clerk
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At a Meeting of the Inhabitants of the Village of Catskill, held at the Court House on Tuesday the 12th Day of January 1841 Pursuant to legal notice to take into consideration the propriety of raising money by tax or otherwise for the purpose of procuring a Lot or Lots, and Building a House or Houses for the Fire Apparatus, and also to authorize the Trustees to Dispose of the old Houses and Lots
The Notice for Meeting was read.
The Report of the Chief Engineer was Called for and duly read By E.B. Day Esq. The report of James D. Pinckney Esq. as chairman of the committee of Fire Engine Companys was also Read.
It was moved and seconded: That the Trustees of the Village of Catskill Purchase Mr. Orrin Day lot located on Court Street, for Six Hundred Dollars, for the purpose of erecting thereon the necessary Buildings for the fire apparatus. Carried
It was moved and seconded: That the Trustees dispose of the Old Houses & Lots, and Erect new Houses on the lot Purchased of Orrin Day Esq.
It was moved & seconded: That the Trustees be authorized to Raise by tax the sum of one Hundred and Fifty Dollars to apply toward Building new Buildings on the Day Lot
At a Meeting of the Inhabitants of the Village of Catskill held at the Court House on Monday the 15th Day of March 1841 Pursuant to legal notice, to take into consideration the propriety of raising money by tax or otherwise for the purpose of procuring a lot or Lots and Building a House or Houses, for the fire apparatus, and also to authorize the Trustees to dispose of the old Houses & Lots
The Notice of the meeting was read and the following Resolutions Passed.
It was moved & seconded, That the Resolution adopted by the meeting held at the Court House on the 12th Day of January 1841 authorising the Trustees to purchase Mr. Orrin Day Lot be and is hereby rescinded. Carried.
It was moved & seconded, That the Trustees be authorized to buy the lot in rear of Powers & Days office on Court Street in accordance with the proposition now Submitted by Charles L. Beach for the purpose of Erecting Buildings thereon for the Fire department. Carried.
It was moved & seconded, That the Mechanics Society & others associated with them be allowed at their own expense, to enlarge the Building to be erected on the said lot, so as to cover the whole of said lot & to add to the same a second story & that the trustees be authorized to give a lease of the said second story to said Mechanics Society, during its existence, without rent, to be and for the purpose of said mechanics society & for literary & scientific & other objects of public benefit. Carried.
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Monday May 3rd 1841
At the annual Meeting of the Inhabitants of the Village of Catskill, held at the Court House Pursuant to legal Notice, the accounts of the Trustees were presented, examined and accepted and a compensation of twenty Dollars each was voted by the meeting for their services as trustees the past year. The Meeting then proceeded to vote by Ballot for Charter Officers for the Ensuing year and the following persons were Duly Elected. Viz
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Jonathan Rowe |
Trustees |
Francis N.
Wilson |
Assessors |
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Egbert Bogardus |
Collector |
Hiland Hill Jr. |
Treasurer |
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At a meeting of the trustees held on Tuesday May 5th Jonathan Rowe was duly Chosen President & David Ely Clerk.
Present Jonathan Rowe
David Ely
Leonard Kinsley
Nathan Farrall
Jacob Van Orden
Resolved That Benjamin Griswold be and is hereby appointed Sexton for the Corporation in Place of William Thomson removed
Adjourned until Friday Evening next at ½ past 7 O,Clock
David Ely, Clk.
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Friday May 7th 1841
At a meeting of the Trustees held at their office
Present Johnathan Rowe, Prt.
Nathan Farrall
Jacob Van Orden
David Ely
Leonard Kinsley
Whereas, The president of the United States in view of our late national bereavement & recognizing therein the hand of God has reccommended that Friday the 14th Instant be observed as a Day of public fasting and prayer, therefore
Resolved, That in accordance with said reccommendation we respectively request our fellow citizens to close all places of Business on Friday the 14th Instant & otherwise abstaining from all secular avocations & employments, duly and religiously to observe the day as becometh & enlightened & Christian people, suffering under the Judgment of the Almighty.
Resolved, That the above proceedings be published in our Village papers.
David Ely, Clerk
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Friday May 7th 1841
At a meeting of the Trustees held at their office
Present Jonathan Rowe, Prest.
Nathan Farrell
Jacob Van Orden
Leonard Kinsley
David Ely
Resolved, That Aaron C. Hall be and is hereby appointed Path Master during the pleasure of the Trustees.
Resolved, That the Sum of one Thousand Dollars be raised by tax for the purpose of Keeping Roads, Bridges, Sewers &c in repair.
Resolved, That Thomas Huxford be and is hereby appointed Police Constable during the pleasure of the Trustees.
Resolved, That Egbert Bogardus be and is hereby authorized to make the Highway assessment.
Resolved, That Benjamin Van Orden be and is hereby appointed Path Master for Roads Laying within the Corporation on the west Side of the Creek.
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Monday June 7th 1841
At a meeting of the inhabitants of the Village of Catskill held at the Court House according to legal notice, for the purpose of of (sic) raising money by tax to pay for the land through which Orange & Harrison Streets are laid and for other purposes.
Resolved, That the sum of Two Hundred and fifty Seven Dollars be raised by tax for the purposes above stated. David Ely, Clerk
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December 10th 1841
At a meeting of the Trustees held at their office
Present Jonathan Rowe, Prest.
Jacob Van Orden
Nathan Farrall
David Ely
Resolved, That Martin Cross be and id hereby appointed Sexton for the Village of
Catskill and to have charge of the Burying Ground.
Resolved, That A.C. Halls a/c as Path Master be allowed amounting to $685.40.
Resolved, That the following named persons are hereby appointed Fire Wardens for the Village of Catskill Viz:
Attached to Engine No. 1: Joseph B. Lynes, Robinson Hazard & Jonathan Rowe.
“ “ “ No. 2: Tuzah Buckley, Luke Kiersted & Peter Breasted.
“ “ “ No. 3: David Ely, T.K. Cooke & Jacob Van Orden.
David Ely, Clk.
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Monday March 8th 1842
At a meeting of the Trustees held at their office
Present: Rowe, Farrall, Kinsley, Van Orden & Ely
It was moved & seconded, That whereas Fire Engine Company No. 1 have for the last three or four months refused, or neglected to attend to the Engine, for cause as they alliage, in regard to choice of Engine Houses and Whereas the public good requires that Engine No. 1 Should be kept in good order, and ever ready in case of Fire to perform the duty assigned. Then, It is therefore Resolved unanimously that Fire Engine Company be and is hereby disbanded and that immediate measures be taken to for a new company.
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Friday March 11th 1842
At a meeting of the Trustees held at their office
Present Jonathan Rowe, Prest.
Nathan Farrall
Leonard Kinsley
Jacob Van Orden
David Ely
Resolved, That the petition for opening Street on the west side of the Creek, be returned to the petitioners, the Trustees believing that the public good does not require said Street opened.
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Monday May 2nd 1842
At a Meeting of the inhabitants of the Village of Catskill, held at the court House pursuant to legal notice, the a/c of the Trustees were Presented, Examined and accepted, and a compensation of twenty dollars each was voted by the meeting for their services as Trustees for the past year. The meeting then proceeded to vote by ballot for Officers for the Ensuing year and the following named persons were Duly Elected. Viz:
Trustees: Jonathan Rowe, David G. Abeel, Moses Washburn, Saml. L. Penfield, David Ely.
Assessors: Francis N. Wilson, Samuel Francis, Leonard Kinsley.
Treasurer: Hiland Hill Jr.
Collector: Egbert Bogardus
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Wednesday May 4th 1842
At a meeting of the Board of Trustees held at their office
Present David G. Abeel
Jonathan Rowe
Saml. L. Penfield
Moses Washburn
David Ely
Jonathan Rowe was Duly Chosen President and David Ely, Clerk. Aaron C. Hall was appointed Path Master for the Village on the east side of the Creek during the pleasure of the Trustees and Thomas Huxford Police Constable.
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Saturday May 7th 1842
At a meeting of the Trustees held at their office
Present Jonathan Rowe, Prest.
David G. Abeel
Samuel L. Penfield
Moses Washburn
David Ely
Resolved, That the sum of one Thousand Dollars be Raised by tax for the purpose of keeping the Streets, Bridges and Sewers in good condition.
Resolved, That Peter Martin be and is hereby appointed Path Master for District No. 2 on the west side of the Creek.
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July 25th 1842
At a meeting of the Trustees held at their office
Present Rowe, Abeel, Penfield, Washburn, Ely
Resolved, That Messrs Abeel & Rowe be a committee to examine the charter and advise with legal counsel in regard to putting up railing to prevent foot passengers from walking or falling from the wall near the foot of Main Street and report to next meeting.
Resolved, That the Trustees meet for Business on the first and third Friday Evening of each month.
Resolved, That Messrs Washburn & Ely be a committee to examine the Hearse and report the necessary repairs to next Regular meeting.
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Friday August 5th 1842
At a meeting of the Trustees held at their office
Present Jonathan Rowe
S.L. Penfield
Moses Washburn
David G. Abeel
David Ely
Resolved, That the Hearse be put in good repair with new Fringe, Cloth, Tassels &c and that Mr. Rowe be and is hereby appointed to superintend the same
Resolved, That the Path Master notify the owners or occupants of the lots on the west side of Main Street, from Bronson Street down and including to Mrs. Gennett Dubois, to erect a suitable railing to guard against and prevent foot passengers from walking or falling from the wall in front of their lots
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January 15th 1843
At a meeting of the Trustees held at their office
Present Jonathan Rowe
Samuel L. Penfield
Moses Washburn
David Ely
Resolved, That Caleb Day be and is hereby appointed a Fire Warden for the
Village of Catskill
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Monday May 1st 1843
At a meeting of the Inhabitants of the Village of Catskill held at the Court House pursuant to legal Notice the a/c of the Trustees were presented, examined and accepted, and a compensation of twenty dollars each was voted by the Meeting for their services for the past year. The Meeting then proceeded to vote by Ballot for Officers for the ensuing year an the following named Persons were duly Elected
Trustees: Frederick A. Cooke, David Ely, Moses Washburn, David G. Abeel, Jonathan Rowe
Assessors: Francis N. Wilson, Charles Trowbridge, Peter Van Vechten
Treasurer: Hiland Hill Jr.
Collector: Egbert Bogardus
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At a meeting of the Trustees held at their office Tuesday May 2nd 1843
Present Rowe, Cooke, Abeel, Washburn, Ely
Jonathan Rowe was Chosen President, and David Ely was appointed Clerk
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Friday May 5th 1843
At a meeting of the Trustees held at their office
Present: Rowe, Cooke, Washburn, Abeel, Ely
Resolved, That Thomas Huxford be and is hereby appointed Police Constable during the pleasure of the Trustees.
Resolved, That Moses Washburn be and is appointed a Fire Warden in the place of Luke Kiersted, Esq.
Adjourned until Friday Evening 7 O,clock
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Tuesday May 22nd 1843
At a meeting held at their office of the Trustees
Present: J. Rowe, F. Cooke, D. Ely
Resolved, That the Trustees remove the rubbish now burning on J. McDonnelly &c Dock, at the expense of the corporation
D. Ely, Clk.
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At a Meeting of the Trustees held at their office May 29th 1843
Present: J. Rowe, F. Cooke, D.C. Abeel, M. Washburn, D. Ely
Resolved, That the sum of $750. be raised by tax for the purpose of improving roads, sewers, &c.
Resolved, That Aaron C. Hall be and is hereby appointed path master during the pleasure of the Trustees.
Resolved, That Peter Whittalus be and is hereby appointed Path Master on the west side of the Creek, or District No. 2 during the pleasure of the Trustees.
Resolved, That David Ely be and is hereby required to make the Road and Engine Lot tax list, and that he be allowed five Dollars for the same.
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At a meeting of the Trustees held at their office July 28th 1843
Present: J. Rowe, F. Cooke, D.G. Abeel, D. Ely, M. Washburn
Resolved, That Samuel A. Baker be and is hereby appointed Police Constable during the pleasure of the Trustees.
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At the annual Election for Chief Engineer and assistants of the Fire Department in the Village of Catskill held at the Court House in said Village on the (blank) Day of April 1844
Benjamin Wiltse was duly elected chief and Alexander Wiltse and Frederick Cooke assistant engineers for the ensuing year
D. Ely, Clerk
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Monday May 5th 1844
At the annual meeting of the inhabitants of the Village of Catskill held at the court House pursuant to legal notice, the a/c of the Trustees was presented, examined and excepted, and a compensation of $20 each was voted by the meeting for services the past year. The meeting then proceeded to Ballot for Officers for the ensuing year and the following named persons were duly elected.
Trustees: Moses Washburn, David Ely, Wilson Page, Francis Sayre, William H. Van Orden
Assessors: Stephen Bosworth, Jonathan Rowe, Peter Van Vechten
Treasurer: Hiland Hill, Jr.
Collector: Egbert Bogardus
Bills audited not paid
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Frederick Cooke |
$ 3.83 |
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Charles Austin |
.38 |
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Martin Cross |
8.25 |
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Charles Trowbridge |
3.66 |
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Judson Wilcox |
1.25 |
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W. H. Wey |
2.31 |
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F. N. Wilson |
1.62 |
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J. B. Lynes |
4.00 |
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T. O. N. Croswell |
2.04 |
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$27.34 |
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W. E. Pierce |
3.00 |
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$30.34 |
Tuesday May 7th 1844
At a meeting of the Trustees held at their office
Present: Sayre, Washburn, Page, Van Orden, Ely
Francis Sayre was elected President of the Board of Trustees and David Ely appointed clerk
David Ely was appointed Path Master
Samuel A. Baker and Barnabas T. Rodgers were chosen Police constable for the ensuing year
The meeting then adjourned until Thursday evening May 16th ½ Past 7 O,clock
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Thursday May 16th 1844
At a meeting of the Trustees held at their office
Present: Sayre, Prest.; Washburn; Van Orden; Page; Ely
Minutes of the last meeting read & approved
Benjamin Van Orden was appointed Path Master for District No. 2 in the Corporation
Daniel Cornwall was appointed Sexton during the pleasure of the Trustees
Resolved, That the Clerk make out the road assessment, fixing the number of days at those time the number of Taxable inhabitants.
Adjourned until Thursday Evening ½ past 7 oc
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At a meeting of the Trustees held at their office June 14th 1844
Present: Sayre, President; Page; Van Orden; Washburn; Ely
Resolved, That the Trustees employ Michael Conovin to Build two New Hose Carts for the use of the Hook & Ladder company for which they agree to give him the old Carriage and twenty five Dollars in Cash, and that Wilson Page Superintend the Building of the same D. Ely, Clk.
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At a meeting of the Trustees held at their office February 5th 1845
Present: Sayre, Prest.; Page; Van Orden; Washburn; Ely
Resolved, That Daniel Cornwall be and is hereby removed from the office of Sexton for the corporation and that John B. Conklin be and is hereby appointed in his place.
D. Ely, Clk.
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At a meeting of the Trustees held at their office March 5, 1845
Present F. Sayre, President
W. Page
W.H. Van Ordin
M. Washborn
D. Ely
Resolved that a road Four rods wide the bed of which when worked shall not be less than twenty feet wide, be laid out ??? the bank of the river from the lower end of Dorlon’s pasture lot in William Street to the Stuck the north line of the Corporation in such a rout as shall be deemed most advisable by the trustees. Provided that the owners of land over which the proposed road is to pass shall release all claim for Damages by reason of laying out and constructing said road and provided also that any sum of money over & above the sum of Three Hundred Dollars which shall be necessary to lay out and construct said road shall be raised by private subscription or otherwise and paid over to the trustees.
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Monday May 5th 1845
At the annual meeting of the Electors of the Village of Catskill held at the Court House pursuant to legal notice, the a/c of the Trustees was presented, examined, and accepted. And a compensation of twenty Dollars to each of the Trustees was voted by the meeting for their services the past year. The meeting then proceeded to ballot for Officers for the ensuing year. And the following named persons were duly Elected.
Trustees: Frederick Cooke, Orlando Kellogg, David Ely, Judson Wilcox, Jacob Van Orden
Assessors: Wm. H. Van Orden, Enos Gunn, Charles Trowbridge
Treasurer: Hiland Hill Jr.
Collector: Egbert Bogardus
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Tuesday May 6th 1845
At a meeting of the Trustees held at their office
Present: Van Orden, Cooke, Ely, Wilcox, Kellogg
Jacob Van Orden was Chosen President and David Ely was appointed Clerk.
Samuel A. Baker was appointed Police Constable.
David Ely was appointed Path Master, Dist. No. 1.
Benjamin Van Orden do do , Dist. No. 2.
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Wednesday May 20th 1845
At a meeting of the Trustees held at their office
Present: Van Orden, Kellogg, Cooke, Ely
Passed an ordinance to protect the grave yard
Appointed Wilcox, Cooke and Ely a committee to examine the privies on the premises of O. Kellogg and Charles B. Pinkney in consequence of a complaint against them as a nuisance. Report at next meeting.
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Tuesday June 10th 1845
At a meeting of the Trustees held at their office
Present: J. Van Orden, O. Kellogg, F. Cooke, D. Ely
Resolved, that we call a village meeting for the purpose of Raising money by tax to build a Road from William St. to the Stuck or north Bounds of the corporation.
Resolved, That the Sum of $800 be raised for Highway tax.
Adjourned.
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At a meeting of the inhabitants of the Village of Catskill held at the Court House on Monday the 23rd day of July Pursuant to Legal notice, the proposal of A. C. Hall for Draining the Burying Ground for the Sum of Eighty Dollars was accepted and the meeting authorized the trustees to raise the said Eighty Dollars by special Tax.
Jacob Van Orden, President
David Ely, Clerk
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Monday May 4th 1846
At the annual Meeting of the Electors of the Village of Catskill held at the court House pursuant to legal notice the a/c of the Trustees was presented, examined and accepted. And a compensation of twenty Dollars to each of the Trustees for their services the past year. The meeting then proceeded to ballot for Officers for the ensuing year. And the following named persons were duly Elected.
Trustees: Alfred Foote, David Ely, Charles Trowbridge, Lindsey Beach, Elliott Holbrook
Assessors: Francis N. Wilson, Enos Gunn
Treasurer: Hiland Hill
Collector: Egbert Bogardus
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At a meeting of the Trustees held at their office May 14th 1846
Present: C. Trowbridge, Lindsey Beach, A. Foote, D. Ely
Charles Trowbridge was chosen President, David Ely Clerk and A. C. Hall Path Master
Samuel A. Baker and Barnabas T. Rodgers were appointed police constables
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At a meeting of the Trustees held at their office May 21/46
Present: C. Trowbridge, Prest.; Lindsey Beach, E. Holbrook, David Ely
Benjamin Van Orden was appointed Path Master for District No. 2.
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Friday June 5/46
At a meeting of the Trustees at their office
Present: Trowbridge, Beach, Holbrook, Ely
Resolved, That the Sum of $750 be raised by Assessment for Highway Tax and $150 for Special purposes
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At a meeting of the Trustees held at their office June 30th 1846
Present: C. Trowbridge, Lindsey Beach, E. Holbrook, David Ely
Resolved, That the Path Master notify Charles B. Pinckney that if the nuisance flowing from the Premises occupied by Miss Bellamy on the corner of Main and Howard Street be not abated within four Days after such notice, that the Path Master proceed to abate said nuisance and the Expense thereof shall be charged to said premises.
David Ely, Clk.
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At a meeting of the Trustees held at their office July 7th 1846
Present: C. Trowbridge, Lindsey Beach, A. Foote, David Ely
Resolved, That the Path Master be directed to see that the side walks and gutters are cleaned of all obstructions such as Boxes, Barrells, Stoves and other moveables, forthwith.
Resolved, That the Path Master be hereby instructed to build a Railing in front of Rouse Tannery on the west side of the street.
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Monday May 3rd 1847
At the annual Meeting of the inhabitants of the Village of Catskill pursuant to legal notice the a/c of the Trustees were presented, examined and accepted and compensation of twenty Dollars to each of the Trustees for services was allowed. The Meeting then proceeded to ballot for charter Officers for the ensuing year, when the following named persons were duly Elected.
Trustees: Jacob Van Orden, Frederick Cooke, David Ely, George Peck, Elliott Hoolbrook
Assessors: Peter Van Vechten, Wilson Page, Charles Trowbridge
Treasurer: Hiland Hill
Collector: Egbert Bogardus
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May 4th 1847
At a meeting of the Trustees held at their office
Present: Van Orden, Cooke, Ely, Holbrook, Peck
On motion of D. Ely, Jacob Van (sic) was nominated and Elected President of the board of Trustees
On motion of George Peck, D. Ely was appointed Clerk of the board.
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Benjamin G. Hall was appointed Path Master for Dist. No. 1
?????? of George Peck, Barnabas T Rodgers and Samuel A. Baker were appointed police constables during the pleasure of the Trustees.
D. Ely, Clerk
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May 18th 1847
At a meeting of the Trustees at their office
Present: Van Orden, Cooke, Ely, Peck, Holbrook
Resolved, That the Sum of one thousand Dollars be raised by tax, for Roads, Sewers & Bridges D. Ely, Clerk
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At a meeting of the Trustees held at their office June 28, 1844(7)
Present: Van Orden, Cooke, Peck, Holbrook & Ely
Resolved, That the nuisance occasioned by the Kitchen Drains of the Houses occupied by Miss R. Bellamy and David Thorp be attended to forthwith.
Resolved, That Benjamin Van Orden be and is hereby appointed Path Master for District No. 2.
Resolved, That the Hospital be repaired and that Ely attend to it immediately.
Resolved, That A.C. Hall the path Master is hereby directed to examine all Streets Alleys & Sewers, and remove all Nuisances or see that they are removed.
Adjourned
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At a meeting of the Trustees held at their office July 15th 1847
Present: Van Orden, Ely, Holbrook, Peck
Resolved, That Joseph B. Lynes be and is hereby appointed Police constable during the Pleasure of the Trustees
Adjourned
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At a meeting of the Trustees held at their office September 13th 1847
Present: Van Orden, Peck & Ely
Resolved, That the Trustees will establish and support a school in this village for colored children for the term of six months, in conformity to a law passed by the Legislature May 12/47
Adjourned
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At a meeting of the Trustees at their office December 11/47
Present: Van Orden, Cooke, Holbrook, Peck & Ely
Resolved, That whereas the Trustees, in accordance with a Resolution passed at a Village Meeting held at the Court House on Monday the 15th day of March 1841, pursuant to legal notice, did lease to the Mechanich Society the large Room situated over the Engine House in rear of Powers & Day office, said lease to continue as long as they exist as a society and Whereas said society has now ceased to exist, Therefore,
Resolved, That the Trustees do take immediate possession of said Room, designating it by the name Village Hall.
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At the annual Meeting for the Election of Charter Officers for the village of Catskill held at the Court House in said Village on Monday the first Day of May 1848
The report of the Trustees was examined and accepted, and the Sum of twenty Dollars allowed to each of the Trustees for their services. The meeting proceeded to ballot for Trustees &c when the following named persons were duly elected.
Trustees: Philip Van Orden, Thomas C. Wey, Martin L. Rickerson, Adam T. Story, Abram Berget
Treasurer: Hiland Hill
Collector: Egbert Bogardus
Assessors: Peter Van Vechten, Stephen Bosworth, Charles Trowbridge
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May 4, 1848
At a meeting of the Trustees held at the office of M. L. Rickerson Esq.
Present: Thos. C. Wey, Abm. Burget, A.T. Story, M.L. Rickerson, P.V. Van Orden
On Motion of P.V. Van Orden, Thos. C. Wey was nominated & elected President of the Board of Trustees. On Motion of Adam T. Story, P.V. Van Orden was appointed clerk.
Aaron C. Hall was appointed Path Master for District No. 1.
Peter Whittaker was appointed Path Master for District No. 2.
Samuel A. Baker, Joseph B. Lynes & Barnabas T. Rogers were appointed Police Constables during the pleasure of the Trustees.
Resolved, that the following notice be published
Notice
“All persons occupying any premises on any public Street in this Village are hereby notified to remove forthwith any and all obstructions to the sidewalks, gutters or streets of the premises by them occupied.
All persons neglecting or refusing to comply with the above notice will be subjected to the penalty in such case provided. By order of the Trustees”
Adjourned Thomas C. Wey, President
P.V. Van Orden, Clerk
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May 9, 1848
At a meeting of the Trustees held at the office of M.L. Rickerson
Present: Wey, Burget, Rickerson, Van Orden
Resolved, That John Powers & George G. Hardenbergh be prosecuted for the penalties incurred by them in neglecting and refusing to remove obstructions & impediments to the street & sidewalks, in front of premises occupied by them respectively as stores, in Main Street, in the Village of Catskill pursuant to Laws & ordinances of the said Village: and that Martin L. Rickerson be & he is hereby authorized to conduct the prosecution.
John B. Conklin was appointed Sexton to take charge of the Burying Ground.
The Bond of H. Hill, Treasurer, with Frederick Hill & John Van Vleck as sureties in the sum of Two thousand dollars was received & approved.
Adjourned Thomas C. Wey, President
P.V. Van Orden, Clk.
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May 12, 1848
At a meeting of the Trustees held at the store of Wm. H. Wey
Present: Thos. C. Wey, A.T. Story, Abm. Burget, M.L. Rickerson, P.V. Van Orden
Minutes of the two previous meeting of this board read & approved
A motion was made & seconded that the sum of One thousand dollars ($1000) be raised by tax for Highways & other purposes, and the motion was lost.
Resolved, That the sum of Nine hundred dollars ($900) be raised by tax for Roads, Sewers &c.
Resolved, That all claims presented against the corporation of the village be audited and allowed by the Trustees, before payment.
Resolved, That the Acct. of Jno. B. Conklin amounting to $7. for repairs at the burying ground, be paid.
Resolved, That the suit commenced against Geo. G. Hardenbergh in pursuance of resolution passed at the last meeting be discontinued, on payment by him of the costs; and that no suit be commenced against John Powers, he having removed the obstructions & impediments.
Resolved, That so much of the Bye Laws & Ordinances of the Village of Catskill as relates to obstructing streets & sidewalks, cleaning streets of dirt, & permitting swine to run at large, be published & notice given in the Catskill Recorder that the penalties for the violation of any of these ordinances will be enforced.
Adjourned Thomas C. Wey, President
P.V. Van Orden, Clk.
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May 19, 1848
At a meeting of the Trustees held at the store of Wm. H. Wey
Present: Thos. C. Wey, Abm. Burget, A.T. Story, P.V. Van Orden
Minutes of the last meeting read & approved.
The following accounts were audited & allowed
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A.C. Hall |
$ 22.74 |
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Fredk. Cooke |
2.06 |
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J. Van Orden, D. Ely, E. Holbrook, G. Peck, & Fredk. Cooke each $20. for services as Trustees last year |
100.00 |
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$ 124.80 |
On motion, M.L. Rickerson & A.T. Story were appointed a committee to draft an ordinance in relation to cattle & swine running at large in the streets of the Village & to report at the next meeting of the board. (adjd.)
P.V. Van Orden, Clk. Thomas C. Wey, President
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May 29, 1848
At a meeting of the Trustees held at the store of Wm. H. Wey
Present: Thos. C. Wey, Abm. Burget, A.T. Story, P.V. Van Orden, M.L. Rickerson
Minutes of the last meeting read & approved.
The following accts. were audited & allowed
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Chas. Austin’s |
$ .91 |
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Chs. S. Willard for Winding Town clock for the last 2 years at $20 per year |
40.00 |
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E. Bogardus for am’t overpaid on last years taxes |
4.23 |
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A.C. Hall’s bill to May 28, 1848 |
42.46 |
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$ 87.60 |
The committee appointed at the last meeting did not report, but promised to do so at the next meeting of the board.
Resolved, That notice be given to Mrs. Lester & Martin Cross to repair the walk along their premises on Bridge St. (adjourned)
P.V. Van Orden, Clk. Thomas C. Wey, President
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June 9, 1848
At a meeting of the Trustees held at the store of Wm. H. Wey
Present: Thos. C. Wey, Adam T. Story, Abm. Burget, P.V. Van Orden
Minutes of the last meeting read & approved.
The committee did not report.
The following accts. were audited—
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A.C. Hall allowed |
$28.66 |
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A.C. Hall’s acct’t $81.84 for making side walk up Bridge St. $27. allowed |
27.00 |
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$55.66 |
(Note: This amount $27. was allowed on the acc’t. of $81.84 because Mr. Hall agreed to make the walk for $54. and the Trustees agreed to pay one half of that sum & individuals residing on the hill agreed to pay the other half.)
Resolved, That all the monies recd. for the rent of the Village Hall for the coming year, be applied to the fitting up of that room.
Resolved, That a notice be given of a meeting of the inhabitants to be held at the Village Hall on Monday the 26th Inst. at 3 O’clk P.M., to take into consideration the propriety of voting a tax for the purpose of enlarging the burying ground by purchase of the lot adjoining on the North; also the propriety of voting a tax for the purpose of erecting a suitable fence for the Burying Ground Adjourned
P.V. Van Orden, Clerk Thomas C. Wey, President
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June 23, 1848
At a meeting of the Trustees held at the Store of W.H. Wey
Present: Thos. C. Wey, Abm. Burget, A.T. Story, P.V. Van Orden
Minutes of the last meeting read & approved
Mr. Rickerson being absent the Committee did not report.
The following acct’s. were audited & allowed.
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David Van Dyke’s |
5.25 |
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Dunham & Eggnor’s |
5.02 |
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J.M. Willard’s |
7.75 |
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A.C. Hall’s |
139.71 |
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$157.73 |
Resolved, That W. H. Van Orden be employed to conduct the prosecution commenced against R.V. Groat for violating the Village ordinance in relation to fast driving in the street. (See note below) The President mentioned that complaint had been made to him by Z.L. Beach, that the barn of Wortendike & Co. stands in part on a public street; whereupon Messrs. Story, Burget & Rickerson were appointed a committee to investigate the matter & report at the next regular meeting of the board.
Adjourned
P.V. Van Orden, Clerk Thomas C. Wey, President
Note. The suit commd. agst. R.V. Groat was settled by Mr. Groat’s paying the costs & promising to obey the ordinances hereafter. P.V.V.O.
[Printed newspaper notice] Notice. A MEETING of the inhabitants of the Village of Catskill will be held at the Village Hall on Monday, 26th June at 3 o’clock P.M. for the purpose of taking into consideration the propriety of voting a tax to enlarge the Burying Ground by purchase of the lot adjoining on the north. Also the propriety of voting a tax for the purpose of erecting a suitable fence for the Burying Ground.
THOMAS C. WEY President of the Board of Trustees
Catskill, June 12, 1848
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At a meeting of the inhabitants of the village of Catskill, held at the Village Hall on Monday June 26, 1848, at 3 O’clock P.M. pursuant to legal notice, the object of the meeting having been stated, & notice calling the same having been read by the president on motion of E.B. Day Esq., seconded by Jas. Powers, Esq., it was
Resolved, That the Trustees of this village be and they are hereby authorized to enlarge the Burying Ground, by purchasing the lot adjoining on the North, for the sum of five hundred dollars ($500).
Resolved, That the trustees & their successors be authorized to raise by tax the present year one hundred dollars ($100) towards the payment of the lot above specified, and the remaining sum of Four hundred dollars ($400) with interest yearly in instalments for four years afterwards; and to receive from the owner of said lot a bond for a deed thereof, when the whole sum shall have been paid for said lot.
Resolved, That the trustees be authorized to advertise for & to receive proposals for erecting a suitable fence for the Burying Ground & to procure estimates of the probable expense of improving & beautifying it, and to report to the next meeting.
Resolved, That this meeting adjourn to meet again a fortnight from this day at the same hour & place.
Adjourned
P.V. Van Orden, Clk. Thomas C. Wey, President
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July 7, 1848
At a meeting of the Trustees held at the store of Wm. H. Wey
Present: Thos. C. Wey, M.L. Rickerson, Abm. Burget, P.V. Van Orden
Minutes of the last meeting read & approved.
The following accts were audited & allowed.
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H. Freligh’s Bill (oiling engine hose) |
7.50 |
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A.C. Hall’s “ |
117.38 |
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$124.88 |
The Committee appointed at the last meeting did not report.
Mr. Rickerson for the committee appointed May 19th reported & the report was laid over till the next meeting.
Adjd. to meet again on the 11th inst.
P.V. Van Orden, Clk. Thomas C. Wey, President
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At an adjourned meeting of the Inhabitants of the Village of Catskill held at the Village Hall on Monday July 10, 1848 at 3 o’clock P.M. the minutes of the previous meeting having been read and approved, the President reported the proposals recd. by the Trustees for Erecting a suitable fence for the Burying Ground & also an estimate of the probable expense of improving & beautifying the same. Thereupon on motion of Wm. H. Van Orden Esq. seconded by James Powers Esq. it was
Resolved, That the Trustees of the Village of Catskill be authorized to borrow the sum of one thousand dollars at as low a rate of interest as they can procure, not exceeding seven perct. payable in five equal annual instalments, with interest annually on the whole sum remaining unpaid, for the purpose of fencing and beautifying the Burying Ground, and also that
(Annulled. See proceedings of meeting held Aug. 14/48)
they and their successors in office be authorized to levy and collect by tax every year s sum sufficient to pay said instalments and the interest as aforesaid.
Resolved, That a committee of four consisting of James Powers, Abm. Van Vechten, James Millard & Wm. H. Wey be associated with the Trustees in making the improvements contemplated in the foregoing resolutions.
(Annulled. See proceedings of meeting held Aug. 14/48)
Adjourned
P.V. Van Orden, Clk. Thomas C. Wey, President
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July 11, 1848
At a meeting of the Trustees held at the store of Wm. H. Wey
Present: T.C. Wey, A.T. Story, M.L. Rickerson & P.V. Van Orden
together with the committee associated with them, Mssr. Powers, Van Vechten, Millard & Wey, it was
Resolved, That for building the fence around the Burying Ground the following materials be used and in the following manner.
For the Front Fence Chestnut Pickets 3 ½ feet in length & 2 ¼ inches in diameter, space between Pickets to be 2 ¾ inches
Bottom Board to be 10 in. wide
A small space to be left between pickets & bottom board
Back & Side Fences Pickets of Merchantable Pine 1 in. by 2 inches, planed to pointed top, without bottom board. Fences to be of uniform height with Front Fence.
Top & Bottom Rail of yellow Pine 1 ½ in. by 4 inches, for the whole fence
Top rail to be bevilled.
It was left with the Trustees to ascertain whether Red Cedar Posts not less than 5 inches in diameter at top could be procured and at what cost.
Messrs. J. Millard, Wm. H. Wey & M.L. Rickerson were appointed a committee to grade, and if expedient to drain the new lot.
P.V. Van Orden, Clk. Thomas C. Wey, President
(Posts, pro???? 294 called 300 Cash--$60 pd. by W. H. Wey)
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July 11, 1848
At a meeting of the Trustees held at the store of Wm. H. Wey
Present: Thos. C. Wey, M.L. Rickerson, Abm. Burget, A.T. Story, P.V. Van Orden
Minutes read and approved.
Resolved, That the expense of repairing the walk up Bridge St. to the Court House be paid by the corporation, except such part of the expense as those owning property along the walk may pay.
Resolved, That the work on the walk mentioned above be done by the person who will do it cheapest.
Resolved, That a committee be appointed to ascertain on whom the expense will fall of repairing the side walks from Church St. up to the head of Main St. & that M.L. Rickerson & A.T. Story be said committee and report at the next regular meeting of the board
Resolved, That Abm. Burget & P.V. Van Orden be a committee to ascertain the probable cost of repairing the walk up Bridge St. to the Court House.
An ordinance in relation to swine running at large was passed.
Also, an ordinance in relation to Cows & other Cattle running at large; and an ordinance repealing all former ordinances on these subjects.
P.V. Van Orden, Clerk (Adjourned) Thomas C. Wey, President
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July 25, 1848
At a Meeting of the Trustees held at the store of Wm. H. Wey
Present: Thos. C. Wey, M.L. Rickerson, P.V. Van Orden
Minutes of the last meeting read & approved.
No report from the Committees appointed at the last meeting.
The bill of A.C. Hall amtg. to $76.58 was audited & allowed.
A complaint signed by several citizen in relation to disorderly conduct at the house occupied by Peter Freeman a colored man, was laid before the board by the President.
P.V. Van Orden, Clerk adjn. Thomas C. Wey, President
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July 27th 1848
At a meeting of the Trustees held at the store of W.H. Wey
Present: Thomas C. Wey, Abm. Burget, A.T. Story, P.V. Van Orden
Minutes of the last meeting read & approved.
A petition signed by several citizens for a sidewalk on the West side of the Creek, from “Blivensville” to the house of T.N. Wilson, was laid before the board by the President, & no action had thereon.
Resolved, That the road on the West side of the Creek, leading past the school house on the Kill be surveyed & recorded.
Resolved, That A.C. Hall be directed to make the walk leading to the Court House, from M. Cross’ corner up Bridge St. according to his proposal, at a cost not exceeding $105.—
P.V. Van Orden, Clerk adjd. Thomas C. Wey, President
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July 29, 1848
At a meeting of the Trustees & the Committee associated with them, held at the store of Wm. H. Wey
Present: of the Trustees T.C. Wey, A.T. Story, M.L. Rickerson, & P.V. Van Orden
& of the Committee J. Powers, Wm. H. Wey & A. Van Vechten.
The proposal of W.G. Van Loan to build the fence for the Burying Ground was accepted
A. Van Vechten was appointed to ascertain whether white elm trees suitable for ornamenting the Burying Ground can be procured in this region.
Wm.H. Wey was appointed to consult with A.B. Selleck in relation to making the Gates & Gateways for the Burying Ground.
P.V. Van Orden adjd. Thomas C. Wey
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July 31, 1848
At a meeting of the Trustees held at the store of W. Page
Present: Thos. C. Wey, Abm. Burget, P.V. Van Orden
Minutes of the last meeting read & approved.
The following preamble & resolution were upon motion of T.C. Wey seconded by P.V. Van Orden, passed
Whereas there exists a doubt as to the legality of the resolution passed at a Village meeting held July 10, 1848, therefore
Resolved, That the President call a meeting of the
inhabitants of this Village, to be held at the Village Hall on Monday August 14,
1848, to (authorize the Trustees to borrow one thousand dollars) take
into consideration the propriety of voting a tax for the purpose of fencing,
improving & beautifying the Burying Ground.
P.V. Van Orden, Clk. adjd. Thomas C. Wey, President
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August 1, 1848
At a meeting of the Trustees held at the store of W. Page
Present: Thos. C. Wey, A.T. Story, M.L. Rickerson, P.V. Van Orden
The minutes of the last meeting were read, and on motion amended by striking out the words “authorize the Trustees to borrow one thousand dollars” and inserting in their place, “take into consideration the propriety of voting a tax” and so amended the minutes were approved.
P.V. Van Orden, Clerk adjd. Thomas C. Wey, President
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Augt. 4, 1848
At a meeting of the Trustees held at the store of Wm. H. Wey
Present: Thos. C. Wey, Abm. Burget, P.V. Van Orden
A.C. Halls acct. amounting to $71.11/100 was audited & allowed.
A petition “to have the road on the West side of the Creek, South of the Turnpike opened to its proper width & cleared of obstructions”, was laid before the board.
Resolved, That the road above referred to be surveyed & Recorded if it is not now on Record
P.V. Van Orden, Clerk (adjd) Thomas C. Wey, President
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August 8, 1848
At a meeting of the Trustees and the associate Committee held at the store of Wm.H. Wey
Present: of the Trustees, Thos. C. Wey & M.L. Rickerson &
of the Com. Messrs. Wey, Millard, & Van Vechten
Resolved, That gates be made for the Burying Ground on the plan proposed by A.B. Selleck & that Thos. C. Wey make arrangements with Mr. Selleck for making them.
P.V. Van Orden, Clerk (adjd.) Thomas C. Wey, President
[Printed newspaper notice] Notice—A Meeting of the inhabitants of the village of Catskill, will be held at the village Hall, on Monday, August 14th, at 3 o’clock, P.M., to take into consideration the propriety of voting a tax for the purpose of fencing, improving and beautifying the burying ground.
Thomas C. Wey, president of the Board of Trustees
Catskill, July 31, 1848
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At a meeting of the inhabitants of the Village of Catskill held at the Village Hall on Monday, August 14th 1848 at 3 O’clock P.M. notice calling the meeting having been read by the President. On Motion of Francis Sayre seconded by P.V. Van Orden, the following preamble & resolution were passed.
Whereas doubts exist in the minds of some in relation to the sufficiency of the notice calling the meeting held on the tenth day of July last; therefore,
Resolved, That the resolutions passed at said meeting be & the same are hereby annulled.
On motion of Fras. Sayre seconded by Revd. D. Murdock
Resolved, That the Trustees of the Village of Catskill be authorized to borrow the sum on one thousand dollars at as low a rate of interest as they can procure, not exceeding seven per cent, payable in five equal annual instalments, with interest annually on the whole sum remaining unpaid, for the purpose of fencing, improving and beautifying the Burying Ground; and also that they and their successors in office be authorized to levy and collect by tax every year a sum sufficient to pay said instalments and the interest as aforesaid.
Resolved, That a committee of four, consisting of James Powers, Abm. Van Vechten, Jas. Millard and Wm. H. Wey be associated with the Trustees in making the improvements contemplated in the foregoing resolution.
P.V. Van Orden, Clerk (adjourned) Thomas C. Wey, President
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August 14, 1848
At a meeting of the Trustees held at the store of Wm.H. Wey
Present: Thos. C. Wey, A.T. Story, Abm. Burget, P.V. Van Orden
Minutes of the last meeting read & approved.
A.C. Hall’s bill for making walk up Bridge St. from Main to Franklin St. audited & allowed ($105)
P.V. Van Orden, Clerk (adjourned) Thomas C. Wey, President
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August 15, 1848
At a meeting of the Trustees held at the store of Wm. H. Wey
Present: Thos. C. Wey, Abm. Burget, A.T. Story, P.V. Van Orden
Minutes of the last meeting read and approved.
The following preamble & resolution were passed. (Viz)
James Powers, Edgar B. Day & Samuel S. Day executors of Orrin Day, deceased, having consented to loan the corporation of the Village of Catskill, the sum of One thousand dollars at six percent interest, to be repaid according to the terms of a resolution passed at a Village meeting held August 14th 1848, therefore,
Resolved, That the President of the Board of Trustees be, and he is hereby authorized to execute a bond to James Powers, Edgar B. Day & Samuel S. Day, Executors of Orrin Day, deceased, for the amount of one thousand dollars, payable in five equal annual instalments with interest at six per cent payable annually, and to affix the seal of the Corporation to said bond.
P.V. Van Orden, Clerk Thomas C. Wey, President
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August 28, 1848
At a meeting of the Trustees held at the Store of Wm. H. Wey
Present: Thos. C. Wey, M.L. Rickerson, Abm. Burget, A.T. Story, P.V. Van Orden
Minutes of the last meeting read & approved.
A.C. Hall’s Bill of $24.69/100 audited & allowed.
A Petition signed by several citizens in relation to the gutter on the premises of Fredk. Trumpbour near the house of Mrs. Sherman was presented by the President & on motion it was
Resolved, That notice be given to Mr. Trumpbour to have said gutter put in order.
Resolved, That the sum of Eight dollars be paid to the widow of Hiram Comfort for rent up to Jany. 23, 1849, of ground occupied by engine House of Company No. 2, & that if practicable the President procure a new lease of the ground on the same terms as the last lease.
Resolved, That the President give notice to Wm. Magilton, John Bogardus & Robt. Dorlon, agent of George Clark, to have the sidewalks in front of their premises put in repair.
Resolved, That H. Brown’s Bill of $1.25/100 be paid.
P.V. Van Orden, Clerk adjd. Thomas P. Wey, President
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September 15, 1848
At a meeting of the Trustees held at the store of Wm. H. Wey
Present: Thos. C. Wey, Abm. Burget, M.L. Rickerson, P.V. Van Orden
Minutes of the last meeting read & approved.
The following acct’s were audited & allowed
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A.C. Hall |
$45.28 |
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J.R. Sylvester |
5.75 |
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$51.03 |
Resolved, That three months notice (as required by lease) be served on Mrs. C. Bomen to quit the premises occupied by her.
Resolved, That one months notice be given to Rinier C. Wortendike & Co. to remove their building situated on Green St. as said building is an obstruction to the street.
Resolved, That we will endeavor to establish, by consent of those interested, a line (if we possess authority) for Water St. on the west side of the creek.
Whereas Mrs. Ruth Cooke has executed a bond to the trustees of the Village of Catskill, for a conveyance of lot adjoining the Burying Ground, therefore
Resolved, That the President be, and he is hereby authorized to sign an agreement in accordance with said bond, and to affix the Seal of the Corporation to said agreement.
P.V. Van Orden, Clerk adjd. Thomas C. Wey, President
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Sept. 26, 1848
At a meeting of the Trustees held at the store of A.T. Story & Co.
Present: Thos. C. Wey, A.T. Story, P.V. Van Orden
Minutes of the last meeting read & approved.
Resolved, That notice be given of a Meeting of the inhabitants of the village, to be held at the Village Hall on Friday, October 6, 1848; to take into consideration the propriety of voting a tax to defray the expense of supporting a night watch & lighting the streets. Also to adopt such measures as may be deemed expedient to reorganize & render efficient the fire department of the Village.
[Printed newspaper notice] NOTICE A meeting of the Inhabitants of the Village of Catskill, will be held at the Village Hall, on Friday, Oct. 6th, at 7 P.M., to take into consideration the propriety of voting a Tax for the purpose of lighting the Streets and for the support of a Night Watch. Also, to take such Measures for the Organization of the Fire Department as may be thought advisable. Catskill, Sept. 26th, 1848
Thomas C. Wey, president of the Board of Trustees.
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At a meeting of the inhabitants of the Village of Catskill held at the Village Hall on Friday October 6th 1848 at 7 O’clock P.M. Notice calling the meeting having been read (by the President) on motion of Jacob Van Orden, seconded by John A. Cooke, it was
Resolved, That the consideration of the propriety of voting a tax to defray the expense of supporting a night watch & lighting the Streets, be indefinitely postponed.
On Motion of Samuel DuBois
Resolved, That notice of a meeting be given by the Trustees, for the purpose of ascertaining whether a sufficient number of men will volunteer as fireman to make up the requisite number of members for the Engine Companies.
On Motion of E.B. Day, seconded by J.R. Greene
Resolved, That the Trustees be requested to call a Village Meeting to take into consideration the propriety of voting a tax to raise a sum of money to be placed at the disposal of the Trustees to defray the expense of keeping up an organization of the Fire department.
P.V. Van Orden, Clerk adjourned Thomas C. Wey, President
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Oct. 13, 1848
At a meeting of the Trustees held at the Store of Wm. H. Wey
Present: Thomas C. Wey, M.L. Rickerson, P.V. Van Orden
Minutes of the last meeting read and approved.
The following accts. were audited & allowed
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A.C. Hall’s bill |
33.51 |
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F. Botsford & others, Services as night watch |
2.50 |
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$36.01 |
P.V. Van Orden, Clerk (adjourned) Thomas C. Wey, President
[Printed newspaper notice] Notice. A Meeting of the Inhabitants of the Village of Catskill, will be held at the Village Hall on Tuesday, October 31st, at 7 o’clock, P.M., to take into consideration the propriety of voting a tax to raise a sum of money to be placed at the disposal of the Trustees to defray the expense of keeping up an organization of the Fire Department.
Thomas C. Wey, President of the Board of Trustees
Catskill, October 18, 1848
P.S. All persons who are disposed to volunteer as Firemen, will please meet at the Village Hall on Tuesday evening next, at 7 o’clock.
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At a meeting of the inhabitants of the Village of Catskill held at the Village Hall on Tuesday Oct. 31, 1848 at 7 o’clock P.M. notice calling the meeting having been read by the President, on motion of Doct. F.C. Adams seconded by Wm. W. Plank it was
Resolved, That his meeting adjourn, sine die.
P.V. Van Orden, Clerk (adjourned) Thomas C. Wey, President
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Nov. 3, 1848
At a meeting of the Trustees held at the store of Wm. H. Wey
Present: Thos. C. Wey, Abm. Burget, P.V. Van Orden, M.L. Rickerson
Minutes of the last meeting read & approved.
A Petition signed by Amos Cornwall & others to have a reservoir built near the house of Revd. Doct. Parker, was presented by the President & on motion was laid on the table.
Jno. B. Conklin’s Bill $10.21/100 & W.E. Pierce’s Bill $0.75 audited & allowd. $10.96
An ordinance in relation to depositing or leaving articles in the streets was passed.
P.V. Van Orden, Clk. adjd. Thomas C. Wey, President
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March 5, 1849
At a meeting of the Trustees held at the store of Wilson Page & Co.
Present: Thomas C. Wey, Abm. Burget, P.V. Van Orden
(A.T. Story & M.L. Rickerson absent, having started for California.)
The following acct’s. were audited & allowed
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J.B. Lynes’ |
18.25 |
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T.C. Wey’s |
19.65 |
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David Van Dyke |
6.88 |
An Acc’t of A.J. Grant in which he claims balance due him to be $7.43 for building Plank Side walk, was laid on the table.
(Thomas C. Wey resigned the office of President of the Board of Trustees & P.V. Van Orden was appointed in his stead. (See note.)
P.V. Van Orden, Clerk adjourned Thomas C. Wey, President
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April 25, 1849
At a meeting of the Trustees held at the store of Wilson Page & Co.
Present: Thos. C. Wey, Abm. Burget & P.V. Van Orden
Resolved, That the President be & he is hereby authorized to draw an order on the Treasurer, to pay the Judgment & costs in the suit of H. Hill Treasr. vs. G.G. Hardenburgh, for violation of the ordinance in relation to cattle running at large, in which suit the jury gave a verdict for the deft. Judgt. $5., Costs .96
P.V. Van Orden, Clk. (adjourned) Thomas C. Wey, President
Note. As there is no provision made in the charter of the Village of Catskill authorizing the resignation of the office of President of the board of Trustees, the proceedings of the board at the meeting held March 5, 1849, so far as relates to the resignation of Mr. Wey & the appointment of Mr. Van Orden, are deemed void, and at the meeting of the board on the 25 April, Mr. Wey resumed the office. P.V. Van Orden, Clerk.
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May 5, 1849
At a meeting of the Trustees held at the store of W. Page & Co.
Present: Thomas C. Wey, Abram Burget, P.V. Van Orden
The following accts. were audited & allowed
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A.C. Hall’s |
113.33 |
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W.H. Van Orden’s |
7.00 |
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J.M. Willard’s |
3.50 |
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Thos. C. Wey’s |
1.50 |
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$125.33 |
P.V. Van Orden, Clerk (adjourned) Thomas C. Wey, President
At the annual meeting for the election of charter officers, for the Village of Catskill held at the Court House in said Village, on the first Monday in May 1849, the statement presented by the Trustees was accepted, and the usual compensation to the Village officers for their services the past year was voted by the meeting. The following named persons were duly elected to the respective offices for the ensuing year.
Trustees
James Kortz
Alexander J. Grant
John B. Conklin
John J. Ashley
Hiram Bogardus
Assessors
Peter Van Vechten
Charles Trowbridge
Joshua Fiero Jr.
Treasurer
Hiland Hill
Collector
Egbert Bogardus
Thomas C. Wey
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Abram Burget } Trustees
P.V. Van Orden }
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May 12th 1849
At a meeting of the Trustees held at the Mechanic Hall
Present: James Kortz, John J. Ashley, Hiram Bogardus, John B. Conklin, Alexander J. Grant
On motion of J.J. Ashley, James Kortz was nominated and Elected President of the Board of Trustees, on motion of Hiram Bogardus, A.P. Grant was nominated & elected Clerk, on motion of H. Bogardus, Aaron C. Hall was nominated and elected Road Master for district No. 1, on motion of A.P. Grant, Benjamin Van Orden was nominated & elected Road Master for district No. 2.
Barnabas T. Rodgers, Saml. A. Baker & H.T. Becker were appointed Police constables, during the pleasure of the Trustees
John B. Conklin was appointed Sexton to take charge of the Burying Ground
The clause under date 4th May 1848 prohibiting obstructions to the side walks and gutters was adopted.
Adjourned-- A.J. Grant, Clerk
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May 19th 1849
At a meeting of the Trustees held at the House of John J. Ashley
Present: James Kortz, John J. Ashley, A.J. Grant
Resolved, That notice be given of a meeting of the Inhabitants of the Village of Catskill, to be held at the Village Hall on Monday June 4th 1849 at 7 O’clock P.M. for the purpose of raising money for painting the fence and completing other improvements in conection with the Burying Ground.
adjd. A.J. Grant, Clerk
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May 23rd 1849
At a meeting of the Trustees held at the House of John J. Ashley
Present: James Kortz, John J. Ashley, John B. Conklin, H. Bogardus, A.J. Grant
Minutes of the two previous meetings of this Board read and approved
A motion was made and seconded that the Sum of Nine Hundred Dollars (900) be raised by tax for highways (and other purposes), Carried
A motion was made by John B. Conklin & seconded by A.J. Grant that the law prohibiting Hogs & Cattle from running at large be repealed. John B. Conklin, A.J. Grant & James Kortz voting for the repeal & John J. Ashley & Hiram Bogardus voting against the repeal of said law
A motion was made & seconded that Abm. Burget, M.L. Rickerson & Thos. C. Wey be paid $20. Each for services as Trustees last year $60.00
Adjourned A.J. Grant, Clerk
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June 2nd 1849
At a meeting of the Trustees held at the House of John J. Ashley
Present: James Kortz, H. Bogardus, John B. Conklin, John J. Ashley, A.J. Grant
The following resolutions were proposed and adopted.
Whereas by a recent afflicting dispensation of providence we are called upon to mourn the loss of A.C. Hall Esqr. who has for may years filled important and venerable stations in our Town and County & for some time past been the energetic & faithful overseer of highways of this Village, therefore it is
Resolved, that we deplore the melancholy event which has cut off in the midst of his usefulness, one to whom the whole community has become attached, as an able, efficient & faithful public officer and by his esteemed and honorable qualities as a man
Resolved, that we condole in their deep affection, in the suddenly Bereaved family of the deceased, and trust they will find consolation for that which may now seem inconsolable,
Resolved, that these proceedings be published in both Newspapers in this Village and also a copy thereof be sent to the family of the deceased.
On motion of John J. Ashley, John Cargill was nominated & Elected road Master for district No. 1 in place of A.C. Hall deceased,
A motion was made & seconded that one Hundred Bushels of Lime be bought and deposited in several places for the use of the Village
Adjourned A.J. Grant, Clerk
[Printed newspaper notice] Notice A meeting of the inhabitants of the Village of Catskill will held at the Village Halle on Monday June 4th at 7 o’clock P.M. for the purpose of raising money for painting the fence and completing other improvements in connection with the Burying Ground.
James Kortz, President of the Board of Trustees
Catskill, May 22nd 1849 2w13
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At a meeting of the Inhabitants of the Village of Catskill held at the Village Hall on Monday June 4th 1849 at 7 O.Clock P.M.
A motion was made and seconded that this meeting adjourn until Fryday 8th of June to meet again at the same hour and place
Adjourned A.J. Grant, Clerk
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At a meeting of the Trustees of the Village of Catskill held June 6th 1849 the following preamble & resolution were unanimously adopted
Whereas his excellency the Governor of the State of New York has by proclamation revised the act entitled “An Act for the preservation of the public health passed June 22nd 1832 authorizing and requiring the appointment & organizing of a board of health in certain Cities & Incorporated Villages in said State, therefore
Resolved, that Francis Sayre, Francis N. Wilson, E.B. Day, Geo. Peck and Jacob Van Orden, be and they are hereby appointed to constitute a Board of health for the Village of Catskill with full power to discharge the duties required by the act aforesaid, and that A. Brace M.D. be and he is hereby appointed health officer for said Village to act in concert with said board of health.
A.J. Grant, Clerk Adjourned James Kortz, President
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At an adjourned meeting of the Village of Catskill held at the Village Hall on Fryday June 8th 1849 at 7 O,Clock P.M. a motion was made by E.B. Day Esqr. and seconded by Mr. Pierce that this meeting adjourn until Tuesday next June 12th to meet again at the same hour and place.
Adjourned A.J. Grant, Clerk
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At an adjourned meeting of the Inhabitants of the Village of Catskill held at the village Hall on Tuesday June 12th 1849 at 7 O.Clock P.M. notice calling the meeting having been read by the President
A call was made by E.B. Day Esqr. for the amount expended on the Burying Ground last season. A bill embracing the items together with the amount expended was read by the Clerk.
A motion was made by John Cook ^& seconded by James H. Van Gorden that the sum of Four Hundred dollars be raised by Tax for painting the fence and completing other improvements in connection with the Burying Ground. Carried.
Adjourned A.J. Grant, Clerk
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June 20th 1849
At a meeting of the Trustees held at the House of John J. Ashley
Present: James Kortz, H. Bogardus, John B. Conklin, John J. Ashley
Proposels were Received from Peter Breasted & Moses M. Washbourn for painting the Burying Ground fence & it being a tie, the contract was therefore divided between them. Moses M. Washbourn is to Receive $50 for painting the front fence two coats & graniting the gate posts, & Peter Breasted is to Receive $45 for painting the rear fence one coat.
John B. Conklin also agrees to trim up & dress the walks & trim the Trees and keep them in their proper position for the privaledge of the grass that grows on the burying ground.
An ordinance was passed to prevent all persons from bathing or swimming in the Catskill Creek within the limits of said Village, except at a suitable time in the night.
Also an ordinance to prevent powder crackers, squibs, or any species of fire work being sold or fired off in any of the streets of the village except on the Fourth of July.
Resolved, that notice be given of a meeting of the Inhabitants of the Village of Catskill to be held at the Village Hall on Monday July 9th at 7 O.Clock P.M. for the purpose of devising some plan to keep up an organization of the fire department.
A.P. Grant, Clerk adjourned James Kortz
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[Printed newspaper notice] NOTICE A meeting of the inhabitants of the Village of Catskill will be held at the Village Hall, on Monday, July 9th, at 7 o’clock, P.M., for the purpose of devising some plan to keep up an organization of the fire department.
James Kortz, President of the Board of Trustees
Catskill, June 26th, 1849 2w18
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At a meeting of the Inhabitants of the Village of Catskill held at the Village Hall on Monday July 9th at 7 O,Clock P.M. Notice calling the meeting having been read by the President, a motion was made & seconded that a committee of three be appointed, consisting of Francis Sayre, Benjamin Wilsey & P.V. Vanorden, to devise some plan for organizing an efficient fire department and also to examine the law regulating the same, said committee are to report at the next meeting to be held on Monday July 16th at the same hour & place.
A.J. Grant, Clerk adjourned James Kortz
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At an adjourned meeting of the citizens of the Village of Catskill held at the Village Hall on Monday July 16th 1849 at 7 O.Clock P.M. the committee appointed at the last meeting reports as follows
The Committee appointed at the last meeting of the Citizens of Catskill to devise some plan for organizing an efficient fire department, respectfully recommend to the Trustees of the Village to repeal all ordinances of the Village in relation to the fire department, to disband the present Companies & to organize others according to the provisions of the act of the Legislature passed April 28th 1847.
Francis Sayre, the Chairman of the Committee addressed the meeting explaining fully the views of the Committee & urging prompt action in filling up the fire companies.
On motion of A. Ven Vechten, seconded by F. Hill, the report of the Committee was adopted.
On motion of Francis Sayre it was resolved that two persons be appointed for each Engine to procure members to fill up the companies, the following persons were appointed for that purpose.
For Engine company No. 3, Ozias D. Kellogg & J. Murdock
“ “ “ “ 2, Michael Conover & Henry Ashley
“ “ “ “ 1, Jackson M. Willard & Wm. Selleck
“ Hook & Ladder Co., James Eggnor & Geo. Marsh
A.J. Grant, Clerk Adjourned James Kortz
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July 21st 1849
At a meeting of the Trustees Held at the House of John J. Ashley
Present: James Kortz, H. Bogardus, John J. Ashley, A.J. Grant
A motion was made by John J. Ashley & seconded by H. Bogardus that all ordinances of the Village in relation to the fire department be repealed & that the present fire companies be disbanded. Carried.
A motion was made by J.J. Ashley & seconded by H. Bogardus that new fire companies be formed & that they organize according to the provisions of the act of the Legislature passed April 28th 1847.
A list of names of those who have volunteered as fireman for Engine company No. 1 was presented and accepted.
A motion was made that Two Hundred blank certificates be printed for the use of the Fire department.
The following accts. were audited & allowed
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A.J. Grant’s For 104 Bus. lime |
$19.50 |
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Trowbridge & Gunn For printing |
10.50 |
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John Cargill For corporation work |
92.94 |
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$122.94 |
A.J. Grant, Clerk Adjourned James Kortz
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July 27th 1849
At a meeting of the Trustees held at the House of J.J. Ashley,
Present: James Kortz, John J. Ashley, A.J. Grant
Lists of names of those who have volunteered as firemen for Engine Companies No. 2 & No. 3 and Hook & Ladder Company No. 1 were presented and accepted.
Resolved, that each and every person who have this day been appointed firemen to serve in the different fire companies in the village of Catskill be furnished with certificates of membership, and that their certificates be given under day July 27th 1849 that being the time of their appointment as firemen, under the new organization of the fire department.
Resolved, that in addition to the Two Hundred Certificates ordered printed at our last meeting, that Three Hundred more be printed making in all Five Hundred for the use of the fire department.
A.J. Grant, Clerk Adjourned James Kortz
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We the board of Trustees of the Village of Catskill in the county of Greene, pursuant to an act of the Legislature of the State of New York, entitled an act in relation to firemen in Incorporated Villages passed April 28th 1847, and the several acts amending the same do hereby Organize a fire Company in and for said Village which shall be called fire Engine Company No. 1 and we do hereby name, constitute, and appoint each and every of the following named individuals, they being inhabitants of said Village, Members of the said Fire Engine Company No. 1
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William Russell |
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Chancy Chamberlin |
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William Pennoyer |
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James Conine |
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James Pennoyer |
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Henry Pierse |
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Edward Cater |
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William Riesdorph |
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Lemuel Stanton |
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Martin Smith |
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Geo. Lynes |
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James Murdock |
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Walter Crosby |
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Louis C. Green |
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Gilbert Cornwell |
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James Salisbury |
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Edward Dubois |
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Augustus Hawley |
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Charles Dodge |
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Edward Selleck |
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Geo. Burget |
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Samuel Comfort |
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Andrew Gilbert |
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Charles Comfort |
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Jackson M. Willard |
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Bur. Buckinham |
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John Riesdorph |
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Golett. Dubois |
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Henry Rowley |
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William Selleck |
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Caspar Wolford |
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Charles Breasted |
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J.N. Penfield |
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Charles Prime |
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Edward Cargill |
dated Catskill July 27th 1849
James Kortz, Hiram Bogardus, J.B. Conklin, John J. Ashley, & A.J. Grant, Trustees
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Catskill July 27th 1849
We the board of Trustees of the Village of Catskill in the County of Greene pursuant to an act of the Legislature of the State of New York, entitled an act in relation to firemen in incorporated Villages passed April 28th 1847 and the several acts amending the same, do hereby organize a fire Company in and for said Village which shall be called fire Engine Company No. 2, and we do hereby name, constitute and appoint each and every of the following named individuals, they being inhabitants of said Village, Members of the said fire Engine Company No. 2
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Abram Van Vechten |
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George Wilson |
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Thos. Sutton |
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John Bogardus |
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Charles S. Millard |
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James C. Grant |
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Fredk. Lynes |
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William Weed |
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Charles Lang |
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Isaac Rouse |
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John Cure |
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John Snyder |
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Charles S. Willard |
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Angus Munn |
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John T. Mann |
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William Schriber |
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Charles Austin |
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Alexander J. Grant |
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Fredk. Hill |
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William H. Magillon |
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William B. Hill |
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Tuzer Buckley |
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Alexander Wiltse |
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Joshua Fiero Jr. |
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Charles Huffman |
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Wallace Phelps |
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Enos Gunn |
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Charles Cornwell |
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Alfred Foote |
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Hector L. Stewart |
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James Cumming |
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Richard Cornwell |
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Michael Conover |
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Henry Ashley |
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A.P. Jones |
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Nelson Hyde |
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Lewis Barker |
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James H. Van Kuren |
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Henry Rockefello |
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Edgar Russell |
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John H. France |
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James Lavell |
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James Kortz, Hiram Bogardus, J.B. Conklin, John J. Ashley, & A.J. Grant, Trustees
We the board of Trustees of the Village of Catskill in the County of Greene, pursuant to an act of the Legislature of the State of New York entitled an act in relation to firemen in incorporated Villages passed April 28th 1847 and the several acts amending the same do hereby organize a fire Company in and for said Village which shall be called fire Engine Company No. 3 and we do hereby name, constitute and appoint each and every of the following named individuals, they being inhabitants of said Village, Members of the said fire Engine Company No. 3
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Oziar D. Kellogg |
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John Murdock |
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Chas. E. Wilson |
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Oliver Burk |
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John Rimsen |
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John J. Abeel |
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Benjamin Wey |
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Chas. C. Abeel |
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Fredk. Comfort |
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William Hunter |
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Marcis Trowbridge |
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James N. Van Gorden |
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John Trumpbour |
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John J. Dumond |
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John Russell |
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Zenias Weede |
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Hiram Friar |
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John A. Griffin |
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Peter Lynes |
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Thos. Bell |
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Geo. Bell |
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Benjamin Conover |
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Chas. H. Day |
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Geo. Van Dyke |
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Peter Brandow |
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Henry Smith |
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Geo. M. Clark |
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James Kortz, Hiram Bogardus, J.B. Conklin, John J. Ashley & A.J. Grant, Trustees
We the board of Trustees of the Village of Catskill in the County of Greene, pursuant to an act of the Legislature of the State of New York entitled an act in relation to firemen in incorporated Villages passed April 28th 1847 and the several acts amending the same do hereby organize a Hook & Ladder Company in and for said Village which shall be called Hook & Ladder Company No. 1 and we do hereby name, constitute and appoint each and every of the following named individuals, they being inhabitants of said Village, Members of the said Hook & Ladder Company No. 1
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James Brandow |
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Sylvester Newcomb |
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Joel Egnor |
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Edward G. Knapp |
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John Brandow |
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William McFarland |
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John B. Conklin |
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Henry Meyer |
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William Brandow |
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Revilo W. Knapp |
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Thomas Wolford |
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Benjamin Brandow |
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Augustus W. Hunter |
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Silas Barbour |
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Harman Melius |
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John Mackey |
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Jacob Coon |
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James Kortz |
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John P. Dubois |
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Lemual B. Stanton |
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15 |
Jacob Lester |
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Catskill July 27th 1849
James Kortz, Hiram Bogardus, J.B. Conklin, John J. Ashley & A.J. Grant, Trustees
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January 14th 1850
At a meeting of the Trustees held at the House of John J. Ashley
Present: James Kortz, Hiram Bogardus, John B. Conklin, John J. Ashley, A.J. Grant
Collection of Five dollars ordered against Abbot & Millard for Corporation Tub, sold to them
The following accounts were audited and allowed
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D.B. Dunham’s Bill |
$20.96 |
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Stephen Jones |
1.75 |
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N.T. Becker |
24.00 |
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Peter Breasted |
7.33 |
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E. Gunn |
2.00 |
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Dunham & Egnor |
1.69 |
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John J. Ashley |
5.00 |
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John Cargill |
30.98 |
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Joshua Fiero Jr. |
2.50 |
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$96.21 |
A.J. Grant, Clerk (adjourned) James Kortz
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March 29th 1850
At a meeting of the Trustees held at the store of A.J. Grant
Present: James Kortz, H. Bogardus, John J. Ashley, John B. Conklin, A.J. Grant
A petition was presented signed by several citizens living on the west side Catskill Creek, requesting the road on west side said Creed south of the Bridge to be opened to its lawful width by moving fences &c. into their proper line.
A motion was made & seconded that this petition lay over until our next meeting before action be taken upon it.
An Ordinance relative to the fire department in the Village of Catskill was passed.
A.J. Grant, Clerk (adjourned) James Kortz
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April 24th 1850
At a meeting of the Trustees held at the House of J.J. Ashley
Present: James Kortz, John J. Ashley, John B. Conklin, A.J. Grant
John Cargill’s Bill for Corporation work allowed $51.05
Sold him street dirt for Fifteen Dollars 15.00 $36.05
Resolved, that the road (above refered to, be surveyed and recorded and that John Van Vechton Esqr. be employed to survey said road
A.J. Grant, Clerk (adjourned) James Kortz
The following is the survey of the road as made by John Van Vechten Esqr on the 25th day of April 1850.
“A survey of a road made under the direction of the Trustees of the Village of Catskill, situate on the west side of Catskill Creed, “Beginning at the South east awning post in front of the store now occupied by H.G. Johnson, Eighteen links from the south east corner of said store on a cours south 6º West and running from thence South fifteen Mints East 19 Chains 27 links to stake in said road 37 Feete 9 Inch from the South west corner of a dwelling House on a course 83º 30 M.—
“The above course was run through the center of the road as the needle pointed on the 25th day of April 1850.
A.J. Grant, Clerk
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At a meeting of the Trustees held at the House of J.J. Ashley, May 3rd 1850
Present: James Kortz, H. Bogardus, John J. Ashley, John B. Conklin, A.J. Grant
The following accounts were audited & allowed
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C.S. Willard’s Bill for winding & repairing Clock |
$30.00 |
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Saml. A. Baker do For services rend. |
7.00 |
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David Van Dyke do for rining (sic) Bell & lighting Hall |
6.50 |
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Wm. Taylor do for do |
1.75 |
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A.C. Hall, bill, Corporation Work |
12.81 |
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Fredk. Cooke bill for padlock for B. Ground Gate got June 1848 |
.75 |
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N.T. Becker for Services rend. |
14.00 |
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C. Trowbridge for assessing ??? |
16.50 |
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John Van Vechton bill for Surveying |
2.50 |
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J.M. Willard’s bill |
7.00 |
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Francis Sayre bill |
6.19 |
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John B. Conklin, Work on B.G. |
3.80 |
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John Cargill’s bill |
17.88 |
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John H. France services rend. |
5.50 |
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$121.18 |
A.J. Grant, Clerk (adjourned) James Kortz
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At a meeting of the Trustees held May 4th 1850, the following described Street was laid out and a release made by the owners of the land to the Village, for making said Street.
Whereas the owners of all that certain piece or parcel of land situate on the east side of the Catskill Creek in the Village of Catskill, bounded and described as follows, viz, Beginning on Clark Street at a poplar tree standing at the north west corner of the Van Orden lot east of the Jail running thence southerly along the fence as the same now sands to the premises now occupied by William Cooke and owned by Lydia Hull, thence westerly at right angles with the said fence forty four feet, thence northerly on a line parallel with said fence to Clark Street, thence Easterly along Clark Street to the place of beginning have granted and released the same to the Trustees of the said Village of Catskill and their successors in office for the uses and purposes of a public Highway or Street as will more fully appear by reference to said release,
Now therefore we the Trustees of the said Village of Catskill do hereby declare make & lay out the above described lands and promises a public Highway or Street forty four feet wide and the same being a continuation of Broad Street as the same is now opened northerly, the said Street hereby laid out shall be called Broad Street.—
In testimony Whereof the Common Seal of said Village hath been hereunto affixed attested by the proper Signatures of said board of Trustees.
J.B.
Conklin
John J.
Ashley
James
Kortz
A.J.
Grant
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May 6th 1850
At a meeting of the Trustees the following named individuals were appointed Firemen to serve in Engine Company No. 1 and No. 3
Certificates were given to J. Plimley, H. Eckler, Geo. Ells & Francis Sutton with Membership from January 1st 1850 attached as Firemen to Engine Company No. 1
Certificates were given to Chas. Carpenter, Alexander Cole, John Pennoyer, Elijah Griswold as firemen attached to Engine Company No. 1 with Membership from March 30th 1850
Certificates were given to David Dunham, James Trowbridge, L. Hitchcock, J. Botsford, E. Brandow, J.F.A. Graff, Saml. Hitchcock, Ira Van Steenburgh, John Kennon, Wm. Finch, Danl. Colbaugh, James Egnor, Henry Funda, S.S. Day, E.B. Day, J. Brandow, V.W. Whiting, O.T. Hill, M.G. Eaton attached to Engine Company No. 3 with Membership from January 1st 1850
A.J. Grant, Clerk
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At the annual meeting for the Election of Charter Officers for the Village of Catskill held at the Court House in said Village on the first Monday in May 1850. The statement presented by the Trustees was accepted. Twenty Dollars was then voted to each of the Trustees and Twenty dollars extra to the Clerk for Services rend. during the past Year.
The following named Gentlemen were duly Elected to their respective offices for the ensueing Year.
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Trustees |
Alexander H.
Bailey |
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Assessors |
Charles
Trowbridge |
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Treasurer |
Hiland Hill |
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Colector |
Egbert Bogardus |
James
Kortz }
J.B.
Conklin } Trustees
John J.
Ashley }
A.J.
Grant
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Catskill May 7, 1850
At a meeting of the board of trustees held at the office of A.H. Bailey
Present: A.H. Bailey, Edgar Russell, Henry G. Johnson, David B. Dunham, Alexander Russell
On Motion of Alexander Russell, A.H. Bailey was nominated and elected President of the board of trustees and On Motion of Henry G. Johnson, Alexander Russell was nominated and elected Clerk.
A. Russell, Clk. Adjourned A.H. Bailey, President
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May 9, 1850
At a meeting of the board of trustees held at the Office of A.H. Bailey
Present: A.H. Bailey, Edgar Russell, Henry G. Johnson, David B. Dunham, Alexander Russell
On Motion of Edgar Russell, Joseph B. Lynes was nominated and elected Road Master for District No. 1
On Motion of Henry G. Johnson, Benjamin Van Orden was nominated and elected Road Master for District No. 2
On Motion of Henry G. Johnson, Henry F. Becker, Hugh M. Taylor and Barnabas T. Rodgers where (sic) nominated and elected Police Constables during the pleasure of the Trustees
On Motion of David B. Dunham, John P. Conklin was appointed Sexton to take charge of the Burying Ground
A. Russell, Clk. Adjourned A.H. Bailey, President
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May 16, 1850
At a meeting of the board of trustees held at the office of A.H. Bailey
Present: A.H. Bailey, Edgar Russell, Henry G. Johnson, David B. Dunham, Alexander Russell
Resolved, that John H. France Jailer be directed to abate the nuisance occasioned by the Overflowing of the back house and ??? in the jail yard and that he Cause such repairs or Constrictions to be made as will prevent a recurrence of such nuisance—Ordered further that the Clerk serve a Copy of this Order on said France.
Resolved, that John B. Conklin be paid twenty Five dollars for taking charge of the Burying Ground cleaning walks, roads &c for One year.
Resolved, that the sum of Seven Hundred Dollars be voted for Highway purposes.
A petition was received relative to opening Broad Street to its proper width, laid over to be acted upon at the next meeting
Ordered that the removal of Street dirt in said Village for the present season be Contracted for with the lowest bidder or bidders for such service
??? that the Villiage (sic) be divided into three sections for this purpose as follows
Section 1st All Streets and alleys north of and including Thompson Street
Section 2nd All Streets and alleys on the east side of the Creek north of and including Bridge Street to Thompson Street
Section 3 All Streets and alleys on the east side of the Creek south of ridge Street as far as the intersection of the line of Broad Street with Main Street
“ 3 that proposals in writing be received at the store of Jones and Russell until 6 oClock P.M. on Monday next for such service for the whole or any of said sections
Section 4 that the person or persons to whom such Contract or Contracts shall be awarded shall enter into a written agreement or agreements with the said Trustees to perform such service for the sum or sums bidden, such person or persons to have such Street dirt as he or they may remove that he or they will remove all such dirt as may be Collected or swept into heaps on or befor 10 oClock A.M. each and every Saturday until the first of December next every such Contract to be annulled at any time at the pleasure of either party by giving at least one week’s notice in writing to the other
A. Russell, Clk. Adjourned A.H. Bailey, President
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Catskill, May 21, 1850
At a meeting of the board of Trustees held at the Office of A.H. Bailey
Present: A.H. Bailey, President, Edgar Russell, David J. Dunham, Alexander Russell
Pursuant to the Notice for the removal of street dirt the contracts where (sic) opened and read
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John Cargill |
??????????ion |
$50.00 |
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Joseph P. Lynes |
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50.00 |
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Zenas Weed |
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40.00 |
Mr. Weed being the lowest bidder it was moved that the President enter into Contract with Zenas Weed for removal of said street dirt
on Motion of David B. Dunham sceconded (sic) by A. Russell that the Broad Street petition be postponded (sic) until the next meeting
An Ordinance was passed prohibiting Cattle and swine from runing at large within the Corporation limits
A Notice was ordered published to Call a public meeting for the purpose of raising money for burying ground and fire department expenses and to defray Contingent expenses of Said Villiage On Monday June 3 at 7 oClock P.M. at the Villiage Hall
A. Russell, Clk. Adjourned A.H. Bailey, President
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May 27, 1850
At a meeting of the Board of Trustees held at the Office of A.H. Bailey
Present: A.H. Bailey, Edgar Russell, David B. Dunham, A. Russell
A petition was received relative to building a side walk up William Street to the residence of E.B. Day, referred to D.B. Dunham & Edgar Russell to make an estimate as to what would be the cost of said walk.
Whereas Zenas Weed has assigned his Contract awarded him at the last meeting to Mallory & Thompson
Resolved that a Contract be entered into with said Mallory & Thompson in accordance with said bid
Resolved that Jacob R. Greene, C.B. Pinckney & Phillip Bannen be notified by D.B. Dunham to have the side walks & gutters repaired in Water Street
Whereas the Catskill Democrat & Recorder having neglected to publish the Call for a Villiage Meeting to be held at Mechanics Hall on June 3 (Monday)
Resolved that a Notice be published in the Villiage papers Calling a public Meeting on Monday June 10, at 7 oClock P.M. at the Villiage Hall
John B. Conklin bill as master of the previous year $20.00
C.B. Williard bill ??? was audited & allowed 20.00
A. Russell, Clk. Adjourned A.H. Bailey, President
[Printed newspaper notice] Notice—A meeting of the inhabitants of the village of Catskill will be held in the Village Hall on Monday, June 10th, at 7 o’clock P.M. for the purpose of raising money for Burying Ground and Fire Department Expenses, and the contingent expenses of said Village.
By order of the Board of Trustees A.H. Bailey, President
Catskill, May 30, 1850 2w33
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June 10, 1850
At a meeting of the Inhabitants of the Villiage of Catskill held at the Villiage Hall on Monday June 10, at 7 o’Clock P.M., the President having read the Call and stated the object of the Meeting.
On Motion of Jacob Van Orden seconded by Doct. F.C. Adams, that the sums of Four Hundred dollars be raised by tax for Fire Department burying ground expenses and the Incidental expenses of the Village—Carried
On Motion of John A. Cooke scecconed by Genl. Wm. Salisbury that the Trustees hereafter at the expiration of their term of Office have published in the Villiage papers the Amounts of Moneys expended by them for Villiage purposes—Carried
On Motion of Chas. P. Pinckney sceconded by James H. Van Gorden that a side walk be built up William Street to the residence of E.B. Day Esqr. which motion being negatived the meeting adjourned Sine die
A. Russell, Clk. A.H. Bailey
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July 9, 1850
At a meeting of the Board of Trustees held at the Office of the President A.H. Bailey
Present: A.H. Bailey, D.B. Dunham, Alex Russell
An Ordinance was passed prohibiting any person from fastening any Horse to any shade tree or protection to shade trees under penalty
A. Russell, Clk. adjourned A.H. Bailey, President
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Catskill June 22, 1850
At a meeting of the board of Trustees held at the office of the President
Present: Edgar Russell, David B. Dunham, Alexander Russell
The President A.H. Bailey being absent Edgar Russell was appointed President pro tem
An Ordinance was passed prohibiting persons from collecting together in the streets or side walks or in any manner disturbing the quiet and good order of Community
A. Russell, Clk. Adjourned E. Russell, Pres.
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July 11, 1850
At a meeting of the board of Trustees held at the Office of the President A.H. Bailey
Present: A.H. Bailey, President, Edgar Russell, David B. Dunham, Henry G. Johnson, Alexander Russell
The matter in relation to sprinkling the streets with water at the expense of the Corporation was acted upon and unanimously Agreed that the charges in J.B. Lynes Bill did not belong to the Corporation to pay
Peter Brandow was appointed Police Constable during the pleasure of the Trustees
A public meeting was ordered to be Called at the Villiage Hall on Monday July 29, at 7 oClock P.M. for the purpose of raising money for Completing the Hearse &c
the following preamble an resolution was adopted
Whereas it has pleased divine providence to remove the Chief Magistrate of the Union by death thereby teaching us the ??? of earth and our dependence upon Heaven and
Whereas also the services patriotism and virtues of the Illustrious deceased deserve our admiration and respect, therefore
Resolved, That it be recommended to the Citizens of the Villiage that all places of Bussiness be closed from 11 A.M. until 3 P.M. on Saturday 13 Inst which is the time of the funeral ceremonies at Washington
A. Russell, Clk. adjourned A.H. Bailey
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[Printed newspaper notice] Notice—A meeting of the inhabitants of the Village of Catskill will be held at the Village Hall, on Monday, July 29th, at 7 o’clock P.M. for the purpose of raising money for completing the Hearse.
By order of the Board of Trustees. A.H. Bailey, Pres’t.
Catskill, July 11, 1850
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Catskill July 29, 1850
At a meeting of the Inhabitants of the Villiage of Catskill held at the Villiage Hall on Monday July 29, at 7 oClock P.M. on Motion of John N. Cooke seconded by L. Beach Esqr. that the sum of One Hundred Dollars be raised by Tax for the purpose of Completing the Hearse if necessary—Carried
A. Russell, Clk. Adjourned A.H. Bailey, President
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August 15, 1850
At a meeting of the Board of Trustees held at the Office of the President A.H. Bailey
Present: A.H. Bailey, President, Edgar Russell, Henry G. Johnson, David B. Dunham, Alexander Russell
Henry T. Becker’s Bill of $38.00 was audited and he allowed $19.00. also Trowbridge & Gunn’s bill for printing $14.50 was audited and allowed
On motion of D.B. Dunham seconded By Edgar Russell that Jacob R. Greene, Chas. R. Pinckney and Phillip Barram be directed to repair their side walks and Gutters in Water St. also to direct Jacob R. Greene, John M. Donnelly & John Adams agent for the Estate of Chas. Rodgers and Francis J. Marvin to have their side walks and gutters repaired from Livingston St. to the residence of Mrs. Orrin Day and if the above named persons neglect to have the repairs made that Joseph R. Lynes, Seth Mather be directed to have the same done
A. Russell, Clk. Adjourned A.H. Bailey, President
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[Printed newspaper notice] Election Notice—An Election will be held at the Court House, in the Village of Catskill, on the 6th day of November next to choose a Treasurer for said Village, to supply the vacancy occasioned by the death of Hiland Hill. Polls open at two o’clock, P.M.
Catskill, Oct. 26, 1850 A.H. Bailey, President of Trustees
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Catskill Nov. 6, 1850
the poll of this election being opened at 20 minutes past 2 oClock and notice being given one hour previous to the closing of the same
When the poll closed the votes where (sic) Canvassed and Frederick Hill having a Majority of all the votes cast we declare him duly elected Treasurer of the Villiage of Catskill
A.H. Bailey }
E.
Russell }
D.B.
Dunham } Trustees
H.G.
Johnson }
Alexander
Russell }
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Catskill Jany 18, 1851
At a meeting of the Board of Trustees held at the Office of the President A.H. Bailey
Present: Alexr. H. Bailey, Edgar Russell, Henry G. Johnson, David B. Dunham, Alexr. Russell
the following accounts where (sic) Audited and allowed
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Elliott Holbrook Bill |
31.50 |
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Henry G. Johnson “ |
22.29 |
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Joseph R. Lynes |
24.69 |
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“ “ “ |
31.00 |
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“ “ “ |
36.51 |
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Dunham & Eggnor’s Bill |
53.06 |
M. Conover bill of $38.01 was audited but not ordered paid
On motion of H.G. Johnson it was Resolved that the resolution passed July 11, 1850 relative to not paying J.B. Lynes for sprinkling the streets with water be reconsidered as he allowed twenty dollars his bill being 33.75—Carried
Certificates of discharge where (sic) given to the following persons attached to Engine Co. No. 2 & 3
John F. Mann No. 2
Henry Ashley “ 2
William Schriber “ 2
Enos Gurrer “ “
Alexander Wiltse of No. 3
Alexander Russell, Clk. Adjourned A.H. Bailey, President
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Catskill Jany [?] 1851
At a meeting of the Board of Trustees held at the Office of the President A.H. Bailey
Present: A.H. Bailey, Edgar Russell, David B. Dunham, A. Russell
the following named Gentlemen where (sic) appointed Board of health to serve for one year—Francis Sayre, George Peck, Edgar B. Day, Solomon C. Woodruff, Joshua Fiero Jr.
A. Russell, Clk. A.H. Bailey, President
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[Printed newspaper notice] Notice—A meeting of the inhabitants of the village of Catskill will be held at the Court House on the 29th inst., at 7 o’clock, P.M., to raise money by tax, or otherwise, for the following purposes
1st, To purchase new hose and fixtures thereto
2nd, To purchase new fire engines and repair the old ones
3rd, To build new reservoirs
4th, To purchase new hook and ladder apparatus and repair the old
5th, To build houses for fire engines and for hook and ladder apparatus,
6th, To provide a better mode for filling reservoirs
7th, To provide a salary for the Chief Engineer or a new officer to superintend, keep in order, and repair all fire apparatus.
Dated April 17, 1851 A.H. Bailey, President of Trustees
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At a meeting of the inhabitants of the Villiage of Catskill held at the Court House on Tuesday Evening April 29, 1851 at 7 oClock P.M. the object of the Meeting having been stated and a Notice Calling the same having been read by the President it was on Motion of E.B. Day sceconed by F.N. Wilson
Resolved, that the Sum of three Hundred and Seventy Five dollars be raised for the purpose of payment for the New Hose for fire engines
Resolved, That a committee of Nine be appointed to make a
Estimate as to to (sic) the Cost of Constructing one or more large reservoirs on
the Hill near the residence of N.H. Hinman with iron pipes leading from
the same to different parts of Main Street and with hudrants attached to said
pipes and other subjects before this meeting.
And to report at the next Villiage Meeting.
the following named gentleman where appointed as such Committee
Alexander Wiltse, A.B. Sellick, Samuel DuBois, Caleb Day, F. Sayre, E.B. Day, J.N. Wilson, Benjamin Wiltse, David B. Dunham
On Motion of Caleb Day Sceconed by P.H. King that this meeting adjourn until the second Monday of May at this place at 7 oClock P.M.—Carried
A. Russell, Clk. A.H. Bailey, President
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At the Annual Meeting for the election of Charter officers for the Villiage of Catskill held at the Court House in said Villiage on the first Monday in May 1851 the statement presented by the trustees was accepted twenty dollars was then voted to each of the Trustees and twenty five dollars Extra to the Clerk for services for the past year the following named persons where duly elected to their respective offices for the ensuing year
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Trustees |
George Peck |
Assessors |
Charles
Trowbridge |
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Treasurer |
Frederick Hill |
Collector |
Egbert Bogardus |
A.H. Bailey, H.G. Johnson, E. Russell, D.B. Dunham, A. Russell—Trustees
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Catskill May 7th 1851
At a meeting of the Board of Trustees held at the office of S.S. Day
Present: S.S. Day, Geo. Peck, J.J. Ashley, David B. Dunham, John P. Lohman
S. Sherwood Day was nominated and elected President of the Board of Trustees & Geo. Peck was nominated & elected Clerk—Samuel D. Baker & John H. France were duly nominated and elected police Constables during the pleasure of the Trustees
on motion of John J. Ashley Josep B. Lynes was nominated and elected Road Master for District No. 1 and Benjamin Van Orden was nominated and elected Road Master for District No. 2
Geo. Peck, Clk. Adjourned S.S. Day, Prst.
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At an adjourned meeting of the Inhabitants of the Village of Catskill at the Court House in said village on Monday Evening May 12, 1851, at 7 o.Clock P.M.—the object of the meeting having been stated and the minutes of the last meeting approved with the exception of the words which read Constructing Reservoirs near the Residence of N.H. Hinman which words were ordered stricken from the minutes—
On motion of A.H. Bailey seconded by Iac. R. Green that the Committee appointed at the previous meeting have further time granted them to make their report—Carried
On motion of James Powers seconded by Iac. Van Orden that the Trustees be authorized to raise the sum of seventy Five dollars for the specific purpose of repairing and keeping the Engines in order the present year—Carried
On motion of A.H. Bailey—Resolved that the Trustees be Instructed and authorized to select a location or locations for engine Houses & for Hooks & Ladders—to determine the materials for such Buildings or Buildings according to their best judgment—and to commence the erection of the same as soon as possible—and that the amount of Insurance money received upon the loss of old Building $395.67 be appropriated for that purpose--& that they report at the next meeting the amount necessary to be raised to complete the same—Carried
on motion of F. Sayre seconded by E.B. Day that this meeting adjourn to meet at this place on the 26 Inst. at 7 Oclock P.M.—Carried S.S. Day, Pt. & Chairman
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At a meeting of the Board of Trustees May 15/51—Present: all the Board
Resolved that the Trustees employ Bogardus Silleck to make a plan & draft of an Engine House to be Built upon an old site also an estimate of the cost of said House
Geo. Peck, Clk. Adjourned S.S. Day Prest. (S.S. Day, Pt.)
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May 16, 1851
At a meeting of the Trustees held at the office of S.S. Day
Present: S.S. Day, J.J. Ashley, Geo. Peck, D.B. Dunham, John P. Lohman
Resolved, that Cows & Swine shall not be allowed to run at large in any part of the Village of Catskill
that the side walks in none of the streets in the Village of Catskill shall be obstructed as per Ordinance
Geo. Peck, Clerk Adjourned S.S. Day, Prest.
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At a meeting of the Board of Trustees May 21, 1851
Present: S.S. Day, J.J. Ashley, Geo. Peck, D.B. Dunham, J.P. Lohman
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John Bate’s Bill allowed |
$1.25 |
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Dumond’s Bill filling reservoirs |
1.25 |
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Oliver Burk’s “ “ “ |
1.25 |
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$3.75 |
Saml. DuBois’ Bill for expences to N.York to purchase Hose for Fire Department $6.00
Resolved, that we procure 200 copies of the Refference made to certain ordinances now in force in the Village of Catskill—Printed
Geo. Peck, Clerk Adjourned S.S. Day, Pt.
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At an adjourned meeting of the Inhabitants of the Village of Catskill held at the Court House in same village on the evening of May 26th 1851—the following proceedings were had
The minutes of the last meeting were red (sic) and approved
Mr. E.B. Day, one of the committee appointed at a meeting held April 29-1851 (under the adjourned Call dated April 17-1851)—made a strong Report in favor of Constructing a large Reservoir of sufficient capacity to hold 600 or more Hogsheads of water—to be supplied from some convenient spring or springs on the Hill—to be conducted by Iron pipes down to and up and down Main Street and to attach Hydrants to the same at proper distances apart to be used for the purpose of extinguishing Fires &c—
On motion of Mr. F. Sayre—Resolved that it is deemed expedient for the village to adopt the general plan recommended in the report of the committee—Carried
On motion of John M. Donnelly resolved that the Trustees be instructed to apply to the Legislator for the purpose of authorizing them to make a loan not exceeding 5000 Dls. for the purpose of carrying out the above plan—Carried
On motion of Mr. E.B. Day—Resolved that a committee of seven be appointed to superintend the construction of the work &c—
Whereupon the following persons were nominated and appointed as such Committee—
Edgar B. Day, Francis Sayre, Abrm. Van Vechten, Jacob R. Greene, Alexander Wiltsie, Charles A. Willard, John M. Donnelly
Jacob Van Orden, Clk. Adjourned Sine Die S.S. Day, President
S. Sherwood Day, Prest.
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At a meeting of the Trustees of the Village of Catskill June 2nd 1851
Present: Day, Ashley, Peck, Dunham & Lohman
The minutes of the Last Meeting having been read & approved—
The following Bills were audited and Allowed
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William Salisbury for laybor (sic) done on side walk from Main St. to the District School House |
$15.00 |
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Adam Story’s Bill as Trustee in 1848 |
20.00 |
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Charles Willard’s Bill for Clock |
20.00 |
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Newbury’s Bill for repairing Engine |
1.00 |
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Joseph Joesbury’s Bill for printing in 1849 |
2.00 |
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Edward Ashley’s Bill for cleaning Engine Hose &c |
4.00 |
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Richard Fraleigh |
3.00 |
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Saml.
Francis Bill for Pails & ropes Lost at the Fire |
2.70 |
Geo. Peck, Clk. Adjourned S.S. Day, Prt.
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A Meeting of the Trustees of the Village of Catskill was held June 9th 1851
Present: S.S. Day, J.J. Ashley, Peck, D. Dunham,
J.P. Loughman
(Have ordinances signed clearing street. F. Hill bond.)
The minutes of the last meeting were read & approved.
The following bills were audited & allowed.
Joshua Fiero-as Assessor for 1850 $2.50
J.B. Conklin bill for $7.88 H. Becker bill for $12.50
Charles Trowbridge as Assessor for 1850.
(to be signed by Clerk) S.S. Day, Prest.
sign meeting May 7th
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At a meeting of the Trustees of the Village of Catskill, held June 17th 1851.
Present: J.J. Ashly, J.P. Loughman, D. Dunham, Geo. Peck & S.S. Day
?????????? ordinance was passed in relation to swine, cattle & horses
The minutes of the last meeting of Trustees read & approved Sewer at Willards
[There may be more here but it is too light to read; possibly something about “Hill Town”]
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[Printed newspaper notice] Notice—A meeting of the inhabitants of the Village of Catskill will be held at the Court House in said Village, on the 17th inst. at 8 o’clock, P.M. to raise money by tax for the following purposes—
1st To pay the debt of said corporation, already incurred.
2nd To build houses for fire engines, hooks and ladders and other fire apparatus.
3rd To meet the current expenses of the corporation for the ensuing year.
S. Sherwood Day, President of Trustees
Dated Catskill, June 5th 1851 2w
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At a Meeting of the inhabitants of the Village of Catskill
held at the Court House on Tuesday evening June 17th 1851 at 8 oclock
P.M. (4 of the Trustees being present). S.S. Day took the chair, & J.J. Ashley
was appointed Clerk pro tem. The object of the meeting having been read, from
the printed notice hereto appended, which notice had been published for more
than 10 days in one of the Village papers, to wit, the “Greene County Whig.”
(and the other notice mentioned in Section 8 of Charter having been duly given)
and the subject matter contained in said notice having been discussed. It was,
on motion of Mr. E.B. Day, seconded by Mr. F.N. Wilson, resolved, that the sum
of seventeen hundred & twelve dollars be raised for the objects purposes
named in the above notice for the meeting, which resolution, or motion, was
unanimously carried.
On motion meeting adjourned
The Words “and the other notice mentioned in Section 8 of Charter having been duly given,” were interlined before execution.
to be sigd. by J.J.A. S. Sherwood Day, Prest. &
John J. Ashley, Secy. pro tem chairman
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Catskill June 23rd 1851
At a meeting of the Trustees of the Village of Catskill
Present: S.S. Day, J.J. Ashley, Lohman & Peck
The minutes of the last meeting read & approved
The Bond of F. Hill for 2000 Dollars with Henry B. Hill & S. Sherwood Day as surities was approved & accepted
Ordered that the large sewer leading from Main St. to the Catskill Creek be examined
Resolved, that a committee of 2 be appointed to wait upon John M. Donnelly, Laisa? Bogardus & others in respect to last years Bills incurred by Building side walks &c—
Whereupon S. Sherwood Day & John J. Ashley were appointed said committee
Geo. Peck, Clk Adjourned
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Catskill July 7th 1851
At a meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Catskill
Present: S.S. Day, Ashley, Lohman, Dunham & Peck
The minutes of the last meeting were read & approved
David Van Dyke’s Bill of 11 Dols. was audited & allowed
Adjourned Geo. Peck, Clk.
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Catskill July 14, 1851
At a meeting of the Board of Trustees at the Office of S.S. Day
Present: S.S. Day, John J. Ashley, Geo. Peck, John P. Lohman, David B. Dunham
The minutes of the last meeting Red and approved
Bills audited & allowed
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Joseph B. Lines’s Bills of May 1851 |
$100.76 |
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“ “ “ “ June “ |
42.50 |
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Lines Bill for Repairs on Engine House No. 2 85.72 cts. (less Conover’s bill) |
85.72 |
Adjourned Geo. Peck, Clerk
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A meeting of the Fire department of the Village of Catskill was held at the Court House July 22nd/51—for the purpose of electing a chief Engineer & two sub Engineers in the place of Bogardus Seleck and Benjamin Wey resigned
The result of the Balloting were as follows
For Chief Engineer Alexander Wiltsie having received the largest number of votes was declared duly elected
For first Assistant J.N. Pennoyer having received the largest number of votes was declared duly elected
Second Assistant Engineer John Nellis having received the largest number of votes was declared duly elected
(A. Wiltsie 1st Engineer)
(J.N. Pennoyer 2nd)
(John Nellis 3rd)
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At a meeting of the Board of Trustees held at the Office of S.S. Day
Present: all the Board
Egbert Bogardus Bond with Iac. Van Orden for surety was approved & ordered on file
Jackson M. Willard’s Bill $16.53 cts. for Repairing Engines Hose &c. audited & allowed
J.B. Lynes Bill for July Audited and allowed for the sum of $14.00
Peter Griswold was duly nominated & elected police Constable during the pleasure of the Trustees.
Adjourned Geo. Peck, Clk.
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Sept. 1st 1851
At a meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Catskill held at the Office of S.S. Day in said Village
Present: S.S. Day, John J. Ashley, John P. Lohman, Geo. Peck
The minutes of the last meeting were read & approved
Geo. Peck’s Bill of one dollar paid
Jackson Brandow for cleaning Hose Audited & allowed $1.00
John H. France’s Bill Audited and allowed 9.25
Taylor’s Bill for Ringing Fire Bell audited & allowed 3.75
Adjourned Geo. Peck, Clk.
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Sept. 15—1851
At a meeting of the Board of Trustees held at the office of S.S. Day
Present: all the Board
The minutes of the last meeting Red and approved
Resolved, that the Trustees access of the Engine House & pay Nellis his Bill as per Contract $795 - $10 Less allowed by Him $785.00
Alexander Russel’s Bill audited & allowed for servises as Trustee $20.
for extra services as Clk. of the Board 25. = $45.
Resolved, that a Notice be given of a meeting of the Inhabitants of the Village of Catskill to be held at the Court House on the 3rd day of Oct. next at 7 o.clock P.M. for the purpose of raising money for Building a Road commencing near Rouses Tannery & Running Northerly as far as the Corporation extends as surveyed by John Van Vechten & others
On motion Resolved that this meeting Adjourn Geo. Peck, Clk.
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Sept. 22—1851
At a meeting of the Board of Trustees held at the office of S.S. Day
Present: S.S. Day, J.J. Ashley, Geo. Peck
The minutes of the last meeting were read & approved
John Cornwall’s Bill for repairing side walk one days work at ??? Audited and allowed $1.25
on motion of John J. Ashley seconded by Geo. Peck—Resolved that the meeting called by the Board of Trustees to meet at the Court House in the Village of Catskill on the 3rd of Oct. next be Postponed to the 20 of Oct. next at 7 O,clock P.M.
Adjourned Geo. Peck, Clk.
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Sept. 29—1851
At a meeting of the Board of Trustees
Present: S.S. Day, John J. Ashley, John P. Lohman, D.B. Dunham, Geo. Peck
The minutes of the last meeting were read & approved
H.G. Johnson’s Bill for services as Trustee for 1850 was audited and allowed $20.00
Resolved, that the Trustees pay Mr. Taylor Three Dollars for ringing the Bell of the Episcopal Church as directed by Fire Company No. 2—said Taylor is to ring said Bell in all cases of Fire in the Village of Catskill. The above 3 Dol. is for one years servises said year to end on the 1st April 1852
Resolved, that the President of the Board of Trustees give the owners or owners of the Building occupied as a Barn & Standing on Greene Street near the Ice House notice to Remove said Building from said Street without delay—
Adjourned (Geo. Peck, Clk.)
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[Printed newspaper notice] Notice—A meeting of the citizens of this Village will be held at the Court House on Monday evening, the 20th of October next at 7 o’clock to determine the expediency of raising money by tax or otherwise, to construct a road leading from the Susquehannah Turnpike, near the Tavern occupied by James Salisbury, northerly along the Yossenkill, to a road that has, or is to be laid out by the Commissioner of Highway of the Town of Catskill at the Corporation line.
By order of Trustees. S.S. Day, President
Catskill, September 23, 1851 2w50
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A meeting of Citizens was held in pursuance of & in accordance with the above annexed notice. A.S. Day in the Chair & J.J. Ashley as Secretary. The annexed notice was read—It was stated that an adjournment of this meeting was desired. Whereupon it was resolved, on motion of Joshua Fiero Jr. second by John Edwards, that this meeting do now adjourn to the 31st day of Oct. instant to meet at this place, at 7 oclock P.M. which motion was carried & meeting adjourned.
Catskill, Oct. 20th 1851 S.S. Day, Chairman
J.J. Ashley, Secretary
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Catskill Oct 20, 1851
At a meeting of Board of Trustees
Present: S.S. Day, J.J. Ashley, J.P. Loughman
The minutes of last meeting (Sept. 29) were read and approved.
Resolved, That Trowbridge & Gunn’s bill of $20.60 for Printing be allowed & paid
Also, That Ephraim Beach bill for leveling from the Van Vleck & Thompsons Springs of $8.60 be allowed & paid
Also, That Dunham & Egnors bill of $68.90 be allowed & paid—
(to be signed by J.J. Ashley, Clk.) J.J. Ashley (pro tem)
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At an adjourned meeting of the Citizens of the Village of Catskill held at the Court House in said Village on Friday Oct. 31, 1851 at 7 OClock P.M.—The minutes of the prievious meeting having been Red—the object of the meeting was stated by S.S. Day & on motion of Jacob Van Orden seconded by Geo. Pennfield it was resolved that the sum of Four Hundred & fifty Dollars be Raised by the Inhabitants of the Village of Catskill for the purpose of constructing a road agreeable to notice given by Trustees Sept. 23, 1851—
Resolved, that his meeting do now adjourn.
Geo. Peck, Clk.
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Catskill, Oct. 31, 1851
At a meeting of the Board of Trustees
Present: S.S. Day, John J. Ashley, John P. Lohman, David B. Dunham, Geo. Peck
The minutes of the last meeting were Red and approved.
The Trustees of the Village of Catskill having reason to suspect that on Sunday the 26 of Oct. Inst. a dog infected with Hydraphobia was known to pass through said Village & that said dog was known to bite sundry other dogs & swine &c—and in accordance with the above facts The Trustees of the aforesaid Village resolved to pass an Ordinance prohibiting any dog to run at large within the limits of said Village for the space of 20 days from this date—
Catskill Oct. 31, 1851 Adjourned Geo. Peck, Clk.
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Catskill Nov. 28-1851
The minutes of the last meeting were read & approved—
John P. Lohman’s Bill was audited and allowed 9.20
William W. Van Loan’s Bill was audited and allowed 41.40
S.A. Baker’s Bill for services serving notices for new Road 5.00
Adjourned Geo. Peck, Clk.
The above meeting was held at the Office of S.S. Day
Present: S.S. Day, John J. Ashley, David B. Dunham, Geo. Peck
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Catskill Dec. 1st 1851
At a meeting of the Board of Trustees
Present: S.S. Day, John J. Ashley, John P. Lohman, D.B. Dunham, Geo. Peck
The following Bills were Audited and Allowed—
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J.B. Lynes Bill for August |
68.51 |
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J.B. Lynes Bill for Sept. |
37.36 |
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J.B. Lynes Bill for Oct. |
81.12 |
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J.B. Lynes Bill for Nov. |
21.75 |
Adjourned Geo. Peck, Clerk
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Jany. 19, 1852
At a meeting of the Board of Trustees held at the office of S.S. Day
Present: S.S. Day, John J. Ashley, John P. Lohman, David B. Dunham, Geo. Peck
The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved—
The following Bills were audited & allowed
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Geo. Peck’s Bill |
1.00 |
|
J.B. Conklin’s Bill |
25.00 |
|
William H. Wey’s Bill |
0.44 |
|
Andrew Bell’s Bill |
8.37 |
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Abrm. Berget’s Bill |
1.50 |
Resolved, that J.P. Lohman Shal procure three Salimander Stoves with pipe suitable for the rooms in Engine House—
also that the said Lohman make inquiry in regard to keys & lock &c.
Resolved that the Inhabitants who have obstructions on the Highway on the west side of the Catskill Creek & Running parallel with said creek in a southerly direction commencing at west end of the Catskill Bridge be notified to remove such obstruction immediately.
Resolved, that the President of the Board of Trustees direct the assessors of the Village of Catskill to levy a Tax in conformity with ??? Resolutions passed by the Citizens of the Village Oct. 31-1851 to Raise money &c.
Adjourned Geo. Peck, Clk.
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Catskill Feb. 26-1852
At a meeting of the Board of Trustees Held at the Office of S.S. Day
Present: S.S. Day, John P. Lohman, John J. Ashley, D.B. Dunham, Geo. Peck
The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved
Bills audited and allowed
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Michael Conover Bill |
8.00 |
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J. Joesbury Bill |
4.00 |
|
John Cargels Bill |
1.81 |
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John Van Vectin Bill |
19.00 |
Resolved that the Trustees of the Village of Catskill do Lay out and construct a road or Highway in accordance with the following application & request
To the Hon. Board of Trustees of the Village of Catskill in the County of Greene
The Undersigned Taxable inhabitants of the said Village of Catskill do hereby apply to and ask the said Trustees to Lay out a Street in the said Village of Catskill commencing at the present Termination of Broad Street on Clark Street and run northerly where the foot Bridge now is to the old Albany and Greene Turnpike road running up the Hill on the Southerly side of the Court House, the said Street hereby applied for to be laid out such width as the said Trustees may think proper and to be a continuation of and called Broad Street
Dated Catskill Feb. 23rd 1852
Charles L. Beach & 28 others, Petitioners
Adjourned
Geo. Peck, Clerk
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At a meeting of the Board of Trustees held at the Office of the Clerk
Present: S.S. Day, John F. Ashley, John P. Lohman, D.B. Dunham, Geo. Peck
The minutes of the last meeting were Read & approved.
Resolved that a meeting of the Inhabitants of the Village of Catskill be called to meet at 7 O. Clock P.M. at the Court House on the 18th Instant to lay a Tax to defray the expense of opening or continuing Broad Street to Court Street
Adjourned
Geo. Peck, Clerk
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[Printed Newspaper Notice]
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the inhabitants of the Village of Catskill will be held on the evening of the 18th day of March inst., at 7 o’clock, at the Court House in said village, to determine the expediency of raising money by tax to pay the assessments of the jury for damages and recompense allowed owners of land, and also for the constructing of the street over said land, laid out by the Trustees, said street being a continuation of Broad street, from Clark street, to the Albany and Greene Turnpike, or Court street.
By order of Board of Trustees
S.S. Day, President
Catskill, March 3rd, 1852
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At a meeting of the Inhabitants of the Village of Catskill held at the Court House in said Village on Thursday the 18 of March 1852 at 7 O.Clock P.M. The notice calling the meeting having been Read and the object meeting stated by R.H. King—on motion of R.H. King seconded by J.R. Greene that the sum of four Hundred Dollars be Raised by Tax for the following purposes—To pay the assessment of the Jury for damages and Recompense allowed owners of Land and also for the constructing of the Street over said Land—Laid out by the Trustees—Said Street being a continuation of Broad Street from Clark Street to the Albany and Greene Turnpike or court Street
Carried—on motion the meeting now Adjourned
Geo. Peck, Clk John J. Ashley, President Pro Tem
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Catskill, April 3rd 1852
At a meeting of the Board of Trustees held at the Office of S.S. Day April 3rd 1852
Present: Day, Ashley, Dunham, Peck
The following named persons were appointed a Board of Health for the Village of Catskill: John Edwards, Tuzar Bulkley, Joshua Fiero, Jr.
Adjourned
Geo. Peck, Clk
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At a meeting of the Board of Trustees held at the office of S.S. Day Aprl 5-1852
Present: S.S. Day, J.J. Ashley, John P. Lohman, George Peck
The minutes of the last were Read & approved
Bills Audited & allowed
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A. & B. Witsees Bill |
$15.00 |
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S.A. Bakers Bill |
2.50 |
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Dunhams & Egnors Bill |
0.38 |
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Frederick Cookes Bill |
7.89 |
Adjourned
Geo. Peck, Clerk
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Catskill April 12 1852
At a meeting of the Board of Trustees held at the office of S.S. Day
Present: Day, Ashley, Lohman, Dunham, Peck
The minutes of the Last meeting were Read & approved
Geo. Breasted’s Bill allowed 5.00
Resolved that the Trustees accept the proposal of J.B. Lynes of $275 to construct the Road from the (now) Termination of Broad Street to the Albany & Greene Turnpike to be done as per agreement
Adjourned
Geo. Peck, Clk
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Catskill April 16-1852
At a meeting of the Board of Trustees held at the office of S.S. Day
Present: Day, Lohman, Dunham, Ashley, Peck
The minutes of the last meeting were Read & approved
Bills audited & allowed: John P. Lohmans Bill $1.06 (???)
Adjourned Geo. Peck, Clerk
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Catskill May 1st 1852
At a meeting of the Board of Trustees
Present: S.S. Day, J.J. Ashley, J.P. Lohman, D.B. Dunham, Geo. Peck
The minutes of the last meeting having been read & approved
The following Bills were audited & allowed—Viz
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Charles Trobridge’s |
Bill |
4.13 |
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Joshua Fiero’s |
Bill |
3.75 |
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J.B. Lynes |
Bill from Nov. To April |
44.30 |
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Peter Breasted’s |
Bill |
7.44 |
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J.H. France’s |
Bill |
3.50 |
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S.S. Day’s |
Bill |
1.57 |
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A.H. Bailey’s |
Bill |
8.50 |
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Geo. Peck’s |
Bill |
0.25 |
On motion Adjourned
Geo. Peck, Clerk
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At the anuel (sic) meeting for the Election of Charter Officers for the village of Catskill held at the Court House in said Village on Monday the 3rd day of May 1852 the Statement of Finances presented by the Trustees was examined and accepted—20 Dollars was then voted to each of the Trustees and 25 Dollars extra to the Clerk for services rendered during the past year
The following named persons were were (sic) then duly Elected to their respective offices for the Ensuing year
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Trustees |
Henry G. Johnson |
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Assessors |
Charles Trowbridge |
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Treasurer |
Frederick Hill |
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Collector |
Egbert Bogardus |
Trustees: S.S. Day, D.B. Dunham, John J. Ashley, Geo. Peck
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Catskill May 4th 1852
At a meeting of the Trustees held at the office of Robert Dorlon, Esq.
Present: Judson Wilcox, Tuzar Bulkley, Henry G. Johnson, John S. Nellis, Benjamin Wey
On motion of Tuzar Bulkley, Judson Wilcox was nominated for President of the board and elected
On motion of Judson Wilcox, Benjamin Wey was elected clerk
John Cargill was appointed path master for District No. 1
Adjourned to meet on the 6th inst at 6 o clock P.M.
J. Wilcox, President Benjamin Wey, Clerk
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Catskill May 6th 1852
At a meeting of the Trustees held at the store of Wm. Mobey (???)
Present: Judson Wilcox, Tuzar Bulkley, Henry G. Johnson, John S. Nellis, Benjamin Wey
On motion of Henry G. Johnson, John A. Overbagh was appointed Path Master for District No. 2
On motion of H.G. Johnson, John H. France was appointed Police Constable
On motion of John S. Nellis, Peter Griswold was appointed Police Constable
On motion of John S. Nellis it was decided to re-consider the appointment of John Cargill for Path Master
Adjourned
J.Wilcox, President Benjamin Wey, Clerk
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Catskill May 10th 1852
At a meeting of the board of Trustees held at the store of W.H. Wey
Present: Judson Wilcox, Tuzar Bulkley, H.G. Johnson, John S. Nellis, Benjamin Wey
Resolved that certain of the village ordinances as designated by the board be printed and that fifty copies be posted in different places in the village
Resolved that the two boards having the ordinance relating to offences and depredation in the burying ground printed thereon be placed in conspicuous places in the said burying ground
On motion of H.G. Johnson it was decided to withdraw the motion of the previous meeting respecting the reconsideration of the appointment of John Cargill for Path Master
Adjourned
Benjamin Wey, Clerk J. Wilcox, Prest.
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Catskill Monday May 17th 1852
At a meeting of the board of Trustees held at the store of Wm. H. Wey
Present: Judson Wilcox, Tuzar Bulkley, H.G. Johnson, John S. Nellis, Benjamin Wey
On motion of John S. Nellis, John B. Conklin was appointed village sexton from this date to the first Monday in May 1853 Mr. Conklin is to take care of the burying ground, do any work that may be required about the trees, keep the walks clean and free from weeds and perform such general service as may be necessary to keep the cemetery in proper condition. As compensation for such services when approved by the Trustees he is to have all the grass the lot affords and be paid thirty five ($35.) dollars in cash
On motion of Benjamin Wey it was decided to construct a Pound on or near the water course in Poverty Hollow somewhere between Main St. and the building occupied by David Van Dyke about 14 (fourteen) feet square and about 6 feet high
On motion of John S. Nellis it was decided to authorize an expenditure of eight hundred (800) dollars for the repairing and improvement of roads and streets on the east side of the Catskill Creek
The following bills were allowed
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Samuel Duboi |
.50 |
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C.S. Willard |
20.00 |
|
|
20.50 |
adjourned J. Wilcox, Prest. Benjamin Wey, Clerk
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Catskill June 3rd 1852
At a meeting of the Trustees held at the store of Wm. H. Wey
Present: Judson Wilcox, Tuzar Bulkley, John S. Nellis, Benjamin Wey
On motion of Benjamin Wey, Isaac Penfield and Stephen Prindle were appointed members of fire engine company No. 1 and David Colpaugh was appointed a member of fire engine company No. 2
Sundry bills as stated below were allowed
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Trowbridge & Gunn |
8.00 |
|
David Van Dyke |
10.56 |
|
John S. Nellis |
1.00 |
|
|
$19.56 |
adjourned J. Wilcox, Prest. Benjamin Wey, Clerk
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A meeting of the Trustees was held at the store of Wm. H. Wey on the evening of Tuesday June 15th
Present: Wilcox, Bulkley, Nellis, Wey
A complaint was presented to the board by Samuel Comfort to the effect that the recent extension of Broad St. had rendered his premises inaccessible It was decided that Mr. Nellis should employ J.B. Lynes at a cost not to exceed twenty dollars to grade Clark St. so as to remove the cause of the complaint
On motion of John S. Nellis it was decided that hereafter no bills be paid until they have been audited by the board
adjourned Benjamin Wey, Clerk J. Wilcox, President
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A meeting of the board of Trustees was held at the store of Wm. H. Wey on the evening of Monday June 21st
Present: Wilcox, Bulkley, Nellis, Wey
John Cargill’s bill for services to June 19th inclusive amounting to 14.46 was allowed
adjourned
Benjamin Wey, Clerk J. Wilcox, President
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A meeting of the Trustees was held at the store of Wm. H. Wey on the evening of Monday June 28th
Present: Wilcox, Bulkley, Nellis, Johnson, Wey
Resolved that the owner or owners of the stable on Greene St. north of the Ice House be notified to remove the same beyond the limits of said St.
On motion of Benjamin Wey it was decided to shingle the roof of the Hospital
Mr. Nellis was authorized to make necessary repairs ??? of Engine House Doors & burying ground gate On motion of John S. Nellis, Samuel Mallory was appointed to take charge of and regulate the Town clock from this time to the first Monday in May 1853. He is to be paid for such services when affirmed by the Trustees at the rate of twenty (20) dollars per annum
Noted below were allowed
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J.B. Lynes |
Extension Broad St. per contract 275. Grading Clark St. 20. |
295.00 |
|
John Cargill |
Bill |
32.43 |
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J.H. Willard |
“ |
15.08 |
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D. Van Dyke |
“ |
12.75 |
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|
|
355.26 |
adjourned Benjamin Wey, Clerk J. Wilcox, President
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[Printed Newspaper Notice]
A Meeting of the inhabitants of the Village of Catskill will be held at the Court House, on Tuesday, the 29th inst., at 2 o’clock P.M. to elect a Collector, and to raise money by tax for the following purposes:
To pay the debts of the Corporation already incurred.
To provide for bills that may be incurred for Fire Departments, Police, Reservoirs, Cemetery, &c.
To meet the current and contingent expenses of the Corporation for the ensuing year.
Catskill, June 19, 1852
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Agreeably to the annexed notice a meeting of the inhabitants of the village was held at the appointed time and place. The meeting was called to order by the president of the board of Trustees and the above notice was read by the clerk. On motion of John j. Ashley seconded by John C. Peck it was decided to authorize the Trustees to cover? the sum of six hundred dollars ($600) to be raised by tax to provide for the current and contingent expenses of the corporation for the ensuing year. The citizens then proceeded to ballot for collector and upon Samuel A. Baker’s receiving a majority of votes, he was declared duly elected to the office
adjourned
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Catskill June 29, 1852
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Saml. A. Baker |
120. |
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Peter Griswold |
83. |
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R.R. Pennoyer |
3. |
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Blank |
1. |
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207. corresponds with the record kept by the clerk BW |
Benjamin Wey, Clerk J. Wilcox, President
Tuzar Bulkley
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A meeting of the board of Trustees was held at the store of Wm. H. Wey on the evening of Monday July 12
Present: Wilcox, Bulkley, Wey
John Cargill’s bill for services to July 10th inclusive amounting to 26.88 was allowed
Benjamin Wey, Clerk Judson Wilcox, President
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Friday
Catskill July 6th 1852
Present: all the Trustees
A meeting of the board of Trustees was held at the store of Wm. H. Wey at 2 o’clock P.M.
Joseph A. Lynes, John P. Lohman and Charles Trowbridge were appointed a board of health
Abel Brace was appointed health officer thereof
Benjamin Wey, Clerk J. Wilcox, President
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Catskill July 19th 1852
A meeting of the Trustees was held this evening at the store of Wm. H. Wey
Present: Wilcox, Johnson, Wey
Mr. Johnson was authorized to employ J.B. Lynes to build a wall on Broad St. west of Saml. Comfort’s lot and grade the bank to prevent its sliding
The following bills were allowed:
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John Cargill’s bill |
57.76 |
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Moses Allen’s “ |
7.25 |
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C.S. Willard “ |
4.83 |
|
Silas H. Barber |
2.19 |
|
|
$72.03 |
Benjamin Wey, Clerk J. Wilcox, President
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Catskill July 26th 1852
A meeting of the Trustees was held this evening at the store of Wm. H. Wey
Present: Wilcox, Johnson, Nellis, Wey
John Cargill’s bill amount $23.56 was allowed
Benjamin Wey, Clerk Judson Wilcox, President
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Catskill August 2nd 1852
A meeting of the Trustees was held this evening at the store of W.H. Wey
Present: Wilcox, Johnson, Nellis, Wey
Sundry bills as stated below were allowed
Per motion of Benj. Wey it was decided to allow A. Wiltse twenty five dollars ($25.) as compensation for his services as Chief Engineer for one year ending July 22, 1852
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J.B. Lynes balance of bill 28.50-5.00 |
23.50 |
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Thomas Wolfort bill |
1.00 |
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David Van Dyke “ |
1.00 |
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Benj. Wey cash ? (Acct Smans Pete Buy Brandow, Nelson Mondin) |
3.00 |
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Luke Smith |
1.00 |
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John Cargill |
38.49 |
|
A. Wiltse bill 9.25 Salary as Engineer 25.00 |
34.25 |
Benjamin Wey, Clerk J. Wilcox, Prest.
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Catskill August 17th 1852
A meeting of the Trustees was held this evening at the store of Wm. H. Wey
Present: Wilcox, Bulkley, Wey
Sundry bills as stated below were allowed
|
Amt of Jackson & Ben Brandow’s & John Harvey’s bill pd by BW |
2.25 |
|
J.H. Willard’s bill |
7.13 |
|
Wm. Taylor |
4.00 |
|
John Cargill’s bill |
blank |
Benjamin Wey, Clerk J.Wilcox, Prest.
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Catskill Sept. 6th 1852
A meeting of the Trustees was held this evening at the store of Wm. H. Wey
Present: Wilcox, Bulkley, Wey
Sundry bills as stated below were allowed
|
J. Van Orden |
.88 |
|
Wm. E. Pierce |
1.37 |
|
J.T. Mann |
.19 |
|
|
2.44 |
Benjamin Wey, Clerk J. Wilcox, Prest.
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Catskill, Sept. 27th 1852
A meeting of the Trustees was held this evening at the store of Wm. H. Wey
Present: Wilcox, Bulkley, Wey
Sundry bills as stated below were allowed
|
J. Wilcox amt. of R. Dorlon’s bills pd by him |
1.00 |
|
M.L. Rickerson’s order in favor of Wm. Hunter |
5.00 |
|
J. Millard bill |
1.85 |
|
The one half of Ephraim Beaches bill |
11.25 |
|
John Cargill’s bill |
83.89 |
|
|
$95.99 |
Benjamin Wey, Clerk J. Wilcox, President
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Catskill Octr 11th 1852
A meeting of the Trustees was held this evening at the store of Wm. H. Wey
Present: Wilcox, Bulkley & Wey
The clerk was directed to reply to a communication from Mr. Ephraim Beach in reference to the allowance of one half the amount of his bill. This allowance was made in accordance with a verbal agreement made between Mr. Beach and the former Trustees. Mr. Wilcox was authorized to sell the street dirt that has been left on Water St. near Van Loan’s shop
It was decided from the following representation to give Mr. Bulkley a duplicate lease of his lot in the old burying ground. Mr. Bulkley stated that he bought the lot when David Ely was clerk of the board of Trustees paid for it and received a deed In 1849 he bought a lot in the new ground and handed to Mr. Kortz Prest. his lease of the lot in the old ground with the request that the Trustees would give him a lease of the lot in the new ground in exchange for it. The Trustees refused to exchange and Mr. Bulkley’s lease was not returned. The lease passed into other hands and in 1857 was entered on the record by Mr. Day as unpaid. As the lease is not now in possession of the Trustees they authorize the president to execute to Mr. Bulkley a duplicate
Allowed. Joseph Joesbury’s bill 5.50
Benjamin Wey, Clerk Judson Wilcox, Prest.
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Catskill November 15th 1852
A meeting of the Trustees was held this evening at the store of Wm. H. Wey
Present: Wilcox, Bulkley, Johnson & Wey
On motion of Benj Wey seconded by H.G. Johnson it was decided that hereafter persons living without the limits of the village of Catskill be charged ten dollars ($10.) for burying ground lots
Martin Layman was appointed path master to succeed John Cargill, deceased
The following bills as stated below were allowed
|
The balance of E. Beaches bill half of which was previously allowed |
4.25 |
|
Dunham & Eggnor bill |
4.91 |
|
Catskill Bridge Co. |
15.47 |
|
Wm H. Wey |
5.64 |
|
Frederic Cargill |
2.94 |
|
Smith, Wolfort, Taylor, Van Dyke bills $1. each |
4.00 |
|
Thos. Wolfort’s bill |
4.56 |
|
John Conklin’s salary |
35.00 |
|
|
76.77 |
Benj. Wey, Clerk J.Wilcox, Prest.
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Catskill November 22nd 1852
A meeting of the Trustees was held this evening at the store of Wm. H. Wey
Present: Wilcox, Bulkley, Nellis & Wey
J.B. Lynes’ bill amounting to 41.76 was allowed
Benjamin Wey, Clerk J. Wilcox, President
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Catskill December 6th 1852
A meeting of the Trustees was held this evening at the store of W.H.W.
Present: Wilcox, Nellis, Wey
It was deemed expedient to have the old herse in a proper condition to use with a view to saving wear & tear to the new herse in bad weather &c
It was decided to authorize John Conklin to make such repairs on the old hearse as in his judgment it required
The bills stated below were allowed
|
Edward Cargill’s bill |
12.62 |
|
M. Layman’s “ |
16.00 |
|
|
$28.62 |
Benjamin Wey, Clerk J. Wilcox, President
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Catskill January 10th 1853
A meeting of the Trustees was held this evening at the store of Wm. H. Wey
Present: Wilcox, Nellis, Wey
The bills stated below were allowed
|
D.B. Dunham’s bill |
.80 |
|
J.S. Nellis’ “ |
.63 |
|
David Van Dykes’ “ |
.75 |
|
H.G. Johnson’s “ |
30.44 |
Benjamin Wey, Clerk Judson Wilcox, Prest.
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Catskill February 28th 1853
A meeting of the Trustees was held this evening at the store of Wm. H. Wey
Present: Wilcox, Bulkley, Wey
Sundry bills as stated below were allowed
|
Tuzar Bulkley |
7.38 |
|
Catskill Bridge Co. |
4.66 |
|
Peter Martin |
4.50 |
|
F. Cooke |
.46 |
|
Elliot Holbrook |
9.38 |
Benjamin Wey, Clerk Judson Wilcox, Prest.
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Catskill March 24th 1853
A meeting of the Trustees was held this evening at the store of Wm. H. Wey
Present: Wilcox, Nellis, Wey
Section 8th of ordinances passed July 30th 1838 was repealed. And this ordinance was enacted differing from the one repealed in these particulars. The new ordinance embraces the limits of the corporation instead of the jail liberties and reduces the penalty for its violation from three dollars to one
The bills stated below were allowed
|
Adams & King |
6.00 |
|
D.B. Dunham |
10.25 |
|
|
16.25 |
Benjamin Wey, Clerk J. Wilcox, President
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Catskill April 4th 1853
A meeting of the Trustees was held this evening at the store of Wm. H. Wey
Present: Wilcox, Nellis, Wey
It was decided to lay a crosswalk in Main St. near the store of Mr. Wilcox
The bills stated below were allowed
|
J.H. France |
5.81 |
|
Benjamin Wey |
7.63 |
|
Wm. H. Crosby |
1.00 |
|
|
14.44 |
Benjamin Wey, Clerk Judson Wilcox, President
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Catskill April 11th 1853
A meeting of the Trustees was held this evening at the store of Wm. H. Wey
Present: Wilcox, Bulkley, Nellis, Wey
The wall on the east side of Broad St. near Clark St. built by J.B. Lynes last summer being too light to sustain the presence of the tank it was decided to lay a good and substantial wall of heavy stone and grade the tank to prevent any further sliding
Martin Layman was authorized to do the work
The board was unanimously in favor of enforcing the ordinance forbidding the running at large of cattle and swine
The bills stated below were allowed
|
Martin
Layman December 22.20 |
53.20 |
|
Wm. Thorburn |
36.13 |
|
|
$89.33 |
Benjamin Wey, Clerk
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Catskill April 18th 1853
A meeting of the Trustees was held this evening at the store of Wm. H. Wey
Present: Wilcox, Nellis, Wey
The following bills were allowed
|
Peter Van Vechten |
2.50 |
|
C. Trowbridge |
3.75 |
|
Wm. Taylor |
2.00 |
|
John S. Nellis |
3.75 |
|
M. Layman |
10.50 |
|
Thos. Wolfort |
.50 |
|
|
$23.00 |
Benjamin Wey, Clerk
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Catskill April 28th 1853
A meeting of the Trustees was held this evening at the store of Wm. H. Wey
Present: all the Trustees
The bills stated below were allowed
|
Trowbridge & Gunn |
3.75 |
|
J.B. Conklin |
7.48 |
|
Peter Griswold bill as recd 9.75 Less chgs. previous to May 1852 5.50 |
4.25 |
|
Joseph Joesbury |
.75 |
|
Saml. Mallory |
16.67 |
|
David Van Dyke |
4.50 |
|
|
37.40 |
Benjamin Wey, Clerk
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The annual election for village officers was held at the Court House, pursuant to notice, on Monday, may 2nd 1853.
On motion of J.R. Greene, the statement of receipts and disbursements for the past year was approved.
On motion of J.C. Peck, the Trustees were allowed twenty dollars each for their services during the past year, and the clerk of the board an additional compensation of twenty five dollars.
The following named persons were elected village officers for the ensuing year.
|
Trustees |
129 Henry G.
Johnson |
|
Assessors |
133 Charles
Trowbridge |
|
Collector |
133 Samuel A. Baker |
|
Treasurer |
77 Frederick Hill |
Trustees: John S. Nellis, H.G. Johnson, Tuzar Bulkley, Judson Wilcox, Benjamin Wey
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Catskill May 4th 1853
At 6 o’clock P.M. the Trustees elect assembled at the office of Robert Dorlon Esq.
John J. Ashley, Benjamin Wiltse, Henry G. Johnson, Charles Cornwall &
Benjamin Wey
After having qualified John J. Ashley was chosen President of the board and Benjamin Wey Clerk.
Adjourned to meet on Friday at 8 o’clock at the store of Wm. H. Wey
Benjamin Wey, Clerk J.J. Ashley, Prest.
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Catskill May 6th 1853
A meeting of the Trustees was held this evening at the store of Wm. H. Wey
Present: all the Trustees
Martin Layman was appointed Path master of road district No. 1 during the pleasure of the Trustees
John A. Overbagh was appointed Path master of road district No. 2
Samuel A. Baker, Peter Griswold, Martin Layman & Benjamin Wiltse were appointed Police Constables
Adjourned to meet at 2 o’clock P.M. on the 10th inst.
Benjamin Wey, Clerk John J. Ashley, president
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Catskill May 10th 1853
A meeting of the Trustees was held at the store of Wm. H. Wey
Present: Ashley, Wiltse, Wey
The following named persons were appointed a Board of Health: Joseph B. Lynes, Charles Trowbridge & John P. Lohmann
It was decided to accept the offer of Mr. J.B. Lynes to
remove the street dirt for the year. Mr. Lynes is to receive thirty five
dollars ($35. 30.) as compensation for his services when approved by the
Trustees
Wm. Pennoyer was appointed to take charge of the Town Clock
Benjamin Wey, Clerk J.J. Ashley, prest.
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Catskill May 11th 1853
A meeting of the Trustees was held at the store of Wm. H. Wey
Present: Ashley, Wiltse, Cornwall & Wey
D.J. Doane was appointed Health Officer of the Board of Health
R. Dorlon’s bill of .87 ½ d was allowed
Benjamin Wey, Clerk John J. Ashley, president
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Catskill May 30th 1853
A meeting of the Trustees was held this evening at the store of Wm. H. Wey
Present: all the Trustees
Sundry Bills as stated below were allowed. Judson Wilcox’es bill for holding election for collector was rejected
A petition was submitted to the Trustees praying for an ordinance to prohibit the running at large of Dogs. Action on the petition was deferred until the next meeting of the board.
The clerk was directed to have fifty notices printed stating that after the 2nd of June the ordinance forbidding the running at large of Cattle, Swine will be enforced
The Mssrs Griswold were selected to attend to Corporation suits
An expenditure of $1000. was authorized for repairing and improving streets and roads on the east side of the creek. It was decided to insert in the next number of the Democrat a notice for a Village meeting on the 12th of June to authorize an expenditure of $1000. in the Fire Department and to raise money by tax to meet the current and contingent expenses of the Corporation for the ensuing year. Adjourned to meet next Monday
|
John Raught’s bill |
105.91 |
|
David Van Dyke’s bill |
1.75 |
|
Frederic Layman’s bill |
36.00 |
|
|
$143.66 |
Benjamin Wey, Clerk John J. Ashley, president
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Catskill June 6th 1853
A meeting of the Trustees was held this evening at the store of Wm. H. Wey
Present: Ashley, Wiltse, Cornwall, Wey
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. The petition for an ordinance forbidding the running at large of Dogs was laid on the table. John B. Conklin was appointed Village Sexton for the year ending the first Monday in May 1854. Mr. Conklin’s salary was increased from thirty five to forty dollars but in all other respects the conditions of his appointment are the same as for the preceding year. (See minutes May 17th 1852)
It was decided that the President execute to E.M. Hyde a lease of the Cemetery lot for five dollars as Mr. H. was not informed by the sexton that persons living without the corporation limits are charged ten dollars for cemetery lots.
The clerk was directed to sent a notice to the owners of the stable on Gunn St. requiring its speedy removal. It was decided to lay a crosswalk on Main St. near Thompson St.
The bills stated below were allowed.
|
E. Cargill’s bill |
6.42 |
|
Thomas Wolford’s bill |
8.53 |
|
|
$14.95 |
Benjamin Wey, Clerk John J. Ashley, prest.
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Catskill June 13th 1853
A meeting of the Trustees was held this evening at the store of Wm. H. Wey
Present: Ashley, Cornwall & Wey
Martin Layman’s bill as Path master to the 4th inst. inclusive and amounting to $149.47 was allowed
Adjourned to meet at the Court House on the 14th inst at 7 o’clock P.M.
Benjamin Wey, Clerk John J. Ashley, Prest.
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[Printed Newspaper Notice]
VILLAGE MEETING—A meeting of the inhabitants of the Village of Catskill will be held at the Court House on Tuesday, June 14th, at 7 o’clock P.M., for the following purpose:
To determine the expediency of raising by tax $1000. for expenditure in the Fire Department.
And to raise by tax such other sum as may be deemed necessary to meet the current and contingent expenses of the Corporation for the ensuing year.
John H. Ashley, Pres’t.
Catskill, June 4, 1853
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Catskill June 14th 1853
The meeting was held in accordance with the annexed notice
On motion of F.N. Wilson seconded by J.H. Van Gorden it was decided to raise one thousand dollars ($1000.) for expenditures in the Fire Department
On motion of Wm. H. Van Orden the Trustees were authorized to raise by tax one hundred and fifty dollars ($150.) for watering Main St. and four hundred dollars ($400.) to meet the current and contingent expenses of the Corporation for the ensuing year.
Benjamin Wey, Clerk John J. Ashley, prest.
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Catskill Monday June 27th 1853
A meeting of the Trustees was held this evening at the store of Wm. H. Wey
Present: Ashley, Wiltse, Cornwall, Wey
The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved
The subject of the Fire Department was then considered with reference to the purchase of new machines and the sale of the old. It was deemed expedient to have Mssrs. Ashley & Wiltse go to New York with a view to making inquiries respecting Fire Engines & for the purpose of obtaining such information as may be useful in enabling the Trustees to make a judicious expenditure of the appropriation.
Benjamin Wey, Clerk J.J. Ashley, prest.
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Catskill Tuesday July 5th 1853
The Trustees held a meeting at the store of Wm. H. Wey
Present: Ashley, Wiltse, Cornwall, Wey
It was thought advisable to have Mssrs. Ashley & Wiltse make further inquiries in Albany, Troy & Waterford before purchasing new machines
The board adjourned to meet Tuesday 12th inst
Benjamin Wey, Clerk John J. Ashley, prest.
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Catskill Tuesday July 12th 1853
A meeting of the Trustees was held this evening at the store of Wm. H. Wey
Present: all the Trustees
The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved
Decision on the subject of Fire Engines was postponed as it is expected that Mr. Button a builder from Waterford will be here on Thursday 14th inst to examine the old machines.
J.B. Lynes’ bill for watering streets was allowed. Mr. Layman’s bill was laid on the table for further consideration. It was decided to lay a drain from the north east corner of Main & Thompson Sts. to connect with the sewer near Russ & Edwards’s store on the west side of Main St.
A notice to Turnbull Ackerson & Co. requiring the removal of the stable on Greene St. within four weeks after the receipt of the same was submitted to the Board and approved
The clerk was directed to send them the notice
Adjourned to meet on Thursday 14th at 8 o’clock P.M.
J.B. Lynes’ bill 34.75
Mr. E. Beach seconded the motion on the 14th inst Aug. 11th
Benjamin Wey, Clerk J.J. Ashley, prest.
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Catskill Monday July 18th 1853
A meeting of the Trustees was held this evening at the store of Wm. H. Wey
Present: all the Trustees
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved
J.B. Lynes bill for watering streets to 16th inst inclusive amounting to $21.75 was allowed
The subject of the Fire Engines was then introduced and it was unanimously decided to purchase of Cizelmen & Sickels in New York City two Engines at $750. each such as they proposed to furnish for this amount when Mssrs. Ashley & Wiltsie were in New York.
Benjamin Wey, Clerk John J. Ashley, prest.
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Catskill July 25th 1853
A meeting of the Trustees was held this evening at the store of Wm. H. Wey
Present: Ashley, Johnson, Wey
J.B. Lynes bill for watering streets to 23rd inst inclusive was allowed amount 9.15
Benjamin Wey, Clerk J.J. Ashley, prest.
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Catskill Tuesday August 2nd 1853
A meeting of the Trustees was held this evening at the store of Wm. H. Wey
Present: all the Trustees
The following bills were allowed
|
Martin Layman’s bill |
139.26 |
|
P. Lynn Co. “ |
3.30 |
|
Thomas Wolford’s bill amt. 119.09 less part of the expense removing dirt belonging to the Corporation from the street & for ??? and by Wolford 5. |
114.09 |
|
|
256.65 |
It was decided to allow Isaac Rowe fifteen dollars towards building a drain from the south part of Thompson St. diagonally across to discharge into the drain at the north east corner of Main & Thompson Sts when the work is done and approved by the Trustees
Mr. Wiltse was appointed to superintend the work on roads and the watering of the streets for one month from this date
Benjamin Wey, Clerk John J. Ashley, prest.
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Catskill Aug. 8th 1853
A meeting of the Trustees was held at the store of Wm.H. Wey
Present: all the Trustees
J.B. Lynes & Co’s bill watering streets to July 31 was allowed amount $2.70
Isaac Ronse’s bill was laid on the table for a week
Adjourned
Benjamin Wey, Clerk J.J. Ashley, prest.
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Catskill August 15th 1853
A meeting of the Trustees was held this evening at the store of Wm. H. Wey
Present: all the Trustees
The following bills were allowed
|
Isaac Ronse’s bill |
15. |
|
John T. Mann’s “ |
.75 |
|
Penfield & Co’s “ |
20.00 |
|
Martin Layman’s bills |
108.54 |
|
|
144.29 |
As Mssrs. Turnbull Ackerson & Co have not complied with the order of the Trustees in reference to their stable on Greene St. it was decided to employ a carpenter to remove the building Mssrs. Ashley & Wey were appointed a committee to attend to the removal of the building
Adjourned
Benjamin Wey, Clerk John J. Ashley, prest.
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Catskill August 22,1853
A meeting of the Trustees was held this evening at the usual place
Present: Ashley, Wiltse, Cornwall, Wey
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved
It was decided to have a gutter placed on the south part of the roof of the Engine House near Wm. Comforts
Mr. Wolford was employed to ring the Fire Bell at the usual compensation
Mr. Ashley was requested to report the quantity of water in the reservoirs at the next meeting of the board
Adjourned to meet early next week at 7-30 P.M.
Benjamin Wey, Clerk J.J. Ashley, prest.
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Catskill August 30th 1853
A meeting of the Trustees was held at the usual place this evening
Present: all the Trustees
Mr. Ashley was appointed to superintend work on the road and Mr. Wey the watering of streets for one month from date
H.G. Johnson’s bill 32.06 was allowed.
Benjamin Wey, Clerk John J. Ashley, prest.
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Catskill September 12th 1853
A meeting of the Trustees was held this evening at the usual place
Present: Ashley, Wiltse, Wey
The bills stated below were allowed
|
Martin layman’s bills |
146.50 |
|
Edward Cargill’s bill |
11.13 |
|
Egnor & Finches bill |
31.00 |
|
J.B. Lynes P & Co bills |
25.95 |
|
|
214.58 |
A petition was presented representing that the side walks on each side of Main St. above Church St. are much in need of repair and the Trustees are requested to have them put in proper condition
Action on the above was deferred until a future meeting of the board
Benjamin Wey, Clerk J.J. Ashley, prest.
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Catskill Octr 3rd 1853
A meeting of the Trustees was held at the usual place this evening
Present: Ashley, Wiltse, Cornwall, Wey
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved
Martin Layman’s bill amounting to 121.60 was allowed
The Trustees then took into consideration the following petition signed by forty of the inhabitants “The undersigned, residents of the Village of Catskill, hereby pray the Trustees of said Village to open a public Street, from Broad St. to Liberty St., so that the division line between the lots respectively owned by George Clark, & Mrs. Samuel Van Vechten, may be the center of such Street.” On motion it was decided to lay out and open a street forty feet wide in accordance with the prayer of the petitioners
Benjamin Wey, Clerk John J. Ashley, prest.
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Catskill October 24, 1853
A meeting of the Trustees was held this evening at the usual place
Present: Ashley, Wiltse, Wey
Frederic Layman’s bill amounting to $57.75 was allowed
Benjamin Wey, Clerk J.J. Ashley, prest.
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Catskill January 17th 1854
A meeting of the Trustees was held this evening at the store of Wm. H. Wey
Present: all the Trustees
The bills stated below were allowed
|
E. Cargill bill |
2.00 |
|
D.B. Dunham |
2.25 |
|
J. Joesbury |
5.00 |
|
Trowbridge & Gunn |
6.50 |
|
Spencer & Johnson |
19.77 |
|
|
35.52 |
Benjamin Wey, Clerk J.J. Ashley, prest.
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Catskill February 7th 1854
A meeting of the Trustees was held this evening at the store of Wm. H. Wey
Present: Ashley, Wiltse, Wey
The following bills were allowed
|
H.R. R. R. freight |
25. |
|
J.W. Pennoyer bill |
5.25 |
|
Mr. Layman’s bill |
72.88 |
|
|
103.13 |
The names embraced in the following list (most of them names of former members of Nos. 1 & 3) were then submitted to the Board of persons desirous of forming themselves into a company to take one of the new Engines to be located at the lower Engine House. The individuals whose names are registered below were enrolled as members of Engine Company No. 4.
Oliver Bourk
T.C. Palmer
Wm. A. Pennoyer
D.B. Dunham
John Shaurman
E. Cargill
Oliver Hill George Lynes
Jas. Pennoyer
Lenis Stevens (away)
W.
Hunter David Lynes
V.W. Whiting
Ward Gunn (away)
George
Bates James Wiltse
G. Cornwall
Samuel Hitchcock (away)
E. Botsford
A. Lohmann
Peter Timmerman
G. Lohmann
J.H. Van Gorden (dead) Frank Clark
A. Decker (dead) Henry Cole (away)
George Barber (away) Erastus Barny (away)
Thomas W. Bell
Wm. Pack
O.D. Kellogg
Richard Clark (away)
Peter Davidson
Wm. Dunham (away)
Robert Conklin
Joshua Bailey
Charles Knapp (dead) Charles Hitchcock
A. Hanley
John Haney (dead)
John Mullally (away) John
Riesdorph
Samuel Hartford Peter
Lynes (dead)
Joel Conan
Burt Buckingham (away)
John J. Ashley, president Benjamin Wey, Clerk
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Catskill February 21st 1854
A meeting of the Trustees was held this afternoon at the store of Wm. H. Wey
Present: Wiltse, Cornwall, Wey
Mr. Wiltse was chosen President Pro Tem
The persons whose names are stated in the following list most of them former members of Nos. 1 & 2 were appointed members of Engine Company No. 5
A.J. Grant Charles Huffman
John B. Foote Charles G. Lange
James Cumming W. Schriber
Thomas Sutton Angus Munn
Alfred Layman John Bogardus
Hugh Layman Walter Crosby
M.F. Smith John Snyder
Thos. Moran Wm. H. Layman
James C. Grant M.H. Rugg
G.D. Emrick Benamin Conover
W.H. Rose S.J. Wheeler
E. Gilbert C.H. Dodge
E. Gunn J.H. Edwards
Benjamin Wey W.H. Russ
The Chief Engineer and Sub Engineer tendered to the Board their resignations. It was decided to accept their resignations with the understanding that they should serve until another election should be held It was then decided to enlarge the upper Engine House by extending it in the rear so as to make the room 28 feet deep An expenditure of $100. was authorized for that purpose and Wiltse & Wey were appointed a committee to have the work done
The bills stated on the next page were allowed
|
John Pennoyer |
6.63 |
|
J.H. Van Gorden |
.38 |
|
C. Trowbridge |
6.25 |
|
Hudson R. R. Rd. |
1.97 |
|
|
$15.23 |
Benjamin Wey, Clerk John J. Ashley, prest.
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Catskill April 10th 1854
A meeting of the Trustees was held this evening at the store of Wm. H. Wey
Present: Ashley, Wiltse, Cornwall, Wey
It was decided to call a meeting of the Fire Department to be held on Friday the 21st at 5 o’clock P.M. at the Court House for the purpose of electing a Chief Engineer and Sub Engineer in the places of A. Wiltse and John W. Pennoyer
The following bills were allowed
|
E. Russell bill |
5. |
|
Henry Hebler “ |
5.63 |
|
Martin Layman “ 12.62-dep 2.62 |
10.00 |
|
|
20.63 |
Adjourned to meet next Monday
Benjamin Wey, Clerk John J. Ashley, prest.
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[Printed Newspaper Notice]
NOTICE: A meeting of the Fire Department will be held at the Court House, on Friday the 21st, inst., at 5 o’clock P.M. for the purpose of electing a Chief Engineer and Sub Engineer, in the places of A. Wiltse and John Pennoyer, resigned. By order of the Trustees. John J. Ashley, Prest.
Catskill, April 11, 1854
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Catskill April 21st 1854
A meeting of the Fire Department was held agreeably to the annexed notice and it was deemed advisable by the members to elect a second assistant Engineer in addition to the other officers. The polls were held by Capt. A. Bronk of No. 4 and Capt. J.W. Pennoyer of No. 5. There were forty votes cast and the result of the balloting was the election by a unanimous vote of
Edgar Russell Chief Engineer
Oliver Hill 1st assistant Engineer
Enos Gunn 2nd assistant Engineer
Benjamin Wey, Clerk John J. Ashley, prest.
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Catskill April 24th 1854
A meeting of the Trustees was held this evening at the usual place
Present: all the Trustees
The Bills stated below were allowed
|
Samuel Mallory |
.85 |
T. Walfort |
4.00 |
|
Wm. H. Wey |
3.08 |
J. Joesbury |
1.25 |
|
E. Holbrook |
4.56 |
Trowbridge & Gunn |
3.25 |
|
Catskill Bridge |
8.29 |
P. Lynes & Co. |
25.00 |
|
Egnor & Finch |
8.47 |
Wm. A. Pennoyer |
5.88 |
|
H.F. Olmstead |
.68 |
Benjamin Wey |
8.75 |
|
T. Bulkley |
4.88 |
Peter Griswold |
12.00 |
|
A. Bell |
1.56 |
Benjamin Wiltse |
6.00 |
|
F.J. Dunham |
21.39 |
John J. Ashley |
7.38 |
|
M. Layman |
7.50 |
Messrs. Griswold |
3.71 |
|
Alexander Wiltse |
35.00 |
TOTAL |
175.48 |
Benjamin Wey, Clerk John J. Ashley, prest.
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[Printed Newspaper Notice]
NOTICE—The annual meeting of the inhabitants of the Village for the election of Trustees, Assessor, Collertor and Treasurer, will be held at the Court House on Monday, May 1st, at 2 o’clock P.M.
By order of the Trustees John J. Ashley, Pres’t.
Catskill, April 17, 1854
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Catskill Monday May 1st 1854
A meeting of the inhabitants of the Village was held agreeably to the annexed notice
Trustees Wiltse, Johnson & Wey were present
The statement of the receipts and disbursements for the past year was approved
On motion of Jacob Van Orden seconded by Alexander Russell the usual compensation of $20. to each of the Trustees and $25. additional to the Clerk was allowed.
The result of the balloting for Village officers was the election of the following persons
|
Trustees |
84 Alexander
J. Grant |
Assessors |
129 Charles
Trowbridge |
|
Collector |
129 Samuel A. Baker |
Treasurer |
??? Frederick Hill |
Trustees: Chas. Cornwall, John J. Ashley, H.G. Johnson, Benjamin Wey
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Catskill May 2nd 1854
At 9 o’clock A.M. the Trustees elect (A.J. Grant, F.S. Lynes, Oliver Hill, Ward D. Gunn, Benjamin Wey) assembled at the office of R. Dorlon Esq. After having qualified Frederick S. Lynes was elected President of the board and Benjamin Wey Clerk
Adjourned to meet at the store of Wm. H. Wey on Wednesday at 8 o’clock P.M.
Benjamin Wey, Clerk F.S. Lynes, Prest.
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Catskill May 3rd 1854
A meeting of the Trustees was held this evening at the store of Wm. H. Wey
Present: all the Trustees
Joseph B. Lynes was elected Path Master for Road District No. 1 during the pleasure of the Trustees Addison Elliot was chosen Path Master for Road district No. 2 The following persons were appointed Police Constables: Joseph B. Lynes, John P. Lohmann, Charles Lang, Martin Layman
It was decided to give notice that the ordinance forbidding the running at large of Cattle and Swine will be enforced
Adjourned to meet on Monday next at 8 o’clock P.M.
Benjamin Wey, Clerk F.S. Lynes, Prest.
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Catskill May 29th 1854
A meeting of the Trustees was held this evening at the office of Mssrs. Trowbridge & Gunn
Present: Lynes, Grant, Hill, Gunn
The following bills were allowed
J.B. Lynes’ bill 31.58 & 16.31 to the 27th inst inclusive & the Susquehannah Turnpike Co. bill for $30. It was resolved that the President authorize some person to enforce the ordinance forbidding the running at large of Cattle & Swine
Mssrs. Hill, Grant & Gunn were appointed a committee to
examine the condition of the house of Engine No. 5
It was moved & seconded that the Bathing Ordinance be enforced and that notices
be posted to that effect.
Benjamin Wey, Clerk F.S. Lynes, Prest.
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Catskill June 5th 1854
A meeting of the Trustees was held this evening at the store of Wm. H. Wey
Present: all the Trustees
John B. Conklin was appointed Village Sexton for the year ending first Monday in May 1855
Mr. Conklin’s salary is increased from forty to seventy five ($75.) dollars in all other respects the conditions of his appointment are the same as for the last two years (see minutes June 6th 1853 & May 17th 1852) It was decided to pay Mr. James McMenemy twelve (12) dollars as indemnification for all damages that have been or may be occasioned to his property by the water flowing from a burying ground drain which discharges at the south part of the road
Wm. A Pennoyer was appointed to take charge of the Village Clock for one year from the first of June It was decided to appropriate one thousand dollars ($1000.) for repairing and improving streets and roads in Road District No. 1
It was decided to send Mr. John H. Sickels Engines No. 2 & 3 It was decided to give notice for a meeting of the inhabitants of the village to be held at the Court House on the 20th inst for the purpose of raising money tax for the current and contingent expenses of the village for the ensuing year and to determine the expediency of building three reservoirs (over on Broad Main Livingston St. & one on the creek, and also of an expenditure of $200 to improve the condition of the Hook & Ladder apparatus
The committee appointed to examine the condition of Engine House No. 5 recommended repairing the gutter on the north side of the house and painting the inside which it was decided to do
Adjourned
Benjamin Wey, clerk F.S. Lynes, Prest.
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[The following receipt is attached to this page of minutes]
Catskill June 27th 1854 Received from the Trustees of the Village of Catskill twelve dollars as remuneration for all damages that have been or may be occasioned to my property by the water flowing from a burying ground drain which discharges at the north side of my lot provided no other drain $12 interest the above mentioned drain
James McMenamy
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Catskill June 12th 1854
The Trustees met at the usual place this evening
Present: Lynes, Hill & Wey
The bills stated below were allowed
|
J.R. Lynes bills 18.75, 54.51 |
73.26 |
|
Thos. Wolfort |
1.13 |
|
Utica St. Boat |
4.00 |
|
|
78.39 |
|
Add error in Lynes bill |
4.63 |
|
|
83.02 |
[Printed Newspaper Notice (with large X through the middle)]
NOTICE—VILLAGE MEETING
A MEETING of the inhabitants of the village of Catskill will be held at the Court House on Tuesday, the 20th of June, Inst., at 7 o’clock, P.M. for the following purposes:
To raise money by tax for the current and contingent expenses of the corporation for the ensuing year.
To determine the expediency of an expenditure of $200 for improving the efficiency of the Hook and Ladder apparatus.
Also, to determine the expediency of constructing three additional reservoirs—one on the west side of the creek, one at the head of Livingston, on Broad street, and one at or near the junction of Main and Brosnaham streets.
By order of the Board of Trustees. F.S. Lynes, Pres’t.
Catskill, June 9th, 1854
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Catskill June 20th 1854
A meeting of the inhabitants was held in accordance with the above notice and as there were very few of the citizens present the meeting was adjourned to Thursday 22nd inst.
Benj Wey, Clerk F.S. Lynes, Prest.
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Catskill June 22nd 1854
A meeting of the inhabitants of the Village was held this evening at the Court House pursuant to adjournment. Joshua Fiero Jr. was appointed chairman of the meeting the President of the Board being absent. The notice for the meeting was then read by the Clerk. It was decided to act upon each project separately and in the order in which they were read. An expenditure of $350. was authorized to meet the current and contingent expenses of the Village for the ensuing year. An expenditure of $250. was authorized for building a Reservoir near the head of Main St. An expenditure of $250. was authorized for building a Reservoir in a suitable locality on the west side of the creek.
Action in reference to an expenditure of two hundred dollars for improving the condition of the Hook & Ladder apparatus was deferred until a future meeting of the inhabitants.
Adjourned Joshua Fiero jr. Chm. Pro Tem
Benjamin Wey, Clerk F.S. Lynes, Prest.
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Catskill June 23rd 1854
A meeting of the Trustees was held at the usual place this morning
Present: Lynes, Gunn & Wey
It was decided to call a meeting of the inhabitants of the Village to determine the expediency of constructing a Reservoir on Wm. St. near the intersection of the Albany & Greene Turnpike and to decide as to the amount of appropriation that may be necessary to put the Hook & Ladder apparatus in proper condition
Joshua Fiero Jr. Chm. Pro Tem
Benjamin Wey, Clerk F.S. Lynes, Prest.
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Catskill June 26, 1854
A meeting of the Trustees was held this evening at the usual place
Present: Lynes, Grant, Gunn, Wey
J.B. Lynes bill $63.62 was allowed
Mr. Grant was authorized to make such repairs to the walk from Mr. Van Orden’s to Payne’s Tanize (???) as in his judgment it may require.
Benj. Wey, Clerk F.S. Lynes, Prest.
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Catskill, June 28th 1854
A meeting of the Trustees was held this afternoon at the usual place
Present: Lynes, Grant, Gunn, Wey
It was decided to call a meeting of the inhabitants on Saturday July 8th at 7 o’clock P.M. to decide as to the expediency of raising by tax a sum not to exceed one thousand dollars to pay half the expense of removing obstructions in the channel of the creek
Benjamin Wey, Clerk F.S. Lynes, Prest.
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[Printed Newspaper Notice]
A MEETING of the inhabitants of this Village will be held at the Court House, on Monday, July 3rd, at 7 o’clock, P.M., for the following purposes: To determine the expediency of constructing a Reservoir on William St., near the intersection of the Albany and Greene Turnpike, and to decide as to the amount of appropriation necessary to put the Hook and Ladder apparatus in proper condition.
Catskill, June 23, 1854 F.S. Lynes, President
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Catskill, July 3rd 1854
A meeting of the inhabitants of the Village was held in accordance with the above notice
The meeting was adjourned to Saturday the 8th inst
Benjamin Wey, Clerk F.S. Lynes, Prest.
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[Printed Newspaper Notice]
NOTICE
A MEETING of the inhabitants of the Village will be held at the Court House, on Saturday, July 8th, at 7 o’clock, P.M. for the following purpose: To decide as to the expediency of raising by tax a sum not to exceed one thousand dollars, ($1000.) to pay one-half the expense of removing the obstructions in the channel of the creek.
Catskill, June 28th, 1854 F.S. Lynes, Pres’t.
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Catskill July 8th 1854
A meeting of the inhabitants of the Village was held at the Court House this evening in accordance with the above notice Mr. Edgar B. Day was appointed chairman of the meeting. The above notice was then read by the Clerk and the object of the previous meeting stated On motion of J.H. Van Gorden seconded by Dr. Green it was decided to authorize an expenditure of three hundred dollars ($300) to build a reservoir on William St. near the intersection of the Albany & Greene Turnpike
On motion of Isaac Pruyn seconded by W.D. Gunn it was decided to authorize an expenditure of one hundred dollars ($100.) to improve the condition of the Hook & Ladder apparatus On motion of Isaac Pruyn seconded by Dr. Green it was decided to appropriate one thousand dollars ($1000.) to pay half the expense of removing the obstructions in the channel of the creek
Adjourned
Benjamin Wey, Clerk F.S. Lynes, Prest.
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Catskill July 10th 1854
A meeting of the Trustees was held this evening at the usual place
Present: Lynes, Hill, Gunn, Wey
J.B. Lynes’ bills $37. & $33. = $70. were allowed
Messrs. J.B. Lynes, Francis Sayre and Joshua Fiero were appointed a Board of Health
Adjourned
Benjamin Wey, Clerk F.S. Lynes, Prest.
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Catskill July 17th 1854
A meeting of the Trustees was held at the usual place this evening
Present: Lynes, Hill, Wey
|
J.B. Lynes bill |
36.81 |
was allowed |
|
Gould Bank Co. |
1.38 |
“ “ |
|
|
38.19 |
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Catskill Aug. 14th 1854
A meeting of the Trustees was held at the usual place this evening
Present: Lynes, Hill, Wey
The bills of J.B. Lynes to the 12th inst inclusive 30.14 & 36.03 = $66.17 were allowed
Benjamin Wey, Clerk F.S. Lynes, Prest.
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Catskill August 21st 1854
A meeting of the Trustees was held at the usual place this evening
Present: Lynes, Hill, Grant, Wey
J.B. Lynes bill to the 19th inst inclusive was allowed $28.25 A complaint made by Mr. B.R. Millard of obstructions placed on Bronson St. was laid on the table for future consideration David B. Dunham was appointed one of the Board of Health
The annexed proposal of J.B. Lynes for building four Reservoirs as stated in the following notice was accepted
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[Printed Newspaper Notice]
Notice to Contractors and BUILDERS OF RESERVOIRS.
THE Trustees of the Village will receive estimates for building four Reservoirs in the following manner: Each Reservoir to be 12 feet in diameter and 9 feet deep in the clear; the bottom to be of two thicknesses of best hard brick laid in cement and grouted; the wall to be 12 inches thick, of the best hard brick, laid in cement; the wall and bottom to be plastered with cement on the inside. The timbers for the top of the Reservoir to be of good oak or chestnut 10 inches square and 18 inches apart, set into and even with the top of the wall, and the distance from the lower part of the timbers to the bottom of the Reservoir to be 9 feet, the timbers to be covered with good oak or chestnut plank 4 inches thick and a lid of 8 inch oak plank, riveted with a good staple and ring. The top of the Reservoir to be 8 inches below the surface of the ground, and covered with 6 inches of blue clay, and filled up with gravel, and the earth thrown our in digging to be removed.
The Trustees will be pleased to receive the above proposals previous to Saturday, the 19th of August, inst.
F.S. Lynes, President of Board of Trustees
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Catskill, Aug. 12, 1854
David Van Dyke bill $2. was allowed
[Inserted on this page of the minutes]
Trustees of the Village of Catskill
Gent: I will Build the Four Reservoirs for the following prices namely
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The one at F. Hills for |
$160. |
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One at J.Tillany |
165. |
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One at J.C. Plurny |
175. |
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One at J.V. Bradus |
180. |
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$680. |
To Be Paid for When Finished & Inspected
Aug. 19th 1854 J.B. Lynes
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Catskill October 2nd 1854
A meeting of the Trustees was held this evening at the usual place
Present: Lynes, Hill, Wey
Penfield & Co’s bill 5.65 & H. Healins’ bills were allowed 1.00 = 6.65
Benjamin Wey, Clerk F.S. Lynes, Prest.
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[Printed Newspaper Notice]
NOTICE—A meeting of the inhabitants of this Village will be held at the store of Wm. H. Wey, on Tuesday, March 6th, at 2 o’clock, P.M., for the purpose of electing a collector in the place of Samuel A. Baker, deceased. F.S. Lynes, Pres’t.
Catskill, Feb. 24th, 1855
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Catskill March 6th 1855
At a meeting held agreeably to the annexed notice Henry Baker was unanimously elected collector (62 votes polled—all cast for Baker) The Trustees then held a meeting
Present: Lynes, Gunn & Wey
The settlement of the accounts as stated below was approved on motion it was decided that Benj Wey arrange the unpaid Board of Health bills
Miscellaneous
|
J. Joesbury |
Paid |
Decr 12th |
6.00 |
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J.B. Lynes |
“ |
Decr 19 |
67.43 |
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David Van Dyke |
“ |
Decr 20 |
1.00 |
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W.G. Van Loan |
“ |
Decr 20 |
7.88 |
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Wm. Crosby |
“ |
Jany 3 |
28.87 |
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Fredk. Cooke |
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Jany 5 |
54.03 |
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D.B. Dunham |
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Jany 5 |
46.41 |
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W. Washbourn |
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Jany 6 |
10.00 |
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B. Wiltse |
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Jany 9 |
4.50 |
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R. Dorlon |
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Jany 23 |
.63 |
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Egnor & Finch |
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Jany 23 |
1.22 |
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Penfield & Co. |
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Jany 23 |
6.00 |
|
Wm. A. Pennoyer |
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Feby 19 |
46.76 |
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|
280.73 |
Board of Health
|
Joshua Fiero Jr. |
Decr 4th |
7.25 |
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Nancy Ellsbree |
Decr 4th |
31.00 |
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Catharine Born a/c 103.07 |
Less deduction 3.07 |
100.00 |
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Catharine Lynes |
Pd Decr 4 |
9.00 |
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D.B. Dunham |
5th |
109.19 |
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J.B. Conklin |
20th |
113.00 |
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Dr. J.H. Baldwin a/c 121.50 |
Less deductions 21.50 |
100.00 |
|
James Kortz |
Pd Jany 10th |
77.50 |
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J.B. Lynes |
? |
62.25 |
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D.W.W. Wetmore 30.00 |
Less deductions 15.00 |
15.00 |
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W.H. Wey |
Feby 20th |
14.67 |
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|
638.86 |
Benjamin Wey, Clerk F.S. Lynes, Prest.
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[Printed Newspaper Notice]
Notice—The annual meeting of the inhabitants of the village for the election of Trustees, Assessors, a Collector and Treasurer, will be held at the Court House on Monday, may 7th, at 2 o’clock P.M. By Order of the Trustees
Catskill, April 25, 1855 F.S. Lynes, Pres.
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Catskill May 7th 1855
A meeting of the inhabitants of the Village was held agreeably to the above notice
Trustees Lynes, Gunn and Wey were present
The financial statement submitted by the Trustees was approved
On motion of Samuel Mallory seconded by John R. Sylvester the usual compensation of $20. was allowed to each of the Trustees and an additional allowance of $25. to the clerk
The result of the balloting for Village officers was the election of the persons named below
|
Trustees |
Edgar Russell |
Assessors |
George Peck |
|
Collector |
Norman C. Johnson |
Treasurer |
Frederic Hill |
Benjamin Wey, Clerk F.S. Lynes, Prest.
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Catskill, May 8, 1855
At 10 o’clock A.M. the Trustees elect, Edgar Russell, John J. Ashley, Oliver Hill, John R. Sylvester and Samuel Mallory, assembled at the office of H.F. Olmstead, Esq.
After having qualified, John J. Ashley was elected President of the Board, and John R. Sylvester Clerk.
Adjourned to meet at the Office of John R. Sylvester, on Thursday evening, May 10, at 8 o’clock.
John R. Sylvester, Clerk J.J. Ashley, Pred.
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Catskill, May 10, 1855
A Meeting of the Trustees was held this evening pursuant to adjournment, at the office of John R. Sylvester.
Present: all the Trustees.
For Police Constables, Norman C. Johnson, William H. Layman, Jared Plimley, and Charles H. Blivens were appointed.
Mallory & Vedder were appointed to take charge of the Town Clock, for the ensuing year.
It was Resolved, That the offer of J.B. Lynes to remove the dirt from out streets one year from the first Monday in May, for thirty dollars, (dirt included), be accepted. Carried.
Resolved, That laws relative to the running at large of horses, cattle and swine, and also in relation to keeping the side walks and streets clear of incumbrance, be enforced—that respecting incumbrance immediately—and that relative to running at large of cattle &c on and after the 24th day of May 1855.
Resolved, That a Meeting be called for the election of Chief and Sub Engineers of the Village of Catskill. (over)
D.K. Olney Esq. was appointed Corporation Attorney.
The Meeting was adjourned to Monday evening next at 8 o’clock.
John R. Sylvester, Clerk J. J. Ashley, prest.
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Catskill, May 14, 1855
Meeting of the Trustees this evening. All present except Mr. Mallory.
The Board is informed by the Clerk that all the appointees by the Board at the last Meeting have signified their acceptance, except Joseph B. Lynes, who rejects the contract to clean the streets.
Tenas Weed was appointed Road Master for District No. 1, who also agrees to clean the streets for thirty dollars for the season, including the dirt thereof.
Lee Ensign was appointed Road Master, as also Pound Master for District No. 2.
B.O. Waite was appointed Village Sexton, who agrees to take charge of the Cemetery for fifty dollars per year, grass included.
A lot was procured of Mr. Mallory for Pound, with the understanding that it be fenced at the expense of the Corporation.
Adjourned to Tuesday evening next at 8 o’clock.
John R. Sylvester, Clerk J.J. Ashley, president
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Catskill, May 22, 1855
Meeting of the Trustees held this evening, at their usual place. All members present.
The following bills were allowed:
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Samuel Mallory’s |
$ 1.50 |
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Jacob Slater |
2.00 |
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Geo. W. Bates |
5.83 |
|
Joel Egnor |
19.18 |
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$28.51 |
The following persons, in addition to those recorded February 7, 1854, erasures excepted, are admitted as members of Engine Company No. 4, of Catskill:.
John F. Lohman Thomas Williams away
M.H. Trowbridge D.I. Ely
Luther Hitchcock moved away E. Sellech
Thomas Wolford J. Russell dead
Frederick Cries away W. Comfort
D.W. Seeley away R.W. Knapp
Harmon Nelias M. Vedder dead
G.M. Clark D. Ludington dead
John Clark F. Meeneley
Edwin Van Steenburgh H. Lampman
Samuel Comfort away Charles Rowe away
L.B. Stanton away
The following persons (some of the names already recorded Feb. 27, 1854, are admitted as members of Engine Company No. 5, of Catskill:
John W. Pennoyer away Thomas Sutton
Alfred A. Layman away Alansing Layman away
Frederick S. Lynes Edward Welch away
Merrit C. Rugg Benjamin Wey
Charles Dodge Dead Edward O’Connor away
John J. Grant Hiram C. Black Expelled
Jared Plimley away James Layman
Henry Winans Edgar Botsford away
Henry C. Bulkley Thomas Moran away
Martin Layman James Becker
Wellington Howel David Persen
Charles Helmes Zenas Weed
Kileon Sheffer Jacob Van Hoesen
Charles Lange Edwin L. Spencer
Hiram Pierce William H. Dodge
George More William Schriber
Andrew Gilbert Newton Maham
Ebenezer Gilbert Jun. John Trumpbour
Charles Hoffman Edwin Ashley
Hugh Layman
Samuel Linsley
James C. Grant Henry Hish
John Snyder Robert Gray
Joshua B. Hoxie Walter Crosby
George Wilcox Stewart Grant
Daniel Calpaugh George Dants
Meeting adjourned to Tuesday evening, May 29.
J.R. Sylvester, Clerk J.J. Ashley
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Catskill, May 23, 1855
A meeting of the fire department was this day held agreeably to the above notice. (sic)
The Inspectors were Edgar Russell, J.W. Pennoyer, David Dunham.
There were eighty-four votes cast for Chief Engineer of which Enos Gunn received fifty-two and John Pennoyer thirty-two. Whole number of votes for First Assistant, eighty-four, of which David J. Ely received fifty-one, and William Hunter thirty-three. Whole number of votes for Second Assistant, eighty-four, of which James Becker received fifty, and William Scribner thirty-four. It was therefore declared that Enos Gunn, David J. Ely, and James Becker by the greatest number of votes, were duly elected to the offices named above.
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Catskill, May 29, 1855
Meeting of the Trustees this evening. All present.
The following bills were allowed:
|
Geo. W. Bates’ bill |
Filling Reservoir |
$ 9.00 |
|
Jacob Shafer’s bill |
Removing horse |
1.00 |
|
Tenas Weed’s bill |
Work on road |
9.54 |
|
|
|
$19.54 |
Zenas Weed having withdrawn from his contract as Road Master, it is unanimously
Resolved—that Charles Huffman be appointed to carry out said contract, as also to clean the public streets at thirty dollars for the season. (deducting the amount paid Mr. Weed,) dirt included.
Joseph B. Lynes is appointed to sprinkle the streets, at four dollars per day.
Resolved—That Edgar Russell cause the nuisance in rear of C. Searing’s house to be removed.
Resolved—That a Petition from John Pennoyer praying that Hiram C. Black be removed from Engine Company No. 5, lay over until next meeting in order that Mr. Pennoyer may answer several interrogations of the board of Trustees touching the matter.
Resolved—That Mr. Black be informed of the nature of the charges alleged against him, in order that he may properly defend himself, by a communication to the Board, attested by those who are cognizant of all the facts.
Martin Layman, Edwin Ashley, j. Abram Pierce ask to withdraw from Engine Company No. 5—which liberty is hereby granted. Hazard B. Coffin, Charles H. Dally and James Conine are admitted as new members.
Resolved—That the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1000.) be raised by tax for roads, sewers, &c.
The motion for imposing a tax upon Dogs running at large, was indefinitely postponed.
Adjourned to Tuesday evening next, at 8 o’clock.
J.R. Sylvester, Clerk J.J. Ashley Prest.
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Catskill, June 5, 1855
Meeting of the Trustees this evening. All present.—
The following bills were allowed:
|
Benoni Clapper |
For damages on Bridge St. |
$20.00 |
|
M. Conover bill of 1854 |
For work to Engines |
3.13 |
|
Trowbridge & Gunn |
Printing |
16.75 |
|
|
|
$39.88 |
Permission is allowed Engine Co. No. 4, to take said Engine out of the place on the 4th day of July next: but by Resolution, no privilege of like nature will thereafter be granted to either Company. Absence from the village will not be allowed, unless called to aid a neighboring place in case of fire, or for repairs which cannot be made here.
Permission is allowed B.C. Waite to draw gravel for repairs to Cemetery, and present his bill to the Board
The Dog Ordinance, as discussed at last Meeting, was passed and 175 copies ordered printed in handbill form.
John J. Ashley was appointed to superintend repairs to cross walks on Main street.
The resignation of Lee Ensign as Path Master of District No. 2 is accepted, and Addison Elliott appointed to fill the vacancy.
Resolved—That the charges of J.W. Pennoyer against Hiram C. Black are not sufficient to warrant his expulsion from Engine Co. No. 5, and that said Black be retained as member thereof.
J.R. Sylvester, Clerk J.J. Ashley, pres.
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Catskill, June 12, 1855
Meeting of the Trustees this evening. All present except Mr. Mallory.
The following bills were allowed:
|
Charles Huffman’s |
For work on roads |
$31.63 |
|
Joseph B. Lynes’s |
For sprinkling |
16.00 |
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|
|
41.63 |
A petition was received signed by members of Engine Co. No. 5, urging the removal of Hiram C. Black from said Company. It was returned to Foreman of No. 5, with the following endorsement upon its back:
“To John W. Pennoyer, Foreman Engine Co. No. 5:
The Board conceive the within to be a
reiteration only of the former charges acted upon and decided by the Board at
the last meeting—and do therefore do believe it their duty to dismiss
this matter. June 12, 1855
By Order of the Board of Trustees. J.J. Ashley, Prt.”
Resolved—That the last section of the law in relation to dogs, as passed at the last meeting, be changed so as to read as follows:
“And be it further Ordained—that the owner of each and every dog who shall neglect or refuse to comply with the aforesaid provisions of this ordinance, and whose dog or dogs shall be found running at large, shall forfeit and pay the sum of five dollars for each and every instance in which said dog or dogs shall be so allowed to run at large.”
It was suggested to the Board that Main street be lighted with lamps similar to those over the gates of the Dutch Reformed and Episcopal Churches, to be placed upon post each side of the street, and kept lighted at night, when no moon is shining. Question reserved for future action.
Permission is given to Milton Vedder, Charles Rowe, and Henry Lampman to withdraw from Engine Co. No. 4.
Samuel Harford, Jackson Brandow, and Frederick Mosier are admitted as new members of Engine Co. No. 4.
J.R. Sylvester, Clerk J.J. Ashley, prest.
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Catskill, June 19, 1853 (sic)
Meeting of the Trustees this evening. All present except Oliver T. Hill.
Charles Huffman was allowed his bill for work on road, purchase of stone &c, amounting to $128.00
It having been represented to the Trustees that the citizens are frequently solicited to bestow charity upon the unworthy, it is therefore—
Resolved—That one of our village Ordinances in relation to begging be rigidly enforced, and that such Ordinance, of which the following is a copy be re-publiished:
“And it is hereby further Ordained, that no person shall beg or solicit alms within said village without a permit in writing from the President of the Trustees; and any person violating this Ordinance shall forfeit and pay five dollars, or suffer imprisonment for not over ten, nor less that three days.”
Resolved—That the following Ordinance be re-published, and that its observance be enforced to the very letter:
“And be it further Ordained, by the said Trustees, that it shall not be lawful for any person to sell or deliver to any child, servant or apprentice, any powder crackers, squibs, or any species of fire works; or if any person shall fire off any powder crackers, squibs, or any species of fire works in any street within said village except on the fourth day of July, shall forfeit and pay the sum of Three Dollars.”
Resolved—That C. Nearing be ordered to replace the gutter in front of the dwelling house occupied by him.
Resolved—That a meeting of the citizens be called at the Court House, on Friday, June 29, for the purpose of raising money for the use of the Fire Department, and for lighting the streets &c, &c.
John R. Sylvester, Clerk J.J. Ashley, prest.
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Catskill, June 26, 1850 (sic)
Meeting of the Trustees this evening. Absent: Russell and Mallory.
Charles Huffman’s bill for work, stone &c amounting to $110.09 was allowed.
Adjourned to July 10.
John R. Sylvester, Clerk J.J. Ashley, prest.
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[Printed Newspaper Notice]
NOTICE—A meeting of the inhabitants of th4e village of Catskill will be held at the Court House on Friday, June 29th, inst. at 6 o’clock P.M. for the purpose of raising money for the use of the Fire Department, for lighting the streets, for improving the cemetery grounds, and for such other purpose as may be named at the meeting.
By order of the Board of Trustees John J. Ashley, Pres’t.
Catskill, June 20, 1855
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In pursuance of the annexed printed Call, a Meeting was held at the Court House, Friday evening, June 29, 1855. After reading the Call by the Clerk, a motion was made by John M. Donnelly that the Meeting adjourn sine die. Negatived.
It was then moved by W.D. Gunn, seconded by J.H. Van Gorden, that two hundred Dollars be raised for improvement of Cemetery grounds. Carried.
The question of lighting the streets was not entertained.
Moved by J.M. Donnelly, seconded by Edgar Russell, that one hundred dollars be appropriated for the use of Fire Department. Carried.
Adjourned.
John R. Sylvester, Clerk J.J. Ashley, prest.
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Catskill, July 10, 1855
Trustees: Meeting this evening, pursuant to adjournment. Russell absent.
The following bills were allowed:
|
Charles Huffman |
For work, stone, &c |
$155.60 |
|
J.B. Lynes |
For sprinkling streets |
17.00 |
|
J.M. Willard |
Ringing bell, & repairing Engine |
1.00 |
|
|
|
$173.60 |
Certificates of exemption as Firemen, were granted to Jacob Van Hoesen, Tuzar Buckley, and Jackson M. Willard.
J.R. Sylvester, Clerk J.J. Ashley, prest.
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Catskill, July 17, 1855
Board met pursuant to adjournment. All present except Mallory and Hill.
Charles Huffman was allowed his bill of $88.44 for work on road, stone &c.
A Certificate of Exemption of Fireman was granted to Charles Lang.
Adjourned. J.J. Ashley, prest.
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Catskill, July 24, 1855
Meeting of Trustees this evening. Present: Ashley, Russell and Sylvester.
The following bills were allowed:
|
Charles Huffman |
Work on road &c |
$ 56.79 |
|
B.O. Waite |
Work in Cemetery |
100.72 |
|
Martin Cross |
Work on sewer |
3.37 |
|
Wm. E. Pierce |
Work on Engine 1854 |
.81 |
|
Jacob Shafer |
Penning swine |
1.50 |
|
|
|
163.79 |
Adjourned
J.R. Sylvester J.J. Ashley, prest.
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Catskill, July 31, 1855
Meeting this evening. Present: Ashley, Mallory, Russell and Sylvester.
Charles Huffman’s bill, $46.33 was allowed.
It having been represented to the Board that several burglaries had been recently committed in our village, the motion for appointing a night watch, to consist of six persons, who shall serve seven nights, was unanimously passed. Whereupon B.O. Waite, Thomas Wolford, H. Melius, Wm. Schriber and Charles Huffman, were employed as such watchmen for one week, at one dollar per night for each person.
Resolved,--That the “Catskill Gas Light Company,” in addition to the benefit granted by the Trustees of an exclusive privilege for twenty years, shall also be exempt from taxation for the term of three years, from the time of formation of said Company, in accordance with the power conferred upon Trustees of villages by an Act of the Legislature, passed February 16, 1848. An Extract from said Law reads as follows: “Such corporation shall have power to lay conductors for conducting gas through the streets, lanes, alleys and squares in such city, village or town, and under such reasonable regulations as they may prescribe; and the said municipal authorities shall have power to exempt any corporation formed under the provisions of this act, from taxation on their personal property, for a period not exceed three years from the organization of said Corporation.”
On motion, Adjourned.
J.R. Sylvester, Clerk J.J. Ashley, prest.
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Catskill, August 7, 1855
Meeting of Trustees this evening. All present.
The following bills were allowed:
|
C. Huffman’s bill |
Work on road |
$69.39 |
|
J.B. Lynes’ |
Sprinkling streets |
8.00 |
|
|
|
77.39 |
Resolved, That the unpaid Leases of Cemetery Lots now held by the Trustees, be given to B.O. Waite for immediate collection.
Resolved, That the “Night Watchmen” detailed by the Board at their last meeting be withdrawn for an indefinite period.
J.R. Sylvester, Clerk Edgar Russell, Prest. Pro tem
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Catskill, Aug. 14, 1855
Meeting this evening. Present: Russell, Hill and Sylvester. Russell is elected to act as President during an absence of Mr. Ashley from Catskill.
The following bills were allowed:
|
C. Huffman’s bill |
Work on road, &c. |
49.05 |
|
H.G. Johnson |
For Flagging |
45.36 |
|
B.O. Waite |
42.00 for Watchman & for Cemetery 12.68 |
54.68 |
|
Goetchius & Becker |
|
.63 |
Resolved, That notice be served on H.F. Olmstead, Agent of the “Whiskey Property” requiring him to abate all nuisance about said premises by removal or otherwise. Also that a similar notice be served upon Mrs. Lusk occupant of M. Steven’s premises. Also upon Clark and Layman, n rear of E. Russell’s grocery.
Resolved, That N.H. Hinman be notified that the street on the north side of his house, now used by him, must be vacated, and put in the same condition as when first trespassed upon by him. Adjourned.
J.R. Sylvester, Clerk Edgar Russell, Prest. Pro tem
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Catskill, August 28, 1855
Trustees Meeting this evening. Present: Russell, Mallory, Hill and Sylvester.
The following bills were allowed:
|
J.B. Lynes’s bill |
For Sprinkling |
$ 18.75 |
|
C. Huffman |
2 bills (road) |
88.28 |
|
|
Renewal of Insurance |
8.75 |
|
|
|
$115.75 |
Adjourned
J.R. Sylvester, Clerk Edgar Russell, Prest. pro tem
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Catskill, September 4, 1855
Meeting of Trustees this evening. Hill absent.
The following bills were allowed:
|
Wm. H. Layman’s bill |
Constable |
$ 5.50 |
|
N.C. Johnson “ |
“ |
5.50 |
|
H.G. Finch “ |
Fixing Reservoir |
33.82 |
|
|
|
$44.82 |
Wm. Comfort, at his request, was withdrawn from Engine Company No. 4, and Peter Casey was admitted as member of same Company.
Resolved,--That Joseph B. Lynes be requested to stop sprinkling the streets, and that Samuel Mallory be appointed to superintend sprinkling operations hereafter.
B.O. Waite was appointed Police Constable in place of J. Plimley, resigned.
Adjourned
John R. Sylvester, Clerk John J. Ashley, prest.
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Catskill, Sept. 11, 1855
Trustees met this evening. Mr. Hill absent.
The following bills were allowed:
|
J.B. Lynes |
Sprinkling |
$24.33 |
|
C. Huffman |
Road |
48.78 |
Henry Cole, at his request, was withdrawn from Engine Co., No. 4, and George Willard was accepted as member of said Company. Certificate of exemption is granted to John W. Pennoyer as fireman.
J.R. Sylvester, Clerk John J. Ashley, prest.
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Catskill, Sept. 18, 1855
Trustee Meeting this evening. Mr. Russell absent.
The following bills were allowed:
|
C. Huffman |
Road |
$28.13 |
|
Jared Plimley |
|
2.00 |
|
J.H. Van Gorden |
|
4.50 |
|
Order previously given to Tax Collector |
|
40.00 |
Application was made by Mr. O.T. Hill to have Fire Engine No. 1 taken to west side of the creek, for the purpose of forming a new Company, which request was unanimously acceded to. Adjourned.
J.R. Sylvester, Clerk John J. Ashley
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Catskill, Sept. 25, 1855
Meeting of Trustees this evening. All present.
The following bills were allowed:
|
C. Huffman |
Road |
28.00 |
|
E. Holbrooks |
For gravel |
12.96 |
|
O.T. Hill |
Repairing No. 1 |
5.50 |
|
|
|
46.46 |
Adjourned
J.R. Sylvester, Clerk John J. Ashley, prest.
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Catskill, Oct. 2, 1855
Trustee Meeting this evening. Mr. Hill absent.
The following was allowed: Bill of expense &c incurred by Enos Gunn at the fire in Church st. $72.74
Resolved, That the privilege of placing boxes and goods over the gutters outside of the side walks be granted to our citizens, until the first day of May next, provided such privilege does not infringe where the rights of pedestrians, or obstruct the free passage of water through said gutters.
Adjourned.
John R. Sylvester, Clerk John J. Ashley, prest.
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Catskill, Oct. 9, 1855
Meeting of Trustees this evening. All present.
The following bills were allowed:
|
J.B. Lynes’ bill |
For sprinkling |
$ 3.50 |
|
C. Huffman’s bill |
Road |
15.75 |
Application of Samuel Comfort, jr. for Certificate of exemption as fireman was granted.
C.L. Corinth, Clemens Dean, Frederick Ford, & Thomas Chamberlin, were admitted as members of Engine Co. No. 4.
Complaints were preferred by foreman of Engine Co. No. 4 against John Haney and George M. Clark, which warrant their expulsion from said Company on the part of the Trustees. It was thereupon unanimously agreed that said John Haney and George M. Clark be expelled from said Company.
Henry Hisk, Charles Helms, Walter Crosby, George Dants, and John W. Pennoyer, are withdrawn from Engine Co. No. 5, by request, in consequence of their removal. Said Pennoyer has a Certificate of exemption.
Sanford Montross, Benjamin Conover, Chauncey Bell, jr. , Gilbert Cornwall, Lewis Littlefield, Wilbur Goldin and Henry Southwick, were admitted as members of Engine Co., No. 5, Also Jacob Coffin
Adjourned two weeks
J.R. Sylvester, Clerk J.J. Ashley, prest.
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Catskill, October 23, 1855
Trustees met this evening, pursuant to adjournment. All present.
The following bills were allowed:
|
Enos Gunn’s bill |
For Engines |
$ 2.31 |
|
David B. Dunham |
“ “ |
21.38 |
|
Charles Huffman |
Road |
48.00 |
Adjourned two weeks
J.R. Sylvester, Clerk John J. Ashley, prest.
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Catskill, Nov. 14, 1855
Trustees met this evening. All present.
The following bills were allowed:
|
C. Huffman |
Road |
45.37 |
|
Do |
|
56.03 |
|
J.T. Lohman |
|
11.50 |
|
J.V.T. Tolley |
|
1.25 |
Adjourned, until further Call by Clerk
J.R. Sylvester, Clerk John J. Ashley, prest.
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Catskill, Jan. 15, 1856
Trustees met this evening. Present, Ashley, Mallory & Sylvester.
The following bills were allowed:
|
Penfield & Co. |
For Stone |
28.63 |
|
Trowbridge & Gunn |
Printing |
4.25 |
|
C.B. Knapp |
Engine |
3.31 |
|
J.M. Willard |
Engine |
11.25 |
|
M. Conover |
Engine |
3.88 |
|
W.H. Layman |
Constable |
5.74 |
|
|
|
57.06 |
Adjourned until further call by Clerk
John R. Sylvester, Clerk J.J. Ashley, prest.
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Catskill, Feby. 5, 1856
Trustee Meeting this evening. Present, Ashley, Mallory, and Sylvester
The following bills were allowed:
|
A. & B. Wiltse |
$22.83 |
|
Mr. Dumond |
1.50 |
|
C.R. Knapp |
8.33 |
|
A. Bell |
1.75 |
Almanson Botsford, Edward Ashley, and Gilbert Colpaugh were admitted as members of Engine Co., No. 5.
By request George Wilcox was discharged from Engine Co. No. 5
Foreman of Engine Co. No. 5 reported the following withdrawals and absentees from said Company: Andrew G. Gilbert, Henry Winans, Thomas Morein, Wellington Howel, Kileon Shiffer, Charles Lang, Daniel Colpaugh, Tenas Weed, Newton Mahon, Samuel Linsley, Stewart Grant, Robert Ary, Sanford Montross, Chauncey Bell, jr., Wilber Golden. Adopted.
Richard Wait and William Walters were admitted members of said No. 5, in addition to those above admitted. Also J.J. Clow.
Adjourned.
J.R. Sylvester, Clerk J.J. Ashley, prest.
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Catskill, March 25, 1856
Trustees Meeting this evening. President absent. E. Russell appointed President pro tem.
The following bills were allowed:
|
C. & H. Baker |
$6.00 |
|
J.T. Mann |
.50 |
|
C.L. Beach & Co. |
2.00 |
Adjourned.
J.R. Sylvester, Clerk J.J. Ashley, prest.
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Catskill, April 29, 1856
Meeting this evening. All present.
The following bills were allowed:
|
Thomas Wolford |
4.50 |
|
Benjamin Wey |
4.22 |
|
B.O. Waite |
49.00 |
|
H.F. Olmstead |
19.14 |
|
Mallory & Vedder |
10.00 |
|
T. Bulkley |
6.50 |
|
C. Huffman |
35.86 |
Permission is given to those whose names are herewith attached, to form a Fire Company at West Catskill, with the privilege of adding to the list of members up to the number allowed by law. (See preceding sheet)
Adjourned to May 5.
John R. Sylvester, Clerk J.J. Ashley, prest.
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[Printed Newspaper Notice]
THE ANNUAL MEETING OF the inhabitants of the Village of Catskill, for the election of Trustees, Assessors, a Collector and Treasurer, will be held at the Court House on Monday, May 5th, 1856, at 2 o’clock P.M. By order of the Trustees.
J.J. Ashley, Prest.
Catskill, April 22nd, 1856.
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May 5, 1856. A Meeting of the inhabitants of the village was held agreeably to the above notice. Trustees Ashley, Russell, Mallory and Sylvester were present.
On motion of W.D. Gunn, seconded by H.G. Johnson, the usual compensation of $20 was allowed to each of the Trustees, and an additional allowance of $25 to the Clerk.
The result of the balloting for Village Officers was as follows:
|
For Trustees |
Hiram Van
Steenburgh |
Assessors |
F.N. Wilson |
|
Collector |
William H. Layman |
Treasurer |
Frederick Hill |
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May 6, 1856. A majority of the above Trustees met at the office of J.R. Sylvester, for the purpose of deciding by lot as between T. Bulkley and D. Wilson, The drawing was decided in favor of Daniel Wilson as Assessor for the ensuing year.
John R. Sylvester, Clerk J.J. Ashley, prest.
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Catskill May 6th 1856
At 10 o’clock A.M. the Trustees elect,
D.B. Dunham, Enos Gunn, H. Van Steenburgh, J.H. Van Gorden, A.J. Grant
assembled at the office of H.F. Olmstead Esqr. qualified.
Adjourned to meet at Messrs. Peck & Gunn at 8 o’clock P.M.
“In pursuance to the above notice the Trustees met at Messrs. Peck & Gunn & organized and made the following appointments.
“On motion of J.H. Van Gorden, seconded by Enos Gunn, D.B. Dunham was nominated and elected President of the board. On motion of H. Van Steenburgh, seconded by D.B. Dunham, A.J. Grant was nominated & elected Clerk. On motion, “P. Whittaker was nominated & elected Road Master for district No. 2
“Geo. S. France, E. Belknap & B.O. Waite were appointed police constables during the pleasure of the Trustees.
Chas. S. Willard was appointed to take charge of the town clock for the ensuing year.
Adjourned
A.J. Grant, Clerk D.B. Dunham
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May 12th 1856
At a meeting of the Trustees held at the store A.J. Grant
Present: James H. Van Gorden, H. Van Steenburgh, Enos Gunn, D.B. Dunham, A.J. Grant
It was proposed that we proceed to ballot for road master for district No. 1. The result of the balloting was four votes for Thos. Maham & one for Martin Layman. Thos. Maham was therefore declared elected road master for district No. 1
The second balloting was for Village Sexton. The result was four votes for B.O. Waite & one for James McManamy. B.O. Waite was therefore declared elected Village Sexton.
Adjourned
A.J. Grant, Clerk D.B. Dunham, Prest.
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Stray Swine at Auction
In pursuance of an ordinance of the village of Catskill, a sale by Auction of two white Shoats will atke place at the Public Pound, on the afternoon of Saturday, the 26th inst., at 6 ½ o’clock, unless said Shoats are previously redeemed.
By order of the Board of Trustees.
May 24, 1855 John J. Ashley, President
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May 16th 1856
At a Meeting of the Trustees held at the store of James H. Van Gorden
Present: H. Van Steenburgh, Enos Gunn, D.B. Dunham, James H. Van Gorden, A.J. Grant
“The following persons having been elected as members of Ever Ready Engine Co. No. 4, are hereby appointed members of said Company and are to receive certificates of membership. Henry Baldwin, William Millard, Thos. Dennoyer, James Kelly.
“Request from Ever Ready Engine Co. No. 4 for permission to take their Engine to Albany on the 4th of July next was granted.
“Resolved, that the clerk be authorized to get printed 50 Notices in large type in relation to the laws to prevent the running at large Horses, cows & swine, the law to be enforced on or after 20th
Adjourned to meet at James H. Van Gorden’s on thursday at 8 o,clock P.M. May 22nd.
A.J. Grant, Clerk D.B. Dunham, Pres.
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May 22nd 1856
At a meeting this evening pursuant to adjournment
Present: J.H. Van Gorden, D.B. Dunham, A.P. Grant
“Resolved, that we call a meeting of the fire department to be held at the Court House Tuesday June 3rd 1856 at half past Six O,Clock P.M. to elect Chief & two assistant Engineers. Adjd. A.J. Grant, Clk. D.B. Dunham
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May 28th 1856
At a meeting of the Trustees at the store of J.H. Van Gorden
Present: H.Van Steenburgh, J.H. Van Gorden, Enos Gunn, D.B. Dunham, A.J. Grant
The following bills were audited & allowed
|
Thos. Maham bill |
67.94 |
|
Jas. McManamy “ |
1.50 |
|
|
69.44 |
Resolved, that the clerk be authorized to get printed two hundred & fifty blank checks on Treasurer,
Resolved, that a committee of three be appointed (consisting of the following persons, J.H. Van Gorden, Enos Gunn & David B. Dunham) to examine the side walks through Main St. and report the condition of the same at our next meeting, Also that said committee call on the owner or owners of such walks as may be found deficient and request them to put the same in proper repair.
It was decided that B.O. Waite is to take charge of the Burying Ground, do all work that may be required about the trees, keep the walks clean and free from grass & weeds (and perform such general service as may be necessary to keep the cemetery in proper condition. As compensation for such services when approved by the Trustees he is to have all the grass the lot affords and fifty dollars ($50.) in cash.
Thos. Maham is appointed to sprinkle the streets at four dollars per day with two horse team
Resolved, that a meeting of the inhabitants of the Village of Catskill be called at the Court House on Monday evening June 9th 1856 at 7 O,Clock for the purpose of raising money for the use of the fire department, cemetery, Hospital, watering the streets and dor such other purposes as may be designated by the meeting.
Thos. Maham & Mr. Clow were appointed police constables and are hereby authorized to take up and impound all Horses, Cattle & Swine found running at large within the limits of the Corporation. Adjourned
A.J. Grant, Clerk D.B. Dunham, Prest.
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At a meeting of the Trustees held at the store of James H. Van Gorden June 2nd 1856
Present: D.B. Dunham, James H. Van Gorden, A.J. Grant
The following persons having been nominated as members of Engine Co. No. 5, are hereby appointed members of said company and are to receive certificates of membership: J.J. Clow, Jacob Coffin, John Pinder, A. Botsford, C. Choles, Wm. Ashley, A. Barkman, P. Dumond, Edwd. Day, T.F. Overbaugh, Geo. Kirtland, E. Van Steenburgh, E. Ashley, S. Kenyon, G. Palmer, T.C. Palmer.
Lewis R. Gleason is appointed police constable.
Thos. Maham’s bill for road allowed $82.22
Adjourned
A.J. Grant, Clk. D.B. Dunham, Pres.
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[Printed Newspaper Notice]
NOTICE—A meeting of the Fire Department will be held at the Court House on Tuesday, June 3rd, 1856, a half past six o’clock, P.M. for the purpose of electing a Chief Engineer, and first and second assistant Engineers, in place of Enos Gunn, James Becker and David Ely, whose terms of office expire.
Catskill, May 16th, 1856 D.B. Dunham, President
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Catskill, June 3rd 1856
Agreeable to the above notice an election of the fire department was this day held.
The inspectors of election were Enos Gunn, James Becker & David Ely.
“The candidates nominated on the one side were T.C. Palmer for Chief Engineer, Abram Decker for first assistant, Henry Bulkley for second assistant.
“On the other side Alexander Wiltse for Chief Engineer, David J. Ely for first assistant, Edward Cator for second assistant, the result of the balloting was an equal number of votes for the different candidates on both sides.
The result of the election was therefore declared a tie by the canvassers.
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[Printed Newspaper Notice]
NOTICE—A meeting of the inhabitants of the village of Catskill will be held at the Court House on Monday evening, June 9th, 1856, at 7 o’clock, for the purpose of raising money for the use of the Fire Department, the Cemetery, the Hospital, Watering the Streets, and for such other purposes as may be designated by the meeting—said sums not to exceed the following amounts, viz:
|
For Fire Department |
$ 250 |
|
“ Cemetery |
150 |
|
“ Hospital |
150 |
|
“ Watering Streets |
100 |
|
“ Miscellaneous |
350 |
|
Total |
$1,000 |
By order of the Board of Trustees D.B. Dunham, Pres’t.
Catskill, May 30th, 1856
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Catskill, June 9th, 1856
A meeting of the inhabitants of the Village was held at the Court House this evening in accordance with the above notice. David B. Dunham , Pres’t. James H. Van Gorden, Clerk pro tem
The call having been read by the President of the board Trustees, Mr. John A. Cooke moved that a tax be levied of Two hundred & fifty dollars ($250) to be appropriated for the Fire department, the money to be expended as the Trustees shall think proper, motion seconded by J.H. Van Gorden and carried in the affirmative unanimously.
Mr. John A. Cooke then moved that a tax be levied for the following purposes:
One Hundred & fifty dollars ($150) for the cemetery, One Hundred & fifty ($150) for repairing & enlarging Hospital, One Hundred dollars ($100) for Watering Streets & Three Hundred & fifty dollars ($350) for miscellaneous expenses. Motion seconded by Benj. Wey. Carried in the affirmative, unanimously.
Motion that meeting adjourn. Carried. D.B. Dunham, Prest.
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June 16th 1856
At a meeting of the Trustees held at the store of James H. Van Gorden
Present: D.B. Dunham, Enos Gunn, J.H. Van Gorden, A.J. Grant
The following named persons having been nominates as members of Engine Co. No. 4 are hereby appointed members of said company & are to receive certificates of membership: H.B. Hill, O.D. Kellogg, James Egnor, L. Sheffer, P. Davison.
The following bills were audited & allowed:
|
Trowbridge & Gunn for printing bills for Engine Co. No. 4 during 1855 |
$ 6.75 |
|
Trowbridge & Gunn for printing up to June 16th 1856 |
12.00 |
|
Thos. Maham’s for roads |
64.14 |
|
|
$82.89 |
Resolved, that an election of fire department be held at the Court House on Thursday June 26th 1856 at 6 ½ O,Clock P.M. for the purpose of electing Chief Engineer and first & second assistants.
Resolved, that the sum of One Thousand dollars ($1000) be raised by tax for roads, sewers &c
John S. Griswold Esqr is appointed Corporation Attorney.
Adjourned
D.B. Dunham, Prest. A.J. Grant, Clerk
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June 23rd 1856
At a meeting of the Trustees held at the store of James H. Van Gorden
Present: D.B. Dunham, H. Van Steenburgh, A.J. Grant
The following named persons having been nominated as members Protection Fire Engine Co. No. 1 are hereby appointed members of said Company & are to receive certificates of membership: William Masul, Arther Thomas, Wm. G. Dubois, F.S. Friar
Thos. Maham’s bill for road was audited & allowed, up to June 21st $99.25
Resolved, that F.J. Dunham be authorized to repair the Hospital, “also to build a small room 16 x 18 feet in connection with the Hospital, “the expenditure not to exceed One Hundred & fifty dollars, that being the amount of the appropriation, the work to be under the direction of D.B. Dunham.
Adjourned
A.J. Grant, Clerk D.B. Dunham, Prest.
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Catskill June 26th 1856
At an election of the Fire department held at the Court House, agreeable to the above Notice. The inspectors were Enos Gunn, D.J. Ely and James Becker.
The candidates nominated were as follows: Alexander Wiltse for Chief Engineer, Edward Cater for first assistant, Thos. N. Bell for second assistant. “The result below:
Alexander Wiltse for Chief Engineer Recd 50 Votes No opposition
Edward Cator “ 1st Assistant “ 50 “ “ “
Thos. N. Bell “ 2nd “ “ 49 “ “ “
D.B. Dunham, Prest.
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July 3rd 1856
At a meeting of the Trustees held at the store of A.J. Grant
Present: James H. Van Gorden, H. Van Steenburgh, A.J. Grant
The following persons having been nominated by Engine Company No. 1 are hereby appointed members of said Co. and are to receive certificates of membership: J.R. Burger, Charles Pike, Albert Stanton, Edward Winans, (blank) Decker, Wm. O. Brine.
Thos. Maham’s bill was audited & allowed up to June 28th for road $68.25
Resolved “that D.B. Dunham, Thos. Maham and James H. Van Gorden be appointed as a committee on nuisances, to report at next meeting.
Resolved “that James H. Van Gorden, D.B. Dunham and A.J. Grant be appointed a Committee to examine the condition of the different fire Engine companies and ascertain about what the probable cost will be to have every thing put in proper repair, to report at next meeting. Adjourned
A.J. Grant, Clk. D.B. Dunham, Prest.
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July 9th 1856
At a meeting of the Trustees held at Messrs Per?? & Gunn’s
Present: Enos Gunn, D.B. Dunham, J.H. Van Gorden, A.J. Grant
The committee on nuisances appointed at last meeting, report the condition of different Streets & alleys as being in bad condition, also numerous private lanes & yards in very bad condition.
The committee appointed at last meeting to examine the condition of the different Engines, Engine Houses & fire apparatus, “report the probable cost (to have every thing put in complete order) $200.
Bill in favor R. Dorlen’s estate for costs made June 26th 1854 was allowed $3.10
David B. Dunham was appointed to confer with Edward Cator and ascertain on what terms the room in the lower part of his shop in west Catskill could be obtained in, fitted up in a proper manner for the reception of Protection fire Engine No. 1,
“also to confer with Engine Companies No. 4 & 5 and ascertain the amount necessary to be appropriated to satisfy the wants of each company, to report at next meeting.
Adjourned
A.J. Grant, Clerk D.B. Dunham, Prest.
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July 21st 1856
At a meeting of the Trustees held at the store of A.J. Grant
Present: H. Van Steenburgh, D.B. Dunham, J.H. Van Gorden, A.J. Grant
D.B. Dunham reports that he conversed with Edward Cator with reference to the room spoken of at last meeting, “and Mr. Cator agrees to fix up the room in the manner designated by the Trustees and paint the Engine for Seventy Five dollars “also agrees to give the Trustees of the Village a lease of the premises for ten years from the first day of May next for fifteen dollars per year and the use of the room from now until the first of May next rent free, “it was moved & seconded that we accept Mr. Cator’s proposition, carried in the affirmative unanimously.
H. Van Steenburgh, J.H. Van Gorden, A.J. Grant was appointed a Committee to get estimates on the cost of enlarging the upper part of Engine House No. 5 and have the work done by contract or otherwise as they should think best.
The following bills were audited & allowed:
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Thos. Maham’s bill for road |
$ 89.65 |
|
“ “ “ “ watering Sts. |
29.00 |
|
“ “ “ “ fire department |
2.98 |
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A.J. Grant for 40 Bus. lime |
11.20 |
|
|
$132.83 |
Adjourned
A.J. Grant, Clerk D.B. Dunham, Prest.
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July 24th 1856
At a meeting of the Trustees held at the store of A.J. Grant
Present: D.B. Dunham, James H. Van Gorden, H. Van Steenburgh, A.J. Grant.
David B. Dunham, J.H. Van Gorden, H. Van Steenburgh, “was appointed a Committee to examine Engine House No. 4 and have every thing put in proper repair, “the work to be done by contract or otherwise as the Committee should think best.
Benjamin Wey’s bill for Powder used 4th July allowed $12.00
“We the undersigned Trustees of the Village of Catskill in the County of Greene do hereby appoint David Ely, John P. Lohmann and Benjamin Wey a board of health for the said Village of Catskill and Abel Brace a competent Physician to be health officer thereof.
In Witness whereof we have hereunto set our hands and the seal of the Corporation of said Village of Catskill this 24th day of July 1856.
D.B. Dunham, Enos Gunn, J.H. Van Gorden, A.J. Grant
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August 4th 1856
At a meeting of the Trustees held at the Store of A.J.G.
Present: D.B. Dunham, Enos Gunn, J.H. Van Gorden, A.J. Grant
The following bills were audited and allowed:
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Henry Baker’s for printing |
6.75 |
|
Joseph Joesbury’s “ “ |
9.50 |
|
Thos. Maham’s “ Roads |
91.62 |
|
|
107.87 |
Resolved, that Thos. Maham be authorized to take the prisoners now in Jail under Sentence at hard labor and work them on the Corporation.
It was decided that the Communication from Wm. W. Van Loan lay over
Adjourned
A.J. Grant, Clk. D.B. Dunham, Prest.
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August 11th 1856
At a meeting of the Trustees held at the Store of A.J. Grant,
[Present] : D.B. Dunham, James H. Van Gorden, A.J. Grant
The following bills were audited & allowed:
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John P. Lohmann’s on a/c Mrs. Bowen |
8.00 |
|
Chas. R. Knapp for Ever Ready Engine No. 4 |
50.00 |
|
|
58.00 |
Adjourned
A.J. Grant, Clerk D.B. Dunham, Prest.
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August 15th 1856
At a meeting of the Trustees held at the Store of James H. Van Gorden
Present: J.H. Van Gorden, H. Van Steenburgh, Enos Gunn, D.B. Dunham, A.J. Grant
The following bills were audited and allowed:
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Thos. Maham for Roads |
86.79 |
|
Do do “ Watering Sts. |
53.00 |
|
|
139.79 |
|
Geo. W. Bates “ Carting Cannon 1855 |
.50 |
It was decided that Police be provided with Stars and that J.H. Van Gorden is authorized to procure Six for that purpose.
“It was also decided that the Police be authorized to disperce all public gatherings or assemblages in any of the Streets of the Corporation.
Hiram C. Black has been dismissed from Engine Co. No. 5 and his Certificate of Membership in that Company Cancelled
Adjourned
A.J. Grant, Clerk D.B. Dunham, Prest.
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August 25th 1856
At a meeting of the Trustees held at the store of James H. Van Gorden
Present: J.H. Van Gorden, D.B. Dunham, A.J. Grant
The following bills were audited and allowed:
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Thos. Maham’s for Roads |
53.75 |
|
O.T. Hill for Protection Engine Co. No. 1 |
75.00 |
|
|
$128.75 |
|
F. Sayre for Renewal of Insurance |
8.75 |
Adjourned
A.J. Grant, Clerk D.B. Dunham, Prest.
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September 8th 1856
At a meeting of the Trustees held at the Store of A.J. Grant
Present: James H. Van Gorden, H. Van Steenburgh, D.B. Dunham, A.J. Grant
The following bills were audited and allowed:
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John Clow for work done on Engine House No. 5 |
45.00 |
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James H. Van Gorden for Six Stars for the Police |
6.00 |
|
|
$51.00 |
It was decided that three crosswalks be built in Main St.
“C.C. Millard, P. Davisen, Richard Clark, O.D. Kellogg & H.B. Hill have been dismissed from Engine Co. No. 4.
Abram Martin Jr. having been nominated by Engine Company No. 4 is hereby appointed a member of said Company.
Adjourned
A.J. Grant, Clerk D.B. Dunham, Prest.
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September 19th 1856
At a meeting of the Trustees held at the Store Van Gorden
Present: D.B. Dunham, J.H. Van Gorden, A.J. Grant
The following bills were audited and allowed:
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Thos. Maham’s for roads |
116.51 |
|
James McManamy “ (cemetery) |
1.56 |
|
|
$118.07 |
Adjourned
A.J. Grant, Clerk D.B. Dunham, Prest.
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October 13th 1856
At a meeting of the Trustees held at the Store of Van [Gorden]
Present: D.B. Dunham, J.H. Van Gorden, H. Van Steenburgh, A.J. Grant
“By request from Engine Co. No 4, “John Russell is dismissed from said Engine Co. No. 4 and his certificate of membership in that company cancelled
Adjourned
A.J. Grant, Clerk D.B. Dunham, Prest.
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November 10th 1856
At a meeting of the Trustees held at the Store of A.J. Grant
Present: D.B. Dunham, J.H. Van Gorden, H. Van Steenburgh, A.J. Grant
Bill from L.S. & Wm. Smith for work done on Engine House No. 5 allowed $25.00
D.B. Dunham was appointed to distribute the Blanch pipe (now in possession of Engine Company No. 5) among the companies in their proper order.
D.B. Dunham was also appointed to request Doct. John Doane to remove the obstructions in the highway near the late lumber yard of E. Gilbert.
Adjourned
A.J. Grant, Clerk D.B. Dunhan, Prest.
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January 2nd 1857
At a meeting of the Trustees held at the Store of J.H. Van Gorden
Present: D.B. Dunham, J.H. Van Gorden, A.J. Grant
“Resolved, that the warrant of Wm. H. Layman Collector for the Corporation of Catskill be Renewed, extending the time thereof fifteen days.
Adjourned
A.J. Grant, Clk. D.B. Dunham, Prest.
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January 8th 1857
At a meeting of the Trustees held at the Store of J.H. Van Gorden
Present: D.B. Dunham, H. Van Steenburgh, J.H. Van Gorden, A.J. Grant
“Resolved, that John W. Pennoyer be granted a certificate of discharge from the Fire department of Catskill, he having fully complied with the law in such case made and provided.
“Resolved, that the clerk is authorized to serve a notice on Mrs. Catharine Bowen for her to remove from & quit the House & premises now in her possession.
The following named persons are appointed members of Engine Co. No. 5: Wm. Plimbley, Calvin Dodge, Wm. Howell, John Cornwell Jr. & Wm. Comfort
The following bills were audited and allowed:
|
H.G. Johnson |
For Stone |
9.54 |
|
Chas. Jenkins |
“ Services |
6.00 |
|
B.O. Wait |
“ “ |
1.38 |
|
C.S. Beach & Co. |
“ Engine Co. No. 4 |
4.00 |
|
Thos. Maham |
“ Roads |
217.66 |
|
|
|
$238.?? |
Adjourned
A.J. Grant, Clerk D.B. Dunham, Prest.
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Jany. 24th 1857
At a meeting of the Trustees held at the Store of J.H. Van Gorden
Present: D.B. Dunham, J.G. Van Gorden, A.J. Grant
The following bills were audited and allowed:
|
H. & B. Wiltse |
For work on Engines |
10.25 |
|
Andrew Bell |
“ “ “ “ |
6.25 |
|
Penfield & Co. |
“ “ “ Stone |
58.96 |
|
L.S. & Wm. Smith |
“ Services |
9.56 |
|
T. Bulkley |
“ Engine Co. No. 5 |
3.25 |
|
J.H. Van Gorden |
“ Sundries |
5.42 |
|
John Clow |
“ Work on Engine House |
4.38 |
|
Wm.H. Layman |
“ Collecting Tax |
100.00 |
|
|
|
$198.07 |
Adj’d
A.J. Grant, Clerk D.B. Dunham, Prest.
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April 7th 1857
At a meeting of the Trustees held at the Store A.J. Grant
Present: D.B. Dunham, H. Van Steenburgh, J.H.. Van Gorden, A.J. Grant
Complaints having been made to Isaac Pruyne & others of encroachments on the Albany & Greene Turnpike, William St. & River St. by Sundrie persons fencing in portions of said Streets, do require the Trustees to order a Survey of said Streets & compel those that are to far out, to put their fences back to the line of said Streets.
“In Compliance with the above request it was decided that John Van Vechten Esqr & Ephraim Beach Esqr be employed to Survey the above mentioned Streets on Monday next at 9 O Clock in the fore noon
“It was decided that the old map of the Corporation of Catskill be sent to McFarlands for repairs.
The following bills were audited & allowed
|
J.M. Willard |
For repairs on Engines |
7.25 |
|
H.G. Johnson |
“ Stone |
5.79 |
|
J.H. Van Gorden |
“ Sundries |
5.75 |
|
J.J. Clow |
“ Services |
4.25 |
|
F.J. Dunham |
“ repairs in Hospital &c |
207.35 |
|
D.B. Dunham |
“ Sundries |
10.52 |
|
Zenas Weed |
“ Carting Water |
1.75 |
|
Henry Hebler |
“ do “ & Stone |
3.44 |
|
Thos. Maham |
“ roads $17.38 Sprinkling $7. |
24.38 |
|
A.J. Grant |
“ Plank |
7.73 |
|
|
|
$278.21 |
Thos. Mahams resignation as road master was accepted
D.B. Dunham was appointed to employ suitable men to do whatever necessary work there is to be done in the Corporation from now until the first Monday of May next.
James Stead was appointed a member of Engine Company No. 5 in place of Theadore Overbaugh.
Adjourned
A.J. Grant, Clerk D.B. Dunham, Prest.
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April 24th 1857
At a meeting of the Trustees held at the Store of J.H. Van Gorden
Present: D.B. Dunham, H. Van Steenburgh, J.H. Van Gorden, A.J. Grant
The following bills were audited & allowed
|
H. Coner |
For Services |
3.00 |
|
C. Trowbridge |
“ “ as assessor |
3.75 |
|
D. Wilson |
“ “ “ “ &c |
5.75 |
|
John Van Vechten |
“ “ “ Surveyor |
10.13 |
|
Chas. Dewitt |
“ “ “ do |
8.00 |
|
|
|
$30.63 |
Application of Thos. Sutten & Henry Limbrick for Certificates of exemption as firemen was granted.
It was decided that the petitions presented for opening Streets lay over until Friday evening of next week.
Consent was given the Albany & Greene Turnpike Company to abandon & release to the Village all that part of Albany & Greene Turnpike road laying & being within the limits of the Corporation.
Adjd.
A.J. Grant, Clerk D.B. Dunham, Prest.
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May 2nd 1857
At a meeting of the Trustees held at the Store of A.J. Grant
Present: J.H. Van Gorden, H. Steenburgh, A.J. Grant
The following bills were audited & allowed
|
Chas. Jenkins |
For (road) |
20.71 |
|
H.F. Olmstead |
“ bal. of costs |
1.08 |
|
Thos. Wolford |
“ ringing Fire Bell |
4.25 |
|
B.O. Waite |
“ taking charge cemetery |
50.00 |
|
|
|
$76.04 |
It was decided that financial Statement of the Trustees be published in all the Village papers.
Charles Low & Winslow Becker were appointed fire men in Engine Company No. 5.
It was decided that the Suit commenced against Saml. Mallory be discontinued.
Peter Whittaker’s returns as Path Master for district No. 2 was made & accepted.
Adjourned
A.J. Grant, Clerk D.B. Dunham, President
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May 4th 1857
At a meeting of the Trustees held at the Store of J.H. Van Gorden
Present: D.B. Dunham, J.H. Van Gorden, H. Van Steenburgh, A.J. Grant
The following bills were audited and allowed
|
Andrew Bell |
for Iron bolts |
10.00 |
|
B.O. Waite & Son |
for ringing fire Bell for the past two years |
6.00 |
|
J.B. Lynes |
(road) |
19.23 |
|
|
|
35.23 |
Adjourned
A.J. Grant, Clerk D.B. Dunham, President
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[Printed Newspaper Notice]
Notice.—The Annual Meeting of the inhabitants of the Village of Catskill for the election of Trustees, Assessors, a Collector and Treasurer, will be held at the Court House on Monday, May 4th, 1857, at 2 o’clock P.M.
By order of the Trustees D.B. Dunham, President
Catskill, April 16th, 1857
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Catskill, May 4th, 1857
A meeting of the inhabitants of the Village was held agreeably to the above notice.
Trustees present: Dunham, Van Gorden, Van Steenburgh and Grant.
The financial Statement submitted by the Trustees was approved.
“On motion, Thos. Maham, seconded by Benjamin Wey the usual compensation of $20. was allowed to each of the Trustees and additional allowance of $25. to the Clerk.
“The result of the balloting for Village officers was the election of the persons named below:
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Trustees |
Rufus W. Watson |
Assessors |
William
Salisbury
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|
Collector |
Robert V. Overbaugh |
Treasurer |
Frederick Hill |
Trustees: D.B. Dunham, A.J. Grant, H. Van Steenburgh
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Catskill, May 5th 1857 11 Oclock A.M.
The Trustees Elect, Rufus W. Watson, Joel Egnor, Benjamin Wiltse, Henry T. Becker & William Loud met at the office H.F. Olmsted and duly qualified as such Trustees, and immediately assembled at the office of R.W. Watson and unanimously elected Benjamin Wiltse President of the board of Trustees and Rufus W. Watson Clerk, when the following officers were duly elected, and appointed, Viz: George L. France, Bradford O. Waite, Thomas Maham & Eben Belknapp For Police Constables, and Bradford O. Waite for Village Sexton.
Adjourned to meet at the office of R.W. Watson May the 8th 8 P.M.
R.W. Watson, Clerk B. Wiltse
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Catskill May 8th
At a meeting of Trustees at the office of R.W. Watson
all the trustees being present
Peter Whitaker was unanimously Elected road master of District No. 2 in Catskill. Upon motion it was resolved that the board will meet on the first Monday in each month
A petition was presented asking the board of Trustees to open Broad street and remove the hospital or post house, action upon which was deferred to the next meeting of the board.
Board adjourned to the 11th inst. at same place 7 ½ oclock P.M.
R.W. Watson, Clerk Wm. Loud, Pres. Pro Tem
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Catskill May 11th 1857
Trustees met except B. Wiltse, President. Wm. Loud was chosen President Pro Tem. The minutes of the last meeting having been read & approved adjourned to the 13th inst. at the same place
R.W. Watson, Clerk B. Wiltse, Pres.
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Catskill May 13th 1857
At a meeting of the trustees
Present: B. Wiltse, W. Loud, J. Egnor & H.T. Becker
H.T. Becker was appointed Clerk Pro Tem, Minutes read & approved
On motion Action upon the petition for opening Broad Street was postponed to the next meeting
Thomas Maham appointed Overseer of highways for District No. one during the pleasure of the Trustees by unanimous vote.
William Loud was appointed Committee on Streets and alleys for the ensuing month
Joel Egnor was appointed Committee on Semetary for the ensuing month.
On motion, It was ordered that the gate posts of the Semetary shall be painted
Mssrs. Malory & Vedder were appointed to keep the town Clock in order
Adjourned to the 18th half past seven P.M. at R.W. Watsons office
R.W. Watson, Clerk B. Wiltse, Pres.
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Catskill May 18th 1857
At a meeting of the Board of Trustees all being present at the office of R.W. Watson,
On motion action upon the petition for the removal of the Hospital was postponed.
On motion it was unanimously resolved that a meeting of the inhabitants of the Village of Catskill be Called for the second day of June next at the Court house at 7 P.M. for the purpose of determining the amt. of money to be raised & that the trustees propose the following sums
|
For Fire Department |
$200.00 |
|
“ Cemetery |
125.00 |
|
“ Miscellaneous |
375.00 |
|
“ Watering streets |
100.00 |
|
|
$800.00 |
and that the usual and required notice of such be posted, & published in all the Village papers
The following Bills were audited and allowed
Bill of C.S. Willard for regulating town clock and repairing same for year ending May 1st 1857 $21.00
Do James McMenemy for attendance at Court house at Charter Election 1.50
Adjourned to the 25th May at 8 oclock P.M. at the office of R.W. Watson
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No meeting held on the 25th
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Catskill June 1st 1857
Special meeting Called by the President of the board at the office of R.W. Watson at 8 oclock P.M. The Trustees all present except Wm. Loud.
On motion it was unanimously resolved that the sum of Fifteen Hundred dollars be raised as a tax to be expended upon the highways in District No. one of said village—
A communication having been received from F.N. Wilson Fire Co., No. 5 giving a list of members delinquent in paying fines legally imposed after due notice, On motion it was unanimously Resolved that James O. Conner, Joshua B. Hoxie, James G. Grant, Edward O. Conner, Daniel Calpaugh & John W. Trumpbour, said delinquent members be and they are hereby expelled from said fire Co.
Adjourned to June 15th inst.
R.W. Watson, Clerk B. Wiltse, Pres.
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[Printed Newspaper Notice]
NOTICE—A meeting of the inhabitants of the Village of Catskill will be held at the Court House on Tuesday evening, June 2nd, 1857, at 7 o’clock, for the purpose of determining the amount of money to be raised for the Fire Department for the Cemetery, for Watering the Streets, and for Miscellaneous Expenses. Said sums not to exceed the following amounts:
|
For Fire Department |
$200 |
|
“ Cemetery |
125 |
|
“ Watering Streets |
100 |
|
“ Miscellaneous Expenses |
375 |
|
|
$800 |
By order of the Board of Trustees.
B. Wiltse, Pres’t.
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Catskill June 2nd 1857 A meeting of the Citizens of Catskill was held in pursuance of the above notice at the court house. The meeting was called or order by Edgar B. Day, and Benjamin Wiltse was chosen Chairman, & Samuel Penfield Jr. secretary
On motion the meeting adjourned to the 8th of June inst. at 7 Oclock P.M. at the same place
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Catskill June 8th 1857
An adjourned meeting of the Citizens of Catskill was held at the Court house this evening. On motion Benjamin Wiltse was chosen Chairman & Isaac Pruyn Secretary of the meeting. The object of the meeting having been stated, and the above printed notice read. On motion it was unanimously resolved that the several sums of money in the above notice proposed to be raised be raised by tax on said Village. That is to say
|
For the Fire Department |
$200.00 |
|
“ Cemetery |
125.00 |
|
“ Watering streets |
100.00 |
|
“ Miscelanious Expenses |
375.00 |
On motion the following resolution was unanimously adopted, Resolved That the Trustees be requested and instructed to remove the fenses (sic) and other obstructions on the north side of William Street so far as in their judgment shall be necessary to secure a good and convenient side walk on said north side. On motion the meeting adjourned.
R.W. Watson, Clerk B. Wiltse, President
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Catskill June 15th 1857
A meeting of the Trustees was held at the office of R.W. Watson
all the Trustees being present
R.W. Watson presented the following Resolution
Resolved that notice be given to the owners and occupants of land on the north west side of William Street, commencing on Main street and extending to the McKinstry Lot, to remove the fences and other obstructions for the distance of at least three feet in width from that side of the street. On motion of H.T. Becker seconded by J. Egnor the above resolution was unanimously adopted. B. Wiltse & J. Egnor were authorized as a Committee to Cause a drain to be Constructed to convey the water from under Engine house No. 5 in such manner as they may judge expedient. The following Bills were audited and allowed. To Thos. Maham $146.48, to Penfield & Day & Co 3.77
Bill of Samuel Mallory was laid on the table
By a unanimous vote the following persons were appointed a Board of health for the Village of Catskill Viz Joseph B. Lynes, William Hunter & Benjamin Way.
Meeting adjourned to first Monday in July
B. Wiltse, Prest
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Catskill July 6th 1857
At a meeting of the trustees held at the office of R.W. Watson
present: all of the trustees
A Bill of Thomas Mayham for $159.28 was audited
The following persons were elected members of Protection engine No. one Viz James H. Bangel, Franklin Abeel, F.O. Fries, Ausilper Obert, Albert G. Stanton, Franklin Caniff.
The meeting adjourned to the first Monday in august
R.W. Watson, Clerk B. Wiltse, Pres.
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Catskill August 3rd 1857
At a meeting of the trustees at the office of R.W. Watson
Present: R.W. Watson, B. Wiltse, J. Egnor & H.T. Becker
It was unanimously resolved that proceedings be instituted to dispossess Mrs. Bowen from the Hospital building & that the building be advertised & sold at publick auction on the grounds on the (blank) day of (blank) giving the purchaser six days after the sale to remove the building
The following persons were elected members of Ever Ready Fire Company No. 4 Vix Horace Barker & George B. Day. Martin F. Smith was elected a member of Frances N. Wilson Fire Company No. 5
A petition for widening William Street so as to give a good & sufficient side walk on the north side was presented, upon which it was resolved that legal measures be taken to carry into effect the prayer of the petition.
A petition for the construction of a drain or sewer to commence near the store of Henry Ashley and terminate at the sewer Crossing Main St. near the house of James Kontz—was presented, and it was resolved that the prayer of the petion (sic) be granted.
It was unanimously resolved that Abel Bruce Physician be appointed Health officer of said Village
The following Bills were audited
|
Bill of J.A. & A. Griswold |
Attorneys fee |
$ 31.68 |
|
Thos. Maham |
Path Master |
151.26 |
|
Peter H. Van Husen |
For lime |
12.50 |
|
Frederick Layman |
Watering streets |
18.00 |
Meeting adjourned to the first Monday in Sept. inst at same place 8 Oclock P.M.
R.W. Watson, Clerk B. Wiltse
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Catskill Sept 28th 1857
At a special meeting notified by the president of the Board of Trustees,
present: Benjm. Wiltse, Joel Egnor, R.W. Watson, H. Becker
The following Bills were audited
|
3 Bills Thos. Maham |
$221.25 |
|
Bill of M. Conover |
9.44 |
|
“ “ Egnor & Finch |
54.63 |
|
“ “ Egnor & Cumfort |
66.25 |
Meeting adjourned to the regularly monthly meeting on the first Monday in Oct.
R.W. Watson, Clerk B. Wiltse
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Catskill Nov 2nd 1857
At a regular meeting of the Trustees
Present: B. Wiltse, H. Becker, H. Egnor, R.W. Watson
Minutes of last meeting read & approved.
The following Bills were audited Viz
|
Bill of Thos. Maham |
$70.52 |
|
One Bill of Thos. Maham |
$68.77 |
|
“ “ “ “ “ |
80.31 |
|
“ “ “ “ “ |
39.86 |
|
Joel Egnor “ |
37.20 |
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L.S. & Wm. Smith |
46.40 |
|
Wm. Salisbury (subject to amendment) |
16.87 |
|
J. Van Vechten |
2.00 |
|
F. Layman, Bill for stone |
75.00 |
On motion it was unanimously Resolved that the building known as The Hospital be sold on Saturday the 7th inst. at 2 Oclock to be taken from the premises within 12 days from the time of sale. Adjourned to the 1st Monday of Dec. at 7 Oclock P.M.
R.W. Watson, Clerk B. Wiltse
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December 7th 1857
At a regular meeting of the trustees held at the office of R.W. Watson
Present: all the Trustees
Minutes of last meeting read & approved The following Bills were audited:
|
Jos. H. Van Gorden |
$13.00 |
|
Van Loan Brothers |
.38 |
|
Penfield & Co. |
15.58 |
|
B.O. Nastel |
24.05 |
The following Resolution was unanimously adopted:
Whereas the trustees upon inquiry & Examination have been unable to find any written or other evidence of right to sell & remove the building known as “The Hospital”, Resolved therefore that the action proposed on that subject in a previous resolution of this board be indefinitely postponed—
Adjourned to the first Monday in Jan.
R.W. Watson, Clerk B. Wiltse
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Dec. 30th 1857
At a special meeting of the trustees at the usual place
Present: Wiltse, Becker, Egnor & Watson
It was unanimously resolved that the time for collecting the Village taxes be extended until & including the last day of January inst. Such extension of time was endorsed upon the Collectors warrant & signed by the Trustees & sealed with the Corporation seal
Board adjourned to the 1st Monday in Jan. next.
R.W. Watson, Clerk B. Wiltse
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January 4th 1858
At a regular meeting of the Trustees
Present: Wiltse, Watson & Loud
The following Bills were audited:
|
David Dunham |
$ 8.36 |
|
P. Sellick |
2.00 |
|
Thomas Maham |
34.26 |
|
William Tryon |
1.75 |
|
Thos. Welch $14. Do $8.50. Do $4. |
26.50 |
|
John Snyder |
12.50 |
|
Michael Osgun |
14.00 |
Adjourned to the first Monday in Feb. next
R.W. Watson, Clerk B. Wiltse
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Catskill February 1st 1858
At a regular meeting of the Trustees
Present: Wiltse, Watson & Egnor
The minutes of the previous meeting were read & approved
The following Bills were audited:
|
Penfield Pruyn & Co. |
$5.67 |
|
Joel Egnor |
7.82 |
|
To. Henry Baker |
5.00 |
|
“ Daniel Wilson assessor |
6.00 |
|
“ William H. Russ assessor |
7.50 |
The following persons were elected members of fire Engine Com. “Ever Ready” Viz
John I. Lockwood, Richard B. Waits & Edwin D. Ingersoll
The following persons were Elected members of Protection Fire Engine Co. No. 1 Viz—
William Obrien, Nicholas Russell, Charles G. Lohmann, Joseph H. Russell, George W. Thompson, Rufus Thompson & George Lohman
Adjourned until the first Monday in March
R.W. Watson, Clerk B. Wiltse
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Catskill March 1st 1858
At a regular meeting of the Trustees at the office of R.W. Watson
Present: Wiltse, Watson & Loud
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved
A remonstrance against the location of the gass work was received and laid on the table. A letter was Received from Wm. A. Dodge requesting to be transferred from membership of fire Co. No. 4 to that of Engine Co. No. 5 On motion such request was granted
Adjourned
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Catskill April 23rd
At a special meeting of the trustees all the trustees Present
Reading of the minutes of the last meeting was dispensed with
On motion the following Resolution was unanimously adopted Resolved that the Trustees of the Village of Catskill will enter into a written Contract with Gilbert Sutton of Peeks Kill Westchester County authorizing him to ??? gass works in said Village and to lay pipes through the public grounds streets lanes & alleys of said Village for transmitting said gass for the use of said Village and its inhabitants upon such terms as the said Trustees may determine and that the said trustees or a majority of them at a regular meeting of the Board will execute a Contract with the said Gilbert T. Sutton to carry into effect the object of this Resolution Adjourned
R.W. Watson, Clerk B. Wiltse
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[Printed Contract]
Articles of Agreement, Made and entered into the twenty fourth day of April, in the year of our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and Fifty Eight, between Benjamin Wiltse, Rufus W. Watson, Joel Egnor, Henry T. Becker and William F. Loud, Trustees of the Village of Catskill, in the County of Greene and State of New York, of the first part, and Gilbert T. Sutton, of the Town of Peekskill and County of Westchester, of the second part,
Witnesseth, That in consideration of the covenants and promises on the part of the party of the second part, to be performed and kept as hereinafter mentioned, and in pursuance of the authority conferred upon them by virtue of an Act of the Legislature of the State of New York, passed at the Session of 1858, the said Trustees, parties of the first part, have, and by these presents do grant to the said party of the second part, the right and privilege of erecting works for the manufacture of illuminating gas within the bounds of said village, together with the privilege of laying pipes through the public grounds, streets, lanes, and alleys of said village, and for the use of the inhabitants thereof;
Also the privilege of entering upon the public grounds, streets, lanes, and alleys, for the purpose of repairing such pipes and appurtenances, or re-laying the same from time to time as may become necessary.
To have and to hold the above granted privileges unto the said party of the second part, and to his executors administrators and assigns forever, subject nevertheless to the provisions, restrictions and regulations hereinafter contained.
The party of the second part hereby covenants and agrees to and with the parties of the first part, to erect such gas works within said village for the manufacture of illuminating gas, and lay suitable pipes for transmitting the same through the principal streets of said village, and that the same shall be done with all reasonable dispatch, and that in excavating and laying said pipes, he will, as far as practicable, avoid any interruption or interference with the ordinary use of said lanes, streets and alleys, and that as fast as such pipes shall be laid the ditches which shall have been made for that purpose shall be promptly filled and the streets restored to their former condition, as near as reasonably may be, by leaving the more stony portion of the materials excavated (when replaced) upon or near the surface.
The party of the second part also agrees that during the progress of the work of excavating, laying, and covering the pipes to be laid as above provided, or in repairing or re-laying the same, at any time hereafter, he will use the utmost care to avoid accidents to individuals or to property of any kind by reason of uncovered trenches, deposit of materials or otherwise, in the prosecution of the work, and will indemnify and save the parties of the first part harmless from all costs and damage to which they or their successors in office may be subjected by reason of any damage or injury to person or property in consequence of the erection of said gas works and laying such gas pipes and appurtenances, or in making repairs to the same, or in re-laying the same from time to time.
The party of the second part also agrees to and with the parties of the first part, that in laying such pipes as above provided, when the same shall pass necessarily near to or across and ditch, sewer, or other public work or improvement, such pipe shall be so laid as not to injure such public work, unless it shall become indispensable in laying such pipe to interfere with such sewer or other public work temporarily, in which event, after laying such pipe, such sewer or other public work shall be promptly restored to its former condition in such manner as not to receive any permanent injury, by the laying of such pipes, or in re-laying, or making necessary repairs to the same. It is hereby mutually agreed and understood between the parties to these presents that the erection of said gas works or the laying of the pipes and appurtenances, shall in no manner interfere with any future public improvements in the public grounds, streets, lanes, or alleys of said village, by the making of sewers, ditches or drains therein, grading, leveling, altering, or discontinuing any street, lane, alley, or in laying out any new public grounds, streets, lanes, or alleys, or in making any other improvements whatever in said village. It is, however, expressly agreed, that in the event said gas pipes or appurtenances should be in the way of any contemplated public improvement, the party of the first part shall give to the party of the second part reasonable notice thereof to enable him to remove such gas pipes and appurtenances, and to re-lay the same so as not to interrupt such improvements, and if such party of the second part fail to remove such gas pipes after reasonable notice from the parties of the first part, the parties of the first part will be authorized to remove the same and shall not be liable for any damage which may be done to such pipes and appurtenances by reason of removing the same for the purpose of prosecuting such improvements; and in case the parties of the first part shall be compelled to remove any such gas pipes as last above provided, the party of the second part agrees to pay the damage and expense thereof; but nothing herein contained shall be construed to require the parties of the first part to re-lay such pipes after they shall have been removed as last above mentioned.
The party of the second part hereby agrees to furnish such illuminating gas of the kind and of as good quality as is usually furnished to cities and other villages in this section of the State, for lighting the streets of said village and for the use of the inhabitants thereof, upn (sic) the terms and conditions following, that is to say, such gas shall be furnished as cheap as the same kind and quality shall be furnished to other villages in this section of the State consuming about the same amount as said village may consume, the party of the second part will furnish and lay all necessary lateral or service pipe from the main pipe to the metre, which metre is to be furnished and set by the party of the second part, with necessary connections, and is to be an accurate instrument to determine the quantity of gas used; said service pipe, metre and appurtenances, are to be furnished for the parties of the first part, or any such inhabitants when requested by either of them, and upon an agreement to pay to the party of the second part, for furnishing and laying such pipe, at the rate of 30 cents per foot, measuring from the metre to a point between such metre and the centre of the street, lane or alley, and fifteen feet from such centre, and the sum of three dollars for setting such metre and making the necessary connections, and shall also agree to pay as rent for the use of of (sic) said metre, at the following rates, that is to say, for a two light metre ten cents per month, for a three light metre twelve and a half cents a month, for a five light metre fifteen cents per month, and for a ten light metre twenty five cents a month, such metre to be at all times kept in repair by the party of the second part, unless the parties of the first part, or any individual wishing to use such gas shall choose to own such metre; the party of the second part shall not be bound to furnish or lay such lateral or service pipe and metre as above provided, for any individual unless such individual if requested, shall give sufficient security for the payment of the charges for the same upon furnishing the materials and completing the work as above mentioned. It is further mutually agreed that the party of the second part shall have the privilege of examining the lateral or service and the metre at all times for the purpose of ascertaining whether the same may be in perfect condition, and to determine the amount of gas used. The party of the first part, and any individual who shall be furnished with gas as above provided, shall keep in repair and renew from time to time, the pipe commencing at the metre and extending to within fifteen feet of the centre of the street, lane or alley, and also the connections between such pipe and the metre, as well as the metre itself, if owned by the parties of the first part or such individual, so as to prevent the loss of gas. Any thing herein contained shall not prevent the parties of the first part or any individual from discontinuing the use of such gas. And when the use of such gas shall be discontinued, the obligation to keep such pipes and metres in repair shall cease, and which the metre or service pipe remains, the party of the second part shall have the privilege of cutting off the passage of gas at the metre or at any point in the lateral or service pipe.
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Catskill May 1st 1858
At a meeting of the Trustees held at the office of R.W. Watson
Present: Wiltse, Watson, Becker and Loud
Minutes of the last meeting were read & approved
The following Bills were audited
|
L.S. & Wm. Smith |
$ 3.06 |
|
J. Millard & Co. |
7.54 |
|
Thomas Maham |
50.83 |
|
Z. Weed |
.65 |
|
A. Martin Jr. |
.85 |
|
Trobridge & Gunn |
10.25 |
|
James McManamy |
3.25 |
|
J. Joesbury |
5.25 |
|
A. & B. Wiltse |
14.31 |
|
B. Wiltse |
24.25 |
|
J.M. Willard |
7.59 |
|
Geo. Bates |
.25 |
|
R.W. Watson |
15.00 |
|
Thomas Maham |
58.58 |
Meeting adjourned
R.W. Watson, Clerk B. Wiltse
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Catskill May 3rd 1858
At a special meeting meeting (sic) of the Trustees at the office of R.W. Watson
Present: all the Trustees
The following Bills were audited
|
Bill of A. Bell |
$ .80 |
|
Henry Baker |
15.25 |
|
B. Wiltse |
8.50 |
|
Joel Egnor |
7.69 |
|
William E. Cater |
15.00 |
Meeting adjourned
R.W. Watson B. Wiltse
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[Printed Newspaper Notice]
NOTICE
The Annual Meeting of the inhabitants of the Village of Catskill, for the Election of Trustees, Assessor, Collector, and Treasurer, will be held at the Court House in said Village on Monday, May 3rd, 1858 at 2 o’clock P.M. By order of the Trustees.
Catskill, April 21st, 1858
B. Wiltse, President
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A meeting of the inhabitants of the Village of Catskill was held pursuant to the above notice Present: Wiltse, Becker, Watson & Loud, Trustees
On motion it was Resolved That the Trustees of the past year be allowed Twenty Dollars Each for their services and that the Clerk be allowed Twenty five dollars for his services as Clerk
The usual financial statement was exhibited
The result of the balloting was the Election of the following officers:
|
Trustees |
Isaac Rouse |
Assessors |
Henry F. Olmsted |
|
Treasurer |
Frederick Hill |
Collector |
Robert V. Overbaugh |
B. Wiltse, Wm. Loud, R.W. Watson, Joel Egnor, H.T. Becker, Trustees
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Catskill May 4th 1858
The Trustees elect Isaac Rouse, David B. Dunham, John T. Lohman, Lee Ensign & Charles Cornwall met at the office of Edgar Russell Esq. and duly qualified as such Trustees and immediately assembled at the store of John T. Lohman, and unanimously elected David B. Dunham President of the board of Trustees, and Charles Cornwall Clerk. Elliott Holbrook was appointed Path Master of Road Districts No. 1 and No. 2 during the pleasure of the board of Trustees.
The following persons were appointed Police Constables: Bradford O. Wait, George L. France, Ebenezer Belknap and John Irving.
Adjourned to meet at the Store of John T. Lohman on Saturday May 8th at 8 o.clock P.M.
Chas. Cornwall, Clerk D.B. Dunham, Prest.
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May 8th 1858
At a Meeting of the Trustees held at the store of John T. Lohman, all present.
The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved
George W. Chase and Thomas Maham were appointed Police Constables.
A Petition was presented to appoint J.B. Lynes Path Master for district No. 1
On motion laid over until next meeting
The following bills were audited and allowed
|
Thomas Wolford |
For ringing Fire Bell |
4.00 |
|
James McMenamy |
For attending Charter Election |
2.25 |
On motion B.O. Wait was appointed Village Sexton and the care of the Cemetery for the ensuing year at a salary of Twenty five Dollars
On motion Samuel Mallory was appointed to take care of and keep in order the Town Clock at the usual salary
Adjourned to meet on Tuesday May 11th at 2 o’clock P.M.
Chas. Cornwell, Clerk D.B. Dunham, Prest.
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May 11th 1858
At a meeting of the Trustees held at the store of J.T. Lohman, all present
The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
On motion the petition for the appointment of J.B. Lynes Path Master of Road District No. 1 was in consequence of there having been and that appointed, laid upon the table.
The following persons were elected and appointed members of “Ever Ready Fire Engine Company No. 4: Charles C. Givens, Alexander Holsted, William H. Dodge, George L. France
The following persons were elected and appointed members of “F.N. Wilson Fire Engine Company No. 5: William Smith, John A. Foote, William Stevens, Augustus Chelsey, Matthias Smith, George N. Brandow
On motion the appointment of John Irving Police Constable of West Catskill was reconsidered
Adjourned to meet on Friday evening May 14th at 8 o’clock
Chas. Cornwall, Clerk D.B. Dunham, Prest.
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May 14th 1858
At a meeting of the Board of Trustees held at the store of J.T. Lohman, all present.
Minutes of the last meeting read and approved.
The signing of papers presented by Mr. Isaac Pruyn calling for a jury to apprise the damages in the laying out of Spring Street and also papers notifying owners of lands on said Street to appear before said Jury was on motion postponed until the next meeting.
On motion it was unanimously resolved that this board employ Counsel and that S.A. Givens Esq. be employed as counsel for the board
On motion it was resolved that the Post placed by William Crosby in front of John Cl??? Dwelling on Thomson Street be removed.
On motion it was resolved that the Cross walk in front of Mrs. Orrin Day’s Residence on Main Street be repaired also that the walk across William Street in front of Mrs. Dougherty’s Dwelling be laid with Bridge Stone and flag stone over the Gutters.
On motion it was unanimously resolved that a meeting of the inhabitants of the Village of Catskill be called for the 31st day of May next at the court House at 7 o’clock P.M. for the purpose of determining the amount of money to be raised and that the Trustees propose the following sums, viz
|
For Fire Department |
$ 900.00 |
|
“ Cemetery |
150.00 |
|
“ Miscellaneous |
350.00 |
|
“ Watering Street |
100.00 |
|
|
$1500.00 |
and that the usual and required notice of the same be posted and published in all the Village papers
On motion adjourned to a special call by the President.
Chas. Cornwall, Clerk D.B. Dunham, President
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May 15th 1858
At a special meeting of the board of Trustees at the Store of J.T. Lohman, all present.
The minutes of the last meeting read and approved
The following persons were appointed a Board of Health: Benjamin Wey, Joseph B. Lynes and Joshua Fiero, Sr.
On motion Resolved that A.J. Powell be employed to survey Streets on Thursday 20th May next . On motion adjourned.
Chas Cornwall, Clerk D.B.Dunham, President
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May 21st 1858
At a special meeting of the board of Trustees at the store of J.T. Lohman, all present.
The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
E. Holbrooke Path Master bill of $39.87 was audited and allowed.
A proposition presented by J. Joesbury to alter and lay out New Street 50 feet wide instead of 60 feet was laid over until next meeting.
On motion William O. Brien was appointed Police Constable.
On motion adjourned to Monday evening, May 24th
Chas. Cornwall, Clerk D.B. Dunham, Prest.
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Catskill May 24th 1858
At a meeting of the board of Trustees held at the store of J.T. Lohman, all present
The minutes of the last meeting read and approved
The proposition of J. Joesbury at the last meeting to alter New or Broad Street was on motion laid on the table.
The following resolution offered by Mr. J.T. Lohman was unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That, that part of the Catskill Mountain Turnpike, commencing at the Bridge on the West side of the Creek, and running to Webber’s Barn, be taken charge of and worked by the Corporation for the term of Ten years, on the annual payment of five dollars by the Catskill Mountain Turnpike Company to the said Corporation of the Village of Catskill, dated May 24th 1858.
The following bills were audited & allowed
|
E. Holbrooke |
Path Master bill |
46.50 |
|
Geo. W. Bates |
For carting |
4.18 |
On motion it was Resolved, That a Cross walk be made near the Dwelling house of Andrew Bell across Bridge Street, the stone to be furnished by C.S. Spencer
Adjourned
Chas. Cornwall, Clerk D.B. Dunham, Prest.
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[Printed Newspaper Notice]
NOTICE—A meeting of the inhabitants of the village of Catskill will be held at the Court House on Monday evening May 31st, 1858, at 7 o’clock, for the purpose of determining the amount of money to be raised for the Fire Department, the Cemetery, Watering the streets and for miscellaneous expenses, said sums not to exceed the following amounts:
|
For Fire Department |
$ 900.00 |
|
Cemetery |
150.00 |
|
Watering Streets |
100.00 |
|
Miscellaneous Expenses |
350.00 |
|
|
$1500.00 |
By order of the Board of Trustees David B. Dunham, Pres’t.
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Catskill May 31st 1858
A meeting of the inhabitants of the Village of Catskill was held in pursuance of the above notice at the Court House. David B. Dunham was chosen Chairman and Joshua Fiero Jr. Secretary. The above call having been read by the Secretary, On motion it was unanimously resolved that the several sums of money proposed in the above notice be raised by tax on said Village, That is to say
|
For the Fire Department |
$ 900.00 |
|
Cemetery |
150.00 |
|
Watering Streets |
100.00 |
|
Miscellaneous Expenses |
350.00 |
|
|
$1500.00 |
On motion of Isaac Pruyn the following Resolution was unanimously adopted,
Resolved That the present Board of Trustees be requested and instructed to apply to the next Legislature for the passage of a law authorizing the Village of Catskill to purchase or take so much of the lands and premises of George Clark adjoining the Cemetery, for burial purposes, on such terms as the said act may direct, and also that a committee of three be appointed by the President to carry into effect this resolution and also to negotiate with George Clark in reference to the same.
The following persons were appointed such committee, Isaac Pruyn, Edgar B. Day & Rufus H. King. On motion Joshua Feiro Jr. was added to the above committee. On motion of W.D. Gunn it was Resolved that the (sic) a committee of three be appointed to procure Estimates on the expense of a Reservoir on the hill and pipes leading from the same through Main Street. Alexander Wiltse, Ward D. Gunn & John M. Donnelly were appointed such committee.
On motion adjourned.
Joshua Fiero Jr., Secretary D.B. Dunham, President
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June 1st 1858
At a meeting of the board of Trustees, held at the store of J.T. Lohman
Present: Dunham, Ensign, Lohman and Cornwall
Minutes of the last meeting read and approved.
On motion it was Resolved that a walk be laid across Broad Street and also across Livingston Street, both walks to intersect and to be laid under the supervision of Frederick Hill.
On Resolved (sic), That Notice be given to the agent of Mrs. Hull to make a walk in front of her premises in Broad Street, similar to the one recently laid in Broad Street between Bridge and Clark Streets.
The following bills were audited & allowed
|
E. Holbrooke |
40.25 |
|
J.M. Willard |
4.35 |
|
J.B. Lynes |
2.77 |
|
|
$47.37 |
On motion Resolved That the Hospital be rented for one year of (sic) J.B. Lynes for Thirty Dollars
On motion it was unanimously Resolved That the sum of Fifteen hundred dollars be raised by tax to be expended upon the highways (&) Fire Company. The following persons were elected members of F.N. Wilson Fire Engine Co. No. 5:
Tuzar Bulkley Sr, Oney Paine, Charles H???
On motion adjourned.
Chas. Cornwall, Clerk D.B. Dunham, President
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[A page seems to be missing.]
in District No. 1 of the Village of Catskill
On motion Resolve That notice be given to Mr. Luke Therstal to remove his fence and other obstructions at the street in front of his premises in West Catskill.
On motion adjourned.
Chas. Cornwall, Clerk D.B. Dunham, President
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June 25th 1858
At a meeting of the board of Trustees held at the store of J.P. Lohman, all present.
Minutes of the last meeting read and approved.
The following bills were audited and allowed:
|
E. Holbrook |
For work on Parole |
76.63 |
|
H. Hibler |
Carting water |
8.50 |
|
J.B. Lynes |
Work on road |
10.03 |
|
J.E. Fenwick |
Work on road |
9.75 |
|
S. Mallory |
“ “ clock |
20.00 |
|
F. Sayre |
Work on Engines |
5.63 |
|
J. Joesbury |
Printing & advertising |
8.50 |
|
E. Holbrook |
Work on road |
28.50 |
|
B.O. Wait |
Cemetery 1857 |
50.00 |
|
|
|
$260.29 |
The following persons were appointed members of “Ever Ready” Fire Engine Co. No. 4.
Samuel Van Loan & C.F. Carnwright
A communication having been received from Ever Ready Fire Engine Co. No. 4 giving a list of members delinquent in paying fines legally imposed, after due notice, On motion it was unanimously Resolved that Samuel Hitchcock, Frederick Minnerly, Edgar Selleck, James Kelly and William Kirtland said delinquent members be and they are hereby expelled from same
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July 9th 1859 (8)
At a meeting of the board of Trustees held at the store of J.T. Lohman
Present: Dunham, Lohman & Cornwall
Minutes of the last meeting read and approved
The following bills were audited & allowed
|
E. Holbrooke for work on Roads |
35.37 |
|
E. Holbrooke “ “ “ “ |
26.50 |
|
Office of Democratic Herald, H. Baker |
6.50 |
|
|
$68.37 |
On motion, The President was authorized to rent a lot of James Millard for a Pound and have the same properly fenced.
A communication having been received from “Ever Ready” Fire Engine Co. No. 4 requesting that the following persons be dismissed from said Co., they having left the place, it was on motion resolved that L. Hitchcock, Richard Clarke, T.H. Denny and John J. Lockwood be and are hereby declared dismissed from said Co.
The following persons having resigned as members of Ever Ready Engine Co. No. 4, On motion resolved that their resignations be accepted by the board: A. Lohman, C.C. Millard, T. Wolford and H.D. Baldwin.
On motion Resolved That a meeting of the Fire Department be called to be held at the Court House on Tuesday July 27th 1858 at half past 6 o,clock P.M. for the purpose of electing a Chief Engineer, and first and second assistant Engineers in place of Alexander Wiltse, Edward Cater and Thomas H. Bell, whose terms of office expired.
Adjourned
Chas. Cornwall, Clerk D.B. Dunham, Prest.
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July 15th 1858
At a meeting of the board of Trustees held at the store of J.T. Lohman, all present
Minutes of the last meeting read and approved
On motion, Resolved that William Crosby be employed to
repair and put fence in Bridge Street
Frederick Layman bill for $48. for watering Streets was audited & allowed
On motion adjourned
Chas. Cornwall, Clerk D.B. Dunham, Prest.
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July 21st 1858
At a meeting of the board of Trustees held at the store of J.T. Lohman, all present
Minutes of the last meeting read and approved
The bills were audited and allowed:
|
Alexander Wiltse |
Fire Department |
18.50 |
|
E. Holbrooke |
For work on Roads |
19.25 |
|
E. Holbrooke |
“ “ “ “ |
23.00 |
|
J.T. Lohman |
“ building Pound |
8.17 |
|
Do |
“ watering & do |
3.25 |
|
|
|
$72.17 |
On motion David B. Dunham, Lee Ensign and Alexander Wiltse were appointed a committee to negotiate and contract for a new Fire Engine for West Catskill.
Adjourned
Chas. Cornwall, Clerk D.B. Dunham, Prest.
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Catskill July 27th 1858
At an Election of the Fire Department held at the Court House agreeable to the above notice, The inspectors were David B. Dunham, Oliver Hill and James Becker
The candidates nominated were as follows:
|
For Chief Engineer |
Alexander Wiltse |
|
For 1st assistant Engineer |
Benjamin Wey |
|
For 2nd assistant Engineer |
Lee Ensign |
The result of the balloting was as follows:
|
Alexander Wiltse |
For Chief Engineer Rec’d |
43 votes |
|
Benjamin Wey |
For first assistant do “ |
42 “ |
|
Lee Ensign |
For Second assistant do “ |
43 “ |
Alexander Wiltse having received a majority of the votes for Chief Engineer, Benjamin Wey for first Assistant Engineer and Lee Ensign for Second assistant Engineer they are hereby declared elected and appointed as above.
Chas. Cornwall, Clerk D.B. Dunham, Prest.
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August 9th 1858
At a meeting of the board of Trustees held at the store of J.T. Lohman, all present
Minutes of the last meeting read and approved
On motion J.T. Lohman & C. Cornwall were appointed a committee to examine E. Holbrooke’s bills—A bill presented by H. Van Steenburgh for Hay refered the counsel.
On motion Resolved that Fifty dollars be appropriated for the purpose of opening and working Spring Street.
Adjourned
Chas. Cornwall, Clerk D.B. Dunham, Prest.
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August 30th 1858
At a meeting of the Board of Trustees held at the office of Chas. Cornwall, all present
Minutes of the last meeting read and approved
The following bills were audited & allowed
|
E. Holbrooke |
Bill of July 24th |
$ 48.00 |
|
Do |
“ “ “ 24th |
16.00 |
|
Do |
“ “ “ 31st |
13.00 |
|
Do |
“ “ Aug 7th |
34.25 |
|
Do |
“ “ “ 14th |
35.50 |
|
Do |
“ “ “ 21st |
41.00 |
|
James McMenamy |
|
4.87 |
|
Geo. W. Bates |
|
2.95 |
|
Penfield & Co. |
|
31.08 |
|
|
|
$241.75 |
The following persons were appointed members of Protection Fire Engine Co. No. 1,
Frederick O. Richtmyer, Benjamin Abeel, Francis Dunham Jr., Frederick Zimmerman, Edward Winans, Victor Smith & George Overbagh
On motion adjourned
Chas. Cornwall, Clerk D.B. Dunham, Prest.
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September 7th 1858
At a meeting of the board of Trustees held at the office of C. Cornwall, all present
Minutes of the last meeting read and approved.
The following bills were audited & ordered paid:
|
E. Holbrooke |
$ 43.25 |
|
J.R. Willard |
34.65 |
|
Andrew Powell |
15.00 |
|
F. Sayre Jnr. |
8.75 |
|
J.E. Fenwick |
1.88 |
|
|
$103.53 |
Chas. Cornwall, Clerk D.B. Dunham, Prest.
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September 16th 1858
At a meeting of the board of Trustees held at the store of D.B. Dunham, all present
Minutes of last meeting read and approved
The following bills were audited & allowed:
|
Andrew Powell |
2.00 |
|
Frederick Layman |
34.50 |
|
E. Holbrooke |
14.73 |
|
D.B. Dunham for Fire D |
29.33 |
A bill of N.C. Johnson for serving notices in 1857 was on motion lain on the table.
On motion it was unanimously Resolved, That a meeting of the inhabitants of the Village of Catskill be called for the 28th day of September next at the Court House at 7 o’clock for the purpose of raising money to pay the damages assessed by reason of the alteration of West William Street and to pay and defray the expenses of opening and grading the same street
Damages assessed are as follows:
|
Montgomery Stevens |
262.50 |
|
Elizabeth Dougherty |
50.00 |
|
James McMenamy |
25.00 |
|
Jacob T. Philip |
60.00 |
|
John Post Goetchins |
5.00 |
|
Charles Cornwall |
.03 |
|
Grading |
150.00 |
|
|
$552.53 |
and that the usual and required notice of the same be posted and published in the Village Papers.
On motion adjourned.
Chas. Cornwall, Clerk D.B. Dunham, Prest.
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[Printed Newspaper Notice]
(too dark to read but covers the call in the above minutes)
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Catskill September 28th 1858
A meeting of the inhabitants of the Village of Catskill was held in pursuance of the above notice at the Court House. The meeting was called to order by David B. Dunham and the above notice read. On motion Charles Cornwall was appointed Secretary.
A motion was made by Jacob Van Orden to adjourn for on week. lost.
On motion of Isaac Pruyn it was Resolved that the several sums of money for the payment of the damages assessed, as proposed in the above notice, be raised by tax on said Village, (Viz $402.53) and not the amount ($150) proposed in above notice for Grading.
On motion adjourned
Chas. Cornwall, Secretary D.B. Dunham, Prest.
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September 30th 1858
At a meeting of the board of Trustees held at the store of D.B. Dunham
Present: Dunham, Rouse, Lohman & Cornwall
Minutes of last meeting read and approved
On motion the following bill was audited and ordered paid: E. Holbrooke $48.75
A motion was made and carried that B.O. Wait be employed to grade New Street.
On motion adjourned
Chas. Cornwall, Clerk D.B. Dunham, Prest.
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November 4th 1858
At a meeting of the board of Trustees held at the office of C. Cornwall, all present
Minutes of the last meeting read and approved.
On motion $500. was ordered paid to James Smith on A/c of Fire Engine
On motion the following bills were audited and ordered paid:
|
E. Holbrooke |
Bill of Oct 6 |
49.00 |
|
E. Holbrooke |
“ “ “ 16 |
58.13 |
|
E. Holbrooke |
“ “ “ 23 |
35.63 |
|
William Crosby |
“ |
25.89 |
|
E. Holbrooke |
“ “ Nov 4 |
38.01 |
|
E. Holbrooke |
“ “ “ 4 |
26.38 |
|
James McMenamy |
|
1.50 |
On motion adjourned
Chas. Cornwall, Clerk D.B. Dunham, Prest.
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November 17th 1858
A meeting of the board of Trustees held at the office of C. Cornwall
Present: Dunham, Rouse, Lohman & Cornwall
Minutes of the last meeting read and approved
On motion the following bills were allowed and ordered paid:
|
Oliver T. Hill |
3.95 |
|
E. Holbrooke |
24.88 |
|
E. Holbrooke |
30.25 |
On motion the following persons were appointed members of Protection Fire Engine Co. No. 1: John M. Mormys, Axel T. Lohman, Hobert Kiersted, John Anderson, Edward Best, Charles Pierson
On motion it was unanimously Resolved that Seventeen Street Lamps be put up as follows: Ten in Main Street, one near the Bridge in Water Street, one at the head of Livingston Street, one near Joel Egnors shop on Bridge Street, one near the residence of C.L. Beach on Bridge Street, one hear the Residence of D.R. Olney on the corner of Bridge & Orange Street, one near the residence of Mrs. Dougherty on William Street and one near the residence of John T. Pram (Main?) corner of Spring & William Street
On motion it was Resolved, That an additional sum of Two hundred and fifty dollars be raised by tax to be expended upon the highways in District No. 1, of the Village of Catskill.
On motion adjourned.
Chas. Cornwall, Clerk D.B.Dunham, President
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December 6th 1858
At a meeting of the board of Trustees held at the office of C. Cornwall, all present
Minutes of the last meeting read and approved
On motion the following bills were allowed and ordered paid:
|
E. Holbrooke |
26.36 |
|
B.O. Wait & Son |
80.00 |
|
A. Martin Jnr. |
26.52 |
|
Miss C. Allens & Mrs. Cooke |
11.63 |
|
Trowbridge & Gunn |
19.50 |
|
Henry Baker |
1.50 |
|
Wm. Plank |
34.66 |
|
Geo. W. Chase |
.50 |
|
John T. Lohman |
15.76 |
|
J.M. Willard |
12.41 |
|
Martin & Lockwood |
2.25 |
|
C.S. Spencer |
8.12 |
|
David B. Dunham |
27.10 |
On motion $175. was ordered paid to E. Holbrooke on his contract on William Street 175. on $444.31
On motion Resolved, That a Street Lamp be put up near the Bridge on the West side of the creek.
On motion adjourned
Chas. Cornwall, Clerk D.B. Dunham, President
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December 14th 1858
At a meeting of the board of Trustees held at the office of C. Cornwall
Present: Dunham, Rouse, Lohman & Cornwall
Minutes of the last meeting read and approved
On motion the following Ordinance was unanimously passed:
Be it ordained By the Trustees of the Village of Catskill, That no person or persons shall deposite or put upon the ice in any manner upon the Catskill Creek within the Corporation of said Village of Catskill any dirt, filth, straw, hay, sticks, stones or other matter whereby the ice shall be made unfit for cutting or depositing in any Ice House in said corporation under a penalty of one dollar to be incurred and paid for each and every such offence.
On motion adjourned.
Chas. Cornwall, Clerk D.B. Dunham, President
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December 30th 1858
At a meeting of the board of Trustees held at the office of C. Cornwall, all present
Minutes of the last meeting read and approved
On motion the following bills were audited and allowed:
|
Penfield Day & Co. |
4.00 |
|
Penfield & Co. |
3.60 |
|
Penfield Pruyn & Co. |
31.38 |
|
John T. Mann |
9.84 |
|
C.Trowbridge |
6.00 |
|
|
54.82 |
On motion Dunham & Ensign were appointed a committee to audit A. & B. Wiltse bill and report at the next meeting, also to confer with ??? Sutter and ascertain at what rate he will furnish Gas to the Village.
On motion it was unanimously Resolved, That the time for Collecting the Village taxes be extended until and including the last day of January next, Such extension of time was endorsed upon the collection warrant & signed by the Trustees & sealed with the Corporation seal.
On motion adjourned.
Chas. Cornwell, Clerk D.B. Dunham, Prest.
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January 22nd 1859
At a meeting of the board of Trustees held at the office of C. Cornwall, all present
Minutes of the last meeting read and approved
On motion the following bills were audited and allowed:
|
A. & B. Wiltse |
40.94 |
|
Lee Ensign |
5.15 |
|
B. Wey |
2.09 |
|
Henry Baker |
2.50 |
|
Joel Egnor |
1.57 |
|
J.B. Lynes |
30.00 |
|
E. Holbrooke |
5.50 |
|
A. Bell |
21.08 |
On motion adjourned to Saturday January 29th at 7 P.M.
Chas. Cornwall, Clerk D.B. Dunham, Prest.
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January 29th 1859
At a meeting of the board of Trustees held at the office of C. Cornwall, all present
Minutes of the last meeting read and approved
The following bills were audited and allowed:
|
F.J. Dunham |
23.86 |
|
Philip Dumond |
10.25 |
On motion it was unanimously Resolved, That the time for collecting the Village Taxes be extended until and including the tenth day of February next, such extension of time was endorsed on the collection warrant & signed by the Trustees & sealed with the Corporate seal.
On motion adjourned.
Chas. Cornwall, Clerk D.B. Dunham, Prest.
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April 2nd 1859
At a meeting of the board of Trustees held at the office of C. Cornwall, all present
Minutes of the last meeting read and approved.
On motion the following bills were audited and allowed:
|
E. Holbrooke |
70.31 |
|
C. Cornwall |
13.00 |
|
Lee Ensign |
8.00 |
|
D.B. Dunham |
8.00 |
|
J.T. Lohman |
8.00 |
|
C. Cornwall |
8.00 |
On motion the following persons were appointed Members of F.N. Wilson Fire Engine Company No. 5: Peter N. Brandow, T.C. Palmer, J.H. Meech, Alex J. Grant, Charles Pierson, Gordon M. Foote
On motion adjourned
Chas. Cornwall, Clerk D.B. Dunham, Prest.
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April 14th 1859
At a meeting of the board of Trustees held at the office of C. Cornwall
Present: Dunham, Lohman & Cornwall
On motion, Resolved that the balance of Four hundred Dollars due James Smith on Fire Engine No. 1, be paid.
On motion adjourned
Chas. Cornwall, Clerk D.B. Dunham, Prest.
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April 22nd 1859
At a meeting of the board of Trustees held at the store of J.T. Lohman
Present: Dunham, Rouse, Lohman & Cornwall
Minutes of the last meeting read and approved
On motion the following bills were audited and ordered paid:
|
S.A. Givens |
14.00 |
|
E. Holbrooke |
78.32 |
|
O.T. Hill |
.37 |
|
L.S. & Wm. Smith |
4.50 |
|
“ “ “ do |
2.50 |
|
Penfield Pruyn & Co. |
4.57 |
|
Penfield 7 Co. |
.88 |
|
A. Bell |
3.19 |
Chas. Cornwall, Clerk (blank), Prest.
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April 29th 1859
At a meeting of the board of Trustees held at the Store of D.B. Dunham, all present
Minutes of the last meeting read and approved.
On motion the following persons were appointed Members of
“Ever Ready” Fire Engine Company No. 4: J.A. Andrews, James Leeson, F.P.
Hinmand, Hiland Hill, William Breasted, Dexter Wood, C.T. Car, Hobart
Trowbridge, James E. Nearing, Samuel Van Loan
A communication having been been (sic) received from “Ever Ready” Fire Engine Company No. 4, that Peter Lynes was expelled from said company for not complying with their Bye laws, and the same was on motion approved by the board.
On motion, it was Resolved that William E. Dunham be allowed a compensation at the rate of Fifty Dollars per year for his services lighting & putting out Street Lamps
On motion the usual fees were allowed the Treasurer & Collector.
On motion the following bills were audited:
|
H.F. Olmstead |
11.00 |
|
D.B. Dunham |
117.95 |
|
F.J. Dunham |
5.04 |
|
Penfield Pruyn & Co. |
.63 |
|
James Kortz |
2.95 |
|
Martin & Lockwood |
2.95 |
|
Henry Baker |
3.00 |
On motion adjourned
Chas. Cornwall, Clerk (blank), Prest.
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A meeting of the inhabitants of the Village of Catskill was held pursuant to the above notice. Present: Dunham, Rouse, Lohman & Cornwall, Trustees.
On motion it was Resolved that the Trustees of the past year be allowed Twenty Dollars Each for their services, and that the Clerk be allowed Twenty five dollars for his services as Clerk.
The usual financial statement was exhibited
The result of the balloting was the Election of the following Officers:
|
Trustees |
Gordon M. Foote |
Assessors |
Henry F.
Olmstead |
|
Collector |
Robert V. Overbagh |
Treasurer |
Frederick Hill |
Chas. Cornwall }
Lee Ensign } Trustees
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Catskill May 3rd 1859
The Trustees elect Viz: Lee Ensign, Henry B. Hill, Oliver Bourke, Gordon M. Foote & Ebenezer Gilbert, Jr. convened at the office of Justice Henry F. Olmsted and were duly qualified as Trustees of the Village of Catskill for the term of one year.
On motion Mr. Lee Ensign was unanimously elected President of the board, and Ebenezer Gilbert, Jr. Clerk.
Moved to appoint Path Master for District No. 1, carried. On motion Joseph B. Lynes was appointed as Path Master for Dis. No. 1 to serve during the pleasure of the Trustees.
John Snyder, Thompson C. Smith, E. Belknap, Joseph B. Lynes & Bradford O. Wait were appointed Police Constables.
Bradford O. Wait was appointed Sexton to serve during the pleasure of the Trustees at a salary of Twenty Five ($25.00) Dollars a year.
Milton S. Vedder was appointed to take charge of the Town Clock at the usual stipend; to serve during the pleasure of the Trustees.
Moved that the salary of the Path Master be One 50/100 Dollars per day; carried.
Moved that the Clerk be instructed to have printed and posted up through the Village the Ordinances in relation to Cattle and Swine running at large; carried
Moved that Trowbridge & Gunn do the Village printing during the pleasure of the Trustees; carried
Moved and carried that Mr.Joseph Hallock be appointed counsel for the Trustees during the ensuing year.
On motion adjourned to meet again at the office of Oliver Bourke on Friday evening May 6th at 8 o’clock.
E. Gilbert, Jr., Clerk Lee Ensign, President