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SAL INA , KANSAS.
JUNE 18th, 1917.
Regular semi-monthly meeting of the City Council, June 18th,
1917. Mayor Ialathews presiding, City Attorney G. A. Spencer and the
following named councilmen answered to roll call: Underwood,
Grimes, Henry, Smith, Mishler, Reed, Brown, Waite, Todd and Peters.
The minutes of the Regular semi-monthly meeting of June 4th,
1917; and the Adjourned Meeting of June 7th, 1917, were read and
approved as read.
A committee of ladies from the Chamber of Commerce appeared
before the Council in reference to installing a system of the col-
lection of garbage in the City of Salina.
On motion of Councilman Brown the matter was referred to
the Public Health Committee.
An ordinance was introduced entitled: "An ordinance making
an a ppropriat ion for the payment of certain claims."
On motion of Councilman Todd the ordinance was read and adopt-
ed by sections and on its final adoption the roll was called and
the following vote was had; Ayes: Underwood, Grimes, Henry,
Smith, Mishler, Reed, Brown, Waite, Todd and Peters. The Mayor
approved the sama and is numbered 2051.
Bids were received for the paving of certain streets as ad-
vertised for, from:
L. h. Lyon,
Stamey & Mackey,
A• R. Young & Company,
Jas. Stanton,
iv. K. Amerman,
Erickson Bros., (Curb and gutter)
Councilman Brown moved that all bids be deferred until Thurs-
day evening, June 21st, 1917, at eight o'clock I'• Zvi• Motion
adopted.
An ordinance was introduced entitled "An ordinance making
an appropriation for the payment of certain claims.'
A communication was received from the Fire Chief in reference
to parking autmobiles on Iron Avenue, in the center of the street.
Councilman Mishler moved that the City Marshal be instructed
to enforce the automobile ordinance.
A letter was received from H. U. Roche, submitting a claim
in the amount of X25.00 for damage sustained by his boy, in fall-
ing over a weighing machine located on the sidewalk on west Iron
Avenue. On motion of Councilman Brown, the claim was authorized
to be paid.
Councilman Brown moved that the City Marshal be instructed
to clear the sidewalk on Fifth Street, between Ash Street and Wal-
nut Street.
On motion of councilman Henry the ordinance was read and
admpted by sections and on its final adoption the roll was called
and the following vote was had; Ayes: Underwood, Grimes, Henry,
Smith, Mishler, Reed, Brown, Waite, Todd and Peters. (10) Nays:
(0) The Mayor approved the same and is numbered 2052.
An ordinance was introduced entitled: "An ordinance estab-
lishing grades on certain streets in the city of Salina, Kansas."
On motion of Councilman Brown the rules of order were suspend-
ed for its consideration by the following vote; Ayes: Underwood,
Grimes, Henry, Smith, Mishler, Reed, Brown, Waite, Todd and Peters.
(10) Nays: (0)
On motion of Councilman Todd the ordinance was read and adopt-
ed by sections and on its final adoption the roll wsa called and
the follovwng vote was had; Ayes: Underwood, Grimes, Henry, Smith,
Mishler, Reed, Brown, Waite, Todd and Peters. (10) Nays: (0)
The Mayor approved the same and is numbered 2053.
A communication was received from the Fire Chief in reference
to parking autmobiles on Iron Avenue, in the center of the street.
Councilman Mishler moved that the City Marshal be instructed
to enforce the automobile ordinance.
A letter was received from H. U. Roche, submitting a claim
in the amount of X25.00 for damage sustained by his boy, in fall-
ing over a weighing machine located on the sidewalk on west Iron
Avenue. On motion of Councilman Brown, the claim was authorized
to be paid.
Councilman Brown moved that the City Marshal be instructed
to clear the sidewalk on Fifth Street, between Ash Street and Wal-
nut Street.
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Councilman Waite reported that there are several water cut-off —
boxes extending above the sidewalk surface on Santa Fe Avenue.
On motion of Councilman Brown the matter was referred to the
Sidewalk Committee for investigation.
Councilman viishler moved that the City Attorney be instructed
to notify the Street Car Company to settle for the hose damaged
by their street car, within ten days.
The matter of drafting an ordinance permitting the building
of bracket chimneys was referred to the Fire Department and the
Building Committees for recommendations.
The building committee was authorized to secure plans for
the erection of a store house shed in the city's lot at the corner
of Seventh and Decatur Street, and to report at the next Regular
Meet ing.
Councilman Smith of the Public Health Committee, made a verbal
report on the condition of the hide house on East Iron Avenue, and
stated that temporary relief had been secured, and that the mAtter
was, in the hands of the County Health Officer.
Councilman Peters of the Sewer and Drainage Committee report-
ed as follows, and recommended the construction of the following
named sewers:
In the alley between Penn and Oakdale Avenue, north of Elm Street,
Onhillips Street, from South to Morrison Avenue,
In he alley between Beloit and Republic, east of Santa Fe,
Between Jewell and Kirwin, from Santa Fe, east to the McPherson
Branch tracks,
Between Kansas and Des Moines Avenue, north of Elm about 350 feet,
In the alley between Kansas and Columbia, north of Elm Street ---
about 100 feet;
On Bond Street, from Highland Avenue to Ninth Street,
On Eleventh Street, from Elm Street to Bishop Street;
South of Ash, east of Ohio to continue to Johnstown, thence
east on Johnstown;
On Second Street, from Iron Avenue, north a distance of about
300 feet.
On motion of Councilman Brown the report of the Committee was
received and adopted.
The matter of determining the ownership of the County Park
was discussed.
Councilman Waite moved that the matter be referred to the City
Attorney for investigation, and report his findings to the Council.
Geo. Caldwell appeared before the Council and asked permission
to construct a cess pool in the parking, on Eleventh Street, south
of Charles Street, same being outisde of the sewer district.
Councilman Brown moved that the matter be referred to the Sewer
and Drainage Committee.
Bids were received for the installing of a toilet in the Street
Commissioner's yard on South Fifth Street, from:
A. J. Bachofer,
Right Way Plumbing Company,
Home Plumbing Company.
Councilman Henry moved that the Contract be awarded to the
Home Plumbing Company as per their bid. Motion adopted.
A petition was received for the curbing, guttering, excavating,
grading and paving of Tenth Street, from Prescott Avenue to Crawford
Avenue. Same was referred to the Street and Alley Committee.
A petition was received for the paving and excavating of Elev-
enth Street from South Street to Morrison Avenue. Same was referred
to the Street and AlleysCommittee.
Councilman Brown moved that the Mayor appoint a committee to
designate a Benefit District, for the cost of opening, widening
and extending Elm Street and Eleventh Street, also extending Front
Street to Mulberry Street.
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Mayor Mathews appointed Councilmen Henry, Brown and Mishler
to act as the above named committee.
Councilman Smith moved that the City Marshal be instructed
to enforce the Gambling Ordinance, especially around carnivals and
shows, and tha t the sheriff also be notified of the above action,
The nomination of Councilmen Henry, Mishler and Underwood,
for President of the Council for the ensuing year was submitted,
and on vote, Councilman Mishler receiving the largest number of
votes he was declared the duly elected President of the Council
for the ensuing year.
The monthly reports of the City Clerk, City Treasurer, Police
Judge and Fire Chief, were received and ordered filed.
On motion of Councilman Henry, Council adjourned until Thurs-
day evening, June 21st, 1917, at eight o'clock P. iii.
City Clerk.
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