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07-16-1917 Minutes476 Council proceedings, Regular Meeting. COUNCIL CHAMBER SALINA, KANSAS. JULY 16th, 1917. -- - Regular semi-monthly meeting of the City Council, July 16th, 1917. Mayor Mathews presiding, City Attorney G. A. Spencer and the following named councilmen answered to roll call; Underwood, Grimes, Henry, Smith, Mishler, Reed, Brown, Waite and Todd. Councilman Peters absent. The minutes of the Regular Semi -Monthly Meeting of July 2nd, — 1917, were read and approved as read. Claims and Expenditure Committee reported by ordinance entitled: "An ordinance making an appropriation for the payment of certain claims." On motion of Councilman Reed the ordinance was read and adopted by sections and on its final adoption the roll was called and the following vote was had; Ayes: Underwood, Grimes, Henry, Smith, Mish- ler, Reed, Brown. Waite and Todd. (9) Nays: (0) Councilman Peters absent. The Mayor approved the same and is numbered 2063. Street and Alley Committee submitted the following report for the paving, curbing, guttering and excavating of Tenth Street from Prescott Avenue to Crawford avenue. Salina, Kansas. July 16th, 1917. To the Hon. Mayor and Council, City of Salina, Kansas. Gentlemen: We, your committee on Streets and Alleys to whom was re- ferred the petition asking for the curbing, o ttering, excavating and grading and paving of Tenth Street, from Prescott Avenue to Craw- ford Avenue, beg leave to report as follows: According to an abstract furnished by a bonded abstracter we find on investigation that a majority of the property owners lia- ble for the cost of such improvements have signed said petition. We therefore recommend that the prayers of the petition- ers be granted. Respectfully submitted, P. A. Brown, Fred A. Reed, 0. C. Henrys ree -K 711 Committee. On motion of Councilman Brown the report of the Committee was adopted. The following resolution was introduced: BE IT RESOLVED, By the Mayor and Councilmen of the City of Salina, Kansas, that the curbing, guttering, excavating, grading and paving of North Street, in said City of Salina, Kansas, from the east line of Ninth Street to the west line of Fourth Street, except the intersection of Santa Fe Avenue and North Street that is already paved, are each and all improvements necessary to be made and done, and be it further resolved that such street improvements be made and done. (SEAL) Attest: Adopted and approved, July 16th, 1917. Chas . E. Bankers City Clerk. Edd Mathews, mayor. 11 PA Z On motion of Councilman Brown the rules of ed for its consideration by the following vote; Grimes, Henry, Smith, Mishler, Reed, Brown, Waite Nays: (0) 1 Councilman Peters absent. order were suspend - Ayes: Underwood,. and Todd. (9) 477 On motion of Councilman Brown the resolution was adopted as read by the following vote; Ayes: Underwood, Grimes, Henry, Smith, Mish- ler, Reed, Brown, Waite and Todd. (9) Nays: (0) Councilman Peters absent. An ordinance was introduced entitled:. ",&n ordinance providing for the paving, curbing, guttering and excavating of Tenth Street in the City of Salina, Kansas, from the south side of Prescott Avenue to the north side of Crawford Avenue, specifying the manner of con- struction and providing for the costs thereof and the manner of pay- ment." ay- ment." On motion of Councilman Mishler the rules of order were suspend ed for its consideration by the following vote; Ayes: Underwood, Grimes, Henry, Smith, Mishler, Reed, Brown, Waite and Todd. (9) Nays: (0) Councilman Peters absent. On motion of Councilman Brown 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 and Todd. (9), Nays: (0) Councilman Peters absent. The Mayor approved the same and is numbered 2064. City Engineer, P. G. Wakenhut, submitted plans and specifica- tions and an estimate of cost for the cost of curbing, guttering, excavating, grading and paving Tenth Street, from PrescottAvenue to Crawford Avenue; and Wilson Street from Highland Avenue to Santa Fe Avenue. Same were adopted and approved by the Council. An ordinance was introduced entitled: "An ordinance specifying and selecting the material to be used and letting the contract for the curbing and guttering of certain streets in the city of Salina, Kan- sas." an- sas." On motion of Councilman Brown the rules of order were suspended for its consideration by the following vote; Ayes: Underwood, Grimes Henry, Smith, Mishler, Reed, Brown, Wiate and Todd. (9) Nays: (0) Councilman Peters absent. On motion of Councilman Henry the ordinance was read and adopt- ed by sections and 6n its final adoption the roll was called and the following vote was had; Ayes: Underwood, Grimes, Henry, Smith, Mishler, Reed, Brown, Waite and Todd. (9) Nays: (0) Councilman Peters absent. The Mayor approved the same and is numbered 2065. An ordinance was introduced entitled: "An ordinance specify- ing and selecting the pavement to be used and letting the contract for the paving and excavating of certain streets in the city of Sali- na, 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 and Todd. (9) Nays: (0) Councilman Peters absent. On motion of Councilman Brown 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, Wiate and Todd. (9) Nays: (0) Councilman Peters absent. The Mayor approved the same and is numbered 2066. An ordinance was introduced entitled: "An ordinance levying and assessing special assessments on certain lots and pieces of ground in the city of Salina, Kansas, to pay the cost of paving the alley between Fourth and Fifth Streets, from a point 200 feet north of Iron Avenue, in said City to the north line of said Iron Avenue, and relating to and providing for collection of such assessments." On motion of Councilman Henry the rules of order were suspend- ed for its consideration by the following vote; Ayes: Underwood, Grimes, Henry, Smith, Mishler, Reed, Brown, Waite and Todd. (9) Nays: (0) Councilman Peters absent. 477 On motion of Councilman Henry the ordinance was read and adopted 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 and Todd. (9) Nays: (0) Councilman Peters absent. The Mayor approved the same and is numbered 2067. Street and Alley Committee reported favorably on the location of "White Way~ lights at the end of Santa Fe Avenue, near the Kan- sas -Wesleyan university., and on motion the report of the Committee was adopted. An ordinance was introduced entitled: "An ordinance providing for the installation and maintenance of street lights in the city of Salina, Kansas, and letting the contract therefor." On motion of Councilman Henry the rules of order were suspend- ed for its consideration by the following vote; Ayes: Underwood, Grimes, Henry, Smith, Mishler, Reed, Brown, Waite and Todd. (9) Nays: (0) Councilman Peters absent. On motion of Councilman Henry the ordinance was read and adpo- ted by sections and on its final adoption the roil was called and the following vote was had; Ayes: Underwood, Grimes, Henry, Smith, Mishler, Reed, Brown, Waite and Todd. (9) Nays: (0) Councilman Peters absent. The Mayor approved the same and is numbered 2068. The following resolution was introduced: WHEREAS, it has been shown to the Mayor and Council of the City of Salina, Kansas, that there are four persons on Railroad Street in said City of Salina who desire to subscribe for four ser- vices and become tenants of the Salina Water Works Company, and that in order to permit them to become such tenants it will be necessary for the said The Salina Water Works Company to lay not to exceed Two Hundred Forty (240) feet of pipe on Railroad Street. NOW THEREFORE, Be it Resolved by the Mayor and Council- men of the city of Salina, Kansas, that the Salina Water Works Com- pany be and it is hereby directed to lay and install on Railroad Street north from the present main on Park Street a two inch pipe for domestic purposes only for a distance of Two Hundred Forty (240) feet. (SEAL) Attest; Adopted and approved, July 1(3th, 1917. Chas. E. Banker, City Clerk. Edd Mathews, Mayor. On motion of Councilman Mishler the rules of order were sus- pended and the resolution adopted as read by the following vote; Ayes: Underwood, Grimes, Henry, Smith, Mishler, Reed, Brown, Wiath and Todd. (9) Nays: (0) Councilman Peters absent. The following resolution was introduced: WHEREAS, It has been shown to the Mayor and Council of the city of Salina, Kansas, that there are three persons on Elm Street in said City who desire to subscribe for theree services and become tenants of the Salina Water Works Company and that in order to permit them to become such tenants it will be necessary for the said Salina Water Works Company to lay not to exceed One Hundred Eighth (180) feet of pipe on Elm Street, west of Kansas Avenue on north side of Street. NOW THEREFORE, Be it Resolved, by the Mayor and Coun- cilmen of the city of Salina, Kansas, that the Salina Water Works Company be and is hereby directed to lay and install on Elm Street west of the present main on Kansas Avenue a two inch pipe for domes tic purposes only, for a distance on One Hundred Eighty (180) feet. (SEAL) Attest: Adopted and approved, July 16th, 1917. Chas. E. Banker, City Clerk. Edd Mathews, Mayor, 4'"9 On motion of Councilman Mishler the rules of order were sus- pended for its consideration and the resolution adopted as read by the following vote; Ayes: Underwood, Grimes, Henry, Smith, Mishler, Reed, Brown, Waite and Todd. (9) Councilman Peters absent. WHEREAS, The Salina Water Works Company have agreed that if the City of Salina will order in the hereinafter described water main at this time, that the said The Salina Water Works Company will make no charge against said City on account of furnishing zervice to said City from the same until January 1, 1918; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED, By the Mayor and Councilmen of the City of Salina, Kansas, that The Salina Water Works Company be and it is hereby directed to lay a six inch water main on Ninth Street in the city of Salina, Kansas, from the termination of the present main at ,the intersection of Pacific Street with said Ninth Street, north a distance of approximately nineteen hundred forty (1940) feet and con- nect with the main of said Company heretofore ordered in on Otis Avenue in said City and to locate fire hydrants thereon as may here- after be designated by the Fire Chief of the city of Salina, Kansas. (SEAL) Attest: Adopted and approved, July 16th, 1917. Edd Mathews, Ma or. Chas. E. Banker City Clerk. On motion of Councilman Mishler the rules of order were sus- pended for its consideration by the following vote, and the resolu- tion adopted as read; Ayes: Underwood, Grimes, Henry, Smith, Mish- ler, Reed, Brown, Waite, and Todd. (9) Nays: (0) Councilman Peters absent. The following resolution was introduced: BE IT RESOLVED, By the Mayor and Councilmen of the city of Salina, Kansas, that The Salina Light, Power & Gas Company be and it is hereby ordered to install, maintain and operate White Way posts on Santa Fe Avenue from the north side of Ash Street to the south side of Elm Street; and on Seventh Street in said City from thesouth side of Ash Street to a distance approximately four hundred (400) feet south of Iron Avenue in said City. Such posts to bear one one hun- dred watt Mazda lamp and two sixty Watt Maxda lamps and of the same standard as now installed on Santa Fe Avenue in said City and they shall be placed on each side of such streets at a distance of not to exceed one hundred twenty-five (125) feet apart. (SEAL) Attest: Adopted and approved, July 16th, 1917. Edd Mathews_ — Mayor, Chas. E. Banker, City Clerk. On motion of Councilman Mishler the rules of order were suspend- ed for its consideration by the following vote; Ayes: Underwood, Grimes, Smith, Mishler, Reed, Waite and Todd. (7) Nays: Henry and Brown. (2) Councilman Peters absent. On motion of Councilman Mishler the resolution was adopted as read by the following vote; Ayes: Underwood, Grimes, Smith, Mish- ler, Reed, Waite, and Todd. (7) Nays: Henry and Brown. (2) Councilman Peters absent. An ordinance was introduced entitled: "An ordinance providing for the construction of certain sidewalks in the city of Salina, Kansas. On motion of Councilman Mishler the rules of orderwere suspend- ed for its consideration by the following vote; Ayes: Underwood, Grimes, Henry, Smith, Mishler, Reed, Brown, Waite and Todd. (9) Nays: (0) Councilman Peters absent. 4S® On motion of Councilman Mishler the ordinance was read and adopted by sections and on its final adoption the roll was called and the following vote was had; Ayes: Underwood, Grimes, Henry, Smith, Mishlr, Reed, Brown, Waite and Todd. (9) Nays: (0) Councilman Peters absent. The Mayor approved the same and is numbered 2069. The following resolution was introduced: BE IT RESOLvED, By the Mayor and Councilmn of the city of Salina, Kansas, that the excavating, grading and paving of Eleventh Street, in said City of Salina, Kansas, from the south — line of South Street to the north line of Morrison Avenue, are each and all improvements necessary to be made and done, and be it fur- ther resolved that such street improvements be made and done. Adopted and approved, July 16th, 1917. (SEAL) Edd Mathews, Attest: mor. Chas. E. Banke ri City Clerk. On motion of �,ouncilman Mishler the rules of order were sus- pended for its consideration and the resolution adopted as read by the following vote; Ayes: Underwood, Grimes, Henry, Smith, Mishler, Reed, Brown, Waite and Todd. (9) Nays: (0) Coun- cilman Peters absent. xn ordinance was introduced entitled: "An ordinance letting a contract for the drawing of plans and specifications of the work on the new Fire Station to be erected on Fifth Street." On motion of Councilman Underwood the rules of order were suspended for its consideration by the following vote: Ayes: Underwood, Grimes, Henry, Smith, Mishler, Reed, Brown, Waite and Todd. (9) Nays: (0) Councilman Peters absent. On motion of Councilman Henry the ordinance was read and adopted 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 and Todd. (9) Nays: (0) Councilman Peters absent. The Mayor approved the same and is numbered 2070. Bids for the erection of the new Fire Station to be erected on Fifth Street, as advertised for, were received as follows: J. A. Ferm, John Snowball, Gurtler & Company, Lyon-& Peterson, Nelson Building Company. Also plumbing, heating and wiring bids from the: Salina Plumbing Company, City Plumbing Company, Standard Electric Company, Right Way Plumbing Company. Councilman Waite moved that all bids be referred to the Building Committee to report at an Adjourned Meeting, of Thirsday evening, July 19th, 1917. Motion adopted. Councilman Grimes of the Fire Department Committee reported that the samall Fire Wagon, used by the Fire Department, was in an unsafe condition, and that a new one should be purchased at once. On motion of Councilman Brown the matter was referred to the Fire Department Committee for investigation and recommendation. An ordinance was introduced entitled: "An ordinance relat- ing to Junk Dealers." I 1 PA 7, On motion of Councilman Henry the rules of order were suspend- ed for its consideration by the following vote; Ayes: Underwood, Grimes, Henry, Smith, Mishler, Reed, Brown, Waite and Todd. (9) Nays: (0) Councilman Fetors?absbnt. On motion of Councilman Brown 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 and Todd. (9) Nays: (0) Councilman Peters absent. The Mayor approved the same and is numbered 2071. Councilman Waite of the Parks and Parking Committee, reported on the matter of the wading pool in the City Park, stating that the same had not yet been repaired. The committee was granted further time. Mayor Mathews recommended that the salary of the Speed Cop be increased $10.00 per month. Councilman Todd moved that the recommendation be adopted. Mayor Mathews appointed John Frederick, M. E. Ford and Wm. Garrison, to act as appraisers in ascertaining the valuation of the lots and pieces of ground liable to special assessment for the cost of curbing, guttering, excavating, grading and paving Santa Fe Avenue from the north line of the right of way of the Union Pacific Railroad to the south line of Otis Avenue. On motion of Councilman Brown the appointments were confirmed. Mayor Mathews appointed John Frederick, M. E. Ford and Wm. Garrison to act as appraisers in ascertaining the valuation of the lots and pieces of ground liable to special assessment for the cost of curbing, guttering, excavating, grading and paving Ninth Street, from the south line of the main line right of way of the Union Pacific Railroad to the north line of Otis Avenue. On motion of Councilman Brown the appointments were confirmed. Mayor Mathews appointed John Frederick, M. E. Ford and Wm. Garrison, to act as appraisers in ascertaining the valuation of the lots and pieces of ground liable to special assessment for the cost of curbing, guttering, excavating, grading and paving Otis Avenue, from the east line of Santa Fe Avenue to the east line of Ninth Street. On motion of Councilman Brown the appointments were con- firmed. Fire Chief, R. N. Camp, submitted his resignation as Fire Chief, to take effect August 15th, 1917. On motion of Councilman Brown the resignation was accepted to take effect August 15th, 1917. A communication was received from Dave Stell, in reference to a claim of $10.00 against the City. On motion of Councilman Brown the communication was received and ordered filed. Councilman Henry moved that the Street and Alley Committee have M. R. Amerman re-lay the paving at the intersection of Bishop Street and Ninth Street; and to repair the paving at the intersection of Park Street and Ninth Street. Motion adopted. a petition was received asking for the curbing, guttering, ex- cavating, grading and paving of Gypsum Avenue, from Front Street to Oakdale avenue; also Oakdale Avenue from Gypsum Avenue to Iron ,avenue. Same was referred to the Street and alley Committee. A petition was received asking for the location of an Arc Light at the corner of Twelfth Street and Walnut Street. Same was referred to the Street and :alley Committee. 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, July 19th, 1917. pp City Clerk.