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10-15-1917 MInutesCOUNCIL PROCEEDINGS, REGULAR MEETING. COUNCIL CHAMBER, SALINA. KANSAS. OCTOBER 15th, 1917. Regular semi-monthly meeting of the City Council, October 15th, 1917. Mayor Mathews presiding, City Attorney G. A. Spencer and the following named councilmen answered to roll call; Underwood, Grimes, Henry, Mishler, Brown, Todd and Peters. Councilmen Smith, Reed and Waite absent. The minutes of the Regular Semi-monthly meeting of October 1st, 1917, were read and approved as read. Ways and Means Committee reported on the matter of purchasing coal for the City Building. Councilman Peters moved that the matter be placed in the hands of the Ways and Means Committee with power to act. Motion adopted. Claims and Expenditure Committee reported by ordinance entitled: "An ordinance making an appropriation for the payment of certain claims." 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, Mishler, Brown, Todd and Peters. (7) Nays: (0) Councilmen Smith, Reed and Waite absent. The Mayor approved the same and is numbered 2098. An ordinance was introduced entitl4d: "An ordinance provid- ing for the construction of certain sidewalks in the city of Salina, Kansas." On motion of Councilman Henry the rules of order were suspend- ed for its consideration by the following vote: Ayes: Underwood, Grimes, Henry, Mishler, Brown, Todd and Peters. (7) Nays: (0) Councilmen Smith, Reed and Waite absent. 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, Mishler, Brown, Todd and Peters. (7) frays: (0) Councilmen Smith, Reed and Waite absent. The Mayor approved the same and is numbered 2099. The following resolution was introduced: WHEREAS, it has been shown to the Mayor and Council that there are two persons on Lincoln Avenue in the City of Salina, who desire to become tenants for domestic purposes of the Salina Water Works Company and that such persons have made arrangements with said company to lay sufficient pipes so that it will be neces- sary in order to allow such persons to become such tenants for the Salina Water Works Company to lay not to exceed 120 feet of pipe. NOd THEREFORZ, Be it Resolved, by the Mayor and Coun- cilmen of the City of Salina, that The Salina Water Works Company be and it is hereby directed to lay a two (2) inch water main for domestic purposes only, east on Lincoln Avenue from the stub -in on Ninth Street in said City, so as to permit such persons to become tenants for such purpose, of the Salina Water Works Company. (SEAL) Attest: Adopted and Approved, October 15th, 1917. Chas. E. Banker, City Clerk. Edd Mathews, Mayor. 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, Mishler, Brown, Todd and Peters. (7) Nays: (0) Councilmen Smith, Reed and 'Waite absent. 2bPGG An ordinance was introduced entitled: "An ordinance relating to the furnishing of water by firms, partnerships, companies and cor)orations to the inhabitants of the City of Salina for domestic purposes; providing for the measurement thereof and the connections therefor and providing penalties for the violation thereof." Same was read and referred to the Corporation and Franchise Committee. An ordinance was introduced entitled: "An ordinance prescrib- ing and fixing the maximum and minumum rates and charges to be made for furnishing water for domestic purposes to the inhabitants of the City of Salina, by persons, firms, partnerships, companies or corporations, and providing penalties for the violation thereof." I Same was read and referred to the Corporation and Franchise Committee. Park Commissioner, L. B. Kemper, appeared before the Council_ and suggested that the Council should construct a green house to be used in raising flowers for the parks in the City of Salina, Kansas. Councilman Underwood of the Building Committee submi.tted an estimate on the same. Councilman Brown moved that the Parks and Parking Committee be authorized to construct the same, expense to be paid out of the Parks and Parking Fund. Motion adopted. An ordinance was introduced entitl4d: "An ordinance establish- ing 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, Mishler, Brown, Todd and Peters. (7) Nays: (0) Councilmen Smith, Reed and Waite absent. On motion of Councilman Todd 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, Mishler, Brown, Todd and Peters. (7) Nays:(0) Councilmen Smith, Reed and Waite absent. The Mayor approved the same and is numbered 2100. City Engineer, P. G. Wakenhut, submitted plans and specifications for the north approach of the Kenwood Bridge. Councilman Peters moved that the same be adopted. Councilman Brown moved that the Street and Alley Committee be authorized to receive bids on the same, to have the work done as soon as possible. Motion adopted. Councilman Peters of the Sewer and Drainage Committee reported favroably on the following petitions: Sewer in the alley between Penn Avenue and Oakdale Avenue, north of Hill Drive; Sewer between Minneapolis and Beloit Avenues, running from Ninth Street and Highland Avenue. Councilman Peters of the Sewer and Drainage Committee reported unfavorably on the petition asking for the construction of a sewer on Des Moines Avenue, half -way between Ash and Elm Street, and a distance of about 100 feet north of Elm Street. Councilman Brown moved that the reports of the Committee be adop- ted. The matter of cleaning the sewers of the City was generally dis- cussed, and on motion, the Sewer and Drainage Committee was instructed to investigate the matter and report their recommendations to the Council. Sewer and Drainage Committee and the City Engineer was instruct- ed to bring in a report and plans and specifications for all sewers, at the next Regular Meeting. Motion adopted. An ordinance was introduced entitled: "An ordinance relating to the licensing of public auction stands in the City of Salina and providing penalties for the violation thereof." Same was read and referred to the Street and Alley Committee. The appraisers reports for the curbing, guttering, excavating, grading and paving of: Wilson Street, from the west line of Santa Fe Avenue to the east line of Highland Avenue; North Street, from the east line of Ninth Street to the west line of Fourth Street; Ninth Street, from the main line right of way of the Union Pacific Railroad to Otis Avenue; Santa Fe Avenue, from the main line right of way of the Union Pacific Railroad to Otis Avenue; Otis Avenue, from Santa Fe Avenue to Ninth street, were received, and on motion of Councilman Brown, Monday, October 22nd, 1917 at eight o'clock P. M. was designated as a Special Meet- ing, at which time the appraisers reports will be taken up and act- ed upon by the Council, and all persons affected by such improve- ments can be present and heard if they so desire, and that the City Clerk give notice in the official City paper as provided by law. Mayor Mathews called the attention of the Council to the prac- tice of the Salina Water Works Company storing coal adjacent to the sidewalk on the south side of South Street in front of their plant, same being a nuisance on account of their walk being covered with coal dust and the employees of the Water Works used the side- walk for hauling coal to the engine room. The matter was refer- red to the Sidewalk Committee for investigation. Mayor Mathews appointed Councilman Brown and City Clerk Bank- er, as delegates to the State Convention of League of Kansas Muni- cipalities to be held in Wichita, Kansas, October 16th to 19th, inclusive. A petition was received asking for the construction of a sidewalk on the west side of Fifth Street from Bond Street to Re- public Avenue; and on the north side of Republic Avenue from Fifth Street to Santa Fe Avenue. Same was referred to the Sidewalk Com- mittee. A petition was received asking for the location of an Arc Light at the corner of Highland Avenue and Woodlawn Avenue. Same was referred to the Street and Alley Committee. A petition was received asking for the extension of water mains on Kirwin Avenue, from Santa Fe Avenue to Highland Avenue. Same was referred to the Corporation and Franchise Committee. The monthly reports of the City Clerk, City Treasurer, Police Judge and Fire Chief, were received and ordered filed. On motion of Councilman Brown, Council adjourned until Mon- day, October 22nd, 1917, at 8:30 o'clock P. M. City Clerk.