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02-18-1918 Minutes2hPGG 1 1 1 1 1 COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS, REGULAR MEETING. COUNCIL CHAMBER, SALINA, KANSAS. FEBRUARY 18, 1018. Regular semi-monthly meeting of the City Council, February 18, 1918. 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, Todd and Peters. The minutes of the Regular Semi-monthly meeting of February 4th, 1918; and the Adjourned Meeting of February llt h, 1918, were read and approved as read. An ordinance was introduced entitled: "An ordinance granting the right of way of the Union Pacific Railroad Company for a switch track along and across certain streets in the City of Salina, and repealing Ordinance No. 2114." 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 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, Todd and Peters. (10) Nays: (0) The Mayor approved the sane and is numbered 2151. An ordinance was introduced entitled: "An ordinance vacating certain portions of Seventh Street 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) The Mayor approved the same and is numbered 2152. On motion of Councilman Peters 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. (10) Nays: (0) The Mayor approved the same and is numbered 2152. An ordinance was introduced entitled: "An ordinance providir4g for the issuance of Improvement Bonds of the city of Salina, Kansas, in the amount of $118,808.86, to pay the costs of improving certain streets in said City, and repealing Ordinance Number 2150. 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 Smith 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. (10) Nays: (0) The Mayor approved the same and is numbered 2153. An ordinance was introduced entitled: "An ordinance making an appropriation for the payment of certain claims." On motion of Councilman Reed the ordinance was read and adopt- ed by sections and on its final adoption the roll was called and the following vote wsa had; Ayes: Underwood, Grimes, Henry, Smith, Mish- ler, Reed, Brown, Waite, Todd and Peters. (10) Nays: (0) The Mayor approved t -he same and is numbered 2154. An ordinance was introduced entitled: "An ordinance providing for the salary of the Police Judge and repealing Ordinance No. 1861." 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, Vlaite Todd and Peters. (8) Nays: Brown (1) Councilman Henry not voting. On motion of Councilman Mishler the ordinance was read and adopted by sections and on its final adoption the roll was call- ed and the following vote was had; Ayes: Underwood, Grimes, Smith, Mishler, Reed, Waite, Todd and Peters. (8) Nays: Brown (1) Coun- cilman Henry not voting. The Mayor approved the same and is num- bered 2155. A number of property owners on Washington Avenue, appeared before the Council and presented the matter of constructing and not constructing the paving on Washington Avenue from Ninth Street to Tenth Street , at the present time. The matter being in the hands of the Committee no action was taken by the Council. Councilman Henry moved that an ordinance be drafted ordering the re -construction of the sidewalk on both sides of Fifth Street from Iron Avenue to Walnut Street, except such sidewalk which has already been re -constructed. Motion adopted. Councilman Waite called the attention of the Council to the violation of the Bicycle Ordinance, stating that the bicyclists are continually riding upon the sidewalks, contrary to the ordinance. Councilman Underwood of the Building Committee stated that the covered driveway to accomodate the Police Patrol Car would cost about $300.00 Councilman Brown moved that the committee be given further time. Councilman Underwood called the attention of the Council to the insurance to be placed on the pest house recently constructed by the City. Councilman Brown moved that the natter be referred to the Mayor for his recommendations. Councilman Grimes, Chairman of the Fire Department Committee, made a verbal report as to the investigation of the committee, at _ their visit in Kansas City, recently. Councilman Brown moved that the Mayor notify the representa- tives of the different companies to appear before the Council with their propositions. Motion adopted. Councilman Peters reported that the Sewer Committee had let the contract for the construction of the sewer in the alley between Minneapolis Avenue and Beloit Avenue, east of Santa Fe Avenue to C. T. Snyder. On motion the report of the committee was adopt- ed. Bids were received for the construction of sewers as advertised for as follows: Otto Peterson, Snyder & Norton, L. H. Lyon. Councilman Brown moved that the contract be awarded to Snyder & Norton for 24 -inch Standard Sewer Pipe, at the price of 2.08 per lineal foot, and that the checks be returned to the unsuccessful bidders. Motion adopted. The matter of employing R. P. `Nhelchel to assist the Park Com- missioner was generally discussed by the Council. Councilman Brown moved that the Mayor be authorized to employ R. P. Whelchel at a salary of $35.00 per month, to work under the direction of the Park Commissioner, if such arrangement could be made satisfactorily. Motion adopted. Par'.;s and Parking Committee, and Street and Alley Committee asked for a meeting to take up the matter of the new addition west of Ninth Street and south of Republic Avenue, and asked the Mayor _ to preside at such meeting. Friday evening, February 22nd, 1918, was agreed upon for said meeting. Councilman Brown moved that the Pool Hall License heretofore granted To R. W. Hudson be revoked. Motion adopted. 2hPG'G I Parks and Parking Committee reported that they had rented the ground inside of the proposed auto track in Kenwood Park, to John Shank, at $5.00 per acre. Councilman Brown moved that the action of the Parks and Park- ing Committee be ratified. 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 Ronday, February 25th, 1918, at eight o'clock P. IVI. City Clerk. 1 J 1