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10-21-1918 Minutes2bPGG u 1 1 CUUilGIL kROCEEDIiWS.1 RLGUiah i.iLi:'TING. COUNCIL CIlLviBER, `.ALI ,IA, UiISAB. OCTOBER 212 1918. Regular semi-monthly meeting of the City Council, October 21st, 1918. Mayor Mathews presiding, City Attorney G. A. Spencer and the following named councilmen answered to roll call; Under- wood, Grimes, Spaeth, Brown, Waite, Todd and Peters. Councilmen Smith, Reed and Richolson absent . The minutes of the Regular Semi-monthly meeting of October 7th, 1918, were read and approved as read. An ordinance was introduced entitled: "An ordinance making an appropriation for the payment of certain claims." On motion of Councilman Peters the ordinance was read and adopted by sections and on its final adopt_on the roll was called and the following cote was Jtad; Ayes: Underwood, Grimes, Spaeth, Brown, Vaite, Todd and Peters. (7) Nays: (0) Councilmen Smith, Reed and Richolson absent. The Mayor approved the same and is numbered 2218. Councilman Brown moved that the City Clerk notify The Salina Light, Power cue Uas Company to install an incandescent light on South Penn Avenue, location to be determined by the Street and Alley Committee. lviotil�n adopted. An ordinance was introduced entitled: "An ordinance prohibit- ing auction sales on certain streets or lots abutting thereon, in the city of Salina, Kansas." Sante was referred to the !Jays and Means Committee. f+m. keimold appeared before the C ouncil and stated that he had started to construct the sidewalk as provided for in Ordinance No. 2164 passed and approved by the Mayor and Council on the lst day of April, 1918, and as the City Contractor has failed to con- struct that portion of walk not owned by him, that he is willing to construct the sidewalk in front of Lots 4-5-6- and 7, Block 8, Elmdale Addition and Lots 1-2 and 3 in Block 6, E'lmdale hddition at a price not to exceed eleven and one-half (111¢) cents per square foot. On motion of Councilman Brown, Mr. Reimold was authorized to construct the above named walk. An ordinance was introduced entitled: "An ordinance provid- ing for the condemnation, removal and re -construction of certain sidewalk in the city of Salina, Kansas." Same was referred to the Sidewalk Committee. An ordinance w as introduced entitled: "An ordinance amend- ing Section Five (5) of Ordinance yo. 2149, entitled, "An ordinanoe relating to the salaries of certain officials and employees of the City of Salina, Kansas, and repealing said original Section Five." I On motion of Councilman Brown the rules of order were suspend- ed for its consideration by the following vote; dyes: Underwood, Urimes, Spaeth, Brown, Waite, Todd and Peters. (7) Nays: (0) Councilmen Smith, Reed and Richolson absent. On motion of C„uncilman Peters 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, Spaeth, Brown, Waite, Todd and Peters. (7) Nays: (0) Councilmen Smith, Reed and Richolson absent. The Mayor approved the same and is numbered 2219. An ordinance was introduced entitled: "An ordinance repealing Ordinance r?o. 2089, entitled, "An ordinance relating to the licens- ing of certain occupations, callings and business 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, Spaeth, Brown, Waite, Todd and Peters. (7) Nays: (0) Councilmen Smit:, Reed and Richolson absent. On motion of Councilman, Brown 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, Spaeth, Brown, Waite, Todd and Peters. (7) Nays: (0) Councilmen Smith, Richolson and Reed absent. The Payor approved the same and is numbered 2220. The following resolution was introduced: WHEREAS, it has been shown to the Mayor and Council- men of the city of Salina, Kansas, that there are 16 persons on Eleventh Street in said City who desire to become tenants for do- mestic purposes only of the Salina Nater Works Company and that in order to permit them to become such tenants it will be necessary for such company to lay not to exceed 660 feet of two-inch pipe, Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED, by the m,layor and Councilmen of the City of Salina, Kansas, that The Salina Viater 'fforks Company 'Oe and it is hereby direc ted to lay and install a two-inch water main for domestic purposes only on Eleventh Street in said City from and connected with its present main as the same is now located on Elm Street in said City. (SEAL) Attest: Passed and approved this 21st day of October, 1918. -Chas. E. -anker. City Clerk. Edd Mathews , Mayor. On motion of Councilman Brown the rules of order were sus- pended for its consideration and the resolution adopted as read by the following vote; Ayes: Underwood, Grimes, Spaeth, Brown, Waite, Todd and Peters. (7) Nays: (0) Councilmen Smith, Reed and Richolson absent. The matter of constructing certain sewers was discussed by the Council and the City Attorney was instructed to take the matter up with the Capital Issuing Committee to see if permission could be granted to issue bonds. Claims and .Expenditure Committee submitted the following report: Ve, your Committee, to whom was referred the matter of the increase in the salary of the Police Officers of the City of Salina, and the City Clerk and Assistant City Clerk thereof, beg leave to recommend that the salary of each of said officers, including the City Marshal and Assistant City Marshal be raised Ten (10.00) Dollars per month, such raise to be effective from and after October 15th, 1918. Respectfully, F. C. Peters. P. A. Brown, L. C. Underwood._ Claims & Expenditure Committee. On motion of Councilman Brown the report was unanimously adopted by the Council. Councilman Todd moved that John Archer be granted $40..00 per month. — Councilman Brown moved to amend by paying X30.00 per month. On roll call the amendment was lost and the original motion was carried by the following vote; ayes: Grimes, Spaeth, Waite, Todd and Peters. (5) Nays: Underwood and Brown. (2) Councilmen Smith, Reed and Richolson absent. Councilman Todd moved that Sam Webster, Janitor at the City Building be given an increase of w5.00 per month. Motion adopted. 21) P(' G '1 C 1 1 Mayor Mathews appointed 0. D. Walker as City Physician for the balance of the term, and on motion of Councilman Brown the appointment was confirmed. Mayor Mathews appointed A. L. Wolff as Fire Chief for the balance of the tern, and on motion of Councilman Brown the appoint- ment was confirmed. The matter of advancing money for the payment of Sewer pipe was discussed by the Council. Councilman Peters moved that the matter be referred to the Mayor, City Attorney and City Clerk to confer with the City Treas- urer, Mayor Mathews appointed the following named Judges and Clerks for the General Election of November 5th, 1918: FIRST 69ARD (Regular Board) REPUBLICAN D&v OCIUT Judges: Fred Rehm Chas. Ludes Clerks: E. C. Hower E. S. Swanson (Counting Board) Judges: X. P. Banks J. C. Lill, Clerks: Theo. Jordan, E. J. Kaffer. SECOND ;BARD, NORTH PRECIIICT. (Regular Board) Judges: N. B. Young, Alma Estep Clerks: 011ie Shaffer, Dora Neal (Cou::ting Board) Judges: Guy Gregg, Emma Henry Clerks: Ira Yoakam Myrtle Kirkland SECOND_'WARD. SOUTH PRECINCT. (Regular Board) Judges: gym. Reimold, T. Humbargar Clerks: C. J. Peck, Grace Sullivan (Counting Board) judges: W. H. Myers, Marian Steck Clerks: C. E. Mercer, Mabel Marlin THIRD WARD, NORTH PHECI14CT . (Regular Board) Judges: J. H. Kuhp J. J. Richolson Clerks: C. H. Harne Glenn F. York, (Counting Board) Judges: Geo. Caldwell Edward Brady Clerks: J. Earl Wyatt, John Swartzr_ian THIRD WARD, SOUTH PRECINCT. (Regular Board) judges: d R. Bradley SC. Howard, Clerks: W. S.Frey, M. B.Br ell (Counting Board) judges: C . ij. dight W. L. Ripper Clerks: J. E. Flanders Ed Yockers CITY. Jas. McDade, J. 'J. Grimes, raude Yoakam Ada Miller, Alice G. Morton Pearl E. Henry Amos Barth Frank C. Bates, Wrn. Sullivan T. C. Wallace FOURTH 'NARD. (Regular Board) REPUBLICAN DE OGPUkT CITY judges: Emma Engborg S • I. Nelson ik . W. Godfrey Clerks: G W. MacQueen Geo. H. Meyer (Counting Board) Judges: John Kilgore, Hugh Carlin Y A. Brown Clerks: Lizzie C. Waite) Emma Hagler, FIFTh 'ARD. (t'egular Board) Judges: U. G. Ladd, F. G. Houghton, Grace Glover, Clerks: W. A Hilands, Neva Vallette, (Counting Board) Judges: W. L. Nesmith L. S. Ruggels, 4. L. Cannon Clerks: J. Tv7. Lang, Hattie L. Soldan On motion of Councilman Peters the appointments were confirmed. 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. City Clerk.