01-09-1922 MinutesCOMMISSIONERS PROCEEDINGS.
COMMISSIONERS ROOM,
SALINA, KANSAS.
JANUARY 9th, 1922.
Board of Commissioners met in regular session, Mon-
daym January 9th, 1922. Meeting was called to order by
Mayor Dyar, the roll was called and Commissioners Campbell,
Dyar and Hargett and Acting City Attorney Norris respond-
ed. City Attorney Buzick absent. —
The minutes of the regular meeting of January 3rd,
1922, were read and approved as read.
An ordinance was introduced entitled: "An ordinance
making an appropriation for the payment of a certain claim."
On motion of Commissioner Campbell the ordinance was
read and adopted by sections and on its final adoption the
roll was called and the following vote was had: Ayes.
Campbell, Dyar and Hargett. (3) Nays: (0) The Mayor ap-
proved the same and is numbered 2421.
The following resolution was introduced for first
reading: "Providing for the paving of Washington Avenue
from Tenth to Twelfth Streets."
On motion of Commissioner Campbell same was deferred
for further consideration.
-✓'An ordinance was introduced for first reading entit-
led: "An ordinance providing for the excavating, grading,
paving, curbing and guttering of Ohio Street in the City of
Salina, Kansas, from the north line of Iron Avenue in said
City to the south line of Ash Street in said City and pro-
viding for the cost thereof, how the same shall be assessed
and the manner of payment therefor."
.,,On motion of Commissioner Hargett same was referred to
the Board of Commissioners.
.-,,-An ordinance was introduced for first reading entit-
led: "An ordinance providing for the edcavating, grading,
paving, curbing, and guttering of Bond Street in the City
of Salina, Kansas, from the west line of Highland Avenue in
said City to the east line of Ninth Street in said City and
providing for the cost thereof, how the same shall be assessed
and the manner of payment therefor."
On motion of Commissioner Campbell same was referred
to the Board of Commissioners.
-'An ordinance was introduced for first reading entit-
led: "An ordinance providing for the excavating, grading,
paving, curbing and guttering of Wilson Street in the City
of Salina, Kansas, from the east line of Santa Fe Avenue in
said City to the west line of Fifth Street in said City, and
providing for the cost thereof, how the same shall be assessed
and the manner of payment therefor." —
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-On motion of Commissioner Hargett same was referred to
the Board of Commissioners.
An ordinance was introduced for first reading entit-
led; "An ordinance providing for the excavating, grading,
paving, curbing and guttering of Ninth Street in the City of
Salina. Kansas from the soutl line. Repupli Avenue in sai d
City„'anA# -p�bvf8irig" for., the cost 'tY ereo'f; J!6w?e same shall
be assessed and the manner of payment therefor."
On motion of Commissioner Campbell same was referred
to the Board of Commissioners.
An ordinance was introduced for first reading entit-
led: "An ordinance providing for the excavating, grading,
paving, curbing and guttering of Republic Avenue in the city
of Salina, Kansas, from the west line of Highland Avenue in '
said City to the east line of Ninth Street in said City, and
providing for the cost thereof, how the same shall be assess-
ed and the manner of payment therefor."
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-,/On motion of Commissioner Hargett same was referred
to the Board of Commissioners.
An ordinance was introduced for first reading entit-
led: "An ordinance providing for the excavating, grading,
paving, curbing and guttering of Eleventh Street in the
City of Salina from the north line of State Street in the
City of Salina to the south line of Ash Street in the City
of alina, and providing for the cost thereof, how the same
shall be assessed and the manner of payment therefor."
On motion of Commissioner Campbell same was referred
to the Board of Commissioners.
-'An ordinance was introduced for first reading entit-
led; "An ordinance providing for the excavating, grading,
paving, curbing and guttering of Republic Avenue in the
City of Salina, Kansas, from the west line of Santa Fe Avan-
ue in said City to the east line of Highland Ave nae in said
City, and providing for the cost thereof, how the same shall
be assessed and the manner of payment therefor."
%f On motion of Commissioner Hargett same was referred
to the Board of Commissioners.
An ordinance was introduced for first reading entit-
led: "An ordinance providing for the excavating, grading,
paving, curbing and guttering of Ninth Street in .the City
of Salina, Kansas, from the north line of Otis Avenue in
said City to the south line of Euclid Avenue in said City,
and providing for the cost thereof, how the same shall be
assessed and the manner of payment therefor."
On motion of Commissioner Campbell same was referred
to the Board of Commissioners.
--` An ordinance was introduced for first reading entit-
led: "An ordinance providing for the excavating, grading,
paving, curbing, and guttering of Baker Street in the City
of alina, Kansas, from the south line of walnut Stret in
said City to the north line of South Street in said City,
and providing for the cost thereof, how the same shall be
assessed and the manner of payment therefor."
On motion of Commissioner Hargett same was referred
to the Board of Commissioners.
An ordinance was introduced for first reading entit-
led: "An ordinance providing for the excavating, grading,
and paving of State Street in the City of Salina from the
west line of Ninth Street to the eas=t line of College Av-
enue in said City, except the intersections of Tenth Street
and Phillips Street, and providing for the cost thereof,
how the same shall be assessed and the manner of payment
therefor."
On motion of Commissioner Campbell same was referred
to the Board of Commissioners.
"An
ordinance was introduced for first reading entit-
led: An ordinance making the director of Public Service
ex -officio Sanitary and Health Officer and combining the
duties of said offices and repealin§ all ordinances or parts
of ordinances in conflict herewith.!
On motion of Commissioner Campbell same was referred
to the Board of Commissioners.
An ordinance was introduced for first reading entit-
led: "An ordinance creating and establishing the offices
of Assistant Chief of Police and two Police Sergeants; and
defining and fixing the duties of said offices; and abolish-
ing the office of Chief of Detectives; and repealing all
ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with its terms."
On motion of Commissioner Hargett same was referred
to the Board of Commissioners.
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An ordinance was introduced for first reading en- „
tided: "An ordinance relating to salaries and compensa-
tion of officers, and employees of the City of Salina,
Kansas and repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances
In conflict herewith."
On motion of Commissioner Campbell same was referred
to the Board of Commissioners.
A communication was received from J. F. Barwick of
the Taxpayers League. Same was read and on motion of Com-
missioher Campbell ordered filed.
A communication was received from John Pyle, with
reference to installing engine on the Anderson Fire Truck.
On motion of Commissioner Hargett the matter was de-
ferred for further consideration.
City Manager stated that the Fire Chief had made re- `
quisition to him for house supplies, in the way of bedding.
On motion of Commissioner Hargett the City Manager
was instructed to purchase the necessary supplies needed
for the Fire. epartment, also for the City Hail.
City Manager, Layton, submitted the, following recom-
mendations for appointments for the various offices of
the City:
Salina, Kansas, January 9th, 1922.
Hon. Board of City Commissioners,
City of Salina, Kansas.
Gentlemen:
� I take pleasure in submitting herewith the fol-
lowing appointments for your consideration and approval
if satisfactory to your Honorable Body:
City Clerk -------------------------- Chas. E. Banker
City Treasurer ----------------------
Henry Eberhardt
Seely to City Mgr. & Bookkeeper
----- Ellen Nyberg
City Custodian ----------------------
Sam Webster
Caretaker, Dump Grounds -------------
J. Cantwell
Night Fireman -----------------------
T. P. Anderson
City Attorney -----------------------
A. R. Buzick
Chief of Police ---------------------
C. 0. Drevits
Assistant Chief of Police -----------
J. T. Hanly
Police Judge ------------------------
D. L. Wight
Desk Sergeant -----------------------
Geo. W.Dickerson
Desk Sergeant -----------------------
Fred R. Hollis
Fire Chief --------------------------
Ben Wolbert
Assistant Fire Chief ----------------
Geo. Barneek
City Engineer, Sanitary&Health
Officer Wm. Thei�ner
Street Superintendent ---------------
Ed Buchanan
Park Superintendent -----------------
L. B. Kemper
The above appointments constitute the appointive
positions of the various deaprtments of our City government
and are not made for any specified time. The appointees
to serve at the fiscretion of the City Manager and may be
removed from office at any time.
The tenure of office of newly appointed Officers
to begin January 16th, 1922.
Respectfully submitted,
(Signed) W. A. Layton, _���
City Manager.
�on motion of Commissioner Hargett the above list of
appointments were unanimously confirmed by the Commissionrrs.
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Sewer bids as advertised for were received from Amer-
man & Snyder and M. A. Stevenson.
As bids were over the City Engineer's estimate, Commis-
sioner Hargett moved that all bids be rejected and that the
City Clerk be authorized to return the certified checks to the
bidders.
The Auditors Report for the auditing of the City's books
from November 1st, 1921 to December 31st, 1921, was presented,
and on motion of Commissioner Campbell ordered filed.
Surety Bond in the amount of $10,000.00 was received
from The National Bank of America.
On motion of Commissioner Campbell same was approved
and ordered filed.
'V On motion of Commissioner Campbell, Board of Commis-
sioners adjourned.
city Clerk.