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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1944 City Council Minutes 1 ~) r- / y". -...-~ ~ JANUARY 3, 1944 REGULAR SESSION JANUARY 3, 1944 The Common Council convened in regular session at 8:15 P. M. was called to order by Acting Mayor Cooper. Present were: Councilmen Stilwell, Erdman, Paulsteiner, and Absent were: Mayor Osbo and Councilman Stanton. Minutes of the last session were approved as read. The question of the note due Tony Parich was introduced by Mr. 'rdman. It was moved by Mr. 8rdman and seconded by Mr. Stilwell th t the Note be paid and that Mr. Parich be presented with his tax stat - ent. All Councilmen present voted AYE. , for use by police department Mr. Mann offered to rent the City/a car including spare tire nd maintenance for $5.00 per day. The offer was rejected by no action. The following letter was read to the Council by the Clerk: City of Seward Seward, Alaska Gentlemen: We are returning herewith our checks for oity taxes. we are convinced that no legal notice was given and no notice was on or attached to your tax bill that there would be a p-enalty if not paid by December 15th. Yours 'truly BROWN AND HAWKINS CORP. T. W. Hawkins, Pres. After discussion it was moved by Mr. Stilwell seconded by Mr. Moser that the Clerk write to Brown and Hawkins stating that taxes became delinquent December 15, 1943 and to cite Polaris notice and fx if possible deliver to Brown & Hawkins a copy of the Polaris cnnt8i - ing the NoticA. Unon roll ,call The f~tiMwiR~ Councilmen voted as . follows: Mri;' : Stilwell and "h,. Moser AYE. Mr. Erdman and Mr. Paul- steiner NO. Acting Mayor Coop~r declared the motion lost by not having received a majority. After further discussion it was moved by Mr. Moser seconded by Mr. Erdman that the tax receipt be issued to Brown and Hawkins Corp. and that no penalty and interest be assessed. Upon roll call Mr. ' Stilwell voted Ne. The otaer Councilmen present voted AYE. Salaries for the Month of December 1943 in the amount of $2,062.64 were presented by the Clerk. It was moved by Mr. Erdman seconded by Mr. Paulsteiner that the salaries be paid. Upon roll call all Councilmen present voted AYE. The following bills against the account of the Salt Water Main Were presented by the Clerk: Paulsteiner, $3.85. John Cushing, Jr. $320.00. Moved by Mr. Erdman seconded by Mr. Moser that the bills be paid. Upon roll call all Councilmen present voted AYE. The following bills against the City of Seward were presented by the Clerk: Seward Water Supply, $135.00. Seward Drug, $11.45. Andy's Express, $76.94. Paulsteiner's, $79.00. Seward Light and Power, $26.09. Osbo's Electrical Supply, $43.50. It was moved by Mr. Erdman seconded by Mr. Stilwell that the bills be paid. All Councilmen present voted AYE. 8inee there WOE! fie fUFtfl~F BUEiiR@12I6 it ',-"."9.13 Hil2l.....88. BY My. })sC11- et8iB8P S899B~8~ ~; Np. itil~811 t~8t the BassieR ajje8PR. 111 1. ')~~ ~\.?' JANUARY 3, 1944 (CONTNNUED) Salaries of the Seward ilectric System ere presented to the Council by the Clerk. rdman and seconded by Mr. Paulsteiner that pon roll call all Councilmen present voted in the amount of $1691. 3 It was moved by Mr. the salaries be paid. AYE. The Following bills against the S~ward Electric System were pr - entad by the Clerk: Collector of Internal Revenue, ~285.37; Stand ,rd Oi~ Company, $1,050.39; McMullen's, $7.95; Seward Drug Company, 1~.35; O~le's Garage, $5.00; Seward Hardware Company, $>10.67; Paul steiner, $6.40; Anchorage Times, $12.70; Seward Water Supply, $5.00 eward Light and Power, $6.51; Westinghouse Electric Supply Company ,24.20; Graybar Electric Company, Incorporated, $15.71. It was mov d >>~ y Mr. Erdman and seconded by Mr. Paulsteiner that the above bills e paid. All Councilmen present voten ~YE. was ~tnce there was no further business it/moved by Mr. Paulsteine nd seconded by Mr. Stilwell that the meeting adjourn. All Council en presented voted ~YE. Mayor Attest -0 fty-C 1 erk- --,-- REGULAR SESSION JANUARY 17, 1944 The Regular Session of the Common Council of the Town of Sewar Alaska convened ~anuary 17, 1944 and was called to order by Mayor Osbo at 8:20 P. M. Present were: Councilmen Stanton, Cooper, Erdman, and Paul- steiner Absent were: Councilmen Stilwell and Moser. The minutes of the last session were read Bnd 3pproved to be corrected as follows: The payroll and bills against the Seward Electric System for the month of December 1943 to be added. The Clerk was directed to prepare 8 statement on collections of Amusement Device Licenses and Taxi Drivers Licenses and pre- sent it to the Council. MagietI6te'e Fi~~~ h~"8 BOOB ingl~a8Q. U~QIETR~TE'C FI~EG AMUOE WEN! DEVIOE 'fAXI LICEl~3EB 11 May June July A ugu s t September October Nove ember TOTAL !he following bill against the Oity of seward were presentee b the lerk. Petty Oash, $13.43; Standard Oil o ompany , '22.68; Seward Ha d- are, '13.50; Seward Ketal Works, '63.75; Ogle's Garage, ,199.24. t as moved by Mr. Cooper and seoonded by Mr. Paulstelner that the ab va ill be paid. Upon roll oall all Oounoilmen present voted AYE. , \ JANUARY 17. 1944 (CONTINUED) 197 . -.J , The following bills against the salt Water Main Acoount were resented by the Clerk: Osbo's Eleotrical Supply. $6.25; Territory onstruotion Company. $80.00. It was moved by Mr. Erdman and seo onded by Mr. Cooper that the above bills be paid. All Counoilmen resent voted AYE. The matter of insurance on the seward Eleotrio System power lant was brought to the attention of the Counoil by the Clerk. t was move~ by Mr. Cooper and seoonded by Mr. Stanton that the nsuranoe in the amount of $45 000.00 be divided between the three genoies. Upon roll oall all Counoilmen pr~sent voted AYE. of '75.00 A bill ~/for a partial audit of the Seward Eleotrio System' ooks by O. J. Goldfarb. Auditor. was presenteo to the Counoil by he Clerk. Mr. stanton and Mr. Erdman seoonded that the bill be aid. All Councilmen present voted AYE. Since there was nothing further for the aotion of jhe Council t was moved by Mr. stanton and seoonded by Mr. Cooper that the session adjourn. All Counoilmen present voted AYE. Attest Mayor REGULAR SE::SSIOH FEBRUARY 7. 1944 The Regular session of the Common Council of the Town of Sawar laska oonvened in regular session February ,7. 1944 and was called o order by Mayor Osbo at 8:10 P. M. Present were: Councilmen Stanton. Stilwell. Cooper. Erdman. aulsteiner. and Moser. ~he minutes of the last session were approved as read. The pay roll of the City employees as previously okayed by the inanoe Committee in the amount '2.530.30 was presenterl to the ounoil by the Clerk. Mr. Erdman moved and Mr. l'aulsteiner seconde hat the payroll be paid. Upon roll oall all Councilmen voted aYE. The following bills against the City of Seward in the amount f ~631.48 were presented to the Council by the Clerk: Seward 1igh d Power 20.75. seward Water Supply ~140.00. Paul's Studio ,5.00. aulsteiner's ~8.95. Petty Cash ~9.45. McMullens 3.20. Seward ~rug 'ompany 2.10. Seward eommunity Library ,21.00. Post l1:ecreation b'und '50.00. Ogle's Garage '1281,25. Seward Hardware Company $32.60. Seward Volunteer Fire Department ;54.00, Andy's Express $82.08, sbo's Electrical Supply $34.10. First National Bank. Fiscal Agent 15.40. It was moved by Mr. Erdman and aeconded by Mr. Cooper tha he above bills be yaid. Upon roll call all Oouncilmen voted Aye. It was moved by Mr. Erdman and seoonded by Mr. Cooper that a ill Paulsteiner's against the salt Water Main account in the amoun f ;3.85 be paid. Upon roll call Mr. stilwell Voted NO. All other ouncilmen Voted AYE. The payroll in the amount of $1.989.88 af the Seward Electric System was presented by the Clerk. It was moved by Mr. Cooper and seoonded by Mr. Erdman that the payroll be paid. Upn roll call al Counoilmen voted AYE. 1'):") , .~ . ~~. 2 FEBRUARY 7, 1944 (CONTINUED) The following bills against the Seward Eleotric System in the amount of '2,330.76 were presented by the Clerk. It was moved by Mr. Cooper and seoonded by Mr. Erdman that the 'bills be paid. XIX Upon roll call all Councilmen voted AYE. The Following statement by the Clerk. Services during On aocount from Mr. C. C. Chamberlain was present- August and September, 1943 $50.00 350.00 TOTAL '400.00 seconded by Mr. stilwell that oall all oounoilmen voted AYE. It was moved by Mr. Erdman and Mr. Chamberlain be paid. Upon roll The following financial statement was presented to the Counoil b:i the Clerk. Total Receipts for January Total Disbursements for January Bxoess of Disbursements over Receipts Total Reoeipts for January Normal Disbursements for January Excess of Normal Disbursements over Reoeipts Twenty one Taxi Driver's License @$25.00 Amousement Device License Fees $11,969.03 107.06 112,076.08 '4.543"16 ,7,532. 2 $3,066.33 11.795.02 ~8,728.69 Bank Balanoe 1/31/44 Cash on Hand 1/31/44 , TOTAL Less outstanding Checks BALAlWE $3,066.33 4.108.52 ~1.042.l9 '626.00 $1,605.00 The question of Emilio Eussa's being able to get m.roantile lioenses for his two cars for a fractional part of the regular fee was asked by the Clerk. The Clerk was directed to oheck the Ordinsnce Ordinanoe No.167 Section 3 reads in part" the period of one yeaz or any fraction thereof ". Upon the request of Ceoil Lindsay that he be refunded the un- expired portion of his Taxi Mercantile Lioense the Council ruled it .the negative. Reliable Cab The Counoil ruled that the present mercantile lioenses for ~ taxis would cover other oars provided that they gave the Clerk a statement in writing that the cars previously operated by the Reli. able Cab Company would not be operated as Taxis. Since there will be another audit of the books in April the Council ruled that an audit at this time would unnecessary. The Clerk was directed to write a letter to the Local OPA re- questin~ them to inform the Council as to how many taxis Seward is allowed in order that more than.the quota would not be licensed. Mr. Ericson, City Treasurer, preeented 8 report on mercantile licenses of the business houses in Seward. , . It was recommended by Mr. Ericson, City Treasurer, that the City Clerk notify the business firms of Seward that their mercan- tile lecenses expire June 30, 1944, and that the Clerk have proper notices printed and mailed out not later than June 30, 1944. It was moved by Mr. Stanton and seconded by Mr. Pau;steiner that the above recommendation be carried out. Upon roll call all CounC{ilmen present votedAYE. Mayor Osbo introduced, the, question of a $50.00 p~r mon~h r~isE for James Mortimer, Chief of Police. After a short dlSCUSSlon lt was moved by Mr. Pa~lsteiner and seconded by Mr. Moser that the salarfbe raised to $400.00 per month effective February 1, 1944. Upon roll call all Councilmen voted AYE. FEBRUARY 7, 1944 (CONTINEUD) 1,~~9 The question of an Assessor for the current year was introduc d by Mr. Erdman. After a brief discussion it was moved by Mr. Stil- well that the Clerk be directed to advertise for bids for the work of assessemnt for the year 1944, said bids to be opened at 12:00 o'clock noon, February 20, 1944. Upon roll call all Councilmen voted AYE. Mr. Hunt addressed the Council on the subject of a location for the news paper office. After discussion it was moved by Mr. Stilwell and seconded by Mr. Stanton that Lots 36, 37, and 38 Bloc ~16, Seward Townsite, be sold to Mr. Hunt for $100.00 each on the following terms: $1.00 per lot to be paid in cash and the balance of $99.00 per lot be allowed the City in printing and advertising as needed later. Upon roll call all Councilmen voted AYE. Mr. Webb presented the question of blanket insurance for the members of the Seward Volunteer Fire Deuartment. Mr. Webb stated that for a premium of $250.00 per year he could issue a policy whi would ~ive coverage of $500.00 per man for hospitalization. After the usual discussion it was moved by Mr. Paulsteiner and seconded by Mr. Stilwell that this policy be issued and that the Seward Vol unter Fire Department be request to ~ay one half of the premium, 0 $125.00. The policy is not to be paid for until after it been ex- amined and found satisfactory. Upon roll call all Councilmen vote AYE. It was moved by Erdman and seconded by Mr. Cooper that the Olerk dire Mr. McGinty asking the status of the request for feder- grant on the Municipal Building. Upon roll Oall all Councilmen voted AYE. Since there was no further business to come it was moved by Mr. Cooper seconded by Mr. Moser stand Adjourned. All Councilmen voted AYE. before the sessio that the session Attest Mayor Ci ty 01 erk ~; * )j. t.. ..... -* 'f. REGULAR SE2SION Ml'Irch 6, 1944 The Com~on Council of the To~n of Seward convened in Re~ul~r Se~sion in the Council Chambers Maret r, 1944. The meeting WAS called to order by Mayor Osbo at 8:00 P. M. Present: Councilmen Stanton, Stilwell, Oooper, Erdmann and Paul steiner Absent: Councilman Moser Minutes of the meeting of February 7 were read and ai:proved. Ordinance No. 160 was read 3S follows: ORDINANCE NO. 160 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THAT CERTAI~ OR0INANCE NO. 84 ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE REL4TING TO THE USE OF THE PUBLIC HIGH~~YS AND REG- ULATION OF VEHICLE TRAFFIC IN THE TOWN OF SEWARD, PROVIDING PEN- ALTIES FOR TH2 VIOLATION THEREOF, AND R8PE ALING .\.LL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH, AND FOR OTHER PUR- POSES, BY ALDI~G THERETO ADDITIONAL SECTIO~S AS HEREINAFT~R STATED; AND FURTu~R pnnVInTvn THAT ALL VIOLATIONS OF SUOH 4DDI- . . 1 J.J.U..~ IlV U..l1'\lU 1:l0 March 6, 1944 (Continued) TIONAL SECTIONS SHALL BE fUNISHED AS IN SAID ORIGINAL ORDINANCE NO. 84 PROVIDED. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE GOMMON COUNCIL OF THE TOliN OF SEWARD; ALASK ~. : Section 1. That Ordinance No. 84 of the ordinences of the Town of Seward, Alaska entitled: "AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE USE OF THE PUBLIC; HI GHW AYS AND REGULATION OF VEHICLE TR,AFFIC IN THE TOWN OF SEWARD, ~.LA_SKA PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE: VIOLI\TION THERE OF, AND RE?EALING ALL ORDINANCES IN OONFLICT THEREWITH, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES" be amended by adding to such elrdinance as Sections 41 and 42 thereof the following: Section 41. It shall be unlawful for any person operating 8 vehicle, either animal drawn or self pro~lled, on Fourth Avenue between Washington and Adams streets to rrake a left turn between street intersections. All vehicles parked on Fourth Avenue betwee Washington and Adams streets must be parked at an angle of forty- five degrees with the curb and with the right front wheel within twelve inches of the curb. That portion of this section connected with parking is not applicable to transfer and delivery trucks while loading or unloading. Section 42. It shall be unlawful for any person operating B vehicle, eithol' an ima1 drawn or self propelled, to block any street, alley or common passage way by parking said vehicle therei A reasonable time will be allowed for 10adin~ and un10sding trans- fer and delivery truc~s. Section 2. That all violations of said additional Sections No. 41 and No. 42, shall be punished as provided by the provisions contained in said original Ordinance No. 84 for violations thereof. Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its passa~e and approval. Passed under suspension of the rules and approved by the Common Council of the Town of Seward this 6th day of March, 1944. _---Barry L. Smi tl:1_ ___ .__ Municipal Clerk Aoproved: March 6, 1944 Thorwald O~bQ___ Mayor Motion was made by Couneilman Cooper, seconded by Councilman Paulsteiner that the rules be suspended in the passage of this Ordinance #160. The five councilmen present voted AYE. Councilman Moser absent. Motion was made by Councilman Cooper, seconded by Councilman Stanton that the first reading be considered the second and third readings and that said Ordinance be placed upon its passage. Whereupon Mayor Osbo put the qU8stion:"Shall Ordinance #160 be passed?" Upon roll call, all councilmen present voted AYE. Councilman Moser absent. ~ 1:{1 -, March 6, 1944 ( Continued) The payroll for the City for the Month of February in the amount of $1,693.07, O,K'd by the Finance Committee was pre~ented to the Council. It was moved by Councilman Erdmann, seconded by Council- man Paulsteiner that same he paid. Upon-r.oll call, 811 council- men pr3sent voted AYE. Bills for the month of Februay in the amount of $1,189.28, O.K'd by the FinsncG Committee wer8 read as follows: Ch8~. Sh81don, $55.00; ~ndy's Express, $05.62; Sew8rd.Dru~ Co., $3.50; Ogle's Garape, $62.25; Seward Li~ht & Power, $20.75; Seward Water Supply, ~140.00; Seward Library, l21.00; Post Recreation Fund, $50.00; Irvin Metcalf, $79.50; Osbo's, $317.05; Seward Trading Co., $2.50; Seward Hardware, $25.70; Petty Cash, 30.65; Fkst Nat'l Hank,$285.7 . Motion was made by Mr. Cooper, saconded by Mr. Stanton that these bills be paid. Upon roll call, all Councilmen voted AYE. Seward Ebctric System salaries for the month of February in the amount of $1,575.16 were presented to the Council. Motion was made by Mr. ErdmAnn, seconded by Mr. Stilwell that S8ir.8 be paid. Upon roll call, all councilmen present voted ;YE. Seward Electric System bills for the month of FRbru~ry were pre- sented as follows: R.E.Baumgartner, $190.20_ E. D. lebb, $190.20; U. S. Treasurer, $76.66; First Natl Bank, Fiscal ~~t.,289.48; Pett. Cash, $67.93; Worthin~ton Pump & Mach.,138.31; Graybar, 45.9 Seward Water Supply, 5'.00; Seward Light & Power, $7.50; Standard Oil Company, 954.93; Seward Hardware, 11.83; John Paulsteiner, $30.15. It wes moved by Mr. Erdmann, seconded by Mr. Stilwell that these bills be paid. Upon roll call, all councilmon present voted AYE. Bill from W. S.Darley & Company for the foCblowinF! was present:d: 1 Th8win~ Steamer, $48.00; 6 Fire Dept. ?l~re Torches, ~5.88: 2 doz. Expansion Rings, $5.90. Total, ~9.78. It wes moved by Mr. Stilwell, seconded by Mr. Stanton that the City my this bill Un on roll c811, all coun~i1fflen present voted AYE. A letter was re~d from the Clerk of the School Board asking the City for the balance of the City's portion of the School Budget in the amount of $5,717.30. The Mayor directed the Clerk to contact School Board to see if they can get along with half that amount for the present. Bill was presented from the A18ska Railtoad for $62.25 for five ~8te Valves. Motion was made by Mr. Stanton, seconded by Mr. Paul- steiner that bill be paid and charged against Salt Water Main. Upon roll cAll, ell coune ilmen voted AYE. Application of Vance Hitt for Retail Li1uor License was presented. Store to be located next Seward Steam Laundry. Motion was mAde by Mr. Stilwell, seconded bv Mr. Erdmann that Anplication be ac- cepted. Upon roll call, Councilmen Stillwell, Cooppr, Erdmann and Paul steiner voted AYE, Councilman Stanton not votin~. Motion carried. . It was moved by Mr. Erdmann that the bid of Harry Southard for City Assessor at $500.00 be Accepted. Motion was seconded by Councilm3n Stanton. Upon Roll Call Councilmen Stanton, Cooper, Erdmann and Paul steiner voted AYE. Councilman Stilwell voted NO. Motion carried. No further business appearinF! motion was made by Mr. .cooppr, second ed by Mr. Erdmann that meeting adjourn. Motion carried. Attest: -------Mayor ------ --- Municipal Clerk 'l~2 MARCH 20, 1944 REGULAR ::lESBION MARCH 20, 1944 The Common Counoil of the Town of Seward oonvened in regular session Maroh 20, 1944 and was oalled to order at 8:10 P. M. by Mayor Osbo. Present: Counoilmen stanton, Stilwell, Erdman, and ~aulsteine . Absent: Counoilmen Cooper and Moser. The minutes of the last session were approved as read. The following bills against the City of Seward were presented by the Clerk: Paulsteiner, '28.10; Northern Commercial Company ;20.40; It was moved by Mr. Erdman and seconded by Mr. utanton that the bills be paid. Upon roll oa.~ all Councilment present voted A . The fOllowing bills against the City of Seward previously OK' by the Finance Committee were presented by the Clerk for confirmati First National Bank, Fiscal Agent, $343.61; Territorial Treasurer, '48l.75.It was moved by Mr. Paulsteiner and seoonded by Mr. stil- well that payment be oonfirmed. All Councilmen present voted AYB. A statement from Chase National Bank of New York for ~796.45 oovering interest,onmmission, and exchange 7% .school bonds was pre- sented to the COun.oil by the Clerk. Upon motion by Mr. Erdman and second by Mr. Stilwell that the bill be paid all Council present voted Aye. A statement from the Portland Branch, Federal Reserve ~Bl1k.of San Francisoo in the amount of *1,907.20 covering interest on Sew- ard Electric System Bonds, previously OK'd by the Finance Committee was presented by the Clerk for Gonfirmation. It was moved by Mr. Irdman and seoonded by Mr. stilwell that the payment be confirmed. Upon roll oall all &ounoi~men present voted AYE. A bid of '25.00 on Lot 2, Block 16. Townsite by Foy E. ~~ller WaS read by the Clerk. It Was moved by Mr. stanton and seconded b Mr. Paulsteiner that the bid be accepted. Vpon loll call all Coun- oilmen present voted AYE. The following statement from Mr. Chamberlin was read by the Clerk. 2 months work FOR SERVICES 44300.00 $600.00 The Clerk Was directed to hold payment until such time as re- port and itemized statement KKK were presented to the Council by Mr. uhamberlin. The purchase of a magneto for the starting motor on the grade was referred to the street Committee. It was the decision of the Counoil that in the future The Alaska Transfer Company should pay an annual lioense of ,50.00 in addition to the regular meroantile license. In conneotion with the appointment of judges and olerks for t e munioipal eleotion it was moved by Mr. Stilwell and seconded by Mr stanton that the same judges and clerks that served on the last eleotion board be appointed and that the Clerk make the necessary substitutions. Upon roll call all Councilmenn present voted AYE. A bill from the Territory Construotion Company of Sitka in th amount of ~l 658.56 in oonnection with the sewer facilities was pr - sented to th; Counoil. ~ayment was held until such time as the ex pense of hauling tile could be ascertained and the the bill uX.4 b ~A. i i 1 The ulerk Was direoted to order 250 sample and 500 off c a ballots. 1~CH 20, 1944 (CONT'D) 12:i On presentation of the School Budget it was moved by Mr. Erd- an and seconded by Mr. Stilwell that $2,500 be paid on the budget. pon Holl call all Counoilmena present voted AYE. Upon presentation of the question of penalty and interest on ellnquent taxes of Andy Novak it was moved by Mr. Stanton and seo- nded by Mr. Erdman that penalty and interest be cancelled. Upon 011 call all Councilmen present voted AYE. It was moved by Mr. Stilwell and seconded by Mr. Stanton that arry L. Smith be refunded $3.08 penalty and interest paid by him ovember 22, 1943 on 1942 delinquent taxes. Upon roll call all ounoilmen present voted AYE. Mr. Southard introduoed the question of the amount of money to e raised by taxation for the ourrent year. It was agreed that it ould not be necessary to levy a greater assessment than that of 943. The following financial statement was presented to the Council y the Clerk. Bank balance 2/.9/44 Less outstanding checks BALANCE $9,119.18 3.706.16 i5,413.02 Since there was no further business to come before the meeting t was moved by Mr. Stanton and seconded by mr. Erdman that the eeting stand adjourned. ATTEST : Mayor Municipal Clerk REGU.LAR SES~ION APRIL 3, 1944 The Common Council of the Town of Seward, Alaska oonvened in egular session April 3, 1944 and was called to order by Mayoe Osbo t tl :\.15 J!. .ilL all members ,of the Counoil answered to the roll call. The minutes of the last meeting were approved as read. A letter from the Territorial Department of Health conoerning Nursing Service funds for 1943 was read by the Clerk. Since the Counoil had obligated the City in the amount of 300.00 for the nursing fund for the year 1943 it was moved by Mr. tilwell and seoonded by Mr. Cooper that a warrant In thi~namount e drawn against the city funds. Upon roll Call all Councilmen pre ent voted AYE. A similar letter from the Territorial Department of Health erning the Nursing Servioe funds for the current year was read he Clerk. It was held over for action of the new Council. A letter from Mr. Jones, Deputy Collector of Internal Revenue xpressing his appreciation for the courtesies shown h*m while in eward was read to the Council by the Clerk 1 :i4 APRIL 3, 1944 CONTINUED ~lariee for the city employees in the amount of $1,853.24 an the fOllowing obligations of the City of Seward were presented by t dlerk: Colleotor of Internal Revenue, $278.10; Territorial Treas $1,277.50; Petty Cash, $67.51; Seward Library, $21.00. It was move by;,Mr. Erdman and seconded by AIr. Cooper that the salaries and obli gations be paid. The fOllowing bills ,against the City were presented by the Cl Harry Hoben, ,75.00; Ogle's Garage, $44.35; Paulsteiner's, $167.70; Seward Hardware, $1.60; Seward Light and Po~er, $20.75; Seward Wate ~~~~~,:??aL!;t~.~~~5E~kt~~~~~~~.:I'~~ .50. The Clerk Was direoted to get rinancial statements 'of the Sew- ard Eleotric System and the Town of Seward aoccunts for the next meeting. Since there was nos farther business to oome before the Council the session stood adjourned by motion of Mr. Erdman seconde by Mr. Stilwell. ' Ms.yor Attest: Municipal Clerk SPECIAL SESSION APRIL 5, 1944 I- I A special session of the Common Council of the Town of Seward, AlaSka was called to order at 4:00P. M. April 5, 1944 by Mayor Osbo. P~"'~e)1 ~ Sf" ~f"l'tl$'f /Lw't: 21) c~ f'(' r; Pa-u) ~tejYl er,A 60$ eYlf E rd y,-,AYlJn6$. /,", The purpose of ~he meeting, as explained by the ~yor, was to canvass the votes of the Municipal Election held April 4, 1944. It was moved by Mr. Paul steiner and seconded by ~~. stanton that the Count of the Eleotion Board be aooepted and the following Resolution be adopted. i I ~ r I I RESOLUTION WHEREAS, In accordance with the laws of the Territory of Alas and the ordinances of the City of Seward, Alaska and the form and notices of election duly given and issued, that a Municlp Election was held in the Town Hall in the said City on the 4t day ,of April, 1944; and .~8, In accordanoe with the duly prepared and correct Cer- tificates filed with Harry L. Smith, Municipal Olerk, by the officers of said Election, the following named >>ersons receive the exact number of votes plaoed after their respeotive names for offioes as hereinafter set forth, to wit: For Mayor: Wm. J. Baker . Thorwald Osbo 228 166 ii I For Counoilmen: Two year term I I I \ H. W. uampen 269 Vanoe Hitt 203 C. P. Keating,Jr~199 George B. Moody 226 Oaoar Viatsjold 224 For Sohool Board Member: Three Year Term Miriam ~ainter 277 CATherine Rager 104 au", "'I b! r-. .... _( v--,' ""-. i'll ~.. J: APRIL 5, 1944 CONTINUED HEREAS: The returns of said election were duly and proverly can- assed by the Common Council of t~e Town of Seward, on April 5, 194 . OW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON UOUNCIL OF THE 1'OWN OF WARD, ALASKA, that, in accordance with the wishes of the VOTERS f said town, as set forth by the results of said election, the bllowing named persons, having received the highest number of vote or their respective offices: For Mayor: Wm. J. Baker For Councilmen: Two year term H. W. Campen George B. Moody Osoar Watsjold For Member School Board: Three year term Miriam Painter. hat they are hereby elected to the offices of the Town of Seward, laska for which they dellared their candidacy. Passed unanimously by the C01~fON COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF SEWARD LASKA, on this 5th day of April, 1944 Mayor TTEST: Municipa Clerk On motion by Mr. Cooper Seconded by Mr. Stanton meeting adjou ned SPECIAL SESSION APRIL 10, 1944 The Common Council of the Town of Seward, Alaska, convened in p~clal session April 10, 1944 and was called to order by Mayor Osb t 8:10 P. 11. Present were: Counoilmen, stanton, Stilwell, Cooper, Erdman, Paul steiner. Absent was: Councilman Moser. . The minutes of regular session of April 3, 1944 and the ession of April 5, 1944 were approved as read~ A letter from Harrison R. Kincaid, Real Estate Director for th laskan Department concerning pipe line and oil storage tanks was ead to the Counoil by the Clerk. It was moved by Mr. Stilwell and econded by Mr. ~aulsteiner that this matter be held over for actio y the new council. Upon r~ml call all Councilmen present voted A The following bills against the City of Seward Were presented o the Council by the Clerk: 4ndy's ~xpress, ~126.24; Osbo's Elec- rical ~uFply, *40.50; Seward Taradlng Company, $4.50; Standard Oil ompany, '3.50; and Seward Metal Works, $10.60. Total ~185.34. It as moved by Mr. Cooper and seconded by Mr. Stilwell that the bills e paid. All Councilmen present voted AYE upon roll call. Tree days salary for Lester C. Rafter, $26.60 . * 1(,,- {} }'h) APRIL 10. 1944 CONCINUED The following bills against the Seward Electric System previo s- ly Om'd by the Finance Committee were presented to the Council by t e Clerk for Gonfirmation of payment. Alaska Railroad. $308.83; Gray- bar. $220.00; Post Offioe. $8.67; City Express..9.27; Seward Light and Power, '8.88; Seward Water Supply, $5.00; Osbo's Electrical 'Sup ply, $30.00; Seward Har4Ware Company. $9.18; Paulstetner's, ~5.85; standard Oil Company. $407.82. Total $1.013.50. It was;moved by Mr. Erdman and seconded by Mr. Stilwell that payment as authorized by the Finanoe Committee be confirmed. Upon r.ll call all Council- men present voted AYE. The following Financial Statement Was presented to the Counci by the Clerk. Bank Balance. 4/9/44 Deposit. 4/10/44 Less outstanding Checks Cash on Hand $5.805.49 372.51 , 7. 00 4.279.43 tl.897.67 183.85 '2.081<04;2 185.34 .8 6.08 600.00 tl.296.08 $5.555.74 Less Unpaid Bills Less Mr. Chamberlin's Salary BALANCE ON HAND Balance of Seward Electric System 4/10/44 Mr. Stilwell introduced the question of a raise in salary of the City Clerk. After brief remarks by himself and Mayor Osbo it Was moved by Mr. Stilwell and seconded by Mr. Stanton that the salary of the City Clerk be raised to $350.00 per month and to be retroaotive to January 1. 1944. Upon roll oall all Counoilmen pre- sent voted AYE. The report of Mr. Chamberlin on his work on tax records and his statement were presented to the Council by the Clerk. It was moved by Mr. Erdman and seconded by Mr. Cooper that the report be aocepted and that the bill of ~600.00 be paid.' Upon roll oall all Councilmen present voted AYE. As the outgoing Mayor Mr. Osbo expressed his appreoiation to the members of his Council for their support and co-operation dur- ing his tenure of office. To Mr. Baker. the inooming Mayor, and his Council Mayor Osbo expressed his regrets at not being able to turn over the city government in better oondition. Since there was no further business to oome before the retiri Council it was moved by Mr. Stilwell and seoonded by Mr. Paulstein r that the meeting stand adjourned. Carried. CONTInuATION OF SPECIAL SESSION APRIL 10. 1944 Oaths of Office were administered toMr. Baker as Mayor and to to Mr. Moody. Mr. Campen, and Mr. Watsjold as Counoilmen by Harry L. Smith, Notary Publio. The Clerk was directed by MatOrr.Baker to oa.ll the roll. 'l'he following old uounoilmen answered ~ne roll os11: uounoilmen .~ant stilwell, and Erdman. The roll ca.ll was answered by the following new members: Councilmen Campen, Moody and Watsjold. Mayor Baker addressed the Counoil and gave a brief outline of year I s work. A bid of ;25.00 on lot 25 Blook 24 Seward Townsite by Robert H. Freeman was read by the Clerk. Mayor Baker asked what the poli y on sale of oreek bed lots ha.d been. On motion by Mr. Stilwell KKK ~ seoond by Mr. Campen that bid be tabled until next regular session all Counoilmen voted AYE. '",- APRIL 10. 1944 Continued. t:i7 A license for the United Statea Army to use certain oity pro- erty for storage tanka and pipe lines was introduced by the Clerk. t Was moved by Mr. Moody and seoonded by Mr. Stanton that the atter be tabled and that the Clerk draw up the necessary Resolutlo uthorizing the Mayor and Clerk to exeoute above mentioned license. pon roll call all Counoilmen voted AYE The following standing committees were appointed by ~ Mayor aker to serve for the ensuing year. ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF TAXES CHAIlThW'l CIVIC AFFAIRS AND CEMETERY CHAIRMAN FINANCE AND CLAIMS CHAIRMAN FIRE PROTECTION CHAIlThIAN LAW AND ORDINAlrcE CHAIRMAN PRINTING CHAIRMAN PUBLIC HEALTH, HOSPITAL, AND POLICE CHAIRMAN PUBLIC SCHOOL GROUNDS AND GYMNASIUM CHAIRMAN I PUBLIC UTILITIES CHAIRMAN STREETS, SEWERS, WHARVES CHAIRMAN ST! LWELL CAMPEN CAMBEN STILWELL STANTON ERDMAN MOODY WAT SJOLD ERDMAN MOODY WATSJOLD STANTON ERDliIAN WATSJOLD STILWELL STAlfrON STANTON MOODY ERDMAN CAMPEN MOODY It was suggested by Mr. Stilwe~l that it was customary for the yor to appoint a member of tff~~~a~t as mayor in BBEB in the ab- enoe of the Mayor. It was moved by Mr. I1100dy and seconded by Mr. Stanton that the lerk advertise for bids for the following positions: Chief of ~o- ice, b'ire uhief, MuniCipal Clerk, Oi ty Attorney, Treasurer and Ci t ealth Officer. Upon roll call all Oounoilmen voted AYE. The question of oombining the jobs of Fire Ohief and Street ommissioner was disoussed at some length. It seemed to be the oon senaus of opinion that they should' be combined. The attention of the request of the Territorial Publio Health Nursing Servioe to support the Nursing budget to the extent of '300.00 was 1n'9'1ted to 'the Counol~ by 'the 01erk_ .A.fi:.,.. fA""~~"'Ab'L. a~""11""~G'" it was monO. by Mr. Erdmau and seoonded by 1Ir. stilwell that the Town of Seward obligate itself 1n the amount of $300.00 toward the BUpport of the Nursing budget. Upon roll oall all Counoilmen voted AYE. , I iT! UJd/.....(I. i(:.;kAJ , yOT TTEST: unicipal Clerk l~R APRIL 17, 1944 RSGULAR SESSION APRIL 17, 1944 The Common Council of the Town of Seward, Alaska convened in regular session April 17, 1944 and ~as called to order by Mayor Baker at 8:00 P. M. Upon roll call the followin~ members were present: Councilmen Campen, Erdman, Moody, Stanton, and Stilwell. CouncilmAn Wat8jold was absent but entered a few minutes later. Minutes of the last sessions, regular and special, were approv~ ed as read. A letter from Delegate Dimondand H. R. 4502 were read to the Council by the Clerk. Aletter from Mr. Baumgartner re0uesting that he be ~iven some of the insurance on the school building which expires in June. The following applications for city positions were read by the Clerk. The Application of Ray G. Banister, M.D. AS Health Officer. Moved by Mr. Stilwell and seconded by Mr. Erdman that application be accepted at $25.00 per month. All Councilmen Voted AYE. The application of Mr. Aron Ericson 8S City Trs~surGr at $100.00 per"snnum. Moved by Mr. Erdman and seconded by Mr. Moony 3pplication be accepted. All Councilmen voted AYE. The application of Mr. L. V. Ray as Municipal Attorney at a salary of $100.00 per monbh. Moved by Mr. Erdman and seconded by Mr. Stanton that application be accepted. Councilmen Campen, Erdman, Stanton, Stilwell and W8tsjold Voted AYE. Councilman Moody voted NO. Mr. The aoplication of/Walter Holben as Fire Chief. Moved by Mr. Stanton and seconded by Mr. Moody that the bid ,for Fire chief be tabled and re-advertiseN for the combined positions of Fire Chief and Street Commissioner. All Councilmen voted AYE. -r I': \ The application of Mr. Fred E. Handy of Anchorage for Fire Chief was read but later Mr. Handy withdrew his application by wire. Applications of Mr. Ellis 2. ~oot8n Jnd Harry L. Smith as Municipal Clpr~ and Municip~l MB~iBtrate. Moved bv Mr. Moody and seconded by Mr. Erdman that the application of Harry L. Smith at a salary of $350.00 per month be accepted. All Councilmen voted A)E. The application of James Mertimer uS Chief of Police. Moved by Mr. Stanton and seconded by Mr. Watsjold that the opplication be acceptea at 8 ~81br~ of w400.00 per ~onth. all Councilmen voted AYE. Repmrt of standing Committes: Street. Mr. Campen stated that he could not see the need of two men on the grader. ~,~ , Law.It was the opinion of Mr. Erdman that the Chief of Police should have a car and he stated his intention to request that a car be purchased. The deplorable condition of the city jail WBS again introduced by Mr. Erdman. Fire Protection. Mr. Moody spoke on the condition of the fire hall and its inability to house the fire e0uipment. Mayor Baker asked if any report had been made on the lost fire. None had been made. mhief Mortimer sus~ested that onl~ ~ir3mon be permitted to enter the immediate vicinity of fires with their cers. '- 1 :i~J APRIL 17, 1944 (aONTINU~D) .1 Utilities. Mr. Stanton Advised the Council that Mr. Bronson urnished the c~r used in connection with the Seward Electric Syste. ut that the Electric System maintained the car. It was the opinio f Mr. Stanton that some uefinite agreement be made with Mr. Bronso oncerning the maintenance of the Car. It was the opinion of Mr. toody that Mr. Bronson be li~ited to $25.00 per month expenspp 0n he car. It waR moved by Mr. Campen and seconded by }I;r. '!8tsjold hat the matter be left to the Committee on Uti1iti8s. All Counci1- en vot8d C;YE. Claims. Since the Seward Light and Power fD8nchis8 expired ctober 28, 1940 it was moved by Mr. Csmpen and seconded by Mr. toody that Seward Li~ht and Power pay a per pole rental since the xpiration of the franchise such rate to be determined at the 8arli st possible date. Councilmen Campen, Moody, Stanton, and Stilwell oted ~YE. Councilmen Erdman and Watsjold silent to roll call. After a brief discussion on the above motion it was moved by r. Stilwell and seconded by Mr. Moody thAt the motion by Mr. Campe econded by Mr. Moody concerning th~ pole rental of the Seward Li~h nd Power be stricken from the records. Dnon roll call all Bouncil en voted IISE. It was moved by Mr. Watsjold end seconded by Mr. StAnton that he Committee on Utilities confer with ~r. Ray Bnd get his reaction n the pole rental charge against the Seward Light Bnd Power. Opon 011 call all Oouncilmen voted AYR. Mr. Stilwell led a round table discussion on taxation. I It was moved by Mr. Erdman and seconded by Mr. Moody that con- ideration be given to an audit of the city bOOKS. Dpon roll c811 11 Oourycilmen voted ~YE. Upon the recommendation of Mr. Cempen ami Mr. Stilwell It W8S oved by Mr. Erdman and seconded by Mr. Stilwell that the bid of 25.00 by Mr. Robt. H. Freeman on Lot 25, Block ?4 be accepted. Up n all call all Councilmen voted AYE. Mr. Campen reported that there were still about three lots in he public cemetery still available and as soon as the ground would o to work additional space would be cleared. Mr. Wastjold introduced the topic of garbage and ~BS of the pinion that the situation was deplorAble. The question of SLE~N-\JP \VBBK was introducE1d by MAyor BAker bu he topic WAS held over for the next session. Since there W8S no further business Mr. ~rdman moved and Mr. ampen seconded that the meeting adjourn. Carried. SPECIAL SE~3SION URIL 20, 1944 A SpeciAl Sessl.on of the Common Oouncil of the Town of Seward, lasKa was called to order by Mavor Baker on RDril 20, 1944 st 7:35 ,1 . " !Vl. Present were Councilmen Campen, Moody, Stanton, Stilwell, and 8tsjol~. Absent, Ooun~ilman ErdmAn. The purpose of the IDeAting 83 announced by Mayor BAKer was to pLoint an election board for April 25, 1944. The folloTIin~ names ~ere presented to the Council for 3onfirma- ion. For .Tudges, Mr. E. E. Chamber1 in, Mrs. T. P. Lorang, Rnd Mf:i,. ohann8 Horton. For Clerks, Mrs. .Tack Adams and Mrs. T. L. Erdman. moverl bv Mr. Moody Bnd persons be appOinted. ~ . thAtth, 140 ~PRIL 20, 1944 (CONTINUED) It was moved by Mr. Moody and seconded by Mr. Stilwell that the above motion made by Mr. Moody and seconded by Mr. Stilwell be 8m~ended to empower the Clerk to make substitutions if and when ne- cessary. Upon roll call all Councilmen voted, on the ~mendment, ~YE, and on the orgional motion AYE. Mr. Moody advised the Council that the Fire Dep~rtment intended to tryout the pumpers on the salt water line on the following Sun- day, April 23, 1944 and would like to have All who cared to witness the efforts. The question of Clean-up week was introduced by Mayor Baker. hfter a brief discussion it was moved by Mr. Moody and seconded by Mr. Stanton that Mayor proclaim the first week in Mayas CLEAN-UP WEEK. Upon roll call all Council voted AYE. Sice there was no further business to come before the Special Session it was moved by Mr. Campen and seconded by Mr. Moody that the session be adjourned. Carried. SPECIAL SE~SION April 26, 1944 A Special Session of the Common Council of the Town of Seward, Alaska was called to order by Mayor Baker on April 26, 1944 at 8:10 P.M. The question of the assessment work 8S being done by Mr. Southard. In the opinion of Mr. Srdman the assessment of personal pro- perty by a house to house canvass would be out of commensuration with the amount of money cotracted for, and that the "STATEMENT OF PERSONAL PROFERTY FOR TAXATION" that each person who owns per- sonal property is supposed to submit under oath covers the situatio It was Mr. Stilwell{s belief that Mr. Stanton and Mr. Moser met and checked the assessments as a Board of Eaualization. In Mr. Stilwell's opinion the former Council made A contract XX ~~~ with Mr. Southard in good faith which should be lived up to by the pre- Rent Council. Mayor Baker asked for a motion to permit Mr. Southard continue his assessment work. No such motion was made. It was moved by Mr. Moody that the Council deal with Mr. Sout _ ard on a pro rata basis and that 8 new assessor be appointed. The motion died for 8 want of a second. It was moved by Mr. Erdman and seconded by Mr. Stilwell thAt Mr. Southard continue in the present method of assessment of pro- perty. Mr. Campen asked if Mr. Southard could work with another per- son in wxtR the assessment work. Mr. Stilwell stated that this method would increase the assessment cost. Mr. Southard made the statement that he bid on the work on past experience and had en- eavored to equalize values. In the opinion of Mr. Ray according to Territorial Statutes the flmrmer council had no 3uthorityfor employin~ the assessor for the current year and that the present council should confirm Mr. Southard's work up to the date of the next regular session of the Council. Mayor Baker introduced Mr. Ingram of the PRA who, with the Council, discussed the sewer facilities equipment. Mr. Ingram tol the Council that, 8ccording to OPA Regulations, there would be a rental of, according to his reouest to the district office, $150.0 per week. He also stated that he would not let the equipment be used in frozen ~round. r 1 - ' 141 ., ~PRIL 26 (CONCLUDED) It was moved by Mr. Erdman and seconderl bv Mr. C8mpen that the ouncil go~~ecord as requiring either terra cotta, soil, or concret ipe for branch line connections whether made riuring the 18Vin~ of he sewer line or at a later date. All Councilmen nresent voted ~y Mr. CAmpen WRS directed by the Mayor to write a letter to Maj. {ark requestin~ the use of the hoe for work on the sewer project. 'I Since there was no further business to come before the session 't stood Adjourned under motion of Mr. Stilwell And second by ~r. 'rdmBn -----ul. ~~.--~------- V Mayor REGULAR SESSION MAY 1, 1944 The regular session of the Common Council of the Town of Sew- . rd, AlaskA convened mn May 1, 1944 Rnd WR8 called to order by May- r B8~er at 8:05 P. M. Present were: Councilmen CAmnen, Erdman, Moody, Stilwell, And ~8tsjold. Absent: Councilman Stanton who entered later. The minutes of the previous sessions were epproved 8S read. A bid of $10.00 Aach for Lots 3 &4 LAubner ~ddition by A. L. affensperger was read to the Council by the Clerk. It WAS moved y Mr. Stilwell and seconded by Mr. Moody that Mr. Raffensperger's id be rejected and that the Fire department be instructed to re- ove the fire hazard from Lots 3 & 4 Block 3 in LAubner Addition. Jpon roll call the following Councilmen voted AYE. Gounciiliman Wats jold voted NG. The followin~ resolution was read to the Council by the Clerk: RESOLUTION In order to issue B Tax Deed to certain property covered by ertificate of Sale No. 2943 dated MArch 23, 1938 And sold to H. J. l'imend, BR IT R~SOLVED hy the Common Council of th8 Town of Seward, Alaska, in re~ulDr session assembled, I ,THAT W. J. Baker, Mayor, and Harry L. SI'1ith, Municipal Glerk, e and are hereby authorized to execute A Tax Deed to H. J. ~mend for Lots 31 and 32, Block 24 in the OriQional Townsite of the Town f SeWArd, AlasKa. - Passed and approved by the Common Council of the Town of Sew- rd, AlaSKa, on this the 1st dAY of May 1944. .ttest: ---- ------------ - ----MRyor-- ---------MunTcip81 Cler-k It WAS moved by Mr. Stilwell and seconded by Mr. Moody that 142 the resolution be adopted. Ur)on Roll Call all Councilmen voted AYE. The follo~ing resolution was read to the Council by the Clerk. RESOLUTION In order to clear title to certain property sold to the Town (f SewArd, AlaskA to Kenneth Johnson and Muriel Johnson on 'July ~, 19'1, I- BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the Town of Seward" AlaskA, in re~ular session assembled, THAT W. J. Baker, Mayor, and Harry L. Smith, Municipal Clerk, of the Town of Seward, Alaska, be and are hereby Authorized to ex- ecute a Tax Deed to Kenneth Johnson and Muriel Johnson for Lot ~, Block 7 in the Federal Addition to the Town of SeWArd, AlAska. Passed "md approved by the Common Council of the Town of SAW- ard, Alaska, this the 1st day of MAY, 1944. Attest: Mayor Munici'pal Clerk It was moved by Mr. Stilwell and seconded by Mr. Campen that the resolution be adopted. Upon roll call the following Council- men voted AYE: Campen, Moody, StAnton, Stilwell, and Jatsjo1d. Councilman Erdman voted NO. Thre Clerk read 8 notice from Mr. Web that An insurance policJ of $2,200.00 expired April 23, 1944 and stated that he, the Clerk hac taken the liberty of requestin~ t~at...,the insurance be kept in forc! . It WAR moved by Mr. Stilwell~trr~t 't11'e""8ction taken by thA Clerk be confimed and that the bill of .42.52 be pAid upon receipt of the policy. Upon roll CAll all Oouncilmen voted ~YE. A letter from Mr. Ooulter ~~n~D~ntn~ hen RD~nn~ Avenue proper ty, was read by the Olerk. After reviewin~ the action of the forme Council taken December 6, 1943 it was moved by Mr. Moody And sec- onded by Mr. Erdman that the action of the former Council be con- firmed. ~r. Stilwell asked Mrs. Coulter What it would cost to re- place the property that she claimed was destroyed. Mrs. Coulter sa"d that cost could not be estimated. Accordin~ to Mr. Erdman the new building was eaual to if not better than the old one but Mrs. Coul, ter disa~reed. Mr. Stilwell: "Mr. Erdman, you inspected the pro- perty?" Mr. ErdmAn:"Yes, I did.. Mrs. Coulter was notified mapy times, once by registered mail, to clear the street but she took no Bction. The street was lAid out on lines run h!zi the sllrveyor'!. Mrs. Uoulter: "Mr. Erdman's statement was too strong. When he brou?ht the bull-dozer down And put it to work hG smiled and said, 'Up the hill! Up the Hil1!' ,1 knew nothing about the survey liae,!!. It WAS moved bv Mr. Stanton and seconded bv Mr. Watsjold thAt the previous motion by Mr. Moodey seconded by Mr. Erdman be tAbled to AWAlt reoort of the Civic Affairs and Street Committees.at the next re~uI8~ session of the Uouncil. Upon roll call all Councilme voted AYE. ---. , , _1 HI'S. Sheldon, President of the Board of Education introduced Mr. Roth, Superintendent of the Seward School who presented the School Budp:et for the ensuing year. The Amount of the budget WRF; $34,669.00, $25,295.20 of which would be paid by the ~erritory and the remaining ~9,373.80 by the City of SeWArd. Mr. Roth explained that the bud~et did not include items of repAir to the heating And DlumbinQ systems Rnd the roof And gym floor. It was moved by Mr. ~tilweli a~d seconded bv Mr. Erdm8~"th8t the budRet as nreF;Anted bv ~r. Roth be BDDroved: Uuon roll call 811 Councilmen voted AYE. ~' ) . . 1/1'0 ., . ~\ l; 'I'" ~ MAY 1, 1944 (CONTINUED) A brief discussion on the use of the ~vmnAsium for n8rties Rnd dAnces WAS led by Mr. Stilwell. I The city payroll And obligRtion~ for Anril.were presented to the Council by the Clerk AS follows: Salaries, $1,71].93, Fire De- partment'p$184.50, Income TAx, ~274.65, Terr5torial Treasurer, $2,Cit$.~bG,Petty Cash ;);55.02. It WAS moved by Mr. Stanton And sec- onded by ~. Watsjold that the salaries And ohligations be pAid. Unon roll call all Councilmen voted AYE. The Seward Electric System salaries and obli~ations for the month of April were nresented to the Council by the Clerk 8S follow Salaries $lt949.64, The Alaska Railroad S308.B3, Income Tax $295.20 Petty Cash ~69.98, Seward Hardware $19.71, Osbo's $44.50, McMul]en' $5.57, Standard Oil Company $1,101.58, Westing House Supply Company $37.53, Graybar $2.31, SeWArd Water Supply $5.00, Seward Light And Power $1.25. It was moved by Mr. Stanton and seconded by Mr. Cam- pen that the salaries and obligations be paid. Upon roll call all Councilmen voted AYE. The topic of the Tax Assessor was re-introduced by Mayor Baker In the opinion of Mr. Stanton 8 house-to-house assessment woul be out of proportion in effort to the amount of mon1'ey slloted for the work. Mr. Stilwell concurred and added that a sudden change mi~ht prove too much of a shock to the citizenry of Seward. The other Councilmen a~reed with the above statements but Mr. Moody wished to insist that the assessor check the business houses. Mr. Southard su~~ested that if any merchant WBS not satisfied with the assessment he could come before the Board nf F.nuilization for an sdjustment. I Mr. Southard was apnointed City Tax Assessor for the ensuing year by Mayor Baker. Mr. Moody Moved and Mr. Stanton se~onded that the appointment of Mr. H. E. Southard as City Tax Assessor be con- firmed b' the Council. Upon roll call all Councilmen voted AYE. It was then moved b' Mr. Sta~ton and seconded by Mr. Boody tha the work of assessment to date be ratified bv the Council. Tlron roll 6all all Coun~il voted AYE. The reports of standing committees were dispensed with by MAyor B8ker. Ordinances No.2~ and No. 144 were reed to the Council bv the Clerk 8t the re~uest of Mr. Moodv. It wes moved by Mr. Moody and seconded by Mr. Campen that Sec- tion No.1 of Ordin8nce No. 144 ammending Section No.4 of Ordinanc~ No. 86 to read 1I......citizen of the Unit8d states" r8ther thAn ~I... resident of the Terrltory of Alask8.11 T100n roll call all Councilmen voted r,YE. Meyor Bak8r renuested the Finance and ClAims Sommittee tc rc- 0:~~end snd 8uditor. I It wss moved by Mr. WRtsjold and seconded by Mr. Moody that a Fire Chief b8 81ected who will be in chRr~8 of the Streets. Wnon roll call all Councilmen voted hYE. The following RpDlic8tions were opened And reAd to the Council by the Clerk: Bert Smith Fire Chief Fred Kielcheski Fire Chief And Street missioner .'Vo.lter R. Holben II \I ,~300. 00 Der 1J1onth Coo- 450.00 " " 400.00 " II A motion by Mr. Moody that all bids be rG~ect8d and that bids be xKKadv-~~ised for Fire Chief and Street Co~missioner riied for want of tl second. 144 MAY 1, 1944 (CONCLUD~D) The Committee on Law And Ordinance WRS directed by MAyor BA\<e to drAw up And Ordinance on salaries of City Officials. It was moved by Mr. Stanton and seconded by Mr. Campen that the S81ary of Fire Chief and Street Commissioner be set at $350.00 per month and the salaries of the other 6ity officials be set at rate, viz. Chief of Police $460.00, Municipal Clerk 3nd Magistrat $350.00, Municipal Attorney $100.00, Health Officer $25.00, Treas- urer $8.33 1/3, Tax Assessor $500.00. Upon roll call all Councilm n voted AYE. 1. The Council was asked by the Clerk if it wished to tRke any action concerning the paying a fractional part of the fee for city driver's license for the remaining two months of the license year. It was moved by Erdman and seconded by Mr. Oa~pen that the Ordinan e requiring the ~5.00 fee for dirver!s license for one yeRr or fra-__w ctional part thereof be sustained. Upon roll c~ll ell Councilmen voted AYE. The ~uestion of Denalty and i~tArest the delinauant taxes of Mr. Swetmann was introduced by the Clerk. It was the opinion of Mr. Stilwell that since R Drecedent had been set in the CRses of Brown and Hawkins and Andy'Novak there was nothing to do but can- cel the penalty and interest on Mr. Swetmann's buss. Mr. Erdman concurred. It was movsd by Mr. Stilwell and Rsconded by Mr. ErdRla that the penalty and interest be waived. Upon roll call thR IHI- !~*XK~ Councilmen Campen, Erdman, Stanton, Stilwell, and Watsjold voted AYE. Councilman Moody voted NO. Motion Stanton to Stilwell to adjourn carried. ATTEST: MA-yor-- -- -Munlci pa r-Cl e-ik- Ri-o'rJ1JUR SRSSION H'W 14) 1944 The re~ular session of the Common Council of the Town of Rew- Ard, ^18Rka was celled to order At 3;00 PM by Mayor Raker. Prepent were: Councilmen C8mpen, Erdman, ~tanton, Stilwell, And v"'atsjolrL Absent WAS: Councilman Moody. Minutes of the urevious session were Bpnroved 8S rR2d. Under correspondence the followinr letters were reAd by the Clerk. A letter from Mr. Bau~gartner reouestin~ thAt he be given the insurance which expires in June on the school bmilding. ~Ayor BakEr ADoointed Mr. Erdrn"ln as 8 committee to hAndle the inRurAnce.which i~ to be divided between the three agencies. ~ 1 i'I letter from Mr. Mundell, II.ctinp: Chief, FederAl froperty sec- tion concerning: the insurAnce on the two fire truc1{s thAt were turr- ed over to the"City. The Clerk WAS directed to answer the letter. A letter from Mrs. Helen Gerwer, Sectetary, Junior ~omen's Club reouesting the use of the gymnasium by the civic organizRtionf of Seward. Mayor Raker appointed Councilmen Stilwell and Stanton~' 8 committee, of which he is ex-officio a member. to make a report. The Clerk was directed to to report to the Junior ~ornen'3 Club. Mi\.V Ib, 19/,4 (CONTIN1F;.D) 14;') ., I A letter from Col. Uows setting. forth the tp,rms of p8r time em!") lovment for the army bull-dozer ~8R read to the Council by the Cle k. hen R lett~r from ~A1. Bestor d8ted 19 November 1943 WAS reAd. It .AS moved by ~r. Stilwell and seconded by Mr. ~rdmRn th?t the Clerk e instucted to write Col. Dows at thn appropriAte time inviting hi. ttention to the Agreement contAined in ~~r.Bestor's letter. , Th'" J1Jneau T8x Ordinance 'VAS nresented but no+: reAd. ;;!r. 8ti1 veIl stated that it WAS not the same AS he h8d seen. The mAtter WAc atled. The following petition was presented to the Council bv the Cle k. 0eWArd, AlASkA ,onorable Mayor and Councl 'ewRrd, AIRska ..e the '1lembers of llco,eward Volunteer Fire DpDRrtment1, hsartilv nd sincerely endorse ~r. Fred Kielcheski RS thp most logical CRn- lH8tp for the position of "F'ire Chief' in our decArtment And ',fe de ire the M8yor And Council ~ive the utmost considerAtion in thp mAt er At their next re~ulAr meeting. ~ewRrd Volunteer Fjre JeDRrtment (C.' ~)C' '''JO.' C"~~'.ITi"""\'T u 1 Q' n A u A ~ ~T i,' \ K!, 1 H r. v I, I n I i\J _._~ ---~_.__.... - --~. ----_._.- -----------.-.- I I)Rn Bedford, Joe dU!zhes, Bert Smith, T. r.. ii8ndy, GeorP'P C8rrick, Ack derner, 'J. .iatsjold,:,rt t1sQ'en, R.P. [,endricKs.,i'.:tlrl. Trevethan, yton Gilli19pd, Les nAfter, ~ick Myers, Forrest Aernedv, Art McKAo gh, ohert J. '.t8nton, B. L. };tanton, Delmsr ::t. ~,::rt,,:ire. The bi~ cf ~red Kielcheski for the ~oRition of Fire Chief and ity Street SUDerintendent at A SAlary of 2400.00 per month dRS re~ o the Council by the Clerk. Since it WAS the consensus of opinion of the Councilmen that ~ Kiplcheski was the best mRn Rvailable for this cosition it was move y j,:r. ..Ats,jold 'jnd seconded by lir. Campen th8t iV:r. f(j elcheski, be:.... ,pc cinted Fire Chief 8-nd StrfHJt Superintendent gt 9 sRlAry of t~:::l. 'J DArmontll and Mointar?DCA t!echanic ?t 8 s81~ry of ?50.JO cer 8cht~. Jpon roll csll all Council~en present voted ^y~. , ^ bid b~ ~r5. Jinnie Boulter f~r Lots 5 and 5 21nck 3, L8u~n3r 6ddition of ~lO.OO eAch WAS reRd by the Cler~. It WAS moved by Jr. ~tilwell and eeconded by Mr. 2rdmBn thBt bid be tsbled for investi- stion. Upon roll CRll all Councilmen present voted ^V~. A bid by ~r. . J. Culversnn for Lots ~ nad 4, =lock 16, ~eWRr lnwnsite of ~50.00 each wes read by the Clerk. It W8E moved by ~r. stilwell and ~9conded by f,Ir. Stanton th8t the bid be 8C~8~ted. U0: & rell cRll 81] Council~8n present voted ~y~. I ~fter 8 brie[ discussion of the present method of assessment f personal property t8X it ~8S moved by Mr. ~tilwell 8nd seconded by tAr CAmpen that new z;'ce:c.sment mAthod be formulated. JDon roll TZ .it _ 11 Counci Imen present votAd :,'!li~. kAports ~ere made by the heads of the different depRrtmAnts. Mr. Bronson for the Se~8rd ~lectric System. Mr. Holben for the Firs Dep8rtment. Jr. Mortimer for Police Department Mr. Fnndahn for the Street JspRrtment. The Co~mittee on Law Rnd Orrlinanc8 wes directed by M~vor SaKer to check on the Pir3 Protection Ordinance Bnd thp Clerk was directs to notify all persons who rent second story rooms to erect eSCApe le.dders. Ordinance NO. 161 WAS read which was the FISRT HR~I~G. 146 M'\Y 15, 1944 A resolution authorizing the pgvor and Municipal Clerk to ~jgn contract with ttb J~ ~rmy for pipe lines And storage tanks was eAd ~o the Cnuncil by the Clerk. It WAS moved by Mr. ErdmAn And pronded by Mr. Stanton thAt All r1l1es he suspendwl. Upon roll (',Rl 11 Councilmen voted Aye. It WAS moved by Mr. Stanton and seconded by Mr. Er1~8n that th esoluticn be adopted. Upon roll call all Councilmen present voted YE. / 1 bv MRVor Reker WAS mAde The eppointment of Mr. Goe. V. li~eene/Rs City Auditor/on the ondition that the price WAS reasonable. It was moved by Mr. Erdma .nd seconded by Mr. Campen thBt the Rppointment he confirmed hv the ouncil. Upon roll call All Councilmen present vot'3d _8vE. The matter of the balance of the School Bud~et of S~,217.30 WA ,resented hy the Clerk. Since there would still still be deficit 0 :357.28 it was moved by Mr. Stilwell and seconded by ~r. Erdman thR he Citv pay the balance of ~3,217.30 and make R lORn to t~e School oard of $357.28 to cover the deficit. Upon roll dell ell ,Council- oen present voted AYE. Mr. Stilwell mArle A re90rt on the C8Re of Mrs. ~inniA Coulter nn f'lJQ'P'f'rct,;d th:1t the Mgyor Ann Councilmen ><:0 AS A bor:ly Awl look ver the situation. Mayor asker rejected the BU2><:estion Rnd rlirec- en Mr. Stilwell to select A member of the Council to ffi?Ke further tuny of the case end to maKe finAl report. Thp ~l,lestion of clA8rinQ thA CAmAtAry WAR re-!ntrodllcAct hy ~r. 'tilwell who stAted that he refused to he mRde thellfAl1 fluyll anri enuested that Brran~ements be made to flet A cet for the job. Afte rief discussion it WAS moved by Mr. StRnton And seconded hy Mr. ARtsjold that a CAt be Arrenfled for. Upon roll c811 All Councilmen resent voted AY~. ......,. The followinp' bills for the month of April A~8inst the city unds were nresented by the ClerK: Mrs. Minnie GillilAnd, MAtron, ;\10.00; Irwin L. Vietcalf, city prisoners' meals, ~fi7.00; Seward ~8ter Supoly, ~140.00; ~nchorAge Times, printinfl, $35.65: Andy's Ry ress, $106.55; Ceward Trading Company, 35.50; O~le's GArAge, $105. 5 ,eward Light Bnd Power, t29.18; PAulst~iner's, ~2.55; Seward Librar ~21.00; Election BOArrl, S50.00 and e bill of '612.65 from the Seward ordwere Aflainst the Salt ~ater Main Rccount. It WAS moved by Mr. ErdmAn and seconded by Mr. Campen that the bills be paid. Unon rol all All Councilmen present voted ~YE. It was moved by Ur. Srdman And seconded by Mr. Stilwell that the meetin~ stand Adjourned. Carried. . .__._d' 'jVfAY0r ~'T'TEf".T : ----- - ----.-. Municipal-Clerk" 'l , '., --- Jl)N"' Fl, 1944 147" RSGUTJiR ,Tm:E 5, s R~:~ .~~' T (l N 1944 The Common CC'un~L~ of the n f ,~,,,,,.'prrl, Llqsk" Gonvened in Rg"l1~lRr Spspi,:n end ,';AS c8llf'r1 t(') ,>r00r' rv i,,""'f'T' RAkpT' Ar F\:nn ?}L I l1pon 1"[>11 ~"'ll well, Rnd ~8tp'oJd. :'T'O'"''']'1t WAr": fjn'l!'H',j 1 !T1An CA'T1!,en, ",t<:l1t(')]'1, ",ti 1- \rppnt ',',Are: :;nl1D,~,ilr:jpn SrnmAn And M:')orly. ~hA minutAs of the last meeting were 80Droved AS corrpGtpd. The lr~tt8r fr()IT1 thp, .Tuninr l'lr)rrjp,n'f; C1.uo HAS r81RAcl (.IV >";r. :_~t-11- well. After" brief dis~uPEion bv Mr. ~tilwell he mnvA~ ~nd W8'" 1"e~(')nde'l rw Mr. GAT~:,pn thAt thA .Tunior' 'orne:,>'" Clut,"he ";dvisAd thA in the '>Dinion of Mr'. Stilwell, A mi"underRtAn~tn~ AF rA~~rdF thp use of the School Gymnasium hAd Arisen And thqt the .Tuninr' ~f'mAn'F Clu1; should cont8ct thA School BO"lrrl Ap'"i n. l1n0'l r>nl1 ~R11 '111 CouncilmAn prAFent votAd ~y~. The Clerk WBR 'lirected It 1>1"" jf,ovec b'! i\',r. StAnton s('.e(',OnGArJ n:r Mr. ;htFiol rJ C"llr)(~il borr'>','I [J'1GnAV t.o f'J8et t,hF iJ~" s",lpr'iA~, pnn 1,111f'. (',,, 11 '" 11 Cn\)r~ i 1 mAn '1re"8~t v,>torl NO. H18t, t'r1P Tlnon l'nll It W8~ rnnvar) niT i','~r.. C~rnnp.r ~nc1 8,p(?,nnriQ(i ~v I"\J~r. :':;t;jlTr,'pl1 thr1t ttH~ C"itv dr'''''''' :;t~~,n()o.n() from t.rA "ewArn f\1e~tric :;"",tRnl f11ncj"< tn '1nnlv on the lOAn "1"rjA to thA ~:j'Jste"1 rv thA City. rr1>on rnl1 ('All ,01] Coun~jJf']An or"s8nt voter] j\vP. I "; '" 1 '1 1" i A S f (l 1" ;,: "'n' i" +- r e 8'11011 1'1. t. G f " 1. 7 n ~~ . n ,"j "n cj h 1. 1. 1 p n s f (') 1 - low'" were nrpf'pntprl to the CnU!1.f'il bv the ClArk: ~. H. RrVAnt., ~? s: Tr'w"in T.. :"etCAl.f, :ijp,f).ni; Cp'lps G8rg;,p,~nS.50: i-'91l1f't."dner'C< ~::-'() oe) Se;larcl 1;,1"u", ,;~2.90; SMI"rr. Hgrd'^1Are, 0;''''.7n~ :';AWArn T.ip'l'\t And i~T,W"r ~?5.09; Sew81"d 08ter BUDDly, ~140.00; SewArd ~rAdinp', t1.FlO' Oshn', Sl.9~: i.ndye; flxpreRs,384.R5. It WAS moverl 1w Mr.:i8tsjo]d And "<",- onded by Mr. .-)til"Vell thAt the s31Aries ,:md bills be DA"irl. ilf'on roll CAll ell Coun~tlmen nrABent voted ~V~. Sal':',ries of the SeWArrl El"ct.ric SVRtAf!1"in thp AIN')\lDt of 1J;1,q18.~? A]'1(i bills ir. the A"10unt of "~620.8f) for the month of 11I''''1 were~resented to the Counc i 1 hy thp Gl erk. Tt W'1 S moved 'bv iv'r. Stilwell. gnd s8conden hv Mr. St~nton thpt thp splArtps And hill~ be DAid. (TrOD 1'10]1 ~Rll All C;olln~jlmen nrAf,pnt votod !,Y7i:. S'l'.\NDING C(~:'L' I'T1'"','c. ~'T\:R'T'C, J T'lr. G"H~nOn for strfJet:=; And se'vers. n"e "'A'/Ier ~nTflDletp to 4rlRmF Street And the other ODe WAll stprterl. ~r'. Yipl~hpsk' took over AS Fi1"'e r,hipf '1nr1 c;treet Gnmmi"<sioner on ,lnnA 1 pnrl hAS nAPn verv busv. Hefprence WAS IT\Ade to t0P ('TeAk on secnnd {'venUR r:n'T [,'1". i'ieleh'Oski s11Q'b'ested thAt it could be tA),el1 C8re of bv mAAns of the p'rArlAr. Tt W"lS nointpd out that tbe work of tr,e ',oc')7pr ,,"~s very R]OW. /, -f 'f}" " '}'/V') VV'vv--.r- /V'~'~/l., j~~, I" ',., It w,r)B fflO.y.f)6 bv I<F. '::itil..roll tl1'lt fin;. j;1~:--tnF'f7 ',ntt(Xj17 (?~Yl- enrnir:uz ontli~4i@nt fop thg f':M'mr..... f}~n[)tp"gt~ '":'fl l;rQ p~fnp(Y)9 -+:0 ;"'191. ';)Cnw[l,. Thn Wt8tion rl:nfl fQp tkl~ m'?rxlt of ') i'~QQr;}g Mr. "IAts,iold for the Fire i)ADRrtment, RRKRrl T\er. r:jelcheski to renart. Mr. l\ielc'nesKi ASKed who WAS to insDe~t b1J:i1clir.~R unrTp1'" ('onstruction "lnrl if the huilding: C0de WRS tn 'ne foll9-Jled.. Tt,,,,., ~ointed out thAt the firA hAll. WAB one of the worf't ~i1"'A h"'~ArdR 111 tOVIl1. Tt. ViPS moved bv tAr. :,'AtB,ioLJ 8Dd :=;p,conded bv Mr. ~;tAnton thAt the Fire C\-iipf 08 AU[Jointed ;:nrJq. InBDw~t,')r sn,] :inS;lF,ctor of firA h8zprrls Bnd thAt he be authorized to cRll in ",n:; cit~J officiFll R.'> f'JEsistgnt to enforcfl the orrliDPnees. 1Jnon 1"011 CAll ,"11 C01ll'1eil- men nreReDt voted AYF.. 14R MAvor BAker directed Messrs. WAts~old, Kielche~ki And Smith to review OrdinRnce No.31, Fire Ordinance, Rnd renort recommendRtions. Mr. StAnton for S~wRrd ~lectric System, reported thRt the two usa Buildings were on sepRrRte meters which increRsed their bill And recommended thRt hath buildines be put on one meter. ('1'he ClArk wss directed to 'nudl"ell Mr. MetcRlf concerninll 1944 811tomobilA licenses.) l, ^fter the introduction of the subject of the Ford truck which belon~s to the SewRrd ~lActric System it was moved by Mr. StAnton And seconded by Mr. Osmeen thAt Mr. Keatinf turn the Ford truck bACk to the Rlectric System. Upon roll call all Councilmen prAsent toted AYR.. It was moved by Mr. CAmpen And seconded by Mr. stilwell that light Doles and enuipment for li~htinll Fourth Avenue be purchAsed ~- > +-...... 0 ~ '*' '. " .. <;t R C08t no,,^6yceed ,,;,2,000.00. TJ[lon roll CAll All (,OlU1cllmen prA- RAnt voted AYF. Councilmen StAnton, Srdman, and CRmpen WerA RP- pointed AS R committee for selection of material for thA ~treGt li"hUnll ,10b. Mr. Stilwell for the Civir. Affairs Rnd Cemetery 00mmitteA re- ported the CAmRtery work 88 bein!?' S\lccAssful Rnd introdllced the subiect of olRv-llround supervisor. It WAS moved by Mr. Camnen Bnd sec;ndAd by.Mr: StilwAl1 ~hAt the City pay ~10n.OOon the ~~Dervi~ sor's sR1Ary. Unon roll cRll All COllncil:nen presAnt vnted Alf~ Mr. Stil well , ,Ien reporting ;,lrs.Coulter's bid of ~';I().OO A'1ch for Lots 5 Rnd R, Block ~, LauhnAr Addition recommAnded Rnd moved that the bid be rejActed. Upon roll cBIl All CounilmAn present voted AYR. .~ I-r~ Mr. Stilwell recommended thAt notNtN~ further Action he tAken on the cRlim of Mrs. Coulter on her Second Avenue property. MAyor BAker Rppointed Councilmen Stilwell Rnd Moody 8S 8 arA8 ciRI committee to "Bther dAta on the Sew'1rd,'Ater SupDly. ~he Clerk reported a renuest From Mrs. DAnzill to hAve the stu n~ Rnd muck removed from her yards. This renuest was referred to Mr. liAmnAn. OrdinAnce No.16l WRS read by the Clerk. This WAS the second T'f'8dinll. Since Lots 9 8ncJ 10, Block 16, SeWArd Townsite, belonging to Re~nhild Johnson WAre assessed against E. W. BArnhurst and sincA Thorwald Osbo, Agent for RAgnhilct Johnson did not recAive notice of the taxes riUI'! for 1943 the penRlty Rnd interABt were CAnceled by Action of the Council. A request from Mr. J)gvis to hRVA stumps removAd from ann holA filled uo in her bACk YArd wes referred to Mr. Campen. The ClArk was directed to confer with Mr. Rav on the subject of insurancA for the light plRnt crew. The Clerk WAS directsd to hAve Mr. BAUmgArtner write insurRnc cover8~e on the two fire trucks not AlreAdy covsred. l, ~ince there was no further businesc to come bAfore the sessio Mr. ~t8nton moved 8nd Mr. StilwAl1 seconded to Adjourn. Carried. A'l"l'H;S'J': ,----- --.---- --- - -----1,\8 \J ~--- #7 J11]';<; 1:), 1:-)4". 149" ~1 f~;JUL,^.~~ :"',. ~~:~:: I O~T .H;],;::: 10, 1044 A rd, mhe re"u1sr seecSlon "f -rhO ;-;om"':lon C,'""I\1Y1f'.il J." ,,_ ~ - ",,'. v ",:; - ---, " . . -- - AlAska WAR naIled to order bv ~qyor HAker of t~::; ~'o.;'~ A t 8: C1 0 P ;,; . Jf ~~~w- fhose present were Gounctl~en Campen, ErdmAn, ~tAnton, St41- w~ll, And ~Ats401d. 4bsent, Councilman ~oody. I "'l The minutes of the lAst meetin~ were apcroved AS read. A letter from the Seward kifle and Snortsmen's Club, IncorpB- rated WAS read to the Cnunni1 by the Clerk 9fter which Mr. GnRS8~e nresented pland for 8 club house. During the discussion thAt fol- iowed Mr. Stilwell Asked ~r. GoSSA~e if the Club expented to DAV tAxes on the crorertv to which nllAstion ~r. GOSS32R Answered in the affirmAtive. 'Mr~ CA~Den Asked if the lots in nuestion ~Gre trans- ferndd'to the Glub Bn~ the cl~~ f3110d to c~rry out itA plAns would the club turn the lots back to the City. Mr. GosSA~e Answrred yes. It was moved by Mr. 8rdAmn and seconded by ~r. StAnton thAt Lots ~7, 2R, 29, And ~O in Block ~o of the Seward Townsite be Rold to the Club for :*1.00 eAch. It WAS moved-by Illf'. StiH!i!lll ancl sec*' anded b17Mr. CamDen thAt the motion hv Mr. ~rdm8n be Am~enrled thAt in C8SP tne Club oid not cRrrv out i tR n1RnR the ;JrnDerty ,"'ould r8- vert to the City. liDon roll C''''11 811 Cnl1T\C',il'^'\en DrAsent votArl, N\ thA ammendrnAnt t.YE. (In the 0riaionAl motion ,.\y~;. Mr. 8rdman introduced Mr. Cohbin who ADplied for the position of Superintendent of ~Award ~lectric ~ystem. No action was tAken. MAvor Baker raised the 0uestion of the increased work of the Police Chief CAused by the withdrAwal of the ,~pIR from the hours nf 2:00 AN to 7:00 PM of eAch day. No Action WAS tAken. I Chief Mortimer su~~ested that t~e necessary Arrsn~ements be made for the Telephone ocerator to turn on the fire siren and the police si~nDl liRht. It was moved by Mr. ','iptRjold And seconded b'.T Mr. Erdman that the Utilities Committee ascertain if it is Agree- able and feasible to make the necessary inRtal18tionR thAt will en- able the telephone ODerp.tor to turn on the fire siren an0 the no- lice si~n81 Li~ht. Unnn roll c811 All Councilmen present voted AYE. It WEiS moved by Nlr. StAnton and seconded by Mr. Campen that the fire siren be placed in a more nrA~ticable lOCAtion. Upon roll c811 all Councilmen nresent voted ~YE. Mr. ..Rts40ld of the Fire protection Gorr;f'littee.r;As inRtructAo to contact the usa Management and obtain permission to plRce the fire Riren on the new USO building. The bi~ of the C ~C Builders to renair the rJofs of the school building for 3643.(5 ~8S referrei to Councilmen 0til'~oll 2nd St80tO . It was moved by ~r. Stilwell and seconded by ~r. ~9ts~01d that the loon to the School Soard, when paid, be earmArked for the pur- chase of A colice car and the rec8ir of the roofs of the school hui1din~. Unon roll call all Councilmen present voted ~y~. I' COMMllNIC ~TT()h~. A letter from ~rs. Sigrid ~tearns renuestinF a reduction in tax rates on her nroperty was read hy the Clerk. It WAS ~oved hy ~r. Srdman Bnd seconded by ~r. nats~old that the t3X rate in that section remain ::IA it nO'N is. Upon roll 6811 all J01Jncilmen ope- sent voted ~YR. The Clerk was directed to inform Mrs.steArns that the rate would remain the same but that a revaluation would be considered. Renewal Notice of Contract No.C8c8457 dAted ^URust 28, 1941 was reAd by the Clerk. This contract covers 21.6 acres in the Intermedi~te fipld, Se~8rd, tlRska. 1riO JUNY; 19, 1944 (r~()i'iTL'llhD'J T~e application for the position of pqtrol~8n of Joe E. rip,rcE was read by the Clerk. No Rction WAS taken. The following ordinance, o~nTNANCE NO.ISl, WAS reAd AS the THIRD READINcr. ORDINA.NCE NO.ISl "AN O~DINANCH; REPEALING Ol\DINANCR NO.144 \)F' THe; 'fOWN OF' SH;,/PW, ~LASKA AND TITLED 'AN ORDINANCB .MENDING 6RC~ION 4 OF ORnT~^Nn~ NO.86 RELEVANT TO THE ':{l1AL TF'ICA'TIONP OF CITY OF'F'ICIALS OF' '1'111<: TOViN OF SH;WA~D. .l BS IT ORDAINED ~Y THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF SE~ARn, TER~ITORY OF ALAS~A: Section 1. That Ordinance No.144 of the Town of Seward, Tp,rp ritory of AlaskA, entitled lI~n ordinance Amendin~ Section 4 of Ordi~ nance No.B6 Relevant to the Qualifications of City Officials nf the Town of Sew8rd~ be And the same is hereby repealed in full. Section 2. That Section 4 of Ordinance No.B6 of the Town of Seward, Territory of Alaska, be and the same XS hereby is amended to read 8S follows: "Section 4. ~ualifications of Officers: All All officiAls or officers of the City shall be citizens of the United States of America. All officers of the City ~hall, before entering upon the duties of their office, severally take an OAth in writing to honestly, faithfully and impartially perform the'duties of their office, which oath shall be filed with the Municipal Clerk." PASSED RY THE CQifMGN COUNCIl OF' TH~~ TOWN OF' S;;:',it\RD, kLI\S~:JI" THIS 19TH D;"Y OF ,l!lNE, 1944 APIJRClv>m: -I ! Mayor, Town of Seward, AlaskA. -MUD i 'C1 pal-Clerk- It was moved by Mr. Erdman and seconded by Mr. Stanton that all rules for the passage of the above Ordinance No.lol be suspend- ed. Upon roll cell ell Councilmen present Voted AYE. It was moved by Mr. Stanton and seconded by Mr. Campen that Ordinance No.lol be passed. Upon roll Call all Councilmen present voted AYE. It was the City go sewer line. moved by Mr. Campen and seconded by Mr. Stanton that on record as being willing to pay cost of extending the Upon roll call all Councilmen present voted AYE. The following bill against the City were presented by the Cler~. Standard Oil Company, $9.00; RE E. Baumgartner, Insurance ofi City Hall, $66.00. It wes moved by Mr. Stanton and seconded by Mr. Wats- jold that the bills be paid. Upon roll call all Councilmen present voted AYE. l SPECIAL COMMITTEES: Mr. Erdman reported for the Law and Ordinance Committee that no escape ladders had been constructed. It was moved by Mr. Erdman and seconded by Mr. Stanton that all hotels and apartment houses be notified thraough the Clerk, Fire Chief, and Police Chief to construct fire escape ladders in accord- and with Ordinance No. 154. Upon roll call all Councilmen present voted Aye. It was moved by Mr. Stanton and seconded by Mr. Campen that Mr. erdman be authorized to have the Clerk insure the school building June 20, 1944. Upon roll call all Councilmen present voted AYE. JUNE 19. 1944(CONTINUED) 1 C) 1---' , '".. . I Mr.Campen recommended that the stumps that were pushed onto rivate property in clearing alleys and streets be removed by the treet Department. Mr. Campen suggested, Mr. Watsjold moved. and Mr. Stanton sec- nded that Mr. Cushing be authorized to connect the Fire Hall with he water main on Third Avenue. Upon roll call all Councilmen pre- ent voted AYE. Mr. Watsjold reported that the Chief notified Mr. Lindsay to emove the trash pile from his property. The Clerk was directed to ask Mr. Ericson to paint a "NO TRES* ABSING" sign for the city lumber pile. STANDING COMMITTEES .1 Mr. Campen reported the sewer facilities as nearing completion f not entirely completed. Mr. Erdman reported that in his opinion the City hall should e built according to plans as voted by the people. and that the ompeting uti~ity be purchased. The Clerk was directed to notify RFC that as soon as the ser- ices of a competent man were available the necessary information n the consolidation of the two power facilities would be compiled nd forwarded. Mr. Watsjold and the Clerk were authorized to contact Mr. Cav- naugh on the possibilities of a grant for a fire hall and police tation. Mr. Stanton reported that the old streets lights had been take own and the new ones ordered. Since there was no further business to come before the session tilwell to Stanton to adjourn. Meyor Municipal Clerk I Special Session June 23, 1944 The following call for a special session was made by Mayor aker and was signed as indicated below: Special meeting of Common Council. Seward, Alaska for purpose f approving sewer engineer's re~ommendations and approve claim of 829.10 to John Cushing for sewer extension at 8:00 PM 6/23/44 S/ W. J. Baker, Mayor Acknowledged by Councilmen B. L. Stanton, Tom Erdman, F. W. tilwell, H. w. Campen, and O. Watsjold. The Special Session was called to order at ~:OO PM by Mayor aker with the following Councilmen ~resent. Campen, Erdman, Stant n tilwell, and Natsjold. Councilman Moody was absent. The following letter was read to the Council by the Clerk. 23 June 1944 own Council 1_'1 ~.::: JUNE 23, 1944 (CONCLUDED) own Council ity of Seward 23 June 1944 entlemen: Mr. John Cushing representative of the Territorial Con- truction Company, Contractors on Contract Number 1, Project 50-l27~ eward Sewer, Seward, Alaska notified me that all work under the abeve reference project was completed. -, made r I have/a final inspection of the work and found that this ontract has been completed in conformance with the approved contract ocuments and change orders. Therefore I recommend that the contract be acc~pted as ully and finally complete as of June 23, 1944 Very truly yours, S/Bob Rutledge Acting Engineer, Town of Seward ,< .j., ' :-, ; ,c' I,~ /.);, It was moved by Mr. ~ampeh and seconded by Mr. Watsjold that he recommendation be accepted. Upon roll call all Councilmen pre- ent voted AYE. by Mr. Campen It was moved by Mr. Erdman and seconded/that the claim of 829.10 for extension of sewer line be approved. Upon roll call all Councilmen present voted AYE. On the motion of Mr. Stilwell and the second of Mr. Erdman the neeting adjourned. Mayor ~TTEST: Municipal Clerk REGULAR SESSION JULY 17, 1944 The regular session of the Common Council of the Town of Sew- rd, Alaska was called to order by Mayor Baker at 10:15 PM July 17, 944. Present were: Councilmen, Campen, MOOdy, Stanton, Stilwell and lTatsjold. Absent was: Councilman Erdman. It was moved by Mr. Stilwell and seconded by he minutes of the previous meetings not be read. 11 Councilmen present voted AY8. The following letters were read by the Clerk: Mr. Stanton that Upon roll call Miss Maida Rones inquiring about employment opportunities for irIs. the letter was to be turned over to the CC or Lions. ~" Mr. Bronson requesting that he be paid in lieu of his accumu- ated leave. It was moved by Mr. Stilwell and seconded by Mr. Stan- on Jthatcthennequ9st be tabled until such time as a shedule of leave ould be worked out by the Council. Upon roll Call all Council pre- ent voted AYE. Mayor Baker to Mr. Stein regarding light plant. JULY 17, 1944 CONTINUED 'I r-. ') dp) Mrs. Ironside regarding insurance coverage on school building. Bids on city property were read by the Clerk and action taken as follows: I $100.00 By O. L. Gilbert/on Lot 27, Block 19, Townsite. Moody seconded by Mr. Watsjold that bid be accepted. All Councilmen present voted AYE. By Mrs. W. H. Bentz $25.00 each on Lots 13 and 15, Block 5, Laubner Addition. It was found that here was no Lot 15, Block 5, Laubner Addition. It was moved by Mr. Stanton and seconded by Mr. Watsjold that the bid be tabled until such time as it Could be checked. All Councilmen present voted AYE, upon roll call. Moved by Mr. Upon roll cal By A. L. dia.f!fen$per~er $25.00 each on Lots 3 and 4, Block 3, Laubner Addition. Moved by Mr. Stilwell and seconded by Mr. Campen That bid be accepted. Upon roll call the following ~~KKKIliKK voted Aye. Councilmen Campen, Moody, Stanton and Stilwell. Coun- cilman ~atsjold voted NO. Mr. Campen moved and Mr. Stanton seconded that reports of stan - ing committees be dispensed with. Upon roll call all Councilmen present voted AYE. Mayor Baker appointed Joe Pierce as patrolman at a salary of $300.00 per month. It was moved by Mr. Moody and seconded by Mr. Stanton that the appointment of Joe Pierce as patrolman at a sal- ary of $300.00 be confirmed. Upon roll call all Councilmen pre- sent voted AYE. Special Committee Reports. I Mr. Stanton reported that SLP would not OK hooking up the fire siren to be operated by the telephone operator. It was sug- gested by Mr. Watsjold that fire alarm be turned in by City System. It was moved by Mr. Stilwell and seconded by Mr. Moody that arrange- ments be made to have the fire alarm turned in by the operator at the city light planti. Upon roll call all Councilmen present voted AYE. Mr. Watsjold reported that the placing of the fire siren on the usa Building was agreeable with all parties concerned. Mr. Campen,moved and Mr. employed to paint street STOP men present voted AYE. Stanton seconded that Mr. Ericson be signs. Upon roll call all 60uncil- Mr. Stilwell was authorized to have Mr. Kielcheskihaul grav- rl to cemetery. , Mr. Stanton reported that priorities for street lights had \ been received and returned. '\ J \' \ , ,!:,J On Motion by Mr. Stanton,aRa second by Mr. Campen and the un- animous vote of all Councilmen present the bill for the army bull- dozer was tabled. I , " It was moved by Mr. Stilwell and seconded by Mr. Stanton that \\! -=::,. that part of Ordinance No. requiring $5.00 for city driver's 'v' / license be changed to $1.00. Upon roll call all Councilmen pre- \.) sent voted AYE. ) Motion by Mr. Moody seconded by Mr. Stanton that Seward wa- ter Supply and Seward Light and Power be requested by letter to apply for new franchises. Upon roll call all Councilmen present voted AYE. It was moved by Mr. Stilwell and seconded by Mr. Stanton that the proceedings of the council meeting of July 17, 1944 be pub- lished in the Seward Polaris. Upon roll 6all all Councilmen pre- sent voted AYE. 1fi4 JULY 17, 1944, CONCLUDED It was moved by Mr. Moody and seconded by Mr. Watsjold that al liquor dealers and bar tenders be notified by letter that if they do not discontiue the parctice of selling intoxicating bever- ages to persons in intoxicated condition their licenses will not be renewed. Upon roll call all Councilmen present voted AYE. On motion by Mr. Stilwell and second by Mr. Moody the meeting stood adjourned. )).1/ ?3ul.w , Mayor --, APPROVED ATTEST: #~~~ unicipal Clerk REGULAR SESSION AUGUST 7, 1944 The Regular Session of the Common Council of the Town of 8ew- uas called to order by Mayor Baker at e:OO PM. Present were: Councilmen Campen, Erdman, Stanton, Stilwell and Watsjold. Absent was: Councilman Moody. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved .1ththe ollowing correction: The change in fee for City Drivers' License ~o effective July 1, 1945. The following correspondence was read by the Clerk and acted ~pon as indicated. A request for a six months leave of absence wi thou pay by Mr. ~ronson was rejected. It was agreed, however, that if and when Mr. ~ronson returned there was a vacancy in the plant personnel he ~ould be he would be given place. A letter from H. S. Balderston by Jeanne Ironside regarding ~nsurance of the school building and gym was read and noted. A letter from Mr. Southard, Tax Assessor, concerning the as- ;essment for the year 1944 was read. No action taken. The application of the City to construct street lighting sys- em was denied in a letter from Mr. W. M. Edmunds, Chief, Materials istribution Section, Power Division, WPB. The following bids on city property were received and acted pon by the Council 8S follows: Seward Townsite A bid of $75.00 on Lot 27, Block 23/by Mrs. Frank ccepted by unanimous vote of the Councilmen present. Gibbons was a bid of $25.00 each for Lot 13, Block 5, Federal Addition and ot 2 Block 20, Federal Addition by Mrs. W. H. Bentz was accepted y unanimous vote of the Councilmen present. A bid of $25.00 each on Lots 14 and 16, Block 11, Laubner Ad- ition by Daniel E. Thomas was accepted by unanimous vote of the ouncilmen present. A bid of $25.00 each on Lots 5 and 6, Block 3, Laubner Additior y Mrs. Minnie Coulter was rejected by ananimous vote of the Coun- ilmen present. It was stated by Mr. Stilwell that the Board of Equalization ould convene in session from 2:00 to 4:00 PM each day from August 4, 1944 to August 19, 1944 both dates inclusive. Mayor Baker ap- ointed Mr& Stilwell as Chhirman of the Board. 1~5~ AUGUST 7, 1944COMrlNUED In connection with Mr. Bronson's request for leave of absence he motion of Mr. Watsjold to refer the request to the Utilities ommitteeedied for the went of a second. I The petition of Mr. Tom Babcock for retail Liquor license was ead by the Clerk. It was moved by Mr. Stanton and seconded by Mr. rdman that Council recommend the issuance of the license. Upon 011 call all Councilmen present voted AYE. The following salaries and claims against the City of Seward ere read by the Clerk. Salaries: $1,573.08. Obligations: Library, $21.00; First 'ational Bank, Fiscal Agent, $267.75; Territorial Treasurer, $881.5 sbo's, $18.39; Northern Commercial Company, $52.43; Seward Light nd Power, $18.81; Seward Water Supply, $140.00; Seward Hardware, '12.25; Standard Oil, $9.54; Ogle's Garage, $48.80; Andy's Express, 36.80; Paulsteiners, $10.65. TOTAL $1,517.92. It was moved by Mr. Watsjold and seconded by Mr. Stanton that he above salaries and obligations be paid..Upon roll call all ouncilmen present voted AYE. The follOWing salaries and obligations of the Seward Electric ystem were presented by the Clerk. Salaries: Salaries, $1,889.11. oved by Mr. Erdman and seconded by ries and obligations be paid. Upn resent voted AYE. Obligations: $708.27. It was Mr. Stanton that the above sal- roll call <<~xi all Councilmen Standing Committee Reports: I Mr. Stanton reported that they were unable to locate anyone to epair roof on School Building. Mr. Stilwell stated that the cemetery had not been forgotten. Mr. Campen reported that the street stop signs had been painte nd would be erected soon. It was recommended by Mr. Kielcheski the Council direct the lerk to notify by letter the hotels and aprtment houses proprietor o erect fire escapes in compliance with 6rdinance N6.154. Motion was made by Mr. Campen and seconded by Mr. Watsjold tha summary of Ordinance No.154 be published in the Seward Polaris an hat Mr. Kielcheski submit a list of those persons who should be no ified. Upon roll call all Councilmen present voted AYE. Special Committee Reports. I Upon the introduction of the Salt ~ater Main by Mr. ~atsjold t was agreed that the beach installation be finished. The question of the appointment of an Election Board.was lntro uced by the Clerk. It was moved by Mr. Campen and seconded by Mr. Natsjold that the Clerk be authorized to appoint such board. Upon 011 call all Councilmen present voted AYE. Tax delinquency date was introduced by the Clerk. It was move y Mr. Stilwell and seconded by Mr. Stanton that the delinquency ate for 1944 taxes be set as of 5:00 PM September 15, 1944. Upon 011 call the following vote was recorded: Councilmen Campen, Stan- on, Stilwell and watsjold AYE. Councilman Erdman NO. Motion carrie . It was moved by Mr. Stilwell and seconded by Mr. Stanton that he Clerk be authorized to hire the necessary clerical help in typ- ng tax receipts and tax notices. Upon roll call all Councilmen resent voted AYE. At the suggestion of Mr. Ray it was moved by Mr. stanton and econded by Mr. Campen that the Board of Control of the Jesse Lee ome be invited to re-open the Home. Upon roll call all Councilmen resent voted AYE. 156 AUGUST 7, 1944 CONCLUDED Mr. Campen moved and Mr. Stilwell seconded that the Utilities Committee and the Mayor be authorized to emplpy a successor to Mr. Bronson. Upon roll call all Councilmen present voted AYE. Since there was no further business to come before the Coun- cil the session, by motion of Mr. Stilwell and second of Mr. stan- ton, adjourned. ATTEST:~~ nicipal Clerk APPROVED uJ fL. ~LH) {/ . Mayor ~ REGULAR SESSION AUGUST 21, 1944 The regular Session of the Common Council of the Town of Sew- ard, Alaska .as'o8'}lie~ttl:order by mayor Baker at 8:05 PM. Present were: Councilmen Campen, Stanton, Stilwell and Wats- J old. Absent were: Councilmen Erdman and Moody. The minutes of the last session were approved as read. Supt. Roth reported three inches of water on some of the 6own- stairs rooms of the school building. Mayor recommended that Mr. Loughead be requested to do the necessary patching of the roof to take care of the emergency but Mr. Roth stated that Me. Loughead could not possibly do the work. It was then agreed to check the situation at the close of the session and ascertain what could be done. Mr. Bronson representing the light plant personnel requested that that they be given workmen's compensation; two weeks annual leave with pay, if feasable,and if not feasable to receive regular pay in lieu of two weeks leave; social security; and over-time pay. Mr. Bronson then submitted operations report, copy of which is filed in this office, covering the period of operation from July 1, 1941 to September 1, 1944. Mrs. Lachelt, representing Seward Light and Power, concerning the matter of assessment of the company property. This matter was refered to the Equalization Board. Mr. Hunt presented a proposed ordinance governing transient service men. He was requested by the Mayor to gather data from other town of the territory and to work with the Committee on Law and Ordinance, to which he aggreed. Chief Mortimer reported increase of prowlers and, since the MP's were being withdrawn, he was without transportation. The Chief renewed his request for a police car. He was granted author- ity to use taxis in cases of emergency. The following letter was read to the Council by Mr. Stanton. Monday Evening August, 21st; 44 Honorable Mayor, and, The Common Council, of Seward, Alaska. Gentlemen- We, the undersigned have agreed that we will work till Sept. 1st; 1944, and that if we are not granted a 2 weeks vacation for each full year working time from the time each began till the present time, we will have no other alternative except than to let 1~7 et this serve as our notice of leaving your employ on the last day f August, 1944 I (Signed) Alfred T. Clayton Carl Mueller Thos E. Howell Gene Bronson When the above letter came up for discussion it was moved by r. Campen and seconded by Mr. Watsjold that the Mayor and the Util- ties Committee continue working on the light plant personnel situ- tion and that the leave of absence committee sit in on negotiations. The following resolution was read by the Clerk. RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF SEWARD, LASKA: THATthe Assessment Roll of the real and personal property of he Town of Seward, Alaska for the year 1944 as delivered to the own Council on August 7, 1944 by the Assessor and as equalized by he Board of Equalization of the Town of Seward, Alaska be accepted and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this being the first regular mmet- ng of the said Common Council since the equalization of said asses- ment roll, the levy for the year 1944 is hereby placed at 20 mills, nd I BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the time when the taxes for the ear 1944 on the real and personal property of the said Town of Sew- r as assessed shall become delinqueBt for non-payment shall be as f five o'clock P. M. on the 15th day of September, ~944, and that he Clerk give due notice to tax payers as required by provision of ection 43 of Ordinance No. 143 of the Ordinances of said Town of eward, Alaska. Passed under the suspension of the rules this 21st day of ugust, 1944. Municipal Clerk pproved this 21st day of August, 1944 Mayor It was moved by Mr. Stilwell and seconded by Mr. Watsjold that he rules be suspended for the passage of the above resolution. pon roll call aal Councilmen present voted aye. I It was moved by Mr. Campen and seconded by Mr.Stilweel that the esolution be adopted. Upon roll call all Councilmen present voted YE The following obligations against the City of Seward were pre- ented by the Clerk. Northern Commercial vompany, $22.80; R. E. aumgartner, '25.00; Anchorage Brokerage Company, $367.50; Hunt ~ub ishing Company, $2h.00; Bank of Seward, $16.50. It was moved by r. Watsjold and seconded ~y Mr. Campen that the above obligations e paid. All Councilmen present voted AYE to the roll call. The following obligation against the Seward ~lectric System as presented by the Clerk. H. S. Balderston, Agt., $27.82. It as moved by Mr. .iatsjold and seconded by Mr. Campen that the obli- ation be paid. Upon roll call all Councilmen present voted AYE. tfiR SPECIAL COMMITTEE REPOR$S Mr. Stilwell reported the cemetery in good condition. Mayor Baker reported that Mr. Kielcheski was willing to assume supervision of the Seward Electric System. light plant. It was moved by Mr. Stilwell and seconded by Mr. ~atsjold that the Council adjourn and reconvene as a Board of Equalization. ---..., Board of Equalization 10:50 PM August 21, 1944 Present: Councilmen Campen, Stanton, Stilwell and watsjold. Absent: Councilmen Erdman and Moody. The follOWing letters were read by the Clerk and acted upon by proper motion,aR~ secenddand vote as follows: Chas. Chestnut had $500.00in war bonds deducted from his per- sonal tax return. The taxes of David D. ~leming were to stand as assessed. The $100.00 personal property assessed against ii. Wi Flynn was taken from the roll. The value of the improvements of Clarence Keating was reduced to $100.00. The assessment of personal property of Mrs. R. E. Knudsen was to stand as made by the Assessor. Personal property of Lydia Griffith was reduced to $400.00, the 1943 assessment. The value of the improvements of M. J. S. Rasmussen was to be reduced $75.00 but the assessment of the lots was to stand. Request of SLP for reduction of taxes was tabled awaiting in- ventory. Mr. Murrays personal property was to be reduced to last year's figures. Mr. Dean of Faith Chappel was to pay taxes on his property un- til such time as he listed it under the name of an incorporated re- ligious organization. By motion ov Mr. Stilwell and second of Mr. Campen the Board of Equalization ~~~~~X~X recessed. RECESSED SESSION SEPTEMBER 4, 1944 The Session was called to order by Mayor Baker. Present were: Councilmen Campen, Erdman, Moody, Stanton and "atsjold. Absent: Councilman t;tilwell. The assessment of the Seward Light and After discussion it was moved by Mr. Erdman Moody that the origional assessment stand. men Campen, Mrdman, Moody and Stanton voted jold voted NO. Power was intriduced. and seconded by Mr. Upon roll call Council- AYE. Councilman \{ats- The Board of E~ualization adjourned "sine die". fl.PPROVrm -.-.- Mayor ATTEST Municipal Clerk 1 ~(~ ~J"r.- REGULAR SESSION SEPTEMBER 18, 1944 TheRegular session of the Common Council of the Town of Sew- ard, Alaska was called to order by Mayor Baker at 8:10 PM., with all Councilmen present. The minutes of the last meeting were approved as read. I The application of Ross B. Mann for retail liquor license was presented to the Council by the Clerk. After discussion it was moved by Mr. Erdman and seconded by Mr. Moody that the application be not approved. Upon roll call the Councilmen voted as follows: Mr. Campen, NO; Mr. Erdman, lYE; Mr. Moody, AYE; Mr. Stanton, NO VOTE; Mr. Stilwell, NO; Mr. Jatsjold, NO. Motion lost three to two. It was then moved by Mr. Stilwell and seconded by Mr. Campen that the Application be approved. Upon roll call the Councilmen voted as follows: Mr. Campen,AYE; Mr. Erdman,NO; Mr. Moody, NO; Mr. Stanton, AYE; Mr. ~tilwell, AYE: Mr. riatsjold, AYE. Motion carried four to two. Mrs. Knight discussed the assessment of the Seward Light and Power property with the Council but after being assured that the company was not being discriminated against she made no further protest. The following correspondence was read to the Council by the Clerk and acted upon as indicated. I A request from Headquarters Harbor Defenses of Seward and Fort Raymond, Fort Raymond, Alaska. It was moved by Mr. Erdman and seconded by Mr. Stilwell that the request for permission t~ authorizing the right-of-way for a 2300 volt power line from Block 22 down Fifth Avenue to the Federal Building be granted. Upon roll call all Councilmen voted AYE. of A protest against the assessment of property/Irene Aase by Olaf Aase dated September 9, 1944. After establishing the fact that Mr. Aase had not filed protest in time for action of the Board of Equalization it was moved by Mr. Stanton and seconded by Mr. Watsjold that the protest be referred to the Tax Committee. upon roll call the Councilmen voted as follows: Mr. Ca~pRn, AYE; Mr. Erdman, NO; Mr. Moody, NO; Mr. Stanton, AYE; Mr. Stilwell, NO; Mr. Watsjold, AYE. Since it was a tie vote Mayor Baker broke the tie with NO against the motion. It was then moved by Mr. Erdman and seconded by Mr. Stilwell that the assessment stand. Upon roll call the Council~en voted as follows: Mr. Campen, AYE; Mr. Erd- man AYE; Mr. Moody; AYE; Stanton, NO; ~r. Stilwell, AYE; Mr. Wats- jold AYE. Motion carried five to one. A letter from Westinghouse concerning the purchase of a feede voltage regulator was referred to Mr. Stanton. A letter from Mr.Ralph Andrews of the Alaska House concerning the fire escape was referred to Fire Chief, Kielcheski. Seward Electric System payroll in the amount of $1,992.18 and other obligations in the amount of $2,549.03 were presented by the Clerk. It was moved by Mr. Jatsjold and seconded by Mr. Moody that the salaries and bills be paid. Upon roll call all Councilmen voted AYE. The City salaries in the amount of $1,472.08 and the followin obligations were presented b~ the Clerk: Library, $21.00; First National Bank,Fiscal Agent, $268.25; Territorial Treasurer, $252.0 and Harry E. Southard, Assessor, $500.00. It was moved by Mr. Moody and seconded by Mr. Watsjold that the salaries and obligatio B be paid. Upon roll call all Councilmen voted AYE. I . Bills for AURust against the City in the amount of $1,184.85 were presented by the Clerk. It was moved by Mr. Moody and seconded 1 {~O bY Mr. Campen thAt the bills be paid. Upon roll call all Council- men voted AYE. A request from Morris Gilbert, IS age 15, for driver's licensE was presented to the Council by the Clerk. After discussion it wae moved by Mr Stilwell and seconded by Mr. Erdman that the request be referred to the City Attorney and, if in his opinion,the City would not be held responsible and if the Guardian would make a signed statement of responsibility the license be granted. Upon roll call all Councilmen voted AYE. The City Attorney, Mr. Ray advised a~ gainst issuing the license. It was moved by Mr. Moody and seconded by Mr. Erdman that R. V. Loughead be sold Lot 39, Block 15, Townsite for the bill of $60.00 for sidewalk repair. Upon roll call all Councimmen voted AYE. ---, The Coast Guard fire truck was referred to Mr. Kielcheski. A request was made by Harry L. Smith that the alley between 1st and 2nd Avenues be opened to connect with the Brownell road in order that he might build a garage on Lot 4, Block 13, Townsite. It was moved by Mr. Stilwell and seconded by Mr. Watsjold that the Alley be opened. Upon roll call all Councilmen voted AYE. A garage bill against the City for repairs on the KIXJ old. Bity dump truck made by Mr. Fondahn was presented by the Clerk. After discussion it was moved by Mr. Moody and seconded by Mr. Watsjold that the bill be not allowed. Upon roll call all Council- voted AYE except Mr. Erdman who did not vote. The Clerk was directed to write the Seward ~ater Supply ad- vising that The Question of Seward liater Supply taxes was presented by the Clerk. After discussion it was moved by Mr. Erdman and seconded by Mr. Moody that the assessment stand and that the Clerk so ad- vise th~ company. Upon roll call all Councilmen voted AYE except Mr. Watsjold who did not vote. Mr.Green presented the Engineers Heport on the Seward Electric System from January 1, 1938 to June 30, 1944 which was accepted by the Counc il. After discussion of the amusement device tax it was moved by Mr. Moody and seconde~ by Mr. WatsJold that the ordinance be chang- ed to read $5.00 per month instead of $10.00 per month. Duties of the Health officer were defined briefly as follows: Inspection of eating houses and food dispensers, saloons and bar tenders, and to check the general sanitary conditions. Appointments were made by Mayor Baker as follows: Health Mr. Erdman Taxation Mr. Stilwell Buildin~l~nd wiring Mr. Campen &tI'~9ts",~ Water Mains, 3rd Av. Bridge Mr. Moody Fire Plugs & areas, Vacations of City emplys Mr. Watsjold Hospital Mayor Baker (>~ eAAl ' . ~~..~ It was moved by Mr. Stilwell and seconded by Mr. Moody that Mr. Erdman be authorized to try to buy a police car. from Anchorage. Upon roll call all Councilmen voted AYE. Mayor Baker appointed Councilmen Campen, Erdman and Jatsjold to report on purchase of government buildings. Campen It was moved by Mr. SX~ and seconded by Mr. Stanton that the Lions Club be granted permissio~~onstruct rest rooms on the back of the city lots. Upon roll call all Councilmen voted AYE. . ' /" .-. I ~r'-,j__/' 'le-":' """t -'>~ ~'-Y J .~ + / . ' / " ~ ;' p. C^t,.~?-r "). ;J.CI'" -r'~/j.,-1 . #; Id/ 1 fe <~~ ,'\ . ~;,_ .... " :t SEPTEMBER18, 1944, CONCLUDED A statement from the Territory Construction Company in the a- mount of $829.10 covering the over-run on sewer facilities was pre- sented by the Clerk. It was moved by Mr. Moody and seconded by Mr. Campen that the bill be paid. Upon roll call all Councilmen voted AYE. On motion by Mr. Erdman and second of Mr. Stanton the meeing adjourned. I :.I~PROVED Mayor A.TTEST City Clerk REGULAR SESSION OCTOBER 2, 1944 The regular session of the Common Council of the City of Sew- ard, Alaska was called to order by Mayor Baker at eight o'clock PM with all Councilmen present except Mr. Watsjold who came a few min- utes later. The minutes of the last session were approved as read with ad dition of the ~~~~.Ht passing of the sewer over-run bill to the Territory Construction Company. I A petition of sixty six tax payers and water users of Seward to the City Council KKK I~H~~~HX concerning the improvement of the Seward water Supply was read to the Council by the Clerk. After discussion it was moved by Mr. Moody and seconded by Mr. ~ Stilwell that a copy of the petition be sent to the Seward ~ater Suppy and that the Clerk write a letter to the Seward Jater Supply requesting that a written reply be made within ten days stating what action the company expects to take to remedy each specific complaint in said petition and when action will be taken. Upon roll call all Councilmen voted AYE. A letter from the Seward Light and Power dated September 25, 1944 protesting against the Company's assessmmnt was read by the Clerk. This letter was referred to Mr. Stilwell, Chairman of the Tax Committee for further investigation and report. Mr. Stilwell at first refused to take any further action but latter reluctantly consented with the assurance that XKK*~X*~!X~XKIK~ since this matter had been acted on twice by the Council there was no further investigation or report that the cared to make. A letter from Earl il. Drew, Chief, Federal Property Section, Federal Works Agency concerning the fire equipment leased to the City was read by the Clerk. After some discussion it was moved by Mr. Moody and seconded by Mr. Erdman that the Clerk be directed to write to the Federal "orks agency requesting an extension of the lease and advising that it was the understanding of the Clerk~s Office through Mr. Cavanaugh that these engines had been given Out right to the City of Seward. Upon roll call all Councilmen voted AYE. I Mr. Baumgartner, representing the Seward Water Supply, reques ed that their assessment EHxXHjK<<H<< for 1944 be reduced, or an Asses- sment Board be appointed to place an equitable assessment of the property. Mr. Baumgartner stated that Mr. Hoben had assumed that the 1943 assessment would stand for 1944 and for that reason had not considered it necessary to make a return. No action, other th n discussion, was taken. Standing Committees. Mayor Baker, for the Hospital Boadd reported that the hospita building and grounds were rented for $1.00 per year and that the Hospital now collects $50.00 per month for office space which is us~d to improve the building and the Jesse Lee Home. 1 '~') h;., OCTOBER 2, 1944 The Committee on Public Health, Red Cross and Police was re- quested to report on Hospital supplies now stored in the Jesse Lee Home. Chairman Campen for the Building and Wiring Committee report- ed that Chief Kielcheski was keeping a close inspection on the building now under construction. Mr. Moody reported for the Street Committee that the Third Avenue bridge was sound underneath but needed some new decking which would be taken care of. 1 I The City was notified by letter that the fire engine that has been taken care fo by the Coast Guard must be removed. It is now in the City Fire Hall. After discussion of the Salt Aater Main it was moved by Mr. moody and seconded by Mr. Watsjold that the salt water main funds, formerly transferred to the general funds be placed to the credit of the Salt Water Main account and that Chief Kielcheski be au- thorized to compelte the installation of the salt water main. Upon roll call all Councilmen present voted AYE. Mr. ~atsjold, on vacations for city employees reported that police anfi fire chiefs can be given vacation after they have had one year's service. It was moved by Mr. Erdman and seconded by Mr. Campen that employees be requested to take vacations at the convenience of the City and that they be taken each year. Upon roll call all Councilmen voted AYE. Mr. Stilwell introduced the question of the authority of the Military Police force to arrest civilians and expressed his opin- ion that they had no authority. It was moved by Mr. Erdman ~hat -, the Clerk be directed to write to the Co~~anding Officer of Fort Raymond requesting that he issue orders prohibiting the members of the Military Police to arrest civilians. Motion died for the want of a second. It was then moved by Mr. Stilwell and seconded by Mr. Moody that the Chief of Police, Mr. Mortimer, advise the mem- bers of the Military Police that they have no authority XIllIXlllRRRS% olTer civilians. Upon roll call all Councilmen voted AYE except Mr. Stan. ton who voted NO. Motion carried five to one. The Police Committee, Mr. Erdman and Mr. Moody were requested y the Mayor to report on the duties of the city government in the case of Mr. Brown. On the question of delinquent taxes raised by the Clerk it was moved by Mr. Moody and seconded by Mr. Stilwell that the amount sub mitted be credited and the individual be billed for the balance. Upon roll call all Councilmen voted AYE. On the purchase of government buildings it was moved by Mr. Moody and seconded by Mr. Campen that a bid of $50.00 each on Quon- set Huts Nos. 13 and 14 be submitted. Upon roll call all Council- ~en voted AYE. It was moved by Mr. Moody and seconded by Mr. Stanton that a ~id of $350.00 be submitted on building No. 16. Upon roll call ~ll Councilmen voted AYE. Upon the motion of Mr. Stanton and second of Mr. Watsjold the session KKJKK adjourned by unanimous vote. APPROVED Mayor I\TTEST City Clerk 1. gq , 'i'} REGULAR 0ESSION OCTOBER 16, 1944 The Common Council of the Town of Seward, Alaska conveneed in re~u;8r session October 16, 1944 and was called to order by Mayor Baker at 8:05 PM with all Oouncilmen present except Mr. Erdman who came in a few minutes later. Minutes of the last meeting were approved as read. I Mr. baumgartner, representin the Seward water Bupply, was in- troduced by the Mayor. Mr. Baumgartner requested that the letter from Mr. Hoben, which had been read by the Clerk, be discussed first in order that he might hear the discussion and then make an- other Aupointment. Mr. Stilwell moved and Mr. Campen seconded tha the letter be tabled until a later hour of the evening and then de- liberated on more fully. Upon roll call Councilmen Campen, Moody, Stanton and Stiltell voted ~YE. Oouncilmen Erdman and Jatsjold voted NO. Motion carried. Dr. Hyan, Commissioner of Education from Juneau, was intro- duced by Mayor Baker. The School BOArd represented by Mr. hoth reported the heating system at the school building as being inad~quate, inefficient and obsolete, and stated that the school was dismissed because of lack of heat. Mr. Roth stated further that he had been unable to ob- tain a janitor and that he and ~r. Berg had been taking care of th furnace and cleaning with the help of the students and other facul- ty members. ~fter much discussion by the board members and the Councilmen it was movea by Mr. Moody and seconded by Mr. Stilwell that the boiler be cleaned, checked and given a trial. Upon roll call all councilmen voted AYE. I Mr. Roth then suggested that if the heating system does not then work he would recommend converting to oil. A letter from Mr. H.C. Erwin concerning the use of the lots between the Alaska House and the USO Gym in connection with 4H Clnb work. The Council was advised by the Clerk the lots in ques- tion belon~ed to Mr. Tecklenberg and City of Seward but on re-chec it is found that the lots belong to Otto and Edith Schallerer and the City. It was moved by Mr. Stpnton and seconded by Mr. dats~ol that permission be granted. Upon roll call all Councilmen voted A-YE. A bid of $100.00 by O. L. Gilbert on Lot 28, Block 19, BeNard Townsite was read by the Clerk. It was moved by Mr. Moody and sec- onded by Mr. ~atsjold that the bid be acceoted. Upon roll call al Councilmen voted AYE. I The following obligations a~ainst the City of ~eward were pre sented by the Clerk: Andy's Express, $53.74; City Express, $3.09; McMUllen's, $4.17; "95" Cab, 20.50; Northern Cab, $26.50; Northern Commerc~al Comp,any, $244.46; Ogles Garage, ~20~65; Osbo's, SI0.55; Paulstelners, ~47.50; Seward Light and Power, ~19.19; oeward Mach- ine Shop, $34.50; Seward Hardware, $23.45; Seward dater Supply, 1140.00; Seward Metal dorks, $3.00; Irwin L. Metcalf, $3.00; Chase National Bank, $5.00; Carl M. Ling, $40.00; Seward Volunteer Fire Department, $30.00. It was moved by Mr. Moody and seconded by Mr. Stilwell that the ~eward Jater Supply bill be held up for further discussion and that the other bills be paid. Upon roll call the Councilmen voted as follows: Mr. Erdman, Mr. Campen, Mr. ~8tsjold NO. Mr. Moody, Mr. Stanton, Mr. Stilwell, AYE. The motion was lost by by the Mayor's vote of NO. It was then moved by Mr. Erd- man Bnd seconded by Mr. datsjold that the bills as presented by the Clerk be paid. Upon roll call the Councilmen voted as follows Mr. Campen, Mr. Erdman, Mr. datsjold, AYE. Mr. Moody, Mr. Stanton Mr. Stilwell, NO. The motion was carried by the Mayor's vote of AYE. The following taxi bills made by the Police Dept. were ~XHSHH presented by the Clerk who recommended that they not be allowed. i!i95" Sabtr':$1'2t)~0; Northern Cab, $14.00. It was moved by Mr. Erd- man and seconded by Mr. Moody that the bills be paid. Upon roll call all Councilmen voted AYE 1 f)4~ The Clerk reported that the new casings for the grader were too large to match the present casings. Mr. Moody moved and Mr. Erdman seconded that the City try to trade tires with the Army and if unsuccessful the large casings be returned for the proper size or get two more to match the two new ones. Upon roll call all Councilmen voted AYE. Upon introduction of the Tax Ordinance Mr. Watsjold seconded that the ordinance be as the Council could meet for deliberation. Councilmen voted aYE. Mr. Erdman moved and tabled until such time Upon roll call all I I ! STANDING COMMITTEES Mr. btanton reporting for Utilities reported that the light plant was functioning well but that the superintendent needed a car very badly. He stated that it was the plan to hire sufficient men so that each man would work only 40 hours per week. Mr. Stanton presented the bill 55 Mr. Green's for the two audits of the Seward Electric System. $XS~~X~~ for auditing the books HRa $250.00 and the Engineer's Audit, $400.00. Mr. Erdman moved and Mr. Stanton seconded that Mr. ureen be paid $650.00 for the two audits. Upon roll call all Councilmen voted AYE. XlX~kIiX~IjKlKKtXI~i~t~IiX~~KKlii~iiXIX~~jil~i~~l~j. Mr. Stilwell reported that he had arranged for the cemetery sign. As chairman of the School Committee Mr. Stilwell requested the Clerk to write a1 letter to the Seward American Legion thank- the local post for the flag pole erected at the school. After reviewing the assessment of the Seward Light and Power personal property Mr. Stilwell moved and Mr. Stanton seconded that the services of a disinterested party be obtained, said party to be agreeable to both the City of Seward and the Seward light and Power, to make a survey of the property assessed with view of an adjustmen and if the new assessment is lower than the origional assessment the necessary refund be made. Upon roll call the Councilmen voted as ,follows: Mr. Campen, Mr. Stanton, Mr. Stilwell, AYE. Mr. Erd- man and Mr. datsjold, NO. Mr. Moody no vote. The motion was kille for lack of the necessary majority. The Clerk was directed to no- tify the Seward Light and Power of the above action. Mr. Stilwell recommended thtit payment of the bill for repairs of the school building be held up until the leaks were repaired. Mr. Campen reported that gravel had been placed in the worst places and that the gtreet Bepartment would get the streets in the best possible condition before the freeze. Storm sewers have been replaced where needed most. Mr. Erdman in reporting for the Police Department stated: that the statement had been made that the right people were not arrest- ed; that a police car is badly needed; that the City is not getting services commensurate with salaries paid; that the patrolman should patrol streets. On the subject of whether or not arrests and finRs should or should not be published in the Seward Polaris Mr. MoOdY:l moved and Mr. Campen seconded that all convictions and fines and forfeitures of bail be published and at the end of each the number of 8rrests not conviceed be published. Upon roll call all Council- men voted AYE. -r Mr. Erdman recommended that all dogs suffering from 9istemper and all female dogs in the oestral period be kept up or destroyed. Mr. Watsjold reported the Chief Kielcheski was working on the Salt Nater Main and that it would be completed at a reasonably early dAte. It was moved by Mr. Stilwell and seconded by Mr. Moody that the letter written to the Seward Water Gupply trasmitting the peti- tion concerning the Seward Water Supply and Mr. Hobent,s reply there to and the letter from Gould & Gould on cancellation of insurance in Seward. Upon roll call all councilmen voted AYE X lR5 OCTOBER 16, 1944, CONCLUDED On motion by Mr. Moody and second by Mr. Stanton and the:un8n~ imous affirmative vote of the Council the following letter was writ ten the Seward Water Supply. Seward, Alaska October 17, 1944 ,I Seward Water Supply Seward, Alaska Gentlemen: Since there is controversy between the petition of water users to the City Council concerning the w8ter sUDPly and your den- ials to the petition, you are respectfully edvised that your deni- als to the petition will be thoroughly investi~ated and if Items 1 to 9 both inclusive in said petition are found to be true the City Council will demand that these conditions be remidied before winter sets in. Thankin~ you for your fine spirit of cooperation in this matter, we ar~, Very truly yours, CITY OF SENARD By Harry L. Smith, City Clerk Mr. Moody moved and Mr. Erdman seconded that the Police Chief, the Fire Chief, the Li~ht Plant Superintendent and the City Clerk make monthly reports at the first meeting of each month. Upon roll call all Councilmen voted AYE. I Mr. Erdman complained that the clerk's office was not openet long enough during the day. After discussion the Clerk was dir- ected to open the office at nineo'clock each morning until the next council meetin~ to see how it worked out. Since there was no further business to come before the Couneil the session adjourned at 1:30 AM on the motion of Mr. Stanton and second by Mr. Stilwell. APPROVED Mayor ATTEST City Clerk REGULAR SESSION NOVEMBER 6, 1944 I The Common Council of the Town of 0eward, Alaska convened in re~ular session November 6, 1944and was called to order by Mayor Baker at 8:10 with the following councilmen present: Councilmen Campen, Erdman, Moody, Stanton and Stilwell. Absent, Councilman watsjold. The minutes of the last session were approved as read. The following correspondence was read and Action taken as no- ted: Letter from Mrs.Korbo complaining about low voltage was ~iven to Mr. Williamson. Letter from Ur. Osbo concerning the passage-way through hi~ property. The Clerk was directed to notify Mr. Osbo to take what- ever steps necessary to eliminate the nuisance. Letter from Mr. Prosser bidding on lots 5,6 and 7, Block 18. The Clerk advised the Council that lots 5 and 6 were owned by Mr. Sheward but that lot 7 was owned by the City. Mr. Stilwell moved lritrt , hh ,,>. .~~. / and Mr. Erdman/that the bid be held up until such time as the mat- ter could be straightened out. All Councilmen present voted 4YE. Upon presentation of Tax Ordinance it was moved by Mr. and seconded by Mr. Stilwell that November 22 be set 8S the for reviewin~ ordinance provided Mr. Ray could be present. roll call all Councilmen present voted AYE. Moody date Upon The case of Joe V. Pierce concerning additional pay as police- man after October 20, 1944 was presented by the Clerk. Mr. Pierce claimed that he should receive pay up to and includin~ the 27 Oct6- ber when he was notified by Chief Mortimer that his services were no lonp,er desired. During this seven day period Mr. Pierce was in Anchorage on a murder trial. Mayor Baker stated that he had noti- fied Mr. Pierce that the next time he,~Mr. Pierce, ~ot drunk his services were no longer desired and, since Mr Pierce was reported intoxicated on the ni~ht of October 20, 1944, the Mayor considered this sufficient notification. Mr. Erdman moved and Mr. Moody sec- onded that further payment be disallowed. Upon roll call all Coun- cilmen present voted AYE. .-., The following payroll and obligations a~ainst the City of Sew- ard were presented by the Clerk: Salaries, $1,728.98. Obligations, Fire Deaprtment, $30.00; Library, $21.00; First National Eank, Fis cel Agent, '284.35; Territorial Treasurer, $50.38; Petty Cash $5.7E Andy's Express1 $82.68; MCMulle,n's, $6.72; Irwin L. Metcalf, $34.5C Northern Cab, 1Ii22.50; OSbo's, $22.64; Paulsteiner's, $63.25; Seware Drug, $2.15; Seward Hardware, $16.25; Seward Light & Power, $17.75. Seward Machine Shop, $2.00; Seward Metal Works, $11.50; Seward Ja~- ter Supply, $140.00; Standard Oil, $8.90; Ogle s Garage, $55.00; City Express, $2.06. Mr. Erdman moved and Mr. Stilwell seconded that the payroll and obligations be allowed. Upon roll call all Councilmen present voted AYE. II On the subject of delinauent taxes Mr. Stilwell moved and Mr. Moody seconded that tax oayers who are delinquent be notified by letter as to their state of delinauency advising them of the penal~y and the accrueing interest on said delinquent taxes. Upon roll call the Councilmen voted as follows: Campen, yes; Erdman, no; Moody, yes; Stanton, yes; Stilwell, yes. Motion carried four to one. It was then moved by Mr. Stilwell and seconded by Mr. Stentor that Clerk have delinauent tax notices printed. Upon roll call al" Councilmen present voted AYE. Mr. Erdman suggested that property ownes tAAt they would be expected to keep their sidewalks clear of snow and ice and to keep their sidewalks repaired. Seward Electric System payroll and obligations were presented li~ t by the Clerk. Payroll, $4,GIO.32. Obligations as follows: First National Bank, Fiscal Agent, $450.46; Earl S.ilard, $560.00; Petty Cash, $25.14; OSbo's, 18.50; Seward Light and Power, $7.50; Seward ~ater Supply, $5.00; McMullen's, $4.57; Standard Oil Co~pany, $884.62; Erick Eckman, $92.40; Seward Hardware, $8.33; ceward Ma- chine Shop, $15.56; .,estinghouse Elec. Supply, $241.37; Ogle's Garage $7.00. It was moved by Mr. Stanton and seconded by Mr. Erd man that the salaries and obligations be allowed. Upon roll call all Councilmen present voted AYE. ~ Mr. Williamson stated that he was connecting up the four Boul evard light on the south end of Fourth Avenue and expected to erec light pIes on Fourth Avenue between ~Vashington and Adams Streets. Committee Reports. Mr Stilwell reported that he was holding roof repair til leaks were repaired. Mr. Erdman moved and Mr. Campen that this repair bill be paid on the OK 06 Mr. Stilwell. call all Councilmen present voted AYE. Mr. Stilwell reported further thut the ce~etery sign was un- der construction and would be erected as soon as finished. bill un- seconded Upon rol NOVEMBER 6, 1944 CONTINUED 1 f''7 1 ,) ( Mr. Campen reported that the drain at the postoffice would be repaired soon and the drains on Fourth were all in good condition except the one at the old Northern corner; that the school signs were ready to erect; that two sewer outfalls had been concreted; and that the water mains south of Jefferson 0treet, to the best of his knowled~e, were of sufficien depth to prevent freezing but thos north of Monroe Street especially on second Avenue were not more than eighteen inches beneath the surface of the ground. I During the month of vctober 1944 three hundred loads of gravel were hauld and spread on the streets. The street in front of the school building is to be rounded off. The extra man will be needed on the streets for a short while longer. Mr. Moody reported that after the cleaning the boiler in the school the steam pressure rose from four to six pounds while they talked. This was accomplished, however, by hand feeding of coal and kindling. It is Mr. Moody's opinion that the stoker is entire- ly too small. It was moved by Mr. Stilwell and seconded by Mr. Erdamn that the Council go on record as favoring the installation of a new oil-burning heating unit as early as possible. Upon roll call all Councilmen present voted AYE. Mr. Erdman, Police Committe, made the following recommendation That the Clerk re~uest the names of those persons who had been Blue Ticketed out of Fairbanks and AnchorAge; that inveterate drunks should be worked; that streets and alleys should be patrolled hour- ly by the Police Department; and that some business men had request ed a night watchman beginning November 15, 1944. I Mr. Erdman moved Rnd Mr. Campen seconded that the hiring of a patrolman be delayed until 8 later date. Upon roll call ell Coun- cilmen present voted AYE. On the question of the new city hall and fire station Mr. 8rd- man recommended that the bonds be issued. It was moved by Mr. Erdman and seconded by Mr. Moody that l'1 letter be'\'1ritten to the Commanding Officer, .ihittiwr, through the Commanding Officer, Fort Raymond, calling his attention to an Alleged order from the Whittier Headouarters cancelling all passes of enlisted men of that station to Seward. Upon roll call all Coun cilmen present voted AYE. Mr. Erdman reported that the had been reliably informed that water intaKes to the Seward ;,ater Supply were cleaned periodically. Chief Mortimer was direeted by Mayor Baker to inspect all bus- iness houses for mercantile licenses. Upon recommendation of Mr. hricson, City Treasurer, Mr. Moody moved anrl Mr. Stanton seconded that the Clerk of the Court maKe 8 monthly report of mercantile licenses issue to the merchants of Sew ard. Upon roll call all Councilmen present voted AYR. I Concerning the installation of another telephone in the Fire Station Mr. Moody stated that Mr. Kielcheski had reported to him th t When he, Mr. Kielcheski,was at the station alone he could not An- swer the upstairs calls. Mr. Moody requested tha Seward Light and Power to install a telephone in the room downstairs. Mr. Stanton moved and Mr. Campen seconded that the above action be confirmen. upon roll call all Councilmen present voted AYE. Mr. Moody reported that Raechter Brothers And Shamrock Bakery buildings created a serious fire hazzard. It was moved by Mr:Erd~ mAn and seconded by Mr. Campen that the Fire Committee and the Fire Chief take the necessary steps to have the situation remedied. Upon roll call all Councilmen present voted AYE. It was the consensus of opinion of the CouncilmaN that no tile should be disposed of by the City. 168 NOVEMBER 6, 1944 CONCLUDED It was moved by Mr. Moody and seconded h~ Mr. Erdman that Mr. Baumgartner should be written a letter of thanks for the use of laundry truck by the Police Department. Upon roll CAll a11 Council- men present voted AYE. Stanton Mr. MKliM~ and Mr. Williamson were directed by Mayor Baker to investi~ate the possibility of the purchase of a truck from the PRi for the Electric System. At the suggestion of Mr. Moody, Mr. Erdman was directed by Ma~- or eaker to make arrangements with the taxi drivers to ~et and in- vestigate prowler calls. II The Clerk was directed by Mayor Baker to check with the Army on care of the garbage dump. The Clerk was directed to write letter to John Bartholoma pro- testing the pollution of the city streets with gerbage dropped froll his truck. Mayor Baker recommended that Chief Mortimer inspect garbage containers and order all places cleaned. Mr. Erdman was so direct- ed. It was reported that the flue had blown off club building neal the swimming pool. Mayor BAker reported that Mr. Loughead had offered to pay for dozer for filling in on Third Avenue but it appeared to be unwise to fill in the Lowell Breek because of possible floods. The Clerk WAS directed to write the Hon. Anthony J. Dimond concerning H.R. 4502. The Clerk oresented a calim of Pete Michelson for seven days work on the garbage dump. The cal im was turned over to Mr. StilweJ 1. It was moved by Mr. Moody and seconded by Mr. Stanton that thE City pay a three cent rate for street lights. Upon roll call all Councilmen present voted AYE. On motion by Mr. Erdman and second of Mr. Campen the session adjourned. APPROVED Mayor ATTEST City Clerk REGULAR SESSION NOVEMBER 20, 1944 The regular session of the Common Council of the Town of Sew- ~rd, Alaska was called to order by Mayor Baker at 8:19 PM with all bouncilmen present. The minutes of the preVious session were approved as read. The Question of whether or not Mr. Daily should be granted a ~8xi operator's license because of his being only 18 years of age ~as raised by the Clerk. After considerable discussion it was move ~y Mr. Stilwell and seconded by Mr. Campen that the case be refer- ~ed to the City Attorney for an opinion. Upon roll call the vote ~as as follows: Councilmen Cam8en, Erdman, Stanton, and Stilwell ~oted AYE, Councilman Moody NO, and Councilman ~8tsjold NO VOTE. ~t was the opinion of Mr. Ray, City Attorney that there was no le~- ~l ground for refusal to grant the license. It was moved by Mr. Stilwell and seconded by Jllr. Erdman that ~he Chief of Police check drivers for those under 16 years of age. Upon roll call all Councilmen voted ^y~. 100 , f).1 NOVEMBER 20, 1944, CONTINUdD I The following correspondence concerning which no action was necessary was reAd by the Clerk. Army correspondence concerning passes ~ranted to men stationed At .ihi ttier. A letter from Mr. Brunelle concerning monthly report of mercan tile licenses issued to business firms of Leward. A letter from Anchorage Police ~epArtment concerning Blue ~i- ckets out of ~nchorBge. A letter from Mr. D. E. Browne, RFC concerning the sale of army eouipment. A letteB form the Aernautical ~nuipment and 0upply Company concerning airport traffic control equipment. At the reauest of .Mr. .baumgartner' the re-issuance of liquor licenses to the following present licensees, for the year 1945 w~s approved by unanimous vote of the Council. Wm. H. Novick, Bever- age Dispensary and Retail; Tony Perich, Beverage Dispensary and R~- tail; John Matich, Beverage Dispensary and Retail; B. ~. Gilla~, Retail; Seward Trsding Company, Retail; Tom BAbcock, Retail. The Police Com8ittee was directed, with ;llr. w\etcalf, to make an investigation of the applications of Ross 3. Mann and Vance Hitt for ~~X Beverage Dispensary and Retail licenses. A bid of $25.00 each on Lots 31, 32, and 33, Block 5. Laubner Addition by Henry J. PAllage was read by the Clerk. Mr. Stilwell moved and Mr. ~atsjold seconded that the bid be accepted provided that ownership was vested in the City. Upon roll call all Council- men voted AYE. I A bid of $25.00 each on Lots 1 and 2, 510ck 10, 3Ayview Addi- tion by Lieut. F. P. ~inkler was read by the Clerk. Mr. Erdman moved and Mr. Campen seconded that the bid be accepted provided that ownership was vested in the City. Upon roll cal] all Council- men voted AYE. Mr. Stilwell moved and Mr. ~oody seconded that the bid of Mr. J. D. Prosser of $50.00 on Lot 7, Block 18, Seward Townsite, be accepted as previously agreed to by telephone. Upon roll call all Councilmen voted AY~. It WAS moved by Mr. Erdman and seconded by Mr. ~oody that the acceptance of the bid of Seward ~8chine Shop to install Ray Oil burner in the school building according to specifications in bid of November 10, 1944 at a cost of $1,228.00 be approved. Uron roll call all Councilmen present voted AYE. The roof repair bill bo C & C Builders was passed by ~r. ~til- well for payment. and motion Upon the recommeno"ltionjof lAr. Stilnell xt: w:ocsc IlI:<X~OCGt 1ll~ 1XJ.I1:. i:Xt:xmockk and second~1i b.r Mr. Moody that Mr. Michelson be paid for seven days work on the Barbage du~p at the rate of ~35.00 pr month, Upon roll call all Councilmen voted AYE. ;;ir. C8!npen reported that the school signs were erected. I The question of night ri3tchman was introduced by Mr. Erdman but no action was taken. i'lr. "Atsjold reported no material for o81t ,;ater ;I.ain. ~r. ~oody reported that heaters had been install~d on the fir truck pumps. lie reported also the need of an Additional fire sire _ ~he nuestion of the petition concerning the ~ewBrd ,lAter Sup- ~~y was introduced bj ~ayor Eaker. After hearing reports from the various Councilmen the folloNing decisions were rendered by the Council: Items one to six of said petition were valid complaints. Item seven not a valid complaint. item 8 a valid complaint. Item nine in the mAin not 8 v31id complaint but in the matter of chBr~i ~ C\lstomers for water when pipes Are frozen Bnd no water flows and' also the char~e of $5.00 per month per hydrant to the City found or considered A VAlin compleint. 170 NOV~YR~R po, 1944, CONCLUD~D Moved by Mr. Moody and seconded by Mr. Stanton t~Rt Mr. Erdman reouest Seward ~ater SUDply to reduce fire hydrant charge to $1.00 per month per hydrant. Upon roll call Councilmen Campen, ErdmAn, Moody, Stanton, and Stilwell voted (,YE. Councilman ,iatsjold NO. The Clerk was directed to write Mr. Hoben concernin~ action on Petition. Mr. Moody moved and Mr. Stanton seconded that Council has in- vesti~ated Items one to nine both inclusive in netition ~~ nresnted to the Council October 2, 1944 and found them 8~ stated 8bo~e stateb. The Common Council requests thAt this sitUAtion be remedied. P1eas~ advise us immediAtely whAt Action you expect to take to remedy the conriitions. --, A finincial statement of collections Rnd expenditures for the month of October 1944 was submitted by the Clerk. Upon motion of Mr. Erdman and second of Mr. Campen the meet- ing adjourned. Anproved Mayor Attest Municipal Clerk REGULf,R SE~;:iION DEC~~B8~ 4, 1944 The Common Concil of the Town of Seward, ;laSKa convened in regular session on December 4, 1944 and was called to order by Mayor Baker at 8:10 PM with all Councilmen present. Ainutes of the last session were approved as read. and reports In order to hear petitions/from civic and military oreanizations of Seward and Fort RAymond it was moved by iJr. Erd~an and seconded by Mr. Moody that the s6ssion be adjourned. Upon roll call all Councilmen voted Af~. rrhc Ol~J.l\. VY~J~ cliFset0a 5,)1 tLe.. H~ygp t8 sl:1i~k p666rdo fell: ~&.l.a.- ~T'~nl aieB9GB QRa. erim.e ....L.ilG tfie .line 1.6~ clsG9d.. The common Council of the 't'own of Seward, Alaska re-convened in regular session and was called to order by MAyor B8~er at 9:40 PM on the above mentioned date, with all Councilmen present. Upon recommendation of Mr. h;rdman it was moved by "ir. ~. Mondy And seconded by Mr. ..Atsjold that the qpplication of VAnce Hitt for beverage dispenSAry and retail 11ouor license be approved. Upon roll CAll all Councilmen voted AYE. The approval of of the application of Koss B. MAnn for bever- "age dispensary and retail liauor licenses was not recommended by !v\r. ft;rdman. It was moved by Mr. F'Ats.1old And spconded by Mr. CAmp- en that the applications of Hoss B. MAnn for beverage disoensary and retail li~uor licenses be approved. Upon roll call the Council- men voted as follows: Councilmen C8IDpen, Moody, Stilwell and dats- jold AY~. Councilman ~rrlman NO. Councilman ~tantQn NO VOTB. The following correspondence was read by the Clerk upon which no action was necess8ry. A letter from Territory Construction Company concering claims for property damage against the company. A letter from the Seward Volunteer Fire Department concerning installation of fuel supply tanks. Application of Tom Babcock for retail liquor license. ~~~ f ! . f ; " DECEMBER 4, 1945 I Payroll of city emoloyees and obligations against the City of Seward were oresented by the Clerk as follows: Payroll, $1,580.92 Obligations: Fire Department, $52.50; Seward Library, $21.00; First National Bank, Fiscal Afsnt, $244.41; TerritoriAl Treasurer, ~088.3 Petty CAsh $7.73; Andy's Express, $101.55; McMullen's, $1.90; Irwin L. M~tcalf, $58.50; O~le's Garage, $34.75; Osbo's, 314.00; Paulsteiner's, $14.75; Seward Hardware, $7.45; Seward Light anri i)o~ er, 136.00; Seward Machine Shop, Sll.OO; Seward ~Ater Supply, S140. 0 Aron Ericson, $21.50. Mr. Srdman moved And Mr. Campen seconded tha the salaries and obligations be paid. Upon roll call all Council- men voted ~YE; Payroll of Electric System and obligations against the Elec- tric System were presented by the Clerk as follows: PayrOll, $ $2,214.75; Obli~ations: First ~ational Bank, Fiscal Agent, ~324.39: J. C. Williamson, ~85.70; Seward Light and Power, $7.50; Geward wat er Supply, $5.00; Hunt Publishing Company, $54.00; Standard Oil, $697.28' Trick and Murray, $2.32; General Electric Supply Corpora- tion, $~3.36; Seward HardwAre, $67.79; Gsbo's, ~1.00; Charles R. Hadley Company, $14.14; Paulsteiner's, S12.60, ,;erners MArket, S6.l It was moved by Mr. Moody and seconded by Mr. Erdman that the sal- aries And obligations be paid. Upon roll call all Councilmen voted Aye. Reports Mr. Stanton presented the reauest of Mr.\,illiamson, Supt. of the Electric System for a raise in salary to ~450.00 per month eff fective January 1, 1945. After discussion it was moved by Mr. StAn ton and seconded by Mr. Erd~an that the raise be granted. Upon rol call all Councilmen voted ~YE. I Mr. Stilwell reported that the cemetery sign was finished but not erected. Mr. Campen reported the streets in good condition and the hole for the oil tank at the school building had been dug. The complaint of Mrs RA~er concerning the condition of Fourth Avenue in front of her home was unfounded. Mr. ~rdman reported a busy week for the Police Department. Many suspects had been picked up and one man admitted that he was the individual that was shot at Saturday night, December 2, 1944. Mr. Erdman recommended that ten men should be kept deputized for emergencies. He further recommended that Mr. McCoy be eittler hired as nightwatchman or told that he would receive no pay. Mr. McCoy was then appointed ~s Ni~ht ."atchman by Mayor Baker at B salary of $000.00 per month. Mr. Stilwell moved and Mr. 2rdman seconded that the appointment 8S of November 22, 1944 be confirmed. Upon roll call all Councilmen voted AYE. Mr. ~rdman pointed out the need of a sif,naling system and recommended that 8 suitable system be instal led and that the new City Hall be pushed to completion. Mr. ~atsjold had no report to make I Mr. Moody reported that: The fire escapes are bein~ constructe and erected, tile will be used for salt water main intake; and that Dufresne reported the sale of his building. Mr. ~oody called for report of the Chief of Police which showed a total of $450.00 in fines and forfeitures. Mayor Baker reported that surplus cats be eliminated and direc - ed Mo. Campen to take care of the situation. On the reauest of Mrs.iiorton for 8 street for children to slid on Mr. "atsjold was directed by ~ayor ~aker to have Mr. ~ortimer de'- ignate two streets for this purpose. Mayor Eaker appointed the following Councilmen on the City Hall Committee: Councilmen Srd~8n, Campen and Stilwell. 17~ DECEMBER 4, 1944 (CONCLUDED) The importance of having the houses numbered for the benefit 0 ~ll concerned was pointed out by Mr. ~atsjold. U~on proper motion and second the session adjourned. Approved ---.--------M8yOr--- Attest: I Mun fc [paCOl erk-- REGULAR SESSION DECEMBER 18, 1944 The Common Council of the Town of tieward, Alaska convened in regular session on December 18, 1944 and was called to order by Mayor Baker at 8:05 PM with all Councilmen present except ~r. Erd- man who arrived a few minutes later. Minutes of the last session were approved as corrected. Letter and telegram from lflr. Dimond, reo HR 4502 were read by the Clerk. Letter from the Bank of Seward advising the City that School Gymnasium nond 84 in the amount of $1,000.00 and interest coupons on 14 to #12 both inclusive in the amount of ~540.00 were now due was read by the Clerk. It was moved by Mr. ErdMAn and seconded by Mr. ~atsjold that the bond be retired and the interest be paid. Upon Roll Call all Councilmen voted AY~. 6fter the bid of H. ~. Murr~y of ~75.00 on the light Ford truck owned by the Seward Electri~ System was read by the Clerk it was moved by Mr. Watsjold and seconded by Mr. Stanton that the truck be advertised for sale and that the bids be opened at 5:00 PM January 2, 1945 in the Office of the City Clerk. Upon roll call all Councilmen voted AYE. A bid of ~25.00 by H. O. Dufresne on Lot 2, Block 7, Cliff Ad- dition was read by the Clerk. Upon motion of Mr. Jatsjold and see- ond of Mr. Campen that tne bid be accepted all 60uncilmen voted AYR. A bid of *10Q.00 by Albert Sandvek on the cabin that sits on Railroad Avenue was read by the Glerk. Hince this cabin hAd been ~reviously advertised for sale by the City it was not deemed neces- sary to readvertise. Upon motion of Mr. CamDen, second of Mr. Mo- Ody And roll call all Council voted AYR. Upon presentation by the Clerk o~ bill for 27 hours labor per- formed by CArl HAnson it was moved by Mr. Erdman and seconded by Mr. Campen that the bill be paid. Upon roll CAll All Councilmen voted AY8,. lIpon presents tion by the Cl erk of a notice by the Eank of ~;ew- ard of premium due on ~lO,OOO.oo Dolicy in the 8mount of 8170.00 Mr. E'rdman recommended and so moved And was seconded by Mr. St8nton thAt the City Clerk be Authorized to pay insurAnce Dremiums when due without action of the Council. Unon roll CAll Councilmen Uam- pen, RrdmAn, Stanton, Bnd Stilwell Voted ~YE. Councilmen Moody and "atsjold Voted NO. -., ~t the reouest of Mr. Erdman letters from the FBI and the Ter- ritorial Attor~ey General's Office concernin~ the investi~Ation of of the disADDearance of H. ;,;,. Brown And "m. BrvAn were read bv the Clerk. Mr.' ~rdmanrecommended, Mr. Campen mov~d and Mr. Stil~ell ~econded that the $300.00 aVAilable to the United States Commissi- oar be spent in search of the above nAmed persons. Upon roll call 811 Councilmen voted AYE. , Dj{CEMB~~H 18, 1944 ((j()NCL1Tn~:f)) 17:i REPORTf, Mr. Stanton ~t8ted thAt the Seward ~lectic ~ystem financial statement would be published, the plant was in excellent condition, Elnd the load was being hAndled the ~re8ter part of the time by two engine~. Mr. Stilwell had asked ~r. Ray to make a draft of the Tax Ord- inAnce said draft to have section renuiring asse~sment of personal ~roberty be mAde by visitetion. It WAS moved bv Mr. Stilwell And seconded by Er. ErdmAn that the Clerk ~ubmit li~t of delinauent taxes to the' City ,~ttorney for his approval and direction for publication. Upon roll call all Councilmen voted AYE. Mr. Campen reported that the fuel oil tank At the school buil - ing had bee instAlled Rnd filled 8nd thA line had been run into th~ building. The burner is expectej on the next boat And will he in- stalled during the holidAYS. The sewer in the ~rc8de basement was reported flooding but investigation showed the main sewer line to he open. Mr. Erdman stAted that the C8t~ would be eliminated And that no prowlers hed been reported lately. The unsanitary cabins are being cleared of chronic drunks as rapidly AS possible. Mr. ~atsjold stated that lower Adams street and the north end of Second Avenue had been designated for the children to slide on. J Mr. Moody reported Mr. Kielchsski A8 hRVing arranged for mA- terial for thA comnletion of the Salt ,later MRin. 1'he reAr en- trances to certAin business houses on Fourth alley were reported by Mr. Moody as beinIT blocked which CRuses R serious fire hRz7Rrd Rnd inconvenience. The MRyor directed Councilmen Moody, Campen, and iiatsjold with Fire Chief Kielcheski to investi~Rte this situa- tion Bnd the reRr entrance to the Johansen Building and to take necessRry Action. Mr. RRY, City Attorney, WAS nuestioned by the ~Ryor Bnd Coun- cilmen concerning the petition of WAter users for relief of water shortage and WAter trouble durin~ the winter. The Clerk was v~- nuested by Mr. Ray to take the file on the oetition to his office ThursdAY, December 21, 1944 for study. Comparative reports of the two electric utilities of SewRrd were presented to the Council by Mr. George V. Green. Upon motion to adjourn hRstily made by Mr. Moody And seconded by Mra Stanton the session nuickly Rdjourned at 12:50 AM. Approved ---- - -----MAyny;-- Attest -_. - --1\fiinlc1p"8rClerk _I R ~~G-TJLA R ~~ ~s~ ION JCd~1J~RY 15, J945 The Gommon Council of the '{'own of bewRrd, AlRf'kR convener:l In erml ar session JAnuqry 15, 1945 Rnd WAS calJ ed to order by i.layor JRker at B:l~ PM with All Councilmen present. Minutes of the lRst meeting were RDoroved 8S read. A letter from Mr. Ray, City Attorney, concerning rAcommendR- ions of men for the DOf'ition of Chief of PolicA of SAward and the lerk's replY werA read hy the Clerk. Unon the resignation of James ~. Mortimer RS Chief of Police eRrl hy the Clerk Mr. Stilwell moved and Mr. Moody seconderl thRt .he resip'nqti on be Rccented without comment for recommenrlati on ei.th r