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Home My WebLink About1919 City Council Minutes Minuets of the regular meeting of the Seward City Counoil held January, 6, 1919. 1 C' je , , I .... 1"...... \,0" I The meeting was oalled to order at 8 P.M. by Y~yor Hoben and all members were present except Councilman Lucas. The minuets of the previous meeting were read and approved. A communication addressed to the Sew~rd Water and Power from R. J. Weir,Engineer in Charge of the Alaskan EnGineering Co~cission ~as read. It stated that the water supply had been very short and entirely inadequate for fire protection to the New Machine shop. A discussion followed on the matter. Council- man Graff seconded by Councilman Whittemore moved th~t the iliatter re referred to the Fire and water Comr:ittee. The motion carried and it was so ordered. A communica t: on from Judge 3rown to S. (). =,~orford was read same stating that the order of Sale for the deliquent taxes for the ye'-'er 1917 hai been a'proved and signed. CouncilmEn Graff askei the Council to allow the Seward Light and power~Seven Hunderd $ 700.00 Dollars for money advanced ( on the new Syrene Fire Whistle. Councilman Graff seconded by Councilman Whittemore moved t",e pai-lsage of the following resolut~n II BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Sewar~the ium of Seven Hundred ($700.00) Dollars be paid to the Seward Light and Power Co. for money advanoei on the New Syrene Fire Alarm~ At the call of the roll all members present voted " aye 11 ani the :Jayor declared the RESOLUTION adopted. I The bills after being Oked by the Finanoe Committee were read as follows:- J. H. Reed....... $ 50.00 J. H. Reed........... $ Ro ert Guest..... 50.00 J. H. Romig.......... Robert Guest..... 150.00 Nels Winters......... Seward Water &P.C. 105.00 Bank of Seward....... Alaska Electric C 9.00 Seward L. & P. Co.... S. O. Morford.... 5.00 Robert Guest F. Chief Robert Guest(FRoll) 20.00 J. L. Graef.......... Alaska Tr. Co.... 23.00 Seward Drug Co....... John Gilpatrick... 70.00 Jim Robertson........ Chas Crawford..... 7.00 S. O. Morford..... ,.. Seward Light and Power Company.................... 8.33 50.00 125.00 10.00 125. 50 35.00 122.05 6.00 4.80 35.00 700.00 Councilman Graff seconded JY Councilman Cotter moved that the said bill be paid and that the Clerk be instructed to draw warrants for same and at the call of the roll all members present voted" aye II and it was so ordered. Councilman Whittemore of the tax Committee reported that Wm. H. Whittlesey City Assessor would bring the deliquent taxes for the year 1918 up to date. The matter of bringing the deliq- encies forward for thG years 1916 ani 1917 as yet had not been decided upon. On motion of Councilman Whittemore seconded by Couticil Cotter the Council then ~djournei until the next regular meeting. I '.(j/l. ~ Mayor. Minuets of the ~eeting of the Seward City Council held January, 20, 1919. -1 0:. 1. i'..;; 0 The m~eting was called to order at 8 P.~. by !{ayor Hoben and all members were present. 1 The minuets of the previous meeting were read and approved. A communication and bill from the Alaskan Engineering Commission was read, same referring to the Commissions bill against the City of Seward, for work performed on the Glaoier Stream and the erection of the fourth Avenue Br~dge,said bill amounting to($ 3,353.24) Three thousand Three hundred and Fifty Three Dollars and Twenty Four Cents. The said bill was Oked by the Finance Committee and Counoilman Graff seconded by Counoilman Luoas,moved that the said bill amounting to ($3,353.24) due the Alaskan Engineering Commission be paid and at the call of the roll all members voted n aye" and it was so ordered. The following bill was Oked by the Finance Committee and read. Brown and Hawkins.......................$ 5.05 I Councilman Crawford seoonded by Counoi1man Lucas moved that the said bill be paid and that the Clerk be instructed to draw warrant for same and at the call of the roll all members voted "aye" and it WEl,S so ordered. Co;mcilman Whi ttemore of the Tax and Assessment Co:,,:;:i ttee reported on t.e matter of the Jeliquent Taxes for the year 19l8, stating that same would be brought forward by City Assessor Whittlesey. He futher stated anl showe d the Council that the deliquent taxes for the ye~r3 1916 and 1917 were in a very ba~ oondition and stated that same should be brought forward to date and in his opinion there would be a great deal of work in completing the tax roll to put it into the proper .nape and stated that it would proJbably cost between $ 300.00 and ~ 5.00.0 After Councilman Whittemore's report a general discusauon followed on this matter. Councilman Graff moved that the report made by the Comm- ittee on Taxes and Assessments in regard to the conditions of the Tax records be accepted and for said Comsittee to report at the next meeting the probabal cost of putting their rec- omondations into effect. The motion was seoonded by Councilman Whittemore. At the ccill of the roll all members voteJ. "aye" a,nd it was so ordered. There being no futher business to come before the Council on motion of Coubcilman Cotter seconded by Counoilman Lucas the Counoil then adjourned. I 'f/LVJ.Iy~ l,1ayor. Minuets of the meeting of the Seward City Counoil held February 3, 1919. 1"-", -", "" 'l,.. .; <(...."'Ii ~ -- I The meeting was called. to order at 8 P. M. by Mayor Hoben and all members were present except Ccuno:l:lman Graff. The minuets of the previous meetinS we~e read and approved.. The bil:s after being Oked by the Finance Committee were read as fcllows:- J. H. Reed $ 50.00 J. H. Romig 50.00 Robert Guest 150.00 Robert Guest(F.Roll) 20.00 S. 0;: Morford 5.00 Alaska, Transfer Co. 2.50 Sewari Water & P.CO.I02.50 :.lartin Lanning 10.00 Gus sorgen 16.25 Alaska Electric Co. 6.00 J. H. Reed Robert Guest Nels Winters Bank of Seward J. L. Graef Brown and Hawkins Andy Beok Bill Alton Seward L. & P. Co. ~ 8.33 50.00 125.00 10.00 1. 50 2.30 20.00 2.10 141.25 Councilman Whittemore seconded by councilman Graef moved that the said bills be paid and that the Clerk be inst- ructed to draw \'larrants for same and at the call of the roll all members present voted" aye" and it was so ordered. 1 Co'ncilman Whittemore of the Tax Committee reported that the city Assessor would bring forward all deliquencies and put the Tax record in proper shape for($300.00). Counoilman Whittemore futher stated that in his opinion this was a very fair agreement and he beleived that the old advertising not shovm in the Tax Reoord, would more than pay for having it brought up to date. After a discussion on this matter Counoilman Lucas seconded bybCouncilman Graef moved that the report of the Tax Committee be adopted and for said Committee to engage the services of Mr. Whittlesey to put the deliquencies ~f the To~~ of Seward in proper shape for the sum of ($300.00) and at the call of the roll all members present votei " aye " and it was so ordered. Fire Chief Guest reported thatvfour Hydrants had been frozen and he had succeeded in thawing out all but one, which was the one on second Avenue. On motion of Councilman Crawford seconded by Councilman Lucas the Council then adjourned. / ~ "Y. (,' , !'Y: uayor. I 4 '-"',; f-.' $ ;-<, 'j ~ '\00-.' ,_~ Uinuets of the rr.eetin::; of the Seward City Council held February 17, 1919: The meeting was called to order at 8 P. U. by Mayor Hoben and all membera were Dresent except Councilman Graff. I The minue.s of the m~eting held February 3, 1919 were read and approved. A communication from the Seward Fire Department was read, same stating thut the hose loaned to the Alaskan En6ineering Commi 3sion hJ.d not b:::en returne-l and. requested that action be taken toward securing same. Councilman Graff second.ed by Councilman Whittemore, moved that the matter be referred to the Fire CO!T:;ittee for action. l.iotion carried. On motion of Councilman Graff seconded by Councilman Lucas the councilman then adjourned. f'y _ /l' IydUH May6r. I 1- Minuets of the regular meeting of the Se~ard City Council held ~arch 3rd, 1919. 135 1 The meeting was called to order at 8 P. M. by Mayor Hoben and all members were present. The minuets of the previous meeting were read and approved. A communication was read from Dr. Romig, same requesting th~t 09mpensation be allowed him for hi~ service during the Influenza and small pox epedimics. After sOme disoussion on the matter Councilman Lucas seconded by Councilman Cotter, moved th~t the said communication be referred to the Finance ComrtJittee, said Committee to make a. report on same at the next regular meeting. At the call of the roll alJ. members voted" aye" and it was sO ordere(L A bill presented to the Council by Dr. Romig for rent of the Rudolph Pest House was also referred to the Finance Committee. A communication ffom R. J. Weir of the Alaskan Engineering Commission was read same asking ftJr a permit to run a line a line of poles thru the alley between fourth and fifth avenues. After a discussion on the matter Councilman Graff secondAd by Councilman Lucas moved the same be referred to the Street Comm- ittee and for said Committee to report at the next regular meeting. Motion carried. The bilis after being Oked by the Finance Committee were read as follows: 1 S. O. Morford Ajaska E. Co. Robert Guest (rR) Bank of Seward J. H. Reed Robert Guest J. H. Romig Tom Murphy $ 5.00 6.00 20.00 10.00 50.00 l50.00 50.00 4.80 J. L. Graef Alaska Tr. Co. Seward L.& P. Co. Seward Water P. Co. JIi. Reed Ro be rt Gue st Nels Winters $ 5.50 35.50/ 414.80 100.00 8.33 50.00 125.00 Councilman Cotter seconded by Councilman Crawford moved that the said bills be paid and that the Clerk be instructed to drawxW:irrants for same. At the call of the roll all members voted" aye" and it was sO ordered. Councilman Graff stated that the hose borrowed by the Alaskan Engineering had been returned and that pld couplings were on said hose also that there was one defective link. He futher stated that he take this matter up with the Commission. On motion of Councilman Cotter seconded by Council,Graff the Counoilman then adjourned. L Yllu/~ , _ l!!...!:._________ Mayor. 1 137 Minuets of the regular meeting of the Seward City Council held March 17, 19l9. 1 The meeting was called to orderat 8 P.M. by ~ayor Hoben and all members wrer present except Councilman Cotter and Lucas. On motion of Councilman Graff seconded by Councilman Whittemore the minuet~ of the meeting of March 3rd. 1919 were dispensed with until the next regular meeting. Motion carried. Councilman Graff presented Warrant and Voucher No. * 2836 amounting to $ 166.75 in favor of the Seward Board of Health, stating that the Finance Committee desired to with draw their appr oval on said warrant and vouoher for the reason that same was not pr~perly itemized. Councilman Whittemore seconded by I Councilman Graff moved that the Clerk be instructed to cancell said voucher and warrant, and at the call of the roll all membersl present voted" aye" and it was so ordered. I The bills after being Oked by the Finance Committee were read as follows: Tom Murphy t 14.40 Gus Borgen $ 2.20 1 Councilman Whittemore seoonded by Councilman Graff moved said bills be paid and that the Clerk be instruoted to draw warrants for same. At the call of the roll all members present voted" aye" and it was so Qrdered. Councilman Graff reported that the Finance Committee had he1' a conference with Dr. Romig in regard to his compensation for services during the Influenza and Small Pox epidemics and i had decided that the sum of${650.00) Six Hundred and Fifty DOllar~ be allowed to Dr. Romig for s3.id services. Councilman Graff futhet stated that the services consisted of 1000 vi sites to Influenza I patients and also included the services during the small Pox and ' and measels quarniiae..Futher stating that Dr Romig had not accepted the salary as City Health Officer and he also stated that the bill was very fair. th~ i i I 1 Councilman Graff seconded by Councilman Whittemore moved that the Clerk be instructed to draw a warrant in favor of Dr. Romig in the amount of ($650.00) Six Hundred and Fifty DOllars, and that the Clerk also be instructed to oancel all warrants drawn in favor of Dr. Romig as Health Officer and that the Clerk be futher instruoted to issue no more. At the call of the roll all members present voted " aye " and it was so ordered. Clerk The City presented a request for Mr. George Sexton stating that Mr. Sexton desired to have the Council omit the penalty and interest attached to Mr. Sexton's Taxes for the reason that he cared for the Influenza patients and thru his inability to I be able to collect the amounts due him when due he thought the . City should allow the omi~aion of the penalty and interest attachtd to his taxes. . ! Councilman Graff seconded by Councilman Whittemore moved ' that the penalty and interest :)e omi tted from Mr. Sexton's Taxes ! and that the Clerk be instructed to collect the tax due less . the penalty and interest and that the deliquency not be published At the call of the roll all members present voted" aye · and it was so ordered. Councilna Whittemore seconded by Councilman Crawford introduoed and moved the passage of the following resolution: !nd that the Clerk be instruoted to follow contents of same: " BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Seward that the Munioipal Clerk be and hereby is directed, to publish the deliquent tax roll for the year 19l8, and a notice in the Seward I Gateway, ( a newspaper of general circulation in the Town of ~ Seward,) once a week for four consecutive weeks, beginning the 2nd day of April 1919, that the deliquent tax roll of real, perso & and special assessment~ for the year 1918, of the Town of Seward, Territory of Alaska, has been completed and is open for public 138 Minuets of the meeting of March 17th continued. , .1 [ inspection at the office of the Municipal Clerk in the basement of Bank of Seward on the corner of Broadway and Adams Streets in the said Town of Seward, and that on the 5th day of June 1919 the said deli~uent tax roll will be presented to the District Court for the Third Judicial Division of the Territory of Alaska at Valdez therein, for adjustment and order of sale.. At the call of the roll all members present voted · aye " and it was so ordered. "I , I 'l'he Finance comm,1ttee reported progress in the matter of the rent for the Rudolph Pest house bill. The street committee reported progress in regard to the re~uest from the Alaskan Engineering Commission for a permit to run a line on poles. The following were appointed a~ JUdges and Clerks for the City election to be held on the first day of April 1919: JUDGES CLERKS Carl Alroy Thomas McConety Harry Ellsworth Councilman Crawford seconded by Councilman Whittemore moved that the nominations be closed and that the Clerk be instructed to cast ballot for those nominated. Mrs. Florence McNeer M18S SYlvia Sexto.. Councilman Whittemore seconded by Councilman Graff moved that the sum of ($10.00) Ten Dollars be allowed to eaoh Clerk and Each Judge. At the call of the roll all members present voted · aye' and it was so ordered. On motion of Councilman Graff seconded by Councilman Crawf rd the Council then adjourned. # (/} I/4LM . Mayor. -I 1anuets of the Special :.1:eeting of the Seward City Council, heli April 2. 1919. 139 The meeting was called to order at 4 P. :1. by Ex-officio Mayor Graff and all Councilrran were present except Councilman Whittemore. 1 The meeting was held in accordance with Ordin~nce No. # 44 for the purpose of canvassing the vote of the ~~ntcipal and School Election. held in the City of Seward. Alaska, on the 1st. day of April 1919. and t~e foll~wing resolution was read by the Clerk: " Whereas in accordance with Ordinance # 44 of the City of Seward, Alaska, and notices given, an election was held in the Ci y Hall of the said City of Seward on the 1st day of April, 1919. Whereas in accordance to the certificate filed with the 1.1unioipal Clerk by the Election officers, the followinp; named persons received the exact number of votes placed opposite their narees. for the offices as hereinafter stated, to-wi t:- For Counoilman: Frank J. Cotter 104 Chas. A. Crawford 123 J. L. Gr:1ef 192 u A. Horner 169 ~.l.. A. H. :i!cNeer 155 Jim Robertson 1 For :tiayor: E. E. Chamberlin 131 1 John Dubreuil 21 Harry V. Hoben 113 For City Clerk: Estes, C. A. 211 Florence MoNeer 3 Vanda, Coffey 1 Mrs. Gilmour 1 For City Treasurer: Hugh Dougherty 178 Ester Urbach 4 Florence McNeer 34 Jane 1.!cNally 3 Cal Brosious 1 Harry Balderston 1 For City Attorney: Carl Almy 75 S. O. Morford 8 J. LindleY"JGreen 1 L. V. Ray 15 H. L. Lien 1 Gabriel Santo 1 1 Telephone Franohise: For Franchise 81 AGainst Franohise 150 For Chairman Sohool Board: l~rs . I'da :.!athison 72 J. M. SiLoan 193 Dee Sing 1 140 Hinuets meGtintj April 2nd, continued. I' "J "Whereas this Council has oany.assed the returns of said election. IINOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Common Counoil of the City of Sewar~ Alaska, that in accordance with said election the following named persons having received the highest number of votes fo~ the respective offices, to-wit:- ~ For Counoilman: J. L. Graef M. A. Horner A. H. McNeer For Mayor: E. E. Chamberlin For City Clerk: C. A. Estes For City Treasurer: High Dougherty For City Attorney: Carl Almy be and are hereby declared duly eleoted to the respeotive offices and be it futher resolved that J. M. Solan, for Chairman of the School Boa~d, be and are hereby elected to the respeotive offices. Counoilman Cotter seoonded by Councilman Grae! moved the adoption of the resolution and at the call of the roll all membe~s preseht~oted "aye" and it was so ordered. The minuets of the meeting held Maroh 3rd, and ~,1aroh 17th, were read and approved. The matter of publishing the deliquent taxes again came up for discussion. Councilman Crawford stating that the first pub- lication should appear in the Seward ~ateway on the 8th, day of April, 1919 and not on the 2nd day of Aprilas is shown in the resolution of the minuets of the meeting of M,;crch 17th,1919; also that the date set for presentation to the Distriot Court should be changed to read June 16th, instead of June 5th, as is shown in the minuets of th~ m2 ting of llarch 17th, 1919. Councilman Cotter seconded by Councilman Crawford moved that the minuets of the meeting of ;,:arch 17th be ammended as follows: "That the first publication of the deliquent taxes for the year 191B,be published in the Seward Gateway on the 8th day of Aprtl, 1919 and that on the 16th day of June, 1919 will be the date set for said deliquent roll to be presented to the Distr.ot Court for adjustment and order of sale. At the calJ of the roll alr members present voted" aye" and it was so ordel ed. -I Councilman Cotter seconded by Councilman Lucas tntroduced and moved the passage of the following resolution " BE IT RESOL~~D by the Common Council of the Town of Seward that Judges and Clel~s of the Election held April 1st, 1919, be allowed the sum of (10) ten dollars for salary and that the municipal Clerk be instructed to issue warrants to each Judge and Clerk II. At the call of the roll all members present vote lIayell and it was 30 ordered.. The bill after being Oked bytthe Finance Committee were read as follows: 141 Minuets of the Special me::ting held April 2nd, 1919, Continued. 1 Gateway Publishing Company.......... ~ Seward Water and POwer Company.. .... Alaska Electric Company............. Alaska Transfer COlly-any.....,....... Seward Light and Po~er Company...... Otto H. Poehlmann................... Julian H. Reed...................... Julian H. Heed............... ... . . . . IJels Winters.... . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . ' . . . 58.95 100.00 15.00 32.50 134.85 50.00 50.00 8.33 50.00 150.00 50.00 125. 00 J. II. Romig......................... Robert Guest........................ Robert Guest........................ Councilman Cotter seoonded by Graef moved that the said bills be paid and t'cat the Clerk be instructed to draw warrants. at the call of the roll all members present "voted aye" ani it '.v:.1S so ordered. Councilman Cotter presented a request for Councilman Whittemore asking that the Council allow CouncilIDeD3 Whittemore a leave of absence for a period of 60 days. Councilman Cotter also moved that the Council al:ow the leave of absence, which was seconded by Councilman Lucas ~nd the motion carried and it was so ordered. On motion the Council then adjourned. 1 Ex-Offico Mayor. f I :.Iinuets of the reg;,:.lar n:esting of the [',6\'io.rJ (Ii ":,y Ciunoil, he1::l. April 7 , 1919. 143 The meeting was called to order at 8 P. 1:. by Mayor Hoben and all members were present except Councilman Graff and Whitt- emore. 1 The minuets of the Special meeting held April 2nd. 1919, were read and approved. A communication from Dr. Romig was read wherein it stated 'that t~e Council should make some provision for salary in conn- ection with the nursing and other expenses attached to the Small Pox case of C. Peterson. A general discussion then followed on this matter and Counoilman Lueas seconded by Councilman Cotter moved that the Clerk be instruoted to issue a warrant to the order of Dr. Romig in the amount of ($ 450.00 ) This to be turned over to Mr. Rodes, who is nursing the case provided that he is detained on the case for a period of 30 days and in the event that he does not work 30 days, that he will receive compensation at the rate of $ 15.00 per day for time actually empl yed and what- ever is remaining will be turned baok to the City. At the call of the roll all members present voted II aye II and it was so order. A bill was presented by Dr. Romig asking that the amount of $ 16.30;- be allowed to each Dr. Baughman and Dr Solam for services as consultants in the small pox diagonosis case of Chaunoy peterson. A discus3ion then followed on this matter and Councilman Lucas seconaed by Councilman Cotter move~ "t:,.~ t the Clerk be instructed to issue warrants amounting to t ~e;30 eaoh in favor of Dr. Sloan and Dr. Baughman and at t~e call of the rol all members present vote:i lIaycll and it was so ordered. I A bill was read from George Sexton, Secretary of the Seward Red Cross., asking that the City refund the amount paid by the Red Crose during the Influenza epidemio. Considerable discussion followed on this matter an:i Councilman Cotter seoonded by Coun- cilman Crawford moved that same be disallowed and layed on the table and t~e motion carried. The bills after being Okcd by the Finance Corr~ittee were re as follows: Robert Guest ( Fire Chiei)..........$ Andy Beck. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alaskan Engineering Comnission...... Bank of Se\vard..... ... . .. . . . . .... . .. Seward Steam Laundry................ Robert Guest( Fire Roll)............ 01 ty Express. " . ...... .............. S. O. l..-!orford....................... 30.00 10.00 45.78 10.00 7.10 20.00 5.00 5.00 2.50 450.00 20.00 16.30 16.30 Seward Hews Company...... ........... J. II. Romi g. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S. O. :/iorford....................... J. AI Baughman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J. 111. Sloan......................... 1 Councilman Cotter seconded by Councilman Graef moved that the bill be paid an:i that the Clerk be instructed to dwaw warlants for same and at the call of the roml all membe~3 present voted lIayell and it was so ordered. On motion of Councilman Cotter seconded by Counoilman Lucas the Counoil then adjourned. 'la- 1(/ /Y;~v 11 ayor. 1 L~ r:: Xv Minuets of the Special I.1eeting of the Sewar~ City Council held April, 10,1919. The meeting wa.s callei to order at 8 P. iL by l,la.yor Hoben and all members were present except Councilman Whittemore. 1 The ~inuets of the previous meeting were read and aprr&ved. A cor:lmunication was read from City Treasurer Romig wherein it stated that the balance to the credit of the City of Seward in the Dank of Seward at tpe close of business April 10th, 1919, amounted to $ 866.ll also stating that the Books of the Treasurer$ were ready for the Auditor, and futher stating that the Auditor be appointed in the near future, so all books belonging to the new Treasurer can be turned over in the near future. Councilman Graff seconded by Councilman Cotter, moved that inasmuch as it has been the custom in the past to have the new Council arpoint the Audimor; that the oommunxcation of the City Treasurer be IaIdlon the ta,ble, and the motion carried. The bills after being Oked by the Finance Cor.L.ittee were reaJ. as follows: Julian H. Reed................... $ Julian H. Reed................... J. H. Romig....................... Robe:t Guest...................... PLobert Guest..................... 16.67 2.78 16.67 16.62 50.00 1 Councilman Cotter seconded by Councilman Graff moved that the said bills be paid ani that the Clerk be instructed to issue warrants for same and at the call of the roll all memmers present voted "aye" and it was so ordereJ. The Clerk reported that all officers elected had filed their oaths of office with the clerk. On motion of Councilman Graff seconded by Counoilman ootter the Counoil then adjourned" sine Die 11 and vacated their offioes If!. /111~0iUM ],I A Y 0 R. I 147 !linutes of the meeting of the Seward City Council held April 10th, 1919. The meeting was called to order by :iIo,yor Chamberlin, immediately after the retirment of the old council, and all members were present except Jouncilman Whittemore. 1 Mayor Chamberlin then announced that the first matter of business to come before the new oouncil was the selection of the president of the City Council. Councilman Lucas nomi- nated Councilman Graff, Councilman McNeer nominated Councilman Lucas, the clerk was instruoted to prepare the ballots, Coun- cilman Horner and !.1cNeer being appointed tellers. Councilman Graff received two votes, and Councilman Lucas three votes, the ;:layor then declared CounJilmc:..n Lucas duly elected as president of the Council. A letter from ;,:ayor Chamberlin, addressed to the "Seward City Council and Citizens" \"tas read by the clerk, wherein same briefly stated in substance that, the glaoier stream, Lowell Creek, being a menace to life and property, some immediate action should be taken re0arding the permanent control of floods and high waters of this stream which occur at times. The letter furthur advocated the building of 30me kind of dock or float for the use of fishing and other small boats. Mayor Chamberlin then aWlOunced that t11e permanent Finanoe Committe would be Councilman Lucas and i,lcHeer, other appointments to be made at the next regular meeting. An application from Robert Guest for the position of Chief of Police was read and it was moved by Councilman Graff and seconded by Councilman Lucas that Robert Guest be elected to the offioe. gayor Chamberlin stated that as other appli- cations would perhaps be made, same should be taken up at the next regular meeting. The motion was then withdrawn by those making and seconding it. It was moved by Councilman Graff and seconded by council- man Horner that the appointment and compensation for an auditor to audit th~ books of the City Treasurer be placed in the hands of the finance Committe with full power to act. At the call of the roll 3.11 members voted "aye" and it was so ordered. 1 Mr. Tallasen protested regarding being placed on the delinquent tax list, this protest was defered until the Comm- itte on taxation was appointed. Councilman Graff then moved and Councilman Horner seconded that the City Council adjourn to meet aGain on Wednesday April I6th, at 8 P. ;.1. On motion the Council then adjourned. ~. u~~ :IiA~ I Minutes of the s~ecial meeting of the Seward City Council held April 16, I9I9. "" fe, 1. ~:.: ~ The meeting w~s called to order at 8 P. ~. by ~ayor Chamberlin and all members were present except Councilman Whittemore. I The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved, Councilman Lucas then stated that H. F. Smith had been engaged to audit the City beoks on a contract of one hundred dollars ( $ IOO.OO ) At the call of the roll Councilman Graef, Graff, :Iorner, Lucas and ;,rcHeer voted "u-ye" - So ordered. ______ Mayor Chamberlin then mu.de a~~~ to :ix the salries for all Ci ty Officials for the ensuinG year. Thi s appling to Officalsonly who are on a salary basis. Councilman Graff seconded by Councilman Lucas moved that the Clerks salary be fifty dollars a month ( $50.00 ) at the call of the roll Councilman Graef, Graff, Horner, Lucas and l~cNeer voted "aye" - So ordered. Councilman Graff seconded by Councilman Horner moved that as the clerk was not pronounoing the names of Graef and Graff correctly, that in the future so that mistakes could be elimi- nated, the two Councilman should be known as Jake Graef and Sam Graff. At the call of the roll all members present voted "aye" and it was so ordered. I The next matter to oome before the Council was that as Salary for City Attorney. Councilman Lucas seconded by Council- man Horner moved that the Oity Attorneys salary be plaoed at fifty dollars a month ( $50.00 ) and at the call of the roll, Councilman Jake Graef, Horner, Lucas and If!cNeer voted "aye" with Councilman Sam Graff voting "no" - and the "ayes" win:cing . It was so ordered. Councilman Sam Graff seconded by Councilman Lucas moved that the City Treasurers salary be placed at fifty dollars ( $50.00 ) a month. At the call of the roll, Councilman Jake Graef, Sam Graff, Horner, Lucas and 1,:cNeer voted "aye" and it was so ordered, Councilman Sam Graff seconded by Councilman Lucas moved that the l.fagistrates salary be placed at ($IOO.O ) for the coming year. Councilman Jake Graef, Sam Graff, Lucas and UcNeer voting "aye" and Councilman Horner voting "no", The "ayes" had it, and it was so ordered. Councilman Lucas seoonded by Councilman Horner moved that the Health Officers salary for the coming year be plaoed at fifty dollars a month ( $50,00 ) and at the call of the roll Councilman Jake Graef, Sam Graff, Horner, Luoas and MoNeer votel "aye" and it \Vas so ordered. I Counoilman Sam Graff seconded by Councilman Horner moved That the Fire Chiefs .alary be placed at fifty dollars ( $50.00 ~I a month for the coming year, and at the call of the roll, Councilman Jake Graef, Sam Graff, Horner, Lucas ani :.:c;;3cr voted "aye" and it was so ordered. Councilman Sam Graff seconded by Councilman McNeer moved that the salary of the Chief of Police be plaoed at one hundred and fifty dollars ( IISO.OO ) ~ month for'thecoming year. At the call of the roll eouncilman Jake Graef, Sam Graff, Earner Lucas and ;i~cHeer voted "aye" and it was so ordered. Councilman Sam Graff seconded by Councilman Lucas moved that the Tax Asee.ore salary be arranged by the oounQil at some future time. And at the call of the roll all members present voted "aye" and it was eo ordered. 150 Counoilman Sam Graff seconded by Councilman Horner moved that the salary of Patrolman be taken up at some future time when the need of a Patrolman arrises. At the call of the roll all members present voted "aye" and it was so ordered. - On motion the Council then adjourned. ""J ~/ MAY 0 R. e/~ - , J - ~_rl \ ""- Minutes of the ~egulal meeting ot the Seward Ci ty Council held April 2Ith, ISIS. '" r::::-~ I') ! .L.V- 1 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Chamberlin at 8 P. M' and all members were present except Councilman McNeer and Whittemore. The minutes of the special meeting held April I6th, I9I9 were read and approved. Councilman Graef stated that he perfered to have his name called by the clerk in the future, J. L. Graef instead of Jake Graef, and it was moved by Councilman S, M. Graff and seconded by Councilman Horner that the above request of Councilman J. L. Graef be accepted and addopted. Motion Carried. A Cuml::unica tion from !,Iayor Chamberlin was read wherein same stated the appointments of the following standing Committees, as provided for by ordinance. 1. Assessment & Taxes . . . . .. . Whittemore & McNeer. 2. Fire Protection & Water Supply. . Horner & J. L. Graef. 3. Public Sohools . . . . . . .. McNeer & S. M. Graff. 4. Lights, Sewerage, Wharfage. . . . J. L. Graef & Lucas. 5. Publio Health & Publio Protection. S. M. Graff & Horner. 6. Finance & Claims. . . . . . . Luoas & McNeer. 7. Streets & Street Improvements. . Horne~ & Whittemore. 8. Printing. . . . .' . . . . . . . . Lucaa & S. M. Graff. The cummUnication furthur suggested the provision being made for the appointment of a Special Committee on glacier stream improvements. Councilman Lucas seconded by Councilman J. L. Graef moved that the cumcunic8.tion be accepted and placed on file. ;,{otion carried. A cun~unication from Frederick Broadwell Secretary of The Seward Fire Department was read wherein same submitted the name of Robert Guest be chosen as the Fire Chief for the ensuing year. Councilman Lucas seconded by Councilman Horner moved that the cummunication be placed. on file. Uotion carriei. 1 A Cum~unication was read from Dr. J. H. Romig wherein same stated that the Rudolph house located at the head of the bay was offered to the City at a rental of ten dollars ( $ IO.OO ) a month for use as a quarantine station. Attached to the cum;::uni- cation was a copy of a bill for four months rent still unpaid, which the City of Seward owes i:r. E. E. Rudolph for use of this house as a quarantine station, during the epidemic of influenza and small pox whioh recently prevailed. . Mayor Chamberlin'sucgested that the cummunication be refered to the committee on Public Health & Protection, and that he bill for back rent be refered to the Finance Committee. And upon motion by Councilman Horner and seconded by Councilman J. L. Graef, it was so ordered. I A cummunioation from Dr. J. H. Romig to 1,~r.T. Tallasen was read s~me refering to deliquencies on his Cliff Addition property. Councilman Lucas seconded by Councilman S. :I. Graff moved that the interest, penalty and advertising on said property be paid by Mr. T~llasen, and upon payment 01 said deliquencies, that the clerk be instructed to draw a warrant in favor of Hr. Tallasen for the amount of the interest, penalty and advertising. At the call of the roll Councilman J. L. Graef, S. :.!. Graff, Horner and Lucas voted "ayell and it was so ordered. An application was then read from Robert Guest ~herein he asked to be appointed Chief of Police for the ensuing year. Councilman Lucas seconded by Councilman Horner moved that the application be placed on file, and it was so ordered. 152 An application was read from W. N. Reed wherein he stated he desired the appointment as City Marshall for the ensuing . year. Councilman Luoas seconded by Councilman J. L. Graef moved that the application be placed on file, and it was so ordered. An application was read from Dr. J. =L Sloan wherein he stated he would be pleased to act as Health Offioer for the ensuing year. " Councilman J. L. Graef seconded by Councilman Lucas moved that the application be placed on file. Motion carried. An application was read from C. A. Estes wherein same sta.ted he would be pleased to fill the office of City lfagistrate for the ensuing year. Councilman S. M. Graff seconded by Councilman Lucas moved that the applioation be placed on file. Motion carried. On motion of Councilman Lucas seconded by Councilman S. M. Graff the Council then aljourned to meet again \vednesday April 23rd, I9I9, at 8 P. M. ~~. MAY 0 R. .. .~ The minutes of the adjourned meeting of the Seward City Council, held April 23ri, 1919. I The meeting was cu.lled to order at 8 P. :;., by Mayor Chamberlin, and the following Councilman were present; J. L . Graef , Horner and Lucas. Councilman S. ::1. Graff, ~cNeer and Whittemore were absent, and as there was not a quorum present Councilman Lucas seconded by Councilman J. L. Graef moved that the meeting adjourn until :.Ionday April 88th, at 8 P. M. Motion carried and it was so ordered. ~~ M A Y 0 R. I. . I The minutes of the re~lar meeting of the Seward City Council held April 28th. 1919. 155 I The meeting was called. to order at 8 P. II. by;hyor Chamberlin and all members were present except Councilman rhi ttemore. The minutes of the regular meeting of April 2I th, and the minutes of the Adjourn meeting of April 23rd, were read and approved. A CQmmunioation from the Seward Light & Power Co., was read wherein same stated that commencing on :,:ay 1st, 1919, a monthly charge of twenty five dollars ( ~ 25.00 ) would be made a;ainst the City of Seward for the maintainance and operation of the eleotric siren on the roof of the power station. Councilman J. L. Graef seconded by Councilman Lucas moved that the cummunication be placed on file and refered to the comr.,i ttee on Fire proteotion & Water supply. l.lotion oarried. A cummunioation from Dr. J. H. Romig was read wherein same stated that with the approval of the bond of Hugh Dougherty, the newly elected treasurer, a warrant 3hould be drawn in favor of Mr. Dougherty for 0 235.82 the balanoe in the bank up to April 23rd, I9I9, the date of the bank balance. Councilman Lucas seconded by Councilman J. L. Graef moved that the cummunication be filed and refered to the comc:ittee on Finance & Claims, ani at the call of the roll Councilman J. L.Graef S. lL Graff, Horner, Lucas and :.:cNeer voted lIayell. So ordered. I The bond of the newly elected treasurer was read, and it was moved by Councilman Lucas ani seconded by Councilman ;i:cNeer that same be placed on file to be refered to the City Attorney and Finance committee ani be ready for the me-3ting of ;,lay 5th, 1919. :.Iotion carried.. Another communication was read from Dr. J. H. Romig where- in same stated that after the audit of the treasurers books had been examined and approved, it would be neocessary for him to send to the Bonding Co., a certificate from the Seward City Council to this effect, ani upon motion by Councilman Lucas seconded by Councilman S. ;;1, Graff, it was sp ordered. Councilman S. :r.. Graff seconded by Councilman Horner moved that the report of the auditor be passed until the next meeting. Motion carried. A Resolution was read by Councilman McNeer, as follows: I " BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Seward, THAT the importance of the improvement of L~well creek is of primary importance, at this time. THEREFORE be it resolved: that a special committee of two members be appointed, by the Mayor, of which the Mayor shall be an ex-ofioio member, to hold hearings and to devise ways and means for such an improvement, and to report their recommendations and findings to the Council, from time to time, for radification and ad:ioption.1I Councilman Lucas seconded by Councilman J. L. Graef moved that the resolution be adiopted, and at the call of the roll, Councilman J. L. Graef, S. :.1. Graff, Horner, Lucas and ;,[cNeer voted lIayell and it was so ordered. Councilman Horner introduced Q.rdinance 'if 69; 11 Entitled aZL Ordinance fixins and establishing the rate of Compensation to 'Je paid by the Town of Seward to its various elective and ap~ointive officers for the year begining April IIth, 1919, and declaring an emergency. II llh:,s read for its first reading and Councilman !Iorner seconded by Councilman J. L. Graef moved that the Ordinance pass its first reading. The roll was called and Councilman J. L. Graef $ I i I / 156 ~ .&L' ~if"'- .. -In Horner, Luoas and McNeer voted "aye" with Councilman S. M. Graff voting "no". Councilman Horner seoonded by Councilman J. L. Graef then moved that the rtles be suspended, and the Ordinanoe pass its second reading, by title only. At the call of the roll, Councilman J. L. Graef, Horner, Lucas and :.!oNeer voted "aye", and Councilman S. M. Graff voted "no". Councilman,McNeer seconded by Councilman Horner moved that the Ordinance pass its Third reading in final passage, and at the call of the roll, Councilman J. L. Graef, Horner, Lucas and McNeer voted "aye" with Councilman S. M. Graff voting "no", and the Mayor then declared the Ordinance ad~opted. The statement of R. Rhodes was read wherein same stated the expenditures incurred in taking care of the Chauncy Peterson Small Pox Case. Councilma,n Lucas seconded by Councilman S. ;e!. Graff moved that same be handed over to the Finanoe Com~ittee. iilotion carried. ---., ./ Some dicusaion followed regarding fixing a Clerk. Councilman Lucas seconded by Councilman the matter be passed up until the next meeting. bond for the City Horner moved that So ordered. Councilman S. :L Ceraff seconded by Councilman Horner moved that Robert Guest be appointed Chief of Polioe upon filing his resignation with the City Clerk, Councilman J. L. Graef secon- ded by Councilman Mcneer moved that W. N. Reed be appointed Chief of Police. The ballots were prepared with Councilman Horner and McNeer as tellers. The vote for Chief of Police resulted as follows: Robert Guest 5 votes. W. N. Reed, none., and the Mayor declared Robert Guest appointed to the office. ' As Robert Guest was the only applicant for the position of Fire Chief, Councilman Lucas seconded by Councilman Horner moved that a unanimous ballot be cast in favo: of Mr. Guest, this was done by the Clerk and the i,1ayor declared Mr. Guest duly appoint- ed as Fire Chief. Dr. J. M. Sloan was the only applicant for the position of Heal th Officer, and upon :,Iotion by Councilman Lucas, seconded by Councilman Horner, the Clerk cast a unanimous ballot in favor of Dr. Sloan, and the Mayor declared him appointed to the office. The application of C. A. Estes for Hagistrate was withdrawn, .and there being no furthur applications or business before the Council for the evening, it was moved by Councilman Lucas and seconded by Councilman Horner that the Council aljourn until ::'onday :iIay 5th, at 8 P. :.1. It was so ordered, and the Council thfm adj ourned. ~'~k'~v- MAY 0 R. \ :Unutes of the special meetin~ of the Seward City Council, held April 89th, 1919. 157 I The meeting WC~s called t: order at 8 P.:t.:. by :,:'iayor Chamberlin, an.i all members were present except Councilman S. ~. Graff and Whittemore. . A telegram was read from Clerk Lang of the District Court .'Vherein se-,me stated that Governor Thomas Riggs had called a speciul eleotion for June 3rd, 1919, for the purpose of electing a delegate to Congress to fill the vaoanoy created by the death of Delegate Chas. S. Sulzer. The telegram furthur advised the posting of written or printed notioes specifying the time, place and object of said election, and of the arpointment of judges and clerks. Councilman J. L. Graef seconded by Councilman 11cNeer moved that the telegram be placed on file, and it was so ordered. Councilman Horner seconded by Councilman ;iloNeer moved that the Oity Attorney and City Clerk be authorized to have the notice of said election published in the Seward Gateway. ;,Iotion oarried As the nomination of Judges was then in order, Councilman Horner nominated Harry Ellsworth, Councilman ~oNeer nominated Dr. J. U. Sloan and Councilman Lucas nominated Oarl Almy. Councilman Horner seconded by Councilman McNeer moved that Nominations be closed, and it was so ordered. I' Upon motion made man MoNeer an unanimous the above named Judges. by Councilman Horner seconded by Council- ballot was oast by the Clerk in favor of Motion carried. Councilman Lucas nominuted :liss Sexton, and Councilman Horner nominated :,lrs. lo!cNeer as Clerks. And upon motion by ouncilman Lucas seconded by Councilman Horner the City Clerk was instructed to cast an unanimous ballot in favor of Miss Sexton and ;Jrs. MoNeer. Motion carried. Councilman Horner seconded by Councilman 1,1clJeer then moved that the special eleotion according to the laws governing the samel as called for in the telegram, be held the 3rd, day of June 1919, in the Fire Hall, which is the usual voting place. So ordered. Upon motion by Ccuncilman Horner seoonded by Councilman J. L. Graef the Council then adjourned to meet 8.,,:ain '!onday May 5th, 1919 at 8 P. U. .0. J ~~~~ MAY 0 R. I \ ,/ The minutes of the reGular meeting of the Se\vard. City Council held. ;:;ay 5th, 1919. 1 RCI __0 The meeting waS called to ord.er at 8 P. 1:. by ;,Iayor Chamberlin and all members were present eAcept Ccuncilman Whittemore. 1 The minutes of the regular meeting held April 28th, 1919, were read and approved. A cumrr~nication from the Alaska Eleotric Co., was read, wherein same stated that after June 30th, I9I9, the telephone servioe of said Company, would be discontinued, North of the Glacier Stream, except in Block 25. Councilman Lucas seconded by Councilman i,!c~Jeer moved that the oummunication be filed. So ordered. A Resolution from Councilman Lucas was read as follows: Councilman S. lJ1: Gra.ff seconded that the Resolution be adiopted, and Counc ilman J. L. Graef, S. ;.!. Graff, "aye" and it was so ordered. by Councilman Horner moved at the call of the roll, Horner, Lucas and ::'cNeer vote 1 A Resolution from Councilman J. L. Graef was read as follows: " BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CQl.EION COUNCIL OF THE Tm'TN OF SEWARD, ALASKA, tha.t the LIunicipal Clerk, be and he is hereby instructed, to draw warrants for the payment of the current bills due to the Seward Light & Power Co., and the bills lue to the Seward Water & Power Co., from the town of Seward on the first day of each and every month during the coming fiscal year." Councilman Horner seconded by Councilman ;,!ciJeer moved that the Resolution be addopted. Councilman Lucas seconded by Council- man Horner moved that the Resolution be ammended to read: " BILLS TO FIRST BE REFERED TO FINANCE COW:ITTEE BEFORE PAYING", and at the call of the roll, Councilman J. L. Graef, S. :!. Graff, Horner, Lucas and ;,lc;Teer voted "aye". So ordered. A Resolution from Councilman Horner was read as Follows: I " The season for fires in the stumps and tall grass of the Federal and Laubner Additions will soon endanger the town. THEREFORE B~ IT RESOLVED: that 600 feet of hose, in a suit- able house, be installed at the intersection of Third Ave., and Van Buren Street in the Laubner Addition. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Seward Water & Power Co. be. and is hereby. instructed to install a hydrant at,said inter- section of Third Ave, and Van Buren Sts. AND BE IT RESOLVED: that for safety and precaution the fore- going shall be installed ~hithin thirty daY3 from the passage of this Resolution." Councilman Lucas seconded by Councilman ~cNeer moved that the Resolution be handed over to the co~~ittee on FIRE PROTECTION & WATER SUPPLY with power to act, and at the call of the roll, Councilman J. L. Graef, S. :1.. Graff, Horner, Lucas and ;,;cNeer vote "aye". So ordered. Councilman Lucas seconded by Councilman LIcHeer moved that H. F. Smith ce a.llowed the $ IOO.OO due him for auditing the City books, and that the clerk be instructed to dwaw a warrant for this ammount. At the ca.ll of the roll. Councilman J. L. Graef, S. ~. ~ 160 Graff, Horner, Luoas and McNeer voted "aye". So ordered. The bills after being Oked by the Finance Comxittee were rea as follows: Seward Light & Power Co $ I24.30 S. O. Morford $ 5.00 Bank of Seward 2050.40 A. C. Taylor 9.00 J. M. Sloan 3.33 H. F. Smith IOO.OO Alaska Electric Co. 6.00 C. A. Estes 33.33 Drown & Hawkins 2.30 Julian H. Reed 5.55 Robert Guest (Fire roll) 20.00 Robert Guest C.~. 100.00 Seward Water & Power Co. I02.50 Robert Guest F.C. 33.33 Gateway Publishing Co. 7.90 Hugh Dougherty 33.33 Bank of Seward 10.00 Carl Almy 66.66 Counoilman S. M. Graff seconded by'Councilman Horner moved that the bills be Qllowedas read, and that the clerk draw warrant for same. At the call of the roll, Counoilman J. L. Graef, S. :L Graff, Horner, Luoas and McNeer voted "aye". So ordered. As C. A. Estes was the only applicant for :.!aHistrate, Councilman Lucas entered in writing the following Resolut~Qn: " BE IT RESOLVED: in order to safegaurd the City, that the Magistrate supply Bond of One Dollar for year 1919." At the call of the roll, Councilman J. L. Graef, S. M. Graff Horner, Lucas and :.1cNeer voted "aye".. And it was so ordered. Upon motion by Councilman S.iL Graff seconded by Council- McNeer, Councilman Horner then cast an unanimous ballot in favor of C~ A. Estes for Magistrate, and the Mayor declared him appoin- ted to the office. Mayor Chamberlin then announced that Council:r;an McNeer and J. L. Graef were appointed as a committee on GlaCier Stream protec tion. Councilman S. M. Graff seconded by Councilman J. L. Graef moved that the report of the auditing committee go over unti the next meeting. Motion carried. Councilman J. L. Graef seconded by Councilman 11cNeer moved that all street lights be discontinued after ::.ay I5th. except one light at the approach of the wharf on the Pioneer Building, and it was so ordered. The matter of the Fire Siren was again disoussed and Councilman J. L. Graef seconded by Councilman McNeer moved that the City allow the Seward Light & Power Co, $ IO.OO a month for Fire siren service, and maintainance. This offer was refused by Councilman S. ir. Graff. Councilman Horner then moved that the City accept the Light Companys pro~osition. and allow $25.00 month Councilman Lucas seconded by Councilman McNeer moved that the mat- ter should be gone into more fully, and a report on same made at the next regular meeting, and at the caE of the roll Councilman J1 L. Gr&ef, Horner and 'Lucas voted "~ye" with Councilman S. M. Graff and iv1cNeer voting "no". i.lotion carried. Mayor Chamberlin suggested the co11eoting of back taxes on all fish canned within the Seward City limits. Councilman Lucas seconded by Councilman Horner moved that the matter be refered to the City Attorney and that the Finance Committee be instructed to go into the matter, and if there were any back taxes due the City from this resouree, to collect the same. I,lotion carried. Upon motion by C:::uncilman J. L. Graef seconded by Council- man s. Ii:. Graff the Counc then aij ourned to meet llonday llay I9th I ~)I\f1. . --, --, ~-?/' , ~~ -~~LA'.-.~ :.i A Y 0 R. . .~nutes o'f. tl1ea.dj ollrn meeting of the Sewa.rd City Council held May 5th, I9I9. ~he meeting was called to order at .9.35 P, M, by Mayor Chamberlin and all members were present except Bouncilman Whittemore. The minutes of the Special meeting of April 29.I9I9 were read and apprJV~' and the Council then adjourned. ;' cfd;~~' :,1 A Y 0 R'. ~..... ~. .~. ...."... \ The ~inutes of the special meeting of The Seward City Council - held ~ay 6th, I9I9. 1 R ~j ......~......... The meeting was called to order at a P. ~. by Llayor Chamberlin, and all members were present except Counoilman Whittemore. 1 The first matter to come before the Council, was that of the Treasurers Bond, and upon the report of Councilman Lucas that the Finanoe Com2ittee had found same to be satis- faotory in every wa" Councilman S. M. Graff seconded by Councilman Horner moved that the Treasurers Bond be accepted and filed. At the call of the roll Councilman J. L. Graef, S. ::-. Graff, Horner, Lucas and :.TcNeer voted "aye". ;,lotion carried. Councilman Luoas seconded by Councilman S. ~. Graff moved that Wm. H. Whittlesey complete his contract with the City of Seward, at the earliest moment by bringing forward on the books all deliqquent taxes up to, and. including, the year I9Ia, and that the City Clerk notify him accordingly. So ordered. Councilman Lucas seconded bur Councilman :.lcHeer moved that the Treasurer be instructed to accept the delinquent taxes on the Noble lata, and any &nd all other delinquent taxes now due and to carry them forward on the books. At the call of the roll Councilman J. L. Graef, S. 1JI. Graff, Horner, Lucas and MONeer voted "aye" and it waS so ordered. 1 Councilman J. L. Graef seconded by Councilman :,1cHeer moved that the City funds be deposited for the coming year with The Harriman Mational Bank. Councilman Lucas seconded by Councilman S. 'II. Graff then moved that both The Bank of Seward, and The H~rriman National Bank of Alaska at Seward, should be the City Depository for the comin0 year, upon their filing with the City Clerk a Bond for Five Thousand Dollars ( $5000.00 ) each. At the call of the roll Councilman J. L. Graef, S. :;1. Graff, Horner, Lucas and McNeer voted "~ye". :Jotion carried. Councilman Lucas seconded by Councilman :,1cNeer moved that the City Clerk be instructed to draw a warrant in favor of The Bank of Seward in the i.Ullount of Two Thousand DoEars ( $ 2000.00 ) with interest, to cover a note given by the Town of Seward for a period of 90 days. At the call of the roll, Councilman J. L. Graef, S. :,1. Graff, Horner, Lucas ani :TcNeer voted" aye" and it was so ordered. ' Councilman Lucas seconded by Councilman Horner moved that a Committee be appointed to lOcate suitable offices for the City Clerk and City Treasurer, with vault space for the safe keeping of the City records. Motion carried, and the ~ayor apfiointed Councilman Horner, and S. ~. Graff on this Committee. On motion made by Councilman S. ;,I. Graff seconded by Councilman Lucas the Council then adjourned to meet again ~onday :.lay 19th, I9I9 at a P. LI. 1 /' ~~uv~ MAY 0 R. Minutes of the regular meeting of the Seward Ci ty Council held :,:ay 19th, I9IS. 4. .f":!c.-', 100 The meeting was called to order at 8 P. ~. by Mayor Champerlin, and ~ll me~bers were present except Councilman 1'7hittemore. 1 The minutes of the regular meeting of IJay 5th, ISI9 were read., and Councilman S. :,:. Graff aecond.ed 'JY Councilman lJcNeer moved that the Resolution by Councilman Horner, with reference to installins a hydrant at the corner of Third Ave., ani V(1n 2uren St., be amr:;ended to read, "wi thou t delay" in3tead of "Thirty days", the minutes were then adlopted (1S approved. The minutes of the adjourn me,3ting of :.Cay 5th, 1919 and the minutes of the Srecial mesting of :.;ay 6th, 1919 were read and approved. Councilman Lucas seconded by Councilman ~cXeer moved that the minutes of ~ll Special meetings should state for what purpose the meeting Wo..S cal:ed. 'Cotion carried. A Resolution from Councilman Horner was read as follows: 1 "Vi:lliREAS: a necessity arises for the building of a temp- orary plank walk fro~ the Eaat line of Jefferson Avenue, on Broadway ~orth, to the Uorth line of the Ballaine townsite, for the accommodation of employees of the machine shops and the San Jaun Fishing Company's Cannery, also passengers landing at the San J(1un Dock. THEREFORE'BE IT RESOLVEr: that the Street Committee is hereby authorized to call for bids for lumber, and other mater- ials neccessary in the construction thereof, and proceed to build the same within IS days from the date of this Resolution." Councilman S. :.;. Graff seconded by Councilman ::cHeer moved that the Resolution be refered to the Street Con;n,ittee, and that they be instructe.i to to..ke the matter up with the City Attorney and ;,lr. V;eir, and it was so or.iared.. Dr. J. ;I:, SlOan then addresaed the Council stating that a general clean up of the town had been made, and that the San Ji:1un Fish Co., hLt.:l entered a complaint ""bout cans ani rubbish being dumped near their plan-y. Counciln;an Lucas seconded by Councilman J. L. Graef moved that the Health Officers report be ac::::epted, and that the Committee on Public Health & Protection look into the complaint of the San Jaun Fish Co, So ordered. Councilman Lucas then read. the Auditors report, same dis- clOsing several little overcharges and shortages, in connection' wi th the collecting of taxes. Councilman Lucas seconded by Councilman :,;cNeer moved that the report be ad.iopted anJ. that the Auditor, ;[r. H. L. Smith be re~uested to carry forward the recapitulations on the bocks in his own hand writing, that the Treasurer be asked to make up the shortages or overcharges, and that the clerk be instructed to draw warrants for same whereever neccessary. At the call of the roll Councilman J. L. Graef, S. :.,:. Graff, Horner, Lucas and :;cNeer voted "aye". :,:otion carried. 1 The claims after '~eing Oked by the Finance Co mr::: i ttee were read as follows: Gateway Publishing Co., :~ 905.30 Ccuncilman J. L. Graef seconded by Councilman Horner moved that same be paid and that the Clerk be instructed to .iraw a warrant for this amount. At the call of the roll Councilman J. L. Graef, S. ':. Graff, Horner, Lucas ani ;';cJ;;eer votei "aye", and it was so oriared. Mayor Cham'oerl1n then suggested that the City Attorney Get busy and be able to furnish a report on .ielinquent taxes at the next regular meeting. Councilman Lucas secondei by Ccuncilman J. 1. 8:raef moved that the tax Com,,;i ttee take up with the City ------ 164 Attorney the matter of the years taxes and delinquent taxes and report at the next regular meeting. So ordered. A general disscusoion came up aGain about the Fire Siren, and ~fter several minutes debateing by those present, Councilman Lucas seconded by Councilman Ho.ner moved that the Seward Light & Power Companys proposition of April 83rd, I9I9, in which they asked for $ 25.00 monthly for the operating and maintainance of the siren, be accepted, with the understanding that upon thirty days notice, by either party, t~e siren could be removed. At the call of the roll Councilman Horner and Lucas voted lIayell, Council- man J. L. Graef voted lInoll with Councilman S. :,i, Graff and McNeer not voting, and the ~ayor declared the motion lost. ,....., , Councilman Horner then called the Councils attention to the fact, that the water system in the Fire hall was out of order. Councilman Lucas seconded by Councilman J. L. Graef moved that the matter be refered to the Committe on Fire Protection & Water Supply, and a report made at t'he next meeting. ;.Iotion carried. The cumnmnication of Dr. Romig regarding the pest house was again taken up, and Councilman Lucas seconded by Councilman i. L. Graef moved that the building be used until Dr. Romig c0uld hear from the owners of the property. So ordered. Councilman Luoas seconde:l by Councilman S. ::. Graff moved that as the report of the Auditor had been aC8epted, that the Clerk be instructed to draw up a letter releasing Dr. Romig the former Treasurer, from his Bonding. Company. At the call of the roll, Councilman J. L. Graef, S. M. Graff, Horner, Lucas and McNeer voted "aye", and it was so ordered. Councilman :JcNeer then made a report on the Glacier Stream, Stating his ideas and giving estimates, etc, for protecting the City from the fall floods. Councilman Lucas seconded by Councilma Horner moved that the Com~;ittee on Glacier Stream Protection be authorized to take n~ccessary steps for protecting the town from the stream, that the Committee should have full power to act, and call for bids, and a report made at the next regular meeting. At the call of the roll Councilman J. L. Graef, S. A. Graff, Horner, Lucas and MONeer voted "aye". Motion carried. Councilman S. H. Graff then submitted the findings of the Committee who were appointed to locate suitable offices for the City Clerk and Treasurer, stating that the Bank of Seward offered the City Desk room and Vault space for C I5.00 a month, and that The Harriman ~ational Bank of Alaska at Seward offered Desk room and Vault space for $ 30.00 a month. Councilman J. L. Graef seconded by Councilman HcNeer moved that the City accept the pro- position of the Harriman National Bank. At the call of the roll Councilman J. L. Graef, S. :L Graff, Horner and :.~cNeer voted "aye" wi th Councilman Lucas 1lot. vQting. :~otion carried. Upon motion by Councilman Horner seconded by Councilman Lucas, the Council then adjourned to meet again Honday June 2nd, .at 8 p. m. "I I :,~inutes of the regular meeting of the Seward. City Counoil hel~ June 2, 1919. 1 0. j::, C<;...) The meeting was called to or:ler at 8 P.M. by =~ayor Chamberlin, and all members were present except 60uncilman Whittemore. I The min~tes of the previous meeting was read, and Councilman Lucas seconded by Councilman Horner moved that the part that stated the report of Councilman ~lcNeer on Glacier Stream Protect- ion, be corrected to read, lumber bids, instead of bids, Councilman Lucas secondeJ by Councilman J. L. Graef then moved that tte minutes be ad.:iopted as corrected. Motion carried. A oucmunication from the Territorial Treasurer was read, same refering to a new school tax law. Councilman S. :1. Graff, seconded by COuncilman J. L. Graef moved that same be filed, and it was so ordered. A OUIDmunication from the Seward Light & Power Co., was read, wherein same stated that tile siren, tower and equipment, belong- ing to the City, must be removed from their premises without delay, or not later than June 10th, I9I9, or said siren, tower and equipment, would be taken down by them, at the expense of the City. Councilman Horner seconded by Councilman Lucas, moved that the Cummunication be filed. :.:otion Carried. The bills and salaries after being Oked by the finance Committee, were read as follows: Neils Hinters 22.20 Alaska Transfer Co. 23.00 C. A. Estes 50.00 Bank of Seward 10.00 C. A. Estes 8.33 Alaska Electric Co. 6.00 I J. '.~ Sloan 50.00 S. O. :iorford 5.00 ~JJ. . Robert Guest 150.00 Seward Water & Power Co 100.00 Robert Guest 50.00 Seward Drug Co. 1. 50 Hugh Dougherty 50.00 J. L. Gru.ef 1.75 Carl Almy 100.00 Gateway Publishing Co I3.40 Robert Guest-Fire roll 20.00 Councilman Horner seconded by Councilman Lucas moved that the bills and salaries be paid, and that the Clerk be instructed to draw warrants for same. At the call of the roll all members present voted llayell. and it was so ordered. The bill of the Seward Light & Power Co, amounting to 4;'84.45, was taken up seperately, and Councilman Lucas seconded by Coun- cilman Horner, moved that the bill be allowed as read, and that the Clerk be instructed to draw a warrant for same. At the call of the roll all members present voted llayell. Motion carried. In connection with the above, it WaS moved by Councilman Lucas and seconded by Councilman Horner that the ::ayor be instructed to sign a new oontract with the Seward Light & Power Co, for the City, as authorized by the City Council. At the call of the roll all members present voted "ayell, and it was so ordered. I Councilman J. L. Graef then made a report regarding the Fire Hall water connections, stating that the Frye~Brun Co, had taken care of the neccessary repairs, and presented a bill from - ( Chas. Lechner, Plummer, to Frye-Brun Co..) amounting to ;~75.90, and that the Frye-Brun Co, was willing to allow tbe City water connections, if the City would pay half the bill. Councilman S. H. Graff seconded by Councilman McNeer moved that the Clerk be instruoted to draw a warrant in favor of the Frye-Brun Co, in the amount of $37.95 to cover the above charges. At the oall of the roll all members present voted llayell. Motion carried. Some diccussion followed about getting more new fire hose that was needed, an~ C:uncilman Lucas seconded by Councilman S. a. Graff moved that the Fire Committee be authorized to pur- chase 300 or 350 feet of new standard hose. At the call of the roll, all members present voted "ayell. Motion carried. 16E; Councilman Luoas seoonded by Councilman S. M. Graff moved that as the Clerk and Treasurer would soon be moving into the new City Offices, that they purchase the neccessary tables and counter, and have whatever shelving that was needed installed. At the oall of the roll, all members present voted lIaye". Motion carried. The Clerk then suggested that a filing cabinet would be need ed to take oareof the 6ities records in proper form. Councilman S. M. Graff. seconded by Councilman Horner moved that the Clerk be instructed to acertain the best price that the City could get on a suitable filing oabinet, and to not spend more than $5.00 on telegraphic cummunications. At the oall of the roll Councilman S. M. Graff, Horner, Lucas and McNeer voted "aye" with Councilman J. L. Graef voting "no", and the Mayor declared the Uotion Carried. 'Councilman Lucas seconded by Councilman S. M. Graff moved that the Street Committee be authorized to make neocessary repairs on the City streets and Alleys. At the call of the roll all members present voted "aye", and it was so ordered. 1 The Bond of the Harriman National Bank of Alaska at Seward, was read, and Councilman S. ~. Graff seconded by Councilman If.oNeer moved that the same be accepted and filed. At the call of the rol all members present voted lIaye". Motion oarried. Councilman J. L. Graef seconded by Councilman McNeer moved that the cummunication of the Seward Light & Power Co, be oomplied with and that the siren be removed; At theCcall of the roll all members present voted "ayell. Uotion carried. Councilman Luoas seconded by Councilman S. M. Graff moved that the above motion be ammended to read, IIThat the Fire Committe be empowered to take oharge of the removal of the siren, and to inour'such expenses as neccessary. At the call of the roll all members present voted "aye", and it was so ordered. Counoilman S. M. Graff seconded by Councilman Horner moved that the letter from the Territorial Treasurer, be laid upon the table, and that the Clerk be instructed to acknowledge receipt of same, and that the City Attorney report his oponion of the School Tax Law, at the next regular meeting. At the call of the roll all members present voted lIaye". Motion Carried. Councilman Luoas secon4.d by Councilman J. L. Graef moved that the Chief of Polioe be authorized to incur neccessary expense in providing a proper carrel for stray horses, and to oonsult with the 1.1ayor about the location thereof. At the call of the roll Councilman J. L'. Graef, Horner, Lucas and ;.!cNeer voted "aye", with Counoilman S. U. Graff voting "No". Motion oarried. Upon motion by Councilman S. M. Graff seconded by Council- man Horner, the Council then adjourned until the next regular meeting. ""'"'\ ~--~_.P#_~ MAY 0 R. -I I J Minutes of the Speoial Meeting of the Seward City'Counofl, held June 6th, I9I9. 1 r~ r,") ~ " ~ :f' .Jl.. '.....; ... I The meeting was oalled to order at 8 P. M. by Mayor Chamberlin, and all members were present except Counoilman Whittemore, Counoilman McNeer and Counoilman S. M. Graff. The meeting was oalled for the purpose of disposing of the bids for lumber, to be used in oonstruction work on Lmwell Creek, also for the oonsideration of a Munioipal Floating Dook. A Cummunioation from Walter W. Lukins was read, same stating taat he would digign plans, speoifioations and bills of materials, for the proposed new Munioipal Floating ~ook, and would furnish all drafting materials, and exeoute work as direoted for the sum of ($ 200.00 ). As there was not suffioent members present for a quorum, Mayor Chamberlin appointed Counoilman Luoas and Counoilman Horner on the Committee, of the New Munioipal Floating Dook. It was regularly moved by Counoilman Luoas and seoonded by Councilman Horner, that the meeting be adjourned until Monday June 9th, I9I9 at 8 P. M. Motion carr~d, and it was so ordered. ~~/~ MAY 0 R. 1 I Minutes of the adjourn meeting of the Seward City Council held June 9th, 19I9. 169 I The Meeting was oalled to order at 8 pm, by Mayor Chamberlin, and all members were present, except Counoilman S. M. Graff and Counoilman Whittemore. The meeting was called for the purpose of awarding the bids for lumber and piling to be used in oonstruotion work on Lowell Creek, and to oonsiderthe building of a New Munioipal Floating Dook. There were two bids. Saw lUll Co. Hugo Johnson & Co, and the Seward The bids were read as follows: I Hugo Johnson & Co, Piling 20; per foot, Braoes IS; per foot, same to be delivered up above high tide. Seward Saw Mill Co, 2x8 x I2 feet and up, 2xIO x 12 feet and up, 2xI2 x 12 feet and up ( 26000 feet ) $30.00 per M. IOO piling IS to 16 feet long, 8 to 12 inohes in diameter, delivered for 15; per foot, IOO braoes I4 to 18 feet long, 5 to 7 inohes in diameter, delivered for 12; per foot. Counoilman J. L. Graef seconded by Counoilman Luoas moved that the Seward Saw Mill Co, be awarded the oontraot for lumber and piling, aooording to speoifioations, and at the oall of the roll, Counoilman J. L. Graef, Horner, Luoas and MoNeer voted "aye" and it was so ordered. The Cummunioation from Walter W. Lukens was again read, and Counoilman Luoas seoonded by Counoilman J. L. Graef moved that Mr. Lukens be employed to draw plans, speoifioations and to superintend the building of the New Proposed Munioipal Floating Dook, under approval of the City Counoil, and to work in conjunot- ion with the Committee appointed for this purpose, and to report at the next regular meeting. At the call of the roll Counoilman J. L.Graef, Horner, Luoas and Moleer voted "aye". Motion Carried. Upon motion by Counoilman Horner seoonded by Counoilman Luoas the CounQil then adjourned until the next regular meeting, Monday June I6th, I919 at 8 p.m. ~0'R~6t4~ 1 -'f r"";' 1 Minutes of the regular meeting of the Seward City Counoil. held June I6th. 1919. ...:- "l. __ The meeting was oalled to order at 8 p.m. by Mayor Chamberlin, and all members were present exoept Councilman S. M. Graff and Councilman Whittemore. I The minutes of June 2, June 6, and June 9, I9I9, were read and approved. A ing to: seoonded up under oummunioation from the City Attorney was read, same refer- Sidewalk to San Jaun Plant. Counoilman J. L. Graef, by Counoilman Luoas, moved that same be filed and come the head of unfinished business. Motion oarried. Another oummunioation from the City'Attorney, refering to the delinquent tax roll of I9I8. was read. Counoilman J. L. Graef seoonded by Counoilman Luoas moved that same be filed and come up under the head of unfinished business. Motion oarried. A oummunioation from Walter W. Lukens was read, same refer- ing to plans and speoifioations for the New Proposed Munioipal Floating Dook. Counoilman J. L. Graef seoonded by Councilman Luoas moved that the same be filed and oome up under the head of unfinished business. Motion oarried. 1 A Cummunioation. signed by Edith Thoday, Mrs. W. E. Rioh and Clara Zinn was read, same stating that the dogs kept by Alfred Rosness amounted to a nuisanoe, and requested that the Council take aotion for their removal. Mayor Chamberlin apPOinted Dr. Sloan to look into the matter and report at the next meeting. A Cummunioation, signed by Wayne Blue, F. L. Ballaine by Wayne Blue, P. M. Ogle, Wm H. Whittlesey and Antone Iverson, Was read. requesting the Counoil to oonstruot a plank sidewalk on the West side of Third Avenue, from Adams Street to the West line of Lot 3 in Blook I4. Counoilman J. L. Graef seoonded by Counoilman Luoas moved that the same be refered to the City Attorney and Street Committee for report at the next regular meeting. At the oall of the roll all members present voted "aye". Motion oarried. Ordinanoe No. 70 was then read, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE Creating The Offioe Of Sohool Tax Colleotor for The Town of Seward, Alaska. Counoilman Horner seoonded by Counoilman Luoas moved that the Ordinanoe pass its first reading, and be given its offioial number, and to be read again for its seoond and final readings at the next regular meeting. At the call of the roll all members present voted "aye". And it was so ordered. The Bond of the Bank of Seward was read, and Counoilman Horner seoonded by Counoilman Luoas moved that the Bond be aocepte with the approval of the Finanoe Committee. At the oall of the roll all members present voted ~aye". Motion oarried. The Bills after being Oked by the Finanoe Committee were read as fo 1 lows I Jane MoNally $ 5.00 G.F. Fridell Bank of Seward 5.00 Chas Seastrom Seward Saw Mill Co 2.00 Jas N. Mattatell A. MoIvor 12.75 Pete Serkopeff A. MoIvor 5.10 Joe Gedoff John Norman 10.00 Mike Kifiroff Pete Miohalson 5.00 A. MoIvor Harry Sohwartzer 5.00 . Counoilman Horner seoOnded~Y Counoilman J. L. Gr.aaf moved that the bills be paid and that the Clerk be instruoted to dX-d warrants for same. At the oall of the roll all members present voted -aye-. And it was so or4ered. $ 67.90 7I.40 76.80 33.60 I3.00 7.80 13.60 ---- - -- --- ---- 11"'i C) -( ~ "---" J...___!;R 1 ~ IlL ..J:>. The following bills after being Oked by the Finanoe Comm- ittee. were taken up seperately. Jas N. :Matta;tell G. F. Fritlell $ 4.80. Chas Seastrom 8.40 Pete Serkopeff $ 2.80 5.60 Counoilman Horner the olaims be allowed as draw warrants for same. present voted "aye". seoonded by Councilman Luoas moved that read and that the Clerk be instruoted to At the oall of the roll all members And it was so ordered. Counoilman Horner seoonded by Counoi'lman J. L. Graef moved that the date to figure delinquent Taxes. and penalty .interest and advertising, pertaining thereto. be placed as Ootober Ist, 1919. At the oall of the roll all members present voted "aye.. and it was sp ordered~ The Fire Committee then reported that the Siren had been removed from the Light Compan1s Plant. and was stored in the Fire H&la.. Counoilman Luoas seoonded by Counoilman Horner moved that the report beaooepted, and that the Committee be thanked and disoharged. At the oall of the roll all members present voted .aye". :Motion oarried. The Plans and Speoifioations of the New proposed Munioipal Floating Dook were read. and a lengthy dioous.ion followed. Counoilman Luoas seoonded by Counoi~n Horner then moved that the Plans be plaoed in the hand. of the Speoial Committee on New proposed Munioipal Floating Dook, for the Committee to inter- view Mr. Wier regarding same, and report at ~jOurD Meeting Friday ~un~ 20th. 19I5 a~8 p.m. Motion oarried. . ~" . ... ~. . Counoilman J. L. Graef seoonded by Counoilman Horner moved ~ that Street Committee prepare estimate regarding three plank walk I running along A Street and the west side of Fourth Ave. and submit same at the Adjourn meeting Friday June 20th, I919. So ordered. The matter of a suitable filing oabinet for the Clerk's offioe was again brought up.. and Counoilman Luoas seoonded by Counoilman Horner moved that the Clerk be authorized to purohase a Y & E - 4 drawer legal oap size filing oabinet. At the oall of the roll all members present voted "aye.. Motion oarried. Counoilman J. L. Graef seoonded b~ Counoilman MoNeer moved that the Chief of Polioe be instruoted to olean up the Counoil Chambers, and to sorub up the ouspidors eto, at least onoe a month. At the oall of the roll all members present voted Bayer So ordere . Counoilman Luoas seconded by CQunoi1man :Moneer moved that in the matter of laying the sewer pipe south of Adams street, up the alley to the rear of the Alaska House. that the City furnish the planking and material, that the Street Committee supervise the oonstruotion and laying of the ....1', and that :Mr. Dubriel do the work. At the oall,of the roll all members present voted BayeR and it was ,SO ordered. Counoilman Luoas seoonded by Counoilman Horner moved that the Counoil then Adjourn until Friday June 20th, 19I9 at 8 p.m. Motion carried. . ~ Minutes of the Adjourn meeting of the Seward City Counoil held June 20, I9I9. "...,C, 1,0 I The meeting was oalled to order at 8 p.m. by Mayor Chamberlin, and all members were present exoept Counoilman S. M. Graff and Counoi~an Whittemore. The Street Committee made a report regarding the three plank sidewalk, and Counoilman J. L. Graef seoonded by Counoilman Luoas made a Reso lu tion that the Street Committee be empowered to oonstruot a three plank sidewalk on A Street and the west side of fourth Ave, and that same be built by days labor. At the oall of the roll all members present voted "aye". Motion oarried. Counoilman Luoas then reported that he had interviewed Mr. Wier on the matter of the Floating Dock. Councilman Lucas seoonded by Counoilman J. L. Graef moved that the Munioipal Floating Dook be construoted 15 feet wide by I60 feet long, and that Walter W. Lukens be instruoted to draw plans accordingly, and to start in the build the Dook at onoe at an approximate cost of t 2000.00. At the call of the roll, Counoilman J. L. Graef, Horner, Luoas and MoNeer voted "aye" and the Mayor declared tbe Motion aarried. Upon motion by Counoilman Horner seoonded by Counoilman J. L. Graef the Counoil then adjourned until Monday June 23, I9I9. 1 ~~~f~<~ MAY R. I Minutes of the Adjourn meeting of the Sewar~ City Council, held June 23, I9I9. r-J r-" 1/;--1 " <-. The meeting was oalled to order at 8 p.m. by Mayor Chamberlin and all members were present except Counoilman Luoas and Council- man Whittemore. 1 The minutes of the regular meeting of June I6th, I9IS were read and Counoilman J. L. Graef seoonded by Counoilman Horner move that the part that stated the building of a Sewer in the rear of the Alaska House be oorreoted to read: That Mr. Dubriel do the work free of oharge. The minutes were then addopted as approved. The minutes of the Adjourn meeting of June 20, ISI9 were then read and approved. An applioation from Wm,H. Whittlesey for the appointment of Tax Assessor for the Town of Seward, for the year I9I9 - I920 was read. Counoilman Horner seoonded by Counoilman J. L. ,Graef moved that the same be plaoed on file and come up under the head of unfinished business. Motion oarried. A permit from the City,. granting the Seward Gun Club the privilege of shooting trap pigeons in the Laubner Addition near the old Ball GrOunds, provided they use all due preoautions for the safety of the publio was read. Counoilman S. M. Graff seoond ed by Counoilman Horner moved that the permit be 'granted. and it was so ordered. 1 The applioation of Wm H. Whittlesey was then disoussed and Counoilman S. M. Graff seoonded by Counoilman Horner moved that same be refered to the Committee on Taxation and assessment with power to aot. At the call of the roll Councilman J. L. Graef, S. M. Graff, Horner and MoNeer voted -aye". Motion carried. Counoilman S. M. Graff seoonded by Councilman Horner then mOve that the Counoil adjourn until Wednesday July 2, I9I9 - at 8 p.m. and it was so ordered. ~~;"",.cL~ . A 0 . I Minutes of the adjourned meeting of the Seward City Counoil held July 2, I9I9. ----------------00000000000-----------------__ 1 77" I The meeting was called to order at 8 p.m. by Mayor Chamberlin and all members were present except Counoilman Whittemore. The minutes of the adjourned meeting of June 23, I9I9 were the read and approved. Dr. J. M. Sloan, City Health Offioer stated that he has inter- viewed Alfred Rosness regarding the dogs kept by Rosness, and whioh were reported to be a nuisanoe to the neighborhood, and that Rosness said that he would remove the gogs to the outskirts of the town. I The bills and salaries after being Oked by the Finanoe oomm- ittee were read as follows; A. C. Taylor $ 4.50 J. M. Sloan H. Officer $ 50.00 Gateway Pub. Co. 4.80 C. A. Estes Magistrate 8.33 J. L. Graef 78.05 C. A. Estes Clerk 50.00 S. O. Morford 5.00 Pete Serkepoff 72.80 Harrimann Natl Bank I5.00 Carl Neimi 78.40 Seward Water & P.CO I04.50 Jas N. Matatell 89.60 Alaska Eleotrio Co 6.00 Niok Koloff 39.20 Brown. Hawkins 32.40 Albert Kodasoff 39.20 Seward Saw Mill Co, 648.95 T. B. Riggs 39.20 Seward Drug Co. 62.88 Alexander Litt.a 28.00 Carl Alamy IOO.OO John Olsen e..~ Hugh Dougherty 50.00 George Tuokaev 25.90 Robert Guest F. C. 50.00 Matt Sohlosser 83.20 Robert Guest C. P. I50.00 Seward Light & lower Co. I3.55 Counoilman Lucas then state4 that there was only $ 800.00 in the bank to the City's oredit, and suggested that a loan be solio- ited from the Bank of Seward for $ 1500.00 for 60 days. At the oall of the roll all members present voted "aye". Motion oarried. Counoilman Luoas seconded by Counoilman J. L. Graef moved that the bills for labor be allowed as read, and that the olerk be instruoted to draw warrants for same. At the oall of the roll all members present voted "aye". And it was so ordered, Counoilman Luoas then made a report on the New Municipal Floatin' Dook, stating that he had seen Mr. Weir and interviewed him on this subjeot, and that Mr. Weir was not ready to give his answer regarding the Dook,and Wharfage oharges for the Floating Dook. I Councilman MoNeer then reported that Wm H. Whittlesey had agreed to aocept the appointment as assessor for the town of Seward, for the year I9I9 & I920 for $ 400.00. Counoilman Luoas seconded by Counoilman J. L. Graef moved that the report be aooepted, that the rules be suppended, and that the Clerk oast an unanimous ballot in favor of Wm H. Whittlesey. At the call of the roll all members present voted "aye". Motion oarried. l Counoilman Luoas seconded by Counoi~ S. M. Graff moved that the Clerk be empowered to purOhase a Rug, not !:to exoeed $ IO.OO for the Clerks offioe. At the oall of the roll all members present voted "aye". and it was so ordered. Counoilman Luoas seoonded by Counoilman J. L. Graef moved that owing to the regular disoount, that the Seward Light & !ower Co, bill for the month of June I9I9, be paid, and that the Clerk be instruoted to draw a warrant for same. At the oal~ of the roll all members present voted "aye". Motion oarried. Counoilman Horner seoonded By Counoilman S. M. Graff moved that the Clerk be allowed the sum of $ IOO.OO for assorting and filing the old City reoords and getting them in proper Shape. At the oall of the roll all members present voted "aye. and it was so ordered. 1 ~r. .....{d J. "! Counoilman S. M. Graff seoonded by Counoi~ MoHeer moved that the Clerk be instrueted to seoure prioes, estimates, eto., from J. L. Graef, for a quani ty of tine tubes in whioh to file the City Maps and Profiles. At the oall of the roll all member. present voted "aye" and it was so ordered. Regarding the report of a New Hose Cart and 400 feet ot new hose, it was regularly moved by Counoi~ Horner and seoonded by Counoilman S. M. Graff, that the matter be laid upon the table until the next meeting. So ordered. Upon motion by Counoilman S. M. Graff seoonded by Counoilman Luoas the Counoil then adjourned until Monday July 7th, I9I9 at 8 p.m. ,,~ '?~l'~~~"''<;'':'" \ Minutes of the regular meeting of the Seward City Counoil, h.l~ July 7, I9I9. -----------------0000000------------------ 17S 1 The meeting was oalled to order at 8 p.m. by Mayor Chamberlin and all members were present exoept Counoilman S. M~ Graff and Councilman Whittemore. The minutes of the adjourned meeting of July 2, 1919 were read and approved. An applioation from F. B. Wood was read, .ame stating that he would be pleased to aot as Sohool Tax Colleotor. Counoilman Horner seoonded by Counoilman Luoas moved that the same be filed and be taken up later after the Ordinanoe # 70, had passed its final reading. Motion oarried. A oummunioation from WalterW. Lukens was read, and this also was laid upon the table until later in the evening. The following bills and salaries whioh were Oked by the Finanoe Committee at the last meeting were again read: Carl Almy $ 100.00 J. L. Graef $ 78.05 Hugh Dougherty 50.00 S. O. Morfort 5.00 Robert Guest 50.00 Harriman Nat'l Bk. 15.00 Robert Guest 150.00 Seward Water & P Co. 104.50 J. M. Sloan 50.00 Alaska Eleotrio Co. 6.00 C. A. Estes 8.33 Brown & Hawkins 32.40 C. A. Estes 50.00 Seward Saw Mill Co. 648.95 Robert Guest 20.00 Seward Drlig Co. 62.88 A. C. Taylor 4.50 The A laska Shop .25 Gateway Publishing Co. 4.80 Alaska Transfer Co. I r. 00 1 Counoilman Lucas seoonded by Counoilman Horner moved, that with the exoeption of the Alaska Transfer Bill, the other bills and salaries be allowed as read, and that the Clerk be instruoted to draw warrants for same, and that the Alaska Transfer Bill be refer- ed to the Committee for futher investigation. At the oall of the roll all members present voted ftaye", and it was so ordered. Counoilman Luoas then made a report on the 1funioipal Floating Dook, and it was moved by Counoilman MoNeer and seoonded by Coun- oilman Horner that the City Attorney go with statment of faots to Mr. Weir, and if neooessary, write the proper authorities at Wash- ington, regarding the opening of First, Seoond & Third Avenues to Tide water. At the oall of the roll all members present voted "ayeft. Motion oarried. ORDINANCE # 70 - was read, entitled: AN ORDINANCE oreating the Offioe of Sohool Tax Colleotor for the Town of Seward, Alaska. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF SEWARD, ALASKA: That the Offfoe of Sohool Tax Colleotor for .the Town of Seward, Alaska, is hereby oreated. Seo. 2. That the Common Counoil of the Town of Seward, Alaska., shall designate, seleot and apPOint a bona fide male resident, over the age of twenty-one years, of said Seward, Sohool Tax Colleotor for the Town of Seward, Alaska, to hoLd Offioe until the first day of April 1920, unless sooner removed for oause; and, thereafter shall annually designate, seleot and appoint some oompetent and suitable person, having qualifioations herein stated, to suoh offio . Seo. 3. That the person designated, seleoted and appOinted to the Offioe of Sohool Tax Colleotor for the Town of Seward, Alaska, in aocordanoe with the provisions of this Ordinanoe shall have the powers, perform the duties, and reoeive the oompensation as speoif- ioally presoribed the ohapter 29 of the I9I9 Session Laws of the Territory of Alaska. Seo. 4. In the event of a vaoanoy in the Offioe of Sohool Tax Colleotor for the Town of Seward, Alaska, the Common Counoil of said Seward, shal~ forthwith oause suoh vaoanoy to be filled by the designation, seleotion and apPOintment of some oompetent person to suoh Offioe. This being the second reading of ORDINANCE # 70. Counoilman Horner seoonded by Counoilman J. L.Graef moved that the rules be suspended, and that the ORDINANCE pas. .t it. third and final reading. The roll was called and all members present voted "aye" and it was so ordered. The ORDINANCE was then read for its third and final reading, and Councilman Horner seconded by Counoilman 1 -------- 180 _1_ Luoa8 move~ that the ORDINANCE be addopte~. At the Call of the Roll, all members present voted "aye", an~ the Mayor deolared the Ordinanoe addopte~. Counoilman Horner seoon~e~ by Counoilman Luoas move~ that the Or~inanoe be published three times in the Seward Gateway aocord- ing to law. At the oall of the roll all member. present voted "aye". Motion oarried. Councilman Luoas seoon~ed by Counoilman MoNeer moved that F. B. Wood be apPointed Sohool Tax Colleotor for the Town of Sewar~ as provi~ed by law, and~a8 the sai~ Mr. Wood was the only applioant for the Offioe, that the Clerk be'instruoted to oast an unanimous ballot in favor'of the applioant. At the oall of the roll all members ~resent voted "aye" and it was so ordered. The Clerk the announoed that he had oast the ballot in favor of Mr. Wood and the Mayor deolared him duly appointed to the Offioe. It Was moved by Counoilman Luoas and seoonded by Counoilman Horner that the City Attorney be instruoted to obtain all inform- ation possible regarding a distilate tank for the Town of Seward, and that he oummunioate with the Standard Oil Company of Seattle with referenoe to same. At the dall of the roll all members' present vote~ "aye". Motion oarried. , . Counoilman J. L. Graef seoonded by Counoilman Luoas moved that the -Fire & Water Committee be lnstruote~ ~o take up the matter of better fire proteotion for the San Jaun Fish Co. At the oall of the roll all members present voted "aye", and it was so ordere~. Upon motion by Counoilman J. L. Graef seoonded by Counoilman Luoas the Counoil then adjourned until the next regular meeting. . ------------0000000-------------- ~ 18-j Minutes of the Speoial Meeting of the Seward City Counoil, he1d July I2th, 19I9. I The meeting was oalled to order at 8 p.m. by Mayor Chamberlin, and all members were present exoept Counoilman hittemore. The meeting was held for the purpose Of oodifying City rcUnanoe8. The City Attorney made a report that several of the Ordi- anoes were missing from the files, but oopies of same were still retained. After a general disoussion, it was regularly moved by Counoilman S. M. Graff and seconded by Counoilman Lucas that the City Attorney be instruoted to deliver to the Mayor, for the oon- sideration and approval of the Counoil at the next regular meeting, oomplete list of the missing Ordinances for oodifioation, or oopies thereof. At the oa1l of the roll, all members present oted WayeW, and it was so ordered. Upon motion by Counoilman S. M. Graff seoonded by Council- an Luoas, the Counoil then adjourned until the next regular eeting. ~~ 1 1 Minutes of the regular meeting of the Seward City Council held July 21, I9I9. -------------------000000000-------------------- (Ie) lOCI 1 The meeting was oalled to order at 8 p.m. by Mayor Chamber- lin, and all members were present exoept Counoilman Whittemore. The minutes of the regular meeting of July 7th, were read and upon motion by Counoilman Horner seoonded by Counoilman J. L. Graef, the same were oorreoted to read Oil tank instead of Disti- late Tank, and the part that stated the opening of First, Second and Third Avenues, were oorreoted to read: "The opening of the Streets of Seward to Tide water". The minutes were then approved as oorreoted. The minutes of the special meeting of Ju'y I2th, were then read and approved. A Cummunioat1on ,from Carl Almy, City Attorney was read, in whioh he respeotful~y tendered his resignation to the City Counoil to take effeot July 20th, I9I9. Counoilman Luoas seoonded by Counoilman S. M. Graf~ moved that the same be acoepted and plaoed on file. Motion oarried. Another Cummunioation from the City Attorney was read, same stating the numbers of the missing Ordinanoes, and the ones also that the oity has oopies of. Counoil~an S. M. Graff seGOnded by Counoilman Horner moved that the Cummunication together with the list of Ordinanoes, be plaoed on file for future referenoe and action. At the oal~ of the roll all members present voted "aye". and it was so ordered. The following bills after being Oked by the Finanoe Committ- ee were read: 1 Pete Serkepoff $ 81.90 John Konlane $ 22.40 Carl Heimi 25.20 John MoDonald 16.80 Jas. K. Matatell I44.00 N. Hodak I8.20 Niok Kaloff 98.00 Ben Chase 6.30 Aleo Kodzosoff !I4.IO Dan Susse 12.60 T. B. R1 g~s 109.20 Andrew Jov1'oh I6.IO Aleo Li tt e 72. 80 Gus Borgen 54.60 George Tuokeav !I0.60 Gus Borgen 57.40 James Stewart 2.80 Brown & Hawkins 59. 50 Con Biggs 15.10 C. A. Estes 3.50 Dan Susse 73.50 A laska Trans. Co. II. 00 E. J. Jenson 50. 40 A. C. Taylor 9.00 Bill Thompson 6.30 Brosius & Noon 86.23 Aberton Kith 44. IO 1 Counoilman Horner seoonded by Councilman S. M. Graff moved that only the bills for Glaoier Stream labor, ino~uding that of the Alaska Transfer Co, whioh was oarried over from the last meet- ing be paid, and that the Clerk be instruoted to draw warrants for same. At the oa11 of the roll all members present voted "aye", Motion oarried. Counoilman J. L. Graef seoonded by Counoilman Horner moved that the telephone at the Pest House be kept in servioe until furthur notioe, begining July Ist, I9I9. At the oall of the rol all members present voted "aye". Motion carried. Dr. Sloan. City Health Offioer then reported a case ot Small Pox in the City, stating that he had taken the paitent to the Pest House from the Overland Hotel, and that he had fumigated the siok ro.. at the Hotel. He furthur stated that he thought it would be wise to wire Professor Miller at Cordova, as some friends o~ the patient were on their way south. and might possibly stop at that City and spread the desease. Counoilman S. M. Graff seoonded by Counoilman Horner moved that the Health Offioers report be aooepted, and that he be empOW-j ered to purohase supplies, and employ a man to look after the oase and that a wire be sent to proffesor Miller at Cordova. At the oall of the roll all members present voted "aye". Motion oarried. ~- 184 The City Attorney then made a report on the Munioipal Float- ing Dook, stating that he desired to get together with the Comm- ittee on tht. propo8ttion so that they might formulate a statment of faots, that oould be presented to Mr. Wier in proper form. Counoilman S. M. Graff seoonded by Counoilman J. L. Graef moved that the Committee on the Munioipal-Floating Dook prepare a statement of faots, as suggested by the City Attorney, and that with the plans; eta., they oall on Mr. Wier again and see what could be done. At the oall of the roll all members present voted "aye". Motion oarried. Counoilman MoNeer then reported the City Budget for the 19I~ Counoil year as follows: SCHOO 18 LIBRARY GLACIER STREAM STREETS TREAS & HEALTH CLERK & MAG. CITY ATTORNEY POLICE DEP'T. FIRE DEP'T; LIGHTS PRINTING MISCELLANEOUS -, $ 8500.00 1500.00 5000.00 2000.00 2000.00 I500.00 IOOO.OO 3000.00 2000.00 aooo. 00 500.00 2000.00 ,- 25000.-00 the Fire Committee ( total) reported Counoilman J. L. Graef of progress. Counoilman S. M. Graff stated that he had an engagement and asked to be excused, whioh was granted. There was a general discussion following Counoilman MoNeers report on the Glaoier Stream, ~n4 the matter finally went over until the next regular meeting. Upon Motion by Counoi~an Horner seoonded by Counoilman Luoas the Counoil then adjourned until Monday August 4th, I919 at 8 p.m. - n Ie" : n I -__" ~. \ - . U. - i I \ " . , \l ,.. My.n1o pa1' '"Clerk. .- \ \ -, , Minutes of the regular meeting of the Seward City Counoil, held August 4th, 1919. 1 f-~ ",- ~ f'''~'', ,:,-"'1 -"- '-... '."""", 1 The meeting was oalled to order at 8 P.M. by Mayor Chamberlin and all members were present exoept CounoilmanS. M. Graff and Counoilman Whittemore. The minutes of the'regular meeting of July 3I, I9I9 were read and approved. A Cummunioatlon together with a olaim for $ I3.75 from the Alaska Engineering Commission was read. Counoilman J. 1. Graef seoonded by Counoilman Horner moved, that the same be refered to Counoilman S. M. Graff, who was Chairman of the Glaoier Stream Committee at the time the bill was incurred. Motion oarried. A Cummunioation from Dr. J. H. Romig waS read, same refering to the matter of the Rudolph House, whioh is now being used as a Quarantine Station. Counoilman J. L. Graef seoonded by Counoil- man Luoas moved, that the same be refered to the Health Committee for report at the next regular meeting. Motion carried. The Bills and Salaries after being Oked by the Finance Committ- ee were read as follows: Robert Guest $ 30.00 C. A. Estes $ 50.00 John Olsen 98.60 George Tuokeav 80. 50 John MoDonald 93.75 Leo Margules 38.70 Aberham Kitti 94.50 Brown & Hawkins 39.30 James K. Matate11 100.80 Brown & Hawkins 8.40 T. B. Riggs 75.60 Brown & Hawkins 67.90 N. Hodak 31.50 Brown & Hawkins 187.76 Dan Susse 3.50 Seward Drug Co. 10.75 Aleo 1i ttle 36.40 Harriman Na t '1 Bank 30.00 1 A1eo Kodazoff 88.20 Frye-Bruhn Co. 5.30 George Tuokeav 84.00 Alaska E1eotrio Co. 13.00 Steve Drukul10h 41.30 Seward News Co. 2.00 Thos MoConity 85.80 Gus Borgen 51.85 Pete Johnson 72.60 S. O. Morford 5.00 Tbas MoConity I9.80 Gateway Pub. Co. 30.45 Carl Almy 64.45 Seward Wate. & P Co. 107.75 Hugh Dougherty 50.00 Seward Light & P Co. I8.30 Robert Guest 50.00 J. L. Graef 52.90 Robert Guest 150.00 Alaska Transfer Co. 9.25 J, M, Sloan 50,00 A. C. Taylor 9.00 C. A. Estes 8.33 Brosius & Noon 86.33 1 COUnoilman Luoas seoonded By Counoilman Horner moved, that the bills and salaries be allowed as read, inoluding the ones of A. C. Taylor and Brosius & Noon, whioh were held over from the last meeting, and that the Clerk be instruoted to draw warrants for same, after the Mayor and the City Clerk had duly signed a two month note for the sum of $ 3.500.00 with interest at the rate of 10% per annum, payable at the Harriman National Bank of Alaska. . At the oall of the roll all members present voted "aye", and it was so ordered. The following Resolution was then read by Counoilman Luoas: BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Counoil of toe Town of Seward, Alaska, that the Mayor of said Town and Munioipal Clerk be, and they are hereby, -authorized and empowered to negoti tate for and to borrow from !HI HARRIMAN NATIONAL BANK OF ALASKA AT SEWARD, the sum of TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS, with interest at the rate of IO% per annum, in payment thereof, and to pledge the oredi of said Town therefor, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Mayor and Munioipal Clerk of the Town of Seward, be and they are hereby authorized to make, exeoute and deliver, in the tDrporate name of the munioipality and under its oorporate seal, a promissory note, in writing, pay- able, two months, in the sum of-TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS with interest thereon at the rate of IO% per annum, and made pay- able to the order of the said THE HARRIMAN NATIONAL BANK OF ALASKA AT SEWARD, Seward-Alaska. Passed under suspension of the Rules this 4th day of August I9I . ,----- 186 - j: ATTEST: Mayor' of the town of Seward-A laska. i~ ,i j !r 4 .' t ,'-" , Munioipal Clerk Of the Town of'Seward - Alaska. Counoilman Horner seoonded by Counoi~ J. ~. Greaf moved that the Resolution be addopted as read. At the oall of the roll all members present voted "aye". Motion oarried. A Resolution, regarding better fire proteotion for the San Jaun Fish Co, was read as follow.: ' ' WHEREAS there is an imperative need that additional fire pro teotion be furnished for the Co1d Storage Plant of the San Jaun Fishing 00., in the Town of Seward: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that a request, signed by the Mayor and Clerk of the Town of Sewar be made to the Alaskan Engineering Commission for permission for the Seward Water and Power Co., to lay a four inoh water main be- ginning ten feet from the hydrant' south of the maohine shOps of th Alaska Northern Railway, thenoe easterly about 180 feet underneath the traoks of the said Alaska Northern Railway and interseoting sa d traoks at B Street. The distanoe between the western end of sai water main being ten feet from the hydrant at the foot of B Street With this new water main it will be POSSiDl. to oonneot the hydran and stand pipe at the end of the water main with ten feet of hose and thus make available an additional line of hose. That said water main be laid at proper depth and that the Seward Water and Power Co., shall furnish all pipe' and fittings and perform all the work of laying said main at its own proper oosts and expense and shall fill in the said ditoh in a'proper manner .ubjeat to the in- speotion and approval of the Ala.tan Engineering'Commission. That the Fire and Water Committe~ be authorized to oonfer with Mr. R~ 9 Wier, ingineer ~' Charge, as to the most feasable point at whioh to go und'erneath s,aid railway traoks and in regard to all other matters in oonneotion with said work. Counoilman Horner seoonded by Counoilman Luoas moved, that the Resolution be plaoed on file ~or future referenoe, and it was so ordered. No furthur business appearing before the Counoil for the evening, it was regularly moved by Counoilman Luoas and seoonded by Counoilman Horner that the Oounoil adjourn until the next regular meeting, Monday August 18, 1919, at 8 p.m. Motion oarried. ,/ ~OR~-"~ _M" -I Minutes of the Speoial Meeting of the ~ard City Counoil, held August I2th, I9I9. is? 1 The meeting was oalled to order at I.30 p.m. by Mayor Chamberlin, and all members were present except Counoilman J. L. Graef and Counoilman S. M. Graff. The meeting was held for the purpose of po.tponing the date of the sittings of the Board of Equalization until Tuesday August I9th, at 2 p.m. the same to then continue in session daily from 2 to 4 p.m. until August 33th, I9I9. The following Resolution was then read: BE IT RESO LVED: By the Seward Ci ty Counoil in Speoia 1 Session this I2th, day of August, at I.30 p.m. for the oonsider- ation of Assessment and Taxation, that the Board of Equalization shall oommenoe on Tuesday August I9th, at 2 O.olook, and shall remain in session ttve days or longer if neocessary, between the hours of 2 O'olook and 4 O'olook, as provided by Ordinanoe. BE IT FURTHUR RESOLVED: That the City Clerk shall have published in the Seward Daily Gateway, notioe of same as provided by Ordinanoe number I4 on assessment and taxation. Counoilman Whittemore seoonded by Counoilman Luoas moved that the Resolution be adopted as read. At the oall of the roll Councilman Horner, Luoas, MoNeer and Whittemore voted "aye" and the Mayor deo1ared the Resolution adopted. Upon motion by Counoilman Luoas seoonded by Counoilman Horner, the Counoil then adjourned until Monday August I8, I9I9 at 8 p.m. 1 1\ : t I ~- , Munioipal Clerk. " ~;o~.&-; 1 Minutes of the regular meeting of the Seward City Counoil, held August 18th, I9I9. 0"'~ 1 '"", t '.' . f' '., ""~ " ......~"'-' The meeting was oalled to order by Mayor Chamberlin at 8 p.m., and all members were present, exoept Councilman S. M. Graff and Counoi lman Luoas. I The minutes of the regular meeting of August 4th, I9I9, and the minutes of the Speoial meeting of August 12th, 1919 were then read and approved. A Cummunication from the Alaska Engineering Commission, re~tlve to the Proposed Munioipal Floating Dook was read, and same was ordered plaoed on file for future referenoe. Dr. J. M. Slaan, City Health Offioer made a report, stat- ing that ne had that day dismissed the small pox paitent, that he had been oaring for in the Pest House, and that the man was not in a position to reimburse the City, for the Medioial Attention he had reoeived. Dr. Sloan further stated that the City would have to establish another Quarrantine Station, as the Rudolph House had been sold, and the Health Department ordered to move out. Counoilman Whittemore seoonded by Counoilman Horner moved that the paitent 41soharged from the Pest House, be not required to pay for his Medioial Treatment, and that the matter be olosed. At the oall of the roll all members present voted "aye". Motion oarried. I Counoilman Whittemore seoonded by Counoi~ Horner then moved that, the Health Department be instruoted to rent the Mike Miller House, to be used as a temporary Quarrantine Station, and to move in the furniture and supplies, and to determine the future monthly rental, or at what prioe the plaoe could be purohased, and the oost of putting the same in proper shape. At the oall of the roll all members present voted "aye". Motion Carried. Councilman MoNeer seoonded by Counoilman J. L. Graef moved that the Mayor be instruoted to wait upon Col. Mears and Col Holo- well, and if possible, invite them to attend a speoial meeting of the Counoi1, at whioh time many things of interest, pertaining to the City of Seward, and the New Proposed Munioipal Floatin, Dook, oould be taken up and disoussed properly. Motion oarried. Several bills and salaries of the Glaoier Stream Crew were read, but owing to Counoilman Luoas of the Finanoe Committee not being present, the same were passed over until the next meeting, so that they oould be properly Oked. Upon Motion by Counoilman Horner seoonded by COUnoilman MoNeer, the Counoil then adjourned until the next regular meeting. o :~1 Jluntolpal Clerk. I Uinutes of the regular meeting of the Seward City Counoil - Held September Ist, I9I9. 191 I The meeting was oalled to order at 8 p.m. by Ex-Offioio Mayor Luoas, and the following members were present. Counoilmen J. L. Graef, S. M. Graff, Horner, MoNeer and Whittemore. The minutes of the regular meeting of August I8th, I9I9 were read and approved. A Cumreunioation from Counoilman S. M. Graff regarding the Claim of the Alaska Engineering Commission in the amount of $I3.7 was read. Counoilman Horner seoonded by Counoilman MoNeer moved that the report of Counoilman S. M. Graff be aocepted as read, and that the claim, be Oked by the Finanoe Committee, and that the olerk be instruoted to draw a warrant for same. At the oall of the roll all members present voted "aye". Motion carried. The following bills and salaries after being Oked by the Finanoe Committee were read: Seward Light & Power Co. Brown & Hawkins Brown & Hawkins Frank Cotter A. C.Taylor Chas. Crawford AberhaJJl Kitti Henry Ervost. $ 19.80 Jas K. Mattatell 31.50 Aberham Kitti 5.60 Jas K. Mattatell 43.50 Aleo Kodazoff I7.00 Aleo Little 37.00 Henry Errase 94.50 N. Hodak 94.50 $ IOO.80 94.50 100.80 35.00 28.00 39 . 7 5 IO.80 I Coun01lmap Horner seconded by Counoilman S. M' Graff moved that the bills and salaries be allowed as read, and that the Clerk be instruoted to draw warrants for same, inoluding the Bill for the Monthly telephones, due the Alaska Eleotrio Co, in the amount of $ 9.00. At the oall of the roll all members present voted "aye". Motion carried. Dr. J. M. Sloan, City Health Officer, attended the meeting and reported several good looations for a City Pest House. Councilman S. M. Graff seoonded by Counoilman MoNeer moved that the Health Committee look into the propositions ~s stated by Dr. Sloan, and make a report on eame at the next meeting, and it was so ordered. Counoilman Whittemore seoonded by Counoilman J. L. Graef moved that the Committee on Lights be instruoted to sign a new Contraot and to order suoh globes and repair work as was needed. At the oall of the roll all members present voted "aye". Motion oarried. Councilman S. M. Graff seoonded by Councilman MoNeer moved that the matter of the City Attorney be refered to the Tax Comm- I ittee, and that a report be made on same at the next meeting, and it was so ordered. I Counoilman Whittemore seoonded by Counoilman KoKiermoved that the Aotions of the Board of Equalization for the Year 1919, be approved as read. Motion oarried, Counoilman S. M. Graff seoonded by Counoilman Whittemore moved that the Tax Levy for the currant year be fixe4 at 12 mills. 'It the oall'ot,the roll,COunoi'lmen J. L. Graef,'S. M."Gratt',". MoNeer'and Whittemore voted "aye", with Counoilman Horner Voting "No" - Motion oarried. Counoilman Whittemore seoonded by Counoilman S. M' Graff moved that all Taxes beoome due and Deliquent after November 15th, I9I9. Motion oarried. ~ 19~:~ he T~ .F . !!I_____.J 'r_,__~_ll . ~ :'li if'Ll' .it ."l-,'l".iU( Counoilman S. M. Graff seoonded by Counoilman Horner then moved that the Counoil Adjourn until Wednesday September 3, 1919, at 8 p.m. and it was so ordered. \ I;: '~ '1 J' ~ i; , l . t f' I , \v'V\ I . M\m10'rp~1' c'ierk. ..J._" ;""'"r' __, J:X-Off1~ M;Y 0 R~ -u.' e-' 1 t,':" ~ ;:>0 Minutes of the Adjourned meeting of the Seward City Counoil, held September 3rd, I9I9. I The meeting was oalled to order at 8 p.m. by Mayor Chamberlin, and all members were present, exoept Counoilman Horner, who arrived at 8.30 p.m. The minutes of the regular meeting of September I, I9I9 were read, and upon motion of Counoilman S. M. Graff seoonded by Counoilman Luoas, the part that stated, "Health Committee report o~ Pest House Looations at the Next Meeting" was ohanged to read "Next Regular Meeting~ The minutes were then approved as oorreot- ed. ' A written Cummunication from Mayor Chamberlin, stating to the Counoil, the present inadequate oondition of the City Cemetary was read. Councilman Luoas seoonded by Counoilman J. L. Graef moved, that the Chair appoint a Committee of Two, and with the assistanoe of the City Attorney, make an investigation and report at the next regular meeting, and that the City Attorney draw up I an Ordinanoe govering the same. At the oall of the roll Counoilma J. L. Graef, S. M. Graff, Luoas, MoNeer and Whittemore voted "aye" Motion oarried. The Mayor then appointed Counoilman Whittemore and Counoilman Luoas on the Investigating Committee. The Bills and salaries after being Oked by the Finanoe Committee were read as follows: I Seward News Co. Gateway Publishing Co. . Seward Water & Power Co. Brown & Hawkins Seward Drug Co. Harry El1.worth Harriman National Bank S. O. Morford Thos MoConity $ .60 9.I5 I09.00 I5.25 4.00 7.00 30.00 5.00 26.40 C. A. Estes $ IOO.OO Robert Guest 20.00 Hugh Dougherty,Treas. 50.00 Robert Guest F.Chief 50.00 Robert Guest C.Polioe I50.00 J. M. Sloan H.Offioer 50.00 C. A. Estes, Magistrate 8.33 C. A. Estes, Clerk 50.00 Counoilman S. M. Graff seoonded By Counoilman Luoas moved that the Bills and salaries be allowed as read, and that the Clerk be instruoted to draw warrants for same. At the oall of the roll, Counoilman J. L. Graef, S. M. Graff, Luoas, MoNeer and Whittemore voted "aye". Motion carried. The matter of City Attorney waS again taken up,~and after I some discussion, it was moved by Counoi~ Horner and seoonded by Counoilman J. L. Graef that L. V. Ray be employed as Legal Advisor for the City of Seward for the next seven months, begining Sept I, I9I9, at a salary of $50.00 per month, and a fee of ;25.00 in oase he had to appear in Court, representing the City at any time. At the oall of the roll all members present voted "aye". Motion oarri ed. I Counoilman Luoas seoonded by Counoilman Horner moved that the Light Committee be instruoted to enter into a oontraot with the Seward Light & Power Co, to install lights on 3rd Avenue in the Federal and Laubner Additions. At the oall of the roll all members present voted "aye". Motion oarried. Upon Motion by Counoilman Horner seoonded by Counoilman S. M. Graff the Counoil then adjourned until the next regular meeting. 'tC . Muniolpa'l Clerk. M A Y 0 R. Minutes of the Speoial Meeting of the Seward City Counoil, held Se~tember 4, I9I9. 1 0 ~:') ~ L./ .vJI' The meeting was oalled to order at 3 p.m. by Mayor Chamberlin, and all members were present exoept Counoilman J. L. Grae f . I aotion, r~~~r!!rili~~eWa:'ia%t l~/~iJ.~e ~~~~s~n~ieaa~\~~e~ome Deputy :Marshall at Seward, and for the purpose of a.:'general disoussion regarding the same. It was regularly moved and seoonded that the Mayor apPOint a Committee of one to purohase a ~~itable Floral Offer- ing, and it was so ordered. It was also regularly moved ahd seoonded that all Flags appear at half mast until after the Funeral Services Sunday September 7, I9I9, and that the City Attorney be instruoted to formulate a proper Resolution, whioh reads as follows: I WHEAREAS. Isaao Evans,a deputy United States Marshall, with his Offioial headquarters at Seward, Alaska, reoen~ly lost his life while in the disoharge of his duties in suoh offioe, and WHEREAS, Isaao Evans was a universally respeoted oitizen of our oummuni ty, and WHEREAS, it is the desire of this Councilmartio Organizat- ion to in, some manner publioly express for and on behalf of the oitizens of Seward, Alaska, our deep and sinoere appreoiation of the Sterling traits of good oitizenship possessed by Mr. Evansh BE IT RESOLVED. By the Common Counoil of the Town of Seward, Alaska, That by reason of the death of Isaao Evans, the oitizens of Seward have been deprived of the wise oounsel, friendly assist- anoe and offioial ability, of a man of sterling integrity, whose publio and private life was an honor to our Cummunity, to its oitizens, and an aid in its oivio advanoement; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Counoil does hereby for and on behalf of the oitizens of Seward, Alaska, respeotfully tender to Mrs. Elvira Evans, the bereaved widow of Isaac Evans, the sinoere condolenoe and sympathy of our oitizens, in this, her hour of trouble and perplexity, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution be set forth in the offioial minutes of the meetings of this Counoil, and that a duly engrossed oopy thereof, signed by the Mayor, with the oor- porate seal of this Municipality affixed thereto, duly attested by the Municipal Clerk, be, by said Mayor, delivered to Mrs. Elvira Evans. ' PASSED: By unanimous vote of the Common Counoil of Seward, Alaska, in Speoial Meeting assembled this 4th, day of September A. D., I9I9. This oompleteing the work of the Speoial Session, it was regularly moved and seoonded to adjourn, until the next regular meeting. . 1 M A Y 0 R. Minutes of the regular meeting of the Seward City Counoil, held September I5th. 1919 10.V"".' -1/ f..... .. I The meeting was oalled to order at 8 p.m. by Mayor Chamberlin, and all members were present exoept Counoilman S. M. Graff. The minutes of the Regular meeting of September 3, 1919, and the minutes of the Speoial ~eeting of September 4, 19I9 were read and approved. A Cummunioation from Mayor Chamberlin addressed to Col. Frederiok H. Mears, Chairman of the Alaska Engineering Commission was read. Counoilman Luoas seoonded by Counoilman J. L. Graef moved that the same be plaoed on file for future referenoe. At the oall of the roll all members present voted "aye". Motion oarried, i A Cummunioat10n from.L. V. Ray, City Attorney waS read, in! whioh he stated that he had prepared and filed in the Distriot ! Court, on behalf of the Town of Seward, an applioation for an ordet of sale of the 1918 delinquent Taxe8,and enolosed for the oonsider4 ation 'of the Counoll; a form of Original and duplioate tax Certif- i ioate. Attorney Ray also submitted at the same time, a copy of I the order of sale of.the I9I8 delinquent taxe8, as granted by the I Distriot Court, third Division, Territory of Alaska, September IO, 1919, and a Resolution, authorizing the sale of the I917 Delin- quent Taxes, whioh reads as follows: I BE IT RESO LVED BY THE COMMON COUNCI L OF THE TOWN OF SEWARD, ALASKA: . I. That by virtue of and pursuant to a duly entered order of Sale, dated the aO~h, day of December, 1918, made by the Dist- riot Court for the Territory of Alaska, Third Division, in oause No. S-I3I, in the matter of the Applioation of the Town of Seward, Alaska, for an order of Sale of oertain real property, to enforoe satisfy and disoharge. the lein of oertain taxes assessed and levie thereon for the year I9I7, together with penalty, interests and oosts, The Clerk of the Town of Seward, Alaska, is hereby direot- ed to sell the property desoribed in said order of sale, or so mu~ thereof, as on the 4ate of Sale hereinafter presoribed, as shall b found unpaid as to tax, penalty, inte~est and oosts, uponeaoh speoifio traot, in the manner provided by Law: and, . 2. That the Clerk of the. Town of' Seward, Alaska, shall oause to be made due and suffioient notioe of suoh sale, by Publi- oation thereof, onoe eaoh week for four suoessive weeks, in The Seward .Gateway, a Newspaper of general oirculation published in said Town of Seward, whioh said Newspaper is hereby designated for suoh purpose by this CommOn Counoil, and, 3. Th~t the Sale of real property listed upon the Delin- quent tax roll of the Town of Seward, Alaska, for the year 1917, to satisfy and disoharge the lien of the unpaid tax upon the sev- eral and speoifio traots described, together wlthpenalty, interes and oosts, be had at Publio Auotion, in the Town Hall at Seward, Alaska, on the'tenth day of November 19I9, between the hours of ten O'olook'in the foremoon and four O'olook in the ~fternoon of said day, oommenoing at .aid hour of ten O'olook in the forenoon and, if said tax Sale is'not oonoluded on said tenth day of Novem- ber I9I9, the' s~me shall oontinue from day to day thereafter, over Sundays and Holidays, until the property subjeot to Tax Sale, and in'Notioe of Sale oontained, is disposed of, and, 4. That eaoh traot of land, upon said Delinquent Tax Roll of the Town of Seward, Alaska, for the year I9I7, be sold seperate ly, be offered for the amount of the tax, penalty, interest and oosts due thereon; and, if suffioient is not bid to disoharge the amount due on the same, suoh speoifio traot shall be bid in by said Clerk of the said Town of Seward, for and on behalf of said Munioipality, for the amount of the tax, penalty, interests and oosts, making proper notation of suoh action upon said Delinquent Tax Roll. PASSED under suspension of the rules this I5th, day of September I919, in Regular Session Assembled: 1 Clerk of the Town or ~ewar~, A~aSKa. / 198 , 'IEI.L' ij.n illjj~.'j 1--"'1. l , iA . , Attest: Approved September 15th, I9I9. Mayor of the Town of Seward, Alaska;, Councilman Luoas seoonded by Counoilman Horner moved that the Cummunioation of Attorney L. V. Ray be aocepted and filed, that his reoomendations stated in his oummunioation be oarried out at this meeting, and that Mr. Ray be instruoted to seoure the neooessary Tax Blanks. At the oall of the roll Counoilmen J. L. Graef, ,Horner, Luoas and Whittemore voted "aye". Motion 'carried. Councilman'MoNeer was exoused at nine O'olook. Counoilman Whittemore seoonded by Oounoilman Horner moved that the Relolution regarding the 1917 Taxes, as prepared by Attorney L. V. Ray, and read by the Clerk, be aooephd, and that the rules be suspended, and the same ~. palsed &t..th1l.mee~lng. At the oall of the rollOounoilmen J. L..Gtaef, ~.a.r, ~oas and 'fbittemore 'Ybted "aye", .. KoUon carried.. Coun.cilmall I'hltte-"t more leo9nded by Counoilman Luou moved that the Resolution be addopted as read, and at the oall of. the roll Counoilmen J. L. Graef, Horner, Luoas and Whit~emore voted "aye", and the Mayor deolared the Resolution addopted. It was then regularly moved by Counoilman Whittemore and seconded by Counoilman Horner, that the delinquent ,taxes of 1917 be advertised in the Seward Gateway aooording to law, g~ving notioe of the date of Sale of the same. At the oall of the roll Counoilman J. L.Graef, Horner, Luoas and Whittemore voted "aye", and it was so oriered. Counoilman Whittemore seoonded by Counoilman Luoal moved that the Treasurer be authorized to.have a notioe published in jhe Seward Gateway, dating that the taxes were now due and pay- able at the Treasurer's Offioe, under the Harriman National Bank Building, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. At the oall of the roll Counoil man J. L. Graef, Horner, ~oas and Whittemore voted "aye". Motion oarried. A Cummunioatio~ signed by Jas Wilson, Joe Krist, H. Paeben, J. B. Slater and Mrs G. F. Fridell, protesting against the blasting of stumps in the Federal Addition, was read. ' Counoilman Luoas seoonded by Councilman ,Whittemore moved that the Cummunioation be refered to the Street Committee, and any persons desireing blasting permits in the future, should be refered to th Street Committe for investigation. At the oall of the roll Coun- oilmen J. L. Graef, Horner, Luoas and Whittemore voted "aye". Motion oarried, A Cummunioat10n from N. J. Bar ling, in behalf of MoDonnell and White, was read, the same offering for sale to the City of Seward, a 36 ~oot Soow. Counoilman Luoas seoonded by Counoilman J. L. Graef moved that the Cummunioation be plaoed on file for future referenoe, and it was so ordered. The bills and salaries were read as follows: W. E. Root $ 18.86 Seward Saw Mill Co. $ 1043.46 Seward Dairy 6.50 Wm. H. Whittlesey 300.00 Frye-Bruhn Co. 12.80 Wm. H. Whittlesey 400.00 Alaska Transfer Co. 4.50 Alaska Eng. Comm. 59.52 Gus Borgen 17.30 Aberbam Kitti 67.50 Ellsworth's 15.00 Henry Ervost 81.00 Seward Bakery 3~40 Jas. K. Matatell . 93.60 Counoilman Luoas seoonded by Counoilman Horner moved that the Claims be allowed as read and that the Clerk be instruoted to draw warrants for same. At the oall of the roll Counoilmen J. L. Graef, Horner, Luoas and Whittemore voted "aye". Motion oarried. Upon Motion by Counoilman Luoas seoonded by Counoilman Horner the Counoil then ourned until the next regular meeting, Monday 0 tober 6th, at 8 p.m. ---, ,< MAY 0 R. Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Seward City Counoil. held September 29th. 19I5. ~ 0i'( , .i ,:;; :./ I The meeting was called to order at 8 p.m. by Mayor Chamberlin, and all members of the Council were present. The meeting was oalled for the purpose of taking up the matter of a Dentention Hospital, and also for the purpose of Paying part of Sewards ~uota of the City Sohool Fund. Mr. H. S. Balderstmn, treasurer of the Seward Sohool Board was present, and stated that the Board would need at least $ 1000.00 at this time. Counoilman Whittemore seoonded by Coun- oilman S. M. Graff moved that the Clerk be instruoted to draw a warrant in the amount of $ 1000.00 in favor of the Seward Sohool Board. as requested by Mr. Balderston.. At the oall of the roll all members present voted "aye". Motion carried. Councilman S. M. Graff then reported on the Dentention Hospital, statimg that he had investigated several differ.nt houses and looations, and mentioned the Gerhard Johnson Home,as being a very desirable plaoe. After a general disoussion, QY the members of the Counoil, it was moved by Counoilman Luoas and seoonded by Counoilman MoNeer that the Committee on Health be authorized to oonfer with Mr. Johnson regarding his building, and if possible to enter into a lease for the plaoe, and that the Health Committee be empowered to aot, and make the neooessary arrangements at onoe. At the oall of the roll all members present voted "aye". Motion oarried. 1 Counoilman Whittemore reported on the City Cemetary, stating that ne bad been out to the plaoe and looked over the grounds, and that the drive at the entranoe needed repairs. Mr. F. B. Wood, Seward Undertaker was present, ~nd explained to to the members of ,the Counoil, the nature of repairs needed at this time, and the amount of gravel neccessary to put the drive in proper shape. Counoilman Lucas seoonded by Counoilman Horner moved that the Committee be authorized to go ahead with the neede improvment. at this time, the same not to exoeed $ I50.00. At the oall of the roll all members present voted "aye" Motion oarried. Counoilman S. M. Graff seoonded by Counoilman Whittemore moved that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to exeoute a demand note in favor of the Bank of Sewa~d, plus the prinoiple and interest, to take up the present note of $2060.'0;now held by the said Bank. At the oall of the roll all members present voted "aye". Motion oarried. Mr. S. O. Morford was present and asked that the Counoil I notify the Fire Chief to go over all the buildings, and inspeot the flues, pipes, eto, and 'try in ever possible way to prevent fires during the ooming winter. To this,the Mayor stated to Mr. Morford that the Fire Chief Was doing his duty. Upon Motion by Counoilman J. L. Graef seoonded by Coun- oilman Luoas, the Counoil then adjourned until the next regular meeting, Monday Ootober 6, ISIS - at 8 p.m. I Minutes of the regular meeting of the Seward City Counoil. held Ootober 6. I9I9. C. '1"...-: /. I; ~....,# -'.- The meeting was oalled to order at ~yp~~~9~n~~~ei;!~ers were present exoept Counoilmas S. M. Graff and dounoilman Whitte- more. The minutes of the regular meeting of September I5, I9I9 and the Minutes of the Speoial meeting held September 29, I9I9, were read and approved. A Cummunioation from Col. Frederiok Mears of the Alaskan Engineering Commission was read, the same being a reply to the Cummunioation of the Mayor and Common Counoil, under date of Augus aI, I9I9. Counoilman Lucas seoonded by Counoilman J. L. Graef, moved that the Cummunioation be filed for future referenoe, and it was so ordered. 1 Counoilman Horner seoonded by Counoilman J. L. Graef moved that in the matter of the Delinquent Taxes of the Alaska Northern Railway, as stated in the Cummunication of Col. Frederiok Mears, be refered to L. V. Ray, Legal,Advisor for the City of Seward, and that he report on same at the next regular meeting. Motion oarried A Cummunication from Dr. J. H. Romig, aoting for E. E. Rud- olph, in the matter of the Pest House, was read, the Same request- ing payment of $ 70.00, due Mr. Rudolph for the rent of his house. Counoilman Luoas seoonded by Counoilman J. L. Graef moved that the matter be refered to the Health Committee for a report at the next regular meeting, and it was so ordered. A Cummmnioation from F. M. Small was read, the same stating that Mr. Small desired the position of Night Watohman for the Cit of Seward, during the ooming winter months. Counoilman Luoas seo- onded by Counoilman J. L. Graef moved that the letter be filed for future reference. Kotion oarried. 1 The Bills and salaries after being Oked by the Finanoe Com- mittee were read as follows: leward Light & P. Co. $49I.43 Hugh Dougherty 50.00 Robert Guest 50.00 Robert Guest I50.00 J. M. Sloan 50.00 C. A. Estes 8.33 C. A. Estes 50.00 Thos. McConity 99.00 Thos. MoConity I3.aO Aleo Little 43.50 H. E. Snider 54.00 Aberham Kitti 3.00 J. J. Stoneshooker 36.00 Harry Ellsworth 8.00 Seward Light & P. Co. III.25 Councilman Lucas seoonded by Counoilman Horner moved that the Bills and salaries b~allowed as read and that the Clerk be instruoted to draw warrants for the same, and that the elaim of Carl Almy in the amount of $ I7.25 be refered to the Clerk for a report at the next regular meeting. At the oall of the roll all members present voted "aye" - Motion carried. Alaska Transfer Co. L. V. Ray Harriman National Bank. S. O. Morford Gateway Publishing Co. Seward Drug Co. Chas. Howard. Alaska Eleotrio Co. Seward Water & Power Co. Robert Guest-Fire roll. Brown & Hawkins Seward News Co. Andy Novak J. L. Graef I $ 33a.50 100.00 30.00 5.00 8.75 1.20 I6I.45 9.00 106.10 20.00 5.55 .85 4.50 I3.9I The matter of the Dentention Hospital was reported on by Councilman Horner, and Dr. Sloan, City Health Offioer was present and also addressed the members of the Qounoil on the subjeot. After a general disoussion it was moved by Councilman Luoas and seconded by Counoi~ J. L. GraeftQ&t the Health Committee be empowered to act at once, and to buy the Mike Miller house and lots, and put the plaoe in proper shape for immediate use, by mak- ing suoh repairs as neooessary. At the oall of the roll all mem- bers present voted "aye". Motion carried. Counoilman Horner seconded by Councilman MoNeer moved that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to draw a demand note in favor ~nr' ~,,",,:6 ... .;d 1li1ii::i lliilll...-l !i! iiij.." -. jljj' - ..o!I.~ of the Harriman National Bank of Alaska at Seward, in the amount of $2500.00,- ~ ALl to take up the preaent note due Ootober 6, I9I9, now held by the said Bank. At the oall of the roll all members present voted "aye". Motion oarried. Upon Motion by Counoi~ Luoas seoonded by Counoi~ Horner, the Counoil then adjourned until the next regular meeting. --, R'~c;~~;~'~ --, Minutes of the Speoial meeting of the Seward City Counoil. held Ootober 9. I9I9. ~-c' "..;( ., ." ;..,;; '",J (.) The Meeting was called to order at 8 p.m. by Mayor Chamberlin, and all Members were present exoept Counoilman J. L. Graef. I The meeting was called for the purpose of further oonsider- ation of the Dentention Hospital. Counoilman Horner seconded by Counoilman MoNeer moved that the Counoil reoonsider the matter of the Dentention Hospital, in regard to the instruoji~n8 given to the Health Committee at the last meeting, with power to purohase the Mike Miller Property. At the oall of the roll, Councilmen S. M. Graff, Horner, MoNeer and Whittemore voted "aye", and Councilman Luoas voted "No", and the Mayor deolared the Motion carried. I I I Counoilman S. M. Graff then made his report, stating that the I~rvey property was a desirable looation for the Hospital, and deserved oarefull consideration from the standpoint, that the same could be had at a reasonable rental. After a general disoussion it was moved by Counoilman Whittemore and seconded by Counoilman McNeer that the Health Committee lease the Harvey property from the Bank of Seward at a rental: of $ 7.50 a month, and be further empowered to install water oonneotions, and other neocessary improvments not to exceed $ I60.00, and any expenitures over this amount to be paid by the Bank of Seward. 1 At the call of the roll, Councilmen S. M. Graff, Horner, Luoas, MoNeer and Whittemore voted "aye". Motion carried. Upon Motion by Counoilman Horner seoonded by Counoilman Whittemore the Counoil then adjourned until the next regular meeting. Ily !\, 1',', i \ ".. \, ~~ Munioipal Clerk. 1 Minutes of the regular meeting of the Seward City Counoil. held Ootober 20. I9I9. -'-" ... '" ',,", ~'l ..,., f/.-,.;)'""""., ~..-'i The meeting was oalled to order at 8 p.m. by Ex-Offioio Mayor Luoas, in the absence of Mayor Chamberlin, and all members were present. 1 The minutes of the ragularmeeting of Ootober 6, I9IS and the Minutes of the Speoial meeting of Ootober S, ISIS were then read and approved. Applioations for the position of Night patrolman from F. M. Small, Peter Johnson, A. B. Potter and Joseph Strejo were read, and upon motion by Counoilman S. M. Graff seconded by Councilman Whittemore. the same were ordered filed for future reference. Motion oarried. A Cummunioation from M. G. Miller was read, the same stat ing that he protested against the erreoting of a Dairy Barn near his property, by the Seward Dairy. Ex-Offioio Mayor Luoas sug- gested that the same be refered to the Health Offioer to invest- igate, and repo.t at the next regular meeting. The Claim of Geo. Sexton tn the amottnt of $24.00 after being Oked by the Finanoe Committee was read, and Councilman , S. M. Graff seoonded by Counoilman Horner moved that the Clerk I be instruoted to draw a warrant for same. At the oall of the rol all members present voted "aye". Motion oarried. Counoilman S. M. Graff then reported on the Dentention Hospital, stating that under the present oonditions, that no wate oonneotions would be made at this time. Councilman Whittemore seconded by Councilman MoNeer moved that the report be acoepted, and it was so ord.red. I Counoilman Lucas reported progress, on the Cemetary Comm- ittee, and Councilman S. M. Graff seconded by Counoilman Horner moved that the report be aooepted and filed. Motion carried. The Claim of E. E. Rudolph, amounting to $70.00, in the matter of the Pest House rent, was again taken up, and Counoilman S. M. Graff seoonded by Counoilman Horner moved that the Clerk be instruoted to draw a warrant for same. At the oall of the roll all members present voted "aye". Motion carried. The Claim of Carl Almy in the amount of $ I7.25 was re- ported on by the Clerk, and Counoilman S. M. Graff seoonded by Councilman Whittemore, moved that the ela~m be paid, and that the Clerk be instruoted to draw a warrant for the same. At the oall of the roll all members present voted "ayeV Motion oarried. Counoilman S. M. Graff seconded by Counoilman J. L. Graef moved that the Clerk be instruoted to have the City Seal repaired, and it was so ordered. 1 Counoilman Whittemore seoonded by Counoilman Horner moved that the Clerk be empowered to have a telephone installed in the City Offices, for the oonvenienoe of the City Treasurer, for the next three months at an approximate oost of $ I5.00. At the oall of the roll all members present voted "aye". Motion carried. Counoilman S. M. Graff seoonded b~ Counoilman Whittemore moved that the Applicants for the position of Night Patrolman be Balloted on. Ballots were then prepared by the Clerk, and the vote resulted as follows: Peter Johnson (4) Joseph Strejc (2) and Ex-Offioi. Mayor Luoas announoed that Mr. Johnson was eleoted to the position. Upon Motion by Councilman S. M. Graff seoonded by counOi11 man J. L. Graef, it was agreed that Peter Johnson be appointed to the position of Night Patrolman for the Town of Seward, at a salary of $ I25.00 a month, that he begin hie dut1es.>November I, ISI9, his hours of work to be from 8 P. M. until 7 A. M., at the pleasure of the Council. At the oall of the roll all members t:")n () ~ ",-.,.,;~....... ....!!.. .-"!'i!iiiiiVl present voted ftaye". Motion carried. Counoilman S. M. Graff seoonded by Counoilman. Whittemore then moved that the Counoil adjourn until the next regular meeting, and it was so ordered. --. ~f~ Ex-Offioio M A Y 0 R. " --. I , I I , I ~I Minutes of the Speoial Meeting of the Seward City Council. held Ootober 25. ISIS. C) '.\ ~'" l' (~~'; "'" 1 The meeting was oalled to order at 8 p.m. b' Mayor Chamberlin, for the purpose of taking up the matter of the Taxes of the Alaskan Northern Railway, but there not being suffioent members present for a quorum, the meeting was adjourned until some future date. Munioipal Clerk. ~~~ MAY 0 R. 1 1 Minutes of the regular meeting of the Sewarj City Council, held November 3, I9I9. o r". r ,l ,-....'. {~ .-.,.) '....-'" The meeting was called to order at 8 p.m. by Mayor Chamberlin, and all members were present. The minutes of the regular meeting of Ootober 20, I9I9, and, the minutes of the Special meeting, held Ootober 25, I9I9 were read and approved. A Cummunication from Brosius & Noon was read, in whioh they asked permission to cover a shed they were building, on the East side, at the foot of 4th, Ave. with roofing paper, during the winter months. Councilman S. M. Graff seoonded by Councilman Whittemore, moved that the request be granted. Motion carried. ~ A Cummunication from F. B. Wood was read, in whioh he state the present oondition of Woodlawn Cemetary. An applioation from Mr. .Wood was also read, in whioh he applied for the position as ! Sexton of Woodlawn Cemetary. Councilman S. M. Graff seconded by Counoilman Horner, moved that the Cummunication be accepted and filed, and that the investigating Committee, still be continued inexistenoe, and report at the next regular meeting, as to the costs of straightening out the various matters pertaining to the Cemetary, and at the same time to report on Mr. Woods Applioation for Sexton. At the call of the ro 11 all members present voted "aye". Motion carried. A Copy of a Cummunioation, written by Mayor Chamberlin, and addressed to Col. Frederiok Mears, of the Alaskan Engineering Commission under date of Ootober 24, I9I9, was read, and upon motion by Counoi~n Luoas seoonded by Councilman S. M. Graff the same was ordered filed. At the call of the roll all members present voted "aye". Motion carried. Hugh Dougherty, City Treasurer was present, and stated to the Counoil, that several parties had small amounts of refunds on taxes due them, the total being $ I6.86. Counoilman S. M. Graff seoonded by Councilman Horner, moved that the Clerk be instructed to draw a warrant in favor of Mr. Dougherty for the above amount, and that Mr. Dougherty notify the p~rties who had a refund due them, and make the proper disbursments. At the call of the roll all members present voted "aye". Motion oarried. 1- 1 The Claims and salaries after being Oked by the Finanoe Committee were read as follows: Harry Ellsworth $ 4.00 Seward Saw Mill Co. 4I.50 Seward Water & P. Co. I07.50 Alaska Transfer Co. I4I.50 Alaska Eleotric Co.. I7.20 Seward News Co. .90 Bank of Seward 3.75 A. C. Taylor I3.00 Hugh Dougherty 50.00 Robert Guest 50.00 Robert Guest 150.00 J, M. Sloan 50.00 C. A. Estes 8.33 C. A. Estes 50.00 S. O. Morford 5.00 James Robinson 7.80 Carl Nelson Ia.OO Carl Nelson 48.00 Jas. K. Matatell I48.80 Councilman S. M. Graff seconded by Counoilman J. L. Graef moved that the Claims and salaries be allowed as read, anj that I the Clerk be instruoted to draw warrants for s~e. At the oall ofl the roll all members present voted "aye". Motion carried. I 1 Thos. MoConety Thos. McConety J. J. Stoneshooker Pa t Cone 11 Joseph Strejc M. Rapich Robert Guest, Fire roll L. V. Ray Peter Johnson Brown & Hawkins Brown & Hawkins Brown & Hawkins F. B. Wood Harriman National Bank. Harriman National Bank Seward Drug Co. Seward Light & Power Co. Gateway Publishing Co. $ 75.00 20.40 24.00 30.00, 20.40 30.00 20.00 50.00 I5.00 28.50 2.55 25.50 I47.00 30.00 22.70 2.50 I66.27 457. 60 L. V. Ray was present, and addressed the Counoil, regard- ins the matter of the Delinquent Taxes of the Alaska Northern Railway Co., and stated that he had prepared a Resolution refer- ing to the same, which reads as follows: /~ 2-' n . 1.., _J""-____:-:T--- v1'!f BE IT RESOLVED, by the COM}IDN COUNCIL of the Town of Seward, Alask .WHEREAS, it has been judioially determined that the Alaska Northern Railway Company, a Corporation, is an agenoy of th Federal Goverment employed as a means in oarrying out and putting into operation the provisions of the Alaska Railway Aot, so oalled and WHEREAS, in its behalf immunity of and from Munioipal Taxation is olaimed, THEREFORE, l;lE IT RESOLVED, That the Common Counoil of the Town of Seward, Alaska, does hereby oancel and release the Munioipal Taxes assessed and le~iedupon the property of the Federal Goverment, as oharges upom the Municipal Tax Reoords of the Town of Seward, Alaska, against the Alaska Northern Railway Company,. a Corporation. ADOPTED, under suspension of the Rules, by unanimous vote,. on the day of A. D. I9I9. Following the reading of the Resolution, Mr. Ray then stated that he had prepared a Claim against the Alaska Northern Railway Company, whioh reads as follows: Seward, Alaska, November Ist, I9I9. ALASKA NORTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY, a Corpo~ation. To TOWN OF SEWARD, Dr. . To Propoetionate Amount of Work and Labor.Performed and Expenditure Made Therefor in the Grading of Fifth Avenue, Seward, Alaska, abutting upon Lots I6, I7, I8, I9 and 20 in BloOk I6 in said Seward, 5 Lots at $25.00 per Lot...........'........ $I25.00 Counoilman S. M. Graff seoonded by Counoilman Horner moved that the report of Mr. Ray be aocepted, and that the rules be suspended, and the Resolution be addopted as read, and that the Clerk be instruoted to noti~y the said Alaska Northern Railway Company. At the oall of the roll all members present voted "aye" Motion oarried. Councilman S. K. Graff seoonded by Counoilman Whittemore moved that. the Clerk Be instruoted to dr a.w a warrant in favor of the Seward School Board, in the amount of $I500.00 as soon as the money was available. At the oall of the roll all members present voted "aye". Motion carried. Counoilman Luoas seoonded by Counoilman HOrner moved tha all taxes assessed against the Chu~ohes, parsonages and the Genera Hospital, located in the City of Seward, be stricken from the Tax Roll, and that the Clerk be instruoed to notify them of same. At the call of the roll all members present voted "aye". Motion carried. Upon Motion by Counoilman Luoas seconded by Counoilman Horner, the Counoil then adjourned until the next. regular meeting. . ,--' --, ~---~ MAY 0 R. Minutes of the Speoial meeting of the Seward City Counoil. held November 7. I9I9. 2.41Jf t ' -J ...... -- 1 The meeting was oalled to order at 8 p. m. by Mayor Chamberlin, and all members were present exoept Councilman S. M. Graff and Counoilman Luoas. The meeting waS held for the purpose of repealing the Resolution, passed by the City Council, September I5th, 19I9, in regard to holding the I9I7 Delinquent Tax Sale Hovember rOth, I9I9 and also for the purpose of taking up and disoussing various matters in oonneotion with the City Cemetary. After a general disoussion by the members present, regard ing the I9I7 Delinquent Taxes, a Resolution prepared by L. V. Ray Legal Advisor for the City of Seward, was read as follows: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF SEWARD, ALASKA 1 THAT Whereas it is apparent from reoent payments made, and advioes reoeived of a reliable nature, that a greater portion of the Delinquent Taxes for the year I9I7 of the Town of Seward, I I Alaska, as appears upon the Delinquent Tax Roll for the year I9I7 I of said Seward, and upon whioh Delinquent Tax Roll the Distriot i Court for the Territory. of Alaska. Third Division, has made and t entered its oertain order direoting the speoifio and severAl tract of land and property on said Delinquent Roll set forth, sold to satisfy the lien of said Delinquent Tax, penalty and oosts; . And Whereas, by Resolution of this Counoil dated the I5th'l day of September I9I9, the Clerk of this Town was directed and ordered to prooeed to advertise, and sellon November IOth, I9I9, I said traots so in said Delinquent Roll oontained, and that adver- tisment of suoh sale should oommenoe by publioation o~ said Roll, on or about November IOth, I9I9, to extend for the period of four weeks, Now, Therefore, for the reasons stated herein, and as a matter of publio polioy in the. avoidance to Tax-payers of the oonsequent additional oosts, .. BE IT RESOLVED that said Resolution directing the adver- tisment and sale on Nevember IOth,I9I9, as aforesaid, be repealed and held for naught, and that said Clerk of the Town of Seward, Alaska, await the further orders of this Counoil relative to the advertisment and sale of the traots listed in said Delinquent Tax Roll for the year I9I7. . ADOPTED, under suspension of the rules, this 7th, day of November, A. D. I9I9. Councilman Whittemore seconded by Councilman J. L. Greaf moved that the rules besuapended, and that the Resolution be I addopted as read. At the oall of the roll Councilmen J. L. Greaf Horner, McNeer and Whittemore voted "aye", and the Mayor declared the Resolution addopted. In the matter of the City Cemetary, Counoilman Horner seoondedby Counoilman J. L. Graef moved that the Cemetary Comm- ittee, be empowered to proceed with their best judgement, as to straightening out the present tangle now existing at Woodlawn Cemetary, At the oall of the roll Counoilmen J. L. Graef, Horner, MoNeer and Whittemore voted "aye". Motion carried. Councilman Lucas arrived at 8.45 p.m. This completeing the duties of the Special Session, it was regularly moved by Councilman Horner and seoonded by Councilman MoNeer, that the Council adjourn until the next regular meeting. I' ~~~ MAY 0 R. Minutes of the regular meeting of the Seward City Counoil. held November I7. I9I9. ~:--- "r ~' """'-, -- 1 The meeting was oalled to order at 8 p.m., by Mayor Chamber- lin, and all members were present exoept Councilman S. M. Graff. The minutes of the regular meeting held November 3, I9I9, were read and approved. The minutes of the Speoial meeting, held November 7, I919, were then read, and it was regularly moved by Counoilman Whittemore and seconded by Oounoilman Horner that the same be approved, with the exception of the part, and Resol- ution. refering to the I9I7 delinquent Taxes, as this part of the minutes, being contrary to the order of the Court, should be strio~ ken from the page. Motion oarried. A Cummunication from the Seward Womens Club was read, in whioh they suggested plans for the establishing and maintainance of a : Public Library for the City of Seward. Counoilman Luoas seconded: by Councilman Horner moved that the Mayor appoint a Committee of ' Two, to take up the matter with the City Attorney, and report on same at the next regular meeting. At the call of the roll Coun- oilmen J. L. Graef, Horner, Luoas and McNeer voted "aye", with Counoilman Whittemore voting "No", and the Mayor declared the Motion oarried. A Cummuhioation from Frank Lagarquist was read, in whioh he stated that he had been assessed on personal property, whioh he did not possess, and asked that his oomplaint be oonsidered. Councilman Horner seoonded by Counoilman Luoas moved that Cummunioation be refered to the tax Committee, for a report at next regular meeting, and it waa so ordered. the the I I I The. matter of the City Cemetary was then taken up, and Cumm- unications from John Preston, and E. S. Jaocard were read, oert- ifing that F. B. Wood, Seward Undertaker, had removed several bodies, buried in the streets and alleys of said Cemetary, and had placed them in the lots where they belonged, in the proper manner. In conneotion with the Cummunications, was a "Burial or Removal Permit", from Wm. H. Whittlesey, United States Commissio- ner, stating the names of the known, and unknown parties whioh were removed. Claims attaohed to the Cummunioations, for ser- vioes rendered, were read as follOWS: F. B. ~ood $300.00 F. B. Wood $ 4I.50 - and E. S. Jaocard $ IO.OO. Councilman Whittemore seoonded by Councilman Horner moved that the reports and Cummunioations be aocepted and filed, and that the Clerk be instruoeed to draw warrants for the amounts as read. At the call of the roll all memeers present voted "aye". Motion carried. I / A Resolution prepared by L. V. Ray, Sewards Legal Advisor, was read as follows: I BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF SEWARD, ALASKA: I. That by virtue of and pursuant to a duly entered order of Sale, dated the 10th, day of September I9I9, made by the Distriot Court for the Territory of Alaska, Third Division, in oause No. s.-I4s, In the matter of the Applioation of the Town of Seward, I Alaska, a Munioipal Corporation, for an order of Sale of Certain real property, to enforoe the lien of certain Delinquent Munici- pal Taxes, for.. tpe year I9I8, together wi th penalty, interests an costs, The Clerk of the Town of Seward, Alaska, under the author- ity of, and by direotion of the Common Counoil of the Town of . Seward, Alaska, is direoted to sell the property desoribed in sai order of Sale, or so much thereof as on the date of Sale herein- after presoribed shall be found unpaid as to Tax, penalty, inters st and oosts, upon eaoh speoific t.raot, in the manner provided by law, II 2. That the Clerk of the Town of Seward, Alaska, shall oause to. be made due and suffioient notioe of such Sale, by publication !I thereof, once each week for four suocessive weeks, in the Seward Gateway, a Newspaper of general oiroulation, published in said . 1 Town of Seward, whioh said Newspaper is hereby designated for sue, purpose by this Common Counoil; I C"\ ~1 ., .() J... LL 1 _U'- _ "'1 "\j;a L'. ".-"'.._ ~ H !!j- fb_ ",lL-,, iF ~ 'Pi..ifll iii. f! ,flI~JIII!!l.1!1Oji!!- rl"u II!. 'L 3. That the Sale of real property listed upon the Delinquent Tax Roll of the Town of Seward, Alaska, for the year I9I8, to satisfy and disoharge the lien of the unpaid Tax upon the several and speo- ifio traots desoribed, together with penalty, interest and oosts, be had at Public Auotion, in the Town hall of Seward, Alaska, on the Thirtieth day of December I9I9, between the hours of ten O'oloo in the forenoon and four O'olock in the afternoon of said day, comm enoing at said hour of ten O'clook in the forenoon, and, if said Tax Sale is not ooncluded on the said thirtieth day of Deoember I9I9, the same shall continue from day to day thereafter, over Sun- days and Hol1daSfs, until the property subject to tax sale, and in said Notioe of sale oontained, is disposed of; 4. That eaoh tract, upon said Delinquent Tax Roll of the Town of Seward, Alaska, for the year I9I8, be sold seperately, be offered for the amount bt the tax, penalty, interest and oosts due thereon; and, if sufficient is not bid to disoharge the amount due on the same, suoh speoifio tract shall be bid in by said Clerk of said Town of Seward, for and on behalf. of said Munioipality, for the amount of the tax, penalty, interest and oosts, making proper notation upon said Delinquent Tax Roll. PASSED AND ADDOPTED UNDER SUSPENSION OF THE RULES TaIS day of November I9I9. Counoilman Lucas seconded by Counoilman Horner moved that the rules be suspended, and that the Resolution be plaoed upon its pass age. . At the call of the roll all members present voted "aye" - Motio~ oarried. Counoilman Horner seoonded b~ Counci~ Whittemor moved that the Resolution be again read for its final passage. The Resolution was thep read for its seoond r~ading, and it was re- gularly moved by Ceuncilman, Whittemore and seoonded by Councilman J. L. Graef, that the Resolution be addopted as read. At the oall of the roll, all members present voted "aye". Motion oarried. The Claims after being Oked by the Fiaance Committee, were read as follows: J. L. Graef $22,36 - Bank of Seward $50.78. Councilman Horner seconded by Counoilman J. L. Graef moved that the Claims be allowed as read, and that the Clerk be instruc- ted to draw warrants for same. At the oall of the roll all member present voted "aye". Motion oarried. Councilman McNeer then reported that in the matter of Niok Hodak, who had hurt his finger while employed on the Glaoier Stre- am, that the sai~ Hodak be allowed ,62! per cent of 20 days wages, the total being 115,00, Councilman Whittemore seoonded by Coun- oilman Horner moved that the Clerk be instruoted to draw a warrant for the about amount in favor of Mr. Hodak. At the oall of the roll all members present voted "aye". Motion oarried. . Counoilman Whittemore seoonded by CounoilmanJ. L. Graef moved that the Council extent to Counoilman S. M. Graff, a 90 day leave of absenoe, as Mr. Graff.wiahea to make a trip to the states. At the oall of the roll all members present voted "aye". Motion oarried. Upon motion by Counoilman Whittemore seconded by Coknoilman Luoas, the Counoil then adjourned'until the next regular meeting. ~/ ---; ~ ~ \ Mwnoipa C;e~k. / ~ ' ii", .~ o R. Minutes of the regular meeting of the Seward City Co~ncil, held Deoember Ist. 1919. -...'" ,.., .Jt... ~. ". /'" t, ,+ j If-.:) .J- '-' The meeting waS oalled to order by Mayor Chamberlin at 8 p.m., and all members were present exoept Counoilman S. M. Graff and Councilman Horner. 1 The minutes of the regular meeting of November I7th, I9I9 were read, and it was moved by Councilman Luoas and seoomded by CounoiLman J. L. Graef, that with referenoe to the Resolution contained therein, the same should be oorreoted to read, passed at its third reading, instead of its seoond. The minutes were then approved as oorreoted. A statement signed by Nick Hodak, and witnessed by Eric Luoas and L. V. Ray was read, the same stating that the said Mr. Hodak had reoeived $ 75.00 from the City of Seward, this amount allowed him for injuries reoeived July 24th, 19I9, whiie employed on Lowell Creek. Councilman Lucas seoonded by Counoilman J. L. Greaf moved that the release be filed, and it was so or4ered. The Claims and salaries after being Oked by the Finanoe Committee, were read as follows: I Charles Crawford $ 5.00 Robert Guest $ 20.00 Seward News Co. I.OO Hugh Dougherty 50.00 Alaska Eleotrio Co. 6.00 Robert Guest 50.00 Alaska Transfer Co. I5.00 Robert Guest I50.00 Thos. MoConety I7.00 J. M. Sloan 50.00 L. V. Ray 50.00 C. A. Estes 8.33 Peter Johnson I25.00 C. A. Estes 50.00 Seward Light & Power Co. I46.I5 Gateway Pub. Co. 8.00 J. M. Sloan 27.50 S. O. Morford 5.00 Harriman National Bank 30.00 Harry Ellsworth 8.00 Bank of Seward 7.50 Brown & Hawkins 2.25 Seward Water & P. Co. I07.50 Seward Drug Co. .75 Counoilman Luoas seoonded by Councilman J. L. Greaf moved that the Clerk be instruoted to draw warrants for the claims as read, with the exception of the Seward Water & Power Co, and that their claim in the amount of $ I87.50 should be investigated be- fore the same was paid. At the call of the ro~l all members pre.en' voted "aye". Motion carried. Mayor Chamberlin then announoed and Councilman Horner be appointed as a and make a further report regarding the I that Counoilman J. L. Grae~ Coul.'nitte.e to investigate I matter of a library. Counoilman Whittemore seconded by Counoilman Luoas moved that the personal tax assessed against Frank Lagerquist be strioke from the roll. At the oall of the roll aI' members present voted "aye". Motion oarried. Counoilman J. L. Graef seoonded by Councilman Whittemore moved that the personal tax assessed against Capt. A. E. Lathrop in the amount of $ I2.00 be strioken from the roll, as the piano whioh was assassed in this oase, had been removed from the City. At the call of the roll all members present voted "aye". Motion oarried. 1 . Upon motion by IOilman Whittemore, the IUlar meeting. I I i I 1 Counoilman J. L. Graef, seoonded by Coun- Council then adjourned until the next reg- ~ I~ ~iid .\ Munioipa lerk. / ~~. MAY 0 R. Minutes of the regular meeting of the Seward City Counoil. held December 15th, I9I9. n.,r, t"; /': .1 ,( ~ -'- ..r., I The meeting was oalled to order at 8 p.m. by Ex-Offioio Mayor Luoas, but there not being suffioient members present for a quorum, the meeting was adjourned until the next regular meet- ing, Monday January 5th, I920. // Ex-Offioio Mayor. I 1 Minutes of the Speoial Meeting of the Se\vard City Council. held December 26th. I9I9. 21 C, ;....) sL ,,--i I The meeting was called for the purpose of oonsidering the Application for a permit by Dr. Andrew C. Smith of Portland, Oregon, through his agent at Seward, Mr. Wayne Blue, to ereot on the Se\vard Dock, a six hundred barrel wooden crude oil tank for use of fueling the Steamer Bergen, and also for the purpose of calling to the attention of certain property holders, the oondit- ion of the sidewalks, in front of their respective properties, as regards snow and ioe, during the winter months. The meeting was called to order at 8 p. m. by Mayor Chamberlin and all members were present except Counoilman S. M. Graff. A Cummunication from Wayne Blue was read, in whioh he requeste that the above stated permit be granted to Dr. Andrew C. Smith, and after a general dissussion, it was regularly moved by Coun- oilman Whittemore and seconded by Councilman Horner, that the Cu- mmunication be aocepted and filed, and that the Clerk be instruc- ted to issue said permit, and to write a letter to Col. Frederick Mears, of the Alaskan Engineering Commission, stating in detail, just what a "Seward-Unalaska Steamship Route" would mean to Sew- ard, in a business way. At the call of the roll all members present voted "aye". Motion carried. A Resolution, prepared by L. V. Ray, Sewards Legal Advisor, was then read as follows: I BE IT RESOLVED by the COMMON COUNCIL of the Town of Seward, Alaska That the Munioipal Clerk of the To\vn of Seward, be, and he is hereby authorized and direoted to issue a PERMIT for the constru- ction of a wooden tank, or other receptacle, on the extreme wes- terly end of the Dook of the Alaska Engineering Commission, at Seward, Alaska, and to store therein not exceeding six hundred barrels of orude oil, for use of Andrew C. Smith, or his agents, ship-masters, and assigns; suoh fEIDlI! to be revoked should any abuse of the privlege granted become apparent. PASSED under suspension of the rules this 26th, day of Deo- ember I9I9. Councilman the Resolution final reading. voted "aye". Luoas seoonded by Councilman J. L. Graef moved that be addopted as read, and passed at its third and At the oall of the roll all members present Motion carried.. The Resolution was read for its seoond reading, and it was moved by Counoilman Luoas and seconded by Counoilman J. L Graef that the rules be suspended, and the Resolution be passed at its Third and final reading, and all .embers present voting "aye" It was so ordered. 1 The Resolution was then read for its Third and Final reading, and Counoilman J. L. Graef seconded by Councilman Whittemore, moved that the same be a4dopted as read. At the call of the roll all members present voted "aye". Motion oarried. The matter of sidewalks was then taken up, and it was moved by Councilman Whittemore and seconded by Counoilman Lucas, that the Clerk be instruoted to write to out of town residents, who owned property either onBroadway or Adams Street down to the Post Offioe, oalling their attention to a section in Ordinanoe #38, whioh says, "that sidewalks must be kept free of snow and ioe", and that the letters should be registered, so that the owners or their agents, would be sure of reoeiving the notioes. At the ' call of the roll all members present voted "~ye". Motion carriec;t. Upon motion by CounojJman Luoas seoonded by Councilman Whi- ttemore, the Counci~~n adjourned. . ~ ':( ;. V .,; ~.i j /~ a!e~rk. ~~ MAYOR