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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1926 City Council Minutes ~-- ( 198 I I ~ Monday- January 11. 1926. ilII!!!'!!~ ,..__ --'--,1'- .~ A Special meeting of the Common Council of the Town of Seward. held in the Council Chambers at a O'Clock PM this date, for the purpose of canvassing the votes cast at a special Election for the exclusion of certain property from the City Limits. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ray, present were Councilmen Badger, Helm, Hofman McMullen and Selby, absent Councilman Ellsworth. The Mayor having stated the objeot of the meeting appointed Councilmen Hofman and Selby and the Munioipal Clerk to oanvass the vote, this having been done. the oommittee proceeded to declare the result of said eleotion and have same spread on the minutes of the prooeedings. The following resultion was presented, and moved by Hofman seconded by Badger that same be adopted. RESOLUTION - WHEREAS, in acoordanoe with the laws of the Territor of Alaska and persuant to an order of the Distriot Court for the Terriotry of Alaska, Third Div~sion, entered the twenty fourth day of November 1925, direoting that a special eleotion be held on the proposition of the exolus on of certain territory from the City of ~eward and necessa notices having been given, The eleotion was held in the Twon Hall of the City of Seward and in the Territory sought to be exoluded on Saturday January 9th, 1926; and. WHEREAS, in aocordance with the Oertificates filed with the municipal olerk of the Town of Seward by the Election offioers of said election, the following votes were cast at the said Election: WITHIN THE CITY OF SEWARD. FOR EXCLUSION 63 AGAINST EXCLUSION 2 BLANKS 1 TOTAL--------------- 66 WITHIN THE TERRITORY SOUGHT TO BE EXCLUDED: (NO votes cast in said Territory) WHEREAS the returns of said election were canvassed by the Common Council of the Town of Seward at 1 O'Clock PM Monday January 11, 1926, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that in acoordanoe with the results of said eleotion, said territory is excluded from the limits of the City of Seward. Passed by the Common Council, of the City of Seward january 11, 1926. May 0 r. f}~"" 1 e r k. 00000000000 Upon the oall of the roll all councilmen present voted in the affirmative. The City attorney reported that the necessary certifioates had been exeouted and required action :ilaken. ~~~~n motion ~OR 199 MONDAY JANUARY EIGHTEEN 1926. I The regular meeting of the Common Council, Town of Seward called to order at 8;25 O'Clock PM by Mayor L. V. Ray. Councilmen Badger, Helm. Hofman and McMullen present. Absent, Selby and Ellsworth. The Minutes of the last regular and special intervening meeting read and approved. Communications, including a wire from Major Oliver and other communications XKKi exchanged between the Mayor and U. S. Engineers Office relative to Shelter H arbor read. Communication addressed to School Board and report of School board presented to Council. School Boards quarterly report referred to School Committee. No claims presented. Committee reports as follows: Finance and Clai~s presented a written report including Municipal Attorney, Health Officer statements and Affidavit from Fire Chief re the Gillespie Compensation claim, re~ommending no payment as City not liable. After discussion it was moved by Helm seconded by Hofman that report be accepted and filed, All councilmen voting in the affirmative. Municipal Health officer reported the School in good condition when inspected on January 16th, 1926. It was moved by Hofman seconded by McMullen that r0port be accepted and filed, all councilmen present voting in the affirmative. I I w. D~ Coppernoll being present addressed the council with reference to certain Certificate of Redemptmons numbers 331 to 336 inclusive covering Lots 7 to 12 inclusive in Block 17 Federal addition Town of Seward and requested that authority be given the municipal clerk to cancel these Certificated and issue in their stead, Certificates of Sale in his favor. It was moved by Hofman seconded by McMullen, that quthority be granted clerk to cancel the redemption certificated referred to. Upon call of the Roll ailll Oouncilmen present voted in the affirmative. It was then moved by Hofman seconded by McMullen that the Clerk issue Certificated of Sale to Mr Coppernoll covering the sale for Taxes of Lots 7 to 12 inc., Block 17 Federal addition. Upon all of the roll all councilmen present voted in the affirmative. The Street committee made an oral report relative to work performed by Mr Thoday, on the Daggett corner sidewalk, and requested that Mr. Thoday be paid by the City, and payment made by Daggetts be credited to City. It was moved by Hofman seconded by Helm that request be granted and City Clerk authorized to draw a warrant for 10.00 covering services of tIT. Thoday. Upon call of the roll Councilmen Budger, Helm, Hofman and McMullen voted AYE. Absent Councilmen Ellsworth and Selby. Mayor Ray stated he had in his possession a resignation from Councilman Ellsworth as a member of this Council, and desL.ed to pree cnt same as Mr. Ellsworth would not be able to return before his extended leave expired on February 1st. It was moved by McMullen seconded by HOfman that Councilmans Ellsworths resignation be qccepted, all councilmen present voting Aye. /" ( 200 i F The Mayor asked the Councilmento oonsider a suooessor for Mr. Ellsworth, to endeavor to have a oandidate available at the next regulr meeting, when/X. could be elected and take l1Jl.e Oath of offioe.,the person selected ....;,; --. Under unfinished business the motion, that resignation of the Fire Chief be accepted, laid over from last regular meeting, was opened for consideration. It was moved by Councilman Badger seconded by Helm that oonsideration of this motion, be again carried over until Councilman Selby was present. All oouncilmen voted in the affirmative. Mr Manthy was present, and offered information regarding the manner in which the floating dook, could be repaired and the workmanship required by the Alaska Railroad befoFe it oould be again placed in Commission. He offered to contract with the City to repair dook to the satisfaotion of all persons and replace in accordance with desires of the Railroad offioials. The cost of this work .. to be .300.0~ A Motion was then made by Hofman seconded by Badger that Qity Attorney be authorized to contract with Mr. Manthey for the repair and installation of the floating dock, same to ~ass inspection of Railroad officials for not to exceed '300.00 Upon call of the roll Councilmen Badger Helm, Hofman and MoMullen voted AYE: Absent ~ouncilman Ztt Selby. - Under new business attention was called to the oondition of the Garbage dump, The high tide having destroyed the retaining wall allowing the garbage to be oarried over the road by the high water. After 'iscussion, a motion (Hof) was made, seconded by Helm that street Committee~be authorized to expend $100.00 for neoessary emergency repairs. U~on oall of the roll all councilmen voted in the affirmative The School committee returned the report of Sohool board recommending its acceptance and filing. A Motion made by Hofman seconded by Helm. that this be done wplllX 1R!J1:ttx:rd:xt;lUrY'1l'1l'T; carr i e d . Moved by Hofman seconded by Helm that meeting adjourn. 1 J .\ 'It The regular meeting of the Common Council, Town of Seward held this date in the Council Ohambers. ~or Ray presiding. the council called to order at 8 O'Clock PM, with Councilmen Badger, Helm. Hofman McMullen and Selby present. The Mayor stated the first business to be taken up by the Gouncil would be the nomination and election of a new councilman, whereupon it WaS moved by Badger seconded by Hoffman that the council proceed to ballot. Motion carried and Councilman Hofman appointed Teller. Upon first ballot Oouncilman Hofman as Teller anno~ced ,~ ~ five votes had been cast for Mr. Chas Krefting as Wouncilman~~ to serve the unexpiret term of Councilman Ellsworth resigned Or until April 101 1926. A recess was called until Councilman Krefting could be notified. Upon Councilman Krefting reaching council Chambers. he took the oath of office and assumed his place as a member of the Common Council of the Town Of ~eward. I Claims as follows read: $150. )0 1:50.00 150.00 1.80 2.75 1.00 127.50 290.32 3.30 150.00 7.50 27.00 3.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 TOTAL 1249.62 The Claim of B&H for $1,.50 and P.C.McMullen for $5.15 were withdrawn. and it was moved by McMullen seconded by Hofman that balance of claims be paid and warrant ordered drawn covering same. Upon call of the roll all councilmen voted in the affirmative. I M. B. Lanning A.. E. Ruoker J. P. Hannon A. Bolam J. L. Graef Thos Gamble S.W.&P.Co S.Light & p Co U.S.Cable Ofs Cbas E. Brown E.L.Senft W. Fairman Nick Fernandez H. Daugherty George Long L. A. Peel Fire Roll J .A.Baughman Gateway Brown & Hawkins Alaska Tfr E.:Mattchei P.C.McMullen Fishers Cafe Bank of Seward Seward Ath Club Henry Paeben L. Simpson Sam Wolkoff Wm Whittlesey Bessie Malloy $20.00 50.00 3.65 17.50 .75 45.00 5.15 1.40 25.00 25.00 27.00 12.00 3.00 10 . 00 10.00 It waL moved by Hofm,n seconded by Helm that olaira of P.C. McMullen for ~5.15 be allowed, Upon oall of the roll Counoilmen Badger Helm Hofman Krefting and ~elby voted Aye MoMullen not v~timg,. Claim ordered paid. The Claim of Brown and Hawkins was ordered oarried over for further investigation by the finance committee. A Protest filed by C. Ira Daggett. against Special sidewalk tax referred to City attorney. A Communication from The Seward Volunteer jj'ire department, recommending M. B. Lannin[ for continuanoe-in office 8S fire Ohief, read, and upon motion by Hofman seconded by Selby ordered filed. Motion carried. Fire Committee reported truck overhauling completed but requested authority to expend $20.00 to replace parts lost belonging to self starter and generator, upon r ceipt of which, self starter could be operated. It was moved by Badger seconded by Helm. that expenditure of $20.00 be allowed. Upon call of roll all councilmen voted in the affirmative. and authority was granted. City Attorney reported, prepared petition covering cemetary releaAe. oompleted with exception of signature of Mr.Barndoller I /-- --- 204 of the Alaska Railroad, and upon his arrival at Seward, and signing of petition, same would be forwarded to the President o~ the Wnited States. The attorney also called Councils attention of the law forcing munioipalities to enforce Alaska Bone Dry Law Remarking on Cemetary as proposed, Mayor called Counoils attention to necessity of coordination of various fraternal organizations in the community for the purpose of dividing plots for burial purposes. Unfinished Business, The Tax rolls were presented by the Clerk as delinquent, and ordered laid over until sidewalk tax roll became delinquent for simultaneous publication. The Motion carried over past two meetings brought up for action, and after recieving permission to withdraw original motion for the purpose of furnishing a substitute, Councilman Badger seconded by ~ouncilman Hofman moved that resignation for M. B. Lanning, as Fire Chief, and Chief of Police be aocepted by the Counoil on appointmebt of his successor. An amendment was offered to insert the words "or Election" followintg word appointment. KpKa The vote on amendment to orignal motion carried, whereupon the Council voted on the Motion. That Resignation of FireChief and Chief of Police be accepted to take affect upon'the appointment or Election of a Buccessor. Upon call of'the roll all Councilmen voted in the affirmative. I I A Resolution was presented. RESODVED That Until April 10, 1926, the Offioes of Chief of Police and Chief of Fire Department of the City of Seward, be held by two men the salary to be at the rate of $125.00 per month eaoh. It was moved by Hofman seoonded by McMullen that the words qnd figures "At the rate of $125.00 per month " be stricken and the words and figures"At the rate of $150.00 per month" be inserted. Upon call of the Roll all councilmen voted in the affirmative. It was then regularly moved and seconded that the Rules be suspended a~drthe resolution adopted . Upon call of the Roll all councilmen voted .. XKa affirmatively on the adoption of the resolution as amended. The Oity Clerk was instructed to advertise that applications would be received for the position of Chief of Police, and Fire Chief for the Town of Seward until 5 ) 'Clock PM Friday February 5th. It w~s moved by Helm seconded by HOfmun that a special meeting of the Council be called at 8 O'Clock PM Friday February 5, for the purpose of eleoting a new firechief and Chief of Police. Motion carried. Additional Committee reports were presented by street Committee that Garbage dump again in good order, and by Com on Wharfs and Docks, that contraot for repairing floating dock had been let. Referring to the Gillespie Claim, and the report presented by Finance Committee relative to this case, Remarks were made by Mayor and Councilmen, after which a motion was made by Councilman McMullen seconded b~ Helm that City Attorney be authorized to make a settlement with Frank Gillespie in the sum \,' of $50.00 when necessary releases had been signed. 'W'-..~' ~ Upon call of the roll the councilmen all voted in the affirmative. \ " I 205 It was moved by Councilman Hofman seconded by Krefting that Oouncil adjourn. I , I ( Lf}Z:.{,J.1-./' <: 'L. E R K I t/ Special Meetinf of the Common Council, Town of ~eward, called at 8 O'Clock PM February 5th., 1926. Councilmen Badger, Helm, Hofman, Krefting, McMullen and Selby present. The Mayor stated this meeting had been called and opened for the purpose of considering applications and electing a Fire Chief and a C~ief of Police of the Town of Seward. The following applications were read. FOR FIRB CHIEF: Henry Frost. Alex Bolam, M. B. Lanning. Jasper W. Holman. CHIEF OF POLICE. Alfred Anderson, Erick Nelson, J. W. Sparrow, E. L. Senft, J. D. Prosser, Joe Wilson, Sr., Harry Lyons, Wm. Fairman, Chas ii. Head. The Mayor, at this time called attention to the attacks being made upon citizens of Alaska, by certaij persons in Washington D.C., and suggested action by the Council, resenting the implications and statements made. A Motion was then made by Councilman McMullen seconded by Councilman Hofman that The Mayor and Clerk be authorized to draft a wire as a protest against and denial of remarks xxaixtRixtDx made, same to be sent to Senator A. C. Cummings, Chairman of Judicial Committee U. S. Senate. I All councilmen voted in the affirmative. It was moved by ~RMcMullen seconded by Hofman that the Council proceed to ballot on the appointment of a Fire Chief. Councilmen Hofman appointed Teller. Upon first Ballott Henry Frost 4, Alex Bolam 1, M. B. Lanningl, Henry Frost declared Elected. Moved by Hofman seconded by Helm, that council now ballot on appointment of a Chief of Police. Motion carried. I On First Ballott: teller reported following. WID Fairman 3, E. L. Senftx 2, Alfred Anderson 1. No election, and second Ballot taken as follows. Wm. Fairman 4, E. L. Senft Ine, Alfred Anderson one. Wm Fairman declared elected to serve as Chief of Police of Seward until April 10, 1926. Oaths of Office and resign~tions of Henry Frost aB Fire Ohicf an Wm Fairman as Chief of Police signed and filed and Council adjourned. 4 /) ,I ! I-f)! I';/~. oy: ['{tit! Wi', CLERK ~ .1' 206 MONDAY FEBRUARY 15. 1926. Regular meeting of the Common Counoil, Town of Seward held in the Council Chambers. this date. Meeting oalled to order at 8 O'Clock PM by Mayor, L. V. Ray with Councilmen Badger. Helm, Hofman, Krefting and McMullen present, absent oouncilman Selby: The Minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. The Mayor at this time stated that Counoilman Krefting would take the place of Counoilmen Ellsworth on the several commit- tes formerly ser~ed by ~llsworth, but that the junior members of those oommi ttees would serve as ChR.irmen, Claims: The Finance committee reported the investigation of Brown and Hawkins olaim, carried over from the last regular meeting, and because of agreement between former Fire Chief and Brown and Hawkins for the rent of a truok, reoommended the paying of same. Claims for C.M.Brosius 1.05 P.M. Ogle $5.85 were read and it was moved by Hofman seoonded by McMullen that same be allowed. Upon oall of the roll all counoilmen voted in the affirmative. ' , The Bill of Brown and Hawkins for $17.50 was read Rnd it was moved by Helm seoonded by Kad~er that olaim be allowed. Upon oall of the roll. Councilmen Badger Helm Krefting and MoMullen voted Aye, Councilman Hofman No. Absnet Counoilman Selby. The neoessary four votes in the affirmative being oast it was so ordered. A report from the Fire Committee was read aSking for authorit~ ;}urohase certain necessary supplies ino minor supplies and 100 feet of line for heaving purposes, Mayor stated no authority required for oertain neoessary minor supplies. .. It was moved By Helm seoonded by Hofman that not to exoeed $20.00 be allowed for purohasing equipment neoessarJ. Upon oall of the roll all oounoilmen present voted in the affirmative. Fire Committee also reauested additional chemioal hose. and after discussion matter was turned over to finanoe comm ittee to obtain oost . ' JYKRRwe oommittee reported progress on floating dook and install~tion of same, to be aocepted upon approval of Railroad authorities. ' Committee on Pub Health 'and Protection reported an epedemic of Scab disease among the school children, stating the Pub Health officer stated not serious but infectious. The Mayor reported the hiring of Team and men, to break trail thru snow to train and boat. Street Committee, Counoilman Helm discussed necessity of Road between fourth and third Avenues on Madison street. A Communication from Harry Kawabe, asking for 'authority to install Laundry on main floor and in basement of his and associated building on fourth Avenue. After discussion and report of ~ity A~torney, t~at same should be accepted by Health officer, a notioe was ordered published to allow and residents or property holders in the ~icinity to file objeot ions at the next regular meeting of the Council, and the Clerk ordered to obtain information relative to effect on Fire Insurance rate. ,-.:" ~ (~~~. ~ CLERK MONDAY 1~RCH FIRST 207 Regular meeting of the Co~~on Council, Town of Seward, held this date in the Council Chambers. Meeting called to order at 8 O'Clock PM., by Mayor L. V. Ray. with Councilmen Badger, Helm, Hofman, Krefting and McMullen present, Absent Councilman Selby: The Minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Communications read, including a communioation from Sohool Board, requesting finanoial assistanoe. referred to School Committee, a Communioation relative to property valuation referred to the new Council and a report from the Seward Water and Power Company, being their annual oorporation report required by law, referred to Committee Light Seware, Water & Wharves. A Resignation from H. B. Selby read and referred to new business. I Claims as follows Henry Frost Wm Fairman J. A. Baughman Bank of Seward Chas Brown Agt U S Cable Office Seward Light & P Als Tfr Brown & Hawkins P.C.McMullen Geo Phelps(Seward read: $128.57 128.57 50.00 25 . 00 150.00 5.95 260.77 24.50 7.55 4.30 News) 1. 75 Fire Roll A. E. Rucker J. P. Hannon Seward A.Club J. L. Graef Sevlard Water Gateway Seward Drug Co Seward Trading Ogles Garge Gus Manthey TOTAL $1,526.16 I $ 20.00 50.00 150.00 25.00 14.50 127.50 44.00 .75 5.75 1.70 300.00 A Motion was made by Helm seconded by Krefting that bills as read with the exception of P. C. McMullen be allowed. Upon call of the roll, all Councilmen present vote~ in the affirmative. It was moved by Councilman Hofman seconded by Badger, that the bill of P. C. McMullen for $4.30 be allowed: Upon call of the roll Councilmen, Badger, Helm, Hofman Krefting voted AYE. Not Voting, McMullen: Absent Selby. It was so ordered. In accordance with the advertisement published in the Gateway that a hearing would be held this date for protests against the issuance of a permit for installation of Laundry in Building on Lot 3 in Block 10; Mayor Ray called for protests, none forthcoming, and it was regularly moved by Councilman Krefting secondLd by Helm that permit be granted, alterations to be subjected to approval by Fire Committee. All councilmen voted Aye, and Clerk authorized to grant permit in usual manner. School Committee returned request of School board, recommending balance due them on City's sharge of estimated budget, being $1,325.00 be paid. It was moved by Councilman Hofman seconded by Councilman Badger, that a warrant in the sum of $1,325.00 be drawn in favor of the Seward School Board. Upon call of the roll, all concilmen voted in the affirmative. I Under New business, Judges and Clerks for the municipal Election waBe nlatnale4s follows: For Judge: L. A. Peel: Wm. Whittlesey: George Long: For Clerk Mrs. Luke Elwell, Mr. Hugh Daugherty, It was moved that nominations be closed: The Mayor instructed the Clerk to cast the unanimous vote of the Council for the persons seleoted: It was moved by Councilman Helm seconded by Councilman Hofman // 208 ( that the resignation of H. B. Selby as Councilman be accepted: Motion oarried. A Resolution, declaring a vacanoy on the common Council by reason of the resignation of H. B. Selby, and resolving that this vacancy be filled by vote of the citizens at the Municipal Election to be held on April 6, 1926; Read. It was moved by CouncilmanHofman seconded by Councilman Helm, that the rules be suspended for the adoption of the resolution. All councilmen voting in the affirmative. The Resolution was then plaoed upon its passage, All Oouncilmen voting in the affirmative, and it was so ordered. The Clerk being iautructed to make necessary changes in notices being published. ......, After discussion, in order that sufficient councilmen would be available, for a canvassing board. The name of Mr. Henry Thoday, was presented the council, to serve as Councilman until April 10, 1926. Helm Hofman It was moved/that nominations be closed. Motion carried. ballot The Clerk was instructed to cast the unanimous xmXK of the Council for Mr. Henry Thoday, as Councilman to serve XKtX for the period ending April 10, 1926. ... Ballott cast, and Mr Thoday lected to serve for period stated. ,., The Clerk was instructed to request Mr Thoday to Take his oath of office. A Report was presented at this time by the Committee on Wharves, with copy of Contract, and release from Mr. Horn of the Alaska Railroad, covering the floating dock. Communication accepted and filed. --.. It was then moved by Councilman Hofman seconded by llc!.1ullen that Council adjourn. r- , , \ 209 MARCH 15, 1926. I The regular meeting of the Common Council called at 8.00 ~'Clock PM., Mayor Ray presiding. Present were Councilmen Badger, Helm, McMullen and Thoady Absent Councilmen Krefting and Hofman. The Minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. A Communication addressed to City Attorney, from Noel w. Smith, Alaska R.R. read: Re., Cemetary proposed for city and stating matter had been turned over to Sec., of Interior, no objection on part of the Railroad management. Wires addressed to Washington on the Lowell creek project, forwarded by Chamber of Commerce, offered Council for their information. Remarks thereafter addressed to Council on above subject by Mayor. showing progress made on control of flood menance. Claims: Alex Bolam, 12 days special police duties Seward Express ;;p58.31 1.00 I It was regularly moved by Councilman Helm. seconded by Badger that claims be allowd: Upon call of roll all Councilmen present voted in the affirmative. and the necessary four votes being cast claims ordered paid: The Clerk was instructed that the amount paid the Special police officer was to be deducted from salary of the Chief of Police. on account of absence during the period Special Police officer required. Resolutions presented as follows: -RBSOLUTION- I WHEREAS. the Taxes on real property in the City of Seward, Alaska for the year 1925 became delinquent at 5 O'clock PM.. on the 15th., day of November 1925. and WHEREAS, the Hunicipal Clerk of the City of Seward has presented to the Common Council a roll in duplicate of all real property assessed and on which the tax has not been paid and is delinquent and said roll is in due and proper form, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COIill.lON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD. ALASKA. 1. That the Municipal Clerk cause said delinquent Tax Roll to be published togeather with a notice that said roll has been completed and is open for public inspection at the office of the Municipal Clerk and that on the ~9~ day of May. 1926 or as soon thereafter as council may be heard said delinquent Roll will be presented to the District Court for the Third Division, Territory of AlasLa, for judgement and order of sale. 2. That said delinquent roll and notice aforesaid be published once a week for four successive weeks in the Seward Daily Gateway, a newspaper of general circulation published in the City of Seward. which said newspaper is hereby designated as the official pub~ication for this purpose. Passed and adopted under suspension of the rules. this 15th., dc.y of ,~arch. 1926. (sig) J.P.Hannon, Clerk of the City of ~eward Aa Approved this 15th.. day of March 1926. (sig) L. '. Ray, Mayor. ~ ( I ! I f. ! I 210 -v It was regularly moved by Councilman Helm seconded by McMullen that the rules be suspended for the adoption of the Resolution. Upon call of the roll all councilmen voted in the affirmative. The resolution was tiien placed upon its passage, and upon call of the roll all Councilmen present voted in the affirmative and it was so ordered. ' - -RESOLUTIOH- VfffEREAS, The special Assessment for local improvements on Adams street between second and Third Avenue and on Second Avenue between Adams and Jefferson street became delinquent at the hour of 5 O'Clock PM., on the 10th., say of March 1926, and WHEREAS, The Municipal Clerk has presened to the Common Council a roll in duplicate of such special assessments for local improvement and which assessment has not been paid and is now delinquent and said roll is in due and proper form, NOW THE::\EFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMlJON CO~NCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, 1. That the Municiapl Clerk cause said delinquent Assessment Roll to be published togeather with a notice that said roll has been completed anc is open for public inspection at the offi~e of the Municiapl Clerk and that on the ~~~ day of May, 1926, or as soon thereafter as counsel may be heard said Delinquent Assessment Roll will be presented to the District Court for the Third Division, Territory of Alaska for jusgement and orde of sale. l. That said delinquent assessment roll and notice aforesaid will be published once a week for four successive weeks in the Seward Daily Gateway, a newspaper of general circulation published in the City of Seward, which said newspaper is hereby designated as the official newspaper for this purpose. Passed and adopted under suspension of the rules, this 15th., day of March, 1926. (signed) J. P. Hannon, Clerk of the City of Seward,Alask~. Approved this 15th., day of March, 1926. (Signed) L. V. Ray, M AY OR It was regularly moved and seconded by Coulcimne Helm and McMullen that rules be suspended for the adoption of the Resolutiot upon call of the Roll all Councilmen present voted in the Affirmatjve The Resolution was then placed on its passage, and all Councilment voted in the affirmative. -RBSOLUTION- WHEREAS, The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church has released the City of Seward from its promise to secure for the site of the Jesse Lee Home certain ~KJYVY. lots numbered from 13 to 24 both inclusive in Block 9 Bay View an addition to the City of Seward, and has' agreed to ac~eIt in lieu thereof certain lots in Block 10, Bay View Addition and WHEREAS The City of Seward has title to the following lots in the Bay View addition to the City of Seward, to-wit: LOTS, 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,9,11, and 12 in Block 10 fOW THEREFORE,NE IT RESOLVED BY THE C01TI~ON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEdARD that the Mayor and Municial!l Clerk be, and they hereby are authorized and directed to execute a good and sufficient deed for said above mentioned lots to the Woman's Home Missionary Society for the nominal consideration of One Dollar. Passed under the suspension of the rules this 15th day of March 1926. (signed) J. P. Hannon, Municipal Clerk. Approved this 15th., day of March 1926. L.V.RAY, MAYOR 1\ I I 211 It was moyed by Councilmen Helm seconded by McMullen that the rules be suspended for the adoption of the Resolution, upon call of the roll all Councilmen present voted ATB. The Resulution was then placed on its passage, and upon call of the Roll all Councilmen voted in the affirmative and same adopted. The Finance Committee reported its investigation covering cost of High pressure Chemical Hose, stating same could be secured for a cost not to exceed ~75.00. A Motion was thereupon made by Councilman Helm seconded by McMullen that $75.00 be allowed finance Committee to purchase Hose necessary. Upon Call of Roll Councilmen Badger, Helm, McMullen and Thoady voted Aye. Absent Councilmen Hofman and Krefting. Motion carried. Because of the absence of ttwo councilmen other matters were carried over and the Mayor informed Council a special meeting would be held at 8 O'Clock PM Wednesday March 17th., 1926. Ufon Motion made and seconded the Council was adjourned until 8 ~ Clock PM Wednesday March 17th., 1926. ;! ~/.IL(;V/A ; CLERK. - t/ ViliDBESDAY EVENING: MARCH 17, 1926. Adjourned meeting of the Common Council, called to order at 8 O'Clock PM this date by Mayor L. v. Ray, with Councilmen Badger, Helm, Hofman M~lullen and Thoady present, ABSENT Councilman Krefting. The Mayor stated the first business of this meeting would be the appointment of Judges, Inspector and Clerks for the Primary Election, as required by Law: Wm. H. Whittlesey, as Inspector; L. A. Peel and George Long as Judges Hugh Dougherty and Mrs Luke Elwell as Clerks were nominated, and a motion was made by Councilman Hofman seconded by Badger that the clerk be instructed to cast a unanimous ballot for the persons nominated. All Councilmen voting in the affirmative. The Clerk cast the ballot. At this time the Mayor retired, and Councilman P. C. McMullen, senior Councilman took the Chair. The Clerk was instructed to read a statement presented to the Council by Special Attorney, L. V. Ray, covering details of the case handled in the ,courts with reference to Ordinance 78. Report read. Inoluded in report was a statement of a balance due for attorneys fees of $$2.500.00 of which sum $214.50 was received on November 3rd, 1924 and $1,000.00 was received in December 1925. leaving a Balance due of $1,285.50 as payment in full up to March 1st. 1926. This report was accepted and ordered filed. A Motion was thereupon made by Councilman Hofman seconded by Councilman Badger that a warrant for the sum of $1.285.50 be drawn. payable to L. V. Ray, Special Council, for attorney services rendered City of Seward in Light Case, as a payment in full for services rendered City up to Maroh 1st, 1926. After discussion, and interrogation of L. V. Ray by Councilmen, the Question was called for and upon call of the ---------_._~._._- ( 2f2 , I ~_._~ ~ p---- ii~- --.... -- """"- ._.~ liliil'-'-~_;;o;; - --,.,.,"- Roll, Councilmen Badger, Helm, Hofman, McMullen in the affirmative, Absent Councilman Krefting. in favor of L. V. Ray, in the amount of $1285.50 drawn. and Thoady voted The warrant was ordered The Finance Committee, thru Councilman Badger presented a contract covering the purchase of 100 feet of Giant 1" x 3 Ply Red Chemical Hose ~ .70 less 23%, stating that investigation shows one inch instead of 3/4 inch hose required. The Contract was ordered filed. Council,adjourn. Moved by Hofman seconded by Helm that ~/1(~~ ~ y 0 R K . I (// V'W.r. :lii'r - 't.,' 213 Monday April 5, 1926. I The regular meeting of the Common Council, Town of Seward held this date in Council Chambers: Meeting called to order at 8 O'Clock ~1 by Mayor, L. V. Ray, following councilmen present: Badger, Helm, Hofman, McMullen & Thoday. Absent; Krefting. The 1iinutes of the last regular and adjourned regular meeting read and approved. Communication from the Jessie Lee Home read, and referred to new business. Request for deed to certain lots by reason of expiration of certificate of sale, asked by Chas Tecklenberg. A Motion was made by Councilman Hofman seconded by McMullen that matter be referred to City attorney, and when reported upon by attorneyf that deeds,to lots rere-entitled to. same be issued. '------ . All Councilmen present voted in the affirmative. Claims as follows read: I Wm Fairman J.A.Baughman H. Frost Bank Seward H.Paeben C.Strawn SL&:P Co. Alas Tfr Co Seward Drug Ogles Garage Bessie Malloy Brown & Hks Wm DeWitt $91. 96 J. p. Hannon 50.00 H. Frost 20.00 Chas Brown 25.00 Seward A.C. 36.00 L. Simpson 9.00 Ole Johnson 246.52 S.Watr & P Co 16.00 E. Mattchei 4.60 Seward ~rug 5.68 Seward News 5.00 Seward Express 1.50 C.R.Morford 3.00.........TOTAL $1,280.46 0150.')0 150.00 150.00 25.00 66.00 6.00 127.50 26.50 17.75 1.45 1.00 15.00 It was moved by Hofman seconded by Ec1;[ullen that those clai:ns read be allowed, and warrants drawn covering sa:;1e. Upon call of the roll all Councilmen voted in the affirmative. Communication received from Jessie Lee Ho~e, was referred to the City Attorney. It was also moved by Hofman seconded by Thoday that the letter re the Jesse Lee Home be read before the Chamber of Commerce. The Illotion carried. I Councilman Badger left the Chambers. Fire Committee reported the necessity of burning off the dead grass about town, and requested not to exceed ~30.00 for that p: rpose. A ..:otion was thereon made by Councilman Hofman seconded by Councilman McMullen that that expenditure be allowed, and upon the call of the Roll; Helm, Hofman McMullen and Thoday voted in the affirmative, Absent Councilmen Badger and Krefting. The four necessary affi mative v tes being cast, the expenditure wac authorized. 'rhe I-iayor then stated the council ,vould meet at 4 ;00 H.1 ',{ednes day April 7th., to act as a canvassing board on I-iunicipal election. Moved by Hofman seconded by Thoday, council adjour ~R / " /------~ 214~ APRIL 7,TH., 1926. ...- .... - The Common Council, Town of Seward, meeting as a canvass ing board, was called to order at Four O'Clock l~ this date by Mayor L. V. Ray, with Councilmen Badger, Helm, Hofman, McMullen and Thoday present. Absent Councilman Krefting. The vote pmlled at the Municipal Election held on April 6th., was canvassed and the following resolution presented: - -RESOLUTION- WHEREAS, in accordance with the laws of the Territory of Alaska and Ordinance No. 44 of the City of Seward, Alaska and Notices given a Municipal Election was held in the Town Hall of said City on the 6th day of April 1926, and WHEREAS, in accoraance with the certificated filed with the Municipal Clerk of said City by the Election Officers of said election, the following named persons received tr.~ exact number of votes placed opposite their respective names for the offices as hereinafter stated, to-wit: FOR ~~YOR: L. V. Ray 115 Orlander 2 Ge_hard Johnson 1 D.C.Brownell 1 Hank Frost 1 H. Hoben 1 FOR COUNCIUdAN A. H. Thod~y 76 TWO YEAR TERM C. E. Orlander 69 J.S.Badger 58 Oscar Dahl 2 Swetman 11 M.B.Holben 18 Frank Moore' 1 Whittlesey 3 Thos Osbo 7 McMullen 1 J.L.Graef 2 P. M.Ogle 1 Jennie Paulson 3 Erwin 1 H~k Frost 1 Henry Paeben 1 Hugh Daugherty 1 H.V.Hoben 2 O. A. Johansen 1 Mary Osbor 1 Chas Sheldon 1 Gus Manthey 2 J. Helm 1 Sexton 1 Chas Crawford 2 Brosius 1 FOR C OUIWILMAN OllE YE.tR TERM J. S. Ho~an 63 E. Swetman 15 Mel Holben 3 J. ~. Badger 4 Frank Hoore 2 Chas Crawford 1 Orlander 2 Miss RaElrlussen 1 J. L. Graef 1 Robt Guest 1 Harold rainter 1 C. A. Sheldon 1 FOR MEJ'IffiER .F THE SCHOOL BOARD- l.1rs BessieMa110y 118 R.J.McKanna 2 Curtis RMorford 1 Mrs T P 1.1urphy 1 Harold Painter 1 \ 215 I ~M. Graff 2 E. Swetman 1 Nip Johnson 1 M.rs Swetman 1 Joe Badger 1 WHEREAS, the returns of said election were canvassed by the Common Council of said City at 4 O.Clock P.M. April 7th 1926, NOW, THEREFOREBE IT llliSOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF SEWARD, ALASKA, That in accDrdance with the results of said election as above determined, the following named persons having received the highest n~ber of votes for the respective offices named, to-wit: FOR MAYOR: L. V. RAY. FOR COmWILMEN, TWO YEAR TERM: A. H. THODAY. C. E. ORLAlmER. J. S. BADGER. FOR COUNCILMEN, ONE Y&~R TERM. If. S. HOFMAN FOR 1~rnER OF THE SCHOOL BOARD: I 1ms. BESSIE ~~LLOY. AND THAT THEY be and hereby are declared elected to said respective offices. PASSED BY 'rHB COllmaN COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SE\/ARD ALASI~ THIS 7th., duy of April 1926. J. P. Hannon, :.Iunicipal Clerk L. V. Ray, MAYOR 000000000 It was then moved by Councilman Helm seconded by Thoday that the resolution be placed on its adoption. Upon call of the roll, Councilmen Badger, Helm, Hofman McMullen and Thoday voted in the affirL1ativc, Council:nan Krefting absent. It was moved by Oouncilman Hofman seconded by McMullen that certificated of election be issued: I 1.10tion car:cied. It Via. !!lo'ced by, IIofman fGconded y i:IcI.lullen that this board adjourn. carried. ~ 216 AT RDAY APRIL 10 1926. Regular meeting of the Common Council, Town of Seward, called in accordance with Territorial law, at 8 ~'Clock PM by Mayor L. V. Ray, with Councilmen Badger, Helm, Hofman, McMullen and Thoday present, absent Councilman Krefting. - The Minutes of the last regular and special meecing read and approved. No. ComrJunications, It'tlllym1r memorials or resolutions presented. -----0----- Claims as follows read: Wm Fairman J. P. Hannon J. A. Baughman Andy Dunbar A. Bolam Gateway Pub Co" L. A. Peel Sylvia Sexton $50.00 50.00 16.67 8.63 24.00 417.50 10. JO 10.00 Henry Frost A. E. Rucker Axel Larsen Vicotr Heckman Fishers Cafe Wm. H. Wnittlesey George Long Hugh Dougherty $50.00 16.67 3.75 4.50 1.50 10.00 10.00 10.00 TOTAL 693.22 -----0----- A Motion was made by Councilman Hofman seconded by MC1:1Ulle. thut the claims us read be allowed and warrantscovering same drawn. Upon calling roll all councilmen present voted aye. It was moved by Helm seconded by McMullen that the Mayor be authorized to approve these minutes when transcribed. Motion carried. It was then moved by Councilman Hofman seconded by Badger that this council adjourn SINE DIE. Motion carried. \ . ~ 217 Saturday April lOth. 1926. The Incoming council for this yerm met at 10;30 PM in council Chambers, following adjournernent of p:",st council: I L. V. Ray, Incoming mayor elect presenting oath of office as such official. Present were Councilmen Mc Mullen and Helm, hold over councilmen from last couhcil. J. S. Hofman elected at the Municipal E..cection of April 6th., for one year to serve the unexpired term of former Councilman H. B. Selby, presented oath of office and took his station. Present also was J. S. Badger, C. E. Orlander and A. H. Thodya who severally presented to the Council their respective oaths of office, as councilmen to serve for two years, as elected at the Municipal Election of April 6, 1926. One Communication from Chas Tecklenburg regarding i:nprovements in the neighboorhood of his building read, and held over. I The Mayor addressed the council on the Subject of needs in community i~provement. And asked Councilman McMullen xxt to endeavor to provide a Budget of approximate expenditures required for the coming year. After further remarks by the council this meeting adjourned upon Motion by Badger seconded I Y Orlander. *****'" ****** ~B // ~~^r' I ~ ( 218 , April 19, 1926. 1"':-- ~1i -'-- 7" ..~." '!II""'i A regular meeting of the Common Council, Town of Seward, Alaska held this date in the Council Chambers: The meeting was called to order at 8 ) 'Clock PM by Mayor L. V. Ray, present were councilmen, Badger Helm Hofman McMullen Orlander and Thoday. The Mayor presented to the council the appointments for committees for the coming year as follows: 1. Assessment and Colleotion of Taxes Counoilman Badger~ Chairman Helm. . f/ 2. Public Sohools, Councilman Orlander, Chairman; Thoday. 3. Fire Protection, Counoilman Hofman Chairman; McMullen. 4. Lights, Sewerage, Water and Wharves, Counoilman Orlander, Chairman; Badger. 5. Publio Health and Publio Proteotion, Councilman MoMullen, Chairman H 0 fmari 6. Finance and Claims, Counoilman Badger Chairman, ;'.IoI!J:ullen. 7. streets and Street Improvements, Councilman Helm, Chairman; Thoday. 8. Printing. Councilman Thoday, Chairman; Hofman. 9. Civio Affairs. Counoilman McMullen, Chairman; Orlander. 10. Law and Ordinance. Councilman Helm, Chairman; Thoday 11. Glacier stream. Councilman Thoday, Chairman. Helm. Communications read from Chas A Tecklenberg, regarding looal improvements, which wu.s refen'ed to that comIlli ttee. Communication from School Board, referred to School Committee. Bids for the auditing of the City books opened and read, the lowest bid being that of O. Ulshagen, $70.00. It was regularly moved by Hofman seconded by Badger that the lowest bid be accepted and audit carried out under the supervision of Finance committee: Motion carried. ~ 1~ 9;tij No '? ") 1\1 A Salary Ordinance was presented, entitled as follows: AN ORDH!.AHCE FIXING THE RATE OF COI.1P::NSATION TO BE PAID BY THE CITY OF SEWARD ADASKA TO OFFICERS TO BE APPOINTED BY THE COMMON COUnCIL OF CITY OF SEWARD FOR ~'HE PERIOD BEGINNIlW APRIL 19th., 1926 AHD DECLARING AU EMERGENCY. The amounts of compensation being open it was moved by Councilman Orlander seconded by Councilman McMullen that I The salary of Municipal Clerk be $150 per month or ~;1800 per year. Upon call of the roll all Councilmen voted in the aifirmativc. It was moved by Councilman MclJullen seconded by Hofman that the salary of Municipal Magistrate be $25 per month or $300. per year. Upon calling the roll all councilmen voted in the affirmative. It was moved by Councilman Badger seconded b~ Helm that the Municipal assessor received a Salary of ~25.00 per month or #100.00 per year. Upon call of the roll all councilmen voted in the affirmative. It was moved by Councilman McMullen seconded by Councilman Badger that the salary of Municipal Attorney be $50. per month or $600. per year. UJ)on calling the roll all councilmen voted in the affirrnati ve. It was moved by Councilman Badger seconded by Orlander that the Salary of Health Officer be $50. per month or $600.00 per year. After discussion roll was called and councilmen present voted in the affirmative. It was then moved by Councilman Orlander seconded by Hofman that the salary of the Municipal Treasurer be $1.00 per year, motion carried, all councilman voting in the affirmative. I Discussion was carried on relative to the Fire Chief and Police Chief salaries and positions, after which a motion was made by Councilman McMullen seconded by Councilman Orlander that the salary of Chief of the Fire Department be $1)).00 per month or $1200.)0 per year. Upon call of the roll Councilman Badger, Hofman McMullen and Orlander voted Aye Helm and Thoday NO. Hotion carried. It was moved by Couillcilman Orlander seconded by UcMullen that the Chief of Police receiv~ a salary of $100.00 per month or $1200.00 per annum and upon calling the roll Councilmen Badger, Hofman, McMullen and Orlander voted in the affirmative Councilmen Helm and Thoday in the Negative. Motion carried. The Mayor called attention to the emergency clause in the Ordinance and declared the council would now vote on whether the clause would pass. After discussion the roll was called. Councilman Badger, },lc:Mullen and Orlander votes Aye. Councilmen Helm, Hofman and Thoday No. The vote being a tie the Mayor voted in the Negative, and the Emergency clause failed to carry, the ordinance died, and it was so ordered. I A Resolution was theresfter ~ presented for the combining of the officee of Municipal Magistrate, Clerk and Assessor. and upon motion by Councilman Orlander seconded by Hofman ordered carried over until next regular meeting. laotion carried. AlJ Ordinance was read as follows: AN ~ OF ~. ORDINANCE ~PPOINTING A SCHOOL TAX COLLECTOR FOR THE CITY SEllAR;), ALASKA, FOR '.2HE TIAR 1926. BE IT ORDAIlLD BY THE COM1.WN COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA: SEC. 1. That persu'mt to and in accordance with the require ments of ':;hapter 29 of the Session Laws of the Terri tory of Al aska for the year 19:1;9, entitled "An act to impose a Tax upon ~- / 220 -" , Male persons in the Territory of Alaska for School purposes, Pro iding means for its collection, and declaring an Emergency", as amende by the Act of May 2, 1921, and by virtue of the provisions in said Act contained, , a resident of said City of Seward, and a citizen of the United states of America, is hereby appointed and is declared to be the School Tax Cpllect r for the City of Seward, Alaska for the year 1926, and upon qualifications of said person by furnishing a good and sufficien bond in accordance with law, all conditions, provisions and requirements of said Acts shallbe carried out and enforced as by the law eequired in the collection of said School Tax. An emergency is hereby declared to exist and this ordinance shall take effect from and after its passage and approval. Passed under the suspension of the rules this 19th day of April, 1926. - Approved thus 19th ~aYo day of April 1926. r . It was moved by Oraander seconded by McMullen that the rules be suspended for the passage of the Ordinance. Upon call of the roll all councilmen voted in the affirmative. Upon the question of the passage of the Ordianance, all Councilmen voted in the affirmative. The following resolution was presented and read. RES 0 L UTI 0 N. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMHON CO~'NCIL OF 'i'HE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASY.A: See 1. That L. V. Ray and J. P. Hannon, Mayor and Municipal Clerk, rH'lpecti vely of the City of Seward, Alaska be and they hereby are authorized and directed to proceed to enter and" secure patent for forty acres of land of cemetary pur.oses within Survey No. 242 near Seward, Alaska, reserved for cemetary purposes by Executive Order of the President of the United States issued March 15, 1926 and to prepare and file in the name of the City of Seward, Alaska all such applications and instruments in writing as may be necessary in the premises. Passed under a suspension of the of April 1926. Approved this 19th day of April 1926. ~or 221 I It was moved by Badger seconded by Thoday that the rules be suspended for the adoption of tho resolution as read: Calling the roll all councilmen voted in the affirmative. Upon passage of the resolution, All Councilmen voted in the affirmative and it was so ordered. A Report covering financial condition of the City, Receipts and Disbursements, Clerk, Magistrate and Treasurer accounts was presented by they'ji'T1n[~Ryllhl1l!1xrrt;t;eJ[ Clerk and referred to the finance Committee. Claims as follows read: o Johnson 9.00 L. Hazelgrin 27.00 V Heckman 18.00 TOTAL ~75.00 R. Kern B. Dwyer $15.00 6.00 Hoved b:l Councilman Orlandor seconded by UcI.lullen that the bills as read be allowed, and warrants covering them be drawn. I Upon calling the roll, all councilmen voted i.ye A illotion was made by Councilman Helm seconded by Thoday that the Q0u~~il as a body, take a walk over the city streets, to see what improvements required for this season on a date to be set by the Hayor. All Councilmen voted in tho affirmatibe, and the Mayor set the tL10 and day as 7: 00 PM Mondo.y "ipril 26. Upon motion the council adjourned. -APRIL 29, 1926- SPECIAL 1.IEETIlW OF Tl~E COllll,lOI~ COUNCIL TOWIl OF S-ZilARD, ALil.3LA. Meeting called to ordor by Mayor L. v. Ray at 7;30 PM with Councilmen Badger Helm, Hofman Orl~nder and Thoday pnsent. Councilman McLiullen arriving tWElHty IfrtlAUtes ~er. ~" ~~..... The Mayor stated that this meeting was c:111ed for the purpose of presenting and acting upon a resolution, calling upon the Seward Light and Power, S. M. Graff, for a financial report required by law, and appoint an agent to represent the Council: RESOLUTIOH- BE IT ?:SOL~D BY T:=E COl,LION COl'lJCIL OF TEE CITY OF SE'dARD ALASKA. I Sec. 1. That under and in persuance to Section 45 of Chapter 97 of the Session Laws of Alaska 1923, J. P. Hannon be and hereby is ap~,ointed the duly accredited Agent, Auditor and ropresentative of the Co~non Council of the City od Seward AL.l.sl:a for the purpose of inspection of the books of account kept by S. M. Graff in the operation and maintenance od a public .zrixt s0rv~ce plant supplying the City of Seward and the inhabitants thereof with telephone service and eledtric light. Sec. 2. That the said J. P. Hannon be and he hereby is authorized und directed to demand und receive the written statement under oath required duril'lL the month of April of each year by the; provisions of said Section 45 of Chpater 97 of the Session Laws of Alaska, 1923, cove:ting the business /' 222 I i- , -';' ~ iT """'IIii<i I " and operation of said public service plant for tho calender year preceding April 30, 1926. Passed under a suspension of the rules this 29th day of april 1926. -- J. P .Hannon Municipal Clerk. Approved this 29th d~y of April, 1926. L. V. Ray May 0 r. It was regularly moved by Councilman ;,IcMullen seconded by Councilman B"dger that the rul,es be suspended for the adoption of the Resolution. All Councilman voting in the affirma ive. On the question, "Shall the resolution pass" the roll being called all councilmen votes yes. An informal discussion was carried on by Councilmen relative to matters coming before the regular meeting in May. Finance Committee, asked if City was to audit School Books, was instructed to ascertain and if so have audit made. On Street Improvement Mayor stated a road to the new cemetary site was required same to be 30' wide and 360 ' long, and also stated bids would be asked for on construction of such improvement. Councilman Helm and Thoday of street Committee stated $500.00 was required for the completion of street and road improvement and upkeep, and $50.00 to repair bridge over Glacier stream, which was at present being attac ked by water. Council agreed .such expenditure would be necessary, and would be approved when presented. After further discussion including the erection of a new lamp standard at the Corner of third and iiashington Street crossing and the like. The Council upon motion adjourned. ~ a ir. 223 -Monday May 3 - 1926. A Regular meeting of the Common Council. Town of Seward was held this date in the Council Chambers. with Councilmen Badger. Helm. Hofman. McMullen Orlander and Thoday present. The meeting was called to order at 8 O'Clock PM by Mayor L. V. Ray. The minutes of the last regular and special meetings were read. and then approved. Communications, including bids on the construction of a roadway connecting Jesse Lee Road with proposed cemetary were rend. and held in abeyance. I Communication fro:n Curtis 11 Morford as Agent. being a trespass notice was read. and city Rttorney instructed to take matter up with Mr. Morford. as to his authority. Warrants as follows read: I A,J E' Rucke r J. A. Baughman Wm Fairman Wm. Fairman Henry Frost J.P.Hannon H paeben R. Kern L. Larsen Bud Dwyer H.:a: .l:lit che II $33.33 33.33 100. !JO 20.00 65.00 100.00 45.00 21.)0 33.00 27.00 15.0 , .Jji 6.00 6.00 25.00 150.00 127.50 66.00 8.10 6.90 20.98 221.47 F. Loomes w. S. stevens Bank Seward Chas Brown Seward i'l&P Co Laska Transfer Gateway Pub Co Brown Hawkins Ogles Garage Sevvard L&P Co TOTAL......~1.130.5l It was moved by Councilman Hofman seconded by Thoday that the warrants as allowed be allvwed: All councilmen voted in the affirmative. A Bill of P. C. McMullen for one dollar was read. and a motion made by Orlander second, d by Thoday that same be allowed and warrant drawn cov ring same: Upon calling the roll Councilmen Badger. Helm. Hofman Orlander ~nd Thoday voted in the affirmu.tive. Councilman l.Icl.lullen not voting. It was so ordered. Treasurer report showed $722.10 b..l nce now on hand. An Ordinance. Being ordinance Number 90. fixing the rate of compensation to be paid by the City of Seward. Alaska to officers appointed by the Common Council of said City for the term ending April lOth.. 1927. was read: The amounts being in blank; It was moved by Councilman HOfmu.n seconded by Councilman Helm that the Council as a body resolve itself as a committee of the whole to considel the ordiancne, motion carried and Councilman McMullen delegated Chairman: I After deliberation. the Committee as a whole, having under consideration the salary ordinance reported thru its Chairman Favorint: the pass8.ge of the ordinance . with blank spaces filled in as follows: - ORDINANCE NO. 90 - AN ORDIUAIlCE FIXING THE RATE OF COMPl:: SATION TO BE PAID BY THE CITY OF SEWARD ALASLA, TO OFFICERS APPOIU':'ED BL~'Illi COMMON COUNCIL OF SAID CITY FR THE TEm~ ENDING APRIL lOth.. 1927 OR UNTIL THEIR SUCCESSORS ARE APPOINTED AND ~UALIFIED. AND REPEALING ALL ORDINAl~CES IN CONFLICT HEP~WITH. AND DECLARING Al~ EMERGENCY . /-----~~~-_.._---'_.- 224 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA: Sec.l. That the compen6ation to be paid the Municipal Officers of the City of Seward Alaska, ~or the term ending April lOth.. 1927, or until the successors of such officers are ap::ointed and qualifiedm is hereby fixed and established by the terms hereinafter contained in this Ordinancex, which compensation shall be neither increased nor diminished during the continuance if oLfficeof such officers nor shall sqid ooficers be entitled to receive in any form or shape and other additional compensation from said City. Sec. 2 Tpe MuniCipal Clerk shall receive a monthly salary at the rate of $150.00 per month. Sec. 3, The Municipal ldagistrate shall receive a monthly salary at the rate of $25.00 per month. Sec. 4. The Municipal Assessor shall receive a monthly salary at the rate of $25.00 per month. Sec. 5, The Municipal Attorney shall receive a monthly salary at t~le rate of $50.00 per month. Sec. 6, The MuniCipal Health Officer shall receive a monthly salary at the rate of $50.00 per month. Sec. 7, The Municipal Treasurer shall receive a mE.~.~ yearly salary at the rate of $ 1.00 per JKKX annum. Sec. 8, The Chief of the Fire Department shall receive a monthly salary at the rate of $75.0Q per month. sec.xe, The Chief of Police shall receive a monthly salary at the rate of $75.00 per month. Sec 10. Each of the salaries herein provided for shall be paid out of the general Fund of the City of Seware and shall be paid monthly. The Common Council shall at its first meeting in each month approve and order paid the salaries of all the above named officers for the ~HXB preceeding month and proper warrant shall be drawn on the Treasurer for the patment of the same. Sec. 11. All ordinances und part of ordiancnes in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Sec. 12, An emergency is hereby declared to exist and this Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its passage and approval. Introduced and read this 3rd, day of May. 1926, Rules suspended ~nd passed by the Common Council 0 the City of '" Seward, Alaska this 3rd.. day of May 1926 , " this of A~rr 1 Clerk May 0 r " Commltteemdx as a whole recornrnenQ~ng further that the ordin- ance be placed on its passage as ~mended; It W.:s oTIJved by Co, ncilman Hofwun seconded by Eelm thb.t the repor of the Committee as a whole DX::i:el&B~ as present ed by its chairman be accepted. Upon c",-ll of the roll all councilmen voted in the affirmative. Onthe question shall the ordinance pass as amended. all councilmen voted in the affirmative. 225 I It was moved by Orlandcr seconded by Helm that the rules be suspendeci for the adoption of the Ordinance. ~alling the roll, all councilmen voted in the affirmative. Upon the question, shall the emergency clause pass. All Councilmen voted in the affirmative. and that clause past. Upon the question; Shall the Title pass as read: Roll call showed all councilmen voting in the affirmative and that was so ordored. The Followin~ resolution was read; -RE::;OLU IOl~- BE IT R~SOLv~~ BY TH~ CO~iON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SimARD, ALASKA: Sec.. I, That in accordance with the provisions of ~ection 6, or ordinance NO. 86 of the City of ~eward, Alaska the offices of Municipal Clerk, IJunicipal Magistrate and Assessor, shall be held by one and the same person, which person shall receive the compenc1ation provided for each of the oi"fices enumerated. 3rd Passed under a su~,pension of the rules this ti:1tilt day of May 1926. . Approved this day of May 1926. IiI a y 0 r. It Was moved by Hofman seconded by Badger that the rules be suspended for the adoption of the resolution. Upon calling the roll all councilmen voted in the affirmative. On the question shall the Resolution pass it was moved by Badger seconded by Helm that the resolution us read be past all councilmen voting i the affirmative. The next resolution read as follows: 000000000 -R E SOL UTI 0 N- BE IT ?-:'.SOLv~D BY 'L'Ri COMMON COUNCIL O1r THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALA.SKA: I Sec.. 1. That in accordance with the provisions of Section six of ordinance No. 86 of the City of Seward. Alnska the offices of Chief of the Fire Department and Chief of Police. shall be held by One ,-ind the same person. which person shall receive the compensation !;rovided for each of the offices above enumerated. 1926. Passed under a suspension of ~he rules this 3rd day of May / ~-2"~_~' Municipal Clerk. Approved this day of May 1926. ~ ----.-.----..- ~ ( 226 Moved by HOfm,n seconded by Badger that the rules be suspended for the adoption of the resolution: Upon call of the roll all councilmen voted in the affirmati vcc. It was moved by Orlander seconded by badger that the resolution as read be adopted. -- After discussion Councilman Held called for a vote on the previous ouestion. Upon Call of the roll all councilmen voted in the affirmative. The Mayor then stated they wouid vote on the main Question A Motion that the resolution be adopted as rep!,d: Upon ca 1 of the roll all councilmen voted ~n the affirmative. Finance Committee pre~ented City books. approving same. 1926 read. ~o report relating to audit report covering Audit of Audit report as of Apr 17. of ,)ch._ 01 books, so far availab e. Report was accepted and ordered filed. Report from School Committee including a report of recommendations for the School year and number of teachers required furnished the Committee by Prof Barnett, it was read for the information of the council. It was moved by Counci~man McMullen seconded by Hofman that the report be accepted filed, and an expression of thanks tendered Professor Barnett. Motion carried. Street Committee preLented an estimate on cost of a ford truck with dump body, at a cost of 1019 dollars report ordered filed. Referring to Ordinance ~umber 90 as passed by the Council Mayor addressed the council, stating he would hold the ordin~nce over until the next regular meeting. The Finance Committee instructed to make arr~ngement8 for finances. ~ity attorney reported the need for a copy of the 1923 session laws, as none were available in records, he was asked to ascertain if Wm Whittlesey had not a copy, belonging to th~ City if not to order same. ; A Motion was made by Uouncilman Hofman seconded by OrL.nde authorizing the purchase of a copy of the 1923 session law when required. Upon call of the roll. all councilmen voted in The necessity of a Motion was made McMullen that the seal. Upon call affirmative. a new seal for the city, was reported an by Councilman Orl~ndeY seconded by clerk be authorized to purchase a new of the roll. all councilmen voted in the Moved by McMullen ad~ourn. B Bill for audit from 0 Ulshagen. that be lowed! seconded by Orlander that the council of City Books. as per and it was moved by 0 $70.00 sec Hofman upon call of the roll all councilmen voted in the affirmative. 227 rWNDAY A:.rt 17, 1926. The regular meeting of the Common Council, Town of Seward called at 8 O'Clock PM., by Mayor L. "v. Ray. with Councilmen I Badger, Helm, Hofman, McMullen Orlander and Thoday present. The IHnutes of the last regulu.r and special intervening meetings read, and approved. Communications co.lled for: A Communication from Girl scouts read and ordered filed. The Following resolution w,cs presented and reaCt: -1fuSOLUTIOH- dHEREAS, Ur. Guy D. Barnett has been empluyed for the past two years as Superintendent of the Seward Public Schools and has rendered very satisfactory service in the m~nagement and conduct of such schools und through his efforts the Seward Schools have advanced toward an accredited standard and WHEREAS, ::1r. Barnett is about to depart from Soward to follow his vocation in some other locality, HOW? THZREFORE, I BE IT R':"SOLVED BY 'THE COLll1OlI CO:THCIL OF TEE CITY OF Seward, Alaska That we hereby express our appreciution of the valuable se~vices performed by Ur. Guy D. Barnett in the management and conduct of our schools and of his cooperation with this Council in all matters for the betterment of the Seward Schools; and further: BE IT .,i.SOLVED thut we heartily regret the fact that Mr. Barnett will not remain in the position of Juperintendent of the Seward Schools for at least another year; and further BE IT R~SOLVED thut a copy of this Resolution, duly certified, bo transilli tted to I,Ir. Barnett. Adopted by the Common Councul of the City of Seward Alaska, this 17t~., da y of llay, 1926. J.P. Hannon, l.~unicipal Clerk. A!Jproved this 17th day of l::ay 1926. L. V. Ray, lilAYOR I It wa movec, b;YT EofrmJ.n seconded by Orlandey, that the resolution as read bo adopted. Upon c"lling the roll all councilmen voted in ,ho affirmative. Bil~s read as foll.ws: Seward Gateway J.P.Hannon C. McKene $4.50 10.00 18.00 Se":,"' rd Express R. Kern H. H. 1.Ii tchell $6.00 12.00 60 .00 TOTAL $110.50 It was moved by Councilman Orlander seconded by Councilman Hofman, that the bills as reu.d be allJwed and , warrants ordered drawn. ~ 228 Ill! 1"0/ upon calling the rOll, all counc~lmen votea ~n the a!!~rma~~ve. It was moved by Councilman McMullen seconded by Orlander, that a bill of Brown and Hawkins Corporation, amounting to $60.00 be - laid over until the next regular meeting. Motion carried. Applications for city positions were read as follows. Health Officer; J. A. Baughman Md., City Attorney. A. E. Rucker Chief of Police and Fire Department: Harry Lyons. Gus lvianthey Robert Guest. An Ordinance as follows presented and ordered read. -ORDINANCE 91 - Al~ ORDINANCE A1wa~DING SECTION 8 AND SECTION 9 OF ORDINANCNE NO. 90 OF THE CITY OF SEWARD ALASKA, THE SM,ill BEING AN ORDINANCE ElIITITLED n Al~ ORDINANCE FIXING THE RATE OF COIilPENS~'>.T 1 Oil TO 13:S PAn BY THE CITY OF SEWARD ,ALASKA. TO OFFICERS APPOINTED BY THE C01illON COUNCIL OF SAID CITY FOR THE TEm~ ENDING APRIL 10TH, 1927, OR UNTIL THEIR SUCCESSORS ARE APPOINTED AND QUALIFIED, AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH, AND DECLARI.NG AN EMERGENCY" AND DECLARING An E1lliRGENCY. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD ALASKA: Section 1. That Section 8 or Ordinance .No. 90 of the City of Seward, Alaska, be amended to read as follows: "Sec. 8. The Chief of the FireDepartment shall receive a monthly salary at the rate of $100.00 per month" Section 2. That Section 9 of Ordinance No. 90 of the City of Seward, Alaska, be amended to read as follows: "Sec. 9. The Chief of Police shall receive a monthly s,,-lary at the rate of $100.00 per month." Section 3. An emergency is hereby aeclared to exist and this Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its passage and approval. Introducec and read the 17th day of i,ray, 1926. Rules suspended and passed by the Common Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 17th., day of lJay 1926. J. P. Hannon. lilunicipal ~lerk - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - PASSED BY THE COI',[lv10N COUNCIL MAY 17TH. 1926 BECAlvG EFFECTIVE JUNE 7th., 1926, WITHOUT THE 3IGNATUR~ OF THE 1~YOR. It wa moved by Councilman Hofman seconded by Badger that the rules be suspended for the passage of Ordinance No.9l. Upon calling the roll, all councilmen voted in the affirmative. It was moved bybCouncilmen Helm, seconded by Badger that the first reading of the ordinance be considered its third. and that it be placed upon its passage. All Councilmen voting in the affirmative. On the question shall Ordinance the passages amending Section 8 and 9 of Ordinance 90. stand: All Councilmen voted in the affirrrative 229 On the Question; Shall Ordinance 91 pass ? Badger. Helm, Hofman. McMullen, Orlander and Thoday voted AYE. SHALL The Emergency Clause pass? Badger. Helm, Hofman McMullen Orlander and Thoday, Yes. I There being no objections the Mayor stated the Title would stahd. and it w~s so or6ered. It was moved by Councilman Helm seconded by McMullen. that the Clerk be instructed to cast the unanimous ballot of the Oouncil for Dr. J. A. Baughman as Health Officer. All Councilmen voting in the affirmative. the Clerk cast the ballot and deelared J. A. Baughman elected as Health Officer Town of Seward. It was moved by Councilman Orlander, seconded by Hofman that the Clerk cast the unanimous vote of the council for A. E. Rucker as 11unicipal AttorneyL All councilmen voting in the affirmative. The Clerk cast th, ballot. and deelared A. E. Rucker elected as Municipal Attorney. I The Mayor Appointed Councilmen HClllullen and Hofman, Tellers, and deflared the council would proceed to ballot on the positions of Fire Chief and Chief of Police. The Tellers reported six ballots cast as follows. Robert Guest 6. Mr. Guest was delcared elected to the position of Fire Chief and Chief of Police of the Town of I;)eward, instructed to take oath of Office. It was m ved by Hofman seconded by McMullen, that J.P. Hannon, be reappointed, City Clerk, Magistrate and Asse sore All Councilmen voting in the affirmative. It was moved by Councilman Hofman seconded Badger that the unanimous vote of the Council be cast for H. S. Balderston as Tlleasurcr. All Councilman voting in the affirmative, and the ballot w_s cast. A Communication from School Board refer~ed to the School Committee, asked for the loan of funds to cover period until _emittance could be received. School Committee reported necessity of &rranging finances us council without funds with Which to comply with their wishes? I City Attorney, reported impossibility of obtaining deeds to Anderson and Crawford lots, and that certain persons owning lots in the area desired for the Jesse Lee could not be located. Mr. Jessen, representing the Seward Athletic Club addressed the Council in an effort of obtaining a continuation of the rental for the Gymnasium being used by the School Chiliren. he waE requested to present the facts in ~riting with a bill for the amount due. Councilmen Helm and Thoday, Street Committee reported on the work on streets, the expending of the funds allowed and requested further funds to carryon the work. For the work on Adams street $300.00 was required. A Motion was made by Llcl.lullen seconded by Badger that this amount be allowed. Upon callinf the roll, Councilmen Badger, Helm, HofmLen IJcMullen, Orlander u.no Thoday voted Aye una it was authorized. moved ~ 230 1"""- It Vias moved by Orlander seconded by Badger that ty,c; adjourn. Motion :a:r~.:.~ 1926. ~ /-- ~~-- I / WEDUESDAY ~.1A.Y 19TH.. A Special meeting of the Common Council, called at 12.45 PM this date by Mayor L. V. Ray, with Councilmen Badger, Helm, Hofman, McMullen, Orlunder and Thoday present. The Mayor stated this meeting had been called and opened for the purpose of authorizing the Finance Committee to make arrangements for a loan of $5,000.00 until December first 1926. The funds to be available by June seventh and to bear interest at l~b. After discussion a motion w~s made by Coubcilman Hofman seconded by Councilman Helm, that finance committee be authorized to R~~~ arrange for loan and Mayor and Clerk authorized to sign necessary notes and draw warrant covering interest. Upon Callijg the roll, Councilmen Badger, Helm, Hofman McMullen Orlander and Thoday voted Aye. It Vias so ordero . ~Cil upon motion then adjOUrned~"._ (/ / "-"t-~~- - - - - - - - -~~ TUESDAY 1~Y 25TH., 1926. Special meeting of the Common Council, Town of Seward called at 11;00 AM in the Office of the Mayor, by hi:nself, for the purpose of considering communicCLtions received from Washington, D. C. Delegate from Al~ska asking whether co~nunity would furnish 1/5 of the funds required for the Control of Lowell Creek. Present Were Councilmen Badger, Helm, Hofman McMullen Orl~nder and Thoday. After discussion the mayor by Motion of Councilman Helm, seconded by Councilman Hofman, was authorized to wire he delegate from Alaska that the City of beward would if required obligate itself to pay $25,000.00 and to also wire the Delegate askinG th t he introduce a bill authorizing the bonding of the tovm in the required amount payable ~~5, 000.00 yearly beginnin 231 in 1927. That the Bonds bear interest at the rate of 6%. Calling the ROll; Councilmen Badger, Helm, HOD~an I McMullen Orhmder i.-Lnd Thoday voted Yes. And 1,layor so authorized. There being no further business the meeting on Llotion adjourned. ~~Lu~ _ ~ Glerk. - - - - - - - - - - - - I I ..--------.- 232 MONDAY JUl~E 7 1926. The regular meeting of the Common Council. Town of Seward held this date in the Council Chambers. Meeting valled - to order by p. C. McMullen, acting Mayor, present were Councilmen Badger. Helm, McMullen Orlander and Thoday, absent :Mayor Ray and Councilman Hofman. The Minutes of the last rer:ular and intervening special meetings held, read and Cl.I)j.roved. The following resolution presented and read: -R E SOL UTI 0 N- ~rHEREAS, The City of Seward, Alaska, is entitled to a Tax Deed for Lots 1. 2. 23, 24, and the south thirty (30) feet of Lots 3 and 22 in Block 1, Terminal Addition for taxe s for the year 1922, NO'il THKi:lliFOHE, BE IT RESOLVED BY TIill COML:ON COmlcIL OF TIm CITY OF SEWARD. ALASKA, 1. That L. V. Ray and J. P. Hannon, Mayor and Municipal Clerk. respectively. be and hereby are, authorized and directed to execute and deliver to the City of ~eward a Tax deed for said 10ts, 1, 2, 23, 2~and the south thirty (30) feet of Lots 3 and 22 in Block 1 Terminal Addition for failure of the owners of said lots to ~edeem the same within two years from the date of sale of said lots to thG City for Taxes on the 8th day of April, 1924. Passed under a suspension of the rules this 7th day of June 1926. J. p... Hfl,nnon. Municipal Clerk. Approved this 8th day of June 1926. L. V. RAY. Hayor. It was moved by },'[cMullen seconded by 0YT:!I:WR-JU: Thoday that the rules be suspended for the adoption of the resolution. Upon calling the roll, all Councilmen present voting in the affirmative. It was moved by Councilmen Helm seconded by Orlander that the resolution as read be adopted. All Councilmen present voting in the affirmu.tive. -RESOLUTIONS- WHEREAS, lWTICE of Delinquent Taxes and assessment,c for the year 1925 has been duly published in the Seward Gateway, a newspaper of general circuiation, published at Seward, Alaska. and the publication of said notice has been completed. Now therefore. BE IT Illi~OLVED BY THE COhlliION COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEd11-RD, ALASKA. l. That J. P. Hannon, as Municipal Clerks of the City of Seward. be, and hereby is, authorixed and instructed to verify and file in the District Court for the Territory of Alaska, Third Division a proper application for an order of Sale of all property listed in the Delinquent Tax ~oll of the City of Seward. Alaska for the year 1925. \ \ \ Adopted under a day of June 1926. Approved this 7th day of suspension of the rules, this 7th June 1926 J.P.Hannon 233 ~ I It was moved the rules be Upon c;all1ng affirmative. It was thereupon moved by Councilman urlunder seconded by Thoday that the resolution uS read, be adopted. Upon call of Roll all councilmen voted in the affirmative. by Councilmun suspended for the roll. all Helm. seconded by Orlunder that the ad ption of the Resolution. councilmen present voted in the COMMITTEE REPORTS: The ~chool Committee reported thru Chairman Orlander of a conversation with lir Henderson of the Territorial Schools and stated it would be necessary for the City Council to assist the SchoOl board out of their financial difficulty. It was moved by Orlander seconded by Helm. that the Council loan the School Board $1.500.00 fur emergency purposes, same to be returned to city when available. Upon cal~inf; the Roll. oouncilmen Badger, Helm. McIJullen Orlander and Thoday voted in the affirmative. Councilman Hofman absent. It was so ordered. A Report from the Police Committee reported $97.00 I Magistrate fined collected to date. Finance Committee recommended discontinuance of local improvements, not absolutely necessary, until finances of City allow meeting present obligations. It was moved by. Orlander seconded by Helm, that the committee reports ~e accepted and filed. Councilman Helm reported the str~et work was completed as far as approrpriations allowed, also that an emergency expenditure was made necessary on the Garbage dump, and same had again been made secure. After discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Thoday seconded by Badger. that the Street committee continue a man on the streets during the present month. Upon calling I the Roll, Councilmen. Badger, Helm, McMullen Orlander and Thoday voted Aye, absent Councilman Hofman. The City attorney asked for $11.00 to cuver filing fees of delinquent roll. It was moved by Orlander seconded by Helm that warrunt be issued for same, all councilment present voting in the a~firmutive. ~ I ( 234 ..- Claims totalling $1,464. 77 were read. and upon motion by councilmanOrlander seconded by Helm, ordered paid. as folluws; J. A. Baughman $50.00 Seward Water & P Co 127.50 - A. E. Rucker 50.00 Cable Office 9.75 Wm. Fairman 160.00 Brown & Hawkins 94.54 Robert Guest 138.43 Cal M Brosius 21.35 J.P.Hannon 195.00 Seward Drug 1.75 Henry Metzger 66.00 Alaska Transfer 138.00 C. Carlson 10.00 Trick Murray 27.65 L. Larson 76.50 P. C .McMullen 1.45 J. L. Gra1Jf 27.45 C.E.Brown Agt 150.00 Seward L & P Co.. 80.40 Vi. N. Cuddy 11.00 Bank of Seward 28.00 Upon calling the roll all councilmen present voted in the affirmative. A Bill of McMullens. for 1.45, was read and a motion made and seconded by Councilmen Badger a~"d Thoday that same be allowed. Upon calling the roll Badger Helm Orlander and Thoday voted Aye. Absent Hofman not voting McMullen. The Uity attorney was asked to prepare recommendations covering the Auto ordinance to be presented at the next regular meeting The Council thereafter upon motion adjourned. / {J(?; V)1 ~ ~ .I .€.___ _ c ~/( - v~ ' 1.1 a y 0 r. ""/ //~ C --. 235 -MONDAY JUNE 21. 1926- I The regular meeting of the Common Council, Town of Seward was held this date in the council ~hambe4s; The meeting was called to order at 8 ~'Clock PM by P C. McMullen, acting Mayor, with Councilmen Badger, Helm, Hofman illc;~ullen and Thoday present, Absent Councilman MxMx Orlander and Mayor Ray. meeting The Minutes of the la~t ~egular ~mm~wT~~~XBR were read and approved. The following Ordinance, WaS presented a~d ordered read: ORDINANCE NO. 92. AN ORDINAl~CE TO A1lliND SECTION FOUR OF ORDINANCE NO. 84 OF THE CITY OF SEIIARD, ALAS.K1i., ENTI'l'LED " Alf OI1DIlLiNCE Rl:-L.,"TING TO THE USE OF THE PUBLIC HIGH~AYS Al~D RCGULATI6HS OF T~HICLE TRAFFIC IN THE TOWN OF SEWARD, PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF, .um REPEALI1:IG ALL ORDIHANCES A~,D PARTS OF ORDINANCES I1:1 CONFLICT THE RB'ilITH, Aim POn OTHER PURPOSES." BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SE.iARD ALASKA, That Section 4 of Ordiancne No. 84 of the City of ~eward Alaska, be amended to read as follvws: I "Section 4. The fee for an operators license as ahOl'la provided shall be $2.50 all licenses shall be dated upon the date of apDlic~tion therefor and shall expire June QOth of each year and shall be renewed annually in the same manner as provided for original registrations, such renewals to tak& effect on the first day of July of each year; it is provided however, that for any registration made after January 1st of any year but one-half of said fee shall be paid, and for any registration made on or after- April Is-t of any year one-fourth of said fee sha~l be paid. PROVIDED. That operators of motor vehicles owned by the City od Seware. the Territory of Alas: a, and the United ~tates, shall not be reguired to pay license fees herein provided, however. they shall make application for a license ~nd shll at all times be subject to all the other provisions of this ordinance. tluch licenses shall be valid only while such operatos or operators are operating or diriving said motor vehicles exclusively on official business. PROVODED, also. that the Municipal Clerk shall be authorized to mssue a temporary license for a period not to exceed 30 days t persons over the age of 16 years who are non-residents of the City of Seward but who desire to drive a motor vehicle during their visit in the City. Such licenses shall be in XEx form simil r to the regular driver's, license but th6 Clerk shall endorse acros the face of such license the word "VISITOR" No fee shall be churg d for such license. I inl:1nl1fril';r~1rT!f After remarks It was moved by Hofm:~n seconded by Helm that the rules be suspended for the adoption of the ordinanc Upon calling the roll. all councilmen present voted in the affirm ative. It was moved by Councilman Helm seconded by Badger, that the first reading be considered the second and the Ordinance be read for the third time by title only, and placed on its passage. All councilmen present voted X~e. it w~s so ordered. There being no objections the title stood as read. ~ 236 Claims as follows were read: J. Canarioh T Parioh D. Havlook F. Lopez T,r'. Mi tohell L. Larson Will Fa.irman R. Manthey $ 4.50 11.00 4.50 4.50 6.- ad 18.00 36.00 3. JO - TOTAL 86.50 It was moved by Councilman Hofman seconded by Helm that the Claims as read be allowed, and the neoessary warrants ordered drawn. ~~ Upon Calling the Roll, Councilman Badger. Helm. Hofman McMullen and Thoday voted Aye. Absent Councilman Orlander. street Committee reported that the sidewalk to the ~tandard Oil Company should be immediately attended to as the foundation was already rotted out. With reference to the fourth of July celebration being held in Seward this year. Mr. Jessen told the council. that heretofore $100.00 had been allowed by the City for publicity purposes, and the committee wished to have the same amount this year. It was moved by CouncilmE.\n Hofman second d by Helm that 100.00 be allowed for publioity purposes in connection with ~ advertisi.,ng Se".,ard for the Fourth,of July. After discussion the Roll was called. Councilmen Helm, Hofman, McMullen and Thoday voted AYE. Councilman Badger, NO, Councilman Orlander absnet. The motion carried and it was so ordered. . It was moved by Cow1<.:ilmun Hofman L econdeci 15y Badger that the meeting adjou~n.. IW:~ ___; ~. ~rv' -. \ \ JULY 6, 1926 (Tue sday) 23,7 The Fifth, Monday being a holiday. the regular meeting on the common council. Town of Seward. was held this date in the Council chambers. I 2kR:xiti'RlJt1illxafxt:hE:rl;a;;xtxl('Rg'RTlR:ll'1[mRrl~XJIIlBZE}(l('1ilR:lIlxaEJi:x~J'lll'llJY1rlll. The meeting was called to order at 8 O'Clock P ill by Mayor L. V. Ray, present were counailmen Badger. Helm, Hofman Orlander and Thoady: Absent counailman McMullen. No co~~unications, memorials or resolutions. Claims as follows read; A. E. Rucker J. A. Baughman J. P. Hannon Roberts Guest Geo Thorkelson Bank of i;leward R Guest Seward L & P Co Sevvard IV & P Co Aluska Transfer Seward l~ews J. P. Hannon Seward Drug Co Ogles Garage Cal M Brosius I $50.00 50.00 PAY ROLL ~500.00 200.00 200.00 6.00 25.00 52.50 25.25 127.50 8.50 5.75 5.00 9.45 4.13 13.70 Gateway Pub Co $12.00 Seward Mach Shop 8.25 BrovVTI & Hawkins 25.20 J. L. Graef 2.55 Seward Express 1.00 S. A. Club 50.00- L Larsen 21.00 Vol. Fire Dept. 100.00 Chas E Brown 150.00 E. Mattchei 42.70 TOTAL $1,195.48 The Claims had not been signed by the finance committee and the Pay roll was ordered read by the Mayor. It was moved by Councilman Orlander seconded by B'J.dger that they be allowed and warrants ordered drawn. All councilmen voted in the affirmative. The Clerk asked for authority to pay the CLlLi for Svhool Rent, Harriman Bank building, and it was moved by Councilman Badger ~econded by Orlander thatbsame be paid. Upon callinr the roll all coun~ilmen present voted in the affirmative. It WaS thrreafter moved b: Councilman Hofman seconded by Thoday, that the balance of claims be allowed and warr nts ordered drawn. when same were approved by the fini.lnce committee. Upon calling the roll, all councilmen present ?oted Aye. It was called to the attention of the council that the dee~s for certain jesse Lee lots, promised to them by the citylwere at present in the hands of the bak of Seward. that $105.50 were due thereon, that deeds were made out to L. V. Ray as trustee. After 0isaussion it w s moved by Councilman Hofman seconded by Badger, that if City attorney found same to be in proper form and legal, the warrant necessary be ordered drawn to obtain possession of the Ivts mentioned, being $105.50. Upon calling the roll, all councilmen present voted Yes. 'I The Mayor addressed the council on matters that had been presented for the consideration of the Comnon Council as follows: The need of telephone servia6 and Lighting service at the Jesse Lee Home, which was desired from town. and the requests from other relidents for telenhone extension to the north end, primarily for health and . fire protection ~ 238 f..-- Also of the violations of ordinance covering buildings and \calks thru buildings extending past building line and obstructions on sidewalks. After discussion the City attorney was asked to investigate and report? Fire Committee reported the need of a Chemical Ho~e Reel, to be placed on the fire truck to expedite delivery of hose at fire and as an economical method of extending h02e life. After tiiscussion it was moved by Hofman ,econded by Thoday, that the Fire committee be authorized to purchase same at not to exceed ;~ 25 . 00 . Upon culling the roll, all councilmen present voted in the affirmative. The Street Committee reported the depletion of all funds allowed them. and stated the urgent need .of replacement 0n the Sidewalk on ~5ta avenue. from tho ballaine corner to the Garbage dllmp, recommending the plowing, grading, and fill of c~nders or gravel. After discussion a motion was mude by Councilman Hofman seconded by Orlander that 0he street co~~ittee be authorized to build a gravel sidewalk on third Avenue where needed, that the present walk be removed and a gravel .path made to replace, this walk to extend us far as required in the estimation of that committee. the f'or All councilmen present voted Aye. Hofman seconded by It was thereafter moved/by Orlander ~~~~~~~dx~ that Street Committee be authorized to spend not to exceed $1,000.00 the repairs to sidewalk on fouIth avenue. '- ~ (J) CI-",l- Upon calling the roll. Badger, Helm, Hofman Orlander Thoday voted Yes absent Councilman ~cMullen. and The Mayor then stated he would refuse to sign any warrants issued on this project. as this would not be in accordarce with present regu..l.ations. that a seperateL:lprovement district must be ereated. and petition from property hwners filed. After further discussion it wat moved by Orlander seconded by Hofman that the meeting adjourn.. ~ ~ - \ \ j 239 MONDAY JULY 19, 1926. The regular meeting of the Common Council, City of Seward was held this dute in th Council Chambers. I The meeting was called to order at 8 O'Clvck PM by Lmyor L. v. Ray with Councilmen Badger, Helm. Hofman McMullen Orlander and Thoday present: The Minutes of the last regular meeting were read corrected and a,'proved. Communications were read from the Seward Athletic Club and M Senft, and referred to new business. A Resolution was presented as follows; ~ (Being a resolution for the sale of delin~uent taxes for the year 1925 to be held August 31, 1926) ~. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CQIiLiOll COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD ALA;;;KA. . 1. That by virtue of and pursuant toa duly entered order of sale dated the 13th day of July 1926, made and entered by the District Court for the Territory of Alaska, Thirs Division, in the matter of the applicationof the City of ~eKard Alaska ~ corporation for an order of Sale of Certain Real Property to enforee the lein of certain delin~uent Municipal Taxes, for the year 1926, The Clerk of the City of Seward, under the authority of an~ by direction of the Common Council City of Seward. is directed to sell the property described in said order of sale, or so much thereof as on the date of sale hereinafter prescribed shall be found unpaid as to taxes, penalty, interest and costs, upon each specific tract, in the manner provided by law. 2. That the clerk of the City of Seward sh~ll cause to be made due ana sufficient notice, once a week L'r four successive weeks in the Seward Daily Gateway. a newspaper of general circulation published in the City of Seward, Alaska, which said newspaper is hereby designated for such purpose by this Oommon Council; " . 3. That the sale of real property listed upon the delinquent. Tax Holl of the City of Seward, Alaska, for the year 1925. to satisfy and discharge the lien of the unpaid taxes upon the severa and specific tracts described, togeather with penalty, interest and costs, to be had at public auction. at the office of the }junicipal Clerk, at ~eward Alaska on the 31st day of ~ugust 1926, between the hours of ten O'Clock in the forenoon und four O'Clock in the afternoon, and, if said tax sale, is not concluded on said day, the sale shull continue from day to day thereafter, over ~und y and holidays, until the property subject to ta:: sal~ and in said Notice of Sale contained is disposed of. I 4. That each tract upon said celinquent tax roll of the City of seward, Alaska for the year 1925. on which the taxes have not been paid, shall be sold sepcrutely. und offered for the amount of the tax, penalty, interest and costs due thereon; and, i sufficient is not bid to discharge the amount due on same, such sp c ific tract shall be bid in by the said Clerk of the City of Seward for and on behalf of s:.:id municipali t;y forthe amount of tax, pc;nalty interest and costs, mukinf proper notation upon said delinquent Tax roll. Adopted under a suspension of the rules this l<,)th d,lY of July 1926. J.l:'.nannon, Liunicipal Clerk Approved this 19th day ,of July: 1926 L. V. RAY, LIayor j 240 It was moveo b;y' Councilman Hofmm ceconded by ThoQtiy that the rules be Euspcnded for tho adoption of the resolutio~. Upo:; c'L,.ing the roll, all councilmen voted in the affirmativ It was then moved that the resolution be placed on its passage, and upon calling the roll till councilmen voted Aye. A Bill of the U ~ Rubber Company for $66.99 and of Trick and iLurray f,;r $27.65 were read. -, , ) It was moved by Hofman seconded by Helm, that the payment of the U. ~. Rubber Co bill for chemical hose be paid and warrants ordered drawn covering same. Upon call of the roll. all councilmen voted in the affirmutiv . The Bill for Stationery, from Trick and IJurray was referred to the Printing Committee for action. Certificates of 30&le Numbers 2643 and 2646 were presented by Chas Tecklenburg for issuance of deeds. It was moved by Orlander seconded by Badger, that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to issue deeds called for. All councilmen voted in the affirmative. Under new business the communication of the ~eward Athletic Club asking for permission to take gnlvel froi:l City property near Baseball park. was granted. The communicution from M Senft asking for permit to install ~ Bay windows in building on Lots 7 and 8 in Block 10 was read and it waS moved by Councilman HofI:Jan'seconded by McMull n that permit be granted, alterations to me made in accordance with Building Ord,nance Ho. 31 Section 0). Motion carried. Councilman Badger asked for information relative to persons now driving without City licenses, and after discussion the matter w,s referred to the City attorney for decision. It was thereafter mover by Councilman Badger seconded by Hofman, that this meeting adjourn. , Clerk. ~Yor -'( .i d 241 MOIIDAY AUGUST 2, 1926. The regular meeting of the Common Council, City of Seward, held this date in the Council Chambers. I Mayor L. V. Ray being absent the meeting was called to order by P. C. Mcl,lullen acting I.layor, at 8 ij)'Clock with Councilmen Badger, Helm, Hofman McMullen Orlandel and Thoday present. 1'V.s The Minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. A c~Jtt!:*~n from p. M. Orgle was presented by Councilman Hofman requesting permission to erect a porch over sidewalk in front of Garage, no plans other than ~ proposed sketch presented, and it was moved by Orlunder seconded by Thoday that same be returned and presented with plans ~ Motion c~rried. The following resolution was read: RESOLUTION. BB IT RESOLv~D BY THE CO~JON COUNCIL OF THB CITY OF SE','IARD, ALASLL that the Mayor c,nCi MuniCipal Clerk. be and they are hereby authorized and directed to execute a good and sufficient deod to the Woman's Home Hissionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church for the following described Lots in the Terminal Addition to the City of Seward, Alaska to-wit: Lots 1, 2, 23. 24 and the south 30th feet of lots 3 und 22 all in block One (1). Terminal addition tJ the City of Seward. Al~ska. I It w."s move(, by OrlunCler seconGed by Hofmun that the rules be su~penQed for tho adoption of the resoili'tion. Upon callin _,he roll all Councilmen voted in the uffirmative On the passing of the resolution, the roll being called all counuilmcn voted in the affirm~tive. The following Bills were read: I Pay Roll: 520.00 Bank of Seward Chas B Brown Seward W & :e .co Ralph Reed Chas Bmswiler Seward L & P Co. Alaska Transfer Standard Oil Co A A Erickson Sevmrd l,lach ShOP Seward Drug C. R.I,lorford Lurs Larsen $25.00 150.00 127.50 22.50 12.00 44.85 3.75 6.55 2.50 10.70 12.30 4.50 39.00 TOTAL $854.55 It was moved by Councilman Orlander seconded by Councilrmm Thodu,y that the bills as read be alL)wed, and warrants drawn to cover sarJe. Upon call of the roll, all councilmen pre cent voted AYB. /" 242 Unde.::' committee reports the School Committee reported on investigation of the facilities as far as able", for the coming year. and recommendeci the addition of another story to mu::e:xi::az present school building. .- It waS moved by Councilman Helm seconded by Hofman that report be ac,:epteci and filed. Hotion carril d. After ciiscussion of the possibility of erecting a building o~ the lots owned by the city, it was moved by Councilman Hofman seconded by Helm. that the Finance committee report at the next regular meeting what finances~ could be obtained for erecting a buildinl on the City lots, same to be used for a school building and Municipal Clerk. Assessor and ~mgistrates office and planned to be later converted into a ~ity Hall and Fire Apparatus building. All councilmen voted in the affirmative. Health committee reported the presence of an indigent in the co~nunity, namely Burns, now being cared for by Red Cross and John DuBriel, and recommended his being taken care of as a vagrant. Matter ceferrecl to police committee. Councilmen Helm requested the permission of the council for the erection of a portico, or sign to be installed over entrance to Overland hotel. the present porch to be torn down and sign replace same. Sign not to protrude over walk more than 3 feet, and be supported on building. After disccussion a vote was called and the chair being in doubt as to result called for the roll, upon Which Councilmen Helm, Hofman McMullen OrLmcier and Thoday votes Yes. Councilman Badge. No. It was moved by Oouncilman Badger seconded by Hofman that the City Attorney be instructed to collect from Wm. Patterson the costs due City for replacing light standard on North west corner of Adams and Fifth Ave. and if not paid by next regular meeting to proceed with a suit for same. I\~otion carried:iO The Light committee was asked to ascertain cost of placing a light on standard near the fire hydrant on NE corner of WaShington and third. street Committee reported the necessity for repairs to Adams street between sixth and the Depot, and other work to be done for necessary upkeep. It was moved by Badger second6,d by Hofman that the street Committee be allowed not to exceed $15().OO for necessary work on streets. Upon call of the roll. all councilmen voted Yes. t't+: / A Communication from H. V. Hoben, as Agent for the Mawons, Pioneers and Odd Fellows. selecting certain plots in the proposed cemetary site. was read, and referred to the Mayor and Clerk to continue proceedings for obtaining title. The motion was then made by Councilman Badger seconded by Orlunder that the meeting adjourn. ~~:.~~'rk I , II '" ~ - 243 I A Special j.,leeting of the Common Council. Gity of Seward\l Alaska. called for 12;10 "PM Thursday August 5th.. 1926. Due notice having been given all Councilmen. The Meeting was called to order at 12.10 PM by Mayor L. V. Ray. who stated this meetingnwas called for the purpose of p~R~Y~~GywtXDH considering a resolution authorizing the issuance of a deed to the City of Seward for certain delinquent property. The Roll was called and Councilmen Badger Hefman McMullen Orlander and Thoday reported present. Councilman Helm absent. The follvwing resolution was presented. -R};SOLUTIOl~- . iiHEREAS. at a certain public sale to satisfy the lien of certain Municipal taxes, penalty. interest and costs due und delinquent for the year 1920 held on the 20th day of .lIanuary 1922. the City of Se";"ard Alaska, became the purchasmn of a certain tract of land known as "Tract AIt hereinafter more fully described and the fact that the City of Seward had become such purchaser in acc "rdance with law was entered upon the Delinquent Tax Roll for the year 1920, and W1:EIlliAS. said tract of land has not been redeemed and a period of more than two years has elapsed since said 20th duy of January 1922, and the City of Seward. Alaska, is entitled to a deed for such tract of land in accordance with the Laws of the Territory of Alaska and the Ordin~nces und Resolves of the City of ~eward, Alaska, NOW T HEllliF ORE , BE IT R..:,SOLVED BY TR2: COMHON COUl~CIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD. ALAS~~, that the M~yor and Municipal Clerk be. and they are hereby authorized and dir0cted to execute a good and sufficient Tax Deed to the City of Seward. Alaska, for that certain tract of land within the corporate limits of the City of Seward. Alaska, designated as "Tract A" and more particularly described as follows: "A tract 13.86 feet wide extending from the North boundry of U.S. Survey No. 726 N. to the south boundary of U.S.Survey No.726 S. adjoining the west line of First Avenue of the Townsite of Seward, Alaska, according to the official plat of said townsite recorded in Book 2 of Deeds on Page 4, 5 and 6 of the records of Kenai ~ecording Precinct 3rd division, Territory of Alaska, containing more or lesslt I It was moved by Councilman Hofmun seconded by Oouncilman Thoday that the ruleL be cuspended for the adoption of tpe resolution. All councilmen voting Yes. On the question shall the resolution. as read pass. the roll being called all council~en voted in the affirmative u.nd it was so ordered. It waS thereafter moved by Councilman Badger seconded by Hofmun that this meeting adjourn. Motion carried. ~OR ~.~ /' -244 Monday Evening August 16, 1926. The regular meeting of the common council City of Seward, Alaska, was. called to order at 8 O'Clock PM by Mayor L. V. Ray. Upon calling Roll Councilmen Badger, Helm, Hofman IjcMullen and Thoday reported present Councilman Orlander being absent. Later Councilman Orlander arrived. ---,- I _*'- The Minutes of the last regular and intervening special meetings of the Council read and approved. A Cownunication from the Howard Oooper Corporation enclosing catalog of Fire apparatus read, same turned over to Fire Chief. A Bill from Ogles garage, amount $2.00 for charging Fire true battery read, and upon motion by Councilman Orlander seconded by Helm, all councilmen voting in the affirmative ordered paie. A Petition for sidewalk signed by Curtis R Morford as Agent for the dickerman estate read, petition prayed the construe tion of a cement sidewalk on the North side of Adams street between fourth Ave and the Alley 100 feet west adjoining the south line of Lot 21 in block 16. I I I I I I' f ! I Remarks were made by Mayor Ray informing the Council that one third of this cost wo' Id be borne by the City ~nd two thirds by the property owner. That it would be necessary to draw up another assessme~t roll and tax this improvement as required ~y law, but that the owners of the property in quest on would pay one third of the cost this year and the balance next year if approved by the council. The petition was returned by the street committee with their recommendatio~ that request be granted. A Resolution was then introduced as follows. ----, I -RESOLUTION- . WHEREAS on the 16th day of August 1926, there is presented a request in writing forthe improvement of real property situate in the City of Seward, Alaska involving Lot 21 in Block 16, such requested improvement being the construction of a concrete side'::alk 8 feet in width upon t"_e south line of said lot, on Adams street, and .iHEREAS in such regard it is required in this Common council make and enter its findings upon the facts. NOW. THEREFORE. upon due consideration. BE IT RESOLVED BY THB COI.ITWN COUNCIL OF 'THE CITY OF SEWARD ALASKA: 1. That the improvement requested. as specifically and hereinafter set fourth. is necessary and should be i!lade 2. That the request, in writing, for the constructi n of the specific designi,.ted improvement is properly signed by the owner of the property specifically to be benefitted by such i:nprovement; -- I, \ 3. That two-thirds of the cost of such i~provement sh 11, when ascert~ined, be assessed against the owner of the real property so benefitted. 4. That the regular st,nding com:ni ttee on streets of this GOIDrnon Council. be, and hereby empowered to make such improvement, and in its discretion, and at its option to advertise and/or call for bids for supplying, and/or furnishi g material and/or labor for the construction of such proposed side-walk, for and on behalf of the City of Seward. . 245 I It was thereafter moved by Councilman Helm seconded by McMullen that the rules be suspended for the adoption of the resolution Upon calling the roll all councilmen voted Yes. Upon the question "Shall the Resolution pass" ALi. councilmen voted in the affirmative. A Resolution accepting the Assessment roll as assessed by Assessor and equalized by the EQuilization Board, was read and a motion made by Councilman Hofman seconded by McMullen asked for the suspension of the rules for the passage of the resolution. All Councilmen voting in the affirmative. The Question shall this resolution as read pass. was carried by all councilmen voting Yes. A resolution setting the tax levy for the year 1926 at twenty mills was read. and a motion made by 00uncilman Thoday seconded by Hofman that the rules be suspended for the adotpion of the resolution as read. Unon calling the roll all councilmen voted in the affirmative. Upon the Wuestion shall tho resolution pass. The roll being called, all councilmen voted in the affirmative. I ~ Resolution declaring the 1926 taxes now due and payable at the office of the City Clerk, and declaring such taxes delin quent qn November 15th 1926 at 5 O'Clock PM was read and a motion made by Councilman Orlander seconded by I~cMullen asked the suspension of the rules for its adoption. Upon call of the roll all c;ouncilmen voted in the affirmative On the ~uestion shall the Besolution, as read pass, All counc ilmen votec Yes. Under committee reports, the finance committee stated they were not yet ready for completing report to council on School expense. Fire committee reported an investigation of the Fire Truck being without Self-started, and ascertained t:at SOme fault mxa existed in the gearing, and satisfactory information was not available as to cost and delay i~ repairing same. " The Clerk was instructed to communicate with the General Motors and obtain information from them. Light Committee reported progress in arriving at cost of a new light sta~dard at ~ht~8 and WashUm~on. Tr:e Glacier stres.m Comnli ttee re:.'orted that they had gone over the flood situation w!thMr Graff and recommended the erection of a bridge for the pipe line across the [lacier stream (above the Brownell house) for carryin~ the pi e line and requested $200.00 for the purpose. . I It was moved thereafter by Councilman Helm seconded by Hofman that ~200.00 be allowed Ghairmun of Glacier 3tream Committee for necessary work on the stream. . After discussion the roll ',vas culled Councilmen Helm Hofmu.n and Thoday voting Yes Councilmen Badger l.Icl.luli.en and Orlander No. The vote being ties the ;.layor cast the deciding ballot .in favor of the appropriation and it was ordered. . It was moved by Badger seconded by Hofman That Aaron ~. Hucker as :~nicipal Attorney for the City of Saward be ~nd hereby is authorized ano e,upov/ered to oenfu.nd and receive from ./m. Patterson such sum of money as may be due the city for damages done to that cerk.in light !Wi: standu.rd on the north west corner of Adams stre~t und 5th avenue in the City of Seward .----- /246 1-. Alaska, and upon payment of such damages to City such receipt, release and satisfaction or proper in the premises. execute in behalf of the as may be necessary All Councilmen voted in the affirmative. ~ It WaS moved by Councilman Hofman seconded by Helm that the Law and Ordinance Committee prep;.tre a new ordinance covering t~eq erection of signs orer the street or walks. Motion carried. A Motion Wus made by Councilmu.n Hofman seconded by McMullen that the clerk notify the School Board to present Budget to Council as required by Section 30 Chap 97 Session Laws of 1923 Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman McMullen seconded by Orlander that this meeting adjourn until 8 O'CIGck PM Monday August 23, 1926 ~hen School Committee reports be presented. Motion Carried. ~ 1'londay Augus t The adjourned meeting of August 16, 1926 was c~lled to order at 8 O'Clock PM By Mayor L. V. Ray with Councilmen Badger, Helm McMullen and Thoday present. Absent Councilmen Hofman ,-,nd Orlander. The Mayor stated that this was the continuation of the regular meeting o~ August 26th.. 1926 for the purpose of receiving a report from the School Board and Committee. The Chairman of the School CO~~ittee not being present and no report filed, he recommended further ad.iournment u;.1til all councilmen ~. resent. Councilman Badger for the Light Committee reported on progress being made in securing new standard fo the corner of third and Washington. It was thereafter moved nO. seconded thut this meeting be adjourne until 8;30 PM Wednesday August 25th., 1926. Iilotion carried. ~. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Wednesday Eveing August 25, 1926- The Adjourned meeting of August 23, 1926 waS called to order by Mayor L. V. Ray at 8;30 O'Clock PM)vith Councilmen Badger. Helm. Hof,Jail McMullen Orlander and Thoday present. A Communicati~~Q+rom the School Bord,Estimating that School expense for ~ seaSon would amount to ~20,OOO.OO ~ but ~~~~~ expenses were ~ctually $17.978,51 not including rent for the High School quarte!s in the Harriman Building, and on that basis it was estimated $16, 000.00 would be required for the period July 1st 1926 to June 30, 1927. This report dated on AUgust 17, 1926. Order carried over to unfinished business. Committee reports w,re read as follows. " School C \ Ommitte 247 ~'",",""i<i';r'~":'-'''- i'.'-"-'-'~-' .-- TTu.......- T ,,':-]7 v _ report as follows: That nothing be done towards the erection of a new building on account of lateness of the season. I That School Board had furnished the Committee no report on the financial or other requirements for the coming season That bec,:wse of lack of information it was impossible to make and recommend~tions consistent with probable dem~nd. I suggested the planning for 'financiang a new School Building suitable for future demands. and to be completed by next School year. The School Committee further reported under head of a protest that in view of a reportfiled with the council on the requirements for teachers, nwnber of months school year consistent for Seward, and inaptitude of the present Janitor caring for School,as compiled by Supt of Schools, and also because of the disregard of all recommendations incorporated in s~id report, a copy of which was furnished the School board. The School committee protested the lack of cooperation on the part of the School Board. Further the School Committee reported thru the City Attorney the result of an invescigation revealing the following; 1 Claim for High School expense rebate should have been made prior to this time, and recommending same be done now in an endeavor to recover part of the City funds expended on High Schoo 2. That Sec 33 of Cap 97 Ses Laes of ~l ska 1923 requires R"t1r'll"l1lllri-i:x:tlllx'tYMl1l1llmytSchool Board to transmit detailed report and statement of mone;ys expended lind for what and to whom paid, that no copies for past year could be found in clerks office. 3. That the law requirec School Board to file budget or estimate after its organiz"tion following the 8prin~ election with the Common council prior to the time when tax levy is fixt and that tllis report should contain itemized estimate of amounts required for teachers s"lu.ries, heat, light, supplies, books. etc., but no such budget has been file~ this year. 4. th-<.t this yeur 235.00 less per month ,vould be paid for teachers. 5. That very poor system of books has been kept by School Board, the only disbursements being shown by check book, that book aViJ.ilable for that purpose has not been kept up, the l~tst enteries being November 1925! 6. Tyat the m'-<.tte l' of the Janitors :retention was solely under the control of the School Board, and LIr LIorford informed the Attorney that he will make no change in this matter. I 7. That it is the duty of the Council to see that proper bond is filed wi th the 1,1unicpCil Clerk for the ::>chool Treasurer. 8. Th,~t:;:" om infJrmation avu.ilE,ble it ,--,ppears the School board at present hus ~lOOO.OO on hand. Finu.nce :ommittee reported, shoVline; funds neces,ar;y to carryon City affairs exclusive -..if Street upkeep or i.tprovement extra watchmen, inci{;entals or ne(;ess8.ry SUlc;plies, also, to remind the Council that it had pledged itself to r~isc ;jp25,OOO.O for tho Glacier stream control. Further that according to figures presented on school expenses for the last year the Council was entitled to a rebate of $505.35 from the School Board account of overpayment ~248 partially lc-st yeil!r. and that Council should be/reimbursed for ex,ense of heat water and Janitor ~ervice furnished High School. The Light Committee reported, recommending the removal of the light Standard now located between the Sexton and Carstens buildings on Fourth Avenue be removed to the corner of X~~mR Third and Washington ne~r the fire plug. lio further reports. It Vias moved by Hofman seconded by McMullen that the llight Committee report be accepted and filed. Motion carried. It was moved by Hofman seconded by Helm that as Light now located between the Carsten and Sexton porches, served no good purpose, the light committee be authorized'to remove sane und reerect at the n. e. corner of Third and Washn unless Carstens Pkg Co and the Sexton Hotel would remove the.orches now blocking this light. after remarko tile roll \1..8 c8.11e, and B ,dger Helm. Eofman Orlander and Thoduy voted Yes Councilman M~lullen voting No. The Motion carried and it WaS GO ordered. It was moved by Councilman Helm seconded by Hofman that the Finance Committees report be filed. It viaS mo'-ed by Conncilr:1an OrL.ndcr seconded by LlcUullen that the City Attorney be requested to deamnd return of the items due City, as covered in report. Motion carried. It was moved by Hofman seconded by Thoday, that the communication of the School Board carried over to XRX unfinishe business be ~RTWYRW~x%~ rejected by the Council and a budget as required by law ordered presented. Motion Carried. It was moved by Co ncilman LLcMullen seconded by Hofman that the reports submitted by the School Committee be accepted and filed. Dation carried. It was moved by Hofman seconded by Thoday that the Finance commi tt"e investigate the Treasurers Bond ( School Board) und see that same filed. Motion ca:aied. ~ . ,.. It was then moved by Councilman Thoday seconded by Hofman that the Oi ty Attorney be instl'ucted to take up the following with the School Board. Demand a Budget as required by law. The reason no bids have been let for coal_nd other stiJitplies. Why School board refused to have its books audited. Copies of re. cent minutes wherein teachers were rtll~1nm1r employe . the veriod for which teachers were employed. The removal of the present Janitor of the School Building.-- After discussion. The motion was put and all councilmen voted Aye. And the City attorney was so insstructed. It was therafter J:loved by Councilman Hofman sevonded by Thoday th'..t the Council adjourn until its nextl'cgular mecLing. Motion carried. R K. ~o -- R 249 . Tuesday September 7, 1926. regular meeting of the comL1on council, bWE~,~a:f 0i ty of Seward was held this date in the c,-,u:lCil chambers. Ideeting culled to ordor at 8 0' Clock ,d;i with Llayor Ray, "ouncilmen Helm Orlander .ofman liIcMullen 'l'~_Odo.y present Absent Councilman Budger. Tn:ero baing no protl, Ets the minutes were approved 0," t':e lu.f't regt..,lar and special meetings. Communications from I.Ir Eanthey read and referred to the City attorne~l. Bills as foIl ws read. E Rucker '::>50.00 Chas l!:mswiler 12.00 . ' . Robt Gue st Fire roll 20.)0 J Brison 8. )0 Robt Guest 200.00 1i.cIvlullen 2.65 J. .d.. Baughman 50.00 B & H 20.CIl0 J. I) Hannon 200.00 Gat e,';ay 346.70 -1;. Trick & Idurre.y 4125 Seward Drug 1.60 C. i:.. Brown Agt 150.00 Seward 11ach ShOp 77 . 85 Bank of Seward 25.00 Ogles Garage 3.90 Seward ~later & l' 127.50 stamps 11.50 L:,lTfJ Larsen 48.00 Seward ~ & ? 141.04 Fred SaltCier 12.00 J Rolfe 36.00 ( app) TOTAL------$1,535,19 It Wi;.,S moved by Councilman Ho:f'mci.n ;:lecond,d b., Thoday that all Bills read (exclusive of P. C. Mc1iullen) be ordered paid and warrants ordered drawn. I Upon Callinf: 1,1::.6 Holl Councilmen Helm, Hofman l.ici.lullen and Orl',neler 'l'hoday Y::;S: ...beent Councilmar:, Badger. A Bill of P. C. l.ldlullen for $2.65 was then reaa ana upon mAion by Councilman Hofmo.n se::.;ondcel by nebl Or, creci Paid. Upon CiJ.lling the !toll, Councilmen Helm, nofnLln Orli.l.nder and Thod~y votes Yes Absent Councilman Badger, Notvoting Councilman .' i,lc;itullen. The kayor stated that he had asked for the cemetary care,thru John Rolfe, he coulc not recall just the amouLt but wised authority to pay same. It was maven by Counc;lman Hcl.i.ullen Eecondea by 1.:0 man that bill of John Rolfe for labor be pu.id when approved. Upon cullin6 th roll all councilmen present voted in the affirmative. UrlC3er co ,..ittee reports. The street Committee pre[ented an bid of Gerhart Johnson for the aonstruation of a concrete sidewalk on Adams street, only one bid bein~ received. It Wc.S agree~le to specifications filed and amounted to ~300.00 Upon motion by Helm ~conded by Hofman it vms asked that bid be accepted and contra.ct awarded tc ",ir Johnson. j~ll Councilmen precent vo~ed in the a:fir:aative. I Comr:mn cations ad(;reS8ed to the ;3chool b"ard were read by the Glerk. i;. Resolution was presented setting the a::lOunt of the 'l're,Oj,surors of the ::>chool Board bond in the penal sum of lflO,OOO.OO and it was :noved by Councilman Hofrn,n seconded by 1icI.Iullen that the rules be susyended for tho adoption of the resolution. All Councilmen present voted in the affirmative. It was then movee that the mesolution pass, and ufon calling the roll, all councilmen voted in the afj'irmative. The City ~ttorney reported that the bill for pole replacement ~ -- -- . ----, '250 ~. --;r---- " as per instructions given him for collection, would be forthcoming when t .e wrecked pole had been turned over to lir P~tterson. after discussion on the status of the matter, and ownership of the pole it waf moved by Councilman McMullen seconded by Hofman that the City attorney be requested to press the xa1%, and if XB% the b 11 ~~ be not paid shortly to file suit to remateer The I I S had it,. -'" It was thereafter moveo by Councilman Helm, seconded by Councilman Helm, that in the event a surety bond was obtained by the Treasurer of School Board, premium on same be paid by the City. Upon c-':lling the roll, all councilmen pre:sent vo~ed AYE. The Street committee under new busines~ cU.lled attentionLo the necessity for urgent repairs on sixth ~venue between Railway adams and Adams street, an the establish.lont of cable headquarters in that neighboorhood and haulin; of supplies to warehouse would create sufficient traffic to justify. ' It was moved by Councilman J.:icMullen seconded by Hofron that ~150.0 be allowed the Street committee for emergency work on sixth Avenue Upon Calling the roll, all councilmen present voted yes. There being nothing further, the meeting on motion adjourned. ~L ~~~ L Z R K. --" 251 Meeting of september 20th., 1926 not held account no quorum, and called for 1245 Olclock PM Tuesday September 21st., 1926. I A Regular meeting of the Com~on Council, Town of Seward was held this date at Twelve forty five P1I in the Council Chambers, Mayor Ray, being absent, Councilman Hofoan was elected temporary Chairuna, Present were councilmen Badser, Helm, Hofman M~M>>TT Orlandor and Thoduy, Absent counGilman McMullen, excused. The reading of the minutes was dispensed with, Claims as follows read. Fred Stalder 60.00 Geo E. Carrington 12 Carl Peterson 18 Bank of Seward 108.00 Total 198.00 It was Moved by Councilm~n Helm, seconded by Orlander that the Bills as pead be allowect and warrant ordered drmm. Upon calling the roll, all council:aen voted in the affir;;1ati ve. If wue thereafter moved tl:at the Council adjourn. Motion carried. I fW~~ ~ V Clerk. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Special LIeeting of the Com::lon Council City of Seward j"b.ska called at 8 01 clock PM 1,Londay c.eptember 27th., 1926. Meeting called to order by Mayor L. .. Ray, present were Councilmen Badfcr, Hel:Jl, Hofm,-m 01'1 ~nder and Thoday, Ab sent counGiLlan :.:cEullen excused. The LIayor stated this council had been called for the purpose of passing a resolution, in accordance with law covering the Territorial Election, and to appoint JudGes therefor. A Resolution was read designating the City Hall as the voting place, and naming the following persons jUdges and clerks of Election. Judges: Clerks: Wm. H. Whittlesey, L! A. ?eel, J Robertson. Bessie M. Malloy, Fred H. Bro2dwell.~ I It was moved by Councilman Helm, seconded by Councilman HOfrnun that the rules 'be suspendec for thE adoption of tho resolution. i.ll councilmen yotir.g in the affirmative. The roll was then called on the passuge of the resolution and all council8en votEd in tho affir~ativ~. There being nothing further to come before this eeting the Gou"cil u~ion :Clotion, VIS declared ad journod. ~ / 252 I - l.londay October 4th., 1926. The regular meeting of the Common Council Town of Seward held thiedte in the Council Chawbers, meeting ci.llled to order at 8 O'Clock PM b;)' Heiyor L. V. Ray, Councilmen Badger, Hell:1, Hof;:'.an Orlander '_nd Thoday pre,:ent. Absent councilman l.Iclilullel excused. -- r , The :Unutes of the last rei~ular ,_ad intervening special meeting read. Comounication from Colonel Steese referrin[ to the accopt~nco of Shelter Harbor report read, "nd after information spread ordered filed. Information acked rel~tive to purchase" of lots in the Cliff Addition by Mr llefford, referred to new business. ClaLls as follol,is read. Seward Muchine Shop Cal rd. Broisius Seward Drug Co Seward Water & Power Co., Gerhart Johnson, Contractor Seward Light and rower Co Thorvald Osbo 3.00 Robert Guest J. ." Baughman J. P. HannlJn ~ .35 Alaska Transfer 12.50 J. L. Graef 4.60 Ogles Garage 127.50 Seward Ath Club 300.00 Bank of 0eward 221. 67 .[;;1 Fairman Jm Dewitt 1. 200.00 Robt Guest 50.00 A'~' Rucker 200.00 Chas B Brown $66.00 13 . 20 2.25 25.00 25.JO 23. 25 1.00 20.00 50.00 150.00 --.. TOTAL 1346.62. The Bill of Chas S. Brown Agent for HiGh School building and one for Sew,rd Athletic Club withdrawn. It was then moved by Helm seconded by Thoday that the bills not protested be allowed and warrants ordered drawn covcrin[ them. Upon call of roll, all councilmen voted in the affirm~~tive, it W:j.S so ordered; Reports of Committees were called for. Law and ordinance Committee reported, application had been made by School Board for Surety Bond for Treasurer. street Co~~ittee: l~o report other than available funds expended. B~lice CO~:1ittee; Reporte! approximately $700.00 in fines c:,llected to d8.te. Fire ,ommittee: Nothing to report. GIG-cier Stream Conunittee: Reported no ezpenditure made on authoriz",tion granted by council account unable determine where work required. It w~s thereafter moved by Badger seconded by Orl~nder that the funds authorized on Aug 16, 1926 be cancelled, The 1iayor called for the roll. Anc Councilmen Badger and Orlander voted for withdrawal of order Councilmen Helm, Hofman and Thoday against wi thdrawal, Councilman l1cl,lullen absent. - Light Committee: Reported parts for Ogle st',nd,rd had been ordered. A Treasurers report was culled for, and the Clerk informed same should be presented monthly. lU'l1i:s:xx The ComIlli ttee on Collection and ::cssessment of TCl.xes wa~ asked to have prepared at next :neeting a list of lots to be td:en over by City for nOnpai;Tr11ent of taxes. I Under neVI business it wu-,,,; moved by Eof'm~.n l'econded bi;r Crlunder that the voucher for 150.00 covering rent of Hi~h ~chool bUi,ding be rejected and Fiance comuittee present a proper bill. Motion carried, one vote in the negative. Lir j,icZwan was pre Lent und was cl__lled upon by the I,layor to state what use was being made of the S. b.. C. Gym by the School Childred. Lir llc~wan stated approximately 106 School Chillitren were using the quarters, that approximately five days a week, gym was required for the Children and each child was greatly benefited thereby. It was thereafter moved by Hoiman seconded by Thoday that 25.00 each month bo allowed by the Council until j,larch 31st., 1927 for Gymnasium rent payable to S....C. Upon oallio.- the roll, all counciluelJ 1'0: ed in the clffirm,-~tive. 1. Bill for 25.00 ','!O.S presented vovering l'ent of Gymn for ;aontr. of Sey,tef.Jber, a:1d it wal' 110ved bi;T ,:ofell_.n seconde;, by Helm saue be all_wed. All conncilmen ,.-oting it: the c_',fi'iroative it V/l:'O GO oruered. I After discussion on the methods of disposing of lots in the Cliff ~ddition, it was susgested that the persons interedted make aruil: offer to the COUEcil for sarne. Thh; met with approv:e-l, and it was asked that councilmen see persons intereste( 'illd reCluest the;)' present s!;~ch request. 'rhe Chief of 1.'01ice reportcd he hod been crilled to Valdez on 1.'olice business, and asked leave to go when required. aftcr di<:lcus<ion on the clJpointlIlent of a temporc.ry officer, it ','.'ac: mol' c by Eofmen ; econdec by Orle-nder that the ~,::.iyor be authorized to ap~oint some person, when required by ~olice Committee to . crve d\.;1'i';],',: absence of Chief. LIotion Carried. The ;,Iccyor skctec1 it ';,'as n8cessarJ- to h.vem addition8.1 c:lOmber on the Police~o;JI:Ji ttee durin- the ab<:e:we of Councilman :.lcI,lullen auc: ~.sLecl tlnt sume COlinciLu:'.n volunteer for Such committee. It ':':_ o.ftervlG-r6s ,;;oved (';.' C-,\;;'[oilo8.n 3i.i.cf:er sec?nd. d b;,/. E~f.J:n th;::.t C _,unciL1an T1Lido.;'l serve. '1'he ,;lOtlon ':;..1' lea. It UE'. therea.fter rnoved b;YT Ijou:1cilman Hoi'::1 ,n secondcd:--'1b:>;r J"l nder t.: t thi2 oGetinc adjourn. I / 254 ~ ~-.~. "'W'V"iiFi-:- . October 18, 1926. The regular meeting of the Common Council, Town of Seward, was held this date in the Council Chambers. The Ueetin[ was called to order at B O'Clock l~ by C E Orlander, Tempo. ary l"ayor. present were Councilmen Badger, Helm, Hofman Orl~nder ~nd Thoday Councilamn Absent exoused. - Communications read askin~ for authority to transfer C S to Chas Lechner and offer of 25.00 for lot 5 Block 2 Bay View Addition, from l1r Mefford referred to nm7 business. Under co~nittee reports, the School Committee reported School Tre surers Bond had been applie s for. Com on Ass & Taxreported Town Treasuers bond amoutn $10,000.00 had been applies for to be issued immy. Light Comrnittee, reported awaiting arrival of Light Standard Parts. After which Ogle standard waul be i:::1stalled. Under r16Vi businesc it w,s move that the j,layor and Dlerk be authorized to execute deed in favor of J F Mefford for Lot 5 Block 2 Bay View Addition upon payment of ~l25.00 for: ame. Motion Vias made by Hofman seconded by Thoday. All Councilmen voted in the affirmative. u.~. presented covering lots 12 13 14 Block one Bay View AdGition by Henry Lierer requesting Tax Deed for same, and a motion made by Councilman Hofman s,;conded by Thoduy that Mo." or and Clerk execute a deed for saue. All Councilmen votL1g in the s.ffir:aati va it Wu.c so ordered. Under unfinished Business the mat-ter of the Eigh School rent was discussed, The School Committee re20rting thru the City Atty' that matter was being adjusted, and that School Board would pay their share direct to property Owners. City taking care of its fraction. After further discussion it wuu moved by Councilman Helm, seconded by IDhoday that meeting adjourh. , - ' ~~6l:~/~;C}1~g &~~?: Mayor 255 Regular meeting of the Common Council, Town of ::>eward . held at (3 O'Clock PM lvlondJ,;y' lJovember first, 19G6. I.reeting w ""~' cCllled to order by Muyor L. V. ~tay at (3 PM with Councilmen Badger. EeLa, Hofl:Jc.n Orlander and Thoday present absent Councilman Ilclilullen. The Minutes of the last regular meeting were read und approved, Communication from School Board. referred to School Committee A Resolution covering deeding of delinquent lots to L:ity of Seward read for the first tine. A Resolution coverinf the d~eding of Lot 21 Bluck 4 Bay View Addition of Jesse Lee home read for first t L:Je . . Claims totalling 1,186.45 read. and Claim for High School rent and Gateway Publishing Company withdrawn, after which folluwing Bills were read, and upon motion by Councilman EeLl secondcQ b;y Thod:l;j' ordered paid: All Councilmen upon c'll of roll votinf, in the u.ffirmative. R. Guest .;1.. ~. rtucker B~",nk ;:'eward ]'ire Roll Stu.ndard Oil Co Sewu.rd iJrug Co ::>eard Ligr.t 6; ? Co F. Gilles ie Sewc.rd Athletic Club 220.00 50.00 25.00 60.00 7.30 1. 25 251. 25 19.50 25.00 J ..-. Baughmc;,n J. L'. H",nnon :b:llsworths Chas bilk wi leI' Seward d &: t' Co il.lusb.i ';:'rabsfer Trick Llurruy SeVl,rC\ :Jews 50.00 200.00 G.OO 3.75 H7.50 31. 15 17.45 2.25 Under COmIni ttee reports tile 3chool Com:Ji ttee reported cO:il}Jl"int hu.Q been mu.de to t,eiil of the refusal b;j' ;':;chool t €:J.C hor toll. I.Iic he 180 ~lS c:1 r..L. ,'..,LC ::1--. t ~o T ;JUL:LC 1e t -.;d..OtJ. 1<.1) wi th School Bo:.\rd. .c I.lotion '.iC,S ;llude by CouYlcillJun Hella seconded by Ho feun thl,t School Bord be inforlaed. I motion ci;irrieci. Fire Committee: Re~orted fire in north end of town endungered pros,e rty c;,nd ne.:;,rly cause loss boc.'J-use of no teleul.one ser','ice 1:1 th[.t district. It vms moved by Councilmu-n Helm seconded b:J' IIoLli;in tho. t City attorney be recuested to report on mutter und recommend resolution extending telephone serii:ce to ~ 256 north side of City. Motion carried. Tllli City attorney reported that bill had been --.. presented to limo Patterson for recovery of damages to Light sttindu.rd amounted to ~?68.30 and vlould be ptiid tomorrow. School Committee reported on claim for funds, and rec omrnended sufficient funds to pitY teachersb salu.ry at least be allowed. after discussion it WelS ;noved b;;l Hofmn seconded by Orlander that 1268.00 be allowed School Board to pay teachers salary. Unon call of roll. till councilmen voted in the affirmutive. dith rererence to balance of money requested by the School Board, it was moved by Councilman Hofman seconded by Helm. thut the Council thru the School Cownittee invite the School board to meet with us on lIednesduy at 2;00 PM to consider finances and other matters. Motion carried. Before adjournment, Light Go~~ittee reported work on Adull1s Btreet series light wOl,ld be stard1ed on the fourth instant. The C Juncil theroafter adjourning until Wednesd",y 11-3 26 2 PI.l ~R R 1: Thursday November 4. 1926. Adjourned meeting of Monday llovember 1st, 1926 was called this date at 2 EM by Muyor L. V. Ray, with J Councilmen BudGer. Helm. Hof man. Orlander and Thoday present. absent Councilman Mel.lullen, excused. Presen also were all members of the Seward School Board. Wayne Blue, Chairman, Bessie Id. l:1al10Y. Treasurer, Curtis R. I.iorford, Clerk: The Mayor stated that this meeting was continued to u 257 to allow the Council and School Bourd to get togeather in u .ioint meeting and discuss matters of i;uoortunce I to all of the Citizens covering the School und Council activities. and to counteract an~ re,:larks of a lack of cooperation on the part of either School Board or Council. The M.yor called upon each Councilman to give his views on any question affecting the School or School Board Councilman HofmG.n and B[;.dger a.sked question of tLe School Board releJ.ting to :E'inance ,"nd e:l.penCiiturcs which were answere by Blue lmd ;,Iorford. on Matters referring to High School rent. ~r ~orford sa.id check would be drawn covering this amount 89.00 and I)cLid to Bank for Sept Oct and lJOV. Remarks were made members relating to improvements to School Building 8.nd building of new School und after considerable discussion all . Uouncilmen 8.m School Board members favored some iUIll3 diate plan of arrunging for new School building for next year. Being unanimous in a plan of securing from some good architect. plans for a school building that could be added to as required. after further discussion it was mobed meeting udjourn, before 8.djournment a bill for 122.00 for cits share of High ~chool rent . All Councilman voting in the affirmative. Olerk I .~ ( 258 fa. '-" 1Iondu.y Hovember 15, 1926. The regular rneotin[; of the Common Council, City of Seward was held this Qc.te in the Council Chu.rnbers; l.:eeting was called to ardor at G O'Cloc1: PLI by LIa;yor L. --. Ray, pre:::ent ViaI'D councilmen Badger, Helm, RE:cman: Orlander and l'hoday; Absent Councilman I\IcMullen, councilman Hofman arriving just before adjournment. -, .'>- (.:uorum beint:: present, meeting proceeded, minutes of the last re~ular and adjounned Qeoting were re~d and a~proved. Cornr;1Unications read, from School Board, :rollorting need for funds to pay teachers, and no meeting of com~;lOn council before December 6th., Communication referred to ~ichool Committee. Communicu.tion from Fred l.lartineide, asking th,-,t council take notice of fire hazard on lot 26 Block 13, by reason of deserted c~~ins. reforred new business. The following resolutions read, for last time and upon motion by Councilman Orl nder seconded by Councilman Helm, ordered adopted, .ill councilmen present voting in the u.ffirma~ive. R.2S0LU'I'IOlJ. A. :::-':SOl~tTTIOH J.;I~EcrrIL~c. 1.\0: j,)~El; i10 Bl~ IS;.:t:~D ~J.10 TIL', CITY OF S.2',i~j..='~__' S~J..:~HL ":il~iSl-=-'::.. PU~~ (.~b~-~T":iIlj I~E...~L 1)30?:~3TY IJ.J THB cr TY OF S:b;./iiRD. ~nIZR~AS, at a publc auction held on the 15th d~y of Octolel', 1s)24 in pursuance of an order of s",le lllLi(:e :.nl' o;1t"red in the District Court for the 'rerri tory of Al8.sLa, 'l'hird Division of the 30th day of August 1924, the City of i:>ewurd becaue the purchaser of real pr~perty hereinafter described and bid therefor the amount due on euch lot or tract for tax, penalty, interest and costs, due and delinquent for the year 1923, and . ,i::mHKAS the ,~Jeriod of two years has el[1psed since t'ds date of :""iid f-ulocmd tho ,-~,id City of Sormrd is nO':1 entitlc;d to a Tax Deed or Deeds coeting said lots, tracts or real IJroperty, 1;0,1, 'l'HZREFO::\:::;, B~ IT J_.~OlV"~:U 13Y Il)EL CO=\'l~:OlJ cor~:,;CIL OP J.1Ei~ crs:y OF SE./~'l.~n), ";J..L.l.~SI~.i).: 'l'hat L. V. Ru~,-, as Hayor and J. :;. Hannon, i..S l.::nici,.pl Clert, execute i..l1cl deliver to the City of Se',:ard, Alasl:a a "ax Deed or deeds for the following desc.dibed real propert;,. sit .late within the d:orporate lidts of the CH;y of 0eward, Alaska to-wit: Those certain l~ts or tracts of land situate within tl1e Original Townsite of the City of ;)eWal'U, i"laska as the ::Jame appear of record on the official map or plat of said Townsite in the office of the Commissioner and ex-officio Hecorder aid Sevmrd, "iluska in Book 2 of Deeds, i?u.ges 4,5,0.1:1.1- 6; to wit; . . \ \ , I I Lot " " /1 " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " ~ " " " " " " " " " I " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " I " " " " " " " " " " " " " 39 40 36 3'1 '2 10 5 6 7 27 28 20 30 3 4 5 19 20 25 26 27 30 rz 11 12 13 18 21 22- 2C: 37 38 39 40 <j 10 11 12 13 14 24 30 26 3'7 4 5 14 If h 20 18 19 20 13 14 15 16 17 Ix >-; ~ 6 7 25 26 29 31 Z.2 36 37 in Block " H n It n n n " " n n n n " " " " n It H 11 n n n " 11 1f " " n If 11 11 f1 " " It tt " " " " " " tf n n " " n " " n n " n " 11 " " " " It n " " " " " n H " n " 11 " It " " " It " If " " " If " " " n " 14 " 15 " 18 " 19 " " " " " " 20 " " Lot " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " If " 8 9 14 15 ~' 1 2 3: 34 3f, 36 38 39 40 If If " " " " " " " " " "fr " " " " " "f~' " " " " " If " in Block " tI " " n n " " " " " n 2; Tf " " " " n n " 27 " " " 28 30 " " " " If " 31 " If 32 If 'I', " If " " " " " " " " " " 21 " " " " " " " " " " " 22 " " " " " " " " " 23 " " " " " 25 " " 26 " " " " 29 " " " " " It It " " " " IT " 11 " " n TI ... " " " n It n 11 " " " " " " " " " 33 2 34 34 35 35 " " " " 36 " " " " 39 16 1/j (17) 17 " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " It " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " ') ,~ 1~; 30 31 32 37 3(3 39 40 21 22 21 22 14 15 16 19 m 24 14 15 15 2l 22 23 IG 1 2 " H " " " " n " !1 TT n " If n " " 11 n " " " It " " " n " TT " " n " n " 11 T1 If " n " " n II " n " n n n " ,~-~"--- 260 Also that certain lot in the Bay View addition to the City pf Seward Alaska. described as follows: Lot 21 in Block 4 ......, Also those certain lots in t'le Cliff ~>iddition to the City of Seward. Alaska described as foll~ws: Lot 15 in Block 6. Also those certain lots in the Laubner addition to the City of ~eward. Alaska. desc ibed as folluws: Lot 18 in Block 11: Lot 39 in Block 6; Lot 40 in Block 6. Also those certain lots in the Federal A6dition to the City of Seward. Alaska described as follows: Lot 1 in Block 10 n 2 n n 10 " 3" " 10 Lot 4 in Block 10 " 6 jf " 10 Adopted this 15th day of lIovember 1926. Approved lIovember 15th., 1926 1. " Ray. Mayor J. 1). Hannon I.lunicipal Clerk. First reuding lIovember 1st. 1926 Last" " 15th 1926. RESOLUTIOn RESO~,FTIOIJ DIREOTIEG ISSUAIWE OF m~:::D FOR LVi' 21 BLOCK 4 B:iY VIE.! "'>-DDITIOH TO TH::~ CITY OF 3E,,"-.RD: B:~ n IL SOL '121 , BY fi'5::~ 0 QlJEiOll C OUlJCUIL OF I'::::: CITY Q]' :,2VLmD ALA3L;~: That L. V. Ray as l.l!J.yor a (1 <'. I'. H:c:.nnon as :Junicipa1 Xlerl=, of the City of Seward Alaska, be and they hereby are authorized and directed to execute and deliver to the .lomans =Iome l1issionary Society of the i.letr_odist Episcopal Church a good and sufficient deed for Lot 21 in Block 4 of The Bay View Addition to the City of Seward, Alaska, for the nominal eonsidoration of One Dollar. .' Adol)ted this 15th day of lJovember 1926. Approved this 15th dy of iiovember 1926 - L. V. i{ay, l.lu.yor J. ",'. Hannon. l.Iunicipal Clerl~' First reillting lioveri1ber first 1926 Lu.st reading November 15th. 1926. All Councilmen voting in the affirmative. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Claims totalling $29.50 read and by Eotion of Councilman Eelm se cond eo by Thoday ore: ered puid. ~.ll counciLwD pre sent votinE in tile :...~.rfir.~1c..tive. GI1L~::;I'n; 22.50 Andys Express 1.00 Gate'.ray ;~G.OO ,. 261 . - .".:....."... -: - ::", ..~ ...--- -- -, ' .. r I I I J ~ 262 ;l';!&I""" I Under comilli ttee reports the Finance Comllli ttee reported iJ.::, follows; " As the School board are asking for mOre funds to carryon their work, we ask that the Council order a VVUrl'a:1t drawn to their credit for tr.c auount of ('~2244. 63 this being the balance due them. . ~ Esti:nated exponse as submitted by t'G board being ~ lC,OOO.OO Citys Share Cush .i:'aid 1I0ye1,1ber 1926 Oller paid 1925 Balance due -:~4JJO.00 1250.00 505.37 2244.63 de also report the back rent of the Eirrh School buil ing as been adjusted and the Cit;y reil.1bursed for the ::iel~tG!i1ber rent. ReSi)()ctfully subrni tted J. ::. Badger Chairraun."" koved by Helm seconded by ~hoduy, that rc~urt be ucuoptcd and filed. motion carried. l':oved thereafter by Budgo. secondo6 by Helm, tho.t c18r1: be ordered to draw a wurr~nt in favor of Treasurer of the School Board amounting to r;2244. 63 being payment in full according to budged of school funds 1~26 Bpon roll bein~ called, Councilmen Judgor, 0rla1l6c!I' :_TIC, j;L.O{~u~" "T,"CtCI,J in tht.; ..;,f~irtl,~ttive 0onn-ilLlOn Eo:":,,, .;.~d ::c:.:ullen. Ee1j11, .d.bscnt " J:he COlllrJ.unic~"tion of School Boards, wue o:cc1erecJ. andVJe1'f)ci b~' Clerk. Oo;;uunic tion of Eartineides, riaS j~efeTred to Coulcirnm n J:hoD~~':Jr u..nc1 Eofrnan, vlith instructions to Tell art reGOIn ;en<,":l.1t ons to Council at next re[ulo.r meetin? ,. Councill::un Eel!:! rejJorted :lCce:2ity fOT cort:..iiij street l'E~:,irs und c,Jc_~tcd 1[:',).;0 '"'~' J,~ ll'oL:krl;.- ~..,_ :'o.i.',dred. :t -L"/:~ :'1~7e,: r~~ S..0L:leitlll ~~ ~i~.~iri:~~'~~,.,~. t~~:._.~.=~(>~"~, l!,~~ ~ J~~l.u~;i:-:r"r.:~,~(~~ ' dO" ,,0 Ghcecd ,,,,1,,,0.00 oe ,,1~ '.C'..' .)vct;C0 CO.:Lllttee -LV,. ovl'"" u1Jo:-1 ,.;"lJin" ~~hc rull, ~ll counc.:l:Jo:.., l~'::'''{ ~"8~-Lt vDted in tIle Ci.i'fi r..l~ t i vo. It W,J.S :.loveel b;{,EelLl ~,c(:o:16ed b;i ::'""Ccc:c, tll:..t ;)c1:001 COlll.Ji te;,; look up location for ne'i! School huildinc rO,,;ortinz a: next :JGeting~ ~otion curried. City attorney rOJorted progro8~ on inform~tion regarding instu.1L.tion of teleph"nc service 1,'!i thin ci t;; ILli ts. Report not yet ready for presentation. , -;:) 1 " , -'-' . t . t. 0 . J ' ~J' ' (to ~h' ."ayor ..ay, u: 1,~J.l.,Gll one Sl W.1 l' n ','[len l"ldJTL]',',U J v' CiLys case in ~p~elJ.tc court, ane 8t~te~ nocessity of 1r01;U1'i::(- briefs "'lid probability of recomIJlol1din[; 8ppeccl':,nc of (1 repre senta tie at :;)e~~; t Ie s e ss ion 2.RlillIt:::m:irlliJ;:e ---, I ~ftDr SOme further discussion itwas moved by Budger seconCe;r: t;;)' OI'landc:y t>U.1t mcc:tin7 adjuurn. 1,~0ti0n eLi-rricG. ~~ J,. ...L _: " \ 263 l.:OJ.:~_~Y j).iC~DilDj~:2 :311.'12. 192G. The regular meeting of the Com:al.m Council, :i'ovm of ;..evm.rd was held thi8 dute in the Cou~ci~ Cha~bers; ~eeti~f was called to ordel' at 8 0' ClJck ~':,l., by :,::..yor L. .,'. :rtay, vii th C0U~lCilmen, Bc.d[;e:-, EelL;, EofI'l'.i.n, 'Jl'l'ndcl' and Thoday rresent: I ~he LinutoG of tho la8t regular weetinp ~ore read and Uf}roved. Com"lUnications were read from, L. "~. .2eel offering ,:~25 .0) for Lot 1 Block 3 in Cliff addition. Communication from eharles O. Bern, to lJUrch,:,se lots (3 and 1) in J31Jck 5 Lalbner l1-ddition, at 25.00 oach, a de.tlosit on which had alroady beo:; r,ivon cit;i'. Cont:mnicu.tions :-eforred to new business. '1'1:0 folLmir"o: claLlS were read; 'i'otal 01226.73- I Robert Guest .do. .J-.Je Hucl:::er J. .>. .Buu~hman J. J!. Hun.aon Gal :.:. Brosius ~. l,l[~ttschoi Stephen I.lelchior Dorothy BauGhJllan Jeward Uater & .2ower Co je~ard Li~ht ~ Power Co Al~8ka Transfer Co Chao l::r:lswiler l. LeHsen Jluril~ of SerlaTd Cha~ Brown, ~gent '.. It war: moved b;y Eo:t':nan secondoC'. l,y as allJwed be read. U~on calling present voted in tho '.i.ffirwative. ~?220. 00 EO.OO EO.OO 2~):). 00 7.80 9.00 ~;O. 00 8.00 127.50 34:E,.93 33.50 6.00 63.00 f~5 .IJO 61.00 :::::elm, that the (~l3.i.is the roll, all counciLlen It w~.s 20 ordered. Under cO,cl!Ji ttee reports, comrai ttee on ~'ublic rIe-cl th i.;.Yld protection reported on the communicL,tion of ::11'. Lartineides that tho building on Lot 23 BIJck 13, was a men~nce. The motion '.7 s thereu.ftor mu.Oe b;y Ho:t'm,n ,-ocondee by Thol~ay that The City l.ttornoy ~;otify Ur. 1.-:1co the 0"'n01' to remove l'Cl.L1e. 'rile ::'chool Committee reported on the 130uCi of 'i.'roasurcr, ~chool Board, unu haec U cOr:l.r,unication referrinp: to C,-Lae read for Lhe council's information. It was requirod Lhut ,:,;[)).OO f_,r one years preuiiw:J be submitted ','lith bond :.ll)lJlic:..:.tion. It wu, moved by Orl,nCer seconded b~- Thod y, t~: t U \'IJ.rr:::l.lJt of ,,;50.:0 be c1rCiwn in favor of the surety agent to cover cost of pTC,mium. "~11 Councilmen voted in the uffirr;!,cti vo ul'or, call of the roll. I lhere was introduced at this time, a report of t _e Treasurer of the 3choo1 Board covering finances. A COllLlunication from Leo :"ar[ulcs offeriur title to the ~ity on Lots 24. 25, 26 -,ad 27 in Block 39 and l~ts l8 und 19 i~ block 4), OriGinal townsite. ~ Deed was also presented c;J';erinf SCJ.lJlG in consid( rition of which he Via,' to be relei ved from any perl'on:.il oblif(o.tion for the IJayment of delinqucnt ta:.:es due thereon anD be roi;abul'sed for Lees }!o.id coverin" 1925 taxes. . L ,. Matter was carried over until next regular meeting. / --- ( 264 I I t-, \..., .....'Iii... li.iIIIi'l'. Offer of L ~ Peel, for lot 1 Block 3, Cliff addition wus discussed, and Upon 1Iotion by Councilman Orlandor 8e~conded by Helm, offer accepted and deed ordered delivered if propert O1l\T1ler by City. All councili:18n voting in the affirm:J-tive. - Offer of Chas Bern for Lots 8 and 10 Block 5 Laubner addition discussed and motion wade by Uouncil:ns.n Eofm.ll1 seconded by Orlander that offer be acctpted, at 025.00 for each lot. :'iotion carried. The Mc;yor l^eported with reference to -'.'ublic He..lth, that rumors hud been about the City of a Diptheria epedemic at Anchorage, and in order to obtain accurate information he called the U. S. Deputy Marshal at Anchorage, by lon~ distanc to obtain complete roport on the situation. After investiga ion it was reported to the I.Iayor th.t ai)lJarently the rwnor. vus unfounded, as no information of any di~theria cases c uld be obtained in anchorage, that the School would open wednosda as scarlet fever had abated. Discussion was clll^ried on with reference to the location of a school site. A List was p~esented of the owners in lEX Block 29 an~ a sketch of their loc~tion. The City attorney wo,s : hereafter ol'dered to check up on titles, shown on list, and the clerk asked to have prepared a map, showing the locat on of City L,ts. It wa~ moved thereaftel^ by Orlander seconded by Badger, tha the iEfol^!~lU.tion required '.'/i th rcfel'cnce to school 1 cation bo sec:ure(1 and thi8 meeting 8.djourned until 15' 1:'",:. 'rhu:.'sCiuy -. December 9th., 1926. l.iotion carried. cf~ " .,. ',1 Tr C .L i~ :t L.. ; .... 265 ,.- ... ..:~c7uU~-~~~-, ~,~......"":~'I..i.~~' U. .J~C "", 1~~1~. :';;::ur ~ C. c.'-:'l ( " l' ,',' ~)ece~~~tcr J",;.;..., ""......u. '~'his i...i.' ..) 'v.,~..:'~.iC. Ci . >~ c tin; c~ll:=: d tv ol'dir o.t 3 .;' C L d. ~'..: 1_, ~ , U,; _ ~u..~"OT ..;..,. :::~a;y- , "Ii th I ,I ". ,.", _ ..I... ',-, --(,1, r-"," l:.J.'-i ~:'1C .l_'._JC..:J.:T ~ 1":2("10; Cut.t~lL.:il;:le"i. .j(),.6~ .~' r t ......_..., / ......_ u -, ... 'I ~.. ~.1_,'-:,. '........,ul18' . 1:; ~~ c ~1t rj OL ~.:c .J. ..L.nen ''''';[, ~." dl' l 1. ' '-' .t~ GOi:LJUni(;'J..tio:j :':"J~.. .."l.tto::"~..u:r :;e-"'lel'(~l =~Ut:t, u..ru v. ~~ ~ 1"t;,-O ,....nG. U.l'(: :1'8(( :ile:d. . ~ ~.- ~'J ~OT ~C0~rC .ithlcti~ Club orJcrc. ~~j.d ~. CIul.:a Oi- '(r":";'~.V .1_ ',',r ';1;'",""" .',11 ::,.ucwil:,lun ""'0"" ,,'lOt l' O~l 1',' ~=Of::l:';"D. 8eC":~1(~eC~JeJ ..._...",uu.v' ~ '-1' ....... .. -.) y'..;t:l~l',- in the ~ffiT'L~~tive. ,-- ..d. =~c:;_olutiO;.j d.l~tl~uTi:~i:'l[' the is;::,U..;.~1CC of '-.. C;CC'~l to the Cit~l 0: ~ '. - - 17. -':,- -r:! ,:.1....~ Ci ....._~ of ....Ic..,'/G..,'Q Jc\\'arCl CQVC1~1 nf~ lvt u.) .....d ~,..L,-, -....1_ t.J, loti , '0 C I, ~llJuont taxo:::; ':VCiS 1.rc.8onted, acc;uunc non rooco,;] c:: ~c.::"':': '1 -. . uLna. a l'.:otion ~Jadc b~y CJu.ncil::L~n :,Jlt0(J~ .. oevnd',~>,. 1 ~. .' oJ tl " 'u' ',';,-:: rl'lo: 1-; n :~;; ~~;.:; C ~.I-.J.~ ed f~)r the aL~ 0 i/IC i c I:o:L!-,L '_1<1" __ , _ _v ___~ of ~he lto801utiOY1. I , ., C' ,,"c"' 10"'" s'l,:,'~.li 1,1,_:t::l U:l ~ilC l.L:'';~:''':' ;..1. ~--_ __ ~-..... Yc~:oln~cian 1.<1[,8, ull c 'Jr~_~'ici..L, 3.0:'-] -: 0 t c ~J in t L ( ,.{' i:c ~-L. t i v c . '-: "'-'r1T.., Ri;;SOLCTIOll. 1 I R::;SOLUTIOl~ DIR:.iCTIllG .u;D ,.m':-"'ORLHG :,:AYOR .JJD L:U~aCI.2"~L CLi::RK TO ':::XEUUn DEE..; '1',,;';''': n:::r:", TO THE CUY 01:' SL'f.illD FOR ~C/l' 30 n; BLvCK 26. 3:::': IT IL00LYED BY '1':1i...: C:O::::OI: COl;.c:CIL 0:[;' 'l'E:2: CITY OF ::;~.i.AIW, c.L.:::.Dl.: 'l'ha t the 1I1ayor and the :,:unicipal Cle rk be, o.nd the;y hereby authorLed \ and dirocted to execute und deliver to the City oI Jeward a good and sufficient tax deed for Lot 30 in Block 29 of the City of , Seward in so.tisfuction of the tax lien for delinquent taxes on said :: lot for the year 1~23. :LIecember kdopted this ~th day of ~<<YR~~~r, 1926. I December .AlJprove d this 6'th da:>' of bJrRm~'R1<". ~~~r (5/- "luniC1.al lerk. 1926. ~. ;,:ayor. ~ 266 'II'""W"'l7,. '!fI~ ~ !i' ~. ,,--.; VW""""!5mili 1111 ..a 11-'-.:r1i....... \.~ l' / after discussion on the progress made regarding a site for proposed :::'cl::0o1 Building it 'i!,-S moved that this meetinf adj~urn, and the coun6il meet as a. cornmi ttec of tho whole to consider artY further r:latters. :.iovoc1 by Eof!:nn seconded by 'l",oc1ecy ~,}w.t LJeetint; adjouril. IIotlorl ca:cried. ~~ ~~ -'" "'''l ~ ~ L ~:.. r.. ..:.~. "I , December 16th., 1926 at 1 n.l. (7uesda;y) ~ 0pecial ::unetiur; of the Gorn.:nOl1 Council c:...lled by Uayor L. V. Ra;y, VielE called to oruer at l ;45 l'1,i this uCite: Present were Councilmoil H~c1;or, ~el~, :;:;:of;n~m, urh.nder ,.n(~ J1hocu.y, a'o~ent COUl1GilrlJen ILcI,lullen. ""lso .i!resent \'j,,8 i:'ublic =;Cc.ltrl OfficGr J. i.. lib.ughmaYl Ii:.;., Ralph Hoeu, 1el>uty n. .J. l,;u.rsho.ll aild the City attorney. '1'ho l,lcl.;;or ~ t ~tod he wi2hed to conc Ie er the si tU;J.tion with reference to Eutlic H~~lth; that he had boen in commul1ic"tion with "l.;lChol'o.:':e, !J,ne. froLl other sources learned that appo.rontly a renewal of contagiou diseases at ~nchorage, a~d wishod to taLe some b.ction toward protecting t1-,C Cormnuni ty hore.. Dr B~uShLlU~ WU[ cullcd u;on or report and ct_tcd the 2hild crri Vi:1," f~rom ,'"nc.:ho:-cq::e, hud recovered , from the ;:icG..2cls, but aG a lJyeCut:.tionory mc'..sure \ . \ "'~ I he 'N:..,,~ keel-inf~ t~-~c crlild out of school until ~ f:t~~'=icient IJeriod had elapsed to :.ivoic~ -,-ny ;,occiblllity of C\:c.i.[Cr. I :;"ne T'. -:70T" -....-.:lr: ',,'"le:" ";roo -'!ro',' +~ln 'TI(>l'ritori!-',l lU.\~lc" (;00riY1C' ...... .:...i.._~t1 ~ .,!. '- :""\' l:-''-''''-''' L)"L~ U...l.. ... \.I...." .... ' '-" ....., ~ '..-' ... (_~ c8Ytuin dise~se8 ~~d tJlO rC~lliYe~.iGTIt 1~}1~t ~erritori~l uuthorities be informed. Dr :b:j,u,'rlI~o.n Sfoko of his uuthority in the ;.mtter . ~ ;.--...:. Ic(;:ul th uffLco~' of the City, out it W,~iC :rlovcd b:,' Couhcila:.n ..01;;!C." 8e~o~dcd by 5U,LlgOT, t:'lU.t the 1,:u.Jor \'Jiro ~vctOY Chu..sc at CJrdov~, reprecentative in this district, ~nd have ~ny orders for quu.r:.mtine COLlC frOlJ1 h1:.1. ~he ~otion carried. lir. Baughman ,~",llcC u tte;:ltion to t1:G fact thu.t there ,~~., <.... ~J '-" ....., r10 plucc ~v.~il~~blc t_, ba uEcd ~[ u ~)e8t h01~EC or ~uur~~ntil~e u~d CU82estcd 80.18 ~)lc~er tioTI be illude f0Y ~:lY c0ntin~e~cy thu.t mifht urise. Council di~cusse6 ~t Lo~e lenGth ~OL: ibility 0:: . eCl 1'1," s",tiL::"uctor;y builcU,,! in n iLol~teL lucution. ", I r 71:8 Comm:. ttee on l'ubllc lit: 1 ti-_ n,,' l'rotEction rl; orted on thaiI' interview with ~r. ~ice, on the hazara of .. building ownem: by him, una requested ~~u:;le to bo re,.1ovec. l.lr. :]iue offerce: tl:c builclinc ""vo J':~:,!Ol1C \Vr:0 \'l",:!v.l( ~"C ~Ol..~C ~~,J. .le, _:..l'jG COli;~:=;ll:_r D J.1hoC.:..:..y c..81..e(; t?::'.:.t DO ,.(;tioYl be ',"aLcn u:.'ltil nc:.:'t- :~lcotirt~~., ;J,f. he l)..-lc i i.~ed. he CDt;lc;. f;;0t ;"",0 :lC ons tv l"C.::OVC cuilc1i~1;-V fO~t t~:c llLjbcr. '.'~1C'I-.' " c" ot"te1 .... ~...t.j ...,.. -~t.f U ~ .....,....... c. :.~r ~\,;te _~~dcr~on DLE' o::"fercd hi~ u lot promised by the City tu the Jesse Loe reo~lo at ~ cost of :~;15).OO, the deed to be delJosi toe in t'lO l'....~.j~l'H) doliverod u u~l p,'.;.~~ e:1t o.~. "'~r..i~ ::.:....10U~lt. ...~ftcr c:- i"- C SSiOL a JSloti--Jl1 \,'l_",~ ;11,. e 02' \,>rlu.._~lde2:" scc,-I"~cl t:;(..l ~ :,- 3(j.o.~ 01" that 0.11 utterui:,t bo :.:HJ.de tv t:"u.dc for tLe lvt 0::-' :.ir ...indersons LinG if }'"iU tl"'0.dc COLlo DC "Alu,de CJ. ~,'lar:C[,\o:lt aj.1ountin:-~ to 1'15J. 00 I 110 dr:..xm in hie :'c'",1'or for su.ue '1 , IT;_on c8.111:.'1;_., t;le 1'011,1.:-11 c-Ju:,::;lL,lO::1 vo~ell .in "the ,f _' ~ rL~,~ t i T"C'. ..d. COf.J.I:1U:110u.tlO:'1 V/..;.C prccc:-~tod l~- t".c Cit~, ..:1.ttc'l"r.l.e;l, c0'T./e-.tin[~ efforts to [CCl:YG certain l(l~s in }31~)cl~ ~~I :'():r' uC~iool IUY_ oses. Eo rei,o}'ted tlwt ull O'.'!l'lCrS of lut;;: i:-, thut block resilling in tho City were willinp to trade for 8~~e. ~.. 268 \ It ','Ias ,11Ovec by OrL;oc1e:c' secondc;u by ::of:aun tLu.t :C', liO:ct of the ~ity ...it,torl1e:'i be L~c0el.Jted a:-lcl filed. ...~:1t the Guyor !J.uthorized the City att~rnoy to prepare resolutio.s authorizing deeds of conveyance for the lots to bo traded, pre8cnti'~g sa:.1e at ne:;:.t re~?;ul8.r !Jceting. 1'he council thereafter on motion ::nde by Bu.dc;e-c' seconde by Orl~nder udjourncd. C\ ~_. - -""'" '- I I .....1 , 26~ lJ";::;"';::=-c~:=: 20. "I .': ..1-....:..,u. - I .. -" .-' -' 0 ~ '"r:- c. '-',,' . ,., ., ".,. -'l' 1 (""'-" 0'[' "'\''''''C"l .L-~6gUJ..~Y !ileC u.l!l( ~ .~...r.::: \-:Vl.i"~dUh '....,1UI_,~Lv '. ........L ~;"., ...... '-:~ _::-.J. 1 81. tl1i~. :J.:J.tc in thu Council CC._~:'l~lbcrs. i',leet:..n;:.; cu...i..J..CQ Lo rdcl' at S OIClock PI... '1 ~T L:c.k:,'"ci:L' oL. 7. ::l...l.:- "'ith Cu',;~ic~ilL1C~1 lJzJ..c.~ _ ,-_:t', :-01.1, =:OJ~Ll:'-~.;, :.:(;~~u.ll("ll, .Jrl';':'lc1C;~:,' _d(~ '.~lj,:.O',(_,~;/ .e~c ~e"tlt. :rile :.:inut,:.c 0;- "iJ J'l C ..L::;:., C, ~_ T' ( ',~ .il' l.lcc-'~in. '.70 :rc YC~c1 ,el -; -...; ...,~ (; (~ . 1}:-~c1 (, l' COl~l:.iuni c~ t i o~ j c a "',Ii l~:: \1_:.2 :"'C;:';'U o..(.C:: Y8 E ~:o Q t 0 + 1 :_*~ pur ~":~vL~ Dele::.... t 0 :~ ut!~C I'l~..LG. ::'0 fo I"rin,'~' t..) tLe 10P/C 11 ere el: iJ.IJl :tOl.,YiJtion. Pour rCE:olutiol1s \"rC1'8 l'CUC; CO'rc:. LtG un~ 30, in ~locl~ 10, diroctin[, ~~~or deeQ~ tllcrcfQr in r~:turn for deeds CJ~(' in :SlocL 2J ",'0~Ul i'1'or.: ==..1.1'1';/ 7 ==UL '... "":')"'-'l' cy l.~...,4-C~"-'C<+ I"":~"',r:, -::,;.'c l'--l..l.'("~L" ot ..:.),v..~.. I...;. 4 1...:. V '.L Cv <.I . .......t:/..J.t, .-'~l...~ ..;.: J,. v", ...., id~,crc;st. ":1: ~~ld lvt IJ i~ ~ Ie Lots 5, t), 7, ~7, :~5, :2J/ ~~, ~'~_ tv ~L:_-:"'U8 ir:~ .~ , ~.. Lvt~ 3, J ,Z,3 ,-,]jQ '" i,;...~CTr: .~.t, c. ==. '~!-: _E: .>. "-'c'c~~l'''''~'lr~ '711 0'.1 u:]C .1';. (~crolutiunr !ollo~) l~ (J::: 0 1 tl t i 0:1 O~~~0 :~ (; ;..;'..G. \.;.~JC. ~_0.ic: iO~d :.l:..i.c.c rlll~';u 1,., 'J" , ,,,,'1 U... .1._';', ~,C~:v....i.r....(;Q -:.,:.~ :: u l:.k:.:;:-'" ;, l-i.v. t .~ l~J. '~Lc ~"~'iJ():Lu~iJL.L:. .1.- ,-'_ o.u_oL;tiul... of , .............J.. ~v',__:~(~ ::',L..c.L~ voti:'J.2 iL J , ,,1...,. u.:fiY~,~, ~.t i "lO. ~i.c 8..: l:1t 1 O~'.:.c IJ~; LC1iUllen, v-'::" l'l.-:lcl:..:. :." C:""'0 i:':l .J. :ll'l"l ....I.l'"...d e~cr.l. l~t;colution j!OG I.Iutil)rlS .;;~'C by in turr: l'i18SeLl UllL.Cl' _:..0 :i:..lu..l1 C G e 0110.'. C S lU~; i.;~'...G i Ol:i. .Bills c.:.8 fc2.10\:s =:.~~ ,-~J. I J..l.i L:::' ~~ f.A, 1~t: :,.Ll,:';'Y_ .l..e ~~l '.:vrk ~El. 50 <1,2. :::..0 1 t . ,,~...~ H10'T,"uc l~- ::0;:,,:' ..:.. L.:'.;:,;,-!na(~c2 (.. oL. ;;l'c.i.\...'i . ,- ..L. 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'=-",~.'~.l~T llt..<.:/c,il uut ,;.C ('1 i a "~Jt .'0 (; 1 0 i va o.n;;7 q uarunt i Iii:; . ,'.j \ 1D l U _"cq L,.L =' C" ~~t~" :::'1.1. .....~J lie --c_~.:.tj: C()~a.~iittce Yel.l..2:~t8 un ti;( :OhL Ji,:>_: J'~OU.:~i. UAl firc~t ~...1,~(;~'.,LC, ........~.~c: 80 f:...Lr hL:..o. ~'i.~e-::j unu...-:..lt,; ..I):.) ccc ::'(.; u..l~ -..1:,1 ':/~_0 \','0ti.lc1 tl~;cLr oc.\'/::~ tl1e building in (.l:.~c['tiO:,-L fer t11c ll.1..::1bcJ' E......lv~L/d. ft-. '," ..l'-i-""e.":.r~-",,,,,,, .l..",...~"l' 1:'~" C.'" "~"'llj' 'lr \ (. "-'~'./;('C-; -:--~ ';u~>":l'_l_..'~.:: .... ',,-i.,,-, '. ..',.,~ (,.....'"v._.. I.v' l. t .)tJ vl ,.1........ ......J,.....J. I:' 6 '-, Ul...'". ,. .....<.1 -' ,_~_,_ _,_~,~..c ~~1~':(} ~.,., t;~,L:..t if ~lO 011G coulc~ LIe ~cc;EI'ed to tuaT d0\~.rn builclinc for matel'ial Cormilittoe on rublie ~ICu.ltl: l;Toecsu to hire; ". QOlle. ..11 C0l,.lli:.il~:18;-; ..,.,., ,.{. , . \oj 'J ~ iL ~.~: t '..J . ll-O _l .i~i "t/E. I COLlilli ttcc 2n 1U'\,'l ~n0" ol"din~;.nco [,OriC. """ Ll( ,',-:j.JJ ~Lf-:;t;lO ',';':i(;~. bO:lC: l:rc:~ ,::ntcc1 rCj 0I't C0VC"l"i ....: l.;rorn.l U:.' ..,-~'-.' (J t.~c oondin;2: CO ":"C' LJ~l= '.~;'0~.=-d be in sc..:.tlt:f,.... t;Jr:-: i:r t...' ...i..'S:~_re l' '- Il'~... :; i t~ , (jOL{1i~l'~ ~ < I: 'n....., tJ~I~ ~"c~fLc:r 1.10':/C(~ b:' }~t.:l.~ 8Cl.;'-::'~~"; . ...,::'" .:"~-'i tr-.ut t!_t.: E,J. J.) ce: ~11u\"18d :..:..'_...~ i"::.iy:.....t....-:_j,~ Gu":(;"Y'i~'L- .).,.~c -:.r:..tr,':'--~. .d.l.l CJ!tL.(.;il.~t..._... '\'otin ~ l;:~ '.:1_C :-f .lr'.~ iti "-:,. i -<-) .\';......8 ~0 O:::'t";C ,---'~d F 'AIS :.~r U ~ll~....iL,:lt.;{ c OJ:l.,.u'ni (;~ t. i 011. btA..... i~..~CE[j ',,0 ", ctio~ .J. ,_ 1 " v t, .....t..~_v....1 ~'.(;, ':...:.rC i . ~ ~u,rLnlc 8 C0\nciLj~n ~~G~cr c~lled ~ttcntion to UrJiIT<l1ce Lo.dO ~nd ~ 270 ( I f '~,. I ''il'T""" .. --___""""">V1"iIi"Iii --:-:::JIi"l __i~_ "'-i'ii-i; -~I'i 2~c City attorney presented a sketch of tho ro~osed cecetary showing ~ropo[od lots, streets und &lleys, ~nC remarks were ::Lede by C0u:1cilmon on that subject. Tho l.iu;,,'or hud extru.cts road from a COlllfl1Unic ,tion uclCiressed to him c0':orin' tho Se,,'J1ird l,:emorial potentialities, the cO:,L;\mica tion comin!' L-ojll :::C;X GO':0r:1or Sulzer of l:ovlYorL, [.nd showed his interest on the premises. ~ 'l'h8 Uo\"ncil discussed the ordinance ,-:ovorin[~ signs, and it ','hiS sug['ostod that sOf;letJ~inc 1)e dono to modernize that law so the propol' ,-igns coul(~ bo crectocl, o.U(': that City be qbsolvecl fro!:! emy liubilitys thru dama80 or injuries caused by falling signs. It was suggested that bonds to rec;uiroC from 1Jers"ms hUDging sigm; Ovor tho \'lalLs. after di scuEsion it '...I3.E ,;OVO(~ bJ, Eof..12~1 CGcono.ce] by url(inde:-c that the lW:J 'ind Urdin. .:lce CO,J1.1i ttce 1 oL uj' tho m.,tter ahd :JiJ.Lc an;y recor:Jrllon,'atio11[ necessar;y. ~ftel some discussion on matter of Vroposod school, by Council and Eayor it was tho consonsus of tho meGtin~ that a public meeting be called, all the citizens invited to attend und see w~_at suggestions might be o:.'ferQd by t:-,e cou::m"1.i t;)1 UCld to learn if IJossiblo whc.t recommendations mip-ht be offered on requesting congress for authority to issue bonds. ~hey ~ayor asked the Light Committee Orlander and B1d8cr to call !:woting, but Ch8,irma:1 of t',is COHlillittee reciucsted ;,:ayor to handle matter. Culling the meEti~[ for 1;00 i~ ~ubday Januar;;' second 1927. Continuin[ the above discussion the cou:wil individuully contl'ibc~ted the sum of eight dollurs nine to be riven as prizes to the best essa;)' prese:-Ited by u pupil of t,lC school setting forth the reasons a new school was required by Seward. 'l'he l:'rize to be a first and coconcl '-',ad .1m II. .illi ttlesey, Curtuin 0utherie '.i;:ld the l.'rcGido'1t of t1:e .:lermrd dom'!l1s Oluo, Ers R':lll)h Reed to be invited to <1ct ao Judges. after SOCle ~~.l1rther diccussion tho council u; lull Liotion by 01'1; dol' [Oc,.>]1(:ed b~' :S.~l!: e adjourned. I ~~ '[' ,( v~~ ;...... ..... -"- u ...... TT ~. l~. .......