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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1941 City Council Minutes '.'^){\ 1~ i)~j Regular Meeting December 16, 1940 A aska The Common Council of the Town of Seward/met in regular session in the Council Chambers on this date. I Meeting was called to order at eight o'clock P. M. by Acting ayor Benson. Present: Oouncilmen Doshen, Dahl, Hollingsworth, Leirer and Leonard. Absent: None Minutes of the Regular meeting of December 2nd and of the Speoial Meeting of December 9th were read and approved. Dr. Williams presented copy of letter he had written to Bank of Seward calling attention to danger of using bottled gas, ker- osene, etc. in stoves without stovepipe connection to the outside of the building in which they are used. He also stated that under authority of City Ordinance No. 85, Section 6, they are directed to immediately cause tobe installed the necessary stove pipe connce tions. Council instructed Health Officer to put notice in Gateway calling attention to above Ordinance and danger in the use of such gas or petroleum burning appliances without stove pipe connections. Clerk read a letter from Mr. Kehoe to the Council stating that Mrs. Lillie James of the AlaSka Shop was not paying proper Territorial taxes on her business and had not done so for years. Council instructed Mr. Benson to write a letter to Mrs.James. I Motion was made by Councilman Leonard, seconded by Councilman Doshen that the City ask for bids from all local car agencies on a new truck with a dump bOdy,1-1/2 or 2-ton, with gears to handle pump which is on present tuuck and trade-in value on old truck. Upon roll call all councilmen present voted AYE. Motion was made by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilman Doshen that the City Clerk be allowed $30.00 per month for office help to be paid out of the Light funds. Motion carried. Motion was Made by Councilman Hollingmvorth, seconded by Councilman Leirer that City Health Officer enforce Section 6, Ordinance 35 concerning stovepipe connections to flamo and kerosene stoves. Upon roll call all councilmen present voted AYE. No further business appearing upon proper motion being made, seconded and carried, meeting was adjourned. Mayor c:-~~ I Special Meeting December 18, 1940 The Common Council of the Town of Seward, Alaska convened in Speoial Session in the Council Chambers on this date. Meeting was called to order at eight O'clock P. M. by aating Mayor Benson. Present: Councilmen Doshen, Dahl, HOllingsworth, Leirer Absent: Councilman Leonard who came in the latter part of meeting. Special Meeting was called for:,the purpose of appointing three! citizens to act as a Registration Board at Seward, January 22, 1941 No pay to be allowed for service . (~392 Speoial Meeting Deoember 18, 1940 (cOntinued) The Clerk was instructed to write to the following list of oitizens to try to get three that would serve on the Boa.rd: Mel Horner, Wm. Erwin, Elwyn SWetmann, Al Davis, Bessie Malloy, Hester Shea, Ella Amend, Josephene Sheldon. Application of Seward Trading Co. for Council's approval of renewal of retail liquor license was presented and motion wa.s made by Councilman Doshen, seconded by Councilman Hollingsworth that same be approved. Upon roll call all councilmen present voted AYE. Application of Mrs. Chas. Cameron for Council's approval of renewal of Restaurant Liquor License wa.s presented and motion was made by Counoilman Doshen, seconded by Councilman Leirer that the sam. be approved. Upon roll call all counoilmen present voted AYE. No further business appearing, upon proper motion being made, seoonded and carried, meeting was adjourned. 1lI~, .' Mayor E~rk Regular Meeting January ~, 1941 V, The Common Council of the Town of Seward, Alaska convened in regular session in the Council Chambers on the SthL day of January, 1L94l. Meeting was called to order at eight o'clock P. M. by Acting ~ayor Benson. , Present: Councilmen Dahl, Hollingsworth, Leirer and Leonard. Absent: Councilman Doshen I ~ Minutes of previous meeting were read and approved. The Clerk presented an Oil Contract from the Standard Oil Companl ~ motion was made by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Coun- cilman Leirer that the contract be accepted. Motion carried.unani- ~ously. Clerk asked the Council if the City is to pay for glass broken put of window in Clerk!s office. No action taken. Having received no reply from a letter to Anchorage asking for ~ecommendation of an electrician, Acting Mayor was instructed to Nire for one. Upon advice of the City Attorney that Mr. Benson was not legally ~oting Mayor unless appointed by the Council,motion was made by Jouncilman Leonard, Seconded by Councilman Leirer that he be appoin1e ed Actin8 Mayor in the Mayor's absence. Motion carried unanimously. Clerk was instructed to wire for reamers for Light Plant. It was brought to the atte~tion of the Council that a light was rleeded on Second ;Avenue near the rock quarry and a motion was made by Councilman Leirer, seconded by Councilman Leonard that this Light be installed. Upon roll call all councilmen present voted AY. . Due to the insufficient revenues of the City Light Plant, to takE care of its interest and bonds a proposal was made that the second bracket of the rate on Commercial and Domestic be raised from three CaJ ts to five cents, and a motion was made by Councilman .Leirer, seconded by Councilman Leonard that en ordinance be drawn to amend these two sections in the old ordinance. Upon roll call all oounoum\~.:;,;t ~.)~ n : j ~ 393~ Regular Meeting January 6th, 1941 (Continued) .. The following bills were presented which had been approved by the Finance Committee and amounting to $1493.46. L. V. Ray, $25.00; L. V. R~, $50.00; Pete Michelson, $25.00; L. E. Williams, $25.00; F. Kelcheski, $220.00; Art Frisbie, $150.00; E. D.Webb, $150.00; Mrs. Merritt Shellhorn, $25.00; Wm.Neville,65.60; Lauritz Olsen, $5.60; Seward Drug Company, $1.70; Waechter Bros., $2.40; Seward Trading Co., $3.75; Seward Hardware Co., $9.30; Seward Light and Power, $11.80; Osbo Elec. Supply, $81.60; Seward Machine Shop, $20.80; Ogle's Garage, $34.80; U. S. Signal Corps, $5.00; Alaska Transfer, $3.50; R. S. Van Kirk, $4.50; Burroughs Adding Mch. Co., $8.80; Seward Electric System, $302.75; Cash,95.9 ; A. Novak, $9.60; Seward Water Supply, $127.50; Gateway, $6.30; Standard Oil Company, $22.26. I Motion was made by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Coun- ci1~n Leirer that warrants be drawn and these bills be paid with the exception of Wm. Neville, until dates of his time were con- firmed by Chief of Police. Upon roll call all councilmen voted AYE. The following bills were presented from the Seward Electric System totaling $1250.11, which had been approved by the Finance Commit te e: Jerry Flemming, $165.00; Dave McMillan, $165.00; Lee Stewart, $172.50; E. D. Webb, $80.00; Seward Trading Co., $1.90; Seward Hardware Co., $3.25; Gateway Pub. Co., $13.25; Seward Water Su~ply, $5.00; Standard Oil Company, $432.70; Seward tight and Power, $5.7 ; Osbo E1ee. SURPly, $l61.10; Cash, $44.66. I Motion was made by Councilman Leirer, seconded by Councilman Leonard that warrants be drawn and these bills be paid. Upon roll call all councilmen present voted AYE. No further business appearing, upon proper motion being made, seconded and carried, meeting was adjourned. Aoting Mayor ?~ City Clerk * * * * * * * * * * Special Meeting January 1:5, 1941 The Bommon Council of the Town of Seward, Alaska convened in special session in the Council Chambers on January 13, 1941. Meeting was called to order at eight o'clook P. M. by Acting Mayor Benson. Present: Councilmen Doshen, Dahl, Leirer and Leonard. Absent: Councilman Hollingsoorth. I i) Meeting was called for the purpose of discussing a raise in the City light rates. After discussion it was decided to bring matter up again at the next regular meeting. There being no other business, upon proper motion being made seconded and carried, meeting was adjourned. Acting Mayor / (' 394 Regular Meeting January 20, 1941 The Common Council of the Town of Seward, Alaska convened in regula.r session in the Council Chambers on the twentieth day of January , 1941. . Meeting was called to order at eight o'clock P. M. by Aoting Kayar Benson. ' . Present: Counoilmen Dahl and Leonard Absent: Councilmen Doshen, HOllingsworth and Leirer There being no quorum present meeting was adjOurned until the 21st at which time meeting was again'oalled to arder at eight O'olook P. M. by Aoting Uayor Benson. Present: Cou~cilmen Dahl, Doshen, Hollingsworth and Leonard Absent: Councilman Leirer.. . Minutes of regular meeting of January 6 and of Special Meeting of January 13th were read and approved. . Motion was made by councilman Leonard, seconded by Counoilman Dahl that Councilman Benson act as 6hairman 0 f the Counoil at this meeting. Motion carried by unanimous vote of all councilmen pre sent. ' The following resolution was presented to the Council by the Clerk: I I I RESOLUTIon No. 1-41 BE IT RESOLVED. by the Common Council of the City of Seward, Alaaska: . PREAllBLE - In order that certain improvements may be made to that portion of the existing Seward Airport, given under "DESCRIPTION" below so that it will conform to and can be used in conjunction with the proposed Intermediate Landing Field to be constructed by the Civil Aeronautios Administration, Department of Commeroe; 'l NOVi, THEREFORE, BE IT llliSOLVED: The Town of Seward, Alaska, hereby grants to the Civil Aero- nautics Administration, Department of Commerce, the following rights for so long as the Intermediate Landing Field exists; The right to establish and maintain beacon lights and other lighting equipment, radio and other facilities for communication and Signaling purposes. and other facilities and equipment for guidance and operation of aircraft; And the right of grading, conditioning and see~ng the soil of the premises, and the removal of all obstructions from the premises which may constitute a hindrance or hazard to the opera- tion of aircraft or to the establishment and maintenanoe of air navigation facilities; And the right to make alterations, attach fixtures, and erect additions, structures or signs, in and upon these premises, which fixtures, additions, or structures so placed in or upon or attached to the said premises shall be and remain the property of the Gov- ernment and may be removed therefrom by the Government if and whe~ this Intermediate Landing Field should ever be abandoned or withi! ninety days thereafter. ~. --, I DES C RIP T ION Commencing at the intersection of the west boundary of the Revell Homestead- (Survey No. 722,partly in Township 1 N., Range 1, West, and partlY in Township 1 S., Range 1, W., . Seward Meridian) with the north boundary of the Seward Ra.d~o Road thence No. 03' W 2000 feet, thence East 431.4 feet, then~e S 3.471E 1039.7 feet, thence South 362.7 feet, thence \" 395 Regular Meeting January 20, 1941 (continued) East 24.0 feet, thence 33.47' E 418.3 feet to the North boundary of the Saward Radio Road, thence 371 40'W 580.7 feet along this North boundary line to the point of beginning, containing 21.6 acres more or less. AND BE FL' FURTHER RESOLVED: I That if required by the Public and for the safety of those utilizing this proposed Intermediate Landing Field the right to the Government to reroute the Seward Radio Road so that it will no cross t he landing area but will instead follow the line as shown on the attached plat which is made a part of this instrumant. Adopted under suspension of the rules this 20th day of January A.D.194l. Attest: M~~k Act ing Mayo r I Motion was made by Councilman Hollingmforth, seconded by Council- man Doshen that the rules be suspended for the passage of this Resolution. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Councilman Doshen, seconded by Councilman Dahl that the foregoing Resolution be adopted as presented. Upon roll call, all councilmen present voted AYE. Clerk read a letter from Eugene Garrity asking permission for Waechter Bros. to unload freight in alley directly in front of Fire Hall. This matter was tabled until the Council has a written opinion from the City Attorney. It was brought to the attention of the Council by the Fire Chief that the recent fire on lower Second Avenue had been caused by an oil burner stove which had been installed without proper vent. Fire Chief e:.e asked ~r authority to inspect all oil burning stoves and heaters and~ompel owners to install proper safety vents and automatic controls. Motion was made by Councilman Leonard, seconded by Councilman Doshen that Fire Chief be given this authority. Motion carried unanimously. Clerk notified the Council that insurance an the City Light Plant expires February 1st. and a motion was ~de by Councilman Holling worth. seconded by ~ouncilman Doshen that the Clerk reinsure the ' plant. Upon roJ,l c~ll, all councilmen preslilnt voted AYE. Bids submitted to the Council for a new dump truck were as follow ~ Ogle's Garage net includ~ng trade-in value for old truck, $1,250. Seward Machine Shop net including trade-in value for old truck, $1,190.00. Seward ~~chine Shop offered at an extra expense of $25.00, a 95HP motor. The bid of the Seward ~~chine Shop being the lowest a motion was made by youncilman Hol1ingswortb~ seconded by Council- man Doshen that they buy the 95 HP motor and accept this bid. Upon roll call, all councilmen pre~ent voted AYE. The clerk was instructed to see if there would be a spare tire on the truck and Seward Machine Shop stilted the truck was so - equipped. The Clerk was instructed to have Machine Shop , put on each cab dvor the words "City of Seward". In the IJili it was understood that the fire pump on the old truck is to be in- stalled on new truck. I An Ordinance was presented to change the rates of the City Light and a motion was made by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilman Doshen that the Ordinance be tabled until the return of the Mayor. Motion carried unanimously. /" ( 396 I I ' Regular Meeting January 20, 1941 (Continued) No further business appearing at this time, upon proper motion being made , seconded and carried, meeting was adjourned., ~~ Acting Mayor City Clerk '" * * '" * * 'I' '" Regular Meeting February 3, 1941 11 , The Common Council of the Town of Seward, Alaska convened in regular session in the Council Chambers on the third day of Febru- ary, 1941- The meeting was called to order at eight o'clock P. M. by Mayor Blase. Present: Councilmen Benson,D06hen,Dahl, Hollingsworth, Leirer and Leonard. Absent: None. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. . The Mayor ordered a special meeting to be called for Thursday night. The resignation ~ Jerry Flemming was read by the Clerk and accepted by the Council. A Motion was made by Councilman Doshen, seconded by Councilman Hollingsworth that the C~rk write Waechter Bros. a letter stat- ing that they should not use the driveway in front of the Fire Hall for unloading their freight. Motion carried. unanimously. The Clerk having given up the bookkeeping of the City,Light Plant, a motion was made by Councilman Leonard, seconded by 5oun- eilman Leirer that Mrs. Malloy be hired to keep the books at $80.0C per month. Motion carried unanimously. -City bills totaling $1412.83, approved by the Finance Committee were presented as follows: L. V. Ray, $25.00; L. V. Ray $50.00; Pete Michelson, $25.00; L. E. Williams, $25.00; F. Kielcheski, $220.00; Art Frisbie,$150.00; E. D. Webb, $150.00' Seward Electric System, $289.55; Burroughs Adding Machine Co.,~8.77; Aron Ericson, $24.90; Wm. Neville, $60.8e; Cash, $43.60; SewardTrading Co., $2.05; Standard Oil Co.,$24.50; Seward Light & Power, $11.50; Seward Water Supply, $127.50; OSle's Garage, $9.36; NQrthern Com'l. Co., $17.00; U.S.Signal Corps,I8.13; Andy's Ex~ress, ,9.82; Railway Express, $1.70; Trick & Murray,$~~1; T. Osbo, $34.35. Motion was made by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Couneil- man Doshen that warrants be drawn and these bills be paid. Upon Roll Call All councilmen ptesent voted AYE. Bills against the Seward Electric System totaling $1,740.05 were presented as follows: Jerry Flemming, $165.00; Dave McMillan, $165.00; Lee Stewart, $172.50; E. D. Webb, $80.00; Standard Oil Co., $400.00; E. D. Webb, Insu~Ence, $2~5.00)T. Osbo, $221.25; Seward Light & Power, $5.75; Seward Water Supply, $5.00; Gateway pub. Co.,$3.50; McMullen Groc., $1.70; U.S.Signal Corpsl $12.94; Sangamo Elec. Co.,$159.41; Worth- ington Pump Mchry Co., J123.00. Motion was made by Councilman Leonard, seconded by Councilman Leir~r that warrants be drawn and these bills be paid. Upon Roll Call, all councilmen present voted AYE. il I I n ! J '" 'r-~ .. i. ;., 7 i.,l:;) , Regular Meeting February 3, 1941 A motion was made by Councilman Benson, seconded by Councilman Leirer to have the Clerk write a letter to Mr. Neill asking him to order proper books for the City in his name and to have them on hand by April 10th. Upon Roll Call, all councilmen present voted AYE. I No further business appearing, upon proper motion being made, seconded and carried, meeting was adjourned. Mayor ?~ Municipal Clerk * >I< * * * * * * Special Meeting February 6, 1941 The Common Council of the Town of Seward convened in Special Session in the Council Chambers on the 6th day of February, 1941. The meeting was called to order at eight o'clock P. M. by Mayor Blase. There being no quorum present, meeting was adjourned Mayor c~ Municipal ClerK I * * >I< * * Regular Meeting February 17, 1941 The Common Council of the Town of Seward convened in regular session in the Council Chambers on the 17th day of February, 1941. Meeting was called to order at eight o'clock P. M. by Mayor Blase. Present: Councilmen Benson,Doshen, Dahl, Hollingsworth, Leirer, Leonard. Absent: None. Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. Application of Pete Lucy for approval of Restaurant Liquor Licen e was presented and tabled until later in the meeting. Application of John Ogle for approval of Cocktail Bar license was presented and tabled until later. I Councilman Hollingsworth was appointed by the Mayor to confer with Mrs. Shellhorn concerning the Health Coun~il. Pete Lucy's application for restaurant liquor license was again presented and a motion was made by Councilman Hollingsworth, second ed by Councilman Leirer that the question be decided by secret ballot. Upon counting the ballots~there were four for approval and two against it and the Mayor instructed the Clerk to write ~ letter to Mr. Lucy telling him to live up to the City laws con- cerning liquor licenses and that his license would be revoled at the first offense. The application of John Ogle was agdin presented and a motion was made by Councilman Leirer, Seconded by Councilman Leonard that the same be rejected by the Council. Motion carried unanimou& lYe 398 Regular Meeting February 17, 1941 (Contin~ed) No further business appearing, upon proper motion being made, seconded and carried, meeting adjourned. Mayor c~ Mun c pa C rk * >I< * * * :I< * * Regular Meeting March 3, 1941 ] The Common Council of the Town of Seward, Alaska convened in regular session in the Council Chambers on the 3rd day of March, 1941. The meeting was called to order at eight o'clock P. M. by Mayor Blase. Present: Absent: Councilmen Benson, Dahl, Hollingsworth, Leirer and Leonard. Councilman Doshen. Minutes of previous meeting were read and approved. Letter of resignation from Lee Stewart, operator of Light Plant was read by the Clerk and tabled for the present by the Council. Resignation to take effect on or before March ~9th. Clerk was instructed to wire'Ketchikan t'e an en'ec't'Y:'ici'ari offer- ing job here at $175.00 per month to operate plant. Bills a~ainst the City, approved by the Finance Committee, totaling $1,428.~3 were presented as follows: L. V. Ray, $25.00; L. V. Ray, $50.00; Pete Michelson, $~5.00; L. E. Williams, $25.00; Fred Kielcheski, $220.00; Art Frisbie, $150.00; E. D. Webb, $150.00; Bill Neville, $70.40; Seward Water Supply, $127.50; Seward Trading Co., $14.30; Cal. M. Brosius, $7.10; Standard Oil Co.,$30.71; G. Hollingsworth, $7.50; Eureka Fire Hose Division, $21.12; Seward Electric System, $296.95; Seward Light & Power,$10.25; Waechter Bros. Co.,$8.70; McMullen Store, $7.50i Ogle's Garage, $12.71; Burroughs Adding Mach.Co., $8.77; Cash,~96.39; T. Osbo, 5~.20i U.S. Signal Corps, 1.82; A. Novak, '5.56; Seward Hardware, J3.75. Motion was made by Councilman Hollingsworth, ,seconded by Councilma~ Benson that warrdnts be drawn and these bills be paid. Upon Roll Call, all councilmen present voted AYE. Seward Electric System bills totaling $1,342.51, approved by the Finance Committee were presented as follows: Dave McMillan, $165.00; J. K. Susko, $11~.00; Lee Stewart, $172.50; Bessie Malloy, $80.00; Standard Oil Company, $431.75; T. Osbo, $193.65; Seward Light & Power, $5.75; Seward Water SU0ply, $5.00; Gateway Pub. Co., $3.50; Gateway Pub. Co., $18.50; Seward Hardware, $9.55; BallOU & Wright, $19.87; Jerry Flemming, $44.00;Sangamo Electric Co., $5~.37; Cash, $22.60; U. S. Signal Corps, $3.47. Motion was made by Councilman Benson, seconded by Councilmen Hol- lingsworth that warrants be drawn and these b~lls be paid. Upon Roll Call, all councilmen present voted AYE. Motion was made by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Coun- cilman Benson that the City retain the old truck and pay Mr. Lechner the trade-in price. Upon roll call, all councilmen present voted AYE. J ,] \. 39~~ Regular Meeting March 3 1941 (Continued) I The Fire Chief rep~ted to the Council that the Fire Department would finance the purchase of a new pump for the fire truck if the City would agree to pay them back when convenient to.do so. Motion was made by Councilman Leonard, seconded by Councllman Leirer that this offer be accepted. Upon roll call, all coun- cilmen present voted AYE. The Mayor appointed Councilman Benson to act for the Council on the Defense Committee at the Junior Chamber of Commerce. No further business appearing u~on proper motion being made, seconded and carried, meeting was adjourned. Mayor cG~ Municipal Clerk ~~**~:.~;;"** Special Meeting M.arch 10, 1941 The Common Council of the Town of Seward, Alaska convened in Special Session in the Council Chambers on the 10th day of :March, 1941. The meeting was called to order at eight o'clock P. M. by Mayor Blase. I Present: Councilmen Benson, Dahl, Hollingsworth, Leirer and Leonard. Absent: Councilman Doshen. The meeting was called for the purpose of acting upon the trans fer of approval for Beer and Wine license from Josie Sandvik to Frederick Reynolds and Paterson. A motion was made by Councilman Hollingsworth, seconded by Councilman Benson that this transfer be approved by the Coun~il. Upon roll call, all councilmen present voted AYE. Having wired Edwin Meader at Ketchikan offering him a job in the City Light Plant,the following reply was read by the Clerk: "Difference in pay does not warrant 1ea1i ng present job thank you very much for the consideration" Signed EDWIN ~ffiADBR. . No further business appearing, upon proper motion being made, seconded and carried, meeting was adjourned. i.layor uni cipal Clerk * . ~ + * . + + ~ . I -I --, J, Regular Meeting 'r' 17 1941 The Common Council of the Town of ;;)cward, Alaska met in regular session in the Council Chambers on the 17th day of March, 1941. Meeting was called to order at eight o'elocK f. M. by Mayor Blase. I Present: Councilmen Benson, Dahl, Hollingsworth, Leirer Hnd Leonard. Absent: Councilman Doshen. Minutes of Regular Meeting of Mar~h 3 sou of Special Meeting of March 10, 1941 were read and approved. Bid of $25.00 by M. B. Malloy for Lot 12 in Block 17 was presen~ ed. Motion vms Glade by Councilman B~nson, seconded by Councilman I Leirer that the bid be accepted on condition that sewer assessment be included in the price of the lot. Motion carried Qnanimously. I Bid of Robert Hendrickson of .$~5.0G :,"r>,~f()r l~t~, 4, S"ni 6 in' I Blnc:k 7 W'H" DPPR'>nter:. -Bid was turned over to the Finance Committee for investigetion. I I Resignation of Ella Amend, member of School Board was read by the Clerk. Motion was made by Councilman Benson, seconded by Councilman Leonard that resiunation be accepted. Upon Roll Call, all counc i1men present voted AYE. Resiima tien of George Holl ingsworth, member of tne Common Council was read by the Cle rk. Motion was made by GouLcilman Bf n- son, seconded by Councilman Leirer thdt resignation be accepted. Upon Roll Call, all councilmen present voted~AYE. I I ! I I , Clerk notified Council at this tim~ that t~~t $1,1~7.50,interes1 was due on the School Bonds and a motIon was Dade by ~ouncllman I Leonard, seconded by Councilman Benson that a warrant be drawn and) the interest pai~. Upon Roll Call, all councilmen present voted AYE. I Clerk reminded the Council that an El ction Board for tne Municipal Ele ction to be held April 1st should be appointed at this meeting and 8 motion was made by Councilman Benson, seconued by Councilman Leirer thctt the following persons be chosen: Mrs. Shea, Andy Rasmussen, Al Chamberlin, l,frs. Prosser, Mrs. Taw, with alternate, Mrs. Laurence Gilliland. Upon ~oll Call, all Councilmen present voted AYE. Olerk was instructed to notify these people at once. Clerk read 8 letter from the Territorial Treasurer asking that a School Tax Collector for Seward be appointed at once and the name of Mrs. Anna Shea being &ug~ested, motion was made by Councilman Leirer, seconded by Oouncilman Benson that she be ap- pointed to this office. Upon Roll Call, all councilmen present voted AYE. Clerk notified the Council to meet on the ~nd of April to canvass the votes of the Municipal election. I No further business appearing, upon proper motion being made, seconded and carried meetinf adjourned. Mayor ?~ Municlpal CTerk-- .;;. -* ;:~ "~ ;..;~ ., ~;. );~ 2 Special Meeting March 24, 1941 The Common Council of the Town of Seward, Alaska convened in Special Session in the Council Chambers on the 24th day of March, 1941. Mayor Blase being absent,rnotion was made by Councilman Doshen, seconded by Councilman Dahl that Councilman Bp,nson dct as Mayor. Upon roll call, all councilmen voted AYE, cind meeting was called to order at eight o'clock P. M. by Acting Mayor Benson. Present: Councilmen Doshen, Dahl, Leirer ana Leonard. Absent: None. This meeting was called for the purpose of considering the payment of the back interest on the Seward Electric System bonds. A motion was made by Councilman Leonard, seconded by Councilman Leirer that $1,000.00 be paid on back interest on these bondS. Upon Holl Call, all councilmen present voted aYE. Clerk was instructed to write a note to Mr. Stein, Washington, D. C. notifying him of payment of interest to the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francis co at Portland. There being no further business, upon proper motion being made, seconded and carried, meeting was adjourned. Acting Mayor c~ Municipal Clerk * * * * * 4 * * * * * * * 3 April 2, 1941 Special Meeting The Common Council of Seward, .Haska convened in spec ial ession in the '-'ouncil Chambers April 2, 1941- The meeting was called to order ut eight o'clock P. M. to act as a canvassing board to canvass the ballots cast at the Municipal Election held April 1st, 1941. I Present: Councilmen Benson, Dahl, Leirer and Leonard Absent: Mayor Blase And Councilman Doshen. After examination c:f t he ballots cast the following resolution was presented: RESOLU'i'ION 2- 41 WHEREAS: In accordance with the laws of the Territory of Alasll:a Fwd Ordinance #44 of the Ci ty of Se,,8rd, Alask8 and notice given tlat a Municipal Election was held in the 10wn Hall in the said City on the first day of April, 1941; and ~HEREAS: In accordance with the corrected certificates filed with the Municipal Clerk of the said City by the ~lection Officers of said election, the following named persona received the exact number of votes placed after their respective names for offices as hereinafter named, to-wit: I For MAYOR: John Rl"'se 127 FOR CUUNCILMEN 2 yr~ . D. C. Brownell 110 G. Hollingsworth 16 Henry Leirer, Sr. 277 El...,yn Schorder 14 Forrest Kennedy 365 R.E.Baumgartner 87 Walter Johnson 89 John Paulsteiner 128 FOR MEMBER OF SCHOOL 30 AR D ,5 yrs. Bowman House 193 A. H. Bryant 173 FOR COU~~CILMEN 1 yr. Mrs. Eda Myers 169 H. R. Benson FOR MEMBERS OF SCHOOL BOARS 2 yrs. Henry Leirer ThorY'181d Osbo 212 I 83 R. E. Baumgartner Fred W. Stilwell 99 235 ~HEREAS: The returns of said election were canvassed by the Common Council of said City on April 2nd, 1941, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SE~ARD, ALASKA,t~at, in accordance with the results ~ said election as above determined, tne following na~ed persons having received the highest number of votes for their respective offices, FOR MAYOR: John Blase FOR COUNCILMEN, 2 year term: Kennedy, Bowman Rouse FOR COUNCIUIAN, one year term: FOR SCHOOL BOARD, three years: FeR SCHOOL BOARD, two years: Henry Lei reI', Sr., Forrest 'i'l. R. Benson A. H. Bryant F. Ii. Stilwell I That they are hereby declared elected to their res~ctive offices. PASSED unanimously by the Common Counci 1 c)f the Ci ty of Seward, Alaska on this second day of ~pril, 1941. There being no further business, meeting adjourned Mayor-- Munic ipsl Clerk 4 Regular Meeting April 7 , 1941 The Common Council of Seward Alaska convened in the Council Chambers in regular session on the 7th day of April, 1941. The meeting was called to order at eight o'clock P. M. by M.ayor Blase. Present: Councilmen Benson, Doshen, Dahl, Leirer and Leonard. Absent: None 1'he minutes of the Regular Meet ing of March 17 and of the Special Meeting of March 24 were read and approved. The Finance Committee reported that the bid of Robert Hendrick son of $25.00 apiece for Lots 4, 5, and 6 in Block 7 was too low and a motion was made by Councilman Benson, seconded by Councilman Leonard that these lots be held at $100.00 each. Upon Roll Call all councilmen present voted AYE. A motion was made by Councilman Benson, seconded by Councilman Doshen that hereafter a deposit of $5.00 be required with each bid for lots, money to be returned to bidder if bid is rejected but same to be kept by the uity if lots are not paid for after bid is accepted. Upon Roll Call, all councilmen present voted AYE. The bid of Guy Terrell of $35.00 for Lot 2 in Block 8, Federal Addition and the bid of H. J. Alexander of $20.00 for Lot 11 in the same block were considered by the Council and Finance Committe and it was decided that $35.00 should be the price for each of these lots. The bid of M.rs. Ratchford of $25.00 each for lots 21,22,23 & 2 in Block 35 was submitted to the Council and a motion was made by Councilman Benson, seconded by Councilman Leirer that the same be accepted. On April 8th Mrs. Ratchford stated that she had made a mistake in the Block number that the lots she wanted were Lots 21, 22, and 23 in Block 34 and under the Mayor's authority she purchased these lots at $25.00 ea.ch. suggested The Mayor/~hat enough money should be borrowed from the Bank of Seward to meet the jayroll and ~ay all bills due April 10th. A motion was made by Councilman Leirer, seconded by Councilman Benson that the Finance COLJIlli ttee borrow from the Balli:, $1000.00 for this !!urpose. Upon Roll Call, all councilmen present voteo AYE. The Mayor aske6 the Council for authority to deal with Army officers regarding the City property they wish to acquire for defense purposes, anQ a motion was made by Councilman Leonard, seconded by Councilman Doshen that he be gillen this authority. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Councilman Leonard, seconded by Councilman Benson that the City send $200.00 to B. C. Johnson to enable him to stay in Washington, D. C. for a while longer. Upon Roll Call, all councilmen present voted AYE. .. City Bills approved by the Finance COL1fuittee were JJresented as follows: L. v. Ray, $25.00; L. V. Ray, $50.00; Pete Michelson, $25.00; L. E. Williams, $25.00; F. 1:iolcl1es1:i, $220.00; Art l!'risbie, 150.00; E. D. Webb, $150.00; Seward Mach. Shop, $463.33; Burroughs,Adding Mach. Co.,$8.77; Standard Oil COilllEny, $17.49; Gateway Pub. Co., $19.90- Alaska Transfer, $2.16; Seward Water Su~plY,$127.50; Seward\iater Supply, $7.50; SeviUrd Trading Co.,:jp6.1?; Seward Drug Compa ny $3.75- McMullen Grocery, $15.40; Seward Llght & Power, $12.05; Ogle't Garage, $5.25; Seward Ba1:ery, $5.25; Waechter Bro~., ~6 30' Tom Osbo $13.70- Seward Electric System, $287.50; ilm.l~evll e ~62.40; DominiCk wyrlOCk: $9.60; Cash, $13.91; A. Ericson, $16.65. Tota.l, $1,749.51. "'" o Motion vms made by CounciLmn Benson, seconded by Councilman Leirer that warrants be drawn and these bills be paid. Upon Roll Call all councilmen ' re sent voted ArL. , ' I Dave Mcllillan, $165.00; J. R. Bisco, $165.00; Lee stewart, $l72.50 Bessie lilalkU. ~80.00; T. Osbo, $252.81; Trick /;; Murray, $21.00; Standard Oil Company, $432.40; Gateway Pub. Co., $3.50; Seward Wa1ler Supply, $5.00; Sev/ard 1~achine Shop, $3.70; Seward Light & Power, $5.75; Cash, $78.72; U. S. Signal Corps, $12.89. Motion was made [,y CouncilJJ18.n Benson, seconded by Councilman Doshen that v:arrants be drawn and these bills be paid, Upon Roll Call, all QounciLlen present voted ATL. Resignation of lir. idebb as City Cle rk was lresented but no action Vias taLen by thE: Counc il. lJo further business appearinG, ullon proper motion beinE made, seconded and carried moeting Vias adjourned. Mayor Clerk * . + ~ ~ + ~ + ~ + + + + I Regular Meeting April 10, 1941 The Common Council of Seward, Alaska convened in the Council Chambers on the 15th day of April, 1941. The meetin~ was called to order at 8 o'clock, P.M. by Mayor Blase. ?resent:Councilmen Benson, Leirer and Leonard Absent: Councilmen Doshen and Dahl Minutes of tne previous neeting were read Motion was made by Councilman Benson that the bills due on this date be held over and paid at the next regular meeting to be held on April GIst. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Blase thanked the outgoing Council members for their loyal support and cooperation after which tne newly elected member tOOK. the Oa~h of Office administered by A. A. Fairweather, Notary Publle f?r hlask~as follows: John Blase, Mayor and N. R. Benson, Henry Lelrer, Sr., and Bowman Rouse, Councilmen. I Mayor Blase appointed Bowman Rouse to work on the nealth Counci with Miss Helen Smith. N~ further business appearing, meeting was adjourned. Mayor Municipal Clerk 6 Regular Meeting April 21 , 1941 The Common Council of the Town of Seward convened in regular session in the Council Chambers on the 21st day of April, 1941. Meeting wes called to order at eight o'clock P. M. by Mayor Blase. Present: Councilmen Benson, Dahl, Leirer, Leonard, Rouse. Absent: None. Minutes of the meeting of April 10th were read and approved. City bills to April 10, 1941, totaling $623.40 and approved by the Finance Committee were presented as follows: L. V. RRY, $105.00; L. V. Ray, 16.65; L. V. Ray, $8.33; Pete Michelson, $8.30; L. E. Williams, $8.33; Fred Kielcheski, $73.33; firt Frisbie, $50.00; E. D. WObb, $50.00; Aron Ericson, $2.93; A. A. Fairweather, $3.00; C. R. Morford, $60.00; E. E. Chamberlin $7.50; A. Rasmussen, $7.50; Anna Shea, $7.50; Viola Taw, ,~7.50; Emma Prosser, $7.50 and the $200.00 voted for B. C. Johnson. Motion was made by Councilman Benson, seconded by Councilman Leirer that warrants be drawn and these bills be pai0. Upon Roll Call, all councilmen presffDt voted ~YE. Mr. debb was instructed to renew Insurance Policy for Light Plant which expires April 23rd. The application of O. E. Pitts for approval of transfer of Restaurant Liquor License from Mrs. Charles Cameron to himself was presented and motion was made by Councilman Benson, seconded by Councilman Dahl that this transfer be approved. Upon Roll Call, all councilmen present voted AYE. The resignation of Mr. Webb as City Clerk was again presented and a motion was made by GouIlCilman Benson, seconded by Counci Im3-n Rouse that the sa~e be accepted. Upon Roll Call, all councilmen present voted AYE. A motion was melde by Councilman Benson, seconded by Councilman Leonard that Fred Kielcheski be reappointed as Chief of Police and Fire Departments with Art Frisbie ciS Night Policeman. Upon Roll Gall, all councilmen present voted AYE. Motion was made by Councilman Benson, seconded by Leirer that Paul Danzig be 3 pointed 8S City Clerk. all councilmen present voted AYE. Counc ilman Upon Roll Gal I,"otion was made by eouncilman Benson, seconded by Councilman Leonard that Pete Michelson be reappointed .to have charge of City Dump. Upon roll call, all councilmen present voted AYE. Motion was made by Councilman Rouse, seconded by Councilman Dahl that Dr. Williams be reappointed as Health Officer for the City. Upon Roll Call, all councilmen present voted AYE. Motion was made by Councilman Leirer, seconded by Councilman Benson that the City contribute $300.00 toward the yearly salary of the Health Nurse,to be paid by October 1st. Upon Roll Call, all councilmen present voted AYE. At this time the Oath of Office was administered to the City Clerk, Paul Danzig by A. A. Fairweather, Notary Public for AlasKa. A motion was made by Councilman Leonard, .c;econded by CouncilmCln Benson that $.90 per hour be paid for labor for the City hereafter Upon Roll Call, all councilmen present voted AYE. A motion was made by Councilman Leonard, seconded by Councilman Leirer that the salary of Art Frisbie be raised to $175.00 per montn. Upon Roll Call, all councilmen present voted AYE. ,..,-' 4" Regular Meeting April 21, 1941 (Continued) . I A motion was made by Councilman Benson, seconded by Councilman Leirer th,::-t the Mayor appoint a Corrrl.i.j-~ ,p t".r) find out about the rent of the Kenai Buildinp brother availablp quarters that could be made into sleeping quart0rs for extra longshoremen who might come to Seward to work on the Government transports. This project was not to exceed $1000.00 in cost. Upon roll call, all councilmen present voted AYE. Mayor appointed Councilmen Benson, Dahl and Leonard to serve on this Committee. The Mayor appointed the following Standing Committees: Assessment & Collection of Taxes Chairman: H. H. Leonard Public School, Grounds & Gym Chairman: BOi/mcln Rouse Ii. R. Benson Fire Protection Chairman: Oscar Dahl H. H. Leonard Light & Water Chairman: iil. R. Benson Public Health, Hospital & Police Chairman: Henry Leirer W. R. Benson I Finance & Claims Chairman: W. R. Benson Oscar Dagl Streets, Sewers & Wharf Chairman: Oscar Dahl Henry Leirer Printing Chairman: Bowman Rouse H. H. Leonard Civic Affairs & Cemetery Chairman: Bowman Rouse Henr'y Leirer Law & Ordinance Chairman: ;1. R.I3enson I 8 April 26, IJ41. Special Weeting. The Common Council of SeWard, Alaska convened in Special Session in the Council Chambers, April 2, 1941. The meeting was called to order at 2 o'clock P.M. to investigate the possibility of a defect in ordinance 86 of the Town Ordinances, which might subject the Town Government to a costly delay in the appointment of fit officials of the town. After considerable discussion, the following motion was introduced by Mr. Benson, and seconded by Mr. Leonard: I move that Ordinance 86, and section 4 thereof be aaended to read as follows: "~ualification of Officers: All officers of this City shall be legal and actual residents of the Territory of Alaska. All officers of the City, shall, before entering upon the duties of their office, severally taKe an oath in writing to honestly, faithfully and impartially perform the duties of their office, which oath shall be filed with the Municipal Clerk." Roll was called on the above motion, and all present answered in theaffirmative as follows: Councilmen, Benson,Dahl, Leirer, Leonard and Rouse, Aye. Thus the motion was unanimously passed. The acting City Clerk was ordered to strike off t,Jree copies of the foregoing ordinance, and post one each on the bulletin-boards in the City Hall, Post Office, and Federal Buildin in the Town of Seward. A motion was made by Councilman Benson and seconded by Councilman Leirer to appoint Paul H. Danzig City Clerk and Magistrate and to generally administer the City Clerk's Office of the Town of Seward, in accordance with statute. Roll was called on this motion and all present answered in the affirmative as follows: Councilmen, Benson, Dahl, ~eirer, Leonard and Rouse, Aye. Thus the motion was unanimously passed. The mayor then appointed the City Clerk as moved, Rnd he was duly sworn in by Mr. R.E. Baumgartner, attorney at law, Bnd Notary Public in and for the Territory of ~laska. made, No further business appearing, upon proper motion being seconded and carried meeting was adjourned. ~j~~~? Clerk Mayor M3Y 6, 1941 9 Regular Meeting. The Common Council of the Town of Seward, Alaska, convened in regular session in th8 Council Chambers, May 6, 1941. The meeting was called to order at b:03 P M; Councilman Benson being absent. Co::ununications ,'Iere read to the council, bills ~xamined and approved by tile finance committee, and checks signed. I The bid of Paul H. Danzig of $60.00 for lots 1,2 and 3 in Block 26, was tendered to the council; and a motion to accept the bid and sell the lots was made by councilman Leonard, ana seconded by councilman Leirer, all present voting aye, tne motion was carried unanimously, snd the City Clerk ordered to make out a deed to the bidder. It was moved by Councilman Dahl, and seconded by council- man Leirer that there be an express confirmation of the sale of Lots 3 and 11 in Block 17 to Fred dood, for the price as bid of $10.00 each; and that Lot 10 in Block 17, be now sold to Fred Wood for the bid price of $10.00, on roll call all councilmen present voted aye, and the motion was unanimously carried. The City clerk was instructed to examine the City files anu see if there is any sort of Group insurance for the City employees. Councilmen Rouse and Leirer of tne Civic ~ffairs COirunittee vlere requested to make arrangments with Peter [.lichelson, for tne extension of wire around the Municipal Garbage Dump. Notice was taken of various obstructions to City Alleys ,and streets, and the following action ordered taken. The Chief of Police was ordered to find the owner of the oldsmobile Nr8ck in front of the Seward Hotel, and have it moved. Th8 City Clerk was instructed to write a letter to the Seward, Light and Power Co. requesting them to move old poles left in the alley between 5th and 6th Avenues, clnd Adams >ind ,lashington Streets. "nd the files on obstructions left within tne City ~ere ordered examined. Mr. Kielcheski was notified of a condition of aisrepair of cerUlln sidewalks in the Town, and it was urged that irunediate step be taken to replace them either dith cinder walks, or, waere possi Ie, new boards. The assessment cOillmittee was instructed to investigute the license to do business taken out by D.C. Brownell, in the City of Seward. It was urged that wnereas the Liberty theatre was now operated under a music hall license, it should be conducted under a theatre license. The City Clerk in an endeavour to huve within the City Limits, was instructed to write tle local garages them co-operate in reporting cqr wrecks to the Chief of Police. I The Mayor recommended t ,at certe-in tentative housing Planj that were being stu~iea by the City should be dropped in view of the possibility of the congestion of population being diminished in the near future. The City Clerk was instructed to write t ,e 1l.ttorney ~eneraj asking for an opinion on the validity of registering car transfers '.vithin tile City, ami tne procedure necessary. It was ~oved by Councilman Leirer _nd seconded by oounCilj' men rtouse, that the interest payment of ,:~60.00, due Arril 10,L141 on that ,'p}OI)().OO School Bond issued ~:"pril 10, 1\:J38, 1:>e pa,id. On roll call all councilmen answered Aye, and the motion ~as unanimou ly passed. , 10 It was moved by Mr. Leirer and seconded by Mr. Rouse,to retain Mr. L. V. Ray as attorney for the Town of Seward for the year from April 11, 1941 to April 10, 1942. On roll call all Councilmen answered aye, and the motion was unanimously passed. The Mayor charged the Council to give thought to the appointment of a successor to Mr. Kennedy, on the Town Council, in the event that he fails to qual j fy as Councilman wi thin the limits set by statute. The City Clerk was instructed to write Treasurer Olson, to advise Webb and Webb of the collection of license plates fees and taxes by the City Clerk's office. The light committee was instructed to contact the City electrician to see about covering hcit water boilers heated by power from Hot water ~le8.ters, in order to save the loss of escaped heat, and tnus save power to the Light Plant. No further business appearing, on illation by Mr. Leonard, seconded by Mr. Leirer and passed, the meeting was adjourned at 9:55 P.M. Mayor May 7,1941. Special Meeting The cownon council of the Town of oeward, Alaska convened in special session at a meeting called this day, by Mayor John N. Blase, for the purpose of meeting the situation created by the necessity of vacating the quarters now occupied by the City Clerk' Ofn ce. 1. It was moved by Mr. Benson, dnd seconued by Mr. Leirer that if necessary the City Clerk's office ~ould be moved to the Fire Hall, before May 23, 1941. Motion passed on nn8ni:nous vote. There ensued a discussion of the feasibility of the Town itself going ahead and building a City Hall of moderate cost. Ten- tative plans were made, Rnd the Mayor 'ippointed a building cornm- ittee consisting of Mr. D8hl, Mr. Leonard and Mr. Benson. The Inayo then sup;gested that the finance committee illake arrangements with the bank to underwrite our financial reauirements until returns for the new fiscal year commence coming in. 2. It #as moved by Mr. Benson and seconded by Mr. Leonar that the City proceed with the construction of a new City Hall, in view of the present necessity for ~uarters, and that the committee be empowered to take proper steps to finance, construct and equip the same, on roll call all councilmen voted ayo unanimously, and the motion was passed. The City clerk was instructed to write a letter to Kinlo h N. Neill, C. P. A. Fairbanks, ~aa. in refusal of his bid to come t Seward, and install a new bookkeeping system, and conduct an audit. // lA On proper motion, the meeting stood Mayor Munjcipal 11 l,iay 14,1941 Special :'I1eeting I The common counc il of the TOi'1ll of :iev/8.F1, Ala [ka convened in special session at a meeting called for 7:00 P M this day, by Mayor John ~. Blase for the purpose of appointing 8. municipal assessor in accordance with statute. It WRS determined that the salary of suid assessor is to be $10.00 [Jsr diem; and th8t part- icularly in the ~scessment of personalty and stocks of goods, that the assessor use the taxpayers own inventory of Janunry 1, 1941. It was alse determined that the mode of valuation of automobiles Nould be calculating tile current blue book vGlue, and aduing .$100 for freight. It was moved by Mr. Leonard Bnd seconded by Mr. Leirer that Mr. R. E. Baumgartner of Seward, 41asK8, be appointed municipal assessor the fiscal year of 1941, for the Town of Seward, Alaska. On roll call the following vote was taKen. ~r. Benson, ~ye, Mr. Leonard, Aye, Mr. Leirer, Aye, Mr. Rouse, Aye, (Mr. Jahl, being absent), thus the motion was unanimously passed by the quorum attending. The City clerk was instructed to bring the insurance file up to date, to the attention of the council, so that matters con- tained therein can be attended to. The City Clerk was further in- structed to obtain a copy of the 1941 Alaska TerI'itilirial Session Laws, if not already ordered, ~nd on the Nay. The City Clerk was further instructed to remind the council of the contract between the Seward Light Bnd power Co., Bnd the City of S~ward, ~o that proper steps can be taKen to enforce it. The council instructed the head of the light commi t~,ee to dischBrge i/m. t\.nson, temporary employee At the lisht plant. Maj or carried the mEeting was adj our'ned C2'\ ~5V~' Municipal C d : 'I On ,roper motion, made ""nd at 8: 30 P. hi. ;v;n y I d, 1;) 41 liegulHr ;)es::ion I The cornmon :~ounc il of trip, 'fOND of Seward convened in regu18T ~eGBion in its Chombers, at 8:05 P M this day, all councilmen beins present. 1J~Jrious communic"tionE v'Iere read, "nei action t'lKen on the following: A re(~uest from i~. J. "ebb fer pay fwnt of back s':ilory dUB, was referred tothe finance committee for action, payment I W.&S decided after some 3djustments were. t."8ken .up uith ~r. ~ebb. J The City Clerk was instructed to write the oeattle First NationHl 8qn:<;:, and the RFG relating to tne lJgnks d8.llond for p8.Yilsn ~s.. ~ig:,llt for the ~~ight Plant Bonds, i t beiD~ detcrlc.,iI.,ed tna.t. the; Ii 00nK 1n tortlBnd 18 now toe agent, Hnd dupllcate payment for the S8me service snould not be !Hade. Tbe clArk lias furtnc,r instrllct.ed to write 8hBs. R. Hadley Co. con~erning the new forms for tne City Books ordered by Mr. Neil], CP~, with 3 view to deterwining proper prices for SBme. On receipt of a letter from tne Jusiness Mens Clearing House Denver, Colo. rAcormnendin[)~ one, Gene Bronson 3S a competent electrician And diesel operptor, it was moved ty rilr. Leonard and seconded by ].Jr. Benson, th8t Mr. Bronson be hi.re'i to work for tile Seward Electric Syst~n on the terms as stated in the letter, to ahich reference is made. On roll-c811 811 councilmen voted Aye ana the motion W8S passed. The clerK was instructed to wire Denve~ i~medi8tely And start Mr. Bronson on his way to ~eward at once. The ()id of E D 'i.ebb for the aId urjr1erN:)od typewri +er in the City Cler;~'::; office W'J.S turned oVQr to the finance COIILIIittee for consideration. The bid of Glenn Rogers and '.i.F. l!unLfor Lot; 12 and 13,1310c' f7, at $~5.00 each was unanimously accepted on the motion of Mr. L-.'"son, seconded by iJr. Leonard. 12 The bid of' Murl Trevethan in the sum of' ;ij;25. 00 each f'or Lots 12snd 13, 81.24, Town of Seward was opened, and on the motio of Mr. Rouse, Seconded by Mr.Leirer that the bid be accented on . . , foIl-call all councllmen voted aye, and the motion was passed The bid of L.n. Bishop in the ewn of' $25.00 for L 8 Bl ]0, Town of Seward was opened, and on the motion of Mr. Leonard :::;cc- ended by Mr. Benson, that the bid be accepted, on roll c~ll'all councilmen voted aye, and the motion was passed. The bids of Mr. Dunmire and Mr. Muir for lots in Blocks 25 and 26 were rejected as being too low. The bid of Joseph Ronne in the amount of $25.00 for Lot 3 Block 27 was opened and on the motion of Mr. Henson, seconded by Mr. Leirer, that the bid be accepted, on roll-call all counci1ren voted aye, and thus the motion was passed. The bid of Charles Paul in the sum of $50, for fractional lots 13 and 14 in Block 7 was opened and on the motion of' Hr. Leirer, seconded by Mr. D<1hl, that the biel be accepted, roll was called, all councilmen answered aye, and the motion was unanimousl' passed. Mr. Holt presented the budget for the Seward School, for the coming fiscal year in detail, and after Borne discussion, it was moved by Mr. Benson, and seconded by Mr. Leonard that tne School Budget for the year 1941, in the sum of $6,000.00 representing the share of' the Town of Seward, be accepted, which sum includes the painting by t~e School of the school building, on roll-call all councilmen voted aye, ~nd the motion was unanimously passed. It was moved by Mr. Leirer, and seconded oy Mr. Benson to accept the bid of the Seward Hardware Co., of $5.50, each for 2, 150' rolls, of 2" mesh chicken wire, ~O ga. for the ,.iring of the City Dump, on roll-call all councilmen voted aye, 8nd the motion was thuE' paE'sed. It was moved by Mr. Leonard aou seconded by Mr. Leirer that the Seward Rlectric jystem should bid no less than the regular established rates for electricity, on the invitation to bid of the Gureau of Indian Affairs School at the Jesse Lee Home, and that of the Federal Building at Seward, on roll-call all councilmen voted aye, and the motion was unanimously p~ssed. Here a discussion ensued asm having tire Ray draw the deeds for the Lots on which bids have just been accepted, and to draw the contract between Charles Lechner, 8nd the Town of Seward, f'or the conditional sale of a Ford dump-truck. On the mot~on of Mr. Benson, seconded by Mr. Leirer, that Dr. Russell Hagner, be elected to the Town Council to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Kennedy, who had failed to qualify for the office of councilman, on roll-call all councilmen, voted aye, and the motion was unanimously passed. 'fhe council discussed the possi bil i ty of' ilflproving the conditions of' graves, and their location and marking, pt the cem- etery.. The chief' of police was instructed to ascertain which, if any houses in the town were not connected to the sewer lines, and had no mlet facilities Bnd to report back to tre council at the next meeting. On report that the line of the Seward water Co. on f'ourth avenue was leaking and creating a traffic and road hazard, it was established that the Company was waiting for the arrival of pipe to repair the leak. The Chief of Police was instructed to investigate the haulin away of planks, from the City Flume by certain parties, and to renort back to the Council. . On proper motion, the meeting .-.' f1 stood adjourned at IOC? P._:.1. G~~. ~, 1') - ,) SpeC1D l.1':ly 24, !.:8etlng 1'.:J41. Tile Common Council convened in Speci':il Session at 8:-::,0 I".J,i. this day to atten.1 to several important matters, ::hiz:h could not woit until the regular meeting of June 2, 1941. I Mr. RUtosell .i>,gner ":las s,vorn in as cOUllciLnsn ta fill the unexpired term of Forrest Kennedy \"Ino failed tOlualify for tue office within the rejuisite time. It 118S moved by !!;r. Benson, seconded by ;,;1'. Rouse, tInt Police Ordinance No. 145, regulClting drunken and disorderly conauct, and kindred misdemeanours b& passed as presented, and reference to which is herebYilbde. This ordinclnce repeals GrdinoJlce 26, .section 38. On 8011 call all councilmen voted aye, ~nJ tne ~otion NBS unanimously passed. After considerable discussion :::oncerniritj tile type of builuing, "ind the mBnner of construction, ,,'fld the ;,1ethod of bLilling on t;le new City ClerA's office. It was moved by :,11'. Rouse, and seconded by ".1'. Leirer, thdt the City proceed with the building according to the drawing made by Mr. Henson, and on file in the City Clerk's office, ta "hicl1 reference is hereby made. On roll call the follow'ng vote Nas tai-\:en. I,ll'. Benson, Aye; ;;11'. .ughl, No; Mr. Leir'er, Aye; j,lr. Leonard No; !vlr. House, Aye; i,lr. .iagner il.ye, thus the motion was passed b! i:i vote of four dyes, ':lnd triO noes. The Council was informed by the building co~nittee that tney had decided to let bids on the construction of tne entire building by contract. I It ':ias moved by ]'111'. ,iae;ner, '"nLl seconded by Mr. Benson tnett the bid of i,:r. dalter Cqlhoun in the a,nount of~,c;5.00 eacfi for lots 34, 35 and 36 in 31oc~ 24, be accepted on such terms as were agreeable to the finance cOlwllittee. Cn roll c':lll all council- illen votecl aye, ClnU the motion.las undnL'1ously passed. It was moved by ;,11'. B"nson, seconded by ),;1'. Lairer, tiHt the bid of Ray McCann in tne SU::Jl of .~G5. 00 eact, far lots 8 and '.:J, Block 24, Town of Seward be accepted. On roll cdll dll councilmen voted dye, Hili tne ;notion ..etG unsniillously passed It lias moveLi by ill'. Benson, 3-nd seconded by i,lr. nouse, tillit tile biu of dillia.n Muir in the sue" of $,.;5 . 00 eac:n for lots ;)3, 34 dnd 35, 810c~ ~5, Town of Sewaru, be accepted. On roll-cell all counci men voting aye, the ;ilOtion NaB unciniiilous ly ]JaGsed. I It was ;noved by Mr. ;'IRnger, seconded by !.ir. Leirer tn8t tne biu of JaIlles Dunmire in the 8IllOunt of $<::5.00 eaCli for lots 6, 9, a~d 10 in Block 26, be accepted with the proviso, that no buildin~ on sald lots sl~ll be constructed so closely to the buildings of adjoining property owners, as to create a fire hazard, or undue confestion, Gnd that any buildings shHll be at least one lot away from the adjoining property o..ners. It 'NdS suggested -ciiat cer-cain side'larks particu18rly th"t (lO,1ll from tne RageI' residence Bhoula be filled with cinders, ~nd that the rEiil on the flume bridge at fOllrtil avenue should be repaired and iiII'. Kielcheski was so instr ucted. Cn tii8 illotion of lo!r. '''',gner, se~onded by i;lr. ,{ouse, the meeting stood adjourned at 10:35 1'.::. 14 Re~ular Meetin!'; June ~, 1941 The common counci 1 of the Town of ~e\JE1rd, convened in regular session at 8:00 P.i,i., all '!Lembers being present .Iith the exceptior of iLr. LeL reI'. The minutes of tile last t'i'iO :ileetings were read :;ind accepted. Co'mllunications were read and the follo'iiing action taken concerning them: 1. Tne 8e~ard Machine Shop reruested that peroission be granted for the son of Charles Lechner, age 15, to obtain a drive"s license, to be used only in driving for shop uusiness. The relues was denied, md the chief of police was instructed to pick up all drivers under t~e age of 16, who were driving either ~ith or Hithcut licenses. The council ac;mowledged the infor:lation fro;ll the BusinE ss Mens Clearing House, Denver, that Mr. Gene Bronson was preparing to leave for Seward to occupy his position at the Scwurd Electric System PLwt. The annual contract for diesel fuel furnisheu the Uity by the StandRrd Oil Co. was read, ~nd tabled for furtner details concerning prices, ~nd periods of renewal. New Business: The bid of j;[iral u. mu.se in the 2lLTl of~l()O. UO for lots No. 39 clnd 40 in BL)ck 16, TO,in of Se.iUrd, mJS 2.ccepted on tne motion of },ir. Leonard, seconJea by "Jr. ;:-{ouse,ADLi u unani:Jcus vote of tlie council on roll-call. The bid of je S. Rustad in the su:u of $50.00 for Lot 11, Block 12, town of Seward, iifCiS accepted on the ,aotion of ;.,;r. Benson, seconded by Mr. Leonard, 'lnd tlle un8niIlous vute of the council on roll call. The City ClerK Nas instructed to 0rite the proper Territorial officials to find out if $85.00 paid by the Territory for burial of indigents, is intended to include the price of cemetery lots, furnished by the City. The City Clerk ~as further instructed to nQtify ;ilr. Joe Honne, that if he fviUled he !:light excl1o.nge the let he had biG on, for one of siI:1ilar value, bilt in D,ny event hb bid deposit could not be refunded. The City Clerk was instructed to notify ,.Ir. R. \:. Johnston to i:1JfledisteJy v::icate the pre:nises on Lot 30, Block ~3, (,[jich the City owns, ond on vlllich ne has paid no rent for a long period. The City Clerk was further instructed to discuss with dr. Ray, the matter of dra<<ing up an ordinance to liceDSeJnd reguhite business sLinds of Taxif; ;;ithin the City. The advisability of establishinp; diagollal parking lines was under discussion. The City payroll 1'I'3S approved, Jnd ordered [uid on the motion of dr. Benson, seconded by i,Ir. Leonard, anu tne unan- blOUS vote of the Council, on roll-call. Tne finance co:nlllittee W'iS instructed to investigate the Deces2ity fur a loan to' illeet the \l~yroll -nei bills for tne montll of ~[aY,l;:J41. Conditions and neiif wurk at the t:lectric Li~nt ,=,yste,n, Nere c1i,,- cussed, end tr,e City clerk was instructed to obtuin biGS fQl' 500 feet of III galvanized pipe, to be useci in conduit ;lork, uncierground, to guard against excessive po~er 10ES tnrough grounding. It WBS suggested that a tU;.lper of concrete, Ur' iron be put around tile street lL!ht at Chura:l st. nd 4th i:ivenue, to ':ivuid furtller d'Llcige to the light. >lr. Kielcheski reported tb;t the bldevmlk \larK ordered by ti1e Council W:..lS co,apleted on the East "ide of dld avenue. So ~ave a preli.uinary report concerning his investigation of the sew2,ge conJi tions in To;m, 'ind is to report ,!lore COlllpletely on ileB-ring fDom Dr. "illia:ils, concerning the ;fl3tter. On pro;Jer motion, the meeting stood adjourned at 10:37 P.li. G2Jo/~J~c '1 . 15 3pec ial u:ooting .Tune J, IJ4l I The Common Council of the Town of Seward, COllvene<l in speciAL session, at 8 P.~., all memebers being present. ~in~tes of tne preceding :aeeting were read ana acce,:ted. A,nd the council:.-,as advised of routine cormnunications. The bid of K.S. and Agnes Rustad for Lots 12 and 13, Block Ie, ~eward, ~lBska, was a~cepted as bid for $50.00 each, on tne Motion of Mr. Benson, ~IJd the second of ~r. Rouse,and u unani~o~s vote on roll c'.111. The bid of ~ete J. Funkhouser of ~bO.OO each for Lots 23 5nd ~4, , Block 19, Town of Seward, was accepted on the motion of Mr. Benson seconded by ~r. Leirer, ~nd tne.nani@ous vote of the council on roll call. Toe biti of Ira B. 11iller, of $50.00 each for Lots ~5 und ~G, Blo~k 19, Town of Seward, .idS accepteu on ei,b lotion of ;,;1'. Dellson, :::ec- onLied by ;;r. ~c{ouse 'ind tHe unani:'lous vote of the council on coIl- Cci 1 L Tile bi:l of Rollie uRvis, in the sum of ,~GG.JO eacII for lots :::;5 wd 26, Block 25, To\/n of 0eW8rd, was accepted on tilO motion of Mr. Benson, seconded by Mr. Leonard. The City Clerk ~UB instructe'l to \/rite Tony 0icond for particul~rs concernins the J150,UQO,000.OO fund ~ppropri3ted for the relief of smull cu::mnuni ties ticutely taxed by the i'JCltion:ll .Jefonse Progra:n ,I Un t3e ~otion of ~;. Leon~rd, seconaed by Mr. Leirer, UIlU tne unan il'IOUS vote of ti'leJouncil, tne 10'. bii of 1..1'. Harry rlalJerston , 0 insur,ince for tne City School, .Jnd Gyu!J:isiu:a, in the respective SUill of ;i15,OUO.OO ,d.d :;;6500, '1ms accepted. Pre:nium on the ;';ltJ,J()O. 0 policy for three ye~r5 is $~16.00, ,lnd on tne $6bOO.OO policy, $23.60. It ,'18.", reco:mended by vCirious raembers, that the dElsirabili y of pltlcint! insurance "ith DuarJ CO:Jpanies should be C1 factor in pI' c- ing future insurance. I The council was notified of a telegraphed request from Toni Jimond to furnish ;:,pIl::ltor Truman of i,:;issouri, Ilith sui table photographs, ana data, to support the desirability of maintaining the ~eward Bnd of the Ala~ka Railroad, in view of new considerntion being given the I!ICitter by tile Natiomtl Defense Committee. It ';I<:J.S suggest d thtit Colonel Hoysington, 9flli other army officers faL1ilisr ,Ii th ene SJroblem, beaetltioned to ueIl3.tor Truman, as 3 source of inforlil':ltio It,I'lS moved bO' i/lr. Benson, sm::mded 'uy ;,11'. Leonard thdt the Council appropriate up to ;~lOO.CJO of tne Tmm's funus, for tne purch'1se of pictures Gild dats to send back to Senator Tl'ulnan The WByor reported tillt ne h3d Gi~ned the Stanaard Jil Fuel Contract ,Ii th tne reo;.'n Dr Se:;f-,crd, for ti''18 6 month period Lnrneddwte y following this aute.'l'he ;,iajor furtner reportea tllat Ilen~Jd negut- i'3teci ct le:=l5e .lith the United bt8tes ,U'iilY, ti copy of dnich ..ill be furnisl1ea tne City Jlerl{, involving pl'01)8rty in the form of ..je,ldrci Tho ].;"yor furtner re}Jorted that t,'le bill authorizing the i-' urCll2se of t:1e ussets of tIle oe\iJ.rd Lit;flt Clnd iO,ler Co, held 1,asseCl the douse of Re;cresent3tives, und it 100Keu very likely UG if it would pass tne Senute. If it did, u populBr election would have to decide the iesue of consolidation Gnd purc~bse. Jr. L. c. ,lillLo,:,s presented a report c:oncerning tiJe conde:nnat on of listed plbces having improper sewage ,ad toilet fucilities. The council f~iscu"seG tile ::.llfficul ty of hlproving conditions at Fr",-ni{ Gillesicie'S cubin,Jnd th.c:t of :,,11'. Pu~hen. Llr. Leonjrd ,vas &IJpoint d to '[lCi>\:e '-In estimi0te of the cost of hooe:inC up t:l8 1'w~n C}[-,j Gille~,pie c3binE to ':1 sewer. On the recoml'len,LJtion of Jr. ,iilli'::ns ti1e Ci ty.Jleri, ,V8S instructed to draw '3.n orcHnance gr'inting 3 period of 30 duys to comply with the present plu@bing COde, or be penalized in some deBree. The ::nunicip:.,;l bills Nere presented to the Coun:::il, _,nJ it '..8-13 :'loveu by ;,;1'. Leirer, fieconded by Mr. BeDSOn, tlLJ.t t[j9Y be paid.On roll-c 11 ',11 councilmen voteci aye. 16 _t In vieR of the fact that, no contract bius for the construction of the City Hall Building, have bccen presenteu, tne City ClerA was instruc;ted to cqll in ;0111 !lldterial list bids, for tiUp;;lies ,"nJ the Building COL'lIllittee is to i~O C:lheuo .-J[jJ "uoervise the co~- stI'uction of the buikinE'" ,lith city Leibor, as o~iginully intended. A discussion fo110,'led concecning the advisabili ty of maint'.Jining "ir. b. C. Johnson, in ,.a1'. ington, D.C., the City Cler;{M:ls instr- uctea to <<Ire Ur. Dimond, asking how much longer Ur. Johnson's presence Noula be necessary bdck there to represent the Town of GeNaI'd. It 'Nas :noved by Mr.,i,o.gner, secon~ed by ;,lr. LeonurLl to ,lire $::'00.00 of To~;n of Sewurd Funds to jAr. B.C. Johnson Clt ,;as11- ington JJ. C. for tile purpose of endbling him to remain there dnli represent the Town of Sew8.rJ in its effort to rmve the 08ilCird enl of t;-le ,ilC151m l?ailroCld, rel19bilitated. On proper motion, the meeting adjourned at 10:45 P.li~ ():vl Regular Meeting June 16, 1941. The common council of the Town of Seward convened in regular session at ~:OO P.M. all members being present. The minutes were read and the followin,,: communications were read, an invitation to bid on light and p ower service for the AIFlska Railroad, this was turned over to the Light Committee for consideration. The letter of Charles Lechner, suggesting that Nile Park, be turned into a parking lot to relieve the congestion created by workers cars being parked on railroad avenue, the Council instructed the City Clerk to write a letter to the Alaska railroad including such reauest. The following lots were sold: ItNas moved by Hr. Benson, seconded by Mr. Leonard, that the bid of Neil V. O'Brien, in the sum of $50.00 for Lot 35, Block 17, Town of Seward, be accepted, L.' ~011 call all councilmen voted aye, and the motion ~as passed. It was moved by Mr. Benson, seconded by Mr. Leonard, that the bid of Charles Ottosen, in the sum of$50.00 for Lot 4,Block 1, be accepted, on roll call all councilmen voted aye, and tha motion was unanimously passed. It was moved by Mr. Leonard, seconded by ~r. Benson, that the Bid of ReV. Wm. Chaput, in the sum of $50.00 each for Lots 7 and 8, block 17, be accepted, on roll-call all councilmen voted aye, and the motion was unanimously passed. The City Clerk was instructed to write aobert Johnston, to vacate within 10 days from date, or suffer eviction from the City premises t~t he now occupies, Mr. Ray was instructed to follow the matter up. It was moved by Mr. Benson, and seconded by Mr. Leonerd that the City Light rate, be returned tothe .03 rate, from its temporeI' .05 rate, with the Seward Electric Syste~, and that in the future, the City will bear the expense of labor and materials consume& in the maintenance of City Street Lights. The City Clerk was instructed to issue a form letter to del- inquent taxpayers aSking them to come in and settle up. The City Clerk was instructed to furnish Mr. L.V. Ray, a credit of XXXX~for his 1940, and other back taxes, and obtain a state;nent of account from him, and settle the matter of his indebtedness to the City, and that of the City to him, in this manner. The City Clerk was instructed to have the minutes read that the Term of R.M. Wagner, as councilman, is to be for the period of one year only, in accordance with the stauute regulating the tenure cr appointees of the council. Mayor John Blase, renuested the acceptance of his verbal resig~n.tion as Mayor,. an d on the motion of ;,ir. LeoI!0rd" secon~ed , by Er. Benson, and the', 1,lnani !lOUS vote of the councll, Ins reglgnatlon' was accepted. . :" ~ 17 I On the motion of Dr. .iafIler, seconded by Itr. Leo~;ard? that l,ir., Benson be appointed Acting Mayor, and temporary lre~lde~t of ~ne Council, the following Vote was taken: ~r. Benson, ho, ~r. u8nl, yes, Mr. Leirer, yes, Mr. L80nard Yes, l.ir. Rouse, yes, "lr. ,/agner, yes, and thus the motion w~s passed.. . C i'" On proper moUon, the me,tmg was adJour2~10.30'. ~t J un e 24, 1941 ~ Specbl I,leeting: A special meeting was convened on the call of acting mayor J. R. Benson at 12 N. this date. Councilman Jahl was absent,. The rules were suspended, Bnd reading of prior minutes dispensed ~ith. I The bLi of Harry L. Smith of $25.00, for Lot 3, Block 24, was un animously acc8pted on roll call after the motion of Er. Mouse, and the second of Mr. Benson. The bid of Mr and Mrs. J. C. Collins of ~50.00 for Lot 18, Block 12, Town of Seward was unanimously accepted on roll call after the LIotion of ;,lr. liagner, and the second of Mr. Leirer. The bid of Mrs. Laura Laughlin, was unanimously accepted on roll- call after the motion of Mr. ROUS8 and the second of Mr. Leonard. Irs. Laughlin's bid was in the sum of ,~25.00 for Lot 9, Block 27, own of Seward. The bid of Mebel Benson, in the sum of J25.00 8ach for Lots No. 21 and 22, Block 38, Town of Seward, was un'~nimously accepted on 011 call, on the ;[lotion of l,lr."agner, and the second of I-.Ir. lou se . he bid of dilson Muhlheim and Burford 1,1. Tanner in the Slm of J75.00 for lots No. 16, 17 and 18, Block 27, Town of Seward, was Inanimously accepted on roll call after the motion of Mr. degner, ,nd the second of Mr. Leirer. The acting Uayor, appointed a cornmi ttee consisting of l.lr. ,iagner, Chairman, Mr. Rouse and Mr. Leonard, to undertake a study of the assets and liabilities, and earnings of the Seward Light and ~ower Co. in order to establish a fair sale price for said properties in the event they be sold to the RFC, or the City of Seward. The City Clerk was instructed to bid on the invitation of the Alask He ilro8.d for 1 ight :=md power, and to bid the regularly establ ished rates. The City Clerk was further instructed to cease carrying del- innuent light customers, bnd shut off their service, after fiving notice to pay. I It 'lias moved by f;lr. "agner, and seconded by l.ir. Leonard thqt City Lots 31 and 32 in Slack 19, be deeded to the S.M. Graff,Est. in exchange for a deed to the Jity by GRid estrate of lots 14 and 15, in Block 32. This exchange is for the purp08e of presenting these lots, by lease to the U.S. "irmy, Rccording to the terms of the le8s now existing between the Arl[lY Rnd the City of Seward, The City Clerk was instructed to nofify Mr. E. D. ~ebb, that I unless he brought his books up to date, they would withhold paymentl of his Ibst months propertionate salary, in the sum of ~lOO.OO. ' The opening of second avenue was turned over to the Street Commi ttee for eonsideration - and it \"laS sugvested that some r:Jeans be found to survey the street lines. It ~as suvrested that Mr. ~uhl leirr of ti,e U.S. Army J:,ngineers be approacheq., ',vith the ide8 of making th. survey. a'n .. . I proper motlon, the meeti~g qdjourned at 12: ~ i:::J~, ~ I .. ij~ lS Special Meeting: June 28, 1941. The Common Council of the Town of Seward, convened in Special Session at the call of Acting Mayor, W. R. Benson, at 12 Noon this day, all members being present. Under suspanslon of the rules the following matters were taken up. The bid of E. Jt.cHenft for Lots 38, 39, and 40 Block 26, in the sum of $30.00 was d~clared high bid over Al Moser, and PeteDamask and on the motion of Mr. Leonard, and the second of Mr. Wagner, w unanimously accepted by the Council on roll call. The bid of Delbert Robbins in the sum of '50.00 for Lots No. 24 M 25, Block 27, was unanimously accepted on the motion of Mr. Leona the second of Mr.RouSe, and the vote of the council on roll-call. The bid of Robert H. Freeman in the sum of $25.00 for Lot 26, Block 24, Town of Seward, was unan1mQusly accepted by the council on roll call, after the motion of Mr. Wagner, and the second of Mr. Leonard. The bid of Jack Werner and H. A. Werner in the sum of $200.00 for Lots No. 26, 27, 28, and 29, Block 18, Town of Seward, were unanimously accepted by the Council on roll-call after the motion of Mr. Leonard and the second of Mr. Leirer. The bid of Mabel Benson in the sum of $75.00 for lots 23, 24, and 25, Block 38 Town of Seward was unanimously accepted on the roll- call of the Council after the motion of Mr. Leonard, and the second of Mr. Rouse. The bid of Swan Lind in the sum of $50.00, for Lots 31 and Town of Seward, was unanimously accepted by the council on call after the motion oE Mr. Leonard and the second of Mr. {3l> 32, rioll- Dahl. The bid of Charles M. Evans in the sum of $100.00 for Lots 4'and 5, Block 7, Town of Seward, was unanimously accepted on the motio of Mr. Leonard and the second of Mr.. Rouse. The bid of Richard O. and Eda J. Myers in the sum of$35.00 for Lot 1, Block 14, Federal Addition, Town of Seward, was unanimousl accepted by the council on roll-call, after the motion of Mr. Leonard, and the second of Mr. Rouse. . The street committeeewas instructed to definitely establish by survey, whether the Property of Nels Hagen, is , or, is not with! the City Limits of the ~ity of Seward. The Street committee was further instructed to preliminarily investigate the cost and practicabnity of running s.cond avenue from the south side of Second Ave. and Jefferson St., through to some point beyond Second Ave. and Monroe Sts. It was suggested that the flume bridge on fourtp avenue, should be lowered and the street straightened. On On proper motion the meeting adjourned at 1:20 P.M. r in t '.. -~ ~. Regular Meeting July 7, 1941 I The common council of the Town of Seward convened in regular sessi n at ~:OO P.M. this evening, Mr. Rouse, being absent. The minutes of the three preceding meetings were read, and the following communications acknowledged: a letter rrom Helen McBride Smith, announcing her departure from Seward for a year,and the app- ointement of a new Public Health Nurse to take her place: also a letter from Rachel Crawford, wishing to exchange her lots in the Bayview Addition, for others in closer to Town~ the City Clerk was instructed to make the exchange, on such terms as later appear. The following lots were sold: The bid of William Zook in the sum of $50.00 for lots 31 and32, Block 23, Town of Seward, was unanimously accepted on the motion of Mr. Leonard and the second of Mr. Wagner. The bid of E. Norgorden in the sum of $50.00 for lots 26 and27, Block 26, Town of Seward, was unanimously accepted on the motion of Mr. Leonard and the second of Mr. Leirer. ~he bid of Joseph Macek in the sum of $25.00 for Lot 16, Block 24, 10wn of Seward, was unanimously accepted on the motion of Mr. Leonar~ and the second of Mr. Leirer. The bid of Emma Lou Douglas, and Leo M. Douglas, in the sum of $100.00 for lots 33, 34, 35, and 36, Block 24, Town of Seward, was unanimously accepted, on the motion of Mr. Leonard, and the second of Mr. Wagner. I The bid of Forrest Kennedy in the sum of $50.00 for Lot 37, Block 7, Town of Seward, wa8unanimously accepted on the motion of Mr. Leirer and the second of Mr. Wagner. The bid of Marjorie Thomas and Carl Thomas, in the sum of $60.00 for Lots 3 and4 Block 4, Federal Addition Town of Seward, was unanimously accepted on the motion of Mr. Wagner and the second of Mr. Leirer. The bid of Earl C. Dowler 0& Lots 1.2. and 3, Block 7, Federal Addition, Town of Seward, in the sum of $85.00, was unanimously accepted on the motion of Mr. W-.aer and the second of Mr. Leonard The bid of Fred Kl.1cheski, in the sum of $50.00 for Lot~25, Block 16, was unanimoaaly accepted an the motion of Mr. Leirer and the second of Mr. Leonard. The bid of C. Y. Dyer, in the sum of $25.00 for Lot 33, Block 24, Town of Seward, was unanimously accepted on the motion of Mr. Leirer and the second of Mr. Leonard. ,I The bid of R. E. Baumgartner in the sum of $27.50 each for lots, 21,22,23,24, and 25, Block 23, Town of Seward, was unanimously accepted on the motion of Mr. Leonard, and the second of Mr. Leirer. It was moved by MrLeonard, and seconded by Mr. Lelrep, that comm- encing from this date all lots owned by the Town of Seward, that are to be sold on bid submitted to the Council, shall be sold on the following basis: no price less than $25.00 shall be accepted for lots North of Jefferson Street; no price less than $50.00 shall be accepted for lots South of Jefferson Street; the price shall be established in excess of these sums, by computing 10 per centum of the assessed valuation of the lot sold. ~ The City Clerk was instructed to write a letter of appreciation fo invaluable service in Public Health Nursing rendered the City of Seward, by Helen McBride Smith. ')C ...J , , The street committee was directed to take the proper steps necessa y to turn Nile Park into a Parking Lot, with the approval of Mr. Har y Hoben, and Colonel Ohlson of the Alaska Railroad. The City Clerk was instructed to write the RFC inquiring the nec- essary steps to be taken to appoint a permanent light commission to direct the light plant. The Council approved the delegation of responsibility to the light committee to appoint Mr. Gene BNlII8on, superintendent of the light plant. The bid of P.N. Anderson in the sum of $10.00 for lot 17, Block 25,' Town of Seward was rejected. It was moved by Mr. Wagnoe., and seconded by Mr. Leonard, that the. salary of Paul H. Danzig, shall be paid in the amount of $250.00 ~er month from the following sources: Seward Electric Slstem: 1100.00, Municipal Clerk '100.00, Municipal Magistrate 150.00. This salary shall apply until the revenue from the Territorial Liquor Stamps, and Automobile Licenses, is obtained for the City Clerk's Office at which time the original agreement of salary, in the sum of .225.00 plus revenue from Territorial Liquor Stamps, and Automobile License-s. ~ wa's f~~her agreed by the CouncH that this salary should be retroac~lve. shall supersede this agreement Nominations were opened for the vacancy created Inthe office of Mayor, by the resignation of Mr. Blase. The name of W.R. Benson was presented, after an interval, no other names being presented, on the motion of Mr.Leonard, and the second of Mr. Leirer, it was unanimously voted that nominations be closed. On the motion of Mr. Wagner, and the second of Mr. Leirer,Mr. W. R. Benson of , Seward, Alaska was elected Mayor of Seward, by the following vote. Mr. Benson(no vote) Mr. Dahl, Yes, Mr.Leieer, Yes, Mr. Leonard Xes, Mr. Wagner, Yes. Mr. Benson tendered his resignation as councilman, and it was unanimously accepted on the motion of Mr. I~er, and the second of Ilr. Leirer. ." . .", I Nominations for Councilman, then being in order, the names of R.E. Baumgartner and Richard Myers were presented. It was moved, after an interval, by Mr. Leonard, and seconded by Mr. Leirer tha nominatIons be closed, the motion passed by unanimous vote. Richard Myers was elected Councilman by a vote of three to two The matter of raising the salary of Pete Michelson was referred to the Street Committee, together with the subject of printing signs Bor the City Dimp,to instruct people to dump debris in the midle of the dump, and not on the sides, or in one spot. In view of the changes in officholders in the Council, and Mayors office, the following changes in committeemen were made. Mr. Wagn r was appointed to Mr. Benson's former place on the following com- mittees: Lisht, Finance, Law end Ordinance, R..lt&Xi~z.~xW.K,tza x aK.xialt..x, Public School grounds and gymnasium. Mr. Myers was ap - ointed to Mr. Benson's place, on the Law and Ordinance Committees and Public,Health Hospital and Police. The matter of quarters to be occupied by the Military Police of the Seward Garrison, when on Patrol in Seward, was referred to the Police Committee, for discussion and arrangement with Mr. Kie1cheski. On proper motion, the meeting was adjourned at 11:35 P.M. '" . , ')1 '-' ! July 15, 1941. Special Meeting. I The common council convened in special session at &;00 P.M. this evening, Mr. Leiser being absent. Under suspension of the rules, sk.x..ii8K~x>>.s.x....x.al~~. The minutes of the preceding meetin were read and accepted and Mr. Richard Myers wes duly sworn in as councilman to fill the unexpired term of Mr. W.R. Benson. Under new business the following matters were attended to: The bid of Stephen Rychlew in the sum of $30.00 for Lot 3, Block 28, Town of Seward was unanimously accepted on the motion of Mr. Wagner end the second of Mr. Leenard. The bid of Lewis R. Dahlstrom in the sum of $70.00 Block 37, Town of Seward, was unanimously accepted of Mr. Leonard and the second of Mr. Rouse. Lots for 23 and 24 on the motion , The bid of Hazel Muir in the sum of $25.00 for Lot 36, Block 25, Town of Seward was unanimously accepted on the motion of Mr. Wagner and the second of Mr. Rouse. The bid of Gerhard Johnsen in the sum of $25.00 for Lot 4, Block 20, Federal Addition to the Town of Seward, was unanimously accept d on the motion of Mr. Leonard and the second of Mr. Rouse. ,> .,.. The bid of Bonnie P. Brooks in the sum of $60.00 for Lot 12, Block 7, Town of Seward, was unanimously accepted on the motion of Mr. Wagner and the second of Mr. Leonard. The bid of Pete Damaskos in the sum of $60.00 for Lots 21 and 22, Block 27, Town of Seward was unanimously acceptedon the motion of Mr. Leonard and the second of Mr. Wagner. The bid of Helen Williams was tabled for attention at the next meeting, as two Couneilmen found it necessary to leave, and there was no quorum available to pass on it. . On the motion of Mr. Wagner end the second of Mr. Leonard, the Council unanimously confirmed the exchange of Lots 37, 38, 39, 40 Block 30 to Burford M. Tanner, at the regular price for the lots he had previously bid on June 24, 1941. On the motion of Mr. Rouse and the second of Mr. Leonard, the coun il unanimously confirmed the exchange of Lots 21, and 22, Bbck 37, To of Seward, at the regular price , for the lots Wilson Muhlheim had bid on June 24, 1941. Adiscussion concerning the neaessities created on the Line, by the new influx into Seward was tabled until the next meeting. A general discusimn followed concerning 2nd Avenue, and the ways and means necessary to putting the street through. It was decided that no more than 5 days should be expended for Ed. Estes and his tractor. ~I I Fred Kielcheski was instructed to run a line of levels on second Avenue, so that the grade, and the clearability of the Seward Ligh , and Power Co. pipeline could be estimated. The City Clerk was in- structed to break down his receipts and disbursements at the Coune meeting on the first of the month, and present a report. Mr. Kielc ski volunte~red the information that Mr. Ingram might be induced to conduct some necessary surveys for the City of Seward. It was decided that the City impartially determine once and for all, whet or not Mr. Haien's property is,within the City Limits of the City of Seward. The council was noti4ed of the intention of the Army Engineers to build a construction camp, to board and room workers at the Army base, on the ground occupied by Block 6, and Block 15, School and Park reserve, town of Seward. ')') ~.~ The City Clerk was instructed to get up a draft of a letter to the RFC, explaining current conditions at the City Light Plant, and a8~ing them Bor some assistance in appraising the assets. of the Seward Lieht and Power Co., and asking them to send their accountant on his reg\lar trip to Seward. On proper motion, the meeting was adjourned at 10'25 P.M. July 18, 1941 Special Meeting The common council of the Town of Seward convened in Special sessicn at 8 P.M. this evening, Councilmen Rouse and Leirer, being absent. Under suspension of the rules, the following buiiness was attended to. The bid of R. M. ~'lmurr_y in the sum of $100.00 for Lot 10, Block 7, Lot 4, Block 8, Lot 9, Block 8, Lot 10, Block 8, all in the Federa addition wf the Town of Seward , was unanimously accepted on the motion of Mr. Was~er, and the second of Mr. Leonard. It was moved by Mr. Wagner and seconded by Mr. Leonard that a special election be held to vacate 120 feet of the alley as shown on the official map and plat of the Town of Seward, in Block 6 thereof. Said 120 feet is to run south in said Block 6,from the intersection of Adams Street and said alley. The vacation of that portion of the alley is for the purpose of satisfying the National Defense Council's requirements for increased storage of petroleum products at Seward, Alaska. It is agreed by the Standard Oil Agent at Seward, Alaska, Mr. W.C. Erwin, that the StandareOil Company of California will underwrite whatever expense is necessarl. in vacating the alley referred to, and preparing that portion of Block 6 aforementioned as a storage space, all in accordance wi~h r a letter from the Standard Oil Company of California to the MayOr and Common Ceuncil of the Town or Seward, concerning the matters abovementioned, and dat.d July 17, 1941, the terms of which letter are the basis of the action of the Council, and to which reference is hereby made. The motion being made and seconded, on roll call the following vot~ ","__ken: Mr. Dahl, Yes: Mr. Leonard, Yes: Mr. Myers, Yes: Mr. Wa~ner, 1res: Thus the motion was unanimously passed. It was moved by Mr. Wagner and seconded by Mr. Leonard that the bie of the Standard Oil Company of California, in the sum of $50.00 each for Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, and Lots 37, 38, 39, and 40, Block 6 Seward Townsite, Seward, Alaska, as presented by letter dated July 17, 1941, be accepted: On roll- call all councilmen v~d aye, and the motion was unanimously passed. On the recommendation of Mr. Ray, the City Attorney! the City Cler~ was instructed by the JIIt1U.m1lto draft a wire to De egate Dimond requesting the RFC to send an appraiser for the purpose of maing a preliminary evaluation of the assets of the Seward Light and Power Co., of Seward, Alaska, as a step toward the purchase of said assets by the RFC, for combination with the Seward Electric System. The City Clerk was directed to take the first steps in preparing a beief for the Town of Seward, in requesting financial assistance to cope with the pboblems createe by the National Emergency Defens~ Program. . i' The Council directed the City Clerk to notify the members that future meetings until further notice would commence at 7 P.M. On proper motion, the meeting adjourned at 11 P.M. ,)..~ ~~! July 21, 1941 Regular Meeting 'II The Common Council of the Town of Seward convened in regular session, this evening at ~:OO P.M, Mr. Benson, and Mr. Leirer being absent. On the motion of Mr. Rouse, and the second of Mr. Leonard, . and the unanimous vote of all present, Mr. Wagner was appointed president pro-tem. The minutes of the preceding meeting were read and accepted. At this point Mr. Benson entered the council chamber, and took the chair. Mrs. Emma Prosser suggested that the council accept her bid on back taxes for certain lots rendered valuless to her by the overflow from Lowell Creek in previous years, and the Council accepted herroffer; she to make a proper bid for said lots, in the tote] sum of the back taxes owing on them, and the City Cler is to ID8kerout a deed for same according to the uaual procedulte. Mr. L.V. Ray representing the Standard Oil Compan y of California, presented a draft of Ordinance No. ~, Town of Seward providing fo the sale of Lots 37-40 inclusive and 1 - 4 inclusive in Block 6, To of Seward to said Company, and providing for rights of way, and ma n- tenance of facilities for stoeage of Petroleum prOducts in said blo k. nder suspension of the rules, the ordinance was unanimously passed n three readings, the first made on the motion of Mr. Wagner, and the second of Mr. Leonard; the second on that of Mr. Rouse and the second of Mr. Myers, the third on the motion or Mr. Rouse, and the second of Mr. Myers, the final vote was unanimouslY yes, and the otion was duly passed. r. Ray also presented a draft of Ordinance No. liI, providing for I speeial election to be held confirming and allowing the vacation f 120 feet in the alley from the North End of Block 6, Town of Sew,rd, nd that the Standard Oil Company be sold said vacated portion of t he alley in order to provide additional storage space and to suppl ement the terms of Ordinance 146.Reference to both ordinance 146 an rdinance 147 is hereby made, and their terms incorporated herein. ndltr suspension of the rules, the ordinance was unanimously passed n three readings; the first made on the motion of Mr. Rouse, and t e econd of Mr. Dahl, The second made on the motion of irjRouse, and he second of Mr. Dahl; and the third made on the motion of Mr. Mye nd the second of Mr. Rouse, the final vote was unanimously yes, an the motion .is duly passed. he following officials were appointed to supervise the Special ele rovided for in Ordinanee 147, to be held August 26, 1941, after du , nd proper compliance with the Territorial and Municipal laws with egard to same. Inspector E.E. Chamberlain - Judges: Emma W. Pro sse , nd Andy Rasmussen - Clerks: Mrs. C. E. Shea, and Viola Taw. he fo]owing lot bids wer~n:~~~~~:a~T~~eg~~e~f Donald M. Alderson a obert C. Shaver in the sum of ,75.00 for lots 4, 5, and 6, Block 2 , n the motion of. Mr. Wagner and the second of Mr. Rouse. he bid of Fulton V. Smith in the sum of $50.00 for Lots 14 and 15 j lock 27, Town of Seward, on the motion of Mr. Leonard, and the sec nd f Mr. Myers. - The bid of Peter Germain in the sum of $50.00 for ots 17 and 18, Block 39, Town of Seward, on the motion of Mr. Wagn r nd the second of Mr. Leonard. - The bid of Sigrid Stearns in the um of $100.00 for Lots 34 and 35, Block 18 Town of Seward, on the otion of Mr. Wagner, and the second of Mr. Myers. - The bid of Leo M. and Emma Lou Douglas, in the sum of $120.00, for lots 8 and 9, Bloek 7, Town of Seward, on the motion of Mr. Leo~ard and the seco of Mr. Myers. - The bid of Rorrest and Alice Kennedy in the sum of $120.00 for Lots 6 and 7 Block 7, on the motion of Mr. Wagner and the second of Mr. Rouse. - The bid of J. Lloyd Dean in the sum of $80.00 for Lots 31 and 32, Block 30 Town of Seward, on the motion f Mr. Myers and the second of Mr. Leonard. - The bid of Paul H. Danzig, in the sum of $80.00, for Lots 29 and 30, Block 30, on the motion of Mr. Rouse and the seeond of Mr. Leonard. - The bid of Gene Gard er in the sum of $60.00 for Lots 4 and 5, Block 28, Town of Seward, on the m ot1on of Mr. Myers and the second of Mr. Leonard. - The bid ! of Hilton Collins for Lots 25, 26 and Fractional Lot 27, Block 37, i Town of Seward on the motion of Mr. Wagner and the second of Mr. I Leonard, said bid in the sum of $90.00. - The bid of Nettie Weaver ' I 9A -i"'t , in the sum of $65.00, for Lots 1 and 2, Block 28, Town of Seward on the motion of Mr. Leonard, and the second of Mr. Rouse. ' Mr. Rouse presented the request of the School Board for a loan from the City of $1,000.00, which was referred to the Finance Committee for further details. On the motion of Mr. Leonard, and the second of Mr. Dahl, that the salary of Pete Michelson be raised $lO.OO per month, the Counc 1, passed said motion by unanimous vote, and the City Clerk was so instructed to the effect that henceforth his salary mIl be $35.00 per month. The following communications were read: " \ a. b. a schedule of light rates from the Seward Light and 8 request from the Women's Home Missionary Society, the option of renewal in its favor contained in the this was tabled till next meeting. c. e letter from the Charles R. Hadley Company explaining the nec of taking care of their invoice for stationery shipped on the of Mr. Kinloch Neill. action tabled till next meeting d. a letter from Kinloch Neill explaining his conduct and ideas 1 controversy growing out of the item of stationery ordered from Charles R. Badley Co. of Los Angeles, Calif. PCJfIr Co., 11 ed to exercis hospital 1 ase- ssi ty rder the Mr. Kielcheski read a,report on the condition of existing fire hos owned by the City, and a request for 500 feet of new hose. On the motion of Mr. Myers and the second of Mr. Leonard, the City Clerk was instructed to call for bids on 500 feet of fire hose as specified by Mr. Kieleheskl. On due motion, the meeting was adjourned at 10:05 P.M. July 28, 1941 Special Meeting The common council of the Town of Seward, convened in special ses at 7 P.M. this evening, Mr. Leirer, Mr. Rouse and Mr. Benson, May absent. On motion duly made and seconded Mr. Wagner, was elected pro-tem, for the evening. The bid of W.R. Benson, for an H.C. Little floor furnace installe with all connections at the City Clerk Building was accepted in t sum of $150.00, exactly as bid, to which reference and bid sheet is hereby made. The common council on theuotion of Mr. Leonard, aand the second 0 Mr. Wagner, and by unanimous vote of aye, confirmed the resolutio of the finance committee that 20% of the assessed value shall be the pricea,of City Property held by the City of Seward. The council &rected the City Clerk to pay Mr. Kinloch Neill, $51 in full,of his claim agains t the City, and receive a receipt. nimous of Sewar- The following lots were sold, in due course of business:on the un acceptarice of the Council on roll-call. All lots being in the ~w The bid of James A. Jensen, in the sum of $95.00, for Lots 21 and 22, Block 39, mn the motion of Mr. Wagner and the second of Mr. L The bid of E.C. Garrity in the sum of $120.00 for lots 6 and 7, 28, Town of Seward, on the motion of Mr. Leonard and the second 0 Wagner. To Raymond P. Sophy, Lot 2, BI. 13, Town of Seward, in the sum of T. Charles Chesnutt, Lot 12, BI. 8, Fed. Add. for the sum of $50. To Paul C. Wise, Lot Lot 16, Block 40, for the sum of $40.00 To Albertus Vaneps, Lot 36, Block 17, Town of Seward, for the sum To Gerhard Johnsen, Lot 1, Bl. 20, Fed. Addition, Town of Seward, motion of Mr. Myers, and the second of Mr. Leonard, for the sum 0 To E.C. Garrity, the South one-half, of Lot 30, Bl. 16, for the s $135.00, on the motion of Mr. Leonard and the second of Mr. Wagne . of $50.00 on the $30.00. m of 25 . To Robert G. Haines, the South one-half of Lot 2, and Lot 3, Block 27, Seward Twwnsite, for the sum of $52.50, on the motion of Yr. Wagner and the second of Yr. Leonard. To John T. Bvans,Lot 1 and the North one-half of Lot 2, Block 27, Town of Seward. for the sum, of $67.50, on the motion of Mr. 'agner, and the secone of Yr. Leonard. To Glenn Rogers, Lot Ne. 11, Block 27, Town of Seward, in the sum of $35.00, on the motion of Mr. Wagner and the second of Mr. Leonar . To Theron E. Hunt, Fractional Lot 14, and Lot 15, Block 40, Town of Seward, in the sum of $60.00, on the motion of Mr. Wagner and the second of Mr. Leonard. TQ Dedie C. Wallace Lots 1 and 2, Block 5, Federal Addition to the 10wn of Seward, in the sum of $90.00, on the, motion of Yr. Wagner, and the second of Yr. Myers. The City Clerk was instructed to advise Mr. Shellhorn of the Seward Light and Power Co. to act according to the promise of Mr. Graef, to lower the pipeline at the 2nd avenue crossing so that the work of filling and grading may continue. On proper motion, the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 P.M. 6666666666 Regular Melting Aug. 4, 1941 1- The common council of the Town of Seward, convened in regular session at 8 P.M. this evening, Yr. Myers being absent: the minute of the last meetings were read and approved. The matters of paying the claim of the Chas. R. Hadley Co., for stationery,waBd approvl the renewal of the Hospital lease to the Women's Home Missionary Society were turned over to the finance committee for investiBBtio and report. Yessrs. Paulsteiner and Gossage presented a verbal re- quest from the dockworkers to move the line from its present loc- ation to some point where the disturbances in that neighbourhood would not be felt, it was suggested that the line be moved up Lowell Creek 8anyon. The council directed them to prepare a writte brief outlining the situation, and it would then receive proper attention. At hhis point Mr. M,ers, entered the room. The council confirmed the return of $10.00 in bid deposits to Mr. Joseph Ronne of Lawing, Alaska~ and the City Clerk was so ordered. The following lot~were duly and formally sold on motion and sacon and the unanimous vote of the C08ncil, on roll call.: To Edward A. Schluter and Jack Mathison Lots 3 and 4, Bl.18, Fed. Add. for ~he sum of $80.00. - To Oscar Watsjold, Lots 25, and 26, Block 28'i"for the sum of $120.00. - To Rachel and Richard Be1ssner Lots 39 and 40, Block 28, Town of Seward, for the sum of $130.00. To Mrs. Pete Coulter, Lot 34, Bl. 4, for the sum of $25.00,Laub.Ad . To Fred Broadwell, Lots 19 and 20, Block 40, for the sum of $90.00 To Raymond'P. Sophy,Lot 3, Bl.13, Fed. Add., for the sum of $40.00 and Lots 16, 17, and 18, Bl.27, Sew. Townsite, for the sum of '105 00 To John Archie Macdonald, Lot. 27, Bl.28~for the sum of $60.00 To Mary S. DeWolfe, Lots 3 and 4, Block 5, Fed. Add, for the sum of $90.00 - To Peter Nekeferoff, Lots 1 and 2, Bl.4, Laub. Add. for the sum of $60.00. - To E. C. Garrity, Lot 30, Bl.25, for the sum of $45.00. - To Jean Dundon, Lots 26, and fraction 27, Bl.40,' for the sum of $60.00. - To Alaska Builders Inc. Lots 28, 29, 30, 31, 32,and 33,Bl. 28, for the sum of $360.00. A discussion concerning control of gampling within the City Limi s, was terminated by turning the subject over to the Police Committee for attention. The fire and police chief, was instructed to have his men 'kay their gasoline purchases in writing and to receive slips therefor. Mr. Gene Bronson reported in detail to the council concerning details of~eration for the preceding month at the Ligh Plant. The care, maintenance and replacement of City Street Lights was referred to the Light Committee for adjustment. The necessity of hiring another member of the Police Department was referred to the piice committee for consideration. 26 Mr. Rouse reported at lenglm on conditions at the City Cemetery and recommended,cutting or the grass, so that the work of surveyirg and replatting the cemetery c~uld be done. The matter was not s.tiled, hut tabled for furt.er discussion, until the cemetery committee c(uld estimate the cost of such improvements. Yr. Benson, reported on tie visit of Dr. Clark of the Federal Se~urity Administration, and Go,. Gruening, and noted four projects that were brought to the attentJon of Dr. Clark, and which he seemed to disposed to consider favorably. First:renting the back portion of the City Clerk's Building;Secon(; 1"""')- constructing and altering the sewerage system south of Jefferson ft; Third: Increasing the utilities and output ~f the Seward Electric . i Bystemi Fourth: Mainttinenance of 3rd Avenue, and feeder routes bJ the Army. The problem of increased housing neess was discussed. ~ letter of appreciation from the officer personnel of the U.S.S. ill is for the cordial welcome shown them in Seward, was read by the Council. It was moved by Mr. Wagner, and seconded by Mr. Leonerd that the City pay the expenses incurred in welcoming the visitors from the U.S.S. Gillis, those of the Gruening-Clark entourage. On motion, the meeting was adjourned at 10:45 P.M. August 12, 1941, Speoial Meeting~ The o.on counoil uf the Town of, Seward, coavened in speoial session at 8P.ML this evening, all ,members being present. On the motion of Yr. 'Wagner and the second of Mr. Leirer, and unanimous vote of the council on roll call, the following lot were made; of property within the City of Seward. To R. M. Wagner, Lot 14, Bl.26, for the sum of '45.00 To Jack L. Rosness, Lots 31 and 32, B1. 18, for the sum of '160. 0 To James DeCicco Lots 23, and 24, B~ 39, fBr the_,sum of '80.0 To Philip G. Strand '-oTy.J~ iJl. ~'9, TOc...u.., f!../ J~d"'<<, To R. J. Bowers, Lots 17 and-18, B1~40 for~he sum of $80.00 ~oGeorge Vaar., Lot. 35, and 36, Bl.28, for the sum of $120.00 To John L. Copple, Lot 34, Bl. 28, Town of Seward for the sum of 60.00 To Edward A Ichluter and Jack Kathison, Lots 37 and 38, Bl. 28, f f the sum of '120~00. ' At this juncture the council also sitting as the Board of Equaliz tion for the Town of Seward, heard the request of Mrs. Lura Olson, tha the assessment on' her property be reduced to $750.00 from $1,000.00, h44h ,saId request was granted; and the City Clerk 80 instructed. ;.il: the sal s Bids 'for 500 feet of fire hose as per specifications issued by Mr ,Kl.lcheski were opened, and Yr. H. H. Leonard was low bidder at t e price.of,$451.00, which bid was ,accepted, with the proviso that t e no.e must conform strictly to Mr. K1elcheaki's specifications. Mr Bronson was present and reported that at this time of evening on his date, the available capacity.at the light plant was delivering'wi h 20 KVA!s of its possible output. A discussion ensued as tb ways and ~eans of en!arging the ....city of the plant, or conserving on output. OR the motion of Yr. Leirer and the second of Mr. Leonard, and th~ unanimous vote of the council on roll-call, the payment of curren~ Dills o~ the Oity of Seward, Bnd the Seward Electric System was autborized. The City Clerk WB6 instructed to issue bids for chair~ for the new council chambers, as specified. On proper motion, the meeting adjourned at 10:40 P.M. ,..-( , I 1 \ ". ',,- o~ ~ J ~~ i Regular Meeting: AU8ust 18, 1941 I The common council of the Town of Seward convened in regular session at 8 P.M. ~~e minutes of the preceding meeting were read and accepted, all councilmen being present except Mr. Myers. The council sitting in e~a session as a board of Equalization heard the claims for adjustment of Yr. Oscar Fredericks, which were withdrawn, after examination of the tax roll, revealed an equality of assessment in his neighbourhood, and that of the estate of R. H. Merrill, which he represented. At this point Mr. Myers entered the room, and took his seat. Mrs. Blom, then addressed the Board of Equalization concerning the assessment of her property, and asked that it be lowered, the matter was referred to Mr. Baumgartner, who was present and promised to consider it. Mr. Brownell then explained his reason for paying $10.00 for a hall license, rather than $100.00, for a theatre license, saying that it was so paid with the consent of the clerk of the court, and such hall license was commonly paid by small theatres within the Territory of Alaska. The following lots were then sold, as the council resumed session: To 6harles M. Barton, Lot 26 and Fraction 27, Block 39, Town of Seward, on themotion of Mr. Leonard, the second of Mr. Myers, and the unanimous vote of the council on roll-call, for the sum of $75. 0 To Jean E. Dundon and Paul L. Wise, Lot 27, BI. 5, Laubner Ad~ion~ Town of Seward, far the sum of $50.00, on the motlon of Mr. Myers, the second of Mr. Leonard, and the unanimous vote of the council on roll-call. - To Jean E. Dundon, Lot 2, Block 21, Fed. Add. Town of Seward, for the sum of $40.00, on the motion of Mr. Wagner, the sec nd of Mr. Leonard, and the unanimous vote of the council on roll-call. To R. B. Baumgartner, Lots 23, 27, 28, 29 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 3 , 37, 38, 39, and 40, BI. 27, Seward, Townsite, for the sum or $40.00 each, and Lot 26, Bl. 27, for the sum of $45.00, on the motion of Mr. Myers, and the aeCond of Mr. Leonard, and the unanimous vote of the council on roll-call. The City Clerk was instructed to write a letter to the Alasm Steamship Co., explaining the hardship borne particularly by women passengers and infants, in being brought to Seward, and finding no sleeping accommodation at Seward whatseever, and requesting that some be provided for them, or more attention paid to the schedules- It was moved by Mr. Leonard, and seconded by Mr. Leirer, that the option of the Women's Home Missionary Society, of the Methodist Episcopal Church to renew the lease of the Seward General Hospital, according to the terms thereof, be approved; the motion was unanimo 81 passed on roll-call. It was moved by ~. Leonard, and seconded by Mr. Leirer, 'that the verbal offer of Mr. Newton of the Jesse Lee Home, to clear all the overgrowth in the cemetery, from the f8Dde on~the East, South and West borders of Cemetery to the Northward as far as the gulch in the Cemetery, for a price of $100.00, should be Becepted. On roll-call the following vote was taken: Mr. Dahl, 14st Mr. Leieer, Yes, Mr. Leonard, Yes, Mr. Myers, Yes, Mr. Rouse Yes, Mr. Wagner, N . Thus the motion was passed, and the chairman of the cemetery comm- ittee directed to complete the proper arrangements. Mr. Brownell requestee that the City of Seward give him a quit-claim deed to the 8rownell homestead within the corporate limi s of the City of Seward, explaining that in his opinion, the title of the City from the Harriman Estate is faulty; and that in considerat on of his grant made without valuable consideration of six acres to provide a site for the Lowell Creek Tunnel Dam, to the City, of pro ,_ erty which was worth $3,000.00 in his estimation, the City should now repay this kindness, by quitclaiming whatever title they may hold to the Brownell Homestead, to Mr. Brownell. He offered to pay $500.00 for such quitclaim, and permit the City to retain whatever easmen's and rights in the property that they should desire. The matter was taken under advisement, until the nexb session of the Council. I, .1 28 Mr. Kielcheski recommended the following items: That a h~drant be installed on the corner of Second Avenue and Madison Street and one on the corner of second avenue and A street. And that ' 2 tires be purc~-~e. for the Chevrolet City Truck. The council unanimously .pp~~~ese recommendations. There was a discussion of the possibility or employing another patrolman while Mr. Kiel- cheski was on leave. It was moved by Mr. Leonar,d and s~conded by Mr. Leirer, that the old Gillespie cabin be rented to Mr. Pred Wesley for $15.00 per month providing he install running water and an inside toilet. On roll- call the vote in favor was unanlmou and thus the motion was passed. On due motion tQ adjourn it was' . so ordered at 10:50 P.M. ' I I ,t _.- ~ Special Meeting August 25, 1941 The common council of the Town of Seward, convened in Special Session at 8:00 P.Y. this evening, Yr. Leirer and Mr. Leonard being absent; A discussion ensued concerning the advisability of leasing the airfield to the C.A.A. in consideration of improvement to be made by that agency of the government. The City Clerk was instructed to immediately wire Juneau for information converning the ow.rship of the field. The discussion closed indicated the .tllingness of the council to sign such a lease, if the terms of the instrument were favorable and if the City had any control of the airr-ield'. It was moved by Yr. Wagner, and seconded by Mr. Rouse, that the City quitclaim its interest in and to the tract of the Brownelll ~omestead, which it now owns, and also that certain tr~t known as tract A, in consideration of $500.00, and the grant to it, of such easements in favor of the City, in such tra~ts, as are mutually agr&eable to Mr. Brownell, and the City of Seward, with the part- icular limitations that the timber 'on the hillside of said tract facing Seward, is not to be cut down, and the homesteaded hitl, is to be kept in its present condition. On roll-call the council vote aye, unanimously and thus the motion was passed. The following Lots w&re sold: To Glenn Rogers, on the motion of Mr. Rouse and the second of Mr. Myers, and the unanimous vote of the Council on roll-call, Lot 19 ,Bl.27, Town of Seward, for the sum of $40.00. - To Harry Saute.., on the motion of Mr. Wagner, and the second of Mr. Dahl, Lot 28, Bl.12,Town of Seward, by unaaimous vote for the sum of $50.00. - To R. E. Baumgartner Lots 23,24, and 26, Block 40, Town of Seward, on the motion of Mr. Rouse,the secon of Mr. Myers, and the unanimous vote of the cou:ncilon roll-call, . for the sum of $45.00 each. To Ployd Buster, for the sum of $90.00, Lots 21 and 22 Bl.40, Town of Sewarlji, on the mation of Mr. Wagner, the second of Mr. Dahl, and the unanimous vote of the council on roll-call. The City Clerk was instructed to issue bids for 3 cartons of lamps 60 each, 120 V/IOO W, rough service, for the City Street Lights. A discussion concerning some of the needs of the light plant took place. On proper motion, the meeting was adjourned at 9:35 P.M. ~ If l { -, August 27, 1941 2 P.M. Special Meeting. The common council and committee appointed by the Mayor, conened t canvass the results of the specia1 election ordered by ordinances 146, and 147, and in the foregoing minutes, to vacate certain properties to the Standard Oil Company of Calif~rnia. After carefuljy canvass ng and counting the votes cast, and inspecting' the clerks and judges tall. The committee finds that by a vote of 74 to 1, the voters of the Town f Seward, approved the vacating of the North 120 feet of the all~y i Block 6, Thereof, and selling the same as in .~m said ordinances set for h to the Standard Oil Company of California. Meeting adjourned at 3:45 P.M. 29 Regular Meeting, September 2, 1941 . The common council of the Town of Seward convened in regular session at ~:OO p.m. this evening. The minutes of the previous meetings were read and approved. Communications were read. New Business- The petition of Dale Stephenson for an exclusive franchise to bperate a bus line was received, turned over to the finance committee for attention with instructions to turn in a report at the next meeting. The bid of Thomas Osbo, for furnishin three cartons of electric lights to the City as specified in the invitation to bid was accepted in the sum of $59.40, on the motio of Mr. Wagner, the second of Mr. Rouse, and the unanimoas vote of the council on roll-call. On the motion of Mr. Wagner and the second of Mr. Leirer, the lot sold to Archie McDonald as hereinbe set forth, was ordered sold to Mr. Herald Cox, for the sum of $60 and with the consent of Mr. McDonald. The City Clerk was ordered despatch a registered letter to Mr. Theron Hunt of Anchorage, Ala advising him that if his lot remains unpaid,for ten days from dat of sending the letter, the deed will be destroyed, and title reve to the City. It was moved by Mr. Wagner and seconded by Mr. Leire to accept the bid of Brown and Hawkins, of $1.00 per foot for fir hose as per specifications bid, and accepted by the unanimous vot of the council on roll-call. The City Clerk was instructed to fur - ish Mr. E.D.Webb with legal notice that if he didn't pay his del- inquent light and power bill, his lights would De turned off. The City Clerk was instructed to adjust the account with the Chas M. Hadley Co. of Seattle and Los Angeles, by paying for what the City Ordered and returning the rest of the order. The following lots were sold: To Mr. Freedom Lane, Lot 38, BI. 18, Seward, on $ the motion of Mr. Myers, the second of Mr. Leire~ and the unanimo vote of the council on roll-call. To Mr. Henry Sauter, on the mot of Mr. Myers and the second of Mr. Leonard, Lot 30 B~ock 12, for sum of $50.00, with the unanimous vote of the council on roll-cal . To Walter H. Bentz, and John H. Ollom, Lot 14, Bl. 5, Laubner add to the Town of Seward, To Jack Werner of Seward, Alaska, Lot 30, BI. 18, Seward Townsite, both on the motion of Mr. Leirer and the second of Mr. Myers, and the unanimous vote of the council on roll-call. 'J A resolution of the Common Council of the Town of Seward, confirmin the sale of the eight lots to the Standard Oil Co. of California, heretofore in these minutes mentioned, and the sale of the vacated portion of the alley in Bl. 6, as in these minutes mentioned, and the issuance of a deed for the same, was duly passed, and the Deed ordered issued. I Mr. Kielcheski recommended the enlargement of the jail facilites in the fire-hall, and suggested that most of the building could be made with second-hand materials on hand. On the motion of Mr. Leona d, and the second of Mr. Myers, an expenditure not in excess of $100.0 was authorized for the construction of the jail addition, and was passed by the unanimous vote of the council on roll-call. Mr. Kielcheski further recommended the hiring of another patrolman to cope *ith the additional burderns thrown on the polcie departmen . The application of Mr. Floyd Sydam, on file for such position was noted. The recommendation was made that inasmuch as the saloons an , liquor stores created the bulk of the police problem, that the sala for another patrolman should be made up from a collection from that source. Mr. Kielcheski mentioned the difficulty of obtaining tires locally, and informed the council that he might have to get them elsewhere, as well as some small police equipment. On the motion of Mr. Wagner and the second of Mr. Leonard, The Police Chief was instructed to contact first Mr. Van Kirk, and offer him the job of special patrol an, and next Mr. Suydam. 30 Mr. Brosnon recommended that the City Light Comapny be notified any further street permits for moving large objects were issued, service had been disrupted by the reckless severing of power dis lines. The City Clerk was notified to inform the City Health eff the unsanitary condition of the garbage cans in the rear of Came restaurant.. The propesition of reimbursing M~. B.C. Johnson, fo expensed from Washington D.C. to Seward, was tabled till the fol meeting. On propers motion to adjourn, the meeting dissassembled 10:45 P.M. before as the ribution cer, of on's his return owing at r--"1 ! J September 8, 1941 Special Meeting. The common council convened in special session at 8 P.M. this evening, Mr. Dahl and Mr. Wagner, being absent. On the motion of Mr. Leieee and the second of Mr. Leonard, the following lots wer orderee sold on the unanimous vote of the council on roll-call. To Martin Ougland, Lots 1 and 2, Bl.3, Laubner Addition to Sewar , for the sum of $110.00. To Lucille H. and Geoege W. Discher, Lot 19 and 20, Bl. 11 for the sum of $110.00, Laub. ~dd. To Ann Holl Lots 34 and 35, Bl.5 Laubner Addition for the sum of $100.00. To Robert J. Dore'Lots 3 and 4, Bl. 1, Fed. Add. for the sum of $110.001 To Daniel C. Thomas, Lot 15, Bl. 11, Laub. Add. for the sum of t50.00, to Harold W. Cox, Lots 4 and 5, Bl. 28, Town of Seward, for the sum of $120.00., On the motion of Mr. Leonard, and the sedond of Mr. leJere, the issuance of a license to opera e a Cocktail bar was granted unanimously by the council on roll- ca 1 to Mr. R. J. Bowers, of Seward, Alaska. The request of the a.A.A. that a lease be granted to them as per the terms of the instrument on file in the office of the City Clerk w s tabled till next week. The issuance of a franchise for a public b s system for Seward, was tabled till next meeting at which time app ic- ations would be considered, and a price tentatively arrived at. I was suggested,that a franchise be given for not less than 3 years, at a figure not to exceed $500 per year. Mr. B. C. Johnson gave a detailed report of his activities at Washington D.C. on behalf of the City of Seward. It was moved by Mr. Leonard and seconded by Mr. Rouse to reimburse his expenditure of $250.00, consumed on hi return trip from Washington to Seward. Mr. Kielcheski presented the preliminary draft of the plans for t e accompaniment of the request to the P.W. A. for fundsto renew and extend the presant sewer system of the' City of Seward. The City Clerk was instructed to advance Mr. Ryan, the ftraughtsman, $25.00 on account of his bill. A discussion was entertained concerncing who should have the responsibility of locating the fire hydrants on second avenue. A motion to adjourn was made, and the meeting adjourned at 10:25 P.M. I! J I I t September 15, 1941 Regular Meeting The Common Co~ncil of the Town of Seward, convened in regular session at 8:00 P.M. this evening, Mr. Rouse being absent. The minutes of the previous meetings were read and accepted. ;:' On the motion of Mr. Myers and the second of Mr. Wagner, the ,bid of Thomas H. Jones, in the sum of $170.00 for lots 38, 39, and 40 Block 4, Laubner Addition, Town of Seward. The motion was passed on the following vote: Mr. Dahl~ No. Mr. Leirer Yes, Mr. LeQnard Yes, Mr. Wagner Yes Mr. Myers les. On the motion of Mr. Leirer and the second of Mr. Leonard, the bid of Arlee W. Hayne, in the sum of $100.00 for Lots 17 and 18, Block 11, Town of Seward, wa~ unanimously accepted on roll-call. On the motion of Mr. Myers, and the second of Mr. Leonard, the bid of Geor!e F. La Maine, and Robert F. Mulnix, was unanimously accept d in the sum of $50.00,for Lot 23, Block 10, Laubner Addition, On the motion of Mr. Myers, and the second of Mr. Leonard, the bid of Martin Augland, in the sum of $110.00, for lots 21 and 22, Bl. 11, was unanimously accepted on roll-call. On the motion of Mr. Leieer and the second of Mr. Wagner, the bid of Henry Leirer, Jr., in the sum of $50.00 for Lots 9 and 10, Block 2, Bayview Addition, to Seward, was unanimously accepted. 31 I On the motion of Mr. Leirer, and the second of Mr. ~eonard" the bid of Ed. Jacobsen, in the sum of $75.00 for Lots 1, 2, and 3, Federal Addition to the Town of Seward, was unanimously accepted. Mr. Caraway of the C.A.A. was present to answer questions in suppo t of the reauest of the C.A.A. for the leasing of the intenest of th Citr:af~Seward in the airport at Seward, Alaska. After some discus io on the motion of Mr. Leonard, and the second of Mr. Leirer, the Ma or and the City Clerk were authorized by resolution, to sign for the City of Seward, a dopy of the lease prepared by the C.A.A., a furt er copy of which lease end resolution are on file in the office of th City Clerk. Lieutenant Sweek of the 205th Coast Artillery presented a request to use the bluff of Block 8, of the Cliff Addition, and a portion of the road leading up to it for transport and placement of a searchlight platoon and equipment. Permission was unanimously gran ed by a vote of the council, on roll-call. 0 Mr. Lyle Reeve, notifed the council of his inteuuion to run a taxi business in the Town of Seward. A discussion ensued concerning the advisability of granting a fran hi to run a bus, within the City limits of Seward. Mr. Shield, Mr. St v- enson and Mr. Leonetti were petitioners present. The City Clerk wa instructed to issue. invitations to bid on such franchise. Mr. Osc r Frederickson presented a request for additional police protection n the residential districts, due to the alarming frequency of molest ti of citizens recently. The street and light committee were ordered to make a survey of th town with a view to recommending more adequate lighting in certain areas, and to report at the next meeting of the council. The Mayor noeed his intention to meet with Colonel Erickson to seel if an effort couldn't be made to provide more adequate police protection The City Clerk was instructed to bring to Mr. Lester Busey's atten io the necessity of publication of the series' of attacks on citizens f Seward lately, in order to forewarn them of a repetition. On proper motion, the meeting was adjourned at 10:25 P.M. September 27, 1941 Special Meeting I The common council of the Town of Seward, convened in special sessi n at 12:10 P. M. this day, Mr. Myers, being absent. Reading of prior minutes was dispenced with; and the Mayor acquatmted the Council with a telegram from Governor Gruening, advising that a gift grant from the Federal Government was available in the amount of $150,00 to finance the purchase of the Seward Light and Power Company by t e City of Seward, if meediate action be taken. The report of L. P. Kell now enroute to Seward, a~pr8ising the assets of the Seward Light and Power Company less inventories on hand, will come to $104,000.00 advised.the Mayor. The new offer by Governor Grueining, represents an outright grant, without any obligation entailed by the City of Seward, said the Mayor, ( and which, see the file in the office of L. V.Ray, City Attorney, containing all corresponde concerting this transaction). It was then moved by Mr. Leonard, an seconded by Mr. Rouse tQat all proper steps b, taken by the City 0 Seward, end its Council to accept the proffered unencumbered grant and outfight gift of the Federal Agency mentioned by Governor Gruei g and to complete the purchase and acquisition of the Seward Light a d Power Company, for consolidation with the Seward Electric System. n roll call the following vote was taken. Mr. Dahl, yes; Mr. LeiBer, yes Mr. Leonard Yes, Mr. Rouse, Yes, Mr.Wagner Yes, thus the mo~ion wa unanimously passed by the ~uorum present. On proper motion the me was adjourned at 12:35 P.M. 'l'i ~t~~ September 29, 1941. Special Meeting: The common counci 1 of the Town of Sewajd convened in special session at !:05 P.M. this evening. The lot Bid of Mr. Brownell was turned over to the street committee for cons!deration, in order to prevent the closure of the alley running from Second avenue at the south side of the flume west to Mr. Brownells house. The bid of Gerhard Johnsen in the sum of $60.00 for Lot 38, Block 15 Town of Seward was accepted on the motion of Mr. Wagner, the second of Mr. Leonard, and the unanimous vote of the council on ~oll-call. The bid of George Mavros for property in block 34, was not considered because the land involved has been leased tothe U.S. Army, but it was promised that in the event the City ever sells it to a private individual, Mr. Mavros shall be given first conelderatlonl The reauest of Dr. Williams, that the title to the X-Ray machine in his posse!!sionbe given to him, said machine now bel&nging to the City, was turned over to the f4ft8Ree-committee fc~ attention, and report at the next meeting. health Mr. Shellhorn and Mr. Graff of the Seward Light and Power Company then discussed with the City Council the necessity for a geneeal raise in light and power rate levels in Seward, the prime points of which discussion were that a raise in rates would tend to dim- inish the present high peak of consumption, and would add in re- placing diminishing capital units of the City Ligh~ plant, and generally rehabilitate its weak financial position' The following light rates were considered adequate to meet the necessities of the present situation: -, Domestic Rate: .10 per KWH for first 40 KWH .08 per KWH for next 20 ~VH .03 per KWH for next hours allover 60 KWH Commercial Rate: .10 per KWH for first 100 KWH .06 per KWH far next 400 KWH .04 per KWH for allover 500 KWH Power Rate: .06 for first 500 KWH .05 for allover 500 KWH Off Peak Commercial Baking Load Rate: .04 for first 500 KWH .03 for next 500 KWH .02 for allover 1000 KWH $1.50 for a connected loade of less than 5000 watts $3.00 for a connected load of more than 5000 watts Minimum rates: The foregoing rates were incprporated into Ordinance 148, of the ordinances of Seward, Alaska, on file in the book of ordinances in the Office of the City Clerk, and then duly passed under sus- pension of the rules, in the emergency declared by the City Council; and to which Drdinance reference is hereby made, for further details: The motion of the council accepting and passing the said ordinance was unanimous on roll-call after the motion of Mr. Leonard, and the second of Mr. Leirer. The request of the Civil Aeronautics Authority to lay an under- ground cable 1000 feet in a direction to be decided later, from the Federal Building in Seward, Alaska across the necessar streetl and alleys, in order to operate a waather bureau ceiling searchli!ht, was granted" but it was recommended that if it becomes necessary 0 string the ~able on City.poles, permission should be witheld unti' further investigation is made. \ 2:l 9/29/41 - continued: I The City Clerk was instructed to present at the next meeting a draft of a taxi and bus ordinance and with rates tentatively set at $15.00 for taxicabls, and $25.00 for buses, operating in and out of the Town of Seward. The advisability of impos&ng a saloon and liquor store license to defray the cost of police expenditures in town was tentatively discussed. The flume bed from 3rd avenue to 7th avenue was or~ered preserved in its present condition as a sleading hill for shi1dren, in reply to a request for the same, from the Junior Chamber of Commerce. The mayor advised the council that the Governor, had requested Major General Buckner at Anchorage, Alaska, to furnish eBgineering talent for preparation of the Citys P.W.A. application for streets and paving. On proper motion, the meeting adjourned at 10:45 P.M Regular Meeting ~~_JIO 6, 1941. October Due to the presence of Mr. Sheppard in Seward, and the work being done on the PWA applications for the combination of the two elec- tric plants in Seward, and other projects; a regular meeting was not held at the usual time, but a quorum assembled at 9 P.M., Mr. Dahl, being absent. I On the motion of Mr. Leonard, and the second of Mr. Leirer, it was resolved to recognize the present emergency in Seward, re- garding ligh~ and power, as extending to the Seward Light and Power Company, and to enable them to adjust their rates as was done with the Seward Electric System, in the emergency. On roll, call the following councilmen voted aye: Mr. Leierer, Mr. Leonard Mr. Myers, Mr. Rouse The sa~y of Mr. Frisbie, was ordered raised to $190.00 per month commencing October 1, 1941. Mr. Kielcheski repoeted that about $12.00 of the $100.00 alloted to the jail construction fund had been spent, and reported that he intended to construct a garage with materials on hand, and the balance of the meney left over from the jail funds, which would house two police cars, and two City trucks, and tractor. Several matter con8cerning the P.W.A. grants for the improvement of Seward, now pending were discussed. and on proper motion the meeting adjourned at 9:30 P.M. Special Meeting October 13, 1941 The common council of the Town of Seward convened in Special session at 8:15 P.M. this evening, Mr. Myers, being absent. The minutes 0 previous meetings were read and accepted, and the September payroll and bills signed up and ordered paid. The application of Laurence Pettijohn for a position on the Seward Police Department was note and ordered filed. I The following lot bids were accepted on the motion of Mr. Rouse, and the second of Mr. Leonard, and the unanimous vote of the council on roll-call. To Martin L. Korbo, Lot 28, Block 5, Laubner Additio Town of Seward fer the sum of $50.00. To Henry Sauter, Lot No.9, B~ock 18, Town of Seward, for the sum of $100.00. To Walter Turne , ot No.8, Block 18, Town of Seward, ~or the sum of $100.00. To Gustav A. Taw, and~la Taw, Lot 34, Block 15, Town of Seward, f r the sum of $100.00. To Sigrid Stearns, Lot 33, Block 18, Town of Seward for the sum 01" $100.00. To D. C. Brownell, on the motion of Mr. Wagner, and the second of Mr. Leonard, and the unanimous vote of the council on roll-call Lots 1, 39, and 40 in Block 13, and lots 2 and 3 therein, for a total sum of $2ffiO.00. . The City Council instructed the Mayor to delegatetbhe City Clerk and Cemetery Committee authority to negotiate the lease of the 40 acre cemetery tract to the U.S. Army at Seward, if they should require it, leaving to the City for cemetery purposes approximately 34 an area running North 800 feet from the South boundary of the Cemetery tract, being U.S. Survey 1759, which is a part of U.S. burvey242, which is within Surveyed section 34 Township 1 N of' Range 1 West containing 40 acres. ' '!' he City Clerk was instructed to revise the taxi and bus ordinance omitting any requirements for insurance, and present it at the nex~ meeting. It was recommended that this ordinance be made effective as of January 1, 1942. The City Clerk was instructed to write a letter to Mr. J. Stanlon, managing Seward Trading Company, inform- ing him of the Council's disinclination to consider his reouest fo~ a loweri,ngof the Taxes payable by the Seward Trading Company at this time~ The council decided to continue to permit the use of their X-Ray machine, by Dr. L.E. Williams, as long as he needs it in Seward. .., i I A petition presented by Sigr.ti Stearns of Seward, Alaska, and containing 11 signatures of property owners in the neighbourhood requested the grading of Sixth Avenue from Adams Stree tothe Glacier flume bed,_lt was turned over to the Street Committee for consideration; ana-the City Clerk was notified to tell M.B. Malloy to be prepared to move his property and buildings off Sixth Avenue in case the clearing of the area should be undertaken. Mr. Kielcheski discussed certain newly diseovered fire hazards a~d unsanitary conditions, and the means of remedying them. He also recommended the purchase of a new fire truck, and the City Clerk was instructed to send a telegram as dictated by him to W.S. Darlev Co. Chicago, to obtain general information concerning one. The City Clerk was instructed to present an ordinance prohibiting the further construction and erection of metal chimneys and flues in Seward, as constituting a fire hazard. The Bills and payroll for September, 1941, were ordered paid, and checks signed by the finance committee, treasurer and mayor On due motion the meeting adjourned at 10:35 P.M. Regular Meeting, October, 20, 1941. The common council of the Town of Seward convened in Fegular session at 8:15 P.M, Mr. Leonard being absent. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and accepted. A communication from H.J. Amend concerning water heating rates was read and filed for consideration. The 0hief of Police was instructed to notify the operator of Seward Bus lines to park his bus on the North side of Washington Street, and discontinue his present obstruction of Traffic on Fourth Street. Chimney ordinance was re~erred to next meeting for change and revision. A discussion ensued conc- erning the signal to be installed at some future time, as an attack alarm, and notice of evacuation. On the motion of Mr. Wagner, and the second of Mr. Rouse, $200.00 was appropriated and ordered allocated to the clearing of Sixth Avenue, from Adams Street to the Glacier flume bed, on roll call the motion passed, by unanimous vote. The Chief of Police was instructed '"1 to make note of the health conditions in the Town of Seward whic~ require correction; and then turn them over to the.Oity Clerk fer transmittal and attention to ,the City Health Officer. Mr. Bronsen submitted a repoI't concerning the caffairs at the light plant, E~d a further discussion ~nsued concerning the fire truck to be pur- chased. An ordinance.'regulating public carriers such as buses and taxicabs, providing for parking stands for ,same, and requiring a license fee of $15.00 for each cab and $25.00 for each bus, and prescribing the procedure of application and regulation of such public carriers, was presAnted and discussed at two formal readings, on the motion of Mr. Wagner, and the secondof Mr. Myers, and the unanimous vote of the council on rmll-call the third reading was dispensed with, the ordinance was moved and seconded passed on the first two readings by the councilmen men1ioned and the Cit y Clerk instructed to enroll it on the Book of Ordim nces of the City of Seward, to which Book reference is hereby made fer '", - 35 such ordinance. On due motion, the meeting adjourned at 10:10 P.M. Novenber 0, 1941. I Mr. Myers <'lnd Mr. Kouse, being absent. he common council of the Town of Seward, convened in regular session this eveing at 8 P.M. the monthly bill and financial stat- ement were presented by the Uity Clerk, the financial statement was Approved by the finance committee and the bills ordered paid. The fOlloNing communications were read and disposed of: . A renuest from the Seward ~chool Board, that $3,000.00 of the City's portion of the 1941-42, school budget be paid to the board on or about December I, 1941. Order8d paid on the motion of Mr. Wegner, the second of Mr. Dahl, and the unanimous vote of the counc I on roll-call. A request from the Superintendent of the Alaska Methodist Mission at Seward, for the extension of the sewer line up the alley to the Metndist Church, was read and tabled for invest igation. A request from Mr. H.F. Baird, of Anchorage, Alaska to operate a cocktail bar in the premises knownx as the Oddfellows hall was remanded to the City Clerk for investigation of reference, and to' report to the follC1N ing committee, Mr. Wagner and Ar. Leire . On the motion of Mr. Leirer and the second of Mr. Leonard, and the unanimous vote of the council on roll-call, the following lots were sold: toA..l{. Moser, Lots 9 and la, Block 6, Laubner Actdition, Seward, for the sum of $100.00; to Stanley L. Davis, Lots 39 and 40, Block 5, Laubner Addtion, Town of Seward" for the sum of $110.00. A discussion ensued at to the advisability of purchasing another fire truck. On therrotion of Mr. Leirer and the second of Mr. Leonard, Mr. Kielcheski, Fire Uheif, was instructed to take steps to pu~chase a fire truck, according to the specifications presented to the Cou~)il, at an estimated cost of $4,000.00, on roll-cRll the motion was unanimously passed. The finance committee was instructed to investigate the possibilities of local ftnancing, for said truck. I On due motion the meeting adjourned at 10:40 P.M. November 17, 1941 I The common council of the Town of Seward, convened in Regular session this evening at ~ P.M., Communications were read; and the Committee reported on the refusal of a retail liquor license to H.F. Baird in view of the adverse findings of the City Clerk, concprning hir business reputation in Anchorage. . On the motion of Mr. Leirer and the second of Mr. Leonard, the following propert was ordered sold: to Baker end Lovttt, by Lois Daker, Lots 17 and 18, Block 25, ~own of Seward, for the sum of $160.00. To Orville Pitcher, Lots P9 and 301 Block 5, Laubner Addition to the Town 'of Seward, for the sum of {lil00.00; said motion passed the council by unanimous vote on roll call. A discussion ensued concerning the grent to the United Servie -Organizations, of lots 31, 32, and 33, Town of Seward, Block 16, f r the purpose of erecting a recreation center and hall for the use of enlisted men. The Mayor reported that M~~or Haiea, negotiating for the United Service Organizations, had promised that a building investment in the amount of at least $11,000.00, would be erected, or else the United Service Vrganizations would pay for the lots required. It was moved by Mr. Leonard, and seconded by Mr. Dahl, that Lots 31, 32, and 33, be granted to the U.S. Government for the purpose of building a recreation center for the enlisted and service men, said building to be of a value not less than $11,000. 0, and work on same to be e<:mlnienc.ed. 1~ 6 months from date. On roll- call the following vote was taken. Mr. Dahl, Yes, Mr. Leirer, No. Mr. Leonard, ~es, Mr. Myers, No; Mr. Rouse, Yes, Mr. Wagner, Yes. Thus the motion carried by a vote of 4 ayes and 2 noes. The Chi f of Police was instructed to reserve the alley back of th", Hospit8l, for sledding, at such hours as he deems necessary, Rnd to close it 'I for ell other traffic at suc~ hours. All childrp.n are to'be kept from all other streets, and alleys in view of the heightened 36 danger from heavy and fast traffic on the City Streets this winteI. The chief of Police was instructed to report on the efficiencw of the Army Night Patrol, consisting of a command c~r And a pickur quarter ton truck. The City Clerk was instructed to investigate tte haulage of gravel from the City Dump by the U.S. Army Engineers; and to see if some arr8n~Den~ for return of the vravel could not be made. The City Clerk was further instructed to write a letter to the Alaska Railroad informing them that inasmuch as governmenta~ a~enciesmd appropriated the bulk of the small boat harbor that the annual rental therefor could be dispensed with. The Mayor reported the burning out of the bumler at the school, and that in the emergency a new boiler had been ordered and was being shipped tomorrow from Seattle, the coucil ratified the actio~ of the purchase; and the Mayor appointed Bowman Rouse and H.H. Leo..ard to supervise the installation of the boiler, and to recommend any improvements that could be made in the heating system while the equipment was being changed. -; , , at 9:20 P.M. On due motion, the meeting adjourned November 24, 1941 Special Meeti~g The common council of the Town of Seward, convened in special session this day at 8:30 P.M., Mr.Myers being absent, to dis- cuss the causes and means of prevention of another general conflagration such as that which burnt out the East side of fourth avenue from McMullens store to the waterfront on Sunday Night and Monday Morning, the 23rd and 24th of November. n I . I J On the motion of Mr. Leonard, and the second of Mr. Leirer, and the unanimous vote of the council on roll-call, such replacer~ents of fire fighting e~uipment as were lost in the fire were orderej approved in the discretion of Fire Chief, Fred Kiclcheski. The Mayor reported the orgarnzation of a disaster relief committee, and the procuring of cots, bedding, rations, and kitchen cars and dinBg cars, from the Army, flnd the Railroad, to be admin- ister~d by the Red Cross. to Mr. Kielcheski reported the Council, that the fire was started in the Second 6hance barber shop, by Mr. George W. Stinson, the owner. He being intoxicated, attempted to refill the oil reservoir connected to the oil stove, and staggering up to the stove, accident ally bump~d the gallon glass container full of oil a~ainst the stove and broke it. He then proceeded to mop UP the spilled fue~, and it caught fire with an explosion. The fir department answering the call, found the entire shop ablaze and fire bursting out into the street. They hooked the water on, an had the fire practically under control, when the water pressure went down substantially; and the wind blowing stronger all the time fanned the flames down the block till the entire south portion from McMullens to the Railroad tracks was destroyed. The Council directed that immediate reports be made to the Gov- ernor and Delegate Dimond on the causes and extent of the fire, and asking aID in rehabilitation clnd rebuilding the burnt block The Clerk was directed to send letters of appreciation to all the Agencies who had aided so well, in the work of fi~hting the fire 8nd controlling the scene of disaster; and in particular to note the excellent work of the Fort Raymond GarrisGn under the control of Colonel Rogers. n I L On due motion, the meeting was ordered adjourned at 9:20 P.M. I ~ 37 November 25,1941 Special Meeting. I The Common Council, Representatives of the American Hed Croes, the Comm8nd at Fort Raymond, and general owners of businesses affected by the fire at Seward, assembled to discuss the program of immediate activities made necessary by the fire. Mr. Swetmann,speaking for himself, Ur. Urbach, Mr. R~ynolds, Mr. Bowers, Mr. Blase, Mrs. James, and other owners of businesses destroyed in the fire, said that the practically unanimous majorit of those affected would rebuild if some financing plan were made available to them, in the form of an RFC loan, or other Federal assistance. ~r. UrbaRch reported 8 discussion between himself General Ladd Jnd Colonel Rogers, concerning the possibility of obtaining RFC assistance under 8 loan And grant arrHn~ement Bnd obtainine priorities on bmilding materials. The idea was favorably received. It was suggested that now thAt the time has *come to rebuild, that a loan to modernize the light pldnt and telephone systems, And Drovide a salt water fire fi~hting system Ehould be considered. I Mr. SwetmBnn urged that a City Ordinance be passed to encourag new builders with fire protection in the building renuirements, su h as reinforced concrete fire resistant walls, every 60 feet, in the downtown area on fourth Avenue. This would amount to a substantial saving in fire insurance alone in Town. An ordinance forbidding the further erection of safety flues or metal chimBeys was further suggested. Mr. Ray James outlined fire protection measures in Douglas and Juneau; 2nd recommended the installation of certnin types of fire wall. Mr. Koonz recommended a complete enclosure aDound the entire ttuilding area so that building might be comm- enced immediately, and combined building activity in one project so that finances and priorities could be handled in one group and receive more favorable attention. Mr. Swetmann sug~e8ted that a re1uest be made of General Buckner for caterp~l~ars and earth movin~ equipment to remove the debris movee onto the burnt found- ations by Army er;uipment, so that building cun commence and water mains can be closed off. A discussion followed concerning the ad- vantages and practicability of ceDent fire walls and laminated wal s. The City Cl erk was instructed to wire Delegate Dimond, ,;nd Governor Gruening, ~iving him the facts of the disaster and the need of the community in immediate clearin~ and rebuilding. It was recommended that a new building code be promulgated in~luding construction, electrical, plumbing and heating requirmen s, and that the Juneau building Code be referred to as a model. Mr. Swetmann innuired into the possibility of Governor Grueming wiring Delegate Dimond and the RFC as to the ~ossibility of having a transport started up with enough finishing material aboard to start construction. I Mr. McCoy of the American Red Cross introduced himself and said he was here to lOakA a surv"" of the cond i tions left by the fire in order to determine what relief and rehabilitation was necessary. He reported that the Red Cross had alloted ~,OOO.OO for immediate emergency neaE in Seward. He was told by the Council, that immediate housing, not medical aid , and not food was the big need of the moment. Two kitchen and dining cars have been ordered from the Alaska Railroad by the Red Cross, for which the Red Cross is to pay the freight from the point of shipment plus $2.00 per day rental. Several carloads of coal were ordered and reported on the way. Colonel Tuck explained the U.S. Army's policy of assista saying that they could give shovels and caterpillars for the purp of rehabilitation, and make a charge for said p~uipment to cover he necessary expense of its use~ nUT that no profit coulrl be realized on this eouipment. - The Mayor officially requested the assistanc of the Red Cross in 811pervising Rnr! administpring the reI ief \Vork loolSlR~~airncf l~~ekI.fniref' It was SHggeQtb8d tp8t them. oov~ement of transien s ~ g or NorK 8"OU1(1 e dIscouraged. the meeting adjourned at 10:10 P.M. On due motion 38 Regular Meeting, December 8;, 1941. The common council of the Town of f;eward, convenedin regular session at 8:10 P.M., Mr. Dahl, being absent. The Mayor reported in detail on civil defense mobilization, and its problems in copi g with the guarding of Seward, since the opening of hnstilities between this country and Japan, on December 6: 1941. On the motion of Mr. Leirer and the second of Mr. Leonard, And the unanimous vote of the council on roll-call, it was pRsse~ that the liquor license of Leo Douglas which will expire December 31, 1941, be deemed to cover his place of business newly opening up at the corner of Fourth and Washington Streets, since the destruction by fire of the Pioneer Bar, for which place, the license was originally obtained. r1, !: It I ' .t It was decided on the motion of Mr. Leirer, and the secona of Mr. Leonard, to purchase a 21 foot by 4 inch length of galvanized pipe to replace pipe destroyed at the City fire recently. The purchase of a boiler for the City School, to replace the one which recently burnt out was approved. This was on the motiDn of Mr. Wagner, and the second of Mr. Rouse. \ The Mayor reported the negotiations between the Forestry Departmert and the City resulting in the loan of a power shovel to the City for the purpose of digging out basements and uncovering watermain! that had been buried by debris. On the motion of Mr. L~onard, and the second of Mr. Rouse, and the unanimous vote of the council on roll-call it was decided to ratify all negotiations concerning the shovel, as far as the City was concerned. The City'Clerk was instructed tQ -investigate the overpayment of some $185.00 to Rmgratz and McPherson, by Mr. Ed. Webb, former City Clerk, during th~ construction of the High School at Seward, if such payment was justified or not, the matter is tcp be reportee to the counc iI. r-r I On the motion of Mr. Wagner, and the second of Mr. Leonard, and the unanimous vote of the council on roll-call, the Mayor was 8utr- orized to organize a home guard, for the civil defense of the CitJ, with the control of the organization in the City of Seward, and uneer the supervision of a full-time chief, and organizer. On the motion of Mr. Wagner and the second of Mr. Leonard, and the unanimous vote of the council on roll-call, it was decided to bring an end to the confusion resulting from the demRrts of Mr. L.V.Ray, on the City, concerning the payment of fees due him, for which a statement had never been rendered b~ him, by giving him receipts in full for his 1940 and 1941 taxes, and by giving him $300 to boot, in return for which all claims of L.V. Ray agairst the City of Seward, for any reason whatsoever, from the beginning of time until this date shall be deemed paid, and satisfied. On due motion, the meeting was adjourned at 11 P.M. Special Meeting December 10, 1941 The common council of the Town of Seward, convened in Rpecial sesfion this afternoon at 3:30 P.M., Mr. Rouse being absent. On the motior or Mr. Leonard, and the seoond of Mr. Wagner, and theu nanimous voge of the council on roll call, it was decided that the Mayor be authorized and should declare a proclamation of emergency, for the Town of Seward, in view of the dangers to the ~own arising out of the War between Japan and the United States of America, an~ that all measures for the d~fense of Seward from a civil viewpoin be taken under the authorization and conUul of the Mayor. On due motion, the meeting was adjourned at 4:00 P.M. c~- ! '.......\.-. l\, / 39 I RAgular Meeting, December 15, 1941. The common council of the Town of Seward, convened in reguar sessi n at 8:05 PM this evening. All current bills were ordered paid. Mr. Kielcheski was instructed to cover icy walks in the Town with cinders. It was moved by Mr. Waaner, seconded by Mr. ~eonard, and approved by the unanimouB vote of the council on roll call that a sum of $200.00 be appropriated by the City Council, and turned over to the Home Guard, as organized under the authority of the Mayor, and the City Council, and operating under the supervision of William B~ker. This $200 was to have been the first monthly s~lary of Mr. Baker in his capacity as Chief of the Home Guard; and inasmuch as Mr. Baker refused to accept any compensation for his services, the money will be used as set forth above. Mr. Harry Holt reported on the crowded condition at present in the primary grades at school; and he was instructed to contact a teacher, if he thought it necessary. On due motion, the meeting adjourned at 9:30 P.M. Special Meeting, Decf"mber 22, 1941 I The common council of the Town of Seward convened in snecial session this evenin~ at 8 P.M:, Mr. Dahl, 8nd Mr. Wagner being absent. A discussion occurred 8S to the actual nODulation of Seward with a vie~ to determining whether $500.00. or $1,000.00 shall be the license fee for liquor dispensaries in Seward because of the fact that there is a contention that the populatinn of Seward at present is over 1500. Mr. Leo Douglas urged that the license fee be not raised to $1,000.00 even if there be a population of 1500 in. Seward due to the restricted hours of operation of saloons Hnd liquor stores from 8 ~.M. to 4 P.~., by order of the Civil Defense Council. Mr. Harry Holt, nresident of the Seward Chapter of the American Red Cross, read a telegram from the Pacific Coast Headquarters asking his advice 8S to whether or not ade~uate housing has been made availabe to Seward by the Department of the Interior, p.nd if some knock-down houses should be sent to Seward or not. On the recommendation of the City Council and the SeWArd DefenRe Council Mr. Holt was instructed to wire for 25 housing units, and that no present housing was available. On the motion of Mr. Leonard and tle second of Mr. Leirer, And the unanimous vote of the council on roll- call, the council voted approval of the application of Leo Douglas for 3 cocktail bar, and liquor store license. On the motion of Mr. Leonard, and the second of Mr. Myers, ~nd the unanimous vote of the council on roll-call, the council voted app- roval o~ the application of Tony Parich, for a saloon and liouor store license. On the motion of Mr. LeonArd, and the second of Mr. Leirer, ~nd th~ unanimous vote of the council on roll-call, the council voted appr- oval of the application of Pete Lucy for a restaurant beer And win license. On the motion of Mr. Leonard, and the seoond of Mr. Leirer, and th unAnimous vote of the council on roll-call, the council voted application approved, of Mr. A. H. L. Meyer, for a wholesale, beer, malt and wine license. On the motion of Mr. Leonard, 'jnd .the second of Mr. MYers, And the unanimous vote of the council on roll call , the council voted approval of the application of John Matich, for a SAloon And liquo store 1 icens e. On the motion of Mr. Leonard, R.nd the s8Dnd of Mr. Myers, and the unanimous ~ote of the council on roll-call, the council voted 40 approval of the application of Frederick Reynolds, James Pattersor, and Carolyn Reynolds, for a restaurant beer and wine license. On the motion of Mr. Leonard, and the second of Mr. Leirer, and the unanimous vote of the council on roll call, the council voted approval of the license application of Joe Stanton for a liquor store license. All the foregoing licenses are for operation in the City of Seward, and the period is the year Jan.194l, to Jan. 1942. The City Council on the motion of Mr. Rouse and the second of Mr. Leonard, voted unanimously to grant to the U.S. ~rmy, about one acre of land for cemetery purposes, out of the 40 acre tract patented in the name of the City of Seward, which contains the present City Cemetery. In return for this acre, it was renuested that the Army clear the area back of the present City Cemetery, ard the City Clerk was instructed to present the proposition to the Quartermaster agent, Lieutenant Brown. -, , ; The council next discussed t:le necessity of preparing a new building code; and the Mayor appointed Ray James to deal with constructional details; Gene Bronson with electrical, H. H. Leonard, on plumbing. Fire walls Bnd new building renuirements on the West side of FouMh Avenue downtown, were discussed tentatively, and tabled for furthEr discussion. Mr. Kielcheski was instructed to test all City Fire H~drants and report Which were in working condition. On due motion, the meeting adjourned at 11 P.M. 8:15 P.M. Special Meeting, 12/26/41 II. Mr. Dahl and Mr. Leirer - Absent. The Common Counci1 of the Town of Seward convened in special session to lrnprove the co-ordination of the Council and its departments with the Civil Defense Council. I1r. Baker noted the lack of co-operation in complying with the demands of the Civil Defense Council, with regard to improving the condition of the City Streets by removing ice and spreading cinners to make walking and drvimg less dangerous. The City Clerk was instructed to wire Anchorage for a copy of the ir blackout ordinance, if any, in order to enforce the necess- ary restrictions ordered by the Civilian Defense Council. The City Clerk was instructed to investigate the p~ssibilities of obtaining enuipment and license for a small radIO station to be used in the service of the Civ~lian Defens~. He was furt~er instructed to see if it weee possIble to obt"lln an Automobi~e siren from Anchorage. On the motion of Mr. Wagner, and the second of Mr. Leonard, and the unanimous vote of the quorum on roll-call, a separate street department was ordered formed for the City, under SA superintendEnt of streets. The City Clerk was instructed to draw up an ordinancE forming such a department, and to issue a call for applications for superintendent of streets at a tentative salary of $225.00. On proper motion, the meeting was adjourned at 11:20 P.M. ,. ~' \~ 41. . iI: Special Meeting. 12/29/41. The Common Council of the Town of SAward cavened in special ~essio at 8:10 P.!.!., Mr. Dahl 9nd !lr. Rouse being absent. I The Mayor discussed the drafting of a blackout ordinance and wa~ to contact Mr. Baker of the Civilian Defense Co~~ittee, to clarify its terms. On the motion of Mr. Wagner and the second of Mr. Leonard that th0 rules be suspended, and the unaniaous vote of the council on roll- call it was so ordered. And on the further motion of Mr. ~B~ner, And the second of Mr. Leirer, an ordinance creating a separate street department, with a superintendent of streets, and rlefining its duties and functions, was passed duly and formally upon three separate readings with the coreesponding motion and second of approval at each reading together with the unanimous vete of the quorum present, at each preliminary reading And the final reading. Reference to said _Ordinance nWilbereo lfiQ.. is hereby made of record in the book of Ordinances on file in the office of the City CI~rk. The Council discussed the necessity of ~tBining a powerful air whistle with a distinctive tone to be used in case of an air-raid alarm, or blackout Alarm. Mr. Gene Bronson was appointed to in- vestigate the possibilities of getting one. The City Clerk was instructed to Advertise in the Anchorage Times for 8 diesel and elActric switchhoard oDerator to work in the S~W8 d Electric System. The City C~r~ was fu~ther instructed to writ; .Jun€'au relative to workmens compensAtion in case of injury to thA men in the plant, with an eye to obtaining same for the men on shift. I On the motion of Mr. Wagner, 8nd the second of Mr. Leon8rd, "Inti the unanimous vote of the quorum on roll call, it was d0~ided to raise the siaries of men working at the light plant, Mr. Bronso., Mr. Stewart, Mr. Sharp and Mr. Pitcher, ten per cent, of the sum now received. The City Clerk was instructed to publish applications for the pos- ition of Superintendent of Streets, And on themotion of Mr. Leire and the second of Mr. Myers, Mr. Bowmen Rouse was hired on his application, subject to being displAced if Another man were hired later in answer to the call of the City Clerk for Appljcations. On the motion of Mr. Leirer f'nd the sAcond of Mr. Leonard, and the unanimous vote of the council on roll- call, it was moved to accep the resignation of Mr. House fram his position as councilman. On the motion of Mr. Leonard and the second of Mr. Myers, Mr. Haro d Campen of Seward, Alaska was elected councilman to succeed Mr. Rou e, for the duration of his unexpired term. The suggestion WAS made by Mr. Leirer, that all blAckout orders should include the item of the necessity of having car chains on all cars to prevent accidents. I On the ill otion of Mr. Leonard, f'nd the second of ;,Ir. Myers, the purchase of 20 chairs at fifty cents eAch from Mr. Renson, for the City Council Chamber was ordere~ after the unanimous vote of the r;uorllm present on roll- call. On due motion, the meeting adjourned at 11.35 P.M. _ - _ _ _