Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-04-18

Report referred to Committee on Ways and
Means.
The Mayor reported that he had been served
with notice in the suit Of Bridget Ryan The
City of Independence, claiming damages in the
of defective sidewalks on the north side of Main
red to the Mayor to take such steps he should
deem for the best interests of the city.
The Mayor reported the appointment of j. A.
Fuller as night Waterman.
On motion of Mr.. Leach, the Clerk was instruct
cd TO procure two sets of balls and chains to Sc
cure prisoners while working on the streets.
The Committee on Claims reported in favor OF
paying costs in the case of the City VS.. Klock.-
Adopted.
The Committee on Bridges reported adversely
upon the petition of C. L. Patrick and others for
the building of a bridge on jefferson street.
Adopted.
The Committee on Ways and Means endorsed
The report of the City Treasurer correct.
The Committee on Streets and Alleys, to whom
was referred resolution for the filling of Chat.
ham street on both sides of the present road bed,
with clay and chip rock, recommended that the
Street Commissioner be authorized to do all the
work necessary.tolk said street in good con.
ditition. The Committee also recommended the
grading of Mott street at the intersection of Chat
ham, and the building of culvert at that point
Adopted.
The same Committee reported favorably on the
proposition to grade North street Report re-
ferred to the Committee on Judiciary with III
structions 10 prepare an ordinance.
The same Committee asked for further time
(Which was granted) to report on the ordinance
relative to the erection of staifways and railings
on sidewalks
The special Committee to procure plans for an
Engine House, reported two plans-one by S. P.
McEwen, for building 20X40, - feet high, with a
tower. in front; cost, 1864 IS. The other by
I. Rogers, fora building, 30xl0, IL feet high, with
tower in the rear, to cost $1,050 90. Report
placed on file.
On motion of Mr.. Leach, the Clerk in
structcd to draw an order on the City Treasurer
in payment of the Judgment OF j. C. Glass against
the City,
On motion of Mr.. Durham, the Chief Eng ineer
of the Fire Department was instructed to enquire
into and report the condition of the public ciserns
on Walnut street.
Mr.. Warne offered n resolution insruc ting tie
City Engineer to ascertain the depth of cut nee
cssary to carry the water from Fargo Pa k vi.
Division street. Adopted.
Mr.. Durham offered resolution requiring prop
erty owners on the East side of Chatham street,
who have not already done so, to construct side
walks in front of their premises within the next
thirty days and in case of failure nstructing the
Street Commissioner to do SO at their expense.
Adopted.
Du pn'ara1 tbn fn1iowipv res.
olution, which was adopted:
ResOtUed, That a committee oil three DO ap-
pointed to report, as soon as practicable, the
following information: LIST The cost of n snita-
BILE steam fire engine. I'd. How many cisterns,
and of what capacity of each, will ii be necessary
to construct to afford suitable supply of water,
ais their location and cost. Sd. How many
feet Of hose Is now owned by the city, and its
condition; and can the same De used to advantage
with steamer; how much more will be necessary
and its cost. 9th. How many men will it require
to successfully handle a steamer, and what will
probably be the annual salary. 9th. The cost
ola suitable building in which to house a steamer,
and which would be the most advisable, to build
rent. 9th. Any other information said com
mttec may deem of value to the city.
The Mayor appointed Messrs. Nayor, Pond and
Ames the committee.
On motion of Mr.. Travis, the Committee on
Streets and Alleys were instructed to all the
streets on lines o. travel from the city to be put
in good condition.
Mr.. Warne offer ed resolution instructing the
Street Commissioner to cause to be dug well
the northeast corner Of Fargo Park for drain
age Purposes. Referred to Committee on Streets
and Alleys.
Councilman Warnc offered the following res
olution:
WHEREAS, 1t is charged that the Street Com
missioner for the past year has been in the habit
of hiring teams to do street work at So 25 per day
and having charged the city, 81 50 for each day
work OF eight hours. Also, his charge OF SD w
per day for his own team, which is wholly unau-
thorizcd by law. Therefore,
HeSOtced. That the whole matter be referred to
a special committee Of three who shall have
power to summon before them any witnesses
they have reason to believe have knowledge OF
the above facts as set forth.
The resolution was adopted, and Messrs. War.
mittee.
Mr.. Warne presented an ordinance requiring
the sidewalk on the north side of Main street,
between Chatham street and the river, to be rails
ed to gra.e Passed. (Sec advertising coumns)
C. NJ. Durham was elected President pro tenn
of the Council for the ensuing year.
The following bills were presented and allowed
Smart s. Parrot, blank books. .......... $11 q
T. Backus, St. CONS per diem ......... u OF
c Handy, removing nuisance. ............ 32t
On motion of Mr.. Travis, tax of two mills on
the dollar was ordered for street purposes.
On motion OF MI. Kenyon,the City Solicitor was
authorized to employ assistant counsel in prose
cutting the suit Of the city against Kurz It lckcl.
Adjourned.
Transfers OF Rea1 Estate in Duchan-
an County.