Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1883-10-10


specifications.
Mr.. \. C. Glenn, the architect, was
presentand explained that the original
specifications were now with the
Clerk. These had been remodeled
before the contract was let and two
copies made, one of which was given
to the WALKER LAKE BULLETIN for
publication and the other retained by
himself. This copy had been mislaid
and he was unable to find it. Tie,
+ however, stated that the printed speci.
tications were correct, and that he had
used them to work by. He was in
structed to make a written report of
all changes made by him in eoniunc-
ton with any member Of the Board
On motion of AIattingly, seconded
by McNett, an order was entered
resembling the resolution heretofore
passed empowering any member of
the Board to make changes in the
building of the Courthouse, and pro
viding that any future alterations shall
only be made by order Of a full Board
1t was also ordered that each mem.
Der of the Board who has caused
changes to be made in pursuance of
the authority conferred on him by
said Board report the same in writing.
Mattingly Immediately made out
his report and filed it with the Clerk.
While the architect and the Chair
man were making out their reports of
the numerous changes, Commissioners
Mattingly and McNett proceeded with
the examination of bills.
When A. G. Glenn returned he filed
his report of alterations and explained
to the Board the changes he had made
Question by Bowler" What was
the approximate cost of the first
changer
"About $4,000"
This change was the raising of the
first floor three feet six inches and add
ing that much to the height of the
building. The raise made IA cellar
under the house, increased the height
of front steps, etc.
The second change was laying an
extra floor on the tirst,hoor joists.
"What was the cost of this changer
cone hundred dollars"
Third-Leaving out Jail door at end
of hall.
Was this change made at any extra
expense to the countyn
Ono SIR
did it diminish the cost to the con
tractors
about $50"
Notwithstanding kitchen into Jail
or's room. This made no difference
in cost.
Fifth-Ohanging situation of door
in Treasurer's office. No extra ex.
pense.
Several other trihing alterations
were reported. No extra charge.
" Is the iron inside the vaults such
iron as was contracted for?"
"About Che same kind
"Was there any order of the Board
authorizing the substitution of these
tanks in the Treasurer's vaults?n
This question st0rted a spirited dis
cussion, and it appeared that no order
had been issued.
A recess was taken until Z o'clock.
Re-convened-P. M. Bowler pre-.
scented a petition Of taxpayers setting
forth numerous variations from the
specifications in the construction of
the Courthouse, and asking that a
committee Of Investigation be ap.
pointed. Mr.. Bowler made n stirring
speech in support of the petition.
THE PETITION.
The undersigned citizens aud taxpayers Of
EsmcralQa County, state of Nevada respect-
fully state and show to your honorable body:
That the building now being erected as and
for u Courthouse Is not In accordance with
the contract, plans and specifications pro-
yided either as originally agreed upon or in
accordance with any contract warranted or
permitted by law.