Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1884-06-13

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The account of P. Allen Jr. for
the books ordered by the City
Treasurer was laid over until next
meeting and Mr.. Allen was requested
to correspond with the manufac-
turers and ascertain if they will not
take them back at discount. His
Honor the Mayor now being present
took the chair,
The bids for printing were opened
and read and on motion of alderman
Gilman were referred to the COM
mittee on printing to accept and
award to the lowest bidder.
A communication received by the
city clerk from the secretary of the
state Board of Health was laid before
the council. Alderman Gilman
offered the following resolution which
was unanimously adopted:
Resolved: That the common council of the
city of Mineral Point be and the same is hereby
organized into board of health, who shall
elect chairman and clerk and exercise all the
powers and perform the duties of board of
health for said city.
Whereupon his Hon. VIM. A.
Jones was electeted chairman and
T. S. Ansley, clerk.
On motion of alderman Prideaux,
DR.. Patterson was appointed Health
Officer for ensuing year.
Mayor Jones called alderman
Gilman to the chair and made
some enquiries of the council relat-
Ing to the renting of the bank build
ing to the City Bank, and about
necessary repairs to said building.
Alderman Prideaux moved that the
action of the Committee on public
buildings in renting the bank build
ing to the City Bank be approved.
Carried.
On motion of alderman LaMalle
the committee on public buildings
were instructed to make the necessary
repairs to the bank building. His
Honor resumed the chair.
Alderman Snow offered the follow
ing preamble and resolution and
moved its adoption.
The Common Council of the City of Mineral
Point, do ordain as follows.
Whereas: This city is now without any con-
venient place in which to hold any public
celebration, whether for the 4th of July, deco
rative ceremonies, for society picnic occasions,
for political out door assemblies or anything
else of public nature; and.
Whereas: This want is serious inconvenience
which ought If practicable to be remedied; and.
Whereas: The Public Square in the First
Ward, can at moderate expense be converted
into pleasant, convenient and ample location
for such public uses by its improvement minis
tering both to the convenience of the people who
own it and also to the improvement of the APP
pearance of this city.
Therefore: Resolved that the said Public
Square be graded and enclosed forthwith as pre-
lminary to its still further improvement hereafter
if the city council shall SO order and that this
council will at least set the example of ordering
moderate disbursement sufficient for grading
and fenceing, with the hope that the present
unsightly illused Public Square may become in
the future public benefit and an ornament.
Ayes-aldermen Snow. Prideaux and LaMalle.
Noes-aldermen Gilman, Hooking and Jeuck.
1t being a tie vote His Honor the
Mayor voted aye. The resolution
was adopted.
Alderman Prideaux moved that a
committee of three be appointed to
fence and grade the Public Square.
Alderman Gilman offered a
an amendment that q committee
be appointed to ascertain the cost of
fencing the Public Square.
Ayes-Gillmann. Hooking and Jeuck.
Noes-Prideaux Snow and LaMalle.
His Honor voted no. Ammend-
ment lost. The originan motion Of
alderman Prideaux prevailed.
Ayes-Snow, Prideaux and LaMalle.
NoeS-Gillmann Hooking and Jeuck.
His Honor voted aye.
The Mayor appointed a commit
tee consisting of alderman Prideaux,
snow and Gilman, to fence and
grade the Public Square.
On motion of alderman Prideaux
the council adjourned.
VIM. A. JONES, Mayor.
T. S. ANsLEY. City Clerk.