Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-12-18

Shidy " Co.. fixtures on indicator. ..... 10 81
j. G. Shultz. work on indicator 3 30
Lex. Gas Co., fixtures on indicator. 10
Total. Observation-Disclosures. .Sl.l9O "a
The clam of DR.. Hausam was dis
allowed, because the council cannot set
precedent of permitting persons to
make improvements and bring in bills
therefor.
Claim of Mr. John BOur for $50 tor
dirt hauled on South street was cut
down $40 and allowed.
On motion of Mr.. Taubman the follow
ing claims for plumbing in connection
with water indicator were allowed ont
OF the sinking fund:-Gillespie $13 81;
Shidy $40 Sc; Shultz, $3 70.
Warrant ordered drawn on special
sinking fund for $l3 for water gauge
now in city hall.
Mr. Williams read q petition from
Mr.. p. Waters for rebate of taxes. Re-
ferred to finance committee.
Mr.. Williams read petion for rebate
of taxes from N. Gates. Referred.
Mr. Williams recommended reduction
of ~ per cent. from gas bill for No
vember. Carried.
Mr.. Gavin from the committee Oh
streets and alleys submitted the follow
ing report:
TO the Honorable Mayor and City
Council - We, your committee on
streets and alleys, beg leave to report
fences on streets:-Lot l, block 13, 264
feet on 9TH street, p. Ii. and G's add;
lot 9, block I3, 81 feet on 5th street,
P. Ii. and G 3 add; lots 9, 10 and II :,
block 4, Waddelps add, and Is feet
south corner, 9 feet north corner on
5th street; lot l, block 5, Waddell's
add. II feet on 9TH street; lots 5, 6, Z
and 8, block 5. Waddell's add, % 1-6
on 9Th street; lot 81, feet ON 23d
street, southwest corner, Old Town;
lot 80, Sd feet on 23d, and "a feet on
Washington street, o. T.; lot IS, 81
feet and building onWashington street,
7 feet 10 inches. o. T.; lot Sc, Z feet 10
inches on Washington street, o. Il. /;
lot 45, 3 feet on esd street, o. T.; lot
%, ii feet on Washington street, 0. I. ;
lot 16, feet Oh 23d street. O. T.; lot 8,
% feet on 23d street, o. T.; lot 5, 25
feet on 23d street, O. T.; Branch street
between Sth and 9th, fenced up alley ;in
block 2, McGirk's add, fenced up alley ;
in block A, Hunters add, south part
fenced up.
DENNIS GAVIN Chairman.
| JOSEPH HOOK,
| HOWARD WILLIAMS,
| Committee.
| G. F. HOMER, Engineer.
Mr.. Russell moved city attorney take
steps to have the streets opened and
cleared of distractions. Carried.
MIR Russell reported in favor of buy
ing the Hook alley for 500. No action
taken.
Mr.. Russell offered resolution ex-
empting persons to whom the city owes
money on January l, from penalty OF
one per cent. from January to 10, on
their tax bills. Lost. .
MIR. Taubman offered the following
resolution
ii Resolved, That the calaboose keeper
be required to report to council on the
first day of each month the names OF
prisoners in prison during the past
lnonth. the names of prisoners who
have worked out their fines, and those
who may have paid out, and amount
paid; and that he keep book for thai
purpose showing amount of work
Carried.
Mr.. Williams offered the folio " ins
resolution
Moved, That finance committee art
\ hereby authorized to insure the Gala
) boose, city hall and furniture, and en-
gine house in Old Town, and also .th,
hose belonging to the city,in reasona
BILE amount not to exceedS3 200, divided
: as they deem best;and the mayor is here
$ by authorized to draw his warrant OF
the sinking fund for such an amount a
may be required to pay the same whel
notified by the finance committee o
, Of amount aud to whom due; ant
; policies delivered 10 register. Car
: ried.
Messrs. Howell and Hook were OK.
Gu -ed for one absence each.
Mr. Russell moved that $50 be ap
! propriated for supplies for the TIVE
engine companies, $l5 to each cempa
, ny. Carried.
Henry Austin's claim for work a
: Tilton Davis bridge referred.
; Mr.. Taubman reported that at th'
, first test OF the water gauge it wal
shown that the tower was not filled
and moved that the matter he referred
. to water committee. Mr.. Russell
moved to amend, to require city mar
shall to register, between 6 and
O'Clock, what the gauge shows. Boil
carried
: Mr. Williams from gas committe
reported against removal of gas lam
at old depot, as it would not beneti
the travelling public.
Mr.. Russell said it Would benefit tn
travelling public. Paying $25 for
a now, and doing nobody any good
n Lamp ought to be moved to the walk
Very essential.
Mr.. Taubman agreed with Mr.. Rus
sell but no money now.
Report adopted.
Mr.. Taubman complained of tn
j various leaks about town, and the ba
% places in the streets caused thereby
's Consult lawyers and see il we can
10 make them fix their pipes.
3 MIR. Russell moved the mavOr ap
% point a committee OF three to consul
" with city attorney aud other lawyer,
,5 necessary, and adjourn till next Mon
70 day night to consider tins and la
" questions.
70 Mr. Williams said seven leaks in on
~ block.
~, Resolution carried.
)U luz ildNOi apl'oifittt iilt' ipiio"li
30 committee - Russell, fIolwell an
- Taubnan.
% Mr.. Williams moved the enShlee
Is be instructed TO put ten loads OF roc
,5 and soapstone at foot of Pine stree
% Carried.
80 Mr.. Hook thought he ought to g
~ 800 for his alley.
10 Mr.. TauDman again suggested
70 turn liable. Must deal with Mr. Hoo
~ as with any other citizen. City n(
~ compelled 10 make that alley. If
No the county locate the road; jury
30 assess the damages; man who want
~ the private road pays for it.
% Mr.. llolwell thought 800 enough.
Il Mr.. Hook says alley goes under h
l0 apple trees Would not have the allie
10 for 5000, except for accommodation
is Furnished street already.