Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1887-1890, 1888-12-05
OUR CITY COUNCIL.
CONSIDERA BILE BUSINESS TRANSA CT
f.. ED LAST EVENING.
A Full Observation-Disclosures Submitted
The Committee on Salaries Report
M -M. A Big F1ume Ordered.

Considerable business was done by til
city council last evening. All we're in
mood for work and the committees hi,
matters in good shape. There were pr,
ent Mayor Gibson, Aldermen Fairfieli
johnson, Matthews, Hetchkiss, Wegncr
Dickinson and Mitchell-a full board.
When the ordinance defining the war,
| boundaries was read by City Attorne,
Stanton, Alderman Fairfield moved thH
the word "centre" be inserted so as to de
fine the limits more clearly. This motioi
was carried. Henceforth the north apt
south sides Of Second avenue South viii
be IN separate wards. Mr.. Stanton sub
lnitted ordinances on drunkenness, lewd
ness and swearing. On motion of Alder
man johnson, final action thereon wa
deferred until next meeting -
The committee on salaries reported the
following monthly salaries tor city off
GERS: police magistrate, $50; city mar
shall, 1915 and 81 for each arrest and con.
viction, the limit to be $165 per month
police, $65 per month and 81 for each
arrest and conviction, $125 to be the limit
per month; city clerk, $40 per month
city attorney, $35 per month and $25L
for each conviction in the police court
For cases in other city courts or the dis
trict court, such fees as will be allowed
by the city council. The city attorneys
fees are to form costs in each case.
Alderman Wegner moved that all ar
rest fees be struck out. They do not
work well. They create an impression
that arrests are made solely to earn the
fees. This city has good men employed,
but from experience elsewhere he could
not approve Of the proposed method
On division, Aldermen Dickinson,
Matthews, Hotchkiss and Wegner voted
for the amendment. Aldermen Johnson,
Fairfield, Beachley and Mitchell voted
against. As there was tie Mayor Glib
son voted and decided againgst the
ordinance as reported.
On motion of Alderman Dickinson,
the report on salaries was referred to the
committee on ordinances.
In reply to Alderman Wegner, the city
attorney gave some explanations regard
ing city tax levies. ..,.,- .-.-
Finally Alderman Beachley moved
that the assessment of 21smills as recon-
mended by the committee be adopted.
Alderman johnson seconded the motion
which was adopted, all voting aye on the
roll call.
Alderman Mitchell said that the COM
mittee on fire department was not pre-
pared to report on the purchase of a
chemical fire engine.
Mr.. Stanton reported that the city
marshal had given a bond for $4,000, and
that the other city officers except the
treasurer had given bonds for $1,000
each. On motion the bond of the treas
urer was fixed at $4,000. =- --.."-
On motion of Alderman Fairfield,
Street Supervisor Lux was directed to
have a tlume constructed from the rail
road culvert down to the river. 49,. w.
Some discussion regarding ways and
means then ensued. Alderman johnson
urged economy, observing that it is easier
to get into debt than to get out of it af-
terward.
On motion of Alderman Dickerson,
Aldermen Wegner and Mitchell were ap-
pointed committee to arrange for use
the county Jail by the city.
The rules and regulations for council
meetings, submitted at the last meeting
were taken up and adopted. ---~
The council then adjourned until
Tuesday at 7:30 p. m, sharp. ~.