Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-22

Assessed valuation 1887, $2,317, 93S
per cent of which is S46, 35S. To thi
may be added to the interest fund $13
400, making the limit of taxation $50
800. Estimated revenues from licenses
etc. S51, 200; limit of appropriation
$lll,O0O. To the appropriations may b
added SO, 200 for an electric fire alarm
$4,000 for special assessments; and 49,
600 for city hall fund--reaching tn
limit of $111,000.
On motion of Alderman Schafer the in
terest fund was placed at $13, $50.
On motion of Alderman McConochiC
the sum of $13, 900 was set apart as tn,
sinking fund.
On motion of Alderman Williamson
the library fund was fixed at $1,000.
Alderman Schafer moved to appro
| PIRATE $4,000 for the street alley fund
Alderman Winter moved to amend by
adding 50, 900 specially for grading side
walks and for establishing grade
Amendment adopted:
Ayes-Gray, Negus, Winter, III,
Schnell, Ferguson, Simmon, Edwards,
McCOnochie, Williamson-1O.
Noes-Howard. Schafer Hampton-3
Mayor Blanding then called the ques
ton as amended and it was adopted
Ayes-Gray, Hampton. Negus, Winter.
Ill, Schnell, Slmmon, Edwards, McCon-
Ochie, Williamsburg.
Noes Howard, Schsfer, Ferguson
3.
Alderman Howard moved to fix the
sewer fund at $4,000. Carried unsni,
mously.
The waterworks expense fund was
G.,n - A
Edwards.
Alderman Edwards moved that the
waterworks construction fund be placed
at $4,000. Alderman Williamson offered
an amendment making the amount
$1,000. Amendment lost:
Ayes-Gray. Hampton, Ferguson
Simmon. McConochie. Williamson-6.
Noes Howard, Schafer, Negus, Win
ter, III, Schnell, Edwards7.
Alderman Smmon moved to fix the
police fund at SO, 1856; Alderman Howard
moved to make it So, 295, and Alderman
Williamson at $500 Alderman How
ards amendment was lost (ayes 2, How
ard Schafer, noes 10J and the original
motion adopted (ayes 10, noes 2, Howard,
Schafer)
Alderman Gray moved to make the APP
preparation for lights $4,000 with the
unexpended balance of 81 400. Carried
unanimously.
Alderman Williamson moved to appro
pirate 80, 200 for salaries. Carried unan-
imously,
Alderman Williamson moved to make
the contingent fund 81 900 Alderman
Schnel moved to make the sum SO 900,
which was lost, and the original motion
adopted unanimously
Alderman Winter moved to appropri-
ate $1,000 to the fire department
Adopted. Alderman Howard moved to
appropriate $1,000 for an electric fire
alarm. Lost 2, (Howard, Schafer) to
10.
Alderman McConochie moved that
So 900 be appropriated for office, rents
etc. Carried.
Alderman Schafer moved to set apart
SO, 900 for the health department. Car
ried.
Alderman Ill moved to make the
bridge fund $1,000; and appropriate
81 800 additional tor the Milan road,
Alderman Winter moved as an amend
ment that $4,000 be fixed as the bridge
fund, to include 1,500 work on the
Milan road. Amendment lost, to 8
and $500 fixed, ~ to 1 (Winter)
Alderman Schnell moved to appropri-
ate $500 and the unexpended balance
(S300) for printing. Alderman William
son moved to make the amount 800 in
addition to the balance, making $400.
Amendment adopted.
Alderman Howard moved that So, 900
be set apart as a fund for a levee.
Adopted unanimously.
The committee rose and reported its
action to the council in the form of an
ordinance which was passed unanimous
ly, on motion of Alderman Ferguson.
Alderman Edwards moves to set apart
$500 of the street and alley fund to keep
the public squares in order. Adopted
Alderman Hampton offered a resolu-
ton of thanks to citizens of the First
ward for their voluntary efforts in the
embankment. Carried unanimously.
Alderman I'll moved that the Seven
teenth street water pipes be LAID by cons
tract and the clerk be instructed to ad-
vertise for proposals. Adopted.
A motion to adjourn was lost
Alderman Williamson moved that bids
be invited at the same time for laying the
Fifth avenue sewer. Carried unanimous
ly.
Alderman Ferguson read a communi-
cation from Mr.. Charles Evans demand
ing seat in the council. Received and
placed on file.
Alderman Winter moved that the street
superintendent be instructed to clean the
alleys of the city. Adopted.
Adjourned.
ROBERT KoEHLER,