The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-12-20

the chair directed that the matter he 70.
ferred 10 the judiciary committee who a.
once drew up the necessary resolution
which was passed.
DIVISION STREET.
The matter of Division street came mn
on the report of the board of public works
that provision should be made TO remedy
the defects.
M. Pontius moved that it be referred TO
the judiciary committee. The work was al
most completed now, yet If it was stoned
no good would be accomplished. The work
might as well be finished. even If the city
had to pay for 1t. If it was liable il was
liable now.
Wilcox believed residents on any stree,
would have claim against the city for
damages If they left the street with holes
in il.
"A long discussion of the subject took
place. and the original resolution was
adopted, TO the effect that the work he
temporarily stopped. and the report of the
ooaru was referred TO the street committee
coUSsEL's ADVICE
communication was received from
Corporation Counsel Jacobs advising that
the comptroller be authorized to issue a
warrant TO Dexter Horton & Co. for the
amount OF the Judgment they obtained
against the city on delinquent grade scrip:
referred to judiciary committee.
Judge Jacobs also advised the board that
their action in authorizing the board of
public works 10 proceed with the grading
OF streets for which preliminary action
was taken by the old council. was legal.
a resolution 10 that effect was passed.
THE FIREBoAT.
A report was received from ]. l.. Gilman.
w, Campbell and T. Van Tassell, who de-
"a fexi& t1<r ~
expressed satisfaction with the machinery
on the trial trip. The speed made was
ten miles an hour. The test of the pumps
was regarded as satisfactory. but they
recommend one hours trial every day for
two weeks. They give unaualined ap-
prevail TO the work
A report was also fled by j. +. t.
Mitchell. He says that the boat mas been
built TO comply with specifications, and it
is a frst-class piece of workmanship.
The president says the contract requires
thst the boat be accepted by the mayor
and council.
On motion OF Mr.. Snyder it was referred
to the board Of public works TO approve
the boat and report if il was ready for ac-
ceptance.
HOUSE BILL NO. 1.
Mr.. Wilcox reported back house bill No.
! as not in accordance with the charter.
because IL creates an office and provides
salary. Ii is the ordinance creating the
Office of the inspector of buildings.
He also reported back house bill -. as
to distractions caused by building mater
ials. with several amendments. They
were adopted.
This ordinance led TO a very lively ex-
change of views upon the subject of turn
ing the streets into stone yards. The con-
dition of Second street was particularly
mentioned, where il is dangerous to car
passengers. The effect of the chief amend
ments was TO provide covered way on the
sidewalk where building operations are in
progress.
APPROPRIATIONS.
An ordinance was passed providing for
the following amounts: Salary fund.
81, O7.3i. general fund $l.J6I.So; ire.
$40, 56S.43; water, $40, 74L64; street,
$S,S5i.1 Il; sewers, $i65.2l: Depot street, SIS;
Olive street. $4,oi6.09; Tenth street,
$4.5l6. 10; harbor and wharf. $3.50; police,
$2l5,S; public health, sl,552.63; total,
Mr.. Wilcox raised the point that the
salaries could not be audited because there
was no money TO pay them. The comp
troller had reported that it was impossible
to pay salaries in excess of 500, 900; how
then could they provide that excess
found. The hoard had made salaries to
about $500, 900, but there would only be
$07, 900 10 pay them with.
The president and Mr.. Pontius reminded
him that the controller had the power to
: transfer from other funds, but Mr.. Wilcox
said it must be ordered by the council
The salaries were not valid claim. 1t
was then passed.
PETITIONS.
L. NJ. Quigley-For extension of time on
Stewart street; referred to public works.
Petition of L. NJ. Bates for correction of
assessment; judiciary committee.
For license fees from A. Fulton and A.
Schmidt. Referred to license committee.
To have Madison street pianked. Re-
ferred to street committee.
Adjourned until Tuesday night.