The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-12-13
The CITY Council.

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The city council held its. regular monthly
session last Monday night. at which little
other Than the regular business WAS rams.
acted.
Reports from the heads OF the various city
departments were read and approved, The
collector reported having turned oyer TO the
city treasurer the sum Of 81 ,0l2 90, being the
amount of all money collected BY him during
the month of November less ms commissions,
which amounted to al A. The treasurer
reported having received from all sources the
sum Of 81 .225 30 and paid out Of the several
funds 81 ,lI5 90. The calabOOse keeper re-
ported having received into his department
10 prisoners against whom had been assessed
fines to the amount of S12S ~.
An ordinance relating 10 auction houses
and auctioueers was read by MIR. Clagett and
after being taken through The usual course
was declared Il law.
The report Of the claims committee was
presented by Mr.. Fegert. The claims which
had previously been audited and numbered
were ordered registered in order and claims
10 the amount Of $685. AZ were ordered paid.
In addition to this. $l37 AZ which was In the
gas fund was ordered paid to the Lexington
Gas Co., and the 1862 "a in the water fund
was order, d paid to the Lexington Water
Co., for hydrant rental.
Frank Trigg's claim for costs In the Adels
case was referred TO the city attorney, whc
was instructed to see that the city was giveI
proper credit.
The gas bill for November was ordered
paid upon the motion of Mr.. Waddell.
The date in Mr.. MullIgah's contract will
the city was changed to March /. 1891.
The mayor was instructed to insure thu
city's property.
The erroneous assessment of Jno. C. Young
Sr., WAS ordered stricken from the assssmen
list.
The finance committee was ordered to ex
anime and correct the assessment of res
estate belonging TO the estate OF b. Meyer
deceased.
j, W. Hamlett's assessment was referred
to The finance committee for examination.
The action of the mayor In remitting sever
al fines was confirmed.
Joseph q. Chinn was appointed policeman
for month Of December, and Wm. Golightl.
was appointed cslaboose keeper for the sam
period.
The $40 collected from r. b. Eubank II
payment for license as auctioneer ordered re
funded.
Upon motion Of Mr.. Walk a cinder wall
was ordered made on Franklin avenue be
tween 10Th aud 24th streets. and two loads O
macadam were ordered hauled to make tn
crossing at 2lst street.
The following re solution was presented b
Mr.. Walton and passed by O unanimous vote
Whereas, Mr.. Charles C. Wallace. our pres
ent deputy register and treasurer, has occu
pied the responsible position of register an,
treasurer OF the city OF Lexington Tor a tern
OF four years, aud as deputy for the term O
two years and one-half. And,
Whereas, He Is about to leave us to embarl
In u more profitable occupation as recorder O
deeds for Lafa, elite county. And
Whereas, This city council appreciates tn
valuable services so ably renaered by hin
and especially The willing and able assistance
rendered by him to the various committee
IN assisting them IN the discharge of thei
duties. Therefore, be 1t
Resolved, That the best wishes of this cit,
council attend hun In his new undertaking
knowing rs we do that Ne only share tn
desire OF the people at large.
Moved that the resolution be received
adopted, spread upon the inmates and print
ed. Carried.
The mayor explained II plan that he hat
arranged for the calllng OF u convention O
delegates from cities Of less than 1000 In
halitants TO take steps TO have the next legis
lature amend the present law providing foI
the Australian system of voting 30 as TO In
cluda Giles of oyer / 900 inhabitants. In sup,
port of this plan the council voted to empower
the mayor to appoint three delegates to sncl
a convention. and upon motion the city sttor
rey was empowered 90 aot In conjunction
with the mayor.
An Ordnance concerning licenses was pul
through the usual course and declared Il law.
The engineer was instructed To employ moi
more than live old men to break rock.
Fire board granted further time to report
The council adjourned after The transaction
of This business until the 29nd Inst.