The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-10-26

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ton and Volk.
Minutes read and approved as read
The petition for 1O-foot cement walk or
east side of Lawrence from Douglas ave-
nue. south to the alley, that had been re-
rred to councilmen Of the First ward. was
recommended 10 be granted and the walk
widened according TO petition. Recon-
mendatton adopted.
The following resolution was read and,
on motion. adopted. viz:
BE it resolved by the mayor and coun-
| cilmen OF Wichita, Kansas:
Tha. all persons desiring a permit IN
der section of ordinance No. IA. for the
removal of buildings shall deposit with
the city clerk the sum Of Fifteen Dollars
TO protect the city against all damages
that may be sustained TO the city or to its
property by reason of granting Of such
permit, said money to be returned upon
written order OF city engineer after all
damages, II any, have been paid. The
fire marshal Of the city Of Wichita is
hereby instructed not to issue any permit
| for the removal of buildings under said Or
dinance until said sum Of Fifteen Dollars
shan be deposited with the city clerk as
aforesaid"
Councilman Volk moved that when the
council adjourned Il be to Friday night
Carried.
Claims and accounts read and ordered
placed on file
A petition for 4-foot wide permanent
walk on north side Of Elm from Empora
10 Fourth avenue, was read and, on mo-
ton, the petition was granted and prop
erty owners given thirty days to con-
struct the same.
Councilman Smith offered a resolution
declaring ii necessary to curb and gutter
Topeka avenue on west side from corner
of Douglas avenue and Topeka avenue TO
lot 6, Mead's addition 10 the city of Wich-
tia, Kansas; also that the petition for the
same be spread upon the journal, and
that this resolution be published for six
consecutive days in the Wichita Daily
Eagle Resolution adopted.
The city clerk was instructed to adver-
tise for bids for the construction of curb
and gutter on Topeka avenue, west side
Of street.
Engineers report of specifications for
curb and guttering Topeka avenue was
read and ordered placed on file in city en-
gineer's Office.
An ordinance providing for the issuance
OF an internal improvement bond to pay
Burton & Furloug for new sidewalks was
read. On motion, the rules were suspend
ed, the ordinance placed on its passage
and adopted by sections.
An ordinance declaring 1t necessary TO
extend and open Indiana avenue from
First street to Douglas avenue was read.
On motion, the ordinance was placed on
its passage and adopted by sections.
An ordinance prohibiting the swinging
or opening of any gates upon or over any
of the sidewalks Of the city of Wichita
was read. On motion. the ordinance was
placed on its passage and adopted by sec
tons
An ordinance prohibiting the removal OF
earth or soil from any lot, tract or parcel
of land so as to cause or create any hole
or depression was read. On motion, the
rules were suspended, the ordinance
placed on its passage and adopted by
sections.
An ordinance to regulate electric wiring
and the use of electricity was read. On
motion, the ordinance was laid over until
next regular meeting.
An ordinance relating to gasoline, kero-
sene, coal oil, benzine. gun COTTON. etc,
was read. On motion, tie rules were sus-
pended, the ordinance placed on its pass
age, and on vote of council was lost.
An ordinance making miscellaneous ap-
propriatfons was read. On motion, the
rules were suspended, the ordinance
placed on its passage and adopted by sec
tons
An ordinance making appropria ton
from Firemen's Benefit Fund was read.
On motion, the rules were suspended, the
ordinance placed on its passage and
adopted by sections.
On motion of Councilman Herbig the
gasoline ordinance was reconsidered.
Councilman Smith moved to amend sec
ton 6, to read: "Oils contained in tank
cars, a fee of one cent per barrel shall be
charged, and fifty-five gallons shall be
considered as one barrel in the settlement
of the inspectors fees" Carried, and. on
motion. the ordinance was then adopted
as whole
Councilman voIk moved that no more
permanent walk be constructed by the
city until next May. Carried.
A communication from Rock Island
Railway company in reference TO fiagmen
on variaus crossings was read and or
dered placed on file.
A petition for permanent walk on east
side of Market street from William street
to Lewis. was read. On motion. granted
and property owners given thirty days
to construct same.
A petition for cinder wax on west side
Of Wichita street, from Chicago avenue
to Pine street, was read. and. on motion,
was referred 10 councilmen OF Fifth ward
\ communication from the fire marshal
asking the city to advertise for 1000 feet
of rubber fire hose. on motion the clerk
Was instructed TO advertise for bids for
1000 feet of hose.
on motion. the bids for construction OF
permanent walks were opened and re-
jected.
Bids on cinder walks were opened. The
bids were as follows: S. s Kensler. o..
cents per hneal foot: J. ". Koontz. eis
cents per Iineal foot.
On motion, :. :. Kensler was awarded
the contract at o. cents per lineal foot.
Bids for construction of sewer connec-
ton with Hose House No. Vas awarded
To F. S. Dennis.
Mayor appointed as appraisers n con
denim property for opening Of Indiana
avenue from First 10 Douglas. Arthur
Bel. J, G Richey. ". w Pearce On
motion. the appointment was confirmed.
Councilman CUbbon moved that the
council 60 into executive session before
closing. Carried.
on recommendation % the building com
mitlee, William Ford was appointed IRE
man Tor the city building and confirmed
/ by the council.
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