Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-09
MUNICIPAL MATTERS

| lCIerA Schaffer Alderman a. G. Ander
| son was appointed clerk pro tenn. TIL
| minutes of the last regular meeting
| were reau and approved.
The Clerk read a communication
from Alderman William Trefz, express
ing his appreciation of his colleagues
expressions of sympathy and friendship
on the occasion of the loss of his be-
loved wife, and of the beautiful fora
tribute sent. Received and placed OIL
lie on motion of Alderman Benson.
The Clerk presented the plat OF
Curtis subdivision. Referred to the
street and alley committee on motion
of Alderman Brooks.
The Clerk presented the plat of Nc
Cabes First addition. Referred to the
street and alley committee on motion
of Alderman Birkel.
The Clerk read a report from the
finance committee recommending that
the Mayor and City Clerk be author
H lied to offer the P. l.. Mitchell estate
$4,000 for the entire premises, S0x150
feet, now occupied by the city.
Alderman Blochlinger moved that
the report be adopted. Carried by
unanimous vote.
Alderman Anderson moved that the
Mayor and Clerk be instructed to carry
out the recommendations Of the re-
port. Carried, II TO 2.
Ayes-Blochlinger Westbay, Eek
hart, Birkel, Hause, Benson, Trefz,
Kennedy. Wilson, Anderson, Brooks
IL.
/ Nays-Naab. Robbins.
| Alderman Eckhart from the fire and
Inght committee, recommended that
the bill of Architect L. NJ. Drack. for
plans of the No. 2 hose house, and SUI
perintendence. be referred to the Mayor
and Clerk for settlement.
Alderman Birkel moved as a subSti-
tute that the Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to pay the bill. Substitute
carried, to 6.
Ayes-Birkel. Benson, Trefz. Rob-
bins. Kennedy, Anderson, Brooks
Nays-Blochlinger, Westbay, Naab,
Eckhart, Hause. Wilson,.
Alderman Birkel from the ordinance
committee asked for further time for
the preparation OF a new ordinance for
tie regulation of the sale of kerosene,
etc. Granted.
Alderman Ribbins read a communi-
cation from the Moline Machine & Tool
Co. offering to thoroughly repair the
Holly QHarrupleX pump, and increase
its estimated capacity from 100000 to
4 100000 gallons every "a hours
Tor S9.5S2.50: also a communication
from p. Quirk, offering to make all
necessary repairs on the pump tor
to- do 10 ,1-nrly af tho nj
80 cents per hour.
Alderman BlOchlinger moved that ,
the uuadrupIeX pump be repaired by !
day work, at a cost not exceeding !
81 900, the work to be done under the !
of the superintendent of |
Alderman Anderson moved an
that the Superintendent of |
W aterworks ana the waterworks COM |
mittee prepare a list of repairs abso- |
lutely required by the quadrUplex |
pump, and an estimate of the cost of
and report at the next meeting of the |
Council. Amendment lost, Z to 6.
Ayes-Birkel, TrefZ, Robbins, Ken
nedy, Anderson, Brooks-6.
Noes-Blochlinger Westbay, Naab,
Ecllhart. Hause, Benson. Wilson,.
Alderman Blochlinger moved an
to the original motion that
the limit of cost be fixed at $500. Lost. |
Ayes-Birkel. Trefz, Robbins, Kenne-
dy. Anderson, Brooks-6.
Noes-Westbay, Blochlinger, Naab,
Ecknart. Hause, Benson. Wilson,.
The original motion was then adopt
ed
Alderman Benson offered a resolution
the fire and light commit
tee, City Engineer and Fire Chief to |
examine the old cracker factory build
ing, to see whether it is being rebuilt |
in accordance with the requirements of
safety. and to report to the Council.
Alderman Birkel moved that the
committee to be appointed by the
-.ayor for the preparation of an ord
nance for the creation of the office of
inspector. include three archi-
.ects. Carried.
Alderman Blochlinger moved that
nc Mayor arrange to have Union
Electric telephone placed in the Health
barn. Carried.
Alderman Kennedy moved that the
the Rock Island Brewing Co, to see
what arrangements can be made for
Le maintenance of the reserve pump
At the Elm street brewery, until the
,ity makes other arrangements for the
bluff service. Adopted.
Alderman Anderson moved the fol-
owinfi resolutions. which were adopted:
Resolved. That the treasurer of the
state OF Illinois be. and h. is hereby
to deliver any and all bonds.
coupons and interest vouchers of the
city of Rock Island, ILL.,. which may
Fave been paid by the state treasurer,
10 h c. Schaffer, City clerk of Rock
Island. ILL.,, who is hereby authorized
and instructed to obtain. and receipt
or any and all such evidences of reg
stored Indebtedness of said city of
enpL- leland I,a in, he ]