The Delta independent., 1904-03-11
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
A Summary Of Two Important
Meetings.

Wednesday night OF last week the city
council held a special meeting in order
to make changes in the style OF pipe and
other plans OF the new waterworks now
in course OF construction. Mayor John
son mayor; trustees Amsbary, McGrew.
Houts ,Stockham and Travis being pres
emf, while W. G. Cook was absent.
The meeting was called ostensibly for
the purpose OF considering whether or
not the sleeve joint vitritied pipe would
he changed for the bell end pipe. On
motion the mayor was instructed to as
certain from the contractors O'Brian Il
Rhoades the amount they would deduct
from their contract provided the town
would lay the water main across the riv-
er on their own responsibility as they
had decided to put the pipe under the
river. inetead Of across on the piers Of
the bridge.
THE REGULAR MEETING.
At the regular meeting Thursday
night the mayor and all the councilmeu
were present with the exception OF A.
E. Amsbary being pTeselt.
Trustee McGre~ reported having
priced two lots north OF Mr.. StocSham's
place on Main street, suitable for town
ball. the price being s525 for two lots
Trustee Stockham reported having OBJ
tanned price on two lots just south OF
Commercial hotel. the price being $50
Tor the two lots
Trustee Stockham also stated that he
had talked to Judge King in regard to
the settlement OF the Gale, Penley & Co.
4 bill on sewer No and that the judge
said be had nothing to settle or to do
with it. Some argument followed.
The committee on leasing the Dough
spoon ranch reported having the lease
executed in good shape. also the note for
payment OF rental had been signed. exc
cuted and turned over to the town.
1t vas moved by W B. Stockham and
seconded by W. G. Cook that the com
ni,tee repor, be accepted and the con-
mittee discharged. Motion carried.
The inspectorship OF new system was
discussed to some length. Some wanted
to have the inspectors to work little
while others did not. as was shown by
/ the following motion made by W. b
Stockham seconded by W. G. Cook
That our inspectors assist to connect
the pipe for O'Briau & Rhoades and re-
ceive q 80 per day from them and slJC
per day from the town.
/ The ayes and nayes were called and
resulted as follows: Cook ayes. Houts
no, McGrew, no, Stockham, aye, Travis
no. Lost.
| Trustee Travis in very flowing speech
threw few bouquets at the hose com
pauy fer their good work at recent fire
and wished to extend 10 that organi1a
tion a vote OF thanks. 1t was therefore
moved by Travis ard seconded by DR..
Houts that We extend a vote OF thank:
to the fire boys for their efficient work
in putting out the fire in the Boycs
building. Unanimously carried.
A motion was made by L. C. McGreH
seconded by ". r. Travis that the CLERK
be instructed to publish notices calling
for the regular spring election. Carried
The following nominations for judges
OF election were made:
A. E. Amsbary. L. C. McGrew. Clar.
ence Nelson. J. C. Gale aud 5. l.. Fair,
amb. The first ballot stool as follows:
Amsbary l. McGrew 1. Nelson 4. Gale
and S. L. Fairlamb , Those receiving
a msiorityot the votes cast were de,
\ clared elected.
W. +. Gale, as chief OF the hose CON
pany, made a verbal report as to ths
condition and needs OF the fire depart
ment: He said in part that some hos
was needed aud some could be repaire
that they were in need Of some new
material.
1t was moved by ". +. Travis ant
seconded by W. b. Stockham that oul
tire chief employ such help as he ueed'
and repair the hose needing it and orde,
800 feet OF new hose. Carried.
All bills were allowed with the excep
lion OF one Tor d 80 OF O'Brian 4
Rhoades which was disallowed FOR tn,
time being.