, 1905-06-07

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sold.
Chairman Beemer of the finance
committee stated he had been unable
to find all the insurance policies
sought, and the committee asked for
further time, whic.. was granted.
Chairman Phillips of the park and
cemetery committee asked for a new
lawn mower for the park guardian and
the guardian will be so supplied by
the committee.
Chairman Phillips of the building
committee reported that Mr.. Tegner
had been granted permission to re-
move his automobile shed.
The special committee, by its chair
man. Mayor Mckee, submitted a copy
of a franchise and contract as propos-
ed by the Laramie Electric, Gas Light
and Fuel company containing amend
ments as proposed by the committee,
with the exception of the clause relat-
ing to the voltage to be maintained.
The committee to superintend the
work done at the library beg leave to
reprot that the water pipes are all COM
pleted and the contractor, Ferd Brueck-
ner, entitled to his pay.
On motion of Mr.. Rogers, the report
was received and placed on file.
Mayor Mckee expects the e hose
wagon shortly and a team has been
purchased. The mayor appointed
Dave Rauner as the driver of the new
team, n the appointment was o II
firmed by the council.
Mayor Mckee asked that the coun-
Gil take action upon lighting the park,
and on motion of Mr.. Phillips, the
electric light company was directed to
place an arc lamp in the park, begin
ming June 10, to be kept burning until
further notified.
A code of rules governing the fire
department, taking effect June /, 1905,
prepared by Chief Gramm, was read
by the clerk. Rule 2 provides that
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ing will not be allowed in the building
by any members of the fire depart
ment." "Visitors at the hose house
will be received with due and courteous
Treatment, but no unnecessary loiter-
ing about the hose house will be per-
mitted."
I'm nlntin, NJ Nv Srianr tho o0IN IF
rules was approved by the council, or
dered signed by the mayor and attest.
ed by the clerk.
Ditch Tender Cameron and Driver
Rauner of the fire department were ap-
pointed special police. without extra
pay, both appointments being confirm.
ed by the council.
Mr.. Symons asked the clerk to read
a letter from the Rocky Mountain Fire
Underwriters association of Denver,
relative to the total loss of the Richter
residence, asking to have a statement
from the Laramie agents regarding
the present condition of the water sys.
TEN, also any information regarding
the fire mentioned.
Mr.. Spicer asked hat Mr.. Symons,
to whom the letter was addressed, be
urged to give the facts in the case con
corning the size of pipes, pressure of
water and other things, mentioning
the purchase of a chemical engine.
The mayor did not favor the state,
ment OF some of the details mentioned
by Mr.. Spicer, m was willing that
Mr.. Symons be given discretion in the
reply he should make to the associa.
ton.
Mr.. Rogers believed there was no
serious defect in the water supply, 9TH
err adverse circumstances tending to
produce the loss at the Richter fire.
Mayor Mckee submitted to the coun-
cil the suggestion of financial help from
the city council to the Fourth of July
celebration.
Mr.. Spicer moved that 800 be plac.
ed in the hands of the chief of the fire
department for the purpose of buying
fireworks for the Fourth of July.
Mr.. Rogers was in favor of building
a fence in front of the cemetery.
On motion Of Mr.. Phillips, $25 was
voted to the fire department for use
on the Fourth of July. Mr.. Spicer's mo.
ton being not seconded.
Mayor Mckee appointed R. D. Stew.
art as city engineer to erv without
pay, he receiving the votes of Messrs.
Beemer, Soderstrom and Spicer,
Messrs. Phillips. Rogers and Tefft vot.
ing no. Mayor Mckee voted in favor
of Mr.. Stewart.
Mr.. Wilkinson asked If the blocks
south of the park and owned by the
city were for sale. He offered $85 a
block for all the land desired to be
purchased from the city.
Mr.. Spicer had heard that a second
cement works would be erected in that
portion Of the city, and he seemed dis
posed to sell cheaper in that case than
to spectators.
On motion Of Mr.. Phillips, the mat
ter was left to a special committee con
sisting Of Messrs. Phillips, Spicer and
Beemer, with power to act.
The bills for the month of May were
read and those properly approved