The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1905-11-21

NJ ssrs. Henry Katterjohn and S.
A. Hill, newly elected counc.lmen,
were present and presented their
election certificates. They were sworn
In and took their seats.
Councilmen McCarty and Agpew
whom the newly elected councilmen
succeeded, thanked the board for
past favors, and retired.
Mayor Yelser presented a receipt
from Mrs Sallie Morrow for money
paid her for property necessary to
open Husbands street from Fourth
to Sixth streets. The purchase was
ratified and deed ordered recorded
Mayor Y User reported his failure
TO sell the ferry franchise, and sug-
gestel that the ordinance be referred
back to the ordinance committee
with instructions to make altera-
tions.
Councilman Rehkopf did not favor
Changing the ferriage rates.
Councilmen McBroom stated that
he did not think owen Bros. had
made much compliant for changes in
the o dinance: but did not desire to
let them charge rates ito their
hearts content" Councilman Taylor
thought some favors should be shown
the operators of the ferryboat.
The vote resulted in the orji-
nance being rafel red back.
Mayor Yeiser stated there had
been some difficulty in finishing the
hH on Caldwell street to the box
factory. and suggested that the
board OF public works be again in
structed TO go ahead and complete
the work. which was ordered.
Mayor Yeisee read a petition from
property owners In the Worten
North side addition praying that the
city take charge of alleys and streets
In the addition which have been ded.
icated to the city. The matter was
referred. The y. oBeity owners want
the streets and Alleys improved and
kept n good condition.
The council ratified the acceptance
of concrete sidewalks on South Third
street, which Is n concurrence in the
action of the board OF works.
The boar of works recommended
the purchase of additional instru-
ments for the city engineers depart
ment Tor the use OF additional help,
IL the city engineer Is given an assist
ant. The amount of MONEY involved
Is about $500.
Councilman Taylor thought every
employe Of the city should furnish
his own tools. The motion to buy
the instruments was lost.
Mayor Yeiser gead a communica-
ton from Street Inspector Elliott in
def nse OF charges made against
him by former member of the
counc l.manic board. The communi-
cation was referred to the ST. eet
committee.
A claim from Attorneys Hendrick
and Miner amounting TO $3.50, was
presented. II was for legal services
rendered the city some time ago. The
claim was refe red.
Tha dedication of a 40-foot strip OF
ground on West Jackson street for
the opening of that street west from
w. A. Gardner. b. Weille and Jake
I Bielerman. was referred.
Mayor Yeser stated that the Pa
/ ducah charter needed some changes
relative to the tax assessment. that
the city charter and the state consti-
! tuition differed in regard to the time
tax assessment be made. and sug-
! gest d q joint meeting of the boards
be held for the purpose of arranging
a confe ence with other second-class
city committees for the purpose of
agreeing on what changes should be
made and to legislate to this end.
Mayor Yelser wanted to know the
sense of the board relative to the
matter, and the meeting was author
lied, the mayor to cali the mccting
at an early date.
The finance committee report was
read and filed. II showed accounts,
salaries. etc., amounting to a total
of $500.
The following ordinances were act
| ed on:
Ordinance exempt,ng the box fac
to- y from taxation for five years Sec
ond passage.
Ordinance for the improvement OF
Sowe.l street from Hayes to Asheraft
avenue. Second reading.
Ordinance for the installation of
grease traps in all kitchens, hotels,
etc., In the sewerage district. Second
reading.
The board author lied Mayor Yels-
/ err to borrow money enough to tide