The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-06-12
LEGAL


Resolution IN regard to grading 9Th
street between Adams and JEFFERSON, pre-
scented May II and referred TO committee
on streets and walks. was. reported back
with recommendation that the resolution
be adopted On motion of Councilman
Nipps the report of the committee was
adopted.
A resolution in reference to an appro-
priation of s35000 to pay Tor Strengthening
the Shunganunga creek. presented May 4
and referred to committee on ways and
means, was reported back with recon-
nendation that the same be adopted and
that the ordinance submitted herewith
be adopted On motion OF Councilman
Howe the report of the committee was
adopted.
Resolution in regard to sale of city
property on the bank of the river near the
dump, presented May .44th and referred to
committee on ways and means, was re-
ported back with recommendation that
the same be sold for $4,000 and that the
resolution be adopted. On motion the re-
port Of the committee was adopted.
Resolution in regard to appropriating
$3.50 to pay balance on opening Morse
street. presented May Il. and referred TO
committee on ways and means, was re-
ported hack with recommendation that
the same be not adopted On motion OF
Councilman Howe the report of the COM
mittee was adopted.
An ordinance relative to license taxes
in the city of Topeka, presented April II
and referred to committee on license, was
reported back with recommendation that
the same be placed on file. On motion OF
Councilman Howe the re ort'Evas@ adopted
Report of city engineer of the cost OF
opening Swygart avenue WIS presented,
read and referred to committee on ways
and means.
City engineers estimate of the cost of
erection of a corrugated iron shed, was
presented and referred to committee on
ways and means.
Communication and report Of city engi-
neer and street commissioner on the con-
ditien OF the city bridges, was presented,
read and referred to committee on ways
: The following bonds were submitted.
having been approved by the city attor-
ney:
J. NJ Henry plumbing bond. S2000.00
Hanley q Richie, paving, $4S064. A.
NJ. F. Wall for crossing plates, Sl73l-So-
NJ. W. Gilmore. sidewalks. 100000.
The above bonds were on separate vote
approved as follows Ayes Councilmen
Green Holiday, Horn, Howe, Jordan,
Montgomery, Nipps, Sinner, SWendson-s.
The mayor appointed John sheahan and
W. A. WOlVertOn to succeed themselves
as plumbing inspectors, and the appoint
Ayes, Councilmen Green, Holiday, Horn,
Howe Jordan, Montgomery, Nipps,
Sinner, Swendson-9. Noes, none.
The mayor returned to the council, with
out his signature, and with his veto, the
ordinance prohibiting circus street parades
upon the streets of the city of Topeka on
the 3Oth day of May, known as Memorial
Also ordinance relating to the levy and
ipgs and occupations in the city OF To-
Peka.
The above ordinances now being in the
hands OF the council were referred to the
judiciary committee.
An ordinance granting to the Chicago,
Rock Island and Pacific railway company
the right of way upon. across and through
the streets, and alleys OF the 'ity of To-
peka- as hereinafter provided, introduced
by Councilman Montgomery and properly
referred and reported, was placed upon
its passage. Each section was read ana
on separate motion adopted. The ord1~
nance was then placed upon its final pas
sage and was adopted by the following
vote. Ayes, Councilman Green, Holiday,
Horn, Howe, Jordan. Montgomery, Nipps,
Sinner, Swendson--9. Noes, none
Councilman Holiday introduced an or
dinance relative to licensing chucksters,
and the same was referxed to the city at
Councilman Howe Introduced thes fol-
lowing ordinance, which Vas referred 10
committee on ways and means:
An ordinance afnendihg section Of or
dinance No. 2680, appr6Ved April Is, 1905,
providing for repositories of the public
moneys of the city Of Topeka, and re-
nance NO. 26S0-= f e
Councilman Howe introduced an ordi-
nance -appropriating money out of the
general Improvement fund to pay for tie
Strengthening or Shunganunga creek be-
tween Van f3uren street and Kansas ave
nue. in the city of Topeka Kansas. On
motion OF Councilman Howe, rule Is was
Suspended and the ordinance placed upon
it's final passage. Each section was read
and on separate motion adopted. The or
dfnance was then placed upon its final
passage and was adopted by the following
vote. CouncilTnen Greens Holiday, Horn,
Howe. Jordan, MontgOm cry, Nlpps,
Sinner and Swendson-9. Noes-None.
n Councilman Howe introduced an ord1-
nance, IeyEing special assessment upon
certain real estate IN the city OF 1opekd,
Shawnee county, Kansas, tBFpay the cost
OF abating nuisance on said real estate.
On motion of the samescouncllman rule Ia
+7.aI aud trl vyl
placed upon its final passage. Each sec
ton was read and on separate motion was
adopted. The ordinance was then placed
upon its nnai passage ana was auppteu
by the following vote. TGOune3lmen Green
Holiday, Horn, Howe, Jordan, Mont
gomery. Nipps, Sinner, Swendson-9.
Councilman Howe introduced an ordi-
nance leVying a special assessment upon
certain real estate IN me city OF iopeNa
Shawnee county, Kansas, 10 pay the COST
of abating nuisance on said real estate
On motion Of Councilman Howe rule Il
was suspended ana the ordnance WSs
placed upon its final passage. Each sec
ton was read and on separate motion
adopted, The ordinance was then placed
upon its final passage and was adopted
nv the following vote: aCotI83cilnlen Green
Holiday. Horn, Howe. Jordan Montgom-
Councilman Jordan offered the following
resolution, which was adopted on motion
of COuncilm an Nipps.
Resolved, That the mayor be and he is
hereby requested. to calls special meeting
of the city council to. meet at 1870 O'Clock
p m, Friday. the Sth day Of June. 1905
for the purpose of hearing the report Of
the appraisers on the Garfield park bene-
fit district, First ward, that was on mo-
ton of Councilman Simms referred back
to the appraisers for correction on May
IA, 1906
resolution which on motion of Councii
man Nipps was referred to the COMMITTEES
on health and sanitation, with instruc-
lions to make an early report:
Be. it. resolved by the mayor and council
OF the city OF Topeka, That the street
commissioner be and IS hereby directed
to clean the public alleys of the city Al
once and be it further resolved, that th'
said street commissioner be. and is. hereby
authorized to employ additional labor fol
such work if he deems necessary to th'
end that said alleys may be. put in ;
proper sanitary condition at the earlies
/ possible moment.
The following resolution offered b!
| Councilman Swendson was referred to tn,
committee on ways and means:
4 Be it resolved by the mayor and council
1 of the city of Topeka, that, in the furthe