St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-12-14
COUNCIL GS
NOUIINIE AANII1
COYington. La. Dec. Z, 1907.
Council Hall.

SUNIlS LOllS AcLsI OCSs ~ 4OVss l.
Council met IN regular session on
above date, pursuant to adjournment.
Present-C. z. Williams, Mayor, E.
J. Frederick, M. blanche Preston
Burns and J. S. Jones.
Absent-W. R. Badon, and S. D.
Bulloch.
On motion, duly seconded, the read
ing of the minutes of the last meeting
were dispensed with.
1t was moved by Mr.. Jones, second
ed by Mr.. Frederick, that Mr.. E. D.
Kentzel be elected Secretary of the
Town of Covington, to fill the unex-
pired term Of his father, W. G.
kentzel, deceased, and the motion was
carried by a unanimous vote.
The following preamble and resolu-
tons were unanimously adopted:
Whereas, 1t has pleased the Su-
preme Architect of the universe to
remove from our midst our late friend,
WILLIAM G. KENTZEL, Secretary
of the Town Council; and
Whereas, The intimate relations
long held by our deceased friend with
the members of this body render it
proper and fit that we should place on
record our profound appreciation of
his services as a public servant ana
his merits as man therefore be it
Resolved by the Town Council, That
while we bow our heads with humble
submission to the will of the Most
High, we nevertheless mourn for our
friend who has been called from his
long years of useful service to rest.
Resolved, That in the death OF
William G. Kentzel this body has lost
an efficient officer, who faithfully and
conscientiously discharged the duties
pertaining to his office one who was
always prompt to advance the interests
of the town of Covington; devoted to
its welfare and prosperity; one who
was wise in counsel and fearless in
action; an honest and upright man,
whose traits of character endeared
him not only to those with whom he
was already associated, but to all OF
his fellow citizens.
Resolved, That this body tenders it's
heartfelt sympathy to the family and
relatives of our deceased friend IN this
their sad affection.
Resolved, That these resolutions be
entered upon the minutes of the Town
Council and copy of them be sent to
the family of our deceased friend, ,
1t was moved and duly seconded,
that Mr.. L. L. Morgan, town attorney,
be, and he is hereby authorized to en-
ter suit against Mr.. and Mrs. L.
Wehrli, for unpaid assessment for
building banquets on Lockwood
and New Hampshire Street, and
on the estate of Mr.. ]. R. Cahier, fol-
unpaid assessment for building ban
bankquet on Boston street. Carried.
1t was moved and duly seconded
that Mr.. L. L. Morgan, town attorney,
be, and he is hereby authorized te
enter suit against Smith Bros. fol-
non-payment of license for firearms
and cartridges, for the year 1906
Carried.
Several petitions for electric lights
were read, and on motion, duly sec
onded, tabled.
1t was moved and duly seconded
that one arc light be put up at the
corner of Boston and New Hampshire
street, and one arc light at the corner
of Columbia and Kirkland streets, alst
20 small lights in the residence dis
trict at thediscretion Of the improve
ment committee. Carried.
The following petition was ther
read:
Covington, La, Dec. 3, 1907.
: To the honorable Mayor and members
of the Town Council Of Covington, La
Gentlemen-I respectfully petition
your honorable body for permission t.
add repairs and improvements OF
building owned by me, located on 60
lumbia Street and now occupied by Il
? Galmiche as a grocery store.
, Said improvements to consist in add
; ing a sheet iron roof to said premises
and are not to cost more than fit.
= dollars. Yours, Respectfully,
, J. PELLOAT.
On motion, duly seconded, the abov
, petition was referred to improvement
l committee.
5 The following proposition was read
Covington, La. Nov. 7, 1907.
To the honorable Mayor and member
, of the Town Council.
Conference.-The. Albert Burns ma
} requested me to make you an offer o
, fifty dollars cash for small piece o
] vacant property situated at the inter
! section of Jefferson Ave. and Colum
] bia street next to the property oWne
by Mr.. Labat. 1t is the piece tina
, the town has been taking filling from
- Yours, Respectfully.
W. RIGGS.
] On motion, duly seconded, the abov
: proposition was rejected.
ri The following communication wa
! then read:
q Coyington, La, Oct. 10, 1907.
Dir. C. z. Williams, Mayor, Covlne
;, ton, La.
Dear Sir: The City Council have nc
:, fulfilled their part of the contract,
, deliver the end Of the street to ms
q free of incumberence. In case OF III
g or explosion the boathouse is still
f menace to my houses on both sides
=. the street.
> Please give this your early attentio
IL and oblige. Respectfully yours,
ell E. L. CHARROPP1N.
> On motion, duly seconded, the aboN
communication was declared to be OF
Of the Jurisdiction Of the Council.
e The following reports were then rea'
It MARSHAL'S REPORT.
# COilectlODS tIOr mOnCu VI OEOO'0
1907.
t Corporation tax, 1906. ...,... S226
e Licenses 1907 " rs
Fines E,'..... 80. 40
Il Total $345
e Collections for the month of Nover
Der, 1907:
Cooperation tax 1906. ......,...Sl49
a Licenses 1907. 49,. .-.....''. o.
g Fines .............., Ii