The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1908-09-11
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The city council held it's regular
session Monday evening at which
were present, Mayor Hitchcock. Alder
men Hardy, Koch. Michels, Reeves
Kelley and Truax. Auditor Ness real
the minutes of the previous meet
ing and they stood approved.
The first thing to come up in the
meeting was one of the most import.
ant question that faces the city-the
sewer. 1t was INTERCEPTED by DIR. j
G. Mccartney and d. B. Miller. as the
representatives of the Mitchell Brick
& Tile Co. The gentlemen wanted
to know if something could not be
done about making a change in the
flow of the sewage past the compa-
ny's yards. as the offal flows along
the south and east sides Of the plant,
and it was stated that the stencil
from the same at times was unbear-
able and that the men were inclined
not to york there. The representa-
tives thought that the sewer might be
extended a quarter of a mile farther
east. Mayor Hitchcock said, however,
that to do SC would out bring on
o trouble from other parties. as
the offal would simply stop on some
other mans landd. and that in all
probability the other people would
start a kick. The mayor stated that
it would be impossible to do any
thing this fall, but that plans would
be laid during. the winter looking
to improving the sewer to the south,
either by extending to the Jim river
or by the septic tank and filter bed
system. He said the council was full
ly cognizant of the terrible situation,
but at the present time they were
absolutely powerless to do anything.
A report was made on the tapping
of the water main in front of the
federal building, that Plumber Aus
tin had violated the ordinance in
making six taps on the main less
tnan IL inches apart, when the ordi-
nance required that the taps should
be is, inches apart. A motion pre-
vailed requiring Mr.. Austin to con-
form with the ordinance in making
the connections with tks ain for
the federal building.
The auditor reported that there
was $201.91 due the city from par
ties using the city water who had
not paid their water rent, and the
chief of police was authorized to
make a personal visitation to the
consumers and see that the water
rent was paid.
The salary of Henry Snow as the
driver of the fire team was increased
to $50 per month, which is to include
house rent over the fire house.
The auditor reported that the An
ti-Saloon League was indebted to the
city in the sum Of $50 for rent Of
the city hall. and that a statement
had been received from the superin-
tendent of the league that at present
there were no funds to pay it, al
though he expected some in later.
The bill was turned over to the city
attorney to make the collection.
Residents on east and west Sew
enth street petitioned for a street
crossing over Main street, now that
a new cement sidewalk was being
up that way. It was re-
ferred to the street and alley commit
tee.
Treasurer Kibbee made his annual
report and with his August statement
was referred to the finance commit
tee. The July statement was placed
on file and accepted. Auditor Ness
made his semi-annual report show
ing that s$30.02g.19 was spent in the
past six months. while the receipts
were $27,278.44, with an overdraft
of $6,S97. The weighmaster report
ed that his receipts for the month
$23. Justice Markham report
ed that fines amounting to sos were
assessed. of which 1886 was paid,
and the court fees were $47.35.
Chief Of Police Allison made a re-
port on the collection Of poll tax, and
that he and the other mem
bers OF force had collected $175 in.
cash and that $44 had been worked.
out on the street. One Of the alder
for the amount collect
ed by former Chief Keith last year
and it was stated that he had collect
ed 1902. Mayor Hitchcock stated
that he had started with the police
in May to make a
collection of the poll tax
and it was evident that he was dis
in the results obtained SO