The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1908-09-18

ported by Alderman Eisenach that the
minutes of the previous meeting be
approved as published. Carried. Yeas,
six; Nays. none.
Applications for liquor licenses from
Frank Veranth for one year begin
ming Sept. 18th 1908, in the lower
front room of the building situated
on lot block Cranes arrangement
of lots to inclusive, block 5, origin
al plat of Ely, and liquor license bonds
of Frank Veranth, Martin Skala and
Alex Winchester with the United
Surety Co.. of Baltimore, Md, as sure
ty thereon; were read.
Moved by Alderman. Eisenach, sup
ported by Alderman Porthan that the
application of Frank Veranth be ac-
cepted. the several bonds approved
and licenses granted. Carried. Yeas,
six; Nays, none.
Application from Anton Knapp for
permission to tap water and sewer
mains was read and on motion said
permission was granted.
Petition from M. L. Rine for a ped
lers license for two days was read.
Moved by Alderman Knutson, sup
ported by Alderman Porthan, that
the same be granted on the proper fee
being paid to the city treasurer. Car
ried. Yeas, six; Nays, none.
Report from superintendent of light
and water plant showing operating
expenses for month of July to have
been $1412.07 and earnings for same
month to have been S1507.37; and for
the month Of August, expenses, $l475.-
81, and earnings, S15S1.S9, were read.
Moved by Alderman Eisenach, sup
ported by Alderman Graves that the
report be accepted and placed on file.
Carried. Yeas, six; Nays, none.
The finance committee reported
that they had examined the following
bills against the city, had found them
correct and recommended that they
should be allowed and paid, to-wit:
st. Croix Lumber Co., lumber, $780,
81; Grant McMahan, lumber and cedar,
S7.55; Sylvester Rautio, hauling wood,
s26.25; John Bedford, hauling coal,
S18.76; w. T. James, Premium of in
surance on city's house, 5000; John
Freshmen, special police services, 3d.
o.; Ely Fire Department, fremen's
services at practice, $1,000.
Moved by Alderman Porthan, sup
ported by Alderman Eisenach that the
report be accepted, the bills be allow
ed as recommended and the clerk in
structed to issue orders on the treas
urer in payment of same. Carried.
Yeas, six; Nays, none.
Moved by Alderman White support
ed by Alderman Knutson that the
council 60 into committee of the
whole to determine amount of annual
tax levy. Carried. Yeas, six; Nays,
none.
A recess was declared and the coun-
Gil considered the matter.
Alderman Knutson was here eXcus-
ed on his request.
Council was called to order and AL
derman Porthan presented the follow
ing resolution.
Resolved, that there be LEVIED
against the taxable property of the
City of Ely, Mimi, for the year 1908,
the sum of twenty seven thousand dol
lars 1927, OOO.OO) and that the same be
certified to the county auditor for
collection, and that said sum be cred
tied to the various funds as follows:
General fund 5000 90
Perman't improvement fund 100000
Fire Department fund.- 100000
Moved by Alderman Graves, sup
ported bv Alderman Eisenach that
the resolution be adopted and it was
declared adopted on the following
vote. Yeas, Aldermen Graves, White,
Porthan, Butala and Eisenach, Nays,
none.
Moved by Alderman Graves, sup
ported by Alderman Porthan that the
council adjourn. Carried, Yeas, five,
nays, none.
l.. j. WHITE,
City Clerk.