Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1912-04-18
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
Alma, Mich, April 8, 1871.

Present: Aids. Fuller, Goodspeed,
Wi Hard, Caple, Pulfrey, Cook, Kehn,
and Fraker
There being a full board the Coun-
Gil was declared to be in session
The journal of the preceding ses-
sions were read and approved.
On motion of Aid Cook, supported
by Aid Pulfrey, that the Mayor S
inaugural address be received and
placed on file Motion carried.
On motion OF AID. Fuller, support
ed by AID. Cook, that the report of
James c. KreSs relative to paving be
received and placed on file Motion
carried.
Mayor Montigel makes the follow
ing appointments for committees for
the ensuing year;
Streets-Alds. Cook, Fraker. Caple,
Fire-Alds. Fuller, Caple, Willard
Claims and Accounts-Alds. Cook.
Caple, Kehn.
Sewers and Drains-Alds. Fraker,
Cook, Pulfrey
Salaries - Aids Goodspeed, Fuller,
Kehn.
Ways and Means - Aids. Pulfrey,
Fuller, Cook
Electric Light - Aids. Caplc. Will
lard, Goodspeed.
Health - Aids. Willard Fraker,
Kehn.
Printing-Alds Kchn, Caplc. Good
speed.
On motion OF Aid. Cook, supported
by Aid Caple, that the appointments
be confirmed.
On motion OF AID. Cook, supported
by Md Pulfrey, that the petition
signed by r. S. Swarthout, ct al. rel
ativc TO sewer on +. Superior street
also relative TO sewer on College
street west of railroad, be referred 10
the Committee an Sewers and Drains
Motion carried
On motion of AID. Fuller. support
ed by Aid Pulfrey, that the mayor
and clerk be instructed TO return the
certified check Of the Harris Trust &
Savings Bank OF Chicago for the
proposed bond issue Motion car
ried
On motion OF Aid. Fuller, sup
ported by Aid. Frakcr, that April 10
and 20 be designated as cleanup days
and all refuse be placed in boxes or
barrels on the alley. Motion car
RED
On motion OF AID. Cook, supported
by Aid. Fuller, that the mayor and
clerk be instructed to close contract
with Riggs & Sherman Co. for paw
ing Motion carried
On motion of Aid Cook, supported
by Aid Fuller, that they accept the
resignation OF ]. D. Spinney for
election commissioner. Motion car
ried.
Mayor Montigel appoints D. L.
Johnson as election commissioner.
On motion, the appointment was
confirmed.
On motion of Aid. Fraker, support
ed by Aid. Pulfrey, that the commun-
ication of ]. T. Mathews relative to
Young & Fuller damage, be referred
to the city attorney, with instructions
to answer the same Motion carried.
On motion of Aid Pulfrey, sup
ported by Aid Fraker, that the claim
of Geo w. Abbott be referred to the
Committee on Claims to report at
next regular meeting. Motion carried.
On motion of Aid Cook, supported
by Aid. Fraker, that the following
claims be allowed at footings and
the clerk instructed to issue orders
for the same:
GENERAL FUND.
Alma Grain and Lumber Co.,
nSntS 9SOIOS
Alma Grain and Lumber Co.,
city hall. s.s7
Alma Grain and Lumber Co.,
oats and straw. 1916
Alma Grain and Lumber Co.,
lumber .................. S.lS
Wheaton & Son, soap. . 10
w. T. Beverly. oats. 1900. 30.76
Delos Dunkle. fire runs. .... 200
A. Chick, bill Observation-Disclosures. $50
International Chemical Co.. bill 1910
]. w Glass, bill 100
Mich. State Telep. Co., phone. 600
Union Telephone Co., phone. 600
WATER FUND.
Alma Grain and Lumber Co.,
water .................. S279.49
National Meter Co, meters
and repairs. ................ 14792
f. Anon, labor. .......... $50
VIM Johnson, labor. 60
Richard Sova. labor. ......... 200
On motion of Aid Cook, supported
by Aid. Fuller, the Council adjourned
to Wednesday, April TO- at 7:3O p. m.
d. w ADAMS, Clerk
J. NJ. MONTIGEL. Mayor
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