The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-04-05
COUNCIL
SESSION
IS Dull
Routine Business Trans
acted Mayor BurtOn
Busy on Park Plans


day afternoon was characterized by
the lack Of important matters 10 come
before the body. Most OF the items
Of business to come before the coun-
eli were issues that have been up for
previous discussion and action and ex-
cited little argument. The fact that
city park is to be located on the
ground where the city waters works
tank stands called forth more enthus-
iasm than any matter brought up.
Mayor Burton, who has been given
power to act, in the establishment Of
this park, announced that plat win
be made this week and the work OF
grading the ground started next week.
The aldermen are very anxious that
the park Be equipped and made ready
for use as quickly as it is possible.
The ground will be fenced and trees
will be placed where the old ones
have been taken up Only the dead
trees have been removed from the
grounds.
Regular reports from the city de-
partments Of government were receiv-
ed and filed. The water commissions
ers' report showed that the total re-
ceipts Of that office for the month Of
March was sgi7692 and the total dis
bursements were s123l.eO, leaving
balance of s945.32 Judge H. l. Grigs-
by's report showed that si75 has Deen
collected in zines during the past
month.
Current expenses for the running of
the city government for the past
month amounted to s468S.2s and an
ordinance appropriating that amount
Of money for this purpose was passed.
Following the report Of the commit.
tee in charge Of the pest house. 1t was
decided to move the building owned
by the city and used for detention
hospitals to the city grounds along
the Washita river This ground was
originally purchased for dumping
grounds. but suitable location has
been found for the pest houses and
they viii be moved there The pest
houses viii be sleyatd and will be
placed at a lawful distance from all
other places OF habitation.
Complaints from property owners
along the street where overflow fol-
lows heavy rains, vere heard. It de-
yeloped that, in most cases. where
water stands from overflow. the lots
are lower than the city grade
City Attorney Harry Hammerly in
his report Of the telephone rate IN
yestigation reported that suit had
been filed in the courts Of the county
asking for a perpetual injunction, er-
straining the Pioneer Telephone COM
pany from collecting excessive rates.
Mr. Hammery stated that he expect
ed a hearing in the case next week.
He gave a report of decisions that
have been handed down by courts
concerning similar controversies. Mr..
Hammerly expressed that in his opin-
ion the city council or the corpora.
ton commission Of the state have the
right to determine the rates to be
charged In such cases.
That property owners should keep
their sidewalks along their property
clean and free from rubbish was the
opinion Of the aldermen. Instances
were cited where sidewalks were not
in use. because OF mud and dirt, that
had collected on it during the win
ter.
Because Of the rigid economy that
is being practiced by the members Of
the city council in the matter Of dis
bursements the proposition to buy las
chairs owned by H R. Hoyey for the
main auditorium Of the city hall. was
turned down J. d. Buie was ia favor
J or the expenditure and made a melton
: to purchase the chairs. but the mapor-
{ ity Of the council were opposed to any
{ expense that is unnecessary.
J Ed Evans brought up the matter as
to whether It was right for EsE. Col
5 by, city engineer, to spend a part Of
. his time doing outside contracts. 10
! was the eoncensns of opinion that Mr.
Colby be allowed to do outside work
so long as he notified the mayor and
superintends the city work
j. "A. Temple brought up the matter
; Of checking the street lights An In
vestigation will be made concerning
! the method used X IS lhe duty Of
. the night policemen to keep track II
> the lights over the city.