Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-04-18

AOt mot OuoI &c Vi tu0 F0lus OF gov
ernment Wednesday night, at
which time the council met in reg
ular session with Mayor Cough
presiding and all conncilmen pres
ent except Hutchins, who is in
Salt Lake, Upon calling the coun-
Gil to order, Mayor Cough read an
address in which he briefly set
forth his views on some of the
important measures which are to
come before the council for consid-
Grafton. His address which was
ordered fled with the clerk, is az
follows:
Gentlemen of the City Council You
have been selected by the unanimous
consent of the electors of your respec-
tive wards to represent them in this
council for the ensuing two years. This
expression Of confidence speaks well for
you and indicates desire on the part
of our citizens for a united and hRr-
mOnious administration in all matters
pertaining to the general welfare of our
city and the people thereof. Let as
assume our duties with a firm resolve
20 perform the same we'll and faith
fully-put aside all personal interests
and selfish motive, il any, and have but
one object in view-eficient service.
We are at the dawn of new day for
our little city. Modern advantages and
conveniences are fast displacing pio-
neer conditions and hardships. Sub
stantial business blocks and residences
are taking the places of the old shacks
Of few years ago; new spirit Is man
ifested in our commercial life; marked
improvements and advancements have
been made in our school system, and
ing important influences for the better
in our social, moral and intellectual
life. All of these betterments are ac-
companied by additional duties, respon-
sibilities and obligations, and the work
required Of this administration will be
along more advanced lines than has
heretofore obtained in our city.
Permit me at this time to refer brief
ly to some of the more important work
required Of us
AS matter of information, our city
Is in good financial condition. It ID
estimated that the cash on hand and
the amount due the first of next July
from the last payment Of 1912 taxe'
will pay the balance Of the present
fiscal years. indebtedness and practic-
ally all of the old outstanding warrant
indebtedness OF the city. So we vii
begin the next fiscal year with verJ
little, If any, indebtedness aside from
the outstanding water works bonds, anc
it is three years until sinking fund i
required for these bonds.
The condition Of the water witt
which our municipal water system i
supplied Is not satisfactory. This is |
matter requiring our best efforts and
hearty cooperation on the part OF ever,
citizen Of the city. Immediate step
must be taken to supply the people o
this city with good, pure water. Th
revenue from the water system 10 suf
ficient to justify it aud the health an
comfort Of the people demand it.
The improvement of our streets an
sidewalks must 60 forth with increase
effort and these improvements shoul
be substantial and permanent.
There must be q betterment OF th
sanitary conditions generally in ti
city, and in this connection | believe
will be well to make preliminary in
vestigation as TO the feasibility Of
good sewerage system.
South Tenth street should be openet
provided those who would be direct
benefited offer proper inducements.
The public library is justly entitl'
TO some financial assistance from Il
, city.
The city should contribute more II
orally to the fire department. and
should be made one Of the imports
departments Of the city.
We are in need Of better acComod
lions for the various city department
and think it would be advisable
build . good substantial city hall.
could also be used for library purposs
The police service Of the city shou
be efficient, to the end that law al
order be maintained.
There should be no excessive tar
tion. but economy must not prevail
the expense Of the health and comic
Of the people.
will communicate with you mi
tally from time to time with refereE
70 the matters here neeed snd Of So
other matters as may arise for our O
gideration.
Respectfully submitted.
A. B. COUGH, Mayor
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