Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1914-03-06

praident Rhodes stated the call of the
eufine o. being for the purpose OF con-
fiuine bids for the sale Of the bond IL
p. vhich were advertised for sale on this
-. and considering any other matters
finportance that might come up before
|. IIthoard for consideration.
N motion of Commissioner Young,
,uuuded by Commissioners Kell, the work
- the Banquettes in the District were
:. Suasrsd to be discontinued for the present
a that all contractors be notified OF
- By the Inspectors.
4 a motion Of Commissioners Young,
~ seconded by Commissioner Kell, the
1urcwing resolution was adopted:
= 4 Resolved that the President Of
- Board be and I've il hereby author
Sad 10 negotiate Ranks,
- "a extension Of the the b Yards obli-
en1iou, shortly maturing to such time a.
~ b satisfactory to eaid---Banks,
~ tie President BE- authorized to issue
- or certificate Of indebtness, cover
- said indebtness and replrdging I" the
.o1N-- Banks the same security now
11 = security for said loan.
4 ! AZ II o'clock the time advertised for the
openine Of the bids for the sale Of the
100 900, issue Of bonds by the District,
- following bids was received and OPEN
q: Nm. Agnes Guthrie. Of Natchez, Misr.
"a 8 900 for 5000 worth of the bond
"a her bid being in conformity with law.
beine not less than par and with interest
= ths rate OF 5per cent, the same on mo-
IN Of Commissioner Young, duly SC
odd, we're sold to the said Mrs. Guthrie
md the same ordered delivered to her
opoa payment in cash the said amount.
3 On motion OF Commissioner Young,
sounded BY Commissioner Hsmley. the
l6lloving resolution was adopted:
Be- 4 Resolved that committee OF three,
q which the President shall he one, he
appointsd TO negotiate loan OF 90, 900
~ the Immediate necessities Of Board and
nd 10 in6eevor 10 make some disposition
q tbo bonds now held by the hoard and
gnoogt beck to this Board for final action
"a Tuesday, March 18th, 1914.
The President appointed besides him.
IN, Commissioners Young and Hamley,
= members Of said committee.
On motion Of Commissioner johnson,
dnly seconded, the complaint Of Mr.. J. L
Rusell, for damages tohis fence, claimed
y hsve been done by Mess. Scott 4
Qemsnts, was referred to them.
On motion OF Commissioner , .,.S, !,
Gnonnsd By Commissioner Young. e
niNss ashppointed to zee Mess. c
GENTS, and arrange with tl,eau ;, <.
u1i6cate OF indeo ies- pttre
- them on their lev ct ~ Will
NJ Point Loop, with i at the rate
q PER cent per snnum uari paid.
Commissioners Young, H smley and the
Psoidsnt were appointed a committee to
- Nor. Scott 4 Clements about the
obove matter.
On motion Of Commissioner Young,
soupnded BY Commissioner Hamley, the
jolloving resolution was adopted:.
Wbereas, the slide at the Reid Bigge
hvoe = giving this Board uneasiness and
+ + feared that the situation might BE-
oopo critical.
And Whereas, Maj. Robertson cannot
I'M hi home ct present on account Of
o3(1cal lines In his family;
J. Therefore, be itresolyed that this Board
Nupeotfully request that Maj. Kerr, chief
& a. 6tate Board Of Engineers, meet q
ooDuittee of this Board ON the Reid
IN bvee on the morning of March "A.
~ President and Commissioner Kell,
~ appointed committee TO meet Maj.
xoS 4 The said time and place.
1hsse being no further business, the
Beard adjourned subject to call Of the
&c. RHODES,
Isegident Board Of Commissioners, Fifth
Levee District.
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