The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1915-06-18

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Props. Buffalo. N. Y. 6l8
and opened:
Bid of Caldwell Tribune-Publica
per line. Other notices, ETC., regular
legal rate of $l.00 an inch first inser-
ton. and SOC an inch ea.h SUBSEQUENT
Bid of Caldwell News-Council
Proceedings, four cents line. Legals
$l.OO an inch first insertion and SOC
an inch for subsequent insertions.
1t was voted upon motion of Hair
rington. seconded Lilly, that the bid
of the Caldwell Tribune be accepted
and that the City printing be awarded
as per their bid for a term of two
years beginning May 3rd.. 1915.
1t was voted upon motion of Lilly
that the Police Judge be instructed to
open an employment bureau in accor-
dance with the provisions of Chapter
lo9 of the 1915 Session Laws.
In accordance with Section 3 of Or
dinance No. los. the City Clerk pro-
ceeded to read his annual report for
the period covering from May 5th.,
1914, and ending May 3rd., 1915, in
elusive.
1t was voted upon motion of Hay
man that the reading of the report be
dispensed with.
1t was voted on motion of Ackley,
seconded Lilly, that the report as
presented be approved.
Forbes stated that he was of the
opinion that the recommendations of
the City Engineer, in his report sub
mitted for the month of May, 1915, in
reference to the concrete work should
be adopted. He suggested that the
city purchase half block of ground
on the creek near 18th and Main
streets, to be used for a sand pit. and
also that they purchase the two lots
on 18th and Arthur with the building
thereon, now being used by Calkins G.
Lesley. to be used for city barn and
for the purpose of storing supplies of
the street and water departments. He
stated that the sand pit could be Sc
cured for $4,000 and the lots for
$4,000.
Mr.. Richard Beatty, being present
called attention to the sidewalks in
the business portion and center of
the city that needed repairing. He
submitted a proposition to do the
work on time and material basis.
Mr.. F. L. Keller, being present, cal
led attention to a sidewalk near third
and Cleveland, which was badly in
need of repairs, he also stated that a
fire hydrant was needed at this cor
ner.
The matter of the hydrant was re-
ferred to the water committee for re-
port.
1t was voted upon motion of
Forbes, seconded Hayman, that the
City Engineer be required to furnish
a surety bond in the sum of 81, 500.00
1t was voted upon motion of Ackley
that Council adjourn until Wednes-
day evening. June 9th. at 8 o'clock.
S. BEN DUNLAP,
City Clerk.
Minutes. June 9th, 1915.
Council Climber, City of Caldwell,
Idaho, June 9th, 1915.
Council met in regular session pur-
suant to adjournment, with Mayor
Fred c. Boyes, presiding; Councilmen
Ackley, Dement,, Forbes, Harrington.
Hayman and Lilly, present; S. Ben
Dunlap, Clerk. when the following
business was transacted:
The following surety bonds were
Bond of Guy c. MCGEE. in the sum
of $2,500O0, as City Engineer, and
bond of Frank L. Roges, in the sum
of 100000. as Secretary-Treasurer
Superintendent of Water Works. Both
in the United States Fidelity and
Guaranty Company.
1t was voted upon motion of De-
ment that the bonds be accepted and
approved.
1t was voted upon motion of
Forbes, seconded Harrington. that
the action of the Council Monday
night, anoropriating $4,000 for the
Liberty Bell be cancelled. and that the
city pay $4,000 toward the expenses
of the occasion.
Hayman explained that he voted
against the motion. BELIEVING that the
same was out of order, and the ap-
preparation to be illegal.
1t was voted upon motion of Har-
rington that the water department be
authorized to purchase a rubber stamp
to be used on checks received by
them, making the cl eek receipt for
water rentals.
Hayman stated TIL; the water de-
partment needed some new ledger
leaves at an expense of about $500.
1t was voted upon motion of Ackley
that the matter be referred to the
water committee with power to act.
Fire Superintendent Sovereign rec
commended that the City purchase 4
inner Innings to be used in the auto
tires. He stated that the cost would
be about $4800.
It was voted upon motion of Ackley
that the Superintendent he authorized