The Idaho Republican., 1916-06-09

on hand. They covered q host {
routine matters, deciding some an
resting the others ON the table.
Divers petitions for sidewalks wer
taken up and referred to the prope
committee for investigation as to th
will Of the residents concerned. TIL
proposed Improvement districts ar
approximately as follows:
In the vicinity OF Pine and Pacifi
streets; North Taylor street, Nortl
Shilling; Younie's addition, near th
Irvingsschool and west. 1
A petition signed by q number D
persons living on the north side o
town was presented which asked tina
q street be opened up between Mali
street and the city park, between th'
Tanner and Parkinson additions. 4. /
was doubtful whether the petitioner
meant that the required land for ,
66-fOot roadway should be donated
by the citizens, or paid for by thu
city. Several c0uncilmen declared
they would not consent to buy any
streets In the name of the city. The
matter was placed In the hands oi
the Improvement committee to as
certain the facts and report.
Matters Left at Rest
In regard to hydrants which stick
up above the grade of the streets
endangering, passers-by and vehicles
the services of the engineer are re-
Quired. The hotel entrance thru the
sidewalk and the establishment OF
ownership o fthe alley back Of the
First National bank, were also left
with their respective committees for
further attention. III
Sewer Extensions
The sewer, committee was given
power to act In the matter Of sewer
extensions In ward two, three and
four, and also q manhole to be placed
near Mr.. Berryman's home, and they
will advertise for bids on the work
as soon as possible.
James Martin, representing the G..
w. & M company, was given permits
sion to move out fence and a shack
on some property they propose pur-
chasing ON North Taylor street They
engage to lay sidewalk.
Sprinkling Districts
The final assessment rate for
sprinkling in the several sprinkling
districts was left for the city engin-
eer to make up.
Problem Of the Water Main
A discussion arose as to putting In
ADEQUATE water mains before the
pavement shall make 1t difficult to
dig down to the pipes. A point in
particular was made of the three
fourth-inch main crossing Sexton
street from the alley between Main
and Taylor streets. Mr.. Hubbell and
the power and light people both COM
plain of insufficient water pressure,
and 1t was possible that further con-
nections may be demanded later. 1t
was reported that Mr.. Johnson had
stated he would lay two-inch main
from the mill to Sexton street, but
beyond that point he will neither
place any larger main nor maintain
it il privately laid. The improve
ment committee was instructed to
cali on Mr.. johnson for conference
on the matter.
Why are Building Permits
Councilman DeKay put in siren
uous protest against the custom Of
builders to erect their houses or
barns and come to the council for
permits afterwards. He said this was
especially the practice in the case Of
smaller edifices, shacks, platforms
ets., and that the permit always COM
ing from the council made 1t merely
q matter of ratification. He said
something ought to be done to check
this lawlessness. The attorney look
up the law and found that there is a
penalty Of not to exceed 500 in q
Ease where building is put up with
laut the proper permission Of the
Council. So the councilmen are look
ing for an example and the city needs
the money.
Other improvements
On motion of Mr.. Pelkey 1t was
decided to advertise for bids on lay
ing a sidewalk near the Chalmers
place, portion of a district created
last year, but not yet completed.
The Neil r. Boyle and Blackfoot
Mercantile companies were granted |
permission to pave the alley running |
behind their, business places, provid-
ed they bear the expense and the en-
gineer approves the work.
for Building Permits
II. j. POSC, CaTpeHC0T SHOp, W COst
$500; Danilson's supplement.
J A. Brown, house, to cost 81 200;
Tanners addition.
d. A. Jenkins, five-room frame
house, in Lewis addition.
Eccles Investment company, hotel
and business rooms, Of inflammable
material, In the Lewis addition, cor
ner Of Pacific and Taylor streets, to
cost $125,000.
Eccles Investment company, gar
age. near hotel on Pacific street.
Anderson & Sons company, sheds,
office rooms, and relocate former
residence, all Of frame, in Tanners
addition.
J. C. MCGUIRE, to construct paw
Ing plant at the end OF Lincoln street
south of the Mackay tracks.
o. 8. L. to build platforms around
freight depot on Main street.
w. r. Bergman, residence, frame,
cost $1,000, west side Of Shilling.
Police Judge and Chief
Judge Good reported fines collect !,