Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-09-08
T. Y. Treacy, Dairy Inspector
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Griffith Farm ....-...... 78
L. e.. OConnor ............ II
Leslie Sullivan ....>. II
M. L. Nnrfght .......~.... II @
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VIM. Dryden ..----..-... 70
G. L. Ryan :.........-.--. IS
James +; Sullivan ........ g
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/. N. L.. L1ncoln .............. ~ a.
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T. v. Treacy. Dairy Inspector.
onded BY Alderman Peterson. that the
several reports above be received and
filed. Carried.
city Auditors Annua Report.
of the the reey aaa and d ssDmassna { r1 iedr.
er balances, improvement warrants and
bonds outstanding, also condition Of ap-
preparation accounts and the financial
condition of the city for the fiscal year
ending August s1st, 1917.
Moved by Alderman Pyes. seconded
by Alderman j. F. Smith, that the re-
port be received and filed and referred
r RI ins ways anu means eo"'''ee' Jar
Communications.
Communication read from a special
band committee named by the CONNER
eial club to formu1ate an adaptablss
efficiency in the city band. The commit
tee recommended hat the city increase
the band appropriation from $500 to ST.
lUO.VV per year, OTuST LldI=d lISIs CidSS
band leader be engaged to give his full
time to band Instruction.; the committee
recommended the organization Of a
Juvenile band, the idea being to supply
talent which at maturity would form
membership for a municipal band. The
committee did not feel that the present
plan was satisfactory for getting the
desired results
DR.. Williamson and several other cit
liens addressed the ouncil in supper
of the recommendation for a municipal
hand. He stated h school board favor
ed the proposition If a good leader
Moved by Alderman Sanders, second
ed by Alderman Whitman, that the
proposition be referred to the ways n
means committee to report before the
closing of the annual appreciation bill.
Carried.
Pohcewoman Resigns.
Resignation Of Pearl g; Blough ss po-
presented, read. Moved BY Alderman
Whitman, seconded by Alderman Peder-
son. that the resignation be accepted
with regrets. Carried.
Alderman Kelsey reported present.
Power compsny's Proposition Discussed.
Alderman Sanders called the atten-
ton of the council to the report Of Dean
River Power company to sell to the city
electric power to operate the water
works and light plant, and moved, sec
onded by Alderman Whitman. that in
NtS" VI Al CSAAio- AN iSPokb liACo-
Chairman Turner Of the .waterworks
committee, that the proposition of the
Power company be now taken up.
Mayor Dinnie invited the taxpayers
If they had any objection or criticism
in regard to the Power company's offer
that this was the time to make it
known.
Following discussion by a number Of
citizens, pro and con, it was suggested
that Mr.. J. O., Donald representing
the Power company. address the coun-
questions as the citizens present might
care to ask. Mr.. Donald stated that
Prof. Crouch had given the city a SPLEEN
1 11a anfigsis from 9d the q p @=sehaniea1 apd
financial standpoint, but thought the
motives Of the Power company were
misunderstood by the citizens.
ed by Alderman Whitman, that the city
attorney be instructed to prepare and
draft a contract in accordance with the
proposal mad by the Red River Power
err machinery at the pumping station
and for the street lighting system al
the prices named therein. to-wit: s4.14
s es'ss mi per m SflLons I Eail onsit soe n Ma =
water, and s6.o8 per million gallons for
the G. N. Ry. Co. and the RIM. Milling
Co. and s11.ss for ornamental and
usual conditions thereto. the same to
be submitted to this council for it's ap-
prevail and execution by the mayor and
city auditor, together with a bond to
protect the interests of the city there
under, to be executed by sufficient sure
ty to be approved by the city council.
Carried.
city Assessor.
Mayor Dinnte appointed Mr.. Robt. H.
Green. Jr., as city assessor and sub
mitted his name to the city council for
&C., ~ A-~M
ine sepse@be r9r l. .h fsi iso T hesr mayor ass@ ea aa-
pointed Aldermen Veftch and Peterson
as tellers. The tellers reported II ball
lots cast all Of which were yes. The
firmed. -
Pohcewoman.
Mayor Dinnie appointed Miss Mary
Berg !. a. = pSlice stg anr and submitted rub her
ton, for the term ending April, 1918.
Tellers reported II votes cast, all Of
which were yes. The nay declared the
appointment confirmed.
Presentation Of Ordinances.
1s17-19l8 Salary Ordinance NO. 37e.
An ordinance entitled An ordinance
fixing the amount Of salaries to be re-
the city Of Grand Forks, North Dakota,
for the fiscal year beginning September
I, 1917, and ending August 31st.31s18."
ordinance committee, and introduced by
them, presented, read.
onded by Alderman Pyes. that this
On roll cali the following aldermen vos.
Seitsah. arisitss. Locknnan. Sanders.
Whitman. Smith. Peterson and Kleven
Appropriations Bin Ordinance.
An ordinance entitled .sThe annual
appropriation bill for the fiscal year
eoSamenelng septsmp PER- lyll, aad