Gilpin observer., 1918-04-18
CITY COUNCIL MEETS

Regular meeting of the city coun-
cil of the City of Central, held Ap-
ril 11th, 1918.
Called to order by Mayor Wilkin-
son. Roll call, present. Aldermen
Seymour, Peck, Willis, McCallister,
Atkinson and Williams; absent, AL
derman Rule.
Minutes of the last regular and
special meeting read and approved as
read.
Trial balance of general ledger
March 31st, .l91s, and annual reports
of the city clerk and city treasurer
read. Motion made and carried that
the reports and trial balance be ac-
cepted and filed.
Street and Water Commissioner
Couch made a verbal report on the
condition of streets and water works.
Motion made and carried that the
city council grant free water to all
parties who wish to plant gardens
this summer, to try and raise vege-
tables, provided there is no shortage
for domestic use.
Removal of some of the street
lights was discussed by the council.
1t was decided to remove the street
lights on Nevada street, Casey street
and Lawrence street, and to raise the
lights higher at the head of Register
alley and East Third street, and the
city clerk was instructed to take this
matter up with Mrs. Frank Bertag-
nolli, and also to show the repair
man where to place the above lights.
An ordinance entitled, IAN ordi-
nance making appropriations for the
municipal year 191S," was introduced
and read in full, and said ordinance
was ordered published in the official
paper at least ten days before the
next regular meeting of the city
council.
City bills amounting to $232.31, and
water works bills amounting to SIS,
read. The same having been exam
ined and approved by the Finance
committee, motion made and carried
that the bills be allowed and war
rants be issued for the several am
cunts and paid by the city treasurer.
Mayor Wilkinson announced that
the council would go into executive
session for the purpose of appoint
ing officers for the ensuing year.
Alderman Williams rendered his
resignation as alderman of the Sec
ond ward. Motion made and carried
that the resignation be accepted.
For the office of city clerk, treas
urer and water rate collector, appli.
cations of John G. Williams and
Gustav Kruse read. Mayor Wilkin.
son appointed Aldermen Willis and
Atkinson as tellers. Mr.. Williams
receiving majority of the votes
cast the mayor declared him elected
to the above office for the ensuing
year.
w. c. Matthews was nominated for
city attorney. There being no other
nominee. motion made and carried
that the nomination be closed and
that the city clerk cast the entire
vote of the council for w. c. Mat
thews for city attorney, and the may
or declared him elected to that office
for the ensuing year.
Application Of VIM. H. Couch for
the office Of water commissioner
marshal and street commissioner was
read. There being no other appli.
cant, motion made and carried that
the nominations be closed and that
the city clerk cast the entire vote
Of the council for VIM. H. Couch for
water commissioner, city marshal
and street commissioner, and the
mayor declared him elected to the
above offices for the ensuing year.
s. A. Rank was nominated for city
surveyor ard there being no other
nominee. motion made and carried
that he be declared elected by accla.
nation. Carried.
John G. Williams was elected by
acclamation to the position of police
Judge.
Application Of the Weekly Regis.
ter'Cal to be made the official pap
er OF the city read. Motion made
and carried that the Weekly Regis.
ter-Call be made the official paper
for the ensuing year.
Motion made and carried that VIM.
H. Couch act as health officer until
the regular meeting in May, 1918.
Mayor Wilkinson stated that he
would leave the different committees
the same as appointed April II, 1916.
No further business appearing be.
fore the cnnncil .,nofia.,