The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1918-06-29
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS,
JUNE 4, 1918.

nun Se}Atg llSttkGNNS HICnSHI,
J. R. West, jr.
j. R. Burrance
Jno. K. Cheyney
Costas Clynpios
]. E. Douglass.
Absent, none.
The clerk READ the minutes of spe-
cial meeting of May 9th and regular
meeting Of May 21st. The chair in
structed clerk to strike from minutes
the motion of Dr.. Douglass in meeting
of May 21st with regard to opening
of Pinellas Ave-, Thereupon DIR. Doug
lass stated to council that upon fur
Their investigation through conversa-
ton with citizens it seems that arbi-
tration would be preferable way to
arrive at the price which should be
paid for this property. Mr.. Cheyney
replied for the owner that this would
mot be agreeable and that if council
did not wish TO proceed according to
motion at last meeting The option of
May 24th, 1918 would be withdrawn.
Motion by Mr.. West, seconded by
Mr. Olynlpios, that minutes be ap-
proved rs read. Motion carried.
Petitions and Communications.
A communication from L. L. Lucas,
making proposal for city's printing
for the ensuing year. Discussion en-
eued. DIR. Douglass stated his opin-
ion that in fairness to all The Leader
should be awarded the printing for the
next year. Mr.. West moved that city
printing be awarded to lowest and
best bidder. There being no second to
this motion the chair declared the mo-
ton lost.
Motion by DR.. Douglass, seconded
by Mr.. West, that clerk be instructed
to call for bids for the city's printing
for the following year to be submit
ted at next regular meeting. Roll call,
j. R. West, jr., aye; ]. R. Durrance,
aye; Jno. K. Cheyney, not voting; Cos
tas Olympios, aye; J. E. Douglass,
aye. Thereupon the chair declared the
motion carried.
A communication was read from the
fAutomobile Blue Book submitting
proposition to take space in the next
edition. This matter will be left fol
action first OF Board of Trade.
Reports of Standing Committees.
Finance Committae.-Mr West
stated that he had made some inves
4 tigation with regard to correc
amounts in various sinking funds bu
owing to urgent demands on his tim
had been unable to determine exac
amounts.
Street and Highway Committee
DR.. Douglass reported he had made
examination of Alligator dock ant
had secured proposal from Ancho
Concrete works to make the repairs
for $6880. The chair instructed
street and highway committee to pro
coed to have the repairs made on tn
most reasonable terms.
Hr. Douglass stated further tina
co''plaint had been made that ale,
way north and south through block q
past light plant was being INSTRUCTED
Night Police S. E. Mickler being pres
ent stated this would receive imme
date attention.
The chair reported in this connec
ton that Mr.. McCreary had REPAIRED
street at Fish House.
| Ordinance Committee.-No report.
| Sanitary Committee.-Mr. Olym
pios stated that the scarlet feve
cases were not being properly quar-
antined and that Tarpon avenue ha
been pervaded with odors from storm
sewer. Mr.. McCreary stated he woul!
remedy the odors by flushing the sew
err.
Mr.. Olympios called attention again
to menace of old house on IL. 9 O.
block 76. The chair suggested tina
mayor make arrangements with tht
administrator of the estate owning
this property to have same removed.
Reports of Special Committees.
None.
The clerk presented letter of JUNE
3rd from the city attorneys in re
Spouse to clerks letter as per instruc
lions of council with regard to matter
of opening up Pinellas avenue. The
attorneys opinion being that an cleo
ton would be necessary and advising
that they would draw up ordinance az
requested upon receipt of exact de
Escriptions.
Ordinances and Resolutions.
/ None.