Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1919-02-07

The first steps toward the realiza-
son Of the long dreamed of paved
-~aets and new sewers for Richmond
ore taken by the City Council at its
&rular monthly meeting last night,
bep that body unanimously passed
Arlinance for the sale of Sl50, 900
of city bonds, which were voted
Ia 1917. for the purpose of providing
kncrey for these greatly needed inn
Movements for the city.
| The Mayor is authorized in the or
finance to advertise for bids for the
ssrr Of the city's securities. He stated
[brfore the body took action, that mu-
,irfpal bonds are selling at and above
mar generally now, and this seems the
|Iorical time to put the Richmond
bonds on the market. Mayor Evans
has been Watching the situation care
fully and believes that the work can
b. arc9mplished in the very near fu-
tr-s. He is determined to push it for
he realizes the great need and what
an immense improvement it will be to
the life of the city in every way. His
frsrce will undoubtedly receive the
hearty commendation of the citizens
and the action of the City Council in
putting the matter in concrete shape,
70 push the work, viii without doubt
meet with general endorsement.
Councilman Terrill's suggestion
that the city should not collect any
tax penalties from the boys in the
army or navy who might have failed
20 pay their taxes on time, met with
unanimous approval of the council and
viii undoubtedly strike a popular
chord. Councilman TerriIl stated that
he felt that the boys who went forth
70 protect the freedom and homes Of
the country. ought not to be penalized
IN tax matters, and he felt the city
should 90 on record in the matter.
An Investigation of increase in in
urance rates in the city viii be made
TO O suggestion from Councilman VIM.
O'Neil He said that at the time the
city bought the new fire auto truck,
representative Of the State Fire Mar
shals' Office was here and recommend
ed the type that was bought, with the
assurance that it would tend to re-
duce insurance rates by affording
greater and more certain protection to
property. Now comes word, he said,
that rates are to be generally raised
from 20 to so per cent, or are already
being raised. He suggested that the
mayor appoint a special committee to
look into this matter, as he thought
that the people and taxpayers Of
Richmond deserve some consideration.
TIE Mayor named Councilmen O,Neil
and Terrill as committee to make an
i-vestigation and take up the matter
WITH the State Fire Marshal's Office.
In view of the fact that DR.. R. l..
Clark was not present TO bring up the
tax adjustment matter which he
asked of the council last meeting
Sght, upon motion Of City Attorney
'Cherault, the tax collector was in
structed to collect from DR.. Clark as
he was assessed. Assessor Deather-
age was on hand and. stated that he
had taken Clark's list as he had every
other taxpayer, and that the Board of
Equalization had made no change in
it, which could have probably been Sc
cured if there had been anything
wrong.
City Clerk W. e. Blanton was de-
tanned at home by illness, so G. C.
Terrill was elected clerk pro tenn for
the meeting.
The roll call showed all councilmen
IN their seats. Mayor Evans invok-
ed the divine blessing on the session.
Mayor Evans called attention to the
TACT that Frank J. Powell, SON Of
Councilman o. B. Powell, had receiv-
ed the Croix de Guerre from France
the greatest honor bestowed by
France Upon the Mayors sugges-