The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-02-25

suant to adjournment of February 10,
the following members being present:
r. G. Bills. chairman, James Christen-
sen and M. A. Fugate, members and
F. M. Fisher. clerk. when the follow
ing matters came on for hearing and
consideration: 7
In the Matter of Calling a Special Elec-
ton for Purpose Of Voting Upon ,he
Proposition Of Issuing e6OO,O 900 Worth
of Road Bonds, and Also the Letting
Of Contract for the Preparation Of
Bonds and Furnishings Of all Legal
Advice and all Legal Procedure I'm
Connection Herewith.
In the above entitled matter. upon
the consideration Of q petition gem
erously signed by the voters and tax
payers of Bingham county, Idaho, and
listening. to the arguments of the re-
lions OF the county, and making due
examination Of the facts.
It appearing to the board that the
best interests Of the county REQUIRE It,
bond the. county for the construction
and repair Of its roads, and that the
sum Of 100000 will be necessary for
the prosecution of said work of road
liability or Indebtedness Of the county
that may be created by the bo9ding
aforesaid, exceeds the income or feve-
nue. Of the county for the year 1919.
financial enterprise 81 this magnitude
involving the calling and conduct Of
an election and the Issuance and sale
Of a large bond issue, great amount
be required and that the same should
be obtained from some reliable at
torney, who has specialized and become
especially skilled In and qualified and
matters Of this character.
And 1t further appearing that certain
individuals and concerns were present
at this meeting for the purpose of bid
ding d and said persons and concerns
services and the furnishing Of all nee
essary blank lithograph bonds ready
Tor signature and John e. Price & Co.
of the board Of county commissioners.
and ito furnish all necessary blank
lithograph bonds ready for signature
with all coupons attached for the sum
dollars. and that in the event the bond
election fails to carry, said John e.
Price q Co. would accept the sum of
three hundred $4,000 dollars for SER
ried, and said J. e. Price & Co. was the
hundred $4,000 dollars would be de-
Quoted from the cost of said legal pro-
& Co. will guarantee the legality Of
the issue, and to furnish a good and
sufficient bid on all bonds when ad-
vertised for sale. y
Now, therefore. upon the unanimous
vote Of the board, be 1t resolved that
a special election be called in accord
ance with law to be held at the earliest
date for the purpose of pro-
curing an authorization by a vote of
two-thirds Of the qualified electors Of
the county for the issuance Of bonds
in the aggregate sum Of 100000 for
road construction purposes.
Be 1t further resolved, that printed
or, written notices of the Intention to
hold such special election shall be
posted and published in the manner and
form and for the time and at the
places prescribed by law.
Be 1t further, resolved, that the bid
Of John e. Price & Co. above men,
toned for furnishing all necessary
legal proceedings. and all necessary
blank Autograph bonds ready for sig
with all coupons attached, Be
accepted, and that the memorandum
Of contract entered into on the four