The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1920-02-19

On motion on roll call the appoint
ments were unanimously confirmed.
Ayes IL, Nays, none.
The City Clerk announced having re-
ceived sealed bids for road oil. On mo-
| ton on roll call the clerk was instruct
ed to open the bids. Bids were opened,
read and referred to the Committee on
| Streets
Moved and unanimously carried on
roll call that the Mayor appoint City
! Hall Improvement Committee of five
members to investigate and recon-
mend such improvements as they deem
necessary in the new City Hall Build
ing and report at the next meeting
Ayes II; Nays, none,
Mayor declared a recess of fifteen
minutes.
Isselmann did not appear after re-
cess
Moved and unanimously carried to
suspend the rules to take up all mat
tiers on the table and allow claims.
Committee to whom was referred
the protest of Oscar Lindholm to his
assessment returned same recommend
ing denial
Moved and unanimously carried on
roll call that the protest be re-referred
to the Committee on Assessment and
Finance for further investigation as
to the value of the property. Ayes IL;
Nays, none.
Committee to whom was referred
the claim of klug & Smith returned
same recommending that the sum of
100000 be paid to Klug & Smith Co.
on account. Upon motion on roll call,
committees report was adopted, Mayor
and Clerk directed to issue necessary
order. Ayes IL; Nays, none.
Committee to whom was referred
copy of the following regulations to
govern the opening of draw bridges
crossing the Manitowoc River at 9Th
and 10th streets, returned same with
the recommendation that they be
placed on file.
In pursuance of the foregoing law,
the following regulations to govern
the opening of drawbridges owned and
operated by the City Of Manitowoc,
Wis, at Eighth and Tenth Street
across the Manitowoc River are pre-
scribcd:
|. The draws of the above named
bridges shall be Immediately opened
for the passage of foreign vessels and
Vessels of the United States" as de-
fined by Section 1911 of the Revised
Statutes, at all times during the day
or night except between the hours of
l2:05 p. IN. and 1915 p. m, upon
signal of three short blasts to be given
by blasts of a horn or steam whistle
for the Eighth Street bridge, and upon
signal Of two short and one long
blasts, similarly given, for the Tenth
Street bridge.
2. In case street traffic shall have
been delayed by reason of the draws
of either of the above described
bridges having been continuously open
for 10 minutes or more for the passage
of any of the vessels before described,
the draws of said bridge may be
closed, but shall he again opened for
! the passage of said vessel as soon as
! practicable: Provided, THAT in such
case, the opening of either of the
above described bridges for the pas
sage of any vessel vefore described,
shall not be delayed for more than 8
minutes after the proper signal is
given
3. When signal is given by a car
ferry or other large vessel to pass
either of the two bridges, the remain
| ing bridge shall also he promptly
opened so that such vessel shall not be
held between the two bridges, thus
creating source of danger.
T. In case either draw cannot be
Immediately opened when the signals
are given, a red flag or ball by day or
a red light at night shall he conspicu-
onsly displayed thereat.
War Department, February 2, 1920.
(Signed) BENEDICT CROWELI.,
Acting Secretary of War.
Upon motion on roll call, commit
tees report was adopted and copy Of
regulations placed on file
Committee TO whom was referred
the following ordinance, entitled IAN
ordinance amending an ordinance en-