Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-10-19

Moved by Alderman Kelsey, seconded
oy Alderman Bird, that according to the
SECTION officials daH Henry Henry 9 o'K sasfe b bs de-
clared elected president Of the Board Of
City Commissioners and that F.. w.
S~chlaberg and T. j.. Smith be declared
westeen and J. H. solstad elected for 9
term of 2 years as members Of the Board
Of Commissioners; Carried:
Mayor Wheeler read his message as
retiring head of the city government to
the aldermen as follows:
To the Honorable Members of he City
Gentlemen: In conformity to we'll es-
tablished precedent L as retiring chief
executive Of the city desire at this time
to briefly outline what with your valued
help has been accomplished.
Financial.
In the MANAGEMENT of the city's
finances we nave had many serious OBJ
away our revenue from licenses. exacted
a large fee for the worknen's compensa-
ton and greatly increased our insurance
Dor and supplies has advanced nearly, II
not quite one hundred per cent. In
addition to this. our state legislature
penali7ed US by enacting, a vicious law
basis. In spite Of these %handicaps. the
city's' bonded Indebtedness has been re-
duced $23,oo0.0o {: 100000 90 Of this was
We expended s15.ooo.oo upon a new roof
for the filter plant. During this time
also. nearly 500. 100000 Of special i'm
provement bonds have been cancelled.
period to the next without one dollar Of
floating Indebtedness. Practically our
only overdraft lies in the purchase of
supplies, chiefly fuel for the coming
early while 1t was possible 50 to do.
This being now on hand can very proper
~, be charged to the incoming admin
duced. There is a great and growing
menace to the financial standing Of the
city in the unsolicited taxes on city i'm
acted has failed to mitigate this evil.
Health.
During our term no case OF typhoid
fever has developed within the city:
safety OF our water We have had two
epidemics Of influenza and one Of diph-
iberia These are not classed by. scien-
lists Lists ra as p%reyen sao;e, diseases 6's Tna AND We're
handled after the most approved scien-
ttfc methods and soon effectively con-
trolled. Our food handlers and vendors
have made marked and gratifying I'M
provement in their methods.
Streets md 1oaAways.
equipment and appropriation would AL
low.
Fire Protection:
We have had no extensive conflagra-
tions. The work done by our depart
ment is no where surpassed.
low rn ebS %ay Ma Gt sr,eos mas ave ee Seen ae QUICKLY * =
apprehended n brought to justice.
dependent POOR.
The condition Of our %dependents has
come self supporting and u expendi-
lures are growing lighter month by
I regret that there are at least three
serious problems that we must pass on
to our successors. The nrst in import.
ance Of these is that OF the tunnel and
Tho condition is chronic. we having in
herited 1t from u predecessors. I have
not brought the matter to YOUR attention
Spse'n . ! NY snd en' sns i liability III rt to f'nd ". !
qualified expert after prolonged search
who could advise as to how the work
should be done and furnish a reasonably
brook much more delay. The II rlankins
upon the DeMers avenue bridge has
on hand for its repair. The west ap-
proach to this bridge needs rebuilding
in the YER near future.
ago. IT" I protested vieorousiy axainst Il.
manner in which the fllins was done
when the DeMers avenue sewer wal laid
There are nov considerable cavities
over with the concrete underlying thl
pavement. This - likely to give way a
any time. under the stress Of unusually
DAMAGES. Also .waterma1ns CROSS.
ing this street are .uneupRcrted and
liable TO breaks. which if SECURING q
IRE protection Ia the north end Of thu
In conclusion ! wish 10 assure yot
that 4 Sincerely appreciate the support
tyou hope given me- n wisttsss No
Ikn0Wledee pu6ltc1y that Whatoser %
meftt ny sattsehs - ny adminiatssste