American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1922-01-27
Rent C0ntract, U. 8. R. 8.

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Rent Contract, u. 8. n. 8.
The Commissioners were presented
with a Contract by the u. s. r. s. for
the renting of a building on Lots 3
and 4 Block IL, Union Addition, Amer
lean Falls, Idaho, at the rate of $500
per month to be occupied as a resi-
dence by Mrs. Gottfried Mayer. The
Contract was accepted.
Widows Exemption.
A letter vas read to the Commits
sinoers from Mrs. Munford asking for
a widows exemption, after consider
ing same it was ordered that the Clerk
write Mrs. Munford and secure from
here an affidavit and If said affidavit
is In correct form and in accordance
with the Statutes same may be placed
upon the tax roll for 1922.
1t was ordered that the following
widows exemption be allowed:
Perry .-----......-$ 81 100000
Mrs. Joseph Allen -.----..... 100000
Mrs. Q. A Warner ..--........ 100000
Rebates.
1t was ordered that a rebate in
amount Of $30.06, erroneous assess-
ment on Lots 35 and 36, Book SO Riv-
erside Addition be made to Lena
Uhrieh.
Request from Mrs. j. G. Simpson
for rebate of school tax on property
owned by here was denied and it was
ordered that Mrs. Simpson be notified.
u. ID. Ems of Reedley Calf, address
sed a communication to the Commits
sioners asking for rebate on taxes
which rebate was denied and Mr.. Ems
advised of the action of the Commits
sioners.
1t was ordered that the Clerk be au-
thorized to ascertain from Congress-
man Addison T. Smith, the feasibility
in asking the U. s. r. 8. to share a
protfon of the now out standing bonds
of Power County in proportion to the
amount of property they have pur-
chased within the limits of the County.
Refund.
1t was ordered that Maria Seefried
be granted a refund in amount of
$30.19 by warrant IL taxes on her pro-
perry have been paid, and be granted
q credit on the tax roll If said taxes
are unpaid. This in accordance with
the $1,000 widows exemption law.
Comparative Statement to Be Pre-.
pared by Auditor.
1t vas ordered that the County Au-
ditor be authorized to prepare, pub
lish and distribute to the tax payers
of Power County a comparative state
ment of the various Counties who are
alike in total valuation to Power
County for the purpose Of giving to
the tax payers the vast saving that
Power County is giving its tax pay
ers as compared with other counties.
Statement to be based upon out
standing warrant, bonds, expenses,
tax levies, amount of taxes paid,
amount of tax levies County Officials
are responsible 70 ron $4,000 basis
and to show that some officers, re-
ferring ITO Auditors and Sheriff's Of
Bsfice, are self supporting so far as sal
= aries of deputies and supplies are con-
cerned.
Refunds.
Maurice M. Myers appeared before
the Commissioners asking for a re-
fund in behalf of Boyd BeVans, a min
or, on his taxes. Said request was de-
MED.
J. d. Isaak appeared before the Com
missioners asking for a remittance cd
q $4,000 fine imposed by the Probate
Court Mr.. Isaak was advised that the
Commissioners had no jurisdiction in
the matter.
Equalization Of Taxes.
Mr.. P. P. Spalding appeared before
the Board asking 70 ran equalization
of his 1921 taxes which request was
denied, owing ito the fact the Commits
sioners have no authority to change
the Tax Roll according to the Statutes
But Assessor o. F. Crowley, was ad-
vised to make adjustment for yeal
1922.
Refund to q. s. r. s.
1t is ordered by the Board of Coun.
ty Commissioners that the Reclamation
Service be allowed a refund on ali
penalties and interest on properties
purchased in accordance with the fol.
lowing list: This action taken for the
reason the money was rendered fol
payment to the County Treasurer an6
could not be accepted at that time az
part payment of taxes owing to the
tact the Statutes provides that segre-
CATION and part payment of taxes car
be made only on ~deliquent certificates
This TO be and including time taxes
became delinquent, December oath
1921.
Cancellation Of Taxes.
It was ordered that Certificate No
2213, delinquent certificate, be can.
celled with the exception of specia
assessment in the name of Matte A
Mandell, in the name Of the Baptis'
Church.
1t was ordered that the taxes Of Mrs
Bowman, tax Notice No. 1877 and 89t
be cancelled, except special taxes sucI
as sewer and side walk.
Cancellation of Tax Notice No. 1871
in the name of G. Valdez was made.
County Attorney Contingent Fund.
1t was ordered that $1,000 be Sc
aside and known as County Attorney:
Contingent Fund.
Inventory.
1t was ordered that the following
Inventory of County Property be EN-,
bodied in the Commissioners Minutes.
Inventory Power County Property.
About 100000 worth of small sup
plies.
auditors and Recorders Office.