The Seward gateway., 1922-07-19
COMMON COUNCIL
 HOLDS BUSY MEETING

 it's regular session in the town hall Monday night, July IT.
 Meeting was called to order by Mayor s. M. Graf, all members being present. The minutes of the regular meeting were read and approved and adopted as read.
 A communication was read from E G. Reed, in which he rendered his res ignation as Fire Chief. It was moved by Councilman Adelman that same be accepted and placed on file. All mem- bers voted yes; motion carried.
 A communication was read from H. V. Hoben asking for a building per nit. Councilman Ellsworth, seconded by Councilman Paulson moved that a permit be granted H. V. Hoben to con- stluct his building as an Arcade into Railroad avenue for a distance of ten feet; that the clerk notify him and is sue building permr. All members voted in affirmative.
 A communication was read from one J. Watson on behalf of Rena Mclean, who wished to be informed as to the taxes on certain pO2perty. Council man Cooper moved that the same be referred to the city attorney for ad- vice. motion carried.
 A claim was read from Charles Krefting for $250 to take the place of warrant No. 421O which had been lost. It was moved by Councilman Ellsworth and seconded by Councilman Adelman that the claim be allowed as read and Clerk be instructed to draw warrant in payment of same. Motion carried
 Under the head of City Officers it was moved by Councilman Ellsworth and seconded by Councilman Adelman that Harry A. Dedeyard be appointed Fire Chief at a salary of $50 per month for an indefinite period and that he be recalled at the pleasure of the Mayor Motion carried.
 The cemetery committee reported that the graveyard was in such con- dition as to need a resurvey Of the plat. Councilman Krefting, seconded by Councilma n Cooper moved that the Mayor be empowered to hire an engineer to survey and straighten out the cemetry as well as possible. All members voted yes.
 The Street Committee was unable to make a report in full owing to the fact that all of the lumber bills had not been handed in.
 The School Committee reported the repairs and improvements on the School House were progressing.
 Under the head of unfinished busi- ness the City Attorneys report on the matter of refund to J. L. Graef on cer- tain lots in the Laubner addition was heard. MT. Ray stated that his opln- ion was that Mr. Graef should be al lowed the penalty and interests on the lots but should pay the cost of adver- Using and the taxes. Councilman ELS worth seconded by Councilman Adel- man moved that the penalty and inter est amounting to $3.49 be remitted tc MT. Graef and the clerk be instructed to draw warrant for same. Carried.
 Under the head of new business Councilman Ellsworth brought up the subject that the Chamber of Con- merce had made a request for hell from the town on the proposed build ing of road to Spruce creek. Thi. road will eventually lead to Harding glacier, which would make a splendic sightseeing trip for tourists, 1900 feet of this proposed road being within the city limits. Councilman Cooper, sec. onded by Councilman Adelman moved that s1OO be given toward this project Motion carried.
 Motion to adjourn seconded and cal ried.