East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-12-28
Rccites Building Done.

would be possible to conduct the muni-
lcipal affairs on a more strictly bust
ness basis.
Rccites Building Done.
The construction work done during
the past two years, which includes the
building of city septic tank, the con-
struction of almost three miles of
hard-surfaced streets, laying out the
camping park and other work of such
nature, was reported on. He also
called attention to the audits that have
been made of the city books and ac-
counts, the installation of new book
keeping system, the codification of the
charter and ordinances and the many
other tasks that have been accom-
plished during his term.
! He thanked the members of the
| council and city employees for their CO.
operation and expressed appreciation
OF the harmony that has prevailed in
city work. The thanks of the council
for Mayor Hartman's cooperation was
voted by the council on motion of
Councilman F. j. McMon.es. The re-
port in full follows:
AT the close of an interesting two
years incumbency as mayor of the
city of Pendleton it is fitting that a
brief report and summary of the adj
ministration activities be recited. Due
credit is hereby given to the city en-
ployes, the councilmen, the planning
commission, the press and the citizens
generally who have cooperated to
bring about any of the accomplish
ments of the past two years.
Thanks Council.
ut has been my desire to work in
harmony with the people but with the
best interests of the city being first
considered. I entered the office with |
out an expressed or implied promise |
and was free to work harmoniously |
with the council, and wish to express |
my appreciation and thank them for
their loyal support and cooperation.
The best of feeling has existed between !
the city and the water commission. the |
school board the county library
board, and the many clubs and organ
zations with whom contact has been
necessary or desirable.
Upon taking 'office. it was found
hat no audit of the city books had
oeen made for nine years. Owing To
ack of funds it was not deemed adj L
'lsable to undertake that work in its
but an audit of the books Tor
he year 1920 by Funk & Mclean was
authorized. During the year 1921
lnder the supervision of Edwin Win
er modern system of accounting was
Installed. y thorough audit of the I,
'ookS for the year 1921 and an ex-
laustive report thereon was made bv
Whitcomb & Co. 1t is hop
d that the practice of having the
looks competently audited will be
ontinued
Indebtedness Paid.
AT the beginning of this admins
ration there was an outstanding war. Il
ant Indebtedness of $4,000 which
ad been on the books for several
ears in addition to an operating loss
s2520.26 during tho year 1920 i
Without increasing the tax levy this
ldebtedness has been entirely wipe1
lt in two Years and the new admin
tration should have credit balance
about $4,000 with which 10 begin the Z
sar 1928. In order to mako this
lowing. however. budget expendi-
Tres were carefully watched and Y
any undertaking. were necessarily Y
'terred. This report contains no de Y
lis Of the city's finances as they Will Y
, doubt be covered in the annual re-
'rts OF the proper officers
Following modern business meth
Is q more adequate bond sinking a
nj has been provided IN the budget a
well as a depreciation fund on the a
- truck. Il is Important that aFai- z
NAL funds b, included in future y
dsetS fur these and similar items
The Pcu,iiCton Planning Commits
70. consisting OF the mayor. the city
orney and the city engineer as .ex-
lcio members. IN add .tion 20 seven z
'oirtiNr members. was created in z
y. 1881 Their duties are 10 study z
'bleus and present plans for the y,