Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-08-11

Moved by alderman Emunson. that
the report of the finance committee
be accepted and orders issued for
same. Supported by alderman Frs
pamer. Unanimously carried.
In reference to Bills presented by
iron County for boarding of prison
ers held for violation of City ordin-
ances, it was moved by alderman Sc
cor, that the clerk check off the items
from the report of the Chief of Pol
ice of the City. Supported by alder
man Carter, carried.
The bills from the Twin CITY Hos
pital for caring for transients and OF
hers, sent to the Hospital by the City
Physician, and also the bills present
ed by the City Physician for same
kind of service in the medical line,
SAID bills having been laid over from
time to time, were taken up for ac-
ton. The City Attorney having
rendered an opinion covering these
cases the matter was discussed by the
council members. Moved by alder
man Lancer, that the bills in cues
ton be paid, and that from now on
the Council be governed by decision
rendered by the City Attorney in all
these cases. Supported by alderman
Erspamer, Upon roll call it was un-
animOusly carried.
Resolution.
Whereas, j. II. A. Bhahtz, of St.
Paul, Mimi, Consulting Engineer.
has submitted to the City Council, a
proposal in writing for locating a
water supply for the city, and for
preparing plans, specifications, etc,
for pumping station, and Whereas,
said written proposal has been fully
discussed by the Council with said
Mr.. Brahtz in open session. Now,
therefore, the Mayor and City clerk
are hereby directed to execute said
proposed agreement on behalf of the
City
Moved by alderman Carter, that
the foregoing resolution be adopted.
Supported by alderman ColosimO.
Upon roll call it was unanimously
carried
The following applications for bev-
erage permits were presented and
read: Dominic Rubatt, Joseph DiUJIo,
G.. Strong, A. DuRonco, Sabatini
Lerza, Doc. Masterson, Mike Werlich,
Anton ]. Varda, Roger Severini, Cy-
rus F. Graham, Henry Seamons,
Ernest Pallattilii, Serafno Castagna.
Moved by alderman Bonino, that
the applications for beverage per-
mits be granted Supported by al
derman Secor. Unanimously car
ried.
By alderman Carter attention was
called to the crossings on End and 4th
Avenue; that night Waterman was
needed to govern traffic in the even
ings and early night. Moved by al
derman Carter that the Mayor take
this matter up with the proper offic-
ials of the railroad companies Sup
ported by alderman Lancer. Car
ried.
In the contemplation of the City
to purchase a working truck, num-
Der of bids asked for were present
ed. Moved by alderman Lancer,
that the bid presented by the Nor
man Auto Company to furnish a
Chevrolet truck for the sum of
$4,000 be accepted. Supported by
alderman Secor. Unanimously car
ried.
The question of the City purchas-
ing fire truck was again gone over
by the council members. Upon re-
quest the City Attorney furnished an
opinion as to the legality of the City
officials signing a contract or other
papers, establishing a debt of the
City beyond appropriations for that
purpose. In the opinion Of the City
Attorney it can not be done at this
time. Moved by alderman Secor,
that subject to its legality and proper
procedure, the City purchase a fire
truck. Supported by alderman Frs
pamer. Carried
Upon motion duly made and car
ried, the Council then adjourned.
Jno. A. Emunson, City Clerk