Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-12-15
COMMON COUNCIL
PROCEEDINGS
Regular Meeting Common Council

City OF Hurley, Nov. 18th, 1928.
Pursuant to adjournment from
Nov. 9Th, 1923, the common council
of the city of Hurley, met at its
regular meeting at the city clerks
office on the evening of November
7th, 1928.
Present were: Aldermen Bonino,
Carter, Lancer, Secor, Fr@ola, Davia,
DeFero, Colosimo Absent, alder
men Erspamer, Emunson, Coach.
Meeting called to order by Mayor
w. 7. Lennon.
Minutes of meetings, Oct, 2nd,
and 23rd, ead,-approved.
The Board of Review for the re-
assessment of city of Hurley pro-
perty for the year, 1928, being in
session at the court house, and the
city attorney for the city Of Hurley,
having charge Of proceedings in be
half of the city, If was pointed out
by the mayor, that an assistant at
torney be employed in this case.
Moved by alderman Carter that the
assistant attorney employed to as
sist the city attorney, be paid $4,000
per day, and expenses. Supported
by alderman Friola. Upon roll
call it was unanimously carried.
A list of names Of persons, who
had had sidewalks built abutting
their property, was presented by the
chairman of the Board of Public
Works. The question of amount
to be charged against said property
owners, as their share was discussed.
Moved by alderman Carter, that
one-half (12) of the cost of side
walk construction be charged against
the property owners. Supported
by alderman Davia Unanimously
carried.
A petition presented by ]. f.
Reardon, as Secretary for the City
of Hurley Fire Department, and
asking the council for an increase in
the monthly salary of the twenty
volunteer firemen of the city, from
$500 per month to $500 per month,
was discussed. No further action.
A claim against the city to the
amount of $4,000 presented by Paul
H. Perlberg, alleged to be for
damage done by water from a
broken main to his property on the
Germania location, was taken up.
Referred to the city attorney
Moved by alderman Lancer, that
in view of the fact that the city is
in need of money to pay salaries and
bills, that a resolution be drafted
empowering the city to borrow
money for such purpose. Support
ed by alderman Carter. Upon roll
call it was unanimously carried.
1t was suggested by the mayor that
the Finance Committee meet at the
city clerks office for the purpose of
going over the bills on file against
the city, and recommend the pay
ment of such bills as in their opinion
is most necessary at this time, out
of the remaining funds of the city.
Moved by alderman Bonino, that
the Finance Committee view the
bills against the water department,
and recommend their payment
Supported by alderman Lancer
Unanimously carried.
Moved by alderman Lancer, that
henceforth all money belonging to
the water Department be kept and
deposited in a separate fund from all
other funds. Supported by alderman
Friola. Unanimously carried.
The mayor pointed out, that at
the present time there is a vacancy
on the finance committee of the
council, and that to fill said vacancy
the appointment Of alderman Harry
Davia is made.
Alderman D. NJ. Friola being in
need of water pipe extension to his
new home, made the proposition to
the counti, that if the city will
furnish the necessary pipes, he will
pay all other expenses. Moved by
alderman Lancer, that the PROPOSE
ton of Mr.. Friola be accepted, and
that pipes be delivered on the ground
for water extension Of about 700
feet on End Ave intersecting Oak
street, north to river. Supported
by alderman Carter. Unanimously
carried.
Upon motion duly made and
carried, the council then adjourned.
Jno. A. Emunson, City Clerk.