The Nenana news., 1923-01-11
COUNCIL APPROVES PLANS
 FOR NEW FIRE BUILDING

AdAS 4uI L43S ISLloltAlIlSE oI LiiS old telephone exchange building to aceomodate the city and Com mission fire apparatus and to pro vide quarters for the fire chief and volunteers, which were sub mitted by the Alaskan Engineering Commission, were approved by the council at a regular meeting held on Tuesday night, and it is expected the work will be taken in hand by the commission without further delay. Under the terms of the ag- reement, the Commission will make the alterations and the city will maintain the building and both fire outfits for the duration of the az reement, which is TWO years, at lae end of which time it probably will be renewed
 The council also approved the leasing of four coal cars for use in supplying coal for the city power plant. at a rental of S2.50 each per month. This agreement elimin- ates demurrage charges and makes 1t possible to keep a reserve sup ply of coal on hand at all times.
 The TWO contracts were trans mitted to the council by William Gerig, assistant engineer and B. H. Barndollar. auditor of accounts and legal adviser of the Alaska Engineering Commission, who ar rived from the coast on Tuesday
 The matter of taking over the hospital from the Commission also was taken up with Mir. Gerig, and 1t was suggested by him that the council formulate a definite propo- sal. it being initimated that the building might be secured on very favorable terms. MT, Gerig stated, however, that nothing probably could be done until the return of Col. Mears from Washington. Dr. J. H. Romig also was present dur ing the hospital discussion, and the council will meet with him again before any action is taken.
 The violation Of numerous city ordinances, such as dumping ashes and garbage in alleys and the rear of lots, the use of sidewalk grades by teamsters and the obstruction of sidewalks and alleys, was called to the attention of the council, and the various committees having jur- isdiction were instructed to take the matters up with Chief of Police Alexander with a view to securing more strict compliance with the laws
 The clerk reported the collection of more than $500 in taxes since the last meeting, and he was au;ho~- ized to make the necessary arrange ments for securing a court order for the sale of remaining property upon which taxes have not been paid ~.-. .:..-..
 The regular monthly bills for the public utilities and city government were examined by the council and authority given for their payment.
 The superintendent of public utli- ities reported substantial profit for the month of December, and II is apparent at this time that the council will have considerable working balance to turn over to the new council in April, to carry the utilities over the lean months of the summer
 In view of the fact that the pre- paration of the annual tax roll is now in progress, the school board will be asked to submit an estimate shortly covering their requirements for the coming year. i
 The question of the collection of federal licenses was brought up for discussion and referred to the law, ordinance and printing committee with instructions to look into the matter of adjusting license fees a. mong hotels and rooming houses. ! and inforcing the payment of h- cense fees by all persons engaged in businesses subject to federal li- cense requirements :