The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-02-06

Adjourned regular meeIlhg VI Inc
City Council called to orer at eight
O'Clock P. M. by Mayor Hanson
Present: Aldermen Maxi, Jones,
Porthan, Champa and Mayor Han
son.
Absent: Aldermen Erchull and
Erickson.
The minutes of the regular meet
ing held January 6, 1925, were read.
Moved by Alderman Champa, sup
ported by Alderman Maxi, that the
minutes be approved as read. Car
ried.
The Committee on Accounts and
Finances reported the placing OF IN
surance on the boilers at the Llght
and Water Plant in the same
amount as heretofore.
The COMMITTEES on Accounts and
Finances recommended that the
Cemetery Caretaker's compensation
continue on a daily basis and that
the matter of salaries and wages TO
be paid during the year be referred
back to the Council.
Moved by Alderman Porthan, sup
ported by Alderman Jones that the
report of the Committee on Ac-
counts and Finances be accepted
and the recommendations carried
out. Carried.
The matter of salaries and wages
was referred to the Committee of
the Whole for consideration.
Moved by Alderman Maxi, sup
ported by Alderman Porthan, that
the matter of establishing the size
of the Detention Hospital yard be
referred to the Parks, Grounds and
Buildings Committee and the City
Engineer with power to act. Car
ried.
The Parks, Grounds and Buildings
Committee reported relative to THEN
conference with Independent School
District No. II relative to the heat
ing of the Detention Hospital. The
matter was ordered to remain in the
hands of the Committee.
Alderman Erickson enters at this
time and takes his seat in the Coun-
ell
The Street, Sewer and Sidewalk
Committee reported that they have
established a coasting site and that
4O' ski scaffold has been con-
structed, all on city property.
Moved by Alderman Porthan, sup
ported by Alderman Erickson, that
the action of the Street, Sewer and
Sidewalk Committee be ratified.
Carried.
The Sales and Purchasing Com
rlittee reported the purchase of ad-
ditional equipment for the Datenr
ton Hospital and the exchange of
the present wood and coal range for
an electric range.
Moved by Alderman Jones, sup
ported by Alderman Champa, that
the purchases made by the Sales and
Purchasing Committee be ratified
and their action relative to the
cooking range be confirmed. Car
ried.
Aldermen Erickson and Jones or
ally reported relative to the Tax
Conference and Legislative Confer
ence held in Minneapolis and st.
Paul, Minnesota, respectively, on
January 20-21, 1925 and January
%, 1925.
Requisition from the City Clerk
for a new typewriter and check
writer was read.
Moved by Alderman Champa, sup
ported by Alderman Jones, that the
'requisition be referred to the Sales
and Purchasing Committee with
power to act. Carried
The City Engineer recommended
that the Council contract for 600
7ft. cedar fence posts for fencing
the Cemetery. The matter was re-
ferred to the Committee of the
Whole.
Report and recommendations from
the City Engineer relative to pro-
viding suitable facilities in the City
Hall for women was read and refer
red to the Committee of the Whole
Requisition for supplies from the
Superintendent of the Light and
Water Department was read.
Moved by Alderman Jones, sup
ported by Alderman Porthan, that
the requisition be referred to the
Sales and Purchasing Committee
with power to act. Carried.
Communication from the City
Assessor reporting the appointment
of Joseph Sever, Jr. as his assist
ant and requesting confirmation by
the Council was read.
Moved by Alderman Champa, sup
ported by Alderman Erickson, that
the action of the City Assessor be
approved. Carried.
C mmunication from the City As
SCISSOR requesting permission from
the Council to employ necessary
help. including Attorneys services,
in the work of his Department and
that any expense incurred by rea-
son thereof be approved, was read.
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supported by Alderman Champa,
that the communication be accepted
and the request of the City Asses
sor granted. Carried.
The Street Commissioner reported
the appointment of the following
men as Truck Drivers, viz; Richard
Kukko, Louis Senta and Alfred
Coombe.
Moved by Alderman Porthan, sup
ported by Alderman Maxi. that the
appointments made by the Street
corlmissioner be confirmed. Car
THE Street Commissioner reported
the need of repairs to the Ford
truck.
Moved by Alderman Maxi, sup
rorted bv Alderman Champa, that
the matter of overhauling the Ford
truck be referred to the Street.
Sewer and Sidewalk Committee with
power to act. Carried.
Architects final estimate showing
the amount due the Vermillion Elec-
tric Company on their Detention