The Ely miner., 1940-02-15

Howard WllamS, WOoC, bOO
VIM H Wise and Company,
Library books, ........... $3.50
Total, .................. S28 ,811. .76
Respectfully submitted,
o. T. Friedsburg,
Frank G. Vranesich,
j. M. Milkovich,
Committee on Accounts and Finance
Moved by Alderman Maxi, supported
| by Alderman Vranesich, that the re-
port Of the Committee on Accounts &
Finance be approved, accepted and
filed, and the approved amounts be
paid. Carried unanimously.
The Special Committee appointed to
investigate the need of a new truck
for the Water & Light Department
recommended that such new truck be
purchased.
Moved by Alderman Friedsburg, sup
ported by Alderman Vranesich, that
the report be accepted and filed, and
the City Clerk be instructed to ad-
vertise for bids for a new truck for
the Water and Light Department, &C
cording to specifications to be pre-
pared by the Superintendent, such bids
to be opened and considered at the
regular meeting to be held on March
S, 1910. Carried unanimously.
The matter of a new fire truck was
dis ~ussed.
Moved by Alderman Vranesich, sup
ported by Alderman Milkovich, that
the subject of the new fire truck be
referred to the Committee of the Whole
for consideration. Vote as follows:
Yes: Aldermen Milkovich, Vranesich,
Mayor Lambert CD.
No: Aldermen Ahola, Friedsburg,
Hedloff, Maxi "a.
Motion lost.
The fire truck subject was again dis
cussed.
Moved by Alderman MilkovicIl, sup
ported by Alderman Vranesich, that the
council visit certain range cities on
February 18, 1910, for the purpose of
inspecting fire apparatus. Vote as fol-
lows:
Yes: Aldermen Ahola, Friedsburg,
Hedloff, Milkovich, Vranesich, Mayor
Lambert (6).
No: Alderman Maxi ID.
Motion carried.
Communication from the Ely Com
mercial Club was read, requesting an
appropriation of 100000 from its 1910
budget allowance.
Moved by Alderman Maxi, supported
by Alderman Friedsburg, that there be
and hereby Is appropriated from the
Civic Fund to the Ely Commercial Club,
for civic purposes, the sum of $1,000 90.
Vote as follows:
Yes: Aldermen Ahola, Friedsburg.
Maxi. Milkovich, Vranesich, Mayor
Lambert (6).
No: Aldermen Hedloff ID.
Motion carried.
An opinion from the City Attorney,
relative to the discharge of fire crackers
and other fire works, and the present
ordinance regulating the same, was
read and ordered filed
Reports from the Street Commits
siOner, Health Commissioner, Clerk of |
Municipal Court, and Chief of the |
Fire Department, for the month of |
January, 1910, were read and ordered |
filed.
In a written report the City Vet
erinarian and Chemist brought to the |
attention of the council the question |
Of groceries damaged by fire IN one
community and being sold in another
for public consumption, and recon-
nended that as a matter Of public
protection, the subject should be con-
sidered by health bodies and the League
If Minnesota Municipalities.
Moved by Alderman Vranesich, sup
ported by Alderman Milkovich. that
he matter be accepted and filed and
'eferred to the Health Commissioner
or further report at the next egular
Meeting. Carried unanimously.
Requisitions from various depart
nents for supplies were read.
Moved by Alderman Maxi, supported
" Alderman Ahola, that the Super
ntendent Of the Water & Light De-
,artment investigate the need for the
transformer requested and report at
be next regular meeting, and that all
ther items be referred to the Sales
nd Purchasing Committee with power
D act. Carried unanimously.
Petition from j. H Olson, and others,
Tas read requesting that shade trees
e planted along James Street, Pattison
treet and connecting avenues.
Moved by Alderman Ahola, supported
y Alderman FriedSburg, that the petit
.on be accepted and filed Carried
Communication from the rural elec-
nc companies was read, asking the
Ity for definite reply to their former
equests for &c electric power rate.
Moved by Alderman Maxi, supported
y Alderman Ahola, that all rural
over companies being served by the
ity Of Ely be granted a Sc electric
over rate subject TO the established
iscount. Vote as follows:
Yes: Aldermen Ahola and Maxi CD.
No: Aldermen FriedSburg, Hedloff.
Llkovich, Vranesich, Mayor Lambert
81.
Aldermen FriedSburg and Hedloff
;ated that in their opinion the matter