The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1942-10-09

Resolved by the City Council Of the
City OF WyandOtte that the City At
tOrney be and he hereby is requested
TO furnish an opinion on the Presiden-
tial Freeze Order on SALARIES and
wages To this Council by next meeting,
II possible, To clarity the payrOlls due
next week
l move the adoption Of the forego
ins resolution.
Councilman Ernest b. Schultz
supported by Councilman Wagar
Yeas: COuncilmen Benin, Brohl,
Burke, Mason. Schultz, Wagar.
Nays: None
WyandOtte, Mich, Oct. 6, 1912.
Resolution by Councilman Schultz
Resolved by the City Council Of the
CITY of Wyandotte that the proceeds
from the sale of state lands Subsequent
10 the lJ4O Sale. received from the
County Treasurer. in amount of $751;
OlS.OI, be and hereby are Ort"rtd to
he placed in the following funds:
City of Wyandotte. Board of
Education Operating ---$3. 81
Board of Education Debt Ser
vice JS2 rs
Board of Education School
{ Building - 57.67
General Fund --- 6,O63.G6
Special Assessment Fund - S.030l6
and the City Clerk be and hereby is
instructed 10 draw warrant Oh the Act
ing City Treasurer. from the Wyan-
dOtte Special Account 10 the Accounts
above mentioned.
l move the adoption Of the foregO.
ms resolution.
Councilman Ernest b. Schultz.
Supported by Councilman Wagar
Yeas: COuncilmen Benin, Brohl,
Burke, Mason, Schultz. Wagar.
Nays: None.
NyandOtte. Mich. Oct. q. 1912.
Resolution by Councilman Schultz
dissolved by the City Council Of the
City Of Wyandotte
1t Is with profound regret that this
body takes official note of the passing
OF former Mayor Thomas A. Davis on
September -. 1917. Although he had
been seriously ill for several years,
his condition was not regarded as crit
zeal and his death came as a severe
shock to host Of friends who held
him in high esteem and affection, both
in his public and private life.
Born in Port Huron in 1879, MIR.
Davis came to WyandOtte in 1917 and
became an official of a local industry.
Although without political ambition
his upright character. rugged honesty
and business acumen were recognized
by number of leading citizens, who
prevailed upon him to offer hrs ser
vices us Mayor after the untimely
death Of Mayor Edwards. Chosen TO
the highest office in the city during "A
period of economic stress, his duties
were unusually arduOus but he served
with prudence. judgment and ability
The citizens Of WyandOtte voiced
their approval and appreciation by re-
turning him as Chief Executive i'm
1854 in 1896 and again in 1898. where
he served faithfully and well until Ill
health forced his retirement
1t is the consensus of this body that
Thomas A. Davis combined in a high
degree the attributes most desirable
for the efficient administration OF
Government, and those qualities Of
character. judgmena ability, kindly
heart, and fidelity to duty will long
be remembered. Truly. by their fruits
We shall know them Mr. Davis was
a powerful force for good lin the COM
munity and this Council believes his
public service should be permanently
recorded in the annals of the City of
WyandOtte, therefore be il
Resolved by the City Council Of the
City of WyandOtte that the citizens
of the city, through US their represent
atives. do hereby declare their sense
OF the great loss sustained in the
death of Mr.. Thomas A. Davis and do
acknowledge his unSelfish devotion TO
the best interests of the people, and
be it further
Resolved that as an expression of
sympathy and TO perpetuate the same
on the records of the city, this resolu-
ton be spread upon the journal of
this days proceedings; and that the
Clerk be. and he hereby is directed to
transmit copy of same to the family
of the deceased.
l move the adoption of the forego.
ing resolution.
Councilman Ernest b. Schultz.
Supported by Councilman Benin.
Yeas: COuncilmen Benin, Brohl,
Burke. Mason. Schultz. Wagar.
Nays: None.
Special Order.
The Mayor announced a meeting of
the Council with representatives of
the Go for Thursday, October IL,
1912 at eight PM. sharp. same to be
held in the Council Chambers Of the
City Hall.
The Mayor appointed a committee,
composed of COuncilmen Brohl, Burke
and Schultz. for the purpose Of in
vestigating the request Of the Board of
Health for additional space which said
board claims is necessary due to in
creased activities Of said department.
The Memorial Plaque Committee was
requested by the Mayor TO investigate
the request of the American Legion
to improve the driveway to the Legion
Club House
Adjournment.
Motion to adjourn at ten o'clock
pm. by Councilman Schultz, supported
by Councilman Wagar.
Yeas: Councilmen Benin, Brohl,
Burke, Mason, Schultz, Wagar.
NAYS. None -