1947-04-01 City Council MinutesLpril 1, 1947
The Council met in regular session with Mayor Fourtner presiding. The roll
call showed all 'councilmen present.
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The water collectors report was read. A motion was made by 8,671noilman Mo—
Ginness and seconded by Councilman Maxwell that the bills which were approved
by the finance committee be allowed and warrants be drawn on the proper funds•
motion carried
Mr. Cook., representing Hugh G. Purcell Co., came before the council in regards
to purchasing cast iron pipe. A motion was made by Councilman McGinness and
seconded by Councilman Waggoner that the water committee and Supt. oontdat
Mr. Cook about the purchase of this pipe. Motion carried.
Resolution of Intention # 117, for the constructing of the Maple Street sewer
came up for hearing. A number of people came before the Council, sourer were
for and against this improvement. Also two protests with the signatures
of property owners in blocks 56, 37 and 71 were read. Not having enough
signatures.to protest a'gainstethe sewer a motion was made by Councilman
Tucker and seconded by Councilman McGibbon that the Attorney draw up the
Ordinance for said sewer. A roll stall vote showed all councilmen in favor.
Mrs. Sertz came before the council and asked to have water extended to her
property on Walnut street from tenth to the city limits. A motion was made
by councilman McGinness and seconded by Councilman:Siefert that this be re-
ferred to the water committee. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Siefert and seconded by councilman McGibbon
that a fan be purchased for the council room. Motion carried
Engineer Wolff read the contract for the Dayton street sewer. A motion was
made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman McGibbon that the
Mayor and Clerk sign the contract when the bond is completed, and the several
correction made. Passed by a unaminous vote of the council
Resolution of Intention was read to) the Council, to improve Fifth Street
from the South City limits to Main Street, Sixth Street from Walnut Street
to Main Street, Main Street from Sixth Street to Ninth Street, Dayton -Street
from Fourth Street to Eighth Street,.Alder Street from Sixth Street to
Seventh Street, Walnut Street from Fifth Street to Seventh Street, the un-
named Street in Block 97 from Main Street to Dayton Street by grading,
paving with a bituminous type paving mix together with the installiAn along
said streets of standard curbs and gutters, where such do not presently
exist, together with drainage inlets, catch basins, sewer connections and all
week and appurtenances as may be necessary to make a complete improvement.
A motion was made by Councilman McGinness-and seconded by Councilman
Waggoner that Resolution of Intention #119 be adopted and published. Motion
carried.
A motion was made by Councilman McGinness and seconded by oouncillilLn McGibbon
that the railroad Co.,pay for the water used from the hydrant on the basis
of any other oommercial water user and the railway Co., to check on the
amount of water used. Motion carried.
g motion was made by•+06uncilman Siefert and seconded by McGinness that the
:Cler)X totify the ferry co.,, that they are to furnish the markers for taking
care of the traffic also to request them to have an officer at the next
meeting of the Council. Motion carried.
Mrs. $ i J, Sf �o bvg the one hour parking illiminated from the Telephone
office .o ei� s ire is A motion was made by Councilman McGinness and sec
onded by council Tucker thAt this one hour parking be illiminated. Motion
carried with five voting yes and two no.
Mr. Womer,asked about the placing of stop signs. A motion was made by
councilman Siefert that the Chief of Police contact the state Highway dept.
about stop signs. No second to the motion., Mayor Fourtner referred this
to the Street Supt.. and the chief of polkoe.
Mr. Bean ask for permission to take down the Bard -rail and fill in Erven
drive so he can drive to his building. He was given this permission.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned.
'City -Clerk mayor
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