HomeMy WebLinkAbout1913-10-06city council minutesCouncil Chambers, City of Caldwell, Idaho October 6, 1913.
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Council met in regular session pursuant to adjornment, with Mayor C.H. Turner ,presiding;
Councilmen Ackley, Adams, Harrington, Parker, and Steunenberg, present, 903en Dunlap,
Clerk, when the following business was transacted .
The minutes of the sessions held in September, 1913 were read and on motion
of Harrington approved,
The following Claims were read and on motion of Adams allowed and warrants
ordered drawn on the several funds as follows.
ROAD FUND
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Chas. H. Calkins,
Cement Crosswalks,
247.50
Chas. H. Calkins,
Labor,
12.75
Chas. H. Calkins,
Concrete Approaches,
170.00
Chas. H. Calkins,
Cement Crosswalks,
19a .00
Joe Bird,
Labor,
5.75
Gates Lumber Co.,
Lumber,
6,30
Lesley & Leighty,
Labor,
71.40
Fred Goette,
Labor,
8,50
Lem Harding,
Pipe,
45.50
Idaho Imp. & Grain Co.,
Mdae . ,
6.90
Caldwell Harness Shop,
Mdse.,
2.15
Chas. Harding,
Labor,
19.74
Chas. Allen.
Labor,
5.65
Striatland & Hodge,
Blacksmith Work,
10.85
Stristland & Hodge,
Blacksmith Work,
6.75
F .L .Asbby, ,
Labor,
20 .00
Henry Rogers,
Labor,
65.00
Frank Rose,
Labor,
3.75
Jess Reagean,
Labor,
38.75
Chas. Black,
Labor,
72.25
D .D .Campbell ,
Sept. Salary,
90 .00
Austin Mfg. Co.,
Mdes.,
11.60
David Shewey,
Labor,
90.00
$.Ban Dunlap,
Express Adv.,
3.70
James F. Boone,
Sept. Office Work,
7.50
G .L .Lawer ence ,
Labor,
17 .50
Geo . A. Thompson,
Labor,
18 .75
Chas. M. Allen,
Labor,
22.50
A N.Wilson,
Labor & Barn Rent,
36.25
C .E.Davis,
Labor,
22.50
Ed. Campbell,
Labor. Men & Team,
117.00
John Terry,
Labor,
65.00
Mrs. M.M.Robertson,
Barn gent,
1.65
Olaf Delwin,
Labor,
53.60
Sutton & Mc Arter,
Mdse.,
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Boyes Hwd. Co.,
Hwd.,
5.20
Chas. Allen,
Labor.,
1.25
Floyd Walradt,
Labor,
1.25
Jogs Rangoon,
Labor,
1.25
Binford Lumber Co..
Lumber,
20.40
Fred H. Mc Cannel,
Sept. Salary,
67.50
W.A. Me Gee,
Asst. Engr.,
15.00
Caldwell Plaining Mill,
Stakes,
1.2]
GENERAL FUND.
Mountain States Co.,
Phone Rentals,
11.00
Caldwell Lumber 0o..
Lumber,
5.40
W.0 Rice,
Sept. Salary,
50.00
Boyes Hwd. Co.,
Bwd.,
3.90
0 H.Sovereign,
Sept, salary,
80.00
Caldwell Auto Repair shop,
Gasoline & Storage,
12.50
S.Ben Dunlap,
Express Advanced.
1,75
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.,
Mdse,.
9.35
J x .small ,
Labor.
5.60
C .E .Davie,
Labor,
6.25
Floyd Walradt,
Labor,
5.60
Idaho Imp. & Grain Co„
Mdee.,
6.86
Ohms. M. Allen,
Labor.
6.25
Caldwell Harness Shop,
Mdse..
1.25
James Boyd & Brother,
Mdse.,
2,00
Shen Dunlop,
Sept. Salary. Express Adv.,
71.50
James F. Boone,
Sept, Salary,
60.00
Andrew C. Jensen,
Mdse.,
9.50
Sutton & Me Arter,
Mdse.,
2.15
Canyon Abstract & Trust Co.,
Prom on Ins.,
31.25
Idaho Ry. Light & Power Co.,
Sept. Lights,
9.58
Ed. Adams,
Mdse..
.65
Ethelwyn Fortner,
Sept, salary,
25.00
Button & Mc Arter.
Mdse.,
.10
S Zen Dunlap,
Express Advanced,
.30
Inter - Mountain Map Co.,
Maps,
13.00
Guy C, Mc Gee,
Making Maps,
116.25
Caxton Printers,
Printing,
13,48
Caldwell News,
Printing,
13.50
Caldwell Tribune,
Printing,
6.50
Idaho Ry. Light & Power Go.,
Sept. Arco Lights,
69.00
Alfred F. Stone,
Sept, salary. Filing Fees.
67.40
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Mountain States Co., Toll Service, 1.15
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John Baker,
Sept. Salary,
60 .00
Robert,Cavin
Sept. Salary,
85.00
Mrs. J.0 Hagerman,
Board & Meal
2.00
PARK FMM
D .S .Vinson,
Labor,
58.60
S .F .Bow,
Labor,
40.50
SPRINKLING FOND.
Water Works Fund,
Street Sprinkling,
224.80
F.L.Keller,
Sept. Sprinkling,
239.70
CEMETERY FU".
Matt Wentz,
Labor,
16.65
Westoott Transfer Co.,
Oil & Gasoline,
22450
Thos. H. Souls,
Professional Services,
10.00
John W. Rose,
Sept, Salary & Over Time,
70.00
Dave Shuey,
Labor,
4.50
Beal & Curtis,
Mdse.,
4.50
Loue Pape,
Lumber, Cement & Gravel,
5.00
Maxey & 8chnobel,
Hwd.,
11.45
Water Works Fund,
Sept. Water,
35.00
Boyes Hwd. Co.,
Mdae.,
18.55
WATER WORKS FUND.
Caxton Printera,
}Rdse.,
2.44
Boyes Hwd. Co.,
Mdse.,
.10
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Swain Beaty,
Sept. Salary,
90.00
Maxey & Schnabel,
Miles.,
1.61
Strictland & Hodge,
Blacksmith work,
5.10
Dick Beaty,
Labor,
1100
Boise Gas Light Co..
Mdes.,
38.37
Fred Goette,
Blacksmith Work,
2.00
Pittsburg Meter Co..
Mdoe.,
15.19
Mountain States Co.,
Phone Rentals,
8.40
Caldwell News,
Printing postals,
34.25
Crone Company,
Mdse.,
2.31
Frank Roges,
Labor,
52.00
Floyd Walradt,
Labor,
29.50
Idaho imp. & Grain Co.,
Mdee .,
1.75
Wm Rode,
Labor,
72.50
Idaho Ry. Light & Power Co., Light & Power,
236.87
S .Ben Dunlap,
Sept. Salary,
30 .00
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The bill of Joe Ridgeway in the sum of $15.00, for Police services,
and not o.k'd by the finance committee was read and on motion of Pecker allowed
and a warrant ordered drawn on the general fund in payment of the same.
Resolution No. 8, by Ackley, entitled " A resolution for the construction
of a sidewalk according to plan 3 of Ordinance No .148 of the City of Caldwell, Idaho,
along and in front of certain lots and blocks in said City, and providing for the
Payment of ouch construction by an assessment levied and assessed against the prop-
erty fronting and abutting on said sidewalk, " was read.
The question being on the passage of the resolution the roll was called,
rasuliting as follows:
Ayes: Ackley, Adams, Harrington, Parker, and Steunenberg- 5.
Noyes- None.
Absent- Boone- 1. So the resolution was passed.
It was voted on motion of Harrington that the clerk be instructed to adver-
- ties for bids for the construction of a cement sidewalk along Cleveland Boulevard
in front of lots, 4,596070899,10,11,and 12, in block 112 Strahorn Addition, and in
front of lots 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11, and 12, in block 113, Strahorn Addition, to
comply with the provisions of Resolution No.l passed August 25, 1913.
The report of the City Treasures for the month of August, 1913 and for the
month of September, 1913 and the report. of the Librarian, Police Judge , City Clerk
pexton, Water Superintendent „City Engineer, and Street Superintendent, for the mont
of September, 1913 wren read and on motion of Adams accepted and ordered placed on
file .
It was voted on motion of Parker that the sidewalk assessment roll as prep-
- arded by the City Engineer be and the some is hereby confirmed ratified and appro-
ved and the clerk was instructed to eeretify the roll to the county as subsequent
special taxes for the year 1913.
It was voted on motion of Adams that we take advantage of the 80% Co -Ins-
-urance clause on City Fire Insurance on City Hall and that the clerk be instructed
to ask for rebates on all policies outstanding.
It was voted on motion of parker that the $7,500 additional insurance
which it would be necessary to buy in taking advantage of the 80,% Co- Insurance Claus
be divided equally between the Canyon Abstract and Trust Company and w.R.Wilkerson.
Staunenberg stated that Mr. Keller, who has charge of the sprinkling offered —
to build sheds on his lots for the storage of the sprinkling wagons if the city would
furnish the material. The shade to belong to the city. It was voted on motion of
Harrington that the offer be accepted „ and that the sheds be erected under supervisio
of the road commissioner.
Ackley stated that he proposed introducing an ordinance making each council
-men and road commissioner a member of the police department. to serve without pay.
He stated that an the city only had two police it was impossible for them to always
be just where they were needed and delays were caused in making arrests which could
very often be avoided. The matter was discussed and it was decided that such an
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ordinance would be unceseary as the mayor had the power to appoint peace officers.
The Mayor then appointed Councilmen Ackley, Adams, Boone, Harrington, Parker, and
Steunenberg, and Street Commissioner Campbell, as police to serve pay.
It was voted on motion of Adams that the Water Commissioner be instructed
to extend the water mains on main street to 12th Avenue.
Mr.Campbell stated that the County Commissioners had asked permission to
use the Cities road roller and grader on some of the roads leading into the city.
It was voted on motion of Ackley that the matter be referred to the street comm-
- issioner with power to act, .
It was voted on.motion of Harrington that Council ad,jorn until Monday
evening October 20th, 1913 at 8'o'clock P.M.
City Clerk.
Council Chamber,Clty of Caldwell,Idaho,Oetober 20th. ,1913.
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Council meet in regular session pursuant to ad,jornment.There not being a
quorum present Council ad,jorned.
City Clerk..
Council Chamber,City of Caldwell,Idaho,October 22nd. ,1913.
Council meet in regular session pursuant to ad,jornment with Mayor C.H.Turner
presiding,0ouncilmen Adame,Boone,Harrington and Steunenberg preeent,S.Ben Dunlap
clerk,when the following business was tran'eacted.
Mr.Curtis Haydon,president of the library board,of the City of Caldwell Idaho,
appeared in behalf of the said board.Mr.Haydon stated that the library board had
finally secured the promise of the Carnegie Corpuration,of New York City, of a don-
ation of $12,500.00,for the purpose of erecting a library here.He submitted plane
and specifications of the proposed new library building,which had been approved by
the Carnegie Corporation. He also submitted the contract between Williams and Mun-
ford and the library board for the erection of the said but I ding, together with the
bond of the said Williams and Munford.Said bond being in favor of the library board
and bonding Williams and Munford as principals and the National Surety Company as
surety in the sum of $4,740.00,and conditioned on the faithful performance by the