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1932 Minutes -~ I ~f ~ ': .- 1 Grand Island, Nebr. January 6, 1932 The Council met in regular session, His Honor the Mayor presiding and all Membempresent at roll call. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and apT~roved. The following c+~im was presented: .,\\,;\.<_:,;; To the Mayor & City COU~~~l of the City of Grand Island~;"N~braska The unde~~~gned George Suther~ hereby presents clain to the Oity of Grand Island'fbr personal inj'uries sustained result- f tng from the condition of the sidewalk along the west side of Eddy Street, said sidewalk having been covered with thick layers of ice, which caused said side walk to be slippery and dangerous and that said ice had been permitted to remaj.n on said sidewalk for more than a week previous to~the time undersigned was injured; that said' injury was caused by the condition of said sidewalk as above describe the undersigned having slipped on said ice and fallen to the side- walk, wrenching and'inj'uring his back, which has incapaci tated the undersigned from working and which required medical treatment; that said injuries are permanent in their nature and said injuries were sustained by the undersigned on the 3rd day of December, 1931; that the undersigned hereby presents clatm for the sum of $1000. Dat ed tht s 2nd day of January, 1932. George Suthers On motion of Falldorf the claim was referred to the street & Alley Commi tt ee in conjunction wi th the City Attorney. A communication from David Kaufman, Chairman of Holiday Committee of the Chamber of Commerce, expressed the gratitude of the Committee for the cooperation of the Mayor & Council for the street lighting. On motion of Justice the communication was placed on file. The Building Inspector and Fire Chief made report of the final inspection of the new Grand Theatre. On motion of Knickrehm the report was placed on file. A petition signed by Jos. A. Armatis, for a sewer to be laid in4O'Ad<;3.Ins St., from 2nd and 3rd Street s, to the alley be- ~"" tween 3rd ~d South Front Street was read. On motion of Fal1dorf the petition was referred to the Sewer Committee. \ A'petition signed by the contractors and subcontractors asking for amendments of different sections of Ordinance 1174 and 1'3'33 was read. On motion of Knickrehm the petition was referred to the Building Code Committee. ..~ ,... I' I A ~ ., 2 RESOLUTION WHEREAS the City Electric Department has an excess surplus of funds now on hand amounting to $122,422.50, as shown by the ~ City Treasurer's reports, and from present indications there are no immediate large expenditures anticipated, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Treasurer be and he is directed to transfer from the Electric Light Fund to the Paving District Fund the sum of $50,000.00 for the purpose of retiring and cancelling said amount of paving bonds of the City of Grand Island, issued Dec. 15th, 1930, and it is hereby ordered that all monies being received by said Treasurer, on said paving District shall be applied to reimburse said Light Fund with interest at ll"our (4) per cent per annum. Carl Hehnke C. H. Justice Henry H. Falldorf Carl Knickrehm Finance Camm. On motion of Hehnke the Resolution was adopted. The Finance Committee made the following report: Grand ISlandZ Nebr. JM.5, 193 To the Hon. Mayor & City Council: We, your Finance ComIni ttee recommend that we advertise for bids for the auditing of the accounts of the City Light, Water and Ice Departments for the year 1931. Bids to be received at the next regular meeting, Jan. 20, 1932. Carl Hehnke Henry H. Falldorf Carl Knickrehm C. H. Justice Onm6tion of Hehnke the report was adopted. The Water & Light Committee made the following report: Grand Isla~d, Nebr. Jan. 6, 1932 Honorable Mayor & Oity Council Grand Island, Nebr. Gentlemen: We, your Committee on ,Water & Light, to whom has been referred the petition of Richard Goehring and others, asking that a water main district be createdrovering that part of ,John street, lying between Grant Street and Arthur street, beg to recommend that the same be created. Committee C. H. Justice Oarl Knickrehm C. J. Cords H. H. Falldorf On mot ion of Justice the report was adopted. 3 The Bond Committee presented the bonds of ~ ~- I Otto F. Gleisberg, for Plumbers and Drainlayers license Sanitary Plumbing Co. n II If II II Benson Plumbing Co. II " If " If Wm. Kelly Co. II II II II 11 Ednum O. Olson " /I If II If F. H. Williams II It It If " Walter D. Boyll 11 " II II " Mark Kent for moving houses Central Power Co. for wiring and electric aprl8,ratU8 On motion of Upnerman the bonds were approved. The Sewer Committee made the following report: Grand Island, Nebr. Jan. 6, 1932 I To the Hon. Mayor & City Oouncil Gentlemen: We your Committee on Sewer, find upon investigating the condition of the Lift Station at West Lawn, (West of the West Lawn School) that the same is not operating, has not since its installation; we therefore recommend that same be changed to an automatic purr~ station using two (2) four inch centrifugal pumps, and that the firm of Black & Veatch, Consulting Engineers of Kansas Oity, be instructed to prepare plans, specifications and estimate for smne. The same to be nresented at the next regular meeting of the Oi ty Oouncil, Ja~1uary 20th, 1932. ~ copy of this report to be mailed to Black & Veatch, Consulting ~ngineers, Kansas Oity, Mo. Respectfully submitted, Henry H. Falldorf Oarl Knickrehm Carl Hehnke C. H. Justice On motion of Falldorf the report was adopted. On motion of Falldorf a sewer district was to be created in Adams Street from the alley between Second ffi1d Third Streets to the alley between Third and South Front st. On motion Of Oords the Milk and Dairy Inspection Report for the three month period ending December 31, 1931, was to be published in both papers at the e~pense of the Oity. Ordinance No. 1427, creating Sewer District No. 164 I ~ ~ was presented. Moved by Justice that the Ordinance be placed on its ftrst reading. Carried on roll call, Oords, Falldorf, Rehnke, Justice, Knickrehm, Mildenstein, Pepper and Upperman voting aye, nay none. The ordJ nance i,llTas read and declared passed its first reading. On motion of Knickrehm the rules were suspended and the ordinance placed on its second reading by its title. - Carried on roll call, Cords, Falldorf, Behnke, Justice, Knic~rehm, Mildenstein, Pepper and Upperman voting aye, nay none. The Ordinance was rea.d by its title and declared passed its second reading. On motion of Upperman the rules were suspended and the ordinance placed on its third reading by its title. Oarried on roll call, Oords, :F'alld?rf, Rehnke, Justice, Knickrehm, Mildenstein, Pepper and Upperman votIng aye, nay none. The ordinance was read by its title and declared passed its third reading. 4 ~ n_~ I Moved by Hehnke that the Ordinance be placed on its final passage and be fj.nally passed. Oarried on roll call, Oords, li'alldorf, Hehnke, Justice, Knickrehm, Mildenstein, Pepuer and Upperman voting aye, nay none. The Mayor declared the Ordinance finaly passed and approved the same. The Engineer's estimate for Sewer District No. 164 was read. On motion of Fal1dorf the estimate was adopted, and the Olerk instructed to advertise for bids, specifing poured asphalt joints. The report of the different departments for December and for the year were read. On motion of Justice the reports were placed on file. The claims agai:tlstthe City were and on motion of Justice allowed. For list see the claim register. The Sewer Oommittee asked for further time with regard to the claim for compensation of Wm. Reynolds. I Adj ourned, H. E. Clifford, City Clerk I -~ -., 5 Grand Island, Nebr. January 30, 1933 '...~ ::~ I The Council met in regular session, His Hqnor the Mayor presiding and Falldorf, Hehnke, Justice, Knickrehm, Mildenstein, Pepper and Upperman present at roll call, Cords excused. The following bids for the auditing of the Light, Water and Ice Departments for the year ending Dec. 31, 1931, were opened and read: Walker & Fulk, Lincoln, Nebr. Gillin-Holland Co., Omaha, Nebr. H. A. Blomquist & Co., Grand Island Charles R. Warren & 00., Lincoln, Nebr. H~naford & Mawhiney, Grand Island On motion of Hehnke the bids were referred to the I Finance ~nd Water & Light Committee~ and with Mr. Burdick. A letter from Jas. Nicholson, City Treasurer, asking for a leave of absence was read and on motion of Hehnke the request was granted. On motion of Falldorf the bids for Sewer District No. 164 were to be held over until the next regular meeting. A contract of the Mathiesop Alkali Works for chlorine was presented. On motion of Falldorf the Mayor and Clerk were instructed to sign the contract. A petition of Joseph O. Roney, Frank J. Alexander, and others, asking that an ordinance be passed providing for the elimination of radio interference was read. On motion of I .~ -----' Justice the petition was referred to the Ordinance Committee in conjunction with the Oity Attorney. The resignation of Mrs. O. A. Abbott, as a member of the Library Board was read. The following Resolution was presentedt RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Mrs. O. A. Abbott, of this City, has faithfully served as a member of the Grand Island Public Library Board, ever since its organization, with painstaking care and watchful attention 6 ~ -~ I to the best in literature at a great sacrafice on her part of time and effort, and WHEREAS, the people and ci tizens of thi s City are greatly indebted to Mrs. Abbott who has done much to build up the library, an important factor in the education of our young people and in furnishing wholesome literature and entertainment for all of our citizens, and WHEREAS, it is fitting that the City Council of Grand Island acknowledge its recognition of the unselfish and untiring services rendered by Mrs. Abbott, and that the Council express for the people of this City, their deep sense of gratitude and make public acknowledgement of all that we owe her. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED in open session that the City I Council of Grand Island, express its deep and sincere appreciation and heartfelt gratitude for the services unstintingly rendered our people by her as a member of the Public Library Board, and that she be made an Honorary Member of that board for the rest of her life, which we hope will be for many years to come. Respectfully submitted, Henry H. Falldorf Geo. Mildenstein Louis E. Upperman Carl Knickrehm Carl Hehnke Wilhelm Pepper Charles H. Justice On motion of Falldorf the Resolution was adopted, and the same to be made a part of the minutes. A copy to be mailed to Mrs. Abbott by registered mail. The Street & Alley Committee made the following report: I ,._~ ----., To the Mayor and Members of City Council, of Grand Island, Nebr. Your Committee on Streets and Alleys beg to report in reference to the claim of George Suthers dated January 2nd, 1932, that they are unable to find any ground upon which the claim could be allowed and recommend that the claim be disallowed and denied because there is no liability on the part of the City and beca~se no notice was filed as required by law and no claim filed as required by law. Dated January 20, 1932. Henry H. Falldorf c. H~ Justice Carl Knickrehm On motion of Falldorf the report was ado~ed, and the Olerk instructed to mail a copy to George Suthers. 7 The Bond Committee presented the bond of Hanny Lindeman for Plumber and Drainlayer's license. On motion of Upperman the bond was approved. .~ __n.,., I The First National Bank of Grand Island, presented an agreement and $50,000.00 Liberty Loan Bonds, for the purpose of securing the deposits of the City Treasurer of said Oity, in the First National Bank. On motion of Upperman ~he agreement was apprG>ved. The following was presented: Jan. 20, 1932 Hon. O. A. Abbott, Mayor, and the 01 ty Oouncil Grand Island7 Nebraska We have today deposited with the Oity Treasurer, under agreement $50,000.00 First Liberty Loan 4&% converted bonds to secure the deposits of the Oity of Grand Island and in lieu of these bonds we are requesting the cancellation of our d~pository bond of $50,000.00 which matures on May 6, 1932 and return for our files. Very truly yours, First National Bank By P. R. Birk. I On motion of Upnerman the bond was cancelled. The Finance Oommittee made the following report: January 20, 1932 To the Hon. Mayor & City Oouncil: We, your Finance Committee upon examining bids for auditing accounts of City Light, Water and Ice Departments for the year, 1931, find the bid of Oharles R. Warren 00., to be the lowest and best bid, total not to exceed $165.00, and Mayor and City Clerk be instructed to enter into contract for same. Finance OOfMnittee Carl Helmke carl Knickrehm H. li'alldorf O. H. Justice On motion of Hehnke the report was adopted. The Sewer Committee asked for further time in I ~ -..., presenting the estimate for a lift station at West Lawn. Ordinance No. l42B, creating Water Main District No. 70 was presented. Moved by Justice that the ordinance be placed on its first reading. Oarried on roll cal17 Falldorf, Rehnke, Justice, Knickrehm, Mildenstein, Pepner and Upperman voting aye, nay none. Cords excused. The Ordinance was read and declared passed its ftrst reading. 8 Moved by Pep~rer that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance placed on its second reading by its title. Carried on roll call, :F'alldorf, Rehnke, Justi ce, Kni ckrehm, Mildenst ein, Pepper and Upperman voting aye, nay none. Cords excused. The Ordinance .~ -.,., I was read by its title and declared passed its secdnd reading. Moved by U1Jperman that the rules be suspended and the Ordinace be placed on its third reading by its title. Carried on roll call, :b"alldorf, Hehnke, Justice, Knickrehm, Mildenstein, Pepper and and Upperman voting aye, nay none. Cords excused. The Ordinance was read by its title andreclared passed its third reading. Moved by Knickrehm tl~t the ordinance be placed on its final passage and be finally passed. Carried on roll call, Falldorf, q Rehnke, Justice, Knickrehm, Mildenstein, Pepper and vpperman voting aye, nay none. Cords excused. The May&r declared the Orm nance finally passed and approved the same. I An Ordinance amending and repealing Section3 of Ordinance No. 1409 was presented. Moved by Knickrehm that the Ordinance be placed on its first reading. Carried on roll call, Falldorf, Rehnke, Justice, Knickrehm, Mildenstein, Pepper and Upperman voting aye, nay none. Gords excused. The ordinance was read and declared passed its first reading. Reports of the Fire Chief and the Str~et Commissioner, also of the Park Superintendent were read. On motion of Pep~r the reports were placed on file. The Clerk to make a copy of each and send to each member of the Council. Adj ourned, H. E. CLIFFORD, City Clerk I -~ --.,., .~ ,., I I I .~ -., 9 Grand Island, Nebr. Feb. 3, 1932 The Oouncil met in~regular session, His Honor the Mayor presiding and Cords, Falldorf, Hehnke, Justice, Knickrehm, Pepper and Upperman present at roll call, absent Mildenstein. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. The resignation of Albert Stehr, Building Inspector, was K read. On motion of Knickrebmi the srume was accepted. The following communication was read: To the Honorable Mayor and Oity Oouncil of Grand Island, Nebraska: WHEREAS, There is a strong demand on the part of the public for the removal of the snow and, so far as possible, the ice from the streets in the more congested area, and WHEREAS, the city authorities are without adequate budget funds for such purpose, and while the Ohmnber of Oommerce has a revolving fund of $3,000 for the use of street and hj.ghway improvement in cases of emergency; and WHEREAS, the Chamber of Commerce has neither the authority nor the equipment with which to do such work itself, be it RESOLVED, by the Board of Directors of tl~ Chamber that for the purpose of cooperating with the officials of the city, there be hereby offered to the Mayor and Oity Council, the use of $3,000, or as much as the Oouncil may regard as necessary, on only the one condition, that the 'budget for the next fiscal year provide for the return, without any interest charged, of the said $3,000, or whatever portion of the same is thus used, the street and alley committee to determine the district or places from which removal be understood, however, that the return of the fund so 11sed as already set forth, and at the time stated, is the only condition of the proffered advance. Resolution Ohamber of Commerce Board of Directors. E. G. Johnson, President D. J. Traill, Commissioner ~~ -,., I I I ~-~ --,., 10 On motion of Falldorf the p~oposition was received and placed on file. Hehnke thanked the Ohamber for their cooperation, and advised them the proposition would be kept on file, and if at some future date it would be necessary, would call on them. A petition signed by the Geer 00., Paul Sothman and others asking that there be no revision in the Building Oode at this time was presented. On motion of Knickrehm the petition was referred to the Building Oode Oommittee. The Sewer Committee presented the following estimate: Estimate for Pumping Station at the Five Points Total cost of 2 new pumps and electric motor complete, installed for the sum of $ 3,113.00 On mption of Falldorf the estimate was adopted and the Clerk instructed to advertise for bids to be recetved by 8 P. M., February 17th, 1932. On motion of Falldorf the Engineering Department were instructed to inspect sewer mains and latera~ as soon as possible, and to report progress at each meeting. The Auditing Committee presented the claims of Chas. Olark and Clyde Hamilton for services at Koenig and Locusts streets and M. Beekman and Glen Brown for cleaning snow from Fire Hydrants. On motion of Hehnke the claims were allowed. The claim of H. B. Francisco for money advanced for removing snow was presented. Moved by Rehnke that the claim be allowed. Falldorf called for a roll call. cords, Rehnke, Justice, Knickrehm, Pepper and Upperman voting aye, Falldorf no, absent Mildenstein. Mayor declared the motion carried. The Building Code' Committee made the fO,llowing report: Grand Island, Nebr. Feb. 3, 1932 To the Hon. Mayor and City Council We your Building Code Oowmittee recommend that no action be taken at this time in revising the Building Code. Respectfully, Carl Knickrehm Carl Rehnke Henry R. Falldorf C. H. Justice -~ ~ I I I --~ -'~ 11 On motion of Knickrehm the report was adonted and the Building Inspector instructed to collect as usual. The bills of the City were read and on motion of of Justice allowed. For list see the Claim register. Report of the different departments were read and placed on file. Adjourned, H. E. CLIFFORD, City Olerk __.4& -., I I I ~ -~ GENERAL FUND To p ay County Treas. Collection Fee Salaries Streets & Alleys Ci ty Engineer Lighting Hydrant Rental Incidental Sewer-Order of Court II -complete drainage Re-appropriate Balance For Sewer Plant Sewer Incidentals PARK FUND POLICE FUND CE1\11ETERY FUND FIRE FUND PAYING FUND MUSIC FUND "' ICE FUND WATER FUND LIGHT FUND SEWER DISTRICT >>lGND 12 APPROPRIATIONS AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1931-1932 AND TO FEBRUARY 5, 1932 Appropriated $ 5,000 15,000 20,000 8,000 18,000 6,500 14,000 20,000 50,000 69,117.09 20.000 1P 245,617.09 8,000 25,000 9,000 39,000 7,000 4.500 ~338,117.09 Expended Balance $ $ 5,000.00 7,005.00 7,995.00 10,669.56 2, 727.75 9,330.44 5,272.25 18,000.00 6,500.00 6,809.96 20,000.00 19,584.38 7,190.04 30,415.62 81,090.46 11,973.37--- $ 15.878.26 4.121.74 154,976.69 $96,640.40 6,270.98 1,729.02 12,504.23 12,495.77 3,755.66 5,244.34 29,604.33 9,395.67 3,420.92 3,579.08 1.500.00 3.000.00 $212,032.81 $126,084.28 14,677.21 55,325.56 92,830.82 2,361.08 PAVING DISTRICT FUND "84.82 TOTAL AMOUNT OF WARRANTS ISSUED----- $ 377,312.30 Respectfully, H. E. CLIFFORD, City Clerk ~ _.~ I I I .~ ~ 13 Grand Island, Nebr. Feb. 17, 1932 station at West Lawn were opened and read, On motion of Falldorf the bids were referred to the Sewer Committee and Engineer for tabulation. A communication from the City Improvement Association urging the Oouncil to form a City Planning Commission was read. On motion of Knickrehm the communication was referred to the park Committee. The Street and Alley Committee made the following report: Feb. 17, 1932 To the Ron. Mayor and Oity Council Gentlemen: We your Committee on Streets and Alleys recommend that the Diamond Engineering Cd. be employed to repair holes in the asphalt streets as soon as the weather permits. ., Respectfully submi t~ Henry R. Falldorf C. R. Justice Carl Knickrehm C. J. Cords On motion of Falldorf the reports was adopted, and the Committee given power to act wherever repairs were needed. The Auditing Committee presented the claim of E. C. Kammer, for doctor bills and other damages. On motion of Rehnke the claim was referred to the City Attorney for investigation. On motion of Rehnke the contract of C. E. Warren Co. of Lincol~ for auditing of the water and Light Dept for the year ~93l was cancelled. The audit to be made at the time of the annual audit in May. The Clerk was instructed to notify the C. E. Warren Co, at Lincoln, by registered mail, that the contract had been annulled. On motion of Falldorf the Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids for a dump truck, Iton to 2 tons, for the Street and Alley Department. Bids to be in March 2, 1932. Bidders to furnish their own specifieat~ons. The Sewer Committee made the following report: 14 Feb. 17, 1932 --~ ---., I To the Hon. Mayor and Oity Oouncil Gentlemen: We your committee on Sewer recommend that Sewer District #=164, laid over from a former meeting, be re-advertised for bids to be received at the next regular meeting. Respectfully submitted, Henry H. Falldorf O. H. Justice Carl Knickrehm Carl Hehnke On motion of Falldorf the report was adopted and the Clerk instructed to advertise for bids. The bills of the Oity were read and on motion of Justice allowed. For list see the Olaim Register. The Engineer's estimate for Water Main District No. 70 was presented. On motion of Justice the estimate adopted and the Clerk instructed to advertise for bids to be in March 2,1932. The Sewer Oommi tt ee made t he following I' eport: Feb. 17, 1932 I To the Hon. Mayor and Oity Council Gentlemen: We your Committee on Sewers having examined the bids for remodeling lift station, find the bid of the Ohambers Construction Co., using Fairbanks Morse pumps, which bid is $2,761.00, to be the lowest and best, and we recommend that it be accepted and that the M~ayor and Clerk be authorized to ent erinto a contract with the Chambers Oonstruction 00. We also recommend that the certified checks of the unsuccessful bidder be returned at once, and that the certified check of the Chambers Construction 00. be returned upon the execution of the contract as above. recommended. Henry H. Falldorf Oarl Hehnke Carl Knickrehm O. H. Justice. I ~ ----., On motion of Falldorf the report was adopted. The Mayor appointed W. M. Wheeler, City Engineer as Building Inspector. The appointment to be only temporarily. On motion of Hehnke the appointment was confirmed. The Mayor appointed Mrs. Clinton E. John to fill a vacancy on the Library Board. On motion of Justice the appoi ntment ,'Vas confirmed. 15 ~ ~.~ I On motion of Justice the City Attorney and Mr. Burdick water meter were instructed to revamp Old/ordinance in which the/readings were quarterly, or to draw up a new one. Reading3 to be May 1, August 1, November 1, and February 1. Adjourned, H. E. CLIFFORD City Clerk , I I .~ .., ~ ~.~ I I I ~ .~ 16 Grand Island, Nebr. March 2, lS32 The Council met in regular session, His Honor the Mayor presiding and Falldorf, Hehnke, Justice, Mildenstein, Knickrehm, Pepper and Upperman present at roll call. Absent Cords. Bids for dump truck of Nielsen Auto Co, International Harvester Co., and Everhart-McGuire Motor Co., were opened and read. On motion of Falldorf the bids were referred to the Street and Alley Committee with power to act. Bids of Ol F. Gleisberg and Wm. Kelly Co., for Sewer District No~ 164 were read. On motion of Falldorf the bids were referred to the Sewer Committee. Bid of the City Water Dept. for Water Main District No. 70 was read. On motion of Justice the bid was accented and the Mayor and Clerk instructed to enter into contract for the same. A claim of Bertha L. Kleinkauf for injuries sustained by a fall on the ice was nresented. On motion of Falldorf the claim was referred to the Street and Alley Committee in conjunction with the City Attorney. to be notified when- 1bhe Committee goes out to look the situation over. Cornmi t tee The License and Bond/presented the petition and bond of C. J. Cords for auctioneer's license. On motion of Upperman the bond was apnroved and the license granted. The Sewer Committee made the following report: Barch 2, 1932 To the Hon. Mayor & City Council Gentlemen: We your Committee on Sewers having examined the bids for Sewer District No. 164 find the bid of O. F. Gleisberg to be the lowest and best bid and there- fore recommend he be awarded the contract. Respectfully submitted, H. Falldorf Carl Knickrehm Carl Hehnke C. H. Justice. On motion of Falldorf the report was adopted. 17 The report of the City Engineer on the completion of Sewer District No. 163 was presented. On motion of Falldorf .~ ......, I the report was adopted. The clain'S were read and motion of Justice allowed. On motion of Hehnke, H. E. Clifford was given a leave of absence for 30 days, and the City Clerk's office to have such extra help 8S will be nee~uring registration. Adjourned, H. E. Clifford, City Clerk I I ~ ~ 18 Grand Island, Nebr. March 16, 1932--7:30 P. M. ~ ~ I The Oouncil met as a Board of Equalization for the purpose of equalizing and assessing the cost of construction and benefits accrueing to the property in said Sewer District No. 163, by reason of the construction of a Sewer therein and levying a tax to pay for said construction. His Honor the Mayor presiding and Justice, Mildenstein and Falldorf, Hehnke, Knickrehm,!Pepper and Upperman present at roll call, absent Cords. Proof of publication of notice of this meeting was read and placed on file. The Council remained in session until 8 o'clock P. M.and no person having appeared to object to or protest against the proposed assessment and levy, Falldorf presented the following Resolution and moved its adoption: I (See next page) I ~ -., 19 ~ m_~ I RESOL'[T!.ON BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY OOUNCIL of the Oity of Grand Island, Nebraska, sitting as a Board of Equalization, in accordance with due notice given thereof, as required by law, that we find the total assessable cost of the construction of Sewer District No. 163 to be the sum of $244.30; that the benefits accruing to the real estate in said district to be the sum of $244.30, and that the benefits accruing to the respective lots, tracts and parcels of land in said Sewer District to be the sum set forth opposite the sever al descriptions, as follows: No. Owner Lot. Elk. Addition Assessment 1. C.B.& Q.R.R. 2 96 Original Town 28.30 I 2. Diedrich Niedfeldt 3 96 II fI 43.20 3. John Niedfeldt 4 96 II II 43.20 4. Bertha Kroger 5 96 " II 43.20 5. Henry Liebsack, Jr. 6 96 II II 43.20 6. Marie Werner 7 96 II " 43.20 Total $ 244.30 "~I ",~'--........ .",,,po"""- -;; .,pfO "j;;-" "---- ~ .1// j L/' "r~,,/ ,,/' ~. ",0 'c' - " . ,,fJ t,,// /(:'//13;.. /t? .11'('" ~''''-:a:.,~r''''(''''? .t~, ,x., ...., :__ bI-"'"' '<.,-.- ---,,*~b tf~- ";$~ llIi'",<-"J;,,,.,- 'fl';.J.F ;':~-;'i'"'''' ;,~ I -~, -~ Motion carried on roll call, Ea];ldorf~ Hehnke,Justice, Knickrehm, Mildenstein, Pepper and Upperman voting aye, nay none. Absent Cords. The Mayor declared the motion carried and the Resolution adopted. The minutes of the meeting as a Board of Equalization were read and approved. Adj ourned, H. E. Olifford, Oity Clerk 20 Grand Island, Nebr. March 16, 1932 ~ ._~ I The Council met in regular session His Honor the Mayor presiding and Falldorf, Hehnke, Justice, Knickrehm, Mildenstein, Pepper and Upperman present at roll call. Absent Cords. A Communication from The Committee on Buildings and Grounds of the Public Library, asking for repairs of the heating pipes was read. On motion of Mildenstein the communication was referred to the City Property Committee. The Street and Alley Committee made the following report: Grand Islandz.. Nebr. March 16, 19\:>2 I To the Hon. Mayor and City Council Gentlemen: We your Committee on Streets and Alleys to whom was referred the purchase of a dump trugk. for the Street and Alley Department, find after investigating that the International Dump truck, as per bid submitted by the International Harvester Co of America for the sum of $853.00, to be the lowest and best bid, and there- fore recommend the approval of the purchase. We further recommend that the Clerk be and is hereby instructed to return the certified check to the International Co. Respectfully, Henry H. Falldorf Carl Knickrehm C. H. Justice On motion of Falldorf the report was aibpted. The License and Bond Committee presented the following bonds: George Bloom, to erect signs W. B. Starkey, wiring Stacy A. Tondreau, wiring Ralph Snyder, to erect signs. I .~ .,., On motion of Upperman the bnnds were approved. The Sewer Committee made the following report: To the Hon. Mayor & City Council Gentlemen: We your Committee on Sewer find after a careful investigation that the management of the Sewage Disposal Plant is one of the most important factors of the activated sludge disposal plant, and its successful operat!lon lies in the proper management. The process is complicated by a large number of steps, each more or less dependent upon the preceding one. Skillful, conscientious, technical Grand Island, Nebr. March 16, 1932 21 ~ ~. I management will be required to keep all features operating to best advantage. With the marked variation in volumne, character and temperature' of the sewage, and the multitude of ordinary operat i ng diffi cul ties; WE 'tHEREFORE recoInmend that the City of Grand ISland, ~ebra8ka, e.nter into a contract with the firm of Black and Veatch, Consulting Engineers, of Kansas City, Mo., to operate th'e new disposal plant and the two sewage lift stations for a term of one (1) year as per contract attached; and the Ci ty to furni sh and hire such help as may be re- quired for the proper operation. We further recommend that the Honorable Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign contract. Respectfully sUbmitted, Henry H. Falldorf Carl Knickrehm carl Hehnke C. H. Justice Sewer Comm. I to 75q:. The regular price of $3.00 to be charged at the beginning of the new year, May 1st, 1932. The claims of the Oity were read, and on motion of I -~ ~ ~ -., I I I ~ .,., 22 M11denstein, Pept:erand Upperman voting aye, nay none. Absent Oords. The Or~nance was read by its title and declared passed its third reading. Moved by Hehnke that the Ordinance be placed on its final passage and be finally passed. Oarried on roll call, Falldorf, Hehnke, Justice, Mildenstein, Knickrehm, Pepper and Upperman voting aye, nay none. Absent Cords. The Mayor declared the ordinance finally passed and approv~d the same. ORDINANOE NO. 1430, regulating the water works system and providing rules and regulations for same was presented. Moved by Justice that the ordinance be placed on its first reading. Oarried on roll call, Falldorf, Hehnke, Justice, Knickrehm, Milden- stein, Pepper and Upperman voting aye, nay none. Absent Cords. The ordinance was read and declared passed its first reading. Moved by Upperman that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on its second reading by its title. Oarried on roll oall, Falldorf, Hehnke, Justioe, Knickrehm, Milden- stein, Pepper and Upperman voting aye, nay none. Absent Cords. The ordinance was read by its title and declared passed its second reading. Moved by Knickrehm that the rules be suspended and t he ordinance be placed on its third reading by its title. Oarried on roll oall, Falldorf, Hehhek, Justice, Knickrehm, Mildenstein, Pepper and Upperman voting aye, nay none. Absent Cords. The ordinance was read by its title and deolaredpassed its third reading. Moved by Hehnke that the ordinance pe plaoed on its final passage and be finally passed. Carried on roll call, Falldorf, Behnke, Justice, Knickrehm, Mildenstein, Pepper and Upperman voting aye, nay none. Absent Oords. The Mayor declared the ordinance finally passed and approved the same. Report of the Water, Light and Ice Commissioner was read. On motion of Justice the same was placed on file. Adj our ned, H. E. Clifford, Oity Olerk ~ --,., I I I ~ ,., 23 APPROPRIATIONS AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1931-1932 AND TO MARCH 30, 1932 Appropriated GENERAL FUND To pay County Treasurer Collection Fee . 5,000 Salaries 15,000 Streets & alleys 20,000 City Engineer 8,000 Lighting 18,000 Hy dr ant Rent a1 Inci dental Sewer-Order of Court 6,500 14,000 20,000 50,000 69,117.09 20.000 1; 245,617.09 8,000 ;3 5,000 9,000 39,000 7,000 4.500 338,117.09 " -complete drainage Re-ApproPl:"iate Balance For Sewer Plant Sewer Incidentals PARK FUND ~OLICE FUND CEMETERY FUND FIRE FUND PAVING FUND MUSI C FUND ICE FUND WATER FUND LIGHT FUND SEWER DISTRICT FUND Expended $ 7,915.00 13,275.58 3,273.88 8,468.28 32,574.12 82,283.06 18.531.29 $166,321.21 6,552.23 15,418.49 4,537.16 33,575.24 3,860.58 1.500.00 231,764.91 16,986.43 62,761.61 108,821.43 2,595.12 PAVING DISTRICT FUND 84.8~ TOTAL AMOUNT CF WARRANTS ISSUED-- $ 423,014.32 Respectfully submitted, Balance $ 5,000.00 7,085.00 6,724.42 4,726.12 18,000.00 6,500.00 5,531.72 20,000.00 17,426.88 13,165.97--- 1.468.71 lP79,295.88 1,447.77 9,581.51 4,462.84 5,424.16 3,139.42 3,000.00 106,352.18 H. E. CLIFFORD, City Clerk 24 Grand Island, Nebr. .April S, 19:;2 ~ ~ I The Council met in regular session, His Honor the Mayor presiding and all Members present at roll call. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. A petition asking for an ordinance to be passed for the removal of bill boards on West Second Street was read. On motion of Knickrehm the petition was referred to the Code Oommittee. The Finance Committee made the following report: I . ~rand Island.z. Nebr. April 6, 193d Mayor and Members of the City Council: Your Committee on Finance to whom was referred the claim of E. C. Kammer for hospital, doctors, x-ray work, nurse attendance, clothing app~iances, hired help drugs, and wages for his daughter in the sum of $569.34, recommend that the claim be allowed and that a warrant be drawn therefor after the claim of Dorothy Kammer and her father, E. C. Kammer on account of the injuries of the daughter have been properly released. Respectfully submitted, Oarl Hehnke C. H. Justice Henry H. Falldorf Carl Knickrehm On motion of Hehnke the report was ado~ed. The Finance Committee made report as follows: April 6, 1932 To the Ron. Mayor and City Council We, your Finance Committee recommend that bids for auditing the accounts of all City Offices for the year 1931 be received according to specification at the office of the City Clerk. Work on this audit shall begin May 1st and be finished not later than June 15, 1932. . I ...~ -~ The Clerk is hereby instructed to advertise for bids 'to be received April 20, 1932. Finance Committee Carl Rehnke C. R. Justice H. Falldorf Carl Knickrehm TheFinance Committee presented the claims of H. P. Z1eg and S. E. Sinke for services on the Registration Board. On motion of Rehnke the same were ,allowed. 25 --~ -., I The claim of the City were read and on motion of Justice allowed. For list see the Claim Register. The City Engineer made report of the Qompletion of Sewer District No. 164. On motion of Falldorf the report was adopt ed. ~ E<2~-D~ Adj ourned, H. E. CLIFFORD, City Clerk I I -~ ,., 80S .~. Fulton 45 1~2 Todd Rittenhouse 100 121 Louis E. Upperman 16 52 Oouncilman-2nd Ward O. J. Cords Henry W. Locke I COUNCILMElI-3rd Ward Henry H. Falldorf W. A. Gross John F. Koehler W. W. Rank COUNOILMEN-4th Ward ~~ ~ I I ~ ~ 26 Grand Island, Nebr. April 11, 1932 The Council met as provided by law for the purpose of canvassing the returns of the 6-f:.,-the. Municipal and School Election held April 5, 1932. His Honor the Mayor presiding. and Oords, Hehnke,Justice, Knickrehm, Mildenstein, and Upper- man present at roll call. Absent Pepper and Falldorf. The returns of votes cast by mail were first canvassed. The Oouncil then proceeded to open the returns and canvassed tbem as follows: Districts 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 8 9 1Q Mail Total Counc11man- 1st Ward C. P. Birk 63 76 139 1 1 208 222 68 208 170 III 257 247 132 4 5 493 641 181 4 266 2 195 2 89 185 268 197 89 Dave Alexander 61 30 131 15 31 19 58 20 138 lCB 116 18 88 25 81 10 90 47 62 13 240 128 379 ~05 214 3 S. M. Houck W. F. Krehmke Lee O. Williams 1 1 2 Wm. Pepper BOARD OF EDUCATION 1 Z 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 MAIL TOTAL Laughlin, C. A.'f.. 1"73 2'9'1 274 104 32"3 '13 342 3tJ6 1"45 47l----rn 3,550 155 297 272 170 289 62 341 298 163 422 23 2,494 131 202 227 138 319 46 197 203 130 345 11 1,949 134 266 282 152 266 43 337 318 190 438 2~2,443 A. B. Newell >( R. G. Rebo1d Y, s. E. S1nke ^ loved by Justice that inasmuch Todd Rittenhouse, 1st Ward, Henry W. Locke, 2nd Ward, W. A. Gross, 3rd Ward and W. F. Krehmke, 4th Ward ree.~ed the majority of votes cast for Councilmen in ~ ---,., I I I .~ ..,., 27 each in/of said Wards that they be de~iliared duly elected for the ensuing . term, and the Clerk be instructed to issue certificates of election for each of them. Motion carried. On motion of Knickrehm, C. A. Laughlin, A. B. Newell, and S. E. Sinke having the majority of votes cast for members of the Board of Education for a term of 3 years, were declared elected for the ensuing term. A~journed to 8 o~clock p. m., April 12th, 1932. \-\ ~C~~~~, H. E. Cliffo~~ City Clerk 28 Grand Island, Nebr. April 12th, 1932 ~ ,., I The Council met for organization as provided for by law, Bis Honor the Mayor presiding and Cords, Hehnke, Justice, Knickrehm, Mildenstein, and Upperman present at roll call. Absent Falldorf and Pepper. The minutes of the meeting of April 11th were read and approved. The Bond OOmmittee presented the bonds of Todd Ritten- house, Oouncilman for the 1st Ward, Henry W. Locke, for the 2nd Ward, Will. A. Gross for the 3rd Ward and Wm. F. Kr~hmke for the 4th Ward. I Upperman reported the bonds to be in proper form, the sureties sufficient, and on his motion the bonds were approved. The Mayor approved the bonds of the Councilmen elect and administered oath of office to them, after which they took their seats with the Oouncil for the ensuing term. Upon roll call, Gro~s, Hehhke, Justice, Knicktehm, Kr~hmke, LOC~~, Mildenstein, and Rittenhouse were present, His Honor the Mayor presiding. On motion of Justice the president of the Oouncil was to , be selected by ballot. Locke and Justice gathered the ballots and Hehnke kept the tally. The result of the ballots--Hehnke received 3 votes and Knickrehm 5 votes. On motion of Behnke, Knickrehm was unanimously declared thechdlice for president of the Council. The Mayor appointed chairman of the different committees as follows: I ._~ -,., Finance, Prlntirng,Purchasing & Audi ting---Hehnke streets & All$ys---Krehmke Light, Water & Ice---Justice Fire---Locke Ordinances, Licenses, Bonds & Elections---Gross Police & Board of Health---Rittenhouse Parks~--Knickrehm Sewers---Hehnke City Property & Cemetery---Mildenstein Building Oode~--Gross On motion of Justice the appointments were confirmed. A communication from the City Improvement Ass'n regard- ing daylight saving time was read. The same w~s placed on file. Adj ourned,\ \ e ''N c; C~J~.? H. E. OLIFFORD, \lJi'ty C1.erk' 29 Grand Island, Nebr. April 20, 1932-7:30 P. M. ~ ----.,., I The Council met as a Board of Equalization for the purpose of equalizing and assessing the cost of construction and benefits accrueing to the property in said Sewer District No. 161, by reason of the construction of a Sewer therein and levying a tax to pay for said construction. His Honor the Mayor presiding and Gross, Hehnke, Justice, Knickrehm, Krehmke, Locke, Mildenstein, and Ri ttenhouse present 'at roll call. Proof of publication of notice of this meeting was read and p+aced on file. The Council remained in session until 8 o'clock p. m. and no person having appeard to object to or protest against the proposed assessment and levy, Hehnke presented the following Resolution and moved its adoption: (See next Page) -I I ~ -..., "\ 30 .~ --., I RES 0 L UTI 0 N. =========,= BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, sitting as a Board of Equalization, in accordance with due notice given thereof, as required by law, that we find the total assessable cost of the construction of Sewer District No. 1B4 to be the surn of $128.30; that the benefits aocruing to the real estate in said district to be the sum of $128.30, and that the bere fi ts ac- cruing to the respective lot s, tracts and parcel s of land in said Sewer District to be the sum set forth I opposite the several descriptions, as follows: Owner I&1 Block Addition Assessment Joseph A.Armatis 5 Freeda S.Ellsworth 8 14 15 Arnold&Abbott's " It $ 64.15 64.15 Total Assessable Cost $128.30 _ Q.AIiL _HJgIliK~ I ~ -~ Motion carried on roll call, Gross, Hehnke, Justice, Knickrehm, Krehmke, Locke, Mildenstein, and Rittenhouse voting aye, nay none. The Mayor declared. the motion carried and the Resolut~on adopted. The minutes of the meeting as a Board of Equalization were read and approved. Adj ourned, H. E. CLIFFORD, City Clerk 31 Grand Island, Nebr. April 20, 1932 -~ -~ I The Council meiin regular session, His Honor the Mayor presiding and all Members present at roll call. The minutes of the meetings of April 6th and April 12th were read and approved. A communication from the Farmer's Union stating that they were opposed to the proposed day-light saving plan was read, and on motion of Justice received and placed on file. Bids of H. A. Blomquist Co., Grand Island, Nebr. Moeller, McPherren & Judd, Omaha, Nebr. -Wamker & Fulk, Lincoln, Nebr. Gillin-Holland Co-Omaha, Nebr. Chas. R. Warren, Lincoln, Nebr. Thos. H. Evans, !iorfolk, Nebr. F. A. Myers Co., Lincoln, Nebr. Gillin-Holland Co., Omaha, Nebr. were read and on motion of Hehnke the bids were referred to the Finance Committee. I Mr. A. F. Buechler and Dr. E. G. Johnson addressed the Council relative to the Fourth of July Celebration and the 75th Anniversary of the Community, July 5th. On motion of Hehnke the Council agreed to cooperate to their fullest extent to make this celebration a success. The Council took a recess for 10 minutes after which the Finance Committee made the following report: April 20, 1932 I -~ -~ To the Hon. Mayor & City Council Gentlemen: We your Finance Committee recommend that the alternate bid of R. A. Blomquist & Co., certified accountants, at $1500 per day per man with the maximum amount of $735.00 for total bid be accepted. Committee, Carl Hehnke Wm. A. Gross C. H. Justice Carl Knickrehm On motion of Hehnke the report was adopted. On motion of Justice the Clerk was instructed to give notice for the Board of Equalization for Watermain District No. 70, May 4th, 193~, from 7:30 p. m. to 8 o'clock p. m. 32 Justice reported the need of a truck in the Ice Department and on his motion the Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids ~ ---,., I for same to be presented at the next regular meeting May 4, 1932. Bidders to submit their own specifications. The Fire Oommittee reported the need of fire hose, and on motion of Locke the Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids for 1,000 feet, more or less, of fire hose. Bids to be in May 4, 1932. The License and Bond Committee presented the application and extension bond of J. R. Brust for Auctioneer's license. On motion of Gross the Clerk was instructed to notify J. R. Brust that the receipt for $20.00 must accompany the application before the license will be granted. Rehnke made an oral report for the Sewer Committee, stating the Committee had ordered a large pipe under the Burlington I track, to take care of storm water. The bills of the City were read and on motion of Justice 'allowed. For list see the Claim Register. Ordinance No. l43:Vlevying taxes to pay for sewer in Sewer District No. 164 was presented. On motionof Mildenstein the Ordinance was placed on its first reading. Carried on roll call, Gross, Rehnke, Justice, Knickrehm, Krehmke, Locke, Milden- stein, and Rittenhouse voting aye, nay none. The ordinance was read and declared passed it first reading. Moved by Kniokrehm vhat the rules be suspended and the ordi- nance be plaoed on its second reading by its title. Carried on I ~ ~ roll call, Gross, Rehnke, Justice, Knickrehm, Krehmke, Locke, Mildenstein, and Rittenhouse voting aye, nay none. The ordinance was read. by its title and declared passed its second reading. Moved by Justice that the rule s be suspended and the ordinance be placed on its third reading by its title. Carried on roll call, Groes, Hehnke, Justice, Knickrehm, Krehmke, Looke, Mildenstein, and Ri ttenhouse voting aye, nay none. The Ordinance was read by its title and delcared passed its third reading. Moved by Behnke that the ordinance be placed on its final passage and be finally passed. Carried on roll call, Gross, Behnke, Justioe, Kniokrehm, Krehmke, Locke, Mildenstein, and Rittenhouse voting aye, nay none. The Mayor declared the ordinance finally passed and approved the same. 33 ~ -~ I The report of the Water, Light and Ice Commissioner was read. On motion of Justice the same was placed on file. of On motion of Hehnke the parking/cattle trucks and other large trucks was referred to the Police Committee. the On motion of Rittenhouse the Police and/Licenseand Bond Committee in conjunction with the City Attorney, were to prepare ordinance regulating pool halls and soft drink parlors as discussed. The Mayor made Committee appointments to consist of the following: BUILDING CODE---Gross, Hehnke, Rittenhouse, Krehmke CITY PROPERTY AND CEMETERY---Mildenstein, Locke, Krehmke, Justice FINANCE---Hehnke, Gross, Knickrehm, Justice FIRE---Locke, Rittenhouse, Mildenstein, Krehmke, LIGHT, WATER & ICE---Justice, Locke, Mildenstein, Knickrehm <, I ORDINANCES, LICENSES, BONDS & ELECTIONS---Gross, Locke, Rittenhouse and Kni ok r ehm, PARKS AND BANDS---Knickrehm, Hehnke, Justice, Mildenstein- POLICE AND BOARD OF HEALTH---Rittenhouse, Gross, Hehnke, Krehmke STREETS & ALLEYS---Krehmke, Gross, Rittenhouse and Rehnke SEWER---Hehnke, Knickrehm, Mildenstein, Justice. On motion of Rehnke the Committees were approved. AdjOUrn~ G"C: . ~~. H. E. CL~, City Clerk I ~ ~ 35 Grand Island, Nebr. May 5, 1932 The Council met as a Board of Equalization for the ~ .,., . I purpose of equalizing and assessing the cost of construction and benefits accrueing to the property in said Wat'ermllin District No. 70, by reason of the construction of a Water Main therein and levying a tax to pay for said construction. HiSf-c;Honor the Mayor presiding and Gross. Hehnke, Justice, Knickrehm, Krehmke, Locke and Mildenste1n and Rittenhouse present at roll call. Proof pf publication of notice of this meeting was read and placed on file. The Council remained in session until 8 o'clock p. m. and no person having appeared to object to or protest against the proposed assessment and levy, Justice presented the follawing Resolution and moved its adoption: (See next Page) I I -~ . --,., 34 RESOLUTION. ~-~ ,., I Be it resolved by the Mayor and City Council of the Ci ty of Grand I sl and, Nebraska, si'tt1ng as a Board of Equal- ization in accordance with due notice given thereof, as re- quired by law, that we find the total cost s of construction of Water Main District No. 70 to be the sum of $678.34; that the benefits accruinx to the reEtl estate in said dist- rict to be the sum of $678.34, and that the benefi ts ac- cruing to the respective lot s, tracts and parcels of land in said water main district to be the sum as set forthop- posite the several descriptions as follows: Owner Lot Block Addition Assessment Paul So thman 13 6 Ashton Place $ 37.12 11 II 14 [:> II II 35.05 FredW. Asllton, et al 15 6 II 11 35.05 Wm.J .Harry 16 6 II If 35.05 } Fred W.Ashton 17 6 II II 35.05 G.R.Musselman 18 6 II " 35.05 John H.ClausSen 19 6 " It 35.05 I " II It 20 6 II II 35.05 Louise W.John 21 6 II II 35.05 If " If 22 ,., " 11 35.05 0 Mona McKinney 23 6 It II 35.05 " " 24 6 " " 37.12 L. C. Larson Fr. 2 Fr.7 It 11 2.40 " " II Fr. 3 Fr.? II II 22.75 11 II II 4 Fr.7 II II 35.05 " II " 5 Fr.7 II II 35.05 II 11 " Fr. 6 Fr.7 " " 30 . 22 Ed.A.ckE.J .Jones Fr. 7 Fr.7 11 II 22.51 Cora A.Helzer Fr. 8 Fr.7 II II 14.87 II " " Fr. 9 Fr.7 " If 7.24 II II " Fr.lO Fr.7 II " 0.75 Othman A.Abbott 1 Fri8 Wasmer's T hi r d 37.12 " " II Fr. 2 F r.48 II " 33.34 Morrill Land Co.Fr. 3 FrJ.l:8 11 " 12.30 _ C~ ]1._ J'y~ICE I ...~ ~,., Motion carried on roll call, Gross, Hehnke, Justice, Knickrehm, Krehmke, Locke, Mildenstein, and Rittenhouse voting aye, nay none. The Mayor declared the motion carried and the Resolution adopted. The minutes of the meeting as a Board of Equalization were read and apuroved. Adj ourned, H. E. OLIFFORD, Oity Olerk ,~ ~ I I I .~ .,., 36 Grand Island, Nebr. May 4, 1932 On motion of Krehmke the bids were referred to the Fire Committee Bids of the Everhart Motor Company and The Twin Coabh Corporation for a stand-drive truck for the Ice Department were read. On motion of Justice the bids were referred to the Light, Water and Ice Committ~ An invitation from the Grand Island Base Ball Club was read. On motion of Knickrel1rn the invitation to attend the opening game was accepted with thanks. A communication from Katherine Hayden proposing to sell or rent her property to the City was read. On motion of Krehmke the same was referred to the City Property Committee. A petition signed by Angie Reynolds and others, asking that a sewer be laid from College Street to Capitol Ave., and between Park Avenue and Lafayette Ave. was read. On motion of Hehnke the petition was referred to the Sewer Committee. A petition and proposed ordinance was presented by the barbers in the City regulating barbering and barber shops. On motion of Hehnke the petition and proposed copy of ordinance was referred to the Ordinance Committee. After a short recess, the Light, Water and Ice Committee made the following report: May 4, 1932 To the Hon. Mayor and City Oounci1 We your Committee on Water, Ltght and Ice re.commend the purchase of one "Ford Stand-Drive" truck per their-bid of April 27, in the amount of $1,186.10., f. o. b., Grand Isxand. We further recommend that the Mayor and Oity Clerk enter into contract for same. C. H. Justice. Geo. Mildenstein carl Knickrehm Henry W. Locke On motion of Juistice the report was adopted. .~ ~ I I I ~ 'W' 37 The Water, Ljght and Ice Committee made report as follows: Grand Island, Nebr. May 4, 1932 Hon.Mayor & C1 ty Council Grand Island, Nebr. Gentlemen: We, your Committee on Water, Light and Ice beg to recommend the following prices for Ice during the coming season: 500# coupon books 1000# 11- II 2000# fI " $2.25 each 4.50 " 9.00 " Plant Prices 25# .12~ 50# .23~ 751 .35~ 1001 .45~ 300# (full cake) .80~ The above prices constitute a reduction of 10% from the former prices and shall take effect at once. C. H..Jl1st1ee Geo. Mildenstein Henry W. Locke Carl KnickEehm On motion of Justice the report was adopted as read. The Bond Committee presented the following bonds: Alex Skibinski, Garbage collector H. B. Wagner," ". W. L. Ball, If II J. R. Brust, Auctioneer Wm. J . -Harry, II ,Milroy G. Martin, Police Maurice Fowler, II J. Manley Davis, " George Reuting, " Wm. Keuscher, If Wm. H. Mader II A. C. Bockhahn " Officer II II " " " II Gross reported the bonds to be in proper form and the sureties suffident, petition of the auctioneer~ to have the proper number of ,names, and the receipts for the Gar~age collectors to be attached, and on his motion the bonds were approved. The Sewer Committee made the following report: Grand Island, Nebr. May 4, 1932 To the Hon. Mayor and City Council Grand Island, Nebr. '>\. Gentlemen: We, your Committee on Sewer recommend that the salary of Dave Willman, assistant operator at thle Sewage Disposal Plant be $125.00 per month, beginning May 1, 1932. Respectfully submitted, Carl Kni ckrehm Carl Kni ck rehm Geo. Mildenstein C. H. Justice. On motiion of Hebnke the r~port was adopted. 38 An lease and agreement with the Midwest Aviation Corporat1or was read. On motion of Mildensteinthe lease and agreement accepted and the Mayor and Clerk were instructed to sign same in behalf of the City. ~ .,., I A communication from F. C. Brown regarding a check sent from the City of Central City to the Fire Department/and how it was to be disposed of was read and on motion of Locke referred to the Fire Department. On motion of Locke the Fire Committee was given power to act in the purchasing of fire hose. The bills of the City were read and on motion of Hebnke I I ~ ~ pm roll call, Gross, Rehnke, Justice, Knickrehm, Krehmke, Locke, Mildenstein, and Rittenhouse voting aye, nay none. The Ordinance was read by its title and declared passed its third reading. Moved by Justice that the ordinance be placed on its final passage and be finally passed. Carried on roll call, Gross, Hehnke, Justice, Kni'ckrehm, Krehmke, Locke, Mi.ldenstein, Rittenhouse, voting aye, nay none!_ The Mayor declared the ordinance finally passed and approved the same. The Engineer's estimate for curbing of proposed drives at the Sewage Disposal Plant was read. On motion of Hehnke the same was adopted and! the Clerk instructed to advertise for bids to be opened May 18, [1932. 39 Krehmke presented a communication from Lafe C?..mpbell, '~ ,., I regarding the cutting of weeds on his lot. On motion of Justice the communication was referred to the Street and Alley Committee. Gross asked for an investigation of the Police Department, the same to be made by the Police Committee. Adjourned, H. E. Clifford, City Clerk,mp I I .~ .-,., --~ ~ I I I ~...~ ----.,., GENERAL FUND 40 APPROPRIATIONS AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1931-1932 AND TO MAY 5, 1932 Appropriated To pay County Treasurer Collection Fee $ 5,000 Salaries 15,000 Streets & Alleys 20,000 City Engineer 8,000 Lighting 18,000 Hydrant Rental 6,500 Incidental 14,000 Sewer-Order of Court 20,000 " tI -complete drainage 50,000 Re-Appropriate Ballance for Sewer Plant. 69,117.09 It Incidentals PARK FUND POLICE FUND CEMETERY FUND FIRE FUND PAVING FUND MUSIC FUND IOE FUND WATER FUND LIGHT FUND SEWER DISTRIOT FUND 20.000 $245,617.09 8,000 25,000 9,000 39,000 7,000 4 t 500 '$338,117.09 Expended $ 10,547.50 15,386.30 3,779.23 11,094.65 7,084.00 10,561.77 20,000.00 41,742.90 68,283.06 24.526.14 $ 213,005.55 8,124.01 19,344.71 5,528.87 37,672.75 6,935.58 1.500.00 $292,111.47 20,083.03 78,324.36 126,587.00 2,726.88 PAVING DISTRIOT FUND . 84.82 TOTAL AMOUNT OF WAR~NTS DRAWN----$519,917.56 Respectfully submitted, ..ate over'drawn Balance $ 5,000.00 4,452.50 4,613.70 4,220.77 6,905.35 584.00..* 3,438.23 8,257.10 834.03 4.526.14*.* $32,611.54 124.01 5,655.29 3,471.13 1 , 32 7 .2 5 64.40 3,000.00 $46,005.62 H. E. Olifford, City Clerk .~ --., I I I --~ .~ 41 Srand Island, Nebr. May 18, 1932 The Council met in regular session, the Mayor presiding and all Members uresent at roll call. Bids of the following were presented for curbirgat the Disposal Plant: Diamond Engineering Co. Chambers Construction Co., Lincoln E. R. Baker Edward G. Bigley On motion of Rehnke the bids were referred to the Sewer Comm. A petition signed by Orra Hanchett, E. W. Woodruff and others asking that the water rate be reduced during the next six months was presented and read. On motion of Justice the petition was referred to the Light, Water and Ice Committee. A copy of a Resolution adopted by the Taxpayers League was presented. On motion of Rehnke the copy was referred to the Finance Commi t tee. Mr. W. A. Prince, addressed the Council in behalf of the Taxpayers League, stating they wanted to cooperate with the Council. On motion of iustice the Clerk was instructed to issue duplicate warrant for $3.60 to F. W. Kaul, who presented affadavit that he had never received the warrant~ A communication from Jas. Nicholson, City Treasurer, as to the arrangement for transporting dogs to the pound was read and referred to the Police Committee. A communication from Benja~min Wolf, Manager of the Monitor Station, thanking the Members of the Fire Department for assistance at the Station was read, and on motion of Justice placed on file. The following Resolution was presented: RESOLUTION May 16, 1932 ,~ WHEREAS the City Electric Department has an excess surplus of funds now on hand amounting to $94,810.84 as shown by the City Treasurer's books at thi s date, and there being no large expenditures anticipated at this time, THEREFORE BE RESOLVED, that the City Treasurer be and is here- 42 ~ ., I by directed to transfer from the Light Fund to the paving District Fund the sum of $; 40,000.00 for the purpose of retiring and cancell- ing said amount of Paving Bonds of the Oity of Grand Island, issued December 15, 1930,ano. it is hereby ordered that all monies being received by said City Treasurer, on said Paving Districts shall be applied to reimburse said Light liund with interest at four (4) per cent per annum. Carl Rehnke C. H. Justice carl Knickrehm Wm. A. Gross " On motion of Hehnke the Resolution was adopted. The Code Committee made renort as follows: Grand Island, Nebr. May 18, 1932 I To the Hon. Mayor and City Council: We, your Committee on Code recommend that the Yancey Hotel be permitted to hang Electric sign. W. A. Gross Todd Rittenhouse Wm. F. Krehmke Carl Hehnke On motion of Gross the Yancey Hotel was uermitted to hang sign according to plans in the Building Inspector's office, and the revort was adopted. The City property Committee made the following report: May 18, 1932 Hon. Mayor & City Council Grand Island, Nebr. We, your Commi t tee on Ci ty Prop:: r ty and Cemetery, to whom was referred the communication of Mrs. Katherine Hayden regarding the leasing of the building next to the City Hall, recommend that no action be taken. I ._~ -., Geo. Mildenstein Wm. Ii'. Krehmke C. H. Justice Henry W. Locke On motion of Mildenstein the report was adopted. Ci ty Property Committee made report~;as follows: May 18, 1932 Hon. Mayor & City Council Grand Island, Nebr. We your Committee on City Property and Cemetery, recommend that the Police Stat ion__and the Jail be cleaned and painted, that the City ~ngineer's and Building Inspectors office be papered and supplied ._~ -., I I I ~ -., 43 with new floor covering, and that the Committee be given power io aot. Geo. Mildenste1n Wm. F. Krehmke C. H. Justice Henry W.. Locke On motion of Mjldenstein the report was adopted. The Committee made report as follows: May 18, 1932 Hon. Mayor and Ci.ty Council Grand Island, Nebr. Gentlemen: The rooms formerly occupied by the Water Department are now vacant and available for other 'Ourposes. .>,; ~'- We your Committee on City Property and Cemetery, recommend t hat the same be converted into the City Jail, and that the Committee be given power to act. Geo. Mildenstein Wm. F. Krehmke O. H. Justice Henry W. Locke On motion of Mildenstein the report was adopted, and instruct ed the Clerk/to advertise for bids for the same, to be in the next regular meeting, according to the plans and specifications in the Engineer's office. Locke reported the Fire Committee had instructed the Fire Chief to return the $25.00 check to the Fire Department at Central City, which that CIDty had sent them for assistance received at a recent fire. The Fire Committee made the following report: May 12, 1932 To the Hon. Mayor & City Council Gentlemen: )We your Committee on Fire after examining the bids for Fire hose find the following to be the best bids: 300' Paragon "Woven" @ $1.20-EurekaJ?ire Hose, Kelly Co. 300' Alfcd @ 1.20-American La France-Schuff Tire 400' Condor @ 1.15-Manhattan Rubber-Lewis Simpson All to be rocker lug couplings. - We recommend that the above amounts be accepted, and the Mqyor and Olerk eneter into contract for tre same. Respectfully submitted, Henry W. Locke Geo. Mildenstein Todd Rittenhouse Wm~ F. Krehmke. i /was On mati on Jof Mi ldenst ein the report adopted. ~ -~ I I I ~ -~ 44 The Bond Committee presented the following bonds: Stanley O. Pletcher, for Police Officer Howard M. Sti tes, II ff II Herbert H. Hann , fI fl II D. L. HaIst ead, O. M. Hunter John W. Black D. V. Travis Geo. McMullen Garbage license II II fI fI II II U II On motion of Gross the bonds were approved. A contract wi th Ed St evenson for the City Dump was presented by Rittenhouse, and on his motion the contract and bond was referred to the POlice Committee. The Street & Alley Committee made the following report: May 18, 1932 Hon. Mayor & City Council We, your Committee on Streets & Alleys after making investigation with reference to cutting weeds on Lots 5-6-10-11-12-13, Campbe~l's Subdivision, wish to report that the tax assessed to this property is unjust and re- commend that the charges be cancelled. Commi ttee, Wm. F. Krehmke Wm. A. Gross Carl Rehnke Todd Rittenhouse. On motion of Krehmke the report was adopted. On motion of Hehnke the City Treasurer was instructed to transfer $6,OOO.Ob from the Light, Water and Ice Funds, to,the General Fund for occupation tax due May 1, 1932, as levied and set forth in the Budget. Rehnke ask$d for further time regarding the petition for Sewer between L~fayette and Park. A petition signed by 842 citizens and taxpayers of the City asking that Rarry Moore be reinstated was presented and read. On motion of Justice the petition was referred to the Police Committee in conjunction with the Mayor. The bills of the City were read. On motion of Justice they were allowed as read. ~ ~ I I I ~ -~ 45 An Ordinance No. 1133, defining and regulating barbering and barber shops, was presented. Moved by Knickrehm that the ordinance be placed on its first reading. Carried,c;on roll call, Ga70SS, Hehytke, Knickrehm, Krehmke, Locke, Mildenstein, and Rittenhouse voting aye, Justice nay. Motion carried. The Ordinance was read and declared passad. its first reading. Moved by Krehmke that the t'ules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on its second reading by its title. Carried on roll call, Gross, Rehnke, Knickrehm, Krehmke, Locke, Mildenstein, and Rittenhouse voting aye, Justice nay. The ordinance was read by its title and declared passed it second reading. Moved by Knickrehm that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on its third reading by its title. Carried on roll call, Gross, Rehnke, Knickrehm, Krehmke, Locke, Mildenstein, and Rittenhouse voting aye, Justice nay. The Ordinance was read by its title and declared passed its third reading. Moved by Rehnke that the ordinance be placed on its final passage and be finally passed. Ca.rried on roll call, Gross, Rehnke, Knickrehm, Krehmke, Locke, Mildenstein, and Rittenhouse voting aye, Justice nay. The Ordinance was declared finally passed and the Mayor approved the same. Gross called the attention of the Oouncil to the Whisker Club, and recommended all City Employees, from Mayor Abbott down grow whiskers for the 75th Anniversary of the Community. The report of J. G. Woodin, City Physician, was read. On motion of Justice the same was placed on file. Mr. Cunningham addressed the Council relative to the claims R. D. of/Kingsbury, Mr. Xrehmke and Bertha Kleinkauf. On motion of Rehnke the claims were referred to the Finance Committee in conjunction with the City Attorney, and report to be made at the next meeting. Adjour~fd~ . :t\. Ie ~~~ ~~ H. E. Cliff~:d~~ . City Clerk .~ ., I I I ~ ~ 46 Grand Island, Nebr. June 1, 1932 The Counci:l met in regular session, His Honor the Mayor presiding and all Members present at roll call. Bids of Ge~r Company Goehring Sothman Co. Pal.~l Sothman < for remodeling room for jail purposes were opened and read, and on motion of Mildenstein referred to the City Property Committee. A letter from the United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company, stating they do not wish to renew the bond 'ff the Mid-West Aviation Cdrporation, which expires June 25, 1932, was read. On motion of Mildenstein the letter was received and placed on file. A request of H. E. Clifford, City Clerk, for 60 days leave of absenOe without pay, was presented. On motion of Hehnke the reque~t was granted. A communication and copy of a Resolution draw up by the Hall County Taxpayers League was presented and read. On motion of Behnke th~ same was referred to the Finance Committee. Mrs. Hensley, 516 North Broadwell, made complaint regarding her water bill. On motion of Justice the matter was referred to the Light, Water and Ice Committee. C. W. Burdick, the Water and Light Commissioner made repqrt as follows: hRepC!>rt of Delinquent Water Charges To the Hon, Mayor and Members of the City Council of Grandlsland, Nebraska: Your Water Commissioner reports that on February 1,1932, there were delinquent water charges for water s~pplied and furnished for the following described lots, tracts and parcels of land in the amount set forth opposite the several descriptions, and that the same are a lien u'Oon the resnective lots under Ordinance No. 286 of the- City of Grand Island, Nebraska, td>wi t : tots 1, 2, and 3 in Block 60 of the Original Town, no Ci~y of Grand Island, in Hall County, Nebraska, owned by th~ Commercial State Bank of Grand Island, Nebr., amount of tax, $64.48 for water service. tots C, D, E, and F of Gilbert's Sub-Division of the North two~thirds of Lots 3 and 4 in Block 79 of the Original town, nowCity of Grand Island in Hall County, Nebraska, owned by Chas. D. Armstromg, Alexander Beck and Herbert S. paniel, amount of tax $550.92. C. W. Burdick, Water Commissioner 47 Justice presented the following Resolution: ~ --~ I RESOLUTION. I WHEREAS) the Water Commissioner of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska has made report in writing pursuant to Ordinance No. 286 giving the n~1es of the owners of record, with a desc~iption of the several lots) tracts and parcels of land that are subj ect to liens under said Ordinance for delinquent charges for water furnished by the City of Grand Island upon and for said premises and for the owners thereof as qelow set forth on February 1, 1932. BE IT BESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL, of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, that the report of the Water Commissioner certifying the several amounts that are delinquent for water charges and are liens upon the res- pective lots, tracts and parcels of land as hereinafter set forth with the names of the respective owners of rec- ord thereof, be and it is hereby approved and that (1, spec- ial tax bearing interest at the rate of 7 per cent from the 1st day 'of February, 1932 be and it is hereby levied and assesseq against the several lots, tracts and parcels of land in the City of Grand Island, in Hall County, Nebras- ka, pursuant to said Ordinance and report in the amount set opposite the respective lots as by said Ordinance pro- vided. Each of said several lots, tracts and parcels of land are assessed as follows: Lots 1,2, and 3 in Block 60 of the original town, now City of ,Grand Island, in Hall County, Nebraska, owned by Commerci,n State Bank of Grand I sland, Nebraska, amount of tax 3~34 .48 for vmter service. Lots C" D, E, and F of Gilbert's Su'b-division of the North two-thirds of Lots 2 and 4 in Block 79 of the orig- inal town, !'j.Ow City of Grand Island in Hall County, Nebras- ka, owned by Oharles D. Armstrong, Alexander Beck and Herb- ert S. Daniel, mftount of tax $550192. BE IT ~URTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk of the City of Gra4d Island, Nebraska be ffi1d he is hereby in- structed an4 directed to forward to the County Olerk of said Hall County a certified copy of this Resolution, directing tnat the 8~ounts assessed against the different premises as isho~n above be placed upon the assessment books and t&X books of said Oounty for collection as other taxes~ '. C. H. JUSTICE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - I -.~ ~ On motion of Justice the Resolution was adopted. 48 ... ., I A petition signed by John Ditter, Geo. Bockman, and others asklng fOl; a: street light at the corner of Koenig and Kimball Streets was presented. On motion of Justice the petition was referred to the Light Committee. The Finance Committee made the following repor~ May 28, 1932 Your Commit~ee on Finance reports that it has investigated the claim of Ernest A. Krehmke in the sum of $1500 against the City of Grand Island which was disallowed July 6,1929, and from the,disa11owance of which claim Ernest A. Krehmke prosecuted a~peal. The inJury was due to a coal hole be- ing left ope~ in the sidewalk by the City Hall while coal was being un~oaded. We recommend that a warrant in the sum of $200.00 payable to B+ J. Cunningham, Atty, for Ernest A, Krehmke be drawn andidirected to Mr. Cunningham when the appeal is dismissed at!the costs of appellant and costs are paid. Respectfully submitted, Carl Hehnke Wm. A. Gross Carl Knickrehm C. H. Justice On mot on of Rehnke the report was adopted. I May 28, 1932 Your Cormnittee on Finance reports that we have investigated the claim of $3ertha L. KleinkEtUf for personal injuries in the sum of $5~00.OO and find that her inJuries were caused from a thin f~lm of ice freezing on the sidewalk from the water pipe dr~ining the roof of the Chicago Lumber Co on its premises;ithat this water~out was maintained in violation of the Building Code; that there was a thaw on January 13 of this year ~nd that water from the roof flowed on the side- walk and froz~ during the night; that the city is not liable and did not have reasonable time to require the sidewalk to be cleared; that a light snow fell during the night and that Mrs. Kleinkauf was injured the following morning; that the Chicago Lumber Company had notice of the slippery condition and the City ~id not; that should a judgment be secured against the City by a:tl,y chance, the Ci ty will- have an action over against the Chicago Lumber Company; that the Chicago Lumber Company, know~ng the slippery condition of the walk, due to its water spout, did not remove the ice and snow and failed to put any sa~t, ashes, or gravel on the walk at the place in question to prevent slipping and we therefore recommend that the claim against the City be disallowed for the reason stated and for other defenses which the City has to the claim. . Respectfully submi~ted, Carl Rehnke Wm. A. Gross Carl Knickrehm C. R. Justice I .~ .., motion of Hehnke the report was adopted. May 28, 1932 Your Co~ittee on Finance in regard to the verbal communicationi of Atty. B. J. Cunningham concern~ng the claim of R. D. King$bury as assignee of the account of the Traill Paving Company for retainer on curbing and guttering report~ ~ ,., I I I ~ .., follows: 49 that ~ct~on was taken thereon in September 1931; that the Council had an audit made of the statement of account with the Trail paving Company and that the auditor reported that there was $837.44 due tbeCity from the 'assignee of the Trai11 Paving Company for balance owing to the Oi ty Light Department and that there was $1409.25 due Mr. Kingsbury on September 16, 1931 andia balance of $166.33 on November 2, 1931, after a+lowing the setoff due the City Light Depart- ment in the sum of $837.44. Interest was allowed Mr. Kingsbury in this computation at 7 per cent from the maturity of the retainers. We xecommend that the warrant be drawn payable to R. D. Kingsbury pursuant to the action of the Council taken September 16, 1931, in the sum of $1409.25, with interest at 7 per cent from Sept. 16, 1931 and $156.33 with int~rest at 7% from November 2, 1931, and that a "arrant oe drawn in favor of the C1 ty Light Department in the s~ of $837.44 with interest at 7 percent from Septembe~ 16, 1931, and that the action of the Council of September 16, 1931, be adhered to and considered con- clusive and final, and that the warranty for R. D. Kingsbury be delivered to B. J. Cunningham, his attorney. Respectfully submitted, Carl Rehnke Wm. A. G,.oss Carl Knickrehm C. R. Justice On motion of Rehnke the report was adopted. ~he Water and Light Committee made reports as Grmd Island, Nebr. May 27, 1932 On motion of Justice the report was adopted. Grand Island, Nebr. May 27, 1932 Hon. Mayor and City Council Grand Isiland, Nebr. ~ Gentlemen: We your Committee on Water & Light, beg to recommend a 15% discount reduction on all water bills for wate~ consumed from May 1st, 1932 to November 1, 1932 . . This di scount shall not apply to the Minimum whichis $1~50 per quarter. It is further recommended that bills must be paid by ~he 16th of the month following the quarter in which it was used in order to obtain this discount. Bil~ pai~ after the 16th will not be discounted. ~ ~ --~ I I I ~ ~ 50 The above recommendation is to be understood as applyi ng to \'I)'at er consumed for thi 8 year's summer consumption only, and is a special reduction for beautification purposes only. It is felt by your Committee that thi s reduction will help materially at this time, to beautify Gran~ Island lawns and flowers and will not seriously hamp~r the operation of the water department. _ Commi ttee, C. H. Just ice Carl Knickrehm Henry W. Locke Geo. Mildenst ein On motion ofl Justice the report was adopted. Rittenhouse ~resented the bond and contract w1th Edgar Stevenson for caretaker of the dump. On motion 0 f Ri ttenhouse the bond and contract wer,e approved and accepted. The Sewer Committee made the following reports: June 1, 1932 To the Hon. Mayor & City Council Gentlemen: We, your Committee on Sewer, having examihed the petition for sewer in the alley between Park Ave. and Lafayette Ave. from College St. tp Capital Ave., recommend that a district be cr~ated and that the City Engineer prepare estim~tes of cost and the City Clerk be instructed to advertise for bids to be received at the next regular meeting. Respectfully submitted, Carl Hehnke Geo. Mildenstein C. H. Justice carl Knickrehm On motion of Hehnke the report was adoDted. June 1, 1932 To th~ Hon. Mayor & City Council Gentlemen: We, your Committee on Sewer, recommend that ~ll bids for curbing at the Disposal Plant be rejected, on account of the fact that the groun~ over the large outfall sewer has not had sufficient time to settle. Respectfully submitted, Carl Hehnke Geo. Mildenstein C. H. Justice Carl Knickrehm On motion 0f Rehnke the report was adopted, and the Clerk instructed to return checks of bidders. The b111 qf the City were read and on motion of Ju et ice allowed. 51 Ordinance N~. 1434, creating Sewer District No. 165, was presented. Moved by Knickrehm that the ordinance be placed on its first reading. Carried on roll call, Gross, Hehnke, Justice, KniclcrdJ.m, Krehmke, Locke, Mildenstein, and Ri ttenhouse voting aye, nay none. The ordinance was read and declared passed its first -~ ..., I reading. Moved by Justice that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on its second reading by its title. Oarried on roll call, Gross, Rehnke, Justipe, Knickrehm, Krehmke, Locke, Mildenstein, and Rittenhouse voti~g aye, nay none. The ordinance was read by its title and declared passed its second reading. Moved by Krehmke that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on its thiJrd reading by its title.. Carried on roll call, Gross, Hehnke, Justijce, Knickrehm, Krehmke, Locke, Mildenstein, and Rittenhouse votiing aye, nay none. The ordinance was read by its title and declaned passed its third reading. Moved by Knickrehm that the ordinance be placed on its final r I passage and be fina~ly passed. Carried on roll call, Gross, Behnke, Justice, Knickrehm, Krehmke, Locke, Mildenstein, and Rittenhouse, voting aye, nay non~. The ordinance was declared finally passed and the Mayor approved the same. An ordinance regulating public pool and billiard halls, and public bowling alleys, was presented. Moved by Mildenstein that ordinance be p~aced on its first reading. Carried on roll call, Gross, Rehnke, Justice, Knickrehm, Krehmke, Locke, Mildenstein, and Rittenhouse voting aye, nay none. The ordinance was read and declared passed its' first reading. W. M. Wheeler, Oity Engineer, presented estimate for Sewer District No. 165. On motion of Rehnke the estimate was adopted. and the Clerk instructed to advertise for bids I ~ .,. Reporte of the OityOfficers were read, and on motion of Justice placed on file. A('tj ourned, R. E. OLIFFORD, City Clerk,mp 52 APPROPRIATIONS AND EXPENDITURES FOR TEE FISOAL YEAR 1931-1932 AND TO JUNE 5, 1932. ***overdrawn. ,~ ~ I Appropriated Expen.ded Balance GENERAL FUND To pay Oounty Treasurer Oollection Fee . 5,000 15,000 20,000 8,000 18,000 6,500 14,000 20,00a 50,aOO . . 5,000.00 3,832.50 3,270.90 3,755.07 6,905.35 584.00*** 2,868.00 Salaries 11,167.50 16,729.10 4,244.93 11,e~4.65 7,084.00 11,132.00 20,000.00 47,884.38 Streets & Alleys Oity Engineer Lighting Hydrant Renta.1 Inoidenta1 Sewer-0rder of Oourt .. -complete drainage! 2,115.62 .. -Re-a.ppropria.te Ba~ance for Sewer Plant It Incidentals 69,117.09 20,000 68,079.73 1,037.36 I Plus $6,000 occupation tax paid by Light Pept. 6.000 26.000 1251,617.09 31.005.93 $228,422.22 8,574.76 21,414.42 6,702.61 40,278.53 8,185.05 3.000.00 $316,577.59 24,290.29 5.005.93*** 123,194.87 ' 574.76*** 3,585.58 2,297.39 PARK FUND POLICE FUD CEMETERY FUNn FIRE FUND PAVING FUNn MUSIO FUND 8,000 25,000 9,000 39,000 7,000 · 4.500 1344,117.09 1,278.53*** 1,185.05*** 1.500.00 .27,539.50 ICE FUND I WATER FUND LIGHT FUND ~ SEWER DISTRIOT FUND .~. PAV~NG DISTRICT FUND ' . 1.365.87 , TOTAL AMOUNT OF ~ARRANTS DRAWN-- i570,536.75 85,267.55 140,304.37 2,731.08 Respectfully submitted, H. E. OLIFFORD, City 01erk ~ ---,., I I I ~ - -,., 53 Grand Island, Nebr. June 15, 1932 The Council .met in regular sess ion, the Mayor presiding and all Members present at roll call. Bids of the following were opened and read for Sewer District No. 165: Chambers Construction Grand Isiland Plumbing Wm. Kelly 00. O. F. Glieisberg On motion of Hehnke the bids were referred to the Engineer 00., Lincoln 00., Grand Island It II It It for tabulation. Bids of the 'following were opened and read for a deep well turbine pump to b~ used in the Water Department: Bryon Japkson 00., Berkeley, Calif. American Wells, Aurora, Ill. Layne-We'stern 00., lansas CitJl, Mo. Nebraska! Machinery & Supply, Lincoln, Nebr. Intersta~ion Machinery & Supply, Omaha, Nebr. On motion of Justice the bids were referred to the Water, Light and Ice Oommittee. A certificate of amount of School tax voted was read. On motion of Hehnke the certificate was received and placed on file. A petition asking for the re-instatement of George Reuting, as member of the Police Force was read. On motion of Justice the petition was referred to the Police Oommittee. The Building Oode Oommittee made the following report: June 13, 1932 To the Ho~. Mayor & City Oouncil Gentlemen; iWe, your Committee on Building Oode to whom w~s referred the request of Albert He'tde for a ref~d on 1931 Street Occupancy tax, find that the 9penings under the walk were not closed until abo*t the time the 1932 tax was due. There- fore, we recommend that no action be taken. Respeotfully submitted, Wm. A. Gross Wm. F. Krehmke Carl Rehnke Tolin 'Ri +.+. ,,';"'hm,o,," ~ ~ I I I ~ .., 54 On motion of Gross the report was adopt ed. The City Property Committee made report as follows: Grand Island, Nebr. June 15, 1932 Hon. M~or & City Council Grand I$land, Nebr. Gentlemen: We your Committee on City property and Cem~tery, to whom was referred the bids for remQdeling the room down stairs, find the bid foriPaul Southman, for the sor~ o~ $985.00 the lowest bid. Therefore recommend that the same be awarded the contract. Committee, Geo. Mildenstein Henry W. Locke C. H. Justice WIn. F. Krehmke On motion of Mildenstein the report was adopted, and the Clerk instructed to return the checks of the unsuccessful bidders. The Financ. and Auditing Committee presented the claims of Joseph Shrote, goat crippled by a dog, $35.00; G. E. McCombs, two goats ki~led by dogs, $100; and Ed Jablonski, one goat killed by a dog,i$35.00. The claims were presented without approval, and on motion of Behnke referred to the City Attorney. F. C. BrO\~'n, Fire Chief, reported the hose purchased from the Eureka Fire liose had met all requirements. On motion of Locke the report w~s received and placed on file. Justice reported that each time the Water Department had gone to the home Of Mrs. Bensley,516 North BDoadwell, who made complaint regarding h~r water bill, they had found no one at howe. The Bond Committee presented the bonds of Gus Paulsen, for Supt. of Cemetery, and Yosem Plumbing Co., for a plumbing license. On motion of Gross th~ bonds were approved and accepted. After a r$cess, the Sewer Committee made the following report: JUB8 15, 1932 To the! Bon. Mayor & City Council: fe your Committee on Sewers find that the bid of ,the Chambers Construction Co. is the lowest and be~t bid and that they be awarded the contract for Sewer District No. 165. The checks of the un- successful bidders be returned. . , Committee, Oarl Knickrehm Oarl Behnke C. B. Justice Geo. Mildenstein ..~ ~ I I I m~ --.., 55 On motion of Krehmke the City Engineer was instruoted to send letters to all property owners in this distriot, to asoertain whether or not they wo~ld be willing to pay the additional cost if the oontract was let to a local bidder, or if the oontract was to be let to the Ohamb~rs Oonstruotion 00. The estima~e for the drainage ditch was presented by Behnke. On motion ~f Behnke Black & Veatch, Oonsulting Engineers, were instructed to prevare an estimate oovering the minimum wage, and to inolude all wor~ that oan be done by hand labor without a great deal of added expense. The olaims of the City were~ on motion of Kniokrehm allowed. Ordinance No. 1435 was presented, inoluding the Grand Island Cemetery within the oorporate limits of the City. Moved by Behnke that the ordinanoe be plaoed on its first reading. Oarried en roll call, Gross, Behr~e, Justioe, Knickrehm, Krehmke, Looke, Mi1denstein, and Rittenhouse voting aye, nay none. The ordinanoe was read and declared passed its first reading. Moved by Krehmke that the rules be suspended and the ordinanoe plaoed on its seoond r~ading by its title. Oarried on roll oall, ~ross, Behnke, Justioe Kniokrehm, Krehmke, Looke, Mildenstein, and Rittenhouse voting aye, nay none. The ordinance was read by its title and declared passed its second reading. Moved by Xniokr~hm that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be plaoed on its third reading by its title. Oarried on roll call, Gross, Behnke, Justioe, Knickrehm, Krehmke, Locke, Mi1denstein and Rittenhouse voting aye, nay none. The ordinanoe was read by its title and declared passed it. third reading. Moved by Behnke that the Dmdinance be placed on its final passage ana be finally passed. Oarried on roll call, Gross, Behnke, ,;...,-~ Justice, Knickrehm, Krehmke, Locke, Mildenstein, and Rittenhouse voting "'" aye, nay none. /The o:r:dinance was declared fina.lly passed and the Mayor approved the sam$. ~ --~ I I I ~ ---.., 56 Ordinanoe No. ~136 oreating the office of deputy olerk, was presented. Moved by Kniokrehm that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance plaoed on its first reading. Carried on roilll call, Gross, Hehnke, Justioe, Xniokrehm, Krehmke, Looke, Milden- stein, and Rittenhous~ voting aye, nay none. The ordinance was read and declared passed its first reading. Moved by Xrehmke !that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be plaoedon its seoo~d reading by its title. Carried on rQ~l oall Gross, Hehnke, Justice, Knickrehm, Krehmke, Looke, Mildenstein and Rittenhouse voting aye, nay none. The ordinance was read by its title and declared pa$sed its second reading. Moved by Xniokr~hm that the rules be suspended and the or4inance be plaoed on its third reading by its title. Carried on roll oall, Gross, Hehnke, Justice, Kniokrehm, Krehmke, Locke, Milden- stein and Rittenhouse voting aye, nay none. The ordinance was read bY";;its title and deol~red passed its third reading. Moved bY' Hehnkethat the ordinance be placed on its final passage and be finally passed. Carried on roll call, Gross, Behnke, Justice, Knickrehm, K+,ehmke, Locke, Mildenstein, and Rittenhouse voting aye, nay none. The ordinance was declared finally passed alid the Ma.yor approved. the same. Rittenhouse reported that at 5th and Walnut some very high shrubbery was a traffic hazard. On motion of Hehnke the matter to was referred/Krehmke,: Chairman of the Street and Alley Committee. On motion of Rittenhouse, the application of Martin Earl to operate a shooting gallery was referred to the Police Committee, and if satisfactory a+rangements are made, the Oommittee be authorized to instruct the Oity Treasurer to aooept $5.00 license fee per month. AdjOUrned, ,H. E. Clifford, mp )~ G,C_-Yrt~~ fJ1m1J~ ~ ~ ~ I I I ~ -~ 57 Grand Island, Nebr. June 22, 1932 The Council met pursuant to the following call: Grand Island, Nebr. June 22, 1932 To the Hon.Members of the Oity Courici~ of Grand Island, Nebr. . A special meeting of the City Cpuncil is hereby c~lled for this evening, (Wednesday) at 8 o'clock p. ~., for the purpose of taking up and act- ing upon any business which t he Council may wish to consider. Notice of c~ll 1s Todd Rittenhouse Geo. Mildenstein Carl Hehnke Henry W. Locke Carl Knickr~hm Wm. F. Krehtnke W. A. Gross C. H. Justice o. A. Abbott, Jr. Mayor hereby accepted. The Mayor presided and all Members were presentAt roll ca.ll. Hehnke read' the estimate of cost for the drainage ditch, prepared by Black and Veatch, Consulting Engineers, in which part of the ditch was to be ~ by hand labor. After some discussion, Hehnke moved th~t the estimate presented at the meeting June lit; ,estimated cost $14,040.00, be adopted. Motion carried. The Clerk W&'S instructied to advertise for bids. The City ~~gineer made the following report: June 22, 1932 To the Hon.. Mayor and City Council Gentlemen: ;Attached to this communication is a copy of t~e letter sent to property owners in Sewer Dis~rict No. 165. The district includes 64 lots a~d the letter was sent to thirty-two property Qwners who own 57 of them. The owners of the re~a1ning 7 lots could not be traced. !The replies received to date are divided as followS: the owners of 31 lots favor awarding the contract to Wm.XellyCo. :It " " u "U .. Chambers Const !2 u u " "" O. F. Gleisberg An owner of two lots says that he will vote withithe majority, and another owner having three lot~ states that he is not in favor of award- ing the cqntract to anyone. The total number of re~lies tqus far received come from the owners of 292 lots qf the 57 reached. ReJPectfully submitted, w. M. Wheeler, City Engineer ~ ~ I I I ~ ., 58 On motion' of Behnke the report presented at the meeting June la~ awa~ding the contract to the Chambers Constm.~ction Company, for Sewer District No. 165, was adopted. The Wate~, Light and Ice Committee made report: Grand Island, Nebr. June 22, 1932 Bon. Mayor & City Council Grand Is~and, Nebr. Gentlemen: We, your Committee on Water and Light, to whom has been referred the several bids on peep Well Pumps, beg to report that we find the bid of the Layne-Western Company to be the lowest and best bid. . We reoommend that,the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to enter into contract for the purphase of one pump 12-24". PDC 2- stage, 8~O RPM, furnished without motor @ $1,164.50 f. o. b., Grand Island, Nebraska. Committee C. H. Justice Oarl Knickrehm Henry W. Looke Geo. Mildenstein On motion of Justice the report was adopted. The Sewer Oommittee reported the need of a truck at the Disposal Plant;, the same which co.iltld also be used in the Street and Alley Department. On motion of Hehnke the Sewer Oommittee in conjunctlon with the Street and Alley Oommittee were authorized to buy a t~uck not to exceed $275.00, if the truck meets with the approv~l of the two committees. AdjO~rtc . ~ ~?C?~ ~ ., I I I ~ ., 59 Grand Island, Nebr. July B, 1932 The Council met in regular session, all Members present at roll call. A communication from the Grand Island Transit Company notifying the Oouncil of a change in the bus ~was presented. On motion of Justice the communication was placed on file. On motion of Justice a release for damages to a electrolier by the Grand Island ~ndependent, was referred to the City Attorney and Mr. Burdick, wit~ the authority for Mr. Burdick to sign release on payment of the amount stated. A letter fromG. J. Calnon in which he stated he had been run over by a car wa$ read. On motion of Hehnke the letter was referred to the Oity Attorney for investigation. Notice of appeal by Raymond D. Kingsbury, for the disallowance of claim filed December 30, 1930, was read. Appeal bond and were justification of sur~ty attached/to the notice of appeal. On motion of of Behnke the notice was received and placed on file. Notice of appeal by Bertha L. Kleinkauf, for the dUrealowanoe of claim filed February 12, 1932, with appeal bond and just~€ication of surety attached was read. On motion of Krehmke the n~ice of appeal was received ~nd plaoed on file. A letter from w. T. McDonald regarding the construction of sewer in Scarff's Addition Was read. On motion of Knickrehm the letter was referred to Mr. Wheeler, City Engineer, to write Mr. McDonald explaining the facts to him. A petition signed by Mrs. E. R. Frederiokson, Mrs. W. B. Hilbert and others, ~sking that aotion be taken to abate the unsanitary condition and harboring of goats in the 300 block on West 12th Street, was read. On motion of Krehmke the petition Was referred to the Police and Board of Health Committee. A petition signed by James P. Rigg, Alfred L. Mader and others aSking for the building of tennis courts on West Division Street was presented~ On motion of Krehmke the petition was referred to the Park Committee. 60 ~-~ ~ 1 RESOLUTION. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE X CITY OF GlAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA: Thatlthe rates and charges for eleotrical energy fur- I nished fo~ domestio and commercial consumption be and they are q.ereby reduced in an amount equal to the taxA-im- posed on ~uoh consumption, (Section 616 of the United states Revenue A~t, approved June 6, 1932) at the present rates , . I. to such u~ers of electrical energy for domestic and oom- meroial cd,nsumption, such reduotion to be in force and take effedt from and after June 21, 1932 and until July 1, 1931. 4~...,.'.""'''''''' ~ .t.-e, On motion of Justlice the Resolution was adopted. On motion lof Rehnke, the Finanoe Committee arranged to meet Wednesday, J~ly 13th. On motion 'ef Just ioe, a street light was to be installed at Kimball and XQenig! Streets. On motion] of Kniok.rehm the Park Committee was given authority to expend $~OO.OO for ~g and a drinking fountain 1 ~ -~ at Memorial Park. On motionlof Knickrepm the City Engineer was instructed to prepare an estimatt of cost for the replaoing of certain seotions of the sidewalk at Pi~neer Park. I Rittenho~se reported the need of a light oar in the Police Department, a.nd. the Clerk was instruoted to advertise for , , bids. for the same. B~dders to furnish their own speoifioations. , i The olai~s of the City were read. On motion of i I i Justice the claims we~e allowed as read. I I 61 -~ ~ I The Mayor appointed Margaret Paulsen, Deputy 6lerk. On motion of Justic~ the appointment was confirmed. The Bond Oo~ittee reported the bond of Margaret Paulsen, Deputy Clerk, to be!in proper form. On motion of Gross the bond was accepted and approved. On motion o~ Rittenhouse the quarterly report of the Milk and Dairy Inspectio*s, were to be published in each of the newspapers. The monthly reports of the officers were read and placed on file. Adjourned, H. E. CLIFFO~ City Clerk BY~'1i \~utY Clerk. I I -~ u'W' ~ -.-., I I I --~ _.~ 62 t APPROPRIATIONS AND EXPENDITv.RES FOR THE F!SOAL YEAR L931-1932 AND TO JULY 5, 1932 Appropriated GENERAL FUND To .pay County Treasur~r Collection Fee :. 5,000.00 Salaries 15,000.00 Streets &-Alleys 20,000.00 Oity Engineer 8,000.00 Lighting 18,000.00 Hydrant Rental 6,500.00 Incidental 14,000.00 SEWER-Order of Court 20,000.00 II -oomplete drain~e 50,000.00 " Re~Appropriate. Balanoe for Sewer P~ant 69,117.09 II Incidentals I 20,000.00 Plus $6,000 oocupation tax paid by Light Dept 6.000.00 26,000.00 $251,617.09 PARK FUND 8,000.00 POLICE FUND CEMETERY FUND FIRE FUND PAVING FUND MUS IC FUND 25,000.00 9,000.00 39,000.00 7,000.00 4,500.00 334,117.09 ICE FUND WATER FUND LIGHT FUND SEWER DISTRICT FUND ***overdrawn Expended Balance $ 4,249.97 $ 750.03 12,586.00 2,414.00 18,213.54 1,786.46 4,710.91 3,289.09 11,094.65 6,905.35 7,084.00 584.00*** 12,753.26 1,246.74 20,000.00 47,884.38 21,115.62 68,079.73 1,037.36 33,031.01 '1235,437.38 9,087.94 24,031.56 7,846.81 44,220.00 8,285.58 3,000.00 331,909.37 27,664.16 91,331.77 149,049.13 2,742.92 7 031.01*** , . $16,179.71-- 1,087.94.~* 968.44 1,153.19 5 220.00*.* , . . 1,285.58.** 1,500.00- 12,207.72 PAVING DISTRICT FUND 1,365.87 TOTAL AMOUlI :JF WARRANTS WRITTEN $608,313.19 Respectfully submitted, H. E. Clifford, City Clerk. By Margaret Paulsen, Deputy ~ -.,., I I I .~ ----., 63 . Grand Island, Nebr. July 21, 1932 The Council met i'n regular session, all Members present at roll call. Bids of the follo~ing were opened and read for drainage improvements: R. W. Boyce.,! Omaha, Nebr. H. J. petersep., Omaha, Nebr. Diamond Engin~ering Co., Grand Island Beltz Canst. Co., Omaha, Nebr. Louis Schmidt) Anselmo, Nebr. Chambers Construction Co., Lincoln, Nebr. On motion of Hehnke the bids were referred to the City Engineer and Mr. Veatch for tab~lation. Bids of Island " It " " Brandes Moto~ Co., Grand Blackstone G~rage, " I. T. Homan Co. It Nielsen Auto ,Co. " Everhart-McGt\.ire Motor" for a car to be used in the Police Department were opened and read. On motion of Rittenhouse the bids were referred to the Police Committee. I A communication Ifrom the Chamber of Commerce expressing their thanks for the cooperati!ion of the Council in dressing up the airport for 4th and 5th was rea:d,and on motion of Mildenstein placed on file. On motion of Mildenstein the letter received from the Midwest Aviation Companr asking that their lease and agreement be cancelled, was referred! to the City Property Committee. A letter from the United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company regarding the bond of the Mid-West Aviation Corporation was read. On motion of Mildenstein the letter was referred to the City Pro:r:Ierty Committee. A communicationifrom the Executive Committee of the Hall County Taxpayers, asking for reduction of salaries was read. On motion of Justice th~ communication was referred to t he Finance Committee. A communication ,from the Central Labor Union asking that there be no reduction iri wages by the City was read. Om motion of Krehmke the communicatior ~as referred to the Finance Committee. -~ --,., I I I .~ -~ 64 B~~~ The Light anlji Water Committee presenteda'(contract ,/"><( with the Union Pacific! Railroad Company for the furnishing of steam for heating purposes, also a report by the Com~ittee 'R,~~ce ~ cs-A accepting the same. O~ motion of Justice the~report ~8.dopted. (See Page 69. :for Resolution and report.) . A petition s~gned by 36 grocers and owners of meat markets in the Oity, 8.$king that an ordinance be passed regulating the opening and closing of grocery stores and meat markets was presented. On mot ion of Rehnke th~ petition was referred t 0 the Ordinance Committee. The Street and Alley Committee presented the following ! Resolution: RESOLUTION Be it resolted that the City aocept a deed from the Plattdeutsche Verein fro the extension of Anna Street upon I the condition t~at no special assessment shall be levied against the property of the Plattdeutsche Verein abutting Anna Street to be opened for the extension and opening of the street, theiCity reserving the right to levy special assessments in the future for paving, guttering, curbing, sewer, water or! other public utilities, or improvements, if any, such are made in the future. WM. F. KREBMKE On motion @f Krehmke the Resolution was adopted. The Water and Light Oommittee presented the following Resolution: RESOLUTION Whereas, an excise tax of 3 per cent for electrical energy for do$estic and commercial consumption has been imposed by the government and whereas the Council by Resolution ha$ reduced the rates on those affected by the tax in precis~IY the amount of the tax, and whereas the tax has not been construed by any judicial decision at the present time, BE IT nESOLVED, that the Light Commissioner be instructed and directed to see that the proper claims are made for exemptions, and that the payments of the tax be made undex pr~test until the constitutionality of the tax and the liabi~ity of the city to remit the tax is settled ~ -,., I I I ~ -,., 65 and dete+mined, and that the Commissioner be instructed to stamp' or print on the bills of customers that may be subje~t to tax, the following: "3 per cent Federal excise t~x included" or words to that effect and that the billing be made according to rates heretofore established. C. H. Justice. On motion of Justice the Resolution was adopted. After a short recess the Sewer Committee made the following report: July 20, 1932 To the H~n. Mayor andCity Council Gentlemen: We your committee on Sewers having examined'the bids for the Drainage Improvements find theibid of the Diamond Engineering Co. to be the lowest and best bid and therefore recommend that they be awarded the contract and the Mayor and Clerk beiauthorized to sign contract for same. We also recommend the certified checks of the u~successful bidders be returned at once. Respectfully submitted, Carl Hehnke Carl Knickrehm C. H. Justice Geo. Mildenstein On motion of Heh~ the report was adopted. The Police Committee lmde the following report: July 20, 1932 To the M~yor and City Council: We your Committee on Police recommend the purchase of the new Ford Standard Roadster: for police patrol service. Committee Todd Rittenhouse Wm. F. Krehmke W; A. Gross Carl Hehnke On motion of Krehmke the report was adopted. The Finance. Committee presented the Bugget for the ensuing fiscal year, 1~32-l93S. After the same was read Hehnke moved the City Council Council ~dopt the budget, and the City Attorney be instructed to draw up'an or,dinance covering the same to be presented at the next meeting. Motion carried. (Report next page) 66 ~ ~ I BUDGET E$TlMATE OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1932-1933 To the Hon. Mayor ~d City Council Grand Island, Nebr. Gentlemen: Your Fin~ce Co~nittee has to report the following budget for the ensuing year, based upon the assessed valuation given us by the County Clerk~ and estimates of the previous year and other sourc~s as follows:. . Assessed valuation of real estate................... $12,945,280.00 Assessed valuation of personal property............. 2,524,735.00 Assessed valuation of Public Utilities ) I 554 000 00 Other Utilities to be assessed by the State Board)'. ,.,.. . '17,0'24,015.00 A levy of one mill Qn val"t1.8.tio,n would raise $17,024 I A levy of 11 mills would raise......................... Intangibles ewtimatttd.................................. TOTAL RAISED FROM TAXATION ESTIMATED CASH RECEIPT$ FROM VARIOUS SOURCES Police Dept. & Bqard of Health Court F~es, dog tax, etc....$1,557.35 Milk Pe~mits................ 208.25 City Scale~.~.~~J~~~................. 158.70 Cemetery Receiptl$.................... 5,034.70 Permanent Care-C~metery.............. 4,137.50 Poll Taxes;.....~.................... 6,192.00 Building Inspectqr................... 4,391.40 Engineer's offic~.................... 810.69 Occupation taxes~.................... 617.50 A1rport.........~.................... 700.00 Interest............................. 6.182.86 $29,990.95 $ 187,264.00 6,880.CD r 194,144.00 , Oocupation tax f~om Light, Water and Ioe Dept., payable May 1st........ 6,000.00 Balanoe in City Treas., July, 1932, reoeived fromitax oolleotions.....ll,170.61 Taxes for 1931, *ot oollected,estim~64,00~.OO TOTAL FROM SOURqES OTHER THAN TAX $111,161.56 GRAND TOTAL OF REVENUES FOR ENSUING YEAR 111~161.56 1305,305.56 * * * * * * * * * . * * *** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I ~.. -.,., Your Finance Committee has to report the following estimates of expenditures of the several departments for 'the ensuing fiscal year: BOND AND INTEREST FUND To pay interest ion '300,000 Refunding bonds at 4%-$12,000 To pay for oare !of permanent oare lots, est...... 2,000 l4,000.Oc ~ ..~ I I I O~.. .~ 67 GENERAL FUND "''i~ To pay County Treasurer collection fee, est........$4,000.00 SALARIES. To pay the Salaries of City officers, including Mayor, 8 Coun~ilmen, Treasurer, Olerk Deputy Olerk, Attorney~!Physician, Janitor, Weigher, Building Inspector, Car~taker at Dump............. 15,000.00 STREETS & ALLEYS. To p~y the expenses of the Street Department, including c~re, eleaning, grading, flush- ing, spiinkling, repair$, opening streets and alleys, laying sidewalks, purch$se of tools, implements and machinery; salary of S~reet Commissioner, labor, surveying and all other expenses inoidental to and pertaining to t he upkeep and oare of streets and alleys. e-. .. ..... ,. . . . . . .- ~ .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .2:0,000.00 CITY ENGINEER. To p ay ~he salary of Engineer and Ass't Engineer; expense$ and operation of offioe... 5,000.00 LIGHTING. To pay for l~ghting streets, alleys and public grounds and bui14ings, inoluding ereotion and repairs ...............~..~......~...-..............lZ,OOO.OO HYDRANT RENTAL.........~To pay hydrant rental...... 6,500.00 INCIDENTAL. To pay the'inoidental expenses of the City, including airport~ milk testing, eleotion~ buildings and equipment, and all other eleotion expenses, and all other, expenses of the Oi ty not otherwise provided for.~...........................15,000.00 SEWERS. to oomplete dr~inage from the Plant.......18,000.00 To pay for Sewer and drains other than outfall sewer, land rebuilding or repair- ing disposal p~ant. Repairs to sewer, flushing, etc.~...........................45tOOO.00 140,500.00 140,500.00 PARK FUND To pay for care of pa~ks, making improvements, extensions, salaries, r~pairs and labor........................ 9,000.00 POLICE FUND To pay salaries of th~ Police, Polioe Judge, all erpenses of the department, incl~ding expenses of the Board of Health and the Emergency Hospi tlal, and the caretakex- of hospital and salary of the Secretary iof the Board of HeA~th................. 27,000.00 CEMETERY FUND To pay the expense of ithe maintenance of the Cemetery and to make extensions, improve~ents and repairs and to pmnchase more ~J;C>t1IlCi. · · · · .. · · . · · . · · · · .i. . . · · · · · · · · . · · · . · · · · · . . . · · . . · . . . . · . . . . 8,000.00 FIRE FUND To pay salaries of Fi~emen, Ohief and Ass't Chief, purohase of new equipment, and a41 expenses and repairs necessary in operation of the depa;rtI4ent.................................. 28,000.00 PAVING FUND To pay for the paving ,of Street and Alley interseotion~,and spaces opposite public Quildings and grounds, repair and extensions..............:..................... .-.. ...-..... . ... 2,000.00 ~ --~ I I I -~ --., 68 14USIC FUND '1'0 pay the expense$ of a vocal, instrumental and amusement organization, for free public concerts, festivals, entertainm~nts, parades, etc.....................4,500.00 !LIBRARY FUND '1'0 pay the e~enseof the Library Board, including salaries, repairs, pu~chase of books, and periodicals, and all others expens~s.................................... 8,500.00 To re~appropriate ~oney already appropriated for a bui Iding fund.........i....................................., 4,600.00 $246,100.00 Estimated Revenues..... 305,305.56 Esti~ated Expenditures 246 100.00 59,205.56 n~ ~-,., I I I -~ ..., 69 The Water an~ Light Committee made the following report: Grand Island, Nebr. July 20, 1~32 Hon. Mayor! & City Council Grand Islard, Nebr. Gentlemen: i aerewith is contract in duplicate as presented by the Uni!on Pacific Railroad Company for the furnish- ing of ste~ for heating purposes from the City Power Plant to tlhe Union Pacific heating plant located back of the Ulr~-Talbert Company. ~he substance of the contract covers the installatibn and furnishing of the connecting piping, meters an~ rates to be charged. The term of the contract is for twoi years. ~our Water & Light Committee and City Attorney has exarnin!ed the same and believe it will prove to be successful! and a productive load for our power plant. ~e, therefore,recommend that the same be accepted ard the Mayor and Clerk be instructed to sign the same, ~nd that the Water and Light Committee be given authority ~o proceed with the connection as called for by the contract. Committee C. H. Justice Carl Knickrehm Geo. Mildenstein Henry W. Locke RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Union Pacific Railroad Company has tendered to the City of Grand ilsland, State of Nebraska, an agreement cover- ing the furnishing to! the Union Pacific Railroad Company by the City of Grand Island pf steam for heating purposes at Grand Island, Nebraska, said agreem!ent being indentified as Union Pacific Rail- road Company's Contract Department No. 19230; and WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Grand Island has said proposed agreement beifore it and has given it careful review and cons~deration; and WHEREAS, it: is considered that the best interest of said City of Grand Island ~ill be subserved by the acceptance of said agreement; THEREFORE, !BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GrAND ISLAND, STATE qF NEBRASKA: That the t~rms of the agreements sub$itted by the Union Pacific Railroad Com~any as aforesaid be, and the same are hereby, accepted in behalf off the City of Grand Island; That the M~yor said City is hereby authorized, empowered and directed to exec~te said agreement on behalf of said City and that the Clerk of sa~d City is hereby authorized arid directed to attest said agreemen~ and to attach to each duplicate original af said agreement a cer~ified copy of this Resolution. On motion of Justice the Resolution Was adopted. ~ ~ I I I ~ .~ 70 On motion of Gross, Mr. McCaully was given peTmission to operate a minature !golf oourse, the license to be $6.25 for the remainder of the season. The City P~operty Committee made the following report: Grand island, Nebr. July 20, 1932 Your Oommittee reports in regard to the condemnation appeal grow~ng out of the taking land for the viaduct across the Pennington land, which was cnndemned in April, 1930; that damage~ were claimed by the Penninghtons in the sum of $5000.00; that the case can be settled by the Penningtons deeding to ~he city 1.116 acres of land south of the viaduct and!a s~all strip north of the viaduct, the city's payingfuere~or $300.00 as follows, by paying $50.00 to the City Light ])epartment to p ay Penningtons light bill to the City and by ,paying to the Equitable Building and Loan Associationiand to the County Treasurer of Hall County the balance of $250.00, the Pennington to pay their costs in the District Court, and to dismiss the law suit. We recommend that the proposition be accepted and that a warrant b~ drawn on the general fund for $50.00 payable to the City Light Department for the Pennington light bill, and that a ~arrant be drawn for the balance of $250.00 payable to ~he Equitable Building and Loan Association and the County Treasurer of Hall County, Negraska and be delivered to A. G. Abbott, to deliver to the mortgagee and treasurer , delivery of waranty deed,'.for the property and the dismiss~l of the Pennington appeal and payment of their cmstsby the'Penningtons as plaintiffs. Geo. Mildenstein C. H. Justice Henry W. Locke Wm. F. Krehmke On motion 0 Mildenstein the report was adopted. The Park 6o$mittee made report as follows: Grand Island, Nebr. July 20, 1932 To the Hon. Mayor & City Council We your Committee on Parks, to whom was referred the 'petition requesting that tennis courts be placed on We$t 1st and Division Streets, beg to report this piece of property has already been planted with trees, and sJilrubs; and that it is this Committees plan to put in a pool and playthings for the children next spring. This Committee feels that the children should be taken care of first, that each ward should have some kind of a playground; and as our appropriation this year is not large enough to take care of both playground and tannis court$, this Committee recommends that this petition be filed for'future reference. Respectfully submitted Carl Knickrehm Geo. Mildenstein Carl Behnke C. H. Justioe On motion Knickrehm the report was adopted. -~ -~ I I I .~ -~ 71 Street and Al+ey Committee made report as follows: Grand Island, Nebr. July 9, 1~32 To the Mayor and Members of the City Council of Grand Island, Nebra$ka: Your Committee reports that it has investigated the claim filed JUne 20, 1932 of George J. Calnan for medical services in t~e sum of $81.00, damages for personal injuries sustained by ~eason of being struck by an automobile. Your Committee advises that he has a clear case of negligence against the driver of the car, and after consulting with the City Attorney; we are advised that the City is not liable and recommend ,that the claim be disallowed because there is no liability 4nd for other defenses the city has to the claim. Wm. F. Krehm,e, Chairman Street & Alley Committee We recommend the Clerk be instructed to notify Mr. Calnan of the diaallqwance of the claim. On motion of Krehmke the report was adopted. Grand Island, Nebr. July 9, 1~32 To the Mayor ,and Members of the City Council of Gand Island, Nebraska: Your Committee reports that it has investigated the claim of Joe !Shrove in the sum of $35.00 for damage done by dogs in t~e City; also the claim of Ed Jablonski for $35.00 for d~mage done by dtbge, and also the claim of G. E. McCombs in the sum of $100.00 for damage done by dogs, and recommenQ that each of these claims be disallowed for the reason t~at there is no liability on the party of the City and that, the City has other defenses to each of the claims as we :are advised by the City Attorney. Wm. F. Krehmke, Chairman Street & Alley Committee On motion of Krethmke the report was adopted. Claim of the Citw were read. On motion of Mildenstein allowed as read. The report of th~ Library for the year was read. On motion of Rehnke the report was ~ecei~ed and placed on file. Mr. Wheeler, CitV Engineer, reported the completion of the sidewalks, and recommepded the Council sit as a Board of Equalization. the Council On motion of Rehnke/is to sit as a Board of Equaliza~n On sidewalks August 3, 1~32, and the Clerk to give notice thereof. On motion of Kn~ckrehm, the Fire and Park Committees were to make such arrangements for sprinkling of the kiddies as they see fit. Adjpurned, R. E. Clifford, City Clerk . By Margaret Pa.ull=!~n. TIpnnhr ~ ,., I I I ._~ '.-., 72 Grand Island, Nebr. August 3, 1932 The Oouncil met as a Board of Equalization for the pmrpose of equalizing and assessing the cost of laying. sidewalk along the respective lots, tracts and parcels of land as described in the Resolution. (Next Page.) His Honor the Mayor presided and Gross, Hehnke, Justice, Knickrehm, Krehmke, Locke, and Rittenhouse present at roll call. Absent!Mildenstein. Proof of publication of notice of this meeting was read and placed on file. The Oouncil remained in session until 8 o'clock p. m.and no person having appeard, to object to or protest against the proposed assessment and levy, trehmke presented the following Resolution, and Krehmke moved its! adoption: (See next Page) ~ .~ I I I .~ .--., 73 liE .@.O L U T 10 N. BE IT! RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL of the City of Gran~ Island, sitting as a Board of Equalization, in accordance wiith due notice given thereof as required by law, that we find 'the cost of the .laying of sidewalk along the re- ;." 'specti ve lotsi, trants and parcel s of 1 and in the Ci ty of Grand Island" Nebraska, hereinbelow described to be the sums set forth opppsite the same, and that the benefits accruing to the respec~ive lots, tracts and parcels of land described below, to be ~he sums as set forth opposi te the several de- scriptions, as follows~ Location of walk along each of the following lots: Owner Lot Block Addition Assessment. Anna Koehler 1 5 South Grand Island $ David Fuss I 8 6 Koehler Place Henry Fuss, Jr. 7 7 " " Welcome Smithi 5 9 Voitle's Ada Edith Butts 8 8 " Augusta Suck 5 33 Lambert's G. I. Storage, Co. 1 40 Original Town Earl Tuttle 4 41 " II Est .of Emma Splinter 4 33 " If Richard D. We$tphal 5 Fr.19 H. G. Clark's LeightonW.&FetnA.Thomas 1 14 "" If Wm. & Mary Lo~an 6 4 "II " Emma Kroger. Pt.of Fr. 3 If II " Oliver D: Wright 1 16 Arnold & Abbott's Mary M. Watso~ 8 14 If" " Augusta Suck 87 Kernohan & Decker's Daniel G. Ott 1 46 Original Town School Dist. of G. 1.5 10 Wallick's Ency J .&Thomas DemarylO 8 Schirhmer's Harry & Hazel iSchmidt186 West Lawn Catherine F. Dean Fr.Z Fr.8 Hilbert's Second Commercial Bank (Park Reserve,Resubdiv.of Blk.l, Gilbert's 2nd Addition) 251.56 Gust Camaras-~ lOO'of N 65'of Lot 17(WtofSW!of15-11-9)39.66 Clarence D. K~ow S 50' of Lot 17 II If 30.58 5.18 8.92 8.16 9.4:2 9.27 10.73 6.86 6.48 4.97 9.57 6.39 3.72 4.62 14.00 10.32 10.17 4.88 12.16 93.66 6.65 (3.65 WM.. Ii'. KREHMKE Motion carried oniroll call, Gross, Rehnke, Justice, Knickrehm, Krehmke, Locke, and Ri~tenhouse voting aye, nay none. Absent Mildenstein. The Mayo~ delcared the motion carried and the Resolution adopted. The minutes of the meeting as a BoaEd of Equalization were read and approved. Adjourned, H. E. Clifford, City Clerk By Margaret Pal,l sen, Deputy C:i.ty Ol.p....k .~ -~ I I I ~ --..., 74 Grand Island, Nebr. August 3, 1~3a The Council met in regular session, Mayor Abbott presiding and Gross, Hehnke, Justice, Knickrehm, Krehmke, Locke and Rittenhouse present at roll call, ~bsent ~~ A communication from J. W. Nay notifying the Council of defective cement curbi~g at Fourth & Elm Street, was on the motion of Kre~ referred to the' Street and Alley Committee. A communication from H. E. Clifford, tendering his resignation as City Clerk was read. On motion of Knickrehm the resignation was accepted, the same to be effective at once; and that~ Mayor write to Mr. Clifford expressing appreciation for his past services. The follo~ing letter was sent to Mr. Hardeman, Superinten- dent of the Disposal P~ant: July 25, 1~32 Black & Veaitch Consulting ~ngineers City Dispos~l Plant Grand Islanu, Nebr, Att. J. N. Hardeman, Res. Engr. Gentlemen: We re~pBctfully acknowleged receipt of order changing the construction of the Bridge at Station 29f39 on the Sewer Outfall Ditch for the City of Grand Island, to ~ duplicate of the Bridge at Station 82f23, and it will be satisfactory with us to receive the same payment RS Was agreed upon for the Bridge at Station 821'23. Yours very truly, DIAMOND ENG. CO. L. E. Ray. On motion of Behnke the agreement was accepted. A communicD,tion from the Stabilizat ion Committee of the Fraternal Orderof ~agles, asking that no cuts in the salaries of the City Employees be made, was read. On motion of ~~the communication was refetred to the Finance Committee. The City Pro~rty Committee presented the following report: ~. Grand Island, Nebr. August 2, 1932 To the Hon. ~ayor and City Council , We your Committee on City Property to whom was t'eferredthe letter of the Mid-West Aviation Corporation asking that their lease be cancelled, recommend that the lea~e and agreement be cancelled; and the Mayor and Clerk be i authorized to enter'::into a contract with Stover Deats~ Geo. Mildenstein C. H. Just ice Henry W. Locke Wm. F. I{,.ehmkp. ~~ ~ I I I ~ ,., 75 A proposed contract with Stove Deats, for a term of six months commencing'August 5, 1932 was read. On motion of Locke the report was adopted, and the Mayor and Clerk autho~ized to sign the lease and agreement with Stover Deats. A report of Fire Chief Brown regarding the transfer of the chemical tanks ,from the Stutz truck at the North Side station, was read. On motion of Locke the report was accepted and the report placed ion file. Gross a~ked for further time on the petition presented by the grocers and owners of meat markets. The Epgineer's estimate for replacing the diagonal sidewalks in Pioneer Bark was presented. On motion of Knickrehm the estimate was adopt,ed and the Clerk instructed to advertise for bids to be in Aug~st 17, 1932. A petit!ion signed by Art Stueben, Ray E. Scott and lothers asking that a street light be placed at 14th and Broadwell Streets was presented. On motion of Justice the petition was referred to the Light, Water and Ice Committee. The Polipe Committee presented two Committee reports as follows: I:L Aug. 1, 1932 To the Mayor and, City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nepraska. Gentlemen: We the Police Committee of theCity Council believe that the! efficiency of the department would be greatly incre~sed if there was a change in the Chief and that greater, harmony and more confidence in the police would res~lt. This change shall take place on or before Septem~er 1st. We would be glad to give details of the reasons which prompt our suggestion. This vtcany can be filled temporarily from the force. We al$o recommend: Dismissal of Desk Sergeant Tumblin for the good of the service; the adoption of a retirement age for policemen, (this age to be 65 years) Men in service at the present time tha>t have attained the retirement age shall have not less than 30 days notice. However, we have 'no objections to using retired policemen for watch men or 'similar position so long as they are considered effic~ent to handle said position. We al~o recommend shorter working hours, allow- ing officers time to attend meetings for instructions and drills, enabling ithem to render their services to the public in the mos't efficient manner. Signed Todd Rittenhouse Wm. A. Gross Wm. F. Krehmke 76 Hehnke who had previously signed the report asked that his name be struck off. August 2, 1932 ilL ~ -~ I To the Bon. Mayor and City Council Gentlemen: We, the Police Committee of the City Council i, believe that the discipline given Harry Moore i$ sufficient according to the act committed. And as there have been nearly one thousand petitioners favoring hE return to the Force, we do hereby recommend that heibe placed back i~he Police Department as a patrolm~n, this action to take place Septemberlst,1932. Signed, modd Rittenhouse Wm. A. Gross Wm. F. Krehmke Carl Hehnke Rittenhouse moved that the reports be adopted. After some discussion, on motion of Locke the reports were to be taken up separately, the first report to be itaken up I by roll call. Report #1 was lost on roll call, Gross, Krehmke, and Rittenhouse voting ~ye~n and Rehnke, Justic~ Knickrehm and Locke vot ing II No , 11 absent I Mildenst ein. to reinstate Moore On motio1l1 of Hehnke the second report/(#2) was taken up on roll call. C$.rried on roll call, Gross, Krehmke and Ritten.- house voting "No." iHehnke, Justice, Knickrehm, and Locke voting "yes", absent Milde*stein. The Sewe~ Committee made report as follows: August 3rd, 1932 I c~~ -~ To the Honf Mayor & City Council We, your Committee on Sewer, find the width ~quirement~ for bridges on County roads to be not less than 1$ feet. Thebridge for Station 29 plus 39 in the c~ntract of the Diamond Engineering Co., for the outrall sewer ditch is only 12 feet in width. We therefor~ recommend that a reinforced concrete bridge inde~tical with the one for Station 82 plus 23 be substttuted and that the contract be increased the difference in cost of the two bridges which is $847.35. Respectfully submitted, Carl Hehnke C. H. Justice Carl Knickrehm On motion ot Rehnke the report was adopted. Claims of tneCity were read and on motion of Krehmke a.llowed as read. .~ ;~ I I I ~ ., 77 w. M. Wheeler', City Engineer, reported the completion of Sewer District No. 165, and recommended the Council sit as a Board of Equalization p~ said District, August 17, 1932. On , motion of Behnke the report was adopted. Ordinance No.! 1437, being the annual Appropriation Bill was presented. Moved py Rehnke that the ordinance be placed on its first reading. Oarriea on roll call, Gross, Behnke, Justice, Knickrehm, Krehmke, Locke, and Rittenhouse voting aye, nay none. Absent Milden- stein. The ordinance ~as read and declared passed its first reading. Moved by Knickrehm that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on its second by its title. Carried on roll call, Gross Behnke, Justice, KnickJrehm, Krehmke, Locke and Rittenhouse voting aye, nay none. Absentj Mildenstein, The ordinance was read by its title and declared pas!sed its second reading. Moved by Krehmke that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on its third reading by its title. Oarried on roll call, Gross, Behnke, Justice, Knickrehm, Krehmke, Locke, Rittenhouse vmu,ing aye, nay none. Absent, Mildensteln. The ordinance was read by its title and declared passed its third reading. Moved by Just ice t!hat the ordinance be placed on it s final passage and be finally passed~ Carried on roll call, Gross, Behnke, Justice, Knickrehm, Krehmke, Locke, Rittenhouse voting aye, nay none. Absent Mildenstein. The Mayqr decaared the ordinance finally passed and approved the same. Ordinance No. 1438, levying taxes for the fiscal year was presented. Moved by Knickrehm that the ordinance be placed on its first reading. Carried on rollcall, Gross, Behnke, Justice, Knickrehm, Krehmke, Ldcke, and Rittenhouse voting aye, nay none. Absent Mildenstein. ~he ordinance was read and declared passed its first reading. Moved by Behnke ~hat the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on its seco~d reading by its title. Carried on roll call, I Gross, Behhke, Justic~, Knickrehm, Krehmke, Locke, and Rittenhouse voting aye, nay none. ' Absent Mildenstein. The ordinance was read and declared passed i~s second reading. Moved by Knickreijm that the rules be suspended and the ordtance be placed on its third reading by its title. Carried on roll call I -~ ~ I I I -~ ~ 78 Gross, Behnke, Justice., Knickrehm, Krehrnke, Locke, and Rittenhouse voting aye, nay none. Absent Mildenstein. The ordinance was read by its title and decla1t'ed passed its third reading. Moved by Krehmke that the ordinance be placed on its final passage and be finally: passed. Carried on roll call, Gross, Rehnke, Justice, Knickrehm, Kr~hmke, Locke, and Rittenhouse voting aye, nay none. Absent Mildenst€dn. The Mayor declared the ordinance finally passed and ppproved th~ same. Ordinance No. 1439 levying special taxes for the construction of sidewalks was preselilted. Moved by Knickrehm that the ordina.nce be placed on its first!reading. Carried on roll call, Gross, Hehnke, Justice, Knick~ehm, Krehmke, Locke, Rittenhouse voting aye, nay none. Abse~t Mild$nstein. The ordinance was read and declared passed its first readirtg. Moved by Justice th~t the rule s be suspended and the a:-dinance be placed on its second reading by its title. Carried on roll call, Gross, Behnke, Justice, Knickrehm~ Krehmke, Locke and Rittenhouse voting aye, nay none. Absent Mildenstein. The ordinance was read by its title and decla~ed passed its second reading. Moved by Krehrnke th~t the rules be su~ened and the ordinance be placed on its third 'reading by its title. Carried on ramI call, Gross, Behnke, Justice, Knickrehm, Krehmke, Locke and Rittenhouse voting aye, nay none. Absent Mildenstein. The ordinance was read by its title and declalied passed its third reading. Moved by Knickrehmthat the ordinace be placedon its final passage and be finally passed. Carried on roll call, Gross, Hehrk e, Justice, Knickrehm, Krehmke, Loc,ke and Rittenhouse voting aye, nay none. Absent Milder.stein. The, Mayor declared the ordinance finally passed and approved the same. An ordinance regul~t1ng public pool and billard halls was presented. Moved by Rittenhouse that the ordinance be placed o~ts first reading. Carried' on roll call, Gross, Behnke, Justice, Knick- rehm, Locke and Rittenhouse voting aye, nay none. The ordinance Was read and declared passep. its first reading. Moved by Knickrehm! that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on its second! reading by its title. Motion lliastiod roll ~ , "otintl aye. G"oss. llenn\<e. Justice, Knic\<"ebm. K"ebm\<e and 'Rittenl>ouae an~ LoC\<e "oting naY- of JustiCe place~ on f t'l-.e 0' t ~ Of fl. ce" a "e"e "e<1'" an" on motiOn T"he r6pO:rt s of j..l. ... J Ad"j ou:rnec1., () 'yY\~~ '\~ / 1l.a"ga"e~ paulsen. peputy Ole"\< . , , ~ ...- 80 AFPROPRIATIONS AND EXPENDITURES FOR iTHE FISCAL YEAR 1931-1932 . -complete dr~in~e 50,000.00 "-Re-appropri~~e 69,117.09 Balance for Sewer Plant "-Incidentals, 20,000.00 Plus $6,000 occ~pat10n 6,000.00 tax paid by Lig~t Dept.26,000.00 ~251,617.09 $245,663.85 $ 5,953.24 --~ -~ I GENERAL FUND To pay Oounty.Treiasurer Collection Fee $ Salaries Streets & Alleys, Oity Engineer Lighting Hydrant Rental Incidental SEWER-Brder of Oourt I PARK FUND POLICE FUND CEMETERY FUND FIRE FUND PAVING FUND MUSIC FUND I ..~ ,., IOE FUND WATER FUND LIGHT FUND SEWER DISTRICT FUND Appropriated 5,000.00 15,000.00 30,000.00 8,000.00 18,000.00 6,500.00 14,000.00 20,000.00 8,000.00 25,000.00 9,000.00 39,000.00 7,000.00 4.500.00 334,117.09 ...overdrawn Expended Balance $ 4,249.97 $ 750.03 13,176.00 1,824.00 19,799.38 ~ 200.62 5,218.56 2,781.44 11,094.65 6,905.35 7,084.00 584.00..* 13,664.55 335.45 20,000.00 47,-884.38 2,115.62 68,079.73 v 1,037.36 35,412.63 9,412.63..* 9,936.29 v 1,936.29**. 26,244.00 1,244.00**. 9,074.03 1,074.03*.* 47,107.15 8,107.15..* 8,285.58 1,285.58**. 4,500.00 350,810.~0 16,693.81*** 30,716.64 97,012.00 159,157.10 4,453.75 PAVING DISTRlcCT FUND!. 1,365.87 AMOUNT OF WARRANTf3 DRAWN DURING THE $ 643,,516.26 FISC~L YEAR , . Respectfully submitted, Margaret Paulsen, Deputy City Clerk 81 Grand Isla.nd, Nebr. August 17, 1932 The Council met as a Board of Equalization for the purpose ~ ~ I of equalizing and assessing the cost of contructing a sewer in Sewer District No. 165. Bis Ronor the Mayor presided and all Members present at roll call. The amount of the levy had not completed, and Behnke moved the Board adaourn until Sept. 7, 1932, at 7:30 P. M. Motion carrled. Adjourned, ~ m~~~\~ Ma.rgar . Paulsen, Deputy C.ty Clerk I I ~ .~ ..~ -., I I I ~ --., 82 Grand. Island, Nebr. August 17, 1932 The Council met in regular session, His Honor the Mayor presiding and all Members present at roll call. Bids of the fol;J..owing for the replacing of the diagonal sidewalks at Pioneer ~ark were read: E. H. Baker, Grand Island, Nebr. Ideal Ceme:nt Works, Grand Island Edward G. [Bigley, On motion of Knickrehm the bids were referred to the Park If II " Committee. . A cormnunicaticm from the Blain-Woodward Live Stock Commission Co., expressing theili appreciation for the services of the Police Department during thEtir opening day, was read and on motion of Justice received and placed on file. An agreement ~ntered into August 6, 1932, between the City of Grand Island and Mark Kent, for the moving of the house and buildings on the lanql. belonging to Leo Stuhr was read. On motion of Hehnke ;the agreement was confirmed by the Council. The following I Resolutions were read: RESOLUTION August 15, 1932 X That the follow~ng salaries~ for the following City employees, be and the same are hereby fixed or recommended as the salaries for such employees, on and after September 1, 1932 and until January 1, 1933. " Street Commissioner, ten percent reduction in present Sal a:ry Engineer and Building Inspector, ten per cent reduction in present Salary. Assistant $5.00 a month reduction. Chief 0 Police and Secretary of Board of Health, ten percent reduction in present salary. Patrolmen $10.00 per month reduction. No reduction for those receiving $105.00 per month or less. Chief ofl Fire Department, ten per cent reduction in present salary. Assistant Chief $10.00 per month reduction. Firemen $10.00 a month reduction. Wat er, L[ight and Ice Commiss ioner, ten per cent reduct ion in present salary. All employees from $50.00 permonth down to $10.00 per month, as per schedule to be worked out by the Water, Light and Ice ~" No reduction for those received $105.00 per month or less. On'motioin of Rehnke the Resolution was adopted. ~--~ ~ I I I -~ ~ 83 RESOLUTION RESOLVED, That all Police Officers and Firemen in "Active Servide" shall 'go off the regular pay roll on reaching the age of 65 years but men now employed regularly in these de- partments, who 'are no 65 or will reach that age on or before December 31st, 11932, shall be relieved of their duties in "Active Service"on and after January 1st., 1933. But such men so taken f~om Active Service maybe used for desk work, watchman or similar work, but shall not be used in "Active Serviee", exce~t in cases of great emergency. On motion at Rittenhouse the Resolution. was adopted. On motion of Hehnke the City Treasurer was instructed to make a list of all unpaid paving taxes which had run 2 years past the ten year period. The Water a!fd Light Committee made the following reports: Grand Island, Nebr. August 17, 1932 Hon. Mayqr and City Council Grand Island, Nebraska Gentlemen: We, your Committee on Water and Light, to whom was referred the petition of Art Stueben and others, for the installation of a street light at 14th ~ Broadwell Avenues, recommend that this light be installed. Committee, C. H. Justice Carl Knickrehm Geo. Mildenstein Henry W. Locke On motion :of Justice the report was adopted. Grand Island, Nebr. August 17, 1932 Hon. Mayor & City Council Grand Island,' Nebraska Gentlernep: We, your Committee on Water & Light, to whom has: been referred the.petition of Henry Black and othe~s, asking that a water main district be created~~ering that part of Latayette Street, lying between pollege Street and Capitol Avenue, beg to recommend that the same be created. Committee, C. H. Justice Carl Knickrehm Geol Mildenstein Henry W. Locke On motio~ of Justice the report was adopted. n : ' Ii / ' ~ ., I I I .~ -., 84 The Sewer Committee presented the estimate for fencing the right of way of the Outfall Sewer Ditch. On motion of Hehnke the estimate was ~opted. The bills of the City were read, and on motion of Justice allowed. After a short recess the Park Committee made the following report: August 17, 1932 Hon. Mayor & Oity Conncil We, yonr Committee on Parks having examined the bids for ~eplacing the diagonal walks in Pioneer Park find the bid qf E. B. Baker to be the lowest and best bid, and recommend !that he be awarded the contract for the work and that the oertified cheoks of the unsucessful bidders be returned. Carl Knickrehm Carl Behnke Geo. Mildenstein C.B. Justice. On motion of Kniokrehm the report was adopted. Ordinance No. 1440, making it unlawful for any person to keep a cow in certain districts of the City was presented. Moved by Knickrehm that the ordinance be placed on its first reading. Carried on roll call, Gross, Behnke, Justioe, Knickrehm, Krehmke, Locke and Mildenstein and Rittenqol1se voting aye, nay none. The ordinance was read and declared passed its first reading. Moved by Rehnke that the rules be suspended and t he ordinance be placed on its second reading by its title. Carried on roll call, Gross, Rehnke, Justice, Knickr,ehm, Krehmke, Locke, Mildenstein and Rittenhouse voting aye, nay none. The ordinance was read by its title and declared passed its second readijng. Moved by Krehmke that the rtiles be suspended and the ordinance be placed on its third ~eading by its title. Carried on roll call, Gross, Behnke, Justice, Knickrehm, Krehmke, Locke, Mildenstein and Rittenhouse voting aye, nay. The ordinance was read by its title and declared passed its thi~d reading. Moved by Behnke tbat the ordinance be placed on its final passage and be finally passed. Carried on roll call, Gross, Hehnke, Justice, Knickrehm, Krehmke, Locke, Mildenstein, and Rittenhouse voting aye, ~ ~ I I I u.~ -~ 85 nay none. The Mayor de'clared the ordinance finally passed and approved the same. An ordinance pro~iding for the licensing of persons, fmrm, and corporations, engaged i:n selling or distributing, at wholesale, fruit, garden produce, or other fresh perishable food. Moved by rJ~. that the ordinance be p~aced on its first reading. Carried on roll call, Gross, Behnke, Justice, Knickrehm, Krehmke, Locke, Mildenstein, and Rittenhouse voting aye, nay none. The ordinance was read and declared passed its first reading. The ordinance was held over to the next meeting, s.ometcnanges;., to be made before that time. Adjourned, '\.:: ~~~lse~- Dep~t;~y Clerk !::~~ 86 Grand Island, Nebr. Sept. 7, 1932 The Council met pursuant to adjournment as a Board of .~ ~ I Equalizat ion for the ,Jpurpose of equaliz ing and assessing the cost of construction and benefits accrueing to the pro[~rty in Sewer District No. 165, by reason of the construdtion of a Sewer t:nerein.;and levying a tax to pay for said construction. President Knickrehm, presided and Gross, Behnke, J11stice, Krehmke Locke and Mildenstein and Rittenhouse present at roll call. Proof of publication of notice of this meeting was read and placed on file. The Council remained in session until 8 o'clock p. m. and no person having appeared to object to or protest against the pr6posed asses8~ent ~nd levy, Behnke presented the follow- ing Reso.lut ion and ~noved its adopt ion: I (See Next Page) I ~ .,., ~ .~ I I '"' " ~ , i ~ I ._~ ~ RES 0 L UTI 0 N. 87 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR M~D OITY COUNOIL of the city of Grand I sland, Nebraska, sitting as a Board of Equalization, in accord- ance with due notice given thereof, as required by law, that we find the total assessable cost of the construction of Sewer Distriot No.165[ ,..... to be the sum of $1,847.70; that the benefits aocruing to the real es- tate in said district to be t1:le sum of ~11,847.70, and that the benefits accruing to the respective, lots, tracts and parcels of land in said Sewer District to be the sum set forth opposite the several descrip- tions as follows: Owner Dorous V. Travis " " II Sylvia A. Miller Grand Island Oollege Charles Firth W. T. MoDonald "II II II II II Arthur Scott Estate " II II II II " Clarence D. Krow Effie L. Benee Maren Dillman C. O. Dillman Ted G. McCorkhill S. G. Brown Commercial State Bank II "II " "" Angie O. Reynolds " " II Commercial state Baru{ Elula L. Gilbert G. M. Miles, Jr., II II" II II "" II Grand Island College :Henry O. Ahrens II " II Mary E. Richter ,,11 II G. Wartnaby Estate II " " Caroline L. Stone Minnie Harri s Mary Sheffield " II Edna Pells " " Sarah Wetzel Julia Warner Lucilia Vandevier V!m. Fenno 1I II N 30-a:-' LydiaA. Vose S 1St' II " II Annie E. Bryant Alexander Harris " II Lot 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 1 3 5 7 9 11 2 4 6 8 10 12 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 14 16 1 3 5 Block Addition 1 I 1 1 1 1 1 1 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 4 4 4 Scarff's II II " II \I " " College Addition to West Lawn II \I 11 " II JI II If " " II \I II II II II " " " " II If If 11 II \I If \I " " II II " II " II " " " " II " If " " If II II II " " " " " " If II II II " " " II " II II ii II II " " " If " 11 II If II " II " II Assessment $34.24 34 . 24 34.24 34.24 34.24 34.24 34.24 34.24 27.39 27.39 27.39 27.39 27.39 27.39 27.39 27.39 27 .39 27.39 29.00 29.00 29.00 29.00 29.00 ~)O .23 29.00 29.00 29.00 29.00 29.00 30.23 28.07 28.07 28.07 28.07 28.07 28.07 28.07 28.07 28.07 28.07 28.07 28.07 28.07 28.07 18.S6 9.41 28.07 27.61 27.76 27.76 t 88 Owner Lot Block Addition Assessment Et 7 College Addition Alexander Harri s 4 to West Lawn $13.88 Wm. H. Kearney W2 7 4 II " 13.88 Paul o. Haase 9 4 " " 27.76 " " " 11 4 " II 27.76 l -.. Anna S. Loibl 13 4 II fl 27.76 " " " 15 4 II 11 27.76 ---,., fl " II 17 4 " II 27.76 I 1-.Roberts &E.Mumford 2 4 II " 28.53 II II fl 4 4 II II 27.76 Henry Goodell 6 4 II " 27.76 II II 8 4 it fl 27.76 A. c. Mayer 10 4 II II 27.76 11 \I II 12 4 " " 27.76 " " II 14 4 " II 27.76 II II " 16 4 . " II 27.76 Lecota Loibl 18 4 II II 27.76 Carl Hehnke t I Motion carried on roll call, Gross, Hehnke, Justice, Knickregm, Krehmke, Locke, Mildenstein, and Rittenhouse voting aye, nay none. President Knickrehm d.eclared the motion carried and the Resolution adopted. Adjourned, MEtrgaret Paul sen, Deputy City Clerk I ~ ---,., I if ... .~ .~ I I l I ~ .~ 89 Grand Island, Nebr. Sept. 7, 1932 The Council met in regular sessiont President Knickrehm presiding in the absence of the Mayor. Gross, Hehnke, Justice, Krehmke, Locke, Mildenstein, and Rittenhouse present at roll call. } '\ A communication from Julius R. Joehnck offering to sell his property which is adjacent to the Disposal Plant, to the City was read. On motion o~ Mildenstein the communication was referred to the City Property Committee. 13 Petitions protesting to any ordinance being passed which would close groct;;ry stores and meat markets at any certain time and Sunday were presented. On mction of Locke the petitions were referred to the Ordinance Co~nittee. The Water and Light Committee made report as follows: ~ Grand Island, Nebr. Sept. 7, 1932 Hon. Mayor & City CounCil Grand Island, Nebraska ~ Gentlemen: We, your Committee on Water & Light, beg to recommend tre following reduc~ed electric rate schedule for Grand Island: Residence Lighting Rate First 50 K. W. Hrs.at..............$ .06 Next 50 K. W. Hrs.~t............... .05 Excess over 100 K. W. Hrs. at........... .03 10% Discount if paid on or before lOth of month following rendition of bill. Minimum per meter per month............. .75 Applicable to energy supplied to private dwellings for lighting, ranges, domestic appliances and motors not exceeding 1 H.P. Commercial Lightini Hrs. at..... III . . . . . . Hl~ S . at......o....... Hr s. at...... e- . . . . . . . W. Hrs. at.......... on or before 10th of Rate .06 .05 .04 .03 month First 100 K. W. Next 400 K. W. Next. 1,000 K. W. Excess over 1,500 K. 10% Discount if p~id rendition of bill. Minimum per Meter per month............. 1.00 Applicable to ene~gy supplied for all ighting purposes than private dwellings including small appliances and motors exceeding 1 H. P. following othern not J Power Rate Fir st 100 K. W. Hr s . at............. Next 900 K. W. Hrs. at............. Next 9,000 K.N. Hrs. at............. Next 10,000 K.W. Hrs. at............. Excess over 20,00~ K. W. Hrs. at......... 10% Discount if paid on or before lOth of rendition of bill. Minimum .50ep pel' ~onnected H. P. or fra.ction thereof a.nd not less than 1.00 per meter per month. Applica.ble to enelf'gy supplied for all p1ll'poses other than lig!lt1~g, cooking ~md heating, Mirlimum connection 1. H. P. .ost .04 .03 .02t .02 month . following .~ ~ I I I ..~ -~ 90 Cooking & Heating Rate First 100 K. W. Hrs. at................ Excess over 100 K. W. Hrs. at................ 10~ Discount if paid on or before the 10th of month following rendition of bill. Mimimum per Meter per Month...................... Applicable to energy supplied for cooking and water heating only. $ .03 .02t 1.00 Break Down Service Charge For customers who installed a double throw switch make a break down service charge of $2.00 per month per K. W. of connected load. The above electric rates to become effective at the November 1st, 1932 billing. We have estimated that this recut ion will amount to approximately $15,000.00 per year saving to City Light customers and is nade possible by the ever increasing efficiency of modern machinery and methods of operation which are the fruits of our efforts in the rebuilding and addi t ions made to our ,Power Plant since 1926 and up to the present time. We feel that this reduction can safely be made at this time with- out danger of handicap to t he future of our Power Plant, which has been built and operat~~ed up to its present high state of efficiency almost entirely out of the earnings of the Departrnent. The services rendered by Sity Light Department are available to all citizens of Grand Island. Committee, C. H. Justice Carl Knickrehm Geo. Mildenstein Henry w. Locke On motion of Justice the report was adopted. The following Resolution was presented: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, has adopted a new schedule of rates for electric current of September 7, 1932) and an excise tax of three per cent .. has been imposed py the Federal Government on electric energy for domestic and commercial consumption, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, further reduce those rates fixed by the new schedule on domestic and commercial consumption affected by the tax by precisely the amount of the tax, and that the Light Commissioner be instructed to bill all conSU$ers at the new schedule of rates adopted and that he stamp on the bills subject to the excise tax that the three per cent United States tax has been included or words to that effect as he has bee~oingheretofore. C. H. JtBTICE On motion Justice the Resolution was. adopted. -~ n_..~ I I I ~~ --.. 91 The IJicense and Bond ConEd tt ee present ed the pet i tion and bond of Sam Martin for an auctioneer's license. Receipt for $20.00 paid the Treasurer was attached. On motion of Gross the bond accepted and approved and the license issued. The bill of the City were read and on motion of Justice allowed. Ordinance No. 1441, levying special taxes for Sewer District No. 165 war::; presented. Moved by Justice that the ordinance be placed on its first reading. Carried on roll call, Gross, Behnke, Justice, Krehmke, Locke and Mildenstein and Rittenhouse voting aye, nay none. The ordinance Was read and declared passed its first reading. Moved by Krehmke that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on its second reading by its title. Carried on roll call, Gross, Behnke, Justice, Krehmke, Locke and Mildenstein and Rittenhouse voting aye, nay none. The ordinance was read by its title and delcared passed its second reading. Moved by IvIildenstein that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on its third reading by its title. Carried on roll call, Gross, Helmke, Justice, Krehmke, Locke, .Mildenstein and Rittenhouse voting aye, nay none. The ordinance was read by its title and declared passed its third reading. Moved by Rehlike that the ordinance be placed on its final passage and be finally passed. Carried on roll call, Gross, Rehnke, J11stice, Krehmke, Locke, Mildenstein, and Rittenhouse voting aye~ nay none. The President declared the ordinance finally passed. Reports of the City Officers were read and on motian of Justice placed on file. On motion of Justice the City Attorney was instructed to ~ draw up a Resolution in recogni tion of vyeEtrS of faithful service of Mr. Heath, the same to be sent to the Hea~th family. The Engineer'~ estim~e for Water Main District No. 71 was presented. On motion of Justice the estinnte adoDted and the Clerk instructed to advertise for bids for the same, to be in Sept. 21st, at 8 o'clock P. M. ~ --.,., I I I ~ -.., 92 Moved by Hehnke that the Oity discontinue the distribution of coal at cost to the employees. Motion carried on roll call, Gross, Behnke, Krehmke, Locke, voting"yes': and Justice, Mildenstein, and Rittenhouse voting"no". Adjourned, ?~ ~ 93 APPROPRIATIONS AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE FISOAL YEAR 1932-1933 TO SEPTKqBER 7, 1932 ~ .,., I Appropriated Expended Balance GENE RA L FUND To pay Oounty Treasurer collection fee $ 4,000.00 Salaries 15,000.00 Streets & Alleys 20,000.00 Oity Engineer 5,000.00 Lighting 12,000.00 I POLIOE FUND OEMETERY FUND 27,000.00 8,000.00 28,000.00 2,000.00 4,500.00 '219,000.00 $ $ 4,000.00 699.17 14,300.83 1,668.71 18,331.29 309.30 4,690.70 12,000.00 6,500.00 2,469.21 12,530.79 18,000.00 3,132.20 41,867.80 l8,278.59 $132,221.41 1,193.52 7,806.42 2,803.82 24,196.18 1,017.72 6,982.28 2,672.70 25,327.30 2,000.00 $15,966.41 4,500.00 $203,033.59 3,009.08 4,569.70 10,589.79 3.38 Hydrant Rental 6,500.00 Incidentals 15,000.00 Sewers-To complete 18,000.00 drainage . U -incidentalS 45,000.00 t140,500.00 PARK FUND 9,000.00 FIRE FUND PAVING FUND MUSIO FUND IOE FUND WATER FUND LIGHT FUND SEWER DISTRIOT FUND PAVING DISTRIOT FUND 10.00 TOTAL AMOUNT OF WARRANTS DRAWN--$34,148.36 I ~ [--.,., RESPEOTFUL T,y SUBMITTED, Margaret Pmllsen, Deputy Oity Olerk -~ ~ I I I ~ -~ 94 Grand Island, Nebr. Sept. 21, 1932 The Oouncil met in regular session, the Mayor presiding and Gross, Justice, Knicktehm, Krehmke, Locke, Mildenstein and Ritten- house present at roll call. Absent Hehnke. The minutes 01f the last meeting were read and approved. A communication from the Good Roads Committee of the Chamber of Commerce calling tpe attention of the Council to the condition Cbf the crossing of the C. B. & Q. Railroad Company at tenth street, and the one on South Locust which has a bar missing was read. On motion of Krehmke the City Attorney was instructed to notify the Burlington officials ~o place same in good condition; also to arrange for a crossing at Okl~homa Avenue. The Street & Alley Committee made report as follows: Sept. 21, 1932 To the Hon.' Mayor & City Council Grand Island, Nebr. We, the committee on Streets & Alleys ma..l{e the recbrnmendat ion that the city purchase 1 12' maintainer t9 b~ulled with 15/30 wheel type tractor, bidders to furnish own specifications. (Signed) Wm. F. Krehmke Todd Rittenhouse Wm. A. Gross On motion of Krehmke the report was adopted, and the Cleik instructed to advertise for bids for the same to be in at the next regular meeting, October 5th, 1932. Sept. 21, 1932 To the Hon~ Mayor & City Council Grand I81a~d, Nebr. We, the committee on Streets and Alleys, make the recommendation that the city purchase 1 35" track type tractor with detachable growsies, the old tractor to be taken in on trade. (Signed) Wm. F. Krehmke Todd Rittenhouse Wm. A. Gross On motion Qf Krehmke the report was adopted, and the Clerk instructed to advertise for bids to be in by 8 o'clock p. m. October 5, 1932. 95 ~ .., I RESOLUTION. WHEREAS, our oldest city employee, Henry O. Heath, passed away quietly at his home in Grand Island on August 21, 1932 a,nel whereas Mr. Heath has been a fai thful) effi cj.en t and loyal worker for the City of Grand Island for many years as ci ty weighmaster and has been an honored and respected citizen of Grand Island for the past forty-nine years and has contributed to the growth and upbuilding of the city, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY OOUNOIL OF THE OITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA: I That the oi ty express to the widow and to his surviv- ing children, the sympathy and appreciation of the Mayor and Council for his faithful service, and for his loyal sup- port and devotion to the, ci ty r s welfare and interests. Mr. Heath~vas pal3t eighty-six years of arl,'e at his death and the widow and children of the deceased will find comfort in his long nnd honorable life. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Oity Clerk be instruct- ed to send a' copy of this resolution to the widow. I ~ .., & ~' ~~;:!- ".~~ On motion of Justice the Resolution was adopted. .~ .~ I I> I ~~ ~ 96 Estimate of the Oi ty Engineer for adding an 8" sewer in the alley between Locust St. and California Ave.from Anderson to Phoenix Avenues W8;S presented. On motion of Justice the estimate was adopted and the alerk instructed to advertise for bids to be in OctobeT 5th, 1932. Ordinance No. 1442, including the grounds of the sewage disposal plant and right of way of the outfall sewer within the corporate limits was presented. Moved by Justice that the ordinance be placed on its first reading. Carried on roll call, Gross, Justice, Knickrerun, ~rehillke, Locke, Mildenstein, and Rittenhouse voting 'aye, nay none. Absent Behnke. The ordinance was read and declared passed its first reading. Moved by Knicl<:rehm that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on its seccmd reading by its title. Carried on roll call, Gross, Justice, Knickrehm, Krehmke, Locke, Mildenstein and Ritten- h0118e voting aye, nay none. Absent Behnke. The ordinance w~s read by its title and declared passed its second reading. Moved by Krehrnke that the rules be suspended and t he ordinance be placed on its third reading by its title. Carried on roll call, Gross, Justice, Knickrehm, Krehmke, Locke, Mildenstein, and Ritten- house voting aye, nay none. Absent Behnke. The ordinance was read by: its title and declal'ed passed its third reading. Moved by Knick~ehm that the ordinance be placed on its final passage and be finallY passed. Carried on roll call, Gross, Justice, Knickrehm, Krehmke, Locke, Mildenstein, and Rittenhouse voting aye, .nay none. Absent Behnke. The ordinance was ordinance was deililared finally passed and tre Ma'!or approved the same. Ordinanoe No. 1443, creating Water Main Distridt No. 71 was presented. Moved by Knickrehm that the ordinance be placed on its first reading. Carried on roll call, Gross, Justice, Knickrehm, Krehmke, Locke, Mild:enst ein and Ri tt enhouse vot ing aye, nay none. Absent Behnke. The ordinance was l'ead and declared pa.ssed it s first reading. Moved by Krehrnke that the rules be 8u~nded and the .ordinance be pla.ced on its second reading by its title. Carried on roll call Gross, Justice, Knic,krehm, Krehmke, Locke, Hildensteln and Rittenhouse -~ ,u~ I I I ~.. --., 97 votJng aye, nay none. Absent HehLke. The OI'dinance was read by its title and declared pa$sed its second reading. Moved by Justice that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on its third reading by its title. Carried on roll call, Gross, Justice, KnickJ;'ehm, Krehmke, Locke, Mildenstein, and Ritten- house voting aye, nay:none. Absent Hehnke. The ordinance was read by its title and decl~red passed its third reading. Moved by Knickrehm t,hEit the ordinance be placed on its final passage and be finally passed. Carried on roll call, Gross, Justice, Knickrehm, Krehmke, Locke, Mildenstein, and Rittenhouse voting aye, nay none. Absent Hehrlke. The ordinance was declared finally passed and the Mayor approved the same. , ; Gross suggested that the firemen have a vote among themselves as to whether or not they would favor a 26 day month, and in this way put back to work the two men which were laid off sometime ago. Chairman Locke said that the matter would betaken up. Krehmke broughrt; up the matter of several firemen taking a 10 day vacation before their first year of employment was up. Chair- -f~' many stated,!, that the matter would be looked into and if that was the case a deduction would, be made at the pay day. Adj)urned, Margaret Paulsen, Deputy City Clerk --..a ~ I I I .~ -,., 98 Grand Island, Nebr. October 5, 1932 The Council met in regular session, His Honmrthe Mayor presiding and Gross, Rehnke, Justice, Knickrehm, Krehmke, Locke and Rittenhouse pre~ent at roll call. Absent Mildenstein. The minuties of the last regular meeting were read and appro The follo~ing bids for a.dding an 8" SanItary Sewer in e District 123 were read: Wm. K~lly 00., Grand Island, Nebr. O. F. Gleisberg, Grand Island, Nebr. On motion of Hehnke the bids were referred to the City Engineer for tabulation, action to be taken later. Bid of the Oity Water Dept., for Water Main District No. 71 wa.s opened and r~ad. On motion of Justice the bid was accepted and the Olerk and W~ter Department to enter into contract. Bids of the following were received for a tractor and ma.intainer to be used in the Street Department: Austin-Western Road Machinery 00., Omaha, Nebr. O'Oo~nell-Gill Tractor Co., Hastings, Nebr. Demp$ter 00., Beatrice, Nebr. Nebra.ska Oulvert & Mfg. .00., Wahoo, Nebr. Geiger & Putney, Inc., 'incoln, Nebr. Intetsta.te Machinery & Supply Co., Omaha, Nebr. On motionjof Xrehmke the bids were referred to the Street & Alley Committee with power to a.ct. A communication from Emil F. Rickert, offering to sell odd pieces of land left by the construction of the viaduct was rea.d. On motion of Locke the communication was referred to the City Property Cpmmittee. A. claiimbf Elise Bielfeldt for injuries as the result ~. of a fa.ll receive~ ~hen her cane slipped through a hole in a glass ~< manhole cover in frp~of the Fern Oafe was presented. On motion of Hehnke the City Attorney was instructed to notify the prope~ty owners, and to ta.ke such necessary steps to protect the OitYI and keep it harmless. Locke reported that the firemen had voted as to whether or not they would b~ in favor of a 26 da.y month, and had voted 100% against the prpposition. . up The matter was again brought/regarding vacations in the Fire Department!. After some discussion Locke stated the matter would be loo~ed into more tboroughly. 99 -~ -., I The Water and L~ght Oommittee made a detailed report regarding the water! situation in Grand Islandt and in the sa.me reoommended that the area west of Grand Island be established and develQped into a future water supply system. it Was further reco~ended that four header lines be laid in different par~of the City, the same to interoonneot with the present mains at eabh interseotion. On motion of ~ustioe the report was approved and adopted, and the Water & Ligpt Committee and Water Commissioner given power to aot in the: attempt to seoure neoessaryground for wells.' The Water and: Light Committee presented the estimate covering the laying! oomplete of the water mains in the above "'" I projeot. On motion' of Justioe the estimate adopted, and the instruoted Olerk/to advertise for bids to be in Monday, Ootober 17, 1932, 8 by/o'olook P. M. Gross report~d he had obtained permission from the SohdOl Board to use the Weist ,Lawn. Sohool for polling purposes at the ooming election. Xniokrehm made a report of the Parks, and presented Engineer's estimat e' for water lines in Broadwell Park. On motion of Knick~ehlt1f,the estimate was adopted and the Clerk instructed to advelftise for bids to be in at the next regular meeting. I ,-~ -.,. Behnke made a report on the Disposal Plant, saying that the sewer ditch le~ding from the plant had been oompleted. The Sewer Oommittee made oral repdrt that the contract for the 8" inoh sa~itary be let to Wm. Kelly Co. On motion of Behnke the Deport ~dopted and the contraot awarded to the Kelly 00. Claims of ~he City were read and on motion of Justice allowed. :4 100 ..~ ., I An ordinance providing for the licensing of peDDna, firms, and corporations, to engage in selling or distributing a.t wholesale, fruitlFl, vegetables and other fresh perishable food., was presented for second reading. (Read first time Augl 17) , Moved by Knickrehm that the ordinance be placed on -its second reading. Oarried o~ roll call, Gross, Behnke, Krehmke, Knickrehm, Locke, Justice, and Rittenhouse, voting aye, nay none. Absent Mildenstein. The ordinance was read and declared passed its second reading. Reports of. the City officers were read and on motion of Krehmke placed o~ file. I Adjourned,. ~~~ Marg t Paulsen, Depu y ity Clerk I ~ ., c_~ ~ I GENEl1AL FtJND 101 4PPROPRIA!IONS AND EXPENDI!URES FOR THE FISCAL YEAB.:L$f2-1933 AND TO OCTOBER 5, 1932 Appropriated Expended Balance . . $ To pay County Treas~rer 4,000.00 co.11ection fee! Streets & Alleys City Engineer Lighting Hy~ant Rental Incidentals Sewers-To Qomp1ete drainage " -Incidentals I PARK FUND POLICE fUND CEMETERY FUND FIRE J'U'ND PAVING FUND MUSI C FUND ICE FUND WATER FUND LIGHT FUND SEWER DISTRICT FUND 4,000.00 15,000.00 5,000.00 12,000.00 6,500.00 15,000.00 18,000.00 45.000~OO i40,500.0t'5 9,000.00 27,000.00 8,000.00 28,000.00 2,000.00 4.500~OO 219,000.00 2,275.42 12,724.58 447.60 4,552.40 12,000.00 6,500.00 3,208.55 11,791.45 10,924.79 7,075.21 -5.496~95 39.503.05 Z5,34~.04 115,156.98 1,912.01 7,087.99 4,967.40 22,032.60 1,582.19 6,417.81 5,118.92 22,881.08 2,000.00 4.500.00 180,076.44 38,923.56 5,630.16 8,610.63 22, 411.70 12.01 PAVING DISTRICT FUNO 10.00 TOTAL AMOUNT OF WARRANTS DRAWN----l75,598.06 I ...~~ ~ Respectfully submitted, MARGARET PAULSEN! Deputy City 01er.lC 102 Grand Island, Neb. October 17, 1932 The Oouncil met pursuant to the following call: ~ ., I Grand Island, Nebr. October 17, 1932 To the Bon. Members of the Oity Counoil of Grand Island, Nebraska A special meeting of the City Council is hereby Icalled for this evening, Monday, October 17th, at a o'clock p. m., at which time bids will be received ~nd opened for pipe and other materials for water mains; and for the purpose of taking up and acting upon any business which the Oouncil,may wish to consider. O. A. Abbott, Jr. Mayor Noticeof call is hereby accepted: Oarl Behnke Benry W. ~ocke Geo. Mildenstein Carl Knicklrehm Wm. F. Krehmke Wm. A. Gro:se Todd Ritt~nhouse I Bis Bonor the Mayor presided and Gross, Behnke, Knickrehm, Krehmke ,I Locke, Mildenstein, a.nd Rittenhouse present at roll call, absent Justice. The following bids were opened and read for materials for water mains: Orane Oompany, Grand Island, Nebr. Fre~ont Foundry Co., Fremont, Nebr. McW~e Cast Iron Pipe 00., Birmingham, Ala. U'. S.I Pipe & Foundry Co., Kansas City, Mo. Natijonal Cast Iron Co., Kansas Oity, Mo. Buttler Pump & Equipment Co., Kansas City, Mo. Paxtion-Mi tchell Co., Omaha, Nebr. Nebraska Machine & Supply Co., Lincoln, Nebr. Lud~ow Valve Co., Kansas City, Mo. Ameriican Cast Iron Pipe Co., Kansas City, Mo. Wm. iKelly Co., Grand Island, Nebr. , On mot iion of Locke the were referred to Mr. Burdick I n~ ---.,., for tabulation. After ~ recess the Committee made the following report: October 17, 1932 Bon. Mayori & City Council: '. We yo~ Committee on Water & Light to whom has been referred the bids on water main pipe, specials, etc.- beg to recpmmend the bids of the National Cast Iron Pipe Co. on the pipe and specials. The bins of Crane Co. on all valves, valve boxes and pig lead, ~nd the bid of Wm. Kelly Co. on the ju~e. i Signed Committee Benry W. Locke Geo. Mildenstein Carl. bU~krehm -~ --'W' I I I ~ 'W' 103 On motion of Mildenstein the report was adopted, and the contracts awarded. The Street and Alley Committee made the following report: Grand Island, Nebr. October 16, 1932 To the Hon. Mayor & City Council Grand Island, Nebr. c Gentleme~: We your Committee on Streets & Alleys to whom was referredthe bids for tractor and maintaineir, beg to report that the following bids were accepted: OtCo~nell-Gill Tractor Co-Hastings, Nebr. one "Caterpillarlt Model 35 traotor with flat traok shoes with detach- able grousers................. . '00 \ 't'. .t 8,663.00 Less allowanoe for old tractor...... '663.00 Difference to be paid 2,000.00 Inte~state Machinery & Supply 00. ione Edwards Pioneer Maintainer ie~ipped with 121 mold board . i5/S11 thiok......................... 627.00 Respectfully submitted, Wm. F. Krehmke Wm. A. Gross Carl Behnke Todd Rittenhouse On motion of Ktehmke the report was adopted. Grand Island, Nebr. October 16, 1932 To the Bon. Mayor & Oity Council We your Street & Alley Committee recommend that the iState Highway Department be authorized to place "S~Opl signs on streets leading into Highway #2, leading out on South Locust Street. Respectfully submitted, Wm. F. Krehmke Wm. A. Gross Oarl Behnke Todd Rittenhouse On motion of Kr~hmke the report was adopted. On motion of Knickrehm the ohecksof the unsuocessful bidders were to be returned. Krehmke brought up the matter of the paving on West Koenig Street. On motion of Mildenstein the street & Alley Committee were authorized to have a seal ooat of asphalt put on the paving on Koenig Streets not to exoeed 4 blooks. . ~ Adourned,\v-.~~i-' ~_ Margar et 9~ sen ,Dep. 01 tyl c~J.~- ~ -~ I I I . ,.A --., 104 Grand Island, Nebr. October 19, 1932 The Counci+ met in regular session, His Honor the Mayor presiding and Gross, iHehnke, Knickrehm, Krehmke, Locke and Milden- stelnpresent at rol~ call. Justice excused. Bids of O. iF. Gleisberg, Nay[ Company Wm.1 Kelly Co. for installing wate~ pipe in Broadwell Park were opened and read. On motion of Knickreijm the bid~ of O. F. Gleisberg was accepted, and the Clerk instructed to return the checks of the unsuccesful bidders. Kinutes o~ the meeting of October 5 and the special meeting October 17th,! were read and approved. A letter from the Chairman of the Aviation Committee, expressing their apprieciation for the assistance of the City during the air show was read, and on motion of Mildensteinplaced on file. A communic~tion from V. C. Olson, with regard to tax levied for cutting weeds was read and on motion of Krehmke referred to the Street & AlleYI Committee. A petition ~igned by Joseph Jarvey, L. L. Mitton and others asking that a street light be installed at the inter-section of Grand Island Ave and Capital Avenue was presented. On motion of Mildenstein the pe~ition was referred to the Light and Water Committee. Mildensteini reported that the City Property Committee ftould:;ma:ke a report a.~ the next meet ing regarding the communicat ions received from Emil Ripkert and Julius Joehnck. , The bills ot the City were read and on motion of Knickrehm allowed as rea.d. The ordinance licensing the distribution at wholesale, of fruits, vegetables~ and other fresh perishable food, was on the motion of Gross prese.ted for the third reading. (read 1st time Aug17-and time Oct. 5) Motion carried on roll cal1,Gross, Hehnke, Xnickrehm, Krehmke, L~cke and Rittenhouse voting aye, Mildenstein ~ ~ . no, aboewt Justice. <\If.he ordinance was read and declared passed its third reading. ~ ,., I I I .~~ ,., 105 Moved by Xnickrehm that the ordinance be plaoed on its final passage and be f!in~llypassed. Mot ion carried on roll call, Gross, Rehnke, K~ickrehm, Krehmke, Locke, and Rittenhouse voting a.ye, no Mildens!tein. Justice 'exoused. Reports of City! officers were read, and on motion of Behnke placed on file. Adjourned, Margaret Paulsen, Deputy 01 ty Clerk ~ ., I I I l.. .......... .--"'-~ :-.,. 106 Grand Island, Nebr. WOVe 2, 1932 The Council met in regular session, His Honor the Mayor presiding and all Memb~rs present at roll call. The minutes pf the last regular meeting were read and approved. A petition sligned by Wilbur McReynOlds, Antonino Wagner, and others asking that: the sanitary sewer be e~tended to Blocks 5, 6, and 7 in Colle~e Addition was presented. On motion of Hehnke the petition was refe~red to the City Engineer and Sewer Committee. A petition ~or street light at the intersection of Huston and Cottage Streets was presented. On motion of Justice the petition was referred to the L~ght, Water and Ice Committee. Petition fot water main district,signed by Wilbur McReynold9 I Mrs. Nancy Hamilton a*d others, to include Blocks 5, 6, and 7 in College Addition was ~resented. On motion of Justice the petition was referred to the L~ght, Water and Ice Committee. After some discussion regarding the City paying for resident telephones, gehnke moved the matter be referred to the Finance Committee. R~port to be made at a later date. The Street & Alley Committee made reports as follows: Grand Island, Nebr. Nov. 2, 1932 Hon. Ma~or & City Council City of' Grand Island, Nebr. Gentlem!en: We find the tax levied on Lot 8, Block 13, Sc~immer's Addition, in 1929 was unjust, and recomme~d that the assessment be struck from the records!. Respectfully, Wm. F. Xrehmke Wm. A. Gross Carl Behnke Todd Rittenhouse Committee On motion !of Xrehmke the report was adopted. , The bills qf the City were read and on motion of Krehmke allowed as read. The repor~s of the City officers were read and on motion of Justice received 4nd placed on file. ~ :-.., I I I .~ -.., 107 On motion of Behnke the chack which accompanied the bid of the !fat ional Cast Iron Pipe Co., of Kansas Ct ty, was to be returned. Rittenho-m.se called the attention of the Council to . the quarterly b1l1ingof water users, stating that many complaints had been made to him, !especially those who use below the minimum. On motion of Rittenho~se the matter was referred to the Light and Water Committee, to s~e if different arrangements couldn't be made for the small water user. Dn motion of Mildenstein the matter of cattle trucks parking in the reside~tial district was referred to the Ordinance Committee for investigation. Ordinanc~ No.l444, lioensing wholesalers of poultry and other fresh perish~ble food, read the third time and put on final passage October ~9th, was declared passed and approved by .~~~C?~ Kar~. a t Paulsen, Depm . City Clerk t he Mayor. Ad ourned, ..~ ,., I I ;1 ~..~ -,., 108 Grand Island, Nebr. Nov. 16, 1932 The Council met in regular session His Honor the Mayor presiding and all Me~bers present at roll call. The minutesiof the last regular meeting were read and approved. Two communi~ations from Jas. Nicholson,City Treasurer, regarding unpaid occupation taxes, and a report'showing the amount of RegisterediWarrants against each fund, were on the motion of Hehnke pla~ed on file~ Three petitions protesting to the creation of water main Districts in Blqcks, 3,12,17,4,11,18, 5,6, and 7, 1n;."Oollege Addition tio West Lawn, were presented. On motion of Justice the petition~ were referred to the Light, Water and Ioe Committee. A petition !signed by Mrs. A.Earnest, Jaseph L. Erny, and others, protesting again the creation of a sanitary sewer district in Block 5, :6, and 7 of College Addition to We~ Lawn, was presented. On motion of Hehnke the petition was referred to the Sewer Committee. The Street & Alley Committee made report as follows: Grand Island, Nebr. Nov. 16, 1932 To th~ Hon. Mayor & City Council . We, ~our Street and Alley Committee recom~end that all funerals be escorted by police withi* the City Limits, and lights on all cars be turne~ on during procession; also that undertakers notify police department 12 hours in advance if possilj>le. Respectfully, W.rn. F. Krehmke Carl Hehnke Wm. A. Gross Todd Rittnehouse S & A Committee On motion of Krehmke the report was adopted. The Clerk was instructed to send a copy o~ the report to each of the undertakers. The following Resolution was presented by the Finance Committee: 109 ~ .., I RESOLUTION. I WHEREAS, the Chambers Construction Company has completed its contract with the City of Grand Island on the seven-foot outfall sewer, which was to have been com- pleted May l~ 1932 and the Chambers Construction Company claims damages for being delayed by the city in the com- pletion of its contraot, and the city has not had time to properly investigate the merits of the claim for damages due to the oity's delay, but the city desires to pay the Chambers Con~truotion Company the balance due it on the contract on the estimate of Messrs. Black and ~e.ch, Consulting Engineers, and reserve the question of the a- mount of damages, if any, due the Chambers Construction Company occasioned by the city's delay, for future con- sideration and action, BE IT RESOLVED, that the city tender to the Chambers Construction Company its warrant in the sum of $ 5,129.42 for the balance due the contractor on the completion of its contract and reserve the question of damages due to the city's delay, for future determina- tion and act!ion, and that the Chambers Construction Com- pany be notixied to file i~s claim for such damages in the usual way, and that the acceptance of the warrant by the Chambers Construction Company snaIl not prejudice its claim or! any right of action :it may have against the city on account of such I c.~ -., ~"~~""il!!""1:....."..,, On mption of Behnke the Resolution was ado~ed. I I ~ j~ 1 II I I ~ -., reports: 110 The Finiance Oommittee ma.de the following report: Nov. 16, 1932 To t'he Mayor & City Council , Gentilemen: We recommend that the following tele- pho~es be taken off of City telephone list: H. B. Francisco-resident F. C. Brown II R. V. Evans II Emergency Hospital Airways Weather Station phone II II Signed, Carl Hehnke Wra. A. Gross Carl Knickrehm C. H. Justice On mQt~on of Heh~ the report was adopted. The Cit~ Property Committee made the following Nov. 16, 1932 Hon~ Mayor & City Council Gra~d Island, Nebr. Gentlemen: , We, your Committee on City Property to Whom was referred the communication of Mr. Emit Rickert regarding selling the City tracts andipartial tracts of lots lying east and west of our viaduct, find that the City has no use for!these tracts, and therefore, recommend that no action be taken. , Geo. Mildenstein Henry W. Locke Wm. F. Krehmke C. H. Justice On motio~ of Mildenstein the report was adopted. \ Nov. 16, 1932 Hon. iMayor & City Council Gran~ Island, Nebr. Gentlemen: We your Committee on City Property to whom was referred the communication of Mr. Juliis Joehnck regarding selling the City a. bloci of ground south of OUT Disposal Plant for the sum of $4,500.00, feel that price is e~ce$sive and therefore recommend that no action be taken at this time. . Geo. Mi 10. enst ein Henry W. Locke Wm. F. Krehmke C. H. Just ice On motion o,f Mildenstein the report was adopted. I ~ .~ I I I ~ ~ III An oral repo~t of the Light Committee was given by Mr. Justice/regarding! the petitionspresented at the last meeting for street lights, inl which he reported that lights would be placed , at those points or ne~r there. Attorney Harry Grimminger addressed the Council in behalf of some property owne~s northeast of ~he Grand Island College, who a are protesting to thel drai~e of the streets bemng diverted down the n alley adj~ng their p~operties, and asked that the matter be looked I into. Adjour~ed, ~ YY\~\~ Margar Paulsen, --- Deputy Crty Clerk .~ -,., I I I ~ -,., 112 Grand Island, Nebr. Def. 7, 1932 The Council' met in regular session, .His Honor the Mayor presiding and all Mem~ers present at roll call. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. On motion of Hehnke the Airway Weather Bureau telephone was to be put back on.the City telephone list. A communication from Mrs. Albert Etting asking that the drill tower be removed from the stub end of Locust Street was read. On motion of Krehmke the communication was referred to the Fire Committee. A communication was read from Anna Wartensleben regarding rubbish and the leaves from trees blowing in her yard. On motion Krehmke the communication was received and placed on file. A claim of l. J. Echternkamp against the City in the amount of $96.83 was read, in which he claims he struck a manhole hole with dirt and br~ck piled hightaround it. On motion Krehmke the clai m was di sallowed. A communication from Jas. Nicholson, City Treasurer, rega~ding the interest on registered warrants was read. On motion 'l of Justice the same w~s placed on file. A communication from John Bushman and Emil F. Rickert submitting to the Council a proposition to buy fractional lots left by the building qf the viaduct in Block 9, Baker's Addition, was on the motion of Knickrehm placed on file. Petition for a street light to be placed at the inter- section of 6th & Bogg$ was presented. On motion of Justice the petition was referred to the Light, Water and Ice Committee. Hehnke made oral report that the Sewer Committee would have a report in at t~e next meeting regarding the Sewer Petition presented at the meeting November 16th. pr0testnag~inst the creation of a Sewer District in Blocks 3, 12 and 17 Colilege Addition to West Lawn was presented. On motion of Hehnke the pl'lotest was referred to the Sewer Committee. -~ ~ I I I ~ -~ 113 H. B. Francisco, Chief of police, made report regarding the clearing of lots pursuant to Ordinance No. 1264. On motion of Krehmke the reDort was adopted. The following Resolution was presented: RESOLUTION. BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the city of Grand Island, Nebraska, that the report of the Chief of Police certifying the maount of costs incurred and sums expended in 1832 in clearing the several lots, tracts and par- eels of lemd in the city of Grand I sland, Nebraska, of weeds, in accordance.wi th Ordinance No. 1264 and pursuant to the ord- er of the City Council, be and it is hereby approved and that a special tax be emd it is hereby levied and assessed against each of the several lots, tracts and parcels of land as set forth in said report, respectively, for the purpose of paying the costs and Silins of money expended in clearing the several lots, tracts and parcels of land, respectively, of weeds and objectionable matter, in the ewn set opposite the several des- criptions of said lots, respectively, in said report, and that such special taxes shall bear interest at the rate of 6 per cent per annum from December 7, 1932. Said lots, tracts cilia parcels of land axe assessed as follows: Owner Lot Blk. Addi-.!ion Amount Nancy J.Triggs Est. ~. c: Hus~,on Estate Et ,-vlary Lau,-oert Est. W~') R. S. Wenger . E~ Paul C.Huston wt 7 122 of Et of S~- of of Sr of 11 of N2" of 9 of S~ of 9 $ 2.00 2.00 4.00 4.00 4.GO U.P.R.R.Co's 2nd Add. Blk.ll,Windolph's << II II II II 11 II BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED tl1at the 01 ty Olerk be and he hereby is directed to certify a copy of said report and of this resolution directing that the amounts assessed against the sev- eral lots, tracts and pe,rcels of land, respectively, as shmm by the report, be placed upon the assessment rolls and tax books of the city to constitute a lien against said premises ~ wi th instructions to collect the sa'1le in the manner provided by law. Todd Rittenhouse On motion of Krehmke the Resolution was a:iopted. -~ ., I I I ~ -., 114 Hehnke brought pp the mattar of unpaid occupation taxes, and on his motion the! matter was referred to the Finance Oommittee and Oity Attorney. The Light and Water Committee made the following report: Grand Island, Nebr. Dec. 7, 1932 Hon. Mayor & City Oouncil Grand Island, Nebr. G en t 1 em en: , !We, your Committee on Wat er & Light, to whom was ~eferred the petition and protest on water main in blocks 5, 6, and 7 of College Addition, beg to report ,that we find the protest is signed by a sufficient, number of property owners. ~e, therefore, recommend that the District be not created at thi s tim.e. Committee C. H. Justice Carl Knickrehm Henry W. Locke Geo. Mildenstein On motion of Sust1ce the report was adopted. On motion of Justice the Council is to sit as a Board of Equalization on Water Main Districts No. 1$ and 7~, December 21, 1932, from the hour qf 7:30 p. ID. to 8 o'clock P. M. The Sewer Committee made the following report: Dec. 7, 1932 To the Hon. Mqyor & City Council: We your Sewer Committee recommend that the claim for damages against the City of Grand Island filed by the Ohambe~s Construction Company be allowed in the sum of $1,310.60. The Chambers Construction Company was ordered to stan operation o~ the Outfall Sewer Ditch on May 1st, 1932, ancf th-ey were held from completing this contract until October '1st, 1932. The reason for this delay was that the Oity was ~nab1e to complete their drainage ditch to Wood River until that date. , On account of this delay the Chambers Construction Qompany filed a claim of actual expense on account of sanie amounting to $2,320.55. By mutual consent of both parties concerned the iSum of $1,310.00 was agreed upon as a final payment for all damages incurred. Respectfully submitted, carl Hehnke Oarl Knickrehm Geo. Mildenstein C. H. Justice Sewer Committee On motion of He~nke the reportcwas adopted. -~ ~ I I I ~ ~ 115 be placed on its secon4 reading by its title. Motion carried on roll call, Gross, Rehnke, J1I1stice, Knickrehm, Krehmke, Locke, Mjldenstein, and Rittenhouse voting; aye, nay none. The ordinance was read by its title and declared pas$ed its second reading. Moved by Krehmke th~t the rules be su~nded and the ordinance be placed on its third reading by title. Carried on roll call, Gross, Hehnke, Justice, Knick~ehm, Krehmke, Locke, Mildenstein, and Rittenhouse voting aye, nay none. The ordinance was read by its title and declared passed its third readi~g. Moved by Gross tha~ the ordinance be placed on its final passage and be finally passed. Motion carried on roll call, Gross, Rehnke, Justice, Knickrehm, Krehmke, Locke, Mildenstein and Rittenhouse voting aye, nay none. The ordinance was declared finally passed and the Mayor approved the same. Ordinance 'No. 1446, creating special water main District No. 72 was presented. iMoved by Knickrehmthat the ordinance be placed on its first reading. 'Carried on roll call, Gross, Rehnke, Justice, Knickrehm, Krehmke, Loqke, Mildenstein and Rittenhouse voting aye, nay none. The ordinanqe was read and declared passed its first reading. Moved by Rehnke t~at the rules be suspended and the !Ordinance be placed on its second reading by title. Carried on roll call, Gross,iHehnke, Justice,i Knickrehm, Krehrnke, Locke, Mi ldenstein, and Rittenhouse voting aye,' nay none. The ordinance was read by its title and declared passled its second reading. Moved by Krehmke t~at the rules be susnended and the ordinance be placed on its third treading by title. Oarried on roll call, Gross, Helmke, Justics, Knickrehm, Krehmke, Locke, Mildenstein,and Hi ttenhouse voting 'aye, nay none. The ordinance was read by its --~ ~ I I I .~ ~ 116 by its title and decla;red passed its third reading. Moved by Hehnke that the ordinance be placed on its final passage and be finally passed. Carried on roll call, Gross, Hehnke, Justice, Knickrehm, Krehmke, Locke, Mildenstein, and Ritten- house voting aye, nay ~one. The ordinance was declared finally passed and the Mayor approved the same. Reports of the Oity officers were read and on motion of Justice placed on file Adjourned, \? ~..'~lS~- DeDut Oi Olerk ~ n_~ I GENERAL FUND A;PPRO;PRIATIO FOR il'HE FIS AND TO D Appropr i, dJ.> 'if' To pay County Treasurer collect ion fee Salaries Streets & Alleys City Engineer Lighting Hydrant Rental Incidentals Sewers-To complete 4,000 15,000 20,000 5,000 12,000 6,500 15,000 ~ ---,., I I I ~ -,., 11S Grand Island, Nebrqska Dec. 21, 1932 The Council met as a Board of Equalization for the purpose of equaliZing and assessing the cost of construction and benefits accnueing to the property in WateT Main DIDstrict No. 71, by the reason of the construction of a Water Main therein and levying a tax to pay for said construction. His Honor the Mayor nresiding and Gross, Hehnke, Justi~e, Knickrehm, Krehmke, and Rittenhouse present at roll call. Absent Mildenstein, Locke excused. proof of publication of notice ilif this meeting was read and placed on file. The Council rernained in session until 8 o'clock p. m. and no person hav ing appeared to obj ect to or protest against the proposed assessment ~nd levy, Justice presented the following Resolution and moved its adoption: (See next page) -~ ., I t/' I I -~ --., RES 0 L UTI 0 N. 119 BE IT i RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND OITY COUNCIL of the City of Grandi Island, Nebraska, sitting as a Board of Equal- ization, in a~cordance with due notice given thereof, as re- quired by law; that we find the total assessable cost of the construction of Water Me1n District No. 71 to be the sum of $2077.81; that the benefits accruing to the real estate in said district to be the sum of ~;2077. 81 and that the benefits accruing to the respective lots, tracts and parcels of land in said Water Main District to be the sum set forth opposite the several de!scriptions, as follows: Owner_ Lot Blk- Addition Emily Weimer A. Darling Paul C. & Haze,l F. Huston 5 0 II II W. H. Zook 7 5 II II Mrs. Henrietta Wa.tson 9 ,:' 11 11 Henry & Rosa B~aok 11 6 11 11 Mary V. Smith' 13 5 II II George R. Luokie 15 5 II II Mary E. White. . 17 5 II 11 Ernest Crowder! ~t 1 10 11 If Paul C. Huston! W-2 1 10 11 11 George R. Luok~ 3 10 If 11 Ge orge R. Luckie 5 10 11 II Lilac F. Lewis: 7 10 11 II Lilao F. Lewisl 9 10 It II J. B. Lesher' 11 10 If 11 "" 13 10 11 II If If 15 10 II 11 ~: i: g~ii:~~ . ~t ~~ 1~ sc~rff's Addi~ion G. I. Oollege L.prospect St. between Lafayette Ave. i and alley west, vacated ------------- Lu1a. Roberts &; Effie Mumford 2 4Col:l'ege Add. to West Lawn Mumford 4 4 6 4 8 4 10 4 12 4 14 4 16 4 18 4 2 11 4 11 6 11 8 11 10 11 12 11 IlT 30i- 1 14 11 1 3 5 C ol:Le'Si' Add. to West La.wn 5"11 1I 11 11 11 II 11 II 11 11 " 11 Goodell 11 11 Hemry II Arthur C. If II 11 11 11 II Mayer 11 11 11 II If II II ' II 11 11 II 11 II If n 11 II 11 Lecota Loibl Edna Pe11s II 11 II II 11 Sarah Wetzel Julia Warner Lucilia Vandevier Wrn. Fenno Vim. Fenno II 11 11 11 II If 11 11 11 11 11 11 II 11 11 Assessment $ 33.40 30 .37 30.37 30.37 30.37 30.37 30 .37 30.37 30.37 15.35 15.35 30.70 30.70 30 . 70 30.70 30 . 70 30.70 30.70 191.68 299 . 64 53.99 30.70 30.37 30.37 30.37 30.37 30.37 30.37 30.37 30 . 37 30 .70 30.70 30.70 30.70 30.70 30 . $0 20.41 ~ -~ I I I .~ -~ Owner k9.l ill . Addition Lydia. A. Vose. S 15tr 14 11 Oollege. Add. to West Lawn Lydia A. Vose: 16 11 11 II Ge 0 . M . Mil e s , Jr. 2 18 II II II fl II II 4 18 II It' II II II II 6 18 II II Grand IsIC'Jld College 8 18 11 II Henry C. Ahrens 10 18 II 11 11 fl' 12 18 fl 11 Dorous V. TraVis 2 1 Scarff r s Addition " II 4 1 " 11 Sylvia. A. Miller 6 1 " II Grand Island ~ollege 8 1 11 II Chaxles Firth! 10 1 II II W. T. McDonal 12 1 II 11 II II 14 1 II II II 11 16 1 tl II Tot al Assessable Cost lao Assessment ~_._--_...~~------ $ 10.29 30 . 70 31.72 31.72 31.72 31.72 31.72 33.08 37.45 37.45 3'7 .45 37.45 37.45 37.45 37.45 37.45 $2077.81 C. H. JUSTICE ------------------------------------ Motion carried on roll call, Gross, Hehnke, Justicef,Knickrehm, Krehmke, and Rittenhou~e voting aye, nay none. Mildenstein absent, Locke excused. The Mayor declared the motion carried and the Resolution adonted. The minutes of the meeting as a Board of Equalization were read and approved. Adj ourned, Margaret Paulsen, Deputy Ci ty Clerk ~ n~ I I I ..~ ~-..., 121 Grand Island, Nebr. Dec. 21, 1932 The Council met .as a Board of Equalization for the ~ourpose of equalizing and ass,essing the cost of construction [nd benefits accrueing to the property in Water Main District No. 1~ by the reason of the construction of a Water Main therein and levying a ~ax to pay for said construction. His Honor the Maypr presiding and Gross, Hehnke1 Justic~, Knickrehm, Krehmke, and Rittenhouse present at roll call. Absent Mildenstein, Locke excused. proof of publication of notice of this meeting was read and placed on file. The Council rem~ined in session until 8 o'clock p. m. and no person having appe4red to or pI'otesttagainst the proposed assess- ment and levy, Justice presented the follo'wing Resolution and its adoption: (See next page) Motion carred on roll call, Gross, Hehnke, Justice, Knickrehm Krehmke, and Rittenhouse voting aye, nay none. Mildenstein absent, Locke excused. The M~yor declared the motion carried and the Resolution adouted. The minutes of ~he meeting as a Board of Equalization were read and approved. Adj ourned, Margaret Paulsen, Deputy Oity Olerk 122 RES 0 L UTI 0 N --------..- ..~ ,., I BE IT RESOLVED BY THE: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL of the Oity of Grand, Island, Nebraska, sitting as a Board of Equal- ization, in aocordance with due notice given thereof, as re- quired by law, that we find the total assessable cost of the construction of Water Main District No. 72 to be the sum $1069.20; tha1; the benefits accruing to the real e.state in said districtito be the sum of $1069.20, and that the bene- fits acoruing:to the respective lots, tracts and paroels of land in said Water Main District to be the sum set forth QP- posite the se~eral desoriptions, as follows: ,..~ Lot Blk. Addition Assessment Lena M. Bentl~7 -r -r Arnold and Aooott's , 44.~O City of Grand Island 5 ;:: Arnold and Abbott's $ 44.55 n II II 6 2 n II 44.55 n II n 7 2 11 II 44.55 " " " 8 2 " " 44.55 Loraine Q; CuI son 5 1 " II 44.55 Ida M. I sdell 6 1 II II 44.55 Fred C. Peter$on W52'7 1 " .. 35.10 Lena M. Bentl~y E14'7 1 II II 9.45 A.L. Peterson: lFr 5 FrIO Arnold & Abbottts and its oomplj,.ment Fr 5 Fr 19 Rollin's Add. 1~ ."'" 44.55 Louis Wegner lFr 6 Fr 10 Arnold & Abbott's and its oomplj,.ment Fr 6 Fr 19 Rollin's Add. ) 44.55 I Louis Wegner (W33'Fr 7 Fr 10 and its compl~mentl33'Fr 7 Fr 19 Arnold & Abbott's Rollin's Add. ) -- 22.28 Sarah McKinney (133'Fr 7 Fr 10 Arnold & Abbott's and its compl~mentlS3'Fr 7 Fr 19 Rollin's Add. ).-- 22.27 M. J. Kelley 882'8 Fr H. T. Brown N50'8 Fr City of Grand Island Fr. N. of R. O. W. -1 " Fr. N. of R. o. W. -2 " Fr. N. of R. O. W. -3 " Fr. N. of R. O. W. -4 U.P.R.R.Co.Fr.on R.O.W. -1 It " " Fr.on R.O.W. -2 n " ii Fr., onR. O. W. -3 n If II Fr .ion R. 0 . W. -4 Bayard H. Paine Fr. N. 0$ R. O. W. -1 Alfred L. Mader Fr. N. of R. O. W. -2 John E. Mader' ~ Fr. N. of R. O. W. -3 " "Fr. N. of R. O. W. -4 U.P.R.R.Co.Fr.ion R.O.W. -1 .. " "Fr.ion R.O.W. -2 n " "F r . .on R. O. W. - 3 It II n Fr. ion R. 0 . W. -4 Cousins Lumberi 00. Fr. N. of'R. O. W. -1 ~ "Fr. N. of R. O. W. -2 Martin Schimme~ Est. Fr. N. of R. O. W. -3 It "Fr. N. ot R. o. W. -4 U . P. R. R. CO. Fr. ,on R. O. W. -1 II " II Fr.bn R.O.W. -2 nil" Fr.on R.O.W. -3 ft 11 " Fr.bn R.O.W. -4 Total I ~ -,., 19 Rollin's Addition 27.68 19 " " 16.87 6 Arnold and Abbott's 21.70 6 II It 22.71 6 n " 23~73 6 II It 24.74 6 .. " 22.85 6 " " 21.84 "6 ft It 20.82 6 It II 19.81 7 It It 16.44 7 It It 17.45 7 II .. 18.46 7 II n 19.47 7 " It 28.11 7 II II 27.10 7 " II 26. 09 7 " " 25.08 8 II " 11.17 8 " n 12.18 8 It It 13.20 8 II It 14~21 8 II II 33.38 8 It " 32.37 8 " II 31.35 8 " II 30.34 - ---- Assessable Cost ---...--- :jji 1069.20 C. H.Justice - ~ -., I I I ~ -., 123 Grand Island, Nebr. Dec. 21, 1932 The Council met in regular session, All members present except Locke who was excused. Minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Agreement and ~esolution with the Union Pacific Ra.ilroad Company to cover the furnishilng of ice was read. On motion of Justice the Resolution adopted a:n;d the agreement accepted. An agreement and Resolution covering the laying of a 12 inch water main under the :tracks of the Union Pacific Railroad Company in Cedar Street was r'ead. On motion of Justice the Resolution was adopted and agreement accepted. The Light & Water Committee made the following report: Grand Island, Nebr. Dec. 21, 1932 Hon. Mayor & pity Council Grand Island" Nebr. Gentlemen: We, i your Committee on Water & Light, beg to report wit~ regard to the petition of W. O. Kensinger and others, f~r installation of street light at 6th & Boggs Street, Grand Island, Nebraska, that we recommend the same be installed. C. H. Justice Carl Knickrehm Geo. Mildenstein On motion of Justice the report was adopted. G~C2~ Henry SChjrkOfskyvpresented a report of the Park improvements made during 1932. animation of Knickrehm the report was received and placed on file. The Sewer Committee made report as follows: Grcm d Island.z. Nebr. D.u.c. 21, 1934 Hon. Mayor & City Council Gentlemen: We, ~our Committee on Sewers, having examined the peti tions land protests concerning extensions to the Sanitary Sewer: in College Addition to West Lawn, recommend that no districts be created at this time. Carl Hehnke Carl Knickrehm C. H. Justice Committee on Sewer On motion of Hehnke the renort was adopted. -~ -,., I I I -~ ...., 124 On motion of Justice the bills of the City were allowed as read. Ordinance No.i447 was presented, levying special water district taxes for Water Main District No. 71. On motion of Knick- rehm the ordinance was placed on its first reading. Motion carried on roll call, Gross, Rehnke, Justice, Knickrehm, Krehmke, Mildenstein, and Rittenhouse voting aye, nay none. Locke excused. The ordinance was read.and declared passed its first reading. Moved by Krehmk~ that the rules be suspended and the ordinance placed on its second teading by title. Carried on roll call, Gross, Behnke, Justice, Knickrehl} Krehmke, Mildenstein, and Rittenhouse voting aye, nay none, Locke excused. The ordinance was read by its title and declared pa$sed its second reading. Moved by Justic~ that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on its third reading by title. Carried on roll call, Gros~ Behnke, Justice, Knicltreh, K:rehmke, Mildenstein, and Rittenhouse voting aye, nay none. Locke excused. The ordinance was read by its title and declared passed its third reading. Moved by Knickrehm that the ordinance be placed on its final passage and be finally passed. Carried on roll call, Gross, Hehnke, Justice, Knickrehm, K~ehmke, Mildenstein, and Rittenhouse, voting aye, nay none. Locke excused. The Mayor dec~ared the ordinance finally passed and approved the same. Ordinance N~. 1448, levying taxes to pay for Water Main District No. 72 was uresented. Moved by e:f Justice the ordinance be daced on its first reading. Carried on roll call, Gross, Behnke, Justice, Knickrehm, Kr!ehmke, Mildenstein, Ri ttenhouse v.oting aye, Locke excused. nay none./ The ordinapce was read and declared passed its first reading. Moved by Behnke! that the rules be suspended and the ordinance placed on its second rieading by title. Carried on roll call, Gross, Behnke, Justice, Knickrehm, Krehmke, Mildenstein, and Rittenhouse voting aye, nay none. : Locke excused. T~ ordinance was read by its title and declared passed its second reading. Moved by Knickr~hm that the rules be susuended and the ordinance placed on it~ third reading by title. Carried on roll call, crross, Hehnke, Justice, Knickrehm, Krehmke, Mildenstein and Ritten- ~ ~ I I I .~ ---., 125 house voting aye, nay: none. Locke excused. The ordinance was read by its title and decl~red passed its first reading. Moved by Hehnke that the ordinance be placed on its final passage and be finally passed. Carried on roll call, Gross, Hehnke, Justice, Knickrehm, ~rehmke, Mildenstein, and Rittenh~e voting aye, nay none. Locke exc~sed. The Mayor declared the ordinance finally passed and approved t:he same. Reports of Citiy officers were read and placed on file. Adjourned, \ ~ ~~~u~~~_~......