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1931 Minutes 484 Grand Island, Nebraska, January ,7,1931,7-30,P.M. Tbe Cmmcil met as a. Bocu:'( (d Equt1,1:Lzat:l.cH for th~ purpose of Equalizing and Assessing the Benefits ~crueing to the respec- tive lots,tracts and parcels of land along which the City has constructed Sidewalks and Levying a Tax to pay for said Con- struction,His Honor,the Mayor,presiding and All Members pres- ent at roll call The Council remainedin session until 8 ~~ -~ O'clock P.M. and no person appeared to objeot to or protest against the proposed Assessment and Levy. Proof of Publioa~ion of Notioe a' meeting as a Board of Equalization was read and approved;whereupon Falldorf presented the following Resolution and moved its adoption; ~--~ -- I I i BE IT RESOLVED BY THE I/JAYOR AN; CITY COUNCIL of the Oi ty of Grand Island, sitting as c;, Board of E,u81L3cltion, in accordance wi.til due notice given theTeof c!.8 req'uirecrL by lavJ, that we find the cOf3t of the laying of sidewall<: along the Irespective 10t8, tI'8.cts B,nd pcu:'cels. of ,land in ~he Oity of ~ran~t I I slan~, Ne~r;}ska, herein- below descr1bea to be tue sums set Iortn OPPosIte tne same, and tha~ the benefits accruing to the respec~ive lots, tracts and pa.Tcels of IEmd described below, to bet~~e sums a,s set forth o'0008i te the several desoriptions, ;:",8 foJrlOWS: Looation of walk along ea,oh of the follO'lfing lots: I I Wodd~ine $ ?Awrd~~~.n~;GSOlsw..est Lawn College II . II 11 " " " ". I 'Z. ~~r:tE~merrs urd 1Jlfoddbine III Wiclbe'8 I:: I" I" In III I I 1 1 Tu1kerrs 2111 Paroel in NE~ of NE~I Sec. 21-11-9, lying VI. of Elm St., lbetween Anna St. and Blook 2, South pdrk Addition. 1 1 First IArtistio Homes 6 F~6 Gi~bert r 8 3 2 11 Fr. 5 F~6 It 1. 2 II 22" 6211 7 2 It 5 13 " 2 13 " (; 13 11 Huston 5 7 II 2nd 6 4 II II 2 10 n" 5 11 II n 6 11 II It 7 10 n" 5 4 II II 8 10 III n 9 II! n Fr. I 6 10 fl" II 14 Fair iew Park 14 II tl l~ Viall ,I ~h I s ~dd. 16 Bonn~e Brae 16 If I II L~ u_.., S. T. Scott, Sr. John Devlin Minnie Le80hinsky John J. Orable w. H. Zook Elsie Allen H. H. Snodgra.ss H. Barnas Ernest Bergholz Fritz Bergholz E. C. Schulz H. Husmann A. Stratman A. Stratman H. Linderkamp "IV. R. Lauba,ok & w. D. Stelk Vi. R. L aub aok & W. D. Stelk 'W. R. Laubaok & w. D. Stelk '-~-,~ -~ Mattie FrEmk T. R. Lewis E. H. Frebiloook A. A. Bellvetle O. Copple C. 00P1)1 e H. G. Paulman H. G. Pa.ulman Addi e Bartlet H. T. BrO'Jlffi E. J. Jones Est. of S. E. R. E. Reisen E. V. Pierce H. H. Miner H. Nelson Irma VVaddiok J. J. Waite K. Dove , El ula Gilbert F. E. Payne O. F. Niles O. F. Niles O. F. Niles C. & B. L. Niemann Est. of A. Jaenicke Miohael Langan RESOLUTION. 10 3 4 2' c.' ...0 27 5 r- a 485 103.38 111.t')6 91.29 31.50 31.50 58.1? 6.21 5.87 102.36 l02.3e 10;3.36 161.63 45.23 27.51 2;3.46 62.49 47.91 110.40 62.42 103.37 133.83 105.04 ~,; e . 84 36.00 50 . 0 8 49.25 105.20 36.19 104.52 91.13 91.13 36.52 105.04 105.04 36.36 22.80 36.36 83 .41 69.03 :35 .83 35.83 48.26 11.75 51.77 36.36 6 5 7 1 Fr.l0 6 4 5 A 5 6 ? 8 5 Fr.2 3 6 6 8 8 8 8 9 7 8 6 10 1 2 Owner Lot B1k. Addition ","."~ ~ Myrtle Fillmore 3 16 Est. of A. M. Bosler 4 16 II 11 II If II 5 16 Est. of G. W. Broadwell 5 Fr.3 E. MilJ_igan 5 12 F. A. Giesinger 1 17 J. Hi1d 6 13 G. I. SClloo1 Dist. 1 2 Builders Security 00.4 Fr.3 John B. Grotsky 6 Fr.3 Est. of G. Vv. Broadwell 1 11 Lawrence McKibben 5 8 Edna Doty Fr.12 iiii1liall:'l Gustin 6 9 O. A. Klinge 10 13 11 If 11- 8 13 O. A. Klinge 7 13 Bonnie Brae II If If 11 If II II n II If If II 11 II II II II II II II II If W811icll1S II II " fI 486 Assessment. 36.36 r-l (~ 12"-' ,::,10. ,)b 53.14 153.96 102.70 11.08 101.51 11.08 36.36 91.46 108.76 101.69 53.76 50.92 49.74 61.66 36.36 $4,039.55 ____~~L~bll~d_____ Motion carriedon roll call,Cords,Falldorf,Hehnke,Justice, Knickrehm,Mildenstein,Pepper and Upperman voting aye, nay none; the Mayor declared the motion carried and the Resolution adopted. The minutes of the meeting as a Board of EqtJ.a,lization were read and approved. Adjourned ~~~y ~~~ ---., C Utxk . 487 ,,~'.~ ~ Grand Island,Nebraska,January 7,1931 The Council met in regular session,His Honor, the Mayor presid- ing and all Memcers present at roll call. The minutes of the last regular meeting Dee.17,were read and approv'ed. A communication from Gus E.Neuman,County Clerk ,advising the refusal of the County Board to pay the levy of $100 for Benefits for opening Streets was read and on motion of Falldort referred to the City Attorney and Street Committee. Proposition of Geo.A.Tilley to trim trees on the Cemetery grounds was read and on motion of Mildenstein Referred to the Cemetery Connni ttee. Communication ~rom John R. Geddes was read and on motion of Justice placed on file. Notice of p~Yin~ Taaes under protest hy Katherine Danner, . Jennie H.Hayman, W.B.Concannon, E.G.Kroger,H.H.Falldorf, M. I.1l"alldorf,Renry Schoneberg,Jas.Nicholsen and Franoisoan Sisterhood was reported by the City Treasurer, and a demand on the part of sai4Katherine Danner for repayment of said Tax paid under Protest was reported by the Treasurer. On motion of Rehnke all of said Notices and Demands were referr~ ,~ --,. to the Finance Committee and City Attorney. Bids for Fire Fighting Apparatus w're opened and read of American-LaFrance and Foamite Industries,Inc.Elmira New York, Ahrens-Fox Fire Engine Company,Cinnati,Ohio, Amerioan MAGIRUS Fire Appliance Co.Indianapolis,Ind., Peter Pirsoh & Sons Oo.,Kenosha,Wisconsin, Maok International Motor Truck Corp. New York City ,25 Broadwa~ The Seagrave CorporatLm, Columbus, Ohio, Boyer Fire Apparatus Company,togansport,Indiana, ....,,~._--~---- / \ . \ The White Company"Omaha,Nebraaka, On motion of Pepper the Bids were referred to the Mayor and Counoil to investigate and report. Hehnke repwrted that the Finanoe Oommitteehad oaused the Insup- anee to be re-written as direcrted and apportioned among the several Agents and on motion of Behnke the action of the Committee was approv~d. 488 The Auditing Committee reported bill of Teeter & Homan in the sum of $104.90 on account of Repairs to Fire truck and orr motion of Falldorf the same was allowe d,& Warrant Ordered drawn for its payment. Two Bills of Clinton JOhn,Clerk D.C. for costs were presented and on motion of Falldorf referred to the City Attorney. Bill of Clias.Firth for damages was on motiorn of Falldorf ....~j~ ~ referred to the Auditing Committee and Attorney. v" for Money retained on accoun.t of Pav:ing Bill of R.D.Kingsbury was on motion of Falldorf referred to the Finance Committee and Attorney to investigate and report. The Bond Committee reported finding the following Bonds in proper form and the Sureties thereon sufficient and on motion of Upperman they were all approved William Kelly & Co. Plumbers Bond & Sanitary Plumbing Co. << Otto F.Gleisberg << Benson Plumbing Co II Hanny Linderman " Walter D.Boyll II Nay Bros " Grand Island Plumbing Co " Mark Kent Housemoving Bond Central Power Co. Wiring Bond George Bloom Bond for Erecting signs, Extension, Certificate Nebraska National Bank, Extension' Certificate De:pository Bond4 $10,000 >( Walter M.Wheeler,Official Bond as Engineer for 1931 Bills against the City were presented and read and on motion of Drainlayers fI If fI fI II II << Bond -.-.' .. ~.~ -~ Justice allowed, for list see the Claim Register. An Ordinance Levying Taxes for sidewalks constructed by the City, NO.1395,was presented; Moved by Justice that t~e Ordinance be placed on its ,first reading Oarried on roll call,Cords,Falldorf,Hehnke,Justice,Kmickrehm, Mildenstein,Pepper and Upperman voting aye,nay,none; The Ordinance was read and declared passed its first feading. Moved by Knickrehm that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance placed on its second reading by its title; Carried on roll call,Cords,Falldorf,Hehnke,Justice,Knickrehm, Mildenstein,Pepper and Upperman voting aye,nay none; The Ordinance was read by its title and declared passed its second reading. Moved by Upperman. that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance 'placed on its third reading by ita title; Carried on roll call,Cords,Falldorf,Hehnke,Justice,Knickrehm, Mildenstein,Pepper and Upperman voting aye, nay none; 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 finally passed; Oarried on roll call,Cords,Falldorf,Hehnke,Justice,Knmckrehm, Mild.~nsteim,Pepper and Upperman voting aye,nay none; , The ~ayor declared the Ordinance finally passed and approv~d the same. 48~ Frank I Olsen was present and brought up the matter of the use of the City Dump Ground as per his Contract and the same was disahssed by him and the Mayor and several Councilmen and on motion of Cords the matters of difference was referred <~~ ~ to the City property Committree for adjustment. Reposts of the City Officers for December 1930 ~ere read and on motion of Falldorf placed on file. Adjourn;e tf<f/~ H. E. cl~7~rd, . City Clerk .....~ ~ .~ ~~~ ......~., 'j.....~ .~~.A.,.. .~.> '190 APPROPRIATIONS AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1930-1931 TO JANUARY 7, 1931 Appropriated Expended Balance GENEliALFUND Salaries # 14,500 22,000 8,000 4,580.57 4,941.26 18,000.00 6,000.00 4,933.32 9,066.68 961;2.50.00 21,pOO.OO # 5,725.00 $ 8,775.00 Streets & Alleys Engineering 17,419.43 3,058.74 Lighting 18,000 Hydrant rental 6,000 Incidentals 14,000 Sewer-Decree of court 96,250 " -outfall 2,:J.'~~OO Sewer-Inc. 20..000 219> 750 ., 4,227.57 15.772.43 3~,364.06 18~,385.94 1,244.92 6,255.08 10,629.48 11,870.52 3,442.83 5,557.17 10,029.22 9,970.78 18,571.88 11,428.12 ,1.500.00 3,000.00 80,782.39 232,467.61 14,082.57 27,839.07 127,416.66 613.20 PARK POLICE OEMETERY FIRE PAVING MUSIO 7,500 22,500 9,000 20,000 30,000 4,500 313,250 IOE WATER LIGHT SEWER DISTRICT PAVING DISTRICT 28,279.89 AMOUNT OF WARRANTS DRAWN------~--~ 279.013.78 Respectfully submitted, H. E. CLIF];i"lORD C1 ty Clerk 91 Grand Island,Nebraska,January 21,1931. The Council met in regular session,His Honor the Mayof~ presiding and Cords,Fa11dorf,Hehnke,Knickrehm,Justice Pepper & Upperman present at roll call, absent Mildenstein. ,--?, The Minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Communication from Stutz Fire Apparatus Co.as to further Repairs and Changes on Fire truck was read. No action taken. The City Treasurer filed report of Demand of Katherine Danner for refund of money paid as a special tax under protest. and on motion of Hehnke it was referred to the Finance Committee and Attorney. Justlhce presented the following Resolution and moved its adoption; RESOLUTION. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE 1~YOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND: SECTION 1. That demand be a.nd is hereby made upon X Central Power Company,a corporation transacting an electric Light and Power and Gas business within the City of Grand Island, to disc,lose immediately by wri tten report to this City Council, under and by virtue of what right,power, authority, grant ,franchise or claim of right, said Central Power Company now uses,occupies or operates ,or conducts its businessin or upon, any of the public streets,alleys,thoroughfares,parks or public places of or within the City of Grand Island,Hall County,Nebbaska. SECTION 2. That a duly certified copy of this Resolution be immediately served upon said Central Power Company and upon William Suhr,its attorney. C.H.Justice,Chairman. On motion of Justice the Resolution was adopted and th" Clerk instructed to serve the same as provided therein. Falldorf presented the following Resolution and moved its adoption; RESOLUTION. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE Mayor and City Council of the City of Grand Island,Nebraska,pursuant to Sections 18 and 25 of the Traffic Ordinance,No.1112 of Grand Island; Section 1. That for the protection and safety of pupils of the Dodge School in Grand Island,Nebraska,no car or vehicle shall be parked on the South side of First Street ,between Walnut Street and Wheeler Avenue,between the hours of 7 o'clock in the fdrenoon, en and 5 o'clock in the afternoon ,during the School terms from Mondays to Fridays,both days inclusive. Section 2. Tnis Resolution shall be in force and take effect from and a after its passage ,approval and publication as by law provided. Henry H.Falldorf,Chairman Street and Alley Passed and approved January 21,1931. Committee. City Clerk Mayor On motion of Falldorf the resolution was adopted. The Finane.. Committee filed Report as follows; Grand Island,Nebraska, January 21,1931. To the Hon.Mayor and Members of the City Council of the City of Grand Island,Nebr. Your Finance Committ,ee in Conjunction with the City Attorney ,to whom was referred ,(#Undry c.laims for refund of special assessments paid under protest levied to defray the costs and expense of opening certain Streets ,paid by Katherine Danner, December 19,1930 in the sum of $700.00,by Jennie Hayman paid Decemoer 19,in the sum of $1053. 30, Jame:s Nicholson,paid December 19,1930 in the sum of $63.50 E. G.Kroger paid December 19,1930 in the sum of $12.23, M. 1. Falldorf paid December 22,1930in the sum of $50.00, Henry Schoneberg,paid Dec- ember 22,1930,in the sum of $100.oo,The Franciscan Sisterhood paid December 22,1930 in the sum of $IOOO.oo,and W.R. Concannon,paid Dec- ember 24,1930 ,in the sum of $438.oo,beg to advise that we recommend that all of the foregoing claims be disallowed. C.H.Justice, Carl Hehnke, Carl Knickrehm. On motion of Hehnke the report was adopted and all of said Claims disallowed. .~~ -.., n~ ',.., "02 I( .7 .~ '-" The Finance Oommittee reported; Grand Island, Nebraska, January 21,1931. To the Hon.Mayor and Members of the Oity Oouncil, of the Oity of Grand Island,Nebr. Your C ommitteeon Streets and A lleys beg leave to report that we have investigated the Claim od Oharles Firth for damages to an Automobile tire in the sum of $15.00,and after consulting will the City Atty.,recommend that the claim be disallowed for the reason that the City is not liable. Henry H.Falldorf, C.R.Justice C.J.Cords Carl Knickrehm. On motion of Falldorf the report.. was a.dopted. The Finance Committee with the City Att o~ney filed report Grand Island,~ebraska,January 21,1931. To the Hon.Mayor and Members of the City Council, of the City of Grand Island,~ebr. Your Finance Committee in conjunction with the City Attorney,to whom was referred the claim of R.D.Kingsbury ,which was filed December l7,1930,l'eport that we find discrep~ncies with that bill and previous bills rendered, and require further time until a more thorough investigation or audit can be had. Respectfully submitted. Carl Rehnke, R.Falldorf C.R.Justice Oarl Knickrehm. On motion of Just~ce the report was adopted. The Sewer Committee made report Grand Is1and,Nebr.January 21,1931 To the Hon.Mayor and Members of the City Council; of Grand Is1and,Nebraska. 4 Your Committee on Sewers has to report that the Supreme Court (' of Nebraska has affirmed the decision of the District Court of Hall County ,Nebraska, enjoining the Oity from operating an Outfall sewer until the City Disposal Plant is completed, which makes the completion of the Disposal Plant a condition precedent to the completion of the outfall sewer. Your Committee therefore recommends that the City Clerk be instructed to advertise for bids for the completionof the Disposal Plant in accordance with the plans and specifications which have heretofore been approved by the Oi ty Oouncil. Henry H.Fal1dorf C.R.Justice Carl Rehnke Oar1 Knickrehm On motion of F;alldorf the report was adopted. Bills against the City Were presented and on mo tion of Justice allowed; for list see the Claim Register. u~ "., The Mayor announced the Resignation of Judge Bayard H.Paine as a. member of the Library Board and announced the a'pointment of Mr.E.J.Wolbach as a Member of the Boprd to fill the Vacancy, expiring J'uly 1,1931, and on motion of Justice the appointment W1::,S confirmed . The Mayor Presented Report of the Police Judge of work done and Finances for the year i~~~U~~~don mo~~~ it was filed. H.E.Olifford 'Jity CleTk _. _,~_ _~~.u_. _~_".___._~___~_' _..,-"_~...1c.....-_c.:__..:"_~_~ n____'__-'-___~______ ..~ .~ .~ .--...... ' ~ 493 Grand Island,~ebr.February 4,1931 The Council met in regular session, His Honor,the Mayor presid- -ing and All Members present at roll call. The Minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Harold Prince ,Attorney for the School Board addressed the Council in reference to having the Streets at the Dodge and Platte Schools roped off so as to protect the scholars from danger of Traffic on the Streets and on motion of Falldorj the matter was referred to the street & Alley Commit!ee. A communication from Jeff Linden was read and on motion of Knickrehm referred to the Building Inspector. A communication from the Nebraska Inspection Bureau was recei- -ved and on motion of Justice placed on file. A communication from the Ahrens-Fox Fire Engine Co.,was read and on motion of Pepper placed on file. Mr.A.F.Buechler was present and addressed the Council as to a Signal Light at the Airport and on motion of Falldorf the matter was referred to the City Property Committee with Power to Act. ( Application of B.P.O.E.NO.604 for License lior Dance at the Liederkranz ,approved by the Building Inspector and Fire C hi~f was read and on motion of Knickrehm approved and permit Gran- /~ted. Communication of Central Power Co as to Natural Gas matters was read and on motion of Justice referred to the Water & Light Committee. ><: The following Resolution was presentedby Mildenstein; RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND? NEBRASKA; 1. That the bequest and legacy of $100.00 , under the will of Bertha Anderson ,deceased,late of Omaha,Nebraska,in trust to collect and receive the interest and profit therefrm, . and to apply and use said interest and profit for the perpet- -ual care and upkeep of Lot No.149,Lyo:n Post,G.A.R.Cemetery, Grand Island, Nebraska, be accepted by the City Council pursuant to the terms of the Will. Geo.Mildenstein On motion of Mildenstein the Resolution was adopted. Moved by Falldorf that the Motion dis-allowing the Claim of Charles Firth ,for damages,adopted at the meeting of January 2l,193l,be re-considered,carried. On motion of Falldorf the Claim was allowed in the sum of $15 and Warra.nt ordered drawn for its paqIment. The Auditing Committee presented bills for insurance in the sums .of $1329.70 and $2583.91 and on mot ion of iiaiililuimauft Behnke they were allowed and Warrants ordered drawn for their payment The Fire Committee presented report; Hon.Mayor & City Council; Grand Island,Nebr.Feb.4, G~ntlemen; 1931. We, The Committee on Fire had a special meeting last night ~after which the Mayor and Council decided the City of Grand J.sland should buy a new Aerial Truck or a service Truck which the City needs badly. We all know the City needs more material especially the lac'iders. Before going any further the Mayor and one or two of the Corr~ittee and the Fire Chief, should go to some place where the trucks are in ~se and see hww everything works, so they will know what is best. W~,also recommend that the City pay all expenses of the trip. The Committee further decided we need a few more repairs on the Northside Truck and before this is done,would recommend we sell theold engine and this money be taken to pay part payment Respectfully submitted. William Pepper,Geo.Mildensin . LE.Upnerman C.J.Cords On motlon of Pepper the report was M.pptea. ' 494 Bills against the City were presented and read and on motion of Pepper allowed, for list see the Olaim Register. An Ordinance in reference to disorderly houses was presented; Moved by Justice that the Ordinance be placed on its first reading; Carried on roll call, all Members being present voted aye; The Ordinance was read and declared passed its first reading. An Ordinance amending No.510,Auctioneers was presented; ~ -.., Moved by Upperman that the Ordinance be placed on its first readi.ng; Carried on roll call, all Members being present voted aye; The Ordinance was read and declared passed its first reading. Reports of the various City Officers wase presented and read and On motion of Falldorf placed an file.~/#/~ j Adjourned ~ 6k~/~ H.E.Clifford City Clerk --~ ...., ~ LJ 4 I J,J~ APPROPRIATIONS AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE FISOAL Y~:L930-31 TO FEB. 5th, 1931 Appropriated GENERAL FUND Sa1ari es $ 14,500 22,000 8,000 18,000 6,000 14,000 96,250 21,000 20.000 $ 219,750 streets & Alleys Engineering ~ -,.,. Lighting Hydrant rental Incidentals Sewer-Decree of Court " -Outfall Sewer Inc. PARK FUND POLIOE FUND CEMETERY FUND FIRE FUND PAVING FUND MUSIO FUND 7,500 22,500 9,000 20,000 30,000 4.500 t 313,250 IOE FUND WATER FUND LIGHT FUND SEWER DISTRICT FUND PAVING DISTRIOT FUND AMOUNT OF WARRANTS DRAWN----------$ Expended Balance $ 7,945.00 3,932.80 4,504.51 18,000.00 6,000.00 7,581.17 96,250.00 21,000.00 4.567.92 15.432.08 $39,104.44 $180,645.56 $ 6,555.00 18,967.20 3,495.49 6,418.83 1,497.02 6,002.98 12,669.06 9,830.94 3,917.42 5,082.58 11,681.62 8,318.38 18,796.22 11,203.78 $ 1.500.00 $ 3.000.00 89,165.78 224,084.2~ 16,125.31 35,750.10 141,915.61 650.59 28.300.19 311,907.58 Respectfully submitted, H. E. CLIFFORD City Clerk ~ .~.. 496 Grand IeJand,Nebraska,February 18,1931. The Oouncil met in regular session, President Upperman presiding in the absence of the Mayor and All Members present; at roll call. The minutes of the last regular meeting weretead and approved. A oommunioation froll Julius Joehnok in referenoe to the Sewer .~ -~ was read and on motion of Falldorf referred to the Sewer Oommitte A oommunication from the Oentral Power Oompany in reference to the Ordinances under which they are operating was read and on motion of Justioe referred to the Water & Light Oommittee. Mr.Rank oalled attention to a light post that was damaged sometime since and paid for but not replaced and on motion of Falldorf the matter was referred to the Water & Light Oommittee. Mr.Rank also called attention to the Sewer and Water condition in the South East, part of the Oity and on motion of Falldorf the matter was referred to the Sewer Committee. The Water,& Light Oommittee reported; Grand Island,Neb.Feb.18, '31 Hon.Mayor & City Council; We your Oommi ttee on Water & Light beg to report that we find x.. it necessamy at this time to make the installation of a Well and ~ump on Lot 10 Block 43 Wasmer's Additi on. We therefore reoommend that the Water Oommissioner prooeed with 8Pe~ifications covering the same and that the Clerk be instructed to advertise for bids for One Well .Bids to be opened at the next regular meetingof the Oouncil,March 4-1931. C.H.Justice, Carl: Knickrehm H.Falldorf O.J.Oords, Oommittee. On motion of Justice the report, was adopted. An Ordinance amendin* the Auctioneer's Ordinance was presented. M~ved by Kniskrehm that the Ordinanoe be placed on its first reading; Oarried on roll oall ,&11 Oouncilmen being present voted aye; The Ordinanoe was'read and dealared passed its first reading. -~ .~- AdjOUr~~{(~ H.E.Olff~ord Oity Olerk _'-_c.:.J____._:..-".:;L_~;,__ 497 Grand Island,Nebraska,March 4,1931 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. Bid of William Kelly & Co. for putting in a Concrete Well on Lot 10 of Block 11(43) of Wasmer's Addition was opened and read and on motion of Justice referred to the water & Light Committee. ~ .-., Bids "r Sewage Disposal Plant of Frank Parrot~,Dallas,Texas , Peter Xiewitts Sons, Omaha, Nebraska, Paul Sothman,Grand Island,Nebraska, Parsons Construction Oo.,Omaha,Nemraska, Stearns,Bogers Mfg.Oo,Denver,Colo., Union Construction Co.,Des Moines,Iowa, Chambers Construction Co.Lincoln,Nebr. Diamond Engineering Co.,Grand Island, were opened and read and on mouion of Falldorf referred to the Sewer Sommittee and the Engineers for Tabulation and :beport; The Engineers proc~eded to the Ta~ulation at once and the Committee made report as follows; ~o Honorable Mayor & Oity Council; We Your Commituee on Sewers ,after examining the Bids for Disposal Plant recommend the Certified Checks of Shambers Oonst.Co.,Frank Parrott and Diamond Eng.Co.,be retained for further conslderatidn and the remainder of of the Checks returned to Bidders. Res.Sub . H.Fal1dorf Oarl Xnickrehm Gar I Behnke I'" C.H.Justice,Committee On motion of Falldorf the report was adopted. Communication was read from A.U1Jy,Joe.Roney etal, as to Radio interference in the 1400 Block on West Thiid Street and on moticn of Justice the matter was referred to the Light Committee; The Committee reported as follows; Hon.Mayor & City Council; We Your Commi ttee to whom waa referred the Complaint of Mr. Joe Roney and others on Radio interference in tlfe 1400 Block ,West Third; Beg to report that we find that this interference is coming from an Electric Machine used for Treatment purposes at 1416 W.3rd.we are of the opinion that a copy of this report should be mailed to the above address by the City Clerk requesting that some devioe suoh as a oondenser or filter be installed that will eliminate this inter- -ference. C.H.Justice,H.Falldorf,Car1 Kniokrehm,C.J.Cords On motion ot Justice the report was adopted. --~ ~ -,- ~ ~--- -.-----~----~----- ------------~-'--..........._-~~.;;.- ;--_._~-~ _.c_____-"--. -.-----.--'-'__.~~c_.~.:.......: .-,.____~._~_c-...........:-----:......-~_____._.~.~....;.___.~..__'__ 498 A communication, from Fred Bragg , Guide Rook,Nebraska,in regard to Damages from bolt projeoting from a stop ~~ook was read and on motion of Falldorf referred to the Street & Alley Com. ~..~ .. .,., A communication was read from L. F. Rombach in regard to damage _- to Sidewalk and on motion of Falldorf the same was referred~ to the Street & Alley Committee to infestigate and repor,t. A communication from B.J.Cunningham ,Atty.for Mrs.Christina Ritterbusch,in regard to damages in collision with the Fire Department Truck was read and on motion of Pepper referred to the Fire Committee to investigate and report. A Communication from Leo B.Stuhr,Dr.B.R.McGrath,Her man Sass and the Catharine Windolph Estate,by their Attorneys, Cleary,Suhr & Davis and with Copy of Communication by same parties was presented and on motion of Falldorf placed on file. Petition of Dick Schroeder fmr Sewer in the Alley between White & Bogg Street from Sixth to Blake was read and on motion of Falldorf referred to the Sewer Oommittee. The Pank Oommittee made report; To the Hon.Mayor & City Counoil; We your Committee on Parks and Bands fing upon invse- -tigating the different requiremenas at the Parks ,tha.t a foun- -tain should be installed a.'b:Memorial Park as shown on the Origi- -nal Plat.;Also a little additional planting should be done. At., the tract of ground looated at 17th and 18th Streets in Schimmer's Addition ,the landscaping and planting should be done this season. We your Committee respectfully ask for permission and authority to be authorized by your Hon.Body to have this work done under the supervision of the Committee. Respeotfull~ sub~ mitted. ~ .,., H. Falldorfl L.E.Upperman Carl Rehnke Geo.Mildenstein, Committee on Parks. On motion'of Falldorf the report was adopted. The Sewer Committee reported; Hon.Mayor & City Council; We your Oommittee on Sewer to whom was referred the Pet.:1tion of Julius Joehnck for buying additional land at the site of the sewage disposal Plant ,would respeQ~fully request to be granted more time, Respectfully submitted. Henry H.Falldor:f Carl Xnickrehm C.H.Justice Oarl Rehnke,Sewer Committee. On motion of Falldorf the report was adopted. On motion of Mildenstein the City Clerk was instructed to ad- vertise for bids for painting the buildings at the Cemetery outside, according to Specifications to be furnished by the Building Inspector. An Ordinance, NO.1396,having been read the first time on Feb. 18,1931 was ag~in taken up; Moved by Upperman that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be read the 2" time by its Title; Carried on Roll call,All Memmers being present voted Aye; The Ordinance was read by its title and declared passed its Seaond reading; Moved by Justice that the rules be suspended and the Ordinanoe placed on its third reading by its Title; Carried on Roll Call All Members being present voted Aye.; The Ordinance was read by its title and declared passedits third reading; Moved by Knickrehm that the Ordinance be placed on its final Passage and finally passed; Carried on roll call All members !eing present voted Aye. The Mayor declared the Ordinance finally passed and approved the same. Reports of various officers were read and on motion of Mildenste.h placed on file. On mot.1on of Falldorf. the Council Adjourned to Thursday eve.7 PM A g"",~ H.E.Ol!!ford~City Olerk 499 Grand Is1and,Nebraska,Mareh 5,193l,7,P.M. The a ouncil met pursuant to Adjournment,His Honor,theMayor presiding and All Members present at roll c&ll. ~I The S ewe~ Committee presented report~ as follows; Grand Island,. N 9..tt. March 5,1931. TO THE HON.MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL GENTLEMEN: ~. .~ We your Committee on Sewers,~o whom was referred the hids for the sewage disposal plant, find the bid of Ohambers Construction Company to b-e the lowest and best bid on all types of equipment ;we therefore recorr~end that they be awarde4 the contraat,usingDorr traction drive in prelimiIl8.1!y tank and Dorr center drive equipment in final se.tt1ing tank. We further recommend the selection of mechanical screen ,pumps,mot:ors, 'blowers, eta:., to be left for a later date. Respectfully submitted, Henry H.Falldorf Carl Xnickrehm Carl Hehnke O.E.Justice )( Sewer Oommitt:ee. On mot,ion of Falldorf the report was adopted and the Mayor and Clerk authorized to execilt.8c the same and attest it with the seal of the Oity. On motion of Falldorf the Clerk was instructed to return checks of the Diamond Engineering Company and of Grand Island,Nebraska, and of Frank Parrott,Dallas,Texas,un-sucoessful bidders. Adjourned /!&i~ ~ -., City Clerk 500 APPROPRIATIO~S AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE FISOAL YEAR 1930-1931 AND TO MAROH 5~ 1931 t 7,385.00 $ 7,115.00 18,737.68 3,262.32 3,944.99 4,055.01 18,000.00 6,000.00 7,082.86 96,250.00 21,000.00 5,408.03 14,591.97 $4~,392.84 $177,357.16 1,627.52 5,872.48 14,607.40 7,892.60 4,303.63 4,696.37 GENERAL FUND Salaries Appropriated $ 14,500 22,000 8,000 18,000 6,000 14,000 Expended ~ _.~ streets &: Alleys Engineering Lighting Hydrant rental Inei denta1e 6,917.14 Sewer-Decree of Court 96,250 II -outfall 21,000 If -incidental 20,000 $ 219,750 PARK FUND 7,500 POLICE FUND 22,500 OEMETERY FUND 9,000 FIRE FUND PAVING FUND MUSIO FUND 20,000 30,000 4,500 313,250 13,325.63 18,796.22 1,500.00 96,553.24 18,235.48 38,919.84 157,952.56 650.59 IOE FUND WATER FUND LIGHT FUND SEWER DISTRICT FUND PAVING FUND 28.300.19 TOTAL AMOUNT 0 F WARRANTS I SSUED-----$ 340,611.90 Respectfully submitted, Balance 6,674.37 11,203.78 3.000.00 216,696.76 H. E. OLIFFORD, CITY CLERK . --~\ ~" 501 -~ 'WI' Grand Island,Nebraska,Maroh 18,1931 The Council met in regular session,His Honor,the Mayor presiding ansal1 Members present at roll call. The minutes of the last regular meeting and of Adjourned meeting of Maroh 5, 1931,1,P.M. were read and approved. Communications from Fred R.Hallock and J.V.O'Brien asking for 15 minute Parking Spaces by their places of business were read and on motion of Fal1dorf referred no the Street Committee. Bids for painting the buildings at the Cemetery of ,L.Hilton, Wm.E.Voge1 ,Hugo SChaaljOhn,Chas.Em~cbl C.E.Wood,Montgomery Bros. Wm.Stan1ey,J.W.ld1e,N.A.Schel1,D.W.Dav s & Son,J.A.Uaynard, Guy, Stevens, Paul R.Oh1son,Sam Nle1sen,E.J.Calboun"J.R.Ryan, Edward Ransom & B.L.Beach,M.A.Hayward,~ i*. azmm..,Oamlllo Niemann,~ohn A.Blxenman,A.J.Lamb. were opened and read and on motion of Mildenstein referred to the Cemetery Committee with Power to Act. Mr.O.H.Good called attention to wire strun~ along the our~ and on motion of Fa.lldorf the matter was referred to St. Com. The Sewer Committee reported To the Hon.Mayor & City Council Grand Island,Nebr. Maroh 18, 1931 ~ Gentlemen We your Committee on Swwere recommend that we be given authorf y to selec:t the screen pumps and other minor equipment for tbe new disposal plant which was not decided upon at the last meeting. Respectfully submitted. Henry B.Falldorf Carl Behnke C.H.Justice Carl Knickrehm,Committee On motion of Falldorf the report was adopted. The Sewer & Street Committee reported; To the Hon.Mayor & City Council Grand Island,Nebr.Marah 18 Gentlemen; 1931 We your Committee on Sewer in conjunction with the street & Alley Committee, recommend that the Storm Sewer in 2nd Street from Locust to Wheeler streets be relayed; and the City Engineer prepare estimate ofoost and City Clerk advertise for bids. Respectfully submitted, Henry H.Fa11dorf C.H.Justice Carl Hehnke Carl Knickrehm Committee on Sewer On motion of Falldorf the reporu was adopted. ~ The Sewer Committee reported; To the Hon. Mayor & City Council Grand Is1and,Nebr. Gentlemen'; March 18,1931 Your Committee on Sewer have examined the Petition for sanitary sewer in the Alley between White Avenue and Boggs Avenue ,from 6th to Blake Street ,and recommend that the District be created;The Ingineer prepare estimate of costs and City Clerk advertise for bids. Respectfully submitted, Henry H.Fa11dorf C.H.Justice Carl Rehnke Carl Knickrehm. On motion of Falldorf the report. was adopted. On mot ion of Mi1denstei n the City Property Coromi ttdee was given authority to purchase a filing Cabinet for the office of the City Engineer. Bills against the Oi ty Were read and on motio"-] of Justice A11owed,for list see the Claim Register. Falldorf suggested that some Mexicans were living in the Street and as they had been employees of the Sugar F_atory that the matller be taken up with Mr.Denman of the Sugar Faotory. Fa11dorf a.lso called attention to the need of Straightening C.st. ~ ~ 50a An Ordinance,NO.1397,creating Sewer District f 160 was presented; Moved by Justice that the Ordinance be placed on its first reading; Carriedon roll call,Cords,Falldorf,Hehnke,Justice,Xnickrehm, Mildenstein,Pepper and Upperman voting aye, nay none; The Ordinance was read and declared passedits first reading; Moved by Knickrehm that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance placed on its seaond reading by its title; Carried on roll call,Cords,Falldorf,Hehnke,Ju~tice,Knickrehm, Mildenstein,Pepper and Upperman voting aye, nay none; The Ordinance was read by its title and declared passed its second reading. Mov,ed by Upperman that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance placed on its third reading by its title; Carried on roll ca~l,Cords,Falldorf,Hehnke,Justice,Knickrehm, Mildenstein,Pepper and Upperman voting aye, nay none; The Ordinanoe was read by its title and declared p,.saei1'i1is third reading; Moved by Mildenstein that the Ordinance be placed on its final passage and finally passed, Carried on roll call,Cords,FAlldorf,Hehnke,Justice,Knislrehm, Mildenstein,Pepper and Uperman voting aye,nay none; The Mayor declared the Ordinance finally passed and approved the same. " " The City Engineer filed Estimates as fOllowSCity Clerk The following is the Engineers Estimate for SewerDisl1rict, No.160,in the Alley between White Avenue and Boggs Avenue from 6th Street to Blake Street; ~ .. Approx.3l5 Lin ft.l2"main Sewer,per foot " 1400 Lin ft.8"Lateral Sewer,per ft II 5 manholes, each W.M.lheeler,City Engineer The following is the,City Engineer's Estimate for relaying Storm Sewer in 2" st. from Locust to Wheeler St. Approx.360 sq.yds. paving removed @ II 345 lin.ft.new "sewer @ W.M.Wheeler City Engineer The following is the City Engineer's estimate for repaving on 2" Street from Looust St:.to Wheeler St. Appro~040 sq.yds.old Paving removed @ to.35 " 1400 new 6" concrete base @ 1.90 " 40 sq.yds. new 3" brick @ 1.45 W.M.Wheeler City Engineer On motion of Fal1dorf the 3 Estimates of the Engineer were adopted and the City Qlerk instructed to advertise for bids for oonstruction of same. Adjourn~/~~ H.E.Olifford,61ty Clerk $1.80 1.00 68.00 #0.35 8.40 " ~-~- ~~--_.~ ---- -- -__L____;_".:.............'----------'-_~-'--'-'----,O--"~~..:....~~-_. ~ -~ 503 Grand ISland,Nebraska,April 1,1931 The C ouneil met in regular session,His Honor,the Mayor presid- -ing and all Members present at roll call. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Bids of Chambers Construotion Oompany,O.F.Gleisberg~Wm.Kelly & 00 and the Diamond Engineering Co., were opened and read and on motion of Falldorf referred. to the Street & Alley & Sewer Committee~ The Stree~ & Alley Committee made reports as follows; 1 We your Committee on Streets & Alleys find upon invest:igating the Parking problem at the U.S. Post Offiee,that anew Parking spse should be set aside for Mail Service only, and recommend that on the east and north side of the Post Office a space for about four (4) cars should be painted yellow and signs reading "Mail Serwice Onl;" placed, on the marked space. 2 we your Committee on Streets & Alleys to whom was referred the Damage on Sidewalk at 1303 West Front street ,recommend thst Mr.Ed. Baker by whom the Sidewalk was constructed under Contract of the City of Grand Island ,be and is hereby instructed to put sidewalk in proper condition as called for in the specifications with the City. A copy~~f this report to be mailed to the owner and to the Oon- tractor. 3 Your Committee on Streets and Alleys that were authorized to sell the property located on the right-of-way oondemned for ov~r- pass of the Lincoln Highway, wish to report that all property was sold ,the money turned pver to the City Treasurer,thus c~osing this matter referred to the Committee. 4 We your Committee on Streets & Alleys to whom was referred the request for Damage on car of Fred Bragg,have to report~ that the stop buttons are not on the streets of Grand Island to be driven over; There~ore we recommend that no action be taken and that the request for compensation be denied. 5 We your Committee on Streets & Alleys to whom was referred the request of Fred Hallock and J.OIBrien for a 15 minute Parking Space ;find upon investigating that the request should be granted and recommend the granting of same. (Each and All of said Reports signed by Com.) On motion of Falldorf eachp of said reports was adopted. The Sewer Committee made reports ~s follows; To the Hon.Mayor & Ii ty Council'f Gentlemen; 1 We your Committee on Sewer that was to select the pumps for the new sanitary Plan~ to be installed under Contract with the Cham- bers Construction Company,have after investigating the different makes of pumps ,de~ided that the Yoeman Pump should be installed under the contract with the Chambers Construction Co. A copy of this report to be mailed by registered mail to the Contractor and the Consulting Engineers Respectfully submitted, HENRY H. Fallfor! Carl Hehnke Carl Knickrshm C. H. Jullltice To the Hon. Mayor & City Council Gentlemen: -~ --., We your Committee on Sewer to whom was reffered the proposal of Juoius R. Joehnkc to seil additional property to the the City of Grand Island for sewer pruposes, reoommend that no action be taken, as we find that additional property for sewer construotion is not required. Respeotfully submitted, Henry H. Falldorf Carl Hehnke Carl Knickrehm C. H. Jus tice TO THE Hon. Mayor & City Council Apr. 1, 1931 Gentlemen: We your committee on Sewers recommend that the plans and speoifications ci Black & Veatch for replacing the present high-lift pumps at the Sewage disposal plant be approved, and that the City Clerk instructed to advertise for bids for letting May 6, 1931. Respectfully submitted, Henry H. Falldorf Carl Xnickrehm Oar1 Behnke ,~ H. Justice - -~ --- -- - ~-~~ ~ -- ~~~ ~--------~~-~ -~ - 504 On motion of Falldorf each of the above Sewer reports were adopted. The Fire Oommittee made report as follows: --~ ~ To the Hon. Mayor & Oity Council Gentlemen: We your Oommittee on Fire respectfully recommend that Mrs. Rittenbush be allowed the sum of $25.00 for medical aid, on account of accident with fire truck. Respectfully submitted, Wm. C Pepper Louis E. Upperman C. J. Oords Geo. Mildenstein April 1, 1931 To the Hon. Mayor & City Council Gentlemen: We your Committee on Fire having disposed of old parts of fire truck, recently repaired by installing a new engine. Material of value to be retained by the City for future use. Inventory hereto attached. Respectfully submitted, Wm. Pepper L. E. Upperman C. J. Cords Geo. Mildenstein April 1, 1931 , On motion of Pepper each of the above Fire reports were adopted. -~ ~ Honorable Mayor & City Council Grand Island, Nebr. Gentlemen: We, your Committee on Water & Light, to whom was referred the communication of Mr. Wm. Rank, with regard to the breaking of Electrolier pole on South Locust and payment of the same, beg to report that we find payment was made in full by Mr. Rank for Mr. Stoffergren who broke the post; that the post has been repaired temporarily with part of this money and as soon as advisable, the post will replaced, using the balance of the money paid by Mr. Rank for this purpose. The post as it now stands, is cracked and broken in several places arid will only stand for a short while. An entire new top was furnished for this Electrolier, along with other repairs. We, therefore recommend that the balance of the money paid by Mr., Rank, be held in the Light fund until such time that it becomes neoessary to replaoe the post. Committee C. H. Justice H. Falldorf C. J. Cords Carl Knickrehm On motion dJuatice the report was adopted. City Property Committee made report as follows: The Committee on Water & Light made reports as follows: April I, 1931 '1'0 the Hon. Mayor & City Council Grand Island, Nebr. Your Committee on City property begs leave to report that Ernest W. Augustine has tendered a deed, donating to the City of Grand Island, Block 1 in Gladstone Place, subject to taxes for the year 1930, to be ~ edfor park or other public purposes by the City. This lot is loeated on a prominent high- April 1, 1931 A -~._----,--,----'..;..-_._.._----_.__:...~_._-- .__._~._~~--->-_._-.. ...---'-----"----------'------ ---,:.~--__ --.;___~:...___'____'_'___..___L_~~~..":.::::..._:,._-~:~"~..:............~........ 505 -~ n~ way and all funerals pass by it enroute to the cemetery. It is also passed by various persons going to and coming from the Sta.te Pa.rk. The block has been an old sandpit and has been very unsightly and your Commtttee recommends that the gift of this property by Mr. Augustine to the City should be accepted so that this eyesore can be made to present a pleasing appearance. We therefore recommend that the deed to the City be accepted and that the City Clerk be instructed to record the same when the deed to Mr. Augustine has been recorded. Geo. 14ildenstein Carl .l.\.nickrehm L. E. Upperman C. J. Cords. On Motion of Mildenstein the report was adopted. Bills were read and on motion of Justice allowed as read. For list see claim register. Sewer Committee made report as follows: April 1, 1931 To the Hon. Mayor & City Council Gentlemen: We your Committee on Sewers find the bid of the Wm. Kelly & Co. to be the lowest & best bid on Sewer Dist. 1160 and the Diamond Engineering Co. for relaying storm Sewer in 2nd St., and therefore recommend they be awarded the contracts using tripple strength pipe in 2nd st. Respectfully submitted, H. Falldorf Carl Hehnke C. H. Justice Carl Knickrehm April 1, 1931 To the Hon. Mayor & City Council Gentlemen: We your Committee on Streets & Alleys having examined the bids for paving on 2nd st. & Locust find the bid of the Diamond Engineering Co., to be the lowest & best bid & therefore recommend they be awarded the contract, and the Mayor & City Clerk be instructed to execute the same. Respectfully submitted, H. Falldorf C. J. Cords Carl Kniokrehm C. H. Justioe. On motion of Falldorf the two above reports were adopted. -~~ '~ Reports of the different officers for the month were read and on motion of Falldorf placed on file. AdjOU~~~ ~ &/~ '-~!E~~iFORD City Clerk 506 APPROPRIATIONS AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1930-1931 AND TO APRIL ~, 1931 $ 9,002.50 $ 5,497.50 19,521.75 2,478.25 4,400.67 3,599.33 18,000.00 6,000.00 GENERAL FUND Appropriated Expended Salaries $ 14,560 22,000 8,000 18,000 6,000 14,600 7, 907.28 -~ -~ Lighting Hydrant Rental Incidentals Sewer-Decree of Court 96,250 " outfall 21,000 20,000 319,750 7,500 22,500 9,000 20,000 30,000 4,500 313,250 7,820.13 48, 65~ .33 2,048,.42 16,771.46 4,706.38 14,920.01 19,948.14 11500.00 108,547.74 20,014.76 44,075.06 179,060.22 650.59 28,725.66 $ 381.074.03 Sewer-Incidental PARK FUND POLICE FUND CEMETERY FUND FIRE FUND PAVING FUND MUSIC FUND Ice FUND WA TER FUND LIGHT 1!"UND SEWER DISTRICT FUND PAVING DISTRICT FUND AMOUNT OF WARRANTS DRAWN Balance 6, 092 . 72 96,250.00 21,000.00 12,179.87 171,097.67 5,450.58 5, 728.54 4,293.62 5,079.99 10,051.86 3,000.00 ~04,702.36 Respectfully submitted, H. E. CLIFFORD, CITY CLERK .~ .- -... -.. '-'"--'-----'--'-'--"-~.-~ ~..._-----'---,-~-'---- ~~~~_._____._'--~_'___'_..:c________~..___.____ _ Grand Island, Nebr. 507 April 13, 1931 The OOlIDCil met as ~ovided by law for the purpase of canvass- ing the returns of the Municipal and School Election held April 7th, 1931, His Honor, the Mayor presiding, Oords, Falldorf, Rehnke, Justice, Knickrehm, Mildenstein, Pepper and Upperman present at roll call. On Motion of Falldorf the Olerk was instructed to open mail ballots, and the Council proceeded to canvass the same. The returns of said election were then opened and canvassed as follows: Districts 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Mail Total n_~ -..,. Mayor O.A. Abbott,Jr.129 275 276 136 239 58 319 348 219 331 79 2409 549 W. W. Rank 28 37 86 35 63 15 54 40 50 141 _/ Treasurer Jas. Nicholson 143 299 336 159 281 58 351 362 248 430 81 2748 City Clerk H. E. 01ifford 100 249 259 117 186 48 307 318 220 325 81 2210 Chas. Tagge 68 90 129 58 138 27 85 80 57 161 2 895 Police Judge Lloyd W. Kelly 134 248 278 122 262 40 274 241 221 401 53 2274 Herbert F. Mayer 42 99 126 59 70 45 152 179 71 117 30 990 COUNCILMEN First Ward Chas. H. Justice145 312 6 463 Second Ward Carl Rehnke 366 380 254 51 1051 Third Ward John Hofferber 249 5 254 Geo. Mildenstetn 248 8 256 Fourth Ward Carl Knickrehm 318 125 220 53 7 723 Harvey B.Rousey 84 57 104 26 2 273 BOARD OF EDUCATION Albert J.Denman 101 246 301 142 234 49 362 349 234 385 73 2476 -" Joanna Firth 71 210 232 95 199 51 255 251 164 238 65 1831 "'- Irwin W. Klumb 50 110 119 65 115 21 82 105 70 141 15 893 John Pheif 43 64 70 37 60 10 67 91 52 179 12 685 Dr. R. C.Woodruffl09 253 355 153 294 68 329 336 245 402 76 2620;<' -~ --., Moved by Falldorf that inasmuch as O. A. Abbott, Jr. for Mayor, H. E. Clifford, Clerk, James Nicholson, Treasurer, Lloyd W. Kelly for Police Judge and Chas. H. Justice, Carl Rehnke, Geo. Mildenstein and Carl Knickrehm for Councilmen, have received the largest number of votes for their respective office, that they and each of them be de- clared duly elected for their respective office for the ensuing term, and the Clerk instructed to issue certificates of election for each of them. Carried on roll call, Cords, Fa&mdorf, Rehnke, Justice, Knickrehm Mildenstein, Penner and Upperman voting aye, nay none. --,.... '---'-. .....~ -~.~ -.. ~ -"WI' 508 Moved by Falldorf that inasmuch as Albert ~. Denman, Joanna Firth, and Dr. R. C. Woodruff, and each of them having received the largest number of votes for a member of the Board of Education for the School District of the City of Grand Island, Counv of Hall, State of Nebraska, and that they and each of them be declared duly elected,and the Clerk be instructed to issue certificates of election for each of them. Carried on roll Call, Cords, Falldorf, Behnke, Justice, Knickrehm, Mildenstein, Pepper and Upperman, voting aaye, nay none. Adj ourned, / )J...J? _ jJ d ./ ---6 '+;;r.r--- H. E. CLIFFORD, City Clerk 509 c~ ..~ Grand Isaand,Nebraska,April 14,1931 The Council mett as provided by Law for organization, His Honor, the Mayor presiding and All members present at roll call; The Bond Committee reported finding the Bond of O.k.Abbott, Jr. Mayor and the Bonds of Charles H.Justice ,Coun~ilman of the Henus ' First Ward, carl,\Oi t.ne Second Ward, George Mildenstein of the Third Ward and &..mme and Carl Xnickrehm of the Fourth Ward t:o all be in proper form and the sureties on each of them to be sufficient and on motion of Upperman they were each and all ~ approved ; The Mayor endorsed each of the Bonds of said Council- men as approved and they took their seats with the Council for the ensuing term. Upon roll call, Cords, Falldorf, Hehnke, Justic:e, Knickrehm,Mildenstei n, Upperman and Pepper were present and His Honor Mayor Abbott, presided. The Council proceeded to take a Ballot for Mapmm President Margaret Paulsen acting as Teller; The Result of the Ballot was Cords received 5 votes,Xnickrehm received 2 votes and Pepper received 1 vote. Cords having received a majority of cast the votes was declared Duly elect~d President for the en- suing year. Adjourned fi~~~ B.E.Clifford City Clerk -~ - 510 -~ -,., Grand Island,Nebraska,April 15,1931. The Oouncil met in regular session,His Honor, the Mayor presiding and Cords,Falldorf,Hehnke,Justice,Knickrehm.Mildenstein,Pepper and Upperman present at roll call. The minutes of meetings of April,1,13 & 14, were read and approyed Petition of John Speck etal for moving house from one lot to another was read and on motion of Knickrehm referred to Code Com. -- A Communication from Edgar L.Brown proposing to Deed to the- Oi ty X Block 9 of Bonnie Brae Addition for Park Purposes Accompanied by Deed therefor and Written opinion of the City Attorney as to title Were read and on motion of Falldorf the Deed was accepted and Ordered recorded and a vote of thanks extended to Mr. Brown for the donation:. cOIDflunication from Walker & Fulk , as to Auditing was on motion of ehnke referred to the Finance Committee. Cbmmunication from Cr.E.Beals,Sec'Y of Nebr.League of Municipali- -ties was read and on motion of Knickrehm ref.to Oode Oommittee. Peti tion of F .M.Gouge & Wife for Sewer -8ew6~ Was read and on notion of Falldorf referred to the Sewer Committee. Petition of O.E.Olark etal. for opening the Alley between Sycamore and Pine Streets from Koenig street to Oourt Street was read and on motion of Falldorf referred to the Street and Alley Committee. The Mayor presented the following Resolution; Resolution one X WHEREAS, the Central Power Company have hadmore than year since natural gas pipe lines have been brought to theCity Gates, in which to submit to the Mayor and Council of Grand Island,a de- -finite,final proposition involving a schedule of rates and a new franchise for the distribution of natural gas within the City of Grand Island,said schedule of rates and proposed franchise to he submitted to a vote of the Registered Voters of Grand Is~and for their appro~al or die-approval . . AND WHEREAS' THE Central Power Company has failed to submit sucn a definite proposal, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Council the City of Grand Island now demand that the Central Power Oompany,without further delay ,submit a schedule of rates and a franchise on which they are willing to definitely stand at a special election, the date of which is to be fixed by the Mayor and Council of Grand Island as soon as the legal requirements covering special elections can be met, the expense of said special election to be paid for by the Central Power Company. Failure to submit rates and franchise:as requested,not later than May 6th,193l,the Central Power Oompany is hereby notified that the Mayor and Oouncil of the City of Grand Island will entertain no further propositions from the Central Power Oompany ,or any -other persons,Companies ,or Oorporations having to do with the introduction of Natural Gas into the City of Grand Island for a period o~ one year from this date. On motion of Justice the Resolution was referred to the Water,Light & Ice Oommittee. The Finance Committee presented the following Report; To the Hon.Mayor and Oity Council; Gentlemen; Your Finance Committee recommends that the City Clerk be instructed to advertise for bids for Auditing the books and Accounts of the various City ~fficers for the year commencing . May 1,1930 and ending April 30,193l,according to specifications on file with the City Clerk.Bids to be filed with the City Clerk by 8 o'clock P.M. of May 6,1931. Carl Hehnke H.Falldorf Carl Knickrehm C.H.Justice.Finance Committee On motion of Hehnke the report was adopted. L.C.Jobbson made request for a Light on the Oorner of Congdon and 71h Streets and on motion of Justice the matter was referred to the Water,Light & Ice Committee for investigation. ~.~ u~ '\ ~~ ~ 511 The Finance Committee made report advising that the Committee be instructed to have the Bond of the City Treasurer in the sum of $75,000 renewed and on motion of Justice the report was adopted. On motion of Falldorf Warrants were ordered drawn for each of the Judges and Olerks of Election for $5 as per list On motion of Upperman the Contract Bonds of the Diamond Engineering Co., coverin g their Contracts for Relaying Sewer in Second Street and Re-laying Paving in Second and Locust Streets were approved. On motion of Upperman the Official Bond of H.E.Clifford Oity Clerk was approved. The Sewer Committee presented report as follows; Hon.Mayor & City Council; Gentlemen; We your Committee on Sewer having charge of the new sanitary district (Disposal Plant) recommend thatthe recommendation of F.M.Veatch of the fir. of Black & Veatch ,Consulting Engineers dated April 4,1931 ,addressed to the Ohambers Construction Co., of Lincoln, Nebraska, that the Norton Plate may be used in place of the Filtros Plates specified in their letter; The Chaml;)ers Construct.ion Co.7l0-11 First Nat'l Bk.Bldg. Linao1n,~ebr. Gentlemen; We have your letter of April 2,in regard to the use of Norton Plates at Grand Island in place of Filtros Plates specified,and wish to advise that in our opinion these Plates are perfectly satisfactory,and unless the City has some objection we sanction their use. In other words we give our approval as far as this is possible. Yours very truly,Black & Veatch by r.M.Veatch. We recommend that the Council herewith confirm the recommenda- tion of F.M.Veatch ; and' a copy of this report be mailed by regis- tered letter to the Contractor and the Engineers. Respectfully Henry H.Falldorf Carl Knickrehm Carl Hehnke C.H.Justice; Oommittee on Sewer On motion of Falldorf the report was adopted. The Sewer Committee reported; To the Hon.Mayor & City Council; Gentlemen; We your Committee on Sewers having examined the Petition for Sewers in the Alley between Huston Ave.and Grand Island Ave., recommend a District be created from 18, St.to State St.and that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an Ordinance and the Ci ty Engineer an Estimate of Cost. Respectfully submi t,ted. Henry H.Falldorf Carl Hehnke C.H.Justioe Carl Knickrehm, Oommittee On motion of Fal1dorf the report was adopted. Bills against the Oity were presented and read and on motion of Justioe allowed, for list see the Claim Register. Upon request of Cords he was exoused for the evening. An ~rdinance,NO.l398 creating Sewer Dist.NO.~l was presented; Moved by Justice that the Ordinance be placed on its first reading; Carried on roll call,all present,7,voting Aye,nay none,Cords ab s en t ex cus ed; Mm..limJD,mb1.bmlolDell1mnllblnaIbrmbJnsmmumsamlnmrnaUlalDsmnlerA ammm*8mm8mmmm~mempiliammdmmmmmmsm The Ordinance was read and de- clared passed its first reading; Moved by Knickrehm that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance placed on its second reading by its title; , Carried on Roll Cal1,all present,7,voting aye,nay none,absent Cords excused; The Ordinance was read by i~s title and declared passed its second reading. Moved by Upperman that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance placed. on its third reading by its title;Carried on roll call, all present,7,voting aye, nay none,absent Cords,excused. Moved by Mildenstein that the Ordinance be placed on its final passage and be finally passed; Carried on roll call,a1l present,?, voting aye,Nay none, absent Cords,excused. The Mayor declared the Ordinance finally passed and approved the same. ~ -., ~ .~ 1399 1400 ~ ~ 1401 512 The City Engineer presented Estimate of Cost of constructing Sewer District NO.ISI as follows; 1320 lin. ft. 8" lateral sewer., per ft. 170 lin.ft.3/4Ifiwater serv.;ice per ft:. 2 manholes each $1.10 $0.40 $60.00 #90.00 1 Flush Tank,each On motion of Falldorf the Estimate was adopted and the Clerk instructed to advertise for bids. An Ordinance,No.1399,denying rights of Oentral Power Co. was pre- ~ sented; Moved by Upperman that the Ordinance be placed~ on its First reading; Carried on roll call all present,7, voting aye,nay none,Oords absent Excused; The Ordinance was read and declared passed its first reading. Moved by Justice that the rules be suspended and the Ordinanceo placed on its second reading by its Title; Carried on roll call All Members present ,7, voting aye,nay none,A:bsent Cords,Excused; The Ordinance was read by its title and declared passed it:s second reading. lvloved by Hehnke that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance placed on its third reading by its title; Oarried on roll call, all Members present, 1, voting aye,nay none,absent Oords,excused; The Ordinance was read by its title and declared passed its third reading; Moved b.y Kdakrehm that the Ordinance be placed on its final passage and finally passed; Carried on roll call,all present ,7, vot ing aye, nay none, ahs.ent Cords, Excused; The Mayor declared the Ordinance finallj passed and approved the SSI sarne. An Orooinance,NO.1400,repealing OrdinanceNO.262,was; presented; Moved '?~ Justice that" the Ordinance be placed on its First readingl Carrieqon roll c'all All Members present,j7,voting aye,Nay none, Absent Oords,Excused; The Ordinance was read and declared passedits first reading; ~Hmm_em_m1QUmawtl'Il4e.fflalO.lIm'UUle(lm& tcrnlfUtIlQ$lYiaseaciWme. Moved by Xnickrehm that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance plac.ed on its second reading by its title; Oarried on roll call, all Members present,?; voting aye,nay none,absent Cords,Excused; The Ordinance was read by its title and dealared passed its Second reading. Moved by Upperman that the rules be suspended and tee Ordinance placedon its' third reading by its title;OarriedJon roll call,All Members ,7 ,present voting aye,nay none, absent Cords,Excused; The Ordinance was read by its title and declared passed its third reading. Moved by Hehnke that the Ordinance be placedon its final passage and finally passed; Carried on ~oll call,all Members present,7, voting aye,nay none, absent,Cords,Excused; The Mayor declared the Ordinance finally passed and approved the same An Ordinance,NO.1401,repealing Ordinance NO.204,was presented; Moved by Justice that the Ordinance be placedon its first reading; Carried on Roll call,A11 Members present,?, voting aye,nay none, absent Cords, Excusedj The Ordinance was read and declared passed its first reading; Moved by Hehnke that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance placed on its seoond reading by its title; carried on roll call,All Members present,7, voting aye,nay none, absent Cords excused; The O~dinanoe was read by its title and,deolared passed its 2" Read- -ing; Moved by Mildenstein that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance placed on its third readir by its title; Carried on roll call , all Members present voting ay .,' ay none ,absent Oords,ExCllsad The Ordinance was read by its titl and declaredpassed its third reading -- .--., 513 Moved by Mildenstein that the Ordinance be placedon its final Passage and be finally passed; Carried on roll call, All Members present ,7, voting aye,nay none ,absent Cords,E&Ollsect; The Mayor deolared the Ordinanoe finally passed and approved the same. 1402 In Ordinance,NO.1402,Repealing Ordinance No.lll was presented; Moved by Justice that the Ordinance be placed Gn its 1st. Reading; Carried on roll call, All Members present ,?, vat ing aye, nay: none, absent: Cords Excused; The Ordinance was read and declared passed its First reading; Moved hy Upperman that the rules b~ suspended and the Ordinanoe placed on its seoond reading by its title; Carried on Roll ~all,all Members,present,7,voting aye,nay none, Abaent Cords, Exaused; The Orainance wa~ read by its title and declared passed its Seaond reading; Moved by Knickrehm that the rules be suspended and theOrdinance placed on its third reading by its title; Ca.rried-on roll call, All Members present ,7, voting aye,nay none,Absent,Cords,Excused; The Ordinance was read by its title and declared passed its third reading'. Moved by Mildenstein that the ~.team-.m...~emm.dmmam4m~m. Ordi- nance placed on its final passage and finally passed; Carried on roll call,All Members present,7, voting aye,nay none, absent Cords, Excused; The Mayor declared the Ordinance finally passed and approved the same. 1403 An Ordinance,NO.1403,repealing Ordinance NO.18l,was presented; Moved by Upperman that the Ordinance be placed on its 1st reading; Carriedon roll call,Al1 Memb.ers present,?, voting aye, nay none, absent Cords,exCilUsed; The Ordinance was read and declared passed its first reading; Moved by Hehuke that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance Placed on its seoond reading by its title; Carriedon roll call, All Members present? voting aye,nay none,ab~ent Cords, Excused; The Ordinance was read by its title and declared passed its sec:rond reading. Moved by Knickrehm that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance plac.ed on i t:s third reading by its title; Carried on roll call, All Members present,7, voting aye, nay none,absent Cords,exc.used; The Ordinance was read by its title and dee.lared passed its third read1ng. Moved by Hehnke that the Ordinance be pIa ced on its final passage and fina.lly passed; Carried on roll call,All Memhers present,?, vwting aye, nay none ,absent Cords, Excused; ~e Mayor d,ec.1ared the Ord.inance finally passed and approved' the same. 1404 Am Ordinance, NO. 1404, repealing Ordinance NO.SO was presented; Moved by Justice that the Ordinance be placed on its first readIng. ~arrled on roll call,All Members,present,7, voting ayenay none:; absent, Cords, Exaused; The Ordinance was read and declared passedits first reading; Moved by Upperman that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance plac.ed on its sec.cnd reading by i ts title; Carried on roll call, All Members present,7, voting aye,nay none,absent Cords,excusedj The Ordinance was read by its title and declaxedpassed its sec.ond reading; Moved by Knickrehm, that the rules b:e suspended and the Ordinance placed on its third reading by its title; Carried on roll call, All Members present., 7 ,voting aye, nay none, absent Cords, Exc.used; The Ordinance was read by ijls title' and declared passed its third reading. Mov/ed by Heh nke that the Ordinance be placed on its final passage and finally passed; Carried on raIl call,All Members present.,7,vot,.. -ing aye, nay none, absent Cords, Excused; The Mayor dec.1ared the Ordinance finally passed and approved the same. 1405 An Ordinance ,10.1405, repealing Ordinance NO.198,was. presented; Moved by Upperman that the Ordinance be placed on its first reading Carried on roll call,All Members present,7,voting aye,nay none, Absent Cords,excused; The Ordinance was read and declared passedits first reading. Moved by Xnickrehm that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance plac.ed, on its second reading by i ts title; Carried on roll call, All Memberspresent,7,voting aye,nay none, absent Cords,excused; The Ordinance was read by its title and declared passed its second reading. ~ .., !' V ~..i,_._~~._~,_~...~ ~ -., 514 Mo~ed by Knickrehm that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance placed on its third re~ing by its title; Carried on roll call,All Memberspresent,7, voting ay~,nay none, absent Cords,&xcused: The Ordinanoe was read by its title and declared passed its third reading. Moved by Behnke that the Ordinance be placed on its final passage and fina.lly passed; Carried on roll calI,All Membem present ,7, voting, aye,nay none,absent Cords,excused5; The Mayor de~ared the Ordinance finally passed and approved tee same. ~ An Ordlnance,.No.1406,repealing Ordinance NO.134 was presented; Mo~ed by Justioe that the Ordinance be placed on its first rea- -ding; Carried on roll call All Members present,7, voting aye nay none,absent Cords, Excused; The Ordinance was read and dec'lared passed its first.. readJ,.ng. Moved by Upperman that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance placed on its second reading by its title; Oarriedon roll oall All Members present:,7, voting aye,nay none,absent Oords,Excused The Ordinance was read by its title and declared passed its second reading. Moved by Knickrehm that the rules be suspended and the ordinance placed on its third reading by its title; Carried on roll" call All Members present,7,voting aye,nay none,absent Oords,excused The Oedinance was read by its title and declared passed its third readlng. Mo~ed by Upperman that the Ordinance b~ placed on its final passage and finally passed; Carried on roll call, all Members present,7,Vcoting aye,nay none,Absent Cords,Excueed; The Mayor declared the Ordinance finally passed I a.pproved the same. 1407 An Ordinance,No.1407,denying any perpetual grant havillg been made was presented; , Moved by Hehnke that the Ordinance be plaoed on its first reading Carried on roll call,All Members present,7, voting aye,nay none, absent Cords, Excused; The Ordinanoe was read and declaredpassed its first reading; Moved by Mildenstein that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance placed on its second reading by its title; Carried on roll call,All Members,present,7,voting aye,nay none, absent Cords, Excused:; The Ordinance was read by its title and declared passed its second reading; Moved by Kniokrehm that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance placed on its third reading by its title; Carried on roll call, All Members present,7,voting aye,nay none,absent Cords, Excused; The Ordinance was read by its ti~le and declared passed its third reading. Moved by Hehnke that the Ordinance be placed on its final passa~ and finally passed; Oarried on roll aall,All Members present" 7, voting aye, nay none, absent C ords,Excuse~. The Mayor declared the Ord~nance finally passed and approved the same. 1408 An Ordinance,No.1408,was presented Repealing NO.75. Moved by Rehnke that the Ordinance be placed on its first reading Carried on roll call,All Members present,7,voting aye,Nay none, absent Cords Excused; The Ordinance was read and declared passed its first reading; Moved by Mildenstein that therul~s be suspended and the Ordinance placed on its second reading by its title; Carried on roll call, All Members present,7,voting aye,nay none,absent Cords,Excused; The Ordinance was read by its title and declaredpassedits seoond reading; Moved by Hehnke that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance placed on its third reading by its title;carried on roll Call, All Members present,7,voting aye,nay none,absent Cords,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 finally passed; Carried on roll call,All Members preeent,7,voting aye,nay none,Absent Cords,Excused. The Mayor declared the Ordinance finally passed and approved the same. 1406 ,~ ,-~ L_______..~~___~_____._ _ _ __ ___~_____'_____'_'_'_........______.j___,___;..;.:.,_~ 515 The Mayor made appointments for the municipal year as follows: COMMITTEES BUILDING CO~E---Knickrehm, li'alldorf, Justice, Hehnke CITY PROPERTY & CEMETERY---Mildenstein, Upperman, Knickrehm, Cords FINANCE---Hehnke, Falldorf, Justice, Knickrehm FIRE---Pepper, Upperman, cords, Mildenstein ~.~ ---., LIGHT, WATER & ICE---Justice, Falldorf, Knickrehm, Cords ORDINANCES, LICENSES, BONDS & ELECTIONS---Upperman, cords, Pepper Mildenst ein PARKS & BANDS---Knickrehm, Falldorf, Hehnke, Upperman POLICE & BOARD OF HEALTH, (Isolation Hospital, Dump & Jail) Cords, Mildenstein, Pepper, Upperman PRINTING, PURCHASING & AUDITINO---Hehnke, Justice, Knickrehm,Fall- dorf STREETS & ALLEYS---Falldorf, Justice, Cords, Knickrehm SEWERS---Falldorf, Hehnke, Justice, Knickrehm Physician Dr. John G. Woodin Chief of Police H. B. Francisco Ass1t Chief of Police..;.Harry .Moore Health Officer Al Stehr Beacteriologist Dorcas Hoge Caretaker- Isolation Hospital-L. B. Noble ~anitor-City Hall Wm. Seaman Weighmaster H. C. Heath Attorney Arthur G. Abbott Sexton-Oemetery Gus Paulsen Water, Light & Ice Commissioner C. W. Burdick Engineer W. M. \l!1heeler Ass I t Engineer L. A.Lovell Street Commissioner Chas. Wenn Park Supt. Hy. Schirkofsky Building Inspector Al Stehr Supt. Airport Stover Deats On motion of Justice the appointments were confirmed. The Mayor made report as follows: ~.~ --., BOARD OF HEALTH (State Law) 1. O. A. Abbott, Jr. 2. C. J. Cords 3. Dr. John G. Woodin 4. Wm. Pepper 5. H. B. Francisco Mayor president Council City Physician Member Police & Board of Health Comm. Chief of Police, Secy. & Quarantine Officer. COMPILED STATUTES--Page 270, 16-239. Contagious Diseases. Board of Health. XXXVL. To make regulations to prevent the introduction and spread of contagious, infeqtious or malignant diseases into the city, and a Board of He~th shall be created, consisting of five members, the mayor, who shall be chairman, a physician who resides permanently in the city, who shall be medical adviser, the chief of police, who shall be secretary and quarantine officer, the president of the Council, and one other member---a majority of such board shall constitute a quorum and f ~ " ~ ..~: 516 and shall enact rules and regulations, wh:t ch rules and regulations shall have the force and effect of law, to safeguard the health of the people of such city, and prevent nuisances and unsanitary conditions, enforce the smne, and provide fines and punishments for the violation thereof. Ordinance No. 261, Board of Health should be revised and then passed. Police Judge (elected) Public Health Dept. Board of Health Physician Bacteriologist(Milk &water) Isolation Hospital,Caretakel Dump Caretaker Health Officer (Milk & Bldg . Inspector) -~ --~ Police Department Chief of Police a. Ass't Chief of Police b. Police officers c. Merchants police Department needs larger quarters for Police Department,l a police court room (something like Hastings), more jail room, the number of officers increased, instru9tions along various lines such as legal evidence, officers should know how to drive all makes of cars, revolver practice needed, accident spot map kept, bulletin issued from time to time, physical exroninations and training. Salary of physician and some other need adjustment. An incinerator should be built to take care of waste material, etc. City has one boiler not in use at Ice Plant. - Cost would be about $20,000. Particularly is this needed because the rendering plant (privately owned) which handled all dead animals has just lately ceased operations. More care in hauling of refuse matter should be exercised, and all garbage and refuse wagons should be kept covered. Ordinance No. 45, prohibiting the depositing or placing of refuse in the streets and alleys should be more rigidly enforced. DEPARTMENT OF FIRE PROTECTION Chief Assistant Chief -~ --., This department, absolutely, in the very near future must be substantially improved, modernized and increased to meet the needs of a city and is far behind with equipment and man power for a City of this size. (See detailed report of Nebraska Inspection Bureau) . This Department first of all needs ladder equipment and must have it. Whether.we should purchase a service truck (Ladder and other equipment) or an aerial is now being studied. Some laddErs 30 to 36 feet might be moupted on the large pumper also. Minor equipment is also lacking, such as smoke masks, door openers, salvage covers and first aid kit. Regular drills, drill work in handling ladders, hose layout tests, pressure tests, school for firemen for ventilating buildings, life saving and first aid, instruction on salvage work, more accurate knowledge of buildings, and of apparatus, engine pressures, more inspections in line with the Building Oode and closer coordination and pOSSibly a volunteer system are needed. Also reports as provided by Sec. 3 of Ordinm1ce 272. 517 If these improvements are made, or most of them, I have written assurance that fire insurance rates on neEi.l'ly all classes of property will be reduced. The Fire station located in t.he City Hall should be housed in a separate building in the neighborhood of the present south side station, not only because the branch of the Fire Department needs a separate building, but the quarters occupied by this station are needed by the Police and other departments, who should be housed at the City Hall. Some old obsolete ordinances should be repealed. WATER, LIGHT & ICE DEPARTMENTS ~ .~ Water mains should gradually be extended in different directions. ELECTROLIER SYSTEM. In a few districts there is a very pronouned demand for extension of this system, and it should be increased graduily. New tops can be placed on electroliers in business district, whi.ch will result in giving more light and at a saving to the City. ICE provision should be made for the sale of ice in small quantities in different parts of city, especially in the northeast and southeast. New wells are now being put down in the southwest part of the City, . and new large mains will be laid therefrom. Few people realize what a wonderful water system this City has and the cost is lower than in any city of its size. ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT The completion of the new disposal -olant will probably require three men on"S hour shifts at tbis.plant: and also entail more super- vi sian. It VlTill requi re a large expendi ture than in the past. The building of the new disposal plant, costing about $125,000.00 is being financed entirely out of savings in the past few years and no bonds have been issued or voted. STREET COMMISSIONER Clean up campaign should be carried out in the spring of each year. The growth of the City has caused many new streets to be opened, especially in the south part of the c1 ty, and their maintenance \vill involve additional eXDense. A street sweeper-will -orobably be needed in the nea.r future. Please bear in mind th1:tt no automobile wheel tax is collected in this City as is done in Omaha, Broken Bow and other places to help pay traffice expenses. There will be some additional expense on account of the building of the viaduct in the western part of the City, bids for which have just been asked for, after my interview with the Governor. When refuse is found scattered on streets, should be reported to Police Department. -~ -.., PARK SUPERINTENDENT A distinct forward step has been taken by the Park Department, not only has the condition of parks been greatly improved, but landscaping has been done at the election booths and pumping stations. Owing to the donation of tracks of land to the City for park purposes and the donation of about one and 1/3 blocks by the Women's Hospital Assocat ion for a playground, and the donation of a block on South Blaine Street by E. W. Augustine, and the donation of a tract of land by E. L. Brown, and the need of recreation places, especially neighborhood pars, in all parts of this City, and the necessity of .. c_,___~~_~,-_-:~__,~ 518 of keeping City property attractive, the expenses of this Department will slightly increase. Just as a Oity needs a street system or a water system, so it needs a comprehensive well distributed and well developed system of parks and playgrounds. Every City worthy of the name should have parks of some sort. Public recreation may now be said definitely to have taken it s place with public education and public health, as a municipal responsibility. BUILDING INSPECTOR .~ . -.,., The establishing of a City Free Employment Office in the City Hall has been an outstanding success in bringing the persons out of work in contact with those looking for help, and I believe should be continued, as it has helped get many jobs. Certain charges for street and alley rentals ffiould be revised upward. Clerk ---elected Treasurer II Auditor ---Advertise for bids for auditing City books. Clerk Auditing Committee--Jas. Nicholson Clerk for City Clerk & Oity Officers--Margaret Paulsen LIBRARY BOARD No appointments at this time. Extra room imperatively needed, especially children's room. WARD BOUNDARIES The population of the different wards as shown by the Federal census renort to the Council shows a much smaller number liring in the Ij'irst Ward. The boundaries of these wards should be enlarged and perhaps change made in other districts. 1930 Census First Ward Second Ward Third Ward Fourth Ward 3989 4040 3718 6294 18,041 --~ .n~ Number of registered voters Dist. #1 638 II 2 1 013 , II 3 1 010 , II 4 570 II 5 996 6 265 7 975 8 1,091 9 816 10 1,240 in each Voting District--1930. II II II II " Adj ourned, H. ~. CLIFFORD, Oity Clerk , 520 The Mayor made the following appointments effective :May 20, 1931: F. C.Brown, FirecChief Richard Evans, Assistant Fire Chief On motion of Falldorf the appointments were confirmed. On motion of Cords the Police & Board of Health Committee were given power to hire a caretaker at the dump. --~ ...,., An Ordinance No. 1409, regulating the use of sidewalks, spaces, thereunder or thereover, and regulating occupation taxes for same was presented. Moved by Hehnke that the ordinance be placed on its first reading. Carried on roll call, Cords, Falldorf, Justice, Hehnke, Knickrehm, Pepper and Upperman voting aye, nay none. Absent Mildenstein. The ordinance was read and declared passed its first reading. Moved by Knickrehm that the rules be suspended and the ordi- nance be p~adetlyon its second reading by its title. Oarried on Toll cal11 Cords, Falldorf, Justice, Hehnke,.Knickrehm, Pepper and Upperman voting aye, nay none. Absent Mildenstein. The ordinance was read by its title and declared passed its second reading. Moved by Knickrehm that the rules be suspended and the ordi- nance be placed on its third reading by its title. Carried on roll call, Cords, Falldorf, Justice, Hehnke, Knickrehm, Pepper and Upperman voting aye, nay none. Absent Mildenstein. The ordinance was read by its title a~ld declared passed its third reading. Moved by Upperman that the ordinance be placed on its final passage and be finally passed. Carried on roll call, Cords, Falldorf, Justice, Hehnke, Knickrehm, Pepper and Upperman voting aye, nay none. Absent Mildenstein. The Mayor declared the Ordinance finally passed and approved the same. - Adjourned to April 30th, at ~ P. M. H. E. CLIFFORD, City Clerk. .~ -~ Grand Island, Nebr. April 29, 1931 519 The Council met pursuant to the following call: Grand Island, Nebr. April 29, 1931 ~~ ~ To the Hon. Members of the City Oouncil of Grand Island, Nebraska: A special meeti'ng of the City Oouncil is hereby called for this evening at 8 o'clock P. M., for the purpose of approving bonds and of taking up and acting on any business the Oouncil may wish to consider. Notice of the call for special meeting is hereby accepted. o. A. ABBOTT, JR. Mayor H. H. Falldorf O. J. Oords Carl Knickrehm Wm. Pepper Louis E. Upperman Geo. Mildenstein Oarl Hehnke O. H. Justice Roll was called and all members present except Mildenstein. The Bond Oommittee presented the following bonds: H. C, Heath, Weighmaster Arthur G. Abbott, Attorney Ohas. Wenn, street Oommissioner Harry L. Moore, Assrt Ohief of police H. B. Francisco, Ohief of Police W. H. Sewnan, Janitor Gus Paulsen, Sexton O. W. Burdick, Water, Light & Ice Commissioner Albert w. Stehr, Chief Building Inspector Lloyd W. Kelly, Police Judge Walter M. Wheeler, Oity Engineer ~ ~~ On motion of Upperman the bonds were approved. The Bond Co~~ittee presented the applications and bonds James Webb, George Williamson, and J. G. Kincaid for auctioneers of license. On motion of Hehnke the auctioneers be given a permit after bonds and petitions are approved and their fees have been paid. Grand Island,lebraska,April 30,l93l,5,P.M. The Council met pursuant to adjournment,His Honor,the Mayor, presiding and Cords,Falldorf,Hehnke,Xnickrehm,Pepper.and Upperman present at roll call,Justice and lIIildenstein~abs.ent The Bond of James Nicholson,City Treasurer for the ensuing term in the sum of Seuenty-five Thousand and NO/IOO Dollars was presented and on motion of Hehnke the same was approved. The Following Resolution was presented and on motion of Hehnke adopted; --~ -~ !L-E..~a~Jk~.ll~~....L.~.Q,~.N BE IT RESOLVED that the Nebra~ka National Bank, The Commercial Bank,The Peoples State Bank,and Firs~ National'Y-- Bank, all of Grand IsJand,Nebxaska,be designatories as Depos- -itories for City funds and Moneys in the hands of the City Treasurerof Grand Island,Nebraska,providing eaah of the said banks respectively shall furnish a bond or satisfactory collateral security securing the respective deposits. Carl Hehnk~ Hehry H.Falldorf Carl Knickrehm On mo1tion of Behnke the Resolution was adopteal. Depository Bond of the Peoples Sta~e Bank was presented and read in the sum of S ix Thousand Dollars ...mmamm and on motion of Hehnke the Bond was Adopted. AdjOurne~~/~ J H. E~ CJ1r~ City Clerk -~ -~ ________l_ --~ ..~ ~ -~ Grand Island,Nebraska,May 6,1931 522 The Council met in regular session,His Honor,the Mayor presiding and all Members present at roll call. Bids for Pumps of the fol lowing named parties were opened and read; Wheeler Pump Co. Chicago, Interstate Machinery & Supply Co.,Omaha, Foreland Pump & Machinery Co.,Kansas City,Mo. Dayton Dowd, Quincy Ill., Fairbanke,Moree C o.Omaha, Wm.Kelly & Co., Grand Island, Economy Pumping & Machinery Co.,Chicago; American Machinery & Supply Co. On motion of Falldorf the bids were referred to the Engineer and Sewer Committee for Tabulation and report. Bids for Sewer District NO.lel ofWm.Kelly & 00. ~q Chambers Co- -nstruc~on Co., were opened and read and on motion of Falldorf ref- erred to the Sewer Committee~ Bids for Auditing of H.A.Bloomquist & Co., Grand Island, Charles R.Warren & Co. Lincoln, Moeller,McPherson & Judd,Omaha, Thos.H.Evans,Norfolk, Vanboskirk,Remington & Feherenkamp were opened and read and on motion of Hehnke referred to the Finance Com Minutes of meetings of April 15,29,& 30 were read and approved. A Communication from the Central Power Co.,was received proposing an Ordinance for a Natural Gas Franchise was presented and read and on motion of Justice referred to the Water, Light & Ice Com. and Attotney.?Z. The City Treasurer presented an agreement with the Commercial Bank covering Deposits of City Money with them and on motion of Hehnke it was referred to the Finance Committee. A communicati ()n from the General Electric Co. Was read and on motion of Mildenstein referred to the City Property Committee. Communication from Geer Co.,asking for issuance of checks to replace checks stolen was read and on motion of Hehnke referred to Auditing Co~ PetiGmon of A.L.Hiatt ,A.O.Rowand others protest.ing against the appointing of two out of town men on the Fire Department was read and ?\ on motion of Pepper placed on file. 523 The Auditing Commit~ee presented the following Resolution and Rehnke mofed it be adopted. RESOLUTION -~ -.., ~E IT RESOLVED that after above date, May 6th, 1931, that in order to facilitate and simplify the labor of auditing_the claims and purchases against the City of Grand Island, it shall be the duty of the Chairman of the various Oommittees, that have been appointed by the Mayor, that he e~MIIffi~tl~l1l~mm~mduo issue all orders for purchases used through his committee; and that this Ohairman shall be required to place his stamp of approval on all claims that have been so purchased, before the claim shall be allowed to be paid by the City Oouncil. The above refers to all claims not over $25.00. Any claims above this amount shall be acted upon by the entire Oommittee and referred to the City Council for approval be- fore any action is taken, unless it be in cases of special emergency. All accounts that are not covered by the various Committees shall be referred to and approved by the Auditing Oommittee and be subject to their approval before allowed. It shall be the duty of the Chairman of each Committee to submit an inventory of the amount of machinery and merchandise that is in possess~on of his department and file same with the Oity Clerk on May 1st of each year. carl Eel1nke ~ ,., -' em.' v H. lttl..L 100 J:I . Carl Knickrehm C.R.Justice Motion carried and the Resolution was declared adopted. A Communication from the City Improvement Association suggesting the naming of the 18" Street Park was read and on motion of Knickrehm referred to the Park Committee to confer with said Association. .~ -~ _.~ .~ 1410 524 Grand Island Post NO.53,American Legion presented Resolu- tions as to Memorial Park and on motion of Kniekrehm the same was referred to the Park Committee. Petition of Montgomery Ward & Co., and John Knickrehm Jr. for 15 minute Parking Spaces in the 100 Block on North Wheeler Avenue was read and on motion 0 f Falldor~ was referred to St.Com.Power to Act. The Water, Light & Ice Committee made report advising that the City Clerk Ad.ertise for bids for Pipe and fittings as per list and on motion of Just~the Report was adopted and the Clerk to Advertise for Bids. The Bond Committee reported finding the Bonds of W.R.Mader and Milroy Gardner Martin,as Police officers, in proper form and the sureties sufficient and on motion of Upperman the bonds were approved. On motion ofKnickrehm the Park JCommittee was authorized to Purchase such a Mower as they find necessary for the use of the Park Commissi- Oner. The City Property Committee filed report; To ,the Hon.Mayor and City Council; Gentlemell- We depot at the and that the waiting room made. the Committee on City Property recommendthat the Airport be lined up with the East side of the Ranger room now being used as a Garage be made into a .And the Committee be empowered to have the changes Geo.Mildenstein Louis E.Upperman Carl Knickrehm C.J.Cords,Committee . On motion of Mildenstein the Report Was adopted. The Buillding Code Committee made report ; To the Hon.Mayor and City Council; We your building Code Committee to whom was referred the Petition of John Speck ,etc.for moving house from one lot to another recommend that the request be A not granted Respectfully Carl Knickrehm C.H.Justice Carl Hehnke. Building Code Com. On motion of Knickrehm the report was adopted. An Ordinance,NO.l@lO fixing the salary of Chief of Fire Department and Assiatant was presented. Moved by Knickrehm that the Ordinance be placedon its first reading; Carried on roll call All Members ,8,voting aye,nay none; The Ordinance was read and declaredpassed its first reading. Moved by Justice that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance plaCed on its second reading by its title; . Carriedon roll call, All Members,8,being present Voted Aye,Nay none; The Ordinance was read by its title and declared passed its 2" readi~ Moved by Hehnke that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance placed on its third reading by its title; Carried on Roll call,All Members being present,8, voted aye,nay none; The Ordinance was read by its title and declaredpassed1ts third reading. Moved by Kn1ckrehm that the Ordinance be placed on its final passa~e and finally passed; Carried on roll call,All Members,8,being present voted aye,nay none; The Mayor declared the Ordinance fina lly Passed and approved the same. 525 Pepper called attention to need of BOIDe supplies and some cleaning up of the lire Department rooms and on motion of Mildenstein the matter was referred to the Committee with Power to Act. The Sewer Gommi ~~ee P~~8ented repor~ as follows; ..~ ~-.., To the Hon.Mayor & City Council; Gentlemen; We your Commit~ee o~ Sewers having examined the bids on Sewage Pump find the Bid of the Fairbanks Morse Co to be the lowest and best Bid and therefore recommend they be awarded the Contract & fhe Mayor & City Clerk Exeaute the same. Respectfully submitted. Henry H.Falldorf C.H.Justice Carl Knickrehm Carl Hehnke On motion of Falldorf the Report was adopted. The Sewer Committee reported To Hon.Mayor & City Council; . , Gentlemen; We your Committee on Sewer having examined the bids on Sewer Dist,.16l find the bid of Wm.Kelly & Co. to be the lowest & best bis & therefore recommend they be awarded the contract. Respectfully submitted. H.Falldorf C.H.Justice Carl Hehnke Carl Knickrehm On motion of Falldorf the report was adopted and Contract awarded. The Finance Committee made report To the Mayor & City Council; We your Finance Committee recommend that the Bid of C.W. May 6,1931 .~ ..~ Warren for Auditing the-Books of the City of Grand Island for. the sum of Four Hundred Ninety & NO/IOO as per bid. Carl Hehnke C.H.Justice H.Falldorf Carl Knickrehm Hehnke the report was adopted. On motion of On mo~ion of Falldorf checks ~f Un-successful bidders ordered surrendered. AdjOUrned~~~l ~A'--;T -- H.E.Clifford City Clerk c'.'. . '.. _ - " "-- ----~--~_.~--~-~~~'~ -'-~---'---_._-----~------'-----'------,--- 526 APPROPRIATIONS AND EXPENDITURES FOR. THE FISCAL YEAR 1930-1931 AND TO MAY 6,1931 GENERAL FUND Salaries ~ ~ Streets & Alleys Engj.neering Incidentals Hydrant rental Lighting Sewer--Decree of Court If --Outfall If --Incidentals PARK FUND POLICE FUND CEMETERY FUND FIRE FUND PAVING FUND MUSIC FUND ICE FUND WATER FUND LIGHT FUND SEWER DISTRICT FUND Appropriated # 14,560 22,000 8,000 14,000 6,000 18,000 96,250 21,000 20.000 '319,750 7,500 22,500 9,000 20,000 30,000 4.500 $ 313,250 Expended Balance $ v9, 832 .50 $ 4,667.50 20,467.70 1,532.30 4,932.79 10,703.72 6,417.00 16,611.30 15,870.60 16.821.83 101,657.44 4,215.68 19,025.09 5,304.71 3,067.21 3,296.28 417.00--- 1,388.70 80,379.40 21,000.00 3.178.17 118,09a.5~ 3,284.32 3,474.91 3,695.29 16,771.96 3,228.04 ~3,061.41 6,938.59 1.500.00 3.000.00 . 171,536.29 $ 141,713.71 22,509.80 52,714.50 195,488.90 650.59 PAVING DISTRICT FUND 28.725.66 AMOUNT OF WARRANTS DRAWN---------- I 471,625.74 "~ -.., Respectfully submitted, H. E. CLIFFORD, City Clerk 527 .~ .~ Grand Island,Nebraska,May 20,1931 The Council met in regular session,His Honor,the Mayor presiding and all Members present at roll call. T he minutes of the meeting of May 6,1931 were read and approved. Bids for Water Pipe~, Supplies and Incidentals of u.S. Supply Company of Omaha, Ludlow Valve Mfg.Co.Kansas City, U.S.Pipe & Foundry Co.,Kansas City, Western Supply Co.,Lincoln,Nebn. American Cast Iron Pipe Co .Kansas City, Crane Company, Grand tsl~dd Nebraska, McWane Iron Pipe 'Cast' Co. Kansas City, National Cast Iron Pipe Co.Kansas City, were opened and read and on motion of Justice referred to the Water & Light Committee and the Commissioner. A communication from Leo B.Stuhr embracing a proposition for settlement of the Sewer Outlet proposition was read and on motion of Fal1dorf referred to the Sewer Committee. Two Communications from the Chief of Police in regard to burning Weeds, Cleaning up the City and in regard to more room and better accommodations at Police Headquarters and Office were read and on motion of Cords referred to the Committee on Police and Board of Health in conjunction with the City Property Committee. A OOTianunication from M. F. Boquet in reference to his Wat,er Rates and charges was read and on motion of Justice referred to the Water Committee and Commissioner. ~~ -.., Communiaation from Emil F.Rickert in regard ~lay Ground Equipment was read and on motion of Knickrehm referred to the Park Committee Four Protests against the Passage of Ordinance NO. 1409 levying Special Taxes for use of portions of the City Property were eead and on motion of Knickrehm referred to the Code Committee. Petition of James Webb,eta1, for Paving Ashton Avenue from Pine Street to Oak Street was read and on motion of Falldorf referred to the street & Alley Committee. eta.1. Petition of James Niaholson;,or street Light at corner of Cha.s~& Kim ball was read and on motion o~ Justice referred to Light Com. 528 Ie . Thehfollowing Resolution was presented and on motion of nlcR:re m ',,, adopt,ed. c"lf."'''' "", RE~Q.LUliON ---------- , " ' t~ '--" Be it resolved by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska: That the owners of curb pumps whO have obtained permits that are in full force and effect, and have paid the occupation tax prescribed by the ordinances of said City, may, upon request to the Street Commissioner, have the Street Commissioner paint the curbing yellow for sixteen feet in front of such curb pumps, preferably eight feet on each side of the center of the curb pump, which space shall be reserved exclusively for cars to be served at such pumps, providing the owners of such curbing pumps shall produce a receipt to the Street Commissioner from the City Clerk for $1.60 to defray the expense of painting. Carl Knickrehm ------------------- Carl Hehnke Henry H.Falldorf C.J.Cords C.R.Justice. 528 The foIl_owing 1:tesolution was presented and on motion of Mords Adopted Resolution BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE City of ,~ ---., Brand Island,Nebraska,tbat beginning June l,193l,the salaries of S.C.Miller and Raymond Tumblin of the Police Department be $105.00 to be paid semi-monthly That Ed. Stevenson be appointed CARETAKER OF THE DUMP,at a sal8.J of $40.00 per month C.J.Cords On motion of Hehnke the City Clerk was instructed to again write C.W.Warren & Co.Auditors ,that unless the City hears from them within a week the Auditing Committee will proceed to award the Contract for Auditing to the next best bidder. 529 The following Resolution was presented and read RESOLUTION. ========== ..~ --., Be it resolved by the Mayor and Oity Council of the City of Grand Islandt Nebraska, that a sidewalkt bet witnin fifteen days from and after the first publication hereoft ordered constructedt repaired or extended as hereinafter designatedt on the side hereinafter set fortht in front of and adjacent to the following described propertYt to-wit: First Ward Sidewalk Extensions. Along North and East side of Lot No. It Block No. 72t Wheeler & Bennett's Second Addition. Along the East side of Lot No. lOt Block No. 72t Wheeler & Bennett's Second Addition. Along the West side of Lot No.5, Block No. 61, Wheeler & Bennett's Second Addition. Along the North side of Lot No. It Block No. 61, Wheeler & Bennett's Second Addition. Along the East side of Lot No. 10, Block No. 42, Russel Wheeler's Addition. Along the North side of Lot NO.1, Block No. 30, Russel Wheeler's Addition. Along the South side of Lot No. 10, Block No. 37, Russel Wheeler's Addition. ~ -., Along the South and West sides of Lot No.6, Block No. 14, Russel Wheeler's Addition. Along the North and East side of Lot No.1, Block No. 133, Unipn Pacific Railroad Second Addition. Along the East side of Lot No.1, Block No. 21, Original Town. Along the West side of Lot No.5, Block No. 41, Original Town. Along the East side of Lot No.1, Block 46, Original Town. 530 ~ - -,., Along the South side of Lot No.8, Block No.8, Voitle's Addition. Along the South side of Lot No.5, Block No.9, Voitle's Addition. Along the South side of Lot No.5, Block No. 33, Lambert's Addition. Second Ward Sidewalk Extensions. Along the South side of Lot No.8, Block No.7, Hernohan & Decker's Addition. Along the East side of Lot No.8, Block No. 14, Arnold & Abbott's Addition. Along the North and East side of Lot No.1, Block No. 16, Arnold & Abbott's Addition. Third Ward. New Sidewalks. Along the West side of Lot No.5, Block No. 54, Original Town. ,.// Along the East side of Lot No.1, Block No. 92, Original Town. v Along tne East side of Lot No. 14, Ooun~y Subdivision, wi of swt, 15-11-9. Along the East side of Lot No. 16, County Subdivision, wi of swt, 15-11-9. ~ -,., Along the East side of Lot No. 17, County Subdivision, wt of SW!, 15-11-9. Along ~he East side of Lot No. 18, County Subdivision, wt of SW~, 15-11-9. Sidewalk Extensions. Along the South side of Lot No. 7, Block No. 7 Koenler Place. , Along tne South side of Lot No. 8, Block No. 0, Koehler Place. Along the North side of Lot No. 1, Block No. 5, South Grand Island Addition. /' Along the West side of Lot No.8, Block No.6, South Grand Island Addition. _~~'_....o........I..__ ~,__~,_--'_;"._ _"~'___~~"~___'~''-'-~''''________'_-'''~L-'---'~__~~_'':'''''''':'-'-'--_~_~' 531 Sidewalk Repair. Along the West side of Lot No.5, Block No. 55, Original Town. v' Fourth Ward. New Si dewalk . -~ ~ Along the East side of Lot No.7, Block No.7, Scarff's Addition to West Lawn, Along the East side of Lot No.9, Block No.7, Scarff's Addition to West Lawn. Along the East side of Lot No. 11, Block No.7, Scarff's Addition to West Lawn. Along the North and West side of Lot No.5, Block No. 23, Schimmer's Addition. Alonp; the South and West side of Lot 1~0. 6, Block No. 23, Schimmer's Adaition. Along tne Soutn side of Lot No.7, Block No. 22, Schimmer's Addition. Along the Soutn side of Lot No.8, Block No. 22, Scnimmer's Addition. Along tne Soutn side of Lot No.9, Block No. 22, Scnimmer's Addition. Along tne Soutn and East Side of Lot No. 10, Block No. 22, Schlmmer's Addition. Along tne East side of Lot No.1, Block No. 21, SChimmer's Addition. ~ ~ Along tne East side of Lot No. 10, Block No. 21, Schimmer's Addition. Along tne West side of Lot No.5, Block No. 20, Schimmer's Addition. Along tne West side of Lot No. 0, Block No. 20, SChimmer's Addition. Along the West side of Lot No.6, Block No. 11, Scnimmerrs Addition. Along the East side of Lot No. 10, Block No.8, Scnimmer's Addition. 532 H~ -~ Along the East side of Fractional Lot No.1, Fract ional Block No.3, Gilbert's Addition. Along the East side of Lot No. 10, Fractional Block No.3, Gilbert's Addition. Along the East side of Lot No.1, Fractional Block No. 12, Gilbert's Addition. Along the East side of Lot No. 10, Fractional Block No. 12, Gilbert's Addition. Along the East side of' Fractional Lot No.1, Fractional Block No.3, Gilbert's Second Addition. Along the East side of Lot No. 10, Fractional Block No.3, Gilbert's Second Addition. Along the East side of Lot NO.1, Block No.2, Gilbert's Second Addition. Along the East side of Lot No. 10, Block No.2, Gilbert's Second Addition. Along the East side of Lot No.1, Block No.2, Gilbert's Second Addition. Along the East and North side of Fractional Lot No.1, Fractional Block No. 11, WallicP's Addition. Along the East side of Lot No. 10, Fractional Block No.ll, Wallich's Addition. Along the West side of Lot No.6, Block No. 13, Wallicn's Addition. ~ .., Along the West and North side of Lot No.4, Block No. 13, Wallich's Addition. Along the North side of Lot No.4, Block No. 13, Wallicn's Addition. Along the North side of Lot No.3, Block No. 13, Wallich's Addition. Along the West side of Lot No.5, Block No.9, B.'G. Clark's Addition. 533 Along the North side of Fractional Lot 1, Fractional Block 3, Arnold & Abbott's Addition. ~ ~' Sidewalk Extensions. Along the West side of Lot No.6, Block No. 19, Schimmer1s Addition. . Along the West side of Lot No.5, Block No. 13, Schimmer's Addition. Along the West side of Lot No.5, Block No.1, Schimmer's Addition. Along the West side of Lot No.5, Block No.3, Park Place. Along the West side of Fractional Lot No.6, Fractional Block No.2, Gilbert's Addition. Along the South side of Lot No. 186, West Lawn Addition. Along tne North side of Fractional Lot No.2, Fractional Block No.8, Gilbert's Second Addition. Along the South side of Fractional Lot No. 10, Fractional Block No.3, H. G. Clark's Addition. Along tne South side of Lot No.6, Block No.4, H. G. Olark's Addition. Along the North side of Lot NO.1, Block No. 14, H. G. Clark's Addition. Along the West side of Lot No.5, Fractional Block No. 19, H. G. Clark's Addition. ~ r-.r Along the North side of Lot No.5, Block No. 10, Wa11ich'S Addition. Along the West side of Lot No.5, Block No. 14, Rollin's Addition. Along the East side of Lot No. e, Block No. 13, Bonnie Brae Addition. Along the East side of Lot No.1, Block No. 16, Bonnie Brae Addition. ~ ~ ~. --.., 534 Along the West side of Lot No.5, Block No. 14, Bonnie Brae Addition. Along the West side of Lot No.4, Block No.5, Arnold & Abbott 1 s Addition. Along the South side of Lot No.8, Block No. 14, Original Town. v Along the West side of Lot No.4, Block No. 33, Original Town. v Along the East side of Lot No.1, Block No. 40, Original Town. . And be it further resolved: That the City Engineer be instructed to submit plans, specifications, and estimates of the probable cost of the construction of said proposed sidewalks witnin ten days from tne first publication of tnis resolution, and that the Committee on Streets and Alleys report promptly at the expiration of tne aforesa1d 15 days to the Mayor and City Council of the names of the lot owners who have refused or neglected to construct, repair or extend said sidewalks as herein ordered, and that the City Olerk proceed to advertise for bids for the construction, repair or extension of said sidewalks, as provided py law, immediately after the report of said Committee has been received and acted upon by the Mayor and City Council. Henry H.Fa11dorf Passed and approved by a three-fourths vote of all members of the City Council this 20th day of May, 1931. _ _ _ _ _ _ _H.enzy -LF.al.ld!lr.f. __ _ _ 535 The Street Committee made report; To the Hon.Mayor & City Council;Gentlemen; ~ -.., We your Oommittee on Streets & Alleys to whom was referred the Petition of F.Allen and J.Knickrehm for 15 minute Parking Space have granted this request as per instructions of the Oouncil. Respectfully.Henry H.Falldorf,Carl Knickrehm,C.H.Justice,C.J.Cords. Street & Alley Committee. The Street & Alley Oommittee made report; To the Hon.Mayor & Oity Council; Gentlemen; We your Oommittee on Streets & Alleys to whom was referred the request of opening the Alley between Sycamore and Pine Street from Court to Koenig ,recoIT~end that no action be taken at this time. Respectfully.Henry H.Falldorf,Carl Knickrehm, C.H.Justice,Street & Alley Committee The Street & Alley Committee made report; To the Hon.Mayor & City Council; Gentlemen; We your Oommittee on Streets & Alleys to whom was referred the request. of l5"m1nute" and "No Parking~ space on South Locust Street requested by the Stratton Hotel Company ,recommend that the request be granted. Respectfully, Henry H.Falldorf,Carl Knickrehm,C.H.Justice,C.a.Cords Street & Alley Committee. On motion of Falldorf said three Reports were adopted. _.\@rOnreqlH!S~ht:: Wa.ter & L1g1J.t Comm1 ttee further-t1:U1e wa;s"-'-gra:rrted 'fJ? f 0 r-;p~i-nane e proPOSet1:".:a-y..ge,:a-t,p&l--"P'GVf&J.!-"-GO";-f'oT'Ga's . Franeh't'l"e. The Water & Light Committee made report as follows; Hon.Mayor & City Council; May 20,1931 -~ .'W' We your Committee on Water & Light to whom was referred the several bids on Water Main Etc. beg to recommend the acceptance of the bid of National Cast Iron Pipe Co.,for furnishing the 6" and lOIlWater Main ,Lead,Jute and Specials. And the bid of the Ludlow Valve Mfg. Co. for furnishing the 611 and 10" Gate Valves. C.H.Justice H.Falldorf, Carl Knickrehm C.J. Cords, Committee On motion of Justice the Report was adopted and Contracts awarded. Plumbers and Drainlayers Bonds of Ednum O.b~ and F .H. Williams were presented and on motion of Upperman approved and Permits ordered granted. 536 Permit for Bonds of C. E.Atwater Co in the sum of ;~1000 for Wrecking Buildings and $5000 for Permit for use of certain streets were presented and read and on motion of Upperman were each approved and Permits ordered by the Building Inspector. Bond of Forest C.Brown as Chief of the Fire Department was presented and read and on motion of Upperman Approved. ~ .-,., Petition and Bond of Wm.J.Harry as Auctioneer for the term of one year from May 1,1931 were read and on motion of Upperman they were approved and Permit ordered issued upon payment of the fee required by the City Ordinance. Petition and Extension of Bond of J.R.Brust for Auctioneer's Permit from May 21,1931 to May 21,1932 were read and on motion of Upperman Approved and Permit ordered issued upon Payment of proper fee. Dr.James P.Rigg profferred the services of the City Improvement Association in Landscaping and Beautifying the Lot of land donated by Mr.Ed.L.Brown at the Corner of Fourth & Broadwell and on motion of Knickrehm the matter was referred to the Park CommittEe. The Park & Finance Committee made report; To the Hon.Mayor and Council; Your Committee on Parks and Finance ,to whom was referred the Res- Olution of the American Legion ,requesting the appropriation of the sum of $1500.00 annually for five years,to construct a Legion Memorial in Memorial Park,report that the City has been unable to improve certain tracts donated for Park and Playground pmrposea_of to con- struct a Municipal swirmning pool, and that sufficient funds are not now available ,and recommend that the matter be left to the Council to determine whether the City will have sufficient funds without raising the Levy,for the purpose,and whether it is expedient ,when -~ .-~ the annual budget is made up in July. Carl Knickrehm ~arl Hehnke Henry H.Falldorf Louis E.upperman C.H.Justice Respectfully submitted. On motion of Knickrehm the report was adopted. The Building Code made report; To the Hon.Mayor and City Council; We,Your Committee on Building Code to whom was referred the communication from the League of Nebraska,Municipalities with reference to the Purchasing of Building Code Recommend the Clerk order 12 oopies _ _.____~~...............~.~~__:_~""'-~..:......:.........:~_,_c_ __"......:..:.__--".._~_.____,_c_........._~,._ 537 The Water 8: Light Committee reported; ~ ~ Hon.Mayor & City Council,Grand Island, Nebraaka; Gentlemen; We,Your Committee on Water & Light to whom. was referred the communication 16fom the Central Power Company with regard to proposed Natural Gas Franchise and rates, beg to report, that owing to the importance of the matter,we deem it advisable to ask for further time to investigate relative to several necessary changes in their proposed franchise, We have made some progress ,but will need further time to C.H.Justice, H.Falldorf, Oarl Knickrehm, C. J. Cords, Commit t:ee. On motion of Justice the report was adopted. complete same. Bills against the City were presented and read and on motion of Justice allowed, for list see the Claim negister Pepper called attention to the Fire at Cousins Lumber Company on ;{ the evening of May 19, requiring quite an amount of help and ad- vised that a Payroll should be made out covering the names of those working and the amount due to each and that the Pay roll be signed by the Chief of t~re Department ,chairman of Fire Committee and Charr man of Auditing Committee and Warrants be , Made out to pay each claimant the amount so allowed. The Street & Alley Committee called attention to the need of a machine for regairing Asphalt Paving. AdjOUrn;&LpLLJ H.E.C~A;d ~ City Clerk ..~ ~ -L_~. Grand Island,Nebraska,June 3,1931 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 May 20,1931 were read and 538 approved. \_~ ~ Frank I Olsen was present with complaint as to the City Dump and his care and use of same and on motion ,~e same was referred to the Commit~ee on City Property. Protest of Walter Ott- etal against Paving Ashtom Avenue. was read and filed. Opening of Clark H.A.Prince brought up some matter as to theAStreets &mkmm~s and on motion of Falldorf it was referred to the Street & Alley Com. The Following Resolution was presented and on motion of Falldor~ adopted. Resolu tion. Whereas,the case of Leo B.Stuhrvs. the City of ;Z Grand Island, being an action for damages sustained in the condemnation of a right of way for an out~et storm sewer, was recently tried in the District Oourt of Hall County, Nebraska, and a verdiot and Judgment rendered in favor of the plaintiff for $8500.00 and costs,and Whereas,on May 16,1931, said Leo B.Stuhr submitted a written offer of settlement of the matters in controversy ,and Whereas, The Council of the City of Grand Island, Neb~aska,is of the unanimous opinion that said offer of compro- mise should be rejected and said case appealed to the Supreme Sourt, NOW THER:l!;FORE?BE IT RESOLVED BY THE Mayor and Counc.il u~ ~ of the City of Grand Island,Nebraska, as follows; 1, That the writ~en offer of said Leo B.Stuhr ,dated May l6,193l,be and the same is hereby rejec:ted. 2, That the City Attorney and the SpeCial Counsel employed by the City in the trial of said cause ,Arthur C.Mayer and B.G. Wellensiek,be and they are hereby instructed ,directed and ordered to appeal from the verdict and judgment of the Distric~ Court. of Hall Count y,Nebraska, in the case of Leo B.Stuhr against the City of Grand Island,Nebraska,to the Supreme Court of leb~aska,and to do and perform each and every act nevessary to perfect such appeal and present said cause to said Q ourt. \, Henry H.Falldorf Ca.rl Knickrehm 539 Carl Hehnke -~ ~ The Street C ommi tt,ee reported To the Hon.Mayor and Oity Council; We, your committee on Streets and Alleys ,having examined, the June 3,1931 Petition for Paving on Ashton Avenue ,recommend a district be cr!ated from Pine Street to Oak Street and that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an Ordinance for the same. On motion of Falldorf the Report w"'s with the Protest against the same referred back to the St.& Alley Committee for further inves -tigation and report. Bill of R.D.Kingsbury for money retained by the City in Districts paved by the Frail Paving Co,and Assigned to him was on motion of Rehnke referred back to the City Attorney to investigate & report. bhe Light Committee reported that they had ordered a Street Light at the intersection of Chas.& Kimball as asked for at last meeting. /x The Light Committee asked for ~urther time for Investigation of the Gas Franchise proposition. Report of the 0 hief of the Fire Department with list of supplies needed was read and on motion of Pepper referred to Fire Committee Bond of J.Man1ey Davis , Policeman, for the term until April 30,1932 was read and on motion of Upperman approved. -~ n -... Petition & Bond of Wm.I.Blaine as Auctioneer was read and on motion were approved and Permit to be issued upon payment of fee. On motion of Falldorf the City Attorney was instructed to prepare Papers for the Condemnation of of some property on South Pine Street for Sewer purposes. Bills ~gainst the City were read and on motion of Justice allowed, far list see the Claim Register. The City Engineer reported the completion of Sewer District NO.160 by Wm.Kelly & Co., and on motion of Falldorf the report was adopted the District accepted and the Clerk instructed to give notice of meeting as a Board of Equalization June 17,1931 from 7-30,P.M.to 8 O'clock P.M. of said Day. 540 The Fire Committee brought in report as fot1ows; June 3,1931 We,the Fire Committee recommend that we re-ad vertise for service truck Spec.ificat-ions to. be had at office of the Chief. All bids to be in the hands of the City Clerk by July 1,1931. William Pepper C.J.Cords ~-~ .~ L.E.Upperman Geo.Mildenstein. On motion of Pepper the report was adopted. The C1 ty Engineer presented estimate of Costs of Sidewalks as follo\l\S June 3,1931 To Hon.Mayor and City Council; g'" ,:~__- -.// The following is the Engineers Esti&--iii:-j~'tatmcrfmned sidewalks; '~.. ),J" --,' . - - , Approx.5000 Sq.ft.411 Sidewalks 16 rp f....'<> .;\. If 500 Sq. ft. 611 Crosswalks 24 cF Expansion Joint per ft. 12 if: Respectfully submitted.W.M.Wheeler, Engineer. On motion of Falldorf the report was adopted snd the Clerk inst- ructed to advertise for bids for laying the same. The Committee on Parks & Bands reported; to the Hon.Mayor and City Council June 3,1931. Gentlemen; We,your committee on Parks and Band~ ,find upon -~ -~ investigating the Playground equipment institution, that some equipment for children should be purchased at this time,and recommend to your Honorable body that the Commi ttee be authorized" and instxuoted to purchase the above mentioned equipment for play- grounds ,not exceeding six Hundred dollars ($600.00). Respectfully submitted Carl Hehnke Henry H.Falldorf Carl Knickrehm Louis E.Upperman Building Code Committee report; We,your Building C ode Committee to whom was referred the Petit- -ion of protest against the Occupation Ordinance No.1409 ,wish to recommend that no action be taken. After checking the cost as ass- essed thereby we find that the charge of 2cF or $l.oominimum for space under ground is not excessive ,and the use of Sidewalks or alleys for open stairways or area ways can in many cases be elim- inated, thereJ3y reducing the cost and fire hazard to the owner, as. well as safeguarding the public,using the sidewalk or alley. Respectfully Carl Knickrehm Carl Hehnke Henry H.Falldorf C.H.Justice,Code Committee _.___.__.~__ __~_ ____..L._u.:._u. 541 On motion of Cords the Mayor and Clerk were instructed to sign Contract with Edgar Stevenson for use and dare of the Dump grounds and buildings AdjOUrne~~~~~ H.E.Clifford City Clerk. ~ -~,- Grand Island,Nebraska,Junec.17,l93l, 7-30,P.M. The Council met as a Boatd of Equalization,for the purpose of Equalizing and Assessing the benefits Accrueing to the respec- -tive lots, tracts and parcels of land in Sewer District No.160 by reason of tDe laying of a Sewer therein and levying a Tax to pay for said construction,His Honor,the Mayor presiding and All Members present at roll call. Proof of Publioation of Notice of meeting as a Board of Equ.alization was read and placed on file. After waiting until 8 O'clock P.M. and no person appearing to object to or protest against the proposed Assessment and Levy, Falldorf presented the following Resolution which was read ~ ---.,., --;.......~--~-.._---------'----,-. ,-"'~:"">. <'-. ' RES 0 L UTI 0 N. :==-========= 542 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, sitting as a Board of Equalization, in accordanoe with due notioe given thereof, as required by law, that we find the total assessable cost of the construction of Sewer District No. 160 to be the sum of $1347.60; that the benefits accruing to the real estate in said distriot to be the surn of $1347.60, and that the benefits aocruing to the respeotive lots, tracts and parcels of land in said Sewer District to be the sum set forth oppoai te the several descriptions, a~, follows: -~ Owner Lot ,~ ., William R. Bundy William R. Bundy G. W. Broadwell, Est. M. McAllister, Est.. S. K. Dryer Jessie G. Dill Jessie G. Dill Jessie G. Dill G. W. Broadwell, Est. G. W. Broadwell, Est. M. R. Darv'3ll A. E. Jackson Iva. M. Porter Abbie H. Kinsinger Margaret R. Garver G. W. Broadwell, Est. G. W. Broadwell, Est. Grace W. Groft Hazel I. Mt1l s B. & C. Hansen Elliott Burnett M. Niemann Ma.rtha E. Matthews Dietrich Schrader Wm. Goehring Paul Lackenvitz Paul Lackenvitz Lucy P. Haney Lucy P. Haney Lucy P. Haney Ella o. Steele M. & J. Sloss Alfred Elwick Joseph Gusik, Est. Joseph Gusik, Est. John A. True John A. True John A. True G. W. Broadwell, Est. Riley & Lula Roberts. 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4. 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 Blook 6 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 '1 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 Total Packer & II. II II If n \1 H II 11 II If II II II II II II If " If II \I II. II II \I " 11 II Packer & II II " " " II " II II Assessable Addition Assessment Barr's II II II II II II II It II It It II II II 11 II " II " II II " II II " It II II II Barr's 11 II II II It 11 II It II Cost $33.69 33.69 3;; . 69 33.69 33a69 33.69 33.69 33.69 33.69 33.69 33.69 33. 69 33.69 33.69 33.69 33. 69 33.69 33.69 33.69 33.69 33.69 ;$3.69 -"h, "q 3~) . O~, 33.69 33.69 33.69 33.69 33.69 33.69 33.69 33 . 69 33.69 33. 69 33.69 33.69 33.69 33.69 33.69 33.69 33.69 $1347.60 Second II II II If II " If II II Henry H.Fal1dorf ------------------- ~-- --~-,----.~ ...~---...-.--.,-'-----~'"'_~_ ~._.~.:_~__~._~c:.;~_"'__'_______., 54,3 Moved by Falldorf that the Resolution be adopted; ~ ~ Carried on roll call,Cords,Falldorf,Hehnke,Justice,Knickrehm, lvIildenstein,Pepper and Upperman foting aye,nay none. The Mayor declared the motion carried, the resolution adopted and approval of the same. The minutes of the meeting as a. Board of Equalization were read and approved. Adjourned ,~g~/~ H. E.Cli~fd,City Clerk , ~ .~ 544 Grand Island,Nebraska,June 17,1931. The Council met in regular session, His Honor,the Mayor presid- ing and all Members present at roll call. The minutes of the last regular meeting June 3,1931 were read and approved. COIT@unication from Joe Dennis asking for permission to connect with the City Water service in the 1500 B1ock,St.Paul Road was read and on motion of Justice referred to the Water Committee. ~ -~ Proposition of T.J.Cunningham to sell a lot 66 X 132 at corner of first & Walnut street, for Fire Department purposes was read and on motion of Pepper placed on file. The Following Resolution was presented and adopted; Grand Island,Nebr.june 17,1931. ~ RESOLUTION I~ WHEREASj' The Grand Is1andlndependent daily pUblishes a statement purporting to show the number of elapsed days since the natural Gas Pipe line was brought to the City Gate,the apparent purpose of said daily statement by the grand Island Independent being to set up the inference in the minds of the Citizens of Grand Island ,that the Hon.Mayor and the City Council are responsible for the delay in bringing this matter to issue. and , Whereas, the facts are that no definite concrete proposition involving a franchise and schedule of rates was made to the Mayor and Council for their consideration until May 6,1831,and then only on dernand of a large number of Oi tizens , there150re be it Resolved ,that the Council take this method of expressing their resentment of the attitude of the Grand Island Indepen- dent and be it further Resolved , ti:at the Ci ty Council take this method of informing the General Public and Tax Payers of the City of Grand Island of the true facts. Henry H.Falldorf Carl Hehnke t.E.Upperman \Vm. Pepper C.H.Justice C.J.Cords Carl Knickrehm Geo.Mildenstein ~ --., Bids of E.H.Baker,Ideal Cement Works and Edward G.Bigley, for laying Sidewalks and Cross Walks were opened and read and on motion of Falldorf referred to the Street & Alley Com. ><-- A recess was taken and the Committee exam!d the bids & reporteq June 17,1931 '------------'-.-- -- --,__.._ ~______....c.....~___,_____~..____._~._ _.~_______ . Resolution 545 -~ ~ Upperman presented Resolution as follows; Whereas the Massachusetts Bonding and Insurance Oompany of BosWan Massaahusetts,executed and deliuered to the Oity of Grand Island a Bond for Walter Wheeler,as Oity Enginee:D of the Oity of Grand Isla nd, Nebraska, Expiring December 31,1931, and Whereas said Bonding Oompany exeQuted and delivered a Bmmm new bond for said engineer from May 1, 1931, expiring April 30,1933, Be it resolved by the Mayor and City Oounoil of the Oity of Grand Island,Nebraska,that the Massaahusetus Bonding and insurane Oompany of Boston,Massaahusetus ,be and it is hereby released and disoharged of all liability under the original Bond delivered to the City of Grand Island for Walter Wheeler as Oity Engineer from May 1,1931 to Deoember 31,1931, that portion of the time on the Original bond expiring December 31, being oovered by the second bond, the Original bond expiring December 31,1931 to be and remain in full force and effeot to May 1,1931 when the new bond was substituted. Louis E.Upperman On motion of Upperman the Resolution was adopted. Hehnke on behalf of the Finance Oommitt~e called attention to needs of more funds for the ensuing year. The Ohairman of the Auditing Oommittee presented bill of W.A.Prinee for $125 for legal servioes rendered and on motion of Hehnke the Olaim was allowed and Warrant ordered drawn for its payment. The street & Alley Oom.filed report; ~ ~ To the Hon.Mayor & City Oounoil; Gentlemen.~ We,your committee on 'Streets and Alleys ,to whom was referred the Petition for opening Olark Street, ,beg leave to report that no action be taken at this time. The Oommittee would like more time to look into the merits of opening said Street. Henry H.Falldorf O.H.Justioe O.J.Cords Carl Xniokrehm,Oommittee. was adopted. On motion of Falldorf th~ report Grand IslandNebra* -aska June 17,1931 The Street & Alley Committee made report. To the Hon.Mayor and Members of the City Council, Grand ISland,Nebraska. Your Committee on Streets and Alleys reportsthat it is necessary that an Easement for Sanitary Sewer and Public Utility purposes be appropriated and condemned by the City of Grand Island,Nebr- -aska ,in and across the following described strip or tract of ground to-wit;a strip of ground 14 feet wide between the East and West, lines of the Alley between lot 1 and 26,in Hawthorne Place in said City ,extended in straight lines North ,a distance of lOB feet, from the North lines of said Lots 1 and 26 across a ~ectan- -gular tract of .land 108 feet wide by 360 feet long,lYlng 546 immediately North of Lots 27,26 and the Easterly 36 feet o~ Lot l,a11 in Hawthorne P1aoe in said Oity, in part of the North- west Quarter ,of Section 22 ,Township 11,North of Range 9,West of the Sixth P.M., belonging to Peter C.Hansen. Henry H.Falldorf C.R.Justice Carl Xnickrehm C.J.Cords. On motion of Falldorf the report was adO~tEa. The Water & Light Committee reported; Grana Island,Nebraska,June 17,1931. Hon.Mayor & City Oouncil,Grand Isla,nd,Nebraska, Gen t 1 emen; .~ ~ Your Committee on Water and Light to whom was referrd. the proposed Franchise dated May 6,1931 as presented by the Central Power Company for the furn~shing of Natural Gas to Grand Island Citizens,beg to report after dlte consideration by the Mayor and entire Council meeting as a Committee of the whGla and with the advice of Council ,that we find the proposed franchise entirely inadequate to protect the interests of our Citizens and the Bame be not accepted. We are attaching hereto ,our proposed Franchise and recommend tla t the same be tendered to the Central Power Compa:qv for their acceptance ; same to be voted upon at a Special Elec- -tion in the near future according to the terms as written thereh. O.H.Justice Carl Xnickrehm C.J.Cords Henry H.Fal1dorf Oommittee. On motion of Justice the report was adopted. The Water Committee reported; Grand Is1and,Nebraska,June 17, 1931 Hon.Mayor& City Oounci1,Grand Island,Nebr. Gentlemen; We,your Committeeon Water & Light,beg to report with regard to the Attached request. received from Mr.Dennis, that we recolnmend the granting of the same providing he pay to the City Treasurer to the Credit of Water fund ,the same Assessment per ftont footage ,as was Assessed to the other property owners in this District: #69,this amount being $33.17, plus the regular tapping fee and subject to the publiShed rates now in effect my the Water Department: C.H.Justice C.J.Cords H.Falldorf Oarl Knickrehm,Committ~e. On motion of Justice the report was adopted. On motion of Upperman the Bond of Fairbanks-Morse &'Company covering their Contract for Sewage Pumps was approved. On motion of Upperman the Bond of Edgar Stevenson CQvering his conduct of the City Dump was approved. The Sewer Committee reported as follows; Grand Island,Nebr.June 17,1931, ~ . To the Hon.Mayor & City Council; Gentlemen; We,your Committeeon Sewers in charge of the Cons~ -ruction of the new Disposal Plant,recommend trat the Contractor on the new Disposal Plant, (The Chambers Construction Oo.of Lin- -coln,Nebr~ be and is hereby notified that no subcontracu on the brick masonry or any other Structional Construction at and on. the new disposal Plant will be permitted by the City Council. unless by special writuen permission of the City Council as per paragraph XXXV, of the General SpeCifications adopted by the CoundL and prepared by Black & Veatch Engineers of Kansas City,Missour~ A Copy of this recommendation to be mailed by Registered mail to the General Oontractor,The Chambers Construction Co,Linooln? Nebr. and Black & Veachh,Engineers Kansas City ,Mo. o . Henry H.Falldorf,Carl Hehnke,C.H.Justice,Oarl Knickrehm n motion of Falldorf the report was adopted. -- ..~ 'I- 547 City property Committee made report as follows; Hon.Mayor and Council; Wa.your Committee on City Property,to whom was referred the Communication of Frank I.OIsen,of May 21, recommend tha~ no action be taken. Geo.Mildenstein C.J.C ords Louis E.Upperman Carl Knickrehm ~ -~ On motion of MiIdenst~in the report was adopted. Bills I'lgainst the City Were presented and read and on motion of Justice allowed" for list see the Claim Register. Annual report of the Library Board was presented and read and on motion of Justice placedon file. Burdick called attrention to the enlarging and changing the shop .~ room at the Plant so as to accommodate the department now using the Basement of the City Hall and on motion of Justioe he was instructed to prepare plans and estimates of such changes as he has in mind. <~-- .~ 1411 An Ordinance', No .1411, levying Tax in Sewer Dist.l60 was presented. Moved by Justice that the Ordinance be placed on its first :neadig Carried on Roll call,Al1 Councilmen being present and voting Ay~ The Ordinance was read and declared passe~its first reading; Moved by Hehnke that the rules 'be suspended and the Ordinance placed on its second reading by its title; Carried on roll call, All Members being present ~nd votinl Aye; The Ordinance was read by its~it1e and declare~passed its Second reading. . 'rules suspended and the Ordi- Moved by Knickrehm that the &mdmman@~~be~~~a~ -nance placed on its Third reading by its title;., . Carried on roll call All Members being present and f~ting Aye; The Ordinance Was read by its title and declared passed its thin Reading. Moved by Mildensteinl that the Ordinanoe be plaoed on its final . Passage and finally passed; Carried on roll oall,Cords,Falldorf,Hehnke,Justice,Kniokrehm, Mildenstein,Pepper and Upperman voting aye,nay~ none; The Mayor declared the Ordinanoe finally passed and Approved the same. 1412 An Ordinance,No.14l2,Providing for Condemnation of some land was presented; Moved by Knickrehm. that the Ordinance be p1aoedon its first reading; Oarried on roll oall,All Memo.ers being present voting aye, The Ordinanoe was read and declaredpasserllits first reading; Moved by Mildensvein that the rule. be sJspended and the Ordinanoe be plaoed/on its seoond reading by its ti tIs; Carried on roll oall ,All Members being present and voting aye; The Ordinanoe was read by its title and deolared passed its Seoond reading . .Moved by Kniokrehm that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance plaoed on its third reading by its title; Carried on roll oal1 all Members being present and voting Aye; The Ordinance was read by its title and dealaredpassed its Third reading. Moved by Mildenstein that the Ordinance be plaoed on its final passage and finally passed; Carried on roll oall,Gords,Falldorf, Hehnke,Justioe,Knickrehm,Mildenstein,Pepper and Upperman voting aye, nay none. The Mayor declared the ordinanoe finally passed and approved the same. Adjourned ~ S4~ H.E.Clifford,City Clerk -~~ -- -.,., ~n 548 Grand Island, Nebr. July 1, 1931 The Council met in regular session, President Cords presiding in absence of the Mayor. All present at roll call. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Bids of the following for a Fire Service Truck were opened and read Mack International Motor Truck Corp., Omaha, Nebr. American La France, Elmira, N. Y. International Harvester Co., Grand- Island, Nebr. White Co., by Geiger & Putney, Lincoln, Nebr. Boyer Fire Apparatus Co., Logansport, Indiana Peter Pirsch & Co., Kenosha,Wls. Ahrens-Fox., Cincinnati, Ohio Seagrave Co., Columbus, Ohio On motion of Pepper the bids were referred to the Fire Committee to report at the next meeting. A communication from the matrons at the different dance halls asking that public dance halls in the City be cloaed at 13:30 A. M., on the motion of Mildenstein were referred to the Police Oommittee. On motion of Hehnke a oommunication from the Board of Eduoation with reference to the tax levy for the ourrent year, was referred to the Finance Committee. A oommunication from Mary E. Brennen as to exoess water was on motion of Justioe referred to the Water Committee. A report of the Ohief of Police with regard to a target range, was on the motion of Mildenstein referred to the Polioe Department with power to aot. Petition of Fred Sohleichardt and others for a sewer district ~ "., in the alley between Lowell Avenue and Holmes Avenue from Bismark Road to Herbert street, on the motion o~ Falldorf referred to the Oity Attorney to prepare ordinance creating said district and the City Engineer to draw up plans and specifications for same. A petition was read asking far a sewer district starting at Bismark Road, running south in the alley between 0 Street and B street and Whittier Avenue and Lowell Avenue to the City Limits. On motion of Falldorf the City Attorney was instructed to prepare ordinance creating the distriot and the .City ~gineer to draw up plans and specifications for the same. On motion of Hehnke a warrant for $1.75 on the General Fund was to be drawn to cover two stolen warrants of the Geer Oompany, Warrant 11104 for 25; and 11106 for #1.50. 549 Hehnke called a meeting of the Finance Committee and the Council for July 10th to make a budget for the coming year. The Street & Alley Committee made report: Grand Island, Nebr. July 1, 1931 ~~ -.., To tbe Hon. Mayor & City Council Gentlemen: We your Commi~tee on Streets and Alleys having examined the claim of E. H. Eaker for extra filling for sidewalks recommend the claim be allowed and that the cost be assessed to the property benefited. Respectfully submitted Henry H. Falldorf Carl Knick~ehm C. H. Justice On motion of Falldorf the report was adopted. Pepper presented a report showing what was need~or the fiscal year in the Fire Department , and on motion of Hehnke was refirred to the Budget Committee. The Water & Light Committee presented the following report: July 1, 1931 u~ -.., Honorable Mayor & City Council Grand Island, Nebraska Gentlemen: ~ We your Committee on Water & Light, beg to report that ( we beliege it advisable at this time to lower the water and light rates charged by the Municipal Plant to its 6onsumers. The Committee feels that due to the increased patronage of these Departments and their constant growth, that a reduction in these commodities will invite more consumption, for the more consumption and greater patronage these Departments receive, the lower the cost of production. Your Committee have during the past 5 years found it expedient to reduce the light rates several times, these reductions have saved our consumers thousands of dollars and have been made only after careful consideration of the welfare of the Department and the consumers, and only after due consideration to items of depreciation and future extensions. Our present rates for light and power are in line and in several cases much below those of other cities of the same class in Nebraska. Our present water rates are lower than any in the state with but few exceptions and our abundant supply allows everyone to use all he desires. Our Water, Light & Ice Departments have been self- sustaining as the records will verify. These Departments are not an expense to the people as some would believe, but rather the contrary. Not a cent of taxes is used to maintain or operate or enlarge these properties. The profit of these Departments have been put back into modern power plant machinery and is one of the factors in maintaining a.1ow rate. We, therefore, recommend that this Commtttee in conjunction with the Water & Light Commissioner work out a satisfactory rate which can be recommended to the Council in the near future. Committee C. H. Justice Carl Knickrehm C. J. Cords H. H. Falldorf On motion of Justice the report was adopted. 550 The Bond Oommittee presented the bond of Lawrence G. Mentzer for policeman. On motion of Upperman the bond was approved. The Oommittee on Parks and Bands made the following report: July 1, 1931 ~ -,., To the Hon. Mayor & Oity Oouncil Gentlemen: we, your committee on Parks and Band, recommend that the name suggested by the local Oity Improvement Association be adopted for the playground located at Seventeenth and Oleburn Street (naming same Grace Abbott Playground) . Respectfully supmitted Oarl Knickrehm Henry H. Falldorf L. E. Upperman (~ On motion of Knickrehm the report was adopted. The Sewer Oommittee reported: July 1, 1931 -~ -,., To the Hon. Mayor & Oity Oouncil Gentlemen: We your oommittee on Sewers, in oharge of the new Sewage Disposal Plant, after investigating the request of the Contractor, the Ohambers Oonstruction Oompany, of Lincoln, Nebraska, for a change on the Weir meter with a steel float chamber instead of one made of cast iron as specified, recommend that the change be permitted to be made upon the approval of the consul,ing engineer, Black & Veatch, of Kansas Oity, Missouri, as per letter of May 25, 1931, attached, we also reoommend that the ~line boiler be installed inplaoe of the Bryant as specified. See .letter of Black & Veatch, dated June 20, 1931, a copy attached, instructing the Oity Olerk herewith, that a copy of this report be mailed by registered mail to contractor and the engineer, Black & Veatch. Respectfully, Henry H. Falldorf Oarl Knickrehm OarlHehnke Ohas. Justioe On motion of Falldorf the report was adopted: Bills against the Oity were read, and on motion of Knickrehm allowed. For list see the Olaim register. The Oity Engineer reported the completion of Sewer District No. 161, and on motion of Fal1dord the report adopted and the distriot accepted. The OLenk was instructed to give notice of the meeting as a Board of Equalization July 15, 1931, from 7:30 to 8 o'lbib<lllk P. M. of said day. Ordinance No. 1413 was presented imposing a speoial . oocupation tax on fire insm'anoe companies in the Oity. On the motion of Justice the ordinanoe was plaoed on its first reading. Oarried on roll oall, Oords, Falldorf, Hehnke, Justioe, Kniokrehm, Mildenstein, Pepper and Upperman voting aye, nay none. The ordinance was read and deolared passed it first reading. The reports of the different offioers were read and plaoed on file. ." Adjotlfned, ""~~~.$/ 4 City Olerk _ ~~" __~,____.. ."~--.L_.~~ .___,_"_~__.~...._~.,_~,_.~",,~.~.~n...~__ ~ ~ -~ -~ -'--___-----'-:___._------......~"_.______'_ ...-..0-- APPROPRIATIONS AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1930-1931 A1ID TO JULY 5, 1931 GENERAL FUND ApprQpriated $ 14,500.00 22,000.00 8,000.00 14,000.00 6,000.00 18,000.00 96,250.00 21,000.00 20.000.00 $ 219,750.00 7,500.00 22,500.00 9,000.00 20,000.00 30,000.00 4.500.00 $ 313,250.00 Salaries Streets & Alleys Engineering INCidentals Hydrant Rental Lighting Sewer-Decree of Court " -out fall " -incidentals PARK FUND POLICE FUND CEMETERY FUND FIRE FUND PAVING FUND MUSIC FUND .... ICE FUND WATER FUND LIGHT FUND SEWER DISTRICT FUND 551 .overdrawn Expended Balance $ 12,280.00 $ 2,220.00 26,771.15 4,771.15. 5,977.57 2,022.43 12,638.16 6,417.00 16,611.30 48,132.91 19.579.57 $148,407.60 5,686.12 23,081.40 7,330.40 20,776.42 a3,061.41 1,361.84 417.00. 1,388.70 48,117.09 21,000.00 420.43 $71,343.40 1,813.88 581.40 1,669.60 776.42. 6,938.59 3.000.00 1.500.00 $ 231,343.41 $ 81,906.59 27,857.76 70,707.40 216,512.04 3,132.46 PAVING DISTRICT FUND 28.725.66 AMOUNT OF WARRANTS DRAWN.............$ 578,278.73 Respectfully submitted, H. E. CLIFFORD, City Clerk __.'-___~.'-,,~_'_~.:_~~"__'''__~i~"__.__'~_, ,:~_._~.:."'_'-',~_'"- ,~ ---., ~ -.,., 552 Grand Island,Nebraska,July l5,l931,7-30,P.M. ~e Council me~ as a Board of Equal1zation~His Honor,the Mayor presiding and All Members present at roll call; for the pmrpose of Equalising and Assessing the benefits accrueing to the respective lots, tracts and parcels of land in Sewer District, No.161 by reason of the laying of a Sewer therein ani levying a special tax against each of said Lots ,tracts and Par. eels of land in said District to pay the cost thereof. Proof of Publica~ion of Notice of meeting as a Board of Equaliza~ion was read and placed on file. The Council remainedin session until 8 O'alosk P.M. and no person having appe:ared to object to of protest against the pro~ posed Assessment and Levy Falldorf presented the following Resolution andmoved its adoption; 553 'R) Ii' "'j n T, n T I i-j '\T .;. .~:.J ;j .::.:::.. .... == = Iv .:: T BE: IT RESOLVED BY TEE YOR AND OITY OOUNCIL of the Oity 8.8 ;J. Boa.rd of Equaliza:tioll) in of Grand 181 ) Hebrn.ska, sitti ven thereof, as required by law) that accordance with due notice 'ive find the toto.l assessable cost of the construction of Sewer -- ..~ ;lccl'ui to the re District No. 161 to e t ests.te in s;::dc1 district to 1:;8 the sum of dii' '7,19 ,=' .C' ~l J. ~./ . .,._1 "'-' , StlEl o:f $12,19. se; tlln.t tIle berlsf"its end tha.t the benefits accruinq to the re ective lots, trncts pa.rcels of le11d in s,::tid Sewer District to be t 8 Ul11 set forth site the several descriptions, 3!S follows: Owner Lot H. 1. & F. M. Gouge 19 F. M. Gouge 20 Commerci 8.1 St D.te BEmk 21 Oommerci 0..1 st at e Bank 22 Commercial State Bi3J1k 23 Commercial state Bank 24 C. E. & M. S. Woods 25 O. E. t M. S. Woods 26 O. E. & M. S. Woods 27 C. E. S" M. S. IJoods 2:3 O. E. & M. S. Voods O. E. & M. S. Woods Leslie Boodry, Jr. Leslie Boodry, Jr. Peoples State Benk Peoples State Bank H. L. & F. M. Gouge fl. IJ. 8: 1".f1" 1:/1" Q.oug:e Benry Rottmel1 He 11ry Henry Bern"; Gr Gr RottmclYl Rot tUleJ1 Rottmr:.n I sLmd 0011e;:;e I sJ.r-;ncl College I s1 Colleg:e I sl Col1eere (}I~ [;;. .r~ J mne s l)oullo s .~ ....., J ,3Ytle 8 P01J.llos Gust Pari (;,S Gust Pat ,.;,l'i 0.8 Henry Rottma.n Henry Rot tnw.n Henry Rottma.n Henry Rottnlan 'l'homas Hom:;ler, Thom:c-',s Hostler, T11011'1::'s Hostler, Thom2,S Hostler, T' ." 1 hom :'3 1:"'10 S1:; er, Thorne.s Hostler, T1 By 1 10Y:H),S 0 st er, 'I'homar Hostler, 'Thomas Hostler, 'I'homu' Hostler, .Est. Est. Est. Est. Est. Est. Est. Est. Est. Est. 98 99 100 101 102 103 120 121 122 1;33 124 125 126 12'7 1:38 129 Addition i\sseSSynel1t eSl:; Lexm ff n II if II II Il Iln n II II If $: .97 29.9'1 29.97 ;.39 . \)'7 29.97 29.97 If Ii 2~~3 .97 29.97 ~~;9 .97 ~39 .97 30 31 II II II II II II ff fI fI II II n II n 29 . ~J7 29. ~::;? 29.97 :39.97 29.97 29 .~=J7 29.97 29.97 29.97 ~39 .97 29. fa? ;~39 . ~~)7 29.9? ~39 .97 29.97 7,0 ,-,(..y '7...." 0" 34. 11 H 35 36 88 II II It II II Il II Ii II It II !l II II It II II Il iI II II if ;~~ f3 . .~)? 29.97 }39 . :=37 29.97 ;~9 .'a? ;~;9 .97 89 90 91 92 93 9i1 9!j 96 2;9.97 :j? If Ii " jj It II II if II If Ii .97 29.97. ~39 .9? ?3~:3.97 ~39 .9'7 ;39 .97 29.97 29.97 if iI n If ii If If If II If II It Il II Total As"ess If Il II II II It II If II 29.97 29.97 :39.97 29.97 $1319.6(3 e Oost Henry H.Falldorf ---------------- 554 Mo~i~n carriea on Roll call,Oords,Falldorf,Hehnke,Justice, Knickrehm,Mildenstein,Pepper and Upperman voting aye, nay none, and t1:e resolution: was declarew adopted. The minutes of the meeting as a Board of Equalizanion: were read and approved. Adjourned. H.m~Olifford,O ity Olerk. u~ .~ Grand Island,Nebraska,July 15,1931,8 P.M. The Oouncil met in regular session,His Honor,the Mayor presiding and all Members present at roll call. The Minu~es of the last regular meeting were read and Approved. Communication from Mrs Henry Pavlicek asking for refund of Dog tax) the dog having died wasjread and on motion of Cords referred to the Police Oommittee. Oommuniaation from Mrs.L.A.Hayden proposing to sell at Lot 8 in Block 66' to the Oity was read and on motion of Behnke placed on file. Oommunication from Guy M.Richards proposintg to sell the City Lot: 7 in Block 113 of Railroad Addition was read and on motion of Justice placed on file. Communication from I !.Boman Oompany as to the Purchase of White Fire Truck was read and on motion of Mildenstein placed on file. Communication from 'the Amerioan La France & Foam! te Corp. as to their bid for Fire truck was read and on motion of Pepper file~ Mrs.Anna Wartenslaben made oral oomplaint and on motion of Justice it was referred to the PolioeCommittee. ~ ..~ Petition for a Street Light at First & Oak Streets was read and on motion of Justice refe r red to the Light Committee. The following Resolution providing fo~ the transfer of the sum of $5000.in the ~ight Fund and $20,000.00 in the Water Fund to the General Fund was presented ...;.:..-L__." ~~ 555 R :Ii: SOL UTI 0 N. HEREAS, there is a surplus in Ii t 1irat cr '~ funds of the CiTY of Or 181 , N e ~)r ,C1ilL por"(;iD118 of' the surplus in SEdd funds t t. dI>,5. n'J"'u"' n"\ l' '.'1 , iW. ~ v' . vV 1. e ..L..L fund Dnd ,000.00 in T; VJater' fund, aTe not "'t celle .~ ~ present time needed for either 'Ghe electric Ii -'- lJ or the we:ter fund fordle :payment of curl'ent expenses, co st s of improvements, extensions or additions to Baid systems res';:;ecti vel:" E:nd thel'e a,re no bonds or outstanal indebtedness !.lst e 1 tIler t J_l t 01-' ~Te,ter clelJ[),l'-trne:n,ts requiri 1-1 sinki fU11Cl to ~p2,Y tl18 8:~3.Ine, 2..11(1 tIle e:x~pe11d_i ture of said amounts for s:jid deDi'1Ttrnents re ectively would be unvri se i D:fO r t~:.-C "t i c ~~'l tneurnose of the surplus ortio118 of seld funds res ectively e been ful v accoillulished n.ne. ~lle. Cit)r of GT T C<J .i. f.).L.. l"'e res those SW~18 re ectively for itp neral fund, TflEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the or City Council of 'the 01 ty of GrEuld I sl 1Te1JT n" That tile SUlli of ;c!5.,OOO.OO be transferred. from the 11 t fund, inO~ tk~g~~~l ld, f~~i 000.00 'be tr::1usferred from ywtel' f1J.nd,\ to -ehe geneI' fund of the 01 ty of Gr [Hl.d the Island, Nebraska, and ~hat the Cit 0Ierk be ins~ructed to dra,1]\J := werI'ant in the swn of 5,000.00 on the light fund, and in tne sum of 20,000.00 on the wD,ter fund" p hole to the gener al fv,no. of said ci t:. :3nd deli vel' tlle 8.:C'Ee to the Ot ty Tre3..8u1'er to effect such traJ1sfer. the same to be used for the Fiscal year Oommencing August 10,1931 ..... ~ - r;-h'!="~,l~- - - v"- l;I.:.:'::,---\;:r~1:::'.l:~.n:-',", P C),g sed nJlcl approved by a three-fourths vote of 811 members of the 01 ty Co'unci1, July- I , 1931. On roll call H.E.C1ifford City Clerk ~ 556 BUDGET ESTIMATE OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1931-1932 ~ -.,., .To the Hon. Mayor & City Council Grand Island, Nebraska Gentlemen: Your Finance Committee has to report the following budget for the ensuing year, based upon the assessed valuations given us by the County Clerk as far as complete and estimates of the previous year and other sources as follows: Assessed valuation of real estate..................$ 12,894,430.00 Assessed valuation of personal property,............ Assessed valuation of Public Utilities............. 3,018,930.00 505,437.00 Other Utilities to be assessed by the state Board 999.086.00 . $ 17,417,883.00 A levy of one mill on valuation would raise $17,417.00 A levy of 12 mills would raise........................1 Intangibles estimated.................................. Total raised from taxation.......... ' 209,004.00 6.880.00 215,884.00 ESTIllATED CASH RECEIPTS FROM VARIOUS SOURCES Police Dent. Court fees, *. dog tax, etc........$ 2,077.95 City Soales...................... 262.30 Cemetery Receipts................ 5,073.53 Permanent Care-Cemetery.......... 4,075.00 Poll Taxes....................... 6,948.00 Building Inspector............... 2,812.75 Occupation taxes................. 1,679.00 Airport.......................... 1,481.71 Milk Permits..................... 384.80 Cutting weeds.................... 4.44 Engineer's offic. ............... 5,108.83 Interest......................... 8.003.95 $ 37,912.26 37,912.0e Occupation tax from Light, Water & Ice Department~ayAble 5/~,000.OO Balance in City Treasur., July 1, 1931................ received from tax collections. Taxes for 1930, not collected........~~t~~t~~........ Total from sources other than tax $ Grand Total of Revenues for Ensuing Year.............$ 65,230.00 .60.000;' .. 00 --"IS9':;1421 .00 385,026:..00 ~ >~ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - --- - Your Finance Committee has to report the following estimates of expenditures of the several departments for the ensuing fiscal year: BOND & INTEREST FUND To pay interest on $300,000 Refunding Bonds@ 4% $ 12,000 To pay for care of permanent care lots, est. 1.800 13,800 _~....___.~_____~~.M....:...__.__~~~_~ _"_,__,~...;.:.-'-"-~~_"_.:.;~_....;i-'-~~~_,. 557 GENERAL FUND ~ ~ To pay Oounty Treas., collection fee, est...$ 5,000 SALARIES. To pay the salary of City officer~ including Mayor, 8 Councilmen, Treasurer, Clerk Assft Clerk, Attorney, Physician, Janitor, Weigh~r, Bldg, Inspector, Caretaker at Dump..15,000 STREETS & ALLEYS. To pay the expenses of the Street Department, including care, cleaning, grading, flushing, sprinkling, repairs, open- ing streets & alleys, laying sidewalks, purchase of tools, implements and machinery, salary of Street Commissioner, labor, surveying and all other expenses incidental to and pertaining to the upkeep and care of streets and alleys..20,000 City ENGINEER. To pay the Salary of Engineer and Ass't Engineer; expenses and operation of office....................................... 8,000 LIGHTING. To pay for lighting streets, alleys and public grounds and buildings, including erection and repairs......................... 18,000 HYDRANT RENTAL. To pay hydrant, rental....... 6,500 INCIDENTAL. To pay the incidental expenses of the City including airport, milk testing, election buildings and equipment, and all other election expenses, and all other expenses of the City not otherwise provided for......... 14,000 SEWERS. By order of the court.............. 20,000 To complete drainage from plant.... To re-appropriate balance of what has been levied for Sewer Plant.... 50,000 69,117.09 To pay for Sewer and drains other than outfall sewer and rebuilding or repairing disposal plant. Re- pairs to Sewer, flushing, etc...... TOTAL GENERAL FUND 20.000.00 $ 245,617.09 PARK FUNn>~ To pay for care of parks, making improvements, extensions, salaries, repairs and labor................. 8,000.00 POLICE FUND ~~ .-., To pay salaries of 'the Police, Police Judge, all expenses of the Department, including expenses of the Board of Health, and the Emergency Hospital and the caretaker of hospital and Secretary of the Board of Health.......... 25,000.00 CEMETERY FUND fo pay the expense of the maintenance of the Cemetery and to make extensions, improvements and repairs and to purchase more ground................................... 9,000.00 558 FIRE FUND To pay salaries of Firemen, Chief and Ass't Chief, purchase of new hose and other equipment, and all expenses and repairs in operation of the department. 39,000.00 PAVING FUND To pay ,for the paving of street & Alley intersections, and spaces opposite public buildings and grounds, repairs and extensions............ '. ... . ... .. ... ... . . .. . . .. . .. 7,000.00 MUSIC FUND ~ ~ To pay the expenses of a vocal, instrumental and amusement organization, for free public concerts, festivals, entertainments, parades, etc.............. 4,500.00 L IBRARYFUND To pay the expense of the Library Board, including salaries, repairs, purchase of books and periodicals and all other expenses............................... 10,000.00 to re-appropriate money already appropriated for a building fund.....,.................................. 4,600.00 $ 366,517.09 Estifated Revenue I Expenditures Surplus $385,026.00 566,5l7.?9 18,508.91 . Ca.rl Rehnke Henry H.Falldorf Carl Knickrehm C.R.Justice Comm1b.ttee ~ ~~ -'--.;.---- -- .c...'"-_:.__..~__,c_~__~_ -"----_._.._-'_~~_~_.:....~___ .~.____.~--..A.lO...___-'--_.__~__.-'-__ _ ~'~.:....___ ___,.._.c__~___,.._ I 559 --~ -~ Thg Fire Committee made report; Grand Island)Nebr.July 15)1931. To the Hon.Mayor & Council J Gentlemen;; WE your Committee on fi'(e to whom were referred; the bids for Service Truck after having examined the bids and speoifications carefully)find the White Truok Model 640)for the sum of $lO)887.00)to be the best: and lowest bid .Therefore recommend that the Mayor and Clerk be instructed; to enter into Contract for the same. Respectfully submitted) William Pepper C.J.Cords Geo.Mildenstein Louis E.Upperman Moved b.y Pepper that the report be adopt:1:'di) on roll oall Cords)Justice)Kniokrehm,Mildenstein and Upperman voted aye) Falldorf,HehnkeJand Pepper voted nay; The Council and the Mayor not being fully satisfied calledfor the Speaifioations upon which the bid was made and further information whereupon Cords mowed that the roll again be called which was done; Cords)Kniokrehm,Mildenstein,Pepper and Upperman voting aye) Falldorf,Hehnke and Justice voted Nay and the Mayor deClared the motion, carried and :bAe report adopted. On motion of Justice the Mayor and C lark were instruoted: to enter into Contract:, . -~ -.,., am . motion of Cords the olaim of Henry Pavlick for refund of Dog tax in the sum of $3 was allowed and Warrant ordered) drawn for its repayment. Bils against the City were presented and read and on motion of Justioe allowed)for list see the Claim Register. /7I,/S An Ordinance No.14l3 creatlng Sewer DistrictNo. 162 was presented; Moved by Xnickrehm that: the Ordinance be placedon its first readig Carried on roll call,Cords,Falldorf,Hehnke)Justice)Xnickrehm, Mildenst~ln,Pepper and Upperman voting aye,nay none; The Or.dinance was read and dealared,passed i*~t first readd.ngj Moved by Upperman that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance. plaa,ed on its eac.ond reading by i te ti tIe; Carried on roll c.all)Cords,Falldorf,Hehnke,Juetioe)Knickrehm, Mildenstein)Pepper and Upperman voting aye,nay none; The Ordinance was read by its title and declared passedits sec:rond reading. Moved by Mildenstein . that the rules be suspended and the ordinae placed on its third reading by its title; Carried on roll call)Cords,Falldorf)Hehnke,Justice)Xniokrehm, M1ldenstein)Pepper and Upperman voting aye)nay none'; The Ordinance was read by its title and declared passedits third reading. 559 Moved by Hehnke that the Ordinance be placed on its final pas- sage and finally passed; Carried on roll call,Cords,Falldorf,Hehnke,Justice,Knickrehm, Mildenstein,Pepper and Upperman voting aye,nay none; The Mayor declared the Ordinance finally passed and approv~d the same. 1414 An Ordinance 10.1414 Levying Taxes in Sewer District NO.16l ~ -.,. was presented; ~ ~ Mowed by Just:1ce that. the Ordinance be pmedon its first reading; Carried on roll call, Cords, Falldorf,Hehnke,Justice,Xnickrehm, Mildenstein.Peppee, and Upperman voting aye, nay none; The Ordinance was read and declaredpassedits first reading; Moved by Xnickrehm that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance placed on ius second reading by its title; Carrie4Cn roll call,aords,Fal1dorf,Hehnke,Justice,Xnickrehm, Mildenstein,Pepper and Upperman voting aye, nay none, The Ordinance was read by its title and declare4~assed its Seoond reading. Moved by Hehnke that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance plaoed on its third reading by its title; Carried on toll oall,Cords,Falldorf,Hehnke,Justioe,Xniokrehm, Mildenstein Pepper and Upperman voting aye, nay none; The Ordinance was read by its title and declaredpassedits third reading; Moved by Upperman that the Ordinanoe be placedomits final pasa~ and finally passed; Carried on roll call,Cords,Falldorf,Hehnke,Justlce,Kniokrehm, Mildenst.ein,Pepper and Upperman voting aye, nay none; The Mayor deolared the Ordinanoe finally passed and approved the same. The City Engineea presented Estimate of oos~ of constructmon of Sewer District NO.162 and on motion of Falldorf the Estima.t:e was adopted and the Clerk instructed to advertise for bids for its construotio,n. On motion of Pepper the fire Committee with the Chief were given a.uthority to purohase suoh equipment as may be neoessary to properly Equip the Volunteers and buy other, necessary equipment . ". ~. .-':! for the Department. Adjourned, H.E.Olifford,Iity Clerk ~ 'WI' 560 Grand Island,Nebraska,August 5,1991 The Council met in regular session,His Honor,the Mayor,presiding and all Members present at roll call e&oept Xniokrehm,exoused. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. Bids for Sewer District No.162 of Wm.Xelly & 00., O. F .1Jleisberg', Chambers Construotion 00., and Sanitary Plumbing Oompany ,were opened and read and on motion of Falldorf referred to the Sewer Committee. A proposed Contraot for the crossing of the U.P.R.B. and the St.Joe.& G.I. R.R. with water main was presented and read and on motion of Justioe referred to the Water Oommitt'ee and City Attorney an~pon their approval the Mayor & 0 lerk to sign same. Mrs.Etting b~ her attorneys ,Prince & Prince filed protest against the use of the stub end of Locust Street, for the Fire Tower and on motion of Pepper the matter was referred: to Fire Commi ttee. A oommunication from the Spanish War Veterans and American Legion asking the vacation of certain Streets and Alleys in the G.A.R~ portion of the Grand Island Cemetery was read and on motion of Mildenstein referred to the Oemetery Committee. A communication from H.J.Bremer asking permission to plee a house on lot 3 in Block 1 of Artistic's Homes Addition was read and on motion of Falldorf referred to the Oode Committee. Harold A.Prince,as attorney for the Sohool Board asked that some of the Oity Booths and Supplies be used at the Election to be held at the High School Building on ,!,September 1,1931 and that Councilman Upperman be asked to have general supervision of same and on motion it was so ordered. .~ '-.r The Appraisers appointed to appropriate and condemn property under Ordinance 10.1412 filed Report as follows; ~ ~ . --....L...:.~...::...&..~~<~.~~~.::_;.;._~_::...~___~~_~_.:.. .-~~~~~~Mt_ 561 TO THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL? OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND? NEBRASKA: ~ .~ in pursuance of Ordinanca 10.1412 of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska,ptov,1ding :eOI' the appropriation and condemnation for the uses of the City of Grand Island,Nebraska, of an Ease- ment or right of way for sanitary sewer and public utility purposes of a strip of land in the City of Grand Island, leol'aSka,described in said Ordinance No.1412,your appraisers met this date ,the 20 day of July,193l,at 9 O'clock A.M.,in the Council Chambers of the Oity Hall ,Grand Island,Nebraska, and aft~r taking oath to discharge our duties faithfully and impartially ,did on the same day,view the property appropriated, and on the same day and at the place last mentioned your appraisers do hereby make the following just and fa1r appraise- ment of the damage for the Easement or right of way which is so appropriated and do justly appraise the damage to the owner ~ and the one interested. in saidland as follows to-wit; i. An easement or rightof way in a strip of gr~und 14 feet wide between the East and West lines of the alley between lots 1 and 26 ,in Hawthorne Place ,in said City of Grand Island, e~ended in straight lines North, a distance of 108 feet" from the North lines of said lots 1 and 26 across a rectangular tract of land 108 feet wide by 360 feet long, lying immediately North of lots 27,26,and the east~rly 36 feet of LOt1,all in Hawthorne . Place in said Oity,in part, of the Northwest Quarter ,of Section 22, Township 11,North of Range 9,Westof the Sixth P.M. ,belonging to Peter C.Hansen,Route 3, Box 587-F, San Diego,O alifornia. Dated July 20,1931. Damages to said Trac$ of Peter C.Hansen.#65.oQ MARCUS CORNELIUS JOHN McLELLAN FRED C. WEEKS ABOD$ REPORT WAS READ AND THE STREET & ALLE Y COMMITTEE MADE REPORT AS FOLLOWS: REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON STREETS AND ALLEYS. AUGUST 5,1931. To THE HON.MAYOR AND ~ITY o "OUNCltOF THE OITY OF GRAND ISLAND NEBR. We,your committee on streets and alleys ,after having carefully examine~ the report. of the appraisers who filed the damages in the appropriation and condemna11i.on of an easement o~ right of way for sanitary sewer andpubli~utilitJPurposes,in the Oity of Grand Island,Ne'braska,pursuant to Ordinance 10.1412, hereby recommend to your 0 ouncil that the report. of the Appraisers be accepted and approved and that the amount speicified in said report be paid to the Owner of the strip appropxlated ,Peter O. Hansen of San Diego ,C alifornia,as assessed or if refused,be deposited with the City Treasurer,subject to the order of the owner and and after such payment,that the City occupy and possess for its own use and right of way for sanitary sewer and sanitary mmmmm~~ sewer and publiC utility purposes said the property so appropriated as described in Ordinance NO.14l2 and in said report. Henry H.Falldorf C.H.Justice O.J.Cords ~ -~ On motion of Falldorf the Report was adopt.ed. 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Gentlemen; We your Committee on Streets and. Alleys to whom was referred the petition of the opening of Olark street beg leave to report, that this Stree1t (C lark Street) be ordered opened for' traffic ,and is on the adoption of this report to be declared. so opened, unless the Union Pacific Railroad 00. shows good cause why this steeet should not be opened fortraffic ,on or before August 19th,193l,at the regular Council Meetijg. Respectfully submitted Henry R.Falldorf C.R.Justice C.J.C ords -~ ~ On motion of Falldorf the repor~ was adopted. The Street & Alley Com. made report; To theRon.Mayor and 0 ity Council; Grand Island,Neb.Aug.5,19Jl Gentlemen; We, Your Committee on Streets and Alleys, find after investigating the requirements of Equipmentfor the Street, and Alley Department , that a new 15-30 Tractor ,a.ble to .handle a 10 feet b~ade grader ,and a new Blade Grader 10 Z:~etBlade,should be purChased, and that the Oi ty Clerk is herepy/.instructed to advertise for bids, Bidders to furnish their own SpeCifications, Bids to be filed wi th the City Clerk August 19th ,1931 before 8: P.M. Respectfully Henry H.Falldorf C.H.Justice C.J.C ords Oom.on Streets & Alleys. On motion of Falldorf the report waa adopted and the Clerk ins~ -ructed to advertise for bids. 1ml The Wa.ter 8, Light Committee: made report; Grand Island,Neb.Aug.l,lI. Ron.Mayor & City Council,Grand Island"Nebraska. Gentlemen; ~ -~ We, Your Committee om Water &: Light~, to whom was referred the Petition for a Street, Light to beinstalled at First, &mOak Strest beg to report that we recommend the installation of this light. O.H.Justice H.Falldorf C.J.Cords, C ommitt-ee. On motion of Justice the report, was adopted. The Police Committee made repor~; TO THE RON. MAYOR & OITY COUNCIL. Grand ISland,Neb.Aug.5,1931 We your Committee on Police to whom was referred the Oompil.- -aint of Anna wartensleben ,recommend tJ::at no action be taken. C. J. Cords, Geo.Mildenst.ein Louis E.Upperman William Pepper,Police Com. On motion of Cords the Report was adopted. The Committee on Police &Board of Health reported; TO THE RON. MAYOR & CITY OOUNCIL: GENTLEMEN: We your Oommittee on Police and Board of Health to whom was referred the Communicat10n of the Matrons at the Dance Halls recommending tha.t the publiC dances be closed at 12;30, recommend that no action be taken; Respectfully submitted. O.J.Oords, Geo,Mildenstein Louie E.Upperman William Pepper Committee on Police & Board of Health. On motion of Cords the Report was adopted. The Sewer Oommittee upon suggestion of Black & Veatch made report; of items needed and on motion of Falldorf same was adopted. The Sewer Oommittee made report on Protest against ~~ Diet.. 162 as follows; Aug.5,1931,To the Honorable Mayor & Council, We,your Sewer Oommittee find that Protests against Sewer Distri$ *162 are in-sufficient and that 0 ouncil takes no action regardi~ this Protest .Very truly,H.Falldorf,Oarl Hehnke,C.H.Justlce. On motion of Falldorf the report was adopted on roll call,All preS.ent voting aye,absent Xnickrehm,excused. '--..___..i....~:."'--'-_.~__:_~~--"----~----------'-'--..~--_. The Sewer Oommittee made report on bids; 564 To the Hon.Mayor & 0 ity Oouncil, Aug.5,193l. We, Your Oommit~ee on Sewer having examined the bids on Sewer Dist.162 find the Bid of Ohambers Oonst.Oo. to be the lowest & Best Bid and thereforereeommend they me awarded the Oontract and the Oity Olerk be instructed to return the certified checks of the unsuccessful bidders, Respectfully submitted. Henry H.Falldorf O.H.Justice Carl Hehnke, On motion of Falldorf the report: was adopted and 0 ontract awarded. --. -,., The Sewer Committee reported; To Hon.Mayor & Oi ty Oounci. 1; Gentlemen,;: We your c:ommitteeon sewers find the bridges over the Bismarok Road Sewer ditch to be in need of repair,w& therefore reeommend they be replaced with Corrugated Pipe Culverts ,and that the 0 i ty Engineer prepare Estimat,es of cost, and o "'lerk advertise for bids. Respectfully submittd Henry H.Falldorf Oarl Hehnke C.H.Justice On motion of Falldorf the report. was adopted. The Oity /Engineeci neported Estimate of Cu1.erts over the Bismarck road as follows; Grand Island,Nebx.Aug.5,193l To the Hon.Mayor & City Oouncil; Gentlemen; The following is the Engineer's Oulverts over the Bismark ditch 1-84" X 30' culvert, in place Aug.5,193l Estima t,e ~or $460.00 2-84" X 20' culverts in place, each W.M.Wheeler,OityEngineer On motion of Falldorf the Estimates were adopted and the Olc instructed to advertise for Bids for their construction. $325.00 The 0 ity Engineer presented Estimate of the construction of Sewer in Sewer District NO.159 and on motion of Falldorf t. , Estima~e was adopted and the Clerk instruct~d to advertise for bids for its construction. Bills against the City were presented and read and on moth n of Justice allowed; for list see the Claim Register. The Street Committee reporteoo completion of the Laying and repairing of all Sidewalks under the 1930 condemnation and on motion of Falldorf the COunciL determined to sit a~ a Board of Equalization at the 0 ounci1 C~ambBr in said Oity on Wednesday August,19,193l from the hour of 7-30 P.M. to 8 O'clock P.M. of said day .and the Olerk to give notice thereof covering list of same furnished by the Engineer. a ~ ,., - ~~'~-'-~~-....;. 565: -~ _.~ An Ordinanoe ,IlO.1415,Lev,ying Taxes for 1931 was presentedi; Ord.14l5. Moved by Justice that the Ord,inanoe be plaoed on its tirs1t Re~ing;Carried on roll oall,Cords,Falldorf,Hehnke,Justlce, Mildenstein,Pepper $nd Upperman voting aye,nay none Knickrehm excused;The Ordinance was read and declaredpassed its 1" reading Moved by Justice that the rules be suspended and the Ordinanca placed on its seoond reading by its title; Cmrried on roll call,Cords,Falldorf,Hehnke,Justice,Mildens'tein, Pepper and Uppermam voting aye,nay none,Knickrehm excused; The Ordinance was read by its title and declared passed its se.c:ond reading. Moved by Upperman that the rules be suspended and the Ordinanoe placed on its Third reading by its title; Carried on roll oall,Cords,Falldorf,Hehnke,Justice,Mildenstein, Pepper and Upperman voting aye,nay none,Knickrehm excused; The Ordinance was read by its title and deolared passed its third reading. Moved by Mildenstein that the Ordinance be plaoe~on its final passage and finally passed; Carried on roll call ,Hehnke,Cords,Falldorf,Justice,Mildenst,ein, Pepper and Upperman voting aye,nay none,Knickrehm excused; The Mayor declared theprdinance finally passed and approved the same. An Ordinance,NO.1416, being the JtnnuaJ. Jtppropriat-ion Bil] ~ ~ was presented; No. 14[6 Moved by Justice that the Ordinance be placed on its first reading Carried on roll call,Cords,Falldorf,Hehnke,Mildenstein,Justic, Pepper and Upperman v:oting aye, nay none ,Knickrehm , exoused;; The Ordinanoe was read and - dec.lalXed passedfits First reading-; Moved by Justioe that the rules be suspended and theOrdinanoe plaaedon its seoond reading by its title; Carried on roll call, Cords, Falldorf,Hehnke,Justice,Mildenstein,, Pepper and Upperman voting aye,nay none,Kniokrehm,exoused; The Ordinance was read by its title and declared passedits seoond reading. Moved by Upperman that the mules be suspended and treOrdinance placedon its third reading by its title; Carried on, roll call,Cords,Falldorf,Hehnke,Justice,Mildenstein, Pepper and Upperman voting aye,nay none,Knickrehm,exoused; , L,~--.:.;;_-ih.._~;_~~-_~~.....,~~_~~~~;:" 566 The Ordinance was read by its title and dec1areipasse~ts third reading; Moved by Hehnke that the Ordinance be placed on its final passage and finally passed; Carried OIll roll ca11,Cords,Fa11dorf,Hehnke,Just1ce,Mi1denstein, Pepper and Upperman voting aye,nay none',Xnickrehm ,exoused The Mayor dee~ared the Ordinance finally Passed and approved ~ the same. --. An ordinance No .1417 amending No. 1409 was presented. No. 1417 Moved by Upperman that the ordinan::: e be placed on its first reading. Carried on roll call, Cords, Falldorf, Rehnke, Justice, Mildenstein, Pepper and Upperman voting aye, nay none, Knickrehm excused. read The OrdinaBCe was XER and declared passed its first reading. Moved by Rehnke that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on its second reading b~ its title; Carried on roll call, Cords, Falldorf, RehEke, Justice, Mildenstein, Pepper and Upperman voting aye, nay none, Knickrehm excused; The Ordinance \llJas read by its title and declared passed its second reading. Moved by Justice that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance placed on its third reading by its title; Oarried on roll call, Cords, Falldorf, Rehnke, Justice, Mildenstein, Pepper and Upperman uoting aye, nay none, Knickrehll1 excused; The Ordinance was read by its title and declared Dassed its -~ -~ third reading; Moved by Rehnke that the Ordinance be placed on its final passage and finally passed; carried on roll call, Cords, Falldorf, Rehnke, Justice, Mildenstein, Pepper and Upperman voting aye, Nay none, Knichrehm, excused. The Mayor declared the Ordinance finally passed and aDuroved the same. No. 1418 --~ ~' ~ -~ 567 An Ordinanoe No. 1418 amending ordinance No. 1409 was presented. Moved by Upperman that the ordinance be placed on its first reading. Carried on roll call, Cords, Falldorf, Hehnke, Justice, Mildenstein, Pepper and Upperman voting aye, nay none, Knic~rehm excused. The ordinance was read and declared passed its first reading. Moved by Pepper that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on its second reading by its title; Carried on roll call, Cords, Falldorf, Hehnke, Justice, Mildenstein, Pepper and Upperman voting aye, nay none, Knickrehm excused. The ordinance was read by its title and declared passed its second reading. Moved by Upperman that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on its third reading by its title; Carried on roll call, Cords, Falldorf, Hehnke,Justice, Mildenstein, Pepper and Upperman voting aye, nay none, Knickrehm excused. The ordinance was read by its title and declared passed its third reading. Moved by Hehnke tbat the ordinance be placed on its final passage and finally passed. Carried on roll call, Cor,ds_, Falldorf, Hehnke, Justice, Mildenstein, Pepper and Upperman voting aye, nay none, Knickrehm excused. The Mayor declared the ordinance finally passed and approved the same. AdjOUr~ t,e . Oi ty CI~ -( 6~ <0 ~ A~FnOPRIA TIo~rs AND EXPE!IDITURES FOR TRE :FISOAL YlMR G ENEP.AL FUND Salaries Appropr1ated $ 14,500.00 22,000.00 8,000.00 14,000.00 6,000.00 18,000.00 96,250.00 21,000.00 20.000.00 t 219,750.00 7,500.00 22,500.00 9,000.00 20,000.00 30,000.00 1,500.00 313, 350 .00 .~ -~~ streets & Alleys Enginee!'ing Incidentals Hydrant Rental Lighting Sewer-Decree of Court " -ont:ral1 " -Incidentals l' ARI{ FU!ID pOLIOE FUND CEMETERY FUND FIRE }l"'UND PAVING FUND MUSIC FUND I CE FUND WATER FUND Light fund SEWER DISTRICT FUND PAVING DISTRICT FUND Atv.WUNT OF WARRANTS DRAWN .~ n ,., 1930-1931 Overd.rawn. Expended. Balance $ 13,150.00 $ 1,350.00 28,785.24 6,599.69 . 6,556.96 1,443.04 14,327.92 327.92 lit 6,417.00 417.00 ... 113,611.30 1,388.70 82,482.86 33,767.14 21,000.00 21.599.69 1.599.69 . t 169,745.42 $ 50,004.58 6,798.63 701.37 25,410.16 2,910.16 * 8,337.95 662.05 23,971.60 3,971.60 * 23,061.41 6,938.59 4,500.00 51,424.83 361,825.17 32, 900 .69 78,696.11 230,740.30 3, 158 . 31 $ 28.732.66 636, :3 38 . 79 Respectfully submitted, H. E. CLIFFORD, City Clerk 569 Grand Island,Nebraska,August 19,1931,7-30,P.M. The Council met asll a Board of Equalization for the purpose of Equalizing and Assessing the Benefits accrueing to the respective lots, tracts and parcels of land by reason of the laying of Si<<ewalks along the same and levying a Speaial tax against the same to pay for said construction His Honor,the Mayof presiding and all Members present at roll call; The Council remainedin session until 8 O'clock ,P.M. and no person having appeared to object to the proposes Assessment and Levy,Proof of Publication of Notice of meeting was read and filed. Whereupon Fa1ldorf presented thee RESOLUTION. ) following Resolution. , BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNOIL of the Oi ty of Grand Island, sitting as a Board of Equalization, in accordance with due notice given thereof as required by law, that we find the cost of the laying of sidewalk along the respeotive lots, traots and parcels of land in the Oity of Grand Island, Nebraska, herein- below desoribed to be the sums set forth opposite the same, and tha t the benefits aocruing to tne respective lots, tracts and parcels of land described below, to be the sums as set forth opposite the several desoriptions, as follows: Location of walk along each of the following lots: .~ u~ Owner Lot ~ .-., V. E. Hammond ~ Fr. 8 Ohas Banks N--46.4 it Fr.8 Est. L.O. Brown 1 Louis Wagner 1 J. W. Miller 4 Leo & L.U. Hyde 1 Anna Kelley 8 Chas. Bose1men, Tr. 1 Matthews Rauert 4 Mrs. Frank McDermott I Thomas Maloney 8 E. G. Kroger 1 Nora N. Nioholson Fr. 1 Anna E. J aokson 4 John Murphy Fr. 8 I4a M. Benton et al 5 Ludwig Helzer Fr. 8 Ludwig Helzer' Fr. 9 Ludwig Helzer Fr.10 Chas F. Larsen 1 A. F. Timm 10 Maurioe Williams 5 Riohard Nuemberger 5 Diedrioh Niedfe1dt) 10 Est of Wm. Smith 10 Albert H~yde 4 William Momntire 5 Elzada Berry 1 Teoumseh Bldg., & Ln. 5 Estella Hartsough 5 Kattie G. Truckenmi11er 1 B. J. Cunningham 5 Ellen Burrer 10 Amanda Noble Ft. 1 Ada V. Germier 1 G. I. College et al 1 Mary A. Roaoh 10 Peter Sorensen 1 J. E. Dill 10 C. D. Hanchett Fr. 5 Myrtle M. McPatry 5 Oarl H. Seim 10 Ida M. Benton et ail. 10 B. F. Davis 5 Jennie P. Dodd 10 Carrie B. Glines 5 Henry Ewoldt 1 Jaoob H. Jones 10 Henry H. Boring 5 Bank of Creighton 5 Oatharine Beier, Exeo 6 Lulu B. Langjahr 10 Elizabeth Goodwin 1 B100k pt. 91 91 28 4 7 a 35 38 10 133 125 141 Fr.140 133 Fr.137 123 Fr. 3 Fr. 3 Fr. 3 4 2 5 17 5 14 2 45 45 46 44 45 43 5 Fr. 3 5 15 28 11 31 Fr. 10 32 43 41 28 37 40 42 42 15 S 16 3 3 Addition Original Town " If It If If n " n U. P. P. Oo's 2nd II . If II If " Gilbert's It It " II " Bonnie Brae " ROllin's Arnold and Abbott's Russell Wheeler's n II If ff " If II If n If If II If If If It tt If .. If If II If " ParkrP1ace If Assessmen t. $ 30.64 12.98 9.18 11.38 14.83 15.67 6.08 7.75 13.80 7.88 11.59 6.54 4.54 12.96 11.08 15.22 5.49 35.88 49.56 3.35 3.87 2.86 10.40 12.70 7.16 5.03 21 .29 15.10 11.42 19.79 20.52 14.93 10.97 5.62 11.49 11.03 4.21 5.02 8.78 6.73 8.51 8.46 19.56 5.71 14.43 12.42 17.25 7.04 3.23 12.06 12.19 90.82 159.05 Owner ~ -., Herman Ruphof:t' Herman Ruphoff Cecelia Goodwin Cecelia Goodwin Cece11a Goodwin Cecelia Goodwin De oell a Goodwin Cecelis. Goodwin Ceceli a Goodwin Myrtle McCain Carrie Williams P. D. Be Mae T. Clark Nelson Lbr. Be Sup. Florence o. Swift Florence o. Swift E. A. Jones E. A. Jones Ohris Knoepfel Ohris Knoepfel Ohris Knoepfel Ohris Knoepfel A. C. Mayer A. C. Mayer Marie Voight Milton Hiddleson Richard Bielfeldt James A. Duffy--Bishop Mary L. R. Brown A. C. Mayer Chas. R. Healy Geo. Benn, Jr. Rudolf Siebert Geo. Wohlenberg James A. Duffy--Bishop Olive E. Manasmith Jennie P. Dodd Mabel Westover Equitable Bldg., Be Ln Albercha Millisen Geo. J. Schreefer R. L. Bennett Loman Be Julio E. Hill Stanton Maloney Robert S. Wenger Will L. Peterson Angie R. Brown F. E. Wheeler Hugo E. Christensen John C. Barr Hasine Sorgenfrei Mary Iona McHaley H. Be Mabel Ewoldt Agnes Murphy Herman H. Soehl Fred o. Meyer . Mary Tuffs E. 52...4-b Est. L. E. Brown First Baptist Onurch o . R. He a1 y Commercial St. Bk. Oommercial St. Bk. A. O. Scott Alexander SCheibel Est. of Aug. Buchfinch ~ -.r Lot 2 3 I 2 3 4 5 6 10 6 5 1 10 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 7 6 10 10 6 8 9 10 5 5 6 5 1 6 1 1 5 5 1 10 5 1 1 1 1 5 10 5 6 10 1 10 6 ft FR.IO 6 1 1 12 2 8 6 8 -2- Block 570 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 12 13 19 18 18 16 16 16 16 16 16 17 17 3 4 3 1 17 17 17 11 10 10 1 4 60 59 62 Wheeler 71 61 61 70 62 70 69 68 60 68 73 Wheeler 74 74 75 85 Wheeler 86 85 Fr.7 6 . 4 Fr.3 15 25 15 2 3 Additio~ Assessment Park Place # 35.83 " 35.83 " 177.41 " 35.83 " 35.83 u 35.83 u 159.05 n 90.00 " 123.00 " 105.72 Sohimmer's 23.47 " 5.89 " 14.07 " 67.51 " 35.83 " 35.83 n 58.58 " 43.12 u 43.12 u 184.70 " 122.68 " 67.52 " 40.67 " 18.94 " 22.13 " 20.95 " 13.25 " 43.64 " 43.64 " 55.64 << 105.56 >> 105.56 " 105.39 II 7 . 21 " 12.09 Wheeler and Bennett's 16.24 " 104.55 and Bennett' s....2nd 4.87 " 4.87 u 2.34 II 6.06 II 4.20 " 7.21 u 13.76 " 6.21 " 12.06 " 3.35 " 12.42 and Bennett's-3rd 9.8~ " 15.10 " 8.40 " 13.76 and Bennett's,',4th 11.91 n 14.76 " 15.10 H. G~ Clark's 12.09 " 15.74 >> 4.38 Nagy'S 15.47 College Add. to West Lawn 29.49 " 4.36 Evan1s 4.35 " 11.75 n 11.75 i~ -~ ~ ...~ Owner David Alexander Paul Barry (1931) Floyd and Maybelle Paul T. Welles 571 -3- Lot 10 10 Ross 1 1 Blook Addition Assessment 5 2 5 6 Gilbert's II " . lr 2nd 20.62 6;71 22.29 8.22 _ _Henu _~.L.F8.J.l.dW_ _ _ _ _ _ _ Mov.ed by Falldorf that the resolution be adopted ,oarried on roll oa1l Oords ,Falldorf,Hehnke,Justioe, Kniokrehm,Mildenstein, Pepper and Upperman voting aye,nay none,the Mayor deolared the motion carried and the resolution adopted. The minutes of the meeting as a Board of Equalization were read and approved. Adjourned AC,~~ Oi ty Mark _~....:--____________. ________~'__~. .____~....o........_.~~__'_____..........:....L__ ____~_~___________ _ _ '-.. __ "_~__~"~__~_ _~1__________"___.~_._~.--'~~___.___._-'-_~~~...........c__~_~~~~. 572 ~ -~ Grand Island,Nebraska,August 19,1931 The C ouncil met, in regular segsion His Honor,the Mayor,presiding and A 11 Members present at roll call. The Minutes of the last Regular meeting were read and approved. B~ds for tractor and grader of Nelson Lumber & Supply Co. Harry I.Olsen Allied-Western Road ~achinery Co C Firman L.Sarswell Mfg.C 0 Interstate Machinery & Supply Co Were opened and read and on motion of Falldorf referred to S t.C ~ Bids of W m.Kelly & 00. and of O.F.Gleisberg for' Sewer District: No.159 were opened and read and on motion of Falldorf referred to the Sewer Committee. -~ -.., Bid of the Diamond Engineering Company for C ulverts W.8~ Opened and rea~ and on motion of Falldorf referred to 'Sewer Commi~ Oommunication from,U.S.F.& G.Co. as to Mid West Aviation Bond was read and on motion of Mildenstein referred to the Bond Committee. Mr .A. L.Moore addressed the Council and filed communication, ,viz.; Mayor and 0 i ty Council, Grand Islnd; " The organizations I represent are informed through the Press ~ and other reliable sources thaj a conditio n has developed at, Grand Island wherein the Central Power Co. claim to have a perpetual Franchise for the distribution of gas and electricity. Whereas,it is apparently the position of City Officials ,as indicated by the Ordinances passed April 15,1931 that no such franchise~actually exist. It iSiin our opinion inoonceivable that the City Officials of Grand Island would aaquiesce in any theory conoeding that the Central Power Oo.or any other utility has a perpetual right to the use of Streets ,Alleys and Highways of the City which belong to the people. We~ urgently request that the Mayor and 0 ounoil immediately,without the loss of any time ,institute proper pro -ceedings in the 0 ourts t,o ascerti}in and determine definitely whether or not a perpetual franchise can exist under the laws of Nevraska. This,in our opinion ,is of utmost importance because in w no other way can the Oity Retain its rights and control over util- -ities operating within the Oity limits. We believe that absolutely no time should be lost, in bringing this matter to issue. A.L.Moore George B.Couch Representing Transportation and 8.M.Houck shop Crafts of U.P.R.R. ~ _~__ .-.....:...:....~__...i..- __~____._~. ..........-------"'----~_....~'-------~------.......:.......~ i _ ..-_.-:.i,_~__~___._._,._._.~.:.__:__c...__~~...:..........;~_~~~_. 573 The fOllowing resolution was presented: RESOLUTION. ..~ ~ WHEREAS) on August 5th, 1931, our fellow associate and councilman, Mr. Carl Knickrehm, suffered the great loss of his father, Mr. Jonn Knickrehm, who for two terms ably and conscientiously represented the Fourth Ward Of this City as a member of this body and later was succeeded by his son John Knickrehm Junior, as Councilman from the Fourth Ward. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND OITY COUNCIL OF THE OITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA: That we express to our co-worker and fellow council- man, Mr. Carl Knickr"hm, our sincere sympathy in his bereave- ment and assure him that we share hiS loss and sorrow. John Knickrehm, Senior, was one of our old time citizens, WhO helped to establisn this Oity as a trading center. HiS hon- esty and industry built up a small grocery business in a rented frame building to one now occupying a large two story building that is a credit to the Oity. Not only did he add to the material growth of tne Oity, but he Was one of its most public spirited citizens and was honored and rewarded by being elected to tne City Council from the Fourth Ward, where he served faithfully and conscientiously for two terms, leaving an enviable and splendid record as a City official for his son to cnerisn and follow. While his death is a dis- tinct loww to the City, he has left a permanent and enduring contribution to the mercantile and building growth of the City and nis interest in civic affairs and the City's advancement is being carried on by his sons. He has left the splendid example of a useful and upright life, both public and private. Tne City is indebted to such men for its advancement and we and his family should be proud of and rejoice in tne record ne nas left. Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolu- tion be made part of the minutes and spread on the record and that a copy be furnished to our associate Mr. Carl Knickrehm. .~ .~. - - D.._A.. .ABB~T..,. .JR... _ _ _ _ _ __ C. J. Cords Geo. Mildenstein Henry H. Falldorf C. H. Justice Louis E. Upperman Wm. Pepper Oarl Hehnke On motion of Justice the Resolution was adopted. 574 The following Resolution was presented: RESOLU'IIION. ...~ n~ Whereas, tne Oity of Grand Island, Nebraska, is ereoting a drill tower for its firemen in the stub or closed end of Locust Street between Blocks 41 and 42, in the original town, now Oity of Grand Island, Nebraska, and MrS. Albert Etting owns real estate abutting on said street and desires an expression on the part of the City Council that the drill tower will be removed when the same interferes with the rental or use of her real estate. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND NEBRASKA: , That the drill tower and supports therefor will be removed from Locust Street between Blocks 41 and 42 in the ori- ginal town, now City of Grand Island, Nebraska, by and at the expense of, the City of Grand Island, upon thirty days written notice from MrS. Albert Etting, or from her devisees, heirs, as- signs or grantees of her real estate abutting on said street. WILLIAM PEPPER On motion of Pepper the Resolution was adopted. -~ ,- -....r ~~ ~ 575 7t:!f1f1:;'3t~1l! 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CH) :to :U, -, call, .~ , --.., . o.nd:i;.'P6rnltJ.n aye,n.c~y oon.e, f,i $',n'i! i'1 ""'....A~ =lIot''''''''~~''';'~ ~ ~f)oort <;),tlopted.. for "Ni.;~:t~3:t f,ight {.lp:bt ,.. {;.::i in \11"1 1'1$1 .a.tes ~;'be '';If::tto;r A) the f3; ;.z;:;$ tfaro ; n.O~1 1";lect.lb rote to ~fSootl~~' Oo'ober '1.1931 a~l .<~t e1" to Oft6(ttlV~ 1, 1"'\ "1 . Ltc" * On motion of Falldorf the Committee was authorized to employ such legal Counsel as they may aeem necessary and to proceed at once. 576 The Oode Oommi ttee made the following r.eport: August 19-31 --~ --'Wl' To the Mayor & Oity Oouncil Gentlemen: We your Building Oode Oommittee to whom was referred the application of O. J. Bremer to move a house to Lot 3, Block 1, Artistic Homes Add, wish to recommend that no action be taken. Respectfully submitted, Carl Knickrehm Henry H. Falldorf Carl Hehnke E. H. Justice No action was taken. The Bond Oommittee presented the petition and bond of Walter Scherzberg for Auctioneers license. On motion of Upperman the bond was approved and license issued. The Sewer Committee made the following report: Augu.19,193l I To the Hon. Mayor & Oity Council Gentlemen: We your Oommittee on Sewers having eEamined the bids for culverts find the bid of Diamond Engineering 00. to be the lowest and best bid, and therefore recommend they be awarded the contract. Respectfully submitted, H. Falldorf C. H. Justice Oarl Hehnke Carl Knickrehm On motion of Falldorf the report was adopted. The Sewer Oomrotttee made the following report: Aug.19,193l -~ ~ To the Hon. Mayor & City Council Gentlemen: We your Oommi ttee on Sewers havi:q;;. g examined the bids on Sewer District No. 159 find the bid of O. F. Gleisberg to be the lowest and best bid and therefore recommend they be awarded the contract and the Clerk be instructed to return checks to unsuccessul bidders. Respectfully submitted, H. Falldorf O. H. Justice Carl Knickrehm Oarl Behnke On motion of Falldorf the report was adopted. Bills of the Oity were read and on motion of Hehnke were allowed as read. For list see the claim +egister. An ordinance No. 1419, levying special taxes to pay for the construction and repair of sidewalks was presented. Moveq by Justice that the ordinance be placed on its first read~ Carried on roll call, Cords, Falldorf, Hehnke, Justice, Knickrehm, Mildensteln, Pepper and Uppezman voting aye, nay none.m The Ordinance was read and declared passed its first reading. 577 -~~ .~ /bY its title Moved by Upperman that theLrules be suspended and the Ordinance plaoed on its second readin~7 Carried on roll call, Cords, Fall- dorf, Behnke, Justice, Knickrehm, Mildenstein, Pepper and Upperman voting aye, nay none. The Ordinance was read by its title and declared passed its second reading. Moved by Mildenstein that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on its third readjng by its title. Carried on roll call, Cords, Falldorf, Behnke, Justice, Knickre~, Milden- stein, Pepper and Upperman voting aye, nay none. The Ordinance was read by its title and declared passed its third reading. Moved by Behnke that the Ordinance be placed on its final passage and finally passed. Carried on roll call, Cords, Fall- dorf, Behnke, Justice, Knickrehm, Mildenstein, Pepper and ppperman voting aye, nay.~~~he Mayor declared the Ordinance finally passed and approved the same. Falldorf reported that Mr. Scott wanted conference with Council as to purchasing of the Pier, and on motion of Falldorf was referred to the Park Committee. Adjourned, B. E. CLIFFORD, City Clerk -~. -..,., Grand Island, NebE. 578 August 22nd,183l The Oouncil met at a Special Meeting pursuant to the following Oall: Grand Islana, Nebr. August 22, 1931 \~.~ .~ To the Members of the City Council' Grand Islana, Nebr: A Special Meeting of the Council is hereby called to meet at the Counctl Chamber at 3 o'clock P. M., today, for the purpose of taking such action on all matters pertaining to the City or which the City is enterested in or which the Council may wish to consider. O. A. ABBOTT, JR. Service of Notice of Call is hereby Accept ed: Carl Hehnke Oarl Knickrehm Wm. Pepper C. H. vustice Henry H. Falldorf C. J. Cords Geo. Mildenstein Louis E. Upperman All Members were present at roll call, the Mayor presiding. The following communication from the Central Power Company was presented: Grand Island, Nebr. August 20, 1931 To the Mayor and City Council of the City of Grand Island: K -~ -,., You are respectfully advised that it is the present intention of the Central Power Company of Nebraska to make the necessary mech.an:t.cal changes and connections and to introduce and distribute natural gas to the people of Grand Island as sOQn as such arra~gements can be completed. In doing so, the company announces and will put into force the followi ng initial schedule of rates for domestic consumers of natural gas, subject to such alterations as may hereafter be agreed upon or as may be fi_ed by process of law. 75~ for the first 500 cubic feet or less 9.5~ per 100 cubic feet for the next 1,500 8~ per 100 cubic feet for the next 3,000 7rp per 100 cubic feet for t he next 5,000 5rp per 100 cubic feet for the next40,000 4.5rp per 100 cubic feet for all over50,000 cubic cubic cubic cubic cubic feet feet feet feet feet Mimimum bill: 75~ per month per meter. Ten per cent, to be added if bill is not paid on or before the tenth day off the month:'following that for which the bill is rendered. Industiral rates to be fixe.d and adjusted by further announcement or by subsequent negotiations and agreement. All natural gas served by the company to. contain not less than 900.,British Therman Units per cubic foot,-. .....;~, (A--4j_~"" In the event the 01 ty should desire to (su~natural gas for any of its plants or other municipal purposes, --Che company -~~--~579 ~ -~ will furnish the same at as Iowa rate as it is or shall be distributed to any munbipality served by the Central Power Company for similar use or uses and under like conditions. The company will make all adjustments and changes upon stoves, burners, and appliances now in use, which may be necessary on account of the change from artifical to natural gas, promptly and without charge to consumers. The Central Power Company continues to hope that all issues and questions in which the city and the company are interested may be settles by friendly negotiations, and , to preserve the rights and claims of both parties in their present condition until the same may be settles by agreement or otherwise, the company e~pressly stipu- lates that its action in preparing to serve natural gas and in furnish- ing and distributing the same, and any acquiescence therein on the part of the city, or the failure or omission by the city to oppose the action of the company, shall not operate to change or in any manner to prejudice the rights or claims either of the city or the company with respect to its asserted franchise or other rights to distribute gas in the city of Grand Island or to estop either partj in relation to any such right or claim. The officers of this company have confidence in their legal right to substitute natural gas for manufactuEed gas in the City of Grand Island; they feel that fair dealing requires that their customers benefi t by the savings that will follow the use of natural gts, and they recognize that if the change should be delayed no arrangements could be made by those who desire natural gas for heating purposes during the coming winter. After a fair trial of the new product, the company will always be ready to take up and adjust any and all questions and complaints in regard to rates, service or other matters, with the city or with the people. Its purpose will be to bring this modern service to the residents of Grand Island at fair rates and under terms and provisions that will adequately safeguard the rights of all parties. Respectfully yours, OENTRAL POWER COMPANY By V. M. Johnson Vice President On motion of Justice the communication was referred to the Water & Light Committee. The following Resolution was presented: ~~ -.r -~ --., ,~ - "." 580 RESOLUTION. WHEREAS, the Qentral Power Oompany, on AUgust~th, 1931, notified the Mayor and Oity Oouncil of the Oity of Grand Island, Nebraska, that it intends to introduce and distribute natural gas in the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, without obtaining a franchise to use the $treets, alleys and public places, belonging to the City, and the contemplated action of the Oentral Power Company is unlawfUl and in disregard of the rights of thei/~,of Grand Island, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR C CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND3 NEBRASKA: That the Oentral Power Oompany be, and it is hereby, notified that the Oity of Grand Island, Nebraska, will not permit the Central Power Company to use the streets, alleys and publiC places of the Oity for the introduction and distribution of natural gas within the corporate limits of the Oity, Unless and until the Central Power Oompany has obtained the right so to do from the Ci tj' and that the Mayor be authorized, empowered and directed to prevent the Central Power Company from carrying its announced intention into effect until it has lawfully acquir6d from the City a natural gas franchise. That a copy of this resolution be furnished to the Central Power Company by the Oity Clerk. /// ...~~ J" . ;I / // .r ,A . "'.'. ,I' ~. p .', ..d .L"'~.. .,~>, <:r. _ .=, _'-' 5C." ,::~, - p _ _0. /... _._ _ _ _ ~.~-".... _ _ _ _ _ __ "'; / \ '-_E' ah motion of Justice the Resolution was adopted. Oarried on Roll call, Oords, Falldorf, Knickrehm, Behnke, Mildenstein, Justice, Pepper and Upperman voting aye, nay none. On mQtidn of Falldorf the Clerk was instructed to have the Ohief of Police serve & copy of said'Re"So'lutlon on the Cei1tralPower 'Compan"randalso to 's~1'fd 'them a' copy by registered mail. ~4j ourned, H. E. Clifford, Oity Olerk ::._..:.....:-'--_.~________.:.-"~L"-"_"_ . - - - - - -,,- -. _'=-_~'_--O~_""-~--'--'_~_-'-_.'-'~~--'-"--c:.....--"":___~--"--'--_-"--"'-'---~:~ ~ -.. .-----, ........ -.. Grand Island,Nebr. August 25, 1931 58p The Council met at a special meeting pursuant to the following Call: Grand Island, Nebr. August 25, 1931 To the Members of the City Council: A Special Meeting is hereby called for this evening at 8 o'clock P. M., for the purpose of taking up and acting upon any matter of business which the Council may wish to consider and act upon. O. A. ABBOTT, JR. Mayor Service of Notice of Call Accepted: William Pepper Louis E. Upperman Carl Knlckrebm Geo. Mildenateln Henry H. Falldorf Oarl Rehnke C. J. Cords. Present at roll call, Cords, Falldorf, M11denstein, Hehnke, Pepper, and Knickrehm; absent Justice & Upperman, The Mayor presiding. Moved by Falldorf that L. R. Newkirk be employed by Council to take up action against the Central Power Company in QUO warranto. Oarried on roll call, Cords, Falldorf, Mildenstan, Sehnke, Pepper and Knickrehm, voting aye, nay none. Absent Justice & Upperman. The following communication was presented, August 25, 1931 To the Mayor & City Oouncil of the Oity of Grand Island, Nebr. Gentlemen: At the instance of Mr. L. R. Newkirk, as ,special representative of and counsel for the city of Grand Island, I have acceded to your wish expressed by Mr. Newkirk in your behalf and as di rected by your \Vat er andLjg ht Committee, that an action of quo warranto in the name of the State of Nebraska, on the relation of myself as Attorney General, be instituted against the Central Power Company, as to the franchise situation in your city; this action, however, will be thus instituted and prosecuted on the express condition and understanding that the city of Grand Island will pay all cost and expenses of or incident to the prosecution of such action. I wou~d suggest that your honorable body adopt a resolution in this effect. Yours very truly C. A. SORENSEN Attorney General \ --__._-__,..~...........-:.~~ ~--<.....o.:.... 582 The following Resolution was presented: RESOLUTION ~ .,., BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND OITY COUNCIDL OF THE OITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA: That the action of the Water & Light Committee of this Oouncil be and hereby is ratified and confirmed and made the action of this Body, to-wit, the request made to the Honorable C. A. Sorensen, Attorney General of Nebraska, that a suit in quO warranto be instituted by the State of Nebraska, on the relation of said Attorney General, against Central Power Company in regard to the electric and gas franchise situation in this Oity; and that such action be thus instituted on the express understanding, which is hereby recognized and authorized, that this City will pay all costs and expenses of or incident to the prosecution of such action. On mot ion of Falldorf the Resolution was adopted. Adj ourned, H. E. CLIFFORD, City Clerk ~ -., I .. . .:............~~______-_.-,_......c._.:...:.:....._L--'~ APPROPRIATIONS AND EXPENDITURES FOR TI1:iEFISOAL YEAR 1931-1932 and to August 20 GINERAL FUND Appropriated To pay 00. Treas. Oollection 5,000.00 Fee Salaries ~ -.,., Streets & Alleys Ci ty Engineer Lighting Hydrant Rental Incidental Sewer-order of court " -complete drainage Re-appropriate Bal for Sewer Plant Sewer Incidentals PARK FUND POLICE FUND CEMETERY FUND Fire FOND PAVING FUND MUSIC FUND $ . 15,000.00 20,000.00 8,000.00 18,000.00 6,500.00 14,000.00 20,000.00 50,000.00 69,117.09 20.000.00 245,617.09 8,000.00 25,000.00 9,000.00 39,000.00 7,000.00 4.500.00 $ 338,117.09 IOE FUND WATER FUND Lm-ClHT FUND PAVING DISTRICT FUND SEWER DISTRICT FUND AMOUNT OF WARRANTS ISSUED --~ ----., Expended $ 639.80 697.68 281..35 1,618.83 247.00 843.00 419.50 2,626.35 $ 5,754.68 1,303.83 27,037.03 12,527.73 24.63 . 46,647.96 583 Balance . 5,000.00 15,000.00 19,360.20 8,000.00 18,000.00 6,500.00 13,302.32 . 20,000.00 50,'000.00 69,117.09 19.718.65 243,998.26 7,753.00 24,157.00 8,580.50 36,373.65 7,000.00 4.500.00 $ 332.362.41 Respectfully submitted, H. E. CLIFFORD, City C+e rk '^' Grand Island, Nebr. 584 August 28, 1931 The Oounci1 met at a Special Meeting pursuant to the following Call: Grand Island, Nebr. August 28, 1931 ~ .~ To the Members of the City Council A Special Meeting of the City Council is hereby called to meet at the Council Chamber at 7:30 otc1ock this evening, for the purpose of taking such action as the Council may seefit in amending the contract of Chambers Construction Company for the putting in of the Disposal Plant; and for acting on the bids filed at the last regular meeting for tractor and grader, and awarding such contract as they may see fit; and for the taking up and acting upon any other matter of business which the Council may wish to oonsider. O. A. ABBOTT JR. , Service of notice of call accepted: Henry H. FalIdorf Geo. Mildenstein C. H. Justice Carl Knickrehm Carl Hehnke C. J. Cords Wm Pepper Present at roll call, Cords, Falldorf, Hehnke, Justice, Knickrehm, Mildenstein, and Pepper, absent Upperman. Hts Honor, the Mayor presiding. The Street & Alley Committee made the following report: Grand Island, Nebr. August 28, 1931 ~ -..., To the Hon. Ma~or & City Council Gentlemen: Your Committee on Streets & Alleys to whom was referred the Bids on Tractor and Grader, beg leave to report that the lowest and best bid for Tractor is that of Harry N. Oldson for the Model 30 McCormick-Deering Industrial 15/30 Tractor, H. P. 22x36, with 34x5 solid tired front wheels, and 50xlO solid rubber tired rear wheels, for the sum of $1,895.00; and for Grader recommend the Austin 8 ft. straight Wheel with the 2 ft. blade extension, as per bid of Allied-Western Road Machinery Company of Omaha, be purchased for the sum of $818.00. Herewith recommend that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign contract. Respectfully, Henry H. Falldorf C. H. Justice Carl Kn1ckrehm C. J. Cords. On mot ion of Falldorf the rep01' t was adopt ed. The following Resolution was presented: ~ -..r ~~' 3"'~"'" 585 RESOLUTION. WHER.a.AS, in the oonstrucllion of tine sewage d.isposal works, in a:ccorClaJ,.oe with tne IfIntraQ1i dated Maroh 5, 193I, between the Ci ty. of Grand Island and the Chambers Construoiiion Company , it has beoome evident that the existing pump station has s~ttled and the building is out of plumb, which will seriously detract from the appearanoe of the finished plant and WHEREAS, the Council has instructed its engineers to prepare plans and speoifioations for the rebuilding of the pump station and screen house to conform to the architecture of the remainder of the plant a.nd WHEREAS, these plans have been p~epared by Black and Veatoh, the City's engineers,^ and accepted ,in writing by the Chambers Construction Company and the Chambers Construction Company has agreed to waive its proposal on Item Two of said contract and to oonstruct a pump station and screen house in accordanoe with the plans and specifications of the engineers for the sum of $6484.00 in addition to the sum of $5,5I2.00 fixed by the original oontraot and it is expedient to modify the original contract in accordance with the provisions thereof providing for extra or additional work, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE OITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA: That Item Two of the original contract be amended to read as follows: "Item II. Pump station and soreen house $11,996.00" and that the plans and specifications of the engineers prepared by Black and Veatch for the construction of the pump station and soreen house and the proposal and offer in writing of the con- tractors, Ohambers Oonstruction Oompany, accepting same and agreeing to dO,the work in accordance therewith, be adopted and approved by the Oi ty of Grand Island. " t /:""" I:!lt~.~:--- /,:,,' L ~" .' -., ,e!o @.,<j/ / ~~C,t.~A"/', On motion of Falldorf the Resolution was adopted. ~ . ~q.jo1J.:t'~n~d.,,H.E_ . Oli.:r"fnriLci\T::x,.f!."ark.. 586 Grand IS1and,Nebraska,September 2,1931. The 0 ounoil met in regular session, His Honor the Mayor pr~sidi:g and All Members present at roll oall. The minutes of the last regular meeting and speoial mee~ings of Augus:t 22,25, & 28,1931 were read and approved. Hon.W.H.Thompson; ,attorney for Mrs.Hayden,owner of the North ~ -~ half of Lot 8 in Blook 66 ,Grand ISland, addressed the Counc.il on behal' of Mrs.Hayden in referenoe to said lott; f On motion of Fa.l1dor:f Mr.'1'hompson was requested to ascertain what the property oould be leased for should the Oity desire to lease it at some future time. On motion of Hehnke the Report of Warren & Co., of the Audit of the several Offices was received and aooepted. The Street Committee reported; Grand Island,Nebr. Sept.2,l93l ~O THE HON.MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL: Gentlemen; We your commistee on Streets and Alleys to whom was referred the petition,recommendations of the Committee's previOE report ,and after oonsulting with Officers and Engineers of the Union Pacifio Railroad, beg leave to report that no aotion be tak- -en at this time on opening Clark Street.Respeotfully submitted Henry H.Falldorf Carl Knickrehm C.H.Justioe C.J.Cords Street & Alley Oomm. On motion of Falldorf the report was adopted. Upperman reported having furnished some Election supplies for the Sohool Elea;ti on. held Sept.l,193l and tl1L t they had all been returned to the proper plaoes and ohecked in by him. TheParkQommi ttee made report.. To the Hon.Mayor and 0 ity C ounoi! Grand Island Sept.2,1931 -~..~ -~ Gentlemen; We your Committee on Parks recommend that a light truck, either a ton or half-ton ,be purohased for RespectfUlly submitted the Park Department. Carl Knickrehm Carl Hehnke H.Falldorf Louis E.Upperman On motion of Kniokrehm the report was adopted and the Clerk to advertise for bids for same. - - --'-~. "-------...;.-.....---......;;...,-------------.:........:..-.-:.....~--_:....-~-""-,~~._'__~~._.::..._..c._.... 587 Mr.C.J.Bowell presented Plans and Estimate for a Building and Pool at the Grace Abbott Park and on motion of Knickrehm the Olerk was instructed to advertise for Bids for same ,separate bids to be made for the building and for the Pool. Black & Veatch presented Plans and Estimates for the Extension of Sewer Ditch and on' motion of Falldorf the same were adopted and the Clerk instructed to advertise for bids for its cons- ~ .. .,., truction; Bids to be filed by October 7,1931, '8,P.M. The Sewer Committee Presented the following report; To the Honorable Mayor and City Council. G.I.Sept.2ftd WE, your Committee on Sewer recommend that the advertising for Sewer work be done in the Grand Island Herold a home paper . this being the only home paper and the Committee recommend strongly that some advertising should be left at home. Local contractors having full access to the whole Paper. and out... side contractors would obtain the information from the office of Black & Veatch Engineers. Respectfully. Henry H.Falldorf Carl He"hnke Carl Knickrehm C.H.Justice On motion of Falldorf the Report was adopted., Bills against the City Were presented and read and on motion of Justice, allowed" for list. see the Claim Register . Adjourned H1!t~y C ) ( lerk ~ -,., 588 Grand Island, Nebr. Sept. 9, 1931 The Council met pursuant to the following Call: TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL: ... ~ Notice is hereby given that a special meeting of the C1 ty Council will be held tonight at 8 oIclock P. M., for the purpose of taking up and acting upon such matter of business as the Mayor and Council may see fit to consider and act upon. o. A. ABBOTT, JR. Mayor Notice of Call accepted. C. J. Cords Wm. Pepper Carl Knickrehm Louis E. Upperman Geo. Mildenstein H. li'alldorf Carl Hehnke C. H. Justice. His Honor the Mayor presided and Cords, Falldorf, Hehnke, Knickrehm, Justice, Mildenstein, Pepper and Upperman present at roll call. The following Resolution was presented: _n~ --., 589 OITY OF GRAND ISLAND NEBRASKA * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * RESOLUTION. .~ ..~ Whereas, the Mayor and Oity Oouncil of the City of Grand Island find, by comparison of the rates charged by companies furnishing manufactured gas, in cities both larger and smaller than this city, that the rates now being charged for manufactured gas by the.Central Power Company in this city are in our judgment unreason- ably high and are not reasonable rates under conditions existing in this city. And, whereas, the rates on manufactured gas now in force in this city are as follows: GRAND ISLAND MANUFACTURED GAS RATES First 500 cu. ft. . 1.00 per M. cu. ft. Next 1500 cu. ft. 1.60 Next 2000 cu. ft. 1.55 Next 3000 cu. ft. 1.40 And, whereas the rates on manufactured gas now in force in the Oity of Hastings, where the gas plant and system is owned and operated by the Oentral Power Oom- ...~ -.,. pany, which company a1 so owns and operates the gas plant and system in this city, and that in this city by reason of manufacturing and selling a much larger amount of gas and by reason of reduced office and overhead expense, and by reason of lower manufacturing costs at this time, that manufactured gas rates here, if for no other reason, should be lower then they are at Hastings, where the rates are as follows: HASTINGS MANUFACTURED GAS RATES Minimum Filrst Next Next Next Excess 1500 cu. ft. 3500 cu. ft. 5000 cu. ft. $ .75 1.55 Per M. cu. ft. 1.40 1.30 1.25 -~ .~ -~ --.., .c~_.~.'--._ ...:...~.__ ._____-............-'~_.____ 590 And, WHEREAS, the rates in the Oi ty <Df Omaha are JlOW as follows: DOMESTIO RATES (Oooking) First 500 cu. ft. or less Next 9,500 cu. ft. Allover 10,000 cu. ft. $ .80 .75 per 1,000 cu. ft. .68 per 1,000 cu. ft. IHDUSTRIAL AND HOUSE HEATING GAS RATES Demand Oharge------~-----------------.2.00 per 1,000 cu. ft. of Maximum Hourly Demand OOMMODITY CHARGE (First 1,000,000 cu. ft. $ .53 per 1000 cu. ft.. (Gas Used) ) Allover 1,000,000 cu. ft.50 per 1000 cu ft. (The net cost of gas under this two-part rate is approxi- mately 57 cents per 1,000 cubic feet.) And, WHEREAS, the rates for manufactured gas last in effect in the Oity of Lincoln, a..little over a year ago, was appro.1mately $1.08 per 1,000 cubic feet for average consumption. And, WHEREAS, a comparison for 3,000 cubic feet of manufactured gas in Grand Island, Hastings and Omaha, under their present rates, is as follows: COST OF DIFFERENT AMOUNTS AS SHOWN BELOW IN THREE OITIES OUBIC FEET GRAND ISLAND $ 1.00 1.00 1.80 4.95 OMAHA $ .80 .80 1..075 2.675 HASTINGS $ .75 .775 1.55 4.42 Minimum 500 1000 3000 Assuming that the average consumption is 3,000 cubic feet, the Grand Island consumer is paying $.53 more each month, the difference between the cost of $4.95 at Grand Island and $4.42 at Hastings, and with 3,300 customers the cost to Grand Island users of gas, over what it would cost them if they had the Hastings rate, is about $1,749.00 per month, or about $20,988.00 a year, and if the new proposed rates are accepted, which are just slightly below the Hastings rate, it would result/in a saving of about $32,000.00 to the public in this city who use gas. Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED, that we tender to the Oentral Power Company the following schedule of rates .....~ ., .~ --., 591 for manufactured gas as reasonable rates for this city and hereby request said Central Power Company to ac- cept the same and to promulgate said rates as the rates they will charge on and after October 1, 1931, for manu- factured gas in this City, or to show cause within ten days from this date why the same are not reasonable rates: PROPOSED :RATES Minimum First Next Next Next Excess $ .75 1.45 Per M cu ft. 1.30 1.20 1.15 1500 cu. ft. 3500 cu. ft. 5000 cu. ft. That all of this is done without any waiver of any right or rights now possessed. by the City as to rate fixing powers, or any other rights, and without any prejudice to any suit or claim or rights which the city may have as against said Central Power Company. That the City Clerk of this City be and he is hereby instructed to send a copy of this resa-Iutton, certified that the same was duly passed and adopted by the Council and approved by the Mayor, by registered mail, to said Central Power Company, Grand Island, Nebraska, and to have a true and correct copy of this resolution served upon said Central Power Company by personal service, and also to have same published once by the press of this city. Dated this 9th day of September, le31. Spproved, O. A. ABBOTT, JR. Mayor On motion of Behnke the Resolution was adopted. Adjourned, B. E. CLIFFORD City Clerk , --~ ~~ ~-~--~-~-~-~-~ ~---- - ~-~--~ -~- ~ -.., 592 Grand Island,Neb~aska,Sept.16,193l The Council met in regular session,President Cords presiding in t~ absence of the Mayor and all Members of the Council present. The Minutes of the last regular meeting Sept.2, and of Special meeting of Sept.9,19B1 were read and approved. Bids for Wading Pool and Shelter House on Grace Abbott Park of the following parties were opened and read Goehring -Sothman Co John Claussen Nelson Lumber Sod Supply Co E.H.Baker F.H.Williams Wm.Kelly & Co Paul Sothman The Geer Co Edward G.Bigley The W.H.Harrison Co The Eids of Nelson Lumber & Supply Co"F.H.Williams,Ed.Big1ey and Umfusmm The W.H.HarrisonCo., Not being accompanied by Certified C heck were each rejected. On motion of Knickrehm the bids were referred to the Park Committ~ Bids for Truck for Park Department of Brandes Motor Company Nielsen Auto Company and Everhart Motor Company were opened and read and on motion of Knickrehm referred to the Park Committee ~ --~ Mrs.Anna Wartens1eben addressed the City Council. Mr.Abbott presented communication from the Wolbach family thankig o them for the assistance of the P~ice Department at the Funeral of their father,and on motion of Behnke the same was referred to the Police Department Geo. W. Kelso presented a Communication "The Iron Firemen" covering a survey of the heating facilities of the City Hall and proposing a change thereof and on motion of Mildenstein the same was referred to . the City Property Committee. A Communi tion fr.)m "Rapid Transit Lines" was read and on motion of Falldorf referred to Street & Alley Com. with Power to Act. ':"~~---'--.;"""""'-"-'-'~ 593 Mi1.denstein presented the following Resolution & Moved adoptim RES 0 L UTI 0 N ~ .. WHEREAS certain street and alley spaces adjacent to plats in tne G. A. R. Cemetery owned by tne United Spanish War Veterans and American Legion furnisn an inadequate amount of space to tuose organiaations and tney desire to have certain streets and alleys closed and wnereas Sucn spaces are not kept in a signtly condition and free from weeds and will be a source of expense to tne city witnouL any compensating returns and whereas those organizations will improve and beautify tne streets and alleys adjacent to them if tney are vacated, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND Cl'rY OOUNOIL Ob'" THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBHASKA: 'l'nat tue spaces devoted to streets and alleys between lots 1~~~~78 and 1~3-185 and tne space between lots ~-lb4~186 and 215-217-:illl-, and tne space between lots 216-218 and 223 and 225, all in tne G. A. R. Cemetery, an annex to tne Grand Island a&~U-4~~ Oeme1iery ~ be and tne same are 11ereby closed and vacated and that tne Onarles E. Norris camp #6, United Spanisn War Veterans, and Hall County Post :jj=b3 of tne American Legion, be autnorized to use tne spaces vacated adjacent to tneir respeotive properties, above described, upon oondition tnat said organizations snaIl improve and beautify tne same and tne 01 ty Olerk be autnorized and directed to issue Cemetery deeds for sucnspaoes if required ~ .~ and called for by said organizations. Geo.Mildenstein Motion carried and the Resolution declared adopted. Is c" ~_ _~~__--'-__~'__ u__ .__~___~_.~__ __~___~_.___'__'~___.. ~ _"-'--~____" 594 The Fire Committee presented Resolution as follows; RESOLUTION Whereas, The Nebraska ,inspection Bureau re~ommends that four (~) additional regulax paid men be added to the present Fim Department and, The Nebraska Inspection Bureau recommends Fifteen (15) Volunteers be added to the Fire Department to serve on call of the Chief of the Department and Whereas, Whereas, The Nebraska Inspection Bureau recommendis that a hose testing device be installed without delay ;therefore be it (4) additional men a salary of $125.00 ~ ~ Resolved, That on October Ist.1931,the four be added to the Fire Department at per month. Resolved That on October l'st 1931, fifteen (15) Volunteers be added to the Fire Department,to be paid fl.oo for the first hour, and 50 cents per hour after the first hour when in service on call of the Chief of the Department, to be paid 50 cents per hour when drilling on order of the Chief . Resolved That a Hose Testing Device be obtained and installed without delay William Pepper Louis E.Uoperman Geo.Mildenstein C.J.Cords On motion of Bepper the resolution was adopted. Mr.H.A.Bloomquist presented report of AUdit?f Account of Traill Paving C ompany,assigned to R.D.Kingsbury,owner, for amounts retained in the several Paving Districts upon comple- tion thereof,making a total of $2403.02 and upon R.D.Kingsbury indicating his acceptance of the result of said Audit;Warrants are "to be issued to said R.a.Kingsbury as of this date on the Paving District Funds of Grand Island in the sum of $156.33 and $1409.25 resnectively ,and Warrant to be issued in favor of the Water & Light Fund of said City in the sum of $837.44 against said Paving Districts, Fund to pay a Bill for said amount owing to the City for Electric Current used. ~ ~ Upon motion of Hehnke the said report was adopted as above set forth and Warrants to be issued as stated therein. The Water & Light Committee made report; September 16,1931. On motion of Justice } adopted and the Clerk ~ bide. Honorable Mayor and 0 ity Oouncil; We,your committee on Water & Light to whom has been referred the building of additional shop space at the Power Plant, beg to submit the Plans, Specifications and Estimate of $18,040.00 to cover this construction. We recommend the acceptance of the same and that this body accept Ofl'ill C:OJJ!lIH9~~~ bided/same to be in the Ci ty Clerk IS hands not later than 8 P.M. Octoner 7t~,193l. C.H.Justice Henry H.Falldorf Carl Knickrehm, Committee. the plans,Specifications and estimate was instructed to advertise f:eI.' ~ 'i'Q"(jFoti'bive ~ :.._~_.c,Lo:.__ ;";"'..':., . ~~~~'-'.:..:J;""';!;.' 595 Vault be The Auditing Committee advised that a Deposit employed by the City Treasurer for caring for all securities held by him as cash and that all Warrants bought by him be paid for by check;On motion of Hehnke the matter was referred to the Finance 'Committee with Power to Act. ~ --.., Om motion of Falldorf the City Council determined to sit as a EOard of Equalization on Wednesday October 7,1931 from the hour of 7-30 P.M. to 8 O'clock P.M. for the purpose of Equalizing ani Assessing the Benefits accrueing to the real est,ate damaged by the Condemnation proceedings under Ordinance No.1412 and levy- a Special Tax to pay said damages and costs and the Clerk to gi-e proper notice thereof. Vi Bills against the City were \ presented and read and on motion ...,. of Just.ice allowed, for list, see the Claim Register. The City Engineer presented report, of Completion of Sewer Dist- rict NO.159 and on motion of Falldorf the Council determined to sit as a Board of Equalization on Wednesday October 7,1931 from 7-30,P.M. to 8 O'clook P.M. and the Clerk to give proper notioe thereof. -~ ..,c The City Engineer reported the Completion of Sewer District No.lo2 as per comtract and on motion of Falldorf the City Council determined to sit as a Board of Equalization on Wed- 3 nesday,October 7,193l,from the hour of 7-00,P.M. to 8'0'clock P.M. for the purpose of Equalizing and assessing the Benefits A,ccrueing to the Respective lots, tracts and paroels of land in said District and Levying a Tax to pay fo~ the same and tre Clerk was instructed to give proper notice thereof. The City Engineer reported the Completion of work contracted to be done on Bismarck road consisting of the building of a oX 4 X 20' extension to the Sugar Factory Box on Bismarck RoaR and on motion of Falldorf said Report was adopted and accepted. and Warrant ordered drawn for payment of Same. Adjourned~ . H.E.Cliff~C lerk 596 Grand Island,Nebraska,October 7, 1931,7-30,P.M. The Council met as a Board of Equalization for the purpose of Equalizing and Assessing the Benefits accrueing to the respec- -tive,lots,tracts and parcels of land in Sewer District NO.159 of the City of Grand Island,Nebraska,by reason of the laying of a Sewer therein and levying a tax to pay for same ,Hi& Honor, ~ -., the Mayor presiding and all Members of the Council present at Roll cal) Proof of Publication of Notice of meeting was read and placed on file; The Council remained~n 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 a ~eso1ution . meet1ng as a which was read at 1enlfphh and on Motion of Fa11dorf said Board eel~ of Equalization was adjourned to October 21,1931,7,30,P.M. (For record of the Adjourned meeting see page 605) Grand Island, J.~ebraska,October 7,1931,7-30, P.M. The Council met as a Board of Equalization for the Pllrpose of Equalizing and Assessing the Benefits accrueing to the respec- -tive lots, tracts and parcels of land in Sewer District No.159 of the City of Grand Island,Nebraska,by reason of the laying of a Sewer therein and Levying a Tax to pay for same,His Honor, the Mayo;' presiding and all Members of the Council present at Roll Call; Proof of Publication of Notice of meeting was read and placed on file; -~~ ~ The Council remained in session until 8 O'clock,P .M. and no person ~aving appeared to object to or protes~ against the proposed Assessmen~ and Levy,Falldorf presented a Resolution which was reag._~at_ length and on Motion of Falldorf said Meeting- as a Board of Equalization was adjourned to October 21,1931, 7-30,P.M.. (For record of the Adjourned meeting as a Board of Equal- ization see page 606 and following pages.) ~ .- --------- -- ..__.._.._.__._:-'......~....~-_., .,j.......: ::-.~.~-_..~ 1.... '- 597 ...~ ~ Grand Island,Nebraska,October 7,~931,7-30.P.M. The Council met as a Board of Equalization for the purpose of Equalizing and Assessing the Benefits accrueing to property condemned under Ordinance No.1412 of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska,and Levying a Tax to pay for same,His Honor the Mayor presiding and all Members present at roll call. Proof of Publication of Notice calling for Meeting as a Board of Equalization was read and placed on file. The Council remainedin Session as a Board of Equalization until 8 O'clock P.M. and no person having appeared to objec; to or protest against the proposed Assessment and Levy,Falldorf presented the following Resolution and Falldorf moved its adopt ion;; .~ n~ - _ ..~_-"--.-.o"_........_.'--_._ _.----'-_..~~_ ,_____--'----"-_____. _..__._._~--'-_ _,.___~'-o~___ ~_,:"".----,_=~-----'....__....__~____~ __ c.:.~~.-,-,-,,~~_.:....,--.-.__~~ 598 RESOLUTION. ~ --., BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COm~CIL of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, sitting as a Board of Equalization, in accordance wi th due notice given thereof, as required by law, that we find the total cost of the appropriation of a right of way for sanitary sewer and public utility purposes under Ordinance No. 1412 of the Ci ty of Grand Island, Nebraska, across a rectangular tract of land 108 fee t wide by 360 feet long, lyini;: immediately North of lots 27, 26 and the Easterly 36 feet of lot I, all in Hawthorne Place in the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, in ;)art of the Northwest Quarter of Section 22, Township 11, North of Range 9, West of the 6th P.M. belonging to Peter C. Hanse, to be the sum of $88.40 and thatth,e benefits accruing to the respective lots, traots and parcels of land abut- ting upon said right of way and other property nearby to be tne sums set opposite the several descriptions, as follows: 1. A rectangular tract described in deed from Peter C. Hansen to Emma Miller recorded in Book 62 at page 421 of the deed records of Hall County, Neb1'Ctska,being a tract 49 feet East and west by 1G8 feet North and South, lying North of the West 49 feet of lot 1, in Hawthorne Place in Grand Island in said Hall County, belonging to Emma Miller. $ 11.05 2. A rectangular tract described in deed from Peter C. Hansen to Emma Luoe, r Bearded in Book 66 Cl,t page 562 of the deed records of Hall Oounty, Nebraska, being a tract 40 feet East and west by 108 feet N~rth m1d South lying east of the Emma Miller tract, last above described,. belonging to Emma Luoe. . . . . . . . . $ 11.05 3. The west 43 feet of the rectangulaJ.' tract of land, 108 feet wide by 360 feet long, lying North of lots 27,' 2f3 and the Easterly 3f3 feet of lot 1, all in said Hawthorne place, belonging to Peter C. Hansen. · $ 22.10 4. The re ctan!S'Ular tract of land 125 feet East and West by 108 feet North and South'lying North of lot 26 in s8~d Hawthorne place, belonging to Peter C. Hansen. $ 44.20 Henry H.Falldorf ~ ~-.., Motion carried on roll call,Cords,Falldorf,Hehnke,Justice , Knickrehm,Mildenstein,Pepper and Upperman voting aye,nay none, The Mayor declared the motion carried and the Resolution adopt~d. is The minutes of the meeting as a Board of Equalization were read and approved. Adjourned /t t~~ H.E.Clifford City Clerk ..~ v~~ Grand Island, Nebr. October 7, 1931 .~ ~ The Council met in regular session, His Honor the Mayor presiding and all members present at roll call. Bids for drainage improvements of the Di&~ond Engineering Co., Grand Island Chambers Construction Co., Lincoln were opened and read. On motion of Falldorf the bids were referred to the City Engineer and Consulting Engineer for tabulation. Bids for addition and alterations, also plumbing and heating, of the Water & Light Plant of C. E. Atwater Co Geer Company Paul Sothman Nelson Lumber & SUpply Benson Plumbing Co. Sanitary Plumbing Co. Wm. Kelly Co G. I. Plumbing Co. were opened and read. On motion of Justice the bids were referred to the Water, Light & Ice Committee. was read A communication/from Katherine Hayden offering to sell the Ni of Lote 8 B1k 66, adjoin~ng the City Hall. On motion of Mildensteln the communication was referred to the Special Building Committee. A communication was read from Mrs. Clara H. Briggs,Sec'y of the First presbyterian Church, offering to sell the Cit~ Lot 8, Block 114, Railroad Addition, being the property at corner of Second and Eddy Streets. On motion of Falldorf the communication was referred to the Special Building Committee. Mr.Pl1nce filed communication for the Nebraska Consolidated '$ Mills Company with reference to. connecting their plant with stores - nearby for beating purposes. On motion of Justice the same was referred to the Water, Light & Ice Committee. > ..~ --.,., Communication from the Central Power Company proposing a conference 'with reference to the manufactured gas rates was read. On motion of Justice it was referred to the Water, Light & Ice Committee. A communication from the Union Pacifif R. R. Co., with proposed extension rider to attached/agreement covering connection of uj P. shops sewer to City Sanitary Sewer was read and motion of Falldorf referred to the Sewer Committee in conjunction with the Oity Attorney. 600 Ernest Hoagland appeared before the Council with reference to being charged for cutting of weeds on Lot 8, Block 13, Gilbert's Addition. He said there were no weeds cut on this lot. On motion of Fa~illdorf the matter was referred to the Street & Alley Oommittee for investigat ion. .~ ~ A petition from citizens in the Third Ward asking far protection of school children crossing Locust Street was read. On motion of Falldorf the petition was referred to the Street & Alley Committe. Petitions from the different Labor Organization in the Oity employihg of asking that/local men,and the union wage scale be paid)in the work to be done on the sewer outlet were read and on motion of Falldorf referred to the Sewer Oommittee. A petition of F. L. Darling, T. W. PhehBLn and others asking for street lights at Scyamoreand Ashton Ave., and Oak and Ashton Avenue was read and on motion of Justice referred to the Water, Light and Ice Oommittee. The following Resolution was presented: RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND OITY COUNCIL of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska: That the City Treasurer be instructed to credit the sum of $297.30 on the paving taxes of Matty Frank, on Lot 1, First Artistic Homes Addition to the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, for the paving on South Locust Street, the same being the amount of paving tax which should be absorbed by the City at the intersection of Oklahoma Avenue and Locust Street, as reported by the City Engineer. Henry H. Faildorf On motion of Falldorf the Resolution was adopted. The Finance Committee presented the following: Sept. 21, 1931 --~ ~ Carl Hehnke, Ohairman Finance Committee Oity Dear Sir: Referring to our conversation relative to the deposit of securities of the City of Grand Island for safekeeping with this bank. We will be pleased to accept from the City of Grand Island securities for safekeeping and issue receipt in duplicate for said securities under the joint control of the City Treasurer and the Chairman of the Finance Oommittee and to surrender said securities either in whole or in part, upon the surrender of both. outstcanding receipts to the said Treasurer and Chairman. 601 For this service we will charge fifty cents per thousand per annum, and the insurance rate for the protection of said securities for burglary and robbery or if the city so desires they may procure this insurance themselves. Upon the changing of these, securities we will take up the old receipts and issue new receipts in duplicate as above, and said securities will be placed in our safety deposit vault. - Respectfuilily yours~ F. J. Cleary Vice Rresident, First National Bank On motion of Hehnke the agreement was accepted and the letter to be .~ ~ made a part of the minutes. The Finance Committee presented the following report: Grand Island, Nebr. Oct 7, 1931 Respectfully submitted, Carl Hehnke Carl Knickrehm Henry H. Falldorf O. H. Justice On motion of Behnke the report was adopted. The Police & Board of Health COlnmittee presented Milk 'Inspection report which was read. On motion of Cords the report ~ - was accepted, the report to be printed everYvmonths giving the names. The park Committee made the following reports: October ~, 1931 To the Hon. Mayor & City Council: We your Committee on parks after examining the bids for a t ruck for the Park Department, recommend that the bid of Nielsen Auto Company for $546,.50 be accepted. Carl Knickrehm Louis E. Upperman Carl Behnke Henry B. Falldorf .~ -~ On motion of Knickrehm the report was adopted. October'6th, 1931 To the Hon. Mayor & City Council We your Committee on parks after examining the bids for wading pool and shelter house recommend the following: That John Claussen be given the contract for the shelter, house after deductions having been made his bid being $1,380.00, and That the bid of E. H. Baker for $697.00 for the wading pool be accepted. This amount eliminates footing as shown on plan. Space reinfibrcing rods 8" on centers in place of 6" as shown. Plmnbing included. Respectfully, Carl Knickrehm Louis E. Upperman Carl Hehnke Henry H. Falldorf 602 On motion of Knickrehm the report was adopted. On motion of Knickrehm the checks of the unsuccessful bidders were to be returned. The City Property Committee asked for further time on the "Iron Fire Man." ~ .., The Bond Committee presented the following bonds: Henry Schirkofsky for Caretaker of Parks. Bond covering securties in the Ii'irst Nat'l Bank Petition and Bond of Jas. A. Michelson for Auctioneer's license. On motion of Upperman the bonds were approved and license to be issued to Jas. A. Michelson for Auctioneering. The Sewer Committee made the following report: To the Hon. Mayor & City Council: We your Committee on Sewers having examined the bids on outfall sewer find the bid of Chambers Construction 00., to be the lowest and best bid and therefore recommend they be awarded the contract using concrete pipe. Respectfully submitted, Henry H. Falldorf Carl Hehnke Carl Knickrehm O. H. Justice On motion of Falldorf the report was ado~ed. The Light, Water & Ice Oo~m&ttees made the following report: To the Hon. Mayor & City Council: We your Committee on Light, Water & Ice after receiving numerous bids on the Light Plant Shop addition recommend that the bid of Pauili Sothman in the amount of $11,602.00 be accepted and the Mayor and City Olerk enter into contract for same. Respectfully, O. H. Justice Carl Knickrehm C. J. Cords October 7, 1931 On motion of Justice the report was adopted. Oct. 7, 1931 ~ -~ To the Hon. Mayor & City Oouncil We your Oommittee on Light, Water & Ice to whom the bids for the Plumbing & Heating for the Power Plant Addition were referred to, recommend the bid of Wm. Kelly 00., in the amount of $1375.00 be accepted, and the Mayor and Oity Clerk enter into contract for srone. C. H. Justice Carl Knickrehm H. Falldorf C. J. Cords On motion of Justice the report was adopted, and the Clerk instructed to return the checks of the unsuccessful bidders. 603 --~ ( --...., Ordinance No. 1420 was presented, levying speical taxes under Ordinance No. 1412. Moved by Just ice that the Ordinance be placed on its first reading. Carried on roll call, Cords, Falldorf, Mildenstein, Rehnke, Pepper, Knickrehm, Upperman and Justice voting aye, nay none. The Ordinance was read and declared passed its fi rst reading. Moved by Pepper that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on its second reading by title. Carried on roll call, Cords Falldorf, Mildenstein, Rehnke, Pepper, Knickrehm,Upperman and Justice voting aye, nay none. The Ordinance was read by its ti tIe and declared ~assed it second reading. Moved by Justice that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on its third reading by title. Carried on roll call, Cords Falldorf, Mildenetein, Rehnke, Pepper, Knickrehm, Upperman and Justice voting aye, nay none. The Ordinance was read by its title and declared passed its third reading. Moved by' Upperman that the ordinance be placed on its final passage and be ~inally passed, Carried on roll call, cords, Falldorf, Mildenstein, Rehnke, ~epper, Knickrehm, Upperman and Justice voting aye, nay none. %'he Ordinance was declared passed and the Mayor approved the same. The reports of the different officers were read and on motion of Justice placed on file. Claims against the City were read and on motion of Justice allowed as read. For list see the claim register. Adjourned, H. E. Olifford, City Olerk /k~ _H~ ~ 604 APPROPRIATIONS AND EXPENDITURES FOR TE{E ~"I SOAL YEAR 1931-1932 and to OCTOBER 7, 1931 Appropriated Expended Ba1 ance GENERAL FUND ~ u~ To pay County Tr~as. Collection Fee $ 5,000 Salaries 15,000 Streets & alleys 20,000 City Engineer 8,000 Incidental 18,600 6,500 14,000 20,000 $ $ 5,000.00 2,527.50 12,472.50 5,139.53 14,860.47 950.60 7,049.40 18,000.00 6,500.00 Lighting Hydrant Rental 2, 658 . 72 11,341.28 20,000.00 50,000.00 Sewer-Order of Court II -complete drainage 50,000 Re-Appropriate Balance for Sewer Plant 69,117.09 Sewer Incidentals 20,000 245,617.09 PARK FUND 8,000.00 POLICE FUND 25,000.00 C~~ETERY FUND 9,000.00 FIRE FUND 39,000.00 PAVING FUND 7,000.00 MUSIC FUND 4,500.00 338,117.09 27,989.95 41,127.14 3, 081. 39 16,918.61 42,347.69 203,269.40 1,054.19 6,945.81 4,207.50 20,792.50 1,704.62 7,295.38 5,999.07 33,000.93 1,409.94 5,590.06 56,723.01 4,500.00 281,394.08 7,064.22 34,830.31 33,964.04 75.00 $ 2,286.46 134,943.04 ~.. .,... ICE FUND WATER FUND LIGHT FUND PAVING DISTRICT FUND SEWER DISTRICT FUND AMOUNT OF WARRANTS I saUED Respectfully submitted, H. E. CLIFFORD, City Clerk - - _. ~-----..._--........----~...............~---~--~ _............-------------------........_~-~........~--- -- -- --.--- -~ (See page 596 for first part of this meeting) Grand3lBsland ,Nebraska,October 21,1931,7-30,P.M. The Council met as a Board of Equalization for Sewer District NO.159 is Honor the Mayor presiding and All Members present on Rol call The Resolution presented was again read and Falldor ' moved its adoption; C. pursuant to adj oU:~nme~? RES 0 L UTI 0 N 605 BE IT REi30LVED BY THE Iv:AYOR AND OI'l'Y OOUNCIL of the Oi ty of Grand Isla..l'ld, Nebraska, sitting as 1'1., Board of Equaltzation, in accordance vd t h due not i ce given thereof, as I' equi:r'f~d. by lavv, tha.t we find the total EUJGennable cost of th.s construction of ~ -~ Sewer District No. 159 to be the 81.1:m of $339.76, thEtt tn.e benefits accruing to tn.s :i'eal estate in Bedel district to be the surn of $339.76, and that the benefits accruing to the respective lotn, tracts and parcels of land in said Sewer District to be the sum set fortn o~posite the several descriptions, as follows: Owner Lot AdcUtion .As se E: l3nent . r:f.~ Stc!})}:otte 1 Hf1'vvtnorne Pla.ce $ 29.80 II 2 11 II 29 .81 " 3 " II 29. no 1eo. J. Bartoline 2,4, If II 29 . 81 !l 25 II If 29.80 fI 26 II II 29.81 l Tne west 175 feet of the e 8,st 2,60' of 8 J';?ct angular tract of land, 4A9'xl08' in the NW-a- of NWt 0:1:' See. ~32-11-9, being inuYlediately North of Lots 1, 86 and 27 in Hawthorne Place Addition..) Peter C. Hansen 103.64 E n'E11 a ll,Ii 1 J.. 011 { The WOf:.it M)I of c:.t rectan:J;ular tract of land, 44~J' xl08' ..- in the Nwi of N1JV~ of Sec.1 22-11-9, (:loing Lt1mediat::;lv north lof Lot 1, Hawthol'ne Plaoe Adjdi t ion.) I 31 .54 ~~ .u~ Emma 1uoe ( T1:1e east /'0' of t:~.~.'; vre,3t en' of a re"~~nryu'~r t~a t o~ '~nd U ( p '\",II 0.1. 9 ....... \-;-" d-.... , a f j J. -;: I . ",. ; ~ (t 44;)' xlOd I 1."l. L, he N :Vl; 0.: N~14 o:~ '" "''"''1 9 ' . I. " . . ~ ::)80. ,0..;-.... - ; 091]g LJ1EklQla,;e.LY north of Lot l, Harvnho.cne -~~'l . (;... ,...:;j .. . . \ I .1:- aoe .H.o..ul"Glon. ) I 2:5. "15 ~n~al fQ~a~0r~l.e' no~+ ~3~a rys' ..k, v I.J ~ '" ...~!l.Q ,:'1-, b ~:J eLL.! ! ~ oJ t..;,;.J....... 'tf v........ 4 I Henry H.Fa1ldorf Motion carried on roll call,Cords,Falldorf,Hehnke,Justice, Knickrehm,Mildenstein,Pepper and Upperman voting aye and the Mayor declared the motion carried and the resolution adopt ed . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The minutes of the meeting as a Board of E9..ua. liza.t. ion were read and approved. . Adjourned ~ e~..L'~~L . Oity-~ferkv . .~_~____.~ ~~___~__~~__~_,-_._~~_.~~......:.~_._~~__-,-___~L___-,,-__-,-___-,--,-__-____..:.....____~:..........:..~..........__~_._~~-'----_~~_-~-__ ~-~~.....:~.---.~---" ~--..~.---'-~--~---'--~~"'-~~; r:- ~~---_.--- ----- (See page 596 for first part of this meeting) 606 Grand Is1and,Nebraska,October 21, 1931,7-30,P.M. The Council met as a Board of Equalization for Sewer District NO.162, pursuant to adjournment ,His Honor the Mayor presiding and All Members present at roll Call; The Resolution presented was RES 0 L UTI 0 N. again read and Falldorf moved its adoption BE IT RESOLVED EY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL of tne City of Grand Island, Nebraska, sitting as a Board of Equalizati~, in accordance with due notice given thereof, as required by law, ~.......:. .." ...-.. .. ._~ cc-~ that we find the total assessable cost of the construction of Sewer District No. 162 to be tne sum of $1909.53; that the bene- fits accruing to tne real estate in said district to be the sum of $1909.53, and that the benefits accruing to the respective lots, tracts and parcels of land in said Sewer District to be tne sun'! set forth opposite tne several descriptions, as follows: Owner Oscar Koehler " fI " " " II " " II " II fI Oscar Koehler " If " " If II Herman Hasselman " II .~ -.~ Hans J. Ruge Peter H. Jannsen James B. Messeraul " fI Paul J. Hartsough Peter N. Mewes John J. Stiffler Mary J. Ryan ff " Sam Greenberger Lot 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 5 6 7 8 27 28 29 50 Blk Addition 2 South Grand Island 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 8 8 8 8 " Assessment $ 41.09 41.08 41.08 41.09 41.08 41.08 34.66 41.08 41.08 41.08 41.09 41.08 41 ;08 41.08 41.08 41.08 41.08 41.08 41.09 24.90 24.90 24.90 24.90 __-_--,_,~.:...........;..--~_~,~................i~.:i..:.....-"~-",,-~~-,--,-~---~..:.-c----.....:..._.-~~--~~~.c.-~:----'---..:.i.L-_-'-------------______~~._:..________~______"__~~~:..:;..~~~_'____'.__~__..::...__..:..:..:...:..:. " II If " " II " " II " fI fI " II " If II Hawthorne Place If If " .~ -~ ~ ., -2- Owner Lot tW-~ J.J.FrancesP.Randall 51 ^ II 1/ 52 " Edwin Scher 2IDerg Clarence A. Harrop " II If 53 54 55 56 Edna M. Harrop S!57 Paul W. Ronnfeldt Ni57 " 1/ Conrad Shreefer II " li'red Deike II " John Schmidt " ft Richard Stepputis " II John Schmidt II ff Elmer Williams H. J. Becker Anna Joehnck Fred Schleichardt II I' George Bai1ey'Jr. ft ff 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 II 1/ Myrtle Ellsberry& Husb.96 II 97 B1k - 1/ w Theo.J.& Myrtle A.Ellsberry 98 - " II II " tI " Willi~il R. Walters J. A. Pickus " 99 100 101 102 103 104 Addition Hawthorne Place " II " If " " fI rr " " " II " ff " " If ff ff " " " tI If " " " II II " " " If II 607 Assessment $ 24.90 24.90 33.61 33. 61 26.76 26.76 13.38 13.38 26.76 26.77 26.76 26.76 26.76 19.92 24.90 24.90 24.90 24.90 24.90 24.90 24.90 24.90 24 .90 24.90 24.90 24.90 24.90 24.90 24.90 24.90 24.90 24.90 24.90 24.90 24.90 608 -3- ~ .~ Owner Lot Blk Addition J. A. Pickus 105 Hawthorne Place " " 106 II " II 107 If Paul C.& Hazel FIHuston 108 " Assessment Peter G. Hansen (The east 125' of a rectangular parcel of land 449'xl08' in size, in the NW~ of the NWt of Sec. 22-11-9; lying inwediately north of Lot 27, Hawthorne Place Addition to the City of Grand Island, Nebraska. .$ 24.90 24.90 24.90 19.92 67.23 Total Assessable Cost....$1909.53 ~~~~J~~~L_________ Motion carried on roll call,Cords,Falldorf,Hehnke,Justice, Knickrehm,Mildenstein,Pepper and Upperman voting aye, and the Mayor declared the motion carried and the Resolution adopted. The Minutes of the meeting as a Board of Equal- -ization were read and approved. AdJourned ~~~ City Clerk ~ ~ ;~ .~ ~ u., The Council met in regular session, His Honor the Mayor presiding and all Members present at roll call. The minutes of the last meeting were r~ad and approved. An agreement and Resolution between the City and the Unipn Pacific Railroad Company, covering the fu.rnishing of ice during 1931 and 1932 to the Railroad Company was presented. and read. On motion of Justice the Resolution was adopted and the agreement accented. Another agreement and Resolution between the City and the Union Pacific Railroad Company, covering a. 6600 volt power line crossing the main track was read. On motion of Justice the Resolution was adopted and the agreement accepted. uroposed Two ~greements between the Union pacific and the City, one covering a wire crassing Jefferson street and the other for a 10 inch water pipe crossing Jackson Street, were on the motion of Justice referred to the City Attorney for further investigation. A Petition for Sewe~ from Pl,~ Street to the Burlington Railroad between 1st Street and Division Street, signed by Henry Liebsack, Jr., was read. On motion of Falldorf the Petition was referred to the Sewer Committee. On motion of Falldorf the Engineer was instructed to prepare estimate for removal of catch basins on Oak, Syc~ore, and Eddy Streets. The Sperial Building Committee made the following reports: Grand I sIan c1, Nebr. October 21, 1931 To the Hon. Mayor & City Council: We your S~cial Building Committee to whom was referred the offer of the First Presbyterian Church for the sale of Lot 8, Block 114, Railroad Addition, recommend that no action be taken at this time. Geo. Mildenstein' Louis E. Upperman Henry H. Falldorf .C. J. Cords Carl Knickrehm On motion of Mildenstein the report was adopted. 609 Grand Island, Nebr. October 21, 1931 To the Hon. Mayor & City Council: We your Special Building Committee to whom was referred the proposal of Mrs. Katherine Hayden to either rent or buy the property adjoining the City Hall, wish to recommend that no action be taken at thte time. Geo. Mildenstein Louis E. UpDerman Henry H. Falldorf C. J. Cords Carl Knickrehm c~ .~ On motion of Mildenstein the report was adopted. The City Property Committee made following report: Grand Island, Nebr. October 21, 1931 To the Hon. Mayor & City Council: We your Committee on City Property to whom was referred the "Iron Fire Man" by the Grand Island P1mnbing Company, recommend that no action be taken. Geo. Mildenstein Louis E. Upperman Carl Knickrehm C. J. Cor ds . On motion of Mildenstein the report was adopted. The Water & Light Committee made the following report: Grand Island, Nebr. October 21, 1931 Honorable Mayor & City Council Grand Island, Nebr. We, your Committee on Water and Light, to whom was referred the petition of Walter Boyll and others for street light on AS4ton Avenue, beg to recommend the installation of one light at the intersection of Syc~nore and Ashton Avenue. C. H. Justice Carl Knickrehm C. J. Cords H. Falldorf -~ --~ On motion of Justice the report was adopted. The Bond Committee presented the following bonds: c.~.....J- -f.-. Paul Sothman,--forvAdditioH to Power Plant Chambers Construction Co., ~or drainage improvements N. E. Nielsen, auctioneer's license. On motion of Upperman the Bonds were approved, the petition of N. ~ for auctioneer's license Nielsen/accepted and license to be issued 'f'oT<Mr. Nielsen for same. The City Engineer presented estimates for storm sewer ,1/ changes on qak, Sycamore, and Eddy Streets. On motion of Fa11dorf the same were accepted and the City Clerk instructed to advertise for bids for same. 611 On motion of Rehnke the Clerk was instructed to advertise for bids to be fil~d with the Olerk by November 4, for steel equipment in the vault of the City Clerk. The bills were read and on motion of Justice allowed. ...... ..~ For list see the Claim Register. Ordinance No. 1421, levying special taxes for construction of Sewer District No. 159 was presented. Moved by Justice that the Ordinance be placed on its first reading. Carried on roll call, Cords, Falldorf, Rehnke, Justice, Knickrehm, Mildenstein, Pepper and Upperman voting aye, nay none. The ordinance was read and declare-'lili -Oiirst passage. Moved "dy Justice that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance reading be placed on its second/by its title. Carried on roll Call, Cords, Falldorf, Rehnke, Justice, Knickreh~, Mildenstein, Pepper and Upperman voting aye, nay none. The Ordinance was read by its tjtle and declared passed its second reading. Moved by Upperman that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on its third reading by its title. Carried on roll call, Cords, Falldorf, Rehnke, Justice, Knickrehm; Mildenstein, Pepper, and UpDerman voting aye, nay none. The Ordinance was read by its title and declared passed its third reading. Moved by Mildenstein that the Ordinance be ulaced on its final passage and be finally passed. Carried on roll call, Cords, Fall- dorf, Rehnke, Justice, Knickrehm, Mildenstein, Pepper and Upperman voting aye, nay none. The Mayor deolared the Ordinance finally passed and approved the same. Ordinance No. 1422, levying special taxes to pay for ~~ -~ the construction of Sewer District No. 162 was presented. Moved by Kntekrehm that the Ordinance be placed on its first reading by its title. Carried on roll call, Cords, Falldorf, Hehnke, Justice, Knickrehm, Mildenstein, Pepper and Upperman voting aye, nay none. The Ordinance was read and declared passed its first reading. rules be suspended and the Moved by Knickrebm that the/ordinance be placed on its second reading by its title. Carried on roll call, Cords, Falldorf, Rehnke, Justice, Kncireh~, Mildenstein, Pepper and Up:perman voting aye, nay none. The Ordinance was read by its title and declared passed its second reading. Moved by Hehnke that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance be placed on its third reading by its title. Carried on roll call, Cords, Faili~dorf, Rehnke, Justice, Knickrehm, Mildenstein, Pepper and Upperman voting aye, nay none. The Ordinance was read. by its title and declared passed it third reading. Moved by Rehnke that the Ordinance be placed on its final passage and be finally passed. Carried on roll call, Cords, Fa1ldorf, Rehnke Justice~ Knickrehm,- Mildenstein~ Pepper and Upperman. voting aye nay' none. ",rhe Mayor declared the ordinance finally passed and anp;oved the same. ~'_ Adjourned ; d~ ..,c" _._._-~~.~-"._"-~'----EL.R._-QI.J:..liiJj'-Q.EP-L.9A ~ y 01 erk 612 Grand Island, Nebr. November 4, 1931 ------"1 The Council met in regular session, President Cords presiding in the absence of the Mayor. Falldorf, Justice, Knickrehm, Mildenstein, Pepper and Upperman present at roll call, absent Hehnke. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. Bids of the following for storm sewer changes on Oak, Eddy and Sycamore Streets were read: ;iiIII ---., Wm. Kelly Co., Grand Island O. F. Gleisberg, " " Chambers Construction Co., Lincoln On motion of Falldorf the bids were referred to the Sewer Committee and Engineer for tabulation. Bids for vault equipment in 'the Clerk's office of R. E. Murphy Co., and Augustine Co. were read and on motion of Falldorf referred to the Purchasing and Auditing Committee with power to act. A communication from S. T. Scott, Jr., asking for reinstatement of his permit to operate "The Pier", a dance hall, was read and on motion of Mildenstein placed on file. A communication from the Brown Inhalator Company was presented. On motion of Justice referred to the Fire Committe~ A communicationft'om the Charles E. Norris Camp of the Spanish War Veterans expressing their appreciation of the Council in the closing of alleys adjacent to their lots in the Cemetery was read. On motion of Mildenstein placed on file. ~ ~ Report of F. C. Brown, Fire Chief, recommending that new fire hose be purchased was read and on motion of Pepper be referred to the Fire Corr~ittee. A petition for Street light in the 500 block on East 15th Street, signed by Fred Fothergill and others, was on the motion of Justice referred ,to the Light Committee. 613 On motion of Falldorf the Street and Alley Committee in conjuncation with the police Committee were given power to act as they see fit with regard to the children of the Third Ward crossing Locust Street. On motion of Justice a comnarison of the new and old wat er rat es and how they are figured, was to be publi shed for the benefit of the nublic. ~ On motion of Pepper the Fire Committee was given power to buy new tires for the South Side Fire truck. The Police Committee made the following report: -.., Grand Island, Nebr. November 4, 1931 To the ,Hon. Mayor & City Council: We your Police Committee to whom was referred the application of S. T. Scott, Jr., for the reinstatercent of his permit to operate a dance hall, commonly known as the Pier, hereby recommend that said application be hereby granted. C. J. cords Wm. Pepper Louis E. Upperman Geo. Mildenstein On motion of Mildenstein the report was adopted. The Sewer Committee asked for further time with regard to the netition of Henry Lebsack, for sewer between 1st and Di vi sion Street from PI urn to the Burlington tr,acks. On motion of Falldorf that if the contract of Fairbanks Morse is not carried out by the next meeting the City Attorney is instructed to notify them that their contract is void, and the contract awarded to another company. On motion of Fa1ldorf the Sewer Committee was given power to purchase a desk and chair for the laboratory in the -- Di spo sal Plant. The Sewer Committee made the following report: .~~ --.., Grand Island, Nebr. November 4, 1931 To the Honorable Mayor & City Council Gentlemen: We your Committee on Sewers having examined the bids on Storm Sewers recommend that the Eddy Street storm sewers be awarded to Chambers Construction Co., using concrete pipe, and that the Sycamore and Oak Streets sewers be awarded to O. F. Gleisberg, using #1 vitrified clay pipe. Respectfully submitted, Henry H. Fall dorf Carl Knickrehm C'~H. Justice. On motion of Falldorf the report was adouted. __.._______._m'__ __..___.-----'-____------'--_-""__________--'----u__.__..~_ - . _...~._-----'-......_-- --- ~.__.~'--_._--~.__._~.--'---_.----:_,-------,,~_:..__...........:.._--~~._-->-------'--~- 614 The renorts of the different officers were read and on motion of Justice placed on file. On motion of Falldorf the checks of the unsuccesful bidders were to be returned. -- Adj ourned, H. E. OLIFFORD, City Clerk AC6'~ -,., -~ -,., . -- ~,.._._----_......:.~~._-~.__._-~"--~~~~~ GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS A~ID EXPENDITURES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1931-1932 AND TO NOV@iBER 5, 1931 Appropriated Expended -." To pay County Treas. Collection Fee. . 5,000 Salaries 15,000 Streets &: Alleys Oity Engineer Lighting Hydrant Rental Incidental Sewer-Order of Court II -complete drainage Re-appropriate Balance For Sewer Plant Sewer Incidentals PARK FUND POLICE FUND CEMETERY FUND FIRE FUND PAVING FUND MUSIC FUND -~ -., ICE FUND WATER FUND LIGHT FUND PAVING DISTRIOT FUND $ 20,000 8,000 18,000 6,500 14,000 20,000 50,000 69,117.09 3,437.50 6,393.71 1, 399.25 3,463.91 38,883.54 20,000 245,617.09 8,000 25, 000 9,000 39,000 7,000 4,500 338,117.09 4,017.40 57,595.31 3,087.05 6,333.07 2,203.86 9,018.88 1,409.94 79,648.11 10,167.21 41,992.13 45,535.55 75.00 SEWER DISTRIOT FUND 2.301.27 AMOUNT OF WARRANTS DRAWN----$ 179,719.27 Respectfully submitted, H. E. CLIFFORD, OITY CLERK 6-15 Balance $ 5,000.00 11,562.50 13,606.29 6,600.75 18,000.00 6,500.00 10,536.09 20,000.00 50,000.00 30,233.55 15,982.60 188,021.78 4,912.95 18,666.93 6,796.14. 29, 9'~.12 . 5,590.06 4.500.00 258,468.98 016 Grand Island, Nebr. November 16, 1931 The Council met pursuant to the following call: Grand Island, Nebr. November 16, 1931 -~ .~ To the Hon. Members of the City Council of Grand Island, Nebr. A Special Meeting of the Oity Council is hereby called for true evening at 7:30 o'clock P. M., for the purpose of taking up and acting upon any business which the Oouncil may wish to consider. Notice of call for Special Meeting is hereby accented. Carl Hehnke Louis E. Upperman C. J. Cords Geo. Mildenstein H. Falldorf Carl Knickrehrn Wm. Pepper o. A. Abbott, Jr. Mayor Present at roll call, Cords, Fa1ldorf, Hehnke, Knickrehm, Mildenstein, Pepper and Upperman. Absent Justice. His Honor, the Mayor, presiding. An agreement between the City and The Chicago, Bur- lington & Quincy Railroad Company, waspresented, authorizing the City to construct and maintain a pipe line for the purpose of condu~cting storm water under the right of way and track of the Railroad Company. On motion of Falldorf the agreement was accepted. The following Resolution was presented: -~ ~ Resolved, by the Oity Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, the Mayor concurring, That the Mayor be and is hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract with the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company, permitting the City to construct and maintain a pipe line 84 inches in dimneter for the purpose of conducting storm water, under the right of way and track of the Railroad Company at or near Railroad Oompany s1,irvey station 1113, Mile Post 95.44, and along the north side of the east and west center line of Section 15, T-Il-N, R-9-W, at Grand Island, Nebraska. Henry H. Falldorf Carl Rehnke Carl Knickrehm ~.~._- .. 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On motion of Falldorf the Resolution was adopted. . , .' . ; ___~______"""__~'--.~_____"-_~"':-~._ ------..:..:....0.:-'-___ _.:....~~:_ I.. .. _~. _~~.'-'_~...:~:..'___"'-'-"-__....:..;..~..:::...;,_,______'____'_'__~___'__'__._.___.__".~__~___"i:c._~~._._.~~ ~-- ---~..----~---_.._._- ._--~---_._-------~-----.--~-~--..------....-------.-,~.~- 618 .~ -~ On motion of Falldorf, the Report of the Water & Light Committee with regard to the franchise situation, was to be published in the Independent and the Herald, and the City tp pay the cost of publishing same. (See following page for report.) Ordinance No. 1423, fixing the maximum rates, based on heat unit, at wbichmanufactured gas shall be sold, etc., was presented. Moved by Knickrehm that the Ordinance be placed on its first reading. Carried on roll call, Cords, Falldorf, Hehnke, Knickrehm, Mildenstein, Pepper and Upperman, Ifone . voting aye, nayl. Absent Justice. The Ordinance ,~as read a rd 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. Carried on roll call, Cords, Falldorf, Hehnke, Kntckrehm, Mildenstein, Pepper and Upperman voting aye, na~ none. Absent Justice. The Ordinance was read by its title and declared passed its 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, Cords, Failiilldorf, Hehnke, Knickrehm, Mildenstein, Pepper and Upperman voting aye, nay none. Absent Justice. The Ordinance 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, Carried on roll call, Cords, Falldorf, Hehnke, Knickrehm, Mildenstein, Pepper and Upperman voting aye, nay none. Absent Justice. The Mayor declared the Ordinance finally passeed and approved the same. .~ .,., Adj ourned, H. E. CLIFFORD, City Clerk ,.---'--...:.._::........;..c~.....;...__,_-'-.;......._______~--' ~_._-----------~----'-._--~- __~-_-.:.._ ~,__:.....--.:-.:.....-1~....._~-.L The Mayol.'and City Council.ofthe City of Grand Island feel . that!.>y reason of the many confusing rumors that have been circulated and (he many published statements that have been. made by interests opposed to the position taken by the council in regard to the present difficulties over gas and electric franchises i;n the city, it is only fair to themselves and the people of this city that the truth concerning the Whole matter be publiCly expressed. Central Power Company, aDela~ ware corporation, a subsidiary of the InsuIl power interests, now claims a PERPETUAL RIGHT to use and oc- cupy the streets and other pubUc places of this city in the operation of its present manufactured gas and electric light, and power 'business. Not only that, but this company now also claims A PERPETUAL RIGHT to use and occupy the streets and other public places of the city in a, NATURAL GAS distribution busi- ness. 'The company, over the ex~ press Protests of the council, '. an- nounced its intention ofl'Unning nat- ural gas into this city nnder thtl claim of perpetual right just men- ,tioned and, unless the action now pending in court haa been instituted and an injunction therein issued, the company would have proceeded to carry out its intention. The company now a..~serts that it bases these claims of perpetual :rran~ chis€! rights upon two ordinances, the first, ordinance number 90, passed by the Mayor and City Council on Feb1 ruary 18, 1886, wherein it waS stated that the city granted. to. one "Albert S. Maxwell, his associates and assigns ,tlJd successors,the right,. power aha. privilege to construct, maintain' and operate a system of gas works in said city. . . . for the purpose of supply- ing the city and citizens thereof with gas for light and. other 'purposes," etc,; the second ordinance, number 198, passed August 20,1894, purport- ing to grant to "Grand Island :yig'ht anti Power Company,. its associates, assigns and. successors the right, power and privilege to, construct, equip and operate It system ofincan~ descent light and power works in said city 0 0 0 .. for the purpose of supplying the city and the citizens thereof with incandescent light and power and. other purposes,'" etc. Tbe Central Power Company now makes its claims as successor to" Maxwell and the Grand Island tight and Power . Company' through ,intermedi- ate transfers. Throughout the intervening yeaI'll from 1886 and 1894, respectively, to thayear 1!!30, there seems to have been 110 officia,l communication be- tween the various companies whicl:1, in turn, have operated gas or electric utlIity' plants, or both such' plants, and the governing body of the city" concerning the status of.. such con- cerns in the city streets or their claims in connection with such use. In the year 1930, the, matter came rapidly "to ahead." The proposed :Introduction of na~uralgas into this city was an important factor in foc- using attention on the present status of . the Central . Power Company as regards franchise rights and claims and on the status of the company in case natural gas should be introduced to supplant the present manufactur- ed gas distribution service. On January 21, 1931, the Council by resolution served on local officials of the Central Power Company, made formal demand upon it to disclose under what claim of right it used and .occupied the streets. and other publiC places of thecityin)ts gas and electric busines::;. On February 9,1931, the company answeredjias.. serting its'elf . to . 'be the. "o"lD.er?~ ' Ql'dinauQeNg, 90. andOr9ml'tpCeiX'l'o. 198'.. 'above mentf(Jnedancr(eviaent~ lyby way.of"catch all" incase those ordinances for any reason proved insufficient) asserted its claim::; .in the streets "by virtue of any rights ,whatsoever which it may have in the premises under the laws and consti~ tutionof Nebraska or of the United states of America by virtue of ANY PERTINENT GRANT, ORDINANCE, CONTRACT, ACT OR OMISSION WHATSOEVER." Although this communication did not make mention . of the company's claims of perpetual rights, these claims were by this time' frankly as- serted by attorneys for the company, and, in fact, had just been published in "Poor's Manual of Public Utili- ties;' (1930), an annual authoritative publication of corporate statistics. It thus became evident to the council that a IaVi. suit of large proportions and of vital pubIicinterest would in- evitably follow. The water and light committee ) held many conferences and gave' the ma,tter carefui and earnest consideration. The natural gasquestion,as above mentioned, WaS also up for solution. . It was then ~n(n8 now't1:ie-nnanimousopiriion of the members of thecommittee,as well as of the entire council, that no private company should be allowed WITHOUT A FIGHT to saddle the people of this city FOREVER with the burden of the use ftnd occupancy of its streets anclpublic places for both gas and electrical distribution. The. company's claims. to these per., petual rights are based, upon the. as~ sumptionthat, since ordinances num- ber Wand 198 did not mention :Ii, particular term 01' time for termina- tion, the term was forever.' In pass- ing, it. should be said that the "catch all" claims asserted by the company in its letter of February!!, 1931, above mentioned, have been dropped since the present litigation was start- ed, and now, 'both in and out of court, ,the "company bases its . ease squarely on these two ordlnancell! alone.' 5 Section 16 of Artiele :1 of th~ Bill of' Rights of the Nebraska CQnstitu~ tion, declares: "NO 0 . LAW. . :MAKING ANY ffiREVOCABLE GRANT OF' SPE.. CIALPRIVILEGES OR IMMUNI- TIES SHALL BE PASSED." It is not the purpose of this state- mentto try the pending law suit out- ,side the court, :Into whose hands it will be committed. Neither is it. the PUrPose of the COUl),cUto answer ev- ery inflammatory newspaper article dressed up as news or In the form of advertising . paid for by the Central PowerCompan,v. But the people have the . right " to. know that.. the. present administration of this city 'believes theBiIl of Rights of the Nebraska Constitution jllstquoted ,1Ilear:,> just vihat it says and that claiJ:l.1J!l'of per- petual tights in city streets, such as now asserted by the Central Power' Company, are not to be recognized or tolerated unless 'the courts ahall hold otherwise. To add Jnsultto injury, 30 to m;>eak, the.Central PoWer Company not only now asserts its rights to use and oc- cupy the stre,etsandpublic places of this city FOREVER in the distrlbu~ tion of mapttfactured gas and electric currentltnd'energy, but IT CLAIMS THE SAMERIGH'I' FOR NATURAL GAS DISTRIBUTION-that "~as"iS "gas'''Vlh~tl1er manufactured. 01' piped in from far distant states; in I5hortthat. the. puny little' Maxwell systemoL1886 to 1890, with itsIllinia~ -tura plant alldhopelessly :Inadequate service.. even. for Jhe .tgwu. of that, day,has now become a NATUR,AL GliS.systern . with everlasting life!. , In May. of this year, the. Central I>o'Y('!rCOrnPl.\t'lY'subrnitted .t<> .the.ciW . ?c9Hr~il.e,prgl!?sedfgrll1of..:Nat}lra,1 , ..~<Fr~l),~liis~.;.l1iskil1gt:gll,~it~ '..IWP., I I I I I ,:Ite~~gth~~o~~~!t~-V~!~~~it~- i sufficient/or the purpoS<'iS, of thill I statement to say that thisfqrm of I franchise was little short of ther~- .. diculous, so far 8.$. protecting'. the j rights of the city and its people 'was ,..' '.'1 concerned. The. council, in fairness to the people of this city, did not and could not submit such a document to I a.n election. 'I' Thinking; however, thll,t thecom~ pany was honestly ready to negotiate with the city on a natural gas fran- i chise that would be fair to the ','1, company and at the same time safe- . . guard the right oithe city and prospective consumers of natural gas, I the council caused to be prepared a~ form of natural gas franchise, con- l sisting of some 37 sections,clearly I: setting out the rights and duties of \ . both the city and the' company..ThiSi, draft was giV. en. ca.reful study by th. e......\. committee before submitting'. it.. . to. .. the council for action. Thisfolm., of franchise. was' also. designedas.a compromise and settlement oft~~ dispute overthe cIa,ims OfP~rpetqlj.l rights asserted by the company....It was therein provided that. thepe'v natural gas franchise, a ten-year grant, should entirely. supplant ..' any and all other . gas . franchlse. .claims, and all claims of a,nelectrical fl'an~ chise were ~obe limited to a fixed term of years, the exact. number being left open to negotiational1~ to be settled before the franchise wa.os' Bubmitted to an ele,ction. This draft of franchise which the council deemed fair. to the compan'Y was adopted by the. city council on June 9, 1931, and" SUbmitted. tq the company for study ,and further>:ne,.. gotiation. After various confe~ences and personal conversations between. council members and companyoffi- daIs it became cIear thattherecQuld be no agreement 011 terms.T:Ff}!] COMPANY MADE SER,IOtrS<A:N:IJ FINAL OBJECTION TO PRACTI-l CALLY EVE RY SECTION OF' 'I'HAT FRANCHISE DRAFT! Evel~ the most elementary safeguards of the rights of the city pertainiIlgto its statutory power to fix ~ates fOl' natural gas were . flatlytul'l1eddQwn. _,.There,y.ra:>, .1l.Cl._~l2!ri~..OEa.t~Il1pti'~ii oompromise m the, part of'officia,lll oftha, company. Their minds were set on the idea of PERPETUAL; mGH'l'S and naturally "1iI deadlock resulted. It was then Cl'aftily J>'Uggestedby the. company officials thatthe3'l:i~ snowed to turn l.n natural gaswitl:1 the understanding .that the rights<oJ' neither the city nol'. thecompany,m' disputed points shOUld be prejud.iced. The council flatIYdeclined.toh~ caught. in . such ' a ... traP. ''f11eyrecog nized the prejudice that must follow if the company. were.. thnspel'lllltte to enter. The councilsawtnlttN AMOUNT OF. LIP DENIAL would refute what their ACTIONS adimtted, The situation. wOllldbe .altogethe analagous . to inviting. ina trespas~ but. reserving the right to sue hii for trespass! And so the. negotiations . for .~ natural gas franchise en'ded........:M:~q bold by.its success in'forcingn~tul''''' gas into . Ha::;tings (a.. situation' whic has little In common with that.. Grand Island), the Central ...Powe Company then proceeded 'Withr~pi construction work with . the 0~1.11;Y announ~d, purpose. of ..bringin~n.a tural gas into Grand}slandill1Il16{U , ately! .Thecoll1pallYll.(j,d>.fll'ttl turned "thumbs,dOVin"()n t11.e reasor 'ilible pubIicpro~ectiol1' .which <t]a icouncU.had demandedi as.'ll. ..condifio :to . the introduction or th1si newty ..Of publicservice,.'ITiNPvv ..;l?~9, POSED TO .F'QRCEIT~'NAYIl\T1 ,VlTITfIOWT SUCH>.ABOTfIEIU3@Y:1~ i~~~~~I~lI;~~NqIrLSm ~L bl'l,-A There was nothing left for the city eounciIto do but declare war. . On August 26, 1931, just as the company's excavation work for connecting the trunk pipe line to the mains in the city had pl'ogressedalmost to the city limits, the present action was Instiuted. In that suit, necessarily an action by the state. of Nebraska, brought on the relation of the. At- torney General, the whole question of the. Central Power Company's claims of perpetual franchise rig'ht,g in this ctty will be adjudicated. The city council had called upon the power of the state, the only power which can attack such franchise claims, to come to its assistance. The Attorney General's department, not being equipped with reIthi'll' sufficient per~ sonnel or appropriated funds to liti~ gate the many actions of this and similar nature that arise in the towns and cities of this state, requested the City Council tQ agree to pay the costs and expenses of this suit. This the council. by resolution, has done. Mr.. Ross Newkirk, a member of the Attorney General's staff, has obtained the Attorney General's. consent to serve as special counsel in the case in his capacity as a private attorney, The council has the utmost confidence in Mr. Newkirk's. ability and integTity in this important matter. In this suit" not only is the ques~ tion of perpetual franchise clail11s to be litig'ated, but also the claims, of the city openly and honestly asserted: First, that the alleged grants of franchise rights. were invalid in their inception. Second, that, even if valid, the grants have expired by operation of law limiting the terms of such grants. Third, that even lfihe grants were valid, and EVEN IF ACTUALLY PERPETUAL in time, they have been terminated and for.. feited by wilful and flagrant breach and misuser by the Central Power Company and its alleged predecessors in interest. Fourth, that neither the Central Power nor any of its alleged predecessors in interest EVER re~ ceived a NATURAL gas franchise in Grand Island. Since this suit is now pending in court itwol!ld not be in order to attempt to set out in this communi~ cation the facts and circumstances or the principles of law relied on to substantiate the contentions above mentioned. 'I'he facts and law will be presented to. the court at 'the trial and the court will be the final arbiter. Before concluding this statement a few words should be said of the. 1110re or less frantic propaganda now being disseminated throughout this city in which the virtues of natural gas are being extolled. The council, let it be understood, is not fighting natural gas, AS SUCH. It will be noted that in proclaiming the merits of natural gas, the (:ompany and it affiliated propagandists are strangely silent about the TERMS AND CONDI~ 'nONS under which the companywiII agree. to bring in this new fuel and distribute it to our citizens. 'l'he City of Norfolk has just voted down a natural gas franchise by an over~ whelming majority, NOT so much, perhaps, because that city did not want natural gas, but because the }<'IMNCHISE submitted by the com- j;)a,ny, the .. '1"E.R'MS. ..AND . OONDI~ TIONS.undel' which the.new service was to be furn1shed. were wholly unsatisfactory. The gas . company at NOrfolk, like the'CellkalPower Com~ panyin Grand IslaIld,was not.l'ea<iY to.. agree to terms that wouldade- quately protecttherlg11ts ofth~ city and1ts:peopl!,l. . Just as an mustration of the. hidden pitfalls!!'1 this. matter of admUting natural gas to GrandIsland,V\>ithout the safeguards of ll. c!ear-cut,busi- ness-like franchise, the City.of Grand Island is absolutely helpless so far as are concerned the control of regulation of the source of supply, the operations of the pIpe line or the price for gas paid by Central Power. C'ompany as an operating or qistr!'" buting company to the pipe linfl company" The council is :Informed that Central Power Company pay!! the pipe line company 45 ~ents Pei' 1000. cubic. feet of. natural gMat the city limits. Although Gl'and Island has the power to reguls,te gas rates IT HAS NO. CONTROLOVEJit THE 'WHOLESALE PRICE PAID BY CENTRN.,...POW:ga COMPANY. It In,oy be safely assumed that the pipe line cOmpany and the Central Power. Company area! bommon parentage, that is, areJ:>oth controJIed by the. same interests. This means that, for all practical purpqses,.these holding; company interests are. seIling gas to> themselves, the pipeline company being the nominal sener and the Central Power Company the nominal buyer. If 45 cents is too . high ill, wholesale price for natural gas at Grand Island, what Is the result? 'IDle gas ... interests take. the wholesale price out of one pocket and put it into tl1eother but in addition THEit THEREBY MAKE GRAND IBLAND CITIZENS PAY A RETAIL RA'l'E FOR NATURAL GAS ON THE BA,sIS OF THl'!i EXCESSIVE WHOLEf:xrJE RATE. And Grand Island can't do a thing about it! The business of natural gas distt'i~ / bution . in this state is NEW. It is .aItogether within the l'ange of PI'ob~ abi.Iity that competing pipe lines and independent pipe lines wiUlle run through Nebraska within It com~ra~ tivelyshort time. 'What appears now . to bea fair rate may prove exl1orbi~ tant in a. year or two. I,ong term. franchises in such cases ltrepQor enough protection to consun'lCl'S' rights, and P1!,'RPETUAL FRAN~ CRISES' are unthinkable. There is a popular misconception, that if the present suit is adverse to the Central PO'Ner Company, it will be settled conclusively and finally that it will be ousted from the city. It can, notwithstanding an adverse decision in the suit, submit franchises to a vote of the people at all election and if . the franchises carry the Company will be lawfully operating and in posse3::c.,} of the city streets. The GounciIsimplJ insists that its right to occupy our streets shall be legally determined. and established. You have been paying approximate- ly$14,OO.OOper year more for artifi~ cial gas in this city for several years than this same company 118.S been charging at HastIngs. Is that fair to Grand Island citizens? At Hastings, where natural. gas has just been introduced, this same com- panyis operating under a franchise which has about nine years to ml1, but in this city they are insisting on aperpetu8.1 frs,nchise to run forever l3,nd ever. Is thisf8.ir to the citizens of Grand IslaI'd? We do :pot want the city dis~ criminated. against, as it has been. in the past, and for that reason insisted on proper safeguards in the franchise. It is, therefore,the purpose of the council >to-fightfor yrhat it believes tob? . to the best)ntere;>ts . of .. the people of this city. So long as the Central. POWer Company pursues its. preS~l:ltmgh~lIanded . CO\lrse in re- f-ysiJ:ll[itO()oncede. tl1elD:Qst rud~- lo l '\ -I~. mentir:<! principles of protection -6J: the rights of the city and .its . people and to become bound /by franchises l'ecogmzmg and preserving ,i'those rights, just so long will it meet deter.. mined opposition from this council and from every succeeding council that has the abiding welfare. of tIle citizens of this city at heart. Grand Island, Nebraslca, November 16th, 1931. O. A. ABBOTI',. JR". .. ./.. ....... , 1[aYor, C. H. JUSTICE HENRY H. FALLDOR]J' O. J. CORDS CARL KNICKHEHM LOUIS E. UPPERMAN' WILLIAM PEPPER CARL HEHNKE GEO. MILDENSTEIN, Councilmen, ~--."'.....~----_.. Grand Island, Neb.6l9 l~ovember 18,1931 The Council met in regular session His Honor the Mayor :;9reslding and all Members present at roll call. A communication from Harry Grimminger with regard to some buckwheat cutc;on the lot of Harry Tester was read. On was motion of Falldorf taat the communication e~referred to the Street & Alley Committee with the Street Commissioner. -~ ~ A Communication from J. A. Michelson asking for permission excavate "through the alley and sidewalk between the buildings located at 102 West 3rd and 318 N. Pine St. was read. On ;~j motion of Falldorf the matter was referred to the Street & Alley Committee in conjunction with the City Attorney, with power to act. A petition of H. R. Johnson, Joseph Roney and others asking the investigation and removal of radio interferance in the 1400 block on W~st 3rd Street was read. On motion of Rehnke the City Clerk was instructed to notify Dr. Engstrom at 1416 West 3rd Street to abate radio interference caused by his electrical appliances. A petition of property owners in the Third Ward asking that Blocks 73, 74, 75, 76, & 77 original Town, be removed from the Fire Limits was read, and on motion of Kriickrehm referred to the Building Code Committee. N. S. Earl made application to the Council for a shooting be gallery t%pened on West Third Street. On motion of Hehnke the application was referred to the O~IlHjnance, License and Bond Committee with power to act. ~ - Hehnke made oral report that the bid of Augustine Company had been accepted for the vault equipment in the Cle~8 Office, and desk and chairs for the office at the Disposal Plant had been purchased from the R. E. Murphy Company. The Street & Alley Committee made the following report: Grand. Island, Nebr. November 18, 1931 To the Hon. Mayor & City Council We your Committee on Streets & Alley recommend that the Western Laboratories be employed for asphalt testing and plant inspection in connection with the asphalt paving on We st Second St. Henry H. Falldorf C. J. Cords carl Knickrehm C. H. Justice S & A Comm. On motion of Falldorf the report was adopted. .....IlIb. -. 620 The Water & Light Committee made the following report: Honorable Mayor & City Council Grand Island, Nebraska. Grand Island, Nebr. November 7, 1931 .~ . ...,., Gentlemen: We your Oommittee on Water & Light, beg to report, that in order to give Grand Island a more uniform type of decorative street lighting during the coming Ohristmas Holi- days and in co-operation with the Retail Merchants section of the Ohambers of Commerce decided upon a plan as follows: Light stringers are to be placed in the business section every 22' and spanning the street at a height of about 25' . The Oity Electric Dep't will furnish and install the stringer and current. The Ohrumbers of Oommerce will solicit the business firms to the amount of $2.00 for each 22' frontage which &ftount will pay for the expenses of putting up and taking down the stringers including wear and tear on the equipment, the Oity Electric Deptt to donate the current. We~ desire to have our action in this matter ratified at thi s time. Oommittee O. H. Justice H. ~"alldorf C. J. Oords Oarl Knickrehm On motion of Justice the report was adopted. The following report of the Water & Light Oomm. was read: Grand Island, Nebr. November 10, 1931 Hon. Mayor & Oity Oouncil Grand Island, Nebr. Gentlemen: We, your Oommittee on Water and Light, to whom was referred the petition of Katie Weidenthaler and others, for a street light in the 500 block on East 15th, beg to recommend that the same be installed. O. H. Justice H. Falldorf' O. J. Cords Oarl Knickrehrn ~ On motion of Justice the report was adDpted. The following report was read: Grand Island, Nebr. November IS? 1931 Hon. Mayor & City Oouncil Grand Island, Nebr. Gentlemen: We your Oommittee on Water & Light, herewith submit snecifications and estimate for the installation of one electric freight elevator, same to be installed in new addition to Water & Light Plant. We recommend that the same be accepted and the Oity Olerk be instructed to advertise for bids, to be opened at the next regular meeting of this Council, December 2n~, 1931. O. H. Justice Oarl Knidkrehm Henry H. Falldorf O. J. Oords. ~.. ~~~.~.9~ motion ()~.. Ju~~_~?e~ch~_ rep5>~~j"_!!~f3_~~dopt e<il.!n_____~ 621 Pepper made oral report with regard to the Fire truck. An agreement to furnish a spotlight was attached to the claim. The cla.im was signed by the Fire Committee. and on motion of Pepper the claim was allowed. The park Committee made the following report: Grand Island, Nebr. November 18, 1931 .~ To the Hon. Mayor & City Council: We your Committee on parks beg to report the completion of work in cleaning up of the Southwest Dump. The labor cost for this work was about $400.00. The Committee recommends theLlaying of water mains at this time, also the planting of trees in the spring. The block of ground located between 1st and DiEision Streets has been vlowed UP this fall. Watermains are to be put in tbis winter. The Committee has placed an order for trees~and shrubbery to be planted in the spring, ronounting to $300.00. The Brown Triangle has been seeded with grass and trees are to be planted. around same in the spring. Broadwell SQuare is to have water mains put in this winter, and to be seeded down in 1932. The pool and shelter house at Grace Abbott Playground have been completed. Grass has been planted in the grgater part this fall and has a good start. About 35 trees that didn't grow this year are to be replaced free of charge in the spring by the Arlington Nursery. About $30.00 of shrubbery to be. added. About $100.00 is being spent for fertilizer this fall. The Oomrni ttee also recommends the buying of 1000 ft. of Park hose for spring use. Respectfully submitted, Oarl Knickrehm Louis E. Upperman Carl Hehnke Henry H. Falldorf On motion of Knickrehm the report was adopted, and the Oommittee be given power to purchase necessary equipment and supplies. The Sewer Oommittee made the following report: Grand Island, Nebr. November 18, 1931 /\ ) To the Hon. Mayor & Members of City Council, of Grand Island, Nebr. Your Oommittee on Sewers reports, in regard to the pmnp bases for the Disposal Plant ~mich were to have been supplied by Fairbanks Morse & 00. by November 18, 1931 or the order cancelled and the contract let to the next lowest bidders, pursuant to the action of the Council on November 4, 1931, that :F'airbanks Morse & Co. has not delivered the pump bases at this date. The company is promising to supply the new bases and we recommend that their time to supply the same be extended to December 2, 1931, and that the additional expense or loss the contractor sustains by reason of the delay of Fairbanks, Morse & 00. be deducted from their bill. Henry H. Falldorf Carl Knickrehm Carl Hehnke C. H. Justice -~ On mot ion of li'alldorf the report was adopt ed, and a copy of the report and action of the Council sent to Fairbanks , Morse & Co. at Omaha. 622. A proposed ordinance providing for an occupation tax upon hawkers and peddlers, was presented. On motion of Oords the ordinance was referred to the Ordinance Oommittee. ~ -.., The Bond Committee presented the following bonds: Nelson Luniber Co., for use of street A. W. Larson, for office Manager A. C. Bockhahn, for Policeman Wm. Keuscher, II II Geo. Reuting, II II S. C. Miller, Desk Sargent On motion of Upperman the bonds were approved. The City Property Cor~!ittee reported the need of some paperi ng and plast er:img in the apartment of the Janitor. On motion of Mildenstein the Committee was given power to act. The claims of the City were read. On motion of Justice they were allowed as read. For list see the claim register. Adj our ned, H. E. Clifford, City Clerk ~ 623 Grand Island, Nebr. Nov. 27, 1931 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, CALLED BY THE MAYOR, HELD ON NOVEMBER 27, 1931, AT 8:00 P. M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER. ._~ -.., The meeting was called to order by Mayor O. A. Abbott, Jr., with the following Councilmen present, to-wit: Henry Falldorf, George Mildenstein, Louis Upperman, Carl Kntckrehm, William Pepper and Carl Hehnke. Excused, Chas. Cords and Chas. Justice. It was moved by Councilman Henry Falldorf, and seconded by Councilman George Mildenstein, that B. J. CunninghruTI and H. G. Wellensiek be employed as special counsel for the City of Grand Island in any and all litigation with the Central Power Comnany, and to assist the Attorney General of the State of Nebraska in quo warranto proceedings now pending in the United States District Court. The motion was carried unanimously. It was moved by Councilman Henry Falldorf, and seconded by Councilman George Mildenstein, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to enter into the following agreelnent with the Cent ral Po'~.rer Conmany, and execut e the seune on behalf of the City of Grand Island, to-wit: (See next page) ~ --., /' 624 AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into by and between the Oentral Power Oompany, a corporation, hereinafter referred to as the II company", and the city of Grand I sland, in Hall ~ ., County, Nebraska, hereinafter referred to as the "city", in consideration of the mutual promises and other valuable con- sideration hereinafter expressed, WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the company claims a right and franchise to introduce, distribute and sell natural gas within the city, and to use and occupy the streets and other public places in connection therewith, and lVHEREAS, the city denies that any such right or franchise exists and, but for this agreement, would resist by police or other physical force such introduction, distribution and sale of natural gas, and WHEREAS, in order to avoid such Dolice or other physical resistance by the city, and to avoid prosecuting suits in injunction, or suit's of like nature, but, however, to preserve all rights of the parties hereto, NOW THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED AS FOLLOWS: 1. That any failure on the part of the ci ty, it s officers, agents or employees, by police action, or other physical force, or by action at law or in equity, to restrain or prevent the introauction, distribution and sale, by the company, of natural gas into or within the city, should the comp&~y make or cause .~ to be made or accomplished such introduction, distribution and sale, shall in no manner prejudice the rights of the city, nor in any way be deemed or construed to be an estoppel on the part of or against the city in any action or suit in which the city may be a party or in any manner interested. 2. That, if the company, its successors or assigns, introduce, distribute and sell natural gas, it is understood and 625 agreed tha.t the same is without the consent, is against the wishes, and is over the express protest of the city. 3. That if such introduction, distribution and sale of natural gas be made or caused to be made by the company, its successors or assigns, the city1s claim, hereby expressly ~ --., asserted, that such introduction, distribution and sale constitute a breach and violation of any right or franchise which the company may theretofore ha.ve had shall in no manner be prejudiced thereby, nor shall the city be estopped to assert, claim or plead such act or action by the company as such breach or viola- tion. 4. That no act or failure to act by or on the part of the city, its officers or employees, as to any matter or thing connected with or pertaining to such introduution, distribution, regulation and sa.le by the company of natural gas shall be deemed or plead by the company in any suit or proceeding as a consent, acquiescence or estoppel of or against the city, in connection with any franchise rights asserted or claimed by the company. 5. That this agreement shall be binding upon the successors and assigns of the company, 6. This agreement shall become effective upon execution hereof by the officers of the parties duly authorized by the governing bodies thereof. IN WITNESS ~mEREOF the parties hereby have caused this agreement to be signed by its duly authorized officers and attached its cornorate seals tn.! s 28th day of November, A. D., ~ 1931. CENTRAL POWER OOMPANY By V. M. Johnson, Vice President ( Seal) Attest: Howard Kyle, Secretary CITY OF GRAIID ISLAND By O. A. Abbott, Jr., Mayor ( Seal) Attest: H. E. Olifford, City Olerk 626 There being no further business to come before the Council, a motion was dUly made, seconded and carried to adjourn. -~ ~ Carl Behnke, Acting Clerk. ...~ .,., 627 Grand Island, Nebr. December 2, 1931 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 and of the Special Meeting, November 27, were read and approved. .~ ~ The following bids for an elevator at the plant were read: Kimball Bros., Oouncil Bluffs ':'10ntgomery Elevator 00., Moline, III Otis Elevator 00., Omaha, Nebr. On motion of Justice the bids were referred to the Water, Light & Ice Committee. A communication from A. J. Edstrom, saying his electrical for appliances are not responsible/radio interference in the 1400 block on West Third Street was read. On motion of Hehnke the communication was referred to the Water, Light & Ice Committee. A communication from Floyd Booth, asking for an adjustment of his head light which was Dut out by some ice being thrown by the fire truck was read. On motion of Pepper the sarne was referred to t he Fire Committee. A petition signed by Richard Goehring and others, asking for an extension of the water main cormnencing at Gran't. and John Street to Block 6 Ashton Place, was read and on motion of Justice referred to the Water, Light & Ice Oommittee. The following Resolution was presented: Resolution. _ ...a WHEREAS, a chlorinator is needed at the Disposal Plant for the sterilization of the plant effluent and WHEREAS, the Engineers have recommended the use of a Wallace & Tiernan Solution Type MSVM chlorinator THEREF'ORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Ohambers Constltuction Company be instructed to furnish and install this chlorinator in the blower hQuse, and that this chlorinator shall be paid for as extra work as called for in the specifications. Henry H. Falldorf Carl Hehnke Carl Knickrehm C. H. Justice On motion of Falldorf the Resolution was adopted. _~___~_ _____~_~__~___ ._~__....:_________""""""";...._~,~~~___.__~........<-'..-----"':'-""~.......o.....-"'-~_~"""""""'___~__'_--'__ _--,-~__'_~____'--....o..o..---,"-~__-'-__.~_~_~___________-'-._ 628 The Ordinance Conimi ttee made the following report: Grand Island, Nebr. Dec. 2, 1931 To the Hon. Mayor & Members of the City Council of Grand Island, Nebr. .~ .,., Your Committee on Ordinances reports and recommends that no action be taken on the proposed amend- ment to Ordinance No. 710, raisin~ the Occupation Tax on peddlers from Five Dollars ($5.00) to Ten Dollars ($10.00) per day. We are advised that the tax must be reasonable and Ten Dollars ($10.00) per d.ay amount 8 to. more than Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000) per year and is prohibitive. The other suggested amendment we consider un- necessary. Respectfully submitted, L. E. Upperman Geo. Mildenstein C. J. Cords Wm. Pepper On motion of Upperman the report was adopted. The Bond Committee presented the following bonds: Geer Co., for use of streets Wm. Kelly Plumbing Co.,plumbing & heati~at Plant Raymond Tumblin, Desk Sargent On motion of Upperman the bonds were approved. to the Finance Committee in conjunction with the Oity Attorney for further investigation. The Sewer Committee made the following report: Grand Island, Nebr. Nov. 4, 1931 TO THE HON. MAYOR & OITY OOUNOIL ~ ---..,., We your Oommittee on Sewer having examined the petition for sanitary sewer district in the alley between First and Division Streets, from Pfuum Street to the Burlington Right-of-way, recommend that the district be created and that the City Attorney prepare ordinance and the City Engineer estimate of costs. Henry H. Falldorf Carl Knickrehm C. H. Justice Carl Hehnke. On motion of Fal1dorf the report was adopted. The Building Code Committee asked for further time on the petition asking that certain blocks be removed from the Fire Limits in the Third Ward. '-." '-. ............. .. .. -.. -. -0. ,-, .. ~-'-'-->~--~-'----'-'''---'--'-~'-'--~~ ._--'.".._"-~---,--~--~_.._,.;,-- ._-,.._--_..:.....~.:"--~...............__._- 629 The Sewer Committee nresented the following Resolution: Resolution WHEREAS, the two old sewage pumps in the south pump pit have been found on examination to be unfit for further service and since the cost of repairing these pumps is higher than is warranted by their value and WHEREAS the Fairbanks Morse 00., of Omaha, Nebraska, has nroposed to furnish and install two new pumps for the sum of $1,018.00 and ~ --~ WHEREAS an emergency exists due to the fact that one pump is entirely out of service and the second is in bad condition, BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the -orODosal of Fairbanks Morse 00, of Omaha, be accepted. - ~ Henry H. li"alldorf Oarl Rehnke Carl Knickrehm O. H. Justice On motion of Falldorf the Resolution was adopted, and the Mayor and Olerk to sign the contract for the same. The Street & Alley Committee made the following report: Grand Island, rIebr. Dec. 2,1931 To the Hon. Mayor & Oity Council Gentlemen: We your Committee on Streets & Alley to whom was referred the petition of Harry Tester of charges for cutting buckwheat by the Street Department, recommend that the ~llount of $5.00 for cutting, be taken from the books of the Oity Treasurer and no charges be made against Harry Tester on Lot 9 and 10 in Block 84 and 86, as per petition hereto attached. Henry H. Falldorf C. J. Cords Oarl Knickrehm O. H. Justice On motion of Falldorf the report was adopted. The Street & Alley Oommittee made the following reDort: . ~ To the Hon. Mayor & Oi ty Oouncil:' We your Committee on Streets & Alley to whom was referred the communication of J. Michelson asking for permission to exca~ate across the alley between 102 West 3rd st and 318 N. Pine for repair on steam line, recommend that the request be granted as per attached contract. Grand Island, Nebr. Dec. 2, 1931 Henry H. Falldorf O. J. Cords Carl Knickrehm C. H. Justice. On motion of Falldorf the report was adopted, and the Clerk instructed to send a copy to Mr. Michelson by registered mai 1 . ~- ---'----~. -_.-"-----~---"--........:.....~_.~;-~.;...._._.. -. -----~~_..... ~_. 630 ~-~ . ..,., ORDINANCE NO. 1424, amending Section3 of 1423, was presented. Moved by Knickrehm that the Ordinance be placed on its first reading. Carried on roll call, Cords, Falldorf, Behnke, Justice, Knickrehm, Mildenstein, Pepper and Upperman voting aye, nay none. The Ordinance was read and declared passed its first reading. Moved by Pepper that the tules.be sUBpended and the Ordinance placed on its second reading by its title. Carried on roll call, cords, Falldorf, Behnke, Justice, Knickrehm, Mildenstein, Pepper and Upperman voting aye, nay none. The Ordinance was read by its title and declared passed its second reading. Moved by Upperman that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance placed on its third reading by its title. Carried on roll call, Cords, Falldorf, Behnke, Justice, Knickrehm, Mildenstein, Pepper and Upperman 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, Cords, Falldorf, Hehnke, Justice, Knickrehm, Mildenstein, PepDer and Upperman voting aye, nay none. The Mayor declared the ordinance finally passed and approved the same. ORDINANCE NO. 1425, creating Sewer District No. 163, was presented. Moved by Kni ckrehm' that the Ordi nance be placed on its first reading. Carried on roll call, Cords, Falldorf, Hehnke, Justice, Knickrehm, Mildenstein, Pepper and Upperman ~ol~~? a~e, nay none~ The Ordinance was read and declared passed lt~-;readlng. Moved by Justice that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance placed on its second reading by its title. Carried on Roll Call, Cords, Falldorf, Hehnke, Justice, Knickrehm, Mildenstein, Pepper and Upperman voting aye,nay none. The Ordinance was read by its title and declared passed its second reading. Moved by Knickrehm that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance placed on its third reading by its title. Carried on roll call, cords, Falldorf, Rehnke, Justice, Knickrehm, Mildenstein, Pepper, and Upperman voting aye, nay none. The Ordinance was read by its title and declared passed its third reading. Moved by Upperman that the Ordinffilce be placed on its final passage and be finally passed. Carried on roll call, Cords, Falldorf, Hehnke, Justice, Kntckrehm, IvIildenstein, Pepper and Upperman voting aye, nay none. The Mayor declared the ordinance finally passed and approved the same. The Engineer's estimate for Sewer District No. 163, was presented. On motion of Falldorf the estimate was adopted and the Clerk instructed to advertise for bids. On motion of Falldorf Black & Veatch were instructed to n~ -.,., prepare estimate for a pmnp station near the West . Lawn School. The clail~were read and on motion of Hehnke Allowed. For list see Claim Register. Reports of the dfuffferent officers were read and on motion Justice placed on file. Adj ourned, H. E. CLifford, City Clerk GENERAL :F'UND To pay Oounty Treas. Oollection Fee ~ ~~ Salaries Streets & Alleys Oity Engineer Lighting Hydrant Rental Incidental Sewer-Order of Court II -complete drainage Re-Appropriate Balance For Sewer Plant Sewer Incidentals PARK FUND POLlOE J;i'UlrD CEl\QETERY Ii'UND FIRE FUND PAVING FUND MUSIC Ii'UND ICE FUND WATER FUND LIGHT FUND PAVING DISTRICT FUND -.<- APPROPRlA TIONS AND EXPENDI TaRES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1931-1932 AND TO DECEMBER 5, 1931 631 Appropriated Expended Balance $ $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000 15, 000 20,000 8,000 18,000 6 , 500 14,000 20,000 50,000 4,397.50 7,689.70 1,824.25 4,080.62 17,050.00 69,117.09 20,000 245,617.09 8,000 25,000 9,000 39,000 7,000 4,500 338,117.09 76,823.35 8,483.36 120,348.78 5,029.68 8,239.33 2 621.78 , 23,163.16 1,409.94 1,500.00 162,312.67 11,516.54 47,243.47 61,775.04 84.82 -~ SEWER DISTRICT FUND 2,320.48 TOTAL AMOUNT OF WARRANTS ISSUED---$ 285,253.02 Respectfully submitted, H. E. CLIFFORD, City Clerk 10,602.50 12,310.30 6,175.75 18,000.00 6,500.00 9,919.38 20,000.00 32,950.00 7 706.26--- , 11,516.64 125,268.31 2,970.32 16,760.67 E;, 378.22 15,836.84 5,590.06 3,000.00 175,804.42 632 Grand Island, Nebr. Dec. 16, 1931 The Oouncil met in regular session President Cords presiding in the absence of the Mayor. Falldorf, Rehuke, Knickrehm, Mildenstein, Pepper and Upperman present. Absent Justice. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. The bid of o. F. Gleisberg for Sewer District No. 163 was opened .~ .-. and read. On motion of Falldorf the bid was referred to the Sewer Commi ttee. A communication from the Grand Island Transit Co., asking that a bus route be changed was read. On motion of Falldorf the request was granted. Rarry E. Schiller made application for a license for the New Grand Theatre. On motion of Knickrehm the City Treasurer was instructed to issue a license after the Building Inspector and Fire Chief had inspected the building and OKced the smne. Three applications for operator at the Sewage Disposal Plant were presented. On motion of Fal1dorf the applications were referred to the Sewer Committee. A communication from Wm. Reynolds, asking for compensation for a fall which occurred at the time he was working at the Disposal Plant was read, and on motion of Falldorf referred to the Sewer Committee in conjunction with the City Attorney. The Fire Committee made the following report: Grand Island, Nebr. December 16, 1931 To. the Ron. .i.i~for & City Council , We, your Conmli tt ee on IPi re, have looked into the COl'nmunication received from l,Ir. Booth in xegard to the damage .... ._~ he claims was done by the Fire truck when tt was passing. The Claim was for $1.35 for a broken glass. In such case we find the ci ty is not xeliab1e. We recommend tLlat no action be taken. Wm. Pepper L. E. Upperman Geo. Mildenstein C. J. Co rds On motion of Pepl:::er the report was adopted. ,_,_.......s:~.........-.._ ::...-_.__ _...~_:....._c ___~~_ 633 The Fire Committee presented a report for the year. On motion PepDer the report was adopted and placed on file. The Water and Light Committee made the following report: Grand Island, Nebr. Dec. 16, 1931 -~ -,., Hon. Mayor & City Council Grand I sIan d, Nebr. Gentlemen: We, your Committee on Water & Light to whom was referred the several bids for Electric Freight Elevator, beg to recommend the acceutance of the bid of the Otis Elevator - A Oompany, Omaha, Nebraska, in the llirtOunt of ~1707.00, and that the Mayor and Clerk be instructed to enter into contract for same. Comrni t tee Henry H. Falldorf C . J.Cords Oarl Knickrehm On motion of Hehnke the report was adopted. On motion of Knickrehm, the Water & Light Commissioner was instructed to lay necessary water mains to the Park in the Southwestern Dart of the City. The Sewer Committee made the following report: Grand Island, Nebr. Dec. 16, 1931 To Hon. Mayor & City Council Gentlemen: We your Oomnli ttee on Sewers having examined the bid for sewer District *163 recommend the cmntract be awarded to O. Ii'. Glei sberg. Respectfully submitted, Henry H. Falldorf Ci:1rl Behnke carl Knickrehm ~'/- ~"'~ ~}~ ~ On motion of Falldorf the report was adopted. The Bond Committee Dresented the following bonds: Extension certificate for plumbing and drainlayer bond of Nay Co; and Extension certificate for plwl1bing and drainlayer bond of Grand Island Plwnbing Co. On mot ion of Upperrnan they were approved. ~...o....-.....~..........;..~.._~___-~.___.___---.....;~__.___..~ _._,~_.:....__':__~~_::'__""_'-:"""""""'L~_..~.__~_~_~>_____________._~__, 634 The bond of Ed Bigley for sidewalks was on the motion of Upperman approved, and the Clerk instructed to return the certified check. The Nebraska National Bank, _of Grand Island, Nebr., presented an agreement and $15,000.00 of United States Liberty Bonds for the .~ -., purpose of securing the deposits of the City Treasurer of said City, in said Nebraska National Bank. On motion of Upperman the bond was approved. The Commercial Bank of Grand Island, Nebr., presented an agreement, also $35,000.00 in City of Omaha, Nebraska, Sewer Bonds, Federal Farm Land Bank Bonds and United States Liberty Bonds, for the purpose of securing the deposits of the City Treasurer of said City in said bank. On motion of Upperman the bonds was approved. The bills were read and on motion of Mildenstein allowed. For list see the Claim Register. Ordinance No. 1426 defining the Fire Limits of the City was presented. Moved by Knickrehm the ordinance be placed on its first reading. Carried on roll call, Cords, J.i'alldorf, Hehnke, Knickrehm, Mildenstein, Pepper and Upperman voting aye, nay none. Absent Justice. The Ordinance was read and declared nassed its first readirg. ~ Moved by Mildenstein that-the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on its second reading by its title. Carried on roll call, Cords, Falldorf, Rehnke, Knickrehm, Mjldenstein, Pepper and Upperman voting aye, nay none. Absent Justice, The ordinance was read by its title and declared passed its second reading. Moved by Upperman that the rules be suspended and the ordinance be placed on its third reading by its title. Carried on roll call, Cords, Falldorf, Hehnke, Knickrehm, Mildenstein, Pepper and Upperman voting aye, nay none. Absent Justice. 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, Cords, Fall- dorf, Rehnke, Justice, Knickrehm, Mildenstein, Pepper and Upperman voting aye, nay none. Absent Justice. The President declared the Ordinance finally passed, and later the Mayor approved the same. ..... -~ On motion of Falldorf the checks of the unsuccessful bidders on the Elevator were to be returned. Adj our ned, R. E. CLIFli'ORD, City Clerk ;"i ....~--~.------...:...._....:__~.--.o. _~._-,-/...~o.-:...___._,..-............... ~ ......... ....~..................._~.;.._i.~~~,_;:...._ GE~JERAL FUND To pay County Treas. Collection Fee - Salaries Streets &: Alleys City Engineer Lighting HYd.l:'ant Rental Incidental -~---' Sewer-Order of Court .1 -complete drainage Re-Appropriate Balance For Sewer Plant Sewer Incidentals PARK FUND POLIOE FUND OEMETERY FUND FIRE FUND PAVI1\iG FUND MUSIO FUND IOE FUND WATER FUND LIGHT FUND PAVING DISTRIOT FUND ~ 635 APPROPRIATIONS AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1931-1932 AND TO JANUARY 1, 1932 Appropriated Expended. $ 5,000 $ 15,000 20,000 8,000 18,000 6,500 14,000 20,000 50,000 6,095.00 8,046.59 2,256.50 4,969.70 17,050.00 69,117.09 20.000 245,617.09 8,000 25, 000 9,000 39,000 7,000 4. 500 338,117.09 78,507.13 11.558.85 1~8, 483.77 5,454.G2 9,280.68 2,873.84 25,501.39 3,420.92 I, 500..00 176,515.22 12,741.28 50,161.63 70,245.22 2, 329.54 SEWER DISTRICT FUND 84.82 TOTAL AMOUNT OF WARRANTS ISSUED----$ 312,077.71 Respectfully, Balance $ 5,000.00 8,905.eO 11,953.41 5,743.50 18,000.00 6,500.00 9,030.30 20,000.00 32,950.00 9,390.04--- 8,441.15 117,133.32 2,545.38 15,719.32 6,126.16 13,498.61 3,579.08 3,000.00 161,601.87 H. E. CLIFFORD, Oity Clerk ~................. ........._......_6