City of Seattle Records

618 JOURNAL OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE Sep 28 1888 Be it remembered that on the 28th day of Sept A D 1888 The Common Council of the City of Seattle met pursuant to adjournment in their council chamber in the City Hall. Present His Hon the Mayor Robert Moran Councilmen F J Burns, D E Durie, Jos Green, T E Jones, Jas McCoombs J F McDonald and C F Reitze Petition of the Cedar Valley Water Co asking for a franchise to lay water pipes. Read and referred to Com on fire & Water. The Mayor reads a message recommending that the City consider the advisibility of owning and operating the Water works which is referred to the Committee on Fire &Water. In the matter of Alden S Chase, proprieter of the Mechanics Saloon in North Seattle, who was cited to appear and show cause why his license for the sale of liquors should not be revoked after hearing the testimony the case was dismissed by a unanimous vote. Upon motion of Jos Green officer D F Willard is elected Captain of Police to work for patrol pay. Upon motion of Councilman Reitze it is ordered that the old lumber taken from the Jackson Street Bridge be sold to the Puget Sound Union Stock Yard Co for $4.00 pr M[thousand board feet] The matter of finishing the No end of Seventh St Ord 829 referred to Street Com. withpower to act. The following bill having been duly audited is ordered paid and warrant drawn. Harrison Street Imp Fund Ord No W N White 89# $2126.72

619 COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEATTLE Sep 28 1888 Virginia Street Tax Levy Ordered that a tax of One hundred and fifty one (151) Mills on each and every dollar of the assessed valuation of all propertyincluded within the assessment district created by Ord No 938 be and the same hereby is lveied on said property for the purpose of paying for the improvement of Virginia Street from West Street to Fourth Street in the City of Seattle. The Clerk submits an ordinance entitled "An ordinance to pay audited bills" which is passed by the following vote: Burns, Durie, Green , Jones, McCoombs McDonald and Reitze Against same none. Ordered that the Councildonow adjourn Approved Robert H Moran mayor Attest C W Ferris dep clerk Oct 5 1888 Be it remembered that on the 5th day of October A D 1888 The Common Council of the City of Seattle met in their Council Chamber in the City Hall pursuant to law. Present His Hon the Mayor Robert Moran Councilmen F J Burns, D E Durie, Jos Green, T E Jones, Jas McCoombs and C F Reitze and Clerk W R Forrest Petitions etc. Petition of Harry Daniels & others for street lights on Birch Street from Depot to Harrison St. Read and granted same to be 16 cp on wooden posts. Petition of A E Knight for permission to use a portion of Front Street for building material for a period of 90 days Read and Granted. Petition of O S Jones et al for a street light at the corner

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619 COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEATTLE Sep 28 1888 Virginia Street Tax Levy Ordered that a tax of One hundred and fifty one (151) Mills on each and every dollar of the assessed valuation of all propertyincluded within the assessment district created by Ord No 938 be and the same hereby is lveied on said property for the purpose of paying for the improvement of Virginia Street from West Street to Fourth Street in the City of Seattle. The Clerksubmits an ordinance entitled "An ordinance to pay audited bills" which is passed by the following vote: Burns, Durie, Green , Jones, McCoombs McDonald and Reitze Against same none. Ordered that the Councildonow adjourn Approved Robert H Moran mayor Attest C W Ferris dep clerk Oct 5 1888 Be it remembered that on the 5th day of October A D 1888 The Common Council of the City of Seattle met in their Council Chamber in the City Hall pursuant to law. Present His Hon the Mayor Robert Moran Councilmen F J Burns, D E Durie, Jos Green, T E Jones, Jas McCoombs and C F Reitze and Clerk W R Forrest Petitions etc. Petition of Harry Daniels & others for street lights on Birch Street from Depot to Harrison St. Read and granted same to be 16 cp on wooden posts. Petition of A E Knight for permission to use a portionof Front Street for building material for a period of 90 days Read and Granted. Petition of O S Jones et al for a street light at the corner

624 JOURNAL OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE Oct 5 1888 Official Reports Rec'd From City Attorney Read & Ordered filed. From Chief of Police Read & Ordered filed. From Treasurer Referred to Finance Committee. From Justices Jones & Soderberg referred to the Judiciary Com. From Harbor Master Read & Ordered filed. Licenses ordered issued. McNatt & Clingan - Bagley & Salman - E Meyer Patrick Welch - Gottleib Burian Passed by the Following vote. in favor of same F J Burns D E Durie, Jos Green, T E Jones, Jas McCoombs, C F Reitze Against same none. Licenses Referred Wm McMasters - Josh Davis - Charles Williams Jacobson & Co - S Lindstrom Maguire & Newhall Bills allowed The following bills having been duly audited are ordered paid by warrants being drawn on the several funds as follows to wit: Name Fund No Amt Remarks W R Forrest City 3348 150.00 Salary as Clerk C W Ferris City 3349 100.00 Salary as Depty Isaac Parker City 3350 125.00 Salary as Treasurer S H Siles City 3351 150.00 Salary as Atty Sam'l A Hoyt City 3352 75.00 Salary as Harbor Master L Cummings City 3353 125.00 Salary as St Coms'r James Bogart City 3354 75.00 Salary as Janitor James Bogart City 3354 132.00 Board Of Prisoners J C Mitchell City 3355 3.50 Cash Paid out J C Mitchell City 3355 150.00 Salary as Chief of Police E Briggs City 3356 90.00 Salary as Police Officer O D Butterfield City 3357 75.00 Salary as Police Officer S Leckie City 3358 75.00 Salary as Police Officer A W Ryan City 3359 75.00 Salary as Police Officer [total]1400.50

630 JOURNAL OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE Oct 5 1888 Jos Green, T E Jones, Jas McCoombs & C F Reitze. Against same none. Also an Ordinance entitled "An ordinance to amend sections 2-3-5-8-11 of ordiniance No 910 entitled 'An Ordinance governing he traffis in intoxicating and malt liquors within the City of Seattle' Approved Mar 1888" Passed by the following vote: In favor. F J Burns, D E Durie, Jos Green, T E Jones, Jas McCoombs & C F Reitze. Against same none. the City Clerk submits an Ordinance entitled "A special ordinance appropriating money to pay audited bills" Passed by the following vote: In favor. F J Burns, D E Durie, Jos Green, T E Jones, Jas McCoombs & C F Reitze. Against same none. Ordered that the Council adjourn until Friday Oct 12 1888 at 7:30 PM. Approved Robert Moran mayor Attest W R Forrest clerk Oct 12 1888 Be it remembered that on the 12 day of Oct A D 1888 the Common Council of the City of Seattle met pursuant to adjournment in their Council Chamber in the City Hall. Present His Hon Mayor Robt Moran councilmen F J Burns, D E Durie, Jos Green, Jas McCoombs & C F Reitze and Deputy clerk C W Ferris. Petitions etc Petition of W E Burgess et al for Street Lights on Jackson and Mill Streets from 12th Street tp Lake Washington read and Granted. Petition of Allen Crook et al for street lights on Box Street from Depot to Harrison Streets Read and referred to St Light com. Petition of Geo N Moore et al asking that traveling photographers be compelled to pay a high license. Read and referred to License and Revenue Committee.