City of Seattle Records

94 JOURNAL OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE The council proceeds to open the bids for the cleaning of the cemetery; the following bids have been received, viz, from B.F. Day for $180 per acre, J.H. Henry & J.M. Hoffman 600 for 2 acres, B.F. Lillie for $149 per acre, Patrick Forest $174 per acre, Walter France for $165 per acre. The bid of B.F. Lillie bring the lowest it is ordered that the contract be awarded to him at $149 per acre. Ordered that a warrant for $3250.00 be drawn on the fire fund in favor of John Collins, the proceeds to be used for the purchase of a new ground fire engine. And now in pursuance of notice duly published the council proceeds to the equalization of the special assessment polls under ordinance No 284, 281, and 276. No complaints being made against either of said special assessments it is ordered that they be and they are hereby accepted and approved. The Ordinance Committee are instructed to submit ordinances levying taxes in accordance with the provisions of ordinances Nos 284 and 281. The assessment roll under ordinance No 282, is laid over until next meeting of the council. Ordered that the council stand adjourned until Friday July 14th 1882. Attend: E S Osborne Approved clerk L.P. Smith Mayor July 14/82 Be it remembered that on this the 14th day of July, A.D. 1882, the common council of the City of Seattle meets in its council chambers pursuant to adjounment of July 7 1882 Present, His Honor the mayor L.P. Smith and councilmen Thos Clancy, M. Densmore, Wm A. Jennings, G.L. Manning, and Chas McDonald and John Keenan. Thereupon the following proceedings are had. A communication is received from the Chief of Police recommending the dismissal of John Baker from the police force. Ordered that the power to make assests be withdrawn

114 JOURNAL OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE SEPT 1/82 Be it remembered that on this the 10th day of September 1882 the Common Council of the City of Seattle meets in its Council Chamber pursuant to law The following officers are present, to wit: His Honor the Mayor H.G. Struve and Councilmen John Collins, Chas F. Clancey, O.F. Cosper, Fred Gasch, Charles McDonald, G.L. Manning and U.M. Rasin Thereupon the following proceedings are had: Petitions received From Walter France to correct Certificate of Purchase and to refund certain taxes paid. referred to the Judiciary and Legislative Committee From A. H. Manning et al for the opening of Third Street from Battery Street to Blanchard Street. Referred to the committee on Streets and Street Improvements From the Heirs at Law of Fred Slother Dec'd for the adjustment of sidewalk tax for Jackson Street sidewalk tax levy under Ordinance No. 283, Referred to the Committee on Streets and Street Improvements. From Roswell Scott et al for an Ordinance prohibiting the wearing of bells on animals. Referred to the Committee on Streets and Street Improvements From M Densmore et al for an Ordinance changing the Grade on Union Street from Front Street to8th Street and to have Union Street u-graded. Referred to the Committee on Streets and Street Impr -ovements. From Robert Kaupe et al for an Ordinance to construct side walks on both sides of Union Street from Front Street to the East side of Eighth Street. Referred to the Committee on Street and Street Improvement. From Geo Harlip for the right to erect a fish stand. Referred to the Committee on Streets And Street Imrpovements From W.R. Brawley et al for the opening of Washington Street from 10th to 11th Street, and for the opening of 11th Street from Washington Street to Main Street. Referred to the Committee on Streets and Street Improvements.

158 JOURNAL OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE Oct. 23/82 Commitees Reports Received From Judiciary and Legislative recommending the granting of the petition of Walter France for the refunding of taxes paid. Adopted. From Health and Police approving Report of thr Health Officer. Adopted. From Fire and Water Supply asking further time on the Ordinance granting water rights. Granted further time until next meeting to report. Applications for Licenses Received From Frank Peters for a retail liquor license. Refused. From J. C. Nixon for a retail liquor license. Referred to Committee on Licenses and Revenue. From Joseph Francisco for a retail liquor license. Referred to the Committee on Licenses and Revenue. From J.H. Grimsley for a retail liquor license. Referred to the Committe on Licenses and Revenue. Claims paid City Fund Walter France erroneous assessment No. 206 $7.00 Ordinances Received From Judiciary and Legislative submitting an Ordinance entitled "To provide for the construction of a sidewalk on Union Street". Adopted on the following vote, to wit: In favor of adoption Collins, Clancy, Gasch, McDonald and Rasin. Against adoption none. From Judiciary and Legislative submitting an Ordinance entitled " To provide for the improvements of Second and Jackson Streets". Adopted on the following vote, to wit: In favor of adoption Collins, Clancy, Gasch, McDonald and Rasin. Against adoption none. From Judiciary and Legislative Comtee. submitting an Ordinace entitled "To provide for the construction of a sidewalk on the south side of Washington Street from a point 90 feet west of 3rd Street to Second Street". Adopted on the following vote, to wit: In favor of adoption Collins, Clancy, Gasch, McDonald and Rasin. Against adoption none. New Business And now the Policeman B.H. Calligan tenders his resignation as a member of the Police force to take effect as soon as his succesor is elected and qualified. Accepted.

636 JOURNAL OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE

Ordered that the application of W.F Hall for Retail liquor license for 3 months from May 1, 1885 be & is hereby granted. In favor of granting the same Harrington, Yesler & Rinehaart.

Ordered that the Council stand now adjourned until Wednesday May 20, 1885 at 8 o'clock p.m.

Attest: E.S. Osborne, Clerk Approved John Leary Mayor

Be it remembered that on this the 20th day of May 1885 the Common Council of the City of Seattle meets in its Council Chamber pursuant to adjornment

The following Officers are present, towit: His Honor the Mayor John Leary and Councilmen Alfred Snyder, E.F. Dix, H.L. Yesler, W.G. Latimer & S.D. Crockett

Thereupon the following proceedings are had:

And now the Council proceeds with the examination and equalization of the Assessment Roll for the year 1885

Ordered that the following changes be made in said roll, towit: T.A. Wakely reduced on mortgage $2000 D.T. Wheeler reduced on mortgage $600 Harrington & Smith reduced on mortgage $2500 Mary Roberts reduced on mortgage $225 John Christ reduced on mortgage $275 A.B. Young reduced on mortgage $1000 David Kellogg reduced on mortgage $300 Bailey Gatzert reduced on mortgage to $75 Terry Estate reduced on mortgage $600 L.J.Holgate reduced on mortgage $1000 W.P. Boyd reduced on mortgage $50 Thos. T. Minor reduced on mortgage $125 Wm Copeland reduced on mortgage to $300 J.W. Chew reduced on mortgage $350 Ordered that the assessor be & is hereby instructed to make certain corrections in the assessments of Sarah M. Renton, J.W. George, Henry Adams, Walter France, E.S. Briscoe & - Lamborn

636 JOURNAL OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE Ordered that the application of W F Hall for retail liquor license for 3 months from May 1, 1885 be & is hereby granted. In favor of granting the same, Harrington, Yesler & Rinehart Ordered that the Council stand now adjourned until Wednesday May 20, 1885 at 8o'clock pm Attest: E S Osborne clerk Approved John Leary mayor Be it remembered that on this the 20th day of May 1885 the Common Council of the City of Seattle meets in its Council Chamber pursuant to adjournment. The following Officers are present towit: His Honor the Mayor John Leary and Councilmen Alfred Snyder, E F Sox, H L Yesler, W G Latimer & S D Crockett Thereupon the following proceedings are had: And now the Council proceeds with the examination and equalization of the Assessment Roll for the year 1885 Ordered that the following changes be made on said roll towit: T A Wakely reduced on Mortgage $2000. D T Wheeler reduced on Mortgage $600. Harrington Smith reduced on Mortgage $2500. May Roberts reduced on Mortgage $2000. John Christ reduced on Mortgage $225. A B Young reduced on Mortgage $1000. David Kellogg reduced on Mortgage $300. Bailey Gatzert reduced on Mortgage to $75. Terry Estate reduced on Mortgage $600. L J Holgate reduced on Mortgage $1000. W P Boyd reduced on Mortgage $50. Thos T Minor reduced on Mortgage $125. Wm Copeland reduced on Mortgage to $300. J W Chew reduced on Mortgage $350. Ordered that the assessor be & is hereby instructed to make corrections in the assessments of Sarah M Renton, J W George, Henry Adams, Walter France, E S Briscoe & Lamborn