City of Seattle Records

590 JOURNAL OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE Feb 6/85 Be it remembered that on this the 6th day of Feburary 1885 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 John Leary and Councilmen Chas F. Clancy, Geo. F. Frye, W.A. Harrington, B.L. Northrup, Alfred Snyder, E. F. Sox, H.L. Yesler, W.G. Latimer & W.V. Rinehart. Thereupon the following proceedings are had: Petitions Recd' Buckias From Sylvanus Buckias forrefunding moneys paid for taxes and correcting assessment. Referred to Judiciary Comtee Hoskinson for Howard St condemnation From F S Hoskinson et al for condemning property for a street to be called Howard Street. Referred to Street Comtee Moyer From Geo Moyer for remitting penalty on delinquent taxes, Referred to Judiciary Comtee Engines to Belltown Remonstrances are rec'd from Julius Smith et al and from Firemen against moving Enging #2 to Bell town, Irdered that said remonstrances be laid on the table. In favor of said order, Frye, Northrup, Snyder, Sox Latimer, & Rinehart. Against the same Clancy, Harrington, & Yesler James Street From Wm Harkins for an extension of time until April 1,1885 on James Street Grade. Granted upon the condition that said Harkins pay all the claims of laborers and maerialmen already against said street. Reports Reports Rec'd From Street Commissioner Referred to Street Comtee From City Justice Referred to Street Comtee From Justice Geo G Lyon Referred to Judiciary Comtee From Harbor Master Order filed From Jailor Referred to Judiciary Comtee From Chief of Police showing arrests Referred to Judiciary Comtee Health Officers From Health Officer submitting quarterly report Referred to the Comtee on Health and Police From Treasurer on the condition of city Funds Referred to Clerk Surveyor on drain Mill & Front From Surveyor on defective drainage at Mill and Fourth Streets Referred to Sewer Comtee Same on Front at bulkhead From Surveyor on defective bulkhead on West side of Front Street Referred to the Attorney

597 COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEATTLE Feb 9/85 Be it remembered that on this the 9th day of February 1885 the Common Council of the City of Seattle meets in its Council Chamber pursuant to adjournment.

The following Offices are present, Court: His honor the Mayor John Leary and Councilmen, Geo F. Frye, B. L. Northup, Alfred Snyder, E. F. Sox, H. L. Yesler, W. M. Latimer and W. V. Rinehart.

Thereupon the following proceedings are had:

Petions Rec'd Crossing Battery St & 6th From the Directors of School Dist No. 1. for crossings in Battery Street at 5th and 6th Streets. Granted so far as a crossing at 6th Street is concerned and Street Commissioner is instructed to do the work. J H May in 5th St Grade From J.H. May for an allowance of $20.00 from Hawkins claim on 5th Street Grade. Referred to Clerk. Committees Reports Lanterns Revolvers etc for Police From Police Commitee recommending the purchase by the City of lanterns, revolvers, clubs etc for the use of the Police Force. Adopted Hog pen nuisance near Lawtons From Health Committee recommending the abatement of a Hogpen nuisance near C.W. Lawtons. Adopted Moyer From Judiciary Committee returning the petition of Geo F. Moyer with-out action recommending that the same be referred to the City Attorney. License ordinance From Committee on Licenses recommending certain amendments to Ordinance No. 637. Ordered laid on the the table and consideration of the report indefinitely postponed. Buckias From Judiciary Committee recommending the granting of the petition of Sylvanus Buckias. Adopted. Licenses referred Application for Licenses Referred Julius W. Smith, Patrick Flynn Granted Licences Ordered Issued Ordered that licenses be issued as followed, Court; Aug Wolff for Retail Malt Liquors for 3 months from Feb 13, 1885 Boegli and Braillard Intoxicating Liquors for 3 months from Feb 12, 1885 Schwabacher Bros and Co. Wholesale Liquors for 6 months from Feb 9, 1885 S. Baxter and Co. Wholesale Liquors for 6 months from Feb 10, 1885 John Shepich Retail Malt for 3 months from Feb 8, 1885.

629 COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEATTLE.

Be it remembered that on this the 15th day of May 1885 the Common Council of the City of Seattle meets in its Council Chamber pursuant to law.

The following Officers are present, towit: His Honor the Mayor John Leary and Councilmen Geo. F. Frye, W. A. Harrington, B. L. Northup, Alfred Snyder, E. F. Sox, H. L. Yesler, W. G. Latimer & W. V. Rinehart.

Thereupon the following proceedings are had:

Petitions Rec'd

From Harris & Greenus for reconsidering the claim allowed of last meeting for an additional allowance.

From S. F. Hoskinson for closing temporarily an alley in Block 21 Pontius 2d addition. Referred to Street Com tee.

From Frahin & Simpson for the delivery of a certain Madison Street Grade Warrant for $200.00 upon the execution by them of a bond to remove said rock at their own expense within 20 days after the removal of a certain injunction against the same. Granted.

From City Assessor for an appropriation to apply towards paying for certain abstract work. Referred to Finance Com tee.

A plat of "W. C. Hills addition to the City of Seattle" is presented & referred to Street Com tee

Communications and Reports

From the Board of Fire Delegates, a notification that Gardner Kellogg had been elected Chief of the Fire Department of the City of Seattle by election held May 4, 1885; thereupon it is ordered that said Gardner Kellogg be & is hereby appointed to the office of Chief of the Fire Department for the term provided by law.

From A. B. Merrill asking for the appointment as Custodian of City Powder Magazines. Thereupon said A. B. Merrill is appointed as such Custodian.

From J. C. Lipsky Powder House Keeper on the matter of the claim of Ballard & Sox for powder stolen from Powder House. Ordered filed.

From J. C. Lipsky tendering his resignation as Keeper of the Powder House. Accepted.

From Clerk on D. Rohlfs assessment matter. Report adopted.

From Finance Com tee approving Treasurers report. Adopted.

633 COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEATTLE

"himself from the city without permission from the proper authority.

Therefore your Committee recommend that an investigation be had of the charges against Chief Woolery." Dated May 15, 1885. E. F. Sox, Chairman W. V. Rinehart B. L. Northup

Ordered that an investigation be had of the charges made in said report in open Council.

And now Councilman B. L. Northup tenders his resignation of the Office of Councilman for the Third Ward. Ordered laid on the table.

Ordered that the Council stand now adjourned until Monday May 18, 1885 of 8 O'Clock P. M.

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

Be it remembered that on this the 18th 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 & Councilmen W. A. Harrington, B. L. Northup, Alfred Snyder, E. F. Sox, H. L. Yesler, W. G. Latimer & W. V. Rinehart.

Thereupon the following proceedings are had:

Petitions Rec'd

From Gus Brehm asking for the contract to buy a certain rock in Madison Street. Referred to Street Com tee.

Communications Rec'd

From Councilman Sox regarding the claim of Ballard & Sox for powder stolen from powder magazine. Ordered filed.

Miscellaneous

A Motion is made to reconsider the vote by which the application of W. F. Hall for a Retail liquor license was rejected. Motion is lost.

A Motion is made to reconsider the claim of Harris & Greenis. Motion carried claim referred to Judiciary Com tee.

The Com tee on Public Buildings & Grounds recommend