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The Bill was returned to the H of D for signature of the President.

H of D Bill No. 4 An Ordinance to provide for the payment of the Rinehart Corner passed H of D on its final passage by a vote of 12 to 1 and referred to B of A for concurrent action thereon: On motion the rules were suspended and the bill read for the 3rd time and passed by the following vote in favor Holbrook Korn Miller Pontius Snyder Wald Wilcox Mr. Prest: Against None: The bill was signed by Prest. Hall Prest. Jones and His Honor Mayor White and the clerk ordered to publish the same.

B of A Bill No. 12 An Ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 1489 being An Ordinance to lay off extend and establish Boardway was read 1st and 2nd time with report of the Judiciary Committee on the report of the appraisers in regard to Condemnation of property to extend Broadway and referred back to the Judiciary Committee.

B of A Bill No. 3 An Ordinance providing for the payment for work done and material furnished by the Spring Hill Water Co. since the contract for the purchase of the Spring Hill Water Co.'s work and all its appliances and property by the City of Seattle was read and laid over until next meeting.

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B of A Bill No. 10 An Ordinance authorizing the B of P work & purchase materials. Read 2nd time and referred to the Judiciary Committee.

B of A Bill No. 11 An Ordinance to provide for the appointment of a clerk for the different Committees of the H of D and B of A. Read 2nd time and referred to the Judiciary Com.

H of D Bill No. 1 An Ordinance to create the office of Inspector of Buildings to prescribe his duties and confirmation. Read 2nd time and on Motion of Miller was referred to the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds.

Joint Resolution No. 2 Pertaining to the Water Supply as follows: Recommend That the Board of Public Works be instructed to investigate the plans of Beuzette Williams for a system of water supply for the City of Seattle with a view to ascertaining the adaptability to the present requirement of the City and also to ascertain in case said plans should be adopted upon what terms Mr. Williams would transfer the plans to the City and name all claims against the City on amount due for services rendered and report to the City Council the result of such investigation and negotions at the earliest possible time. On Motion the rules were suspended and the bill read 3rd time and passed

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by the folloing vote in favor: Holbrook Korn Miller Pontius Snyder Ward Wilcox and Mr. Prest. Against none. Bill referred to Board of Public Works with request that they act jointly with the Committee appointed at the joint session of the City Council.

Memorials: A Memorial from the Corporation Counsel recommending the payment of certain moneys due the Spring Hill Water Co. for materials furnished and work done by the Company since the Water Works were purchased by the City. Read and ordered filed.

H of A Bill No. 2 An Ordinance providing for a special auction to be held Dec. 1 1890 on 3rd reading Ayes and Nays ordered and passed by the following vote in favor: Holbrook Korn Miller Pontius Snyder Ward Wilcox Mr. Prest. Against none.

B of A Bill No. 8 An Ordinance relating to street improvements. After 1st and 2nd reading on Motion rules were suspended and same taken up for 3rd reading. Passed by the following vote in favor Holbrook Korn Miller Pontius Snyder Ward Wilcox Mr. President. Against none. Same reported to H of D for concurrent action.

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B of A Bill No. 9: was introduced: An Ordinance creating a Water Fund. After 1 & 2 reading on Motion of Wald and Carried that the Board resolve its-self into a Committee of the whole in order that the Bill be given its 3rd reading. After some discussion same passed by the following vote in favor Holbrook Korn Miller Pontius Snyder Wald Wilcox Mr. Prest: Against — None. Same reported to H of D for concurrent action thereon.

B of A Bill No. 7: An Ordinance fixing the salaries of the various Officers of the City was reported favorably by the Judiciary Committee and on Motion was read 3rd time: An Amendment was offered by Holbrook that the words Two Thousand Dollars be inserted in-stead of Sixteen Hundred as read after the words Secty of the Board of Public Works. The ayes and nays was ordered and the following vote was had in favor: Holbrook Snyder and Wilcox. Against Korn Miller Pontius Wald and Mr. Prest. Amendment lost by vote of 3 to 5. The previous question was then called and bill passed by the following vote: In favor Holbrook Korn Miller Pontius Snyder Wald Wilcox Mr. President. Against None.

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Committee on Street lights responded favorably on petitions of G. Kellogg et al for lights on Main St. and same responded to H of D for concurrent action.

On petition of H. Hinman et al for light on [corner of] 12th & Pine St. and same responded to B of — Public Works for approval and action.

Committee of Licenses and Revenue reported favorably on rates on licenses asked by Thomas Moran and J. Stewart. Same reported to H of D for concurrent action.

The petition of Fred Bense for Liquor License was refused on the ground that his place of business was outside of the Saloon limits by the following vote. In favor Korn Snyder Wald Wilcox. Against Holbrook Miller Pontius and Mr. Prest. Lost on tie vote four in favor and four against. Same reported to H of D for concurrent action.

Petition of Gumbert & Liberman & Dolce and Hy Dorn were reported favorably on and accepted by the following vote: In favor Holbrook Korn Miller Pontius Snyder Wald Wilcox & Mr Prest. Against None. — Same reported to H of D for concurrent action.

On Motion the Board adjourned to meet in regular session on Monday Eve Nov. 3rd at A.D. 1890 at 7:30 PM

Henry W. Miller City Clerk per Wm. B. Drown Depty City Clerk

Approved Geo. W. Hall