137 Called Meeting of City Council Council Chamber June 27, 1876 Council called to order at 1.30 P.M F.W. Chandler President of Board of Aldermen in the Chair. Roll called and the following members answered Alderman Dremond, Cook, Deffenbaugh Goodale James Larmour, Robinson, Shuke and Taylor Absent None The President informed the Council that the object in calling them together was to take action in the matter of the Assessment and Collection of Taxes, whereupon Alderman Shuke introduced the following An Ordinance providing for the collection of Taxes The ordinance was read first time, and on motion the rules was suspended and the ordinance was read the second time. Yeas and Nays ordered and the ordinance passed its second reading by the following vote Yeas Alderman Dremond, Cook, Deffenbaugh, Goodale, James, Larmour, Robinson, Shuke and Taylor Nays None Alderman Dremond moved the further suspension of the rules and put the ordinance on its third reading Yeas and Nays called and the ordinance passed its third reading by the following vote Yeas, Alderman Dremond Cook, Deffenbaugh, Goodale, James, Larmour, Robinson Shuke and Taylor Nays None The ordinance was then passed by the following vote. Yeas. Alderman Dremond, Cook, Deffenbaugh Goodale, James, Larmour, Robinson, Shuke and Taylor Nays None By Alderman Shuke An Ordinance levying & Taxes for the year 1876, and providing for their collection. The ordinance was read. Yeas and Nays Ordered. The ordinance passed its first reading by the following vote Yeas, Alderman Dremond, Cook, Deffenbaugh, James, Larmour, Robinson and Shuke Nays Alderman Goodale and Taylor Alderman Robinson moved a suspension of --- Page break --- 138 and put the ordinance on its second reading The Yeas and Nays being called the rules was suspended by the following vote Yeas Aldermen Bremond. Cook. Deffenbaugh. James. Larmore. Robinson and Shute Nays Aldermen Goodale and Taylor. Ordinance read second time and passed by the following. Aldermen Bremond. Cook. Deffenbaugh James Larmore. Robinson and Shute. Nays Aldermen Goodale and Taylor Alderman Robinson moved to further suspend the rules and put the ordinance on its third reading Rules suspended and the ordinance passed the third reading by the following vote Yeas Aldermen Bremond Cook. Deffenbaugh. James. Larmore. Robinson and Shute Nays Aldermen Goodale and Taylor The Ordinance was then passed by the following vote Yeas Aldermen Bremond. Cook Deffenbaugh. James. Larmore Robinson and Shute Nays Aldermen Goodale and Taylor Petition of Mrs Lucinda Key asking the city to furnish her with sufficient means to enable her to return to her friends in St Joseph W.C. On motion of Alderman Bremond the petition was referred to the Committee on charity with power to act Petition of John Wallis stating that he is one of the parties on the bond of L.G. Johanson retail liquor dealer for his keeping an orderly and quiet house. and asking to be released from said bond On motion of Alderman Shute the petition was referred to the city attorney with instructions to inform the said J.G. Johanson to procure other security in place of John Wallis By Alderman Goodale Resolved that the City Clerk be instructed to make a statement to the Council of the Bonded debt of the City and the outstanding warrants. Also a list of the current Expenses needed for the ensuing year and have it ready at next meeting Passed By Alderman Cook. Be it resolved by the City Council that all Officers except the city Assessor and Collector and City Physician be moved to the City hall as soon as said Hall can be put in readyness for occupying Passed --- Page break --- 139 Petition of John Condon asking a continuance of his contract with the city for furnishing Oil Lighting and keeping in repair the public St Oil Lamps. On motion of Alderman Cook the petition was referred to the Committee on Street. Bill of J A Cunningham for services for 25 days at $5.00 per day as member of Board of Appraisers and equalizing the Assessment rolls also for service of Horse and Carriage used by Board of Appraisers 20 days at $4.00 per day Alderman Bremond moved that the sum of $5.00 per day be allowed for Mr Cunningham services and that $2.00 per day be allowed for services of Carriage Passed On motion of Alderman Cook the council adjourned John F Herbert Approved City Clerk July 3, 76 Regular Meeting of City Council Council Chamber July 3rd 1876 Council called to order at 3:15 Oclock P.M. F. W. Chandler President of the Board of Aldermen in the Chair. Roll called and the following members answered Aldermen Deffenbaugh, James, Harmour, Shults and Taylor. Absent Aldermen Bremond, Cook Lordale and Robinson. No quorum Alderman Shults moved a call of the House. Call sustained. On motion of Alderman James the City Marshal was directed to bring in the Absent Members Alderman Robinson came in and answered There being a quorum now present. On Motion Alderman Harmour the call was suspended