Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 273, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 November 1916 — Proceedings of Regular Meeting of City Council. [ARTICLE]

Proceedings of Regular Meeting of City Council.

The city council met in regular session Monday evening, with all members present except Councilman Kresler. George Swigart and other petitioned for a street light, which was referred to the light committee. Ordinance No. 176 providing -for the change of names of certain streets was referred to alley and street committees. Chester Zea tendered his resignation as city teamster, which was accepted. The fire committee reported that they had employed Ellis 'fhomas to take Zea’s place on the same terms and conditions that Zea was employed. Their action was approved by the council. A contract for coal with the Vandalia Coal Co. for coal for the city at $1.35 a ton at the mine was approved. This is a very fortunate contract for the city, as coal is now selling at a much higher rate. The superintendent of the water plant was instructed to order the balance of meters required to supply all consumers. The usual number of claims were allowed.