Jasper County Democrat, Volume 12, Number 44, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 September 1909 — TAX LEVY MATTER CONTINUED. [ARTICLE]

TAX LEVY MATTER CONTINUED.

By City Council Monday Night Until Next Regular Meeting. The city council met in regular session Monday night with all members present, except the mayor, who was over In Carroll county visiting. The following business was transacted: Resolution adopted in extension of Division and Scott street sewer confirming former resolution, and clerk directed to give notice to contractors that bids will be received to Oct. 2. Bid of Chandler-Taylor Co., of s7ll for a new boiler at the water and light plant, was accepted. Notice ordered glveij for bids for painting the water tower, the city to furnish the paint. Motion was made and carried that the corporation fund borrow S6OO from the light fund, said loan to bear 4 per cent interest. Matter of accepting bid for the improvement of Washington street from Cullen east to Division, was

continued until Monday night, Sept. 20. Firemen present at the Fred Kupkey and Mrs. Myers fires of Aug. 29 and Aug. 31, respectively, were allowed $1 each' for their services at each fire. Thirteen members were reported present. The. matter of tax levy for 1909 was continued to next regular meeting. The city engineer was instructed to establish a grade on the westerly side of Conrad Kellner’s property on Scott street for sidewalk and curb. The report of the city treasurer showed the following balances August 31: Corporation fund (overdr’n) $39.63 Light fund ....6,075.62 Water fund .....1,051.31 No report was made on the road fund, but it is understood that it is also overdrawn several hundred dollars. The following claims were allowed: