Jasper County Democrat, Volume 22, Number 13, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 May 1919 — SALARIES ARE BOOSTED AGAIN [ARTICLE]

SALARIES ARE BOOSTED AGAIN

City Council Itelses Pay of Firemen and Nightwatch. At the regular meeting of the city council Monday evening all members were present except Councilman Waymire. John Richards was re-elected nightwatch for the ensuing year and his salary raised from SBO per month to 190 per month. There were no other candidates for the place. An amendment to the fire ordinance fixing the salary of fire chief and assistants was adopted. Under the new schedule the fire chief’s salary Is raised from >4O per year to 1100 per year; first assistant chief from $25 to $75; second assistant chief from $25 to S6O; firemen, from $25 to SSO. Salaries payable quarterly. In addition to the salary fixed above the chief is to receive $5 for the first hour in attendance .at fires; first assistant, $4; second assistant, $3, and firemen, $2, and $1 each for each additional hour. Under the old ordinance all received $1 for the first hour and 50 cents for each additional hour. In case of false alarm they are to receive one-half the new fees. Petition of Sam Karnowsky et al for the opening of an alley In block 1 was granted and clerk was directed to give notice. The city attorney was directed to draft resolution for a sewer on Scott street and the engineer to prepare plans and specifications for same. The city engineer was directed to raise the bridge over the Iroquois river on Grace street to the proper grade and to employ men to do the work. Application of Delos York for an electrician’s license was referred to the light superintendent. The usual grist of claims were allowed.