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Columbia Wash April 4th 1898
The Town Council of the Town of Columbia
met in regular session with Mayor Reeves
at the chair. Meeting called to order
as 8:30 o'clock.
Minutes of previous meeting read and
after some discussion, they were approved
as read.
Mr Osgood as Water Committee reported that
Mr Marshall had decided to lay his water pipe
from Mr Groat's connection instead of water
main on Ferdinand Street as per petition
granted at last regular meeting.
Mr Hepler of the Street Committee reproted on
Noble Street Hill matter and reprot was
accepted and the Street Committee authorized
to purchase 1500 feet of lumber for drains
and other necessary feathure of repairs to be
made on said Noble Street Hill and to
expend not exceeding $25. in addition to
the poll tax in making such repairs.
Petition of Joseph Helenthal for extension
of time in which to move his barn as per
notice given by the Street Committee Granted
and time extended to thirty days./
On motion it was ordered that the Raininer
Avenue Electric Ry Co be notified that
inasmuch as the time of their free use
of city water expired April 1st 1898 they
would be charged the sum of $1.50
per month hereafter.
Bond of Marshal Whittington read and
accepted and filled with the Clerk.
By regular motion warrants were ordered
drawn on the Current Expense Fund for
the Clerk's, Attorney's and Marshal's salary.
Bill presented by S T Whittington in the
sum of .45 cts for nails, dog tags, etc.
accepted and warrant ordered drawn on
the Current Expense fund for the amount.
Marshal's quarterly report read and accepted.
Clerk's quarterly report read and accepted.
On motion Council Adjourned.
C F Reeves mayor
C S Chase clerk