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COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEATTLE.

Be it remembered that on this the 15th day of May 1885 the
Common Council of the City of Seattle meets in its Council Chamber
pursuant to law.

The following Officers are present, towit: His Honor the Mayor
John Leary and Councilmen Geo. F. Frye, W. A. Harrington, B. L.
Northup, Alfred Snyder, E. F. Sox, H. L. Yesler, W. G. Latimer &
W. V. Rinehart.

Thereupon the following proceedings are had:

Petitions Rec'd

From Harris & Greenus for reconsidering the claim allowed of
last meeting for an additional allowance.

From S. F. Hoskinson for closing temporarily an alley in Block
21 Pontius 2d addition. Referred to Street Com tee.

From Frahin & Simpson for the delivery of a certain Madison
Street Grade Warrant for $200.00 upon the execution by them of
a bond to remove said rock at their own expense within 20 days
after the removal of a certain injunction against the same. Granted.

From City Assessor for an appropriation to apply towards paying
for certain abstract work. Referred to Finance Com tee.

A plat of "W. C. Hills addition to the City of Seattle" is presented
& referred to Street Com tee

Communications and Reports

From the Board of Fire Delegates, a notification that Gardner
Kellogg had been elected Chief of the Fire Department of the City
of Seattle by election held May 4, 1885; thereupon it is ordered
that said Gardner Kellogg be & is hereby appointed to the office
of Chief of the Fire Department for the term provided by law.

From A. B. Merrill asking for the appointment as Custodian
of City Powder Magazines. Thereupon said A. B. Merrill is appointed
as such Custodian.

From J. C. Lipsky Powder House Keeper on the matter of the claim of
Ballard & Sox for powder stolen from Powder House. Ordered filed.

From J. C. Lipsky tendering his resignation as Keeper of the Powder
House. Accepted.

From Clerk on D. Rohlfs assessment matter. Report adopted.

From Finance Com tee approving Treasurers report. Adopted.