City of Seattle Records

248 JOURNAL OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE Aug 8 1887 Be it remembered that on this 8th day of August 1887 the Common Council of the City of Seattle meets in its Council Chamber pursuant to adjournment. The following officers are present : Acting Mayor J Furth and Councilmen J M Frink, J Green, I W SakeT W Lake, Robt Moran, U R Neisz, R Russell & C F Reitze and W R Forrest Clerk, the following proceedings are had, to wit : Applications for License Refund Henry S Carlton & B.Kurz Comittee Reports Read. From Judiciary Committee on the petition of W. C. Hill for settlement by compromise of grade and other taxes recommending that a compromise be made. Report adopted and the Chairman of the Judiciary Committee and the City Atty. Authorized to make a settlement with said Hill. From same committee on petition of W A Scott for damages occasioned by the change of the Mill Street grade, reporting that the committee is unable to see that Mr Scott has been injured and therefore reject his petition. Adapted. From Committee on License & Revenue stating that W McMasters has filed a new fund in the peace of the one from which W H Cowie withdrew. Bills Allowed The following bill having been duly audited by the Council is ordered paid by a warrant drawn on the Road Fund, to wit : J H Walker no.1692 Road Fund *15.45 Ground Feed Ordinances The City Attorney submits an Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance to provide for the construction of