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Columbia Wash. Jan 16th 1899

The Town Council of the Town of Columbia
met in regular adjourned session at 8 P.M.
Present Mayor Reeves, and Councilmen Peirson,
Campbell, Helenthal, Hepler, Womack.

Minutes of last session read and approved
with a slight correction.

Communication from Hastings with
regard to remitting penalty of Angeline Street
grade assessment on certain lots described
therin read and by regular motion same
was laid upon the table.

Communication from the Town of Kent
read and the Clerk instructed to answer the
same to the effect that the Town of Columbia
was not interested in the proposition.

Motion was made and carried that a committee
be appointed to look into the question of securing
surety bonds for the Town officers, and report
at next regular meeting and if satisfactory
the City Attorney authorized to draw up an ordinance
therefor. Said committee to consist of Peirson.

The reduction of the Treasurer's bond laid over
to facilitate other features of the matter to be
settled.

Verbal report of City Attorney on old road tax
matter heard and on motion the same
was laid on the table.

Report of City Attorney on Street Grade matter
read and referred to the Finance Committee,
with suggestions that the latter cooperate with
the City Attorney as far as possible in the
difficulties further involved therein.

Motion made and carried that when the Council
adjourned they adjourn to meet again Saturday,
Jan. 21st, at 7:30 P.M., and that the Ry franchise
matter be the special order of business; also
that the Clerk be instructed to notify Mr. Osgood
and request him to be present at that time.

Then by regular motion meeting adjourned
to meet again Saturday Jan. 21st, 7:30 P.M.
C.S. Chase
Clerk

approved
C. F. Reeves
Mayor