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1886 November Council ProceedingsSpecial Session Oct 18th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds Thos Byrne J M Byrne Downer Hayden Hollnagel and Parker Ald Hollnagel moved that the construction of the Dodge Street sewer be referred to the committee on streets and city engineer carried by the following vote Ayes Ald J M Byrne Downer Hayden Hollnagel parker and trexler Nayes Ald Thos Byrne and Ryder 2 Ald Hollnagel moved to adjourn carried Attest James Agnew recorder Regular session November 1st 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present alds Thos Byrne Crawford Downer Hayden Doerfler Parker and Trexler Ald Crawford moved that the reading of the minutes be postponed and when the council adjourns it does so to meet again on Thursday Nov 4th 1886 at which session the minutes will be read carried The following bills were allowed To whom what purpose amount Paul Traut Treas freight on tile pipe John Drehouse use of tools for bridge repairs John ODea Wood for central market Lawrence Daly Cleaning around central market John Trexler feed for cow pound John Schromen on account Dodge Street sewer Martin Londrigan Impounding animals Mrs Koenig scrubbing city hall J J Durm clerk of courts costs Specht vs city of Dubuque special polkice october 31st 1886 thos E Frith hauling garbage T J Burns Clerk in records office Central Union Telp Co Fire alarm and co Fertuson Bros and Vogel gas fixtures etc. Pire and Ackerman ice for central market Jos Berg meals for registers J C Flanigan services in auditors office John Pickley Gasoline lamps in September Phillir miller road supplies F E Moser cement for road Jms McEvoy Sidewalk on Iowa Street Regular session November 1st 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present alds Thos Byrne Crawford Downer Hayden Doerfler Parker and Trexler Ferguson Bros and Vogel tile pipe M McCarten constructing Mr Tibber 15 yards macadam T J Donahue stone crossings and paving Jas McGovern 12 yards macadam john L Daniels 27 loads of gravel A Drexler Assisting city engineer F W Kringle improving White street Geo Zumhof lumber for road repairs Reinfried and leckie road tools Andrew Drexler Assisting engineer Blackman and Post tile pipe Ferguson Bros and Vogel Tile pipe and plumbers labor Macadam bills Hansen and Linehan Fire department supplies Farley and Loetscher shavings for fire department the Herald publishing notices official printing April 1886 John Trexler feed for fire department C H Whitewell veterinary fire department J Butt repairs for fire apparatus andrew Drees repairs for fire apparatus Farley and Loetscher Mfg Co shavings for fire department M McCarten improving grove street Wm H Rebman constructing Eagle Point Ave sewer Reinfreid and Leckie supplies for fire department Key City H and L co time of minute men J H Bertg meals for registers Farley and Loetscher Mfg co shavings for sol turck engine co Jos Reinfried freight on swinging harness J Pickup repairs to fire apparatus Key City Gas Co Coke Chas Hollnagel Feed for fire department Key City Gas Co coke Gas for city buildings Dubuque Paving Co tile sidewalks Jackson park C A Voelker supplies for city hall John Cahill Sodding jackson park John Pickley gasoline lamps Oct 1886 OFarrell and Dorgan cut stone for jackson park Ferguson Bros and Vogel plumbing in city hall Anton Schmidt paving gutters Arnold tschirgi assistant engineer the following bills were on motion referred Dubuque national democrat official printing Regular session November 1st 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present alds Thos Byrne Crawford Downer Hayden Doerfler Parker and Trexler to printing committee Dubuque Water Co water for street fountains 240.00 to poilce and gas committee Dubuque water co rent of hydrants october 1886 776.85 to fire committee C W Robison lumber for road repairs 154.40 to street committee Silsby Manufacturing Co 2 sets of swinging harness etc 188.72 to fire committee Ald Crawford moved that hereafter all bills from the Dubuque water co for rent of fire hydrants be be referred to the chief engineer of the fire department for examination and if found correct that he certifies to the same carried Ald Doerfler moved the rules be suspended and any parties present be permitted to address the council against the levying of a special assessment to pay for the improvement of White Street by F W Kringle contractor carried Messrs John mayer and val luck entered complaint that they were assessed for more ground than was owned by them Ald Crawford moved that F W Kringle be allowed 1000.00 on the amount estimated by the city engineer and due said Kringle for improving white street and the balance of 460.00 be referred to the fifth ward alderman and the city's engineer carried Ald Trexler offered the following resolution Resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that warrants be drawn for 30.00 each in favor of James Agnew Geo A Barnes M M Hayden John Pier J M Werner Adam Doerrer Jr Jos Herod John M Kennety N J Schrupp J L Horr Jos Morgant and jacob Kessler said amount being the city's part or one half payment for their services on board of registers for the general election to be held November 2nd 1886 adopted Ald Crawford chairman of the street committee read the following report to the city council at your special session of Oct 18th the council adopted a resolution directing a change in the plan of the dodge street sewer and instructed teh city engineer to construct the same on a lower grade At the special meeting on oct 18th you referred the subject to the street committee and engineer but without reconsidering or repealing the previous resolution As that resolution still continues Regular session November 1st 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present alds Thos Byrne Crawford Downer Hayden Doerfler Parker and Trexler in force and the engineer persisted in refusing to carry out its instructions your committee has been entirely powerless in the matter and the work remained suspended until the contractor as he stated with teh assent of the engineer resumed the construction under the original plan but was again stopped by the mayor the work is now at a standstill to the great damage of teh contractor and inconvenience to the public It is entirely beyond the power of the committee to do anything to remedy the situation and can only recommend that the council take some decided action at once either by rescinding its resolution for a change of grade of the sewer or by authorizing the mayor to employ some competent person to take charge of the construction and have it completed in accordance with the resolution One thing or the other ought to be done without delays the members of the committee have done what they consider their duty in expressing by their individual votes on the resolution and otherwise their opinion that the sewer ought to be lowered But not professing to be civil engineers and on such subjects we shall be entirely satisfied as of necessity we shall have to be with any action the council may see fit to take on the subject respectfully submitted P W Crawford Tom Byrne Ald Doerfler moved the resolution passed at a previous session ordering the grade of the dodge Street sewer to be changed be reconsidered adopted by the following vote Ayes Ald Doerfler Downer Parker and Trexler 4 Nayes Alds thos M Byrne Crawford and Hollnagel 3 Ald Hollnagel offered the following resolution Be it resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that the finance committee be allowed to borrow six thousand dollars 6000 to pay the bills for the month of October Adopted The following communications were read to the honorable mayor and city council Below please find names recommended for special policeman at the various voting precints as provided for by law T F Gilliam chairman citys rep cen com C D Hayden Chairman county cen rep com First Ward Johathan Houpes Wm Dougherty Second Ward Nick Thens George Moyer Third Ward Henry Kiely Ben Scherr Fourth Ward J H Woodson W H Hoskins Fifth Ward East precinct Nelson Frith Thos Farrell Fifth Ward west precinct C W Brandt J Lomspoch Regular session November 1st 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present alds Thos Byrne Crawford Downer Hayden Doerfler Parker and Trexler To the honorable mayor and city council of the city of Dubuque Gentlemen in compliance with chapter 161 Section 13 21st General assembly of Iowa we herewith submit submit you the following names of special policy to be appointed by you for the general election to be held Nov 2nd 1886 for the different precincts in this city First precinct Michael Murray Pat McNulty Second Precinct John Pals Peter Ginter Third Precinct Geo Rubeck John Cahill Fourth Precinct John W Norton James W Carr Fifth precinct west F J Zugenbuehler W Van Haltern Fifth Precinct east Jacob Bruck John Dent respectfully submitted J J Linehan Charman Dem Co Cent com James J Durm Chairman Dem City Cent Com Ald Crawford moved that the names submitted be appointed to act as special policemen on Tuesday Nov 2nd 1886 carried Street commissiner McMaster reported having expended improving streets during the month of October 1886 the sum of 2226.55 On motion ordered received and filed and warrants drawn to pay the same Auditor Reilly reported 878.05 due city officers and 1070 due members of the fire department for salaries for October 1886 Ordered paid and report received and filed City Marshall Moore reported 1020.25 due members of the police force for time served during October 1886 that 50 arrests had been made and that he paid to the city treasurer 50.75 received for impounding report ordered received and filed and warrants drawn to pay salaries The citys marshall also submitted the names of members of the police force who were absent from duty the past month together with the time of such absence either through sickness or otherwise Ald Crawford moved policeman carney injured on duty be allowed full time carried Ald Crawford moved that the mayor be instructed to have all special policeman sworn in carried Ald Trexler moved to adjourn carried attest James Agnew recorder Regular session November 4th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present alds John M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden and Parker Ald Crawford moved the rules be suspended and Mr Kurtzbe heard in regard to a remonstrance against the levying of a special assessment against his property to pay for laying a sidewalk abutting the same on 23rd street carried Mr Kurtz addressed the council stating the sidewalk was not laid in good manner and property on motion the matter was referred to the city engineer The minutes of the last meeting were read and on motion approved the following bills were allowed To whom what purpose amount Charles STeuck building sewer on Julien ave John McNulty 9.3 cu yards macadam J Weber 5.6 F W Kringle Balance due White st improvement Dubuque Telegraph Co City printing Wm Beyer meals for registers The following bills were referred A Heins carpenter work city hall 24.00 to committee on claims F G Brandt insurance on No 1 engine house 18.75 to committee on public grounds and buildings Dubuque telegraph co printing notices 58.65 to committee on printing Andrew reilly compiling tax books 100.00 to committee on claims reports of officers recorder agnew reported having issued licences amounting to 3125.15 during October ordered received and filed Treasurer Traut reported having paid for interest on warrants refunded tax postage and for horse for fire department the sum of 987.79 during october warrants ordered drawn to refund Regular session November 4th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present alds John M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden and Parker the same and report ordered received and filed marketmaster Rice reported having paid to the city treasurer the sum of 72.24 received for weighing at the central market scales also that 6.80 was due him for board of prisoners report ordered filed and warrants drawn to pay board of prisoners the following reports of the several city weighers were ordered received and filed as follows Chas Pitschner West Dubuque Scales 125 drafts percent 2.80 David Crotty First Ward Scales 572 drafts percent 12.87 Frank Fosselman Fifth Ward Scales 105 drafts percent 2.50 Wood inspector Reynolds reported having measured 983 cords of wood during October received and filed Petition Carl Fatka asking permission to set curb abutting his property lot 258 East Dubuque add referred to the city engineer with power William Hintrager et al praying that the grade of the sewer at present being constructed on Dodge Street be lowered on motion action on the same was deferred Rebecca J Farley et al asking that Thomas and Rebecca Streets be graded referred to the street committee with power Chas Spiegelhalter praying that permission be granted him to keep a saloon without paying license for the same Ald Parker moved the petition be laid on the table Adopted by the following vote Ayes Alds John M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Hayden Parker and Ryder Nayes none Redorder Agnew asking that his office be connected with the several other offices in the city hall by a system of electric calls the expense of such not to exceed 15.00 On motion the prayer of the petitioner was granted Henry F Trenk asking for the improvement of Hill Street extension on south of Third Street referred to the street committee Jos Strinsky engineer of the steamer J J Linehan asking for an increase of salary referred to the committee on fire and the chief Regular session November 4th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present alds John M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden and Parker Chief engineer Mrs C G Wullweber executrex asking to be allowed to pay one half the special assessment levied against her property to pay for the improvement of Fourteenth Street and to be allowed to pay the remainder in six months time Ald Parker moved the prayer of the petitioner be granted and that she be charged interest at the rate of 8 percent carried J collins asking that he be allowed damages for the destruction of his outhouses caused it is claimed by a rock being blown by a blast over the embankment of Bluff Street extension by men employed by the citys referred to the street commissioenr with power A Vogel praying that he be exempted from constructing a new sidewalk abutting his property on the north side of Seventeenth street claiming the one at present there to be fully servicable referred to the street committee H Corrance et al praying that a crossing be laid at teh intersection of Dell and Fourteenth streets also that Dell Street be improved to make it passable Ald Crawford moved the street commissioner be instructed to put in a crossing as prayed for and that he also improve Dell Street carried Ald Hayden moved to adjourn until 2 oclock pm carried afternoon session Council met pursuant to adjournment at 2 occk pm Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds John M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Hollnagel Parker and Trexler The bill of John Collins for macadam 47.90 was ordered paid The bill of Geo Hinkson 1.50 for hauling city weights was on motion referred to the committee on markets The city engineer presented an estimate of the amount of work completed by M Lavin contractor on the improvement of West Eighth street extension said estimate being 112.50 on motion of Regular session November 4th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds John M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Hollnagel Parker and Trexler Ald Crawford the amount was ordered paid Policeman John O'Dea on account of failing health tendered to the council his resignation which upon motion of Ald John M Byrne was accepted Trustees of the German Presbyterian church asking that the resolution ordering a sidewalk laid abutting their property on 17th street being N 3.1a lot 453 city be rescinded or that the same be postponed until next spring Ald Crawford moved that the owners of property abutting on 17th street between Clay and West Locust streets be granted until may 1st 1887 to lay said walks carried mrs L Cummings asking that she be allowed until may 1st 1887 to pay the special tax levied against her property for the improvement of the alley abutting the same Ald Crawford moved that the prayer of the petitioner be granted and that she be charged interest at the rate of 8 percent carried Carl Behfeldt et al praying that crossings be built or that the Minnesota and Northwestern Railroad company be compelled to build the same to petitioners property abutting on Elm Street between Twenty second and twenty third streets referred to the street committee with power x=x= petition of catehrine phelan asking that Lawrence Daily be compelled to comply with teh order of the fire committee ordering him to cover his frame barn with sheet iron referred to the fire committee with power John Schromen et al praying that Delhi Street be graded abutting their property Referred to street committee with power John althauser et al asking that a lamp be placed on the corner of Franklin Street and Stafford Avenue referred to the police and gas committee with power M Lavin asking that teh balance due him 63.17 for constructing fire cisterns as per contract be paid Ald Hayden moved the balance be paid carried Petitions of the following named persons asking a reduction of their respective assessments for the year 1886 were on motion referred to the delinquent tax committee to wit Conrad Fuchs Richard Bennett Mrs O S Langworthy Sarah E Dean Frank Brede H B Glover maria Kempf Peter Marugg John Bell Arthur OMalley David Lorenz Jonathan Rickard Mrs mary Allen Berchen and Schier P H E Somerfield Dubuque Water Co Iowa coffin Co Fred Liebe Thos Hinds est E H Sheppley Regular session November 4th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds John M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Hollnagel Parker and Trexler the petitions of Margaret Donahue and Elizabeth Schromen praying for the cancellation of their respective taxes were on motion referred to the delinquent tax committee Mrs J B Uffel praying for three months time in which to pay the special tax levied against her property to pay for the improvement of Jackson Street abutting the same On motion the prayer of the petitioner was granted The city engineer presented a plat of Demming and Horrs subdivision of lot 1 of sub mineral lot 77 and of lot 2 of sub mineral 76 and of lot 2 of lot 1 of lot 4 sub mineral lot 73 in the city of Dubuque for the approval of the council on motion referred to the committee on streets The citys engineer also presented a plat of Hodges subdivision of lots 1 2 and 3 of OHares subdivision for the approval of the council referred to the committee on streets Ald Crawford moved the rules be suspended and any one present objecting to the levying of a special assessment to pay for laying a sidewalk on couler Avenue be heard carried Mr Munsell objected to the laying of a special tax again at his property to pay for the laying of a sidewalk on Couler Avenue abutting teh same stating he received no notice to lay the same Mr Rhomberg also objected Ald Crawford of the street committee submitted the following Your committee on streets to which was referred the petition of A Kolck asking to be allowed to erect a post surmounted by a star in front of his store on main street to serve as a sign would report that in our opinion it is not expedient to grant privileges of this kind on Main street In fact it is forbidden by ordinance and the council has no power to give the permission without repealing the ordinance we therefore recommend the petition be denied report adopted the same also submitted the following report Your committee on streets would recommend that the petition of Henry Cortez asking to have Helena Street graded so that he can have access to his property be granted and the street commissioner directed to do the work report adopted The same committee submitted the following report we recommend that the petition of James Custing for the repair of Regular session November 4th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds John M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Hollnagel Parker and Trexler Seventh Street in Hams add from Division street north be granted and the street commissioner instructed to do the necessary work report adopted the same also submitted the following report your committee on streets to which was referred the petition of C J richards et al asking the council to cause Seminary Street to be properly repaired would recommend the prayer of the petitioners be granted and the street commissioner instructed to do the work as early as practicable report adopted The same committee submitted the following report your committee recommend that the petition of the sisters of the visitation asking that the sidewalk in front of their property on alta Vista street be graded in order to enable them to complete their improvements now under progress be granted and the street committee authorized to have the work done report adopted Ald Crawford from the committee on streets submitted the following report to the city council of the city of Dubuque at the last regular session of your honorable body a communication from the Knights of Labor asking the city council to cause all city work to be done by days labor was referred to your commmittee on streets coming from an organization said to embody a large proportion of the mechanical laboring and other business interests of the city the communication is entitled to respect and consideration Your committee has endeavored to give the question involved the careful attention it deserves the principal difficulty presenting itself at the outset in considering the request of the petitioners as that it contemplates an entire change in the manner of making city improvements From the earliest days of our corporate existence teh plan of inviting proposals and letting to the lowest bidder all work susceptible of being contracted has been considered the chepaest and most feasible and almost universally followed Long observance however of any particular method in the management of their affairs by corporations or individuals does not necessarily prove it to be the fact best that could be adopted It is quite possible if the experiment were tried that the plan of making all municipal improvements of every kind by days work would be found equally satisfactory and in some respects superior to the contract system Its recommendation and endorsement by so large a body of practical and intelligent men as the Knights of Labor of Dubuque would seem to demand that at least it be given a fair trial One advantage would almost certainly result the work if rightly directed would be more thoroughly performed better materials used and the improvements to be far more expensive and the burdens of the tax pay Regular session November 4th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds John M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Hollnagel Parker and Trexler ers correspondingly increased It must be admitted that the experience of the past in our street labor department would justify and uphold this objection with few exceptions teh management of this department has been of that character that it has cost the city much more for street work performed by day labor than it would an ordinary contractor or private individual as a rule that has been fault of the management and superentence rather than of the system iteself there is no necessity whatever that such should be the east If faithful and energetic men of experience and good judgment should alone be employed to manage and superintend all work and paid a fair compensation for their services city improvements of every character could be made as cheaply and efficiently by days labor as by contract But if the selection of foremen and street bosses should be controlled by favoritism and nationality and partisan influences with little or no regard to qualification or fitness it may be anticipated with perfect certaintly that the change from the old to the new method petitioned for would result in vastly increased expenses and the proposed experiment terminate in disastrous failure Before it would be practicable to enter upon the proposed new system it will be necessary to revise and make radical alterations in the ordinances of the city regulating street and other improvements It will also be well to consider carefully in advance certain questions involved in the proposed change Hereafter the great bulk of city work which has heretofore been done by contract will be the curbing guttering and macadamizing or paving of streets and alleys and the construction of sidewalks such improvements have invariably been made at the expense of the abutting property That method of paying for such work will have to be adhered to in the future as it is required by the charter and it would be impossible to depart from it now after so large a portion of the city has been improved in that way This would make it absolutely necessary that an exact account should be kept of the expense of the improvement in front of each piece of property Will it be possible to keep an accurate account of such cost when the city itself undertakes to get out and prepare the materials and do the curbing guttering and macadamizing or paying by days work and can the improvement be made without an enormous increase in the cost to the property holder teh contemplated system of house sewerage which is already a pressing necessity is required by law to be put in at the expense of the property benefited and the exact cost assessed to each lot Can this be accurately done and without greater cost by days work The corporation has at this time no need of additional public buildigns but the time is not distant if the growth of the city fulfills the promise of the present when new fire engine houses and a city hall of modern architecture and capable of affording safety for the valuable city records will be Regular session November 4th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds John M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Hollnagel Parker and Trexler demanded Can these be constructed by days labor without enormous expense and consequent heavier taxation These are questions which will have to be kept in view and provided for In the opinion of your committee it is entirely possible by careful and judicious management and proper provisions and regulations and the employment only of honest faithful and competent men to have charge of all work to carry out city improvements of all kinds by days labor as cheaply and efficinetly as by contract If after a fair trial it should be found impracticable or productive of mismanagement extravagance or corruption the city can easily return to the old system Your committee would recommend that the change in the method of making city improvements asked for by petitioners be adopted and carried into effect during the year 1887 We further recommend that the city attorney in connection with the committee on ordinances be instructed to prepare and report to the council an ordinance providing for the necessary changes and modifications of existing ordinances relating to city improvements embodying all necessary provisions required for carrying into effect the proposed change respectfully submited P W Crawford Tom Byrne Louis Doerfler Street committee Ald Ryder moved the adoption of the report carried by the following vote Ayes Thos Byrne J M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Hayden Hollnagel parker Ryder and Trexler Nayes none the street committee also submitted the bill of John Spear for balance due as per contract for repaving gutters on Fifth Sixth and Clay streets Ald Hollnagel moved Mr spear be allowed 15.00 in full payment of said bill Ald thos Byrne offered as an amendment that the bill be referred back to the street committee carried Ald Crawford presented and read a resolution laid over at the session of october 11th 1886 providing for the levying of a special assessment to pay for the improvement of White Street from north line of north middle 1/5 lot 488 city to eagle point avenue by F W Kringle contractor no objections being raised by the owners of abutting property capable of being sustained Ald Crawford moved the adoption of the resolution carried unanimously Regular session November 4th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds John M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Hollnagel Parker and Trexler Ald Crawford presented and read a resolution laid over at the session of October 11th 1886 providing for the levying of a special assessment to pay for laying a plank sidewalk on the east side of Washington Street from 22nd to 23rd streets by John mcCoy contractor no objection being raised by the owners of abutting property on motion the resolution was adopted unanimously Ald Crawford presented and read a resolution laid over at the session of october 11th 1886 providing for the levying of a special assessment to pay for laying a plank sidewalk on couler Avenue from Blocklinger alley to 26th street by John McCoy contractor no objections being raised by the owners of abutting property capable of being sustained by the council on motion the resolution was adopted unanimously Ald Crawford presented the following resolution which upon his motion was laid over until the regular session in November and the recorder instructed to notify the owners of abutting property to appear and show cause if any they have why said resolution should not be adopted Resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that to pay for laying brick sidewalk on Iowa street by John McEvoy contractor in front of an adjoining the same a special tax be and is hereby levied on the several lots and parts of lots and parcels of real estate hereinafter named situate and owned and for the several amounts set opposite each lot or parcel of real estate as follows Consumers Steam Supply Co lot 222 city Ald Crawford presented and read a resolution laid over at the session of August 5th 1886 providing for the levying of a special assessment to pay for laying a plank sidewalk on Kniest Street from Eagle point Avenue to Lake Street by Fred Schreinder contractor No objections being raised by the owners of abutting property capable of being sustained by the council on motion the resolution was adopted unanimously Ald Crawford offered the following resolution resolved that the city recorder be and is hereby instructed to issue a venire to the city marshall in the manner and according to the provisions of section three 3 of Chapter XXV of the revised Ordinances commanding him to summon a jury of twelve citizens having the qualifications prescribed by said section Regular session November 4th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds John M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Hollnagel Parker and Trexler for the purpose of assessing the damages to the owners of the property proposed to be taken for the extension of West third Street from Brad Street to Grand View Avenue adopted Ald Crawford offered the following resolution Resolved that the street committee be authorized to have some crossings put in at the following places to wit Across west Eighth Street on the west side of Wilson Avenue Across Rock and Spruce Streets on the north side of Julien Avenue Across Fourteenth Street on the east side of main Across Clay street on the south side of Sixteenth Across Couler Avenue half way between Nineteenth street and Heebs Brewery Across Iowa Street on the south side of Eighth Street Across Eighth Street on the east side of Iowa Across Nevada Street opposite east entrance of the fourth ward school Across First Street on the east side of Locust Across Jones Street on the east side of Locust Across Locust on the north side of Third Street Acros Fifth Street on the west side of bluff Across Eighth Street on the east side of Bluff Across First street on the east side of Main Across Fifteenth Street on the west side of Main Across Clay Street on the north side of Ninth Across Bluff Street on the north side of Fourth adopted On motion the petition of james Street et al asking that all obstructions on Millville street from Lemon Street 500 feet west be removed was read and referred to the street committee Ald Hollnagel of the fire committee reported in favor of granting Regular session November 4th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds John M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Hollnagel Parker and Trexler the petition of geo Salot et al asking that Geo Salot be granted permission to erect a frame barn on his lot between Seventh and Eighth on Clay street report adopted Ald Hollnagel of the special committee consisting of the aldermen of the Fifth Ward to which was referred the petition of Jacob Bruck et al remonstrating against the levying of a special tax against their property to pay for laying a sidewalk on Kniest street abutting the same reported in favor of instructing the city engineer to repair the sidewalk where needed report adopted Ald Doerfler of the delinquent tax committee reported on the petition of the Dubuque Oatmeal Co in favor of reducing their assessment as in former years to wit that the personalty be cancelled and the assessment on real estate be reduced to 5500.00 for year 1885 report adopted Ald ryder of the finance committee presented the following resolution and moved its adoption Be it resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque to instruct the finance committee to borrow the sum of 200.00 to defray expenses for the month of october 1886 adopted Ald Ryder of the same committee offered the following and moved its adoption Be it resolved that the city council of the city of Dubuque instruct the city recorder to draw loan warrants in favor of the following parties John Dowling F W Kringle P H OCallaghan Mrs Donahue Dubuque Schutzen Society D G Scott George Radford all dated November 3rd 1886 payable February 1st 1887 bearing interest at 8 percent per annum from date until paid adopted The same presented the following and moved its adoption Be it resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that a special discount of 2 percent be allowed to all taxpayers who pay city taxes before December 20th 1886 Adopted Ald Crawfored moved the city attorney be requested to draft a resolution authorizing the city treasurer to collect the taxes of the year 1886 Carried Ald Downer chairman of the special committee to whom was referred the resolution ordering an investigation of the alleged charges against certain members of the fire department presented the report of the committee on the same said report being submitted and laid over at the special session of September 23rd 1886 awaiting a minority report Regular session November 4th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds John M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Hollnagel Parker and Trexler Ald John MByrne moved the adoption of the report of the committee carried by the following vote Ayes Ald Thomas Byrne John M Byrne Crawford Downer Hayden Hollnagel Parker Ryder and Trexler Nayes Ald Doerfler Ald Crawford moved that ahen the council adjourns it does so to meet again on next thursday evening at 7:30 oclock to hear the report of the special committee on the rules and regulations of the fire department carried Ald crawford offered the following resolution and moved its adoption Be it resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that the city engineer be and is hereby instructed to notify the gas company to remove the gas pipe from Julien Avenue sewer and every other sewer wherever obstructed adopted Ald Trexler offered the following resolution and moved its adoption Be it resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that warrants be drawn for 3.00 each to pay the twenty four special policemen who served on election day adopted Ald Hollnagel offered teh following resolution which upon his motion was referred to the police and gas committee with power Be it resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that a lamp post be set on the southeast corner of Hart and Francis Streets Ald Hollnagel also presented the following resolution which upon his motion was referred to the street committee with power Be it resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that the street commissioner be and is hereby instructed to put Hart street in a passable condition Ald Doerfler offered the following resolution and moved its adoption Resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that a sidewalk two 2 feet wide of good two inch plank be within five 5 days of this notice constructed and laid in conformity with the ordinance in relation to sidewalks on the southside of eagle point avenue between lot 154 L H Langworthys addition and lot 17 Burtons addition Adopted by the following unanimous vote Ayes Ald Thos byrne John M Byrne crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel Parker Ryder and Trexler Ald Doerfler also offered the following resolution and moved its adoption Regular session November 4th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds John M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Hollnagel Parker and Trexler Resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque That a sidewalk four 4 feet wide of good two inch plank be within five 5 days of this notice constructed and laid in conformity with the ordinance in relation to sidewalks on the south side of Eagle point Ave between Couler Ave and lot 154 L H Langworthys add adopted by the following unanimous vote Ayes Ald Thos byrne John M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Hollnagel Parker Ryder and Trexler Ald Ryder offered the following resolution and moved its adoption Be it resolved by teh city council of the city of Dubuque that the city recorder be and is hereby instructed to draw warrants in favor of the twelve 12 jurymen who appraised damages on Lake Street for two 2.00 dollars each adopted Ald Ryder offered the following resolutions and moved its adoption resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that the city treasurer be and is hereby instructed to collect the taxes for the year 1886 as assessed and levied adopted Ald ryder offered the following resolution Be it resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that the street commissioner be and is hereby instructed to repair and clean out the gutters on the south side of Jones street on motion referred to the street committee with power Ald Ryder offered the following resolution which upon his motion was referred to the street committee with power be it resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that the street commissioner be instructed to repair the gutter between First and Jones Streets in order to draw out the stagnant water from the same Ald Thos byrne chairman of the police and gas committee reported in favor of placing three additional members on the police force adopted Ald Hayden moved that the council proceed with the election of the new members of the police force carried the chair appointed Alds Doerfler and Ryder tellers Ald Crawford moved that two policemen be elcted today and the third on next Thursday evening lost The following is the result of the balloting First ballot Drummy 1 Rubeck 9 Carter 1 Regular session November 4th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds John M Byrne Crawford Doerfler Hollnagel Parker and Trexler Too many vote being cast another ballot was ordered Second ballot Rubeck 6 Carter 3 Eddy 1 Geo Rubeck having received a majority of all the votes cast was on motion declared elected Third ballot Carter 5 Eddy 1 Carroll 4 no choice Fourth ballot Carte 6 Carroll 5 Too many votes being cast another ballot was ordered Fifth ballot Drummy 2 Carter 6 Carroll 2 James Carter having received a majority of all the votes cast was on motion declared elected Sixth ballot Drummy 1 Eddy 6 Carroll 3 Richard O Eddy having received a majority of all the votes cast was on motion declared elected Ald Trexler moved to adjourn carried attest James Agnew city recorder Adjourned regular session Nov 11th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Parker and Trexler The chair stated the object of the meeting was to hear the report of the special committee on the rules and regulations of the fire department and teh transaction of any other business the council may think proper Ald hayden chairman of the special committeeto whom was referred the rules and regulations for the government of the fire department submitted the following Rules and regulations of the fire department of the city of Dubuque Adjourned regular session Nov 11th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Parker and Trexler Chief engineer the whole fire department will be under the control of the chief engineer who shall have and exercise supreme command at all fires and at all times when on duty over the officers and men of the department He shall report to the city council any violation of the rules of the department or disobedience of orders by officers or men He shall be the custodian of all department property except as hereinafter provided and shall superintend all repairs to houses or apparatus the chief engineer shall visit each and every company daily for the purpose of attending to any department business which may be submitted He shall also attend all meetings of the fire committee of the city council The chief engineer shall notify in writing the mayor and chairman of the fire committee and all officers of the department when leaving the city of the length of time he intends to be absent During his absence from the city or his inability to respond the command and responsibilities of the operations of the force will devolve upon the captain of any company which the chief may designate Captains the captains shall have control over their company apparatus engine houses and all department property therein and will be held personally responsible for the care and good order of the same together with the enforcement of all rules and regulations governing the department except as hereinafter provided They shall at all times be at their engine houses excepting when absent on leave or at fires or alarms or when inspecting hydrants and shall devote their time and attention to the duties of their office It shall be the duty of the captain immediately on an alarm of fire to repair to the location of the same with his company and place his engine in service at the most available place except ordered otherwise to do by a superior officer of the departmetn and remain with his company at the fire until the order is received to return to quarters He shall report in writing within twenty four hours after each fire when and where his engine has been in service the name of each member of his company absent from said fire the time in service the location of the hydrant or reservoir where water was such reports to be made in the manner hereinafter provided the captains shall keep an accurate account of the property entrusted to their keeping and from time to time they shall submit to the chief engineer a requisition for such supplies as are required for the proper maintenance of the company under their command They shall not surrender any property in their control belonging to the department without first receiving a written order from the chief engineer authorizing such surrender such orders shall be preserved and placed on file in the engine house Adjourned regular session Nov 11th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Parker and Trexler each captain shall keep in a book provided for that purpose and to be known as a weekly time book a correct record of the members of the company absent whether with or without leave All violations of the rules shall be promptly reported to the chief engineer who shall promptly report the same to the mayor and city council All orders receieved by captains of companies shall be kept on file in the engine house in a book to be provided for that purpose It shall be the duty of each captain to keep in a book to be known as the company record the date and time of every alarm of fire at which the company is in service also the location thereof and the time in service if for any cause the company is thrown out of service the fact shall be stated on the record Any operations of the company aside from those above specified will be duly recorded There shall be kept in each engine house a map showing the exact location of each hydrant and reservoir and it shall be the duty of the captain to see that this map is always complete and he shall report to the chief engineer any hydrant or reservoir not fit for fire service which may become known to him or any mbmer of the company The captain shall see that the houses and stables are kept clean and in order that he drivers keep their horses and harness in good condition that engines hose carriages ahose and horses are always ready for instant service and that proper order is observed in and about the engine houses They shall report to the chief engineer any neglect or refusal to obey the orders of the captain or any disrespect negligence want of promptness energy or actvity in or indifference to or incapacity for the performance of duty on the part of any member of their respective companies they shall see that their respective engine houses are closed and that every member of the company not absent on leave is in the house at 11 oclock pm each night Where a reading room is connected with an engine house the captain of the company shall be librarian and have special charge of the same and of the books furniture and other property connected therewith he may at his pleasure delegate the duties of librarian to any member of his company He may establish from time to time subject to the general regulations of the department any rule or rules for the proper care and use of the reading room and books and furniture but he shall not under any circumstances permit any books furniture or other articles to be taken from the engine house Engineers Engineers of steam fire engines shall be at their quarters at all times except when absent on leave they shall when on duty Adjourned regular session Nov 11th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Parker and Trexler ride on their engines to all fires and under the direction of the captain discharge their duties and they shall in no case allow water to enter their hose until an order is given by the captain or in his absence by the acting captain They shall not allow their engines to carry steam higher than ninety pounds pressure while in service at fires nor water pressure more than one hundred and fifty pounds without special orders from the officer in command at the fire The engineer will be helf responsible for the condition and proper running of the engine and shall not cause permit or allow the destruction of tubes coils boiler or any part of the machinery by want of water in the boiler by freezing or any casue and if any of the parts are out of order or if anything is wanting he will be held responsible until the same is reported to the chief engineer through the commanding officer of the company In the absence of the engineer the stoker if competent will perform his duties and assume his responsilities In case of the incompetency of the stoker the chief shall temporarily employ a competent man to perform the duties of the engineer the engineer will see that all suctions hydrants connections feed hose etc are in order for instant use also that the engine is always supplied with proper tools and wrenches While his engine is at service at a fire the engine will test the pressure at the hydrant and report to the captain immediately after returning to quarters the engine shall also report the condition of each hydrant or reservoir at which he takes water Stokers the stokers shall at all times be at their engine houses except when absent on leave and in absence of the engineer shall have charge of the engine at fires the stoker shsall perform such duties as may be prescribed by the engineer they shall in like manner assist in the care of the apparatus they shall perform such others duties as may be prescribed but it is expressly understood that no stoker shall be assigned to any other duty when his services are needed to put the engine in condition for service The assistant stoker shall act as stoker in the absence of the stoker he shall under the direction of the engineer assist in putting the engine in condition for service at fires he shall if not acting as stoker act as a pipeman under the direction of the commanding officer of the company Drivers the drivers shall at all times be at their quarters except when absent on leave exercising their horses or when detailed for other duty They shall have the charge of and care of the stables horses and harness and shall keep the same in good condition and repair and ready for instant service the officer commanding will have supervisory authority over the drivers but the Adjourned regular session Nov 11th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Parker and Trexler driver will be responsible for the condition of his horses and will therefore be held accountable for the violation of rules hereinafter prescribed for the care of horses The health and condition of the horses must be carefully watched and in case of sickness occuring among them it must be immediately reported to the office in command who shall at once send for the veterinary officer and for the chief engineer As soon as the horses return to the house after a fire or exercise they msut be rubbed until quite dry particular care being taken to rub their legs until quite dry and warm and their feet washed with a sponge and thorughly examined for nails or stones particular care must also be exercised not to feed or water horses while warm the horses must be exercised two hours each day sundays and storm weather excepted at the time stated in the order of the chief engineer but when the apparatus attends a fire or alarm it will be considered sufficient exercise for twenty four hours unless otherwise ordered by the commanding officer In exercising drivers shall not take the horses in any direction more than three blocks from their quarters they shall drive at a rate of speed not exceeding five miles an hour Drivers shall not allow any person other than an officer or member of the department to ride in the wagon or on the horses while exercising Drivers shall in all cases drive their horses and no officer or member of a company shall drive the horses when the driver is present While at fires drivers shall remain with their horses and see that they are kept blanketed and properly cared for Racing to and from fires is strictly prohibited When the apparatus of several companies are proceeding to a fire on the same street they shall do so in single file and under no circumstances shall one company attempt to pass another unless ordered to do so by the chief engineer On returning fromn a fire or alarm no engine hose carriage or hook and ladder truck shall be driven faster than a walk except that during the months of December January February and March the hook and ladder truck and hose carriage may be driven to quarters at a rate of speed not exceeding five miles an hour In responding to alarms of fire drivers are expected to get their apparatus to the scene at the earliest possible moment In doing this work they should at all times keep their horses well in hand and under control In turning corners or passing through crownded streets the horses shall invariably be brought to a trot as soon as the danger of a collision or accident is over the driver may continue at the former pace Careless handling of horses will not be tolerated by the city council Drivers must not drive over lines of hoses In cases where it is necessary for an apparatus to cross a line of hose the commanding officer will be the judge In crossing bridges with their apparatus drivers shall in all cases bring Adjourned regular session Nov 11th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Parker and Trexler bring their horses to a walk When proceeding to fires with their apparatus drivers will sound their gongs when approaching every street crossing and as often as necessary General regulations 1 no person not a citizen of the United States or under 21 years of age shall be eligible to appoint as a member of the department and no person not a resident of the city of Dubuque will be appointed to any position in the department 2 All members of the uniformed force shall devote their entire time to its service and exert their greatest energy and best ability to do their full duty under any and all circumstances All temporary appointments shall be made from the call force or minute men by the chief engineer subject to the approval of the mayor 3 All uniformed members of companies shall sleep in their houses and shall unless absent with leave be in the house at or before 11 oclock pm no persons but members of a company and acting substitutes shall be allowed to sleep in any engine hook and ladder or supply house unless granted permission so to do by the chief engineer men asleep in the sleeping rooms shall not be unnecessarily disturbed 4 Each member of a company shall take care of his own bed and see that it is made up at 8 oclock am of each day excepting the man on watch during the night who shall keep his bed made up under the directions of th eofficer in command the hours for meals in the several houses shall be designated by the chief engineer each man being entitled to but one hour for each meal 5 any member wishing leave of absence not to extend beyond two hours from the hour at which it begins must personally obtain such leave from the officer in command of the company of which he is a member who shall make a record of the same provided that but one uniformed man in the same company be granted leave at the same time Commanding officers of companies may obtain the same subject to the same proviso on applications to the chief engineer Members wishing leave of absence to extend beyond the two hours must obtain the same from the chief engineer but the application for such leave must be made throguh the captain No leaves of absence shall be granted between 12 oclock noon July 3 and 7 oclock am july 5 in each year no leave of absence will be granted for a longer prior than thirty days 6 when any member of the department is sick he shall cause th efact to be properly reported at the quarters of his company the officer in command shall then grant such member leave of absence on account of sickness At the expiration of twenty four hours the commanding officer shall apply to the chief engineer for a substitute The chief engineer shall upon receipt of such application designate a substitute to go on duty in place of such sick member such substitute shall remain on duty until the member for whom he is Adjourned regular session Nov 11th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Parker and Trexler subbing reports in person to the office in command of this company In case of death in the immediate family of an officer or any member of the department they shall be granted leave of absence by the commanding officer of their company on account of death in their family without loss of pay such leave to extend from the time it is granted until a reasonable hour after the burial No leave shall be granted under this proviso except in the case of death and commanding officers will see that the privilege is not abused Under no circumstances shall a company be without its full complement of officers and men for a longer period than twenty four hours In case any uniformed member of the fire department is prevented by injury or sickness caused by his service in the department from performing his duty therein he shall receive the salary and compensation allowed him while in actual service during such disability and sickness provided he produces the certificate of an attending physician to the chief engineer and the commending officer of the company to which such member belongs that he is unable to work from the causes aforesaid provided that such payment is approved by the city council and provided further that such payment shall not continue longer than a period of one month 7 Substitutes who serve less than twehty four hours must be promptly paid by the members whos places they fill the names of all substitutes for a longer prior than twenty four hours must be placed on the payroll 8 Officers shall be just dignified and firm in their intercourse with subordinates being careful to abstain from violent abusive or immoderate language in giving orders and directions as well as in conversation with them see that all rules and orders are strictly carried out and obeyed and promptly report by well sustained charges any violations of rules or orders the men of the force shall not use obscene immoral disrespectful impudent or other improper language but always be respectful and gentlemanly to their supervisors associates and citizens 9 when an officer in command of a company finds he has hose or other property belonging to any other company he shall immediately order the return of the same 10 any work that is necessary to be done to apparatus engines harness houses lots fences or any other work that is connected with the department shall be done by the members if practicable But no work except for the benefit of the department will be allowed in or about any house or any department premises 11 Any office or member who wilfully or maliciously turns a stream of water or cause it to be done on any person or persons shall be subject to dismissal from the department 12 All charges against officers and men for violation of the rules of the department shall be made in writing to the city council Adjourned regular session Nov 11th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Parker and Trexler through the chief engineer whenever any member violates any rule of the department it shall be the duty of the commanding officer to prefer charges against said member no charge will be entertained against any member of the department unless such charge is made in writing within thirty day safter the act complained of shall have been committed When charges are preferred against a member of the department for violation of the rules and regulations the result of the investigation of such charges and the final action of the city council in relation thereto shall be read by the officer in charge in presence and hearing of the whole company to which such member may belong 13 For neglect of duty or violation of the rules and regulations the chief engineer may with the consent of the mayor suspend from duty any member of the department until the same with the c causes and facts on which the suspension is ordered can be reported to and acted upon by the city council 14 In responding to alarms of fire the commanding officer shall ride on the hose carriage by teh side of or on the seat nearest the driver the engineer and fireman on the bunker and other members on such part of the apparatus as shall be designated by the chief engineer Under no circumstsances shall any person not an officer or member of the department be allowed to ride on any engine hose carriage hook and ladder truck or wagon while going to or returning from a fire 15 No spiritous or intoxicating liquors shall be allowed on any premises of the department nor shall any game of chance be permitted thereon Political or relgious discussions in any engine or truck house are prohibited Smoking will not be permitted in teh apparatus room between the hours of 10 am and 5 pm and strictly prohibited in the sleeping room barn or on or about any apparatus at all times nor will any member of the department be allowed to smoke or drink liquor while actively engaged in the work of the department 16 No officer or member of the department shall receive any fee or reward for extraordinary services rendered as a fireman without special permission of the city council nor any officer or member ask demand or receive from any person or persons pay for services rendered or required in the performance of his duty as a fireman no horse wagon or other fire department property shall be used by any officer or member of the fire department on any other person for any purpose not strictly the legitimate business of the fire department Commanding officers shall not allow such property to be delivered to any person but the proper officer without a written order Provided that a telephone Adjourned regular session Nov 11th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Parker and Trexler order from the chief engineer for the transfer of a horse from one house to another shall be obeyed 17 No person shall be appointed to any position in the department under twenty one yeras of aga or over forty years of aga or who does not bear a good moral character and whos habits are moderate as to the use of stimulants and tobacco Neither shall any person be appointed on account of his political preference or influence No member of the department shall take any part in politics or elections except to cast his own vote Any member of the department who becomes a delegate to any political caucus or convention or accepts a nomination for any elective office shall be considered as having vacated his position No member of the department shall be compelled to contribute any money to any political party or association 18 Members of the department on resignation or dismissal will immediately surrender to the chief officer of their company their coy of rules and regulations with their badge and all other insignia of membership in their possession belonging to the department resignations must be transmitted to the city council through the captain and chief engineer members of the department wishing to resign must in all cases give the chief engineer ten days notice of their intention of leaving the service 19 It shall be the duty of every member of the department to promptly report to the commanding officers of their companies any information they may have as to obstructions in the street defective pavements dangerous buildings and leaking hydrants and reservoirs When hydrants or reservoirs are reported covered or obstructed with building or other material the commanding officer of the engine company nearest such hydrant or reservoir will immediately notify the proper person to promptly remove all such obstructions 20 Hose shall be changed from the hose carriage and tower or rack immediately after each fire at which the engine has seen service Hose shall be changed every two weeks from the date of the last fire at which the engine was in service 21 Any officer or member of the department considering himself aggrieved by the orders or conduct of a supervisor officer or from any cause may send to the chief engineer a written statement of his grievance who shall immediately transmit the same to the city council for their action but frivolous complaints shall not be encouraged 22 The members of the department shall make themselves thoroughly acquainted with teh location of the reservoirs hydrants and fire alarm boxes It shall be the duty of commanding officers of engine companies to remove snow from all reservoirs in their districts as soon Adjourned regular session Nov 11th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Parker and Trexler as it stops snowing they shall also place salt around reservoirs covers as often as may be required to keep ice from forming around them 23 All officers and members of the uniformed department shall wear the full uniform of the department as adopted by the city council at all times whether on or off duty and no member shall appear in public without wearing the same unless granted permission to do so by the chief engineer All officers and members of the uniformed department shall wear their badget on the outside of their vest over the left breast and on parade outside of coat All members of the uniformed department shall wear a fire hat at all fires 24 All orders from the chief shall be in writing except at fires provided that any orders telephoned by the chief shall be obeyed 25 Commanding officers shall not allow persons not members of the department to lounge in or about the houses or premises under their control All necessary work about teh house shall be done by 9:30 oclock am sharp and immediately thereafter the members of the different companies shall be drilled and exercised in hitching up their horses and mounting apparatus by their commanding officer for at least half hour each day except Wednesday Saturday and Sunday or excused by the commanding officer All uniformed men must appear in full fatigue uniform before 10:30 am and remain uniformed until after 10 oclock pm of each day no work not actually necessary shall be done on any department premises on Sunday 26 A continuous watch must be kept in the apparatus rooms of the engine and truck houses during the whole twenty four hours the number of hours for watch and the arrangement of the same to be regulated by the chief engineer Such regulations shall apply to all engine houses alike the man on watch shall see that everything in the apparatus room and stable is in its place and in proper order that the engine hose carriage and hook and ladder truck are in proper condition for immediate service and kept so that the water in the boiler is kept at the proper temperature that the heater for engine boiler is kept constantly supplied with water and all the fires properly kept and attended to It shall be the duty of the man on watch to answer all telephone calls make all records on teh companys journal receive all alarms of fire and ring on teh house bell the alarms He shall in no case leave the house during the hour of watch except in case of fire without permission of the officer in command 27 Any member of the department refusing or neglecting to pay his just and lawful debts incurrec for himself or family shall be liable to dismissal or suspension from the department 28 Citizens and visitors shall be courteously treated their reasonable questions civilly answered and any proper information given them 29 Members of the different companies of the department shall have twelve hours off duty alternately commencing at 11 oclock am but in the event of an alarm of fire they shall immediately respond Adjourned regular session Nov 11th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Parker and Trexler to the same 30 the members of the department must at all times address their superior officers by their proper titles and in all cases use the word without any abbreviation whatever When the chief visits the quarters of a company the officers and members shall rise if seated and salute by touching the visor of their cap but it is not expected that any work going on shall be interrupted shall also salute their superior officers when meeting or passing them on the street Superiors must always acknowledge the salutation by a return salute 31 All members of companies shall be subject to teh orders of the captain of their respective companies and to the chief engineer all orders from the chief engineer to the several companies and to the members of teh same shall be given through their respective captains except at fires when the emergency of the case may render it necessary for him to give his orders direct 32 all members of the department shall promptly obey both at their engine houses and at fires and elsewhere when on duty the orders of their superior officer and any violation of this article shall render the offender liable to prompt dismissal from the service 33 no member of the department shall loiter or remain about saloon grocery or other place where intoxicating liquors are kept or visits houses of chlfame nor shall intoxication be allowed 34 the members of the several companies shall be subject to the orders of their respective captains and shall at all times yield prompt obedience thereto without grumbling murmering or raising objections or the use of insulting or disrespectful language and any serious or repeated violation of this regulation shall be promptly reported to teh chief engineer and by him to the city council and shall render the offender liable to dismissal upon the death of any member of the department the several houses shall be draped in mourning for a time not exceeding one day after the funeral except the quarters to which the deceased was connected where it may remain for a time not to exceed thirty days 35 nothing in the preceeding rules shall be so construed as in any way to interfere with a prompt response to alarms of fire The right to suspend or repeal any of the foregoing regulations remains solely with the city council 36 Each and every violation of any of the foregoing rules will render the offender subject to suspension or dismissal from service or such other punishment as the city council may deem just and proper to impose Ald Hayden moved the rules and regulations as presented be adotped carried Ald Crawford moved that the matter of equipping the police force with caps and overcoats for winter wear be referred to the police committee and mayor with power carried Adjourned regular session Nov 11th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Parker and Trexler Ald ryder offered the following resolution and moved its adoption Be it resolved by the city council of Dubuque That the work on Dodge street sewer be continued to connect with the sewer already constructed so as to complete the entire work said work to be done by the contractor at the same price per foot as the present work on motion adopted Ald Parker offered the following resolution resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that a sidewalk twelve feet wide of good two inch plank be within ten days of this notice constructed and laid in conformity with the ordinance in relation to sidewalks on the north side of Ninth Street abutting lot 278 city Adopted by the following unanimous vote Ayes Alds Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Parker Ryder and Trexler Ald parker offered the following resolution Resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that a sidewalk four feet wide of good two in ch plank laid crosswise be within fifteen days of this notice constructed and laid in conformity with the ordinance in relation to sidewalks on the north and west side of West 8th Street between Wilson Avenue and Roberts Avenue Adopted by the following unanimous vote Ayes Alds Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden parker Ryder and Trexler Ald Parker offered the following resolution Resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that a sidewalk four feet wide of good two inch plank laid crosswise be within fifteen days of this notice constructed and laid in conformity with the ordinance in relation to sidewalks on the east side of Wilson Avenue in front of lots 8 and 9 Wilsons addition Adopted by the following unanimous vote Ayes Alds Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Parker Ryder and Trexler Ald Doerfler moved that action be deferred on the resolution adopted at teh session of Nov 14th 1886 ordering a sidewalk on the southside of Eagle Point Avenue from Couler Avenue west to lot no 154 L W Langworthys addition carried Ald Crawford offered the following resolution Resolved that the city engineer be and is hereby instructed to make a survey and plat of a street forty 40 feet in width along the east line of the additions of E Langworthy and C S Langworthy from Twenty third to Sanford Street said survey and plat to be in all respects in accordance with the provisions of section one 1 of chapter Adjourned regular session Nov 11th 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds Crawford Doerfler Downer Hayden Parker and Trexler XXV of the revised ordinances and teh engineer to report his action under this resolution to the council as early as practicable adopted Ald Trexler offered the following resolution Resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that eight street between Washington and Pine streets be graded guttered curbed and macadamized in conformity with the ordinance upon that subject That the city engineer be and he is hereby directed to make the necessary plans and specifications for said improvement and the city recorder directed to give the proper notice for bids and proposals for the performance of the work the guttering curbing and macadamizing to be done at the expense of the owners of the abutting property Adopted by the following unanimous vote Ayes Alds Crawford Doerfler downer Hayden Parker ryder and Trexler Ald Trexler moved to adjourn carried Attest james Agnew City Recorder Regular Session December 6 1886 Mayor Glab in the chair Present Alds john M Byrne Downer Hayden Hollnagel Parker and Trexler The minutes of the last session were read and on motion approved bills allowed To whom what for amt Peter Klauer Stove for calaboose Dubuque Paving Company Paving jackson Park Geo Hinkson Express hauling Howard and McMaster Sprinkling Hansen and Linehan Coal for city hall Jack Kelly Cleaning chimney city hall Walter Eichman Assisting market master Geo Hinkson Express Hauling Hauling standard weights