Council met at 7:30 P. M. with the following members present; Messrs Burton, Downes, Forkum, J. C. Hayes, L.J. Hayes, Hopkins and Keith.

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1 Dover, Delaware October 4 th, 1920 Council met at 7:30 P. M. with the following members present; Messrs Burton, Downes, Forkum, J. C. Hayes, L.J. Hayes, Hopkins and Keith. In the absence of the President Mr. Forkum presided. By motion of Messrs Burton and Hayes the reading of the Minutes was dispensed with. Report of the Board of health: The report was read showing conditions for the past six months and expense account rendered showed balance in the treasury amounting to $8.12. On motion of Messrs Keith and Hopkins the clerk was instructed to draw an order for $17.50 payable to H. C. Taylor, Secretary of the board of health. Engineers report; Water pumped Gallons Commercial lights K. W. Street 5920 K. W. Coal used in month 231 Tons 544 Lbs. Cylinder oil used 50 Gals. Engine Oil used 42 Cup Grease used 7 Lbs. Waste used, 18 Lbs. Coal on hand Sep. 31 st, 274 Tons. On motion of Messrs Hayes and Keith the report was approved. Signed, A.L. Kichline, Chief Engineer. Aldermans Report; 8 arrests in the month and fines amounting to $15.50 collected. On motion of Messrs Keith and Hayes the report was accepted. Superintendents report; Water rents, $ Light receipts, Sundries $ Town taxes, Total amount received and paid Tres r $ On motion of Messrs Burton and Hopkins the report was accepted.

2 2 Treasurers report, General Fund, RECEIPTS, Balance Sept. 6 th $ Fines Taxes $ DISBURSEMENTS, Order No. 103 $ Approved Bills Street and Sewer Coupons, $ Balance on hand Oct. 4 th, 1920, $ Water and Light, DISBURSEMENTS, Overdraft Sep.6 th $ Order No Approved bills $ RECEIPTS, Cash from Superintendent $ Barrels, $ Overdraft Oct. 4 th, 1920, $ On motion of Messrs Hayes and Burton the report was accepted and ordered filed.

3 Committee on accounts; The following bills were presented, a audited and recommended to council for payment. 3 Water and Light Fund, Order No. 97 Campbell, Peacock and Kinzer, $ Atlantic Refining Co., General Electric Co., Rumsey Electric Co., Southern Electric Co., Jas B. Bice Co., The Dover Lumber and Milling Co., Dover Machine Works Edward T. Heite, W. M. Newton, Contract, Worthington Pump Corp Campbell Peacock & Kinzer, $ General Fund, Order No. 111 The Austin Western Road Co. $ Birdsboro Stone Co., Headley Good Roads Co., C. D. Reese Co., N. Snellenburg Co., F. N. Buckingham, Louis Chambers E. I. Lane Fred T. Herbert Co., Joseph Rash, Postal Telegraph Co., 1.06 $ Total Approved Bills, ordered paid, $ Increase in rate for Hauling Coal: Mrs. Boone was present and made a plea for an increase of 15 cents for hauling the Towns coal. After some questions her request was granted by the unanimous vote of Council who made the rate 75 Cents per ton for the remainder of the years contract, on motion of J.C. and L. J. Hayes.

4 4 Finance Committee: No Report. The error and delinquent list and was read and allowed as follows: White Negro, Albert, Harry R. $5.40 Anderson W. C. $5.40 Adams, Ernest 5.40 Benson Woodruff 5.40 Anderson, Frank 5.40 Black Harry 5.40 Bell, John 3.00 Carsons Wm. E Berry Raymond S Downes Edward 5.40 Boggs. Jas. D. Jr., 5.40 Dennis George 5.85 Cochrane A. B Harris Henry 5.40 Colins James 5.40 Ingram Geo. B Davis Howard E Kilson Wayman 5.40 Eberhardt R Loat Geo Faulkner, Chas 5.40 Masten William 5.40 Failing Roy A Murrell Geo Gibbons Edw Mollison Samuel 5.63 Hazel John F Polk Sr. Robert 5.40 Hill E. B Polk Charles 5.40 Hiollowell Chas Sr., 5.40 Powell Chas H Hoffecker Wilbur 5.40 Reed Clarence 5.40 Inman William 5.40 Stevenson Walter 5.40 Johnson Robert 5.40 Sullivan Jr. Daniel 5.40 Jones Pennewill 5.75 Thompson Alex 5.40 King Samuel 5.40 Turner Jr. Abraham 5.40 Lee Thomas 5.40 Thompson Chas S. $ 5.40 McKenna, H. R $ McKay Geo. B McDowell Wm. C Massey Anna 5.00 Newton, W. G Raughley Eugene A Reed James 5.40 Ridley Felix 5.40 Roe John 5.40 Royce Geo. e Salmons Jas O Scotten Ella Church 6.00 Short Fred C Shoeber W. H Shultz J. Elmer 5.40 Veihbrook, John 5.40 Vincent James 5.40 Wilcutts Pern 5.40 Wright J. B White total $ $ Grand Total, $364.63

5 5 Committee on Accounts: Ordinance Committee: Street Committee: Fire and Police Committee: Sewer Committee: Mr. Burton reported that John W. Radish wished and an extension of the Town sewer on N. Bradford Street and that Mrs. Watson desired the same on Bank Lane, and this was referred to the attention of Mr. Burton for action. Tree Committee: Mr. Hayes called the attention of Council to the nuisance of signs being tacked on the poles by various persons without authority and same was being done to the trees, and after discussion the Clerk was instructed to place a notice in the Town papers for two weeks calling the attention of all that it would be a matter of prosecution if further persisted in, in violation to the Ordinances. Water and Light Committee: The annual contract with the General Electric Co. expiring Council directed the Water and Light Comm., to take this matter up with power to act in making a new contract, on motion of Messrs Downes and Hayes. On motion of Messrs Hopkins and Downes Mr. Kichline was authorized to purchase a coal truck and order necessary Privet hedge plants to set out at the Plant. Election of Dog Catcher: On motion of Messrs Hopkins and Burton Mr. H. K. Wheatley was made dog catcher for the Town. Adjournment: On motion of Messrs Burton and J.C. Hayes Council adjourned. E.P. Horsey Clerk.