Freeport Weekly Journal in Freeport, Illinois

July City Council Minutes Reflect July Reports and Opened Petitions

City officials present include Aldermen Rodearmal Krohn Waddle Miller McLaughlin and Fowler. Minutes from July 24 August 5 and 25 were read and approved. City Treasurer Thos Webster July report accepted. auctioneer Geo W Oyler July quarter report presented. City Weigh Master W K Furst report received. Street Commissioner A Butkmann July report referred to Finance. Several sidewalk, street and alley petitions referred to committees. some petitions reported unfavorably. Bills in Finance favorably reported. warrants drawn. Chicago street improvements assessment roll completed. six day notice published. no objections. roll confirmed with warrants for collection. The City Assessor’s 1864 roll discussed. hearing date set for Sept 2 at 9 AM. committee to revise assessment roll appointed. Ordinances and licenses discussed. adjournment vote failed. A bounty proposal for city enlistment discussed and postponed. liquor and beer license adjustments approved.