1938-1939 Council Minutes - Lancaster County Website
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Strasburg, Pa ~, January 3, <strong>1938</strong> ~<br />
Frank B. Koch, Burgess, administered the oath of office to the follow-<br />
ing newly elected members of <strong>Council</strong>:<br />
t<br />
f<br />
Milton H, Ranck<br />
M. Huber Hess<br />
Will'iam T ~ Kock<br />
H. C. Kaufman<br />
The following members of <strong>Council</strong> were present:. Milton H. Ranck~<br />
H. C, Kaufman, W. J. Weaver, M. Huber Hess, Harold H. Messner, Sherman<br />
W. Book, William T ~ Kock, Fred L. Homsher, ED R. Murphy, and Chas. M.<br />
Miller; also present were: Jacob H. Ranck, Thomas H Bair, and Samuel<br />
W. Bleecher,<br />
Harold H. , Messner was appointed Temporary Chairman for the purpose<br />
of organisation for the ensuing year,<br />
Milton H. Ranck was nominate~d for President of <strong>Council</strong> and on being<br />
unanimously elected took over the Chairmanship of the meeting.<br />
The following Borough Officers were elected for the ensuing year:<br />
Vice President:<br />
Secretary:<br />
Treasurer:<br />
Water Superintendent:<br />
Borough Engineer:<br />
Board of Health:<br />
Water Rent Collector:<br />
Solicitor:<br />
The President announced the<br />
Streets:<br />
Light:<br />
H. C. Kaufman<br />
John Milton Ranck<br />
J. Weaver<br />
Jacob HE Ranck<br />
John G. Homsher<br />
Samuel A ~ Weaver - 5 years<br />
Jacob H. Ranck<br />
'. John . Mi'1@on Ranck<br />
Ifollowing Committee appointments:<br />
H. C ~ Kauf man<br />
William T. Kock<br />
Harold H. Messner<br />
M. Huber Hess<br />
Sherman W. Book<br />
Chas ~ M. Miller<br />
Relief: William T ~ Kock<br />
Chas. M. Miller<br />
Harold H. Messner
Water: Fred L, Homsher<br />
E ~ R ~ Murphy<br />
M. Huber Hess<br />
Chas ~ -M. Miller<br />
Budget: Fred L, Homsher, Chairman<br />
H. CD Kaufman<br />
Harold H. Messner<br />
Shade Trees: Chas ~ M Miller<br />
M. Huber Hess<br />
William T ~ Kock<br />
On Motion of H. C ~ Kaufman, seconded by E. R. Murphy, it was resolved<br />
that the salary of all Borough Officers be the same as in 1937 ~<br />
There was a general discussion of the 1937 Borough Act requiring bud-<br />
geting of all expenses for the year <strong>1938</strong> ~<br />
On motion of Fred L. Homsher, ,<br />
seconded<br />
by William T. Kock and duly<br />
carried, the Secretary was directed to prepare. , for presentation on Jan-<br />
uary 13, <strong>1938</strong>, a proposed budget using the uniform form furnished by the<br />
Department of Internal Affairs for~the purpose, which proposed budget in<br />
tentative form shall be presented to <strong>Council</strong> on Thursday~ January 13, <strong>1938</strong> '<br />
On Motion of Fred L. Homsher, ~seconded by William T. Kock and duly<br />
carried, it was decided to meet January 13~ <strong>1938</strong>, at 7:30 o' clock PE M. ~<br />
for the purpose of receiving the proposed budget,<br />
Fred L Homsher, Past Secretary of the Borough <strong>Council</strong>, read the<br />
following communications:<br />
A letter from the Strasburg Lions Club'thanking<br />
<strong>Council</strong> for the $25 F 00 given to the Christmas Tree=<br />
Fund, and also for their' efforts in bringing about<br />
the erection of school safety signs ~<br />
A letter from the Strasburg Fire Company No. 1,<br />
asking for a $200, 00 appropriation by the Borough<br />
<strong>Council</strong> for the year of <strong>1938</strong> for the operating, re-<br />
placement, and additional equipment and supplies for<br />
the operation of the Strasburg Fire Company No, 1 ~<br />
Contained in this letter there was also a request<br />
for an appropriation for the cost of the erecti. on- of<br />
alarm boxes now being installed in the Borough.<br />
A letter from the Water Main Cleaning Company ex-<br />
tending the time for the acceptance of their proposal<br />
for cleaning the Borough water mains until February<br />
<strong>1938</strong>o
The above communications were ordered to be. filed by the Secretary,<br />
On motion of M. Huber Hess, seconded. by. Harold H. . Messner and duly<br />
carried, the Secretary was dIrected to purchase a loose leaf book to<br />
contain the <strong>Minutes</strong> of the Strasburg Borough <strong>Council</strong>.<br />
On motion of Fred L. Homsher, " duly seconded, . it was resolved that<br />
<strong>Council</strong> adjourn to meet on Thursday evening, 'January 13, <strong>1938</strong>, at 7:30<br />
o' clock PE M. , at which time the proposed budget would be presented and<br />
any other matters considered by <strong>Council</strong> as at any regular meeting.<br />
Respectfully submitted,<br />
cr ary, Strasburg Borough <strong>Council</strong>.
MINUTES OF MEET'ING HELD' JA'NARY 13TH~ <strong>1938</strong> ~<br />
Pursuant to the adjournment Resolution of January 3rd Meeting,<br />
Borough <strong>Council</strong> convened on Thursday evening, January 13, <strong>1938</strong>, at 7:30 P. M.<br />
Kaufman.<br />
The follovring members"of <strong>Council</strong> vrere present:<br />
H. C. Kauffman<br />
M. Huber~Hess<br />
Harold H. Messner .<br />
Fred. L. Homsher<br />
E. RE Murphy<br />
Chas. M. Miller<br />
The meeting vras called to order by the Vice President, H. CD<br />
On motion of M. Huber Hess, duly seconded, it vras resolved that<br />
the reading of the <strong>Minutes</strong> of the previous meeting be dispensed vrith.<br />
Pursuant t;o the Resolution of the January 3rd Meeting, the<br />
Budget Committ;ee, on behalf of the Secretary, prepared, and by their<br />
Chairman, Fred LE Homsher, submitted to <strong>Council</strong> a . Proposed Budget for<br />
the year <strong>1938</strong> '<br />
On motion of M. Huber Hess, seconded, by E. R. Murphy, it vras<br />
resolved that <strong>Council</strong> receive the Proposed Budget and that the Secretary<br />
be directed to notify the Electors of Strasburg Borough, by advertisement,<br />
I<br />
that the said. Proposed. Budget was' open for public inspection at the office<br />
of the Secretary, daily for fifteen days.<br />
Fred L. Homsher brought' to the attention of <strong>Council</strong> proposed<br />
changes in the salary list, with particular reference to the salary of<br />
t he High Constable and the Borough Solicitor,<br />
On motion of E. R, Murphy, seconded by M. Huber Hess, it was<br />
resolved. that the salary of the Borough Solicitor be increased. from<br />
Fifteen ($15 F 00) Dollars to Twenty-five ($25, 00) Dollars'<br />
On motion of M. Huber Hess, duly seconded and. carried, it was<br />
resolved. that; the Borough <strong>Council</strong>'accept the proposition of the Water
Main Cleaning Company~ and that the Water Committee place a contract<br />
vrith the said- Company -for the cleaning of the Borough vrater mains ~<br />
<strong>Council</strong> adjourned,<br />
On motion of E RE Murphy, duly seconded. and carried,<br />
Respectfully submitted,<br />
re ry, Strasburg Borou Counc
'<br />
Strasburg, Pa, , January 18', <strong>1938</strong>,<br />
Samuel Weaver, Herbert Foulke and Frank H Rohrer, Auditors,<br />
met at the home of Fred L, Homsher, West Main Street, in the Borough<br />
of Strasburg, Pa. , on the evening of Tuesday, January 19&, <strong>1938</strong>, at<br />
7:30 o' clock PE N. , for the purpose of auditing the books of the Bor-<br />
ough. Treasurer<br />
All accounts, vouchers, etc. , were found to be in proper<br />
order and were so certified. by the above Auditors<br />
Respectfully submitted,<br />
ec etary, Strasburg o ough <strong>Council</strong> ~
Cash Balance on Hand — January 4, ~<br />
Water Rents<br />
Delinquent Taxes - Tax Liens Paid'<br />
do f933 Duplicate<br />
do 1934 Duplicate<br />
do<br />
AUDI T~ORS'REPORT<br />
of the<br />
FINANCES OF STRASBURG BOROUGH<br />
For the Fiscal Year Ending January 3rd, <strong>1938</strong><br />
- 1935 Duplicate~<br />
do 1936 Duplicate<br />
Amount of 1937 Duplicate<br />
Penalties<br />
Abatement<br />
Commi ss ions<br />
Unpaid. Balance<br />
Sale of Water Meters<br />
Water Service Connect ions<br />
Lic e ns e Fees<br />
Wood Sold<br />
Sundry Income<br />
Main tenanc e of Wa ter System - Labor<br />
do '<br />
1937<br />
RECEIPTS<br />
January 18, <strong>1938</strong>.<br />
$3, 245 ' 80<br />
26<br />
$3, 246 F 06<br />
4~887 ' 88<br />
3~630 ~ OV<br />
89 ' 0<br />
2 ' 95<br />
158 ' 76<br />
95 ' 80<br />
153 ' 46<br />
$135 ~ 36<br />
81, 64<br />
456 F 70 673 F 70 $ 2p572 ~ 36<br />
130 F 00<br />
88 ' 95<br />
300 ~ 00<br />
147. 00<br />
50 ' 88<br />
EXP END IT URES<br />
Supplies<br />
Maintenance of Streets - Labor<br />
do Supplies<br />
Nevr Equipment'<br />
Ma intenanc e o f True k<br />
Rent for Hose House Sites and <strong>Council</strong> Room<br />
State Tax on Borough Indebtedness<br />
Real Estate Tax<br />
Workmen's Compensation Insurance '<br />
Salaries and Expenses - Board of Health<br />
Sal'aries - Borough Officials<br />
Stationery, Po stage, e tc.<br />
Special Police<br />
~ Aud. itors Fees<br />
Appropriation for Memorial Day Expenses<br />
Appropriation for Strasburg Fire „Company<br />
Appropriation for Christmas Decorations<br />
Appro pris. t ion to S inking Fund<br />
S tr ee t I ight ing<br />
Interest on Borough Indebtedness ~<br />
Total Expenditures<br />
. CASH BALANCE - January 3rd, <strong>1938</strong><br />
$12 ~307, 14<br />
636 ' 15<br />
427 ' 68<br />
223 ' 80<br />
48, 33<br />
' 69 '08<br />
23, 35<br />
41+00<br />
21 ~ 18<br />
24 ~ 58<br />
30 ~ 19<br />
96 40<br />
276 ' 22<br />
28, 76<br />
162 ' 50<br />
7 ' 50<br />
30 00<br />
200 F 00<br />
25 F 00<br />
V50 F 00<br />
8VV ~ 50<br />
1 300 ' 50<br />
5p299 ~ 72<br />
7 007 42<br />
12~307 ' 14
Keinbort ~ s Legacy<br />
J ~ M ~ Potts ~ Legacy<br />
Bernarda Black Legacy<br />
S tra sb urg Sena te Appropriation<br />
STRASBUR'G. BOROUGH RELIEF FUND<br />
RELIEF FUND INUESTMENTS<br />
$1, 600 ~ Borough of Strasburg 4~/~ Bonds<br />
First National Bank of Strasburg - Savings Account<br />
Cash Balance - January 4, 1937<br />
Interest Received<br />
Expended for Relief<br />
Cash. Balance - January 3, <strong>1938</strong><br />
RELIEF FUND - INCOME ACCOUNT<br />
STRASBURG BOROUGH SINKING FUND<br />
Amount of Sinking Fund - January 4, 1937<br />
Received Interest on Investments,<br />
Received Borough Approprihtion<br />
SINKING FUND INVESTMENTS<br />
First Mortgage on Real Estate<br />
Borough of Strasburg 4~go Bonds<br />
Savings Account - First National Bank of Strasburg<br />
Total Borough Indeb te dn es s - $28, 900, 00<br />
400. 00<br />
300+00<br />
911 ' 22<br />
60 ' 50<br />
1 671 ~ 72<br />
41 600, 00<br />
71. 72 .<br />
1 671 ~ 72<br />
189 ' 98<br />
76, 34<br />
265 ' 32<br />
11, 05<br />
254 ' 27<br />
12~736 ~ 36<br />
644 08<br />
750 00<br />
14 130 ' 44<br />
4, 650. 00<br />
9, 400, 00<br />
80 ' 44<br />
14 130 ' 44<br />
We, the undersigned. Auditors for the Borough of Strasburg, Pennsy-<br />
lvania, do hereby certify that we have examined the accounts of W. J. Weaver,<br />
Treasurer, for the fiscal year ending January 3, <strong>1938</strong>, and find. them as<br />
above stated.<br />
Samuel A. Weaver<br />
Frank K, Rohrer<br />
Herbert M. Foulke Audi to rs ~
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD FEBRUARY V~ <strong>1938</strong> ~<br />
The meeting was called to order by-Milton- H. Ranck, President ~<br />
The following were present: t<br />
and the following members of <strong>Council</strong>:<br />
Burgess Frank D. Koch<br />
. Constable Samuel W Bleecher<br />
. Water Superi~~ntendent Jacob H. Ranck<br />
Secretary, John Milton Ranck<br />
Milton H; Rsnck, President<br />
H ~ C. Kaufman, Vice President<br />
M. Huber Hess<br />
Harold HE Messner<br />
William T. Kock<br />
Fred L Homsher<br />
Chas ~ M. Miller<br />
The <strong>Minutes</strong> of the previous meeting were read and approved.<br />
Jacob Ranck, Superintendent, of the Water Department, reported that<br />
the leak in Thad. . Brackbill's line had been repaired and that the leakage<br />
in the end of the water line on North Decatur Street had been lessened.<br />
by raising the gate box.<br />
Fred L. Homsher reporting fo r the Water Committee presented the<br />
r City Chemist, showing two. cultures,<br />
report- of J. E ~ Goodell, Lancaste<br />
but no actual bacteria.<br />
Mr. Homsher also presented the contract which the Water Committee<br />
has entered into with the Water Main Cleaning Company; said -contract being<br />
dated -February 1, <strong>1938</strong>, in which 'said. Water Main Cleaning Company. contracts<br />
to clean the Borough water mains at the following rates: 10$ per foot;' if<br />
the 4". pipe only is cleaned; Vg per foot for any work done by the pressure<br />
method; 8g per f oot i f a ll pipe is cleaned. .<br />
E. C ~ Kaufman, Chairman of the Streets Committee, reported that holes<br />
had been patched in front of the School house and near the Adam Sherr<br />
t'<br />
property. He also stated that considerable coating, to the streets would<br />
have to be done in the Spring.<br />
1
President Ranck requested. that the Street Committee see to it that<br />
the "no parking" area on the North side of' Centre Square be extended .<br />
one parking width eastward.<br />
On behalf of W. J. Vleaver, the Secretary gave the following Treas-<br />
urer's report:<br />
Balance on hand<br />
Monies. received<br />
$ 7007. 42<br />
294 ' 22<br />
Total balance on hand: $ 7301 ~ 64<br />
Chas. M. Miller, on behalf of the Relief Committee, reported that he<br />
had purchased kerosene in can for V/. B ~ Mi. lier, , and one ton of coal for,<br />
Char les Murray.<br />
The following bills were presented at <strong>Council</strong>:<br />
Relic f Bills:<br />
J ~ J. Messner, for can of kerosene for )V ~ B. Miller - 47$<br />
Fred L. R John E. Homsher, coal f or Chas, Murray - $ 8 ~ 76<br />
Genera 1 Bills:<br />
1 ~ Chas. S. Aulthouse, labor<br />
3 ~<br />
.<br />
J. ED Goodell, water analysi. s .<br />
Jacob H. Ranck, labor - water department<br />
2. <strong>Lancaster</strong> Valite Company, street dressing<br />
4.<br />
5. Enos Lahr, labor - water department<br />
6 ~<br />
John Milton Ranck,<br />
Filing Tax Liens 8 ' 50<br />
Minute Book 7, 55<br />
'7. Edw . Picbtnsr, labor - Watts~ tspartmsnt<br />
8 ~ P lip Fichtner, labor - V/ater Department<br />
9. ar zn J. Miller, repairing Borough shed and<br />
mater ials<br />
10 ~ Fred L ~ 8c John E ~ Homsher, materials f or<br />
Borough shed<br />
ll, Ida B. Eaby, . Tax Collector„Commi ssions on<br />
de linquent tax<br />
12 ~ Commonwea 1th of Pennsylvania, personal property<br />
tax on Borough Loan<br />
13 ~ Vl. J. Vleaver, Commission on personal property<br />
loan tax<br />
14, Pennsylvania Power 8c Light Co ~ street lighting<br />
15 ~ Samue 1 A. %eave r, audi tor ' s f e e<br />
16 ~ Herbert M. Foulke, auditor' s fee<br />
17 ~ Frank K Rohrer, auditor's fee<br />
10, 35<br />
7 ~ 52<br />
21, 00<br />
11 ' 70<br />
2 ' 40<br />
16, 05<br />
60 ' 40<br />
13 80<br />
23 ' 35<br />
18 ' 85<br />
2. 77<br />
21, 28<br />
1 ~ 12<br />
73 ~ 13<br />
2, 50<br />
2 ~ 50<br />
2 ~ 50
On motion of M. Huber Hess„seconded by William T, Kock, it was<br />
ordered that the above bills be, -paid.<br />
The Secretary read to <strong>Council</strong> the following communications:<br />
Lett;er of Charles S. Weller, Executive Officer, Beer and<br />
Liquor Division, Department of Agriculture, State o f South<br />
Dakota, inquiring concerning a forty-one foot (sic. ) rattle<br />
I<br />
snake allegedly found. near, Strasburg, Pa, , on October 3, 1926 ~<br />
A letter from Roberts R. Appel, Chairman of the <strong>Lancaster</strong><br />
<strong>County</strong> Committee Pennsylvania Economy League.<br />
A letter from the Department of Forests and Waters, re-<br />
questing the Borough to place their order for trees ~<br />
The Secretary reported to <strong>Council</strong> that he had informed the Electors<br />
of Strasburg Borough, by advertisements inserted in the Strasburg Weekly<br />
News, in the issues of January 15th, 22nd and 29th, that the proposed.<br />
Budget for the Borough was on f ile in the office of the Borough S ecretary<br />
and it was open for public inspection daily between the hours of 7:00'<br />
and 10:00 P. M.<br />
On mot;ion of M. Huber Hess, ,<br />
duly<br />
seconded by Charles M. Miller,<br />
the Tax Cj cP~~. ance for the year <strong>1938</strong> was read by the Secretary and adopted<br />
by vote of 6 ayes and no nays ~<br />
On motion of H ~ C. Kaufman, ~seconded by Harold. H. Messner, the Bor-<br />
ough Budget for the year <strong>1938</strong>, on t;he form required by law, was adopted<br />
by vote of 6 ayes and no nays, copy of which Budget is attached to tie se<br />
<strong>Minutes</strong>, and. made a part hereof.<br />
In connection with the adoption of the Budget as part thereof on<br />
motion of H. C. Kaufman, seconded by Harold H. Messner, the Appropriation<br />
Resolution containing the anticipated receipts and appropriations for the<br />
year <strong>1938</strong> was adopted. , copy of which is hereto attached and made part<br />
her eo f,
ad mourned<br />
On motion of M. Huber Hess, seconded by Chas. M. Miller, <strong>Council</strong><br />
Resp ec tfully submit t ed,<br />
et y, Strasburg Borough Coun il,<br />
AMENDMENT TO MINUTES OF MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 7p <strong>1938</strong> ~<br />
On motion of H. C ~ Kaufman, seconded by Harold H. Messner, the Tax<br />
Ordinance fixing a tax rate for general Borough purposes at one mill,<br />
for debt purposes at four and one-half mills, a total of five and oneqhalf<br />
mills, on real estate, and an occupational tax of one dollar on each<br />
married adult, and one dollar and a half on each single adult, was adopted.<br />
by <strong>Council</strong> by a vote of six ayes and no nays, and vras approved by Frank<br />
B. Koch, Burgess.<br />
Said Ordinance to be designated as. Ordinance No. l.<br />
Respectfully submitted,<br />
re ary, Strasburg Borough <strong>Council</strong>s
MINUTES OF MEETING OF COUNCIL HELD MARCH 7~ <strong>1938</strong> ~<br />
The meeting was called. to order by Milton H, Ranck, President,<br />
The f ollowing persons were present:<br />
Burgess Frank B. Kock<br />
Constable Thomas Bair<br />
Water Superintendent Jacob H. Ranck<br />
Secretary John Milton Ranck<br />
The follovrlng members of <strong>Council</strong> were present:<br />
Milton H, Ranck, Pre'sident<br />
H. C. Kauffman, Vice President<br />
M. Huber Hess<br />
Harold H. Messner<br />
William T ~ Kock<br />
Fred L, Homsher<br />
E. R:, :--Murphy<br />
Chas ~ M Miller<br />
The <strong>Minutes</strong> of the previous meeting were read and approved,<br />
Jacob Ranck, Superintendent of the Water Department, repor ted that<br />
the springs were much stronger and that there was plenty of overflow in<br />
both outlets. He also reported a new connection to the property purchased,<br />
by the Bell Telephone Company on West Main- Street ~<br />
Fred L, Homsher, on behalf of the Water Department, submitted the<br />
re~rt of J, E. Goodell, Chemist, which Report was ordered filed. ~<br />
Mr. Homsher also reported' that he has written ta the Water Main<br />
Cleaning Company, asking them to send a representative to Strasburg at<br />
least two weeks prior to the commencement of the work, in order that final<br />
arrangemen. ts may be made<br />
H, C, Kauffman, on behalf of the Street Committee, reported that<br />
patching had been done in front of the property purchased by the Bell Tele-<br />
phone Company<br />
On behalf of the Relief Committee, Chas ~ MD Miller reported the<br />
purchase, of coal for Charles Murray, and also that he had; on four occasions<br />
called on Wall Miller.
Fred L, Homsher reported that the barberrys on the property be-<br />
longing to Clair Eckman, now occupied. by LeRoy Wenger, extend over the side-<br />
walk and cause considerable annoyance to pedestrians, The Secretary was<br />
directed. to communicate with Clair Eckman on the subJect,<br />
On behalf of W ~ J, Weaver the Secretary gave the following<br />
Treasurer ' s Repor t:<br />
As o f Ma rch 7, <strong>1938</strong>:<br />
Balance from last month<br />
Received since last month<br />
Paid out last month<br />
Balance on hand. :<br />
4 7303 ~ 64<br />
396 13<br />
The following bills were presented to <strong>Council</strong>:<br />
Relief Bills:<br />
', 7697 ' 77<br />
291 25<br />
7406, 52<br />
To Fred L, Ec John E. Homsher, coal for Chas ~ Murray $ 8, 26<br />
General Bills:<br />
Edward. Fichtner, labor, Water Department<br />
Philip Fichtner, labor~ Water Department<br />
Harry Coyle, labor, Water Department<br />
rent for <strong>Council</strong> Room<br />
I. 0 ~ 0 ~ F. Hall Association, ,<br />
First National Bank of Strast)urg, Interest on Bor-<br />
ough bonds to April 1~ <strong>1938</strong><br />
Pennsylvania Power 8c Light Co. ~ street lighting,<br />
Charles S ~ Aulthouse, labor, Street Department<br />
E. R. Murphy, repairs 8c supp. Lies borough truck<br />
<strong>Lancaster</strong> Valite Company, street dressing<br />
Thomas Bair, police duty<br />
John Milton Ranck, filing Auditor~s report in<br />
Quarter Sessions<br />
$ 34. 00<br />
14, 20<br />
3 ~ 90<br />
35, 00<br />
600, 25,<br />
73 12<br />
18, 00<br />
6, 65<br />
13, 00<br />
19, 00<br />
, 50<br />
On motion of M. Huber Hess, seconded. by E. R. Murphy, it was ordered<br />
that the above bills be paid,<br />
The Secretary read to <strong>Council</strong> communications from the State Work-<br />
men's Compensation Fund ~<br />
Police Officer Thomas Bair reported that on February 12, <strong>1938</strong>'<br />
he stopped LeRoy Wentley for going through a stop sign at Center Square,<br />
and ordered him to appear for a hearing. Wentley stated. that he could not
e here for a hearing but was ready to pay whatever he owed immediately.<br />
Bair, being unable to find. Justice of the Peace Mowery, took $5, 00 from<br />
Went ly,<br />
Bair also reported that on January 29, 1958, he stopped Irvin<br />
Taukhuff for motor vehicle violation and that on hearing the case was<br />
di smi ss ed.<br />
Bair also brought to the attention of <strong>Council</strong> the courtesy police<br />
warning tag issued by the Quarryville Police Department, with the suggestion<br />
that we adopt a tag of the same „type.<br />
<strong>Council</strong> ad j ourned.<br />
On motion of H. C ~ Kauffman, seconded by Harold H. Messner,<br />
Respectfully submitted,<br />
re ry, Stra unci ~
M'INUTES OF THE MEETING OF BOROUGH COUNCIL HELD APRIL 4i <strong>1938</strong>'<br />
The meeting was called to order by H. C ~ Kaufman, Vice President.<br />
The following were present:<br />
Burgess, Frank B Koch<br />
Water Superintendent Jacob H, Ranck<br />
Constable Samuel W. Bleecher<br />
Secretary John Milton Ranck<br />
The following members of <strong>Council</strong> were present:<br />
Vice President, H, CD Kaufman<br />
M. Huber Hess<br />
Harold HE Messner<br />
Fred L. Homsher<br />
E R. Murphy<br />
Chas, M. Mil~ler<br />
K!<br />
Mr. Q R. Hess~-a resident of the B rough of Stra. sburg, p'ersonally<br />
complained to <strong>Council</strong> in regard~ to the collapse of his new copper boiler<br />
which condition he alleged was brought about by the change of pressure in<br />
the pipes as a result of the fire engine drawing on the water main.<br />
Mr. Homsher, for the Water Department, stated that had the boiler been<br />
properly installed no trouble would. have resulted.<br />
Mr. Kaufman denied any liability on the part of Strasburg Borough.<br />
After a short discussion of the matter by Mr, Hess and various members<br />
o f <strong>Council</strong>, it appeared that thi~s was more a matter of a vacuum being<br />
created than a question of pressure on the tank. It seems that water was<br />
pulled out of the boiler, there being no stop valve on the line from the<br />
water main in to the house. As a result of this action of the water the<br />
On the return, of' pressure the boiler would again fill<br />
boiler collapsed.<br />
out but would be in a wrinkled condition; leaks frequently sprung from<br />
these wrinkles ~<br />
Mr. Hess stated that his copper boiler cost «$36, 00 and that his new<br />
galvanized boiler cost fj12. 11 ~<br />
He stated to <strong>Council</strong> that he would pay no water rent until the<br />
difference between these two amounts had been paid to him.
E. R ~ Murphy introduced to <strong>Council</strong>, Mr, Friend, of the Water Main<br />
Cleaning Company<br />
— Jacob H. Ranck, Superintendent of Water, reported that there was<br />
plenty of flow at both outlets and that a leak had been repaired. in Ross<br />
Denlinger' s meadow,<br />
Mr. Homsher, of the Water Committee, reported that Mr, Frank, of the<br />
Water Main Cleaning Company, went over the Borough layout wi th him and out-<br />
1 ined. the equipment which would have to be ordered.<br />
Mr Frank contemplated commencing this work within a week,<br />
I<br />
H. C ~ Kaufman, for the Street Committee, reported that patching work<br />
had been done in front of The Bell Telephone Company property on West Main<br />
Street.<br />
Burgess Frank CD Koch reminded <strong>Council</strong> that it had a street to build<br />
this summer.<br />
Light Committee - no reports<br />
Relief Committee - Chas. M. Miller reported taking Wall Miller to<br />
the <strong>County</strong> Hpspital ~<br />
The Committee on Trees reported that the barberry problem in front<br />
of the Clair Eckman property, occupied by LeRoy Wenger, yah had been rectified,<br />
On behalf of WE J, Weaver, the Secretary gave the following Treasurer~s<br />
Report, as of April 4, <strong>1938</strong>':.<br />
Balanc e f rom las t month<br />
Received. since last month<br />
Paid out last month:<br />
Balance on hand:<br />
The following bills were presented to <strong>Council</strong>:<br />
Philip Fichtner, labor, Water Department<br />
Edward. Fichtner, labor, Water Department<br />
Samuel W. Bleecher, police duty<br />
John Milton Ranck, cost of records ng deed. from<br />
Reese- to Mi. nney<br />
7406, 52<br />
75 ' 15 7481, 67<br />
820, 62<br />
6661, 05<br />
13, 20<br />
41 ' 60<br />
19 F 00<br />
3 00
''Pennsylvania Power 8c Light Company, street lighting<br />
S ~ R. Dresser Manufacturing Co, water pipe. couplings<br />
Jacob H ~ Ranck, labor Water Department<br />
Enos B Herr, labor, Water Department<br />
Landis Work, labor, Water Department<br />
<strong>Lancaster</strong> Valite Company, street dressing<br />
J. E. Goodell, water analysis<br />
Charles S. Aulthouse<br />
First National Bank of. Strasburg, Pa. , balance of<br />
interest on Borough Bonds to April 1, <strong>1938</strong><br />
J. Weaver, cigars for, <strong>Council</strong><br />
On motion of M. Huber Hess, 'seconded by Harold H. Messner, . it was<br />
ordered that the above bills be paid,<br />
Burgess Frank C. '<br />
Koch, turned over to the Secretary voucher of the<br />
$ V3. 13<br />
190 ' 59<br />
22 ' 95<br />
2 ' 10<br />
4, 50<br />
7 ~ 82<br />
21, 00<br />
12 ' 15<br />
Controller of <strong>Lancaster</strong> <strong>County</strong> in the sum of $100, 00 for beverage permits,<br />
which the Secretary was ordered to hand to the Borough Treasurer.<br />
' adjourned.<br />
On motion of Harold H. Messner, seconded by M. Huber Hess, <strong>Council</strong><br />
Respectfully submitted. ,<br />
50, 00<br />
3 ' 20
MINUTES OF MEETING OF STRASBURG BOROUGH COUNCIL HELD MAY 2~ <strong>1938</strong> ~<br />
The meeting was called to order by Ni. lton H. Ranck, The following<br />
were present:<br />
Burgess Frank B. Koch<br />
Water Superintendent Jacob H. Ranck<br />
Constable Samuel W; Bleecher<br />
Secretary John Milton Ranck<br />
The following members of <strong>Council</strong> were present:<br />
Milton H ~<br />
Ranck, President<br />
H, C. Kauf fman, Vice President<br />
M. Huber Hess<br />
Harold H. Messner<br />
Sherman W. Book<br />
William T. Koch<br />
E. RE Murphy<br />
Chas. M. Miller<br />
W~ ~~a ~~K. ~ KID'<br />
Jacob H. Ranck, Water Superintendent, reported, that there was plenty<br />
of overflow at both outlets and that he had made the following repairs:<br />
I<br />
Leak at Mart Weaver's fire hydrant. Leaks on service lines of Fred<br />
Homsher, Phil Hildebrand, Mrs' Ambrose Esgenshade and the Sweigart prop-<br />
erty across from John Hagen's on East Main Street. He also reported the<br />
installation of the new service line to the Victor Koch property,<br />
Mr. Ranck also reported that the u~b-qRueh main had been cleaned<br />
from the springs to the west end of Strasburg Borough, leaving only the<br />
side streets yet to be cleaned.<br />
Nr. Murphy, of the Water Department, s tated that approximately 27, 000<br />
feet of line had already been cleaned, and. also reported that the reservoir<br />
had been cleaned.<br />
It was estimated by the 7Vater Committee that approximately two and one-<br />
half weeks would be requ. ired to finish the cleaning of the water mains on<br />
the side streets of Strasburg Borough.<br />
Chas. M. Miller, on behalf of the Water Department, reported that<br />
Jacob Miller is willing to sell his woodlot, , ad$oining the Minn~ tract,<br />
containing four and three-fourths acres, to Strasburg Borough,
President Ranck ordered the, Water Committee to investigate this<br />
matter and re. port to <strong>Council</strong> at its next meeting.<br />
H, C. K@uffman, of the Street Committee, reported that they were<br />
ready to take, on the employes of, the VJater Department as . soon as the<br />
,<br />
water main cleaning was completed and employ them in construction work<br />
on North Jackson Street ~<br />
Mr. Kauffman reported that this work would not be done until it<br />
could be defipitely determined vibether or not the State had taken over<br />
the maintenance of North Jackson Street.<br />
He also reported that it would be necessary to clean the sewer pope<br />
on the west side . of North Jackson Street.<br />
Relief Committee - no report, "<br />
Ou behalf of W. J ~ Weaver the Secretary gave the. following Treasurer's<br />
Report; . as of May 2, <strong>1938</strong>:<br />
Balan. ce from last Month'<br />
Received since last Month<br />
Paid out las t month<br />
Balance on hand:<br />
$ 6, 661. 05<br />
236, 40 6, 897-~45<br />
The Secretary read to <strong>Council</strong>„ the following . list of<br />
since the last meeting, in payment of current labor bills<br />
of the Borough water mains:<br />
April 16, <strong>1938</strong>:<br />
Charles S ~ Aulthouse, labor Vtater Department<br />
Landis Work, labor Water D'e par tment<br />
Irvin S truble, labor Wat er Depar tment<br />
Parke Esgenshade, labor waIter department<br />
Harry Coyle, labor Vtater Department<br />
George Mit@hell, labor Water Department<br />
Robert Mellinger, labor Wa'ter Department<br />
Harry P. Work, labor Water Department<br />
Charles Aument, labor Vtater Department<br />
April 23, <strong>1938</strong>:<br />
Charles S ~ Aulthouse, labor Hater Department<br />
Landis Work<br />
1 044, 20<br />
5~853 ' 25<br />
vouche rs is sued<br />
in the cleaning<br />
28 ' 35<br />
25 20<br />
5 ~ 40<br />
25 40<br />
22 ~ 80<br />
22 ~ 80<br />
20 ~ 40<br />
19, 20<br />
2 ~ 60<br />
26 ' 78<br />
24, 00
Parke Esgenshade, labor Water Department<br />
Harry Coyle, labor Water Department<br />
George Mitchell, labor Water Department<br />
Robert Mellinger, labor Water Department<br />
Harry F, Work, labor Water Department<br />
James Mann, labor Water Department<br />
Chas. M. Miller, labor Water Departme. nt<br />
April 30, <strong>1938</strong>:<br />
Harry Coyle, labor Water Department<br />
Parke Esgenshade, labor Water Department<br />
Robert Mellinger, labor Water Department<br />
George Mitchell, labor W ater Department<br />
Chas, M. Miller, labor Water De~ rtment-<br />
Harry F. Work, labor Water Department<br />
Landis Work, labor Wat er Department<br />
Chas ~ S. Aulthouse, labor Water Department<br />
22. 60<br />
22, 00<br />
17~80&<br />
22, 80 - .<br />
23 «00<br />
8, 60<br />
15 o30<br />
27~00<br />
25, 40<br />
29, 20<br />
28, 80<br />
24, 53<br />
27 ~ 40<br />
28, 40<br />
34, 20<br />
On motion of Harold H. Messner. , seconded. by Sherman W. Book, duly<br />
passed, it was ordered that the above disbursements be approved.<br />
On motion of H. C ~ Kauffman, duly seconded and passed, $30 ~ 00 was<br />
appropriated for Memorial Day Services, to be turned over to whichever<br />
Veterans Organization handles arrangements for such services.<br />
Chas M. Miller, on behalf of LeRoy Wenger, suggested to <strong>Council</strong> that<br />
a Borough Ordinance be passed to prevent bootlegging of coal in the Borough.<br />
President Ranck directed the Secretary to draw up a blanket Ordinance<br />
covering parking restrictions in the Borough limits.<br />
Constable Samuel W. Bleecher reported trouble at the stop sign on<br />
the Strasburg Pike,<br />
The 'President appointed the following Committee on Public Safety:<br />
Harold H. Mes sne r, Cha irman<br />
Fred. L. Homsher<br />
H. C. Kauf f man<br />
The following bills were presented to <strong>Council</strong>:<br />
S. R ~ Dresser Manufacturing Company, Water Department Supplies $ 31, 62<br />
Pennsylvania Power 8: Light Co, street lighting,<br />
First N&ional Bank of Strasburg, Pa. , safe deposit box rent<br />
<strong>Lancaster</strong> Valite Company, s treet dressing,<br />
73 12<br />
2, 75<br />
13, 00
Aldus Zittle, stone for Street Department<br />
Jacob H, Ranck ck, L Labor Water Department, April 6-May 2<br />
Chas M<br />
~ . Miller, supplies for Water Department<br />
C ~ J Keneagy, Collector of Tax, Paradise Townshi<br />
<strong>County</strong> and Road. Tax on Borou h ro ert<br />
Paradise Townshi pp 4 8 ' 6O<br />
Rebate ~ 43<br />
Thomas Bair, police duty<br />
E. ~ M ~ Ga Garnet, Pood ~~ workmen pri, A 1 19 Water Dept,<br />
E. R, Murphy, parts and. fuel for truck, Water Department<br />
On motion of M. Hube er Hess, seconded by Sherman W Book it<br />
t<br />
that the above bills be paid,<br />
On motion duly seconded and passed <strong>Council</strong> ad)ourned<br />
Respectfully sybmitted,<br />
cre ar S<br />
4 18 ~ 96<br />
101 ' 46<br />
~ 51<br />
8 1V<br />
16, 00<br />
1, '75<br />
41 33<br />
was o r der ed.
MINUTES OF MEETING OF STRASBURG BOROUGH COTJNCIL HELD JUNE 6~ <strong>1938</strong>+<br />
The meeting was called to order by Milton H. Ranck, Presid. ent. -The<br />
following were present;<br />
and the following members of <strong>Council</strong>:<br />
Burgess, Prank BE Koch<br />
Secretary~ John Milton Ranck,<br />
Milton H. Ranck, President<br />
M Huber Hess,<br />
Harold H. Messner<br />
Sherman WE Book<br />
Fred L. Homsher<br />
E, RE Murphy<br />
Chas. M. Miller<br />
Qa. ~~~ ~~ +4m.<br />
d%J4~ ~<br />
The Secretary reported to <strong>Council</strong> th t he had been in communication<br />
with Mr, Hershey, local Superintendent of Highways, relating to the matter<br />
of the construction and. maintenance of North Jackson Street, in the Borough<br />
of Strasburg, and. has been advised that the obligation for the construction<br />
and maintenance of said Street was entirely on the Borough of Strasburg.<br />
The Secretary read a communication from Louis S. May, Esquire, concern-<br />
ing the following legacy in the Will of Elwood. D. Kreider, a former member of<br />
<strong>Council</strong>, who died. May 3, 1937 - Will recorded in the Office of the Register<br />
of Wills of <strong>Lancaster</strong> <strong>County</strong> in Will Book P, Volume 3~ page 287:<br />
"ITEM 3: I give, devise and bequeath unto the<br />
. Town <strong>Council</strong> of the Borough of Strasburg. , Lang<br />
caster <strong>County</strong>, Pennsylvania„ the sum of Three<br />
Hundred ($300, 00) Dollars, free from inheritance<br />
tax, the same to be kept safely invested. by said<br />
<strong>Council</strong> and the income thereof to be expended.<br />
for the benefit of persons in needy circumstancesy<br />
This fund. is to be known as the 'Elwood D. Kreider<br />
Fund~<br />
The Borough Solicitor presented, to <strong>Council</strong> an Ordinance creating a<br />
"No Parking" area on the North side of Center Square within a distance of'<br />
forty-four (44) f'eet eastward from the Northeast intersection of North
Decatur Street and Center Square ~<br />
On motion of MD Huber Hess, seconded by Harold H. Messner, said<br />
Qrdiriance was adopted by the Borough <strong>Council</strong> by a vote of 5 ayes and<br />
no hays' Said Qrdinance was immediately thereafter approved by Burgess<br />
Frank, B, Koch,<br />
. Fred L. Homsher, of the Water Committee, reported. the completion<br />
of the cleaning of the Borough Water mains and stated that all holes<br />
made in the Borough Streets by reason of said cleaning fob have been<br />
repaired.<br />
Mr, Homsher also presented. to <strong>Council</strong> J, E. . Goodellrs chemical<br />
analysis of the Borough water for the months of April and May; both<br />
showed. negative,<br />
Mr, Homsher neported that he had been advised by J, E, Goodell<br />
that at very little expense the Borough could eliminate the rust con-<br />
dition in the water mains by feeding into the water mains at a point<br />
above the reservoir a-lime solution to counteract the oxide of iron<br />
in the water. It was. moved by Harold, . 8, Messner, seconded by Chas ~ M<br />
Miller and duly passed that Fred iL. Homsher be authorized to proceed<br />
with his investigation concerning the elimination of rust in the Bor-<br />
o ugh water mains'<br />
Chas. M. Miller reported thajt the State of Pennsylvania . had taken<br />
a test of the Strasburg Borough water at Wertz's garage.<br />
Street Committee: No report,<br />
On behalf of W. J. Weaver the Secretary gave the following Treaus-<br />
urerrs Report. as of June. 6, <strong>1938</strong>:<br />
Balance from last month' 5853 ' 25<br />
Received since last month 1233 ' 97<br />
Paid. out last month<br />
$ 7087, 22<br />
720 78<br />
Balance . on . hand. : $ 6366. 44
President Ranck brought to the attention of <strong>Council</strong> the advisability<br />
of reducing the interest rate on the Strasburg Borough bonds; the present<br />
rate is 4~$0 ~ Follovring said discussion President Ranck named Harold H,<br />
Messner, Fred. L. Homsher and John Milton Ranck a Committee to investigate<br />
the question of Seduction of interest on Borough Bonds~<br />
M. Huber Hess, for the Light Committee, reported that all Borough<br />
street lights vrere put out of commission the evening of June 5, <strong>1938</strong>,<br />
The follovring bills vrere presented to <strong>Council</strong>:<br />
Charles ST Aulthouse, , la/or, Water Department<br />
Harry Coyle, labor, Water Department<br />
. M, Miller, labor, Water Department<br />
Chas ~<br />
Parke Esbenshade, labor, Water Department<br />
Pennsylvania Poorer 8e Light Company~ street lighting<br />
Pennsylvania State Workmenfs Insurance fund, yearly<br />
premium<br />
Frank BE Koch 8c Sons, Water Department supplies<br />
Darling Valve Manufacturing Co ~ , Water Department<br />
supplies<br />
National Water Main Cleaning Company, cleaning<br />
Borough vrater mains 4 2595 ' 62<br />
Less advances for freight 8c express 29, 99<br />
RE D. Wood & Company, Water Department<br />
supplies<br />
Strasburg Garage,<br />
Ida B, Eby, tax collection commissions, ,<br />
May 1st $ 5 6V<br />
June 1st 1 89<br />
Fred. L, & John E. Homsher, freight and.<br />
lumber, Water Department<br />
<strong>Lancaster</strong> Valite Company, street dressing<br />
Norman K. Weaver, labor, Water Department<br />
E. R. Murphy, Water Department, supplies, etc ~,<br />
32. 40<br />
24, 40<br />
. ~ 90<br />
~ 80<br />
V3 ~ 13<br />
50i00<br />
50 ' VO<br />
65 ~ V6<br />
2565 ' 63<br />
119 ' 06<br />
1 ~ 6V<br />
V, 56<br />
28 ' 35<br />
38+09<br />
5, 00<br />
14+21<br />
On motion of M. Huber Hess, seconded by Sherman W, Book, it vras ordered<br />
that the above bills be paid.<br />
The Secretary read to <strong>Council</strong> the follovring list of vouchers issued<br />
siqce the last meeting, in payment of current labor bills in the cleaning<br />
of the Borough Water Mains, etc. , (Nos ~ 81-, 99, both inclusi. ve) ~<br />
May 9~ <strong>1938</strong>:<br />
Charles ST AGlthouse, labor, Water Department<br />
Landis, Work, tl, fl tt<br />
Geo rg e Nit che1 1, ft tl<br />
Richard Mellinger~ ff ~ lt ft<br />
28 F 80<br />
25, 40<br />
24 ' 60<br />
24 ' 60
May 9~ <strong>1938</strong>:<br />
Harry F, Work, labor, Water Department<br />
Parke Esbenshade, labor, Water Department<br />
James Mann, labor~ Water Department<br />
Harry Coyle, labor, Water Department<br />
May 14, <strong>1938</strong>:<br />
Charles ST Aulthouse, labor, Water Department<br />
Landis Work, labor, Wat~er Department<br />
Harry Coyle, labor, Water Department<br />
George Mitchell, labor, Water Department<br />
Robert Mellinger, labor', Water Department<br />
Harry Wo r k, labor, Wa ter Depar tmen t<br />
Park Esbenshade, labor, ~<br />
Water Department<br />
James Mann, labor, Water Deparrment<br />
Chas, M, Miller, labo r, Wa ter Depa r tment<br />
May l9, <strong>1938</strong>:<br />
Evelyn Groff, Treasurers, Daughters of Union Veterans<br />
Memorial Day Services (appropriation made by <strong>Council</strong><br />
at meeting held May 2, <strong>1938</strong>)<br />
21 ~ 4'0<br />
22 ~ 4Q<br />
5, 20<br />
25 ' 40<br />
25 ' 43<br />
22+00<br />
1~7 ~ 20<br />
16 ~ 20<br />
20, 20<br />
19 ' 60<br />
20 o20<br />
16+00<br />
23 ' 18<br />
Chas, M. Miller, on behalf iof the Strasburg Fire Company No, 1,<br />
30g00<br />
requests of Strasburg Borough <strong>Council</strong> an appropriation of $200, '00 and.<br />
in addition thereto a contribution toward the installation of fire<br />
boxes within the Borough limits, which installation iS. now completed,<br />
On motion of M, Huber Hess, „'seconded by Sherman W. Book, and duly<br />
passed, , it was ordered that Strasburg Borough appropriate $200, 00 to the<br />
Strasburg Fire Company No, 1 ~<br />
Meeting adjourned.<br />
Respectfully submitted, ,<br />
orough ecretary.
STRASBURG BOROUGH COUNCIL I'lEHTING CALLED FOR JULY 6» <strong>1938</strong> ~<br />
I<br />
No quorum being present Counci. l did. not meet.<br />
Zt was decided by those present that the current bills<br />
be paid and that said action be ratified at: the next -regular<br />
meeting.<br />
There follows the Treasurer's Report as of July 6, <strong>1938</strong>:<br />
Balance f rom las t month:<br />
Received: since:<br />
Paid out last month:<br />
Balance. . on hand, :.<br />
Respectfully submitted,<br />
6. ~366 ' 44<br />
62' 93<br />
6, 992 ' 37<br />
3 077 ' 66<br />
3p 914, 71<br />
Se a y, Stras urg Boro h Counc 1
MINUTES OF STRASBURG BOROUGH COUNCIL HELD AUGUST 1~ <strong>1938</strong>' STRASBURG, PA ~<br />
The meeting was called. to 'order by H, C ~ Kaufman, Vice President ~<br />
The following were present:<br />
Burgess Frank B. Koch<br />
Water Superintendent Jacob H. Ranck<br />
Secretary John Milton Ranck<br />
snd the following members of <strong>Council</strong>:<br />
H. C Kaufman, Vice President<br />
M. Huber Hess<br />
Harold H", Messner<br />
Sherman W. Book<br />
William T. Koch<br />
Fred. LE Homsher<br />
Chas ~ M. Miller<br />
The <strong>Minutes</strong> of the previous meeting were read and. approved,<br />
Jacob H. Ranck, Water Superintendent, reported that although there<br />
was little overflow at the springs, there was considerabIe overflow at<br />
the reservoir. He reported he had completed a new line to the Hersh pro-<br />
perty on North Decatur Street; that he had dug up and. cleaned the rust from<br />
the line to the Harry Work property; and. that he had. seen to the mowing of<br />
the banks of the reservoir,<br />
Fred L. Homsher on behalf of the Water Committee presented the water<br />
analysis of J. E ~ Goodell for She months of April, May and June. The<br />
analysis showed a very slight con'tamination in Spring Noi 1 ~, and. Shee@<br />
that spring was ordered. cleaned.<br />
A test made at the old and new springs showed conclusively that a<br />
slight carbolic acid condition in the water was causing the pipes::to rust,<br />
Mr. Homsher reported that he had taken up the matter wi th Ed. Rohrer<br />
and, had been advised that the lime solution can be put in dry by means of<br />
a metre mechanism which injects a"given amount into every one thousand<br />
gallons of water passing through the main,<br />
. t'<br />
Mr. Homsher suggested that a portion of the abandoned. road bed. ad-<br />
jacent to the Atkins property as a', suitable location for the injection<br />
apparatus'
Vice President Kaufman reported that the water drawn from the taps o5<br />
the Harnish property was too rusty and, cloudy for use and urged. the Water<br />
Superintendent to look into the matter immediately, The Water Superintendent<br />
reported that he has been flushing the line nearly every week.<br />
William T ~ Koch, repoz ting. "f or the Street Committee, compls. ined of the<br />
condition of the street in front of his property and suggested that it be pro-<br />
perly graded at once.<br />
Burgess Frank C, Koch entered a complaint as to the manner in which the<br />
work is being done by the Street Department,<br />
H ~ C ~ Kaufman reported. that lines had been painted-on various portions of<br />
the Borough's streets and that the street and gutter in front of the school<br />
property demanded immediate attention<br />
The Street Department was urged to hurry the completion and. grading job on<br />
North Jackson Street<br />
. reported.<br />
Burgess Frank C. Kochja conversation had between him and. Paul Graham<br />
in which Graham demanded satisfaction for the damage done to a copper boiler<br />
in his house by reason of the varying degrees of pressure on the Borough's<br />
water mains ~<br />
The Borough Solicitor was, instructed to give<br />
i„<br />
an opinion as to the legal<br />
responsibility of the Borough in such cases, e. , does the Borough~s responsibility<br />
extend beyond. supplying water from the Borough~s mains into the<br />
individual owner~s tap'?<br />
The Secretary read a communication from Rosina Hublwy Tent Daughters of'<br />
Union Veterans, thanking <strong>Council</strong> for their appropriation of $50 ~ 00 for Memorial<br />
Day Services, and also a communication concerning a Loans Tax Report,<br />
H, CD Kaufman brought to <strong>Council</strong>~s attention the improvements that had been<br />
made to the picnic grounds on the Borough spring property and asked for an ap-<br />
propriation from <strong>Council</strong> for the erection of a. pavilion in order that picnicers<br />
might be protected. in case of rain. Mr. Kaufman asked for an appropriation<br />
of $250 F 00~ with authority to use as much as might be necessary, A leng'hhy<br />
discussion of the matter was had by various member of the <strong>Council</strong> but no action<br />
was taken thereon.
Mr, Hogsher reported for the Committee appointed to consider the<br />
advisability . of refunding Borough Bonds and issuing same at a lower interest<br />
rate ~ He. stated that in order to, do so the Sinking Fund would have to be<br />
liquidated and"three mortgages in which a portion of the Sinking Fund monies<br />
are invested. would have to be called. - He- stated that the new bonds would<br />
be regularly retired and. that a net saving of approximately $225. 00 would<br />
be affected the first year, The estimated cost of this proceeding would.<br />
be in .<br />
the neighborhood of $200 F 00<br />
On motion of M. Huber Hess, seconded by WilZiam T. Koch, and duly passed<br />
by vote of seven "ayes" and no "nays", it was resolved that Strasburg Borough<br />
bonds be refunded. and new bonds issued at a lesser rate of interest, conform-<br />
atively with the Act of Assembly of May 9, 1935~ PE L, 155~ Sec. l ~<br />
Ordinance.<br />
The Secretary . suggested the advisabili ty of taking this action by<br />
E. C. Kaufman inquired of the"Water Department concerning the cost of<br />
having. a new four inch line . from the Borough water main -to his factory in<br />
order to take care of a sprinkler system which he is contemplating installing<br />
therein. Mr ~ Homsher, for the Water Committee, stated that he felt the work<br />
shoulcL be done by the Borough Water' Department and' that Mr. Kaufman should<br />
be charged only the actual cost thereof in that the ins tallation of a<br />
the .<br />
sprinkler system would have the affect of lessening:. '. fire hazard in that<br />
section of the Borough.<br />
Relief Committee: No report.<br />
On behalf of W. J Weaver, the Secretary gave the following treasurer's<br />
report as of August 1, <strong>1938</strong> '<br />
Balance from last month 3914 F 71<br />
Money received since last month 190+30<br />
Paid out las t month<br />
Balance on hand:<br />
4005, 01<br />
455 ' 94<br />
$ 3649. 0V
The Secretary read to <strong>Council</strong> the followinglist of vouchers issued.<br />
since the last meeting', being voucher numbers 116 through 123, both in-<br />
elusive,<br />
June 11~ <strong>1938</strong>:<br />
Strasburg Fire Company No, 1~ appropriation<br />
July 7~ <strong>1938</strong>:<br />
Charles S ~ Althouse, labor, Street Department<br />
Harry Coyle, labor, Street Department<br />
Earl Singer, labor~ Street Department<br />
Samuel W. Bleecher, police duty<br />
Jacob HE Ranck, labor, Water Department<br />
<strong>Lancaster</strong> Valite Company, street dressing<br />
Penna. Power 8c Light Co, , street lighting<br />
4 200o00<br />
21, 60<br />
24, 40<br />
10, 80<br />
26 ' 50<br />
49, 03<br />
50, 49<br />
73y12<br />
On motion of M. Huber Hess and duly passed, the payment of the above<br />
disbursements was . approved,<br />
The follovring bills vrere presented to <strong>Council</strong>:<br />
Ce.<br />
4 Landis Work~ labor, Water Depa ment<br />
~Harry Coyle, labor, Water Department<br />
~Herr 8c Company, Water Department supplies<br />
~Herr 8c Company~ Water Department supplies<br />
~Murphy's Garage, supplies for Borough truck (W, D, )<br />
~ Philip Fichtner, labor, Water Department<br />
~ -J E. , Goodell, vrater analysis, April, May 8c June<br />
~Penna. Povrer 8C Light Co, , street lighting<br />
~ Charles ST Althouse, labor, Street Department<br />
~~ B~- W~ y~<br />
~Earl Singer, labor, Street Depar tment<br />
Hock Paint 8c Chemical Works, Inc ~, paint for Street Dept,<br />
On motion of M, Huber less, seconded by William T. Koch, it<br />
. that the above bills be paid,<br />
lg, o~<br />
1 ~ 20<br />
4, ~ 00<br />
18+52<br />
13, 81<br />
16 ' 65<br />
23 ' 80<br />
21, 00<br />
73 ~ 1 3<br />
56 ~ 25<br />
47o20<br />
20 ~ 40<br />
at. oo<br />
vras ord, ered,<br />
The Secretary vras directed. to send bills to Elam Denlinger, The Bell<br />
Telephone Company, Breunninger<br />
Bros'<br />
, and William Sample and Musser Herr,<br />
Benjamin Welke for work done and materials furnished by the Street Depart-<br />
ment in making repairs to their driveways<br />
I<br />
On motion of Harold H, Messier, seconded. by Fred L. Homsher, the meet-<br />
ing adjourned,<br />
Respectfully submitted. ,<br />
e re aryan r s urg oroug 0 c ~
MINUTES OF STRASBURG BOROUGH COUNCIL HELD SEPTEMBER 6~ 1958g<br />
The meeting was called to order by Fred L ~ Homsher, Acting Vice<br />
Pres id en t,<br />
The following were present:<br />
Burgee Frank' B. Kock<br />
Water Superintentendent, Jacob H, -Ranck,<br />
Secretary John Milton Ranck<br />
The following memebers of <strong>Council</strong> were present:<br />
Sherman W ~ Book<br />
Wm, T ~ Koc k<br />
Fred L, Homsher<br />
, ;:E, R ~ Murphy<br />
Chas. M, Miller<br />
The <strong>Minutes</strong> of the previous meeting were read and. approved<br />
Jacob H, Ranck, Water Superintendent, reported ample overflew at<br />
the reservoir, but only a slight overflow at the springs, He further<br />
reported that he had fixed . a fe'w leaks on Jackson Street and one in<br />
front of negatively Homsher's tobacco shed' on Franklin Street.<br />
showed<br />
Fred L. . Homsher presented. J. E ~ Goo'dell's water analysis which<br />
Mrs Homsher reported concerning the advisability of feeding lime<br />
solution into the Borough's 8" water main at a section in the abandoned<br />
t ~<br />
road bed adjacent to the Atkins' property, He stated that he had made<br />
a thorough investigation of the, advisability and cost of going ahead<br />
with this project ard estimated 'an over-all original cohue of $1200 00<br />
or $1500, 00, in addition to which there would be a cost of $150 00 a<br />
year for the rbime solution, and about $200, 00 a year for refilling the<br />
tank and, . -giving the system regular forty-eight hour check-ups ~<br />
On motion of E ~ R. Murphy, ,<br />
' seconded<br />
by William T, Koch and. duly<br />
passed, it was resolved that the Water Committee be authorized to pro-<br />
ceed to purchase the property above referred to, erect a shed thereon<br />
I<br />
and install all necessary equipment, pursuant to carrying this project<br />
to a s ucc es s f ul conc lus ion.
HSrry R. Hess and. paul C ~ Graham personally appeared. before <strong>Council</strong><br />
to complain of their loss occasioned. by their copper water tanks collapsing,<br />
which they allege was due to the negligence of the Borough in drawing water<br />
out of their lines ~ Mr, Hess gave as his to tal damages $36, 00, and Mr.<br />
Graham as his $68, 00 ~<br />
Following their appearance before <strong>Council</strong> a general discussion of<br />
the advisability of paying or not paying these claims was had by various<br />
members of <strong>Council</strong>s At this time the legal opinion of the Borough~s<br />
Solicitor was presented and read to <strong>Council</strong>,<br />
It was suggested. by ED RE Murphy that the Secretary prepare a letter<br />
to be sent to Messrs. Hess and. Graham following the-next meeting of <strong>Council</strong>,<br />
On motion of E. R, Murphy, seconded. by N Huber Hess, and duly passed. ,<br />
the matter was tabled until the next meeting,<br />
William T, tock reported on behalf of the Street Committee that the<br />
North Jackson Street resurfacing and grading job had been completed, and,<br />
also that certain patching work had been done on Franklin Street in front<br />
of the s choo 1 proper ty,<br />
An oral communication from EVhit Hersh was presented to <strong>Council</strong>, ask-<br />
ing what the Borou@ would do if he would erect a curb. . :in;:;. f'ront of his pro-<br />
perty on N, Decatur Street,<br />
On motion of E, R ~ Murphy, seconded. by M. Huber Hess, ard. duly passed,<br />
i t was ordered that the matter be referred to the Street Committee, with<br />
authority to arrange with the property owners on N. Decatur Street as to the<br />
erection oZ curbs and the removal of dirt by the Borough,<br />
Prom the general discussion it would appear that the policy of the<br />
Borough has been to help property owners in the erection of a curb and to<br />
remove the dirt caused. by the excavation,<br />
Chas ~ M. Miller presented to <strong>Council</strong> an oral communication from<br />
Reuben Long to the effect that Mr, Long would dedicate certain land, for<br />
a street in the rear of his property if the" Borough will build the same~<br />
No ac tion was t ake n,
Light Committee - no report,<br />
Relief Committee - no report,<br />
On behalf of 5 J, Weaver, the Secretary read the Treasurer~s Report<br />
as of September 5, <strong>1938</strong>,<br />
Balance from last month<br />
Received since last month<br />
Paid out last month<br />
Balance on hand:<br />
4 3p649o07<br />
40 ~ 60<br />
$ 3~ 689 ~ 67<br />
661~54<br />
$ 3~028gl3<br />
It-was moved. and seconded, and duly -passed, that the Treasurer~s<br />
Report be received and filed<br />
The Secretary was advised to check with the Secretary of the Common-<br />
wealth to determine what disposition had. been made of the <strong>1938</strong> liquor<br />
license money owing to Strasburg orough.<br />
The Secretary. , read. to <strong>Council</strong> the following vouchers issued since<br />
I<br />
the last meeting, being Mos. 137 through. 14"/, both inclusive,<br />
Augus t 20~ <strong>1938</strong>:<br />
Charles Althouse, labor, s treet department<br />
Earl Singer, labor, Street ~Department<br />
Park Singer, labor, Street Department<br />
Harry Coyle, . labor, Street Department<br />
Landis Work, labor, Street Department<br />
Harry F, Work, labor, Street Department<br />
Harol d S toner, labo r, S tree t De par tment-<br />
Paul- Deckman, labor, Street Department<br />
Amos lVanner~ labor, Street Department<br />
$ 55. 13<br />
28o40<br />
11, 60<br />
39, 00<br />
38o60<br />
35+40<br />
13, 00<br />
12 +00<br />
4, 00<br />
September 3, <strong>1938</strong>:<br />
Harry Coyle, labor, S tree t Depar tment<br />
Charles Althouse, labor, Street Department<br />
Harry F. Work, labor, Street Department<br />
Landis cwork, labor, Street Department<br />
On motion of M. Huber Hess, ,<br />
I<br />
passed, the payment of the above bills was approved,<br />
19 20<br />
32+40<br />
17, 60<br />
19 20<br />
seconded by Sharibaa. V4 Book, and. duly<br />
The Secretary read. a communication from the Strasburg Fire ompany<br />
thanking Borough <strong>Council</strong> for the $200, 00 appropriation to Strasburg Fire<br />
Company No+ lp for the year <strong>1938</strong>+
The Secretary reed a communication from the Department of Internal<br />
Affairs concerning the cost and. procedure of Refunding Bond Issue of<br />
Strasburg Borough<br />
Mr Homsher reported to <strong>Council</strong> that it vrould be impossible to refund<br />
Borough Bonds before the next interest period, vrhich is April 1, <strong>1939</strong> ~<br />
r<br />
On motion of Fred L. Homsher, seconded by M. Huber Hess, and duly pass-<br />
ed, an appropriation of $650, 25 is made for interest due October 1, <strong>1938</strong>,<br />
on Borough Bonds, voucher to be made payable to the First National Bank of<br />
Strasburg,<br />
The Secretary read. the follovring bills:<br />
Ida Eby, Commission on $2, 10 - Delinquent tax<br />
Philip Fichtner, labor, Water Department-<br />
Murphy's Garage~ supplies for Berough truck,<br />
Street Department<br />
<strong>Lancaster</strong> VaU. te Co. , street d8essing<br />
<strong>Lancaster</strong> Valite Co„ street . dressing<br />
<strong>Lancaster</strong> Valite Co„ street dressing<br />
Jacob H Ranck, , labor, Water Department<br />
C ~ J ~ Ke neagy, School Tax <strong>1938</strong>, Paradis e Tovrnsh1 p ~<br />
Water Department,<br />
Penna, Povrer 8c Light Co, , street lighting<br />
State Workmen's Insurance Fund, rate increase on<br />
insurance' premium<br />
. 10<br />
19~20<br />
10. 42<br />
36 54<br />
19 ' 50<br />
300o00<br />
33 ' 40<br />
15+65<br />
73 ~ 12<br />
6, 25<br />
On motion of MD Huber Hess, seconded by William T ~ Kock~, and duly. passed,<br />
it was ordered that the above appropriation be made a rd that the above bills<br />
be paid,<br />
I<br />
On motion duly made and seconded, the meeting adjourned,<br />
Respec tfu f<br />
ecr ary, . S ras urg o oug ounc ~
'<br />
VHEHEAS, ', there is noir on f'le:arith the Bor'ough Secretary' a form'of '<br />
, I-<br />
agreement contain'ing spec'ifications, for: overhead e'leotric street. . lighting<br />
service" for. a'' period of five years from and including, . '<br />
: NOW BE- IT- HESOLVED by. the, 'Counc'il: of. ;the. Borough of Strasburg that the<br />
Borough Secretary is directed, to adyer'Cise once a vireek for. 'three ~eeks. . at<br />
intervals of seven days for"sealed p'roposals for- the furnish'ing of'.<br />
'su'ch electric street. 'lighting;service and that said:pr'oposals be submitted;<br />
1<br />
to'the Borough Secretary on or: before December. 51, <strong>1938</strong>, and b'e 'submi. 'tted<br />
by, him to Counci<br />
2, <strong>1939</strong>e.<br />
Attest:<br />
1 at'its:meeting 'to be held at 8 o' clock'. P M, on. January<br />
Presented; by-;"Mr' Hess on November 7', , <strong>1938</strong>'<br />
" Adopte'd „by Counc'il Novemb'er 7, ' <strong>1938</strong>'<br />
John Milton Hanck<br />
Borough Sec, retary<br />
Approved, . November' 7~;, ' ' ' '<strong>1938</strong>.<br />
I<br />
/<br />
Milton H; Hanck<br />
President of Counc 1<br />
' Frank, B. . Koch<br />
Burgess<br />
I<br />
I. John. 'Milton Hanck, , Borough Secretary of'the Borough' 'of. Strasburg~<br />
hereby-certiQ that the foregoing is. a full, and, correct. copy of resolution. "<br />
duly . passed by the <strong>Council</strong>, signed:by the office'rs", and app'rove'd by the<br />
Burgess, . of said 'Borough on the, , dates ther'ein in'dicated; . and that the<br />
',<br />
same, h'as, been. duly. recorded:. in . the Jou~l of-. <strong>Council</strong>e,<br />
WITNESS my. h'and and";the, seal of said Borough-this, 7th day of,<br />
November, <strong>1938</strong><br />
7' I<br />
John Milton Hanck<br />
Borough Secretary+
MINUTES OF' THE MEETING OF STRASBURG BOROUGH COUNCIL HELD NOVEMBER l7~'. <strong>1938</strong> ~<br />
The meeting was called to order by Milton H~ Ranck, President,<br />
The following were present:<br />
Burgess Frank B ~ Koch<br />
Wa ter Supe rintendant Jacob H, Ranck<br />
Secretary John Milton Ranck<br />
The following members of <strong>Council</strong> were present:<br />
Mi'lton: H ~ Ranck<br />
H. " C ~ Kauf man<br />
M. Huber Hess<br />
Harold H Messner<br />
Sherman Book<br />
Wm. T. Kock<br />
Fred L. Homsher<br />
ED RE Murphy<br />
Chas. M. Miller<br />
The <strong>Minutes</strong> of the previous meeting were read and approved,<br />
Jacob H. Ranck, Water Superintendent reported that the springs were<br />
slightly weaker, but that there was ample overflow at the' reservoir,<br />
He reported that leaks at the McElhare and Bachman property on<br />
South Decatur Street had been repaired,<br />
The Water Committee was instructed to look into the matter of charges<br />
for the use of water in the D, M. Aument tobacco warehouse building which<br />
has recently been converted. into a double dwelling house by Walter Hassel ~<br />
Fred L. Homsher, for the Water Department, presented to <strong>Council</strong>,<br />
J, E, Goodell~s report, which showed a slight gas formation at the old.<br />
springs ~<br />
H<br />
- The report was ordered filed,<br />
C' ~ Kaufman, for the Street Committee, reported. that Franklin<br />
Street had been resurfaced and estimated the cost at slightly less 6a. n<br />
0 r<br />
Four Hundred Dollars'<br />
M. Huber Hess, reporting for the Light Committee, stated. that the<br />
street lighting contract wj. th the Pennsylvania Power and Light Company<br />
would expire on December 12, <strong>1938</strong>, and suggested that the same be renewed.<br />
On motion of Harold H. Messner, seconded by E, R. Murphy and duly passed, ,
the Secretary was directed to advertise for bids for street; lighting,<br />
The Borough Solicitor reported. conversations had with A Ny Reese,<br />
Eiquire~ who represents Pajl CD Graham and. Harry R, Hess~ relative to<br />
damages to their b'oilers which they allege was caused by the negligence<br />
of the Strasburg Rater Department.<br />
On behalf of W. J. Vfeaver, Treasurer, the Secre tary gave the follow-<br />
ing Treasurer's report; as of November V, 19 i8:<br />
Balance from last month<br />
Received. since last month<br />
Paid. out last month<br />
Balance on hand. ;<br />
$ 2 184, 46<br />
' 2 823, 06<br />
5 ~ QOV;52<br />
V08, 25<br />
4~299, 2V<br />
It was moved and seconded. , and duly passed that the Treasurer's<br />
report be received and. the same was filed.<br />
The Secretary read to <strong>Council</strong> the following vouchers issued since<br />
the last meeting, being Nos ~ 1V3, 1V4 and. 1V5g<br />
Oct, 29~ <strong>1938</strong>:<br />
Chas ~ ST Aulthouse, labor, Street Dept, $ 2V ~ 23<br />
Harry Coyle, labor, Street Department 21, 60<br />
Harold Phenegar~ labor, Street Department V, 60<br />
On motion of Harold H. Messner, seconded by Wm. T, Koch, and duly<br />
passed, the payment of the above bills was s~yproved,<br />
The Secretary read. the following bills;,<br />
Philip Fichtner, labor, : Rater. Dept,<br />
Edward Fichtner,<br />
Jacob HE Ranck, fr fl<br />
Harry K. Smith, labor 5 materials,<br />
lpga ter Dep t,<br />
Penna, ~ Power 8c Light-street light;ing<br />
Thomas Hair, police work<br />
<strong>Lancaster</strong> Valite Co, , street dressing<br />
Murphyrs Garage, street department<br />
Henry Horst, rent steem r'oiler<br />
Aldus Zittle, stones, street department<br />
3 ' 20<br />
14, 00<br />
30 y41<br />
26, 55<br />
V3+ 12<br />
21, V5<br />
246 ' 39<br />
5 65<br />
18, 00<br />
106, 0V<br />
On motion of Sherman W ~ Book, seconded by Chas. M. Miller, and duly<br />
'passed, it was ord. ered. that the above bills' be paid,
The S ecretary read to <strong>Council</strong> a letter from Chas. % Eaby, District<br />
Attorney, rela ting to threatened criminal prosecution growing out of the<br />
condition of North ~on Stree. t, in the Borough of Strasburg<br />
On motion duly made and seconded, the meeting adjourned,<br />
Respectfully submitted,<br />
c etary, Stras urg B rough ou cz.
MINUTES OF MEETING OF STRASBURG BOROUGH COUNCIL HELD DECEMBER 5, l958 ~<br />
The meeting was called to order by. Sherman W, Book, The follovring<br />
were present:<br />
Burgess Prank B. Koch<br />
Water Superintendent Jacob HE Ranck<br />
Secretary John Milton Ranck<br />
The following members of <strong>Council</strong> were present:<br />
M. Huber Hess<br />
Harold H. Messner<br />
Sherman W. Book<br />
Wm, T ~ Koch<br />
Fred L ~ Homser (Ex-<strong>Council</strong>man)<br />
E ~ R ~ Murphy<br />
Chas ~ M, Miller<br />
The <strong>Minutes</strong> of the previous meeting were read ard approved.<br />
Jacob H. Ranck, Water Superintendent, reported. that the springs were<br />
slightly weaker and that the stand pipe was about one-half . full, but that<br />
there was a good overflow at the reservoir. . He also reported that three<br />
new connections had been made and one renewals The new connections were<br />
for the properties of . John Milton Ranck, two for Walter Hassel, and. the<br />
renewal was for the propertyof Walter Sample, He also reported that a<br />
leak at the Erm Foulke property had. been repaired ~<br />
Fred 'LE Homsher reported to <strong>Council</strong> concerning certain arrangements<br />
made Sp'-: the Water Main, Cleaning Company, showing the complete layout,<br />
connections ~ couplings and location thereof of the Strasburg Borough<br />
water sys tern,<br />
The Secretary was directed to have a copy placed in the Minute Book<br />
and copies given to the Water Superintendent and Water Committee,<br />
William T ~ Koch reporting for the Street Committee, stated that<br />
work was being done on North Jackson Street by the Borough, Township and<br />
*<br />
State under an agreement that each should bear one-third. of the expense,<br />
From informa tion received it would appear that the State was now<br />
0<br />
unwilling to bear its share of the expense,<br />
Jacob H. Ranck reported that he had. cleared. away the snow from the<br />
fire plugs and Borough sheds,
A heated discussion was had by Chas. M. Miller and, M, Huber Hess<br />
concerning pu'shing snow near tbe curb in and about Centre Square,<br />
Relief Committee: -No report.<br />
Street Light Committee: M. Huber Hess reported. that street lights<br />
had been turned off at six o'clock in the morning and it was stated. that<br />
arrangements had been made to have tbe lights kept on until seven otclocky ADAMS<br />
The Secretary reported that advertising bids would. be inserted in the<br />
ne wspaper for the street lighting contract and that Borough <strong>Council</strong> would<br />
take action on January 2, <strong>1939</strong> at their meeting.<br />
The Secretary read. . :. to:~. the <strong>Council</strong>, the Resolution of respect on the<br />
death of Senator Jo~r G. Homsher. On motion of, E ~ . R. Murphy, second. ed by<br />
M. Huber Hess, it was resolved that the Resolution be accepted and that a<br />
copy of it be placed on the <strong>Minutes</strong> and that a copy be forwarded to the family<br />
of the d. eeeased.<br />
On behalf of W ~ 'J ~ Weaver, the Secretary gave the f ollowing Treasurer's<br />
report as of December 5, <strong>1938</strong>:<br />
Balanc e f rom las t month<br />
Received. since<br />
Paid out last month<br />
Balance on hand:<br />
$ 4, 299, 27<br />
1 202 ~ 18<br />
5, 501 F 45<br />
662 99<br />
$ 4~838~46<br />
On motion of M. Huber Hess, seconded by Chas. M. Miller and. duly passed,<br />
the Treasurerts report" was approved and. ordered. filed,<br />
Tbe Secretar y read to <strong>Council</strong> the following voucbers issued. since the<br />
last meeting, being Nos ~ 186, 187, 188, and 189, dated November 28, <strong>1938</strong>;.<br />
Chas ~<br />
Harry<br />
Harry<br />
Harry<br />
ST Aultbouse,<br />
. Coyle,<br />
Stauffer,<br />
Work,<br />
labor, street department<br />
tt tt tt<br />
tf tt tt<br />
tl tf<br />
$ 34. 65<br />
30, 80<br />
27 ~ 20<br />
25, 20<br />
On motion of Harold H. Messner, secondetI by Wm. T. Koch, and duly<br />
passed, tbe issuance of tbe above vouchers wy. . s approved.<br />
The Seeretar y' read to <strong>Council</strong> the follovring bills:
Pennsylvania Power 8c Light Co. , s treet lighting<br />
Ida B. Eby, commissions on taxes as per report<br />
of ~ecemb er 5, <strong>1938</strong><br />
J, E. Goodell, water analysis, July, Augus t<br />
and. September~<br />
Jacob H. Ranck, labor, water department<br />
ft<br />
Enos B. Herr,<br />
Harry Work~ fT — rl ff<br />
$73 ~ 13<br />
5 ~ 18<br />
21, 00<br />
16 ~ 76<br />
7 ~ 80<br />
5 ' 20<br />
On motion of M. Huber Hess, seconded by ED R. Murphy, and duly passed,<br />
it was resolved that 4750, 00 be appropriated from the Gene ral Fund to the<br />
Sinking Fund, and that the Secretary be directed to'draw a voucher in the<br />
abo ve sum, payable to W. J, Weaver, Treasurer of t;he Sinking Fund Account ~<br />
Fred. L. Homsner suggested. that Borough <strong>Council</strong>, pursuant to' refinancing<br />
their bonds, retain the Milton Nowery mortgage, which is now in the Sinking<br />
Fund Account, by transf err ing the same to the Relief Fund. He further<br />
suggested that the mortgage held by the Borough against the property of Wm.<br />
J ~ Schilling, of R ~ F, D. $1, Ronks, Pa. , which is now in the Sinking Fund,<br />
Account, be called.<br />
On motion of Harld. '<br />
H. Messner, seconded. by M. Huber Hess, and duly<br />
passed, it, was resolved. that the Mowery mortgage be transfered from the,<br />
Sinking Fund to the Relief Fund, and t;ha t the Schilling mortgage be called,<br />
Fred. L. Homsher reported that he was having prepared. a list of all<br />
delinquent /water rent;s and. . that the same would b e available at the next<br />
meeting of <strong>Council</strong>.<br />
There -.<br />
being<br />
t;be m e ting ad j ourned,<br />
no further business, on motion duly made and. seconded,<br />
Re spec t fully submit t ed,
RESOLUTION ON THE DEATH OF JOHN G ~ HOMSHER<br />
John G ~ Homsher was born in East Lampeter Township, Lane as ter <strong>County</strong>,<br />
Pennsylvania, on July 1, 1859, and died at the <strong>Lancaster</strong> General Hospital<br />
on Septemb"er 15, <strong>1938</strong>, at the age of seventy-nine yea'rs, two months and<br />
twelve days,<br />
Senator Homsher resided in Strasburg. Borough continuously from 1865<br />
to the time of his d. eath.<br />
He was educated in the public schools and at Millersville State Norma~1<br />
School ~ Mr. Homsher taught in the public schools~ s tudied law and. later<br />
became an expert surveyor and conveyancer,<br />
The Senator had an errviable record in the length and. quality of his<br />
services which he rendered. to his State Government.<br />
From 1901 to 1908 he served in the Assembly at Harrisburg, and from<br />
1909 to the time of his dea tb he was an active member of the State Senate<br />
In addition to the many important Commi ttee positions which he held, he<br />
twice served as President Pro Tem of the Upper House.<br />
For many years Mr. Homsher was the pub;lisher of the Strasburg We. :ekly<br />
News, as well as the publisher of many legal forms,<br />
From the year 1884, to the time of his death, Senator Homsher served<br />
as Borough Engineer for the Borough of Strasburg,<br />
We shall remember him best as the grand old man of Strasburg, seated.<br />
before his work-covered desk, legs crossed and. a merry twinkle lighting his<br />
as he<br />
eye, /with a willing ear, would listen with equal interest to every one s<br />
problems and. then calmly give his sound advice drawm from the seemingly inexhaust-<br />
iable well of his knowledge and experience. ,<br />
We, the Officers of Strasburg Borough and. members of the Borough <strong>Council</strong>,<br />
feel a sense of personal loss in the death of Senator Homsher and take this<br />
opportunity of extending our deepest: sympatHy to his family in their lasss,<br />
Attest:<br />
John Milton Ranck<br />
Secre tarv<br />
Milton HE Ranck Presi en ~
Milton H ~ . , Ranck PRE S IDENT<br />
Frank B. Koch<br />
M. Huber Hess<br />
ST WE Book<br />
Wi 1 liam Ti Koch-<br />
E. R. Mur ph<br />
Harold H. Messner<br />
Charles M. Miller<br />
Fred L. Homsher<br />
Burgess
MEETING OF STRAZBURG BOROUGH COUNCIL HELD JANUARY 4~ <strong>1939</strong> ~<br />
The following were present:<br />
Burgess Frank B. Koch<br />
Water Superintendent Jacoh H. Ranck<br />
Cons table Samuel W. Bleecher<br />
Secretary John. Milton Ranck<br />
The following members of <strong>Council</strong> were presents<br />
Milton H. Ranck<br />
H. C. Kaufman<br />
M. Huber Hess<br />
Harold H. Mdssner<br />
Sherman WE Book.<br />
William T. Koch<br />
E~-<strong>Council</strong>man Fred. L. Homsher<br />
Chas. M. Miller<br />
The meeting was called to order by Vice President HE CD Kaufman, who was<br />
later succeeded. in the chair by President Milton H. Ranck,<br />
The <strong>Minutes</strong> of the previous meeting were read and approved.<br />
The Secretary reported. that pursuant to the instructions given to him<br />
at the .<br />
-'. . last meeting of <strong>Council</strong>, a copy of the Water Main C leaning Company's<br />
report on the Strasburg Borough water system had been placed. in the back of<br />
the Minute Book and that copies had been sent to Jacob H. Ranck, Water Super-<br />
intendent, and ~. R. Murphy, of the Water Committee.<br />
Jacob H. Ranck, Water Superintendent, reported that the springs were<br />
stronger and that there was a good overflow. , He also reported that a leak<br />
was repaired at Wertz's Restaurant at Centre Square,<br />
Mr. Homsher stated that Mr. Goddell's ~pater analysis had been sent to<br />
him and that he had neglected to bring same to <strong>Council</strong>, stating that the<br />
analysis was entirely negative.<br />
On behalf of the Street Committee, H. C, Kaufman reported that a bill<br />
had been received from Strasburg Township for rent of roller. and sc8'rifier<br />
in the resurfacing of North Jackson Street. ,<br />
Light Committee - no report,<br />
Relief Committee - no report.
M. Huber Hess suggested that Borough <strong>Council</strong> appropriate to the<br />
Strasburg Lions Club, the sum of $20 ~ 00 toward the cost of the Chris tmas<br />
tree decorations in Centre Square ~ On motion of Chas. M. Miller, seconded<br />
by Wm. T. Koch, and duly passed, $20 ~ 00 was appropriated to the Strasburg<br />
Lions Club to help defray the expenses of the Christmas tree erected in<br />
Centre. Square, Strasburg, Pa.<br />
On behalf of W. J. Weaver, Treasurer, the Secretar y gave the fo llowing<br />
Treasurer's report:<br />
Balanc e f rom las t month<br />
Receive since<br />
Paid out last month<br />
Ba lane e on hand:<br />
4~838 F 46<br />
434 ' 50<br />
5, 272 ' 96<br />
965 ' 02<br />
4, 307 ' 94<br />
On motion of M. Huber Hess, seconded by William T ~ Koch, and do. ly passed,<br />
the Treasurer's report was ordered received and filed<br />
The following bills were presented to <strong>Council</strong>:<br />
Pennsylvania Power 8c Light Co ~ street light. ing<br />
Samuel W ~ Bleecher, police duty<br />
Thomas Bair, police duty<br />
J. H. Long Hdwe. Co. , street department supplies<br />
Murphy~ s Garage, servicing Borough truck — street dep~ t.<br />
Philip Fichtner, labor-Water Department<br />
Edwin Fichtner, labor-Water Department<br />
Jacob H ~ Ranck, labor-Water Department<br />
John Milton Ranck, postage and supplies<br />
John Milton Ranck, liening 8c reviving tax claims<br />
Fred L. Homsher, expenses in re water main cleaning<br />
Ira J. :Book, Sec'y-Treqs. Supervisors Strasburg Twp, ,<br />
charge for grader, roller & truck in surfacing<br />
No. Jackson Street<br />
John G. Homsher Est. , printing notices, etc. ,<br />
Ida B. Eby, commissions on tax settlement, record of<br />
Jan. 3, <strong>1939</strong>,<br />
Chas ~ S. Aulthouse, labor-Street Department<br />
Harry Coyle, labor-Street Department<br />
Harry F. Work, labor-Street department<br />
Day Ress3er, Treasurer, Strasburg Lions Club, - approp,<br />
toward Chris tmas tree decorations<br />
Salaries, r ents, e tc g<br />
Chas ~ S ~ Aulthous e, health of f icer<br />
W. S. Tinney, Secre tary of Health<br />
John G ~ Homsher, Estate-Salary of Borough Engineer<br />
'73 ~ 12<br />
22 ~ 50<br />
12 F 00<br />
2, 00<br />
19 ' 62<br />
F 80<br />
16 80<br />
5. +06<br />
6, 73<br />
8, 25<br />
7 ~ 56<br />
152 ~ 25<br />
32 ~ 2 5<br />
3 ' 49<br />
20 ' 25<br />
16 F 00<br />
10, 00<br />
20o00<br />
25 F 00<br />
65 F 00<br />
15 F 00<br />
e38
0 ~ E. Rice, High Cons table-salary<br />
Jacob H. Ranck, Water Rent Collector-. —. salary<br />
W. J. Weaver, Borough Treasurer-salary<br />
John Milton Ranck, borough Seh. i.<br />
'etary» salary<br />
John Milton Ranck, Borough Solicitor, salary<br />
Isaac L. Ressler, rent for. hose house site<br />
Annie Rineer, rent for hose house site<br />
I ~ 0 ~ O. F. Hall Assoc ~ rent for hose house site<br />
I ~ 0 ~ 0 ~ F ~ Hall Assoc, rent for council room up<br />
to January 1, <strong>1939</strong><br />
25. 00<br />
100 F 00<br />
35 ~ 00<br />
100 F 00<br />
25, 00<br />
2 ~ 00<br />
2 ~ 00<br />
F 00<br />
26 ' 25<br />
On motion of H. C ~ Kaufman, seconded by M. Huber- Hess, and duly passed,<br />
it was ordered that the above bills, salaries, rents, etc. , be paid,<br />
<strong>Council</strong> was advised that W. . J. Weaver, Strasburg borough Treasurer<br />
had satisfied the James Cummings mortgage on receipt of principal and<br />
interest up to January 1, <strong>1939</strong> '<br />
NEW BUSINESS - <strong>1939</strong><br />
Harold H. Messner was appointed Temporary Chairman for the purpose<br />
of organization of <strong>Council</strong>' for the year <strong>1939</strong> ~<br />
pkhkhQd@ct '<br />
She. following nominations for offices were made, cluly seconded ~d<br />
I<br />
Pre s iden t - Milton H ~ Rane k<br />
Vice President - H. C. Kaufman<br />
Water Supt'<br />
Secretary - John Milton Ranck<br />
Treasurer - W. J. Weaver<br />
Jacob H. Ranck<br />
Borough Engineer - office declared vacant and no new. appointment<br />
made for the time being,<br />
Member of Board of Health - Pat Rohrer<br />
Water Rent Collector - Jacob H ~ Ranck<br />
Solicitor — John Milton Ranck<br />
On mo-tion of -M. Huber Hess,<br />
passed, it was resolved that the<br />
seconded. by William. T ~ Koch and duly<br />
nominations be closed<br />
On motion of H ~ C. Kaufman, seconded by William T, Koch, and duly<br />
passed, it was resolved that the above nominees be elected by a553. imation<br />
and it was so ordered,
Milton H. Ranck having been reelected. to Borough <strong>Council</strong>, took the<br />
Chair and brought to the attention of <strong>Council</strong> the necessity of filling<br />
the vacancy caused by-. the resignation of Fred. L. Homsher. The Chair r e-<br />
cognized Sherman W. Book and nominated Leon C ~ Hensel, of the Second Ward,<br />
to fill the unexpired term'-of Fred L. Homsher.<br />
On motion of M. Huber Hess, seconded by Harold H. Messner, and. duly<br />
passed, it was resolved that the nomination be closed and. Leon C ~ Hensel<br />
was duly elected to fill the unexpired term of Fred L. Homsher.<br />
The Chair made the fo'llowing C ommit tee appointments for <strong>1939</strong>:;<br />
Street Committee: H. C ~ Kauf man<br />
William T. Koch<br />
Harold H. Messner<br />
Light<br />
C ommi t t e e:<br />
P<br />
M. Huber Hess<br />
Sherman W. Book<br />
Chas. M. Miller<br />
Relic f: William T. Koch<br />
Chas. M. Miller<br />
Harold H. Messner<br />
Water:<br />
Budget:-<br />
Z. R. Murphy<br />
M;. Huber Hess<br />
Chas. M. Miller<br />
H ~ C '. , Kauf man<br />
Harold H. Messner<br />
Leon C ~ Hensel<br />
Shade Trees: . Harold H. Messner<br />
M. Huber Hess<br />
William T. Koch<br />
Committee of Public Safety: Harold H. Messner<br />
H. C, . Kaufman<br />
Leon C. Hensel<br />
The Secretary submitted to <strong>Council</strong> the bid of the Pennsylvania Powers<br />
Light Company for street lighting contract of Strasburg borough to run for<br />
the ensuing five years. The bid was as follows:<br />
For 4Q candle power lamps' - „')13 ~ 50 per annum each<br />
For 100 cand. te power lamps - $22. 50 per annum each<br />
Whereupon an Ordinance was duly passed by a vote of 6 ayes and no nays, as by<br />
reference to the Ordinance Book of Strasburg Borough may more fully a t large<br />
appear; directing the proper officers of the Borough of S trasburg to execute
a written contract vrith the Pennsylvania Povrer and Light Company in accord-<br />
ance vritb the aforesaid bid, terms and specifications as embodied in the<br />
terms of agreement on file vritb tbe Borough Secretary,<br />
<strong>Council</strong> was advised. by Fred LE Homsher that they could purchase from<br />
'I<br />
five to seven acres of land. in Paradise Township, adjoining Borough springs<br />
property, from Jacob Yuninger for $50 ~ 00 per acre. It appears that from<br />
three to four of tbe Borough springs are novr located on this property and that<br />
the Borough has a mere water right in said property.<br />
On motion of M. Huber Hess, seconded by Chas. M. Miller, and duly passed,<br />
it vras resolved that the Borough purchase from five to seven acres of land in<br />
k<br />
Paradise Township, adjoining. Borough springs property, for $50. 00 per acre.<br />
Leon C ~ Hensel personally appeared before <strong>Council</strong> and vras immediately<br />
svrorn in by Burgess Frank B. . Koch to fill the unexpired. term of Fred L.<br />
Homsber ~<br />
The Secretary advised <strong>Council</strong> that it would. be necessary to bold a<br />
syecial meeting bef'ore January 15, <strong>1939</strong>, at which meeting a proposed;-~budget<br />
for <strong>1939</strong> should be submitted. to <strong>Council</strong> ~<br />
On motion of Sherman W, Book, seconded by Wm. T ~ - Koch, and duly passed,<br />
the Budget Commit;tee was directed to prepare for presentation on January 12,<br />
<strong>1939</strong>, a proposed budget, using the unif'orm form furnished by the Department<br />
of Internal Affairs, for tbe purpose, vrhich proposed budget in tentative form<br />
shall be presented to <strong>Council</strong> on January $2, <strong>1939</strong>, based upon previous years<br />
e xperience,<br />
Harold H. Messner made inquiry as to whether or not tbe Borough Treasurer<br />
had been bonded. Gn motion of M. Huber Hess, seconded by Chas. M. Miller,<br />
and duly passed, it vras resolved. that the Treasurer be bonded in the amount<br />
of $5000 ~ 00 through the of fices of John E ~ Homsher, insurance.<br />
I<br />
The Secretary read a communication from tbe Strasburg Fire Company No ~<br />
1, in vrhich they request of <strong>Council</strong> an approl~riation of II'200 ~ 00 for the<br />
year <strong>1939</strong> to help defray tbe expenses in extending the fire alarm system<br />
into tbe third ward, Tbe matter was referred, for futu're consideration,
On motion of Harold H. Mes sner, duly s econded. by M. Huber Hes s,<br />
'J<br />
and passed, it was resolved that <strong>Council</strong> adjourn to meet on Thursday<br />
January 12, 1959, at 7:50 o' clock p. m. . . at which time the propos ed.<br />
budget should be presented by the Budget Committee and any other matter<br />
considered by <strong>Council</strong> as at any regular meeting.<br />
Respectfully submit-ted~
MINUTES OF MEETING OF BOROUGH' COUNCIL HELD JANUARY 12~ <strong>1939</strong>,<br />
Pursuant to an ad journment Resolution of January 4th meeting, Borough<br />
<strong>Council</strong> convened on. Thursday evening, January 12, <strong>1939</strong> at 7:30 o' clock P. M.<br />
The following were present:<br />
and the following members of <strong>Council</strong>:<br />
Burgess Frank B. Koch<br />
Secretary John Milton Ranck<br />
H. C . Kauf man<br />
M. Huber Hess<br />
Haro ld H. Messner<br />
William T. Koch<br />
E~-<strong>Council</strong>man Fred. L. Homsher<br />
Leon C ~ Hens el<br />
The meeting was called to order by the Vice President, H ~ C ~ Kaufman,<br />
On motion duly made and seconded, and passed. , the reading of the <strong>Minutes</strong><br />
of the previous meeting were dispensed with.<br />
Pursuant to the Resolution of the . 'January 4th meeting, Harold. HJ<br />
Messner, for the Budget Committee, subpitted to <strong>Council</strong> the proposed Budget<br />
for the year <strong>1939</strong> '<br />
On motion of M. Huber Hess, seconded by &Villiam T, Koch, and duly passed. ,<br />
it was resolved that Borough <strong>Council</strong> receive the proposed Budget and that the<br />
Secretary be directed. to notify the electors of Strasburg Borough, by ad-<br />
vertisement, that the said Proposed Budget was open for public inspection<br />
at the office df the Secretary, daily for f'ifteen days.<br />
On motion of M. Huber Hess, seconded by Leon C. Hensel and duly passed,<br />
it was resolved that the action of the Hoard of Health in increasing the<br />
salary of the Health Officer, Charles S. Aulthouse, f rom ~$25. 00 to $35. 00<br />
for the year <strong>1939</strong>~ be approved, and the Secretary was directed. to draw a<br />
voucher to Charles S. Aulthouse for the dif ference, i ~ e, $10 ~ 00,<br />
On motion of Leon C ~ Hensel, seconded. by M. Huber Hess and duly passed,<br />
it was resolved that the First National Bank of Strasburg, Pa. , shall be<br />
the depository of all Strasburg Borough funds, of any nature whatsoever,<br />
By way of affecting a saving to Strasburg Borough in the proposed
efunding issue of Strasburg Borough Bonds, Ex-<strong>Council</strong>man Fred. L. Homsher<br />
suggested that by issuing one bond to the First National Bank of Strasburg~<br />
Pa. , which they would subscr ibe at 3j+&, we would save the cos t of a legal<br />
opinion, the cost of advertising for bids, and the cost of printing the<br />
bonds. Mr. Homsher stated that he would take the matter up with the<br />
Department of Internal Affairs, in Harrisburg, on Monday, January 16,<br />
<strong>1939</strong>. ~<br />
It was suggested that the 'orough Solicitor take up the matter with<br />
Pa.<br />
W. Reese, Es quire, Solici to r f or the Fir s t National Bank of Strasburg,<br />
adjourn<br />
On motion duly made, seconded and passed, it was resolved that <strong>Council</strong><br />
Res pec t fu1 ly s ubmi t ted,<br />
Secretary
MINUTES OF MEETING OF STRASBURG BOROUGH COUNCIL HELD FEBRUARY' 6~ <strong>1939</strong> ~<br />
The meeting was called to order by H. C. Kaufman, Vice President.<br />
The following were present:<br />
and the following members of <strong>Council</strong>:<br />
Burgess Frank B. Koch<br />
Water Superintendent, Jacob H. Ranck<br />
Secretary, John Milton Ranck<br />
H. C. Kaufman<br />
M. Huber Hess<br />
Harold H. Messner<br />
Sherman W. Book<br />
William T. Koch<br />
E, R. Murphy<br />
Chas. M. Miller<br />
Leon C. Hensel<br />
The <strong>Minutes</strong> of the previous meeting were read. and approved.<br />
Jacob H. Ranck, , Water Superintendent, reported that the water was<br />
'I<br />
much stronger and that there was a good overflow at both places,<br />
Street Light Committee: No report.<br />
Street Committee: No reports<br />
Chas. M. Miller, on behalf of the Relief Committee, reported sending<br />
a ton of coal to Charles Murray, , and also advised. Counci. l that Mr. Murray<br />
reques ted. an add. itional ton.<br />
The Secretary reported that pursuant to a Resolution made at the<br />
meeting of Januar y 12, <strong>1939</strong>, an advertisement had. been placed jn the Stras-<br />
burg Weekly News, advising the electors that the proposed Strasburg Borough<br />
Budget was on file at the office of the Secretary for a period of fif teen<br />
days ~<br />
On motion of Sherman W. Book, seconded by E ~ R ~ Murphy, the Ordinance<br />
levying the tax for the year <strong>1939</strong> and fi xing the salary of Borough Officers<br />
was read. by the Secretary and adopted by vote of eight ayes and no nays,<br />
On motion df M. Huber Hess, the Borough Budget for the year <strong>1939</strong> on<br />
the form required. by law, was adopted by a vote of eight ayes and no nays,
a copy of which Budget is attached to these <strong>Minutes</strong> and. made a part hereof<br />
That in connection with the adoption of the Budget and as part thereof,<br />
on motion of Harold H. Messner, seeonded by M. Huber Hess, the Appropriation<br />
Resolution. containing the anticipated receipts and appropr5ations for the<br />
year <strong>1939</strong> was adopted, copy of which is hereto attached and made a part<br />
hereof.<br />
The Secretary advised. <strong>Council</strong> of conversMions had wi th Fred L. Homsher<br />
pursuant to the reduction of interest' rate on Borough Bonds, and read a<br />
communication from Fred. L. Homsher, dated February 6, <strong>1939</strong>, which stated,<br />
inter alia:<br />
"The following is a list of individuals who own Borough<br />
of Strasburg 4~/ Bonds, together with the amount which they<br />
respectively own:<br />
Amos G. Ranck<br />
Jacob H . Wolf<br />
Jacob H. Ranck<br />
Prank B. Koch<br />
M. T ~ Weaver<br />
Amos N. Rohrer<br />
42000, 00<br />
100 F 00<br />
900 F 00<br />
100 F 00<br />
500 F 00<br />
1000 00<br />
R. F. D, Strasburg<br />
Brownst;own<br />
Strasburg<br />
Strasburg<br />
Strasburg<br />
c/o A. H. Rohrer, Strasburg<br />
The Secretary repor ted that he had been in communication with Mr,<br />
William Schilling and that the latter is making efforts to obtain a new<br />
mortgage and pay off the mortgage now held by the Borough on his property,<br />
which mortgage is in the Borough Sinking Pund.<br />
On behalf of W. J. Weaver, the Secretary gave the following Treasurer~s<br />
Report as of February 6, <strong>1939</strong>:<br />
Balance from las-t month<br />
Receive since<br />
The following bills were presented to <strong>Council</strong>:<br />
3454 ~ Ol<br />
382 ' 16<br />
)j 3836. iV<br />
Pennsykvania Power I Light Co ~ , -'street lighting $ V3. 13<br />
Herr. 8c'Company, Supplies. -Water Departmentt 60 ' 85<br />
. J ~ -'E. , Goodell;, , water analysis, October-November 8c Dec ~ 21 F 00<br />
Harry Coyle, Labor - Street Department 4 br' C~ 40$ 1 ~ 60<br />
Chas. S. Althouse, labor-Street Department, 9 hrs. I 45/ 4 ' 05<br />
pursuant toe the Resolution passed at; the January 12th meeting of Borough
<strong>Council</strong>, the Secretary issued a voucher to Charles S ~ Althouse in the<br />
sum of $10, 00, for increase in salary as Health Officer, from $25, 00<br />
to $55, 00 a year,<br />
On motion of Leon C. Hensel, seconded. by Harold H. Messner, it<br />
was ordered that the above bills be paid,<br />
The borough Solicitor was directed to report to <strong>Council</strong> concerning<br />
the right of the borough to lien unpaid water rent,<br />
Miss Anna Myex~s;-, ;requested of <strong>Council</strong>. ;permission to. erect an overhead sign<br />
in" front of her, ice cream shop on E. Main Street, '3)be matter was. considered.<br />
but no action was taken.<br />
On motion duly made and seconded, the meeting adjourned.<br />
Respectfully submitted,<br />
EIoroug ecre ar y.
Strasburg, pa. ,<br />
March 1, <strong>1939</strong>.<br />
Samuel Weaver, Herbert Foulke and Frank H. Rohrer, Auditors, met at<br />
the Borough <strong>Council</strong> room on the evening of Wednesday, March 1, <strong>1939</strong>, at<br />
7:30 o'clock P ~ M. , for the purpose of auditing the books of the Borough<br />
Treasurer.<br />
All accounts, etc. , were found to be in proper order and were so .<br />
c er t if i ed by the above Audi to rs .<br />
oroug Secretar
Cash Balance on Hand. - January 3, <strong>1938</strong><br />
Water Rents<br />
Delinquerf. Taxes - 1930<br />
tt tt 1931<br />
1932<br />
tt 1933<br />
1934<br />
tt tt 1935<br />
1936<br />
1937<br />
Amount of <strong>1938</strong> Duplicate<br />
Abatement 142, 85<br />
Commi. ssions 89444<br />
Unpaid Balance 479 ' 40<br />
Sale of W@ ter Meters<br />
Water Service Connections<br />
License Fees<br />
Wood Sold<br />
Sundry Income<br />
A U D I T 0 R St R E P 0 R T<br />
of the<br />
FINANCES OF STRASBURG BOROUGH<br />
For the Fiscal YearEndine, January 4, 1959<br />
RECEIPTS<br />
Total Receipts:<br />
EXPENDITURES<br />
$3~563, 88<br />
V11, 69<br />
Administration Expenses<br />
Borough Buildings 8c Qffn ces<br />
Police Salaries<br />
Fire Protection<br />
Board of Health~ Salaries 8c Wages<br />
Construction g Maintenance of Streets<br />
Street Lighting<br />
Military & Civic Contributions<br />
Interest on Borough Bonds,<br />
State Tax on Borough Bonds<br />
Appropriation to Sinking Fund<br />
Maintenace of Water System, Labor 8c Supplies, Cleaning Water Main<br />
Ida BE Eby, Commission on tax collections<br />
Total Expenditures:<br />
CASH BALANCE - January $~ <strong>1939</strong><br />
7, 007. 42<br />
3~880, 43<br />
28 ' 32<br />
27 e 3 1<br />
21, 72<br />
12, 9V<br />
12, 41<br />
124 V2<br />
80~04<br />
150018<br />
2, 852, 19<br />
10, 00<br />
100, 00<br />
456, 3<br />
24, 0<br />
86, 'i5<br />
14 874 66<br />
259, 55<br />
103, 48<br />
205~25<br />
206, 00<br />
90, 00<br />
2~315, 43<br />
87V, 50<br />
60~00<br />
1 300 50<br />
21, 28<br />
750, 0P<br />
5~ 126, 61<br />
105, 05<br />
1'1 420 65<br />
3 454'<br />
14 874/6
Keinbort's Legacy<br />
J. M. Potts~ Legacy<br />
Bernarda Black Legacy<br />
Elwood ~Kreider's Legacy<br />
Strasburg Senate Appropriation<br />
STRASBURG BOROUGH RELIEF EJND<br />
RELIEF FUND INVESTMENTS<br />
$1, 600 ' Borough of Strasburg 4~go Bonds<br />
First National Bank of Strasburg-Savings Accounts<br />
Cash Balance - January 3, <strong>1938</strong><br />
Interest Received<br />
Exp end ed f or Re li e f<br />
RELIEF FUND - -INCOME ACCOUNT<br />
STRASBURG BOROUGH SINKING FUND<br />
Amount' of Sinking Fund - January 3, <strong>1938</strong><br />
Received Interes t on Inves tments<br />
Received Borough Appropriation<br />
SINKING FUND INVEBTMENTS<br />
First ICortgages on Real Estate<br />
(During. year <strong>1938</strong> f)25 F 00 was paid on account<br />
principal of Milton Mowrer Mortgage, and the entire<br />
jbrincipal of the James Cummings Mortgage amounting<br />
to $1000. 00 was paid}o<br />
Borough of Strasburg - 4~go Bonds<br />
Savings Account - First I!ational Rank of Strasburg<br />
Total Borough Indebtedness - $28~900 F 00<br />
400+00<br />
300+00<br />
911o22<br />
300, 00<br />
60+50<br />
1 971 ' V2<br />
1, 600 F 00<br />
371. 72<br />
1 9V1, 72<br />
254 2V<br />
74, 04<br />
2 ~ 3<br />
17, 49<br />
310~82<br />
14' l30o44<br />
V39 ~ 61<br />
750 00<br />
15 620 F 05<br />
3~625, 00<br />
'J<br />
9. ". 400 '00<br />
2 595 ' 05<br />
15 620 ' 05<br />
We, the undersigned Auditors for the Borough of Strasburg, Penn-<br />
sylvania, do hereby certify that we have examined the accounts of W. J.<br />
Weaver, Treasurer, f o r the f i sca 1 year ending January 4, <strong>1939</strong>~ and fi nd<br />
. them as above stateg, g<br />
Samuel Weaver<br />
Herbert Foulke<br />
Frank H. Rohrer
MINUTES OF MEETING OF STRASBURG BOROUGH COUNCIL HELD MARCH 6p 1959 ~<br />
The meeting was called to order by Milton H Ranck, President ~<br />
The following were present:<br />
Burgess Frank B. Koch<br />
Water Supe ri nt ent Jacob H ~ . Rane k<br />
Secretary John Mxl ton Ranck<br />
and the following members of <strong>Council</strong>:<br />
Milton H, Ranck, President<br />
HE CD Kaufmkn<br />
M. Huber Hess<br />
Harold. H. Messner<br />
Sherman W. Book<br />
E, R, Murphy<br />
Chas. M. Miller<br />
Leon C. Hensel<br />
The <strong>Minutes</strong> of the previous meet) ng were read, and after amdnd-<br />
ment to include the request of Anna Myers for the erection of a sign on East<br />
Main Street, were approved as read,<br />
Jacob H. Ranck, Water Superintendent, reported that there was<br />
an overflow at both places; that he had. made a new connection at the house<br />
built by Walter Hassel on Franklin Street, formerly property of Gertrude Galen,<br />
and that he had. repaired. leaks at the property of Clyde Heaver and Mrs. Sim<br />
Eckman ~<br />
Mr, Murphy~ of the Water Committee, reported that a 4" Water Main,<br />
185~ long had been laid from the corner of Fulton and. Franklin Streets<br />
eastward on Franklin to, connect with the house recently erected by Walter<br />
passel'<br />
On motion of H. CD Kaufman, seconded by Leon CD Hensel, and duly<br />
passed, it was ordered that the Water Committee build the 4" main between<br />
Fulton and Franklin Streets, running from the property of Gertrude Galen'~~<br />
eastward to and adjoining the 4" main on Decatur Street, and that a fire<br />
hydrant with steamer connection be installed in the middle of the block,<br />
H, C. Kaufman, for the Street Committee, reported the collapse<br />
of a portion of North 1T~ackson Street, brought about by the crumbling of a
terra cotta pipe laid under the street; that 78~ of said street had been<br />
opened. and:that. the replacement pipe, which had. to be ordered from Phila-<br />
delphia, had arrived this morning and would be immediately laid,<br />
The Secretary reported to <strong>Council</strong> concerning Home Rule Road and<br />
Street Tax Relief Bill, House Bi:ll No ~ 192 ~ The Secretary was directed<br />
to take up this matter with Senator Homsher and report concerning same at<br />
the next meeting,<br />
fight C ommit tee: No repor t,<br />
Relief Commit tee: Charles M. Miller presented. to <strong>Council</strong> a bill<br />
of $12 ~ 39 for coal for Charles Murray,<br />
Committee of Public Safety: No report,<br />
J<br />
Shade Tree Committee - Harold H. Messner reported. that he had<br />
had a conference with Mayor Cary of the City of <strong>Lancaster</strong> concerning what<br />
(<br />
me thod the City used in taking care of the shade tree problem. He advised<br />
<strong>Council</strong> that he would. have an expert look over. our problem and make re-<br />
commendations, , 1 ( (<br />
The Secre tary reported t o C ounci1, concerning, the reducti on of<br />
interest on Borough bonds and also repor ted that the Schilling mortgage,<br />
which. is now hegd in. the Sinking Fund, has as yet not been paid and that<br />
it will be necessary to have the proceeds by April 1st or failing that,<br />
money-will have to be borrowed by the Borough in order to refire certain<br />
outs tand. ing Bonds ~<br />
On motion of M. Huber Hess, seconded. by E. R. Murphy, and duly<br />
passed, it was resolved that the officers of Strasburg Borough be author-<br />
ized to borrow the principal of the Schilling mortgage, at the best interest<br />
rate obtainable~ in order th'at we may have sufficient, funds on hand to<br />
retire certain Borough Bonds ~<br />
The Solici tor reported' to <strong>Council</strong> concerning the right of the<br />
Borough to lien delinquent water rents, i ~ ' e. , the Borough may lien water<br />
rents before the last day of the third calendar year after the year in which
the rents are due and payable,<br />
On motion of H, C ~ Kaufman, seconded by Leon C, Hensel~ and duly<br />
passed. , it vras ordered that the matter of the collection of delinquent<br />
J<br />
water rents be referred to the Water Committee in order that that Committee<br />
might confer with the Delinquent Water Rent Collector, with the vievr of<br />
put;ting pressure on all delinquent;s ~<br />
Gn behalf of W J Weaver, Treasurer, the Secretary gave the follow-<br />
ing Treasurer f s Report, as of March. 6, <strong>1939</strong>:<br />
Balance from last month<br />
Received. since<br />
Paid out last month<br />
3, 836, 1V<br />
31V, 91<br />
4, . 154, 08<br />
1V0, 63<br />
3~983 F 45,<br />
On motion of Harold. H. Messner, seeonded by Chas, M. Miller, and.<br />
duly passed, the Treasurer's Report was ordered to be accepted and filed,<br />
The Secretary . presented. to <strong>Council</strong> tbe follovring bills:<br />
Pennsylvania Power 8c Light Company - Street Lightinj<br />
Pennsylvania Department of Revenue, Tax on Borough Bond, s<br />
W ~ J, Weaver, c ommis si on on S ta t; e Tax<br />
Samuel Weaver, Auditing Borough Books<br />
Herbert Foulke, ft ff ff<br />
Frank g, Rohrer, tf ff<br />
Hawk Paint 8c Chemical Works, Inc„paint for street<br />
Herr 5 Company~ - supplies - Water Department<br />
Harry F ~ Work, - labor~ Street Department<br />
Harry. Coyle -' labor, Street Department<br />
Chas ~ S, Aulthous e - labor, Street Department<br />
Harry Coyle, Labor, Water Department<br />
Jacob H, Ranck, — labor Water Depart;ment<br />
Chas ~ Murray~-. - labor, Water Department<br />
Enos B ~ Herr - Labor, Water Department;<br />
Harry Work, Sr. - labor', Water Department<br />
John Ranck, - labor, Wa t;er Department<br />
Landis Work - labor, Water Department<br />
, Harry Work<br />
. Jr, - labor, Water Department<br />
John Milton Ranck, filing Auditors f Report-Quarter Sess, ~<br />
- Wenger Smeltz, hauling - Water Department<br />
Ida B ~ Eby, Tax Collec, -tor-Comm, on February 6, <strong>1939</strong> Bill<br />
V3~ 12<br />
1f7. . +48<br />
~ 82<br />
2 ' 50<br />
2 ' 50<br />
2, 50<br />
20 F 00<br />
9, 30<br />
3, 40<br />
2, 20<br />
VS 43<br />
21 20<br />
52, 88<br />
9 ~ 20<br />
1, 60<br />
15 ' 20<br />
19e20<br />
23 ' 20<br />
12 ~ 00<br />
~ 50<br />
3, 00<br />
4, 64<br />
On motion of Sherman W, Book, seconded by Chas. M, Miller, and duly'<br />
passed. , it was ordered that all of the above bills, including the Relief
Fund Bill be paid ~<br />
The Secretary presented to <strong>Council</strong> J, E. Goodell's Water Analysis<br />
for February, <strong>1939</strong>, and the same vras ordered, to be filed,<br />
On motion of H. C ~ Kaufman, seconded by Sherman W, Book~ and duly<br />
passed, the Water Committee vras directed to see to it that the Borough<br />
springs are properly numbered'<br />
On motion duly made and seconded~ the meeting adjourned.<br />
Respectfully submitted. ,<br />
oroug Secre ary
MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING OF STRASBURG BOROUGH COUNCIL HELD MARCH 27~ <strong>1939</strong>6<br />
Pursuant- to-writ%en' notice' from the Secretary, at the call of<br />
opal<br />
the President, - a special meeting of 'Strasburg Borough <strong>Council</strong> was held in<br />
the <strong>Council</strong> rooms on'Monday evening, March 2'7, <strong>1939</strong>; at '7:30<br />
ock,<br />
The meeting was called to order by Milton H, Ranch, President,<br />
The following were present:<br />
Burgess Frank B. Koch<br />
Secre tary John Milton Rane k<br />
and the following members of <strong>Council</strong>:<br />
Milton H, Ranck, President<br />
. . H ~ C ~ Eau f man<br />
M, Huber Hess<br />
Harold HE Messner<br />
Sherman WE Book<br />
William T. Koch<br />
E. R, Murphy<br />
Chas ~ M. Miller<br />
Leon C ~ Hens el<br />
On motion duly made, seconded. and. passed the reading of the<br />
<strong>Minutes</strong> of the previous meeting NQe d. ispensed with,<br />
On motion of Leon C ~ Hensel, seconded. by William T. Koch and<br />
duly passed, . the issuance of Voucher 25'I, issued, March 14, <strong>1939</strong>, to the<br />
First National Bank of Strasburg, being interest on Borough Bonds to April<br />
1, <strong>1939</strong>~ in the sum of $650, 25, was approved,<br />
On motion of H. C~ Kaufman, seconded. by Sherman W Book and duly<br />
passed, it was resolved that the arrearage of interest in the sum of $98, 22<br />
owing to the Strasburg Borough Sinking Fund on the mortgage held by Strasburg<br />
Borough covering 16 acres and 96 perches of land, partly in Strasburg and<br />
partly in East Lampeter Townships~ said property now owned by William J.<br />
Schilling, be waived on condition tha t the principal sum of $2200, 00, together<br />
with current interest up to the date of settlement, i, e, , on or about April<br />
1, <strong>1939</strong>~ be paid. ~<br />
On motion of E ~ R. Murphy, second. ed, by M. Huber Hess and duly<br />
passed, it was resolved that Frank B. Koch, Burgess, and W, J, Weaver,
Treasurer, be authorized and directed, on the receipt of the principal<br />
sum of $220000 and interest from October 1, <strong>1938</strong> to the date of settlement,<br />
i, e, on or about April 1, <strong>1939</strong>, to satisfy the mortgage given by. 'Frank P,<br />
Wenger and wife to Miller F. Book, Chief Burgess, and W, J, Weaver, Treasurer<br />
of the Borough of Strasburg, said mortgage being dated April 1, 1927 and<br />
recorded in Mortgage Book 299~ page 557, which property was by deed dated<br />
March 28, 1929, recorded in 13eed Book N, Vol, 25, page 543, conveyed by<br />
Frank P ~ Weber and wife to William J. Schilling,<br />
The Secretary brought to the attention of <strong>Council</strong> the bid of the<br />
Fulton National Bank of <strong>Lancaster</strong> - Trust: Department - wherein they offered<br />
to take over the remaining bonded indebtedness of Strasburg Borough, an<br />
approximate amount of $13, 000, 00, at 2~/~ Harold H. Messner moving and<br />
M. Huber Hess seconding that the offer af the Fulton National Bank be ac-<br />
cepted, This motion was defeated by the vote of seven nays and one aye ~<br />
On motion of H. C ~ Kaufman, seconded by William T. Koch, and chly<br />
passed, it was ordered that the proper officers of Strasburg Borough <strong>Council</strong><br />
be authorized to execute an agreement with the First National Bank of<br />
Strasbur g, Pennsylvania, whereunder the First National Bank of Strasburg,<br />
Pennsylvania, will agree to a reduction in the interest rate from four and.<br />
one-half (4~go) percent to thr ee (3')::. 'percent on the Thirteen thousand, Three<br />
Hundred ($13, 300, 00) Dollar boncb which it now holds and which bonds represent<br />
the sole outstanding bonded indebhedness of said Borough, provided that<br />
Strasburg Borough pay on account of principal of said indebtedness the sum<br />
of 41000 00 on October l~ <strong>1939</strong> and each and every October first thereafter,<br />
until said bond indebtedness is liquidated and paid off, and'-fbi'ther~ to<br />
carry out the above agreensnt the Secretary was directed to stamp each bond<br />
and. coupon remaining in'the possession of the. First National Bank of Stras-.<br />
bnng, Pennsylvania, evidencing the above facts ~<br />
On the above Resolution the vote was polled, as follows: Kauffman,<br />
aye; Hess, Aye; Book, aye; Koch, aye; -Murphy, aye; Miller/ aye; Hensel, aye;<br />
Mes sner, nay,
On motion duly made, seconded and passed, the meeting adjourned,<br />
Respec tfully. submit ted,<br />
S cre
MINUTES OF MEETING OF STRASBURG BOROUGH HELD APRIL 3~ <strong>1939</strong> ~<br />
The meeting was called to order by Milton H ~ Ranck, President, -<br />
The following were present:<br />
Bur ge s s & Frank B ~ Koch<br />
Water Superintendent Jacob H, Ranck<br />
Secretary John Milton Ranck<br />
and the following members of <strong>Council</strong>:<br />
Milton H, Ranck<br />
H C ~ Kaufman<br />
M. Huber Hess<br />
Harold H. Messner<br />
Wm, . T, ' Koch<br />
ED R. Murphy<br />
Chas. M. Miller<br />
Leon CD Hensel<br />
The <strong>Minutes</strong> of the last regular meeting, as well as the <strong>Minutes</strong> -of<br />
the special meeting held on March 27th were read and approved.<br />
tinged<br />
Jacob HE Ranck, Water Superintendent, reported that Chere was plenty<br />
of water at both places but stated that-the water in the reservoir showed<br />
a greenish<br />
: Thereupon ED R. Murphy of the Water Committee suggested<br />
that the reservoir be cleaned immediately,<br />
-Water Superintendent Ranck reported new services for Walter . Hassel-<br />
two on Fulton. Street and one on Franklin Street, and a renewal f' or property<br />
on East Main Street pui"chased by Jacob Rows (formerly the Wall Miller property<br />
E. R. Murphy of the Water Department reported. that the pipe for Franklin<br />
Street main had been received and that the April first quarterly water bills<br />
are being made out by Mrs' Jeff -Homsher.<br />
Mr. Murphy suggested that a water pump with an auxiliary gasoline<br />
engine be purchased by the Borough which could be used in cleaning the re-<br />
servoir and for any other Borough purposes He stated. that the cost was<br />
approximately $125 F 00 and suggested that if the purchase be made-it-should<br />
not be let out to private individuals unless it were accompanied by a<br />
O<br />
Borough represnetative and at a fixed rental charge ~ On motion of William<br />
Koch, seconded by Harold H. Messner and duly passed, the 'Water Coomittee
was authorized to purchase said pump providing the cost did not exceed,<br />
$125o00 ~<br />
A letter of protest received from Dr. Lovelidge, Dr, Fairlamb and Mrs.<br />
Donald Bachman was turned over by President Ranck to the Chairman of the<br />
Water Committee ~<br />
The Water Superintendent reported that he had flushed the pipes and<br />
that this had cut off service for about twenty minutes and it was this break<br />
in the service which had inconveni. enced the above mentioned protestors, There<br />
was a general discussion concerning what method of notification should be<br />
given by the Water Department to the residents of the Borough before any<br />
stopping of the service,<br />
H, C ~ Kaufman, for the Street Committee, reported that the pipe had been<br />
laid on North Jackson Street and. the street had been patched; that inlets have<br />
been cleaned throughout the Borough, He also reported. that traffic lines had<br />
been painted on the Borough streets'<br />
Light Committee - no report,<br />
Relief Committ : Chas ~ . Miller sented. to <strong>Council</strong> bill of Fred L,<br />
and Jo E. Hom er for o behalf to of coal for Charles Murray, at $4, 38<br />
less elf. soou of 23$ o net $4 ~ 13 ~—<br />
I<br />
Shade Tree Committee: Mr, Messner reported that the expert from 'Harri s-<br />
burg who was to make recommendations as to our problem has moved to Maine and.<br />
that he, Mr ~ Messner, will procure another expert to make recommendations ~<br />
Committee on Public Safety - No report, "<br />
A general discussion was had concerning the depredation of trees on the<br />
Borough springs property.<br />
On behalf of WE J. Weaver the Secretary gave the Treasurer's report as<br />
of April 3, <strong>1939</strong>:<br />
Balance. from last month<br />
Received since<br />
Paid out<br />
3983, 45<br />
30~50<br />
4013 ' 95<br />
954 e22<br />
$ 3059. V3<br />
/
passed, -<br />
— On motion of Harold H. Messner, seconded, by M. Huber Hess and duly<br />
the Treasurer's report was received and directed. to be filed.<br />
The Secretary presented to <strong>Council</strong> the following bills:<br />
1st National Bank of Strasburg-safe deposit box rent<br />
Penna, Power 8c Light Company - street lighting<br />
Thomas Bair - police duty.<br />
F ~ B ~ Koch, ' - supplies~S'Carbeh Department<br />
Landis Work - labor, Street Department<br />
Harry ~ Work, - labo r~ S tree t Depa r tment<br />
Harry Coyle - labor, Street Department<br />
Chas . S Aulthous e - labor, S tree t Department<br />
<strong>Lancaster</strong> Valite Co. - pipe, Street Separtment<br />
<strong>Lancaster</strong> Ualite Co, - street dressing<br />
go. cS H<br />
John Milton Ranck - recording power of attorney, satis-<br />
ffhction Schilling mortgage and acknowledgment<br />
Ida B. Eby - commissions on tax bill of April 4, -<strong>1939</strong><br />
D ~ Woo d C ompany - ma te ri al s, Water Depar tns n t<br />
$374 ~ 07 less discount of 1/2 of lf&<br />
R. D. Wood Company - materia. ls, Water Department<br />
$28+30 1 ess dis count of 2'<br />
Land. is Work ~ labor - Wa ter Department,<br />
Jacob H Ranck~ labor - Water Department<br />
. Harry Work, Jr, -, labor - Water Department<br />
J, Weaver - disinfectant<br />
Herr R Coi - supplies, Water Department<br />
Strasburg Railroad - freight, Water Departme nt<br />
-E, E, Koch - materi als, Water Department<br />
Pittsburgh Equitable Meter Co, - materials, Water Dept,<br />
Dresser Manufacturing Company - materials - Water Dept,<br />
2. 75<br />
73 ' 13<br />
15 ' 50<br />
1 ~ 54<br />
2 F 00<br />
3 ~ 20<br />
13 ~ 60<br />
25 ' 65<br />
61 ' 32<br />
7 ' 54<br />
3, 50<br />
5g51<br />
372 ' 20<br />
27y73<br />
4, 80<br />
33e25<br />
8 80<br />
3~20<br />
2+60<br />
37' ll<br />
21e23<br />
58. 05<br />
21, 16<br />
. , On motion of William T. Koch, seconded by Chas. M. Miller and duly<br />
passed, it was ordered that all of the above bills, including the refibfd<br />
bill be paid,<br />
The Secretary presented J E. Goodell~s water analysis for the month<br />
of March, which showed negative.<br />
The Secretary reported to <strong>Council</strong> that the Schilling mortgage had been<br />
collected and also that a contract had. been ent ered into between Strasburg<br />
Borough and the First National Bank of SMsburg pursuant to Resolution<br />
adopted at the special meeting of Borough <strong>Council</strong> held March 27, <strong>1939</strong><br />
c onc em ing Borough bonds ~<br />
On motion duly made, ~~<br />
seconded. and. passed, the meeting adjourned,<br />
. 2a<br />
ecre ar
MINUTES OF MEETING OF S TRASBURG BOROUGH COUNC I L HELD MAY 1~<br />
1959<br />
e<br />
The meeting was called to order by Milton H. Ranck, President.<br />
The f ollowing were present:<br />
Burgess F~rank B, Koch<br />
Vlater Superintendent Jacob H. Ranck<br />
SSecretary John Milton Ranch<br />
and the following members of <strong>Council</strong>:.<br />
Milton H. Ranck<br />
HE CD Kaufman<br />
M, Huber Hess<br />
. Harold H. Messner<br />
Sherman Vt. Book<br />
Vfm. T. Koch<br />
E. R. l'~murphy<br />
Chas ~ M. 'Miller<br />
Leon C ~ Hense '<br />
| The <strong>Minutes</strong> of the last meeting were read and approved,<br />
Jacob H. Ranck, Vfater Superintendent, reporteQ that there was<br />
~~ ~M~p~<br />
reservoir showed a greenish tinge/ Mr. Murphy, of the Vfa er Committee,<br />
plenty of overflow at both places, and also stated that the water in the<br />
stated that the pump for the cleaning of the reservoir had. not yet been<br />
acquired,<br />
Mr. Kaufman, of the Street Committee, reported that certain patch-<br />
ing work had been done, and that surveys had been made to determine the pave-<br />
ment, curb line and grade on the following streets: Franklin Street between<br />
Fulton and Jackson (Hassel prope'rty); Franklih Street, between Fulton and<br />
Decatur Streets (cemetery); North Jackson Street (Denlinger property); South<br />
Decatur Street, between Main and Franklin (Sherts property); he also reported<br />
that a survey had been made to locate Borough line in relation to public<br />
road leading to Frank Rohrer farm. This was prepared by drafting the original<br />
Borough plot as per incorporation proceedings of March 16, 1816, It was also<br />
reported that the water condition on the Fra. nk Rohrer property had been taken<br />
care of,<br />
Mr, Kaufman stated that an attempt will be made immediately to<br />
complete North Jackson Street as soon as Strasburg Township is willing to<br />
commence the job,
Light Committee: No xeport.<br />
Relief Commit tee: Mr. Miller presented bill of Fred L. and J„hn<br />
E ~ Homsher for one ton of coal . for Charles Murray, $8', 76. less discount of<br />
50/, or net $8 ~ 26,<br />
Tree Committee: no report<br />
Public Safety Committee: No x'eport.<br />
M. Huber Hess, brought to th'e attention of <strong>Council</strong> the question<br />
of curb line on North Decatur Street. Leon C ~ Hensel stated that the: plan<br />
ca. lied for a thirty-eight foot street but it was his opinion that the ad-<br />
joining owners would be willing to agree to the reduction of the width of<br />
the Street to thirty-six feet and if that were done the parties would go<br />
a long,<br />
H. C. Kaufman s tated that he will bring to the next meeting of<br />
<strong>Council</strong>, plans for the curb and sidewalk along the John M. Hagan~s and<br />
Fire Company property lines on North Decatur Street.<br />
On behalf of W. J. Weaver, the Secretary gave the following<br />
Treasurer's report, as of May 1, <strong>1939</strong>:<br />
Balance from last month<br />
Received since<br />
Pa5!d out last month<br />
$ 3, 059. 73<br />
200 67<br />
3p 260 +40<br />
825, 17<br />
2~435, 23<br />
Oh motion of M. Huber Hess, seconded by Chas. M ~ Miller and duly passed,<br />
the Treasurerts report was received and ordered to be filed.<br />
The Secretary presented. to <strong>Council</strong> the report of J. E. Goodell)s<br />
water analysis which showed a positive condition~ ~ ~<br />
The Secretary presented to <strong>Council</strong> the following bills:<br />
Lancas ter Valite Company, street dressing<br />
Murphy's Garage, materials-Street Depar tment<br />
Harry Coyle, labor - Street Department<br />
Chas. S. Aulthouse, labor-Street Department<br />
J. E. Rohrer, surveys to establish cuxb line and<br />
gx'ad. e along certain streets in Borough<br />
Pennsylvania Power 5; Light Co. , street lighting<br />
Aldus Zittle, stone-Street Department<br />
$ 30. 32<br />
22 ~ 52<br />
5 ' 60<br />
19 ' 35<br />
36 ' 25<br />
73' 12<br />
26 22<br />
77
. , State<br />
Samuel W. Bleecher, police duty,<br />
C ~ J. Keneagy, <strong>County</strong> 8c Road ta:x for Borough<br />
property, situated in Paradise Township<br />
Worlanen's Insurance Fund. , prem. on Work-<br />
men ~ s ins uranc e policy<br />
J. E. Gaodell, water analysis, January, February<br />
and March,<br />
Bertram Rubber Co ~ , stamps for Borough bonds<br />
1V ~ 00<br />
8~24<br />
51 50<br />
21 F 00<br />
F 50<br />
On motion of William T. Koch, seconded by Harold H. Messner and duly passed,<br />
it was ordered that the above bills, together with the relief bill, be paid,<br />
The Secretary read to <strong>Council</strong> a communication from the Smith<br />
Printing Company, of Williamsport, Pa. , in regard to accounting forms, and<br />
the Secretary was directed to write said Company for additional information.<br />
On motion duly made, seconded and passed, the meeting adjourned.<br />
Respec tfully submit ted,<br />
S ecr~ tary
MINUTES OF MEETING OF STRASBURG BOROUGH COUNCIL HELD JUNE 5, <strong>1939</strong> ~<br />
. The meeting was called to order by Milton H. Ranck, ~resident.<br />
The following vrere present:<br />
and. the following members of <strong>Council</strong>'.<br />
I<br />
Burgess Frank B. Koch<br />
Water Superintendent; Jacob H. Ranck<br />
Secretary John Milton Ranck<br />
M. Huber Hess<br />
Harold H. Messner<br />
William T ~ Koch<br />
E ~ R. Mur phy<br />
Chas ~ M, Miller<br />
Leon -C. Hens el<br />
The <strong>Minutes</strong> of the last meet;ing were read and approved. .<br />
"Jacob H. Ranek, Water Superintendent;, reported that tb'ere was<br />
plenty of overflovr at bo tb places and that a new gate at the west end of<br />
tne Borough had been installed. He stated that the service line had been<br />
renevred at the Ben Hull property.<br />
Harold H. Messner brought to the attention of the Water Super-<br />
intendent a leak at the end of the line on North Decatur Street; ~<br />
Mr. Murphy, of the Water Committee, reported. t;hat. he-had been<br />
negotiating for bids for the apparatus to inject lime-solution into the<br />
Borough vrater. He also reported that the pump which the Water Committee<br />
vras previously authorized to purchase at a cost of II'125 ~ 00, vrould cost<br />
$195, 00 plus "necessary hose and appliances.<br />
On motion of Harold H. Messner, seconded by William T. Koch<br />
and duly passed. , the Water Committee was authorized and direct;ed t o pur-<br />
chase for the sum of $195 ~ 00 plus cost of hose and appliances, a Homelite<br />
Pump i<br />
William T Koch, reporting for the Street Commit;tee, stated.<br />
tha t; Nolt r s Hill had been surfaced. ~<br />
Burgess Frank B. Koch s tat ed that in bis opinion North Jackso n<br />
Street should be oiled and chipped in order to complete the job,
Burgess' Prank B ~ Koch also brought to the attention of <strong>Council</strong><br />
the matter of the possibility of the erectiqn of an electric fence by<br />
Milton Barge on the Elwood Kreider property and the borough Solicitor<br />
was instructed to report to the Burgess as to the legal'. aspects of this<br />
pr oblem.<br />
Light C ommit tee: No r eport ~<br />
Relief Commit tee: No report,<br />
On behalf of f&. J ~ Weaver, the Secretary gave the following<br />
Treasur ert s report, as of June 5, <strong>1939</strong>:<br />
Balance from last month<br />
Received since<br />
Paid out<br />
Balance on hand:<br />
4 2435. 23<br />
90 o08<br />
$ 2525. 31<br />
452 ~ 27<br />
$ 2073104<br />
Qn motion of M. Huber Hess, seconded by Chas. M. Miller, the<br />
report of the Treasurer was approved and accepted, and ordered. to be<br />
f iled. .<br />
J. E ~ Goodellts water analysis waE presented to <strong>Council</strong> and<br />
directed to be filed ~<br />
The Secretary read to <strong>Council</strong> vouchers Nos ~ 293 through 296,<br />
both inclusive, issued since the last meeting, all dated May 25, <strong>1939</strong>:<br />
Chas. S ~ Aulthouse, labor-Street Department<br />
Harry Coyle, labor- Street Department<br />
j:la Kline, Treas. Daughters of Union<br />
Veterans, Memorial Day Services<br />
48 82<br />
37 ~ 80<br />
30i00<br />
On motion of Leon CD Hensel, seconded by Chas. M. Miller and duly<br />
passed, payment of the above vouchers were approved,<br />
The Secretary presented to <strong>Council</strong> the following bills:<br />
<strong>Lancaster</strong> Valite Company-4/21/59<br />
- street dressing<br />
ft tf lt<br />
5/17/39tt<br />
t I tt<br />
5/13' 15/39<br />
Pennsylvania Power 8c Light Company-street lighting<br />
Strasburg Borough Railroad-freight, Water Dept'<br />
Jacob H. Ranck, labor-Water Department<br />
3 ' 98<br />
19 ' 50<br />
122, 40<br />
73 ~ 13<br />
2 ~ 35.<br />
24 ~ 51
Harry P. . Work, Sr. , labor-1Vater Department<br />
'-Thomas Bair — police<br />
Ida B. Eby, May 1st tax bill - commissions<br />
5' on g2 10<br />
5/o on $39 ~ 03<br />
Eddy Valve Company - fire plug<br />
. 11$<br />
1 ~ 95<br />
3 ' 60<br />
19 F 00<br />
2 ~ 06<br />
50 ' 96<br />
On motion of E. R. Murphy, seconded by M. Huber Hess and duly<br />
passed, it vras directed that the above bills be paid, sub ject to the<br />
approval of the <strong>Lancaster</strong> Valite Company invoices by H. C. Kaufman.<br />
journed.<br />
On motion duly made and seconded. and passed, the meeting ad-<br />
Respectfully submitted,<br />
. S retary
MINUTE/ OF MEETING OF STRASBURG BOROUGH COUNCIL HELD JULY 3p 19&9o<br />
The meet;ing was called to order by Milton H, Ranck, President,<br />
The following were present:<br />
Burgess Frank B. Koch<br />
Water Super intendent Jacob H, Ranck<br />
Secretary John Milton Ranck<br />
and. the following members of <strong>Council</strong>;<br />
Milton H ~ Ranck<br />
M. Huber Hess<br />
Haro ld H. Me s sne r<br />
Sherman W, Book<br />
Wm. T ~ Koch<br />
E. R, Murphy<br />
Chas. M. Mi lie r<br />
The <strong>Minutes</strong> of the previous meeting were read and approved.<br />
The Secretary reported that H. C ~ Kaufman had approved. the Lan-<br />
caster Valite Company bills for street dressing on Nolt~s Hill and that<br />
vouchers had been issued in payment" 't'hereof,<br />
9'acob H. Ranck, Water Superintendent, reported that there was<br />
plenty of overflow at both places, and. that a leak had been fixed on<br />
Franklin Street near the Gertrude Galen property,<br />
Chas. M. Miller reported that all the springs have been numbered,<br />
M. Huber Hess reported that the fire hose hand cart had been re-<br />
paired and recommended that tbe hoses be flushed. and tested<br />
pur cba s ed.<br />
jacob H. Ranck stated. that the Homelite pressure pump had been<br />
Tbe Secretary reported on J. E ~ Goodell~s water analysis for<br />
the month of June showing a sli+t contaminat;ion in the receiving basin,<br />
which report was ordered filed.<br />
William T. Koch, for the Street 'Department, reported that a<br />
gutter had been placed in front of Murphy's garage and that new pavement<br />
bad been completed in front of Mrs ~ Shert~, s property on South Decatur Stree<br />
Harold H. Messner, reported that~ the State had not as yet; taken<br />
care of it;s one-third share in tbe expense of surfacing Nolt's Hill; that be
had. spoken to Lester Worst; vrho vras not as yet sure whether vre vrould receive<br />
State aid or not ~<br />
Sherman W. Book suggested that vre have a "STOP" sign erected on<br />
South Decat;ur Street, at the Borough limits.<br />
Harold H. Messner submitted drafts of North Decatur- Street, showing<br />
both the 38~ and 34' stre'et width. He reported. conversations vrith Lem Bair,<br />
who stated. that he was vrilling to have eit;her a 34r or a 38r street but suggest<br />
ed. that; pavement be laid on the North Decatur side of the John Hagenrs property<br />
The Borough Solicitor was instructed to obtain information as to any<br />
past Ordinance tbe Borough may have had dealing vrith the appropriat ion of<br />
land on North Decatur Street for a 38' street, and also in the absence of shah<br />
as to the taking of land for tbe vridening of the street and payment of<br />
damages therefor.<br />
Jackson Streets'<br />
Burgess Frank B. Koch suggested that weeds be cut; along Funk and<br />
William T ~ Koch asked for information with regard. to drainage of<br />
surface vrater on the Main Street with regard to reporting the same to the<br />
State Highway Department in that tbe Main Street of Strasburg Borough is a<br />
State-Highvray. Harold H. Messner stated. that he would take up the matter with<br />
the St;ate Highway Department.<br />
Chas. M. Miller sought information on the question of garbage dis-<br />
posal pits, the power of the Borough to control the same and if found to be a<br />
nuisance how they should be removed.<br />
"as of July 3, <strong>1939</strong>;<br />
On behalf of W. J. Weaver, the Secretary read the Treasurer's report<br />
Balance from last month<br />
Received since<br />
Paid, out last month<br />
$ 20V3. 04<br />
l303 ~ 93<br />
33'76 ' 97<br />
321 ' 49<br />
$ 3055, 48<br />
On motion of M, Huber Hess, seconded. by William T, Koch, the Treasurer's report<br />
was ord. ered to be received. and filed,
S4<br />
The Secretary read to <strong>Council</strong> the following bills:<br />
Pennsylvania Power 8c Light Co. , street lighting<br />
Richard Garnett, labor, street department,<br />
Harry C oyle, labor, street department,<br />
Chas. S. Aulthouse, labor, street department<br />
Samuel W. Bleecher, police duty<br />
J, E . Rohrer, survey k prel, plan for widening .<br />
North. Decatur Street<br />
Homelite Corporation, Borough pump and. accessories~<br />
$220 ~ 80 less 1fo,<br />
<strong>Lancaster</strong> Valite Co. , street dressing,<br />
Chas ~ M. Miller, labor, water. . 'department,<br />
$ V5 ~ 12<br />
5 ' 60<br />
9 ' 20<br />
25 F 40<br />
20 F 00<br />
1V ~ 25<br />
RXG~59<br />
19 ' 95<br />
6 ' 95<br />
Jacob H, Ranck, Water Superintendent, submitted to <strong>Council</strong> a<br />
list of delinquent water. bills and the Superintendent was directed by <strong>Council</strong><br />
to personally interview the delinquents and report at the next meeting of<br />
Counc il. On motion duly made, seconded and passed, the meeting adjourned.<br />
Respectfully submitted,
MINUTES OF MEETING OF STRASBURG BOROUGH COUNCIL HELD AUGUST 7, <strong>1939</strong> ~<br />
The meeting was called to order by Milton H. Ranck, President.<br />
The following were present:<br />
Burgess Frank B. Koch<br />
Water Superintendent Jacob H. Ranck<br />
Secretary John Milton Ranck<br />
and the following members of <strong>Council</strong>:<br />
Milton H:, :: —, Ranck<br />
H. C ~ Kauf man<br />
M. Huber Hess<br />
Harold H. -Messner<br />
Sherman W ~ Book<br />
William T. Koch<br />
E. R. Murphy<br />
Chas. M. Miller<br />
Leon C. Hensel<br />
Ex-<strong>Council</strong>man Fred L. Homsher<br />
The <strong>Minutes</strong> of the previous meeting were read. and. approved,<br />
Jacob H". Ranck, Water Superintendent reported plenty of overflow<br />
at both places; that he had mowed the banks; that he had tested the hose;<br />
the he had made a renewal at the Book property onEMain StreeT; that the<br />
new line on Franklin Street was about completed; that he had tapped, the<br />
Harry Smith' line and finally that c n was being made in delinquent<br />
water accounts. He also reported that he had installed. a meter, . '. in, the<br />
Howard Mowery property, east of the Borough.<br />
The Borough Solicitor was directed to write H. H. Groff and<br />
inform him that $30. 00 delinquent water rent was owing on property 201<br />
Miller Street, now occupied by George Herr, and that it was the thought<br />
of <strong>Council</strong> to publish a lis t of delinquents ~<br />
The Secretary read a communication from the Chemical Company<br />
relative to putting chlorine in the water.<br />
Mr ~ Kaufman, of the Street Department, reported. that gutters<br />
and streets had been cleaned.<br />
Harold H. Messner brought to <strong>Council</strong>'s at'tention the gentlemen' s<br />
agreement made between the Township, Borough and State for the three-way
split incident to the resurfac ing expenses on Nolt ~ s Hill. The Borough<br />
Secretary wsfs ins tructed to vrrite Mr. Edgerly, of the Highway Department<br />
and notify him of thi. s agreement;.<br />
Senator Homsher located the Ordinance f ixing the widt;h of North<br />
Decatur Street, page 141 of the Minute Book, Ordinance passed September . 6,<br />
1923, reading as fo llows:<br />
"Sept, , 6,<br />
1923.<br />
An Ordinance re laying out and changing grades on part of N. Decatur St. , as<br />
follows:<br />
ORDINANCE<br />
Widening, laying out, and changing grades on part of N. Decatur St. , Strasburg<br />
Borough, Lancas ter, Co ~, Pa.<br />
Sect. I The <strong>Council</strong> of St rasburg Borough does hereby ordain that Nor th<br />
Decatur Street; beginning at Center Square, be laid out and widened, in ac-<br />
cordanc e vrith the ge ne ra 1 plan for the 5 is tsnc e of 283 feet;, and that the<br />
. grade on said distance be f i xed at a fall Northward of . 0153 of a foot per<br />
foot; thence at an angle of 170-3/4 degrees bearing Wes tvrard 250 feet, and<br />
the grade for a dis tance of 296 feet be ing . 02664 of a foo t per foot; fall-<br />
ing Northward; thence at an ang le of 169-3/4 degrees bearing Wes tvrard. to the<br />
end of the Borough limi ts, j oining and connecting at the m d of the Bor-<br />
ough limi~ts with the public road. in Strasburg Tovrnship, leading to Hartman ' s<br />
Bridge. The width of said. Street t;o be 38 f eet wide between curbs, and the<br />
building lines 10 feet back from the c urb lines. "<br />
On motion of M. Huber Hes s, s eco nded by Wi 1 liam T ~ Koch and. duly<br />
passed, it vras resolved that the Solicitor be instructed to vrrite J. M.<br />
Hagens, Fire Company No, 1, asking that; a s idewa lk and curb be ins tal led on<br />
the East side of N. Deca tur Street, northward from Center Square, joining<br />
the pavement al ready la id .<br />
Hensel diss e nt ing.<br />
The vote on this questi on was seven ayes and one nay, Leon C,<br />
The Pres ide nt instructed Jacob H. Rane k, Water Superintendent,<br />
to move the fire plug in front of t he Witmer Hersh property on North Decatur<br />
St;rect.<br />
The Secretary was directed to send cards to members of <strong>Council</strong><br />
advising them of the next meeting of Borough <strong>Council</strong> w'ill be held on<br />
Tuesday, September 5, <strong>1939</strong>, i, e. , the d ay f ollovring Labor Day,
J$<br />
, , o3<br />
ply. d 0<br />
[ «f g ~ 0<br />
z. (I/ A<br />
3pa@~<br />
C.
Light Committee: No report.<br />
Relief Committee: No report.<br />
Shade Tree Committee: No report.<br />
Public Safety Committee: No report,<br />
The Secretary read to <strong>Council</strong> the following vouchers issued<br />
a. K<br />
s ince the lras t meeting, dated August 4, <strong>1939</strong>~ being vouchers Nos. 314-3~,<br />
bo th inc lus ive:<br />
Harry Work, Sr.<br />
Harry Work, Jr.<br />
Landi s Work,<br />
John Rineer,<br />
Walter Huffman<br />
Donald Andrevrs<br />
Isaac Sweigart<br />
Martin Good<br />
Labor-Wa ter<br />
Labor -Wa ter<br />
Labor-Water<br />
Labor-Water<br />
Labor-Water<br />
Labor-Water<br />
Labor-Water<br />
Labor-Water<br />
Department<br />
Dep artment<br />
Depar tme nt<br />
Department<br />
Department<br />
De par t ment<br />
De par tme nt<br />
Department<br />
16, 00<br />
16, 00<br />
16 ~ 00<br />
16 ~ 00<br />
16 00<br />
16+00<br />
16, 00<br />
8, 00<br />
On motion of Harold H. Messner, seconded by M. Huber Hess and do. ly passed,<br />
the issuance of the above vouchers vras approved.<br />
The Seer etary presented the follovring bills to <strong>Council</strong>:<br />
Harry Coyle - Labor, Street Department<br />
Chas. S. Aulthouse, Labor-Street; Department;<br />
Murphy~s Garage, materials for Street Dept.<br />
acob H ~ Ranck-Labor, Water Department<br />
Ida B. ~ Eby, tax commissions<br />
Reamr s - paper for tax' duplicate<br />
Chas. M. Miller - Labor, Water Department<br />
Thoma s Ba ir - po lie e<br />
Penna. Power 8c Light - street lighting<br />
Herr 8c Co. , Water Department; supplies<br />
$ 36. 80<br />
49 ' 95<br />
26 ' 95<br />
55, 13<br />
1. 03 )<br />
1 ~ 50<br />
33 ' 53<br />
21, 00<br />
V3 ~ 13<br />
34 ~ 22<br />
On mot;ion of Chas. M. Miller, seconded by M. Huber Hess, and duly passed,<br />
the above bills vrere ordered paid.<br />
On behalf of W. J. Weaver, the Secretary gave the follovring<br />
Treasurer ' s Report as of august 7, <strong>1939</strong>:<br />
Balance from last; month<br />
Received since<br />
Paid out last month<br />
Balance on hand:<br />
3~055, 48<br />
896 V6<br />
3~952, 24<br />
530, 06<br />
3, 422 ' 18<br />
On motion. duly made and. seconded, the above Report vras ordered to be re-<br />
ceived and filed. .<br />
87
Burgess Frank B. Koch direc ted the Solicitor to bring t o<br />
the next meeting of <strong>Council</strong>- a skeletois peddlar~ s ordinance.<br />
Senator Homsher asked. -<strong>Council</strong> whether or not a palmist<br />
could operate in Strasburg Borough.<br />
ad journed,<br />
On. motion duly made, seconded. and passed, the meeting<br />
Respectfully submitted,<br />
Secretary
Septembe ~~<br />
5, , 1959 ~<br />
MINUTES OF MEETING OF STRASBURG BOROUGH COUNCIL HELD SEPTEMBER . 5p', ~;19~9 ~<br />
The meeting was called to order by <strong>Council</strong>man E ~ R ~ Murphy. The<br />
following were present;<br />
and the following members of <strong>Council</strong>:<br />
Water Superintendent Jacob H. Ranck<br />
Burgess Frank B ~ Koch<br />
Secretary John Milton Ranck<br />
Milton H. Ranck<br />
M. Huber Hess<br />
Harold H. Messner<br />
Sherman WE Book<br />
William T ~ Koch<br />
ED R, Murphy<br />
Chas ~ M. Miller<br />
Leon C ~ -Hensel<br />
The <strong>Minutes</strong> of the previous meeting were read and approved. ~<br />
J<br />
The Secretary reported to <strong>Council</strong> that he was unable to find<br />
Resolutions or Ordinances fixing the specif ications for sidewalks, curbs<br />
and gutters within the Borough.<br />
Milton HE Ranck assumed the chair,<br />
Jacob H. Ranck, Water Superintendent, reported plenty of averflow<br />
at both places; that -the springs were slightly weaker; that he had fixed<br />
leaks at Mrs' Charles Breuninger's property and the Kitch property; that<br />
the pipe line on Franklin Street had. been finished and that a new line had<br />
been laid to the Presbyterian Church.<br />
M. Huber Hess reported. that Bill Lewis, living along the Strasburg<br />
Pike, had been unable to ob5ain clear water and was compelled to haul water<br />
to his property because the Borough water at that point was filled with rust.<br />
~ ~~4k<br />
cost of a lime injecting apparatus. On motion of M. Huber Hess "and unan-<br />
E ~ R ~ Murphy reported a letter which he had received concerning the<br />
imously carried, it was resolved that said apparatus be purchased and that the<br />
Water Committee be authorized to make arrangements for the purchase of land<br />
on which to erect a building for the storing of said apparatus, 'and to report<br />
their findings at, a general or special meeting of council called for that<br />
pur po se,<br />
aA
Harold. H. Messner reported that he had collected. (138. 00 on the<br />
Willi's Herr water bill in full settlement of the bill of $154. 00 ~ The<br />
difference is represented by a charge for the keeping of a horse which<br />
died some years ago ~<br />
Street Committee: Reported tbe oiling and chipping of Punk and<br />
North Jackson Streets, as well as cleaning gut;ters and inlets.<br />
J. E. Goodell~s water analysis was presented to <strong>Council</strong> and ordered<br />
to be filed by the Secretary.<br />
On behalf of W. J. Weaver, the Secretary gave the following Treasursrh<br />
report as of September 4, <strong>1939</strong>:<br />
Balance from last month.<br />
Received since<br />
Paid out<br />
I<br />
3, 422 ' 18<br />
124 ~ 98<br />
3~547 ~ 16<br />
461, 64<br />
3i085 ~ 52<br />
On motion of Harold H. Messner, duly seconded and passed, tbe Report was<br />
ordered to be received. and filed.<br />
Shade Tree Committee: No report.<br />
Leon C ~ Hensel brought; to the attention of <strong>Council</strong> certain complaints<br />
that had been received' by pedestrians who had brushed against low hanging trees<br />
in front of the Charles Clark property and the Christ Homsher property. The<br />
Secretary was instructed to write tbe owners of these properties and. advise<br />
them to trim their trees in order that this inconvenience may be done away wi<br />
Relief Committee: No report.<br />
Chas. M. Miller brought to the attention of <strong>Council</strong> the water<br />
situation along the road leading to tbe Frank K, Rohrer farm. After a lengthy<br />
discussion no act;ion was taken.<br />
The Secretary read to <strong>Council</strong> tbe f ollowing voucbers, issued since<br />
the las t mee ting, dated Augus t 19, <strong>1939</strong>;<br />
Harry Work, Sr' Labor - Water Department<br />
Harry Work, Jr, Labor - Water Department<br />
Landis Work, Labor - Water Department<br />
John Ranck, Labor — Water Depar t ment<br />
II<br />
lV. 20<br />
13 ~ 60<br />
13 ~ 60<br />
13 ~ 60
Isaac Sweigart, Labor-Water Department<br />
John Rineer, Labor-Water Department<br />
Donald. Andrews, Lab'or-Water Department<br />
Walt'er Hoffman, Labor-Water Department<br />
Martin Good, Labor-Water Department<br />
13 ~ 60<br />
16. 00<br />
13 ~ 60<br />
13 ~ 60<br />
13 ~ 60<br />
On motion of William T ~ Koch, seconded by M ~ Huber Hess and duly passed, the<br />
issuance of the above vouchers was approved.<br />
The Secretary read to <strong>Council</strong> the following bills:<br />
Pennsylvania Power 8c Light Company, s treet lighting $ 73. 12<br />
C ~ J. Keneagy, Collector-Paradise Township taxes<br />
on Borough property , 15o65<br />
Jacob HE Ranck, Labor-Water Deparrm ent 17. 21<br />
W. J. We'aver, dis infec tants 3 ' 20<br />
Chas. M. Miller, Labor-Water Department 10 ~ 80<br />
Murphy~ s Garage, Water Department supplies 9 ~ 83<br />
F. B. Koch 8c Sons, Water Department. supplies 41 ~ 71<br />
Harry C oyle, Labor-Street Department 57 ' 60<br />
Chas ~ ( S ~ Aulthouse, Labor-Street Department 64 ' 80<br />
Sample'1 W. Bleecher, police duty 22 ~ 00<br />
<strong>Lancaster</strong> Valite Company - street dressing 52 ~ 00<br />
On motion of E. R ~ Murphy, seconded. by Chas. M. Miller and duly passed, the .<br />
above bills were ordered to be paid.<br />
On motion of Sherman W. Book, '<br />
seconded by harold H ~ Messner, and<br />
unanimously passed, the following amounts were appropriated for debt services<br />
to the First National Bank of Strasburg:<br />
3' interest on outstanding Borough indebtedness of $13, 300<br />
from April 1, <strong>1939</strong> to October 1, <strong>1939</strong> 199 ~ 50<br />
Reduc tion o f principal ind eb tednes s 1000 F00<br />
On motion duly made, second ed. and passed, the meeting adjourned, .<br />
Respectfully submitted,<br />
ecretary
92 MINUTES OF MEETING OF STRASBURG BOROUGH COUNCIL HELD OCTOBER 2 1929<br />
The meeting was called to order by Milton H, Ranck, President.<br />
The following 'were present:<br />
Water Superintendent Jacob H, Rane k<br />
Burgess Frank B ~ Koch<br />
Secretary John Milton Ranck<br />
and the following members of <strong>Council</strong>:<br />
Milton H, Ranck<br />
M. Huber Hess<br />
Sherman WE Book<br />
E. RE Murphy<br />
Chas. M. Miller<br />
Leon CD Hensel<br />
E~-<strong>Council</strong>man Senator Frederick L. Homsher<br />
The <strong>Minutes</strong> of the previous meeting were read and approved,<br />
Jacob H. Ranck, Water Superintendent, reported that there was no<br />
overflow at either place and that the springs were weaker. He stated that<br />
a renewal line had been installed at John'Groff's property in Center Square<br />
and at Ross Denlinger's farm, and. that- a new line had been installed. at the<br />
Atkins ' property. He further reported 'that he had repaired leaks a t the<br />
following properties: Shissler farm, at the end of Miller Street, and also in<br />
front of the Huber Hess property on East Main Street. He further reported<br />
that he had, seen to the flushing of the dead ends 0f the water main.<br />
E, R. Murphy, for the Water Committee, reported. an oral agreement<br />
entered into with Ross Denlinger for the leasing or purchase of a strip of<br />
land, . adjacent to the Strasburg Borough Water Main for the purpose of erecting<br />
thereon a building to house a 1We injecting apparatus, in return for a water<br />
connection directly to the dwelling house on Mr. . 0enlinger's farm.<br />
On motion of Leon C. Hensel, seconded by Sherman %. Book and unan-<br />
imously carried, it was resolved that Strasb&erg Borough. obtain a perpetual<br />
lease from Ross and Clyde Denlinger for a piece of land on which to erect a<br />
building to house a lice injecting apparatus, .<br />
The Secretary read to <strong>Council</strong> a communnication addressed to t%<br />
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Water Committee from the Department of Health, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,<br />
. in, which- a survey of our water system was requested ~ . . Ex <strong>Council</strong>man Senator<br />
Homsher stated that- the Department of Health has in its possession a survey<br />
of our new springs and further that our old springs and general lay out of<br />
our water system were finished and in operation prior to any regulatory Acts<br />
passed by the General Assembly, and, therefore, not within its purview ~<br />
Senator Homsher reported certain suggestions of J. E Goodell,<br />
City Chemist, relative to the line injecting apparatus. He estimated the<br />
entire cost of the project at approximately $1200, 00 ~<br />
On motion of Sherman W ~ Book, seconded by Leon C ~ Hensel and<br />
unanimous ly carried, it was resolved that the report of . the Water Committee<br />
be:; accepted and that the said Committee be directed to proceed with the<br />
purchase of the equipment,<br />
Street Committee (absentee report): Oiling and chipping on<br />
FranÃlin and Funk Streets; gutters and inlets were cleaned.<br />
Light Committee: M. Huber Hess reported that Herbert Foulke<br />
had requested the erection of a street light on Funk 'Street. No action<br />
was t'aken,<br />
Relief Committee: No report.<br />
On behalf of W ~ J. Weaver, the Secretary gave the fo llowing<br />
Treasurer's Report as of October 2, <strong>1939</strong>:<br />
Balance from last month<br />
Received since<br />
Paid out last month<br />
3~085 ' 52<br />
267, 96<br />
3, 353, 48<br />
1 567 ' 42<br />
1 786 F 06<br />
On motion of Ei R ~ Murphy, seconded by M. Huber Hess, the<br />
above Report was ordered to be received and filed.<br />
E. R. Murphy brought to the attention of <strong>Council</strong> the fact that<br />
although the Budget called for d. $200, 00 appropriation to Strasburg Fire<br />
Company No ~ 1, no voucher had ever been issued therefor.
On motion of E, R ~ Murphy, seconded by N. Huber Hess, and unan-<br />
imously passed. , $200 ~ 00 was appropriated to the Strasburg Fire Company No. 1,<br />
for the year <strong>1939</strong> ~<br />
The Secretary reported conversations had vrith John N. Hagans<br />
relative to a sidewalk on tbe east side of North Decatur Street, from the<br />
property of Albert Nessner to Center Square to the effect that Nr, Hagans<br />
contemplated putting down a cinder walk,<br />
The Secretary vras instructed to vrrite the Strasburg Fire Company No.<br />
1, requesting them to comp3ahe the curb and sidevralk in front of their property<br />
'7<br />
on Ncr tb Decatur Street, conforming vrith t' he curb and sidevralk as novr existing<br />
on North |Decatur Street between the properties of Albert Messner and Ross Rowe,<br />
The Secretary presented to <strong>Council</strong> the following bills:<br />
J+ E ~ Goodell, water analysis-. April, May 8c June<br />
Ida B, Eaby, Tax Collector-Comm. on $12 ~ 99<br />
Penns ylvania Power R Light 0 o ~, street lighting<br />
Thomas Bair — police duty<br />
H@rry Coyle, Labor-Street Department<br />
Ha-rry F ~ Wor k, Labor-Street Depart;ment<br />
C lif ford E, Bair, Labor-Street; Department<br />
Chas. S ~ Aulthouse, ~Labor-Street Department<br />
Chas M, Miller, Labor-Street Departrrsnt<br />
Henry Hor s t, r oiling Borough S tree ts<br />
<strong>Lancaster</strong> Valite Company - street dressing<br />
Herr 8c Company~ materials-Water Deparrment<br />
Chas ~ M. Miller, labor-Water Depar tment<br />
Harry F ~ Work~ Sr ~ labor-Water Department<br />
Clifford E. Bair, labor-Water 'Department<br />
Harry Coyle, labor-Wat;er Department<br />
Jacob H. Ranek, labor-Water Department<br />
Fred L. 5 John E ~ Homsher, freight-Water De~rtm<br />
Supplies<br />
ent<br />
2 1, 00<br />
, 65<br />
'73 13<br />
18, 50<br />
12+80<br />
5 ' 20<br />
6. 40<br />
lle25<br />
5 40<br />
21, 00<br />
360+00<br />
20 42<br />
20 ~ 93<br />
1/ 60<br />
8, 00<br />
17, 20<br />
:27. 11<br />
On motion of N. Huber Hess, seconded by ED RE Murphy, and unanimously passed,<br />
it was ordered t;bat the above bills be paid,<br />
On motion duly made, seconded and passed, the meeting adJourned.<br />
Respec tfully submitted,<br />
S. ec<br />
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MINUTES OF MEETING OF STRASBURG BOROUGH COUNCIL HELD NOVEMBER 6, <strong>1939</strong>.<br />
The meeting was called to order by Milton H. Ranck, President ~<br />
The following were present:<br />
%later Superintendent Jacob H ~ Ranck<br />
'<br />
Bur ges s Fra nk B ~<br />
Koc h<br />
Secretary John Milton Ranck<br />
and. the following members of <strong>Council</strong>:<br />
Milton H ~ Ranck<br />
H. C ~ Kaufman<br />
M. Huber Hess<br />
Harold H. Mes sne r<br />
Vfilliam T. Koch<br />
ED R. Murphy<br />
Chas ~ M. Miller<br />
The <strong>Minutes</strong>. of the previous meeting were read and approved.<br />
Jacob H. Ranck, Vfater Superintendent, reported tnat there<br />
e<br />
was plenty of overflovr at the Reservoir but that there vras no overflow<br />
at the springs; that the s tandpipe vras one-half full; that a nevr connect-<br />
ion had. been made for John A ~ Coyle at bis new property, just East of<br />
tbe Borough of Strasburg; that; a renewal connection had. been made at tbe<br />
India Kreider property on Miller Street.<br />
Relative to the Coyle connection tbe Secretary reported that<br />
he had sent in to the Highvray Department the papers which vrere executed<br />
re3a tive to the permit to dig up the street, and bad enclosed bis check<br />
in the sum of $6 ~ 00 covering the permit; fee.<br />
-Gn motion o f E ~ R. Murphy, seconded by H ~ C ~ Kaufman and duly<br />
passed. , it was resolved that out;side of the Borough of Strasburg cost o f<br />
connection to the Borough main should be $25 ~ 00 plus reasonable costs<br />
e<br />
for obtaining a permit and resurfacing the road. a<br />
-The Secretary reported that he had drawn a draft of the lease<br />
from Ross and Clyde Denlinger to the Borough of Strasburg for a lot of<br />
land. on which to erect the lime injecting apparatus; that be had forwarded<br />
said draft to F ~<br />
-. Lyman Windolph, Attorney for the Denlingers, vrho in turn<br />
forwarded. it to Mr . . Denlinger for his approval ~<br />
I
N, C. Kauf'fman, oi' the Street Committee, reported that the<br />
inl e t s ha d. been cleaned , the gut t e r ha d been repaired in fr ont o f the<br />
Dave jument property, and the gutter had been repaired in front of the<br />
Shroy property on South Decatur Street.<br />
~Li ht Committee: No report.<br />
Re li. ef Committee : No report .<br />
On behalf of W e J . Weaver the Secretary gyve the f o llowi ng<br />
Tr eas urer ' s report a s o f November 6 , 193 9 :<br />
Balance from last month<br />
Received. since<br />
1 786, ~ 0 6<br />
4254 ' 53<br />
$ 6O4O ~ 59<br />
Paid out last month 847, , 44<br />
$: 5193, 15<br />
On motion of M. Huber Hess, seconded by Vtilliam T ~ Koch and<br />
duly passed, the Treasurer's report was accepted and. directed to be<br />
f iled<br />
The Secretary presented to <strong>Council</strong> the f ollowing bills;<br />
J' ~ E ~ Rohrer, surveying lot on DenLinger farm<br />
J, E ~ Goodell~ water analys is f or July, Augus t<br />
8c September<br />
Ida BE Eby, Tax Colle October 5th - bill - $8 6 ' 53<br />
November 2d- 2 ~ 64<br />
J'ohn Milton Ranck, occupancy permit fee for<br />
Coyle connection<br />
Pennsylvania' Power 8c Light Co, , street lighting<br />
Aldus Zit tie, stone for work on N ~ Deca tur Street<br />
<strong>Lancaster</strong> Valite Company, street ddressing<br />
Chas ~ S ~ Aulthouse, labor, Street Department<br />
Harry Coyle, Labor, Street Department<br />
Herr 6: Company, supplies-Water Depart ~ 42.<br />
'<br />
ff tf<br />
tf lf ff lf 12 ~ 24<br />
Jacob H, Ranck, labor, Vfater Department<br />
Harry F ~ Work, Labor, Water Department<br />
State Workmen's Insurance Fund, additional premium<br />
'<br />
'39<br />
3 ~ 5O<br />
21, 00<br />
89 ~ 17<br />
6 ' 00<br />
73 ' 12<br />
152 ' 80<br />
3 84<br />
22 F 50<br />
12 ' 80<br />
54, 63<br />
44 ' 59<br />
3 60<br />
10 ~ 79<br />
On motion of Chas. M. Mi, lier, seconded by E. R. Murphy and<br />
duly passed, it was ordered that the above bills be paid,<br />
A delegation f rory„Strasburg Fire Company No, . 1 entered the<br />
<strong>Council</strong> Room and through their speaker, Charles S. Aulthouse, put the
-<br />
f o 1 lowing proposition to <strong>Council</strong>:<br />
As a temporary measure, would Strasburg Borough<br />
<strong>Council</strong> be satisfied with the installation by the Fire<br />
Company of a tarvia walk in front of thel r property on<br />
North Decatur Street of a width equal to the proposed<br />
cement walk&<br />
Mr. Aulthouse stated that since the plans for the<br />
erection of the fire house had not yet been completed<br />
they deemed. it unwise to build a cement curb and. cement<br />
sidewalk until the plans for the building had been com-<br />
pleted and the location of the driveway into the building<br />
dete rmined ~<br />
On motion of H, C ~ '<br />
Kaufman, seconded by Harold H, Messner<br />
and duly passed. ', it was resolved that the proposition of the Stras-<br />
burg Fire Company No ~ l to construct the tarvia pavement of the same<br />
width and the same grade as proposed by the Fire Company be accepted;<br />
Qn motion duly seconded and passed, the meeting adjourned,<br />
Respec tfully submit ted,<br />
Secretary<br />
Bi
MINUTES GF MEETING' OF STRASBURG BOROUGH COUNCIL HELD MONDAY EVENING,<br />
DECEMBER 8~ 1959<br />
The meeting was called to order by President Milton H ~ Ranck, The<br />
following were present:<br />
Water Superintendent Jacob H. Ranck<br />
Secretary John Milton Ranck<br />
and the following members of <strong>Council</strong>:<br />
Milton H, Ranck<br />
M. Huber. Hess<br />
Harold H. Messner<br />
Sherman W, Book<br />
E, RE Murphy<br />
Chas. M. Miller<br />
Leon C ~ Hensel<br />
The <strong>Minutes</strong> of the previous meeting wire read. and approved,<br />
Jaoob H ~ Ranck, Water Superintendent, reported that the Borough main had<br />
been extended one hundred sixty-five feet northward. on North Decatur Street~<br />
that connection had been made to the Harry Myers~ property on North Decatur<br />
Street, and a t the Hassel property on the north side of Franklin Street. He<br />
further stated that the springs were not as strong as they had been and that<br />
the s tandpipe was practically empty.<br />
J. E. Goode ll' s water ana lys is of November 21, 1959 was received and fi led,<br />
Mr. Murphy, for the Water Department, inc~uii'i:d concerning the Denlinger<br />
lease and was advised by the Secretary that the same had been prepared in final<br />
form and forwarded to F. Lyman Windolph, to be turned over to his clients for<br />
exec ut ion.<br />
The Secretary reported that he had turned over to the Department of Health<br />
certain foMs relative to the lime in)ecting apparatus ~<br />
%he Sec-retary was<br />
of Highways to repair<br />
directed to get an emergency permit from the Department<br />
leaks ~<br />
The Solicitor was direct ed to look into the matter of liening delinquent<br />
water accounts ~<br />
Street Committee: No report ~
On motion duly made, seeonded and passed the Secretary was directed<br />
to write to the State Highway Department to accept their offer to clean<br />
Borough streets of snow,<br />
Light Committee: No report,<br />
Re lie f Commit tee: No report,<br />
The Secretary referred to <strong>Council</strong> two matters which had. been dis-<br />
cussed by the Civic Improvement Committee of the Lions Club - No. 1,<br />
being the placing of disposal cans for waste paper, ete. , at convenient<br />
spots within the Borough, and the other one being, the active cooperation<br />
of the Borough in an effort to have aI1 weather tennis courts constructed<br />
on the Playground As'sociation property Both matters were considered but<br />
no action was taken.<br />
On behalf of W. J. Weaver, the Secretary made the following Treasurer's<br />
report as of December 4, <strong>1939</strong>:<br />
Balance from last month<br />
Received since<br />
Paid out last month<br />
I<br />
I<br />
I<br />
5193 ~ 15<br />
327~42<br />
5520 ' 5V<br />
498+34<br />
$ 5022. 23<br />
On motion. of M, Huber Hess, seconded by ED R. Murphy and duly passed, the<br />
Treasurer's report was ordered filed,<br />
The Secretary presented to <strong>Council</strong> the following bills:<br />
Pennsylvania Power 8c Iight Co, , street lighting<br />
Ida B, Eby, tax commissions<br />
Thomas Hair, police duty<br />
Aldus Zittle, stone - Street Department<br />
Murphy's Garage, gas 8c oil, Borough truck-Street<br />
Department;<br />
Harry F, Work~ Labor - Street Department<br />
Johh Ranek,<br />
Harry Coyle<br />
Isaac Sweigart<br />
J. E, Rohrer, services in re lime injecting building<br />
on Denlinger property - plans, etc'<br />
W. J. Weaver, disinfectants<br />
Chas ~ M, Miller, labor - Water Department<br />
Jacob H Ranck~<br />
Builders Iron Foundry, High Pressure Midget; Clor-<br />
0-Feeder<br />
Fred L 8c John E, Homsher, Water Department »<br />
freight 8c Supplies<br />
$ 73. 13<br />
6 ' 25<br />
17 F 00<br />
201, 99<br />
5 ~ 15<br />
16 ' 60<br />
12 ' 60<br />
12 ~ 60<br />
3, 00<br />
29o75<br />
2 ~ 25<br />
15 ~ OV<br />
26 ~ 96<br />
310 00<br />
15 ' 9V
Herr & Com an<br />
p ny, =-goose necks, etc ~, Water Department $ 8 ~ 40<br />
American Water . SoX't5ner Company f lime mixing tank<br />
R ~ D ~ Wo W od Company, gate valves, 148~10$, ;" pipe'. Water<br />
Department 169 ' 15<br />
Less Bg 8 ~ 18<br />
200~00<br />
106 ' 97<br />
On motion of Chas, M. Miller, seconded by E ~ -R ~ Murphy and duly<br />
passed, it was ordered that the above bills be paid,<br />
On motion of Z R ~ Murphy, seconded by Harold H. Messner and duly<br />
passed, it was resolved that $80, 00 be appropriated to the Lions Club<br />
for the Christmas Tree Decorations in Center Square.<br />
On motion of Leon C ~ Hensel, seconded by Harold H. Messner and duly<br />
passed, it was resolved that the Water Company be empowered to employ<br />
someone to keep the records of the Water Department and to pay for said<br />
work<br />
On motion duly made, seconded and passed the meeting adjourned,<br />
Respectfully submit ted, ,<br />
Secreta'