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Strasburg, Pa ~, January 3, 1938 ~ 

Frank B. Koch, Burgess, administered the oath of office to the follow- 

ing newly elected members of Council: 

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Milton H, Ranck 

M. Huber Hess 

Will'iam T ~ Kock 

H. C. Kaufman 

The following members of Council were present:. Milton H. Ranck~ 

H. C, Kaufman, W. J. Weaver, M. Huber Hess, Harold H. Messner, Sherman 

W. Book, William T ~ Kock, Fred L. Homsher, ED R. Murphy, and Chas. M. 

Miller; also present were: Jacob H. Ranck, Thomas H Bair, and Samuel 

W. Bleecher, 

Harold H. , Messner was appointed Temporary Chairman for the purpose 

of organisation for the ensuing year, 

Milton H. Ranck was nominate~d for President of Council and on being 

unanimously elected took over the Chairmanship of the meeting. 

The following Borough Officers were elected for the ensuing year: 

Vice President: 

Secretary: 

Treasurer: 

Water Superintendent: 

Borough Engineer: 

Board of Health: 

Water Rent Collector: 

Solicitor: 

The President announced the 

Streets: 

Light: 

H. C. Kaufman 

John Milton Ranck 

J. Weaver 

Jacob HE Ranck 

John G. Homsher 

Samuel A ~ Weaver - 5 years 

Jacob H. Ranck 

'. John . Mi'1@on Ranck 

Ifollowing Committee appointments: 

H. C ~ Kauf man 

William T. Kock 

Harold H. Messner 

M. Huber Hess 

Sherman W. Book 

Chas ~ M. Miller 

Relief: William T ~ Kock 

Chas. M. Miller 

Harold H. Messner

Water: Fred L, Homsher 

E ~ R ~ Murphy 

M. Huber Hess 

Chas ~ -M. Miller 

Budget: Fred L, Homsher, Chairman 

H. CD Kaufman 


Shade Trees: Chas ~ M Miller 

M. Huber Hess 

William T ~ Kock 

On Motion of H. C ~ Kaufman, seconded by E. R. Murphy, it was resolved 

that the salary of all Borough Officers be the same as in 1937 ~ 

There was a general discussion of the 1937 Borough Act requiring bud- 

geting of all expenses for the year 1938 ~ 

On motion of Fred L. Homsher, , 

seconded 

by William T. Kock and duly 

carried, the Secretary was directed to prepare. , for presentation on Jan- 

uary 13, 1938, a proposed budget using the uniform form furnished by the 

Department of Internal Affairs for~the purpose, which proposed budget in 

tentative form shall be presented to Council on Thursday~ January 13, 1938 ' 

On Motion of Fred L. Homsher, ~seconded by William T. Kock and duly 

carried, it was decided to meet January 13~ 1938, at 7:30 o' clock PE M. ~ 

for the purpose of receiving the proposed budget, 

Fred L Homsher, Past Secretary of the Borough Council, read the 

following communications: 

A letter from the Strasburg Lions Club'thanking 

Council for the $25 F 00 given to the Christmas Tree= 

Fund, and also for their' efforts in bringing about 

the erection of school safety signs ~ 

A letter from the Strasburg Fire Company No. 1, 

asking for a $200, 00 appropriation by the Borough 

Council for the year of 1938 for the operating, re- 

placement, and additional equipment and supplies for 

the operation of the Strasburg Fire Company No, 1 ~ 

Contained in this letter there was also a request 

for an appropriation for the cost of the erecti. on- of 

alarm boxes now being installed in the Borough. 

A letter from the Water Main Cleaning Company ex- 

tending the time for the acceptance of their proposal 

for cleaning the Borough water mains until February 

1938o

The above communications were ordered to be. filed by the Secretary, 

On motion of M. Huber Hess, seconded. by. Harold H. . Messner and duly 

carried, the Secretary was dIrected to purchase a loose leaf book to 

contain the Minutes of the Strasburg Borough Council. 

On motion of Fred L. Homsher, " duly seconded, . it was resolved that 

Council adjourn to meet on Thursday evening, 'January 13, 1938, at 7:30 

o' clock PE M. , at which time the proposed budget would be presented and 

any other matters considered by Council as at any regular meeting. 

Respectfully submitted, 

cr ary, Strasburg Borough Council.

MINUTES OF MEET'ING HELD' JA'NARY 13TH~ 1938 ~ 

Pursuant to the adjournment Resolution of January 3rd Meeting, 

Borough Council convened on Thursday evening, January 13, 1938, at 7:30 P. M. 

Kaufman. 

The follovring members"of Council vrere present: 

H. C. Kauffman 

M. Huber~Hess 

Harold H. Messner . 

Fred. L. Homsher 

E. RE Murphy 


The meeting vras called to order by the Vice President, H. CD 

On motion of M. Huber Hess, duly seconded, it vras resolved that 

the reading of the Minutes of the previous meeting be dispensed vrith. 

Pursuant t;o the Resolution of the January 3rd Meeting, the 

Budget Committ;ee, on behalf of the Secretary, prepared, and by their 

Chairman, Fred LE Homsher, submitted to Council a . Proposed Budget for 

the year 1938 ' 

On motion of M. Huber Hess, seconded, by E. R. Murphy, it vras 

resolved that Council receive the Proposed Budget and that the Secretary 

be directed to notify the Electors of Strasburg Borough, by advertisement, 

I 

that the said. Proposed. Budget was' open for public inspection at the office 

of the Secretary, daily for fifteen days. 

Fred L. Homsher brought' to the attention of Council proposed 

changes in the salary list, with particular reference to the salary of 

t he High Constable and the Borough Solicitor, 

On motion of E. R, Murphy, seconded by M. Huber Hess, it was 

resolved. that the salary of the Borough Solicitor be increased. from 

Fifteen ($15 F 00) Dollars to Twenty-five ($25, 00) Dollars' 

On motion of M. Huber Hess, duly seconded and. carried, it was 

resolved. that; the Borough Council'accept the proposition of the Water

Main Cleaning Company~ and that the Water Committee place a contract 

vrith the said- Company -for the cleaning of the Borough vrater mains ~ 

Council adjourned, 

On motion of E RE Murphy, duly seconded. and carried, 


re ry, Strasburg Borou Counc

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Strasburg, Pa, , January 18', 1938, 

Samuel Weaver, Herbert Foulke and Frank H Rohrer, Auditors, 

met at the home of Fred L, Homsher, West Main Street, in the Borough 

of Strasburg, Pa. , on the evening of Tuesday, January 19&, 1938, at 

7:30 o' clock PE N. , for the purpose of auditing the books of the Bor- 

ough. Treasurer 

All accounts, vouchers, etc. , were found to be in proper 

order and were so certified. by the above Auditors 


ec etary, Strasburg o ough Council ~

Cash Balance on Hand — January 4, ~ 

Water Rents 

Delinquent Taxes - Tax Liens Paid' 

do f933 Duplicate 

do 1934 Duplicate 

do 

AUDI T~ORS'REPORT 

of the 

FINANCES OF STRASBURG BOROUGH 

For the Fiscal Year Ending January 3rd, 1938 

- 1935 Duplicate~ 

do 1936 Duplicate 

Amount of 1937 Duplicate 

Penalties 

Abatement 

Commi ss ions 

Unpaid. Balance 

Sale of Water Meters 

Water Service Connect ions 

Lic e ns e Fees 

Wood Sold 

Sundry Income 

Main tenanc e of Wa ter System - Labor 

do ' 

1937 

RECEIPTS 

January 18, 1938. 

$3, 245 ' 80 

26 

$3, 246 F 06 

4~887 ' 88 

3~630 ~ OV 

89 ' 0 

2 ' 95 

158 ' 76 

95 ' 80 

153 ' 46 

$135 ~ 36 

81, 64 

456 F 70 673 F 70 $ 2p572 ~ 36 

130 F 00 

88 ' 95 

300 ~ 00 

147. 00 

50 ' 88 

EXP END IT URES 

Supplies 

Maintenance of Streets - Labor 

do Supplies 

Nevr Equipment' 

Ma intenanc e o f True k 

Rent for Hose House Sites and Council Room 

State Tax on Borough Indebtedness 

Real Estate Tax 

Workmen's Compensation Insurance ' 

Salaries and Expenses - Board of Health 

Sal'aries - Borough Officials 

Stationery, Po stage, e tc. 

Special Police 

~ Aud. itors Fees 

Appropriation for Memorial Day Expenses 

Appropriation for Strasburg Fire „Company 

Appropriation for Christmas Decorations 

Appro pris. t ion to S inking Fund 

S tr ee t I ight ing 

Interest on Borough Indebtedness ~ 

Total Expenditures 

. CASH BALANCE - January 3rd, 1938 

$12 ~307, 14 

636 ' 15 

427 ' 68 

223 ' 80 

48, 33 

' 69 '08 

23, 35 

41+00 

21 ~ 18 

24 ~ 58 

30 ~ 19 

96 40 

276 ' 22 

28, 76 

162 ' 50 

7 ' 50 

30 00 

200 F 00 

25 F 00 

V50 F 00 

8VV ~ 50 

1 300 ' 50 

5p299 ~ 72 

7 007 42 

12~307 ' 14

Keinbort ~ s Legacy 

J ~ M ~ Potts ~ Legacy 

Bernarda Black Legacy 

S tra sb urg Sena te Appropriation 

STRASBUR'G. BOROUGH RELIEF FUND 

RELIEF FUND INUESTMENTS 

$1, 600 ~ Borough of Strasburg 4~/~ Bonds 

First National Bank of Strasburg - Savings Account 

Cash Balance - January 4, 1937 

Interest Received 

Expended for Relief 

Cash. Balance - January 3, 1938 

RELIEF FUND - INCOME ACCOUNT 

STRASBURG BOROUGH SINKING FUND 

Amount of Sinking Fund - January 4, 1937 

Received Interest on Investments, 

Received Borough Approprihtion 

SINKING FUND INVESTMENTS 

First Mortgage on Real Estate 

Borough of Strasburg 4~go Bonds 

Savings Account - First National Bank of Strasburg 

Total Borough Indeb te dn es s - $28, 900, 00 

400. 00 

300+00 

911 ' 22 

60 ' 50 

1 671 ~ 72 

41 600, 00 

71. 72 . 

1 671 ~ 72 

189 ' 98 

76, 34 

265 ' 32 

11, 05 

254 ' 27 

12~736 ~ 36 

644 08 

750 00 

14 130 ' 44 

4, 650. 00 

9, 400, 00 

80 ' 44 

14 130 ' 44 

We, the undersigned. Auditors for the Borough of Strasburg, Pennsy- 

lvania, do hereby certify that we have examined the accounts of W. J. Weaver, 

Treasurer, for the fiscal year ending January 3, 1938, and find. them as 

above stated. 

Samuel A. Weaver 

Frank K, Rohrer 

Herbert M. Foulke Audi to rs ~

MINUTES OF MEETING HELD FEBRUARY V~ 1938 ~ 

The meeting was called to order by-Milton- H. Ranck, President ~ 

The following were present: t 

and the following members of Council: 

Burgess Frank D. Koch 

. Constable Samuel W Bleecher 

. Water Superi~~ntendent Jacob H. Ranck 

Secretary, John Milton Ranck 

Milton H; Rsnck, President 

H ~ C. Kaufman, Vice President 

M. Huber Hess 

Harold HE Messner 

William T. Kock 

Fred L Homsher 


The Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. 

Jacob Ranck, Superintendent, of the Water Department, reported that 

the leak in Thad. . Brackbill's line had been repaired and that the leakage 

in the end of the water line on North Decatur Street had been lessened. 

by raising the gate box. 

Fred L. Homsher reporting fo r the Water Committee presented the 

r City Chemist, showing two. cultures, 

report- of J. E ~ Goodell, Lancaste 

but no actual bacteria. 

Mr. Homsher also presented the contract which the Water Committee 

has entered into with the Water Main Cleaning Company; said -contract being 

dated -February 1, 1938, in which 'said. Water Main Cleaning Company. contracts 

to clean the Borough water mains at the following rates: 10$ per foot;' if 

the 4". pipe only is cleaned; Vg per foot for any work done by the pressure 

method; 8g per f oot i f a ll pipe is cleaned. . 

E. C ~ Kaufman, Chairman of the Streets Committee, reported that holes 

had been patched in front of the School house and near the Adam Sherr 

t' 

property. He also stated that considerable coating, to the streets would 

have to be done in the Spring. 

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President Ranck requested. that the Street Committee see to it that 

the "no parking" area on the North side of' Centre Square be extended . 

one parking width eastward. 

On behalf of W. J. Vleaver, the Secretary gave the following Treas- 

urer's report: 

Balance on hand 

Monies. received 

$ 7007. 42 

294 ' 22 

Total balance on hand: $ 7301 ~ 64 

Chas. M. Miller, on behalf of the Relief Committee, reported that he 

had purchased kerosene in can for V/. B ~ Mi. lier, , and one ton of coal for, 

Char les Murray. 

The following bills were presented at Council: 

Relic f Bills: 

J ~ J. Messner, for can of kerosene for )V ~ B. Miller - 47$ 

Fred L. R John E. Homsher, coal f or Chas, Murray - $ 8 ~ 76 

Genera 1 Bills: 

1 ~ Chas. S. Aulthouse, labor 

3 ~ 

. 

J. ED Goodell, water analysi. s . 

Jacob H. Ranck, labor - water department 

2. Lancaster Valite Company, street dressing 

4. 

5. Enos Lahr, labor - water department 

6 ~ 

John Milton Ranck, 

Filing Tax Liens 8 ' 50 

Minute Book 7, 55 

'7. Edw . Picbtnsr, labor - Watts~ tspartmsnt 

8 ~ P lip Fichtner, labor - V/ater Department 

9. ar zn J. Miller, repairing Borough shed and 

mater ials 

10 ~ Fred L ~ 8c John E ~ Homsher, materials f or 

Borough shed 

ll, Ida B. Eaby, . Tax Collector„Commi ssions on 

de linquent tax 

12 ~ Commonwea 1th of Pennsylvania, personal property 

tax on Borough Loan 

13 ~ Vl. J. Vleaver, Commission on personal property 

loan tax 

14, Pennsylvania Power 8c Light Co ~ street lighting 

15 ~ Samue 1 A. %eave r, audi tor ' s f e e 

16 ~ Herbert M. Foulke, auditor' s fee 

17 ~ Frank K Rohrer, auditor's fee 

10, 35 

7 ~ 52 

21, 00 

11 ' 70 

2 ' 40 

16, 05 

60 ' 40 

13 80 

23 ' 35 

18 ' 85 

2. 77 

21, 28 

1 ~ 12 

73 ~ 13 

2, 50 

2 ~ 50 

2 ~ 50

On motion of M. Huber Hess„seconded by William T, Kock, it was 

ordered that the above bills be, -paid. 

The Secretary read to Council the following communications: 

Lett;er of Charles S. Weller, Executive Officer, Beer and 

Liquor Division, Department of Agriculture, State o f South 

Dakota, inquiring concerning a forty-one foot (sic. ) rattle 

I 

snake allegedly found. near, Strasburg, Pa, , on October 3, 1926 ~ 

A letter from Roberts R. Appel, Chairman of the Lancaster 

County Committee Pennsylvania Economy League. 

A letter from the Department of Forests and Waters, re- 

questing the Borough to place their order for trees ~ 

The Secretary reported to Council that he had informed the Electors 

of Strasburg Borough, by advertisements inserted in the Strasburg Weekly 

News, in the issues of January 15th, 22nd and 29th, that the proposed. 

Budget for the Borough was on f ile in the office of the Borough S ecretary 

and it was open for public inspection daily between the hours of 7:00' 

and 10:00 P. M. 

On mot;ion of M. Huber Hess, , 

duly 

seconded by Charles M. Miller, 

the Tax Cj cP~~. ance for the year 1938 was read by the Secretary and adopted 

by vote of 6 ayes and no nays ~ 

On motion of H ~ C. Kaufman, ~seconded by Harold. H. Messner, the Bor- 

ough Budget for the year 1938, on t;he form required by law, was adopted 

by vote of 6 ayes and no nays, copy of which Budget is attached to tie se 

Minutes, and. made a part hereof. 

In connection with the adoption of the Budget as part thereof on 

motion of H. C. Kaufman, seconded by Harold H. Messner, the Appropriation 

Resolution containing the anticipated receipts and appropriations for the 

year 1938 was adopted. , copy of which is hereto attached and made part 

her eo f,

ad mourned 

On motion of M. Huber Hess, seconded by Chas. M. Miller, Council 

Resp ec tfully submit t ed, 

et y, Strasburg Borough Coun il, 

AMENDMENT TO MINUTES OF MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 7p 1938 ~ 

On motion of H. C ~ Kaufman, seconded by Harold H. Messner, the Tax 

Ordinance fixing a tax rate for general Borough purposes at one mill, 

for debt purposes at four and one-half mills, a total of five and oneqhalf 

mills, on real estate, and an occupational tax of one dollar on each 

married adult, and one dollar and a half on each single adult, was adopted. 

by Council by a vote of six ayes and no nays, and vras approved by Frank 

B. Koch, Burgess. 

Said Ordinance to be designated as. Ordinance No. l. 


re ary, Strasburg Borough Councils

MINUTES OF MEETING OF COUNCIL HELD MARCH 7~ 1938 ~ 

The meeting was called. to order by Milton H, Ranck, President, 

The f ollowing persons were present: 

Burgess Frank B. Kock 

Constable Thomas Bair 

Water Superintendent Jacob H. Ranck 

Secretary John Milton Ranck 

The follovrlng members of Council were present: 

Milton H, Ranck, Pre'sident 

H. C. Kauffman, Vice President 

M. Huber Hess 


William T ~ Kock 

Fred L, Homsher 

E. R:, :--Murphy 

Chas ~ M Miller 

The Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved, 

Jacob Ranck, Superintendent of the Water Department, repor ted that 

the springs were much stronger and that there was plenty of overflow in 

both outlets. He also reported a new connection to the property purchased, 

by the Bell Telephone Company on West Main- Street ~ 

Fred L, Homsher, on behalf of the Water Department, submitted the 

re~rt of J, E. Goodell, Chemist, which Report was ordered filed. ~ 

Mr. Homsher also reported' that he has written ta the Water Main 

Cleaning Company, asking them to send a representative to Strasburg at 

least two weeks prior to the commencement of the work, in order that final 

arrangemen. ts may be made 

H, C, Kauffman, on behalf of the Street Committee, reported that 

patching had been done in front of the property purchased by the Bell Tele- 

phone Company 

On behalf of the Relief Committee, Chas ~ MD Miller reported the 

purchase, of coal for Charles Murray, and also that he had; on four occasions 

called on Wall Miller.

Fred L, Homsher reported that the barberrys on the property be- 

longing to Clair Eckman, now occupied. by LeRoy Wenger, extend over the side- 

walk and cause considerable annoyance to pedestrians, The Secretary was 

directed. to communicate with Clair Eckman on the subJect, 

On behalf of W ~ J, Weaver the Secretary gave the following 

Treasurer ' s Repor t: 

As o f Ma rch 7, 1938: 

Balance from last month 

Received since last month 

Paid out last month 

Balance on hand. : 

4 7303 ~ 64 

396 13 

The following bills were presented to Council: 

Relief Bills: 

', 7697 ' 77 

291 25 

7406, 52 

To Fred L, Ec John E. Homsher, coal for Chas ~ Murray $ 8, 26 

General Bills: 

Edward. Fichtner, labor, Water Department 

Philip Fichtner, labor~ Water Department 

Harry Coyle, labor, Water Department 

rent for Council Room 

I. 0 ~ 0 ~ F. Hall Association, , 

First National Bank of Strast)urg, Interest on Bor- 

ough bonds to April 1~ 1938 

Pennsylvania Power 8c Light Co. ~ street lighting, 

Charles S ~ Aulthouse, labor, Street Department 

E. R. Murphy, repairs 8c supp. Lies borough truck 

Lancaster Valite Company, street dressing 

Thomas Bair, police duty 

John Milton Ranck, filing Auditor~s report in 

Quarter Sessions 

$ 34. 00 

14, 20 

3 ~ 90 

35, 00 

600, 25, 

73 12 

18, 00 

6, 65 

13, 00 

19, 00 

, 50 

On motion of M. Huber Hess, seconded. by E. R. Murphy, it was ordered 

that the above bills be paid, 

The Secretary read to Council communications from the State Work- 

men's Compensation Fund ~ 

Police Officer Thomas Bair reported that on February 12, 1938' 

he stopped LeRoy Wentley for going through a stop sign at Center Square, 

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. 

Bair, being unable to find. Justice of the Peace Mowery, took $5, 00 from 

Went ly, 

Bair also reported that on January 29, 1958, he stopped Irvin 

Taukhuff for motor vehicle violation and that on hearing the case was 

di smi ss ed. 

Bair also brought to the attention of Council the courtesy police 

warning tag issued by the Quarryville Police Department, with the suggestion 

that we adopt a tag of the same „type. 

Council ad j ourned. 

On motion of H. C ~ Kauffman, seconded by Harold H. Messner, 


re ry, Stra unci ~

M'INUTES OF THE MEETING OF BOROUGH COUNCIL HELD APRIL 4i 1938' 

The meeting was called to order by H. C ~ Kaufman, Vice President. 

The following were present: 

Burgess, Frank B Koch 

Water Superintendent Jacob H, Ranck 

Constable Samuel W. Bleecher 


The following members of Council were present: 

Vice President, H, CD Kaufman 

M. Huber Hess 


Fred L. Homsher 

E R. Murphy 

Chas, M. Mil~ler 

K! 

Mr. Q R. Hess~-a resident of the B rough of Stra. sburg, p'ersonally 

complained to Council in regard~ to the collapse of his new copper boiler 

which condition he alleged was brought about by the change of pressure in 

the pipes as a result of the fire engine drawing on the water main. 

Mr. Homsher, for the Water Department, stated that had the boiler been 

properly installed no trouble would. have resulted. 

Mr. Kaufman denied any liability on the part of Strasburg Borough. 

After a short discussion of the matter by Mr, Hess and various members 

o f Council, it appeared that thi~s was more a matter of a vacuum being 

created than a question of pressure on the tank. It seems that water was 

pulled out of the boiler, there being no stop valve on the line from the 

water main in to the house. As a result of this action of the water the 

On the return, of' pressure the boiler would again fill 

boiler collapsed. 

out but would be in a wrinkled condition; leaks frequently sprung from 

these wrinkles ~ 

Mr. Hess stated that his copper boiler cost «$36, 00 and that his new 

galvanized boiler cost fj12. 11 ~ 

He stated to Council that he would pay no water rent until the 

difference between these two amounts had been paid to him.

E. R ~ Murphy introduced to Council, Mr, Friend, of the Water Main 

Cleaning Company 

— Jacob H. Ranck, Superintendent of Water, reported that there was 

plenty of flow at both outlets and that a leak had been repaired. in Ross 

Denlinger' s meadow, 

Mr. Homsher, of the Water Committee, reported that Mr, Frank, of the 

Water Main Cleaning Company, went over the Borough layout wi th him and out- 

1 ined. the equipment which would have to be ordered. 

Mr Frank contemplated commencing this work within a week, 

I 

H. C ~ Kaufman, for the Street Committee, reported that patching work 

had been done in front of The Bell Telephone Company property on West Main 

Street. 

Burgess Frank CD Koch reminded Council that it had a street to build 

this summer. 

Light Committee - no reports 

Relief Committee - Chas. M. Miller reported taking Wall Miller to 

the County Hpspital ~ 

The Committee on Trees reported that the barberry problem in front 

of the Clair Eckman property, occupied by LeRoy Wenger, yah had been rectified, 

On behalf of WE J, Weaver, the Secretary gave the following Treasurer~s 

Report, as of April 4, 1938':. 

Balanc e f rom las t month 

Received. since last month 

Paid out last month: 

Balance on hand: 


Philip Fichtner, labor, Water Department 

Edward. Fichtner, labor, Water Department 

Samuel W. Bleecher, police duty 

John Milton Ranck, cost of records ng deed. from 

Reese- to Mi. nney 

7406, 52 

75 ' 15 7481, 67 

820, 62 

6661, 05 

13, 20 

41 ' 60 

19 F 00 

3 00

''Pennsylvania Power 8c Light Company, street lighting 

S ~ R. Dresser Manufacturing Co, water pipe. couplings 

Jacob H ~ Ranck, labor Water Department 

Enos B Herr, labor, Water Department 

Landis Work, labor, Water Department 


J. E. Goodell, water analysis 

Charles S. Aulthouse 

First National Bank of. Strasburg, Pa. , balance of 

interest on Borough Bonds to April 1, 1938 

J. Weaver, cigars for, Council 

On motion of M. Huber Hess, 'seconded by Harold H. Messner, . it was 

ordered that the above bills be paid, 

Burgess Frank C. ' 

Koch, turned over to the Secretary voucher of the 

$ V3. 13 

190 ' 59 

22 ' 95 

2 ' 10 

4, 50 

7 ~ 82 

21, 00 

12 ' 15 

Controller of Lancaster County in the sum of $100, 00 for beverage permits, 

which the Secretary was ordered to hand to the Borough Treasurer. 

' adjourned. 

On motion of Harold H. Messner, seconded by M. Huber Hess, Council 

Respectfully submitted. , 

50, 00 

3 ' 20

MINUTES OF MEETING OF STRASBURG BOROUGH COUNCIL HELD MAY 2~ 1938 ~ 

The meeting was called to order by Ni. lton H. Ranck, The following 

were present: 

Burgess Frank B. Koch 


Constable Samuel W; Bleecher 



Milton H ~ 

Ranck, President 

H, C. Kauf fman, Vice President 

M. Huber Hess 



William T. Koch 

E. RE Murphy 


W~ ~~a ~~K. ~ KID' 

Jacob H. Ranck, Water Superintendent, reported, that there was plenty 

of overflow at both outlets and that he had made the following repairs: 

I 

Leak at Mart Weaver's fire hydrant. Leaks on service lines of Fred 

Homsher, Phil Hildebrand, Mrs' Ambrose Esgenshade and the Sweigart prop- 

erty across from John Hagen's on East Main Street. He also reported the 

installation of the new service line to the Victor Koch property, 

Mr. Ranck also reported that the u~b-qRueh main had been cleaned 

from the springs to the west end of Strasburg Borough, leaving only the 

side streets yet to be cleaned. 

Nr. Murphy, of the Water Department, s tated that approximately 27, 000 

feet of line had already been cleaned, and. also reported that the reservoir 

had been cleaned. 

It was estimated by the 7Vater Committee that approximately two and one- 

half weeks would be requ. ired to finish the cleaning of the water mains on 

the side streets of Strasburg Borough. 

Chas. M. Miller, on behalf of the Water Department, reported that 

Jacob Miller is willing to sell his woodlot, , ad$oining the Minn~ tract, 

containing four and three-fourths acres, to Strasburg Borough,

President Ranck ordered the, Water Committee to investigate this 

matter and re. port to Council at its next meeting. 

H, C. K@uffman, of the Street Committee, reported that they were 

ready to take, on the employes of, the VJater Department as . soon as the 

, 

water main cleaning was completed and employ them in construction work 

on North Jackson Street ~ 

Mr. Kauffman reported that this work would not be done until it 

could be defipitely determined vibether or not the State had taken over 

the maintenance of North Jackson Street. 

He also reported that it would be necessary to clean the sewer pope 

on the west side . of North Jackson Street. 

Relief Committee - no report, " 

Ou behalf of W. J ~ Weaver the Secretary gave the. following Treasurer's 

Report; . as of May 2, 1938: 

Balan. ce from last Month' 

Received since last Month 

Paid out las t month 


$ 6, 661. 05 

236, 40 6, 897-~45 

The Secretary read to Council„ the following . list of 

since the last meeting, in payment of current labor bills 

of the Borough water mains: 

April 16, 1938: 

Charles S ~ Aulthouse, labor Vtater Department 

Landis Work, labor Water D'e par tment 

Irvin S truble, labor Wat er Depar tment 

Parke Esgenshade, labor waIter department 

Harry Coyle, labor Vtater Department 

George Mit@hell, labor Water Department 

Robert Mellinger, labor Wa'ter Department 

Harry P. Work, labor Water Department 

Charles Aument, labor Vtater Department 


Charles S ~ Aulthouse, labor Hater Department 

Landis Work 

1 044, 20 

5~853 ' 25 

vouche rs is sued 

in the cleaning 

28 ' 35 

25 20 

5 ~ 40 

25 40 

22 ~ 80 

22 ~ 80 

20 ~ 40 

19, 20 

2 ~ 60 

26 ' 78 

24, 00

Parke Esgenshade, labor Water Department 

Harry Coyle, labor Water Department 

George Mitchell, labor Water Department 

Robert Mellinger, labor Water Department 

Harry F, Work, labor Water Department 

James Mann, labor Water Department 

Chas. M. Miller, labor Water Departme. nt 


Harry Coyle, labor Water Department 

Parke Esgenshade, labor Water Department 

Robert Mellinger, labor Water Department 

George Mitchell, labor W ater Department 

Chas, M. Miller, labor Water De~ rtment- 

Harry F. Work, labor Water Department 

Landis Work, labor Wat er Department 

Chas ~ S. Aulthouse, labor Water Department 

22. 60 

22, 00 

17~80& 

22, 80 - . 

23 «00 

8, 60 

15 o30 

27~00 

25, 40 

29, 20 

28, 80 

24, 53 

27 ~ 40 

28, 40 

34, 20 

On motion of Harold H. Messner. , seconded. by Sherman W. Book, duly 

passed, it was ordered that the above disbursements be approved. 

On motion of H. C ~ Kauffman, duly seconded and passed, $30 ~ 00 was 

appropriated for Memorial Day Services, to be turned over to whichever 

Veterans Organization handles arrangements for such services. 

Chas M. Miller, on behalf of LeRoy Wenger, suggested to Council that 

a Borough Ordinance be passed to prevent bootlegging of coal in the Borough. 

President Ranck directed the Secretary to draw up a blanket Ordinance 

covering parking restrictions in the Borough limits. 

Constable Samuel W. Bleecher reported trouble at the stop sign on 

the Strasburg Pike, 

The 'President appointed the following Committee on Public Safety: 

Harold H. Mes sne r, Cha irman 

Fred. L. Homsher 

H. C. Kauf f man 


S. R ~ Dresser Manufacturing Company, Water Department Supplies $ 31, 62 

Pennsylvania Power 8: Light Co, street lighting, 

First N&ional Bank of Strasburg, Pa. , safe deposit box rent 

Lancaster Valite Company, s treet dressing, 

73 12 

2, 75 

13, 00

Aldus Zittle, stone for Street Department 

Jacob H, Ranck ck, L Labor Water Department, April 6-May 2 

Chas M 

~ . Miller, supplies for Water Department 

C ~ J Keneagy, Collector of Tax, Paradise Townshi 

County and Road. Tax on Borou h ro ert 

Paradise Townshi pp 4 8 ' 6O 

Rebate ~ 43 


E. ~ M ~ Ga Garnet, Pood ~~ workmen pri, A 1 19 Water Dept, 

E. R, Murphy, parts and. fuel for truck, Water Department 

On motion of M. Hube er Hess, seconded by Sherman W Book it 

t 

that the above bills be paid, 

On motion duly seconded and passed Council ad)ourned 

Respectfully sybmitted, 

cre ar S 

4 18 ~ 96 

101 ' 46 

~ 51 

8 1V 

16, 00 

1, '75 

41 33 

was o r der ed.

MINUTES OF MEETING OF STRASBURG BOROUGH COTJNCIL HELD JUNE 6~ 1938+ 

The meeting was called to order by Milton H. Ranck, Presid. ent. -The 

following were present; 


Burgess, Prank BE Koch 

Secretary~ John Milton Ranck, 

Milton H. Ranck, President 

M Huber Hess, 


Sherman WE Book 


E, RE Murphy 


Qa. ~~~ ~~ +4m. 

d%J4~ ~ 

The Secretary reported to Council th t he had been in communication 

with Mr, Hershey, local Superintendent of Highways, relating to the matter 

of the construction and. maintenance of North Jackson Street, in the Borough 

of Strasburg, and. has been advised that the obligation for the construction 

and maintenance of said Street was entirely on the Borough of Strasburg. 

The Secretary read a communication from Louis S. May, Esquire, concern- 

ing the following legacy in the Will of Elwood. D. Kreider, a former member of 

Council, who died. May 3, 1937 - Will recorded in the Office of the Register 

of Wills of Lancaster County in Will Book P, Volume 3~ page 287: 

"ITEM 3: I give, devise and bequeath unto the 

. Town Council of the Borough of Strasburg. , Lang 

caster County, Pennsylvania„ the sum of Three 

Hundred ($300, 00) Dollars, free from inheritance 

tax, the same to be kept safely invested. by said 

Council and the income thereof to be expended. 

for the benefit of persons in needy circumstancesy 

This fund. is to be known as the 'Elwood D. Kreider 

Fund~ 

The Borough Solicitor presented, to Council an Ordinance creating a 

"No Parking" area on the North side of Center Square within a distance of' 

forty-four (44) f'eet eastward from the Northeast intersection of North

Decatur Street and Center Square ~ 

On motion of MD Huber Hess, seconded by Harold H. Messner, said 

Qrdiriance was adopted by the Borough Council by a vote of 5 ayes and 

no hays' Said Qrdinance was immediately thereafter approved by Burgess 

Frank, B, Koch, 

. Fred L. Homsher, of the Water Committee, reported. the completion 

of the cleaning of the Borough Water mains and stated that all holes 

made in the Borough Streets by reason of said cleaning fob have been 

repaired. 

Mr, Homsher also presented. to Council J, E. . Goodellrs chemical 

analysis of the Borough water for the months of April and May; both 

showed. negative, 

Mr, Homsher neported that he had been advised by J, E, Goodell 

that at very little expense the Borough could eliminate the rust con- 

dition in the water mains by feeding into the water mains at a point 

above the reservoir a-lime solution to counteract the oxide of iron 

in the water. It was. moved by Harold, . 8, Messner, seconded by Chas ~ M 

Miller and duly passed that Fred iL. Homsher be authorized to proceed 

with his investigation concerning the elimination of rust in the Bor- 

o ugh water mains' 

Chas. M. Miller reported thajt the State of Pennsylvania . had taken 

a test of the Strasburg Borough water at Wertz's garage. 

Street Committee: No report, 

On behalf of W. J. Weaver the Secretary gave the following Treaus- 

urerrs Report. as of June. 6, 1938: 

Balance from last month' 5853 ' 25 

Received since last month 1233 ' 97 

Paid. out last month 

$ 7087, 22 

720 78 

Balance . on . hand. : $ 6366. 44

President Ranck brought to the attention of Council the advisability 

of reducing the interest rate on the Strasburg Borough bonds; the present 

rate is 4~$0 ~ Follovring said discussion President Ranck named Harold H, 

Messner, Fred. L. Homsher and John Milton Ranck a Committee to investigate 

the question of Seduction of interest on Borough Bonds~ 

M. Huber Hess, for the Light Committee, reported that all Borough 

street lights vrere put out of commission the evening of June 5, 1938, 

The follovring bills vrere presented to Council: 

Charles ST Aulthouse, , la/or, Water Department 


. M, Miller, labor, Water Department 

Chas ~ 

Parke Esbenshade, labor, Water Department 

Pennsylvania Poorer 8e Light Company~ street lighting 

Pennsylvania State Workmenfs Insurance fund, yearly 

premium 

Frank BE Koch 8c Sons, Water Department supplies 

Darling Valve Manufacturing Co ~ , Water Department 

supplies 

National Water Main Cleaning Company, cleaning 

Borough vrater mains 4 2595 ' 62 

Less advances for freight 8c express 29, 99 

RE D. Wood & Company, Water Department 

supplies 

Strasburg Garage, 

Ida B, Eby, tax collection commissions, , 

May 1st $ 5 6V 

June 1st 1 89 

Fred. L, & John E. Homsher, freight and. 

lumber, Water Department 


Norman K. Weaver, labor, Water Department 

E. R. Murphy, Water Department, supplies, etc ~, 

32. 40 

24, 40 

. ~ 90 

~ 80 

V3 ~ 13 

50i00 

50 ' VO 

65 ~ V6 

2565 ' 63 

119 ' 06 

1 ~ 6V 

V, 56 

28 ' 35 

38+09 

5, 00 

14+21 

On motion of M. Huber Hess, seconded by Sherman W, Book, it vras ordered 

that the above bills be paid. 

The Secretary read to Council the follovring list of vouchers issued 

siqce the last meeting, in payment of current labor bills in the cleaning 

of the Borough Water Mains, etc. , (Nos ~ 81-, 99, both inclusi. ve) ~ 

May 9~ 1938: 

Charles ST AGlthouse, labor, Water Department 

Landis, Work, tl, fl tt 

Geo rg e Nit che1 1, ft tl 

Richard Mellinger~ ff ~ lt ft 

28 F 80 

25, 40 

24 ' 60 

24 ' 60

May 9~ 1938: 

Harry F, Work, labor, Water Department 

Parke Esbenshade, labor, Water Department 

James Mann, labor~ Water Department 


May 14, 1938: 

Charles ST Aulthouse, labor, Water Department 

Landis Work, labor, Wat~er Department 


George Mitchell, labor, Water Department 

Robert Mellinger, labor', Water Department 

Harry Wo r k, labor, Wa ter Depar tmen t 

Park Esbenshade, labor, ~ 

Water Department 

James Mann, labor, Water Deparrment 

Chas, M, Miller, labo r, Wa ter Depa r tment 

May l9, 1938: 

Evelyn Groff, Treasurers, Daughters of Union Veterans 

Memorial Day Services (appropriation made by Council 

at meeting held May 2, 1938) 

21 ~ 4'0 

22 ~ 4Q 

5, 20 

25 ' 40 

25 ' 43 

22+00 

1~7 ~ 20 

16 ~ 20 

20, 20 

19 ' 60 

20 o20 

16+00 

23 ' 18 

Chas, M. Miller, on behalf iof the Strasburg Fire Company No, 1, 

30g00 

requests of Strasburg Borough Council an appropriation of $200, '00 and. 

in addition thereto a contribution toward the installation of fire 

boxes within the Borough limits, which installation iS. now completed, 

On motion of M, Huber Hess, „'seconded by Sherman W. Book, and duly 

passed, , it was ordered that Strasburg Borough appropriate $200, 00 to the 

Strasburg Fire Company No, 1 ~ 

Meeting adjourned. 

Respectfully submitted, , 

orough ecretary.

STRASBURG BOROUGH COUNCIL I'lEHTING CALLED FOR JULY 6» 1938 ~ 

I 

No quorum being present Counci. l did. not meet. 

Zt was decided by those present that the current bills 

be paid and that said action be ratified at: the next -regular 

meeting. 

There follows the Treasurer's Report as of July 6, 1938: 

Balance f rom las t month: 

Received: since: 

Paid out last month: 

Balance. . on hand, :. 


6. ~366 ' 44 

62' 93 

6, 992 ' 37 

3 077 ' 66 

3p 914, 71 

Se a y, Stras urg Boro h Counc 1

MINUTES OF STRASBURG BOROUGH COUNCIL HELD AUGUST 1~ 1938' STRASBURG, PA ~ 

The meeting was called. to 'order by H, C ~ Kaufman, Vice President ~ 





snd the following members of Council: 

H. C Kaufman, Vice President 

M. Huber Hess 

Harold H", Messner 



Fred. LE Homsher 


The Minutes of the previous meeting were read and. approved, 

Jacob H. Ranck, Water Superintendent, reported that although there 

was little overflow at the springs, there was considerabIe overflow at 

the reservoir. He reported he had completed a new line to the Hersh pro- 

perty on North Decatur Street; that he had dug up and. cleaned the rust from 

the line to the Harry Work property; and. that he had. seen to the mowing of 

the banks of the reservoir, 

Fred L. Homsher on behalf of the Water Committee presented the water 

analysis of J. E ~ Goodell for She months of April, May and June. The 

analysis showed a very slight con'tamination in Spring Noi 1 ~, and. Shee@ 

that spring was ordered. cleaned. 

A test made at the old and new springs showed conclusively that a 

slight carbolic acid condition in the water was causing the pipes::to rust, 

Mr. Homsher reported that he had taken up the matter wi th Ed. Rohrer 

and, had been advised that the lime solution can be put in dry by means of 

a metre mechanism which injects a"given amount into every one thousand 

gallons of water passing through the main, 

. t' 

Mr. Homsher suggested that a portion of the abandoned. road bed. ad- 

jacent to the Atkins property as a', suitable location for the injection 

apparatus'

Vice President Kaufman reported that the water drawn from the taps o5 

the Harnish property was too rusty and, cloudy for use and urged. the Water 

Superintendent to look into the matter immediately, The Water Superintendent 

reported that he has been flushing the line nearly every week. 

William T ~ Koch, repoz ting. "f or the Street Committee, compls. ined of the 

condition of the street in front of his property and suggested that it be pro- 

perly graded at once. 

Burgess Frank C, Koch entered a complaint as to the manner in which the 

work is being done by the Street Department, 

H ~ C ~ Kaufman reported. that lines had been painted-on various portions of 

the Borough's streets and that the street and gutter in front of the school 

property demanded immediate attention 

The Street Department was urged to hurry the completion and. grading job on 

North Jackson Street 

. reported. 

Burgess Frank C. Kochja conversation had between him and. Paul Graham 

in which Graham demanded satisfaction for the damage done to a copper boiler 

in his house by reason of the varying degrees of pressure on the Borough's 

water mains ~ 

The Borough Solicitor was, instructed to give 

i„ 

an opinion as to the legal 

responsibility of the Borough in such cases, e. , does the Borough~s responsibility 

extend beyond. supplying water from the Borough~s mains into the 

individual owner~s tap'? 

The Secretary read a communication from Rosina Hublwy Tent Daughters of' 

Union Veterans, thanking Council for their appropriation of $50 ~ 00 for Memorial 

Day Services, and also a communication concerning a Loans Tax Report, 

H, CD Kaufman brought to Council~s attention the improvements that had been 

made to the picnic grounds on the Borough spring property and asked for an ap- 

propriation from Council for the erection of a. pavilion in order that picnicers 

might be protected. in case of rain. Mr. Kaufman asked for an appropriation 

of $250 F 00~ with authority to use as much as might be necessary, A leng'hhy 

discussion of the matter was had by various member of the Council but no action 

was taken thereon.

Mr, Hogsher reported for the Committee appointed to consider the 

advisability . of refunding Borough Bonds and issuing same at a lower interest 

rate ~ He. stated that in order to, do so the Sinking Fund would have to be 

liquidated and"three mortgages in which a portion of the Sinking Fund monies 

are invested. would have to be called. - He- stated that the new bonds would 

be regularly retired and. that a net saving of approximately $225. 00 would 

be affected the first year, The estimated cost of this proceeding would. 

be in . 

the neighborhood of $200 F 00 

On motion of M. Huber Hess, seconded by WilZiam T. Koch, and duly passed 

by vote of seven "ayes" and no "nays", it was resolved that Strasburg Borough 

bonds be refunded. and new bonds issued at a lesser rate of interest, conform- 

atively with the Act of Assembly of May 9, 1935~ PE L, 155~ Sec. l ~ 

Ordinance. 

The Secretary . suggested the advisabili ty of taking this action by 

E. C. Kaufman inquired of the"Water Department concerning the cost of 

having. a new four inch line . from the Borough water main -to his factory in 

order to take care of a sprinkler system which he is contemplating installing 

therein. Mr ~ Homsher, for the Water Committee, stated that he felt the work 

shoulcL be done by the Borough Water' Department and' that Mr. Kaufman should 

be charged only the actual cost thereof in that the ins tallation of a 

the . 

sprinkler system would have the affect of lessening:. '. fire hazard in that 

section of the Borough. 

Relief Committee: No report. 

On behalf of W. J Weaver, the Secretary gave the following treasurer's 

report as of August 1, 1938 ' 

Balance from last month 3914 F 71 

Money received since last month 190+30 

Paid out las t month 


4005, 01 

455 ' 94 

$ 3649. 0V

The Secretary read to Council the followinglist of vouchers issued. 

since the last meeting', being voucher numbers 116 through 123, both in- 

elusive, 

June 11~ 1938: 

Strasburg Fire Company No, 1~ appropriation 

July 7~ 1938: 

Charles S ~ Althouse, labor, Street Department 

Harry Coyle, labor, Street Department 

Earl Singer, labor~ Street Department 


Jacob HE Ranck, labor, Water Department 


Penna. Power 8c Light Co, , street lighting 

4 200o00 

21, 60 

24, 40 

10, 80 

26 ' 50 

49, 03 

50, 49 

73y12 

On motion of M. Huber Hess and duly passed, the payment of the above 

disbursements was . approved, 

The follovring bills vrere presented to Council: 

Ce. 

4 Landis Work~ labor, Water Depa ment 

~Harry Coyle, labor, Water Department 

~Herr 8c Company, Water Department supplies 

~Herr 8c Company~ Water Department supplies 

~Murphy's Garage, supplies for Borough truck (W, D, ) 

~ Philip Fichtner, labor, Water Department 

~ -J E. , Goodell, vrater analysis, April, May 8c June 

~Penna. Povrer 8C Light Co, , street lighting 

~ Charles ST Althouse, labor, Street Department 

~~ B~- W~ y~ 

~Earl Singer, labor, Street Depar tment 

Hock Paint 8c Chemical Works, Inc ~, paint for Street Dept, 

On motion of M, Huber less, seconded by William T. Koch, it 

. that the above bills be paid, 

lg, o~ 

1 ~ 20 

4, ~ 00 

18+52 

13, 81 

16 ' 65 

23 ' 80 

21, 00 

73 ~ 1 3 

56 ~ 25 

47o20 

20 ~ 40 

at. oo 

vras ord, ered, 

The Secretary vras directed. to send bills to Elam Denlinger, The Bell 

Telephone Company, Breunninger 

Bros' 

, and William Sample and Musser Herr, 

Benjamin Welke for work done and materials furnished by the Street Depart- 

ment in making repairs to their driveways 

I 

On motion of Harold H, Messier, seconded. by Fred L. Homsher, the meet- 

ing adjourned, 


e re aryan r s urg oroug 0 c ~

MINUTES OF STRASBURG BOROUGH COUNCIL HELD SEPTEMBER 6~ 1958g 

The meeting was called to order by Fred L ~ Homsher, Acting Vice 

Pres id en t, 


Burgee Frank' B. Kock 

Water Superintentendent, Jacob H, -Ranck, 


The following memebers of Council were present: 

Sherman W ~ Book 

Wm, T ~ Koc k 

Fred L, Homsher 

, ;:E, R ~ Murphy 

Chas. M, Miller 

The Minutes of the previous meeting were read and. approved 

Jacob H, Ranck, Water Superintendent, reported ample overflew at 

the reservoir, but only a slight overflow at the springs, He further 

reported that he had fixed . a fe'w leaks on Jackson Street and one in 

front of negatively Homsher's tobacco shed' on Franklin Street. 

showed 

Fred L. . Homsher presented. J. E ~ Goo'dell's water analysis which 

Mrs Homsher reported concerning the advisability of feeding lime 

solution into the Borough's 8" water main at a section in the abandoned 

t ~ 

road bed adjacent to the Atkins' property, He stated that he had made 

a thorough investigation of the, advisability and cost of going ahead 

with this project ard estimated 'an over-all original cohue of $1200 00 

or $1500, 00, in addition to which there would be a cost of $150 00 a 

year for the rbime solution, and about $200, 00 a year for refilling the 

tank and, . -giving the system regular forty-eight hour check-ups ~ 

On motion of E ~ R. Murphy, , 

' seconded 

by William T, Koch and. duly 

passed, it was resolved that the Water Committee be authorized to pro- 

ceed to purchase the property above referred to, erect a shed thereon 

I 

and install all necessary equipment, pursuant to carrying this project 

to a s ucc es s f ul conc lus ion.

HSrry R. Hess and. paul C ~ Graham personally appeared. before Council 

to complain of their loss occasioned. by their copper water tanks collapsing, 

which they allege was due to the negligence of the Borough in drawing water 

out of their lines ~ Mr, Hess gave as his to tal damages $36, 00, and Mr. 

Graham as his $68, 00 ~ 

Following their appearance before Council a general discussion of 

the advisability of paying or not paying these claims was had by various 

members of Councils At this time the legal opinion of the Borough~s 

Solicitor was presented and read to Council, 

It was suggested. by ED RE Murphy that the Secretary prepare a letter 

to be sent to Messrs. Hess and. Graham following the-next meeting of Council, 

On motion of E. R, Murphy, seconded. by N Huber Hess, and duly passed. , 

the matter was tabled until the next meeting, 

William T, tock reported on behalf of the Street Committee that the 

North Jackson Street resurfacing and grading job had been completed, and, 

also that certain patching work had been done on Franklin Street in front 

of the s choo 1 proper ty, 

An oral communication from EVhit Hersh was presented to Council, ask- 

ing what the Borou@ would do if he would erect a curb. . :in;:;. f'ront of his pro- 

perty on N, Decatur Street, 

On motion of E, R ~ Murphy, seconded. by M. Huber Hess, ard. duly passed, 

i t was ordered that the matter be referred to the Street Committee, with 

authority to arrange with the property owners on N. Decatur Street as to the 

erection oZ curbs and the removal of dirt by the Borough, 

Prom the general discussion it would appear that the policy of the 

Borough has been to help property owners in the erection of a curb and to 

remove the dirt caused. by the excavation, 

Chas ~ M. Miller presented to Council an oral communication from 

Reuben Long to the effect that Mr, Long would dedicate certain land, for 

a street in the rear of his property if the" Borough will build the same~ 

No ac tion was t ake n,

Light Committee - no report, 

Relief Committee - no report, 

On behalf of 5 J, Weaver, the Secretary read the Treasurer~s Report 

as of September 5, 1938, 


Received since last month 



4 3p649o07 

40 ~ 60 

$ 3~ 689 ~ 67 

661~54 

$ 3~028gl3 

It-was moved. and seconded, and duly -passed, that the Treasurer~s 

Report be received and filed 

The Secretary was advised to check with the Secretary of the Common- 

wealth to determine what disposition had. been made of the 1938 liquor 

license money owing to Strasburg orough. 

The Secretary. , read. to Council the following vouchers issued since 

I 

the last meeting, being Mos. 137 through. 14"/, both inclusive, 

Augus t 20~ 1938: 

Charles Althouse, labor, s treet department 

Earl Singer, labor, Street ~Department 

Park Singer, labor, Street Department 

Harry Coyle, . labor, Street Department 

Landis Work, labor, Street Department 

Harry F, Work, labor, Street Department 

Harol d S toner, labo r, S tree t De par tment- 

Paul- Deckman, labor, Street Department 

Amos lVanner~ labor, Street Department 

$ 55. 13 

28o40 

11, 60 

39, 00 

38o60 

35+40 

13, 00 

12 +00 

4, 00 

September 3, 1938: 

Harry Coyle, labor, S tree t Depar tment 

Charles Althouse, labor, Street Department 

Harry F. Work, labor, Street Department 

Landis cwork, labor, Street Department 

On motion of M. Huber Hess, , 

I 

passed, the payment of the above bills was approved, 

19 20 

32+40 

17, 60 

19 20 

seconded by Sharibaa. V4 Book, and. duly 

The Secretary read. a communication from the Strasburg Fire ompany 

thanking Borough Council for the $200, 00 appropriation to Strasburg Fire 

Company No+ lp for the year 1938+

The Secretary reed a communication from the Department of Internal 

Affairs concerning the cost and. procedure of Refunding Bond Issue of 

Strasburg Borough 

Mr Homsher reported to Council that it vrould be impossible to refund 

Borough Bonds before the next interest period, vrhich is April 1, 1939 ~ 

r 

On motion of Fred L. Homsher, seconded by M. Huber Hess, and duly pass- 

ed, an appropriation of $650, 25 is made for interest due October 1, 1938, 

on Borough Bonds, voucher to be made payable to the First National Bank of 

Strasburg, 

The Secretary read. the follovring bills: 

Ida Eby, Commission on $2, 10 - Delinquent tax 

Philip Fichtner, labor, Water Department- 

Murphy's Garage~ supplies for Berough truck, 

Street Department 

Lancaster VaU. te Co. , street d8essing 

Lancaster Valite Co„ street . dressing 

Lancaster Valite Co„ street dressing 

Jacob H Ranck, , labor, Water Department 

C ~ J ~ Ke neagy, School Tax 1938, Paradis e Tovrnsh1 p ~ 

Water Department, 

Penna, Povrer 8c Light Co, , street lighting 

State Workmen's Insurance Fund, rate increase on 

insurance' premium 

. 10 

19~20 

10. 42 

36 54 

19 ' 50 

300o00 

33 ' 40 

15+65 

73 ~ 12 

6, 25 

On motion of MD Huber Hess, seconded by William T ~ Kock~, and duly. passed, 

it was ordered that the above appropriation be made a rd that the above bills 

be paid, 

I 

On motion duly made and seconded, the meeting adjourned, 

Respec tfu f 

ecr ary, . S ras urg o oug ounc ~

' 

VHEHEAS, ', there is noir on f'le:arith the Bor'ough Secretary' a form'of ' 

, I- 

agreement contain'ing spec'ifications, for: overhead e'leotric street. . lighting 

service" for. a'' period of five years from and including, . ' 

: NOW BE- IT- HESOLVED by. the, 'Counc'il: of. ;the. Borough of Strasburg that the 

Borough Secretary is directed, to adyer'Cise once a vireek for. 'three ~eeks. . at 

intervals of seven days for"sealed p'roposals for- the furnish'ing of'. 

'su'ch electric street. 'lighting;service and that said:pr'oposals be submitted; 

1 

to'the Borough Secretary on or: before December. 51, 1938, and b'e 'submi. 'tted 

by, him to Counci 

2, 1939e. 

Attest: 

1 at'its:meeting 'to be held at 8 o' clock'. P M, on. January 

Presented; by-;"Mr' Hess on November 7', , 1938' 

" Adopte'd „by Counc'il Novemb'er 7, ' 1938' 

John Milton Hanck 

Borough Sec, retary 

Approved, . November' 7~;, ' ' ' '1938. 

I 

/ 

Milton H; Hanck 

President of Counc 1 

' Frank, B. . Koch 

Burgess 

I 

I. John. 'Milton Hanck, , Borough Secretary of'the Borough' 'of. Strasburg~ 

hereby-certiQ that the foregoing is. a full, and, correct. copy of resolution. " 

duly . passed by the Council, signed:by the office'rs", and app'rove'd by the 

Burgess, . of said 'Borough on the, , dates ther'ein in'dicated; . and that the 

', 

same, h'as, been. duly. recorded:. in . the Jou~l of-. Councile, 

WITNESS my. h'and and";the, seal of said Borough-this, 7th day of, 

November, 1938 

7' I 

John Milton Hanck 

Borough Secretary+

MINUTES OF' THE MEETING OF STRASBURG BOROUGH COUNCIL HELD NOVEMBER l7~'. 1938 ~ 

The meeting was called to order by Milton H~ Ranck, President, 


Burgess Frank B ~ Koch 

Wa ter Supe rintendant Jacob H, Ranck 



Mi'lton: H ~ Ranck 

H. " C ~ Kauf man 

M. Huber Hess 

Harold H Messner 

Sherman Book 

Wm. T. Kock 


ED RE Murphy 



Jacob H. Ranck, Water Superintendent reported that the springs were 

slightly weaker, but that there was ample overflow at the' reservoir, 

He reported that leaks at the McElhare and Bachman property on 

South Decatur Street had been repaired, 

The Water Committee was instructed to look into the matter of charges 

for the use of water in the D, M. Aument tobacco warehouse building which 

has recently been converted. into a double dwelling house by Walter Hassel ~ 

Fred L. Homsher, for the Water Department, presented to Council, 

J, E, Goodell~s report, which showed a slight gas formation at the old. 

springs ~ 

H 

- The report was ordered filed, 

C' ~ Kaufman, for the Street Committee, reported. that Franklin 

Street had been resurfaced and estimated the cost at slightly less 6a. n 

0 r 

Four Hundred Dollars' 

M. Huber Hess, reporting for the Light Committee, stated. that the 

street lighting contract wj. th the Pennsylvania Power and Light Company 

would expire on December 12, 1938, and suggested that the same be renewed. 

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, 

The Borough Solicitor reported. conversations had with A Ny Reese, 

Eiquire~ who represents Pajl CD Graham and. Harry R, Hess~ relative to 

damages to their b'oilers which they allege was caused by the negligence 

of the Strasburg Rater Department. 

On behalf of W. J. Vfeaver, Treasurer, the Secre tary gave the follow- 

ing Treasurer's report; as of November V, 19 i8: 


Received. since last month 

Paid. out last month 

Balance on hand. ; 

$ 2 184, 46 

' 2 823, 06 

5 ~ QOV;52 

V08, 25 

4~299, 2V 

It was moved and seconded. , and duly passed that the Treasurer's 

report be received and. the same was filed. 

The Secretary read to Council the following vouchers issued since 

the last meeting, being Nos ~ 1V3, 1V4 and. 1V5g 

Oct, 29~ 1938: 

Chas ~ ST Aulthouse, labor, Street Dept, $ 2V ~ 23 

Harry Coyle, labor, Street Department 21, 60 

Harold Phenegar~ labor, Street Department V, 60 

On motion of Harold H. Messner, seconded by Wm. T, Koch, and duly 

passed, the payment of the above bills was s~yproved, 

The Secretary read. the following bills;, 

Philip Fichtner, labor, : Rater. Dept, 

Edward Fichtner, 

Jacob HE Ranck, fr fl 

Harry K. Smith, labor 5 materials, 

lpga ter Dep t, 

Penna, ~ Power 8c Light-street light;ing 

Thomas Hair, police work 

Lancaster Valite Co, , street dressing 

Murphyrs Garage, street department 

Henry Horst, rent steem r'oiler 

Aldus Zittle, stones, street department 

3 ' 20 

14, 00 

30 y41 

26, 55 

V3+ 12 

21, V5 

246 ' 39 

5 65 

18, 00 

106, 0V 

On motion of Sherman W ~ Book, seconded by Chas. M. Miller, and duly 

'passed, it was ord. ered. that the above bills' be paid,

The S ecretary read to Council a letter from Chas. % Eaby, District 

Attorney, rela ting to threatened criminal prosecution growing out of the 

condition of North ~on Stree. t, in the Borough of Strasburg 

On motion duly made and seconded, the meeting adjourned, 


c etary, Stras urg B rough ou cz.

MINUTES OF MEETING OF STRASBURG BOROUGH COUNCIL HELD DECEMBER 5, l958 ~ 

The meeting was called to order by. Sherman W, Book, The follovring 

were present: 

Burgess Prank B. Koch 

Water Superintendent Jacob HE Ranck 



M. Huber Hess 



Wm, T ~ Koch 

Fred L ~ Homser (Ex-Councilman) 

E ~ R ~ Murphy 

Chas ~ M, Miller 

The Minutes of the previous meeting were read ard approved. 

Jacob H. Ranck, Water Superintendent, reported. that the springs were 

slightly weaker and that the stand pipe was about one-half . full, but that 

there was a good overflow at the reservoir. . He also reported that three 

new connections had been made and one renewals The new connections were 

for the properties of . John Milton Ranck, two for Walter Hassel, and. the 

renewal was for the propertyof Walter Sample, He also reported that a 

leak at the Erm Foulke property had. been repaired ~ 

Fred 'LE Homsher reported to Council concerning certain arrangements 

made Sp'-: the Water Main, Cleaning Company, showing the complete layout, 

connections ~ couplings and location thereof of the Strasburg Borough 

water sys tern, 

The Secretary was directed to have a copy placed in the Minute Book 

and copies given to the Water Superintendent and Water Committee, 

William T ~ Koch reporting for the Street Committee, stated that 

work was being done on North Jackson Street by the Borough, Township and 

* 

State under an agreement that each should bear one-third. of the expense, 

From informa tion received it would appear that the State was now 

0 

unwilling to bear its share of the expense, 

Jacob H. Ranck reported that he had. cleared. away the snow from the 

fire plugs and Borough sheds,

A heated discussion was had by Chas. M. Miller and, M, Huber Hess 

concerning pu'shing snow near tbe curb in and about Centre Square, 

Relief Committee: -No report. 

Street Light Committee: M. Huber Hess reported. that street lights 

had been turned off at six o'clock in the morning and it was stated. that 

arrangements had been made to have tbe lights kept on until seven otclocky ADAMS 

The Secretary reported that advertising bids would. be inserted in the 

ne wspaper for the street lighting contract and that Borough Council would 

take action on January 2, 1939 at their meeting. 

The Secretary read. . :. to:~. the Council, the Resolution of respect on the 

death of Senator Jo~r G. Homsher. On motion of, E ~ . R. Murphy, second. ed by 

M. Huber Hess, it was resolved that the Resolution be accepted and that a 

copy of it be placed on the Minutes and that a copy be forwarded to the family 

of the d. eeeased. 

On behalf of W ~ 'J ~ Weaver, the Secretary gave the f ollowing Treasurer's 

report as of December 5, 1938: 


Received. since 



$ 4, 299, 27 

1 202 ~ 18 

5, 501 F 45 

662 99 

$ 4~838~46 

On motion of M. Huber Hess, seconded by Chas. M. Miller and. duly passed, 

the Treasurerts report" was approved and. ordered. filed, 

Tbe Secretar y read to Council the following voucbers issued. since the 

last meeting, being Nos ~ 186, 187, 188, and 189, dated November 28, 1938;. 

Chas ~ 

Harry 

Harry 

Harry 

ST Aultbouse, 

. Coyle, 

Stauffer, 

Work, 

labor, street department 

tt tt tt 

tf tt tt 

tl tf 

$ 34. 65 

30, 80 

27 ~ 20 

25, 20 

On motion of Harold H. Messner, secondetI by Wm. T. Koch, and duly 

passed, tbe issuance of tbe above vouchers wy. . s approved. 

The Seeretar y' read to Council the follovring bills:

Pennsylvania Power 8c Light Co. , s treet lighting 

Ida B. Eby, commissions on taxes as per report 

of ~ecemb er 5, 1938 

J, E. Goodell, water analysis, July, Augus t 

and. September~ 

Jacob H. Ranck, labor, water department 

ft 

Enos B. Herr, 

Harry Work~ fT — rl ff 

$73 ~ 13 

5 ~ 18 

21, 00 

16 ~ 76 

7 ~ 80 

5 ' 20 

On motion of M. Huber Hess, seconded by ED R. Murphy, and duly passed, 

it was resolved that 4750, 00 be appropriated from the Gene ral Fund to the 

Sinking Fund, and that the Secretary be directed to'draw a voucher in the 

abo ve sum, payable to W. J, Weaver, Treasurer of t;he Sinking Fund Account ~ 

Fred. L. Homsner suggested. that Borough Council, pursuant to' refinancing 

their bonds, retain the Milton Nowery mortgage, which is now in the Sinking 

Fund Account, by transf err ing the same to the Relief Fund. He further 

suggested that the mortgage held by the Borough against the property of Wm. 

J ~ Schilling, of R ~ F, D. $1, Ronks, Pa. , which is now in the Sinking Fund, 

Account, be called. 

On motion of Harld. ' 

H. Messner, seconded. by M. Huber Hess, and duly 

passed, it, was resolved. that the Mowery mortgage be transfered from the, 

Sinking Fund to the Relief Fund, and t;ha t the Schilling mortgage be called, 

Fred. L. Homsher reported that he was having prepared. a list of all 

delinquent /water rent;s and. . that the same would b e available at the next 

meeting of Council. 

There -. 

being 

t;be m e ting ad j ourned, 

no further business, on motion duly made and. seconded, 

Re spec t fully submit t ed,

RESOLUTION ON THE DEATH OF JOHN G ~ HOMSHER 

John G ~ Homsher was born in East Lampeter Township, Lane as ter County, 

Pennsylvania, on July 1, 1859, and died at the Lancaster General Hospital 

on Septemb"er 15, 1938, at the age of seventy-nine yea'rs, two months and 

twelve days, 

Senator Homsher resided in Strasburg. Borough continuously from 1865 

to the time of his d. eath. 

He was educated in the public schools and at Millersville State Norma~1 

School ~ Mr. Homsher taught in the public schools~ s tudied law and. later 

became an expert surveyor and conveyancer, 

The Senator had an errviable record in the length and. quality of his 

services which he rendered. to his State Government. 

From 1901 to 1908 he served in the Assembly at Harrisburg, and from 

1909 to the time of his dea tb he was an active member of the State Senate 

In addition to the many important Commi ttee positions which he held, he 

twice served as President Pro Tem of the Upper House. 

For many years Mr. Homsher was the pub;lisher of the Strasburg We. :ekly 

News, as well as the publisher of many legal forms, 

From the year 1884, to the time of his death, Senator Homsher served 

as Borough Engineer for the Borough of Strasburg, 

We shall remember him best as the grand old man of Strasburg, seated. 

before his work-covered desk, legs crossed and. a merry twinkle lighting his 

as he 

eye, /with a willing ear, would listen with equal interest to every one s 

problems and. then calmly give his sound advice drawm from the seemingly inexhaust- 

iable well of his knowledge and experience. , 

We, the Officers of Strasburg Borough and. members of the Borough Council, 

feel a sense of personal loss in the death of Senator Homsher and take this 

opportunity of extending our deepest: sympatHy to his family in their lasss, 

Attest: 

John Milton Ranck 

Secre tarv 

Milton HE Ranck Presi en ~

Milton H ~ . , Ranck PRE S IDENT 

Frank B. Koch 

M. Huber Hess 

ST WE Book 

Wi 1 liam Ti Koch- 

E. R. Mur ph 


Charles M. Miller 


Burgess

MEETING OF STRAZBURG BOROUGH COUNCIL HELD JANUARY 4~ 1939 ~ 



Water Superintendent Jacoh H. Ranck 

Cons table Samuel W. Bleecher 

Secretary John. Milton Ranck 

The following members of Council were presents 

Milton H. Ranck 

H. C. Kaufman 

M. Huber Hess 

Harold H. Mdssner 

Sherman WE Book. 


E~-Councilman Fred. L. Homsher 


The meeting was called to order by Vice President HE CD Kaufman, who was 

later succeeded. in the chair by President Milton H. Ranck, 


The Secretary reported. that pursuant to the instructions given to him 

at the . 

-'. . last meeting of Council, a copy of the Water Main C leaning Company's 

report on the Strasburg Borough water system had been placed. in the back of 

the Minute Book and that copies had been sent to Jacob H. Ranck, Water Super- 

intendent, and ~. R. Murphy, of the Water Committee. 

Jacob H. Ranck, Water Superintendent, reported that the springs were 

stronger and that there was a good overflow. , He also reported that a leak 

was repaired at Wertz's Restaurant at Centre Square, 

Mr. Homsher stated that Mr. Goddell's ~pater analysis had been sent to 

him and that he had neglected to bring same to Council, stating that the 

analysis was entirely negative. 

On behalf of the Street Committee, H. C, Kaufman reported that a bill 

had been received from Strasburg Township for rent of roller. and sc8'rifier 

in the resurfacing of North Jackson Street. , 


Relief Committee - no report.

M. Huber Hess suggested that Borough Council appropriate to the 

Strasburg Lions Club, the sum of $20 ~ 00 toward the cost of the Chris tmas 

tree decorations in Centre Square ~ On motion of Chas. M. Miller, seconded 

by Wm. T. Koch, and duly passed, $20 ~ 00 was appropriated to the Strasburg 

Lions Club to help defray the expenses of the Christmas tree erected in 

Centre. Square, Strasburg, Pa. 

On behalf of W. J. Weaver, Treasurer, the Secretar y gave the fo llowing 

Treasurer's report: 


Receive since 


Ba lane e on hand: 

4~838 F 46 

434 ' 50 

5, 272 ' 96 

965 ' 02 

4, 307 ' 94 

On motion of M. Huber Hess, seconded by William T ~ Koch, and do. ly passed, 

the Treasurer's report was ordered received and filed 


Pennsylvania Power 8c Light Co ~ street light. ing 

Samuel W ~ Bleecher, police duty 


J. H. Long Hdwe. Co. , street department supplies 

Murphy~ s Garage, servicing Borough truck — street dep~ t. 

Philip Fichtner, labor-Water Department 

Edwin Fichtner, labor-Water Department 

Jacob H ~ Ranck, labor-Water Department 

John Milton Ranck, postage and supplies 

John Milton Ranck, liening 8c reviving tax claims 

Fred L. Homsher, expenses in re water main cleaning 

Ira J. :Book, Sec'y-Treqs. Supervisors Strasburg Twp, , 

charge for grader, roller & truck in surfacing 

No. Jackson Street 

John G. Homsher Est. , printing notices, etc. , 

Ida B. Eby, commissions on tax settlement, record of 

Jan. 3, 1939, 

Chas ~ S. Aulthouse, labor-Street Department 

Harry Coyle, labor-Street Department 

Harry F. Work, labor-Street department 

Day Ress3er, Treasurer, Strasburg Lions Club, - approp, 

toward Chris tmas tree decorations 

Salaries, r ents, e tc g 

Chas ~ S ~ Aulthous e, health of f icer 

W. S. Tinney, Secre tary of Health 

John G ~ Homsher, Estate-Salary of Borough Engineer 

'73 ~ 12 

22 ~ 50 

12 F 00 

2, 00 

19 ' 62 

F 80 

16 80 

5. +06 

6, 73 

8, 25 

7 ~ 56 

152 ~ 25 

32 ~ 2 5 

3 ' 49 

20 ' 25 

16 F 00 

10, 00 

20o00 

25 F 00 

65 F 00 

15 F 00 

e38

0 ~ E. Rice, High Cons table-salary 

Jacob H. Ranck, Water Rent Collector-. —. salary 

W. J. Weaver, Borough Treasurer-salary 

John Milton Ranck, borough Seh. i. 

'etary» salary 

John Milton Ranck, Borough Solicitor, salary 

Isaac L. Ressler, rent for. hose house site 

Annie Rineer, rent for hose house site 

I ~ 0 ~ O. F. Hall Assoc ~ rent for hose house site 

I ~ 0 ~ 0 ~ F ~ Hall Assoc, rent for council room up 

to January 1, 1939 

25. 00 

100 F 00 

35 ~ 00 

100 F 00 

25, 00 

2 ~ 00 

2 ~ 00 

F 00 

26 ' 25 

On motion of H. C ~ Kaufman, seconded by M. Huber- Hess, and duly passed, 

it was ordered that the above bills, salaries, rents, etc. , be paid, 

Council was advised that W. . J. Weaver, Strasburg borough Treasurer 

had satisfied the James Cummings mortgage on receipt of principal and 

interest up to January 1, 1939 ' 

NEW BUSINESS - 1939 

Harold H. Messner was appointed Temporary Chairman for the purpose 

of organization of Council' for the year 1939 ~ 

pkhkhQd@ct ' 

She. following nominations for offices were made, cluly seconded ~d 

I 

Pre s iden t - Milton H ~ Rane k 

Vice President - H. C. Kaufman 

Water Supt' 

Secretary - John Milton Ranck 

Treasurer - W. J. Weaver 


Borough Engineer - office declared vacant and no new. appointment 

made for the time being, 

Member of Board of Health - Pat Rohrer 

Water Rent Collector - Jacob H ~ Ranck 

Solicitor — John Milton Ranck 

On mo-tion of -M. Huber Hess, 

passed, it was resolved that the 

seconded. by William. T ~ Koch and duly 

nominations be closed 

On motion of H ~ C. Kaufman, seconded by William T, Koch, and duly 

passed, it was resolved that the above nominees be elected by a553. imation 

and it was so ordered,

Milton H. Ranck having been reelected. to Borough Council, took the 

Chair and brought to the attention of Council the necessity of filling 

the vacancy caused by-. the resignation of Fred. L. Homsher. The Chair r e- 

cognized Sherman W. Book and nominated Leon C ~ Hensel, of the Second Ward, 

to fill the unexpired term'-of Fred L. Homsher. 

On motion of M. Huber Hess, seconded by Harold H. Messner, and. duly 

passed, it was resolved that the nomination be closed and. Leon C ~ Hensel 

was duly elected to fill the unexpired term of Fred L. Homsher. 

The Chair made the fo'llowing C ommit tee appointments for 1939:; 

Street Committee: H. C ~ Kauf man 



Light 

C ommi t t e e: 

P 

M. Huber Hess 



Relic f: William T. Koch 



Water: 

Budget:- 

Z. R. Murphy 

M;. Huber Hess 


H ~ C '. , Kauf man 


Leon C ~ Hensel 

Shade Trees: . Harold H. Messner 

M. Huber Hess 


Committee of Public Safety: Harold H. Messner 

H. C, . Kaufman 

Leon C. Hensel 

The Secretary submitted to Council the bid of the Pennsylvania Powers 

Light Company for street lighting contract of Strasburg borough to run for 

the ensuing five years. The bid was as follows: 

For 4Q candle power lamps' - „')13 ~ 50 per annum each 

For 100 cand. te power lamps - $22. 50 per annum each 

Whereupon an Ordinance was duly passed by a vote of 6 ayes and no nays, as by 

reference to the Ordinance Book of Strasburg Borough may more fully a t large 

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- 

ance vritb the aforesaid bid, terms and specifications as embodied in the 

terms of agreement on file vritb tbe Borough Secretary, 

Council was advised. by Fred LE Homsher that they could purchase from 

'I 

five to seven acres of land. in Paradise Township, adjoining Borough springs 

property, from Jacob Yuninger for $50 ~ 00 per acre. It appears that from 

three to four of tbe Borough springs are novr located on this property and that 

the Borough has a mere water right in said property. 

On motion of M. Huber Hess, seconded by Chas. M. Miller, and duly passed, 

it vras resolved that the Borough purchase from five to seven acres of land in 

k 

Paradise Township, adjoining. Borough springs property, for $50. 00 per acre. 

Leon C ~ Hensel personally appeared before Council and vras immediately 

svrorn in by Burgess Frank B. . Koch to fill the unexpired. term of Fred L. 

Homsber ~ 

The Secretary advised Council that it would. be necessary to bold a 

syecial meeting bef'ore January 15, 1939, at which meeting a proposed;-~budget 

for 1939 should be submitted. to Council ~ 

On motion of Sherman W, Book, seconded by Wm. T ~ - Koch, and duly passed, 

the Budget Commit;tee was directed to prepare for presentation on January 12, 

1939, a proposed budget, using the unif'orm form furnished by the Department 

of Internal Affairs, for tbe purpose, vrhich proposed budget in tentative form 

shall be presented to Council on January $2, 1939, based upon previous years 

e xperience, 

Harold H. Messner made inquiry as to whether or not tbe Borough Treasurer 

had been bonded. Gn motion of M. Huber Hess, seconded by Chas. M. Miller, 

and duly passed, it vras resolved. that the Treasurer be bonded in the amount 

of $5000 ~ 00 through the of fices of John E ~ Homsher, insurance. 

I 

The Secretary read a communication from tbe Strasburg Fire Company No ~ 

1, in vrhich they request of Council an approl~riation of II'200 ~ 00 for the 

year 1939 to help defray tbe expenses in extending the fire alarm system 

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, 

'J 

and passed, it was resolved that Council adjourn to meet on Thursday 

January 12, 1959, at 7:50 o' clock p. m. . . at which time the propos ed. 

budget should be presented by the Budget Committee and any other matter 

considered by Council as at any regular meeting. 

Respectfully submit-ted~

MINUTES OF MEETING OF BOROUGH' COUNCIL HELD JANUARY 12~ 1939, 

Pursuant to an ad journment Resolution of January 4th meeting, Borough 

Council convened on. Thursday evening, January 12, 1939 at 7:30 o' clock P. M. 





H. C . Kauf man 

M. Huber Hess 

Haro ld H. Messner 


E~-Councilman Fred. L. Homsher 

Leon C ~ Hens el 

The meeting was called to order by the Vice President, H ~ C ~ Kaufman, 

On motion duly made and seconded, and passed. , the reading of the Minutes 

of the previous meeting were dispensed with. 

Pursuant to the Resolution of the . 'January 4th meeting, Harold. HJ 

Messner, for the Budget Committee, subpitted to Council the proposed Budget 

for the year 1939 ' 

On motion of M. Huber Hess, seconded by &Villiam T, Koch, and duly passed. , 

it was resolved that Borough Council receive the proposed Budget and that the 

Secretary be directed. to notify the electors of Strasburg Borough, by ad- 

vertisement, that the said Proposed Budget was open for public inspection 

at the office df the Secretary, daily for f'ifteen days. 

On motion of M. Huber Hess, seconded by Leon C. Hensel and duly passed, 

it was resolved that the action of the Hoard of Health in increasing the 

salary of the Health Officer, Charles S. Aulthouse, f rom ~$25. 00 to $35. 00 

for the year 1939~ be approved, and the Secretary was directed. to draw a 

voucher to Charles S. Aulthouse for the dif ference, i ~ e, $10 ~ 00, 

On motion of Leon C ~ Hensel, seconded. by M. Huber Hess and duly passed, 

it was resolved that the First National Bank of Strasburg, Pa. , shall be 

the depository of all Strasburg Borough funds, of any nature whatsoever, 

By way of affecting a saving to Strasburg Borough in the proposed

efunding issue of Strasburg Borough Bonds, Ex-Councilman Fred. L. Homsher 

suggested that by issuing one bond to the First National Bank of Strasburg~ 

Pa. , which they would subscr ibe at 3j+&, we would save the cos t of a legal 

opinion, the cost of advertising for bids, and the cost of printing the 

bonds. Mr. Homsher stated that he would take the matter up with the 

Department of Internal Affairs, in Harrisburg, on Monday, January 16, 

1939. ~ 

It was suggested that the 'orough Solicitor take up the matter with 

Pa. 

W. Reese, Es quire, Solici to r f or the Fir s t National Bank of Strasburg, 

adjourn 

On motion duly made, seconded and passed, it was resolved that Council 

Res pec t fu1 ly s ubmi t ted, 

Secretary

MINUTES OF MEETING OF STRASBURG BOROUGH COUNCIL HELD FEBRUARY' 6~ 1939 ~ 

The meeting was called to order by H. C. Kaufman, Vice President. 




Water Superintendent, Jacob H. Ranck 

Secretary, John Milton Ranck 

H. C. Kaufman 

M. Huber Hess 




E, R. Murphy 



The Minutes of the previous meeting were read. and approved. 

Jacob H. Ranck, , Water Superintendent, reported that the water was 

'I 

much stronger and that there was a good overflow at both places, 

Street Light Committee: No report. 

Street Committee: No reports 

Chas. M. Miller, on behalf of the Relief Committee, reported sending 

a ton of coal to Charles Murray, , and also advised. Counci. l that Mr. Murray 

reques ted. an add. itional ton. 

The Secretary reported that pursuant to a Resolution made at the 

meeting of Januar y 12, 1939, an advertisement had. been placed jn the Stras- 

burg Weekly News, advising the electors that the proposed Strasburg Borough 

Budget was on file at the office of the Secretary for a period of fif teen 

days ~ 

On motion of Sherman W. Book, seconded by E ~ R ~ Murphy, the Ordinance 

levying the tax for the year 1939 and fi xing the salary of Borough Officers 

was read. by the Secretary and adopted by vote of eight ayes and no nays, 

On motion df M. Huber Hess, the Borough Budget for the year 1939 on 

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 Minutes and. made a part hereof 

That in connection with the adoption of the Budget and as part thereof, 

on motion of Harold H. Messner, seeonded by M. Huber Hess, the Appropriation 

Resolution. containing the anticipated receipts and appropr5ations for the 

year 1939 was adopted, copy of which is hereto attached and made a part 

hereof. 

The Secretary advised. Council of conversMions had wi th Fred L. Homsher 

pursuant to the reduction of interest' rate on Borough Bonds, and read a 

communication from Fred. L. Homsher, dated February 6, 1939, which stated, 

inter alia: 

"The following is a list of individuals who own Borough 

of Strasburg 4~/ Bonds, together with the amount which they 

respectively own: 

Amos G. Ranck 

Jacob H . Wolf 


Prank B. Koch 

M. T ~ Weaver 

Amos N. Rohrer 

42000, 00 

100 F 00 

900 F 00 

100 F 00 

500 F 00 

1000 00 

R. F. D, Strasburg 

Brownst;own 

Strasburg 

Strasburg 

Strasburg 

c/o A. H. Rohrer, Strasburg 

The Secretary repor ted that he had been in communication with Mr, 

William Schilling and that the latter is making efforts to obtain a new 

mortgage and pay off the mortgage now held by the Borough on his property, 

which mortgage is in the Borough Sinking Pund. 

On behalf of W. J. Weaver, the Secretary gave the following Treasurer~s 

Report as of February 6, 1939: 

Balance from las-t month 

Receive since 


3454 ~ Ol 

382 ' 16 

)j 3836. iV 

Pennsykvania Power I Light Co ~ , -'street lighting $ V3. 13 

Herr. 8c'Company, Supplies. -Water Departmentt 60 ' 85 

. J ~ -'E. , Goodell;, , water analysis, October-November 8c Dec ~ 21 F 00 

Harry Coyle, Labor - Street Department 4 br' C~ 40$ 1 ~ 60 

Chas. S. Althouse, labor-Street Department, 9 hrs. I 45/ 4 ' 05 

pursuant toe the Resolution passed at; the January 12th meeting of Borough

Council, the Secretary issued a voucher to Charles S ~ Althouse in the 

sum of $10, 00, for increase in salary as Health Officer, from $25, 00 

to $55, 00 a year, 

On motion of Leon C. Hensel, seconded. by Harold H. Messner, it 

was ordered that the above bills be paid, 

The borough Solicitor was directed to report to Council concerning 

the right of the borough to lien unpaid water rent, 

Miss Anna Myex~s;-, ;requested of Council. ;permission to. erect an overhead sign 

in" front of her, ice cream shop on E. Main Street, '3)be matter was. considered. 

but no action was taken. 

On motion duly made and seconded, the meeting adjourned. 


EIoroug ecre ar y.

Strasburg, pa. , 

March 1, 1939. 

Samuel Weaver, Herbert Foulke and Frank H. Rohrer, Auditors, met at 

the Borough Council room on the evening of Wednesday, March 1, 1939, at 

7:30 o'clock P ~ M. , for the purpose of auditing the books of the Borough 

Treasurer. 

All accounts, etc. , were found to be in proper order and were so . 

c er t if i ed by the above Audi to rs . 

oroug Secretar

Cash Balance on Hand. - January 3, 1938 

Water Rents 

Delinquerf. Taxes - 1930 

tt tt 1931 

1932 

tt 1933 

1934 

tt tt 1935 

1936 

1937 

Amount of 1938 Duplicate 

Abatement 142, 85 

Commi. ssions 89444 

Unpaid Balance 479 ' 40 

Sale of W@ ter Meters 

Water Service Connections 

License Fees 

Wood Sold 

Sundry Income 

A U D I T 0 R St R E P 0 R T 

of the 

FINANCES OF STRASBURG BOROUGH 

For the Fiscal YearEndine, January 4, 1959 

RECEIPTS 

Total Receipts: 

EXPENDITURES 

$3~563, 88 

V11, 69 

Administration Expenses 

Borough Buildings 8c Qffn ces 

Police Salaries 

Fire Protection 

Board of Health~ Salaries 8c Wages 

Construction g Maintenance of Streets 

Street Lighting 

Military & Civic Contributions 

Interest on Borough Bonds, 

State Tax on Borough Bonds 

Appropriation to Sinking Fund 

Maintenace of Water System, Labor 8c Supplies, Cleaning Water Main 

Ida BE Eby, Commission on tax collections 

Total Expenditures: 

CASH BALANCE - January $~ 1939 

7, 007. 42 

3~880, 43 

28 ' 32 

27 e 3 1 

21, 72 

12, 9V 

12, 41 

124 V2 

80~04 

150018 

2, 852, 19 

10, 00 

100, 00 

456, 3 

24, 0 

86, 'i5 

14 874 66 

259, 55 

103, 48 

205~25 

206, 00 

90, 00 

2~315, 43 

87V, 50 

60~00 

1 300 50 

21, 28 

750, 0P 

5~ 126, 61 

105, 05 

1'1 420 65 

3 454' 

14 874/6

Keinbort's Legacy 

J. M. Potts~ Legacy 

Bernarda Black Legacy 

Elwood ~Kreider's Legacy 

Strasburg Senate Appropriation 

STRASBURG BOROUGH RELIEF EJND 

RELIEF FUND INVESTMENTS 

$1, 600 ' Borough of Strasburg 4~go Bonds 

First National Bank of Strasburg-Savings Accounts 

Cash Balance - January 3, 1938 

Interest Received 

Exp end ed f or Re li e f 

RELIEF FUND - -INCOME ACCOUNT 

STRASBURG BOROUGH SINKING FUND 

Amount' of Sinking Fund - January 3, 1938 

Received Interes t on Inves tments 

Received Borough Appropriation 

SINKING FUND INVEBTMENTS 

First ICortgages on Real Estate 

(During. year 1938 f)25 F 00 was paid on account 

principal of Milton Mowrer Mortgage, and the entire 

jbrincipal of the James Cummings Mortgage amounting 

to $1000. 00 was paid}o 

Borough of Strasburg - 4~go Bonds 

Savings Account - First I!ational Rank of Strasburg 

Total Borough Indebtedness - $28~900 F 00 

400+00 

300+00 

911o22 

300, 00 

60+50 

1 971 ' V2 

1, 600 F 00 

371. 72 

1 9V1, 72 

254 2V 

74, 04 

2 ~ 3 

17, 49 

310~82 

14' l30o44 

V39 ~ 61 

750 00 

15 620 F 05 

3~625, 00 

'J 

9. ". 400 '00 

2 595 ' 05 

15 620 ' 05 

We, the undersigned Auditors for the Borough of Strasburg, Penn- 

sylvania, do hereby certify that we have examined the accounts of W. J. 

Weaver, Treasurer, f o r the f i sca 1 year ending January 4, 1939~ and fi nd 

. them as above stateg, g 

Samuel Weaver 

Herbert Foulke 

Frank H. Rohrer

MINUTES OF MEETING OF STRASBURG BOROUGH COUNCIL HELD MARCH 6p 1959 ~ 

The meeting was called to order by Milton H Ranck, President ~ 



Water Supe ri nt ent Jacob H ~ . Rane k 

Secretary John Mxl ton Ranck 


Milton H, Ranck, President 

HE CD Kaufmkn 

M. Huber Hess 

Harold. H. Messner 


E, R, Murphy 



The Minutes of the previous meet) ng were read, and after amdnd- 

ment to include the request of Anna Myers for the erection of a sign on East 

Main Street, were approved as read, 

Jacob H. Ranck, Water Superintendent, reported that there was 

an overflow at both places; that he had. made a new connection at the house 

built by Walter Hassel on Franklin Street, formerly property of Gertrude Galen, 

and that he had. repaired. leaks at the property of Clyde Heaver and Mrs. Sim 

Eckman ~ 

Mr, Murphy~ of the Water Committee, reported that a 4" Water Main, 

185~ long had been laid from the corner of Fulton and. Franklin Streets 

eastward on Franklin to, connect with the house recently erected by Walter 

passel' 

On motion of H. CD Kaufman, seconded by Leon CD Hensel, and duly 

passed, it was ordered that the Water Committee build the 4" main between 

Fulton and Franklin Streets, running from the property of Gertrude Galen'~~ 

eastward to and adjoining the 4" main on Decatur Street, and that a fire 

hydrant with steamer connection be installed in the middle of the block, 

H, C. Kaufman, for the Street Committee, reported the collapse 

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 

opened. and:that. the replacement pipe, which had. to be ordered from Phila- 

delphia, had arrived this morning and would be immediately laid, 

The Secretary reported to Council concerning Home Rule Road and 

Street Tax Relief Bill, House Bi:ll No ~ 192 ~ The Secretary was directed 

to take up this matter with Senator Homsher and report concerning same at 

the next meeting, 

fight C ommit tee: No repor t, 

Relief Commit tee: Charles M. Miller presented. to Council a bill 

of $12 ~ 39 for coal for Charles Murray, 

Committee of Public Safety: No report, 

J 

Shade Tree Committee - Harold H. Messner reported. that he had 

had a conference with Mayor Cary of the City of Lancaster concerning what 

( 

me thod the City used in taking care of the shade tree problem. He advised 

Council that he would. have an expert look over. our problem and make re- 

commendations, , 1 ( ( 

The Secre tary reported t o C ounci1, concerning, the reducti on of 

interest on Borough bonds and also repor ted that the Schilling mortgage, 

which. is now hegd in. the Sinking Fund, has as yet not been paid and that 

it will be necessary to have the proceeds by April 1st or failing that, 

money-will have to be borrowed by the Borough in order to refire certain 

outs tand. ing Bonds ~ 

On motion of M. Huber Hess, seconded. by E. R. Murphy, and duly 

passed, it was resolved that the officers of Strasburg Borough be author- 

ized to borrow the principal of the Schilling mortgage, at the best interest 

rate obtainable~ in order th'at we may have sufficient, funds on hand to 

retire certain Borough Bonds ~ 

The Solici tor reported' to Council concerning the right of the 

Borough to lien delinquent water rents, i ~ ' e. , the Borough may lien water 

rents before the last day of the third calendar year after the year in which

the rents are due and payable, 

On motion of H, C ~ Kaufman, seconded by Leon C, Hensel~ and duly 

passed. , it vras ordered that the matter of the collection of delinquent 

J 

water rents be referred to the Water Committee in order that that Committee 

might confer with the Delinquent Water Rent Collector, with the vievr of 

put;ting pressure on all delinquent;s ~ 

Gn behalf of W J Weaver, Treasurer, the Secretary gave the follow- 

ing Treasurer f s Report, as of March. 6, 1939: 




3, 836, 1V 

31V, 91 

4, . 154, 08 

1V0, 63 

3~983 F 45, 

On motion of Harold. H. Messner, seeonded by Chas, M. Miller, and. 

duly passed, the Treasurer's Report was ordered to be accepted and filed, 

The Secretary . presented. to Council tbe follovring bills: 

Pennsylvania Power 8c Light Company - Street Lightinj 

Pennsylvania Department of Revenue, Tax on Borough Bond, s 

W ~ J, Weaver, c ommis si on on S ta t; e Tax 

Samuel Weaver, Auditing Borough Books 

Herbert Foulke, ft ff ff 

Frank g, Rohrer, tf ff 

Hawk Paint 8c Chemical Works, Inc„paint for street 

Herr 5 Company~ - supplies - Water Department 

Harry F ~ Work, - labor~ Street Department 

Harry. Coyle -' labor, Street Department 

Chas ~ S, Aulthous e - labor, Street Department 

Harry Coyle, Labor, Water Department 

Jacob H, Ranck, — labor Water Depart;ment 

Chas ~ Murray~-. - labor, Water Department 

Enos B ~ Herr - Labor, Water Department; 

Harry Work, Sr. - labor', Water Department 

John Ranck, - labor, Wa t;er Department 

Landis Work - labor, Water Department 

, Harry Work 

. Jr, - labor, Water Department 

John Milton Ranck, filing Auditors f Report-Quarter Sess, ~ 

- Wenger Smeltz, hauling - Water Department 

Ida B ~ Eby, Tax Collec, -tor-Comm, on February 6, 1939 Bill 

V3~ 12 

1f7. . +48 

~ 82 

2 ' 50 

2 ' 50 

2, 50 

20 F 00 

9, 30 

3, 40 

2, 20 

VS 43 

21 20 

52, 88 

9 ~ 20 

1, 60 

15 ' 20 

19e20 

23 ' 20 

12 ~ 00 

~ 50 

3, 00 

4, 64 

On motion of Sherman W, Book, seconded by Chas. M, Miller, and duly' 

passed. , it was ordered that all of the above bills, including the Relief

Fund Bill be paid ~ 

The Secretary presented to Council J, E. Goodell's Water Analysis 

for February, 1939, and the same vras ordered, to be filed, 

On motion of H. C ~ Kaufman, seconded by Sherman W, Book~ and duly 

passed, the Water Committee vras directed to see to it that the Borough 

springs are properly numbered' 

On motion duly made and seconded~ the meeting adjourned. 


oroug Secre ary

MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING OF STRASBURG BOROUGH COUNCIL HELD MARCH 27~ 19396 

Pursuant- to-writ%en' notice' from the Secretary, at the call of 

opal 

the President, - a special meeting of 'Strasburg Borough Council was held in 

the Council rooms on'Monday evening, March 2'7, 1939; at '7:30 

ock, 

The meeting was called to order by Milton H, Ranch, President, 



Secre tary John Milton Rane k 


Milton H, Ranck, President 

. . H ~ C ~ Eau f man 

M, Huber Hess 




E. R, Murphy 


Leon C ~ Hens el 

On motion duly made, seconded. and. passed the reading of the 

Minutes of the previous meeting NQe d. ispensed with, 

On motion of Leon C ~ Hensel, seconded. by William T. Koch and 

duly passed, . the issuance of Voucher 25'I, issued, March 14, 1939, to the 

First National Bank of Strasburg, being interest on Borough Bonds to April 

1, 1939~ in the sum of $650, 25, was approved, 

On motion of H. C~ Kaufman, seconded. by Sherman W Book and duly 

passed, it was resolved that the arrearage of interest in the sum of $98, 22 

owing to the Strasburg Borough Sinking Fund on the mortgage held by Strasburg 

Borough covering 16 acres and 96 perches of land, partly in Strasburg and 

partly in East Lampeter Townships~ said property now owned by William J. 

Schilling, be waived on condition tha t the principal sum of $2200, 00, together 

with current interest up to the date of settlement, i, e, , on or about April 

1, 1939~ be paid. ~ 

On motion of E ~ R. Murphy, second. ed, by M. Huber Hess and duly 

passed, it was resolved that Frank B. Koch, Burgess, and W, J, Weaver,

Treasurer, be authorized and directed, on the receipt of the principal 

sum of $220000 and interest from October 1, 1938 to the date of settlement, 

i, e, on or about April 1, 1939, to satisfy the mortgage given by. 'Frank P, 

Wenger and wife to Miller F. Book, Chief Burgess, and W, J, Weaver, Treasurer 

of the Borough of Strasburg, said mortgage being dated April 1, 1927 and 

recorded in Mortgage Book 299~ page 557, which property was by deed dated 

March 28, 1929, recorded in 13eed Book N, Vol, 25, page 543, conveyed by 

Frank P ~ Weber and wife to William J. Schilling, 

The Secretary brought to the attention of Council the bid of the 

Fulton National Bank of Lancaster - Trust: Department - wherein they offered 

to take over the remaining bonded indebtedness of Strasburg Borough, an 

approximate amount of $13, 000, 00, at 2~/~ Harold H. Messner moving and 

M. Huber Hess seconding that the offer af the Fulton National Bank be ac- 

cepted, This motion was defeated by the vote of seven nays and one aye ~ 

On motion of H. C ~ Kaufman, seconded by William T. Koch, and chly 

passed, it was ordered that the proper officers of Strasburg Borough Council 

be authorized to execute an agreement with the First National Bank of 

Strasbur g, Pennsylvania, whereunder the First National Bank of Strasburg, 

Pennsylvania, will agree to a reduction in the interest rate from four and. 

one-half (4~go) percent to thr ee (3')::. 'percent on the Thirteen thousand, Three 

Hundred ($13, 300, 00) Dollar boncb which it now holds and which bonds represent 

the sole outstanding bonded indebhedness of said Borough, provided that 

Strasburg Borough pay on account of principal of said indebtedness the sum 

of 41000 00 on October l~ 1939 and each and every October first thereafter, 

until said bond indebtedness is liquidated and paid off, and'-fbi'ther~ to 

carry out the above agreensnt the Secretary was directed to stamp each bond 

and. coupon remaining in'the possession of the. First National Bank of Stras-. 

bnng, Pennsylvania, evidencing the above facts ~ 

On the above Resolution the vote was polled, as follows: Kauffman, 

aye; Hess, Aye; Book, aye; Koch, aye; -Murphy, aye; Miller/ aye; Hensel, aye; 

Mes sner, nay,

On motion duly made, seconded and passed, the meeting adjourned, 

Respec tfully. submit ted, 

S cre

MINUTES OF MEETING OF STRASBURG BOROUGH HELD APRIL 3~ 1939 ~ 

The meeting was called to order by Milton H ~ Ranck, President, - 


Bur ge s s & Frank B ~ Koch 

Water Superintendent Jacob H, Ranck 




H C ~ Kaufman 

M. Huber Hess 


Wm, . T, ' Koch 

ED R. Murphy 


Leon CD Hensel 

The Minutes of the last regular meeting, as well as the Minutes -of 

the special meeting held on March 27th were read and approved. 

tinged 

Jacob HE Ranck, Water Superintendent, reported that Chere was plenty 

of water at both places but stated that-the water in the reservoir showed 

a greenish 

: Thereupon ED R. Murphy of the Water Committee suggested 

that the reservoir be cleaned immediately, 

-Water Superintendent Ranck reported new services for Walter . Hassel- 

two on Fulton. Street and one on Franklin Street, and a renewal f' or property 

on East Main Street pui"chased by Jacob Rows (formerly the Wall Miller property 

E. R. Murphy of the Water Department reported. that the pipe for Franklin 

Street main had been received and that the April first quarterly water bills 

are being made out by Mrs' Jeff -Homsher. 

Mr. Murphy suggested that a water pump with an auxiliary gasoline 

engine be purchased by the Borough which could be used in cleaning the re- 

servoir and for any other Borough purposes He stated. that the cost was 

approximately $125 F 00 and suggested that if the purchase be made-it-should 

not be let out to private individuals unless it were accompanied by a 

O 

Borough represnetative and at a fixed rental charge ~ On motion of William 

Koch, seconded by Harold H. Messner and duly passed, the 'Water Coomittee

was authorized to purchase said pump providing the cost did not exceed, 

$125o00 ~ 

A letter of protest received from Dr. Lovelidge, Dr, Fairlamb and Mrs. 

Donald Bachman was turned over by President Ranck to the Chairman of the 

Water Committee ~ 

The Water Superintendent reported that he had flushed the pipes and 

that this had cut off service for about twenty minutes and it was this break 

in the service which had inconveni. enced the above mentioned protestors, There 

was a general discussion concerning what method of notification should be 

given by the Water Department to the residents of the Borough before any 

stopping of the service, 

H, C ~ Kaufman, for the Street Committee, reported that the pipe had been 

laid on North Jackson Street and. the street had been patched; that inlets have 

been cleaned throughout the Borough, He also reported. that traffic lines had 

been painted on the Borough streets' 


Relief Committ : Chas ~ . Miller sented. to Council bill of Fred L, 

and Jo E. Hom er for o behalf to of coal for Charles Murray, at $4, 38 

less elf. soou of 23$ o net $4 ~ 13 ~— 

I 

Shade Tree Committee: Mr, Messner reported that the expert from 'Harri s- 

burg who was to make recommendations as to our problem has moved to Maine and. 

that he, Mr ~ Messner, will procure another expert to make recommendations ~ 

Committee on Public Safety - No report, " 

A general discussion was had concerning the depredation of trees on the 

Borough springs property. 

On behalf of WE J. Weaver the Secretary gave the Treasurer's report as 

of April 3, 1939: 

Balance. from last month 

Received since 

Paid out 

3983, 45 

30~50 

4013 ' 95 

954 e22 

$ 3059. V3 

/

passed, - 

— On motion of Harold H. Messner, seconded, by M. Huber Hess and duly 

the Treasurer's report was received and directed. to be filed. 

The Secretary presented to Council the following bills: 

1st National Bank of Strasburg-safe deposit box rent 

Penna, Power 8c Light Company - street lighting 

Thomas Bair - police duty. 

F ~ B ~ Koch, ' - supplies~S'Carbeh Department 

Landis Work - labor, Street Department 

Harry ~ Work, - labo r~ S tree t Depa r tment 

Harry Coyle - labor, Street Department 

Chas . S Aulthous e - labor, S tree t Department 

Lancaster Valite Co. - pipe, Street Separtment 

Lancaster Ualite Co, - street dressing 

go. cS H 

John Milton Ranck - recording power of attorney, satis- 

ffhction Schilling mortgage and acknowledgment 

Ida B. Eby - commissions on tax bill of April 4, -1939 

D ~ Woo d C ompany - ma te ri al s, Water Depar tns n t 

$374 ~ 07 less discount of 1/2 of lf& 

R. D. Wood Company - materia. ls, Water Department 

$28+30 1 ess dis count of 2' 

Land. is Work ~ labor - Wa ter Department, 

Jacob H Ranck~ labor - Water Department 

. Harry Work, Jr, -, labor - Water Department 

J, Weaver - disinfectant 

Herr R Coi - supplies, Water Department 

Strasburg Railroad - freight, Water Departme nt 

-E, E, Koch - materi als, Water Department 

Pittsburgh Equitable Meter Co, - materials, Water Dept, 

Dresser Manufacturing Company - materials - Water Dept, 

2. 75 

73 ' 13 

15 ' 50 

1 ~ 54 

2 F 00 

3 ~ 20 

13 ~ 60 

25 ' 65 

61 ' 32 

7 ' 54 

3, 50 

5g51 

372 ' 20 

27y73 

4, 80 

33e25 

8 80 

3~20 

2+60 

37' ll 

21e23 

58. 05 

21, 16 

. , On motion of William T. Koch, seconded by Chas. M. Miller and duly 

passed, it was ordered that all of the above bills, including the refibfd 

bill be paid, 

The Secretary presented J E. Goodell~s water analysis for the month 

of March, which showed negative. 

The Secretary reported to Council that the Schilling mortgage had been 

collected and also that a contract had. been ent ered into between Strasburg 

Borough and the First National Bank of SMsburg pursuant to Resolution 

adopted at the special meeting of Borough Council held March 27, 1939 

c onc em ing Borough bonds ~ 

On motion duly made, ~~ 

seconded. and. passed, the meeting adjourned, 

. 2a 

ecre ar

MINUTES OF MEETING OF S TRASBURG BOROUGH COUNC I L HELD MAY 1~ 

1959 

e 

The meeting was called to order by Milton H. Ranck, President. 

The f ollowing were present: 

Burgess F~rank B, Koch 

Vlater Superintendent Jacob H. Ranck 

SSecretary John Milton Ranch 

and the following members of Council:. 


HE CD Kaufman 

M, Huber Hess 

. Harold H. Messner 

Sherman Vt. Book 

Vfm. T. Koch 

E. R. l'~murphy 

Chas ~ M. 'Miller 

Leon C ~ Hense ' 

| The Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved, 

Jacob H. Ranck, Vfater Superintendent, reporteQ that there was 

~~ ~M~p~ 

reservoir showed a greenish tinge/ Mr. Murphy, of the Vfa er Committee, 

plenty of overflow at both places, and also stated that the water in the 

stated that the pump for the cleaning of the reservoir had. not yet been 

acquired, 

Mr. Kaufman, of the Street Committee, reported that certain patch- 

ing work had been done, and that surveys had been made to determine the pave- 

ment, curb line and grade on the following streets: Franklin Street between 

Fulton and Jackson (Hassel prope'rty); Franklih Street, between Fulton and 

Decatur Streets (cemetery); North Jackson Street (Denlinger property); South 

Decatur Street, between Main and Franklin (Sherts property); he also reported 

that a survey had been made to locate Borough line in relation to public 

road leading to Frank Rohrer farm. This was prepared by drafting the original 

Borough plot as per incorporation proceedings of March 16, 1816, It was also 

reported that the water condition on the Fra. nk Rohrer property had been taken 

care of, 

Mr, Kaufman stated that an attempt will be made immediately to 

complete North Jackson Street as soon as Strasburg Township is willing to 

commence the job,

Light Committee: No xeport. 

Relief Commit tee: Mr. Miller presented bill of Fred L. and J„hn 

E ~ Homsher for one ton of coal . for Charles Murray, $8', 76. less discount of 

50/, or net $8 ~ 26, 

Tree Committee: no report 

Public Safety Committee: No x'eport. 

M. Huber Hess, brought to th'e attention of Council the question 

of curb line on North Decatur Street. Leon C ~ Hensel stated that the: plan 

ca. lied for a thirty-eight foot street but it was his opinion that the ad- 

joining owners would be willing to agree to the reduction of the width of 

the Street to thirty-six feet and if that were done the parties would go 

a long, 

H. C. Kaufman s tated that he will bring to the next meeting of 

Council, plans for the curb and sidewalk along the John M. Hagan~s and 

Fire Company property lines on North Decatur Street. 

On behalf of W. J. Weaver, the Secretary gave the following 

Treasurer's report, as of May 1, 1939: 



Pa5!d out last month 

$ 3, 059. 73 

200 67 

3p 260 +40 

825, 17 

2~435, 23 

Oh motion of M. Huber Hess, seconded by Chas. M ~ Miller and duly passed, 

the Treasurerts report was received and ordered to be filed. 

The Secretary presented. to Council the report of J. E. Goodell)s 

water analysis which showed a positive condition~ ~ ~ 


Lancas ter Valite Company, street dressing 

Murphy's Garage, materials-Street Depar tment 

Harry Coyle, labor - Street Department 

Chas. S. Aulthouse, labor-Street Department 

J. E. Rohrer, surveys to establish cuxb line and 

gx'ad. e along certain streets in Borough 

Pennsylvania Power 5; Light Co. , street lighting 

Aldus Zittle, stone-Street Department 

$ 30. 32 

22 ~ 52 

5 ' 60 

19 ' 35 

36 ' 25 

73' 12 

26 22 

77

. , State 

Samuel W. Bleecher, police duty, 

C ~ J. Keneagy, County 8c Road ta:x for Borough 

property, situated in Paradise Township 

Worlanen's Insurance Fund. , prem. on Work- 

men ~ s ins uranc e policy 

J. E. Gaodell, water analysis, January, February 

and March, 

Bertram Rubber Co ~ , stamps for Borough bonds 

1V ~ 00 

8~24 

51 50 

21 F 00 

F 50 

On motion of William T. Koch, seconded by Harold H. Messner and duly passed, 

it was ordered that the above bills, together with the relief bill, be paid, 

The Secretary read to Council a communication from the Smith 

Printing Company, of Williamsport, Pa. , in regard to accounting forms, and 

the Secretary was directed to write said Company for additional information. 

On motion duly made, seconded and passed, the meeting adjourned. 

Respec tfully submit ted, 

S ecr~ tary

MINUTES OF MEETING OF STRASBURG BOROUGH COUNCIL HELD JUNE 5, 1939 ~ 

. The meeting was called to order by Milton H. Ranck, ~resident. 

The following vrere present: 

and. the following members of Council'. 

I 


Water Superintendent; Jacob H. Ranck 


M. Huber Hess 


William T ~ Koch 

E ~ R. Mur phy 

Chas ~ M, Miller 

Leon -C. Hens el 

The Minutes of the last meet;ing were read and approved. . 

"Jacob H. Ranek, Water Superintendent;, reported that tb'ere was 

plenty of overflovr at bo tb places and that a new gate at the west end of 

tne Borough had been installed. He stated that the service line had been 

renevred at the Ben Hull property. 

Harold H. Messner brought to the attention of the Water Super- 

intendent a leak at the end of the line on North Decatur Street; ~ 

Mr. Murphy, of the Water Committee, reported. t;hat. he-had been 

negotiating for bids for the apparatus to inject lime-solution into the 

Borough vrater. He also reported that the pump which the Water Committee 

vras previously authorized to purchase at a cost of II'125 ~ 00, vrould cost 

$195, 00 plus "necessary hose and appliances. 

On motion of Harold H. Messner, seconded by William T. Koch 

and duly passed. , the Water Committee was authorized and direct;ed t o pur- 

chase for the sum of $195 ~ 00 plus cost of hose and appliances, a Homelite 

Pump i 

William T Koch, reporting for the Street Commit;tee, stated. 

tha t; Nolt r s Hill had been surfaced. ~ 

Burgess Frank B. Koch s tat ed that in bis opinion North Jackso n 

Street should be oiled and chipped in order to complete the job,

Burgess' Prank B ~ Koch also brought to the attention of Council 

the matter of the possibility of the erectiqn of an electric fence by 

Milton Barge on the Elwood Kreider property and the borough Solicitor 

was instructed to report to the Burgess as to the legal'. aspects of this 

pr oblem. 

Light C ommit tee: No r eport ~ 

Relief Commit tee: No report, 

On behalf of f&. J ~ Weaver, the Secretary gave the following 

Treasur ert s report, as of June 5, 1939: 



Paid out 


4 2435. 23 

90 o08 

$ 2525. 31 

452 ~ 27 

$ 2073104 

Qn motion of M. Huber Hess, seconded by Chas. M. Miller, the 

report of the Treasurer was approved and accepted, and ordered. to be 

f iled. . 

J. E ~ Goodellts water analysis waE presented to Council and 

directed to be filed ~ 

The Secretary read to Council vouchers Nos ~ 293 through 296, 

both inclusive, issued since the last meeting, all dated May 25, 1939: 

Chas. S ~ Aulthouse, labor-Street Department 

Harry Coyle, labor- Street Department 

j:la Kline, Treas. Daughters of Union 

Veterans, Memorial Day Services 

48 82 

37 ~ 80 

30i00 

On motion of Leon CD Hensel, seconded by Chas. M. Miller and duly 

passed, payment of the above vouchers were approved, 


Lancaster Valite Company-4/21/59 

- street dressing 

ft tf lt 

5/17/39tt 

t I tt 

5/13' 15/39 

Pennsylvania Power 8c Light Company-street lighting 

Strasburg Borough Railroad-freight, Water Dept' 

Jacob H. Ranck, labor-Water Department 

3 ' 98 

19 ' 50 

122, 40 

73 ~ 13 

2 ~ 35. 

24 ~ 51

Harry P. . Work, Sr. , labor-1Vater Department 

'-Thomas Bair — police 

Ida B. Eby, May 1st tax bill - commissions 

5' on g2 10 

5/o on $39 ~ 03 

Eddy Valve Company - fire plug 

. 11$ 

1 ~ 95 

3 ' 60 

19 F 00 

2 ~ 06 

50 ' 96 

On motion of E. R. Murphy, seconded by M. Huber Hess and duly 

passed, it vras directed that the above bills be paid, sub ject to the 

approval of the Lancaster Valite Company invoices by H. C. Kaufman. 

journed. 

On motion duly made and seconded. and passed, the meeting ad- 


. S retary

MINUTE/ OF MEETING OF STRASBURG BOROUGH COUNCIL HELD JULY 3p 19&9o 

The meet;ing was called to order by Milton H, Ranck, President, 



Water Super intendent Jacob H, Ranck 


and. the following members of Council; 

Milton H ~ Ranck 

M. Huber Hess 

Haro ld H. Me s sne r 

Sherman W, Book 

Wm. T ~ Koch 

E. R, Murphy 

Chas. M. Mi lie r 


The Secretary reported that H. C ~ Kaufman had approved. the Lan- 

caster Valite Company bills for street dressing on Nolt~s Hill and that 

vouchers had been issued in payment" 't'hereof, 

9'acob H. Ranck, Water Superintendent, reported that there was 

plenty of overflow at both places, and. that a leak had been fixed on 

Franklin Street near the Gertrude Galen property, 

Chas. M. Miller reported that all the springs have been numbered, 

M. Huber Hess reported that the fire hose hand cart had been re- 

paired and recommended that tbe hoses be flushed. and tested 

pur cba s ed. 

jacob H. Ranck stated. that the Homelite pressure pump had been 

Tbe Secretary reported on J. E ~ Goodell~s water analysis for 

the month of June showing a sli+t contaminat;ion in the receiving basin, 

which report was ordered filed. 

William T. Koch, for the Street 'Department, reported that a 

gutter had been placed in front of Murphy's garage and that new pavement 

bad been completed in front of Mrs ~ Shert~, s property on South Decatur Stree 

Harold H. Messner, reported that~ the State had not as yet; taken 

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 

State aid or not ~ 

Sherman W. Book suggested that vre have a "STOP" sign erected on 

South Decat;ur Street, at the Borough limits. 

Harold H. Messner submitted drafts of North Decatur- Street, showing 

both the 38~ and 34' stre'et width. He reported. conversations vrith Lem Bair, 

who stated. that he was vrilling to have eit;her a 34r or a 38r street but suggest 

ed. that; pavement be laid on the North Decatur side of the John Hagenrs property 

The Borough Solicitor was instructed to obtain information as to any 

past Ordinance tbe Borough may have had dealing vrith the appropriat ion of 

land on North Decatur Street for a 38' street, and also in the absence of shah 

as to the taking of land for tbe vridening of the street and payment of 

damages therefor. 

Jackson Streets' 

Burgess Frank B. Koch suggested that weeds be cut; along Funk and 

William T ~ Koch asked for information with regard. to drainage of 

surface vrater on the Main Street with regard to reporting the same to the 

State Highway Department in that tbe Main Street of Strasburg Borough is a 

State-Highvray. Harold H. Messner stated. that he would take up the matter with 

the St;ate Highway Department. 

Chas. M. Miller sought information on the question of garbage dis- 

posal pits, the power of the Borough to control the same and if found to be a 

nuisance how they should be removed. 

"as of July 3, 1939; 

On behalf of W. J. Weaver, the Secretary read the Treasurer's report 



Paid, out last month 

$ 20V3. 04 

l303 ~ 93 

33'76 ' 97 

321 ' 49 

$ 3055, 48 

On motion of M, Huber Hess, seconded. by William T, Koch, the Treasurer's report 

was ord. ered to be received. and filed,

S4 

The Secretary read to Council the following bills: 

Pennsylvania Power 8c Light Co. , street lighting 

Richard Garnett, labor, street department, 

Harry C oyle, labor, street department, 

Chas. S. Aulthouse, labor, street department 


J, E . Rohrer, survey k prel, plan for widening . 

North. Decatur Street 

Homelite Corporation, Borough pump and. accessories~ 

$220 ~ 80 less 1fo, 

Lancaster Valite Co. , street dressing, 

Chas ~ M. Miller, labor, water. . 'department, 

$ V5 ~ 12 

5 ' 60 

9 ' 20 

25 F 40 

20 F 00 

1V ~ 25 

RXG~59 

19 ' 95 

6 ' 95 

Jacob H, Ranck, Water Superintendent, submitted to Council a 

list of delinquent water. bills and the Superintendent was directed by Council 

to personally interview the delinquents and report at the next meeting of 

Counc il. On motion duly made, seconded and passed, the meeting adjourned. 

Respectfully submitted,

MINUTES OF MEETING OF STRASBURG BOROUGH COUNCIL HELD AUGUST 7, 1939 ~ 

The meeting was called to order by Milton H. Ranck, President. 






Milton H:, :: —, Ranck 

H. C ~ Kauf man 

M. Huber Hess 

Harold H. -Messner 

Sherman W ~ Book 


E. R. Murphy 



Ex-Councilman Fred L. Homsher 

The Minutes of the previous meeting were read. and. approved, 

Jacob H". Ranck, Water Superintendent reported plenty of overflow 

at both places; that he had mowed the banks; that he had tested the hose; 

the he had made a renewal at the Book property onEMain StreeT; that the 

new line on Franklin Street was about completed; that he had tapped, the 

Harry Smith' line and finally that c n was being made in delinquent 

water accounts. He also reported that he had installed. a meter, . '. in, the 

Howard Mowery property, east of the Borough. 

The Borough Solicitor was directed to write H. H. Groff and 

inform him that $30. 00 delinquent water rent was owing on property 201 

Miller Street, now occupied by George Herr, and that it was the thought 

of Council to publish a lis t of delinquents ~ 

The Secretary read a communication from the Chemical Company 

relative to putting chlorine in the water. 

Mr ~ Kaufman, of the Street Department, reported. that gutters 

and streets had been cleaned. 

Harold H. Messner brought to Council's at'tention the gentlemen' s 

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 

Secretary wsfs ins tructed to vrrite Mr. Edgerly, of the Highway Department 

and notify him of thi. s agreement;. 

Senator Homsher located the Ordinance f ixing the widt;h of North 

Decatur Street, page 141 of the Minute Book, Ordinance passed September . 6, 

1923, reading as fo llows: 

"Sept, , 6, 

1923. 

An Ordinance re laying out and changing grades on part of N. Decatur St. , as 

follows: 

ORDINANCE 

Widening, laying out, and changing grades on part of N. Decatur St. , Strasburg 

Borough, Lancas ter, Co ~, Pa. 

Sect. I The Council of St rasburg Borough does hereby ordain that Nor th 

Decatur Street; beginning at Center Square, be laid out and widened, in ac- 

cordanc e vrith the ge ne ra 1 plan for the 5 is tsnc e of 283 feet;, and that the 

. grade on said distance be f i xed at a fall Northward of . 0153 of a foot per 

foot; thence at an angle of 170-3/4 degrees bearing Wes tvrard 250 feet, and 

the grade for a dis tance of 296 feet be ing . 02664 of a foo t per foot; fall- 

ing Northward; thence at an ang le of 169-3/4 degrees bearing Wes tvrard. to the 

end of the Borough limi ts, j oining and connecting at the m d of the Bor- 

ough limi~ts with the public road. in Strasburg Tovrnship, leading to Hartman ' s 

Bridge. The width of said. Street t;o be 38 f eet wide between curbs, and the 

building lines 10 feet back from the c urb lines. " 

On motion of M. Huber Hes s, s eco nded by Wi 1 liam T ~ Koch and. duly 

passed, it vras resolved that the Solicitor be instructed to vrrite J. M. 

Hagens, Fire Company No, 1, asking that; a s idewa lk and curb be ins tal led on 

the East side of N. Deca tur Street, northward from Center Square, joining 

the pavement al ready la id . 

Hensel diss e nt ing. 

The vote on this questi on was seven ayes and one nay, Leon C, 

The Pres ide nt instructed Jacob H. Rane k, Water Superintendent, 

to move the fire plug in front of t he Witmer Hersh property on North Decatur 

St;rect. 

The Secretary was directed to send cards to members of Council 

advising them of the next meeting of Borough Council w'ill be held on 

Tuesday, September 5, 1939, i, e. , the d ay f ollovring Labor Day,

J$ 

, , o3 

ply. d 0 

[ «f g ~ 0 

z. (I/ A 

3pa@~ 

C.

Light Committee: No report. 


Shade Tree Committee: No report. 

Public Safety Committee: No report, 

The Secretary read to Council the following vouchers issued 

a. K 

s ince the lras t meeting, dated August 4, 1939~ being vouchers Nos. 314-3~, 

bo th inc lus ive: 

Harry Work, Sr. 

Harry Work, Jr. 

Landi s Work, 

John Rineer, 

Walter Huffman 

Donald Andrevrs 

Isaac Sweigart 

Martin Good 

Labor-Wa ter 

Labor -Wa ter 

Labor-Water 

Labor-Water 

Labor-Water 

Labor-Water 

Labor-Water 

Labor-Water 

Department 

Dep artment 

Depar tme nt 

Department 

Department 

De par t ment 

De par tme nt 

Department 

16, 00 

16, 00 

16 ~ 00 

16 ~ 00 

16 00 

16+00 

16, 00 

8, 00 

On motion of Harold H. Messner, seconded by M. Huber Hess and do. ly passed, 

the issuance of the above vouchers vras approved. 

The Seer etary presented the follovring bills to Council: 

Harry Coyle - Labor, Street Department 

Chas. S. Aulthouse, Labor-Street; Department; 

Murphy~s Garage, materials for Street Dept. 

acob H ~ Ranck-Labor, Water Department 

Ida B. ~ Eby, tax commissions 

Reamr s - paper for tax' duplicate 

Chas. M. Miller - Labor, Water Department 

Thoma s Ba ir - po lie e 

Penna. Power 8c Light - street lighting 

Herr 8c Co. , Water Department; supplies 

$ 36. 80 

49 ' 95 

26 ' 95 

55, 13 

1. 03 ) 

1 ~ 50 

33 ' 53 

21, 00 

V3 ~ 13 

34 ~ 22 

On mot;ion of Chas. M. Miller, seconded by M. Huber Hess, and duly passed, 

the above bills vrere ordered paid. 

On behalf of W. J. Weaver, the Secretary gave the follovring 

Treasurer ' s Report as of august 7, 1939: 

Balance from last; month 




3~055, 48 

896 V6 

3~952, 24 

530, 06 

3, 422 ' 18 

On motion. duly made and. seconded, the above Report vras ordered to be re- 

ceived and filed. . 

87

Burgess Frank B. Koch direc ted the Solicitor to bring t o 

the next meeting of Council- a skeletois peddlar~ s ordinance. 

Senator Homsher asked. -Council whether or not a palmist 

could operate in Strasburg Borough. 

ad journed, 

On. motion duly made, seconded. and passed, the meeting 


Secretary

Septembe ~~ 

5, , 1959 ~ 

MINUTES OF MEETING OF STRASBURG BOROUGH COUNCIL HELD SEPTEMBER . 5p', ~;19~9 ~ 

The meeting was called to order by Councilman E ~ R ~ Murphy. The 

following were present; 






M. Huber Hess 



William T ~ Koch 

ED R, Murphy 


Leon C ~ -Hensel 

The Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. ~ 

J 

The Secretary reported to Council that he was unable to find 

Resolutions or Ordinances fixing the specif ications for sidewalks, curbs 

and gutters within the Borough. 

Milton HE Ranck assumed the chair, 

Jacob H. Ranck, Water Superintendent, reported plenty of averflow 

at both places; that -the springs were slightly weaker; that he had fixed 

leaks at Mrs' Charles Breuninger's property and the Kitch property; that 

the pipe line on Franklin Street had. been finished and that a new line had 

been laid to the Presbyterian Church. 

M. Huber Hess reported. that Bill Lewis, living along the Strasburg 

Pike, had been unable to ob5ain clear water and was compelled to haul water 

to his property because the Borough water at that point was filled with rust. 

~ ~~4k 

cost of a lime injecting apparatus. On motion of M. Huber Hess "and unan- 

E ~ R ~ Murphy reported a letter which he had received concerning the 

imously carried, it was resolved that said apparatus be purchased and that the 

Water Committee be authorized to make arrangements for the purchase of land 

on which to erect a building for the storing of said apparatus, 'and to report 

their findings at, a general or special meeting of council called for that 

pur po se, 

aA

Harold. H. Messner reported that he had collected. (138. 00 on the 

Willi's Herr water bill in full settlement of the bill of $154. 00 ~ The 

difference is represented by a charge for the keeping of a horse which 

died some years ago ~ 

Street Committee: Reported tbe oiling and chipping of Punk and 

North Jackson Streets, as well as cleaning gut;ters and inlets. 

J. E. Goodell~s water analysis was presented to Council and ordered 

to be filed by the Secretary. 

On behalf of W. J. Weaver, the Secretary gave the following Treasursrh 

report as of September 4, 1939: 

Balance from last month. 


Paid out 

I 

3, 422 ' 18 

124 ~ 98 

3~547 ~ 16 

461, 64 

3i085 ~ 52 

On motion of Harold H. Messner, duly seconded and passed, tbe Report was 

ordered to be received. and filed. 

Shade Tree Committee: No report. 

Leon C ~ Hensel brought; to the attention of Council certain complaints 

that had been received' by pedestrians who had brushed against low hanging trees 

in front of the Charles Clark property and the Christ Homsher property. The 

Secretary was instructed to write tbe owners of these properties and. advise 

them to trim their trees in order that this inconvenience may be done away wi 


Chas. M. Miller brought to the attention of Council the water 

situation along the road leading to tbe Frank K, Rohrer farm. After a lengthy 

discussion no act;ion was taken. 

The Secretary read to Council tbe f ollowing voucbers, issued since 

the las t mee ting, dated Augus t 19, 1939; 

Harry Work, Sr' Labor - Water Department 

Harry Work, Jr, Labor - Water Department 

Landis Work, Labor - Water Department 

John Ranck, Labor — Water Depar t ment 

II 

lV. 20 

13 ~ 60 

13 ~ 60 

13 ~ 60

Isaac Sweigart, Labor-Water Department 

John Rineer, Labor-Water Department 

Donald. Andrews, Lab'or-Water Department 

Walt'er Hoffman, Labor-Water Department 

Martin Good, Labor-Water Department 

13 ~ 60 

16. 00 

13 ~ 60 

13 ~ 60 

13 ~ 60 

On motion of William T ~ Koch, seconded by M ~ Huber Hess and duly passed, the 

issuance of the above vouchers was approved. 

The Secretary read to Council the following bills: 

Pennsylvania Power 8c Light Company, s treet lighting $ 73. 12 

C ~ J. Keneagy, Collector-Paradise Township taxes 

on Borough property , 15o65 

Jacob HE Ranck, Labor-Water Deparrm ent 17. 21 

W. J. We'aver, dis infec tants 3 ' 20 

Chas. M. Miller, Labor-Water Department 10 ~ 80 

Murphy~ s Garage, Water Department supplies 9 ~ 83 

F. B. Koch 8c Sons, Water Department. supplies 41 ~ 71 

Harry C oyle, Labor-Street Department 57 ' 60 

Chas ~ ( S ~ Aulthouse, Labor-Street Department 64 ' 80 

Sample'1 W. Bleecher, police duty 22 ~ 00 

Lancaster Valite Company - street dressing 52 ~ 00 

On motion of E. R ~ Murphy, seconded. by Chas. M. Miller and duly passed, the . 

above bills were ordered to be paid. 

On motion of Sherman W. Book, ' 

seconded by harold H ~ Messner, and 

unanimously passed, the following amounts were appropriated for debt services 

to the First National Bank of Strasburg: 

3' interest on outstanding Borough indebtedness of $13, 300 

from April 1, 1939 to October 1, 1939 199 ~ 50 

Reduc tion o f principal ind eb tednes s 1000 F00 

On motion duly made, second ed. and passed, the meeting adjourned, . 


ecretary

92 MINUTES OF MEETING OF STRASBURG BOROUGH COUNCIL HELD OCTOBER 2 1929 

The meeting was called to order by Milton H, Ranck, President. 

The following 'were present: 

Water Superintendent Jacob H, Rane k 





M. Huber Hess 


E. RE Murphy 


Leon CD Hensel 

E~-Councilman Senator Frederick L. Homsher 


Jacob H. Ranck, Water Superintendent, reported that there was no 

overflow at either place and that the springs were weaker. He stated that 

a renewal line had been installed at John'Groff's property in Center Square 

and at Ross Denlinger's farm, and. that- a new line had been installed. at the 

Atkins ' property. He further reported 'that he had repaired leaks a t the 

following properties: Shissler farm, at the end of Miller Street, and also in 

front of the Huber Hess property on East Main Street. He further reported 

that he had, seen to the flushing of the dead ends 0f the water main. 

E, R. Murphy, for the Water Committee, reported. an oral agreement 

entered into with Ross Denlinger for the leasing or purchase of a strip of 

land, . adjacent to the Strasburg Borough Water Main for the purpose of erecting 

thereon a building to house a 1We injecting apparatus, in return for a water 

connection directly to the dwelling house on Mr. . 0enlinger's farm. 

On motion of Leon C. Hensel, seconded by Sherman %. Book and unan- 

imously carried, it was resolved that Strasb&erg Borough. obtain a perpetual 

lease from Ross and Clyde Denlinger for a piece of land on which to erect a 

building to house a lice injecting apparatus, . 

The Secretary read to Council a communnication addressed to t% 

'

33 

Water Committee from the Department of Health, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 

. in, which- a survey of our water system was requested ~ . . Ex Councilman Senator 

Homsher stated that- the Department of Health has in its possession a survey 

of our new springs and further that our old springs and general lay out of 

our water system were finished and in operation prior to any regulatory Acts 

passed by the General Assembly, and, therefore, not within its purview ~ 

Senator Homsher reported certain suggestions of J. E Goodell, 

City Chemist, relative to the line injecting apparatus. He estimated the 

entire cost of the project at approximately $1200, 00 ~ 

On motion of Sherman W ~ Book, seconded by Leon C ~ Hensel and 

unanimous ly carried, it was resolved that the report of . the Water Committee 

be:; accepted and that the said Committee be directed to proceed with the 

purchase of the equipment, 

Street Committee (absentee report): Oiling and chipping on 

FranÃlin and Funk Streets; gutters and inlets were cleaned. 

Light Committee: M. Huber Hess reported that Herbert Foulke 

had requested the erection of a street light on Funk 'Street. No action 

was t'aken, 


On behalf of W ~ J. Weaver, the Secretary gave the fo llowing 

Treasurer's Report as of October 2, 1939: 




3~085 ' 52 

267, 96 

3, 353, 48 

1 567 ' 42 

1 786 F 06 

On motion of Ei R ~ Murphy, seconded by M. Huber Hess, the 

above Report was ordered to be received and filed. 

E. R. Murphy brought to the attention of Council the fact that 

although the Budget called for d. $200, 00 appropriation to Strasburg Fire 

Company No ~ 1, no voucher had ever been issued therefor.

On motion of E, R ~ Murphy, seconded by N. Huber Hess, and unan- 

imously passed. , $200 ~ 00 was appropriated to the Strasburg Fire Company No. 1, 

for the year 1939 ~ 

The Secretary reported conversations had vrith John N. Hagans 

relative to a sidewalk on tbe east side of North Decatur Street, from the 

property of Albert Nessner to Center Square to the effect that Nr, Hagans 

contemplated putting down a cinder walk, 

The Secretary vras instructed to vrrite the Strasburg Fire Company No. 

1, requesting them to comp3ahe the curb and sidevralk in front of their property 

'7 

on Ncr tb Decatur Street, conforming vrith t' he curb and sidevralk as novr existing 

on North |Decatur Street between the properties of Albert Messner and Ross Rowe, 


J+ E ~ Goodell, water analysis-. April, May 8c June 

Ida B, Eaby, Tax Collector-Comm. on $12 ~ 99 

Penns ylvania Power R Light 0 o ~, street lighting 

Thomas Bair — police duty 

H@rry Coyle, Labor-Street Department 

Ha-rry F ~ Wor k, Labor-Street Depart;ment 

C lif ford E, Bair, Labor-Street; Department 

Chas. S ~ Aulthouse, ~Labor-Street Department 

Chas M, Miller, Labor-Street Departrrsnt 

Henry Hor s t, r oiling Borough S tree ts 

Lancaster Valite Company - street dressing 

Herr 8c Company~ materials-Water Deparrment 

Chas ~ M. Miller, labor-Water Depar tment 

Harry F ~ Work~ Sr ~ labor-Water Department 

Clifford E. Bair, labor-Water 'Department 

Harry Coyle, labor-Wat;er Department 

Jacob H. Ranek, labor-Water Department 

Fred L. 5 John E ~ Homsher, freight-Water De~rtm 

Supplies 

ent 

2 1, 00 

, 65 

'73 13 

18, 50 

12+80 

5 ' 20 

6. 40 

lle25 

5 40 

21, 00 

360+00 

20 42 

20 ~ 93 

1/ 60 

8, 00 

17, 20 

:27. 11 

On motion of N. Huber Hess, seconded by ED RE Murphy, and unanimously passed, 

it was ordered t;bat the above bills be paid, 

On motion duly made, seconded and passed, the meeting adJourned. 

Respec tfully submitted, 

S. ec 

~ 85

MINUTES OF MEETING OF STRASBURG BOROUGH COUNCIL HELD NOVEMBER 6, 1939. 

The meeting was called to order by Milton H. Ranck, President ~ 


%later Superintendent Jacob H ~ Ranck 

' 

Bur ges s Fra nk B ~ 

Koc h 


and. the following members of Council: 

Milton H ~ Ranck 

H. C ~ Kaufman 

M. Huber Hess 

Harold H. Mes sne r 

Vfilliam T. Koch 

ED R. Murphy 


The Minutes. of the previous meeting were read and approved. 

Jacob H. Ranck, Vfater Superintendent, reported tnat there 

e 

was plenty of overflovr at the Reservoir but that there vras no overflow 

at the springs; that the s tandpipe vras one-half full; that a nevr connect- 

ion had. been made for John A ~ Coyle at bis new property, just East of 

tbe Borough of Strasburg; that; a renewal connection had. been made at tbe 

India Kreider property on Miller Street. 

Relative to the Coyle connection tbe Secretary reported that 

he had sent in to the Highvray Department the papers which vrere executed 

re3a tive to the permit to dig up the street, and bad enclosed bis check 

in the sum of $6 ~ 00 covering the permit; fee. 

-Gn motion o f E ~ R. Murphy, seconded by H ~ C ~ Kaufman and duly 

passed. , it was resolved that out;side of the Borough of Strasburg cost o f 

connection to the Borough main should be $25 ~ 00 plus reasonable costs 

e 

for obtaining a permit and resurfacing the road. a 

-The Secretary reported that he had drawn a draft of the lease 

from Ross and Clyde Denlinger to the Borough of Strasburg for a lot of 

land. on which to erect the lime injecting apparatus; that be had forwarded 

said draft to F ~ 

-. Lyman Windolph, Attorney for the Denlingers, vrho in turn 

forwarded. it to Mr . . Denlinger for his approval ~ 

I

N, C. Kauf'fman, oi' the Street Committee, reported that the 

inl e t s ha d. been cleaned , the gut t e r ha d been repaired in fr ont o f the 

Dave jument property, and the gutter had been repaired in front of the 

Shroy property on South Decatur Street. 

~Li ht Committee: No report. 

Re li. ef Committee : No report . 

On behalf of W e J . Weaver the Secretary gyve the f o llowi ng 

Tr eas urer ' s report a s o f November 6 , 193 9 : 



1 786, ~ 0 6 

4254 ' 53 

$ 6O4O ~ 59 

Paid out last month 847, , 44 

$: 5193, 15 

On motion of M. Huber Hess, seconded by Vtilliam T ~ Koch and 

duly passed, the Treasurer's report was accepted and. directed to be 

f iled 

The Secretary presented to Council the f ollowing bills; 

J' ~ E ~ Rohrer, surveying lot on DenLinger farm 

J, E ~ Goodell~ water analys is f or July, Augus t 

8c September 

Ida BE Eby, Tax Colle October 5th - bill - $8 6 ' 53 

November 2d- 2 ~ 64 

J'ohn Milton Ranck, occupancy permit fee for 

Coyle connection 

Pennsylvania' Power 8c Light Co, , street lighting 

Aldus Zit tie, stone for work on N ~ Deca tur Street 

Lancaster Valite Company, street ddressing 

Chas ~ S ~ Aulthouse, labor, Street Department 

Harry Coyle, Labor, Street Department 

Herr 6: Company, supplies-Water Depart ~ 42. 

' 

ff tf 

tf lf ff lf 12 ~ 24 

Jacob H, Ranck, labor, Vfater Department 

Harry F ~ Work, Labor, Water Department 

State Workmen's Insurance Fund, additional premium 

' 

'39 

3 ~ 5O 

21, 00 

89 ~ 17 

6 ' 00 

73 ' 12 

152 ' 80 

3 84 

22 F 50 

12 ' 80 

54, 63 

44 ' 59 

3 60 

10 ~ 79 

On motion of Chas. M. Mi, lier, seconded by E. R. Murphy and 

duly passed, it was ordered that the above bills be paid, 

A delegation f rory„Strasburg Fire Company No, . 1 entered the 

Council Room and through their speaker, Charles S. Aulthouse, put the

- 

f o 1 lowing proposition to Council: 

As a temporary measure, would Strasburg Borough 

Council be satisfied with the installation by the Fire 

Company of a tarvia walk in front of thel r property on 

North Decatur Street of a width equal to the proposed 

cement walk& 

Mr. Aulthouse stated that since the plans for the 

erection of the fire house had not yet been completed 

they deemed. it unwise to build a cement curb and. cement 

sidewalk until the plans for the building had been com- 

pleted and the location of the driveway into the building 

dete rmined ~ 

On motion of H, C ~ ' 

Kaufman, seconded by Harold H, Messner 

and duly passed. ', it was resolved that the proposition of the Stras- 

burg Fire Company No ~ l to construct the tarvia pavement of the same 

width and the same grade as proposed by the Fire Company be accepted; 

Qn motion duly seconded and passed, the meeting adjourned, 

Respec tfully submit ted, 

Secretary 

Bi

MINUTES GF MEETING' OF STRASBURG BOROUGH COUNCIL HELD MONDAY EVENING, 

DECEMBER 8~ 1959 

The meeting was called to order by President Milton H ~ Ranck, The 

following were present: 





M. Huber. Hess 


Sherman W, Book 

E, RE Murphy 


Leon C ~ Hensel 

The Minutes of the previous meeting wire read. and approved, 

Jaoob H ~ Ranck, Water Superintendent, reported that the Borough main had 

been extended one hundred sixty-five feet northward. on North Decatur Street~ 

that connection had been made to the Harry Myers~ property on North Decatur 

Street, and a t the Hassel property on the north side of Franklin Street. He 

further stated that the springs were not as strong as they had been and that 

the s tandpipe was practically empty. 

J. E. Goode ll' s water ana lys is of November 21, 1959 was received and fi led, 

Mr. Murphy, for the Water Department, inc~uii'i:d concerning the Denlinger 

lease and was advised by the Secretary that the same had been prepared in final 

form and forwarded to F. Lyman Windolph, to be turned over to his clients for 

exec ut ion. 

The Secretary reported that he had turned over to the Department of Health 

certain foMs relative to the lime in)ecting apparatus ~ 

%he Sec-retary was 

of Highways to repair 

directed to get an emergency permit from the Department 

leaks ~ 

The Solicitor was direct ed to look into the matter of liening delinquent 

water accounts ~ 

Street Committee: No report ~

On motion duly made, seeonded and passed the Secretary was directed 

to write to the State Highway Department to accept their offer to clean 

Borough streets of snow, 

Light Committee: No report, 

Re lie f Commit tee: No report, 

The Secretary referred to Council two matters which had. been dis- 

cussed by the Civic Improvement Committee of the Lions Club - No. 1, 

being the placing of disposal cans for waste paper, ete. , at convenient 

spots within the Borough, and the other one being, the active cooperation 

of the Borough in an effort to have aI1 weather tennis courts constructed 

on the Playground As'sociation property Both matters were considered but 

no action was taken. 

On behalf of W. J. Weaver, the Secretary made the following Treasurer's 

report as of December 4, 1939: 




I 

I 

I 

5193 ~ 15 

327~42 

5520 ' 5V 

498+34 

$ 5022. 23 

On motion. of M, Huber Hess, seconded by ED R. Murphy and duly passed, the 

Treasurer's report was ordered filed, 


Pennsylvania Power 8c Iight Co, , street lighting 

Ida B, Eby, tax commissions 

Thomas Hair, police duty 

Aldus Zittle, stone - Street Department 

Murphy's Garage, gas 8c oil, Borough truck-Street 

Department; 

Harry F, Work~ Labor - Street Department 

Johh Ranek, 

Harry Coyle 

Isaac Sweigart 

J. E, Rohrer, services in re lime injecting building 

on Denlinger property - plans, etc' 

W. J. Weaver, disinfectants 

Chas ~ M, Miller, labor - Water Department 

Jacob H Ranck~ 

Builders Iron Foundry, High Pressure Midget; Clor- 

0-Feeder 

Fred L 8c John E, Homsher, Water Department » 

freight 8c Supplies 

$ 73. 13 

6 ' 25 

17 F 00 

201, 99 

5 ~ 15 

16 ' 60 

12 ' 60 

12 ~ 60 

3, 00 

29o75 

2 ~ 25 

15 ~ OV 

26 ~ 96 

310 00 

15 ' 9V

Herr & Com an 

p ny, =-goose necks, etc ~, Water Department $ 8 ~ 40 

American Water . SoX't5ner Company f lime mixing tank 

R ~ D ~ Wo W od Company, gate valves, 148~10$, ;" pipe'. Water 

Department 169 ' 15 

Less Bg 8 ~ 18 

200~00 

106 ' 97 

On motion of Chas, M. Miller, seconded by E ~ -R ~ Murphy and duly 

passed, it was ordered that the above bills be paid, 

On motion of Z R ~ Murphy, seconded by Harold H. Messner and duly 

passed, it was resolved that $80, 00 be appropriated to the Lions Club 

for the Christmas Tree Decorations in Center Square. 

On motion of Leon C ~ Hensel, seconded by Harold H. Messner and duly 

passed, it was resolved that the Water Company be empowered to employ 

someone to keep the records of the Water Department and to pay for said 

work 

On motion duly made, seconded and passed the meeting adjourned, 

Respectfully submit ted, , 

Secreta'

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