Converted from paper version of the Broad Ripple Gazette (v08n17)
Old Town of Broad Ripple Meeting Minutes #125
posted: Aug. 19, 2011
The Town of Broad Ripple was incorporated in 1894, and started holding regular meetings at that time. In each issue, I will print my transcription of the old Town of Broad Ripple meeting minutes. These are taken from the original, hand-written minutes that contain many spelling errors. I have transcribed all the records as they were entered, including errors. I will make some corrections to the text in brackets [ ]. The original minutes books are at the Indiana State Archives at 6440 E. 30th St.
Broad Ripple Ind Jany. 14th 1902
Board met in Special Session. All members present. On motion of J.O. Brenneman, Mr. O.J. Pursel was appointed Marshal to serve for the unexpired term of F.A. Shields resigned and until his successor be elected and qualified and that the bond be placed at $500.00. The bond of O.J. Pursel marshal with R.C. Light, U.B. Boardman and E.H. Pursel sureties was accepted and he was duly sworn in as marshal.
On regular motion of J.O. Brennman the following ordinance was after being read, duly passed
An ordinance repealing an ordinance entitled
"An ordinance requiring the Chicago, Indianapolis and Louisville Railway Company to erect and maintain lamps or lights at the intersection of its tracks with Shelby Street, Hancock Street, North Street, and North Main Street in the Town of Broad Ripple, Marion County, Indiana, and declaring an emergency. Ordained and established on the 5th day of Nov. 1901 and declaring an emergency.
Sect. 1
Be it ordained by the Board of Trustees of the Town of Broad Ripple, Marion Country, Indiana, that an ordinance entitled "An ordinance requiring the Chicago, Indianapolis and Louisville Railway Company to erect and maintain lamps or lights at the intersection of its tracks with Shelby Street, Hancock Street, North Street, and North Main Street in the Town of Broad Ripple, Marion County, Indiana, and declaring an emergency." Ordained and established on the 5th day of Nov. 1901 be and the same is hereby repealed.
Sect. 2
Whereas an emergency exists for the immediate taking effect of this ordinance, the same shall be in full force and effect after its passage.
Adopted Jany 14th, 1902
Signed
J.H. Brady "President"
Attest. C.L. Kirk "Town Clerk"
Approved Feby 4th 1902
Jas H. Brady C.L. Kirk "clerk"
[margin note]
O.J. Pursel marshal hereby receipts for 1 bunch of keys, 1 marshal badge, 1 deputy badge, 1 mace, 1 pr. Nippers, 1 pr. Hand cuffs.
O.J. Pursel
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