The organization of the "Union Colony of Colorado" was a necessity to enable us to make contracts, binding upon the Colony, without which we could not have done anything in regard to irrigation, and many other things necessary to be done for the Colony. This organization is simply to do such things as could not otherwise be done, but it is to be distinctly under stood that the members of the Colony are to control the municipal and all other matters relating to the Colony, according to the terms of the original organization. Regarding the salaries of officers, we would say that the Executive Committee, in session in New York, determined that Mr. Meeker, President, should receive the sum of One Hundred and Sixty Dollars ($160.00) per month for his services while actively engaged for the Colony, and that his son Ralph Meeker, as assistant secretary, should receive Fifty Dollars ($50.00) per month, until the business was closed in New York, which has already been ordered done. It was also agreed that Mr. Cameron, Vice President, should act as superintendent, and after the location of the lands, should remain on the ground to receive the people and attend to their wants, and that for such actual services as superintendent, he should be paid the sum of Seven Dollars ($7.00) per day, until relieved by the Executive Committee. Upon Mr. West's being appointed secretary, it was agreed that he should be paid Six Dollars ($6.00) per day for actual service, until relieved by the Executive Committee. Lumber is still somewhat scarce, but a lumber yard has been established, and it will be more plentiful soon. The Colony have two large buildings and nine tents, and there will be no trouble about shelter, but we advise all to bring a good supply of bed clothing and blankets with them, as the nights are cool, and as some have come without any extra clothing, we desire that all hereafter shall come prepared. The Auditing Committee of the Colony will soon make a full report of the expenses attending the locating and purchase of the Lands. By order of the Executive Committee. R. A. CAMERON, Vice President. H. T. WEST, Secretary. Cheyenne Leader Print. [p. 23] The report was approved and ordered printed for general distribution It was agreed the alternate lots of outlying lands to the East of the Village Plot be reserved until the first of September Adj-till 9 oclock tomorrow H. T. West, Secty Greeley May 17th 1870 The Committee met according to adjournment-All present The secretary was instructed not to change the registry of lots after they have been made Adj till tomorrow at 9 Oclk A M H. T. West Secty Greeley C.T. May 18. 70 The Executive Committee met Present Cameron, Fisk, Paul, Hanna Monk, & West. There being some apprehensions among the Colonists of danger from the Indians, it was Moved. That an application be made to the Secretary of war for a detachment of Cavalry to be stationed on the Platte River below the mouth of the Cache a La Poudre for the protection of this Colony from Indians. Which was agreed to, and the Secretary instructed to write to the Secty of war [p. 24] The superintendant, Genl Cameron stated that he was ready to place surveyors on the land east of the village plot and suggested that the land be cut up into blocks the same size as in the City; and that they be open for selection as the amount of land to be given to members for their outlying land Which was agreed to H. T. West Secty. Greeley May 20th. 1870 The Committee metPresent Cameron, Paul and Woodworth Hanna and PlatoMr Paul desired to be relieved from the care of the Coal, stating that Mess Thompson & Brown were going to deal in the article. He was desired to continue the care of it until it could be turned over to Mess Thompson and Brown. It was agreed that the trees received from Bloomington and not sold, be transplanted on the River bank for the present season. Which was agreed to, and Mr E. C. Monk to take charge of the transplanting and employ the labor required Judge Hanna moved, That a Committee be appointed to arrange with Mr Russell Fisk for a relinquishment of the agreement to put up a town hall— Judge Plato moved to substitute by giving the Committee power [p. 25] to fulfill the Contract or Compromise with him as they deem best And the question being on the substitute It was agreed to -and Mess Plato, Hanna and Monk were appointed as the Committee Adj' The Executive Committee met HT West Sec❜ty Greeley, May 21st. 1870 There were present Mess Cameron, Fisk, Paul Monk Hanna Plato and West The Committee appointed to confer with Mr Russell Fisk reported. That Mr Fisk had made such arrangements in regard to building as precluded any Compromise and that they had drawn the Contract as agreed upon between Mr Fisk and the Colony-as follows viz Greeley Colorado May 21. '70 Articles of agreement made the twenty first day of May one thousand, eight hundred and seventy, between Russell Fisk of Greeley in the County of Weld and Territory of Colorado of the first part and the Executive Committee or Trustees for the Union Colony in the town of Greeley Weld County and Territory of Colorado of the second part Witnesseth. That the said [p. 26] party of the first part, Russell Fisk. agrees to erect a suitable building in a substantial and workmanlike manner at a cost not less than Five Thousand dollars ($5000.00) upon Main Street in said Town of Greeley; said building to be two (2) Stories, with Hall in the seconed story to be for the use of the Colony and the public. and under the Exclusive management and Control of the Executive Commitee for all purposes. Also to occupy jointly office room on the first floor with right to store personal baggage belonging to members of said Colony. Provided that the party of the seconed part furnish in three (3) installments the total sum of twenty five hundred dollars ($2500.00) in payments as follows-Eight hundred dollars ($800.00) when the foundation is ready and the sills are laid, Nine hundred dollars ($900.00) when the whole is under roof, and the balance, Eight hundred ($800.00) when the building is Completed and ready for use. Said Fisk of the first part is to refund the above amount of Twenty five hundred dollars ($2500.00) at the Expiration of two years from the Completion of said building-without interest at which time said Executive Committee or Trustees for The Union Colony shall deliver a deed of the land or lot 25 by 115 feet upon the payment of Fifty dollars ($50.00) by said Fisk and said Committee on behalf of said Colony shall relinquish all Claim upon said building or [p. 27] property In witness whereof we have hereunto set our hands and seals the day and year first written. The report was accepted and the Committee discharged— It was agreed that the trees to be set out along the streets, be set twelve (12) feet from the front of the lots, and that the water sects be made three (3) feet from the Trees. and that grass plats be laid outside of the water sect The Committee then adjourned H. T. West Secty Greeley C. T. May 23d 1870 The Executive Committee met Present, Mess. Cameron, Fisk, Paul, Hanna Woodworth and West. It was ordered by vote of the Committee That those digging Cellars should so dispose of the dirt under the direction of the Superintendent as not to interfere with the Carrying of water through the Streets for irrigation. The Secretary was instructed [p. 28] to post a copy of the above order on the office door Mr Paul stated that he came here before he intended at the request of Mr Meeker to assist Mr Cameron and Mr West. That he had spent all the time he could without some pay What he had done he did not charge for but if he staid longer, he wished the matter settled in regard to future work. Mr West. moved That the thanks of the Committee be re turned to Mr Paul for what he had done-Agreed to. Mr Paul then tendered his resignation as member of the Executive Committee, which was accepted The Committee then adjourned H. T. West, Secty Greeley C. T. May 24th 1870 The Committee met, Present, Mess, Cameron, Monk, Hanna, Plato Woodworth and West Mr Monk Moved That the even numbered lots of the reserved Blocks on the East of the Town Plot, be thrown open for selection, Excepting those blocks through which the Rail Road runs, and fifty (50) feet each side of the centre of the track Which was agreed to Mr West, Moved. That Mr Hanna be allowed to select [p. 29] two lots under the direction of the Superintendant convenient for him to erect a goods warehouse upon, [or] near the Rail Road, and occupy them for such purpose as tenant of the Colony without rent for one year and therafter till the land be offerred for sale at such rental as he and the Executive Committee may agree upon-Which was agreed to The Committee then adjourned till tomorrow at 9 Oclock |