1948-08-03 City Council MinutesLJ
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Attorney Hunter read a letter from the Great Forthern Railroad asking for a
change. in the location of laying their water line across Dayton Street. A
motion was made by councilman Siefert and seconded by councilman McGinness
that this change be accepted. Motion parried.
Mr. Hubbard asked if he may rent the grader for two days. A motion was made
by councilman McGinness and seconded by coun,;ilman Siefert that this be referred
to the street Committee. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman MCGinness and seconded by councilman Maxwell
that the request be denied. motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Clausen
that the painting of the water tank be referred to the Water Committee. Motion
carried.
A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Clausen
the the interest rate on money borrowed be 5%. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman' Maxwell and seconded by councilman Clausen
that the repair of the approach on Main & Dayton Street and Sim and Half
street be referred to the street committee. Motion carried.
Councilman Maxwell repprted space was marked for a two cab zone in front of
Engels Tavern and only one cab was being used. A motion was made by council-
man Siefert and seconded by councilman.VCaggoner that this space be changed
to a one .cab, zone. Motion carried.
Councilman Maxwell stated that the cement mixer be sold. A motion was made
by councilman Siefert and seconded by councilman Waggoner that the cement
mixer be advertised -for sale. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman McGinness
that the City co-operate by offering the city park for the celebration whfch
is being but on by the Lions Club. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Siefert and seconded by councilman Waggoner
that Fourth Avenue, one half a block south of Main be closed for dancing
July 31, from 7 until 12 o'clock. Motion carried,
A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Maxwell
that the proposed emergency Ordinance be published. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman i�'aggoner
that the Mayor and. Clerk sign the contract for seal coating as soon as it
has been returned. Motion carried.
McGibbon
Mayor Fourtner appointed Councilmen Tucker and Waggoner to look into the
means of increased revenue for the city.
Councilman McGinness reported the city could purchase a used grader from
Mr. Joplin for SP
1%45oo plus the old grader.
A motion was made by councilman Siefert and seconded by councilman Tucker
I the painting of the parking lines to turned over tbethe Safety committee.
Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Tuci.er and seconded by councilman Waggoner
that the twelve chairs be fixed on a half basis. Motion carried.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned.
Cit Clerk Mayor
August 3, 1948
The Council met in regular session with. Mayor Fourtner persiding. The roll
call showed all councilmen present.
The water collectors and treasurero.report were read. A motion was made
by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Waggoner that the bills
which were approved by the auditing committee be allowed and warrants -drawn
on ths'proper funds. Mption carried.
A letter was read from A.' B.' Bently stating the cost of painting the library
roof�and replacing the gutters to be $350.20 indluding tax. A motion was
made �by councilman Waggoner and seconded by councilman McGinneaa that the
payment of this be referred to the library board. Motion' parried.
A letter was read from Mary Graham in which she asks for the use of the City
hall for two saturdays a month.. A motion'was made by councilman Tucker
and seconded by councilman Maxwell that it shall be the policy of the eounoil
that no regular meetings.of any, group other than meetings dealing with city
business shall be held in the eity.hall. Application for .oe.easioned use
by any organization.shall be made to the council at regular scheduled meetings
and each application shall be considered on its merits.
Motion carried.
A let -ter was read from the Department of Public Lands in regards to the
rental of the tide lands for -which a lease was applied fox. It is stated
in the letter.that the rental -figure of $75 can not be changed for rental
over.a period of ten years. A'motion was made.by councilman Waggoner and
seconded by councilman McGibbon that the ten.year lease with the rental
feee of $75' per year be ace'epted. Motion carried.
Councilman Tucker reported the going over the water site for location of
more water. The Clerk was adked to write to the state and find out if there
are any water rites against shell creek.
A. motion was made ,by councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman McGibbon
that Ordinance No. 582 for the -seal -coating of Front Street Etc. be adopted
and published. A roll call vote showed a unaminous vote of the council.
A motion was made by councilman McGibb.on and seconded by councilman Tucker
that the superintnedent of each department turn in a list of anticipated
expense for next year. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman McGibbon and seconded by councilman Tucker
that the clerk furnish the new budget forms at, the next council meeting.
Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman McGibbon and seconded by councilman McGinness
that the attorney give his opinion :on creating a sinking fund. Motion carried:.
A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Tucker
that the water Supt. take his vacation for two weeks beginning August 9.
Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman 'fucker and seconded by councilman Siefert
that we call for bids for a testing station 22X 125 feet, 4 inches thick
to comply tith the state specifications, to be located at the S. E.. corner
of the City 'ark. A roll call vote showed McGibbon yes, ducker yes, Waggoner 2
Siefert no, McGinness no, Clausen no and Maxwell.no.
A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Tucker
that za testing strip be located on six and half street between Dayton and
Main streets. A roll call vote showed McGibbon no, Tucker yes; Waggoner yes,
Siefert yes, McGinness yes, Clausen no and Maxwell yes.
A motion was made by councilman Waggoner and seconded by councilman Maxwell
that information be obtained in writing that it will be used be referred to
the safety committee. Motion carried.
There ueing no further business the meeting adjourned.
City Clerk Mayor
August 179 1948
The Council met in regular'session with Mayor Pourtner presiding. The roll
oall shoved the following councilmen present McGibbon, Tucker, McGinness,
Siefert Clausen and Maxwell.
The question of pin -ball machines was turned over to the committee for reo-
ommendation by a motion made.by councilman Siefert and seconded by councilman
Tucker. Motion carried.
Mayor Fourtner stated that the property owners on six and half street between
Main and Dayton°were objecting to the testing station being put on that
street. A motion was made by.counoilman Tucker and seconded by councilman
MoGinnese to reconsider the location of the testing station. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman MoGinness and seconded by councilman Tucker
that the park committee bring'ia a complete report at the next meeting.
Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Maxwell
that the street Supt.-purehase five barrels of tar from Pointer Williamettev
Motion carried.
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