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Jan. 8, 1952
Regular meeting of the Council was called to order by Mayor Needham. Mr. Wilson
absent.
In response to the Cityt.s advertising for bids on -materials in connection with
street lighting improvement project, sealed bids from.the following companies
were opened and read: Webb Elect. Co., Econolite Corp., Graybar Electric,
and'General Electric Supply Corp. Upon approval of the Council, the --Mayor
referred these bids to the lighting committee (Mr. Bender and Mr*. Papulski)
for study and recommendations to be made at the next council meeting, Jan. 15, 1952.
Fred Grimm asked that the Council reconsider the change of names of Market
Road No. 12 and O1d.County Road as had been decided at the meeting of Dec. lith.
After considerable discussion, however, it was decided to allow the matter to
stand as previously decided, and the city attorney was asked to prepare ordi-
nance as he had been instructed by the Council.
Mr. Dorner presented proposed plan for Ridgeway sewer extension which will
enable Mr. Wm. Campbell to connect for the new home he is building on this
street. This plan has been approved by State Board of Health. Moved by Hughes,
seconded by Papulski that this sewer line be extended as shown on the map --
up to the manhole. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Dorner also reported that he had presented preliminary drawing to the
Southern Pacific Co. for the "jacking of pipe" under their tracks in the
vicinity of "B" Ave., but so far had had no reply from their San Francisco office.
Mr. Dorner presented request for approximately 16% increase in compensation.
The matter will be studied and discussed by the Council at a later meeting.
Council also advised that they will decide later whether or not to have the
plats at Oregon City Court House photostatted, as suggested by Mr. Dorner:,
Report from the Water Committee as to whether to increase Bull Run Water
supply or increase pumping capacity of our wells was postponed until next
meeting.
It was moved by Rogers, seconded by Bender that Al Hughes be instructed to.
have the grader torn down, inspected and repaired. Passed unanimously.
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Mr. Hammond reported that Paul Murphy has been out of town, but was to call
him the next day regarding progress made on the Sewage Disposal Site right
of way matter.
Recorder was instructed to call Mrs. T. P. Risteigen to advise her that the
light will be put in at 10th and Bayberry as she had requested.
Recorder was asked to write letter to Mrs. Harry Gebhardt expressing the
sympathy of the Mayor and Council on the recent death of her husband.
Moved by Bender, seconded by Worthington that liquor license be approved for
Howard Bolz, new owner of Palisades Market. Passed unanimously.
Reportsof Police and Fire Departments read and approved. Mayor Needham
commended Chief Montgomery for his work with the Fire Department during
the past year. He also expressed appreciation to the Street Supt., for his
attention given the streets during the recent snow.
The Burroughs Adding Machine maintenance contract agreement was presented
to the Council for approval. However, it was decided to postpone the
matter for the time being.
Moved by Worthington, seconded by Bender that the Recorder be instructed
to issue warrants'to cover the bills for the months of October and November,
1951: Motion passed unanimously.
:Mayor Needham thanked the Council and the various departments for their
cooperation during the past year'.
Moved by Hughes, seconded by Bender, that meeting be adjourned.
:Recorder