HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Minutes - 1952-05-20 PMMay 20, 1952
Regular meeting of the City Council called to order by Mayor Needham..
Wortkngton and Rogers absent.
Minutes of previous meeting read and approved.
In response to the request of Mr. Abe Miller, principal of Oswego elementary
schools., and Lee Stidd, representing Oswego -Parents Association, the Council
agreed to assist financially in developing a playground for the summer months
for,children from 8 to 12 years of age.- Moved by Papulski-that $500.00 be'
allowed for this purpose out of Recreational Lots.Funds (Maint. & Improve-
.ments.-- and set into Salaries). Motion seconded by Hughes, and passed
unanimously. Mayor Needham appointed Mr. Papulski to represent the council
on.a..committee.to-be formed for this playground program.
Moved by Wilson, seconded by Papulski that Joe Nemec be allowed a single -
party telephone line. Passed unanimously.
Moved by Wilson, seconded by Hughes that Dell Hinson, building inspector,
be given authority to issue building permit to Floyd Bender to remodel his
building on "A" Ave. adjoining Niles Motor Co. On roll call Papulski,
Needham, Hughes and Wilson votes "yes". Motion carried.
Moved by Papulski that city attorney be instructed to draw up an Ordinance
providing that it.shall be unlawful to smoke in the auditdrium of any theater
and to prohibit any owner or operator from willfully permitting smoking in
the audit6rium of a theater, and that a notice to this effect shall be posted
in a conspicuous place in the theater. Seconded by Hughes. Passed unanimously.
Recorder was instructed to write letter to County Court requesting that corner
at Market Road No. 31 and "C" Avenue be "daylighted", since it is a dangerous
traffic hazzard in its present condition.
Ordinance No. 440 amending No.331, providing procedures and regulations per-
taining to building permits, and the collection of fees for water and sewer
connections and business license for contractors be collected before building
permit can be issued, was read for first time, and read second time by title
only. Moved by Bender, seconded by Hughes that the ordinance be adopted as
read. Passed unanimously.
Matter of adopting the "Uniform Building Code" was discussed, but tabled
for further study.
Moved by Bender that city attorney be instructed and authorized to offer
$17,000 for Myers property. Seconded by. Papulski and passed unanimously.
Moved by Wilson that Council go on record in favor of obtaining Myers property
in its entirety, and if it cannot be bought-- by condemnation.
Moved by Hughes, seconded by Papulski that Fire Chief Montgomery be sent to
Fire Chiefs' Association meeting at Medford May 26, 27 and 28th. Passed
unanimously.
Moved by Bender, seconded by Wilson that Water Dept. be authorized to purchase
necessary booster pumps. Passed unanimously.
Reports from Fire and Police Departments read and approvede
it was decided that the office of the Water System and Recorder be closed
Saturday forenoon, May 31st.
Moved by Hughes, seconded by Bender that the Recorder be instructed to
issue warrants to cover.the bills for April.as approved by the Finance
Committee. .Passed unanimou6ly.
Moved by Papulski, seconded by Wilson that meeting adjourn..
City Recorder