HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Minutes - 1952-09-16 PMSept. 16,1952
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Regular meeting of Council called to order by Mayor Needham. All members
present.
Minutes of.previous meeting read and. approved.
During the Nominating Convention which had been called for this evening
the following nominations were made for the positions of mayor:
Nominated for Mayor Nominated by Nomination seconded by:
Al Hughes
Arthur McVey
Frank Sylvester
Floyd Bender
Walter Reisner
George Rogers
Roy Brecht
Floyd Bender
WalterReisner
Ralph Morrison
Bob Morrison
Al Hughes
Lee Stidd,'Jr.Ted
Parker
Mrs. Alice* Parker
Moved by Toro Moulton -and
seconded by Floyd Bender=that
nominations be closed.
The following nominations were made for the positions
of councilmen:
Nominated for Councilman
Nominated by:
Nomination seconded by:
° Walter Reisner
Floyd Bender
Douglas Burke
Tom Moulton
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Carl" Hellin "
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Kenneth McFadgen
Clara Gilbert
Floyd Bender
Ted Mack
Walter Reisner
Tom Moulton
Harold Hackworth
Toms Moulton
Dell'Hinson
Hilma Lindberg
Anne McFadgen '
Helen Hellis
Arthur McVey
Frank Sylvester
Darrell Jones
Darrell Jones
Arthur McVey
Frank Sylvester
Dr'. Carl Stanley
Dr. Walter McDougal
Ted 'Parker
Earl Turnell
Walter Reisnerl
Tom Moulton'
John Inkster
Chas. Needham
Dr. Walter McDougal
Russell Ofstad
Glen Wilson
Walter Reisner
Lee Stidd, Jr.
Tom Moulton
Al Hughes
Moved by Genevieve�Rermsen, seconded by Darrell Jones that nominations be closed.
(Those nominated for both the position of mayor and councilman must file their
written acceptance with the City Recorder on or before Sept. 27th if they wish
'to have their names placed on the ballot for the election.to be held Nov. 4.. 1952)•
Mr. McVey presented letter from Fire Department explaining the need for additional
fire hose.
Dr. Stanley asked that a "publicity man" be appointed to advise the people of
the various needs of the city. Orrin Hughes said he felt Mr. Blizzard of the
Oswego Review was covering the city news very well. Mayor Needham stated that
he felt that such "publicity" should come from a citizens' group and not from
the Council.
Moved by Stidd seconded by Hughes that city consult with County Court about
having a cross walk painted at the intersection of "C" Ave. and Marked Road.
Passed .unanimously.
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(Sept. cont.)
Moved by Stidd, seconded by Hughes that Ord. #415 requiring permit for exca-
vating equipment be adopted as read. Worthington voted "no"; Papulski, Rogers,
Needham, Hughes,Wilson and Stidd voted "yes".
Moved by Hughes, seconded by Rogers that Resolution calling election Nov. Lith
be adopted as read. Passed unanimously.
Moved by Stidd, seconded by Hughes that Resolution returning City to Standard
Time be adopted as read. Passed unanimously.
City Attorney advised that the condemnation papers were ready for filing in
connection with the proposed sewage disposal plant site.
;Moved by Rogers, seconded by Stidd that city attorney be instructed to draw up
Ordinance repealing provisions for licensing of merchants making wholesale
deliveries, transient merchants and for shooting galleries which are in con-
flict with the desire of the Council to secure new Ordinance covering licenses
for solicitors, peddlers and hawkers. Passed unanimously.
City Engineer advised that Southern Pacific Co. has inquired regarding Council's
intention to enter into contract for jacking pipe under R. R. tracks in vicinity
of "B" Ave. No action will be taken at the present time because of no funds
in city budget for this purpose.
Moved by Wilson, seconded by Papulski that City Attorney draw up Ordinance re-
pealing Ord. #378 authorizing agreement with County Court for City to collect
licenses for dogs within our city limits, and to receive percentage of fees
collected. Passed unanimously.
Moved by Wilson, seconded by Hughes that we submit our recommendation for
numbering system for our area of the county as set forth in letter submitted
by Planning Commission, (a copy of which is attached hereto). Passed unanimously.
Moved by Rogers, seconded by Stidd that Police Chief be authorized to sell
Plymouth Sedan belonging to that department for the best possible price, but
for not less than $1,000.00. Passed unanimously.
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Movedd.'by.:.Rap lski, seconded by Wilson that city engineer draw up plans for the
replacing of the docks at the city swim pool..I'Passed unanimously.
Moved by Worthington, seconded by Hughes that Recorder be instructed to issue
warrants to cover the bills for August as approved by the Finance Committee.
Passed unanimously.
Moved by Papulski, seconded by Rogers that Police Department be increased to
a four -man department. Hughes voted "no"; Worthington, Papulski, Rogers,
Needham, Wilson and Stidd voted "yes".
Moved by Rogers, seconded by Stidd that requisition in the amoupt of $65,00 be
allowed for shoulder patches and emblems for Police Reserve. Passed unanimously.
GoMoved by Stidd, seconded by Hughes that meeting be adjourned.
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City Recorder