HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Minutes - 1952-11-18 PMNov. 18,.1952
Regular meeting of the City Council was called,to order by Mayor Needham.
Stidd, Worthington, Hughes, Wilson and Rogers present.
Minutes of previous meeting read and approved.
The following Resolution was adopted by the Council:
"WHEREAS Almighty God has taken from our midst Alex J.
Papulski, a member of the City Council and a civic leader
in the City of Oswego. and
WHEREAS through sound advice and counsel and energetic
devotion to city affairs°and civic enterprises, he has
assisted materially in the formation and development of
plans designed to make this community a better place in
which to live, now therefore
On behalf of the Council and the people of Oswego, we
do hereby extend to the family of Alex J. Papulski_ our
sympathy. and a renewed expression of our friendship with
the hope that they may find comfort in their bereavement
from the knowledge that he has lived a full. and use-
ful life, brimming with service to, Iiis fellowmen and
from the knowledge that the inspiration of his unselfish
and radiant personality. will live forever in the hearts
of us all.
The Lighting Committee was asked to check the spacing of the new lights on
State Street near Cement Plant to determine .if one or more additional lights
should be installed in that area.
Mr. Rueddy, owner of Lot 61, Oswego Lake. Villas was assured' by the Council
that the City would furnish the pipe necessary for an e'xtension'of sewer
to his property line ( /CIO ft.) if.he would dig and refill the ditch.
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Peter(.Voohrisj was given permission to use the old pump house near the rail-
road depot for the purpose of collecting.scrap metal, such use to terminate
April 1,,1953• However, it was understood that such anagreement would..be.
made by the City with, the boy's father, Charles Cvoohris,. 1430 S. W. Engle-
wood Drive, Oswego, Oregon Yboy hie 5
Paul Hebb filed petition for changing Lots 13, 14 15;"16, Block 48, First
Addition to Oswego from Zone 3 to Zone 5. Moved by Wilson," seconded by Hughes
and passed unanimously that the following Resolution be adopted as read:
"WHEREAS appetition.has been filed asking that Ord..No. 348 be
amended by changing from Dist: No. 3 to Dist. No. 5 the follow-
ing property:
Lots.13, 14, 15 and 16, Block,48, First Addition to
Oswego,
Now, therefore, -Be it.resolved that a public hearing upon
said petition shall be held at the Council Chambers, City Hall,
Oswego, Oregon on Tuesday,"the 2nd day of Dec., 1952, and that
the City Recorder shall give notice of such public hearing as
required by such Ordinance No. 348 as amended."
A letter -from the Chamber of Commerce was read, complimenting the City on the
Street Lighting Celebration held October 23rd.
The -need for additional: park grounds was discussed and the possibility .of
using the property by the City Water Tank on 10th Street for the "Tot Lot"
which the Council plans -for the near future.. The -Park Committee was instructed
to -learn if additional land can be secured adjacent to City property.
Moved by Hughes, seconded by Wilson that resignation of -L. A. Palmer from the
Police Department be addepted.Passed unanimously..
Two applicants for this vacancy were present: Cecil -'trainer., 815 "F" Ave.,
Oswego, and Ernest Fraser, 609 Mt. Hood St., Oregon City. Moved by --Wilson,
seconded by Stidd that Ernest Fraser be employed as patrolman for a probationary
period of ' 6- mos. at a salary .of. $275.00 .for the .first three months.
Police Department and Fire. I Department reports were read -and approved.
Moved by Wilson, seconded by Stidd that 6 turn-dut coats be purchased for
Fire Department and water guage purchased for the.Fire Truck. Passed unanimously.
Moved by gh
Stidd" se.corided by Hues.that the city park be .named "Rogers Park".
Hughes, Needham, -Wilson, Stidd and'Vorthington.voted "yes". Rogers, "no".
Moved by 9tidd, seconded by Hughes that funds be .approved and autharity given
Mr. Rogers to'do necessary bulldozing at the Park. Passed unanimously.
Moved by Worthington,,seconded by Rogers that Recorder be instructed to issue
warrants to cover the bills as approved by the Finance Committee (Ifor October).
Passed unanimously.
Mayor Needham appointed Lee Stidd, Jr. as chairman of Finance Committee.
Moved by Rogers, seconded by Stidd that City, Attorney be instructed to negotiate
further with Paul F. Murphy regarding proposed annexation. Passed unanimously.
Lee Stidd, Jr. on behalf of the Parents' Group invited the Council as individuals
to. attend their next regular meeting Monday., November,24th. (High Schbol;PTA).
Moved by Hughes, seconded by Worthington
issue warrant for $10.,00 to Oswego State
maps. Passed unanimously.
that City Recorder be -authorized to
Bank for safekeeping: fee for storing
City.Engineer was authorized to make corrections on city map before additional
print's 'are made.
Moved by Rogers, seconded by Stidd that the following applications for Liquor
Licenses be approved: Pinafore Restaurant, Oswego Tavern, Rogers Food Store,
Piggly Wiggly,°Safeway Stores, Oswego Food Center,. Palisades Market, Oasis
Tavern and Nelson's Grocery.
Moved by Stidd, seconded by Wilson that'City retain old iron street light posts
until such time as.Council decides they have no further use for them. Passed
unanimously... City . employees (Water & Street Dept s. ) were. asked to remove
these lights as "soon as it was convenient.
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Council approved payment of $2.00 to each person serving on Election Boards
for Election held Nov. 4th.
City Attorney reported on record search regarding roads and streets within City
k limits. His letter attached indicates which ones are city owned and which
belong..tb-the County.
Letter from Dell Hinson resigning as building inspector as of December 31, 1952
was read. Moved by Stidd, seconded by Hughes that this resignation be accepted
with regret, and that Mr. Ormandn beappointed assistant building inspector,
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and that on Jan. 1, 1953 he will be appointed building inspector. assed unanimously.
The matter of the proposed contra t with Mary- lh 4eCo g or fire protection
was referred to the Fire Committee for study and recommendation.
The following nominations were made for filling the vacancy in the council:
Otto Eckleman - nominated by Stidd, seconded by Wilson
Floyd A. Bender " " Hughes it " Rogers
Arthur McVey " " Rogers, Is " Hughes.
Moved by Wilson that nominations be closed. Four secret ballots were taken
each of which resulted in the following vote:
McVey 0
Eckleman 3
Bender 3`
Moved by Stidd, seconded by Wilson that Council reconvene at 8:00 P. M. Oct. 19th.
City Recorder
Oe#eber 19, 1952
Adjourned meeting called to order by Mayor Needham. Worthington, Hughes, Rogers,
Wilson and Stidd -present.
A..secret ballot was taken vh ich resulted in the following vote for those nominated
to fill the vacancy on the council:
McVey 0
Eckleman 2
Bender 4
Mr. Bender was elected councilman.
Moved by Hughes, seconded by Rogers that Fire Chief Montgomery be authorized to
purchase 250 ft. of 12" hose at'a cost of $297.50. Passed unanimously.
Moved by Wilson, seconded by Stidd that meeting adjourn.
-City Recorder