REGULAR MEETING

November 14, 1960

The regular meeting of City Council was held Monday, November 14, 1960 at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Haman presiding. Councilmen present were Messrs Carroll, Davis, Hayes, Holpp, Thompson, Turner and Zartman.

The invocation was said by Mr. Stewart, pastor of the First Baptist Church.

MINUTES

Minutes of the meeting of October 24, 1960 were accepted as read and bore the written approval of Mayor Haman.

REPORTS

Report of Alderman Shockley was accepted as read. Checks in the amounts of $752.20 and $48.00 were remitted to the City.

Report of the Chief of Police for October was accepted as read.

Report of the Fire Marshal for October was accepted as read.

On motion of Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Turner, the request of Rev. Oliver H. Spence to depress the curb at 58 S. Queen Street for a driveway was approved.

Report of General Fund Cash Receipts for October was accepted as read.

Report of General Fund Budget Expenditures for September was accepted as read.

Report of Electric Revenue Fund Cash Receipts and Expenditures was accepted as read.

Report of Fire Recorder, Robbins Hose Company, for October was accepted as read.

FIRE CHIEF ELECTION

A letter from the Secretary of the Robbins Hose Company informed City Council that the following nominations were made for Fire Chiefs of the Company:

                        Fire Chief                   Paul N. Kertiles

                        Deputy Fire Chief       Jack T. Roe

                        1^st Asst. Fire Chief     James B. Bice III

                        2^nd Asst. Fire Chief    Robert Quillen, and

                                                            Leroy Dear, Sr.

                        3^d Asst. Fire Chief      Harry T. Pusey, and

                                                            Wilson Comegys

Because there are two candidates for the last two positions, it will be necessary to hold an election from 7 to 9 P.M. on Monday, November 21. Councilmen Zartman, Carroll and Davis were appointed judges for the purpose of conducting the election.

ADMINISTRATIVE SURVEY

Councilman Turner reported that William Manter, CPA, had completed a survey of accounting and other needs of the City. The survey report will be reviewed by the Legislative and Finance Committee and recommendations made to Council.

WAGES AND HOURS

City Manager Ward reported for the Wages and Hours Committee which recommended a 10¢ per hour increase for hourly employees, plus certain merit increases and a $2.50 per week increase for salaried employees plus some merit increases. Across the board raises would be cost of living increases. Police and Fire Departments are excluded. Estimated cost for the balance of the present fiscal year is $13,650 which the present budget can meet. On motion of Mr. Thompson, seconded by Mr. Zartman, the report was accepted and the increases approved.

CITY MANAGER REPORT

Report of the City Manager was accepted as read.

LINCOLN PARK SEWER

Bids have been received on the extension of sanitary sewer in the Lincoln Park development. Four prices were received, the low bid being $5,986.90 by Wm. Mitten and Sons. On motion of Mr. Zartman, seconded by Mr. Thompson, Council approved award of the contract to Wm. Mitten & Sons on their bid of $5,986.90.

AMBULANCE

City Manager Ward reported that an agreement had been completed with Torbert Funeral Home for operation of the City Ambulance on a 90-day trial basis. The ambulance was now being reparied and the agreement will be dated to begin when repairs are completed.

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LETTER

A letter from the Chamber of Commerce invited members of Council to attend a dinner meeting November 21 at the Grange Hall which would mark the opening of a Farm-City week.

SIDEWALKS

Council discussed the need for a program of sidewalk repair and learned that such action would begin upon specific action of Council and formal notification of property owners to repair sidewalks. On motion of Mr. Thompson, seconded by Mr. Holpp, Council directed that Building Inspector survey City sidewalks and report to Council those sidewalks which needed repair.

TORBERT REQUEST

A letter from William Torbert requested two reserved parking spaces on Reed Street for use of ambulance drivers answering emergency calls. On motion of Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Thompson, the request was approved.

URBAN RENEWAL REPORT

Redevelopment Director Myron U. Lamb reported to Council on the Urban Renewal Project. It is necessary to obtain a first appraisal and a preliminary title search for each parcel of property in the renewal area. A proposal has been obtained from Hanby, Patterson and Schwartz of Wilmington to perform the work and Mr. Lamb asked Council to approve their employment. Council felt that although Federal funds were involved and competitive bids were not required, at least one other proposal should be obtained. They suggested a price be obtained from the J. M. Cleminshaw Company of Cleveland, Ohio and that the matter be referred to the Planning Commission for recommendation of Council action.

Council adjourned at 10:30 P.M.

F. Neylan

City Clerk

All ordinances, resolutions and orders adopted by City Council at its meeting of November 14, 1960 are hereby approved.

                                                                                                                                                            

November 15, 1960                                                                             W. Edward Haman

                                                                                                                            Mayor