REGULAR MEETING
December 8, 1952
The regular meeting of City Council was held Monday, December 8, 1952, at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Haman presiding. Councilmen present were Messrs Book, Davis, Helm, Holpp, Mundy Petty, Smith and Tischer.
MINUTES
Minutes of the last regular and special meetings were accepted as read.
REPORTS
Report of the City Manager was accepted as read.
Report of the Chief of Police was accepted as read.
Report of Magistrate C.R. Dempsey was accepted as read. Checks in the amounts of $4.85 and $520.80 were remitted to the City.
FIRE CHIEFS
Council received nominations and elected the following as Chief Engineers of the Robbins Hose Company:
Chief Engineer - Ralph Boyer
1st Assistant - William Hayes
2nd Assistant - George Hill, Jr.
ASSESSOR & BUILDING BUILDING
Council appointed Thomas E. Baker as Assessor and building Inspector for the year 1953.
POLICE CARS
Council directed that bids be obtained on the trade-in of one old car and the purchase of one new car, and alternate bids on the trade-in of two cars and the purchase of two new cars.
DINER NUISANCE
A complaint by Harry Jackson on the nuisance created by patrons of the Diner on S. Street was referred to the police for action.
FORE DEPARTMENT INSPECTION
City Manager Ward reported to City Council on his semi-annual inspection of the Fire Company. Council ordered the report filed and the recommendations of the City Manager for new tires for a unit, relocation of a fore siren, wiring changes and other maintenance items were ordered carried out.
Council directed that the Robbins Hose Company recorder be requested to furnish Council with a copy of his monthly report, each month.
WATER TO MORRIS ESTATES EXPANSION
Morris estates propose to extend building operations to the east side of the new dual highway and erect 59 dwelling units. They request the extension of City water to the development. Council directed the City Manager to determine the cost of extending water lines tot eh southeast boundary of the City, before Council acts on the request.
DONATION TO KENT GENERAL HOSPITAL
J. Wallace Woodford, President, Board of Directors, Kent General Hospital requested Council to consider making a cash donation to the Kent General Hospital. Council tabled the request for consideration at its next meeting.
PARKING SPACE
Council granted a one-car no parking space to O.J. Pollak, M.D. at 48 The Green.
IDA ALEXANDER REQUEST
Council considered the claim of Mrs. Alexander for $1174 which she paid for medical following a fall on the sidewalk on Governors Avenue near Cecial Street in December of 1944 to 1945. Council denied the request of Mrs. Ida Alexander and directed the City Solicitor to so inform her attornies.
INSURANCE COMMITTEE
Mayor Haman appointed a committee consisting of Councilmen Book and Tischer and City Manager Ward and City Clerk Neylan to study the insurance requirements of the City.
TAXI SPACE S. BRADFORD STREET
Two taxi stands now exist on S. Bradford Street, north of Loockerman Street. Council directed that the stand on the south side be eliminated, and a parking meter installed in its place.
HEARING COMMITTEE
Councilmen Book, Davis and Helm will compromise the Hearing Committee for January, 1953.
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
Council authorized Mayor Haman to appoint a Legislative Committee to consider and recommend to Council needed legislation to be submitted to the coming session of legislature. A special meeting of Council will be called if necessary.
BIDS ON ADDITIONS TO SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT
Bids were opened for additions to the Sewage Treatment Plant with low bidders being as follows:
Bid Alternate “A,” structural and mechanical work, Carl L. Furner, 96 Kendall Blvd., Oaklyn, N.J. $240,310.00; Contract No. 3, electrical work, McHugh Electric Company, 3rd & Washington Sts., Wilmington, Delaware, $5,875.00.
Award of contract will be made following study of the bids by Albright & Friel, Inc., Consulting Engineers.
Council adjourned at 11:30 P.M.
F. Neylan
City Clerk