REGULAR MEETING
April 14, 1947
The regular meeting of City Council was held in City Hall on Monday evening, April 14, at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Woodford presiding. The following members were present: Mrs. Frear, Messrs. Keith, Carson, Wright, Hartnett and Mikell.
Minutes
Without objection, the reading of the minutes of the last regular and special meetings was dispensed with.
Chief of Police Report
Without objection, the report of the Chief of Police was accepted as read.
Alderman’s Report
Without objection, the report of the Alderman was accepted as read. A check in the amount of $179.95 accompanied the report.
Diamond State Dairies
Without objection, Council instructed the City Manager to defer for one week any action against the Diamond State Dairies with respect to smoke nuisance.
Electric Service – Mr. Hunn
Mr. Hunn appeared before Council with a request for the installation of electric service to his farm, known as the Wildcat Farm on Lebanon Road. After considerable discussion, Council came to the conclusion that the cost would be prohibitive for only one or two customers, but that if Mr. Hunn wanted to assume all costs the City would put the service in for him.
Outten Water Line
Mr. Outten appeared before Council again concerning the installation of a 4” water line to his place of business on new Street. He realized that the new water line had been approved by Council, but he requested preference over prior jobs, since he is almost ready to open his new business. Upon motion of Mr. Wright, seconded by Mrs. Frear, preference was not given, but Mr. Outten was informed that the water line would be installed as soon as possible.
Bonsall Property
Mr. Bonsall appeared before Council stating that he had purchased the Elmer Thompson property across the street from Haywood’s Store, and he reported that the sanitary conditions around the store were terrible, and asked if Council would do something to remedy the conditions. Mr. Baker, City Health Officer, stated that he had been to see Mr. Haywood, and he promised to correct the conditions at once.
Memorial Committee
The members of the War Memorial Committee appeared before Council requesting information as to just what authority they had with respect to transacting business and handling funds. The members of the Committee felt that they did not want to assume responsibility without some instructions from City Council. The following resolution which had been approved by the Committee was presented: That the present war Memorial Committee appear before City Council asking that the Mayor appoint a City War Memorial Committee with authority to incorporate and raise funds for the project and carry out construction and plans. The committee is to be made up of representatives of all service organizations in the City. After some discussion, Council decided to defer action until next meeting.
Two Meetings Monthly
Mr. Wilcox suggested that, until such a time as his agenda has been cleared, we hold two meetings each month on the second and fourth Monday. Upon motion of Mr. Wright, seconded by Mr. Vane, the suggestion was approved.
Digestor Tank
The City has at the sewage disposal plant a digestor tank which collects sludge. Sludge has now built up to such an extent that generation of gas is almost nil; in fact, it will not generate sufficient gas to heat the building. The cost of having the tank cleaned would be about $3500.00 After some discussion, upon motion of Mr. Hartnett, seconded by Mr. Mikell, the City Manager was instructed to have the tank cleaned.
Smoke Nuisance – Eastover Hills
The matter of remedying the smoke nuisance in Eastover Hills was again discussed. Mr. Wilcox reported that a cinder catcher which would remove most of the large cinders but none of the small would cost approximately $5000.00. A standard dust collector which would collect about 91% of cinders would cost about $18,000.00 and one which would collect about 95% $19,000.00. After some discussion, it was decided to hold any decision in abeyance until a future meeting.
Street Program
Upon motion of Mr. Carson, seconded by Mr. Mikell, the street program for grading and leveling as recommended by the City Manager was approved.
Upon motion of Mr. Carson, seconded by Mr. Wright, the street program for resurfacing as recommended by the City Manager was approved with the exception of the alley between State and Governors Avenue, and South Street.
Building Code
Upon motion of Mr. Carson, seconded by Mr. Wright, the City Manager was authorized to have one hundred copies of the Building Code printed.
Statement from July to February Inclusive
Mr. Carson requested the City Clerk to prepare a statement of income and disbursements from July 1, 1947 to February 28, 1947 inclusive.
Police Car
Upon motion of Mr. Carson, seconded by Mr. Hartnett, the City Manager was authorized to purchase a new Ford for the Police Department.
Council adjourned at 11:05 P.M.
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City Clerk