REGULAR MEETING
April 8, 1946
The regular meeting of City Council was held on Monday, 8, at 7:30 P.M. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Woodford and the following members were present: Messrs. Keith, Vane, Burton, Mikell, Carson, Hinkle and Hartnett.
Minutes
Upon motion of Mr. Keith, seconded by Mr. Vane, it was voted to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the last regular and special meetings.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
The City Manager’s report for the month of March was read and upon motion of Mr. Carson, seconded by Mr. Burton, the report was accepted.
ALDERMAN’S REPORT
The Alderman’s report for the month of March was presented, together with a check in the amount of $294.05. This report showed 31 arrests for which fines were collected. Upon motion of Mr. Burton, seconded by Mr. Vane, the report was accepted.
CHIEF OF POLICE REPORT
The report of the Chief of Police was presented and upon motion of Mr. Vane, seconded by Mr. Keith, the report was accepted.
TISCHER & GOUGH BUILDING
Messrs. Tishcher and Gough appeared before Council requesting that water be runt to their garage on the east end of Loockerman Street which is outside City limits, stating that if the City would run this water extension at the City’s expense they would be willing to pay interest at the rate of 3% on the cost. After a lengthy discussion, Council deferred action until April 22.
NORRIS & CRAGER DEVELOPMENT
Upon motion of Mr. Carson, seconded by Mr. Burton, the City Manager was instructed to provide water and sewer facilities to Messrs. Norris and Crager building development on South Bradford Street as soon as actual building has commenced.
GEORGE HILL PROPERTY
George Hill appeared before Council stating that all of the City maps and prints of Walker Road, where his property is located, show that there is a 10-foot strip of land in back of his home which belongs to the City. He stated that the original deed for the land does not show this and that none of this land belongs to the City. This was verified by the City Solicitor. Without objection, Council instructed that the change be made in preparing future maps. Mr. Hill also stated that when it becomes necessary to move his building on Loockerman Street which now is on State property, he will have no place to move it, and requested that the City sell a portion of the lot east of City Hall. Without objection, the City Manager was instructed to make a survey.
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
Without objection, City Council deferred action on daylight saving time until the City Solicitor could check the reason for the last referendum which does not advance the clocks, but makes the municipal offices start to work one hour earlier.
FIRE MARSHAL’S REPORT
See attached report.
SUPPLIES FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT
Upon motion of Mr. Keith, seconded by Mr. Burton, the City Manager was authorized to purchase 500 feet of hose for the fire department.
Upon motion of Mr. Keith, seconded by Mr. Hinkle, the City Manager was authorized to purchase one turrett nozzle for the fire department.
The Mayor appointed a committee of four, composed of Mr. Keith, Mr. Carson, Mr. Wilcox and Mr. Tom Baker to make a study of the rest of the report and of a proposed increase of 10¢ in the tax rate and report at the next meeting of Council.
CAMDEN-WYOMING FIRE COMPANY
Without objection, the City Manager was authorize to send the Camden-Wyoming Fire Company a donation of $50.00 for services rendered at the recent Loockerman Street fire.
HARRIS DEVELOPMENT
Upon motion of Mr. Keith, seconded by Mr. Burton, the City Manager was instructed to run water to the Harris factory development at a cost of approximately $543.40, fifty percent of the cost to be paid for by the City and fifty percent to be paid for by Mr. Harris.
HASS POWER LINE
Without objection, action on the complaint of Mr. Haas was deferred until the next meeting of Council.
Council adjourned at 10:30 P.M.
William F. Schmidt
City Clerk