SPECIAL MEETING
August 21, 1945
A special meeting of City Council was held August 21, 1945. Mayor Woodford presided and the members present were Messrs. LeFevre, Hinkle, Vane, Carson, Keith, Hartnett and Burton and City Manager Wilcox.
EXTENSION OF POWER LINE
J. Henry Hazel appeared before Council and requested that the power line be extended from Cowgills Corner to his farm an approximate distance of one (1) mile, or from the Ed. Lewis farm an approximate distance of one and seven tenths (1.7) miles. He stated that on the extension from Cowgills Corner there are five families who would be interested and on the other extension ten families. Mr. Wilcox, City Manager, stated that a survey had already been made on the extension from Cowgills Corner and that the cost would be $2,275.00. After some discussion it was decided to take a census of the available users on both extensions as to the type of electrical equipment used, in accordance with a resolution passed at Council meeting on August 13, 1945.
EMPLOYMENT OF CITY ENGINEER
The subject of employing a City Engineer to replace Mr. Joseph was presented. Mr. Wilcox discussed the advisability of employing such a man since the need, particularly in view of the proposed power line extension, was imperative. He stated that he had interviewed two (2) applicants for the position – a Mr. Purnell who at the present time is Assistant Engineer at Salisbury, and a Mr. Hartman from Philadelphia. The latter, having had no municipal experience, was not considered. Mayor Woodford stated that he ahd contacted several people from Salisbury and that Mr. Purnell’s recommendations were excellent. Upon motion of Mr. Hartnett, seconded by Mr. Burton and carried, it was decided to offer the position of City Engineer to Mr. Purnell at a salary of $3,900.00 per year. This motion, however, was later rescinded after Mr. Carson suggested that Council wait until Major Charles Brown and Mr. Gordan Cockburn, local residents, could be contacted. Since Major Brown is in the Army, Mr. Wilcox was instructed to write to him to ascertain whether or not he would be interested in the position if a release from the Army could be obtained.
AMERICAN LEGION WAR MEMORIAL
The American Legion War Memorial project was presented. After some discussion, it was suggested that the American Legion be offered a site for the building, having approximately thirty (30) feet on each side with approaches to the street, and it was further suggested that they be asked to have their architect draw plans and submit them to City Council for their consideration.
BILL OF THOMAS E. BAKER
A bill in the amount of $201.26 was presented by Thomas E. Baker covering expenses on his personal car over a year’s period. Since Mr. Baker was using his car for City work, he felt that all or a part of this bill should be assumed by the City. After discussion, it was decided that no action would be taken on this bill, but that the sum of $10.00 per month would be allowed Mr. Baker for the use of his car beginning July 1, 1945.
Council adjourned at 9:05 P.M.
Wm. F. Schmidt
City Clerk