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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1936-1117 REG MIN November 17, 1936 No. 28 The council met in regular session at 7:30 P. M. this date. Present: Mayor Wiley, Councilmen Blake, Gregg, Hansen, Ingle, Koozer. Swedenburg. Absent: None. The minutes of the previous meetings were read and approved as read. MOnthly reports ot the Electric, street, Water and Fire De~artments and City Recorder for the month of October were read, accepted and order- ed plaoed on file. The report of the Park Commission was read and filed. A bill from the City Attorney for servioes in oonnection with the settlement of the Carter vs The City of Ashland case for $100.00 was pre- sented and upon motion by Blake. seconded by Hansen was ordered paid. Applications for buildings permits were presented as follows: No. 33. To erect vegetable house at 1725 Boulevard at an approximate cost of $500.00 by W. E. Pierson. No. 34. To remodel dwelling at 996 Oak street at an approximate cost of C. B. Wilson. No. 35. To remodel barn at 186 Wightman street at an approximate cost of $1000.00 by E. B. Poyer. Moved by Ingle and seconded by Hansen that the permits be granted subject to building regulations. Carried. Adjustrnents on water and light acaounts totalling $72.90 and the applying of deposits against delinquent accounts totalling $73.80 were brought up by Biegel, City Superintendent. Moved by Gregg and seoonded by Koozer that the adjustments be authorized. Carried. Biegel stated that he had received bids from several car~enters vary- ing from $64.90 to $89.90 for the re-shingling of the Talent house at the airport and recommended placing the job with the lowest bidder, W. B. Jen- sen. Moved by Swedenburg and seconded by Ingle that Jensen be given the oontraot. Carried. The oouncil proceeded to C8xvas the returns of the election. in aocordance with the laws in suoh cases made And proVided. The result o~ said canvas, after having been duly made, was ascertained to: be as fo110w~ OFFIC~ AND CANDIDATE 'N~ YO R T. L. Otharra T. S. Wiley COUNCILMEN G. T. Applewhite W. E. Blake s. S. Davies R. E. Koozer R. A. Minkler A. E. Tonner CITY RECORDER J. Q. Adams J. H. Harker 1 2 3 4 PR}~C INC TS 5 6 7 89 Tot al 43 73 72 86 76 99 126 64 52 691 139 113 175 138 127 128 174 175 76 1245 111 111 l58 126 9:3 114 157 144 63 1077 143 128 188 155 129 136 208 187 95 1369 53 59 70 95 82 118 119 59 54 709 III 102 148 123 113 96 156 172 69 1090 53 53 67 81 78 81 105 74 37 629 45 52 70 74 84 77 102 54 45 603 143 115 161 171 153 157 225 179 104 1408 43 60 74 49 44 49 64 56 20 459 Nov. 17, 1936 No. 28 Precinots 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 CITY TREASURER G. G. Eubanks 149 152 209 187 l67 171 255 207 l09 1606 PARK COM1aSSION~ C. N. Gilmore Noel Heard 139 l22 162 14~ 128 l38 204 l65 75 132 128 167 150 122 129 204 158 78 1276 1268 PERSONAL INJURY LIABILITY .A1IDMT Yes: No: 32 30 59 43 39 42 75 52 23 395 114 1111146 147 128 143 176 145 18. 1188 COUNCILMEN CON- TRACTING WITH CITY Yes: 58 54 85 .60 63 65 84 71 28 568 No: 90 86 112 117 90 110 152 125 70 952 ABOLISHING PARK C OM]jf.I S S I ON Yes: 46 48 68 69 76 70 89 74 38 578 No: 115 101 145 120 98 107 167 145 73 1071 The returns haveng been canvassed were found to be correct. Thereupon the Mayor deolared the following named persons to have been elected: Mayor: T. S. Wiley Councilmen: W. E. Blake, R. E. Koozer, G. T. Applewhite Recorder: J. Q. Adams Treasurer: G. G. Eubanks Park Boaid: C. N. Gilmore, Noel Heard The three charter amendment measures were declared defeated. The question of eligibility for the free list was discussed and resulted in a motion by Swedenburg that the City Attorney draw up a ques- tionaire for applicants for the free list. Seconded by Gregg. Carried. A ohange in policy in handling charges for care of cemetery lots was upon motion by Ingle, seconded by Koozer referred to the Cemetery Com- mittee for report. At this time the Mayor mentioned the appointment of a City Treas- urer caused by the death of 1'Ir. G. G. Eubanks, and Mr. S. S. Davies who was present in the audience asked permission to speak whioh was. granted. Davies read a partially prepared statement on economy in c~ty affairs and considerable discussion followed. Nov. 17. 1936 No. 28 The name of Miss Gertrude Biede, former City Reoorder was mention- ed for appointment as City Treasurer. Moved by Koozer and seoonded by by Hansen that Miss Biede be eleoted as City Treasurer. Roll was order- ed, the vote being, Ayes: Blake, Gregg, Hansen, Ingle, Koozer, Sweden- burg. Nays: None. Thereupon the Mayor declared Miss Gertfude Biede to be eleoted City Treasurer to fill the vacanoy oreated by the death of 1~. G. G. Eubanks. Mr. Davies against asked to speak and suggested a oommittee of oitizens be appointed to make reoommendations on economy in city affairs. No immediate aotion was taken. Biegel, City Superintendent stated that the autoolave for the hospital had been purohased. He also showed plans for suggested ohanges i..n the, :hosF1~~'1],/" building to oonform to insurance requirements. ~ A~11ti'1n "trie audience spoke regarding the need for lighting on East Main street at the railroad crossing. He stated that it was very dangerous and urged that something be done about it. The matter was referred to the street Committee and City Attorney. On motion, the oouncil adjourned to meet at the call of the Mayor. Attestl (Signed) J. Q,. Adams, Recorder (Signed) T. S. Wiley, Mayor