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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1953-08-17 � o � - City Council, R.egular Meeting Council Ghambers, City Hall Redding, California . Augusti 17, 1953 :8:00 �P,M„ : The�meeting was called to order by Mayor Anthony..and upon roll call the following Councilmen wer' e present; Holyfield, :Simons and Anthony. Absent; Councilrn:en Sniith and Williams. � - City Attorney Cibula .was also present� . MINUTES - PREVIOUS MEETING - - MOTION: Made by Councilman Holyfield, sec.onded by Councilman Simons that the minutes of the previous meeting of August 3rd be approved as 'mailed to each of the Councilmen. Voting was as follows: Ayes: Couricilmen - Holyfield, Sixnons and Anthony Noes: Coitncilmen - None Absent; Councilmen - Sxnith arid Wi1.l.iams. _ � - CIVIL DEFENSE. & DI5ASTER RELIEF�COUNCIL � � - Mr. Albert F. Barr, c oordinator of the Redding-Shasta County. Joirit Civil Defense and Disaster Relief Council, requested council consideration of tYce _continued parti- cipation by the Gity in the jo'int civil defense program as �per agreement between the Cirty of Redding and Sl�asta County dated-Apri1, 195_l. =- � . - � This joint agreement for mutal aid called fox the city to share 25%, the courity 75% of the operation of this joint council. Mr, Barr reported $1500. 00 already.had been received in �ederal grant's for"'the purchase of fire,fightirig equipment. The cost to the City for 1952-53 was $1000. 0.0, the -.cost $1081; 25 for �1.953-54, 1vIOTION: Made by Counc�lmari Sirnons, second'ed by,Councilxnan Holyfield to approve the City of Redding participation in the Redding-Shastae Courir}� Joint Civil Defense and Disaster �Relief Council for the fiscal year 1953-54 in the:amount of $1081. 25. Voting was as follows: - � � � - . Ayes: � Councilmen ' Holyfield, �imons and Anthony_ ` , . _ . , Noes: r' Couneilmen - �None - - ' - j ' � � - - Absent: Councilmeri - Smith arid Willliams �� - - _ _. _ ,. ` . _ � - - -- . COMivIUNICATION5 • - `.Inte'r-�County Chambers of Comxraerce -= �� � = � � � The monthly report of inee'ting held in Yreka, July 21st:, by the Inter-County r Charr�bers of Commerce wa.s preserited for council consideration. - An invitation "to the busili�ess �neetiiig and�dinner held in:B.urney, :August 18th was e�tended to the Councilmen. Assemblywoman Pauline Davi�s to_be' principal speaker. • - -� � � - =� _ , , Resolution Calif. Highway Commission ` A�resoTution clarifying'tlie poli�cy of�the'C�lif. State �Iighw�y Gommission re � � policy wrth relation--to pro'cedure in the adoption qf routing of freeways was - submitted to the City Council. . � � - � _ �. �' .Emer`gency B.roadca.sti�g�KVCV � - . ` = l A communication dated August 6th to Al Barr,- Shasta County Civil Defense, from Keith E. Ward, Regional Coor.dinator'was presented. It stated that in event of an emergency Radio 5tation KVCV would switch to: 640 frequency - and requested widest publicity be given this data. _ � Claim for Pr"operty Damage - Newell E. and�Helen Leach A Clairri�of New.ell E: and�Helen Leach against_the City of Redding, for property � damage and�addressed to the C.ity,Council_ of the City of,Reddirig, a Municipal Corporation, and to Howard Stites, City Manager and C.ity Engineer'was read. in full by the C,ity Clerk to Council members. � o.�� This :claim .stated prop�er.ty,darria:ge was caused by grading on West Street, and grading and curb construction in connection with the construction of Rosaline Avenue .betweCen tl�e.rnonth of October, 1951 and the month of June, 19'53, with,comp;letion of�wor.'k:on or about the 15th day of June, I953. It further stated a 12 ft, fill was placed .on West Street. in front of their -- � p'r:op�rty;... arid�fur.ther fill,and :eoncr.ete cur.bing_plac.ed �orf property i�or_.th _.:: - of their p.rogerty in.;corinection with.the �co:ns'triactioxi:af�Rosali�.e. A�enue-had completely cut off ingress and egress. Amount of damages �laizned,--- :: ;_ , -, $10, 000. 00. , � ..� _ _ 1 . _, ... , _ ; � Mayor Anthony referred the claim of Newell E. and Helen Leach against the City of Redding to City Manager Stites and City Attorne'y C;ibula. . ' �. ' -` " � ' - '� " , :.. . , ,.._.. , : -. � - � '__ - � _. ', . . . , , .. . . � Treasurer's Report .- month�.of 7uly , , �� Treasurer's report for the month of July, showing total cash on.hand;in-the . amount of $330, 741. 60 was presented to each of the Counei'lmen: - -, � , � . . , ' . �.. • �_ � . . � �_ . � _�._. �� ' �. 1.�_ � 1 . - Recommendations of the City Manager � _. � ` . The following recommendation dated�AugCust 17th was subm_.itted fo-r Coun�cil � consideration, H`onorable Members of the City.Council • - � ��- ,: � .. of�.the.�City.of -Reddirig'- .., �� - _ � . . i . , .. . _ . _ �entlemen: . ' , _.. , r� . , � � � ,. . , , � � -=.T. have�discus.sed�the .proposal-of t3;,roadcasting 5tation KVGV, to br�oadcast . portions .of the council meetings; with,Mr, :5tuelpnagel, and subrnit.the.follow- � �.' �;�ing,information: .. _ _ � _ _ _ �. . ' .1;�:'Broadcast:would�..con°sist of:.- , - . � - � - - - ,_ - �. ' . -a, �. A.nM1 edited,recording gf a portion:on •the_�Council-Me;eting, ;with _ . _- �introductor,y'rerriarks, o'r , , � � . • � , � � � - , ; c::: :. . ._ b, ==A factual commentary;with recorded exeer,pts fr.om the.Council � :: ._ � . '. ' ._.�.1Vleetings,. .or.: - . . - �- '•c.• Interviews with .Councilmen.and Department Heads, or d. A varied combination of a. b, and c, . _ _ : � � 2, The recording system� to be used.by the. Radio 5tation would not�be a . . substitute for a public address system, How,ever, _with the help of,the studio such a system might be installed at-the:Cities� ,expense at a _ materially reduced cost, since this s�stem would be used in making the studio,recordingQ � 3, The recording tapes made by the studio would�not be. suitable for permanent records of the Council pr.oceec�zngs, but such.records could;be reproduced from � ' .. � Yhe studio reeordirigs with, equipment costing,approxirnately $,700e 00. � Because of the extensive work in pr.oducing suc�h: a•prog,rarn; it would.be highly desirable for .the.Council to meet: with Mr, Stuelpna.gel�;for further-discussion of=detail; . . .. .;�. . _ . , _ . . , ... ,. . _ ._--- Respectfully submitted, /s/ H; Ip Stites, City Manag:er Mayor Anthony held�this subjectlover;until tke next;couneil� meeting wnen all Council- :men would be�present;� and,requested :the City Clerk•to:send .copies of the�City Managerts � �recommendation to all Couneilmen, , - . � � � . .� .. � Claim Clair Hill, Civil Engineer re work%on.prelirn.inary.design Benton S'ewer � � Honorable IVlesmbers=of;the•.Gity Council ,�_ . -. . , of�the�°Ci,ty.�:of .R.edding•.� , �_: ;�:, �:;,� �,.... _ ,,, � . .. _ - Gentlernen:.:; • ., � . ' ,. • < _ , .. . . . . .. _ _ _ . . , In accordance with.you�� inst�r.u'ctions I �have srequested of. Mr, . Glair Hill the amount which would be acceptable to him in full settlement of his contract, with the City of Redding;�_�for,a S�:nitar.y, Sewer S,urvey in the S e nton Tract. - and adjacent area:. .Ther,e;is attached, hereto, a claim-from Mr, Hill in the . amount .of $1�3�7:0..00 ,whic�h�iappears to be a reasonable char�e for the work done. �Y o � I, therefore, submit this claim for your consideratian. Respectfully submitted, /s/ H.. I. Stites, City'Manager� MOTION: Made by C:ouncilman Holyfield, seconded by Councilman, Simons that claim for Clair Hill dated August 10, 1953, for' work done to date :on preliminary design.for Benton sewer system and preliminary assessments, maps and Notice ; to property owners in the amount of $1370. 00 be paid, and Mr. Hill be requested to turn over to the City Engineer all information developed on this proposed sewer system, and Agreernent between Clair Hill and the City of Redding re Benton Sewer System be cancelledo , Voting was as�follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Holyfield, Simons and Anthony Noes:. Councilmen .= Norie Absent; Councilmen - Smith and Williams . Audit-Consultant Proposal`- Fiscal year 1953-54 - - -— _— _ _ The recommendation of City M.anager Stites that the Council give serious consideration to the proposal of Miner B:. Phillipps who offered a combined audit and advisory service, was presented. This service would be rendered at a cost of $3, 000. 00 annually, payments to be made quarterly and would be a continuing contract, subject to cancel= lation by either party upon 60 days written notice prior to July of any year. Mayor Anthony referred the proposal of Miner B, Phillipps re audit-advisory service to the Finance Committee for their report next council meeting. C.onc 'reting of Parking. Strip ' A petition signed by nine adjacent property owners of Cecil pezzola of 860 South Street was presented. Mr. Pezzola had requested pe 'rmzssion that he concrete the parking strip surrounding his home. Property owners signing - the petition were all in favor of IVIr. Pezzola's request. '. This matter'was referred to the City Engineer. ORDINANCE - ONE-WAY, ALLEY � MUTIQN; Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Holyfield that Ordinance relating to one=tiv,ay streets - arriending Section 1330 of Article 1, Chapter 111 of Part 1V of the Municipal Code of the City of Redding by adding thereto sub- section (f) pertaining to a section of a certain alley be adopted. - (alley between Court and Oregon 5treet, from Eureka Way on the north and Shasta � Street on the south) . Voting was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen -�Holyfield, Simons and Anthony � Noes; Councilmen - None � Absent: Councilmen - Smith and Williams. Ordinance No. 453 re s.outh bound traffic on a certain alley on file in the office of the City Clerk. � � � � REBOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE - Roy Mullen Deed � �- �MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Holyfield that Reso�ution of Acceptance of Roy and Marie Mullen �deed.on property, located_north- ��_ . � t (' , east. corner of Parcel #1, resubdivision of Lots 1 and 2:Olivia Addition be adopted. . Voting was as foilows: _ y y - v _ � _ Ayes; ` Councilmen - Holyfield, Simons and Anthony . � � j v � . Noes: Counc.ilmen - None Absent; Councilmen - Smith and..Williams_ `^ � � Resolution1No. 1783 - Resolution of Accep'tance�R.oy and Marie Mullen deed on file in:the. office of, the C;ity Clerk. - _. . . :.;_ , . - � _ ... _ _- _ � _ . , . . � � _ _ :sr. . . �'` , _ I � _ \, . ,. , _ . : i ,. . 1 Y'0` RE50LUTION CORRECTING A5SE5SMEIV:TS � MUTION: Made by Councilman_Simons;� seconded by Councilman Holyfield that Resolution� correcting assessments for tne fiscal year 1952-53 be adopted as read. Voting was� as follows: ' Ayes; Councilmen -'Holyfield, Simons and Anthony Noes: Councilmen - None � Abserit: Councilmeri - Smith and' Williams - Resolutiori No. 1784 correcting; Assessments.fiscal year 1952-53 on file in the office of the City Clerk. � - PRO°; .ORDINA.NCE REMOVING WEIGHT L,IIvIIT - Court Street � City Attorney Cibula presented a proposed ordinance r.escinding gross weight limitation of vehicles on Court 5tr'eet. � Councilman Holyfield offered this proposed ordinance for the first reading. ACQUISITION OF R/W WALDON STREET � City Attorney Cibula ,s.tated condemnation action had been brought sometime� ago .on prop;erty needed for the ac�uisition of right of way on the widening of Waldon Street between Lincoln and Gold, and requested that warrant in the amount .of $5, 000. 00 be drawn to tke Clerk of�the Superior Court, Shasta County, for�the acquisition of this right.of way. Mayor AntTiony requested the City Cl�erk t'o have th'is warrant drawn as soori as pos sible. BALLARD�PROPERTY - Southeast Street City Attorney C.ibula requested the passing of a Resolution accepting deed from C. W. Ballard, and the authoriz�.tion for the mayor to sign an agreement with the Ballards setting forth that the following co�nmittments represent consideration for �the Deed: a. Pay $1500. 00 � b. City install and construct, at City expense, cement sidewalk and curb along westerly side of the Ballard property - sidewalk to be at least four feet wide and sidewalk and curb to be of standard construc:tion arid similar ` to that in-the z>mmediate rieighborhood of the'property, and construc.�i�on of curb and sidewalk to be completed within 120..days from August 14, 1953 ' c. Paving of-street along Ballard property to be at sole expense of C'ity and without any cost or charge to the Ballards. MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded bp Councilman Holyfield that Resolution of Acceptance of Deed from t,. W. Ballard be adopt;ed, and the City Attorney be authorized to prepare Agreement along the lines above outlined, and' the Ma.yor authorized to_ sign said Agreeinent. Voting was as follows: . Ayes: Councilmen - Holyfield, Simons and Anthony Noes; Councilmen - None . ' Absent; Councilmen - Smith and Walliams DISCU5SIbN ON PICKETING = Prop,ose�d Picketing:Ord, � Councilman Holyfield;. chairmari of the' Police Committee,' stated he had conferred .with the City Attorney several times and at the present time was not in a posit'ion to , render a decision re the picketing ordi�nance, � City Attorney Cibula stated it was his opinion nothing woizld be gained by the �'�adoption of the Chico ordinance in toto, and he was conducting a research and awaiting further data, A report and recommendation, he said, would be submitted on the proposed adoption of a peaceful picketing ordinance at the next council meeting• Mr. �Ce R'„ McDermott, representative of the Culinary, `$.ar�and Hotel Employees � Union requested clarification of an article appearirig in a daily paper under date of August 8th, which he attaclQed..as discriminatory, � 111 , This news article was with reference to a Departrnent Head bulletin dated August , 7th and signed�by HQ I. Stites, Ciity. lVlanagerQ � The following bulletinl - the one in' question - was read by the City Manager to the Council and auelience in attendance, . . August. 7, 1953 . "To all Department Heads; . _ It has come to my attention that Employees kave been advised, or instructed, not to cross picket lines.,. either on duty or off duty. y While on duty any City Ernployee must carry out their duties without regard to.any picket linee While off duty any Employee' may cr,oss, or not cross, a picket line as he wishes, without fear of any disciplinary action or discriminatory treat- ment, either directly or indirectly; � Please see that these instructions are posted, or.read, to all Employees under your direction, v �S� H. Te St1t6 S� � City Manager" � ` _ � , � � ; ,. I�ti. , _ � � . Mr,'. McIDermott appeared satisfied that, the�.b,ulletin as read was in order and 1 -presented an .unbiased attitude, J . j ` ` Mr. McDermott further que,stioned the invitation�to�the 5,has-Cade,Industries� y repr:esentative, Wayne Leitzell, to appear at a breakfas�t meeting of`the C:ouncile Magor Arithony informed Mr, McDermott it was his intention to meet with each _ group segarately, and Mr, 1VIcDerm'ott's invitation to attend a breakfast nzeeting would be forthcorning. ' PAR.KING - MILLERiS MARKET Councilm�n Holyfield, Chairman of the Police Committee, reported that due to r.econstruc,tion of Miller's Market on Eureka Way at Court Street, he -recommended aetion be defer 'red on the restriction of parking in front of this market. Chief of P_oli.ee' Seot�t..Lincecurri.,state:d he h�.d,.;is's.ue;d;in-struc;tion•s,that' motorists: . were to be advised not to double park in order that a t�r�affic hazard would not be „ � , � ._ _ _. _ _. . � created. � Mr. W�eingartrer, repr.esentative of.the LaboriCouncil, requested Council con-` sideration of p`arallel parking_instead of diagonal parking in front of the Rite-Spot Cafe on South Market Street, and remarked on the lenient policy towards double parking.at Miller!s Market and riot.at the Rite-Spot. � City Manager Stites and Chief of,�P.olice Lincecum stated no complaints had been received on double parking at the Rite-Spot location. ~ � ` Mayor Anthony referred the subject of parking in.the North Market Street area (Miracle Mile) arid the 5outh IYIarket Street area (area Longfellow�s Market, Rite- 5pot) to the Parking Commission for their report and recommendation, requesting consideration be given the area as a whole, rather than individual store locations: � � ADVANCE FROM PARKING METER,TO.OFF-.STR; PARKIIV.G FUND � MOTION: �Made .by Councilman Simons, _seconded by C.ouncilman_Holyfield to authorize the advance of $5, 000. 00 from the Parking Meter Fund�to�the bff=Street Parking fund, to be repaid to Parking Meter Fund frJom next year'�s rev.enue. � Voting was as follows: � „ � Ayes: Councilmen - Holyfield, Simons andjAnthony v v i. ( ' � Noes: Councilmen - None � Absent: Councilmen - Srnith and .Williams � � . . .. _ _ _ __ . _ . � _ � � , IMPROVEMENT TO ISLANDS - South City Entramce � v� Councilman Simons, Chairmari of the Finance Gommittee, stated there was a sub- stantial sum in the budget reserved for Parks and Playgrounds, and the beautification of the islands located at the south city entrance would.be an expenditure under this clas sifica�tion. �.�. z �. . APPROVAI:, OF B�LLS - Aiigust � -- - - � =� MOTION: Made by Councilman Simon�s, seconded by Gounci�lrrran Holyfield hat. ; .' b.ills.in the amount of $30, 450. 60 as presented by the City �C�ontroller for t e morith of`August, be approved �:nd�paid. � � - - Voting was as follows: � � - - Ayes: Councilrnen - Holyfield, Simons and Anthony Noes: Councilmen - None • - �- � - Absent: CounciTmen :- Smith and Williams - � = , , � r . ,. . r e'- � < _ _ _ Bills presented at this council meeting/presented expenditures from the foll wing funds: G:eneral Funcl � �� �$2035, 5Z � � . � � i Airport Operating 293. 47 • - - Off-Str, Parking 321. 00 � - 5hop & Whse.� _.: �, " -600. 42 � - . L . "_ , � Electric ' 26141. 7�6 - � - Water 281. 50 � - = � _ _ � 5ewer 200. 65 � � Utilities �ffrice � 50�1, 2$ � � - � � - � - Water Constr. 75, 00 - � -. - , � . . SHASTA MOSQUITO ABATEIvIENT DISTRICT City Manager Stites reported there was no n.ew development on the propose new lease and relocatiori of tlie Shasta=iviosquito Aba�ernent Di'strict headqu�rte s,, He f�:rther stated a location west of the ACID canal �on the north side of Par view-- pro.perty 50 to 6.0- ft. wide, �but deep, was a proposed location. - • i . _ � : __ ._ � .. . _ . , �;, : _ .. � � . _. _ �_ RILEY LOT =`"Pine 5treet� � � - " '� City 1Vlanag�er Stites infor`med the�Council a check riad be'en drawn to�apply on tYre purchase of the Riley lot, Pine Street; that the option to date had not been--s'�gried, however, the pr.operty had been withdrawn from tb.e market. i - LITTLE PINE STe� _SCHOOI:, PROPE�RTY �City Manag.er Stit`es reported that a sketch of the Little Pine Street school property had been submitted to the Realty Board, asking for an apprais'al of the-pr'op �rty. �- CITY OPTIOI�T ON 'PROPER.TY = T�ot �13, Olivia Addition - -- City Manager Stites submitted a sketch on Lot 13, `Olivia Addition, owned b Richard Reit, upon which the city has a two year option agreement (dated Jan; Z8, • 1 5`2); .�,� This option agreement wouldpern-��t the City to purchase lot at a cost of $1700;00 � cash, �with,property to be used for street, municipal utility and other iztility pur- poses, � � ' Mayor Anthony referred the purchase of this lot 13, .Olivia Addition,, owried �y � ; Richard Reit, to the Planning Commission for their report and recommenda on, , SOU:THEAS.T ST�� SI7B. DRAIN � � � � City Manager Stites submitted to' each of the C.ouncilmen an estimate of qua tities and total,cost of,the propo-sed construction of sub drains Southeast Street --,Locust to East Street, ` MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Holyfield � that the reeommendations of the City Engineer 'be accepted, and plans for th � constru,ction of the Sub drain Southeast Street - Locust to East be approved. 4oting was as`follows; � � � Ayes:� Councilmen - Holyfield, 5imoris and Anthony Noe,s: Councilmen - None ' Absent; Councilmen - Smith and Williams � ' � Plans for the coristruction of sub drains`Southeast St, on file in the office of the City Glerk. 1 � 3: GOMPREHEN5IVE & .LIABILITY INSUR.A.NCE f City Manager Stites submitted specifications on comprehensive and liability in'surance coverage for the City of R:edding, renewal date of policies formerly lst and 6th of September, novv extended until the lst of Octob.er, • MOTION: Made by Councilman:Holyfield, . seconded by Cquncilinan 5imons 'that specifications on insurance coverage for the Citg of Redding be approved, and the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids, opening date September 8�h. Voting was:as follows; Ayes; Councilmen - Holyfield, Simons and Anthony � Noes: Councilmen - None � - Absent; Councilmen - Smith and Williams Mayor Anthony requested the City•Cl�erk�.to mail specifications to councilmen and the PURCHASE OE EXCAVATING EQUIPMENT ; City Attorriey . MOTION: Made by Councilman IHolyfield, seconded by C;ouncilman Simons that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids on excavating equipment. � Voting was as follows: ' Ayes: Councilmen - Holyfield, 5imons and Anthony ` � Noes: Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Smith and Williams RESOLUTION�'AUTHURIZING SALE OF�PROPER.TY Rosalind St. MOTION: Made by Couricilman Simons, seconded b}y Councilman Holyfield that Resolution be�passed authcsrizing the sale of the Rosalind Street property ir� accordance with the accepted bids, and'the Mayor'be authorized to sign'the Deeds on behalf of the City. ' � • � � - � Voting was as follows: ' � • • Ayes; Councilmen - Holpfield, Simons and Anthz�ny Noes; Councilmen - None Absent; Councilmen - Smith and Williams � INACTIVE ITEMS ON AGENDA � Condemnation Suit - McConnell Lots East St, ' City Attorney Cibula reported the condemnation suit on�the McConnell lots East Street was progressing; tliat to. date he had not heard from Mr. McConnell. Revision of Health Code � - Mayor Anthony instructed the City Clerk to remove from the agenda the revision of the Health Code. B.lue Gravel Mine Lease City Attorney Cibula rep:orted the lease had been executed b.y the City,on the Blue Gravel I��Z��ne, however Mr, Tupper's signature was needed, and the seal of the corporation; to date the lease had not been returned by Mr. Tupper. Appraisal Survey P. G. &.E. Power Lines City Manager Stites reported sketches were being prepared and a physical inventory was being taken on power lines owned b.y the P, Ge & E, in the Wo.odlawn and Grandview areas by the City of Redding Erigineering .Department, Proposed Improvements Akard and Cypress .St. G,ity Ivlanager Stites stated he had nothing further to report on the proposed � � improvement of the .dividing strip between Cypress Ave. at Akard Street. Impr`ov.ement of W: Placer St. C,ity Manager Stites stated that a request had been made to the State to make 1 a sub-soil test in order to establish requirements for the improvement of West Placer Street. � � _� 4 , Traffi�c 'Count'for propo'se'd�S'ignal System Calif. At Eureka Way " ... = � - Court at Eureka Way . .. . , _ ;t� . <f _ : :...: , . City'Mafriager Stites' stated"'a•ane�v�tr�:f#ic count had=beeri comp�eted on � � Eur�ek'a`�tWay a� California St, anc�-Gourt �treets, aiid wfluld be- sul�mitted � • to tY�e 5tate: �: .. .: _ , _ r>- .° � - � ��; � �- _ - II � L'EAVE OF:CO.UNCILMAN � � �� j` - � • - , Councilman Simons requested.Council approval of his �request �o be gone for� the month of September, during which time�he ��cauld vi5it Ganada.� = . ---� MOTI"ON: IVlade�by.Councilmari Holyfield, sec'onded-by Councilman Anthony that Coizncilman Simon's request be approved, and he .be granted p`er_mission to Leave the United .States during the month of Septernber, , T:`Jo:ti�xi� was as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Simons, Holyfield and Anthony Noes: Councilmen - None � . Absent: Councilmen - Smith and Williams S ALARY INCREASES MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Gouncilman Holyfield that tlie .following salary increases be�granted, effective August�lst: i H. Re .Throop._ . . $,450.. 00 p:er�,month, $5400.,00 annually , � . _. _ ... __ _ `� _. . Chas. Barry 450..00_per,month 5400. 00. annually. �� �. � _ � � , . _ , . �. _ ,_ G�eo. Carlisle 325. 00 per month 3900. 00 annually ; F. T. Wade 325. 00 per month 3900, 00 a�nnually . : Abram"Newcom 150,, 00. per month 1800, 0,.0" annually _ � _�. . _. - _ _ . _ Voting was as. follows: � - _ � ... . ., . , �_<- Ayes: Councilznen. - Holyfield, Sirnons and Anthony 1 Noes; Councilmen - None Absent: Councilmen - Smith and Williams There being no further business, it was moved by Councilman Holyfield, secorided by Councilman Sirnons that the meeting be. adjourne_d. Voting was as follows: Ayest Councilmen - Holyfield, 5imons and Anthony. Noes: Councilmen - None Abs.ent: C'ouncilmen - Smith and Williams , _. _ APPROVED: _. . � _ _ _. � � � � _ , 1Viay.o r . _ � _ � ._ . _ . � �� _ _ _ Attest: , ` _ ` _ _ . _ _ / � , . . . _. _ . , . ity,tZlerk - - _ . - -- �