HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 1953-09-08 115:
� - - � - City Council, Regula.r Meeting
� - � - Gouncil Chambers, City Hall
- � - � - � September 8, --19�3 = 8;00 P, M.
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Councilman Smith, the only Gouncilman preserit, stated because there was no
quorum the meeting would be adjour.ned until Friday, 5eptember llth at 8;00
P. M. < _ _ .� �
Councilman Smith:anriounced that the following bids received �r-ior to 5;00 P. M.
on Insurance Coverage for the City of. Redding would be opened Friday night at
8:30 P. M, Septembex l lth; - � � -
Harry_ E. Hazeltine � �
General Insurance Coanpany of Redding •
- � City Council; A.djourned M�eting
• - - Council Ckambers, City Hall
� Redding, California
September 11, 1953 8:OO�P.M.
The me.eting was called to order by Ma.yor- Anthony and .upon roil call the following
-Councilmen vvere present: Ho'lyfield, Smith, Williams and Anthony. Absent;
Councilman Simons.� � , - _
City Attorney Cibula was also presenta .
MINUTES = PREVIOUS MEETING
MO-TION: Made by Councilman Holyfield, seconded by C.ouncilman Williams that the
minutes of the previo�s rneeting of August 17th be approved as mailed to each .of the
Councilmen.
Voting was as follows: - - .
Ayes; Councilmen .- Holyfield, Smith, Williams and_Anthony
Noes: Councilmen - None .
Absent; Councilmen - Simons � - - _
COMMUNICATIONS - :
Inter-C.ounty, Chambers .of Commerce _ �
The monthly-report on t�e meeting of the Inter-County Chambers of
C.ommerce held in Burney, August 18th was presex�;t for council con-
sideration. � e _
An invitation was extended to Council m�embers to attend the F�ayfork
meeting T.uesday, 5ept. 15th, Corigressman Clair Engle, speaker.
Reeommendations .North Redding-Irnprovexnent Ass�n.
The N. Redding Improvement Asstn, requested Council consideration
of the following improvements:-
1. Grading of streets for storm water and also grading and opening
of alley between Highway 99 and Loma
2. Installing .and maintaining uniform street signs to read !'Slow--
� Children Playing" at the main intersections� . _
' � 3o Street lights installed at the intersections of Market and Del Mar,
- � Del M.ar� and Loma, Del N1ar and Coronado, Del Mar and_Delta,
� � Santa Fe and Loma, Santa Fe and Coronado,. Santa Fe and Delta,
B enton�Drive and Barbara Road, B enton Drive-and-Loma., Also
one light in� the center 'of each of the following streets, Loma,
Coronado and De1ta. - �- .
City Manager Stites stated that street lighting in this area was most
inadequate but the area could be served more economically since the
sale of the P. G. & E. power lines to the City; he further added that
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the alley wou.ld represent a real drainage problem. ,
The erection .of signs�;!'Slow--Children Playing''. he stated, was a
:_matter of;poli-cy, established by the Council, and that often the sub-
, divider'er;ected these_signs, or the neighborhoods, themselves,
Mr. Walter Mengs of b25 Loma Street complained of the oil drainage,
grease dumpi:ng and the excess water in the alley, stating he had con- �
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� ;:. .tacted':the_:Fire. :Mar.s:hall.,but nothing,had been done. � �
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Mayor A.nthony referred this matter to the Street Committee, and .
appointed Carl Ae Williarns to substitute for Wilber' 5imons on the
. . committee. � _ ._ ._ � . �. ..
Delinquent Tax Report - month of August , _ .._. 7_ _ . .
Delinquent Tax report for the month of August w.as submitted by Louise
Fancher, showirig total colleeted_$.283. 78... _ ,, ,_
Withdrawal of Parks Commission recommendation
_;�:The' Redding Parks G:ommission in a letter dated August 24th, withdrew
'::their:;.recommendatio_n fqr, the renaming of Tiger Field.
. ,Recomm`end'at}on C�it:y:�ar-king Commission
The City Parking Commission recommended the purchase of.the Riley ,
• :_ :_ :J.ot on Pixie:.:Street:for $.15.,:5:00:..00- c,ash. _ � . � •
: _ _ They, further r,e�commen;ded that.the�Engine:erix�g;Departrnent be author,ized '�
to prepare plans and specifications, and an estimate,,of ,cost, for,,the _ ;
improvement of the East 5t. parking lot, and that the cost b e paid from
the` Off=S'treet Parking. Fund. . _ . . �_ ' y
MOTION: Made by Councilman Holyfield, ..seconded by Gouncilman Smith
_ . , ... that the:.r,ecornrn�nd'ations of the Gity Parking;C:ornmission:.be aEcepted,
� � .and:tlie City Manager.lze: author,ized to:,exercise.:the.�o.ption and';purehase �
the Riley property, Lot 9, Block 17, Original Town for the sum of , -
$15, 500,00 cash, for off-street parking purposes, :morie.y to be taken
from the Off=Street,�Par,king'Fund. __. ' _ : : _
Voting was as follows: .. � _�. . �
Ayes: C.ouncilmen - Holyfield, Smith, Wi-lliams and Anthony , ,
Noes: Councilmen - None
Absent; Councilmen - Simoris �
Varianee Request - 190Q block 8th,Str.e.et, . � , , �.
� Z'he-Planning:,Comzniss,ion .recorrgmended that�request of �R:ev-., Frank
� Hemenway, .:pastor of the :Church:of �od be granted, and:variance to
enable him to construct a church on a portion of Lots, 5 ,and `6.,-Block .
� I, S_eherer'.s Additiori.to the� Ci�ty;of R.edding_be;approved._;
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A protest from Mr. Rupert G. Ritchey, neighboring property owner,
was submi.tted. He�di�sapgrov.ed the ;grant•ing_of this variance;for three
specific _reasons: : Fresent �o�iing for multiple :housing , _
Parking Problem � � , . " _ .
_ =Late,hou�s, dis_turbing peac�e . ,
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Rev. Hemenwa,y, pa;s_tor; speaking frorn;;the floor, stat_ed, the lot had
been purchased two .y..ear_.s ago:,:�at�_which time the bu�ilding irispector
had informed him there-would;be.:no;;hindranee�to.his;bui`lding in this
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._ location, the Planni�ng:�Commission_we�e ngt aware of any hindrance,
_, and _that.all neighbors;.contac_ted.had vqic'ed no,objeetiqn. 90 ft. had
been. allotted.for�par;ki�g space behind,the,buil�di•ng.. .
Mayor Anthony deferred action on this reques�t�that. all- Councilmen might
see the pr.operty and become familiar with the problem. '
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� Variance ,request Ve H. ,Selvester, Z432 Butte 5t, " '
A recommendation from the Planning Comrnission that variance request.
of Mr. V. H. Selvester'of 2432 B.utte 5t, of a fr.ont setback on Butte St.
of 1Q ft. and a side setback of 5 ft, on Olive St. be approved, was submitted
for council consideration. �
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Mayor Anthony deferred action on this variance request that all councilrrien
see the property and become farniliar with the problem;
Re .option T..ot 13, Black' 8, Olivia Addition '
MOTIOIV.; Made by Couneilman Williams, seconded by C'ouncilman Holy-
field that the recommendati�ons of the Planning 'Commission be accepted,
and option on Lot .13, Block 8, Olivia Addition (Richard Reit property)
- be dropped. � "
Votirig was as follows: `
Ayes: Councilmen - Holyfield, Smith, Williams and Anthony
Noe s: Councilmen.- None �
Absent: Council.men -`Simons '
Re Naming ,of Streets (Waushara Ave. and.Manzanita Road)
MOTIO,N;� Made by Councilman Williams, seconded by Gouncilman Holy-
field that the recommendations of-the Planning Commission be accepted,
-and the City Attorney b e authorized to prepare the riecessary papers for
the naming of an unnarned str�eet off Ridge Drive to coincide with Waushara
Avenue, and the street adjacent to the Manzanita School be named Manzanita
- road, and Pleasant St. be renamed�Manzanita Road, subject to the approval of
Voting;was as follows: � property owners, -
Ayes: Councilmen� ='H'olyfield, Smith, Williams and Anthony
�"Noes: � Councilmen - 'None
Absent: Councilmen - 5imons,
Zoning Request - Wilhelmina Nock McMahon �
A recommendation from the Planning Commission that rezoning req�'st
of Mrs.` W: N. McMahon be=approved, was submitted for C.ouncil con-
� sider'at'ion: She had asked to.zone 19 feet on Gold St. of Lot 7, Block 4
Gardem Subdivision commercial to enable her to use this area for a p:ark-
ing area in conjunction with her store.
, Mayor Anthony deferred action on this zoning request that all councilmen
review this situation at the same time they are 'considering the other
variance requests.
' OPENING OF BIDS - INSURANCE COVERAGE
Mayor Anthony �calLed for opening of the bids .on insurance coverage_for the City of
Redding at �8:30 P. M.
' Harry Hazeltine � �
(The Travelers Insurance Co. )
1436 Yuba St. Redding � �
Premium for combined insurance as per specifications $13, 087. 15
General Irisurance Agency of Redding • �-
(Hartford Accident & Indemnity Co. )
1338 Yuba St, Redding -
Premium for combined insurance as per specifications $17, 322. 67
A motion made by Councilman Williams, seconded�-by Council:man Smith was with-
drawn (acceptance by the Council of the low�er bid) and Mayor Anthony referred the
subject to the City Manager and�the Finance Committee for their report and re-
cominendation at the next council mee�ing: �
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EST. OF PO.LICY.EXTENSION_OF WATER,MAINS , •
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The .following communication and recomrriendation f'rom the City Mariager was
presented to the Council: �
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Honorable Members .of the City Council
of the City of�Redding .
Gentlemen: .
In order that the policy for the .extension of water mains to new
consumers might beCome a matter of record, I re:spectfully
recommend that the policy.now in use, and hereinafter described, —
. be approved.by your Honorable Body. �
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When a prospeetive consumer�nays a cash.connection fee, in
accordance with Section 517-A, of the Cod:e, the City .will extend
water 'ma.ins three (3) feet for each front foot .of service connection
charge without additional cost to the consumer. Any extensiori in
excess of the above allowance �will requi�re a.deposit in the amount
of $1. 50 per lineal foot of such additional extension.
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. Upon.connection of additi'onal consumers to.the•extended portion
, 'of. the main, the depositor shall .be entitled .to �a ,r'eturn of the
_ amount so deposited,, .provided that no refund,shall. "b'e made after
, ten (,10) years frorn ,date of depos`it. � �
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� A copy of the deposit receipt, as prepared by the Legal Department,
is attached,hereto.
Respeetfully submitted,
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� /s/ H. I. ,Stites, City Manager -
Mayor Anthoriy requested that a copy of this recommendation together with a
draft of the Deposit Receipt be ,sent to all councilmen for their study.
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Councilman Williams requested information regarding the installation'of water
seryice_ to the�Kutras Tract, and Mr. Stites stated that service would be completed
the following week.. „
BUDGET AC.CEPTANCE - FISCAL YEAR 1953-54
The ,following recommendation was submitted to the City Counail:
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Honorable Members of the City Council 4 : _
of the City .of Redding
Gentlemen: �
I submit, herewith, the City Manager's recomm•endation for the firial
budget for the year 1953-54. This is a balan.ced budget, providing
for "approxim�:tely the same level of services as the 1952-53 budget.
� The anticipated revenues, from sources other than tax levy, have
. , be,en estimated somewhat more. conservatively than in the 1952-53 , .
budget, since some of the revenues anticipated by that budget'were
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not�realized. •
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It was not possible.'to include in my recommendation sufficient funds
.. , .,to. satisfactorily accomplish.all.of�the purposes of the Municipal
Governrnent. To do: so it would have caused the tax levy to exceed the
�$1. 00 statutory limitation.
T:here is included�within the budget, under contingencies, the, sum of
$10, 000. 00 for salary adjustments. . This amount,will riot be sufficient
to cover all of the adjustments that should be made, and will, therefore,
act as a limitation when making a comparison of the Redding wage scale
with othe r Citie s. !
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It is my sincere belief tha,t the City can operate, and maintain,
an acceptable level .of services with this budget.
Respectfully recommended,
� �. /s/ H, I. Stite s, � �
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A lengthy discussion was held .by Councilmen on various phases of the budget, and
serious consideration was given to the inadequate sum allotted'for street con-
struction and maintenance, City Manag.er Stites stating that in many cities of
. cornparable size $50, 000. 00 alone would be spent for street im�rovement, aiid
. the need for additional labor and equipment for street work 'in the City of Redding
wa.s great. He stated there were sixty miles of st'reets in Redding, and only
seven men .were available for str.eet work in the present budget.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Holyfield, seconded by Councilman Wiliiarns that
Resolution adopting City Budget for the tax year 1953-54 be accepted,
Voting was as follows: �
Ayes: Cbuncilmen - Holyfield, 5mith, Williams and Anthony '
Noes: CounciTmen .= None v y � � - ` � `
, Absent: Councilrnen - Simons ' � `, ` ` �"
Resolution No. 1788 - Adoption of the City $udget 53-54 ori file iri office'of City' Clerk.
OPINION OF THE .CITY ATTORIVEY: "That the Budget as adopted could be 'charig.ed
� by the Council during tke year, as the need might arise and'.whe're the need would
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CLAIM - PINE ST; IMPROVE�MEN2 � � "
A recornrnerndation from the City Manager dated September lOth re claim of the
Estate of J. P. Brennan in the amount .of $2, 804. 23 was submitted for Council
consideration. . It was. 1VIr. St'ites' recomm�endation that the claim, except for the
sum of $10. 00 be denied, in .view of the fact it had been understood with the
Contractor that the�wqrk would be done�without cost to the Gity in order that the
job be brought ta an acceptable atandard iri accordance With:specifications`.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Holyfield that the
claim of the Estate of J. P. Brennan in .the ..amount of $2,$04, 23 be denied, except
for $10. 00, and that the Estate be. advised of this denial.
Voting was as follows; � � �
Ayes: C,ounc�ilmen - Holyfield, Smith, Williams and .Anthony `
' Noes; Councilmen - None � � , `
Absent: Councilmen`�-,Sirnons � . � ` `
PETITION RE ,5HA.CK ON MILO,_AVE; � � � ` �
' . A petition sumitted to City Manager Stites just prior_to the council meeting was
presented: This petition, signed by 16 persons, reads:
This petition to be presented at tlie council rneeting of Sept. �8th,
1953 at 8:00 P. M. for the removal of shack on Milo Ave. across
. � v from 1827. ' `
� Mayor Anthony referred this petition to the Building Inspector and the Fire Chief
for their recommendation and report.
ORDINANCE REIVIOVING WEIGHT LIMIT - Court St. �
MOTION: Made by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilrnan Holyfield thaf
Ordinance r.escinding Section 1356 (c) of ArticTe 1 of Chapter l l l of Part 1V. of the
Municipal Code of the City of Redding which pertains to gross weight limitation
over or on C:ourt Street in Redding be adopted. � �
Voting was as follows;
A}res; Councilxrien - Holyfield, Smith, Williams and Anthony '
Noes; Councilmen - None �
Absent: Councilmen - Simons
Ordinance No. 454 on file in the .offic.e of the C�ity Clerk.
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Mr. M. G. Fitzgerald of 1545 Court St, protested the removal of the truck .
limitation signs.on Court Street.
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ADOPTION;OF TAX RATE EISCAL YEAR .T953=5.4 �
. MOTION: Made by CouncilmanvSmith, seconded by Councilman Holyfield that
Resolution setting tax rate for.the tax year 19'53-54 be adopted; General City tax
rate $l. 00 - 24� for General City :obiigation bonds.
Voting was as follows: .
Ayes: Councilrnen - .Holyfield, Smith, Williams and Anthony
Noes: Councilmen - None �
Absent: Councilmen .-,. Simons . � �
Resd:ution #1.789 sett'irig Tax-R.ate fiscal yea'r 1953=54 on file in City Clerk's office.
C LAIM FOR.,DAMAGE - Newell. and Helen Leach � `
' City Attorriey Cibula stated ke had studied the, claim for dam�:ges a`s submitted
by Newell E. and Helen Leach for`property dam�.ge caused by the gr"ading� of West
Stre:et and. grading and curb construction in connection with Rosalind Avenue,
and it was his recommendation the claim b�e denied as.he .felt their clairri was
not justified. ` ' �
MOTION: Made by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilmari Holyfield that
the damag:e claim of Newell and Helen Leach in tlie amount of $10;:000. 00 for
property damage caused by the grading of West St, and grading arid curb cor�struction
of Rosa'lind Avenue be officially denied, and the City Clerk'be instructed to so inform
them.. _ .
Votingywas as .follows:
Ayes: C.ouncilmen - Holyfield, Smith,� �Williams and Arithoriy _
Noes: Councilrnen - None �
Absent: Councilmen - Simons ,
ACQ.UISITION R/W �WALD0IV STREET
City Attorney Cibula stated that renters of the property involqed iri the riglit-
of way acquisition on Waldon Street have.been notified tliat it will be neces'sary
for them to, vacate the property, and property wiTl be avail'able to the C'ity when
their rent is o.ut, the 20th of the month. . Fie further.stated that the moriey for'
the property has been paid,. and the property now belorigs to the City.
PICKETING . . . ` .d . .
City Attorney Cibula statel he had prepared draft of a prop:osed o:rdinarice,' and on
instructions of the City Council had submitted said draft to both tlie Union and
Management, A teritative rrieeting date of Thursday at -1:30 P. M, "_in the City'
Attorney's .office of the Union and Management had been scheduled, and both �
parties had been assured the subject would not be b 'r.ought before the Council'
before this meeting.
SROADCA5TING�OF COUNCIL M�ETING5.- KVCV
Mayor Anthony deferred disc.ussion on tfie broadcastirig and the tape recording of
Council meetings until all councilmen were present. Councilman Williams ex-
pressed�himself as favorably inclinedv.to the tape recor"ding of the meetings for
a permanent record of all that transpires, Uut C.ouncilr'riaxi Hoiyfield stated he
felt it was a matter'of economics, that money should be spent'where it was most
!'earnes.tl.y needed". _
APPROVAL .OF BILLS - August � � � �" �
MOTION: Made by C.ouncilman Holyfield,. seconded.by C.ouncilman Smith that
bill.s .in the amount:of $27, 68.�1. 85 for the month of August, as presented b.y the
office of..the City Contr:oller be��app.roved and paid.� -. `
v Voting:wa� :as.follows: . ` ` `
Ayes: C.ouncilmen - Holyfield, Smith, �Williams and Anthony `
Noes: Gouncilmen - None � � ` `� -
Absent: Councilmen - Simons '
Bills affect the following funds: � '
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General Fund $11; 806. 05
parking Meters ` 153. 07
Airport Operating �� � � 149. 52 . � �
Airport Capital Outlay � 224. 21 �
Airport Construction • 41.37
Shop &,Warehouse 3, 0.35. 85 _
Electric � y y 4, 464: 84 v � .
Water . _ � �� � 5, 3`67. 95 y �
Garbage & Rubbish 566. 24
Sanitary Sewer 507. 95
Utilitie.s Accounting . . _ 1, 364. 80.,
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Councilman Williams�requested information regarding the� practices of the �
Purchasing Department regarding��competitive._bidding_between local concerns ` _
and outside businesses, and was �a.ssured by. City Manager.Stites that local men __
wer.e always given the preference and�that pricing sheet`s, generally with three
cornpetitive biddings, were made on purchases.
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AUDIT-CONSULTANT PR:OPOSAL Miner B.. Phil`lipps - ,
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Councilman Holyfield requested delay yin the recommendation onjthe audit-cons`ultant
proposal of Miner B. Fhillipps for the.fiscal year 1�953.-54, �awaiti g�the return of
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Wilber Simons to the council meetings. V 1
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SHASTA MQSQiJITO.ABATEMENT DISTRICT
The City Clerk :was instructed to remove the item of the Shasta Mosquito Abatement
District lease from the agenda, awaiting decision of the District on their plans.
� LITTLE PINE ST; SCHOOL PROPERTY
City Manager Stites stated the reporton the appraisal of the Little Pine Street
5chooi property had been submitted for council consideration, and appraisals
would be given to the City Clerk for filing,
P�:OP.OSED IMP; AKARD & CYPRE5S STSo
City Manager Stites stated that the State was advertising for bids on the proposed
improvement of Akard and G�,tpress Streets, but to his knowledge the bid had not
been awarded.
INACTIVE ITEMS ON AGENDA
C.ondemnation 5uit - McConriell lots East St.� •�
City Attorney Cibula stated.that ].is pendens had been filed on the Me
Conne];], J.ots on East Street, and the progress of this suit was satisfactory.
Appraisal Survey P. G. & E. Power Lines
City _iVlana�g.er Stites reported the drafting pla•ns for plant inventory of the
Grandview and Woodlawn power lines were in process of completion.
Improvement of W. Placer 5t,
City Manager Stites reported the 5tate had taken sarnples of the soil for
tests -on the west portion of Placer Street, but to date no report had been
received by him on their findingsm
Traffic Counts
City Manager Stites stated traffic counts taken by the Engineering Dept.
at various locations within the C.ity had been completed thirty days ago,
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but no answer had been received fr:om`the State to date.
ATTENDANCE AT C.ONVENTIOIV OF CITY MA,NAGER
, MOTION: Made by Councilm:an Holyfield, seconded by Councilrnan Smith that the
City Manager be authorized to attend the International City Managers�' Conventions
to be held in Los Angeles, September 2�lsta �Z`2rid,a•rid�2'3rd. �
Voting' was as foilows:
Ayes: .C�uncilmen - Holyfield, Smith, Williams and Anthony
Noes: Councilmen - None
Absent: � Councilmen - 5imons
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5TREET CONSTRUCTION ,PROJEC'TS 1953- 5_4 B;udget
Mayor Anthony suggested the Street Committee, Councilman Smith, Chairman,
report on the proposed street construction projects, stating their recommendations
in order of their importance.
Gouncilman.Smith requested'information :on the storm drain behind S.tate Street
but this pr.oblem had already�been, referred to the City Manager.
AGGREGATE PLANT ' � -
A report on the construction"of tlie Aggregate P1ant as of August 3lst, 1953
was submitted to eacYi of the Councilmen,' City Manager Stites stated the total
job would� run about $5, 000,OO.over the original estimate of cost, that .operation
of the gravel plant was now producing su� grade material, and it was planned
to sell approximately $10, OOOe 00 worth of gravel a yearm � � �
There being no_ further business, it was moved.by Coun cilman Williams, secondGd
by Councilman Holyfield that the meeting be adjourned;
Voting was as 'fol7;ows; � '
Ayes: Councixmen - Holyfield, Smith, Williams and Arithoriy
Noes: Councilmen - None '
Absent: Councilmen - Simons
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