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� y City Council, Regulan Meeting. . ,
- Council Chambers, City Hall _ _
Redding, California
February 1, 1954 8:00 P. M.
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The meeting was called fo order by Mayor Anthony and upon roll call the following
Councilmen were present: Holyfield, Simons, Smith and,Anthony. Absent: ,
Councilman Williams`. ` `
City Attorney Cibula was also present. ,
MINUTES - PREVIOUS MEETING
MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Holyfield that
the minutes of the previous'meeting of January 18th be approved as mailed to each
of the Councilmen.
Voting was as follows:
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Ayes: Councilmen - Holyfield, Simons, Smith and Anthony
Noes: Counciimen - None � ' '
Absent: Councilmen - Williams �
WEST PLACER ST. IMPROVEMENT y �
Henry Effenbeck, speaking from the floor as a delegate from the Centerville Im-
provement Club, requested information as to the status of the improvement on the
Placer Street road, edging to the City Limits (Igo:Ono road), commenting on the
deplorable condition of this stretch of the road. �
City Manager Stites advised that this was a project to be paid from Gasoline Tax
funds, that plans had been completed and the application, and project number had
6een filed with the State. He further added that subgrade construction would be
under contract by April lst, surfacing by July lst, and the project should be com-
pleted by August 15th.
PROTEST ON ALLEY - Oregon-Court
Mr. L. L. Cordi protested that no maintenance work had been done on the alley
between Court and Oregon Streets, mentioning in particular the section between
Yuba and Placer Street. �
City Manager Stites suggested that advantage be taken of the procedural ordinance on
street improvements recently passed by the City Council, in view that funds are not
availabla
COMMUNICATIONS
California Recreation Society
A Resolution dated January 21st from the California Recreation Society,
District 2 congratulating Merritt Nelson, President and Director, for
his outstanding performance was submitted to the Council.
Requests R. M. Kennicott, General Building Contractor
a. A confirmation of verbal request for the City of Redding to widen and
' repair the South Street bridge over the A. C. I. D. canal was submitted to the '
Council. I-Ie added "The A. C. I. D. has agreed by letter to furnish labor to
complete this job, leaving only material to be furnished by the City. "
MOTION: Made by Councilman Holyfield, seconded by Gouncilman Simons
that the City Manager be authorized to write a letter to Mr. Kennicott
stating that the City of Redding wi11 furnish material to widen and repair the
South Street bridge over the A. C. I. D. canal, within a twelve month period.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen - Holyfield, Simons Smith and Anthony
Noes: Councilmen - None
- Absent: Gouncilmen - Williams
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b, A request for a 20 ft, house setback instead of the Z5 ft, present
restriction was requested by Mr. Kennicott for the Kutras Subdivision.
' Mayor Anthony referred this request to the Planning Commission. _
c. The following communication was submitted; _
"Ref, to the section of street between Kutras Subdivision and the A. C. I. D.
canal. This road is being used by several firms and individuals not ,
' connected with this tract. I don't see how paving this road by the city
would be going against their policy not doing work within a subdivision.
When this road is completed by the City, I agree to pay them their costs.
I will do the paving, and put in curb and gutter on the rest of the streets
within the subdivision, around the lots on which I build. The work I
propose to do will meet the_minimum requirements of the City of Redding.
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Very truly yours, _
/s/ R. M. Kennicott
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MOTION: Made by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Holyfield
that the City of Redding construct the section of street between the Kutras
Subdivision and the A. C.I. D. canal, _within a twelve month period, with
the stipulation that Mr. R. M. Kennicott file with the City a Faithful
Performance Bond, the City to be reimbursed for this construction by
Mr. Kennicott,
Voting was as follows_
Ayes: Councilmen - Holyfield, Simons, Smith and Anthony
Noes: Councilmen - None
Absent; Councilmen - Williams
Loading Zone Request
' An application for a loading zone at 1433 Calif. Street was submitted by
the Metropolitan Cleaners.
Chief of Police Scott ,F, Lincecum, in a communication dated January
28th, advised that an alley entrance where trucks could be loaded and
unloaded was availahle.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Holyfield
that the request of the Metropolitan Cleaners for a loading zone at 1433
California Street be denied,
�Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Councilriien - Holyfield, Simons, Smith and Anthony
Noes: Councilmen - Non`e - "
Absent: Councilmen = Williams
Variance Request - Benton Tract (Glair Hill)
� A variance request, approved`by the Planning Commission under date of
January 25th, was submitted for the construction of'an accessory building
- within 5 feet of"the rear prop'erty line, also to construct same on side prop-
� erty line: Benton Tract - I,o"t 9, Block 3 - Zone R-1 - owner'Clair A. Hill.
, Mayor Anthony referred this request to the Street Committee, Jos. Smith,
Chairman.
It was further requested by Mayor Anthony that the' register of voting on
measures submitted to the Planning Commission be made available to the
City Council.
Recomm&ndations Parking Commission -
A recommendation that the Parking Ordinance be amended to provide the
establishment of Five standard parking time limits was submitted for
consideration. •
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Ftecommended tirrie:limits: ..12 minutes; 36 minutes; 1 hour; Z hours;
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Mr. Howard Fritz, Sterling Lumber Company, requested specific information
as to the •Parking 'Commission�s recommeridations, stating he was of the
opinion that business men of the area should be consulted before changes
were made in the parking in- their particular area. • - �
He further suggested that parking areas be distribiited "to'the four corners
of the town" to de-centralize parking-from .the congested areas. - ,
Mayor Anthony commended Mr. Fritz for his valuable suggestions to the
problem, and invited him to attend the Parking Gommission�s meetings
held=the 3rd IJlonday-of ev'ery month. • - �
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� Mayor Anthony referred bhe•matter of the amending of the pres'ent Parking
Meter Ordinance to the City attorney for study, to submit, at some future
date an amended ordi'nanee standardizing parking time limits, and incorporating
provisions that changes be made by Resolutions in order to a4oid excessive
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Recommendations-of Uhe-Gity•Manageri � �
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a. Public Address Systein - ' - - - � -
That bid be awarded to the Service Shop, 1553 Pine Street for the �
furnishing and installing of Public Address System in the Council
Chambers=- bid price $534. 'c0 ' • • - -
Councilmen weighed the merits of a Public Address System against the
very limited Budget when speaking in a louder voice should take care of
the problem. - ; '
MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilinan Holyfield
that all bids on the Public Address System be rejected, certified checks
returned to'the Bidders, and the subject stricken from the Agenda. '
Voting was as'follows; ' ` ' ' ' ' '
Ayes: Councilmen - Holyfield, Simons, Smith and-Anthony -
Noes: Councilmen - None
Absent: Gouncilmen - Williams ' ' ` `
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b. Gasoline & Oil - Year 1954 ' - - '
That bids be awarded to the lowest responsible bidders for the Cities'
requirements of Gasoline and Oil for �the year 1954: Standard Oil
for non-premium and premium gasoline, and diesel and fuel oil to
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the Shell Oil Company,
MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Holyfield
that the recommendations of the Gity Manager be approved, and the bid
of Standard Oil Company be accepted of , Z233 per gallon for non-premium
gasoline and . 2453 for premium gasoline; the bid of Shell Oil Company
be accepted of 13. 2 for diesel fuel and 14. 7 for stove oil for the Cities�
requirements for the year 1954. '
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Gouncilmen - Holyfield, Simons, Smith and Anthon y �
Noes: Councilmen - None
Absent: Councilmen - Williams
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Re Electric Distribution System and Water Mains �
The following communication from Gity Manager.Stites was,.submitted:
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Honorable Members of the Gity Council
of the City of Redding - -
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Gentlemen:
The expansion of the electric distribution system will require an additional
2000 KVA sub-station, similar to the one installed on California Street.
The cost of this unit will be approximately $18, 000. 00. It is anticipated
that the earliest possible delivery wi11 be eight months:
' permission is requested to advertise for bids for this sub-station, to be
paid from Electric Department funds, budgeted during the 1954'-55 year, in
order that the sub-station can be completed for service prior to the 1954-55
winter.
Permission is further requested to advertise for bids for 6, 000 feet (6, 000')
of six inch (6") pipe fo: :vate_ rnains; the specifications to provi3e for al-
ternate bids of steel and cast iron pipe. Funds have been-provided in the
current budget for this pipe. ' �
Respectfully submitted,
/s�/ H. I. Stites, City Manager
MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Smith
_ that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for a 2000 KVA sub-
station, to be paid from Electric Department funds: That he be further
authorized to advertise for bids for 6, 000 feet of 6" pipe for water mains.
Voting was as follows: j
Ayes: Councilmen - Holyfield, Simons, Smith and Anthony
Noes: Gouncilmen - None
Absent: Gouncilmen - Williams• , ,
.Re Conditions area Red Cross Rooms-County Library Bldg. �
' A protest regardin� prevailing conditions in the area surrounding the Red�
Cross rooms in the County Library building was submitted by the Shasta
County Red�Cross Chapter„ signed by Raymond S. Sanders, Secretary.
Attention was called to the open drinking, and misconduct of many of the '
persons using the park Lawn to the South.
City Manager 5tites stated he would request additional patroling of this
area by the Police Department, �
OPENING OF BIDS y
PURCHASE OF BLDGS. 1435 Pine St.
The City Clerk advised the City Council no bids were received on the purchase of
the buildings Lot 9, Block 17 Original Town,• _ _
MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Holyfield that the
City Manager be authorized to„dispose of the buildings Lot 9, Block 1.7 Original
Town (1435 Pine Street) as he sees tit.
Voting was as follows: _ . _
Ayes: Councilmen - Holyfield,. Simons, Smith, 'AriYhony_ _ � _
, Noes: Councilmen�_- None _ _ ., _ _ _ .
Absent: Councilmen - Williams
STREET LIGHTING EQUIPMENT
The following�companies submitted bids�prior to 5:00 P. M. Februar:y lst on the
Street Lighting Equipment;
-Taper Tube PoYe Company- � .. � _ _ , . _
- �Monadnock Bldg. San Francisco __ _ . _ _ , _ .
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Line Material Co. „
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Weld-Rite Co.
4417 Oakport St. Oakland
Westinghouse. Electric Ca.
1730 14th St. Sacramento
Graybar Electric Co. ,
1900 14th St. Sacramento
Joslyn Pacific Co.
�� 5100 District Blvcl, Los Angeles
Collins Electrical Co.
611 W. Fremont St. Stockton
General Electric Supply Co.
1131 S St, Sacramento
These bids were submitted to�the City Manager and Electrical Superintendent
for their study and' recommendation, with bid to be awarded next regular meeting
of the Council. Mayor Anthony requested that consideration be given to local
truckers for the hauling of this material after bids are awarded.
RESOLUTION RE MAJOR STREET CHANGE
MOTION: Made by Councilman 5mith, seconded by Councilman-Simons�that Resolution
No. 1804 - Resolution adding required change in the Major Street System of the City
of Redding to permit inclusion of an extra portion of and to a street now included in
the Major-Street System of'the City of Ftedding - be'adopted. - - '
Voting was as follows: ' `
Ayes: �Councilineri - 'Holyfield, Simons, Smith and Anthony -
Noes: Councilmen - None .
Absent: Gouncilmen - Williams ' ' ' ' 1
RESOLUTION - ELECTION APRIL 13th (Compensation to Councilmen)
MOTION: Made by Councilman Sinions, "seconded by Councilman Holyfield that
Resolution No. 1805 - Resolution providing for 'submission to tke electors of the
City of Redding at the next General Election of the City of Redding to be held on the
2nd Tuesday of April, 1954, the question whether the City Council and Mayor shall
receive compensation for services as such Councilmen and Mayorr be adopted,
Voting was as follows: �
Ayes: =� Councilmen`= Holyfield';' Simons, �Smith and Anthony - - -�! . _
Noes: Councilmen - None • [ i i. , _ I , _� � r_
Absent: Councilmen - Williams
Resolutions No. 1804 and No. 1805 on file�in the office of the City Clerk.
ORDINANCE - Re Compensation to Councilmen
City Attorney Gibula presented a,proposed ordinance providing for submission to;the
electors of the City of Redding at the next general election of the City of Redding.to '
be held on the Znd Tuesday_of April, 1954, the question whether the City Council and
Mayor shall receive compensation for services as such Councilmen and Mayor.
Councilmen Smith offered,this Ordinance No. 456 for, the first reading.
ORDINANCE - Re Compensation City Clerk and City Treasurer
City Attorney Cibula presented a proposed ordinance (No. 457) amending subsections
2 and 3 of Section 150 of Article 111 of Chapter V oi Part 1 of the Municipal Code of
the City of Redding and pertaining to compensation to be paid to City Clerk and Gity
Treasurer of the City of Redding,
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Gity Attorney Cibula advised the Council that at the present time the City Clerk
receives a salary of $75. 00 per month, the Treasurer a�salary of $50. 00 per month,
and additional compensation is given for additional duties.
Councilman Simons offered Ordinance No. 457 pertaining'Eo compensation of the
City Glerk and Treasurer for the first reading,
ROY WILSEY LEASE - ' ` ' � -
City Attorney Cibula informed the Council that a'lease had been prepared between
, Roy Wilsey and the City of'Redding; liowever ttie' area involved in the Lease was for
� Z00' x 200' instead of the 200' x 250' as authorized b}i the City Council January 18th.
Mr. Cibula stated he had been advised that Z00' ic 200' was in agreement with Mr.
Wilsey, however, to date he had not been able to contact him re this.
MOTION: Made by Councilman Holyfield, secbnded by Councilman Simons that the
Mayor be authorized to eicecute Roy Wilsey Lease on behalf of the Cify of Redding,
and- in the event of•an error' in the description of the land involved in the `lease,
that description be•changed to' read 200' x 250'. ' - � � "
Voting was as fo'llows:- - � - " '
Ayes: Councilmen - Holyfield, Simons, Smith and Anthony -
Noes: Councilmen - None • -- ' ' -
Absent: Councilmen - Williams
RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE - Baker Deed ' "
MOTION: Made by. Councilman Holyfield, seconded by Gouncilman Smith that
Resolution No. 1806 - Resolution of Acceptance Wm. S. and Lorraine Baker Deed-
be adopted. - - ' '
Voting was as follows: ' ' " '
Ayes: Gouncilmen - Holyfield, Simons, Smith and Anthony
Noes: Councilmen - 'None ' ' �
Absent; Councilmen - Williams
' Resolution No. 1806 on file in the office of the City Cleik. '
RE REPAIRS BENTON ALRPORT
Councilman Smith reported on the condition of the runway strips at the Benton Airport
and stated that refinishing can be done in the very near future.
RE REPAIR OF DAMAGED SIDEWALKS AND CURBS
Councilman Smith reported "that the Assistant Street Superintendent was making a�
check on all the bad spots in the 5id'ewalks 'and curbs in the CiEy, and a detailed
list would be submitted to the Council at a future time.
PARKING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
A special meeting of the Parking Commission will be arranged for this week in order
to discuss the overall parking situation in the City of Redding, City Manager Stites
advised. .
RE STREET IMPROVEMENT KUTRAS TRACT '
The request of Mr. Kennicott re City's policy of paving streets within subdivisions
was withdrawn, and this topic was to be taken of£ the agenda
, PROVISION'OF- "TURN OUT"•SUITS FOR VOL; FIREMEN
Councilman Holyfield requested an extension of time on his recommendation on the
request for provision of "turn out" suits for volunteer firemen.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
MOTION: Made b}��ouncilman Simons, seconded by Councilman Holyfield that
bills as presentec3/the office of the City Controller for the month of 7anuary in the
amount of $1Z, 650. 63 - Warrants Nos. 1050 to 11Z8 inclusive - be approved and
paid.
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Voting was as follows: V .. .
`Ayes: �Councilmen = Holyfield, Simons, Smith and Anthony �
Noes: Councilmen - None � ''�
Absent: Councilmen - Williams
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, ' Bills affect the following funds; �
General Fund 3, 460. 03 Water � • 2, 965, 15
Return of Deposits Fund 15. 90 Sanitary 17. 87
Parking Meter 81. 3Z Sewer Rental 14, 00
Shop & Warehouse 1, 670. 80 � . Utilities Acct. Div. 521, 61 � '
Electric Department 3, 903. 95
CONSTRUCTION OF ELECT; WAREHOUSE
Councilman Simons, Chairman of the Finance and Building .Committee, stated that •
the Oregon Street (south of Eureka Way) warehouse was too small for the Electric
Department, and recommended the construction of a general warehouse under the
general supervision of one person (or more, as may be required). This warehouse
to house all rolling equipment, parks equipment, and materials of all departments,
The recommended site for this proposed construction was the present Shop and.
Warehouse site on Cypress Street.
Mayor Anthony instructed the City Manager to draw up a master plot plan for this
proposed warehouse on the Cypress Street property.
HONESTY AND FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE BONDS
The City Manager and City Attorney were instructed to study and present their recom- �
mendation on Honesty and Faithful Performance Bonds for Gity, employees,
PURCHASE OF PROPERTY - Lot 7, Block B, Waldon Add�n. ,
City Attorney Cibula reported that the Jones property purchase was in escrow, and �
that title was being searched, and that money would be deposited on this sale when '
Title report had been cleared:.
FIRE INSURANCE RATING SURVEY
City Manager Stites reported a survey had been requested from the Fire Insurance
Underwriters, however there had been no indication as to the probable date of survey.
RE AKARD ST. AND CURB IMPROVEMENT
There has been no answer from the State on their participation in the Akard Street
and curb improvement, City Manager Stites advised.
SPECIAL GENSUS �
Gity Manager Stites informed the Council it was expected that the probable date for
the Special Censusfor the City of Redding would be during the Spring months.
RE IMPROVEMENTS LIBRARY BUILDING ,
There was no report at this time on the recommended improvements to the library
building, as requested by Esther Mardon, County librarian.
REQUEST FOR INSTALLATION OF GAS TANK IN ALLEY
A request from Boone's Wholesale Company to install a gas tank in the alley between
Oregon and Court Street, adjacent to Sacramento Street, was presented to the Council '
by the City Manager. ,
It was recommended that Boone's Wholesale Company commit themselves in writing,
and an agreement be drawn saving the City harmless from all damages, and costs to
future improvements to public property.
This matter was �referred to the City Attorney�and the City Manager. _
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PURCHASE OF PROPERTY
City Manager Stites advised that negotiations on two pieces of property on the
Igo-Ono road had been completed: One parcel could be purchased for $300. 00, the
other parcel for $500. 00 plus cost of construction of a fence (estimated cost $168, OOr
However, this owner had agreed to the figure of $668. 00, title reports to be the
Gities expense,
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MOTION: Made by Councilman Holyfield, seconded by Councilman Simons that the
City Manager be authorized to purchase two paicels of property on the Igo-Ono
' road, one for $300. 00, one for $668. 00 - to be paid from Gas Tax mone y.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen - Holyfield, Simons, Smith and Anthony _
Noes: Gouncilmen - None
Absent: Councilmen - Williams - �
BIDS - COMPRESSOR
MOTION: Made by Councilman Simons, seconded by Councilman'Smith that the City
Manager be authorized to advertise for bids on the purchase of a Compressor,
Voting was as follows; � � .
Ayes: Councilmen - Holyfield, Simons, Smith and Anthony
Noes: Councilmen - None � -
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Absent: Councilmen - Williams
JOB CLASSIFICATION SURVEY
MOTION: Made by Councilman Simon.s, seconded by Councilman Holyfield thaY '
Resolution No. 1826 - Resolution �adopting the Job Classification Plan-be adopted,
without any increases in salary at the present time.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen - Holyfield, Simons, Smith and Anthony ' " -
' Noes: Councilmen - None -
' Absent: Councilmen - Williams
Councilman Simons recommended that adjustments to salaries be made after the
next fiscal year, July lst; Councilman Holyfield stated he felt adjustments to salaries
should be made at the,present time,� as Redding was below industry, and many
cities of comparable size.
INACTIVE ITEMS ON AGENDA ' �
Summons $19619 - Newell & Helen Leach
There was nothing further to report on the Newell and Helen LeachJclaim,
City Attorney Cibula stated.
Public Hearings
The following times were set for the Public Hearings:
March lst - Public Hearing Jamieson Reassessment '
February 15th - Public Hearing Building Zones Map
Proposed acquisition of property
Gouncilman Simons stated a letter had been sent to the Pacific Gas and Electric
, Company showing the Cities' interest in the purchase of the lot corner Market
and Shasta Streets, and this letter was to be placed on file in the event the
property would be sold, the Gity would be notified.
The following communication from Theodore McDonald, dated January 28th,
1954 was submitted to the City Council:
This is to certify that I, Theodore McDonald, owner of the property located
at Shasta and Pine Streets, and known as McDonald's Chapel, do hereby
guarantee that I shall make no disposition of the above mentioned property
, �until such time as my offer to sell this property has been duly considered by
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the proper authorities of the City of Redding, if no decision has been
reached at the end of six months, I reserve the right to withdraw this
offer. � � � � ` - - -
( ` � , V/s/ Theodore IvlcDonald',`
, January�28, 1'954 '
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� Revision of business license Ordinances " ' ' '
Councilman Simons stated the revision of the business license ordinances
y was a major undertaking,' and requested�this`be taken off the agenda, '
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Re putside Walksan Highway 99 Bridge- no report " ' ' ` ' ` '
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Appraisial 5urvey P. G. & E. Lines � ' -- , _ - _ . _
City Manager Stites recommended the acquisition of"the Grandview Heights -
power lines as a separate project. - �� ,' ' r ' `
Traffic Counts - no report �
A. C. I. D: Channel Pioject -�no report - ' ' '
Site - Mosquito Abatement District ' ' '- � - " ' •
It was requested that this item be removed from the"agenda.' -
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There being no further business, it �vas moved by Councilman Holyfield, seconded
by Councilman Smith that the meeting be adjourned.
Voting was as follows: � � ' '
Ayes: Councilmen - Holyfield, Simons,- Smitti and Anthony '
Noes: Councilmen - None '
Absent; Councilmen - Williams '
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