1953-02-17 Regular CC MinutesREGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA
HELD TUESDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 17, - - - - - - - 1953
The - meeting convened at 8 :15 olclock P. M. with President Osborn presiding,
ROLL CALL:
The roll was called and Councilmen Anderson, Branscheid, Jones, Sweeney and
President Osborn, (5), were noted present. Absent: None.
President Osborn stated that before we formally open the meeting, he would like
to say that the Council is honored this evening by the fact that the Boy Scouts of
Alameda have come to be with us and sit with the several City Officials. He stated
the Council is happy to have them here and expressed the hope that they will pay
attention to what goes on and possibly they may be able to gain something from the
meeting which will be of value to them in later life. He asked that the boys
introduce themselves and name the position each represents this evening.
MINUTES:
1. The minutes of the regular meeting held February 3, 1953, were approved as
transcribed.
OPENING OF BID:
2. /Bids were submitted and read for the project of the Improvement of the Westerly
Half. of Garfield Avenue between Liberty and Central Avenues, in accordance with
Specifications,•Special Provisions and Plans No, PW 2 -53 -2, as follows:
From McGuire and Hester
Accompanied by a Proposal Bond
From O. C. Jones & Sons
Accompanied by certified check in amount
From Gallagher & Burk, Inc.
84,980.25
3,967.25
450.00
b3,095.00
Accompanied by certified check in amount of - 310.00
From J. Henry Harris
Accompanied by a Bid Bond
$4,705.00
The bids were referred to the City Manager and City Engineer for study and report.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
3. ✓ From the State of California, Department of Public Works, Division of Highways,
with regard to Alameda Ordinance No. 990, New Series, covering parking meter zones
and restrictions at various locations in the City and stating the ordinance should
be amended to contain a clause providing that those sections referring to the State
Highway will cease to be operative six months after receipt by the City Council of
written notice of withdrawal of approval by the Department.
President Osborn stated the City Attorney has prepared an ordinance to take care of
this request which will be introduced later and thereupon referred the matter to
"Introduction of Ordinances.
4. //From Wm. Clement Ambrose and Eldridge T. Spencer, Architects, with regard to
plans for the development of certain housing on the twenty -acre site now under
negotiation between Congress Construction Corp. and the Navy Department. The communi-
cation stressed the fact that this office is not identified with the reported present
proposal and the representations made to the Council previously for the development
of a housing project and yacht harbor do not apply to this later proposed project.
President Osborn stated, in connection with this communication, that this is just one
of the things which concerns the members of the City Council greatly. It is one of
the reasons why the Council has endeavored to stop the sale of this land to the
Federal Government because it is not certain under what conditions the land might be
developed after it passes out of private ownership. This letter is an indication that
the.original plans, as we all -knew them - and he said he noted several people in the
audience who he knew were familiar with the originally projected plans - through .
models which were submitted for our approval - those plans are no longer being con-
templated if this land is sold to the Federal Government for -its development. He
thereupon ordered the communication filed.
5. V From Encinal Terminals, relinquishing its option to lease certain property
situated on the west side of Grand Street, north of the City's Corporation Yard,
effective as of February 15, 1953.
The letter was ordered filed,
6, ✓ From the Bay City Fuel Oil Company, requesting permission to lease certain
property situated on the west side of Grant Street, north of the City's Corporation
Yard, formerly leased by Union Oil Company to be used as a distributing plant for
petroleum products, with the possible addition of a tallow storage plant.
President Osborn stated that, with the, consent of the members of the Council, he will
ask that the City Manager investigate the proposed use of this land by the pros-
pective lessee to be sure that in its operations there will be no objectionable
features which might be developed and cause opposition of the people who live in
the vicinity.
7. /From Congressman John J. Allen, Jr., concerning the City's opposition to the
purchase by the Navy of certain property located in the west end of the City. He
stated in his letter he had written to Rear Admiral J. F. Jelley, requesting further
information about the proposed sale and would be glad to lend whatever appropriate
assistance he could.
President Osborn stated the Council is gratified to receive this communication from
Congressman Allen because, while he does not represent the City's particular
Congressional District, it is gratifying to know that he realizes the seriousness
of the situation and is ready to lend his help.
8. /From Congressman George P. Miller, with regard to the City's opposition to the,
purchase by the Navy of certain property located in the west end of Alameda, stating
the Navy Department has informed him that all negotiations on this project will be
conducted with Headquarters, Twelfth Naval District, and suggesting the District
can give the City the specific information it desires.
President Osborn called attention to the fact that Congressman Miller does not
indicate any intention of helping the_City stop the sale of this land.
9. V From Mr. James S. Helm, 2720 Otis Drive, protesting against the low - flying
planes, especially along the south shore.
The President asked the pleasure of the Council. Councilman Sweeney. stated that
sometime ago he, personally, had brought this matter up and pointed out there have
been several occasions where instances like this have happened.
The City Manager stated he had been directed to forward all such correspondence
with an appropriate letter of transmittal, to the Civil Aeronautics Administration,
the Port of Oakland and the Oakland Airport.
Councilman Sweeney stated the City Manager has done his part, but this matter could
go on and he wanted to know what is the next step.
Councilman Anderson moved the letter be sent to the Civil Aeronautics Administration
in Washington, D. C., with copies to the Oakland Airport and the Port of Oakland.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and unanimously carried.
HEARINGS:
10. /The matter was called up with regard to Resolution No. 4710 which was adopted
at the meeting held January 20, 1953 - "Resolution of Intention to Order the Vaca-
tion of a Portion of Clay Street, in the City of Alameda ".
City Attorney Clark stated this is the time and place fixed for a Hearing on said
resolution of intention and has to do with the vacation of a portion of Clay Street,
east of Post Street.
Mr. Clark stated that, as required by the Street Vacation Act of 1914, notices have
been posted concerning the holding of this Hearing and publication of the Resolution
of Intention has been made. He offered the Affidavits of Publication and Posting of
Notices as evidence.
The City Attorney asked the City Clerk if she had any protests against the proposed
closing and she stated none had been received. He then called the City Engineer,
who was sworn, and the City Attorney asked if he was familiar with Clay Street,
lying east of Post Street, and the conditions prevailing there - he also presented
a drawing and inquired if it truly depicted the area it purported to be and also
asked what is the condition at the, easterly end of Clay Street. City Engineer Hanna
answered the questions in the affirmative and stated certain land at this point has
been purchased by the State Division of Highways and will, in the near future, be
closed off. .The City Attorney asked if this would then be a dead-end street and
the City.,Engineer agreed.
City-Attorney Clark asked if there were any questions from members of the Council.
Councilman Anderson asked if there will be an easement or certain amount of access
way in and out of this area forever.
City Attorney Clark stated there would be due to the provisions of the Zoning
Ordinance which requires that every lot must have at least 20 feet of street front-
age and without this 20-foot access way, it would be impossible for anybody to
improve the properties lying at the easterly end of Clay Street.
Councilman Jones asked what consideration the City gets. Mr. Clark answered that
the City gets no consideration - the Street Vacation Act provides that the property
goes to the prospective owners.
President Osborn stated this will make it possible for the property to be improved
and create additional lots which will be on the tax rolls of the City. City Attorney
Clark agreed this is true, pointing out that at present only 2 lots can be improved
and when the street is closed there will be two more lots available for improvement.
Councilman Anderson asked whose responsibility it will be to maintain this 20-foot
access way - if the street closing is granted, will the City be put to any expense
with regard to electroliers, etcetera. Mr. Clark replied "No".
Councilman Jones thereupon introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
"Resolution No 4731
Ordering the Vacation of a Portion of Clay Street
in the City of Alameda."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Anderson and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilman Anderson, Branscheid, Jones,
Sweeney and President Osborn, (5). Noes: None, Absent: None. Thereupon the
President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
11.1 Mr. Rusk Rigor stated he would like to take this opportunity, on behalf of the
Boy Scouts, to thank the Councilmen and the Mayor for having permitted the boys to
meet with them this evening. He said the members of the Council are to be congratu-
lated for the fine spirit shown in allowing the boys to participate - and this holds
true for the offices filled during the day. He expressed the hope that this can be
an annual occasion. If it is agreeable, he would like to have a letter from the
Council that this be set up as an annual affair.
President Osborn thanked Mr. Rigor and stated he felt the Council does approve of
the idea and said he would be happy to write such a letter.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
12,/From the Civil Service Board, notifying that Mr. Forrest V. Routt, Jr. has been
appointed to the position of Executive Secretary of the Civil Service Board, effective
February 24, 1953.
Councilman Branscheid moved the communication be filed. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Sweeney and unanimously carried.
13.- From the Civil Service Board, stating the members extremely regret their
inability to meet with the City Council on February 17.
The letter was ordered filed.
14. From the City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to W. R. Ames Company,
the only bidder, for furnishing certain portable quick coupling aluminum pipe and
auxiliary fittings at the total bid price of $4,027.97,
Councilman Anderson moved the City Manager's recommendation be approved; that contract
be awarded to this firm for the price quoted. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Jones and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson,
Branscheid, Jones Sweeney and President Osborn, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None.
15: From the City Manager, recommending contract be awarded to Taper Tube Pole
Company, the low bidder, for furnishing ninety-one Single Pendant Type Lighting
Standards at the total bid price of .11,279.47.
Councilman Branscheid moved the City Manager's recommendation be adopted: that contract
be awarded to the designated company for furnishing these Standards at the price
quoted, and the checks be returned to the unsuccessful bidders. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Jones and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes:
Councilmen Anderson, Branscheid, Jones, Sweeney and President Osborn, (5). Noes:
None, Absent: None,
16. From the City Manager, recommending that all bids be rejected on the call for
furnishing an 8" Jointer, Specifications No, MS 1-53-1 - and the 20" Band Saw,
Specifications No, MS 1-53-2 - and that both items be combined in one set of specifi-
cations and advertised accordingly.
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Councilman Jones stated he is not in agreement with the City Manager's recommendation
because several firms have bid in good faith on these proposals and he said he had
always understood that the City could accept the lowest and best bid. He said the
City Attorney had informed him that the best bid in this case could not be accepted
because it was made in an irregular manner. He asked that the City Attorney explain
the matter.
Mr. Clark stated it will be noted from the letter written by the City Manager,
there are two specifications numbers used - each of these items is set up under
its respective specifications and the bidders were requested to make separate
bids on the two items. The supplemental bid submitted by the C. W. Marwedel
Company, who also submitted regular bids on each of the items, combines the two
specifications in one bid which is what makes it an irregular bid. Because of this,
if it were known to all other bidders that they could combine the two items in one
bid and possibly give the City a lower price, it is conceivable that they would
have done that. He explained how the supplemental bid was made - the Marwedel
salesman was in and said he did not contemplate, making a bid on each of the proposals
at all, but would combine them because'by combining the freight costs he could give
the City a better price. Mr. Clark had told him if he wanted to have a bid in at all,
he had better have a bid on each proposal and then, if he felt he wanted to make a
supplemental bid, he could do so with the distinct understanding that it would be
determined after the bids were opened whether or not it would be accepted,
Councilman Jones stated it appears to him that the primary purpose in submitting
sealed bids at all is so the prices will not be known beforehand. Now in this
instance, of course, Marwedel's lowest price is definitely known because it is
public knowledge and, therefore, all firms seeing this can know just exactly what
Marwedel's bid is going to be and this defeats the purpose of competitive bidding.
He said it is regretable that the two items were not combined at the outset and he
does not want to see bids rejected which were submitted in good faith and he thought
the Council should accept each bid separately,
Councilman Sweeney stated there are two separate items and two separate specifications -
had they all known ahead of time that they could be combined and one bid submitted,
it would be different - but one firm took it upon itself to combine them and was
thus able to submit a lower bid.
Councilman Jones stated he felt the Council should follow out the terms as originally
set forth and the contract should be awarded without resorting to further advertising.
Councilman Branscheid asked who was the low bidder with regard to Specifications
No. .MS 1 -53 -1, calling for bids en the furnishing of a Jointer. The City Manager
answered there were identical bids at the price of X515.93, with no allowance for
the old equipment.
Councilman Anderson stated that as long as the City had asked for bids on two
articles, anybody who bid over and above what we asked for was acting on his own.
He felt that Marwedel had simply furnished some extra information which was not
asked for.
The City Manager's letter had also explained that identical bids had been submitted
from Delta Equipment Agency and C. W. Marwedel Company on furnishing the Band Saw,
Specifications No. MS 1 -53 -2 - but Delta had offered an allowance of •100. and
Marwedel an allowance of $75. on the old equipment - making Delta's bid $464.29 in
contrast to Marwedel's bid of $489.29.
Councilman Anderson stated the firm who bid to save the City $25. should certainly
get the contract for that item.
The City Manager's letter also pointed out that the total bid of Delta for the two
items was $980.22 - the irregular bid of Marwedel Company, combining both items and
therefore making an allowance of $150, for the old machinery, resulted in a net bid
of $930.21 - $,50.01 lower than the regular bids of Delta Equipment Agency.
President Osborn stated he could not in good conscience approve the spending of $50.
of the City's money when it could be saved.
Councilman Branscheid stated the City called for bids in good faith - maybe
overlooked a bet - if so, it is too bad. The question is whether or not it is
inopportune or in bad form to repudiate the confidence the bidders have come forth
with. He reiterated that the call for bids was absolutely put out in good faith
and the bids were made in good faith and perhaps under the circumstances they were
not in proper form or to the best advantage but he thought they should be acted
upon. He thereupon moved that the contract for the Band Saw be given to Delta
Equipment Agency at its bid price of $464.29, and the checks be returned to the
unsuccessful bidders. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sweeney.
Councilman Anderson suggested the motion be amended to the effect that contract also
be awarded to Delta for furnishing the Jointer.
Councilman_ Branscheid stated he would not accept the amendment.
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City Attorney Clark stated the proposals should be acted upon separately.
The question was then put and the motion was carried by the following vote. Ayes:
Councilmen Anderson., Branscheid, Jones and Sweeney, (4). Noes: President Osborn, (1).
Absent: None.
Councilman Anderson then moved that the Delta Equipment Agency be awarded the contract
for furnishing the Jointer at the bid, price of y515.93 and the checks be returned to
the unsuccessful bidders. The motion was seconded by Councilman Jones.
Speaking on the question, Councilman Branscheid said he felt that, in all fairne
under the circumstances, the contract for this item should be given to Marwedel -
the business should be distributed.
President Osborn stated the Council is completely overlooking the fact that the
Marwedel Company is the firm which pointed out to the City how it could save $50.
The question was called for and the motion was lost on the following vote. Ayes:
Councilmen Anderson and Jones, (2). Noes: Councilmen Branscheid, Sweeney and
President Osborn, (3). Absent: None.
Councilman Branscheid then moved that the contract for furnishing the Jointer be
awarded to C. W. Marwedel Company at its bid price of $515.93 and the checks be
returned to the unsuccessful bidders. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sweeney
and carried on the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Branscheid, Jones, and
Sweeney, (4). Noes: President Osborn, (1). Absent: None.
17' the City Manager, reporting that all work has been satisfactorily completed
in connection with the construction of Unit III, Bond Issue Sewers and recommending
it be accepted and the Notice of Completion be ordered filed,
Councilman Jones moved the City Manager's recommendation be approved and the Notice
of Completion covering this project be filed. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Sweeney and unanimously carried.
18. From the City Manager, reporting that all work has been satisfactorily completed
with regard to the installation of the 24" Storm Water Pump at the Arbor Street Pump-
ing Plant and recommending it be accepted and the Notice of Completion be ordered
filed.
Councilman Sweeney moved the City Manager's recommendation be adopted; that the work
of this project be accepted and the Notice of Completion be filed. The motion was,
seconded by Councilman Branscheid and unanimously carried.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES:
19, Councilman. Jones introduced the following ordinance, after which it was laid
over under provision of law and the Charter:
"Ordinance No.
New Series
An Ordinance Amending Article 6, Chapter 3, Title XVII
of the Alameda Municipal Code, Relating, to Parking
Meter Zones, by Adding a New Section to be Known as
Section 17-362.1."
NEW BUSINESS:
20. Councilman Jones stated that long before now the Flag Day Committee Chairman
should have been appointed. He asked that Councilman Sweeney be appointed at this
time because there was considerable work to get under way. He pointed out that;
Councilman Sweeney has served in this capacity for a great many years and arrange-
ments should be started in order that he can delegate the work to those who will
help him.
President Osborn asked Councilman Sweeney if he would be willing to accept the
appointment as Chairman of-the Flag Day Committee and Councilman Sweeney replied
that he would be happy to do so.
President Osborn extended his personal thanks for accepting this job and remarked
that anyone who has ever attended the Flag Day Observances knows their success has
been due to Councilman Sweeney's efforts.
RESOLUTIONS:
21, The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Jones, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 4732
Authorizing the Use of Facsimile Signatures by the
City Auditor and the City Treasurer."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Anderson and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Branscheid, Jones,
Sweeney and President Osborn, (5)-. Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the
President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
22. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Jones, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. x-4733
Authorizing the Appropriation of p300.00 to Assist
in the Prosecution of an Action Relating to Telephone
Franchise."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Anderson and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Branscheid, Jones,
Sweeney and President Osborn, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the
President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
23. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Branscheid, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 4734
Resolution of the Council of the City of Alameda
Establishing Election Precincts, Designating
Polling Places Therefor and Naming Officers of
Election for Each Precinct for the General
Municipal Election to be Held on Tuesday,
March 10, 1953."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Branscheid, Jones.,
Sweeney and President Osborn, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the
President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
24. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sweeney, who .moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No, 4735
Adopting Specifications, Special Provisions and Plans
for the Santa Clara Avenue Resurfacing and Culvert
Construction from Park Street to High Street, Calling
for Bids and Directing City Clerk to Advertise Same."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Branscheid and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Branscheid, Jones,
Sweeney and President Osborn, (5). Noes: None, Absent: None. Thereupon the
President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
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25. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 4736
Authorizing Execution of Encroachment Permit to
Independent Order of Odd Fellows."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Branscheid and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Branscheid, Jones,
Sweeney and President Osborn, (5). Noes: None, Absent: None. Thereupon the
President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
26. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Branscheid, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 4737
Approving First Supplemental Memorandum of Agreement
for Expenditure of Gas Tax Allocation for Major City
Streets and Authorizing the Execution Thereof."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Sweeney and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Branscheid, Jones,
Sweeney and President Osborn, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the
President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
27. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Anderson, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 4738
Approving Second Supplemental Memorandum of Agreement
for Expenditure of Gas Tax Allocation for Major. City
Streets and Authorizing the Execution Thereof."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Branscheid and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Branscheid, Jones,
Sweeney and President Osborn,,(5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the
President declared said resolution duly adopted. and passed.
28.. The following resolution was
adoption:
roduced by Councilman Jones, who moved its
"Resolution No. 4739
Authorizing City Manager to Make Amended Application
to State Director. of Finance on Behalf of the City
of Alameda for State Assistance in Defraying Cost of
Plans for Santa Clara Avenue Improvement Project
No. 1 (Santa Clara Avenue from Webster Street to
Bay Street and From Morton Street. to Stanton Street
(Project No. )47 -41)."
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman .Anderson and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Branscheid, Jones,
Sweeney and President Osborn, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the
President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
29. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Sweeney, who moved its
adoption:
"Resolution No. 4740
Appointing an Acting City Manager in the Absence
of the City Manager." (J. P. Clark)
The motion to adopt said resolution was seconded by Councilman Anderson and on roll
call carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Branscheid, Jones,
Sweeney and President Osborn, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None. Thereupon the
President declared said resolution duly adopted and passed.
ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE:
30. "Ordinance No. 1081
New Series
An Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code
by Adding Subdivision (44) to Section 17 -432
Thereof, Relating to Stop Intersections."
(Haight Avenue and Eighth Street)
Councilman Anderson moved the ordinance be adopted as read. The motion was seconded
by Councilman Branscheid and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes:
Councilmen Anderson, Branscheid, Jones, Sweeney and President Osborn, (5). Noes:
None. Absent: None.
31. "Ordinance No. 1082,
New Series
An Ordinance Establishing a Pension System for Those
Members of the Police and Fire Departments of the
City of Alameda Entering City Service After January
1, 1953."
Councilman Jones moved the ordinance be adopted as read. The motion was seconded
by Councilman Anderson and on roll call carried by the following vote. Ayes:
Councilmen Anderson, Branscheid, Jones, Sweeney and President Osborn, (5). Noes:
None. Absent: None.
At this point, Councilman Jones asked that the City Attorney give a brief resume of
the benefits provided by this Pension Ordinance as contrasted to the Pension Ordinance
already in effect for the employees of the Police and Fire Departments who had entered
City service prior to January 1, 1953.
Mr. Clark thereupon gave the highlights of the provisions of the Pension Ordinance.
FILING:
32. Financial Statement - Middleton, Suman & Hackleman - Bureau of Electricity,
as of December 31, 1952.
33. Auditor's Furds Balance Sheet - For Seven Months' Period from July 1, 1952,
through January 31, 1953.
34. Specifications No. PW 1 -53 -1 - For project of Santa Clara Avenue Resurfacing
and Culvert Construction from Park to High Streets.
BILLS:
35. An itemized List of Claims against the City of, Alameda and the several depart-
ments thereof, in the total amounts as follows, was submitted to the Council at
this meeting; General Departments, $8,885.53; Civil Defense Department, $738.62_;
Police Department, $1,945.70; Fire Department, $1,844.56; Street Department,
$4,720.77; Health Department, x$,1,397.14; First Aid Department, $11.33; Recreation
Department, $1,512.38; Park Department, $1,515.35; Golf Course Department, $704.73;
Social Service Department, $4.93; Store Department, $695.15; Pound Department,
$46,97; Parking Meter Department, $20.60; Civil Service Department, °8.49;
Traffic Safety Department, $1,344.42; Gas Tax No. 1 Fund, $133.49; 1951 Bond
Issue Sewer Fund, $19,888.98; Special Gas Tax Street Improvement Fund, $386.53;
Capital Outlays Fund, $1,807.76.
Councilman Sweeney moved the bills as itemized in the List of Claims filed with the
City Clerk on February 17, 1953, and presented to the Council at this time, be
allowed and paid. The motion was seconded by Councilman Branscheid and on roll call
carried by the following vote. Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Branscheid, Jones, Sweeney
and President Osborn, (5). Noes: None. Absent: None,
36. At this time, President Osborn again asked if anyone else cared to address the
Council.
Councilman Jones said-he thought everyone would be interested in hearing from the
"other Mayor ". President Osborn thereupon called upon Donald Scheratt, the Boy
Scout who had been names as Mayor for this occasion, and he expressed his thanks
to the City Officials for allowing the boys to attend the meeting as corresponding.
officials and said they had enjoyed it very much.
ADJOURNMENT:
37. There being no further business to come before the meeting, the Council adjourned,
to assemble in regular session on Tuesday evening, March 3, 1953, at 8:00 o'clock.
Respectfully submitted,