JUL 1950 TO MAY 1954 - Laserfiche WebLink

1.02 The City's comprehensive liability insurance policy was ordered renewed. Claude Alexander was authorized to use the reservoir pasture providing he put up a fence to keep animals away from the reservoir. Two bids were received for rental of the new sewage effluent field as follows: Future Fammners of America $1.00 per year for five years Victor Lund $300.00 per year for five years The bids were held for further discussion. It was agreed that Shell Oil Co. should pay a $40.00 annual license for delivery of gas and oil to retailers only. Engineer Goodridge presented drawings of the proposed new 10" water line across the Main Street bridge. Councilman Abbrott was requested to handle this. COMMITTEE REPORTS: POLICE AND JUDICIARY: On Councilman Hewitson's recommendation the clerk was ordered to write to Hagstrom's Stores requesting that signs be installed at their parking lot to establish Main Street as the entrance and Railroad Ave. as the exit. Also on Councilman Hewitson's recommendation the City Attorney was requested to prepare a specification and call for bids for a new police car. CITY HALL AND FIRE DEPT: Councilman Trimingham suggested that arrangements should be made at an early date for a meeting of all parties concerned with floodwater drainage at the sewage plant ponds. The City Attorney was requested to prepare letters to the parties involved. Councilman Trimingham advised that he would contact County Surveyor Boggs re State aid for repairing flood damage. It was agreed that Earl Trimingham arrange to have Manuel Avilla wash down the Council Chamber before painting. The Clerk was directed to send a box of candy and a letter to former Acting City Clerk Dagmar Keefe expressing the Council's appreciation of her work and hopes for an early recovery. It was also agreed that Mrs. Keefe be paid for the month of January. It was agreed that Mrs. Fulton be paid at the same rate as the previous city clerk. A proposed ordinance eliminating all extra duties previously assigned by ordinanee or resolution to the City Clerk and fixing the clerk's salary at $100.00 per month effective at start of the_new term in April was introduced by Councilman Trimingham. First reading of the proposed ordinance was waived on motion of Councilman Trimingham, seconded by Councilman Abbrott and approved by all councilmen present. STREETS AND BUILDINGS: Councilman Hansen reported that several residents on Bernal Avenue wanted grades for curbs. Street Superintendent Medeiros was requested to have Mr. Goodridge establish grades for these curbs and also for the Hall property on Angela Street. PUBLIC UTILITIES: Councilman Abbrott reported receipt of two bids for furnishing lime for the sewage plant. It was decided to postpone purchase until a later date as no storage space was currently available. Councilman Abbrott was requested to check on rental rates for possible rental of the Town's portable compressor. Council- man Abbrott also reported receipt of a quotation on a 12" Sparling meter. Councilman Hewitson was excused from the meeting at 10 :45 P. M. At Councilman Abbrott's suggestion, it was agreed that no new water services be connected outside the city limits without approval by the council. RESOLUTION 2206 authorizing payment of salaries for the month of January in the I. amount of $3,267.50 was adopted on motion of Councilman Trimingham, seconded by Councilman Abbrott and approved by all councilmen present. THERE BEING no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 1055 P. M. to meet again in adjourned regular session at 7 :30 P. M. on February 18, 1952. Mayor L) W Actin' City Clerk