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41. R;,ounei lman Hansen advised that the Supt. of Streets would advise'the Clerk as to what street signs are needed for Main Street. He also stated that the Railroad crossing striping would be painted on the streets in the near future. Mayor Trimingham asked for expression of opinions as to what the Town policy should be where trees have caused the sidewalk damage. It was agreed that the Town should be responsible where removal of the trees has not been allowed. It was also - agreed that a program of removing and replacing a few trees each year should be initiated, and that the owners of the Rose Hotel property should be advised that the first tree removals and walk repairs would be in front of that property. Councilman Hansen was re- quested to return the petition for curb and getters on 3Md and Angela Streets to Mrs. Blacow with a request that the interested parties make another attempt to get a 100% sign up. CITY HAT1L AND FIRE DEPT: Councilman Oxsen advised that he had nothing to report. Councilman Hansen stated that he had re- ceived complaints about the lack of rest room facilities for women:f:.and small children in the City Hall. Councilman Oxsen was requested to investigate the possibility of providing such facilities. PUBLIC UTILITIES: Councilman Toney stated. that he had nothing additional to report. Engr. Sobiela reported that the Corpora- tion Yard was ready for grading. He was authorized to move a hydrant to clear the driveway at the Cook residence on_Vineyard Avenue, and to purchase 20 3/4" meters ahead of a coming price rise. A PROPOSED ORDINANCE to amend the water rate ordinance by re- muving the special rate to the Housing Authority was read and was introduced by Councilman Oxsen. THE SECOND READING - of the proposed ordinance amending the business license ordinance covering peddlers was postponed for further information from the City Attorney. THE CLERK reported that Supervisor Stanley had advised that the Board of Supervisors had appropriated $6,000 toward resurfacing Main Street. The Clerk was directed to instruct Mr. Mancini to proceed with drawing up plans and specifications for the work and to prepare an estimate of the amount of work that could be done for the $6,000. JACK KOLLI, President of the Chamber of Commerce, requested the Council to contribute $300 toward the Chamber of Commerce pubiie.i- ty activities for the current year. He also asked that the Council make the Town's Christmas lighting expenditure for this year by contributing toward a permanent cable to supply the Christ- mas lights installed by the Chamber of Commerce. On Motion of Councilman Toney, seconded by Councilman Hansen, and approved by all Councilmen present, it was ordered that $300 be contributed poward the Chamber of Commerce advertising program for the current fiscal year, and that $150 be paid to the Chamber of Commerce for installation of a permanent cable for the Main Street Christmas lighting. CHIEF OF POLICE DELUCCHI stated that no damage had been done to property in town on Halloween, and thanked the Water and Street Departments for their assistance in handling the parade. THERE BEING NO further business to come'before the Council, the meeting wad adjourned at 10:50 P.M. to meet again'in regular session at 7 :30'P.M. on Monday, December 6, 1948. (, / },,,..«r ,�_ Mayor k 1