JUN 1946 TO JUL 1950 - Laserfiche WebLink

94 JOHN AMARAL suggested that the Street names be repainted on the 1 curb corners to enable strangers to identify the Town streets. Mayor Trimingham stated that the matter of street signs had been investigated and that Councilman Oxsen would give a re- port. COMMITTEE REPORTS: LAWS & JUDICIARY: Councilman Brenner reported that some prison labor had been used to help clean up the City Hall lot, that the local merchants were cooperating in the power conservation program, and that the Street sign was being turned off at mid- night. He also reported that the Chief of Police had attended a disaster meeting at the Sheriff's office, where it was urged that Police and Fire Depts. work out a set up for coordinated 1 action to cope with possible emergencies. The City Attorney . was requested to check into the Disaster Council set up. STREETS AND BUILDINGS: Councilman Oxsen advised that Frank Nevis had requested permission to remove 2 trees on Main Street in order to provide a driveway to his property at Main & Angela. Removal of the trees was authorized on motion of Councilman Oxsen, seconded by Councilman Hansen, and approved by all Council- men. Councilman Oxsen advised Mr. Amaral that prices had been obtained for street signs but that the sample submitted was not suitable, but further investigation would be made. In the mean time the street names would be repainted on the curbs at the end of the rainy season. On motion of Councilman Oxsen, seconded by Councilman Brenner, and approved by all Councilmen, it was authorized that Mr.. Mancini proceed with the preparation of plans and specifications for widening Main Street from Neal to Angelat Streets. Resolution No. 1972 authorizing execution of Memorandum of Agreement for Expenditure of Gas Tax Funds in the amount of $8,517.50, was adopted on motion of Councilman Hansen, seconded by Councilman Mezza and approved by all Councilmen. CITY HALL & FIRE DEPT: Councilman Hansen had nothing in partic- ular to report. He was authorized to spend up to ;ti25.00 to finish cleaning up the City Hall lot. PUBLIC UTILITIES: Councilman Mezza reported that the water mains had been extended 150 feet on Neal Street to serve Duke Bonde, and 150 feet on Rose Avenue to serve the Kidd property. The pipe used was salvaged by the ,dater Dept. from abandoned lines. He also reported that the pump house lot had been well cleaned up. Mayor Trimingham suggested that the Water Dept. keep a close check on the water level at the City's well in order to avoid being caught short by a sudden drop in the water table. ATTORNEY NILSON reported that he had received copies of a new Electrical Code, but he suggested that no charges be made until the County had taken action on their Code. He also reported that charges had been placed against Mrs. Thiessen and a con- viction obtained. He advised that it was in order for the Town to accept a refund for pumping power costs from the City of S.F.. THE CLERK was directed to contact the Remillard- Dandini Co. in an effort to expedite County procurement of a local refuse dump site. FIRE CHIEF AMARAL reported that the Fire House still needed painting, and that it had been necessary to have the resusci- tator repaired. THE AUDIT of Town records for the years 1945/46 and 1946/47 was presented and referred to the Finance Committee. ON MOTION of Councilman Oxsen, seconded by Councilman Hansen and approved by all Councilmen, a salary of 410.00 was author- ized for election officials. THE CLERK was directed to request advice from the P. G. & E. Co. on the possibility of converting the City Hall furnace from oil to gas.