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A Yea and Nay vote was- had thereon with the following result;
Yea: Oakes, Mumford, Boynton, Babcock and Hinds,
Nay: None.
Absent and not voting: Fonrich.
Thereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the preamble and resolution
duly adopted, and the Mayor and Clerk signed the same.
Thereupon a deed from Mrs. Richey to Lots 1 -2 -3 and 22 -23 and 24 of Block7107,
Goandu Addition to the City of Caldwell was presented to the PRayor and Council according to
a decision to purchase thereof on the 12th„ day of January and the same appearing to be
in proper order the following Resolution was adopted on motion of Councilman Babcock,
seconded by Councilman Boynton.
RESOLUTI0N
By Babcock.
BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Clerk of the City of Caldwell be and they are
hereby authorized to accept a deed from Mrs. Richey to Lots 1 -2 -3 and 22 -23 and 24 of Bloc
107, Goandu Addition to the City pf Caldwell and upon presentation of a claim duly verified
by the said Mrs. Richey and approved by the Chairman of the Finance CoommIttee of the City
of Caldwell for $1000.
A Yea and Nay vote was had thereon with the following result:
Yea: Oakes, Mumford, Boynton, Babcock and hinds.
Nay: None.
Absent §rd not voting: Fenrich.
Thereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the Resolution adopted.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Mann, F. G, Hoffman and J. H. McNeel appeared before the Coun-
cil and discussed the matter of repairing the building at 811 Blaine Street
No further business appearing, it was moved by Oakes, seconded by Vumford that
Co adjourn. Motion arried.
City Clerk
COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
JANUARY 19th, , 1938.
8 :0o P. N.
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A Special Treating of the `'ity Council net In the Council Room with the Pdayor,
W. R. Hollingsworth presiding.
On Roll Call the following Councilmen answered present: Edger L. Oakes, F. D.
Mumford, W. E. Babcock, G. V. Fenrich and Norvil T. Hinds. Absent: W. S. Boynton.
Whereupon the Mayor presented to the Council a proposed contract between the
City of Caldwell and the State Highway Department for widening fte pavozieh - b 62,01eveland
Blvd., from the easterly limits of said City to its intersection with Indiana Avenue.
Whereupon upon due consideration the following resolution was presented by
Councilman Babcock, who moved its adoption which notion was dulyseconded by Councilman
Fenrich.
RES'JLUTION.
By Babcock.
BE IT FESOLVED that the contract be referred to the City Engineer, the City
Attorney and the Hoad Committee and if found to be in proper form and to the best interest
of the City of Caldwell that they shall report: to the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of
Caldwell and they, the Mayor and City Clerk, shall execute said contract, If not in propel
form the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Caldwell shallact accordingly.
A Yea and Nay vote was had thereon with the following result:
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Yea: Oakes, Mumford, Fenrich, Babcock and Hinds.
Nay: None.
Absent and not voting.. Boynton.
Thereupon the Mayor declared the motion parried and the Resolution d *ty adopted.
The Mayor made the following appointments: T. D. Finn, General Superintendent
of Parks under Ordinance # 545. J. B. Gowen, Supervisior of Street Parkings and North
Park at a salary of $50.00 per month.
Moved by O seconded by Babcock that these appointments be confirmed.
A Yea and Nay vote was had thereon with the following result:
Yea: Oakes, Aiumford, Fenrich, Babcock and Hinds.
Nay: None. 1
Absent and not voting; Boynton.
thereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried.
Whereupon the following preamble and resolution was presented by Councilman
Oakes, who moved the adoption thereof, which motion was seconded by Councilman Hinds.
RESOLUT1011.
By Oakes.
WHEREAS, it is necessary that the Park Commission be authorized,to spend certain
sums of money to carry out their function with the Parks and Parking System of the City of
Caldwell,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Park.Commission'be and they are hereby
authorized to spend not more than $500 for labor. trees, shrubbery and plants for 1938 -39.
A Yea and Nay vote was had thereon with the following result:
Yea: Oakes, Mumford, RePrich, Babcock and Hinds.
Nag; None.
Absent and not voting: None.
No further business appearing, it was moved by Fenrich, seconded by Mumford
that Council a$ourn. Motion carried.
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City Clerk.
COUNCIL CHJUJBERS, FEBR `ARY 7, 1938.
8 :00 P. M.
The Regular Monthly Meeting of the City Council met in the Council Rooms of the
City Hall, with the Mayor W. R. Uollinggworth, presiding.
On Roll Call the following Councilmen answered present: Edgar L. Oakes, F. D.
Mumford, W. S.Hoynton, G. M. Fenrich, W. E. Babcock and Norvil T. Hinds. Absent: None.
l9th. ,
The NInutes of January 3bd., 12th. and 19th., were read and approved as read.
The Clerk read a petition requesting the opening of Second Street between Denver
Street and Galveston Street.
This matter was referred to the City Engineer and the g oad c ommittee.
Mr. Walter Cupp appeared before the Council and asked for Police protection in
the closing of a road to the Chinese Gardens. Mr. Cupp was advised to see the County Att
The Fire Chief, D. C. Fender asked permission to trade the old Weber Fire Pump
hose. This matter was referred to the Fire Chief and the mire Committee.
The Clerk read a letter from the Trustees of the College thanking the Fire De-
partment for their prompt and efficient work at the Finney H fire.
A petition was read asking permission to operate the Bowling Alley owned by