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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1921-05-16city council minutesof ` s� Ayes; Bollman, Kimbrough, Mumford, Oakes, Rowland, and Westcott, Hayes; None. Motion by Kimbrough seconded by Rowland that Weetnott be President of Council. Ayes; Bollman, Ktmbrough, Mumford, Oakes, Rowland, Nayes; None. Matter- by Westcott seconded by Kimbrough Mayor appoint two members of Council and City Attorney to confer with Pioneer Irrigation Ditch Comnany about taking over water inside of the City limits. Ayes; Bollman, Kimbrough, Unmford, Oakes, Rowland, and Westcott. Naves, None. Mayor appointed Westcott and Oakes on the Com ittee. Motion by Westoott seconded by Rowland Council adjourn to P.Say 16, 1921. byes; Bollman, Kimbrough, Mumford, oalres, Rowland, and '.Vestcott. Hayes; None. � r tSeyoi Attest; City d srk. COU'.TCU, CFAT!R7M2S UAY, 16, 1921- Council met with Diayor ASilinr presiding. Present, Bollman, Kimbrough, Mumford, Oakes, Rowland, and Westcott. The Huree and American Theaters presented a petition to 'the City Council as1ring to permit Theaters and Motion Picture Shows to remain open on Sundays, and requested the City Collriil to pass an Ordinance to that effect. Motion by Oakes sec ^nded by Rowland that the petition be placed on file and a Committee of three be appointed to investigate legal precedinge of same. Ayes; Bollman, Kimbrough, Liumford, Oakes, Rowland and Westoott. Noyes, done. Mayor appointed Kimbrough, and Westcott. h. J. Magee presented a petition asking permission to change ditch situated in block 27, Dormans addition in the City of Caldwell. Matter reffored to chairman of Irrigation Committee. City Attorney reported on conference of South Idaho Electric Lights and Power Users Association. Motion by Westcott seoonde -1 by D.iumford matter be placed on the table until next meeting. Ayes; Bollman, Kimbrough, Piumford, Oakes, Rowland, and Westeott. Hayes; None. Motion by Westcott seconded ny Oakes, that present committee secure tentative cont" with Pioneer Irrigation and Ditch Company and report at the next meeting. Ries; Bollman, Kimbrough, Mumford, Oakes, Rowland and Westcott. Hayes; None. Sprinkling bids were opened and read. of 8 Motion by Westcott seconded by Bollman that a committee of three be appointed with 0 power to act on Sprinkling. Apes; Bollman, Kimbrough, Mumford, Oakes, Rowland and Westcott. Payee; None. Mayor appointed committee of Westcott, Rowland and Bollman. Bids for construction of side walk were opened and read. Motion by Westcotyoeconded by Oakes bids referred to committee to not. Apes; Bollman, Kimbrough, Mumford, Oakes, Rowland, and Westcott. Reyes; None. Mayor appointed committee of Rowland, [,Mumford, and Kimbrough. Committee on salary and combinations recommended the following changes. gelpers of Water Superintendent salaries be fixed at 6 0100.00. Three helpers of Fire Chief be fixed at 9100.00. Sextons salary be fixed at 4100.00, helper payed 40 cents per hour. Street Superintendents salary be fixed at Al25.00. Two truck men and two horse meny salary be fixed at t , 100.00. Reoommended that the City Physician be abolished. Recommended that the Building Inspector be combined with the City Engineer. Motion be Oakes seconded by Rowland resolutions concerning Purchasing Agent be adopted. Ayes; Bollman, Kimbrough, Mumford, Oakes, Rowland and 'Nestoott. Nayea; None. E. M. Vandeventer requested that the dity place lights in Auto Park.' Motion by Kimbrough seconded by Rowland that this matter be referred to the Park Committee. Ayes; Bollman, Kimbrough, Mumford, Oakes, Rowland and Westcott. Hayes; None. Motion by oaken seconded by Bollman that Council have an audit from Clerks and Treasurers books from last audit.' Motion by Westcott seconded by Oakes that Committee be appointed with power to act at once. _Ayes; Bollman, Kimbrough, Rumford, Oakes, Rowland and Westcott. Hayes; None. Mayor appointed Committee of Mumford, Kimbrough and Westcott. Notion by Westcott seconded by Oakes, that a committee of three by appointed to proceed with Ordinance of Intentions for improvement district on drainage and sewer on north a?de of track. Ayes; Bollman, Kimbrough, Mumford, Oakes, Rowland and Westcott. Hayes; None. Mayor appointed oommittee of Rowland, Nestoott and Bollmap. Motion by Westcott seconded by Mumford that matter of haying Jap for cleaning drain ditch be referred to Rowland of Sewer committee. Ayes; Bollman, Kimbrough, Mumford, Oakes, Rowland and Westcott. Hayes; None. Motion by Westcott seconded by Oakes that appointment of E. PA. Cory for Fire Chief be confirmed. Ayes; Bollman, Kimbrough, yumford, Oakes, Rowland and mestcott. Hayes; None. Motion by Oakes, seconded by Bollman that Beaty for Rater Superintendent by the Mayor be confirmed. Ayes -, Bollman, Kimbrongh, Mumford, Oakes, Rowland and westoott. Hayes; None. Motion by Westcott seconded by Oakes, that Ban Dunlap as City Attorney be not confirmed. Ayes; Bollman, Kimbrough, Mumford, Oakes, Rowland and Westcott. Hayes; None. Motion by Mumford, seconded by Oakes that Leighty by appointment of the Mayor for Street Superintendent be confirmed. Ayes; Bollman, Kimbrough, Mumford, Oakes, Rowland and i7estoott. Hayes; None. Motion by Rowland Seconded by Bollman that MoConnel as City Engineer and Porter as assistant be confirmed. Ayes; Bollman, Kimbrough, Mumford, Oakes, Rowland and Westcott. Hayes; None. Motion by Oakes seconded by Kimbrough that Bischoff as Park Commissioner be confirmed. Ayes; Bollman, Kimbrough, I;iumford, Oakes, Rowland and Wnstoott. Hayes; None. Motion by Oakes seconded by Westnott that Boss as Sexton be confirmed. Ayes; Bollman, Ximbrough, Miunford, Oakes, Howland and Westoott. Hayes; None. Motion by $imbrough seconded by Mumford, that Rodenhamer as Street Sweerar be confirmed. Ayes; Bollman, Kimbrough, Mumford, Dales, Howland and 'Nnatoott. Mayes; None. MoConnel reported on advisability of r_haneinp the drain for the water tank and for irrigation system so that the drainnee would not come over the brow of the hill. Mayor appointed Bollman, Kimbrough, and City Clark to narfoct plans.for City Water Rentals. Motion by Oakes seconded by Rumford that committee of three be appointed to work out plans of parking in the down town district. Mayor appointed committee of 'Uastoott, Bollman, and Oakes. Motion by Oakes, seconded by Bollman that the Connoil adjourn until next regular meating June 6, 1921. � V �4 Mayor Attest. C1 y rerk. Motion by Westcott seconded by Oakes. the follmvinrr i;esolntion wan adopted. n 1 ii PS OL UT r ON . WTMREAS, the members of tba City lonne11, of the City of Caldwel•, have examined the condition of the crosninF of the Oregon Short line Railroad track, on Bain Street, be- tween 3rd, and 4th, Avenues, and on Fth, Avenue and 8th or ;rimbell Avenue, end have found th conditions of said crossings to be dangerous, both on account of the crossings over the rails of the different tracks to be below the grade of the Street and pavement, and also on account of the material used in said crossings, aid the condition of said material. PTOW. THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Mayor and Council of the City of Caldwell, that the said above mentioned crossings as the same are now matained and operated by the Oregon Short Line Railroad Company, are hereby determined to be and the same are now a public nuisance, and that the said Oregon Short Line 3ailroad Company is hereby required to repair said crossings in conformity with the balance of the payements and grades on said Streets, And, that the said Corporation be forthwith notified of this action of the City Council. 11111 city - .ler r7—.