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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1954-12-20city council minutesI I and Bettis. Negativet None. Absent and not voting: None. Thereupon the Mayor declared Bill No 17, had passed and the Mayor in open session of the Council duly signed and approved the Bill, and the Clerk duly signed and attested the same which became Ordinance No. 841. The Mayor directed the Clerk to make proper entry of the same and to cause Ordinance No 841, to published in the Caldwell News - Tribune the official newspaper of the City of Caldwell, Idaho Hiram Eiger presented a list of proposed changes to the Plumbing Code of Caldwell. The Mayor informed Mr. Niger the Council would study the proposed changes and meet with the Plumbers at a Special Council Meeting to be held December 20th. Councilman Bettis stated a request had been made to extend Idaho Street to Linden Street. The man City Attorney informed Council /Bettis right -of -way would have to be obtained before Idaho Street could be extended. I January. Patching of Highway # 30 is being conducted by the State Highway Department. Councilman Eldredge reported the rat situation was improving. Issuing - iof building permits on unplatted lots was discussed but no action was taken• Councilman Blomquist informed the Council several blanket insurance policies would expire in Moved by Weick, seconded by Eggers that these insurance policies be renewed. Councilman Blomquist informed the Council the Steam Boiler Insurance Policy held by A. I. 11yers would expire in December. Moved by Blomquist, seconded by Bettis the Steam Boiler Insurance Policy held by A. I. Vyers be renewed. r I Upon Roll Call those voting in the affirmative weret Blomquist, Eggers and Bettis. Negative: Burrell, Weick and Eldredge. Absent and not voting: None. The Council being equally divided the Mayor cast his vote *nays. Thereupon the Mayor declared the motion had failed to carry. Moved by Weick, seconded by Burrell the Steam Boiler Insurance be given to the Caldwell Associatio of Insurance Agents. Upon Roll Call it appeared the motion was unanimously carried. Mayor Jason C. Smith and Councilman Burrell gave an interesting account of the American Municipal Congress which they attended. The Mayor informed the Council he had attended a Civil Defense Meeting held in Boise and stated this area would be considered a dispersal area in case of an emergency. There veing no further business to come before the Council it was moved by Bettis, seconded by Weick that Council adjourn. Motion carried. � 6 -- O IL/ ., �. / /� �__- 8 Mayor. City Clerk COUNCUL CHAMBERS DECEMBER 20, 1954. 8 :00 P. M. The Counl.l met pursuant to call and acknowledgment of notice in the following forma CALL AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF NOTICE We, the undersigned Mayor and Members of the City Council of the City of Caldwell, Idaho, do each hereby acknowledge notice of a special meeting of said City Council to be held at the Council Chambers in the City Hall in the City of Caldwell, Idaho, at the hour of 8:00 o'clock P. M. on the 20th day of December, 1954 for the transaction of all business in connection with the following objects Discussion to be held with Caldwell Plumbers on changes to the present Plumbing Code., which object was submitted to each of the undersigned in writinge WITNESS our signatures this 20th, day of December, 1954. Al ,D - '1 Mayor. Councilman CDURCl �qI Mayor Jason C. Smith presidini,/ Upon Roll Call the following C ouncilmen answered present: Fran Blomquist, L. E, Burrell, Adolph Eggers, Ernest Weick, and J. M. Bettis. Absent: L. P. Eldredge. The Mayor informed the Council the meeting was called to meet with the Plumbers's Committee and discuss proposed changes to the present Plumbing Code. Proposed changes to the Caldwell Plumbing Code were presented to the Mayor and Council by the Plumbing Committee and the City Building Inspector. These changes were disclfssed by the Mayor and Council, also, the 19$2 Uniform Plumbing Code. Thereupon the Mayor suggested the Plumbing Committee study the Uniform Plumbing Code and the changes to the Caldwell Code as recommended by the Building Inspector and meet with the Council at the next regular Council Venting for further discussion. The City Engineer reported that he had checked the petition filed with the Mayor and Council petitioning the creation of a Local Improvement District for the purpose of constructing curbs and gutters and oiling on Colorado Avenue between Grant Street and Ash Street, and found that less than sixty percent (60 %) of the property owners within the District had signed the petition. The City Clerk was instructed to notify the petitioners of the City Engineer's report. Applications for Beer Licenses were read from Brink's and Frank Maenaka, the fee accompanying each application• Moved by Blomquist, seconded by Burrell that these Licenses be granted. Upon Roll Call it appeared the motion was unanimously carried. Application for Beer License was read from Edward D. Raberer, the fee accompanying the applicatiu Moved by Blomquist, seconded by Weick that this License be granted upon approval of the Chief of Police. Upon Roll Call it appeared the motion was unanimously carried. Application for Liquor License was read from Frank Maenaka, the fee accompanying the application. Moved by Weick, seconded by Eggers that this License be granted. Upon Roll Call it appeared the motion was unanimously carried. It was recommended by the City Engineer that Don Baird, Building Inspector attend the Pacific Coast Building Officials Conference. Moved by Blomquist, seconded by Burrell that Don Baird, Building Inspector be authorized to attend the Pacific Coast Building Officials Conference to be held January 3 to 7, at Pullman Washington. Upon Roll Call it appeared the motion was unanimously carried. Councilman Bettis stated Garber Motor Co., had requested a curb cut. This was taken under ad— visement. The City Clerk was instructed to check the last.payaent made to Wm Johnston by the city under to s contract. There bei�ug no further bus;Lne.ss to come before the Council it was moved by Councilman Bettis. seconded by Councilman Burrell that Council adjourn. Motion carried. i F 7 Mayor City Clerk.