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<br /> ~ <br /> 409 <br /> 4} <br /> T___ _ - -- .- -- - - -. - .. -- .. . .. -- --.-- - ~.- ---- - - __ ___. W.O __or .__ _ _ <br /> -.. ---.-- . - "---~ --,"- .-- " - ._r <br /> .-- . - - - ----- - . --- - --. - - - -- - -- -- - -- . ... - _h .. - - -,-- n _.~ __. _ <br /> Council Chambers, Eugene, Oregon <br /> I October 30, 1935. <br /> ~ <br /> 0 <br /> Minutes of the adjourned meeting of the Common Council held at the hour of ~ <br /> '1... <br /> 7:30 o'.clock P. Ivl. , October 30, 1935. Council was called to order by Mayor <br /> Large, with all Councilmen present except Zumwalt and Car.lson. <br /> The Judiciary Committee, by Chairman Harris, asked that the Airport, si tuat- <br /> ion be looked into more thoroughly before any action is taken, and that the <br /> Cownittee be empowered to set up conditions for a new lease and to advertise for <br /> bids for the same; and then bring in ~ecommendations as to who should have the <br /> lease. Motion was made, seconded and carried to,allow the Judiciary Committee <br /> this power. <br /> The Fire and Water Committee, by Chairman Bond, pointed out the fact that <br /> the Fire Department budget was between :~500 and ~~600 overdrawn, due to the fire <br /> .' hydrants, and now they needed a stove and three batteries. Councilman Simon <br /> sLJ.ggested that the'y use the stove from the Police Department, and on motion the <br /> Committee was authorized to purchase the necessary batteries. <br /> The Police Committee, by Chairman Simon, recommended the appointment of Mr. <br /> R.. O. Bussell as patrolman to take the placo of Ray Nevers, who has been substi- <br /> tuting during C. D. Quinn's leave of absence. Motion was made and seconded to <br /> accept Councilman Simon's recor@1endation and place R. O. Bussell on the payroll <br /> as of November 1, 1935, at the rate of ~~112. 50 per month; warrant to be drawn <br /> for the payment of salary at the same time as the regular payroll. The ayes and <br /> nays were called, Councilmen voting aye 6, nay none, absent Zumwalt and Carlson. <br /> I <br /> At this time Councilman Carlson appeared in Council. <br /> Councilman Simon moved that the Council memorialize the state Legislature <br /> to repeal the present law ?llowing the operation of Pin and Ball machines and <br /> Darto' games and other games of this nature. Motion was seconded and carried. <br /> I The Police Comrni ttee further asked that an Ordinance be drawn licensing the <br /> theatres on Bank Nite. This matter was referred to the Judiciary Committee and <br /> City Attorney. <br /> An Ordinance granting a franchise to the Walters-Bushong Lumber Company to <br /> extend a blow pipe across High Street at the site of the Company's plant, between <br /> Fourth Avenue East and Fifth Avenue East, in the City of Eugene, was read the <br /> third time and placed upon its final passage. The ayes and nays were called, <br /> Councilmen voting aye 7, nay none, absent Zumwalt. The Ordinance was declared <br /> passed and numbered 8447. <br /> An Ordinance granting to the Northwest Cities Gas Company, its successors <br /> and assigns, a franchise for the construction and operation of a gas manufacturing <br /> plant and/or a gas distribution system in the City of Eugene for a term of thirty <br /> years, was read the second time and laid over. <br /> The communication from the Eugene Water Board, concerning the light and- <br /> water discount, sharing the Treasurer's expenses, and $200.00 per month rent, was <br /> . presented to the Council and was ordered held. <br /> The Judiciary Committee asked that the matter of the assessment on the <br /> property at 122~ Olive Street, and Robert c. Hall's property at 1441 Ferry Street <br /> be held over. <br /> The electrical inspection bill in the amount of $104.41 for the month of <br /> September from the Eugene Viater Board was ordered held for further consideration. <br /> Resolutions on the Water Bonds now held by the City were presented. The <br /> first resolution calling for ~~61 ,489.44, or the original amount less the amount <br /> in the sinking fund, and the other one for $93,340.45, or the full amount. <br /> Stanley Stevenson addressed the Council concerJ:1ing this situation and stated that <br /> this should be presented to the people on the $93,340.45, and he also took the <br /> opportunity to endorse very strongly the Resolution that was to be presented, <br /> I asking the people to d~termine~ whethe~:'or~bot the Eugene Water Board should pay <br /> 5% of their gross income to the City. The Resolution was then read on the 5% . <br /> proposition and Ciliuncilman Simon moved that it be .referred to the people fot their <br /> decision. The motion was duly seconded, but was lost on vote. It was then moved <br /> that all these Resolutions be held for further consideration. <br /> An Ordinance levying the Annual Tax Levy for the City of Eugene, for the <br /> fiscal year of 1936 was read the first time and passed its second and third <br /> readings by title under suspension of the rule by the unanimous consent of the <br /> Council, and was placed upon its final passage. The ayes and nays were called, <br /> Councilmen voting aye 7, nay none, absent Zumwalt. The Ordinance was declared <br /> . passed and numbered 8446. This Ordinance includes the recommendation of the <br /> taxpayers, which calls for an addition of 10% on salaries over the advertised <br /> budget. <br /> -oOIllIll <br />