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"""-454 . ~- J. ..-. The Mayor at this time thought that this should be referred to the Police Com- mittee, but Councilman Simon wanted it decided by the Council now as did Council- man Carlson. Councilman Reid felt that this should certainly be re-considered. There was considerable discussion among the councilmen at this time. Mr. Deffen- bacher addressed the Council again, pointing out that trie only reason the business men were parking their cars there now was because if they didntt take advantage of the space then the students would park their cars and leave them there day in and day out and no enforcement of the one-hour zone was ever attempted. The Mayor then pointed out that inasmuch as the Council had once decided this issue, it would be necessary for a motion calling for a reconsideration before any further action could be taken. Councilman Reid moved for reconsideration and Councilman Carlson seconded it. The ayes and nays were called. Councilmen voting aye, Hendershott, Reid, Zumwalt and Carlson; Nay, Lamb,Simon, Bond and Harris. Absent none. Mayor Large breaking the tie by voting aye. The Mayor then referred the suggestion to the Police Committee to report at the next meeting. Mr. Robert M. Fischer then addressed the Council in behalf of the city of Florence at which place there is to be a celebration on May 23 and 24 for the purpose of dedicating the new billion dollar bridge. He, in behalf of the city of Florence, extended a cordial invitation to the city of Eugene to participate in and assist in the celebration. First, they would appreciate ,it if a resolution could be had in behalf of the celebration, secondly, that the city of Florence would appreciate it if they could either borrow or rent at a nominal fee the street banners for purpose of decorations. Councilman Zumwalt moved that the invitation be accepted and the request be granted. It was seconded and carried. I ~J ~ . Mr. Harry Johnson then addressed the Council in behalf of the National Youth Administration program, asking that a committee be appointed to look into the feasibility of having NYA student city officials and policement, pointing out that this would entail no expense to the city. Mayor Large referred this to the police committee to report at the next meeting. Judiciary Committee by Councilman Harris, pr~senteQ the proposed Ordinanc on Civil Service for Firemen. The Ordinance had been read for the first time at the previous meeting with recommendation of-three minor amendments as follows: (1) Section 2 shall be amended by providing for Compensation at the rate of $5.00 for each day actually employed. I (2) Section 7 amended that Members in the Civil Service may have the privilege of reciprocity between cities, counties and states. (3) Section 11 amended by adding that all investigations made by the commission shall be by public or private hearing; this hearing to be held at the discretion of the commission. Upon the request of Councilman Reid the proposed ordinance was held for its third and final reading until the next meeting.. The Health Committee, by Councilman Zumwalt, recommended that two barns located on the alley between Van Buren and Jackson streets be condemned. It was seconded and so ordered. Mr. Zumwalt then pointed out that a Mrs. Tom Hall had sustained a rather severe injury by reason of having fallen on the sidewalk at the corner of Broadway and Lawrence Streets. Mr. Zumwalt feels that the most serious places in the walks of the city should be repaired one way or another and that action must be taken. . Councilman Bond then pointed out that he had received a complaint from a Mr. Bonney about a fall that he had on Fifth Street. The Recorder then pointed out that another letter had been received from Mrs. Pollie Wilson of Springfield. City Attorney Calkins then addressed the Council, in behalf of all these types of cases, stating that if the city were to attempt to repair the1r walks in order to prevent claims of this nature, it would involve a tremendous expenditure because many claims had been made and had been paid where the irregularity on the surfact involved the fraction of an inch. He further stated that he would apprecia e the Council ordering him to contest one of these claims in order that it. might be determined what was and what was not negligence in the matter of the maintenance of streets and sidewalks. The Police Committee, by Chairman Simon, presented the application of Mr., W. R. Wallace for a wine license with recommendation that it be not granted. . I Application of R. W. Hibbett and J. V. Rich was presented with recommenda tion that it be not granted by reason of the building opening on. Park Street. He also presented the application ~ Mr. George Neal which in fact was a transfer from the Tip Top Lunch to Mr. Neal with the recommendation that it be ap- proved .. . ~I!!