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~ 491. . ----- -~ _._-~_.~ ---. - ._'--- - ..- ~ - ~~ - ,- --- _. - - -- -.- H" ~ . _. - .__ 0' . _"_ -- -_.'. - ____ - ---0 _ __ _ .--- - - -- - - - _..- - -- - - - .-. -- -- -- - - . ~- - -".. - -- - .-- -~ -" - . .-_. - ---- --'- - -', The sums referred to in the Commission's Report have, since the time of the report, been kept separdte on the Water Board books, for re- I ference purposes only. ~ Now, if the utility customers of the city w~re to be required to re- ~.:) F~ pay any sum to the general City, the ~ater Doard should have been ap- . '. ,..,.... prised of that intent in the beginning, or at least many years ago~ ..'..... ''''''- in order that the money might have been collected through rates, a little at a time, each year. The opportunity to collect that money has now gone by as it is too late to make collections based on rates for the y,ears passed since the rates have been lower than they might otherwise have been. However, if, after a study has been made, it may appear to all con- cerned that the City should receive from its water and light cus- tomers, through the agency of the Water Board, any of the sums claimed by the present Council, the ~ater Board will cooperate in bringing I about such a result." .' Mayor Large asked Mr. Brown concerning his statement that these were water utility bonds in full; it being his understanding that the $57,970.98 was charged against I the electric utility. Mr. Brown stated that the whole program was purely for a water system and that the electric plant was constructed as a means tO,furnish electricity for the pumping of water. Councilman Bond asked why the accounts appeared on the Eugene ~ater Board's books and not on the city's books. Mr. Bro wn explained that the report, as it appears in their minutes, was taken from the Utility Commission report. Councilman Carlson asked the reason for carrying the accounts on their books. Mr. 2rown replied that this was evidence or contribution on the part of the city towards the construction of the utilities. Mayor Large then asked if this was all the city's contributions toward the utilities and Mr. Brown's reply was that he did not know; that he had not had an opportunity to go into the matter sufficiently. Mayor Large suggested a meeting between the Water Board and the Common Council and asked Mr. Brown to set the date. Mr. Brown re- fused, stating it was not possible to set a time for a meeting. Mayor Large said it was evident that the bugene Vi'ater Board has a complete set of books and felt it would not take long to prepare the case and it was his opinion that it should I be settled immediately. Mr. Brown agreed that the case should be settled within a reasonable length of time. He stated that the ~ugene Water Board wanted to settle if they were indebted to the city, but that they did not want to take snap judgment on such a large amount of money and,felt that several weeks should be granted in order to thoroughly investigate the matter. Mr. Brown's refusal again to set a definite time for a meeting brought on added queries from various members of the counc i l. Mr. McArthur stated that the Accountant of the Eugene Water Board was leaving on his vacation and to thoroughly check the records of the Eugene Water Board and the city would necessitate time. Mr. McArthur felt it would take approximately two weeks and asked the time to be granted. Councilman Lamb stated that he believed the Council was trying to force the situation on the ~ugene Water Board. Councilman Lamb suggested four Weeks' time. Question was called upon the resolution and all present voting aye, nay, none, absent, Simon. Mayor Large set the date for the meeting of the Eugene Water Board as of August 24" 1936 which is approximately a month's time. The City Recorder extended the services of the Recorder's Office to the Eugene Water Board in working the matter out, stating that he would be very pleased to do everything in his power to assist them. Mr. McArthur expressed his appreciation and members of the Eugene Water Board took leave of the council chambers. . '-! At this time Councilman Carlson asked to be excused from the meeting. Mr. Silva of the Silva Chevrolet Motor Company addressed the council, asking for permission to install gasoline tanks at his new place ofl business, 11th and - Olive Streets, and also to install a large tank for crank case drainage oil storage Councilman Bond stated he had not been informed of the request. Councilman Hender- 2 shott moved that the matter be referred to the F & W ~ommittee and City Engineer with power to act. Mr. Silva stated that he would appreciate definite action this week. Mr. Hendershott's motion was carried and Mr. Bond stated he would take actio I immediately. I Mr. J. J.. Martin, owner of building lreated at 1340 Olive Street asked the council for permission to remodel his building in such a manner that he can have '-- 'I an apartment in the front without having to tear down part of the building and set it back according to building restrictions. Mr. Sam Mosher, Building Inspector :3 pointed out that this was merely an alteration and not a reconstruction and if all ! conditions were complied with, Mr. Mosher felt he thought it would be satisfactory. Councilman Hendershott moved and Reid seconded that permission be granted and it was so ordered. I Mr. Leroy Woods, band master of the Odd Fellows, adgressed the council, askin for permission to use an amplifier on top of the Skinner Butte reservoir to be in- ......... 4- stalled by ~. B. Link and Company at no expense with the provisio that he be per- mitted to make business announcements between band numbers. Upon motion made and seconded, council granted permission for one broadcast to determine whether or not .~ it was proper and it was so ordered. j Ii -~