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~ 595 - ------- - .- -"-:- ~ -'';: ~=-- ~=-.--=.::-_~-..;.- -=.:.:....;:--.:;. _'-..::..;.--=.-- --..::...::...._-~-=-=--- - -=--:....--~::-:-=----- I I I I I ~-~--=~-~~-_---=---.......=~...;;;:-=----=-.::..-=-~~----- -~~':'...:...:....--=--:....-_-= ~---- Council Chambers, Eugene, Oregon February 9, 1~i1942 1..-1 The minutes of the regular meeting held Monday evening, February 9th at 7:30 o'clock. All councilmen were present with the exception'of Stewart. ~ 21'" Mr. Roy K. Re~d stated that he had an agreement with Louis W. Soukup to buy a building ,at the old airport grounds, 'this being subject to the approval of the Council. He said that the building would be moved from the grounds in two or three weeks. Councilman Bond stated that it was his understanding that all buildings on the airport grounds were to revert to'the City when the owners were through with them at the airport. It was pointed out that this kind of an agreement was in the contract with Joseph Harrell,' but that this building had been put up by ~r. Soukup. Councilman Koppe stated that as lon~ as the building was not to be moved for two or three weeks that he would like to see the matter laid over at this time. A motion was made by Councilman Koppedand seconded by Councilman Bond that this matter be referred to the Judiciary Committee to report back at the next Council Meeting, was carried. Mayor Large stated that there were several of the oil men present at the meeting, and perhaps it would be better to dispose of the subject at this time. A contract that had been drawn up giving the Standard Oil Company an exclusive right to store, handle, and sell at the City's new airport all Petrolewn products for a period of five years beginnigg February 1, 1942, was read. 'rhis contract provided among other things that the Standard Oil Company should pay the city of Eugene one cent pergallon for all gas dispensed at the airport except th~t part sold or delivered to the United States Govern- ment or any agency thereof or to any regularly established airline equipment. Mr. Brown, Manager of the Shell Oil Company, addressed the Council and objected to any oil company having an exclusive right at the new airport. He stated that the Shell Oil Company and other oil companies would be willing to pay the City a cent or a cent and a half per gallon for gas dispensed at the airport. Mr. Hodley, representing the Associated Oil Company, stated that there was no other airport in Oregon where one oil company had an exclusive right. Councilman Bronson stated that there seemed to be some points not as clear as they might be and that he would like to see the matter put over and if there was an emergency for this to be settled at once, to have a special Council Meeting tomorrow. Mr. Brown stated that he did not understand that there was an emergency at this time as the Government's needs were being take n care of. Councilman Bond asked Mr. Brown that if the Government requested them for service at the airport, would they have to go to the Standard Oil Company to get the gas. Mr. Brown stated that they would not have to and stated that there was Government storage of gas in Eugene at three different oil companies, which was to be delivered only at the direction of the Gover!lillent. Councilman Bond asked Mr. Brown if the Government would put a supply officer here, and Mr. Brown stated that they would. Councilman Hawn said that he thought some steps should be t~ken,immediately so that facilities could be provided at the airport. A motion WaS made by Councilman Bronson and seconded by Councilman Bond that the matter be t)),rned over to a committee. May,or Large suggested that the supplying of gas for the duration of the war might be thrown open to all of the companie s. Councilman Hawn stated that he thought the Council'l first duty vvas to see that the Government's requirements were met and second that the City protect their own interests. Councilman Pennington favored making contracts with whoever would be willing to pay the city the one cent per gallon. Councilman Bronson wanted to know if the other companies would be willing to supply facilities at the airport the same as the Standard Oil Company and Mr. Brown stated that they would. Councilman Bronson at this time stated that he would be willing to withdraw his motion and Councilman Bond stated that it was agreeqble with him. After some further discussion a motion was made by Councilman Bond that the furniShing of gasoline at the new airport be thrown open for the duration of tre war to all of the major companies who wish to sign a contract to furnish facilities and pay the City one cent a gallon except where gasoline was furnished to the United States Government or any department or agency thereof. This motion was seconded by Councilman Hawn and carried. A"" r ;::r .:"~,,'<i'''~ 3~ At this time Councilman Stewart appeared. The Judiciary Corami ttee had no report. 4 ..-.: The Finance Committee reported that the bills had been audited and recommended that warrants be drawn. On motion made and seconded this recommendation was adopted, on Roll Call all councilmen present voting "Aye". Councilman Farrington at this time stated he would like to see some action taken by the Council in regard to the United States Treasury drive to tax Street and Municipal Bonds. Councilman Koppe stated that he thought the City should do something themselves and also request the League 01' Oregon Oi ties to take the matter up. The motion was made by Councilman Farrington that the Mayor be authorized to wire the Oregon Representatives at Washington to use their best efforts to defeat this measure and also request the League of Oregon Cities to wire the Oregon Representatives. The motion was seconded by Councilman Bond and carried. / 5 ~