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626 - -- -" ---- .~ '-- ~ - . -. -, - - - -, A letter from W. G. Crase, Patrolman in the Police Department, was read reporting that he had been called for active duty with the Army and request~ng a leave of absence for the duration of the war. On motion made by Pennington and seconded by Brownson, and carried, this request was granted. . 19 I ;.'-:-.. '.~~. A letter from Homer Middlesworth who had been employed in the Fire Depart- ment for several years was read. This letter was dated May 1st and stated he had be n called to active duty in the U. S. Signal Corp and was now in San Mateo, California and asked for a leave of absence for the duration of the war. There was some discussion regarding Mr. Middlesworth's request and it appeared that this was an entirely different case from that of Mr. Crase. A motion was made by Councilman Havm aI}.d seconded by Councilman Bond tha t the request @e not granted. The motion was carried. ~ ~,'" i~ 20 At this time, Mayor Large explained there was a vacancy in the Police Department and that he wished to appoint Donald H. Clark to take the place of Mr. Crase. A motion was made, seconded, and carried that this appointment be confirmed and Mr. Clark be deputized as a Police Officer. I 21 A bill to the City of Eugene from Altstock, Fay & Co. for a portion of what was considered a Casualty Station in the sum of ~,115.21 was read. This bill was okayed by Dr. C. D. Thompson. Councilman Bond stated he did not like that way of doing anc thought the Station should be bought as a unit an~ not in parts. After some discussion regarding the purchase of this easualty Station, the Recorder was instructed to take the matter up with Mr. Shurrmker and if everything was satisfactory, to have Mr. Shwnaker okay the bill and a report be made back at the 22 next Council Meeting. A bill from \~. VI. McDonald property on account of a defective explained that the situatmon would Judiciary Corunittee to report back in the sum of $200.00 for damages to pis drain was presented to the Council.- Mr. Clubb remedied and this bill was referred to the at the next Council meeting. 23 The Water Board had requested that George Vi. Fish be deputized as a watch- man for the Viater Board to take the pIa ce of Hugh Black. On motion made an d s econde and carried this request was granted on condition that Chief Bergman give his 24 endorsement. I Mayor Large stated that Councilman Stewart had made a report regarding the room on the upper floor of the City hall where the basket weaving was being carried on. He said there WaS an extremely long smoke stack which went through a wooden partition and was probably a fi~e hazard. A motion was made, seconded, and carried that Fire Chief Nusbaum make an inspection and that he do whatever 25 he thoug~ best to correct-the situation. Councilman Hawn asked if any reports had been made by the Fire Department on previous inspections where too heavy fuses were being used and where rubbish had been reported. The Recorder reported that there had been notldng reported regarding this situation and the Chief of the Fire Department and the Electrical 26 Inspector were instructed to bring in reports regarding this situation. RESOLUTION ---------- BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COI~~ON COUNCIL of the City of EULene, that in all instances vvhere ..requisitions are sought for the purchase of supplies or material for the City of Eugene in excess of $10.00, the applicant shall secure uponfue proposed requisition the endorsement of the Chairman of the Com~ittee in that department of the City, which endorsement shall be given. only where funds are available for the purpose in the particular department. A motion was made by Councilman Hawn and seconded by Bond that this resolution be 27 adopted was carried. I The Recorder read a request from the Oregon Fire Chief's Association and State Fire Marshall's Office that the Fire Chief attend the convention at Beker, Oregon on May 18th and 19th. Councilman Hawn stated that this was the date for the Air Raid Practice and that he thought it was important, tha t the Fire Chief should be 'on hand at that time. Councilman Pennington stated that he thought the Fire Chief should be at the convention at Baker, that he would get much more information by attending the convention. He said he had attended the convention last year at Bend and that they were very instructive. Mr. Merriam was present and stated that he thought the activities would be carried on in such a way that there would be no liability of fires and that it was recommended that the' Fire Reserves be used for this work at night and only one or two of the regular firement go along. He said the activities would be in different localities at a different time and it would be good practice for the reserves. After some discussion, a motion was made, seconded, and carried that the matter be left up to Chief Naspaum as to what he thought best about staying at home or going to the convention. The Council recon~ended that the older fire equipment be used for this practice work 28 and the better equipment kept at the fire barn. I P, let1'?r--f.!'!'"'FIf" 1-nE'dr;:,-lee"""" V,,"th CQ'lncil giC:l€ld by E~rl E. BQuche~T, Precid€lR-t-, " ~