02/10/1964 Meeting - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

489~ e 2/10/64 I Eugene, Oregon Council Chamber February 10, 1964 00 1""""'1 ~ IY ~'"""'" Xi ~ The regular meeting of the Common Council of the City of Eugene, Oregon, was called to order at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber on February 10, 1964 by Council President- Catherine Lauris with other Council members present as follows: Messrs. Chatt, Swanson (arrived late), Christensen, Deverell, and Hawk. Messrs. Crakes and Purdy were absent. Mayor Cone arrived later in the meeting. The invocation was given by Rev. David White, pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Church. e The minutes of the adjourned meeting of January 27, 1964, as mailed to members of the Council, were approved. NEW BUSINESS 1 Mrs. Lauris read a letter from Mayor Cone addressed to Judge Edwin Allen, commend- ing him for his service on the Civil Service Commission for the City of Eugene and act- ing as trial judge for hearings held by that Commission, and-also congratulating him on his appointment to the Circuit Court bench. I Judge Allen then thanked the Mayor and Mrs. Lauris for the letter and commented that he appreciated having had the opportunity to serve and-that he thought more people should have the experience of serving on the Civil Service Commission toward having a better understanding of the workings of the Fire and Police Departments and the Civil Service Commission. 2 A change order was read concerning counters and tables in various departments in. the new City Hall, and Jim Longwood, architect, explained the items contained in the change order which added a total of $12,649.00. Mr. Chatt moved seconded by Mr. Christensen that the change order be approved. Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, motion carried. 3 The City Attorney reported on the Pearl Street Extension suit, Crumbaker and Williams vs City of Eugerie, stating the Court had found in favor of the City of Eugene. However, he also pointed out that Judge Fort had enjoined the City of Eugene from paying $51,000.00 to the Century of Progress Fund for property the City already owned. Councilman Swanson arrived at the meeting. 4 Mayor Cone had recommended the appointment of Kenneth Kohnen, 3410 Bell Avenue, to replace C. Robert Altman, resigned, as a member of the Library Board for the term end- ing January 1, 1967. I Mr. Chatt moved seconded by Mr. Swanson that Kenneth Kohnen be appointed to the Library Board as recommended. Motion carried. 5 The City Manager read a letter addressed to Mayor Cone from the State Health Officer, Dr. Richard H. Wilcox, quoting facts and figures in relation to dental decay rates in the United States and also within the State of Oregon. Dr. Wilcox recommended that the City make some adjustment in the fluoride content of the public water supply and suggested that the City give serious consideration to a program of fluoridation of the community's drinking water. The letter was received and placed on file. e 6 A request was received from North Eugene High School and from the sophomore class at South Eugene High School for permission to operate dime lines similar to the request previously submitted by South Eugene seniors. Mr. Chatt moved seconded by Mr. Christensen to limit this activity to the South Eugene seniors. Upon further discussion and questions answered by the Police Chief, the motion was with- drawn, and Mr. Chatt then moved seconded by Mr. Christensen to refer the matter to the staff. Motion carried. I 7 This being the date set for the award of contracts for various improvement projects, the following tabulation of bids opened February 5, 1964 was presented: 2/10/64 - 1 e ~