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Council Chambers, Eugene, Oregon
January 27, 1936.
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Minutes of the adjourned meeting of the Common Council, held at the hour of
7:30 o'clock P.M., January 27, 1936. Council was called to order by Mayor Large,
with all Councilmen present except Reid.
Attorney Frank Reid addressed the Council concerning the local darto game,
and pointed out that Mr. McDonald, proprietor, had done his very best to conduct
the fame in a very decent manner. However, d~e to the fact ~hat darto games
located in other parts of the State were causing considerable trouble, he wished
to make the following proposition: First, orally extend the payment of another
years license fee if everything was satisfactory locally, and second, that the
game would be closed from now on if the Council would agree to return the unused
portion of the fee that he has already paid. Councilman Harris moved that Mr.
McDonald be given the unused portion of his fee. This was seconded by Councilman
Simon. Councilman Zumwalt then asked why they were quiting before their time was
up, and Mr. Reid stated that they did not have to quit, but wished to do so before
this caused any trouble in the City'. The Mayor called for the ayes and nays,
Councilmen voting aye 7, nay none, absent Reid.
A letter from two groups of the Woman's Christman Temperance Union concerning
methods of examination to determine whether or not drivers involved in accidents
were under the influence of intoxicating liquor, was presented at this time. The
City Attorney pointed out that Professor Stafford of the University of Oregon w~s
working on a system of blood tests. This matter was referred to the Police
Commt.ttee.
Min~tes of the regular meeting of the Common Council held January 13, 1936,
were read and no objections appearing, they were ordered fi led as read.
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The Judiciary Committee, by Chairman Harris, reported that they had determin-
ed to reject all bids received on the lease of the Airport, They had, however,
made contact with another pa~ty and were working on a proposed contract that would
be very beneficial, and asked for more time in order to better serve the interests
of the City. Councilman Hendershott moved that this be granted,and the motion was
seconded by Councilman Zumwalt and carried. Councilman Harris stated that they
would like to have the power to act, but the Council only approved the extension
of time and they were to report back at the next Council meeting.
. The bill in the amount of $82.00 from Bray Bros. for hauling garbage was
reported on, and Councilman Zumwalt pointed out that they have witnesses that
stated that Bray Bros. agreed to haul the garbage for the garbage, and they had
never agreed to. pay the bill. Councilman Hendershott moved to pay half of the
bill, but this was not seconded. The matter was held for further consideration..
Councilman Simon reported on the dog situation, stating that there was an
ordinance prepared for the purpose of requiring all dogs to wear a collar with
their tags attached. He alsO recommended that they return the licensing.privilege
to the County.
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At this time Councilman Reid appeared in Council.
Mr. Wheeler, County Dog Control Officer, addressed the Council pointing out.
the injustice of the act whereby the City would receive 80 per cent and the County
only 20 per cent, and the County would have to pay the entire expense of this,
including the damage done by dogs killing sheep, and they could not do it on 20
per cent, but he felt that this could be worked out on a more equitable basis.
Councilman Zumwalt stated that it was an unjust move, and made a motion to adopt
the recommendation of the Committee, and the motion was seconded by Oouncilman
Bond. Councilman Simon pointed out the fact that the City should share in the tax.
The motion carried.
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The Street Committee, by Chairman Lamb, reported that they had purchased the
gas pump from Mr. Chet Daniels for $75.00.
The Health Committee, by Councilman Zumwalt, pointed out that for years they
have been paying the caretaker at the Comfort Station only $15.00 per month and
wanted the Council to understand that there are two jobs there, and that we have
only been paying for the services of one at the rate of $15.00 per mont~, and he
wished to move that this be increased to $30.00 per month as of January 12, 1936.
Motion was seconded and the ayes and nays called, Councilmen voting aye 8, nay
none, absent none.
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The Po~ice Committee, by Chairman Simon, recommended the approval of.a
renewal beer application for Hinshaw, Findley and Oldham. U~n motion this
recommendation W&S adopted.
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Upon motion, seconded and carried, the Recorder was instructed to write
the Oregon Liquor Control Commission to cancel the wine license of the Broadway
Cash Store.
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Councilman Reid nominated Mr. Fred E. ~amb as President of the Council for
1936, and moved that his election to said office be confirmed. Motion was second-
ed by Councilman Zumwalt, and Councilman Hendershott moved that nominations be
closed and a unanimous ballot be cast for Mr. Lamb. Motion was seconded and
carried, and the Recorder did then cast a unanimous ballot.
The Street Committee, by Chairman Lamb, reported that they were in need of
some new equipment at the city barn, including a press, drill, and lathe, the
price of which would be $700.00, but this would be reduced by the amount of tbe
trade-in value of an electric motor. He pointed out that they had in their
budget $1,000.00 for a new truck, but they felt this was more important than a
truck.this year, if proper- terms could be made. No action was taken at this
time.
A letter from Mr. Goold, City Sehool Superintendent, was presented asking
permission to close certain streets during certain hours of the day on account
of school children playing. This was referred to the Street Committee.
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A letter from Mr. D. H. Bowman concerning the loss of a coupon on Park
Bond #117, asking for payment, was read, and the City Attorney stated that he
would hav.e to post bond to the City securing that amount of the coupon.
The annual report for 1935, from the City Engineer, and the December 1935
report of the Eugene Public Library were read and ordered filed.
A petition for a stop street at the corner of 8th and Washington Streets
was read, and upon motion dulyseconded and carried the same was ordered-made a
stop street on both sides of Washington.
An Ordinance levying assessments for the paving of Sixteenth Avenue East
from Willamette Street to Alder Street in the City of Eugene, Lane County, Oregon,
was read the first time and passed its second and third readings by title under
suspension of the rule.by the unanimous consent of the Council and was placed
upon its final passage. The ayes and nays were called, Councilmen voting aye 8,
nay none, absent none. The Ordinance was declared passed and numbered 8463.
An Ordinance permitting and auth0rizing the erection and construction of
memorial monuments and/or buildings, pioneer memorials or pioneer museums pur-
suant to an Act 0f the Special Session of the 1935 Legislature, being Senate Bill
No. 60, was read the second time and after considerabl~ discussion, Councilman
Hendershott suggested that this wait until after the election of January 31st.
Mr. Cal Young, representing the ,Pioneer Association of Lane County, stated that
all they were interested in was cooperating with the City or interested parties,
and any conditions that were not right they would make them right.
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Report from the City Attorney and City Engineer in regard to the request
of L. J. Plowman for an adjustment an assessments on his property, was read
denying this cancellation. Upon motion, seconded and carried the report was
accepted.
An Ordinance requ1rlng all dogs in the City of Eugene to wear collars and
have attached thereto a license tag required by Section 20-2317 Oregon Code, 1930,
as amended by Chapter 309 of the 1933 Oregon Laws, was read the first time, and
after considerable discussion was held for two weeks.
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An Ordinance amending Section 3 of Ordinance No. 8460 entitled f1An Ordinance
licensing, taxing and regulating theatre s, vaudevilles" moving pieture shows, and
other shows and entertainments and exhibitions within the City of Eugene.lI, which
ordinance was passed by the Common eouncil on the 13th day of January, 1936, and
approved by the Mayor on the 14th day of January, 1936, by correcting the rating
~n the fourth paragraph of the licensing provision, was read the first.time and
{pas,' ed its second and third reading by title under suspension of the rule by the
nimous consent of the Council and was placed upon its final passage. The ayes
and nays were called, Councilmen voting aye 8, nay none, absent none. The
Ordinance was declared passed and numbered 8464.
The Recorder was requested to check upOn the turnover of the Boxing
Commission, as to the amount, segregation, etc.
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Mr. J. B. McKinney, addressed the Council concerning the assessment on
paving that has been charged to him, and this was referred to the Judiciary
Committee, City Attorney, and City Engineer.
Councilman Simon requested the members of the Council to check over a new
vending machine, and decide whether or not they wished to license it. No action
was taken.
The Recorder was requested to read the recommendation of the Judiciary
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Committee on the ForecloBure program, and the City Attorney made one correction.
The recommendation as c0~rected was unanimously adopted by the Council, and the
City Recorder and CityrrTreasurer were ordered to proceed at once.
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City Recorder and
City Treasurer
From:
The Common Council of Eugene.
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Subject:
Lien Foreclosures.
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You are hereby authorized and directed to proceed at once with the foreclosur
of delinquent lienssin the following manner:
1. The Treasurer's Office will prepare a list of lee liens being most
delinquent in point of time.
2. A copy of such list will be delivered to an abstract company, chosen by
this Council, which abstract company will prepare and deliver to the Treasurer a
statement showing the names of the present record owners and mortgagees of the
property covered by such liens.
3. The Treasurer will deliver this corrected list to the Recorder who will
prepare a warrant authorizing the Treasurer to sell, according to' law, the
properties to be foreclosed, and the Recorder will make a copy of such warrant in
the Recorder's Foreclosure Record Book.
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4. Notices of intended foreclosure will be sent by mail to each record
owner and mortgagee by the Treasurer's Office, and such notices will include a
statement that the property of such owner or mortgagee will be foreclosed after
twenty days. from the date of such notice.
(At this point of the proceedings, the Treasurer will prepare a list of the
next 100 oldest liens and commence proceedings thereon, in order that the pro-
ceedings will be continuous until all delinquencies have been proceeded against in
the shortest time possible).
During the twenty day period after the sending out of notices, owners' and
mor~gagees may arrange for discontinuance of foreclosure proceedings as follows:
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a. By rebonding under the Bancroft Law.
b. By agreeing upon an installment payment program as follows:
1. By paying down not less than 10% of the principal
amount of lien plus accrued interest to date.
2. Pay in monthly installments thereafter not less
than 2% monthly of such principal amount plus
accrued interest.
3. Pay interest on unpaid balance of lien semi-annually.
4. Pay sufficient taxes as not to be subject to foreclosure.
All such payments to apply first, to the interest
accrued; and second, to unpaid principal.
At such time as the delinquent interest becomes
paid in full, such owner may rebond under the
provisions of the Bancroft Law, if the other
provisions thereof are met.
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c. If the record owner or owners cannot or will not pay in accordance
with the forecgoing provisions, the City will accept a quit claim
deed from such owner and will agree that such owner may redeem
within one year upon payment of all amounts then due.
In all cases where the foregoing offers fail you will proueed as follows:
5. Proceed with advertisement of sale in legal form.
6. Treasurer will hold sale in accordance with law.
7. the Treasurer will file his certificate of proceedings with the
Recorder.
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8. The Treasurer will issue his certificates of sale to the successful
bidders.
9. The Recorder will enter the Treasurer's report of proceedings in the
Foreclosure Record Book.
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10. Extra help, if needed, may be employed. All expenses of the foregoing
program will be charged to the Improvement Bond Sinking Fund.
Passed by the Common Council of the City of Eugene, Oregon fhis 27th day of
January, 1936. It
On motion the Council adjourned.
C. M. Bryan,
City Recorder.
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