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March 10, 1958
The City Council met in regular session on the above date, Mayor J. T. Atkin presiding
with the following present, Aldermen, Compton, Fredericson, Freund, Wilcox and Woodfin -
City Manger Black, Assistant Partain, Chief of Police Pickle, City Attorney Nunn and
Secretary McCook. The following also met with the council; Mr. Frank Faris, State Highway
Resident Engineer, Attorney W. R. Stump and fir. Russell Parker, Mr. Gene Longinio and
Mr. Guy Bizzell representing the fire department and Mr. Brennan and Mr. Allen representing
the telephone company.
Minutes of the previous meeting were read and on motion of Alderman Compton, seconded by
Frederieson minutes were approved as read.
Mayor Atkin then called on Longinio and Ztea2ft who requested that the council consider
some action to control the racing to fires by the general public. They also requested
that the council meet with the fire department next Monday, March 17, 1958 at 7:30 PM
to discuss other problems of the local department. Council agreed to meet.
Attorney Stump and Mr. Parker then presented plans for the developing of land owned by
Mr. Parker acaross the road from Crestview Addition and north of city limits. No offical
action requested at this time.
An applicant for the Police Department was introduced to the council and promised prompt
action on his application.
Mr. Faris then explained the plans of the State Highway Department for construction on
U. S. Highway #81 between 6th. & 9th. Streets in order that this section of highway meet
new weight requirements for traffic. The estimated cost to the city is $100.00 for the
raising of manhole covers and Mr. Faris requested action on construction ordinance in
order that there be no delay in the letting of contracts for the construction this summer.
CONSTRUCTION ORDINANCE
Motion by Alderman Fredericson, seconded by Compton, that construction ordinance be read
in full. Motion carried as follows; Ayes- Campton, Frederieson, Freund, Wilcox and Woodfin -
Noss- none. Ordinance read see Page # = Ordinance Book.
Motion by Alderman Freund, seconded by ,filcox, that the usual rule for passing ordinances
be suspended because of the emergency clause and the same be read by caption, passed its
second reading, motion carried as follows; Ayes- Compton, Fredericson, Freund, Wilcox and
Woodfin - Noes- none.
Ordinance Read By Caption: On motion of Alderman Woodfin, seconded by Fredericson ordinance
was passed as follows; Ayes- Ccmpton, Fredericson, Freund, Wilcox and Woodfin - Noes- none.
Ordinance Read By Caption: On motion by Alderman Compton, seconded by Woodfin, ordinance
was passed on third and final reading with the following votes; Ayes- Compton, Fredericson..
Freund, 79ilcox and Woodfin- Noes- none.
Mr. Brennan and Mr. Allen led a general discussion of the telephone rate situation in
Georgetown and were invited to return and meet with the council at the regular meeting
iext May.
Manager Black then read the monthly reports for February and submitted for approval bills
totaling $433.98 from the General Fund. Motion by Alderman Woodfin, seconded by Freund that
reports be approved and the bills paid. Motion carried.
Mr. Black then reported that on investigation, Ur. Lambs bid on painting the reservoir
was not acceptable and that he would attempt to get a third bid by next council meeting
in order that council may take action on painting the reservior.
There being no further business, on motion by Alderman Compton, seconded by Fredericson,
the council adjourned.
Signed:
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