HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 01/17/1938January 17, 19386
7x30 P.M.
Regular -meeting of the, Gounci l of the 'City. of Petaluma called to'
order by: Mayor Woodson.
ROLL CALL.:
res,`ent: Councilmen Deiss, Gervasoni, Ingerson, Penry, Peters, and
Mayor Woodson,
Absent: Councilman Myers.
READING• OF 'THE JOURNAL :.
e .m nu ts or t last: regular meeting, of January 3rd, 1938 were
read, and approved as recorded.
REPORTS OF_OFFICERS:
Th m'ont z�ly� reports of the Poundman., Librarian, Building;, Plumbing,
and Electrical Inspector,. were read- and pla:c,ed on file.
The second report of J. `B. Frahm`, .,Ins.pector on the Fire Station
Pro ac.t was read and filed,.
REPORTS.OF STANDING COMMITTEES,
e. Fiance committee submitted its report, whereupon
Resolution #4746'C.S.
introduced by Councilman Gervasoni, s.econ_ded by Councilman Deiss,
d're:cting the Auditor to draw warrants (Nos. 1915 to 2028 inclusive)
against the various City Funds. in payment of claims allowed and approved
by the Finance "Committee, adopted by 6 affirmative votes, ' absentee.
PE TITIONS. AND C'OMMUNICATI ONS :
Notice of ,next North Bay League meeting to be held 'in Santa Rosa
on Jariu.ary 22nd, read and filed.
A .plicatj ons for the ;posi tion of operator of the new sewage plant
from Carl X. Young, Frank W. Penry, S. Spielbauer, Carl M. Christiansen,
Chas. L. Minetti, were read and placed on file.
Donation_ to Minstrels
Request from the Petaluma Minstrels for the sum of $50.00 to
assist in defraying their expenses, read., filed, and
Resolution #4747 C.S.
introduced by Councilman Gervasoni,.seconded.by Councilman Deiss,
appropriating the sum of '$50.00 for the us,e af. said Petaluma Minstrels
Within the City of Petaluma and directing the City. Auditor to draw a
warrant-in the said sum .of $50.00 and deliver the same to said Petaluma
Miinstrels, adopted by 6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee..
Re. removal of City Pound:
Communication from the Fourth District Agricultural Association,,
«� requesting that; the City Pound,, now situated adjacent to the exhibit.
pavilion and stock sheds at the,Fair Grounds in Kenilworth Park be moved.
to some other location, read, filed, and.referred to the Buildings
and °Grounds" Cormnittee for.investigati,on.
Addition to prevailing .wage rate - Sewer. Project.
Request from the Oakland Sewer Construction Co. that prevailing
wage' scale's:be established for several occupations which are not now
cover by the determined for the Sewer Pro ject, read
and filed.
Acceptance of new Pumpers:
Reports of the engine tests` run on American LaFrance` Pumpers
#BF- 2814 and #8F -2796, being' acceptance tests, were reported by the City
Clerk: and ordered filed,.
A communication from the Pacific Goas't Electrical Bureau regarding
the adoption by this City of the new elec code, was read, filed,
arid , .referred to the City Attorney and City Electrical Inspector; for
investigation and recommendation..
NEW BUSINES
Ae:ceptance of Pumpers':
Resolution #4748 C.S.
introduced by Councilman Gervasoni, seconded by Councilman Peters,
accepting the two, -American La France Pumpers #BF -2814 and BF -2796
heretof.or'e delivered to this City pursuant to the contract therefor
dated September 29, 1937, ' and directing that a warrant 'be drawn
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in the total sum of $17..681 in full payment of the purchase ,price
of said pumpers, adop -ted by 6 affirmative votes, l ab entee.,
Transfer of funds gasoline money.:
Resolution. #4749 C.S.
introduced by Councilman Gervasoni,. seconded by Councilmari..Peters,
directing the Auditor and Treasurer -to transfer certain sums_ o�f:,
money from the various funds to the General Fund„ for gasoline
used for the period from October 23rd 1937 to January 3rd,, 1938
and previously paid for from the General .Fund, adopted by 6
aff irmati,ve ,votes :1 absentee.,
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ppo ntment of Otto W. Berger - Fire Commissioner
Resolution #4750' C
introduced by Councilman Gervason., seconded "by Councilman Peters,;
appointing Otto W. Berger a member of the: ;Board of Fire Commission
of�this City for the term expiring July 1.,, 1939'.and until his
sU:ccessor has been appointed and qualifies, said appointment to
fill the vacancy created by the death of Fire Gommissioner Edwar.-d
Soberanes, adopted by , 6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee.
Re - wage; scale additions - Sewer 'System
R`e s o lut on #475:1 C . S,.
introduced by Councilman Penry, seconded by Councilman Ingerson,
determining, the s- che,dule, of per diem wages and rates, for legal,
ho- lida.y`s and overtime work: in the City of Petaluma on the
Municipal Sewage Disposal Pro,je6t for mi.11wrights,, machinists -,
oilers =,. pipe layers, pipe jointers, and trench bracers, adopted by
6 affirmative votes, 1 absentee.
Judge Mard -is addressed the Council asking for the payment
of "a claim for stenogra >phic services. rendered by Marie Law and
which had been referred to the Council by the Finance C
The matter was re- referred to the Finance Committee.
A delegation of property ov�mers on Western Avenue near
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N. Fair Street addressed the Council reporting that there i
need of a catch basin at the corner of •N. Fair & 'Western Avenue
to take care of the storm water in that section. The matter was
referred to the Street Committee for•'immediate investigation,.,
UNFINISHED BUSIN
Mayor Woodson stated that Mr. Harry Jenks will be in
Petaluma on Thursday evening,, January th, at 7 cil cbck R. M,
to meet with the'City Council regard ng,Uni.t "C ^" of the Sewage
Project.
Resolution #4752 C.-S.
introduced by Councilman Gervasoni, seconded by Councilman Penry,
being a memorial resolution - to the late Edward Turner Soberanes.,
Fire Commissioner, was unanimously adopted.
ADJOURNMENT:
Th ' e7_e7beIng, no further
on motion. regularly made and
of respect to the memory of
ATTEST: : ' r
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CITYCLERK
to come before the meeting
carried the 'meeting adjourned .out
the late Edward Turner Sobe" es..
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