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December 20, 1943.
Regular meeting of the Council of the City of Petaluma called
to order by Mayor Woodson.
ROLL'. CALL
Present: Councilmen Brown,'Deiss, King, Myers Spidell,
and Mayor Woodson.
READING OF THE JOUMIAL ,
The msnutea of the Ias!t regular
read and :approve;d as recorded..
meeting of December 6, 194,3, were
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:,
Th monthly report of the Librarian. was read and filed.
introduced` by_ Councilman 'Seidel 1, seconde °d by Councilman Brown
directing the Auditor to draw warrants (Nos. 145:1 to 1546 inclusive)
against the various City Funds in payment, of " claims allovied and
approved by the Finance 'Committee, adopted by 7 affirmative votes.
REPORTS OF STAi, DING C "C1111 `PEES r
The, Finance" Gommi_ttee su muted :its.. report, whereupon
Resolution x`556'7 C.S..
PETITIONS AND COMN4UNIC
Communication from ' Mrs. Drucie Crase, tendering her resignation
as a member -of The Army and Navy Recreati Commission,. "read, and.
filed, and
Resolution. #5568" C.S.
introduced by Counci Brown, seconded by Councilman b
accepting said resignation and commending Mrs. Crase for her
untiring efforts on behalf, of the local, 'U S. 0. organization.,
adopted by 7 affirmative vote,s'',
Communication, from the Pe'taluma Ministerial Union.,
reco_rnmen'dng
that Rev. Edward F. Oulette: serve on The Army and,-Navy Recreation
, Commission, read and filed.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES:,
r 'lnance No. 579 "C. T. introduced by Councilman Penry, seconded
by Councilman Brown, entitled, "AN ORDINANCE" OF THE CITY 'OF
PETALLPT A PROVIDING .FO:R THE CONSTRUGTION OF A STOM -1 DRAIN ALONG
"B"' STREET"FROW THE MANHOLE AT THE FOOT THEREOF AROUND THE
PUrl1PIN'G PLANT AND INTO THE .PETALna RIVER" Was read,, approved by
the City Attorney, and
Resolution -#5569 C.S.
introduced by Councilman Penry, seconded by Councilman Brown-
directing the posting of said. ordinance, adopted by 7 affirmative
vote °s .
NEW IVS1�NESS':
,Dr. Davis Library Trustee:
Resoluti
introduced by Councilman Peni-
ing Dr.. D E Davis a member o f
fill the vacancy created by the
by 7 affirmative votes.
Z #5570 C.S-.
seconded by Councilman Brown, appoint -
the. Board. of LibrarlT Trustees to
death of Dr. S. Z. Peoples, adopted .
Resolution . #5571 C . S .
introduced by Councilman Brown, seconded 'by Councilman Myers,
accepting the resignation of Mrs. Jeanette C. Byce a$ a member of
the Petaluma Army and Navy : Recreation , Commission . , adopted" by 7
affirmative vot
Resolution #5572 C.S.
introduced by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Myers,
appointing Mr. Frederick S. Farquar, Mr. Otto W. Berger, and
Rev. Edward F. Oulette, as members of The Army and. Navy Recreation
Commission, adopted by 7 affirmative votes.
UNFINISI]ED 'BUSINESS!
Coun:ci ma_n 'S71 reported that follovdng the recommendation
recently received from the city insurance brokers,, the city
property value for insurance purposes has been incre'ased.$10,000.,
at a slight additional cost to the City
1
Councilman Brown reported the completion of the Water St.
Wharf,, stating that the contractor had done a very fine job
.and that the piles donated by the Petaluma and Santa Rosa Railroad
-Co. had worked in very nicely.
Councilmen Penry and Deiss reported on the damage, done by the
windstorm to the roof of the City Hal.1; Councilman Penry stating
that in the emergency he had. arranged for a temporary roof; for
new chimneys and glass replacement. He further stated that he
believed that much of the damage could have been avoided if the'
front doors of the City Hall had been closed and suggested that
new doors be installed on the second floor_. This- wa8 discussed
and taken under advisement.
Councilman Seadell reported that he understood that the garbage
now being delivered to the Tallow& Soap Co. is_acceptable to
"t hem,. City Attorney Brooks stated that nd.tices to the householders
are now being printed and as soon as completed will be delivered to
the City Garbage Company.
A;DJOURNMEl�TT :
There being no further business
the meeting was declared - adjourned.
ATTES'T': �
CITY CLERK -
to come before the meeting,
Z,
_ MAYOR-