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January 5, 1931..
Regular meeting of the Council of the City of Petaluma called.
to order by'Mayor Farrell.
R OLL, - CALL:
Councilmen present: Ingerson, McFadden, 14iller, Riewerts,
Schlzckebier, Van Bebber and Mayor Farrell
R_EA_DING OF THE JOURNAL:
The minute a of the last regular meeting of December 15th were
read and approved as recorded.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
The mon ly reports of the Audifor'and Treasurer, Poundman.,
Wha.rfinger,and Police Judge were read and filed.
REPORTS OF - STANDING COMMITTEES:
The'Finance submitted its report, whereupon
Resolution #3'978 C.S,
introduced by Councilman Mi]_ler, seconded by Councilman Schluckebier,
directing the Auditor to draw warrants against .the various City Funds in
payment of claims allowed and approved by the Finance Committee, adopted
by 7 affirmative votes..
Overflow - Stanley St. ;
Councilman-Riewerts brought up the complaint of property owners
that storm.water is overflowing private property in the vicinity of Stanley
and Western Avenue., Referred to the street committee for investigation.
PETITIONS AND COLnUNI:CATIONS:
Resignation of R8bert E: Peters as Police Officer read and filed,
whereupon
Resolution, #,3979 C.S.
introduced by Councilman McFadden, seconded: by Councilman Riewerts acceptin.
said resignation, effective December 31st, 1950, adopted - by 7 affirmative
votes.
NEWT BUSINESS :
Western Ave. electroliers:
The City Engineer filed notice of comphetion of the installation
of electroliers -on Western Avenue, between Main and Keller Streets, accord-
ing�to plans and specifications, whereupon
Res olution #3980 C.S.
introduced by Councilman. Miller, seconded by- Councilman Schluckebier,
accepting said installation_ and thanking the owners of property on Western
Avenue for their generosity and public spirit in installing said electroli.er
system, adopted by 7 affirmative votes.
Music Fund appropriation:
Resolution #3981 C;'S.
introduced by Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman McFadden, directing
the Auditor and Treasurer to transfer the sum of ,b"2,000. from the General
Fund to the Music Fund, adopted by 7 affirmative votes...
Tra nsfer -of $5,000 to River
introduced by Councilman Mi
directing the Treasurer and
River and Water Fund to the
affirmative votes.
& Water Savings Fund:
Resolution #3982 C.S.
Ller, seconded by Councilman Schluckebior,
Auditor to transfer the sum of 'J 'p5,000. ' from the
River and Water Savings. Fund, adopted by 7
Appointment of R.V.Thompson- policeman.
Resolution #3983 C.S.
introduced by Councilman Riewerts, seconded by Councilman Van Bebber,
appointing R. V. Thompson, as regular police officer, beginning January 1,
1931, adopted by 7 affirmative votes.
Ordering removal of comfort stations at Hill Plaza:
Resolution #3984 C.S:.
introduced by Councilman Van Bebber, seconded by Gouncilman Miller,
declaring it the unanimous opinion of the Council that the convenience
stations now erected in the Hill Plaza should be removed and directing
the Clerk to forward a copy of this resolution to the Park. Commission,,,
adopted by 7 affirmative votes.
Councilman,- McFadden.called the attention of the Mayor and
Council to the fact "that because of the resignation of Mr. VVm,. H.
Thomas from the Planning Commi`asion that- it 1's difficult to secure a
quor= for the regular meetings. The matter was taken under advise-
meet.
Councilman Ingerson stated that he believed the Fire Depr.,
when making the, regular Hydrant tests, should test 'the standpipe
of J. A. Kenney on 3rd Street. It was recommended.that Mr.. Kenney
make this request to the Board of Fire °Commissioners:,
Removal -of D St. bridge
In compliance. with the. Governinen.tt s .request
Resolution - #3985 C.S,..
introduced'by Councilman Van Bebber, seconded by Councilman Milkier',
signifying the intention of the City Council, on behalf of the City
of Petaluma, to remove the bridge across• the river :at. "D" :Street,.
without: .expense to the United States 'Government anid.at such time
as the same may be 'required by the United - Sta.tez 'Government adopted
by 7' affirmative votes.
Right's 'of Way along River
In this connection the securing of rights of way along the
River was discussed and the Mayor appointed a committee 'consist'ng..
of McFadden, Riewerts and Schluckebierl, to confer with the
committee from the Chamber of Commerce and . ascertain _ the atatus
of the agreements. for necessary rights of 'way..
Councilman. Miller reported that Fire Truck No. 3 had been
put in condition to .answer first calls, thus making the 'fire department
more efficient. The Mayor commended the Fi:re.. Commitzi on for :its
progress.
Chief of° Police Peters was welcomed by the Mayor and City
Council and a discussion was had relative to rules and .regulations
for the police department; the enforcement of traffic ordinances
and the possible .grading of officers according to length of ,s:ervi.ce,
etc.
ADJOURNMENT:
On motion regularly made and carried the meeting adjourned.
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