HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 05/03/1915REGULAR E FETING
Councsl Chambers, May 3rd, 1915.
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A meeting of the City Council was held this 3rd day of May,
1915 at 7:30 o'clock. Mayor Horwege in. the chair.
ill members present.
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<' READING 01'. JOURNAL
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The minutes of a
regular meeting
of April.
19th and
Regular
Adj.ourre.d.Meeting of
April 26th were
read and
approved
as recorded.
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1 REPORT OI' OFFT'CERS
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Thr-following reports of officers were read, received and
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' pla'ced,on file:
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3 Deport of the Poundmaster for the month of April
k Retort, of the Police for the month of April
Report of J. W. Studdert, River Statust`Ics for the month of March
,Y4 Affi.da of Posting,and affidavit of Publication in the matter of
�' an' .of ,grade of Kept Street was presented and filed- also affidavit
of Pub. of Ord. and filed, also affidavit
Notice to Bidders., Washington Street improvement.
On',innce REPORT OF S- TANDiIaG C01';NII'1'TrE.
The report of the Finance Committee was read and. the same
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recommended for payment fy the following resolution:
RESO> U'TION NO.944
f Introduced by Healey, seconded by 'Stradling.
adopting the report of the Finance Committee and. directing
Anditot to draw warrants for same.
y Adopted by seven affirmative votes. Noes: None.. Absent: None
-0. • PETITIONS AND COl4' 1.UNICATIO uS
4 A Communication was received Prow the G. A. R. and W. R. C. to
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attend the{M- emorial �ay se.rvi.c HIay 31st.. Same was accepted.
A Communication from L. A. Hall., Secretary dfo;:i the Petaluma
Central Za!bor Council regarding, the placing on the ballot the proposition.
"in reg-.rds to the Saturday evening; Band Concerts during, the summer.
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'fy As the request could not be legally complied with the Clerk was
directed �to notify the Labor Council.
A Communication was received from Property Owners on. Erwin. Street
- petitioning- the Council to reduce the street to uniform width of 39
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feet. No: action taken, acct the Clerk was _notified to communicate
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w 1 th the Property owners with a view of having the street widened
its _. -full' length to 6.0 feet.
Conway Bros.. asked permission to connect with the rne.nhole with
the sewer at the end of "B" Street. Same was referred to the Street
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committee with power to act.
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14anual LI. Ferreira petitioned for a sidewalk to be constructed
along the soui,hwesterly line of Edith Street from Washington
horthwresterly.272.1 feet Referred to the Street Committee for
investigation, and report.
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A Protest was received from Prope'r.ty Owners on Park Ave.
against the contemplated improvement of said Street., as "Resolution
of Intention " to do said. uvaork has not been p&ssed communication
was laid on the table .
A Petition was presented. asking ";he Council to adopt an
Ordinance repealing; Ordinance No. 43 knoP1A, as the Plumbing Ordinance
As the petition was not bean verified as to its sufficiency th.e
same was referred to the Clerk for verification and report.
NEIN 'BUSINESS
RESOLUTION NO. 945
Introduced by Stradling, seconded by Torr.
Directing the Fire Commissioners .,to purchase Fire Hydrants.
Adopted by seven affirmative votes. Noes: Done. Absent: done
RESOLUT1011 NO. 946
Introduced by Healey, seconded by Stradling
Directing the Auditor to draw waiarant in the sum of yp 35.00
for Memorial services.
Adopted by :six_ affirmative votes. Noes Councilman Early,
Absent,: none
City Engineer presented: specifications and estimates for
the 'improvement of -axk Ave. from Bodega Ave, to Oak Hill Park,
also specifications -and estimates for the improvement of Sheldon
Street from the southeast line of Bassett Street to the northwest
line of lot 177.
RESULU'T I Old NO. 947
Intro.duced,by Healey, seconded by Stradling.
Adopting the specific&ti.ons and- estimates for the, improvement
of Park Ave. from Bodega Ave. to Oak_ Hill Park, and Sheldon Street
from Bassett Street to lot 177.
Adopted byseven affirmative votes. Noes:. None. Absent: None.
ESOLUTIDIi 01'' " 1: M -011 110• 948. C.S.
For the improvement.of Park Ave. and also Sheldon Street as per
plans and specifications heretofore adopted.
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Adopted by six affirmative votes: Noes: Early. 1bs'ent: None
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City Engineer presented specifica.tions for the construction
of a pipe s ewer from the manhole at the center of "B "Street to
the manhole on "D" Street.
RES.OLUTI'OTV N04 949 -C.S.
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Mnt.roduced by Mc Cargar, seconded by Gossag e.
Adopting the plans and specificationfor a pipe sewer from the
manhole at the cent:,er of "B" Street to the manhole on "D" Street.
.j Adopted by seven affirmative votes. Noes: i -l'one. Absent: None
RESOLUTION Or' LIT :�ld 'ION RO. 950- C.S.
For an improvement of a pipe sewer from the manhole at "B" Street
to ",D" Street. as per plans and specifications heretofore adopted.
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Adopted by seven affirmative votes. Noes: None. Absent: None.
The Street superintendent was direct to notify the property
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owners on Bremen Streei, to move their fences back twelve feet from
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the curb, and if this is not done by the time specified, the city
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will, take legal action to compel the work to be done.
!T:-ierchants dommittee of the Chamber of Commerce papresented
by H.. C. Gray addressed the Council urging the adoption of an
Ordinance, imposing a License on Street venders: The matter was
discussed and. the Cite Attorney was directed to prepare an Ordinance
covering; the matter, and to present same to the Council.
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Bids 'for the improvement of Washine,ton street from the etasterly line
of Main Surest to the northeasterly line of Hopper 6 treet.
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The . id_s were as follows:
CitT, St.Imp. Co Clark & Hensry Eaton Smi_
Grading and paving 2.50 per sq. -yd SK , 2..25_per . sq,yd $ 1,953 per sq yd
Conduits .60 per lin.ft. .85 lin.ft. .25 pez-lin.ft
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RESOLUTION, �0. 951- C'. S.
fintroduced by Stradling, seconded by Torr.
I Whereas the bid. of Eaton and. Smith for the improvement of
Washington Street being the lowers bid submitted.
.Be it therefore resolved that, the same be accepted upon &
for theyfaithfu3 performance of said work and also bond for labor mat -
erial in the f ollowing amounts.
125% 'of Contract price for faith -f'al performance
;500 of Contract price for labor and material
And that a contract fox,aaid work be entered into and the Mayor be
and he 'is hereby authorized to execute same.
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Adopted by sib affirmative votes. Noes: Early Absent: None
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On motion the Council adjourned.
Attest:
11ayor
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