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COMMISSIONERS PROCEEDINGS, REGULAR METING
COMMISSIONERS ROOM,
SALINA, KANSAS.
SEPTEMBER 20, 1948
Regular j'ueeting of the Board of Commissioners September 20, 1)48. Meeting
was called to order by Acting Mayor Stephenson, the roll was called and Commissioners
Stephenson, Noyce and Price and City Attorney Clark responded. Commissioners Stedham
and Lindgren absent.
The minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 13, 1948 were read and approved
as read.
Ed French appeared before the Board of Commissioners and stated he had pur-
chased Veteran Cab Company. He was instructed to contact City Attorney about
necessary papers.
W. F. Wood, Jr. and Roy Davis appeared before the Board of Commissioners
regarding Beer Application and Pool Hall License.
Application for Cereal malt Beverage License for the year 1)48 presented as
follows:
Application dumber
Name of Applicant
Wm. F. Wood, Jr.
Name and Location of
Place of Business
North Santa Fe Recreation
606 North Santa Fe Avenue
Commissioner Boyce moved that application be approved and license granted.
Motion adopted.
Application for Pool Hall License for the year 1948 presneted as follows:
name and Location of
Name of Applicant Place of Business
Wm. F. Wood, Jr.
North Panta Fe Recreation,
806 North Santa Fe Avenue
Commissioner Noyce moved that application be approved and license granted.
D. R. Stephan appeared before the Board of Commissioners regarding water and
sewer on Woods Avenue between Crawford Avenue and Bond Street. Referred to the
City Planager.
W. S. Norris appeared with Richard L. Walker and others regarding Skating
Rink Ordinance. Commissioner Noyce made motion to carry over for two weeks.
Carried.
Application for Cereal liialt i3everage License for the year 1)48 presented as
follows:
Na -me and Location of
Application No. Name of Applicant Place of Business
67 W. R. CurryCurry's Farmers Home
316 East Pacific
Commissioner Price moved that application be approved and license granted.
Lotion adopted.
A petition was presented for sanitary sewer in alley between Claflin Street
and Woodlawn west to City limits; and alley between Aoodlawn and Cloud west to City
limits, from existing sewer on Eleventh Street. Referred to City !Manager.
A petition was presented regarding Salina Transit Company parking their busses
in the 900 Block on North Eighth Street. Referred to City Manager.
A petition was presented for a street light at the intersection of [Morrison
Avenue and Baker Street. Referred to the City Manager.
A petition was presented for a stop light at Tuinth Street and Pacific Street.
Referred to the City ,`Manager.
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Pursuant to notice published in the Salina Journal bids were received for
Boiler Installation at City Hall as follows:
City Plumbing Company $31795.00
Gage Plumbing Company 32770.00
Robertson Plumbing Company 14,251.00
Bachofer Plumbing Company 111253.29
Salina Plumbing Company 3,961.00
City Engineer's Estimate in the amount of w11,185.74 was read.
Bids were tabulated by the City Engineer.
Commissioner Price moved that contract be awarded to Gage Plumbing Company as
per bid submitted in the amount of X63,770.00, and Mayor authorized to sign contract
on behalf of the City of Safina, and checks returned to unsuccessful bidders.
Lotion adopted.
Pursuant to notice published in the matter of the sale of $1142,265.50
General Improvement Bonds of the City of Salina, Kansas, was considered, tine
sealed proposal of each offerer therefor was opened and read. Commissioner Noyce
moved to accept the bid of The First National Bank of Chicago, Illinois, and Mayor
be authorized to sign acceptance of bid onbehalf of the City of Salina, and that
certified checks be returned to unsuccessful bidders. Motion adopted.
An ordinance was introduced for first reading entitled: "An ordinance author-
izing and providing for the issuance of Improvement Bonds of Salina, Kansas, in the
sum of $32,214.93, to pay the cost of improving certain streets ins aid City to be
designated as Series Number P-11411." Ordinance was referred to the Board of Com-
missioners.
An ordinance was introduced for first reading entitled: "An ordinance author-
izing and providing for the issuance of Improvement Bonds of the City of Salina, Kansas,
in the sum of $110,020.57 to pay the cost of improving certain streets and alleys in
said City to be designated as Series Number P-1145." Ordinance was referred to the
Board of Commissioners.
An ordinance was introduced for second reading entitled: "An ordinance
regulating the use of certain land in the City of Salina and providing for the
amendment of Ordinance Number 5331 of said City."
On motion of Commissioner Price the ordinance was read and adopted by sections
and on its final adoption the roll was called and the following vote was had;
Ayes: Stephenson, Noyce and Price (3) Nays: (0) Commissioners Stedham and
Lindgren absent. Acting Mayor approved the ordinance and it is numbered 5334.
Acting Mayor approved the ordinance and it is numbered 5334.
An ordinance was introduced for second reading entitled: "An ordinance
ratifying and confirming a contract with the H. J. Taylor Construction Company for
the construction of certain curbing, guttering and grading improvements on certain
streets in the City of Salina, and providing for the issuance of Temporary Notes
to pay the cost thereof pending the issuance ands ale of bonds."
On motion of Commissioner Price the ordinance was read and adopted by sec-
tions and on its final adoption the roll was called and the following vote was had;
Ayes: Stephenson, Noyce and Price (3) Nays: (0) Commissioners Stedham and
Lindgren absent. Acting &ayor approved the ordinance and it is numbered 5335•
An ordinance was introduced for second reading �:ntitled: "An ordinance rati-
fying and confirming a contrat with the H. J. Taylor Construction Company for the
construction of certain curbing, guttering, paving and grading improvements on
certain streets in the City of 6 alina, and providing for the issuance of Temporary
Notes to pay the cost thereof pending the issuance and sale of bonds."
On motion of Commissioner Price the ordinance was read and adopted by sections
and on its finaladoption the roll was called and the following vote was had; Ayes:
Stephenson, Noyce and Price (3) Nays: (0) Commissioners Stedham and Lindgren
absent. Acting Mayor approved the ordinance and it is numbered 5336•
An ordinance was introduced for second reading entitled. "An ordinance rati-
fying and confirming a contract with the H. J. Taylor Construction Company for the
construction of certain paving and grading improvements on certain streets in the
City of Salina, and providing for the issuance of Temporary Notes to pay the cost
thereof pending the issuance and sale of bonds."
On motion of Commissioner Price the ordinance was read and adopted by sections
and on its final adoption the roll was called and the following vote was had; Ayes:
Stephenson, Noyce and Price (3) Nays: (0) Commissioners S#�edhaam7.and Lindgren
absent. Acting Mayor approved the ordinance and it is numbereaa533
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An ordinance was introduced for second reading entitled: "An ordinance
providing for the curbing, guttering and grading Claflin Avenue from the west line
of Fourth Street tothe west line of Osborne Street; for the curbing, guttering and
grading of Harsh Avenue from the west line of Eighth Street to the east line of
Ninth Street; for the curbing, guttering and grading of Harsh Avenue from the west
line of Seventh Street to the east line of Eighth Street; and for the curbing, gutter-
ing and grading of Wilson Street from the west line of Sherman Street to the east
line of Custer Street, and providing; for the payment of the cost thereof, and how
the same shall be assessed and the manner of payment thereof."
On motion of Commissioner Price the ordinance was read and adopted by sections
and on its final adoption the roll was called and the following vote was had; Ayes:
Stephenson, Noyce and Price (3) Nays: (0) Commissioners Stedham and Lindgren
absent. Acting Mayor approved the ordinance and it is numbered 5338•
An ordinance was introduced for second reading entitled: "An ordinance provid-
ing for the grading and paving of Eighth Street from the north line of Pacific Avenue
to the north line of Harsh Avenue; for the grading and paving of Ellsworth Avenue
from the west line of Ninth Street tothe east line of Highland Circle; for the grad-
ing and paving of Highland Circle from the south line of Ellsworth Avenue to the
south line of Jewell Avenue; and for the paving and grading of Jewell Avenue from
the west line of Eleventh Street tothe west line of Pershing Street; and providing
for the issuance of bonds to pay the cost thereof, how the cost thereof shall be
assessed and the manner of the payment thereof."
On motion of Commissioner Price the ordinance was read and adopted by sections
and on its final adoption the roll was called and the following vote was had; Ayes:
Stephenson, Noyce and Price (3) Nays: (0) Commissioners Stedham and Lindgren
absent. Acting Mayor approved the ordinance and it is numbered 5339.
An ordinance was introduced for second reading entitled: "An ordinance pro-
viding for the curbing, guttering, paving and grading of Beloit Street from the west
line of Quincy Otreet tot he west line of Roach Street; for the curbing, guttering,
paving and grading of Republic Avenue from the east line of Osborne Street to the
east line of Quincy Street; and for the curbing, guttering, paving and grading of
Sunrise Drive from the north line of beloi t Street tot he south line of Republic
Avenue; and providing for the payment of the cost thereof, how thes ame shall be
assessed, and the manner of payment of the cost thereof."
On motion of Commissioner Price the ordinance was read and adopted by sections
and on its final adoption the roll was called and the following vote was had; Ayes:
Stephenson, Noyce and Price (3) Nays: (0) Commissioners Stedham and Lindgren
absent. Acting iYayor approved the ordinance and it is numbered 5340.
An ordinance was introduced for first reading entitled: "An ordinance pro-
viding for the condemnation of certain land for public use in the extension of the
Idunicipal Airport of the City of Salina, Kansas." Ordinance was referred to the
Board of Commissioners.
A resolution was introduced entitled: "A Resolution relating to the issuance
of Temporary ,'dotes in the amount of vJ1,932.44 and ;22,628.44."
On rmtion of Commissioner Price the resolution was adopted as read and on
its finaladoption the roll was called and the following vote was had; Ayes: Stephen-
son, Noyce and Price (3) Nays: (0) Commissioners Stedham and Lindgren absent.
Acting Mayor approved the resolution and it is numbered 1072.
The above resolution is recorded in full on Page 66, Resolution Book dumber 4.
An ordinance was introduced entitled: "An ordinance making appropriation for
the payment of certain claims."
On motion of Commissioner Price the ordinance was read and adopted by sections
and on its final adoption the roll was called and the following vote was had; Ayes:
Stephenson, Noyce and Price (3) Nays: (0) Commissioners Stedham and Lindgren
absent. Acting Mayor approved the ordinance and it is numbered A-436.
An ordinance was introduced entitled: "An ordinance making appropriation
for the payment of certain claims."
On motion of Commissioner Price the ordinance was read and adopted by sections
arid on its final adoption the roll was called and the following vote was had; Ayes:
Stephenson, Noyce and Price (3) Nays: (0) Commissioners Stedham and Lindgren
absent. Acting ;mayor approved the ordinance and it is numbered A-437.
An ordinance was introduced entitled: "An ordinance making appropriation
for the payment of certain claims."
On motion of Commissioner Price the ordinance was read and adopted by sec-
tions and on its final adoption the roll was called and the following vote was had;
Ayes: Stephenson, Noyce and Price (3) Nays: (0) Commissioners Stedham and
Lindgren absent. Acting Jlayor approved the ordinance and it is numbered 11-438.
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An ordinance was introduced for first reading entitled: "An ordinance
ratifying and confirming the respective contracts of H. J. Taylor Construction
Company and Charles W. Sheldon for the improvement of the Salina Municipal Airport
of the City of Salina, Kansas." Ordinance was referred to the Board of Com-
missioners.
On rmtion of Commissioner Noyce, seconded by Commissioner Price, bids of
H. J. Taylor Construction Company and CharlesW. Sheldon for performing certain work
in the improvement of the Salina Itiuni.cipal Airport were each duly accepted and the
City Manager was instructed to so notify each contractor.
Commissioner Noyce read the following resolution, who moved its adoption,
seconded by Commissioner Price, reading as follows: "Resolution authorizing the
Acceptance of a Grant Offer from the United States Relating to the Development of
the Safina kuni cipal Airport." Resolution adopted, and is numbered 1073.
The above resolution is recorded in full on Page s 67,68,69 Resolution Book
Number 4.
On notion of Commissioner Noyce) seconded by Commissioner Price, the 14ayor
was directed to sign the "AC,1EPTAN CE" of the Grant Offer of the United States to
contribute $174,000.00 to the improvement of the Salina Municipal Airport.
On motion of Commissioner Price the Board of Commissioners adjourned.
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