08-27-1945 MinutesCOMMISSIONERS PROCEEDINGS, REGULAR MEETING
COMMISSIONERS ROOM,
SALINA, KANSAS.
AUGUST 27, 1945
Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners August 27, 1945. Meeting
was called to order by Mayor Moore, the roll was called and Commissioners Moore,
Noyce, Price and Simpson and City Attorney Byers responded. Commissioner Breon
absent.
The minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 20, 1945 and Special Meeting
of August 20, 1945 were read and approved as read.
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Applioation for taxicab drivers license for the year 1945 received as
follows:
Earle B. Crough
Commissioner Simpson moved that application be approved and license
granted. Motion adopted.
Jake Smith and Bert Lamb appeared before the Board of Commissioners, regard-
ing Baseball Diamond. Commissioners Noyce, Simpson and Price were appointed as a
Committee to check costs, stow, with Jake Smith and Bert Lamb.
Report from T. L. Bayne, Building Inspector, on houses for the 400 block
on Baker Street was presented. Commissioner Simpson moved that report be not
approved. Motion carried.
Commissioner Noyce moved that the subject of houses for 400 block on
Balser Street be recondidered, and Commissioners ohecX further on other houses in
block with regard to location. Motion carried.
Pursuant to notice published in the Salina Journal bids were received
for the erection of a Hangar at the Salina Municipal Airport as follows:
Robert Horsley, Salina, Kansas $7107.00
Johnson Bros. Construction Company,
Salina, Kansas 6542.02
Busboom & Rauh, Salina, Kansas. 7089.10
A. A. Linn, Salina, Kansas. 7117.00
City Engineers estimate of cost in the amount of $6610.00 was read.
Commissioner Price moved that bid received from Johnson Brothers Construction
Company, being under the City Engineer's estimate, it be held for fuj*th er considera-
tion and that the other bids and checks be returned to the unsuodessful bidders.
Motion adopted.
Pursuant to notice published in the Salina Journal bid for the demolition
of Longfellow School Building at Seventh and Elm was received as follows:
Robert Horsley, Salina, Kansas. $4127.00
City Engineers estimate of cost in the amount of $4046.94 was read.
Commissioner Price moved that bid be rejected. Motion adopted.
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The Missouri Pacific Railroad Company asked permission to construct a
side-track or spur for the Salina Concrete Products Company Ash Street, Com-
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missioner Simpson moved that the City Attorney, prepare an ordinance. Motion
adopted.
A petition was presented asking for the installation of a street light at
the intersection of Frost Street and Sherman Street. Petition was referred tot he
City Manager.
Combination Gas Fitters and Plumbers Bond was presented from Vohn Ohlemier,
was presented. Commissioner Price moved that Bond be approved by the Board of
Commissioners. Motion ads pte3d.
City Planning Commission reported unfavorably on the petition asking for
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the re -zoning of Lots 6 and 7, Block 2, Leavenworth Addition from "A" Residential
to "C" Commercial. Ordered filed.
Commissioner Simpson moved that the City Clerk be instructed to publish notice
in the official City paper that a public hearing will be granted to any person inter-
ested in said proposed changes in rezoning of Lots 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, Block 2, Leaven-
worth Addition from "A" Residential to "C" Commercial, at 8:00 P.M. Monday, October
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8, 1945 in the Commissioners Meeting Room, City Hall, Salina, Kansas. Motion adopted.
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A resolution was introduced for first reading entitled: "A Resolution relat-
ing to the curbing, guttering and grading of Tenth Street from the north line of
North otrest to the north line of Lincoln Avenue. Resolution was referred to
the Board of Commissioners.
A resolution was introduced for first reading entitleds "A Resolution
relating to the grading and paving of Tenth Stteet from the north line of North
Street tot he north line of Grand Avenue. Resolution was referred to the
Board of Commissioners.
An ordinance was introduced for first reading entitled: "An ordinance
amending Section 9 of Ordinance Number 4741 (14-1009, 1939, Revised Ordinances)
and repealing said original section." Ordinance was referred to the Board of
Commissiow rs.
Mayor Moore appointed J. Earl Wyatt, John Frederick and Wm. F. �Irosser, Jr.,
to act as appraisers to ascertain the valuation of certain lots and pieces of
ground liable for the cost of constructing Lateral Sanitary Sewer Number 203,
located between Tenth and Eleventh Streets from Grand to Lincoln.
On motion of Commissioner Simpson appointments were confirmed by the Board
of Commissioners. Motion adopted.
On motion of Commissioner Price the City Manager was authorized to meet the
Payroll of September 1, 1945. Motion adopted.
An ordinance was introduced for second reading entitled: "An ordinance
ratifying and confirming a contract with H. J. Taylor Construction Company for the
construction of Lateral Sanitary Sewer in Lateral Sanitary Sewer District No. 203
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 Simpson the ordinance was read and adopted by
sections and on its final adoption the roll was called and the following vote was
had; Ayes: Moore, Noyce, Price and Simpson (4) NaysL (0) Commissioner Breon
absent. Mayor approved the ordinance and it is numbered 5108.
An ordinance was introduced for second reading entitled: "An ordinance
providing for the paving of Clark Street from the south line of Walnut Street
to the north line of Spruce Street for a width of 24' with 6" reinforced concrete;
the paving of Sheridan Street from the north line of Republic Avenue to the
south line of Wilson Street for a width of 28' with 6" reinforced concrete;
for the curbing and guttering and paving of Hancock Street from the from the
north line of Illinois Street to the north line of Venango Street for a width of
28' with 6" reinforced concrete; for the curbing, guttering and grading of
Spruce Street from the west ]lime foo' Clark Street to the east line if Missouri
Pacific right-of-way; for the paving of Spruce Street from the west line of Clark
street to the east line of the Missouri Pacific right-of-way for a width of
23' with 6" reinforced concrete; for the paving of Spruce Street from the east
line of the Missouri Pacific right-of-way from t he west line of College Avenue
for a width of 271 with 6" reinforced concrete; and for the paving of Twelfth
Street fromt he north line of North Street tothe south line of Lincoln Avenue
Tor a width of 28' with 6" reinforce& concrete; and providing for the costs there('
and how the same shallbe assessed, and the manner of payment thereof,"
On motion of Commissioner Simpson the ordinance was redid and adopted by
sections and on its final adoption the roll was called and the following vote was
had; Ayes: Moore, Noyce, Price and Simpson (4) Nayss (0) Commissioner Breon
absent. Mayor approved the ordinance and it is numbered 5107.
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On motion of Commissioner Simpson the Board
in regular session, Tuesday, September 4, 1945
1945, being Labor Day&
of Commissioners adjourned to
, on account of Monday, September
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