05-05-1930 MinutesCOMMISSIONERS PROCEEDINGS, REGULAR MEETING.
COMMISSIONERS ROOM, I
SALINA, KANSAS.
MAY 5, 1930.
Regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners May 5, 1930.
Meeting was called to order by Acting Mayor Dodds the roll. was
called and Commissioners Dodds and Stevenson and 6ity Attorney
Norris responded. Commissioner Helvering absent.
The minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 28, 1.930 were
read and approved as read.
Bids for the construction of paving on Third Street from Iron
Avenue south to the Smoky Hill River, as advertised for, were received
from:
R. C. Snyder, Salina, Kansas
L. W. Rexroad, Salina, Kansas.
City Engineers estimate for the above work was read.
Commissioner Stevenson moved that the contract for the paving
of 'Third Street from Iron Avenue south to the Smoky Hill River be
awarded to L. W. Rexroad, said paving to be of 6 inch reinforced
concrete, and that the Mayor be authorized to sign contract on behalf
of the City for such work with L. W. Rexroad. Motion adopted.
A special permit was granted to J. Earl Wyatt for the construction
of a building on the east side of Baker Street between SouthStreet
and Morrison Avenue.
Street Superintendent was instructed to remove closet and fill
up the cess pool at 708 North Santa Fe Avenue.
Coirmissioner Stevenson moved that the petition asking for the
vacation of alley from Baker Street to Phillips Street between South
Street and Spruce -Street be denied. Motion carried.
An ordinance was introduced entitled: "An ordinance making an
appropriation for the payment of certain claims."
On motion of Commissioner Stevenson the ordinance was read and
adopted by sections and on its final adoption the roll was called and
the following vote was had; Ayes: Stevenson and Dodds (2) Nays: (0)
Commissioner Helvering absent. Acting Mayor approved the same and is
numbered 3876.
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City Engineer submitted Estimate Number 1 to L. W. Rexroad for
the construction of paving improvements on certain streets under
contract dated April 7, 1930, and on motion of Commissioner Stevenson
same was approved by the Board of Commissioners.
An ordinance was introduced entitled: "An ordinance making an
appropriation for the payment of a certain claim."
On motion of Commissioner Stevenson the ordinance was read and
adopted by sections and on its final adoption the roll was called ;
and the following vote was had; Ayes: Dodds and Stevenson (2)
Nays: (0) Commissioner Helvering absent. Acting Mayor approved the
same and is numbered 3877.
City Engineer submitted Estimate Number 5 to H. J. Taylor Con-
struction Company for the repair of Ash Street sewer, under contract
dated December 9, 1929, and on motion of Commissioner. Stevenson same
was approved by the Board of Commissioners.
An ordinance was introduced entitled: "An ordinance making an
appropriation for the payment of a certain claim."
On motion of Commissioner Stevenson the ordinance was read and
adopted by sections and on its final adoption the roll was called and
the following vote was had} Ayes: Dodds and Stevenson (2) Nays: (0)
Commissioner Helvering absent. Acting Mayor approved the same and is
numbered 3878.
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City Engineer submitted Estimate Number 1 to R. C. Snyder for the
construction of Lateral Sewers No. 153 and 157, under contract dated
March 17, 1930, and on motion of Commissioner Stevenson same was approved
by the Board of Commissioners.
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I An ordinance was introduced entitled: "An ordinance making
an appropriation for the payment of a certain claim."
+ On motion of Commissioner Stevenson the ordinance was read and
adopted by sections and on its final adoption the roll was called
and the following vote was had; Ayes: Dodds and Stevenson (2)
Nays: (0) Commissioner Helvering absent. Acting Mayor approved the
same and is numbered 3879.
City Engineer submitted Estimate Number 2 to L. W. Rexroad for
j construction of Dry Creek Flood Control improvements under contract
dated March 10, 1930, and on motion of Commissioner Stevenson same
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was approved the Board of Commissioners.
An ordinance was introduced entitled.: "An ordinance making an
' appropriation for the payment of a certain claim."
On motion of Commissioner Stevenson the ordinance was read
and adopted by sections and on its final adoption the roll was called
and the following vote was had; Ayes: Dodds and Stevenson (2)
Nays: (0) Commissioner Helvering absent. Acting Mayor approved the
same and is numbered 3880.
An ordinance was introduced entitled: An ordinance making an
appropriation for the payment of a certain claim."
On motion of Commissioner Stevenson the ordinance was read and
adopted by sections and on its final adoption the roll was called and
the following vote was had; Ayes: Dodds and. Stevenson (2) Nays: (0)
Acting Mayor approved the same and is numbered 3881. Commissioner
Helvering absent.
An ordinance was introduced for second reading entitled: "An
ordinance relating to and regulating the parking of vehicles on cer-
tain streets and parts thereof, and on bridges, in the City of Salina;
providing a penalty for the violation of this ordinance and repealing
all ordinances or R.rts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions
of this ordinance.
On motion of Commissioner Stevenson the ordinance was read
andadopted by sections and on its final adoption the roll was called
and the following vote was had; Ayes: Dodds and Stevenson (2) Nays:
(0) Commissioner Helvering absent. Acting 'payor approved the same
and is numbered 3882.
An ordinance was introduced for second reading entitled: "An
ordinance relating to and providing for the condemnation of certain
lands and easements necessary to construct certain drains, canals and
artificial water courses, or to widen or straighten existing drains or
water courses, including the cleaning of the same, or to construct
the necessary levees and enbankments or to raise the grades of any
streets or alleys and approaches to bridges, or to raise said bridges,
so far as the same may be necessary for the construction of said im-
provenents for the protection of the City of Salina and public and
private property therein from the overflow or damage by water of the
waters of the Smoky Hill River, a water course running in and near and
through, the City of Salina, said land and. easements lying within the
City of Salina or without the City limits of said city and within
five miles therefrom, all as provided for by Ordinance Number 3837 of
the City of Salina; designating; a benefit district and providing for
the appointment of commissioners to make an appraisement of the
lands or easements taken and to assess the damages therefor and bene-
fits accruing therefrom."
On motion of Commissioner Stevenson the ordinance was read and
adopted by sections and on its final adoption the roll was called and
the following vote was had; Ayes: Dodds and Stevenson (2) Nays: (0)
Commissioner Helvering absent. Acting Mayor approved the same and is
numbered 3883.
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A petition was presented asking for the installation of a street
light on Seventh Street near the H. D. Lee Flour Mills. Same was re-
ferred to the City Manager.
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A petition was presented asking for the construction of a side-
walk on the south side of Spruce Street from Phillips Street to Col-
lege Avenue. Same was referred to the City Manager.
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Commissioner Stevenson moved that the deeds received from
J. C. Johnson and wife, W. W. Coburn and wife and John R. Forcht,
for eight feet of ground on the west side of Ohio Avenue from Gypsum
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Avenue south be accepted and filed. Motion adopted.
On motion of Commissioner Stevenson the Board of Commissioners
adjourned.