09-27-1937 Minutes■
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COMMISSIONERS PROCEEDINGS, REGULAR MEETING.
COMMISSIONERS ROOM,
SAL INA, KANSAS.
SEPTEMBER 27, 1937.
Regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners September 27,
1937. Meeting was called to order by Acting Mayor Jackson, the roll
was called and Commissioners Jackson, Branson, Ferm and Mitchell and
City Attorney Norris responded. Commissioner Morgenstern absent.
The minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 20, 1937
were read and approved as read.
F A petition was presented asking for the construction of a
sidewalk abutting Lots 22, 23 and 24, Block S. Oakdale Addition on
the west side of Columbia Avenue between Iron Avenue and Gypsum Avenue.
Commissioner Branson moved that same be granted by the Board of Com -
miss toners .
An ordinance was introduced for first reading entitled:
"An ordinance providing for and requiring the construction of certain
concrete sidewalks in certain street in City of Salina, Kansas."
Same was referred to the Board of Commissionerse,
Application for taxicab drivers license received as follows:
Ralph C. Sears.
Commissioner Ferm moved that application be approved by the
Board of Commissioners. Motion adopted.
Bids for the construction of curbing, guttering and paving
improvements as provided for in Ordinance Number 4777 received as
follows .
H. J. Taylor Construction Company, Salina, Kansas.
L. We Rexroad, Salina, Kansas.
On tabulation of bids by the City Engineer it appeared that
the bids were higher than the Engineer's estimate.
Moved by Commissioner Mitchell that the bids be rejected
and the certified checks be returned to the bidders, and that no
bids having been received for the construction of such work within
the Engineers estimate, that the work be done and constructed by the
City and that the City Engineer be authorized and directed to con-
struct all of the improvements above provided for, such work to be done
within the Engineers Estimate of Cost, and that the City Engineer be
authorized to purchase such materials, equipment, tools and apparatus,
and to hire such labor as may be necessary to construct such work.
Motion adopted.
Commissioner Mitchell moved that a permit be granted to L. Be
Foody and Frank Harz for the construction of two houses on the corner
of Santa Fe Avenue and Republic Avenue. Motion adopted•
Acting Mayor Jackson submitted the names of John Frederick,
E. D. Martin and Lewis Carl to act as appraisers in ascertaining the
valuation of certain lots and pieces of ground liable to special
assessment for the cost of curbing, guttering and paving certain streets
as provided for in Ordinance Number 4777 of the City of Salina, Kansas.
On motion of Commissioner Branson appointments were confirmed by the
Board of Commissioners.
An ordinance was introduced entitled: "An ordinance provid-
ing for the paving of Sunset Drive from the west line of Pershing
Street to a line parallel with and 125 feet west of the west line of
Funston Street, and providing for the cost thereof, how the same shall
be assessed and the manner of payment therefor." Referred to the
Board of Commissioners*
Commissioner Branson moved that a permit be granted to
Marshall Motor Company for the construction of an iron covered build-
ing on the corner of Seventh Street and Woodland Avenue. Motion
adopted.
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i On motion of Commissioner Mitchell the ordinance was read
and adopted by sections and on its final adoption the roll was called
and the following vote was had; Ayes: Jackson,Branson, Perm and
Mitchell (4) Nays: (0) Commissioner Morgenstern absent. Acting
Mayor approved the ordinance and it is numbered 4785.
Application for taxicab drivers license received from:
H. F& Manning I
Commissioner Perm moved that application be approved by the
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Board of Commissioners. Lotion adopted.
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Application for taxicab license received from:
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Bell Taxi Company, Operator Clarence Rowson, Owner
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On motion of Commissioner Branson action on same was de-
ferred until insurance endorsement has been received. Motion adopted.
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Commissioner Mitchell moved that a building permit be issued
c to R. R. Reed for the construction of a residence on Ellsworth Avenue
between Ninth Street and Highland Avenue, with set -back as indicated
on plans. Motion adopted.
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Commissioner Perm moved that application of Kansas Landscape
s and Nursery Company asking for approval of plans for the construction j
of a building on East Iron Avenue be approved by the Board of Commis-
sioners. Motion adopted,
A petition was received from taxicab drivers in the City
of Salina, Kansas, asking for an increas a in taxicab fares. Same i
was ordered filed.
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! An ordinance was introduced for first reading entitled:
"An ordinance relating to taxicabs and amending Section 3 and Section
' 4 of Ordinance No. 2948 and Section 1 of Ordinance No. 3306 and
Section 2 of Ordinance No. 4625, as amended by Section 1 of Ordinance
No. 4633, and repealing aid original sections." Same was referred
to the Board of Commissioners,
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On motion of Commissioner Branson the Board of Commission-
ers adjourned.
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