BOOK 18_1939-01-03 to 1942-08-10

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concerned with the appearance of the house but with a statement by the owner that the property may be sold to Negroes. After discussion this matter was ordered placed on the agenda for the next meeting, and City Building Inspector and Fire Chief were ordered to inspect the premises and to report at that time. The Board of Review presented for adoption the Civil Service Position Classifi- cation Plan. Robert Littler, a member of the Board of Review, asked that this classification plan be adopted as submitted, although it was the opinion of the Board amendments were necessary, and after further study recommenda- tions for such amendments would be submitted to the Council. On motion of Councilman Fletcher, seconded by Councilman Christensen, the Position Classi- fication Plan was adopted as submitted. On motion of Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Fletcher, the Rules and Regulations submitted by the City Manager to govern the Personnel System were adopted. Elton H. Wiley, president of United•Veterans Council, asked that consideration be given to an appropriation in the amount of approximately $170 for a new ceiling in the Veterans Hall. On motion of Councilman Granger, seconded by Councilman Fletcher, this matter was referred to the City Manager to be brought before the Council at the time of preparing the next city budget. Ray Marshall, 1001 Iris Street, addressed the Council in connection with cer- tain buildings being -constructed on Hudson Street between Vera and Roose- velt. Mr. Marshall stated that deeds to the property in this location restricted the value of buildings placed thereon not less than $2500 but doubted if the above buildings met,this requirement. It was explained that the city had no control over the amount that must be expended for buildings as long as they comply with the ordinances, therefore this matter should be taken up with the original property owners. The matter of flood conditions on Oxford Street was ordered placed on the agenda for the next meeting. In connection with abatement proceedings on the building situated at the south- east corner of Main and Spruce Streets owned by Miss Lillian Kuck, after reviewing plans and specifications submitted for alterations and remodeling and hearing explanations of the Building Inspector relative to the proposed alterations, Councilman Fletcher, seconded by Councilman Christensen pro- posed the adoption of a resolution declaring the building a public nuisance and directing the owner to abate same within thirty days from the passage 0 0 Q�i j13�1