BOOK 19_1942-09-08 to 1945-05-07

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After general discussion, Councilman Britechgi.moved, seconded by Councilman Fletcher, that City Manager Mead make application for special war -time census. Motion carried. Councilman Armstrong voting -no. 'Councilman Fletcher offered resolution concerning 1/4¢ gas tax funds to be used in the repair of Brewster Avenue between Bayshpre and Chilton St. Motion carried unanimously on roll call. City Attorney McCarthy reported that Mr...P. Sorenson -had signed consent to agreement `whereby he would be liable to reimburse the City for any expense necessary to "remove,equipment from Hopkins Street. City Attorney McCarthy reported that old suit covering collision between Sergeant Thrope and Mrs.I;uellin in 1933 had been revived and that the City was obligated •r°'to satisfy judgement with the possibility of recovering a part or all of the 'money from the receiver of the insurance company under which City was insured at the time of accident. On motAlon of Councilman Fletcher, seconded by Councilman Anderson, payment of judgement together with accumulated interest, was -authorized. Mr. J�. R. Lazarus, representative of the Pacific Coast Electrical Association appearec before the Council regarding an ordinance regulating the sale of unsafe • -electrical appliances. On motion of Councilman Fletcher, seconded by Councilman Anderson, matter placed on the agenda for the next meeting at which time City Attorney and Building Inspector will give" their recommendations. Mayor Granger brought up question of deferments for City employees entering armed F1 _.,e; -services, stating that City Manager Mead had requested another deferment. Mayor �^ Granger's position was that the City had set the policy while under a former City Manager that nothing should be done to keep City.employees out of military F services.• City Manager Mead stated that practically all cities were asking q 'deferment on police and firemen, stating that he thought it necessary to make °°such a request where necessary to keep up the standards of the department in- volved. Councilman Fletcher and Britechgi stated that in their opinion such matters should be left entirely to. the City Manager and Councilman Fletcher so moved, seconded by Councilman --Brit15chg1, On recording vote,,orr "roll call the following resulted: Ayes: Councilmen Anderson, Britschgi, Fletcher and McNulty. Noes: Councilmen Armstrong, Hilton and Granger. k i Motion carried. Claims Nos. 2886, 2887, 2894 to 2929, inclusive, totaling $14,436.65, were approved for payment. i Adjournment. R. S. Dodge., City Clerk B r r_