BOOK 20_1945-05-21 to 1946-09-03

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14 .. He further stated that beer was sold only to persons over 21 who were checked into the bar and that every precaution was taken so that minors were not sold liquor. There were special officers on the floor and an effort was made to keep drinking to a minimum. He asked that the Council reconsider the motion and allow beer to be sold at these dances. His remarks were concurred in by Mr. Charles Mitchell and Mr. John Clarkin, members of the Foresters. The Chief of Police was asked by members of the Council whether he believed that selling of liquor at the dances led to disturbances. Chief Collins replied that he believed that wherever liquor was sold trouble would be apt to occur, however, he did not believe that it was in order for him to reeom mend that no liquor be sold at the dances, stating that was a matter for the Council to decide and that if there were any disturbances the Police De- partment would handle them. Councilman Armstrong and Mayor Hilton con- curred in this, and both expressed the opinion that Foresters Hall had been on a probationary basis for some time and did not believe they should be granted any more concessions. Councilman Armstrong ri,i.sed the ques- tion as to whether the ordinance was being adhered to inasmuch as it states that no liquor shall be sold in the same room or enclosure in which dancing is conducted and expressed the opinion that Foresters Hall was one enclosure. There was a great deal of discussion as to the in- tent of the ordinance in regard to this wording and the manner in which it would affect other liquor establishments in town. The fact was also brought out by Councilmen Anderso4,Armstrong and Mayor Hilton that `.the disturbance which occurred a few weeks ago was not the only disturbance which had occurred.- C.ouncilman Armstrong asked for the police report of this disturbance and asked that it be submitted as evidence that the argument was precipated by the fact that liquor was sold at the dance. Councilman Granger was willing to grant the permit to sell beer at the dances on a probationary basis inasmuch as he believe there were two sides to the argument and if there are any further complaints he would vote to deny the permit. Councilman Anderson concurred in this opinion and also for the reason that he believed all such establishments should be treated as a whole. Councilman Armstrong requested a roll call vote and the following vote was recorded: Ayes and in favor of the motion: Councilmen Armstrong, Fletcher and Mayor Hilton. Noes and against the motion: Councilman'Anderson for the reason that he believed the Fores- ters should be granted a probationary period, Councilmen Granger and McNulty. Councilman Britschgi absent. The tie vote resulted -in the `1 motion being lost and Councilman Granger moved that the permit be f i, granted as has been in previous occasions, that the dance permit be granted with permission to sell beer in a separate room until such time as the Council decides to take further action. Councilman Anderson =A : = . w I 41 ..