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

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M jF moved introduction of ordinance, seconded by Councilman Anderson. Motion passed unanimously. City Manager Mead advised he had received three bids on fire insurance from Pacific National Fire Insurance Company, Hartford Fire Insurance Company, and London Lancashire Insurance Company. The three bids were all the same - X505.96 pre- mium for $52,000 coverage. The insurance is now held by the Pacific National Fire Insurance Company. Councilman Granger moved that inasmuch as all three 'bids were the same the insurance be continued with the same company. Council- man Anderson asked if the City had any service from them to which City ITanager Mead replied that the city had had no reason to call on them for service. Councilman Anderson seconded the motion which passed unanimously. City Manager Mead reported"that he had several requests from the National Motor Bearing Company, Mr. Chamberlain and Mr.. Oleson to have a neon sign placed at the corner of Chestnut Street. He said the Chamber of Commerce also had requested a neon light designating the Port. Councilman Anderson moved that the city manager be -instructed to check into the cost of such signs, seconded by Councilman McNulty. Under the question, Councilman Granger asked if it would be in order to include these items in the budget. City Manager mead advised that some provision would have to be made for them. The motion passed unanimously. Councilman Anderson offered resolution and moved its adoption authorizing condemnation of lands in fee' for municipal community center and recreational park. The motion was seconded by Councilman McNulty and passed on roll call with Councilman Flet- cher absent. City Attorney McCarthy advised that he had attended the meeting before the Railroad Commission in regard to R. F. 14artin+s application for extended bus service. The hearing was complete and the matter was submitted to the Commission. Councilman Granger Asked that the matter of drainage along Westgate, Brewster and Hillview be placed on the agenda for the next meeting. Councilman McNulty advised that the Garden City Products had material stored in front of their pla ce of business. City Manager Mead said he would check into the matter. Mayor Hilton questioned the fact that 24 street lights on Broadway had been out and asked if the city didntt pay for the powere whether they were on or not. City manager Mead advised that the men in the fire department were busy burning grass and were short handed. Chief Ryan was asked if he had anything to say and he said it was due to a shortage of manpower, some of the department being on vaca- tion, others busy burning grass, etc. He said if the city paid more money it would be easier to get help. He also was of the opinion that the ele etrical department should be contacted in regard to electroliers installed in new sub- divisions, stating that it had not been contacted in regard to the slectroliers 514