BOOK 22_1948-08-17 to 1950-05-15

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s2 •..� man Brit"chgi moved that the letter be filed, seconded by Councilman Spillers. Councilman Granger and Holmquist thought this should be referred to the Recreation Commission for consideration. Motion carried on roll call 4 to 3, Councilmen Granger, Morgan and Holmquist voting "Nay". APPLICATION FOR RESTAURANT LICENSE, Jess' Place, 857 Main Street, owned by Carl E. Nelson and Geo Shoux, on -sale liquor. Premises having been inspected by Health, Building, fff� Fire and Police Departments, the permit was granted and City Collector Perrin was P➢ I authorized to refund business license amount to $16.66 to former operator, N. L. Lark, on motion of Councilman Swift, seconded by Councilman Britschgi, and carried. ONE AND BIDS ON/ONE-HALF TON HEAVY DUTY AND ONE -AND ONE: -HALF TON FLAT BED TRUCKS. City Manager recommended the approval of the purchase'from Weltner Motors GMC combined bid of $5010.04 in accord with City Engineer Jain. Although the combined bid was $43.62 I�9 more than the Studebaker bid the difference in specifications was thought to off- set this. Councilman Morgan moved that the recommendation be accepted, seconded by Councilman Spillers, and carried. r THE PARAFFINE COMPANIES, INC. REQUESTED FIRE PROTECTION AND WERE WILLING TO PAY ANNUALLY THE SUM OF $300 for same in a letter by Mr. S. A. Abrahams, Manager of Manufacture, Insulations Division." The company was located just outside the City Limits on Harbor Boulevard and would like -a written agreement to this effect. Although the City officials were willing to give fire protection provided they were not needed elsewhere for a fire, there were other companies similarly situated who might apply y for the same protection and there was a ,question of whether the Council wished to j set a precedent by entering into such an agreement. Councilman Granger thought this should be referred to City Attorney to determine if they would be qualified for protection under Mutual Aid. Councilman Holmquist moved that investigation be made and report made, seconded by Councilman Swift. Councilman Morgan suggested the motion be amended and be referred to Fire Chief for some recommendation. This was accepted by.the maker of the motion and the second. Motion carried. Council- man.Britschgi suggested the City Manager cover, the important industries just outside the City limits and report on fire conditions for them.. A REQUEST TO USE THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS THURSDAY,, November 18th, at 9:30 P.14. by the Sequoia Dlstrict.Pharmicist's Association, for the,purpose of a business meeting. Councilman Swift moved the request be granted, seconded by,Councilman.Spillers. Under discussion it was thought the Council Chambers should not be open to anone except civic organizations. On roll call the motion was defeated 5 to 2'. Coun-. oilman Granger moved that records be searched for rules and regulations estab- lished along this line during the time Mayor Anderson was in office, 1940-42, � a report to be made at the next meeting, seconded by Councilman Morgan, and carried. JOHNSON STREET IMPROVEMENTS. A letter from Mr. Jain stated that the contractor was reluctant to start construction at this late date due to possibility of being caught by rainy season, and he also felt it was not good practice to attempt pIH construction of this type so late in the season and possibly block residents of the street from their homes. However, the letter requested instruction from the �! Council whether to start or wait until early spring, that in his opinion, the City and not the contractor would be responsible for any faulty construction. City Manager Rolison stated that since writing the letter the people out there were assured that work wouldE.be started in 6 day or two. Councilman Granger