BOOK 26_1955-11-28 to 1957-06-17

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485 Councilman Weiss called attention to an article in the May, 1957 issue of Wester City entitled "Modern City Requires Unified Finance SetlJp.'1b It was his opinion that a survey was made by Kroeger Associates back in 1953 that had some pertinent remarks on the question He thought that this matter should be given some thought and exploration to adopting more modern methods of business administration. Councilman Weiss moved that the City Manager give this matter his attention and submit his analysis and recom- mendations by the first meeting in September, 1957, seconded by Councilman Stout. This was followed by discussion after which the motion carried on roll call with Councilman Granger and Mayor Royer voting No and Councilman Spillers being noted absent The Mayor appointed Councilman Stout as chairman and Councilman Weiss to work on the ' committee to make a recommendation in regard to the business license ordinance. The Mayor appointed Councilman Weymouth as Chairman, Councilman Spillers and himself to the committee to look into the matter of the proper procedure for selecting a City Manager. Councilman Granger reported that Louis Chess, who has been with the Southern Pacific Company approximately 30 years, is about to retire. Mr. Chess has been a great help to the City of Redwood City in its many dealings with the Southern Pacific Company. Councilman Granger moved that the Clerk be authorized to write a letter expressing the Council's appreciation of the help given by Mr. Chess to the City of Redwood City, seconded by Councilman Herkner and carried. Councilman Weymouth moved that the meeting be adjourned, seconded by Councilman Herkner and carried. Meeting adjourned, 9:50 p.m. R. S. odge, {pity Clerk Minutes of Special Council Meeting Wednesday, May 29., 1957 8:00 P.M. On roll call the following were noted present: Councilmen Floyd D. Granger, Sidney D. Herkner, Robert Spillers, Hiram S. Stout, Louis Weiss, Ray Weymouth, Mayor William H. Royer, and City Clerk R. S. Dodge. Also present were City Manager L. A. Kimball, Police Chief William Faulstich, City Attorney Robert Costello, Attorney C. W. Lebsack and Herbert Frahm. Affidavit of service of special council meeting was ordered filed. Attorney Lebsack explained the purpose of the special meeting was to adopt resolutions approving plans and �i specs, resolution of intention, call for bids and adopt wage scale, all in connection with the Farm Hills Boulevard Assessment District. Resolution waiving debt limitation and majority protest and the resolution appointing Currie, Lebsack and Hannig as the attorneys to conduct assessment proceedings were adopted at previous council meetings. Councilman Weiss offered statement calling for certain information which he requested made part of the minut6s, as follows: 1. Have all understandings, agreements, etc. been reduced to writing and made a part of the city --'s official records? Answer: Attorney Lebsack indicated that petition signed by owners, statement of property to be assessed, legal waiver of any right of protest, areement to pay all expenses in event not completed and waiver of debt limitation act are all at hand and part of official records. Also letter from bonding company and no waiver of any rights of City.