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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CC-1933-02-01 252 COIMION COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 1, 1933. PRESENT--Her:nan Bergholt z,Mayor Aldermen--Sam::lons, Gill, Causer, Lowe,Uyers, Comfort, Ca:.apbell-,Townsend,Hoffman,Rogal sky. Attorney--Treman Chamberlain--Snyder Assessor--Dofflemyer Police Chief--Marshall Cou-nissioner of Charities--Green. Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. Damage Claims A damage claim in the amount of $1, 000 filed by Edgar Shepard was presented to the Council. The Attorney made a report on the claim and stated that the Board of Public ?forks had also considered it and recommended that it be rejected. By Alderman Causer: seconded by Alderman Ca::ipbell: RESOLVED: that the claim of Edgar Shepard .be rejected. Carried. The damage claim of 21r. Richard Sam.-ions., which was received at the last meeting was continued "On The Table". Cornell Library A communication was received from F.040ornell, Zhairman of the Finance Coma .iittee of the Library Associa- tion, requesting the City to appropriate $4, 000.00, part as rent and part as a contribution in order to make up, with the $3,000.00 already approprated by the Supervisors, the total of $7,000,00 which they need to maintain the Library and which amount they previously received from the First National Bank for the use of the same quarters now occupied by the City. The i.iayor suggested that this amount might be distributed as follows : Rents per Mo. Per Year Old Age Security $35.00 $420.00 State Emergency Wk.Bu. 25.0-0 300.00 City Police Uioraan 21. 66 250.00 " Welfare Dept. 83- 33 1) 000.00 Contribution 166. 66 2 000. 00 Total Appro.--- ��-, 00 00 Alderman Causer pointed out that most Cities support their Public Libraries, that the City is rather fortun- ate in _being able to use these quarters, and also that there seems to be a desire on the part of the citizens and a moral obligation on the part of the Aldermen to keep the Library open. By Alderman Causer: seconded by Alderman Carmpbell: RESOLVED:that the request be granted and the amount of $4,000 is hereby appropiated and included in the Budget as part rent and part contribution to the Cornell Library Association. Ayes--9 Nays--0 Carried. Alderman Gill not voting. Gas Rate Hearing Attorney Treman reported on the forth--coming gas rate Hearing and recom-vended that the Aldermen authorize the employment, if it were found necessary, of an expert to aid in presenting the City ' s case for a reduction in rates. Theayor suggested that the Finance Co:_7_nittee be given power to make such appoint:rent if in their judg- ment it was found necessary. There was a general discussion of the ._latter. By Alder as i Rogalsky: seconded by Alderman Lowe: RESOLVED: that the expenditure of $2, 000 or so much thereof as :nay be necessary, be and the sa::ie is hereby authorized only on the order and at the discre- tion of the Finance Co:_Z-iittee for the employment of an Expert in connection with the Gas Rate Hearings. Ayes--10 Nays--0 Carried. _z-. a Morri s Avenue Attorney Tre:lan reported that the negotiations and papers had been completed in connection with securing clear title to various properties on ;_orris .Avenue and Fourth Street formerly owned by J.J. Dillon and recor .,ended that the Council accept the deed and author- ize the pay-'lent of the bills incurred in connection with the death of fir. Dillon in accordance with the agreement with his heir as consideration for the receipt of said deed; all of which including recording deeds etc. , mounted to $325. By Alder;:lan Sa.- ions: seconded by AlderIan Hoffman: RESOLVED: that the reco:_z iendation of the Attorney be approved, the deed accepted and filed and the pay-,:lent of the four bills submitted totalling $325.00 authorized from surplus funds. Carried. Annual Report Cha;-aberlain Snyder read his annual report for the pre- ceding year, and on ";motion of Cors-.lissioner Causer the sa.:_ie was ordered filed and a vote of thanks tendered the Chamberlain for his report and efficient work. Work & t `Wor - : Bergholtz introduced Miss Ruth Englehorn Home who spoke to the Common Council in regard, to Work and Relief Horse Relief, She traced the history and, legislative Discussed back ground of the T.E.R.A, and explained the plan that she hoped to have carried out by the City Relief Departmentsv to materially relieve the Hone Relief Departrment by shifting all able bodied persons receiving such aid to the Work Relief Department in connection with the Word: Program about to be carried out on the State College grounds. She bespoke the cooperation of the Aldei-men to this end so that the citizens would realize a direct benefit fro:a the State College cork. The need for more careful and thorough investigation by the e-iploynent of one or two Investigators,perhaps tenporarily1 to bring the records down to date, was discussed. In this connection Hiss Englehorn explained the :_Zethods and purpose of the Work Bureau and the rules of the T.E.R.A. with particular reference to the investigation and establish::lent of an accurate Budget. She showed that :much time and money might be wasted if complete and correct knowledge of each case was not available to guide in tho amount of relief granted. She agreed that a local person could no doubt be found who would be qualified to act as Investigator and suggested that a :man be e,:iployed as an Investigator for the Work Bureau and a worlan as Investigator in the Hone Relief. She pointed out that these persons :light be approved as special projects and thereby secure a refund of 4OJo of their wages. The "ayor suggested that a Co ,-iittee be given power to employ and fix the salaries of such Investigators pointing out that it is hoped to start wor'_: on new projects next :.onday morning. By Alder:.la:-i 8a:_­.:ons: seconded by Alder-lan Ilyers: PWSOLVED:that the Finance and i elfare Ca-_—,ittees be so appointed. Carried. The i•iayor congratulated the Alder::ian for their co::i-- prehensive views of these problels and their constructive action, and thanked Hiss Englehorn for her very clear and thorough presentation of the situation. Audit By Alder:ian Causer: seconded by Alderman Gill: RESOLVED: that the bills audited and approved by the Finawice Co__i:_littee be and the sa_1e are hereby aiwnroved for pay-.-ent. Carried, The advisability of per-.iitting traffic to turn right against the red stop_ -light was considered but no action t3akdn. 7 On .motion :yeeting adj of ,fted. 4119*Nerk