HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 09-17-69~i NUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH
S~iPTEMBER 17, 1969
The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers
at 8:04 p.m. with Mayor Henderson, Councilmen Crook, Norgard, and
Hill present. Councilman Scotto and the City Manager Were absent.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Hill, it was
unanimously carried the minutes of the meeting of September 10 1969
be approved as corrected. '
GENERAL WARRANTS
On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded b~ Councilman Norgard,
was unanimOusly carried General Warrants #7 22 to #7538 inclusive
in the total amount of $93,505.94 be approved and ordered paid.
REJECTION OF BIDS FOR
300 KVA TRANSFORMER
it
A tabulation of bids received for one 300 KVA pad-mounted transformer
was distributed to the Council. City Manager pro tem reported the
bids did not meet the requirements as specified and recommended all
bids be rejected and a recall for bids on a new set of specifications
October 7, 1969, 2:00 p.m.
On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it
was unanimously carried the Clerk be authorized to call for bids for
one 300 KVA pad-mounted transformer, bids to be received prior to
2:00 p.m. October 7, 1969.
AWARD OF BIDS FOR GROUP I & II
GOLF COURSE MATERIALS
A tabulation of bids received for ~olf course materials was distri-
buted to the Council. City Manage pro rem reported the bids' in the
three groups had been analyzed from the standpoint of discounts and
cost and recommended that Group I and II be awarded to the lowest
bidder, it was also recommended that award of bid for Group Ill be
postponed one week to allow time to compare the various sprinklers
offered.
On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Crook, it
was unanimously carried to award Group I of the golf course' material
bid to J. G. MacPhee in the total amount of $2,334.27, Group II to
Automatic Rain Company in the total amount of $450.88, and postpone
final decision on Group Ill pendi~ further recommendation from the
City Manager pro rem. See Sept. , 1969 minutes for complete tabu-
lation of bids received.
APPROVAL OF GOLF PRO CONTRACT
On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it
was unanimously carried to approve the two year contract with the
Golf Pro and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same.
KURT SCHMITZ PROPERTY
City Manager pro tem reported this as being the time for further
consideration of the offer made to the City for sale of the Kurt
Schmitz property located on North Pine Street.
On a motion by Councilman Hill, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it
was unanimously carried to instruct the City Manager pro rem to
advise Mr. Schmitz and his attorney that there is no interest at
the present time in acquiring said property.
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REQUEST FROM AIRPORT COMMISSION
City Manager pro tem reported the Chairman of the ,~irport Commission
had requested that the Commission be given time on the agenda to
discuss several items with the Council. The matter will be on the
agenda for the October 8th meeting.
RESIGNATION OF AIRPORT
COMMISSION (CLYDE OSWELL)
City Manager pro tem read a letter of resignation from Airport
Commissioner Clyde Oswell. Council accepted said resignations with
regrets and asked City Manager pro rem to express Council thanks
to Mr. Oswell for his service on said commission.
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES CONFERENCE
City Manager pro tem distributed registration cards for the League
of California Cities Conference to each Councilman and advised
that the hotel reservations have been changed to the Fielding Hotel.
APPROVAL OF HANDGUN TRAINING FOR WOMEN
City Manager pro tern reviewed a proposed safety instruction course
for women in the use of handguns as recommended by the City Manager
and as set forth in a memorandum dated September 11, 1969, from the
Police Chief.
On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Hill, it
was unanimously carried to approve, on a trial basis, the handgun
training program for women as proposed.
MCGARVEY PARK
City Manager pro tem reported he has met with the McGarvey Park
committee to determine their immediate plans for completion of
their project. There are plans for completion of much of the work
prior to September 28th, but assistance from the City will be
needed. Councilman Hill suggested that there was a possibility that
Mainstream personnel presently assigned to the Fairgrounds could be
loaned to the City if proper supervisory arrangements could be made.
City Manager pro tem stated that he would check into the matter.
COST OF OPERATION
(POLICE CARS)
As requested by the Council, a tabulation of cost of operating the
four police vehicles was distributed to the Council and discussed
briefly.
REVIEW OF ANIMAL PROGRAM
AT SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT
City Manager pro tem reported the sale of cattle kept at the Sewage
Treatment Plant as a weed control measure. He reviewed the program
and a report showing that said program had been financially success-
ful. Council commended the employees for their fine work and the
excellent results of the program.
COUNCILMAN CROOK
Councilman Crook reported on the excellent employees barbeque and
stated those who worked and those who attended should be congratulated.
It was an outstanding event and in his opinion should be continued
annua 1 1 y.
Councilman Crook asked about the mobile unit at the telephone company.
City Manager pro rem stated the matter is being discussed with the
company and necessary corrections will be made.
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Councilman Crook stated the
made soon. Selection will
COUNCILMAN HILL
comm i s s i on
be made at
replacements should be
the October 8th meeting.
Councilman Hill referred to a complaint regarding gravel trucks
parked overnight at Frietas and Oak and the nuisance that results
from the starting and warming of engines early in thc morning.
This matter will be checked as well as additional questions asked
regarding the business.
MAYOR HENDERSON
Mayor Henderson reminded the
Progress scheduled Saturday,
ADJOURNMENT
Council of the Congress for Community
September 20th at the High School.
There being no further regular business, Mayor Henderson dec~.ared
the meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
'CITY CLERK
