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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH
APRIL 17, 1963
The City Council convened in regular session in the Council
Chambers at 8:00 P.M. with Mayor Runkel, Councilmen Wagner,
Banker and Smalley present. Councilman Buxton was absent.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
On a motion by Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman
Smalley, it" was unanimously carried the minutes of April 10,
1963 be approved as submitted by the Clerk.
APPROVAL OF WARRANTS:
On a motion by Councilman Banker, seconded by Councilman
Smalley, it was unanimously carried General Warrants in the
amount of $72,718.99 be approved and ordered paid.
On a motion by Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman
Banker, it 'was unanimously carried Payroll Warrants for the period
April 1 to 15, 1963 be approved and ordered paid in the amount
of $27,102.91.
CLAIM FOR DAMAGES' BY CORAL
WARDELL, 612 SO. Oak STREET:
A claim for damages by Mrs. Coral Wardell, 612 So. Oak Streeet
was reviewed by the City Attorney. Claimant alleges that on
or about Jan.28, 1963 she suffered serious injuries when gas
was permitted to escape at her residence, claiming damages in
the amount of $150,OOO.
On a motion by Councilman Smalley, seconded by Councilman
Wagner, it was unanimously carried claim for damages by Mrs.
Coral Wardell in the amount of $150,OO0 be denied.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE ADOPTING LATEST
EDITIONS OF UNIFORM CODES~ BLDG. ETC.:
The Council was advised that the fee schedule now being used
by the City is somewhat in excess of the fees set forth in'
the Building Code. It was the recommendation of the Building
Department that in the proposed ordinance the fee be establish-
ed at the same rates as contained in the uniform codes. It
was explained that this would avoid problems in computation as
weli as equalizing the cost for construction permits between
this city and other cities in the area.
The Council informally instructed the City Attorney to make
necessary corrections in the proposed ordinance to enact the
uniform coes wit. h the fee schedules contained therein.
JR. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
SEAT BELT CLINIC - JUNE 1 & 2..
Mr. McKeehan,representing the .Ir. Chamber of Commerce, was
recognized requesting permission to hold a seat belt clinic on
Seminary Avenue between Oak and School Streets June 1st and 2nd
between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M. As an added
feature they propose to have a sky-diving exhibition.
Council approval was given the use of Seminary Avenue for the
proposed seat belt clinic subject to proper clearance through
the Police and Fire Departments, however, the advisability of
a sky-diving exhibition in this vicinity was questioned with
the suggestion it be held at the airport in conjunction with
the June 2nd Fly-In.
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH
APRIL 17, 1963 - Page 2.
DEMOLITION PROGRAM - OLD
SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT:
The City Manager reported that the demolition program at the
old sewage treatment plant is well underway and some salvage
material will be removed by the contractor.
REPORT ON SEWER RELOCATION PROJECT:
It was reported that the sewer relocation project in connect-
ion with freeway construction will involve the City and the
Sanitation District.. By consolidating the specificationsthe
two projects can be combined for one bid call. A special
meeting of the Sanitation District will be held prior to the
next Council meeting to obtain approval for consolidation of
the two projects.
APPROVAL GRANTED CATERERS FOR LICENSE
APPLICATION IN CONNECTION WITH GOLF TOURNAMENT:
On a motion by Councilman Wagner, seconded by Councilman
Smalley, it was unanimously carried the Mayor be authorized
to sign application of Kelly & McElroy of the Samoa Club to
sell alcoholic beverages at the Municipal Clubhouse in
connection with the MenIs Golf Club Invitational Tournament
April 20 and 21, 1963.
BASEBALL CLINIC - JUNE 24..
A letter from the San Francisco Examiner was read to the effect
that a baseball clinic will be held at Anton Stadium June 24,
1963.
WATER WELL #2 OUT OF ORDER
DUE TO BURNED OUT MOTOR:
The Council was advised that Water well #2 is out of order due
to a burned out motor on the pump and #3 well is now in
operation.
PROCLAMATION OF NATIONAL
LIBRARY WEEK - APRIL 21-27:
Mayor'~unkel proclaimed the week of April 21 to 27, 1963 as
National Library Week.
ADJOURNMENT:
As there was no further regular business, Mayor Runkel declared
the meeting adjourned at 8:45 P.
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