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Minutes 1947/11/18 , , 9_- 8~ Gilroy, California November 18,1947 This regular meeting of -the Common Counoil ls called to order by his Honor, Mayor George C.Milias. Present: Councilmen George A.Martin, George M.Mason, Hat Heiner, James B.Thomas, Ray L.Stevens and J.H.Wentworth. Absent: None. The Mayor states that the purpose of the meeting is to go into the recommendations of the Gilroy Volunteer Flre Depart- ment which were discussed at the last meeting of the Council and on which no action was taken. Recommendation No.1 that the Chief of the Volunteer ." Fire Department may be placed on as a full time employee of the City of Gilroy; that he be appointed by the Council and that he be recommended by the Fire Department is discussed. Motion by Councilman Thomas, seconded by Councilman Martin, and carried that the Fire Chief be placed on as a full time employee; that he be appointed by the Council from two men recommended by the 956 Fire Department and that he serve at the will and pleasure of the Common Council. Recommendation No.2 that two full time men be ~dded:!to the Fire Department is discussed. It is stated that the budget for this year is insufficient to bear the expense of two extra men and Fire Chief Ramezane is asked if the Department could get along with one full time man until the next year's budget is set up. Chief Ramezane states that if necessary the Department will get along until that time. Motion by Councilman Heiner, seconded by Council- man stevens, and carried, that one full time man be added to the Fire Department; that he be appointed bv the Council from two men recommended by the Fire Department and that he .~ ! ....., serve at the will and pleasure of the Common Council. Recommendation No.3 that the purchase of a new fire engine be considered is discussed. It is unanimously agreed that since this item was not provided for in this year's budget it should be filed for future consideration. Recommendation No.4 that a suitable portable flood light be purchased is placed in the hands of the ]'ire Committee to investlgate the different types and prices and to report back to the Council. -, ...J Recommendation No.5 to 10 inclusive recommending the purchase of smaller items of equipment is placed in the hands of the F'ire Committee for purchase. Recommendation No.ll that the floor of the fire house be fixed and made level is stated to be provided for in this years budget and is placed in the hands of Council- man Heiner, Chairman of the ]'ire Committee, to arrange for the necessary repairs. Recommendation No.12 recommending the purchase of four new alarm boxes to be installed in the newer sections ,~ , j of town is discussed along with the general repair necessary on the entire fire alarm system. It is unanimously agreed that the city purchase four new fire alarm boxes, one to be installed in the Gurries Tract, one at First and Carmel Streets and one at 7th and Dowdy Streets and one to be kept on hand for future needs. It is suggested by Councilman Heiner and it is unanimously agreed that :Mr.E. D.Hollenbeck 957 be engaged to install the new boxes and to make the necessary replacements and repairs to the lines and boxes in the system. Councilman Heiner, Chairman of the Fire Committee is directed to see that the board and equipment in the flre house is sent n , to the factory to be serviced and repaired. Councilman Martin, Chairman of the street Committee is directed to see that the ~ trees interfering with the wires in the fire alarm system be trimmed. Recommendatlon No.13 that an adequate drill yard and training tower be secured is discussed and Councilman Heiner was directed to investigate the possibility of using the grounds at the rear of the Auditorium for this purpose. It is suggested that a hydrant could be placed there if the space is suitable. Mayor Milias requests the Fire Department, through Chief Ramezane to submit two names for fire chief and two names - for a full time fireman for consideration by the Common Council at its regular meeting, Monday, December lst,1947. The Mayor states that the salary schedule for these positions could be arranged at that t irne. - I ~cted./.(..l~ Mr.Ed Hanna presents a ~ 8~ML€ of wages and handling costs of the local electrical firms for the installation of traffic signals on Monterey Street. Foreman Journeyman Apprentices and unskllled labor All materials furnished by us Any outside contractors furnished by us General supervision $3.85 per hour 3.50 ft " 10% plus 15 15% 15% 5% to~al job Motion by Councilman stevens, seconded by Councilman Martin, and carried that the schedule of wages and handling costs as presented by the local electrical firms be accepted ,~ : i subject to the approval of the state. ~ The redraft of a proposed resolution to annex uninhabited territory bounded on the north by Hecker Pass Highway, on the west by Miller Avenue, on the south by Third street and on the east by Princevalle street is referred to the City Planning Commission for study and recommendation and the Deputy City Clerk is instructed to so notify the Plannine Commission by letter. 958 Mr.Ed Hanna states that the necessary frontage on First street for the proposed straightening of the highway at that point can be purchased from Mr.Kuehling for $125.00. Motion by Gouncilman Heiner, seconded by Councilman Wentworth, and carried, that the property be purchase~for $125.00 and the deed dll'awn. Mr.Ed Hanna states that a seventy five percent pay- ment of the balance due Breckenridge & Scott in the amount of $1,884.11 on the new City well was due according to the terms of the contract. Motion by Councilman Mason, seconded by Councilman Heiner,and carried, that a warrant be drawn to Breckenridge & Scott for $1,884.11 in accordance with the terms of the contract. Increased double parking on Monterey street and overtime parking in twelve minute zones and parking in space where the culvert was removed on North Monterey street across from the theatre was discussed and it was unanimously agreed that the traffic officers should be ordered to enforce the law for these violations. Adjourned subject to the call of the chair. Dep~C:~~ ."