April 30, 1951

Minutes of a regular meeting of the Orem City Council held April 30, 1951 in the Orem City Hall at 7:40 p.m. Present were Mayor J. W. Gillman, Councilmen Philo T. Edwards, Thomas A. Jacob, E. J. Simmons, Ray E. Loveless, and Clerk Pyne. Councilman Knight was out of the state. Mayor Gillman was in charge of the meeting.

A letter was received from the Utah State Fair Association inviting the city to participate in the annual beauty contest for the coming State Fair in September. The matter was turned over to the Jaycee Organization to sponsor.

Minutes of meetings held March 28th and April 2nd and 9th were read, corrected, and on motion of Councilman Philo T. Edwards, seconded by Councilman Ray E. Loveless, were approved.

Mr. Hayes of the Fire Underwriters was present by request of the Fire Department to discuss with the Council the condition of the present fire equipment, water system as to size of pipe and fire hydrants, and also what could be done to ease the fire rate existing in Orem City.

Mr. Hays recommended that the city do not put any more money into the present GMC fire truck. Also that, the program on installation of fire hydrants should be continued. He recommended the purchase of a new pumper and recommended that the GMC be kept if the pump can be repaired cheaply. He stated that they would have to make another survey of the city before any official recommendation could be made by them. He also stated that possibly the installation of additional fire hydrants in the business district might eliminate some of the charge on fire insurance rates. The Council agreed to another survey before the present year expires.

The Metropolitan Water Board of Orem met with the Council to discuss and make a decision on the cost of connection to the aqueduct. It is understood that the Metropolitan Water Board is to pay the cost of the connection and sell water to the city, which is to be metered before it goes into the tank. Two bids were received from L. A. Creer and Woods & Decker on overall connection to the aqueduct. The bids amounted to $1,148 and $1,210. The total cost of the connection to get water into the tank will be around $2,000. It was suggested that the Metropolitan Water Board pay the full cost now and be reimbursed for a portion at a later date. It was felt also that the Board should also order out 220 acre feet for balance of May, June, and July.

It was moved by Councilman Ray E. Loveless, seconded by Councilman Thomas A. Jacob and passed that the total cost of water to the city from the Metropolitan Water Board be figured at end of each fiscal year, plus a reasonable profit.

It was moved by Councilman Ray E. Loveless, that the city reimburse the Metropolitan Water Board for cost of installation of connection authorized over a period of five years. It was moved by Councilman Philo T. Edwards, seconded by Councilman E. J. Simmons and passed that the city accept the offer of the Metropolitan Water Board to pay the cost of the connection.

It was moved by Councilman Ray E. Loveless, seconded by Councilman Simmons and passed that Dr. J. Russell Smith be paid $15.25 on the Bates Case; also that Horace Snyder be paid $182.40, Roy Powell, $14.40, Junior Smith $7.20, Junio Powell, $7.20, Fred School, $36, and W. H. King $14.40.

A letter was received and read to the Council announcing a conference in Salt Lake City at the Union Building, University of Utah campus on May 11th and 12th for planning. Chairman Ed Wickman of the Planning Commission and Councilman Ralph W. Knight were suggested as members to attend. Mayor Gillman stated that he may be able to attend, also.

The widening of Main Street was discussed. Some work will have to be done in order to widen the road. It was felt by the Council and agreed by the Water Department that the cost of widening be shared equally by the water and road departments.

It was moved by Councilman Ray E. Loveless, seconded by Councilman Philo T. Edwards and passed that the city agree to the purchase of some 500 feet of 18" concrete pipe to be installed in the Alta Ditch below the tank.

It was decided to let the Scouts have all the scrap iron at the yard. It was moved by Councilman Philo T. Edwards, seconded by Councilman E. J. Simmons and passed that the Scouts be allowed to salvage the scrap iron in the equipment yard, providing all the troops in the city benefit from the money received.

It was moved by Councilman Philo T. Edwards, seconded by Councilman Ray E. Loveless, that the City Recorder order the election supplies for the coming elections from the Carr Printing Company in Bountiful.

It was suggested that a survey be made of the Peace Rose Garden in the City Park to determine how many roses will be needed to replace those dead. The roses were planted by the Garden Club last year.

It was moved by Councilman E. J. Simmons, seconded by Councilman Ray E. Loveless and passed that effective May 1, 1951, the city establish a policy of allowing city monthly salaried employees sick leave to the extent of one day per month, accumulative up to twenty-four days, or a two-year period.

The Class "C" Road Fund check has been received from the state. It is in the amount of $16,572.56.

Meeting adjourned.