The Bids on the 4Theast Pipe Line Which Were Opened on June 9Thwere Reviewed by the Council

June 12, 1950

Minutes of a regular meeting of the Orem City Council held June 12, 1950 at 8:00 p.m. in the Orem City Hall. Present were Mayor Gillman, Councilmen Jacob, Loveless, Knight, and Clerk Orland Pyne. Councilman Edwards was unable to be present because of work. Councilman Simmons was also absent. Mayor Gillman was in charge of the meeting.

The bids on the 4thEast pipe line which were opened on June 9thwere reviewed by the Council.

It was moved by Councilman Ray E. Loveless, seconded by Councilman Ralph Knight and passed that L. A. Poulson of Brigham City, Utah be awarded the bid for installation of the 4thEast pipe line from 8thNorth to 8thSouth and west to the high school, the bid amounting to $6,327.95.

Mr. Peterson and his associated Mr. Zabriskie and Mr. Nielsen presented a revised plot on the Better Homes subdivision between 7thand 8thWest on 4thNorth for Council approval. It was moved by Councilman Ralph W. Knight, seconded by Councilman Ray E. Loveless and passed that the Peterson Subdivision (Revised Better Homes) be approved and authorization be given him to proceed according to the subdivision ordinance.

A group of merchants presented a petition to the City Council asking for a reduction in the beer license fee. The basis of their request was falling off of business, increase in cost of labor, taxes, and such. The group present included Russell Park, Ralph Campbell, Leon Shaw, Wm. Meyers, Glen Burr, and others. The Mayor explained what had transpired in the past relative to licensing of beer. Dancing, etc. was discussed. The discussion brought out that some cities in the county were allowing dancing in the taverns serving beer. After discussing the matter, the operators present were informed that inasmuch as two councilmen were not present, a decision on their petition could not be made until a later date, but would be given before the present license expires on June 30, 1950.

A delegation of citizens living on 1stNorth asked what could be done about oiling the street between the highways on 4thEast. Mayor Gillman informed them that all B and C funds received by the city for 1950 were earmarked to repair oiled streets already in existence. He stated that the road department was in the process of constructing a road sprinkler and would do what could be done to keen the dust down, especially during the forthcoming celebration.

E. H. Calder, City Treasurer, was present by request of the Council to discuss the operation of his office relative to the employment of additional help and his welfare on the job. Mr. Calder explained to the Council the procedure of operation. He was told to continue on the same basis until a later date when they would consider the employment of a full-time employee, if needed, who would efficiently handle any operation such as taking dictation, typing, etc. for both city offices.

A letter was received from Mr. George Cornish and his son relative to a request, or suggestion, that the city install drinking fountains on State Street through the city. The council discussed the matter somewhat, but no decision was made as it was felt that further study was necessary.

An easement for right-of-way for Utah Power and Light Company pole line to storage tank was presented. Moved by Councilman Ray E. Loveless, seconded by Councilman Ralph W. Knight and passed that the easement be signed by the Mayor and Recorder.

The lease agreement between the city and the Riding Club on the park property occupied by the siding Club was read by the Mayor. The lease was prepared by the City Attorney. It was moved by Councilman Ralph Knight, seconded by Councilman Thomas Jacob and passed that the Mayor be authorized to sign the lease subject to the Riding Club purchasing liability insurance for the protection of the city and the hiding Club, the amount of insurance to be determined by the City Attorney.

Mayor Gillman recommended that Councilman Knight and Councilman Simmons be authorized to work with the fire chief and assistant in the construction of a float for the city in the coming celebration. They were authorized to give the Chief permission to purchase material for the Float.

A letter was received from the Municipal League giving notice of a fireman's school to be held in Roosevelt High School in Salt Lake City. Councilman Knight was delegated to check with Chief Thompson on attending the school, if he or his firemen desired to attend.

A letter was also received from the Housing and Home Finance Agency, Community Facilities service in Denver, Colorado concerning the second advance planning program. It was suggested by Councilman Knight that the Road Department level the park in the canyon so that citizens may use the park for recreation.

Applications for employment with the city were read and reviewed.

It was moved by Councilman Ralph Knight, seconded by Councilman Ray Loveless and passed that Woods and Decker Company be paid $414.49 as the balance due them on their contract, and that the city release their bond.

Meeting adjourned.