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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-01-1955 CC Minutes MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETING June lst, 1955 The meeting was called to order by Sylvester Powell, Jr. and the following councilmen were present: Ted J. Herzog, John Stumpff, Gerald Bales, and Paul Cooper, Jr. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. R. B. Clark appeared and requested the City to grant an extention of its waiver of the zoning restrictions so that he could store new cars on his pre mises south of Martway Street for a period of ninety days. He also stated that he would not sell used cars and that the building used for sales office would be =-W removed within fifteen days. »-r Upon motion being made by Paul Cooper and being seconded by Ted Herzog, a waiver of the zoning restrictions for a period of ninety days was granted to R. B. Clark Chevrolet Company, so that he could store new cars on the premises south of Martway for a period of ninety days' and that used cars would not be sold on said lot, nor would lights be maintained thereon. John Keach and R. J. Muntzel appeared with more detailed drawings concerning their proposed office building to be- erected on Lots 22 and 23 of Mission Hill Acres. Thereupon a discussion ensued concerning the desirability of having such a building adjacent to residences, and also as to its compatibility. Several councilmen voiced objections to having so much parking east of the building a nd stated that there was insufficient beautification of the ground site. Upon motion duly made and seconded the council took the new formal application under advisement and also instructed Mr. Muntzel and Mr. Keach that in any event, detailed plans and specifications would have to be prepared before a building permit could be obtained. Michael J. O'Neil appeared and presented to the council, a plat of Walnut View. Thereupon, a discussion took place concerning the plant, and on motion being made by John Stumpff and secondec by Gerald Bales, the plat was approved, and thereupon Mayor and Councilmen present affixed their signatures to the pfficial plat as required by law. Tony Stock appeared and complained of a drainage problem north of the store buildings in the block occupied by him and other tenants. After having 13 8 heard. Mr. Stock's presentation of the problem, the Council informed Mr. Stock that it was their opinion that his matter was one -which would have to be worked out privately with the other business property owners adjacent to him. The ,City marshal appeared and presented his regular monthly report and also stated to the council that Ruby Wolf had done an excellent job in helping to apprehend a shop lifter in Mission. Thereupon, Sylvester Powell announced the appointment of Ruby Wolf as a deputy city marshal and the appointment was unanimously confirmed by all councilmen present. Leo Pearce, City engineer, appeared and presented certain specifi- cations relating to the construction and repair of streets within the City of Mission. After having considered the specifications, the same were unanimously approved, and were filed with the City Clerk, as required by the Ordinances of the City. Leo Pearce, City engineer also presented an Ordinance, No. 86, and after some discussion of the said ordinance as introduced by John Stumpff, and after having been duly read and considered by Sections as required by law, it was.voted upon, the vote being as follows: In favor of the Ordinance: Gerald Bales, Paul Cooper, Jr. Ted Herzog and John Stumpff. Opposed to the Ordi- nance, none. Resolution No. 18, the same providing for the issuance of a tempor- ary note for the construction of Outlook Street, was presented. The same after having been duly read and considered as required by law, upon motion duly made by Ted Herzog and seconded by Paul Cooper, the same was approved. The City engineer also stated to the council that several storm sewers adjacent to Fifty seventh Street, between Beverly Lane and Beverly, were in need of repair. After some discussion, the City attorney was instructed to present the problem to Bryan Construction Company, the developer of the property. Public hearing was held concerning the appraisements of the lots within the benefit districts on Woodson from Fifty -third to Fifty -fifth and the Outlook benefit district north of Fifty eighth Street. The Council, after having examined the appraisements, approved the same. There were no protesters present. Upon motion being duly made and seconded, the following building per- mits were approved: Sylvester Powell, Jr. presented an appropriation ordinance making appropriation for certain obligations of the City. Upon motion duly made and seconded, the same was approved. 139 There being no further business to come before the meeting, the meeting adjourned to June ,/.0 1955, to be held at 5627 Johnson Drive, Mission, Kansas, at 8:00 p.m. V IP Mayor ATTEST: M. D. Brooks, CLty Cle 140 MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETING June 15th, 1955 0 The meeting was called to order by Sylvester Powell, Jr. The follow- ing Councilmen were present: Elmer L. Horseman, Jr., Gerald Bales, Paul Cooper, and John Stumpff. The minutes ae the previous meeting were read and approved. Tom Dail ey, a.trash and garbage contractor, appeared and stated to the Council that he was losing money collecting trash and garbage in the Mission business district, for the reason that many businessmen were not paying. He stated that if the City could increase the occupational tax license, that it would cost the City approximately $1,000.00 per month to collect the trash and garbage from the Mission business district. Thereupon, the discussion followed concerning the advisability of in creasing the occupational tax license, but no decision was reached. Mr. Dailey was informed that action would be taken during the month of July. I Elmer Horseman made a report concerning occupational tax licenses, which were not being filed properly. The City attorney was instructed to write a letter to 0. D. Moffett Son and to M M Auto Parts and instruct them to file the proper information with the City Clerk within one week. Ordinance No. 87, an ordinance assessing the costs of the street pav- ing on Woodson Road against the property owners was introduced. .After having been read and duly considered by sections,, it was voted upon, the vote being as :follows: In favor of. the Ordinance Elmer L. Horseman, Jr., Gerald Bales, Paul Cooper and John Stumpff. Opposed none. Ordinance No. 88, being an ordinance assessing the costs or paving north of 58th Street on Outlook, was introduced. After having been duly read and considered by sections, it was voted upon, the vote being as follows: In favor of the ordinance: Elmer L. Horseman, Jr., Gerald Bales, Paul Cooper, and John Stumpff. Opposed none. A discussion was had concerning the appointment of a Paik Board whose duties would be to make recommendations to the Governing Body concern int the operation of the City Pails and the Municipal swimming pool. The City Attorney was instructed to prepare a model ordinance for introduction in July. The following names were suggested and were appointed by the Mayor and were unanimously confirmed by the City Council: Larry Steyer, Mrs. Vera Franks, Ed Chapmen, Willard Hammond, Steve Szerbacki, Darwin Lowry and W. W. Hurst.