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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReel 11 (7/05/1929 - 7/20/1934)COD'NOIr., REGULAR ~ETING, Friday, July 5, 19E9. ,The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the in the Municipal Building Friday, July 5, at 3 o'clock P. PRESENT: Messrs. Chick, Comer, ABSENT: Mr. Fox ........... 1. The Vice-President, ~M. Stiff, OFFICERS PRESENT: Wm. P. Hunter, 19E9, Stiff, and Tinsley .... 4. presiding. City Manager. Council Room MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. HEARING, SET BACK LINE THIRD (ROANOKE) STREET S. W: It appearing that notice was published in the ~,~Jorld-News, notifying the parties interested in establishing set back lines on 3rd,(Roanoke) Street between Franklin Road and the first alley South of Elm Avenue, to appear before the Council on the 5th, day of July, 1929, at 3 o'clock P. ~i., to show cause why the set back line recommended should not be estab- lished. In accordance with said notice the following persons appeared and objected to the set back line between Elm Avenue and the first alley South of Elm Avenue, namely; Miss Annnle D. Tice, residing at ,~802 Third Street, Ers. V. L. Aaron, ~$01., 3rd Street, and W. P. Firey, property ovmer on the East side of 3rd Street South of Elm Avenue. 1.~essrs. ~,~.. C. Franklin and James Frantm also appeared and offered no objection to the set back line being established. ~ir. Tinsley offered the following ordinance: (~3532) AE ORDINANCE'to establish set back lines on 3rd (Roanoke) Street be- tween Franklin Road and Elm Avenue. V~tKEREAS, by resolution heretofore adopted the City Clerk was directed to give notice to the persons interested in the property on 3rd (Roanoke) Street between Franklin Road and the first alley South of Elm Avenue on the Question of establish- ing a set back building line, ~nd W.~REAS, the notice was published in the World-News a newspaper published in the City of Roanoke on the llth, day of June 1929, directing the persons interested to appear before the Council in the Council Room in the ~:.~tnicipal Building on the 5th day of July 1929, at 3 o'clock P. ~,.~., to show cause why said set ~back building line should not be established, and at said hearing certain persons appeared and object- ed to establishing the line South of Elm Avenue, and WHEREAS, it appearing to Council that there is no necessity for establishing : said set back line South of Elm Avenue at this time, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a set back building line be, and the same is hereby established on 3rd (Roanoke) Street between Franklin Road and Elm Avenue; said line to be eight feet from the present property line on each side of said street. The said line being shovm on the map attached to Resolution No. 3518 adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke on the 7th, day of J~_ne 1929. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all buildings hereafter erected on said street shall conform to the building lines hereby established. The ordinance was read and laid over. 1 SIDEWALK: A petiti-on asking for the construction of a sidewalk on the Southsid~ of Buena Vista Boulevard between 9th, Street, ~emphis and Circle Streets S. E., the property owners agreeing to pay one-half the cost was read. On motion of Nr. Comer 'the petition is referred to the City Manager. BUILDING LINE, MOUNTAIN AVENUE S. W: Mr. A. C. appeared and asked that ~r. Alouf be permitted to west Corner of 1,{ountain Avenue and 5th Street on the site of the is being torn down. Mr. Comer moved that the matter be referred and Building Inspector.for report. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. WATER MAIN: The application of the Roanoke Water Works Company to install a E inch water main in New York Avenue, Villa Heights, from Lafayette Boulevard West to City Hopwood, representing R. A. Alo~ construct a building on the Sout~ old building that to the City ~.~uage~ Crescent Street, was read. ~. Chick moved that the m~tter be referred to the Manager for report. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. CROSS-OVERS: Applications for pe~its to constx~ct cross-overs were presented a follows: R. H. Phlegar, two cross-overs on the Northeast Co~mer of Lynchburg Road and llth Street; one cross-over on Lynchburg Road and one on llth Street. W.A. Nelson, ~803 Main Street, Wasena, N. B. Jonas, ~217 0tterview Avenue, Ghent, and Jo~ F. Barbour & Sons, ~1508-1510 South Jefferson Street. ~r. Chick moved that the applications be referred to the City Manager with power to act. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. STREET LIGHT: A petition asking that a street light be installed at the inter- section of Staunton Avenue and 8th Street N. E., referred to the City ~ianager for report. R0~0~ COUNTY ~.~P: A communication from Mr. Edward L. Stone, Chairm~B of the City Planning and Zoning Commissions, asking that Council sanction the employment of the City __Engineer and some of his force to prepare the county map was read, and il appearing that it is a matter for the City Manager to handle, the same is referred t¢' him. was read, and on motion'of ~,M. Comer and is sidewalk The posts to be installed to the good liking and satisfaction of the City ~ana- ger and under specifications to be i~rnished by him. The location of said lamp posts being shown on the drawing hereto attached and made a part hereof. : The said Calvary Baptist Church by acting under this resolution agrees to in- demnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to persons two lamp posts on the sidewalk in front of the Calvary Baptist Church. BE IT RESOLVED by the Co~_~ctl of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, hereby granted the Calvary Baptist Church to install two l~mp posts on the in front of the Calvary Baptist Church. REPORTS OF 0~ICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY ~'&M~!AGER: The City ~,tanager presented a report advising Coun- cil that Mr. Herbert B. Van Buskirk, Patrolman, was dismissed ~ay 10, 1929, and Jessie H. Puckett, Patrolman, was employed June 23, 1929. The report is filed. The City ~Y~nager presented a report of work accomplished and expenditures for period ending June 20th, 1929. The same is filed. REPOP. TS OF C0~iITTEES: None. UNFINISHED BUSIEESS: The following resolution having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (~3529) A P~SOLUTION to grant a permit to the Calvary Baptist Church to install or property by further agrees to remove the same when it is directed City of Roanoke. Mr. Chick moved to adopt the resolution. resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff and NAYS: None ............ 0. up reason of the construction and maintenance so to The mo tion Tinsley ----4. The following ordinance having been introduced, and again read: (~3531) AN ORDINANCE to grant a of said lamp posts, do by the Council of the was duly seconded and the read and laid over was taken permit to J. B. Fishburn to construct a side track across Third (Roanoke) Street at its intersection with Earnes~ Avenue into his lproperty at the Southeast Corner of Earnest Avenue and Third (Roanoke) Street. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke t~t J. B. Fishburn be, and he is hereby granted a permit to construct a side track across Third (Roanoke) Street at its intersection witlx Earnest Avenue into his property located at the Southeast Corner of Earnest Avenue and Third {Roanoke) Street. The location of said track being shovm on the map hereto attached and made a part hereof. The said l~ermit is granted upon the following conditions: (1) That in constructing said track the present grade of Third (Roanoke) Street shall not be interfered with and tile tops of the rails of said track shall be made to conform to the grade of said street. The space occupied by said track shall be paved with th~ same material as that used on the rest of said street, and the same shall be maintained by the said J. B. Flshburn at his own cost. (2) No cars shall be permitted to remain in the street and all loading and un- loading of cars shall be on the premlses of said J. B. Ftshburn. (3) The said J. B. Fishburn by acting under this ordinance shall indemnify and save harml,~ss the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to persons or property by reason of the construction and maintenance of said side track, and the operation of engines and cars thereon. Mr. Chick moved to adopt the ordinance. The motion was duly seconded and the !ordinance adopted by the following vote: AYES: ~,~essrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff and Tinsley .... 4. NAYS; None .............. 0. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIm, S: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: I,.Ir. Comer in- troduced the following resolution: (~5~3) A RESOLUTION to reid,nd L. S. Eanes .$2.80, fine imposed by the Police Court. WHEREAS, on June 13, 1929, L. S. Eanes was fined '~2.50 by the Police Court, which fine was paid, and at a later day an appeal was taken to the Co~ooration Court and at a later date the appeal was tried by the Corporation Court, and said L. S. Eanes was fined $5,00 and costs, which was also paid. THEREFORE,. BE ._IT _ RESOLVED by the ~ouncil of the City of Roanoke that the City Clerk and Auditor be, and he is hereby directed to draw a warrant in favor of L. S. Eanes in the stun of $2.50, to refund L. S. Eanes the fine imposed in the Police Collrt. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. resolution adopted by the following vote: The motion was duly seconded and the WHEREAS, on license to operate Chlok, Comer, Stlff and Tinsley ----4. AYES: Messrs. NAYS: None ............ -0. Mr. Tinsley introduced the following resolution: (~§~) A RESOLUTION to refund to the Duke Tailor ~aop $20.00 the 20th, day of April 1929, the ~:ke Tailor Shop a cleaning and pressing business at No. 4 Second, license paid. obtained a ( ndolph) Building In- Street S. E., and to operate said cleaning and pressing business, the spector required that a brick flue be constructed to which the boiler smoke pipe could be connected as provided in the building code, and the owners of said prop- erty refused to construct said brick flue, v~ich necessitated the abe~_donment of said pressing business by the Duke Tailor Shop, and said license was never used. THF~REFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City Clerk and Auditor be, and he is hereby directed to draw a warrant for the sum of ye20.00, payable to the Duke Tailor Shop, to refund the license paid by him. Said amount when paid shall be charged to the account of Refunds and Rebates. ~,~.r. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff and Ttnsley ..... 4. NAYS: None ............ 0. Mr. Comer introduced the follov~Ing resolution: (~3535) A RESOLUTION to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with the State of Virginia to obtain State aid in conditioning the field for an airport. V~[ER~AS, the Department of Highways of Virginia is authorized to aid the several cities and towns of the State in conditioning fields to' be used as airports: and VSLE ~REAS, it is necessary to secure this aid that the City shall fUrnish, eith- er by purchase, gift or by a lease for at least five years a suitable field to be used as an airport and to maintain the same in condition at all times for the safe landing and taking off of airplanes in accordance with certain specifications or rules of the Department of Commerce or such modifications of same as may be agreed upon; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Roanoke does g~arantee to the Department of Highwe~vs of Virginia that it will fUrnish a field to be used as an airport and maintain the same, the said field being briefly described as follows A certain tract or parcel of land known as a part of the Cannaday farm situat, ed in the County of Roanoke, Northwest of the Corporate.limits of the City of Roano~ said field containing 1~.37 acres, and described in the deed of lease between A.A. Cannaday and wife, and the City of Roanoke, to be recorded in the Clerk's Office to be free to the general public for landing and charge whatever to be made for use of said field, taking off except for of Roanoke County, Virginia. The said field at all times, and no of the City of be, and he is hereby authorized ~d directed to enter into an agreement establishment of commercial flying for hire or instructional flying. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that W. P. Hunter, the City Manager Roanoke, with the Department of Highways of the State of Virginia for the such airport. A copy of said contract is attached hereto and made a part hereof. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff and Tinsley NAYS: None --------- ..... O. Mr. Comer introduced '..he following resolution: (~3536) A RESOLUTION directing the City Attorney to motion was duly seconded and institute and prosecute condemnation proceedings against Dr. T. Allen Kirk and F. T. Forbes to acquire a ~. strip of land off of their property on the West Side of Grandin Road between Vir- ginia Avenue and Northumberland Avenue for the purpose of widening said Grandin Road. WHEREAS, by resolution heretofore adopted, the City ~,tanager was instructed to negotiate with Dr. T. Allen Kirk and F. T. Forbes for a strip of land nine (9) feet wide off of their respective properties on the 'Jest side of Grandin Road between Virginia Avenue and Northumberland Avenue for the purpose of widening said Grandtn RO ad. Acting under said resolution the City Manager has endeavored to agree with said Dr. T. Allen Kirk and F. T. Forbes for the purchase of said land for the pur- pose herein mentioned, and WHEREAS, the City Manager has reported to Council that he is unable to agree with said Dr. T. Allen Kirk and F. T. Forbes on the price to be paid for said strip of land. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City Attorney be, and he is hereby directed to institute and prosecute condemnation pro- ceedings to acquire a strip of land nine {9) feet off of the property of said Dr. T. Allen Kirk and F. T. Forbes, lying on the West side of Grandin Road between Virginia Avenue and Northumberland Avenue .for the purpose of widening Grandin Road. The resolution was read and laid over. MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: The City ~anager brought to the attention of Council a communication from ~,~r. Edward L. Stone, Chairman, of the City Planning & Zoning Commissions, that the City Manager take up with the Post Office Department the question of acquiring an addi- tional five feet off of the property of the Government for the purpose of making Roanoke Street ?0 feet wide along the Post Office property. Mr. Ttnsley moved that the matter be referred to the City ,',.~anager to take up with the Treasury Department. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. RICHLIEU AVENUE, CURB AND GUTTER: The City Manager presented a request from Jos. B. Lacy for curb and gutter on Richlieu Avenue. No action was taken. SIDEWALM ASSESS~.IENT ~UND: ~ir. Tinsley presented application from C. H. Blakemore for a refund of a portion of cost of the sidewalk abutting the property of Mr.. Blakemore _on Stanley Avenue. The Clerk is directed to call ~r. Blakemore's attention to the provisions of the resolution under which the sidewalk was construct- ed. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. COUNCIL, Friday, P, JEG~R MEETING, July 19, lgE9. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Cotmcil Room in the Municipal Building Friday, July 19, 1929, at 3 o'clock P. ~.~. PRESENT: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Fox- 5. ABSENT: None ............... 0. OFFICERS PRES3NT: Wm. P. Hunter, City },~anager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has -been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as ~:ecorded. SET BACK BUILDINg] LINE 4TH STREET S. E: It appearing that notice was given on the question of establishing a set back building line on 4th Street S. E., between Tazewell Avenue and the extreme southern end of 4th Street S.E., Such notice be- ing returnable this day at 3 o'clock P. ~.., the president of Council asked that if anyone is present who is interested in the establishment of said set back building lines, and no one appeared, ;,~r. Comer introduced the following ordinance: 0RDI],A.:CE to establish a set back building line on gth Street S. E., between Tazewell Avenue and the extreme southern end of 4th Street. ,/~.~P0'Z~S, the ~ ~n? Commission has recommended that set back building lines ~,on. be established on both sides of 4th Street S. E., between Tazewell Avenue and the extreme southern end of 4th Street, and V~REAS, by resolution heretofore adopted it was directed that a notice be given to the persons interested in the establishment of said set back building lines$ said notice being returnable on the 19th, day of July 1929, at 3 o'clock P. ;,Y., and ~iEREAS, no person appeared to object to establishing the said set back build- ing line. THERE~0RE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that set back building lines be, and the same are hereby established on 4th Street S. E., between Tazewell Avenue and the extreme southern end of ~th Street. Said lines to be ac- cording to the map hereto attached and made a part hereof. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all buildings hereafter erected on said 4th Street S. E., between Tazewell Avenue and the extreme southern end of 4th Street conform to the set back building lines hereby established. The ordinance was read and laid over. PETITIONS A!,~D C0},~,HR~ICATIONS: VIRGINIA ~,,~SE~.~ 0F NATURAL HISTORY: Mrs. W. R. Hickey appeared and stated to Co~cil that the Virginia Liuseum of Natural History is occupying her building, and that she has been promised by the officers of said Museum. that the rent would be pai~ .by the city, and desired to know whether or not this is a fact. It was stated to Mrs. Hickey that there is no money available for the pa)~ent of the rent. HIGKKAND AV~USE S. E., BE~N 9TH AND llTH STREETS: A committee of citizens .appeared and asked that Highland Avenue between 9th and llth Streets S. E., be im- proved. Council contemplates the inspection of the streets at an early date, and this matter is laid over av~ait'ing such inspection. ALLE'ff BETWEEN HIGH~;D AND ALB~¥,iARLE AVEEUIES ;'~ST OF FIRST STREET: Mrs. Baldwi~ appeared and called the attention of Council to the condition of the alley in the rear of her residence on First Street between Highland and Albemarle Avenues, and asked that action be taken to remedy such condition, i,',r. Comer moved that the matter be referred to the City T~.~anager. The.motion was duly seconded and agreed to. AI, B,~tARLE AVENUE BETW~'EN 6TH AND 7TH STREETS S. E: A citizen appeared and call- ed attention of Council to the necessity of widening Albemarle Avenue S. E., between 6th and ?th Streets. i~:r, Chick moved that the matter be referred to the City get to ascertain upon what conditions the land may be acquired for widening the street, and to report to Council. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. LUCK. AV~'UE BETW~.~N 2ND AND 3RD STR,~.TS SET BACK LINE: ,,.r. ~ A.B. Hunt, repre- senting ],Ir. A. ,'.~. Shepherd, appeared and stated to Council that establishing the set back lines on Luck Avenue between 2nd and 3rd Streets has interfered with the sale of ~,!r. Shepherd's property, and asked that some action be taken to widen the street so that D'.r. Shepherd may know how to handle the property. ~To action was taken by Council. WATEI~ ~.'LAIN ~[ORTON AV~'~UE BET?IE~ llTH f~D 12TH STREETS S. E: A committee of citizens from Morton Avenue S. E., between llth and 12th Streets appeared with re- ference to the construction of water mains for fire protection. Mr. Tinsley moved that the City ~[anager take the matter up with the ','later Company and request the Water Compar~V to install the water mains at once. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. ','lATER I~AIN: The application of the Roanoke Water Viorks Company to install a water main on .'.,,~organ Avenue S. E. , East of i.;ornlngside Street vzas read. ~.!r. Chick imoved to grant the pe~it an~ offered the following resolution: (#~538) A RESOLUTION granting a permit to the Roanoke Water Works Company to install a 2 inch water main in ,¥,organ Avenue S. E., East of ,~,~orningside Street for a distance of 200 feet. BE IT RESOI, VED by the Co~mcil of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and is hereby granted the Roanoke Water Works Company to install a 2 inch water main in ~,organ Avenue S. E., East of ~:[orningside Street for a distance of 200 feet. Said Roanoke Water Works Compa. ny by acting under this resolution agrees to in- demnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to per- sons or property by reason of the construction and maintenance of said water mains, and further agrees to replace the streets where the same are opened under the pro- visions of the general Ordinances of the City of Roanoke providing for street restora- tion. Mr. Chick moved to adopt the resolution. resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: ~,~essrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the P~esident, ~,~. Fox--5. i,?AYS: None ............... O. GAS ~,IAIN: The application of the Roanoke Cas Light Company for a oermit to in- stall certain gas mains. ~'.'[r, Chick moved to grant the permit, ~md offered the fol- lowing resolution: (~3539) A P~SOLUTION granting a permit to the Roanoke C~as Light Company to in- stall certain gas mains. BE IT RESOLV.~D by the Council of the City of Ro_a~oke that a permit be, and is hereby, granted the Roanoke Gas Light Company to' install gas mains as follows: The motion was duly seconded and the (1) A 4 inch gas main on Hanover Avenue N. W., in the 900 block East 75 feet. (2) A 4 inch gas main on l,[aryland Avenue N. W., from Staunton Avenue 250 feet West. Said Roanoke Gas Light Company by acting under this resolution agrees to in- demnify and save harmless the City 'of Roanoke from all claims for damages to persOnl or property by reason of the constr~ction and maintenance of said gas mains, and further agrees to replace the streets where the same are opened tuuder the ~oviston~ of the general ordinances of the City of Roa~oke providing for street restoration. Mr. Chick moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the . resolution adopted by tile following vote: I AYES: ~,.lessrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, ~.Ir. Fox--5, NAYS: None ............ 0. CROSS-OVER: The application of [..~r. E. P. Craft for a permit to construct a cross-over at ~440 Cedar Bluff Avenue S. E., was read, and on motion of Mr. Chick referred to the City ~,,~anager with power to act. WHITE WAY STANDARDS: A petition from the property owners on Church Avenue be- tv~een Jefferson Street and 1st (Nelson) Street S. E., asking that they be permitted to install white v:ay standards was read. I,Ir. Tinsley moved to grant the permit and offered the follov~ing resolution: (~35~0) A IhESOZUTION granting a permit to the property ovn~ers on Church Avenue betv.,'een Jefferson Street and 1st (I:elson) Street S. E,, to install white way light- ~ ~ standards. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of tl~.e City of Roanoke that a permit be, and is hereby granted the property ovmers ou Church Avenue between Jefferson Street and ls~ (I~elson) Street ~. E., to install white v:ay lighting standards. to The said standards be paid for by the property owners abutting on said street. The current for the lights in said standards will be paid for by the City of Roanoke, provided, however, that no payment shall be made for said lights prior to January l, 19~0. The resolution was read and laid over. ROAN~KE HOSPITAL ~SSOCIATiON: Report of the Roanoke Hospital Association of city patients for the month of J~ue was filed. STREET LIGHT: A petition asking for the installation of a street light on Den' Avenue at the intersection of Pelham Street S. E., was read, and on motion of Comer referred to the City .i[anager. ~0bC~T~.IN VI.~, TERRACE: A petition asking that ~J. ountain View Terrace from Chesterfield Street West be graded and crushed stone applied was read, and on motiol~ of >ir. Tinsley referred to the City ~.[anager. CHAI~BER 0F C0~.Z.[ERCE: The Chamber of Commerce presented a petition asking that ~,,e city pay the expense of the Anti-Smith State Convention which was held in the City of Roanoke on June l@th, the expense amounting to $208.?5. Mr. Comer moved that the charge for the Auditorium of ~20.00 be remitted, and that as there are no~ l~ds available to pay the other expenses, the request be refused. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. REPOP. TS OF OF~Iu~R~: REPOP, T OF THE CITY ~,Z~AGER: The City if. anager presented a report making ~er- tain recon~mendations. The same were a.~ted upon as follows: ,..0RRILL AV~NU~ 0PENIEG INT0 9TH STREET: The City ~qanager reports that it will cost $7,707.00 to pa~ property damage and to grade ~.':o~'~ill Avenue between ~th an~ Streets. No action was taken. STRMi? LIGI{TS: The City Manager recommends the installation of certain street lights. Mr. Tlnsley moved to adopt the recommendation and offered the following resolution: 9th (~3541) A RESOLUTION authorizing the Appalachian Electric Power Company to in- stall certain street lights. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the Appalachian Electric Power Company be, and it is hereby authorized to install street lights as follows: (1) One 250 C. P. light at the intersection of Staunton Average and 8th Street N.E. (2) One 250 ~J. P. light on Winona Avenue approximately 300 feet east of I.'.ain Street, Wasena. Said lights to be maintained un, ler the contract between the Appalachian Electric Power Company and the City of Hoanoke. ~Ir. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. resolution adopted by the following vote: The motion was duly seconded and the AYES: [[essrs. Chick, Comer, Sti-ff, Tinsley and the President, :V.r. Fox---5. NAYS: None - - 0 ;,Ir. Stiff was excused from further participation in this meeting at 4:05 o'clock P. The City ~.'[anager recommends orant~ng a permit to the Roanoke Water Works Company to install a 2 inch water main in New York Avenue from Lafayette Boulevard West to Crescent Street, Villa Heights. ~,~. Chick moved to adopt the recommendation, and of- fered the following resolution: (~3542) A P~SOLUTI0!i granting a pem~it to the Roanoke Water Works Company to in- stall water main. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and is hereby granted the Roanoke Water Works Company to install a 2 inch · .~e~ main in New !York Avenue from Lafayette Boulevard West to Crescent Street, Villa Heights. The said Roanoke Water ','forks Comps_ny by acting ~nder this resolution agrees to !indemnify ~nd save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to per- sons or property by reason of the construction and maintenance of said water main, land fUrther agrees to replace the streets where the same are opened under the pro- ivisions of the genere.1 ordinances of the City of Roanoke providing for street restora- ition. ,',ir. Chick moved to adopt the resolution. iresolution adopted by the following vote: The motion was duly seconded and the AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Tinsley and the President, ~r. Fox ---4. NAYS: None ............. 0. SET B_~CK LINE R. A. ALOUF BUILDING: The City Manager presented a report on the ,~uestion of a set back building line for R, A. Alouf at the Southwest Corner of i?.ountain Avenue and 5th Street S. W. The report is filed. expenditures for The City Manager presented a reoort of work accomplished and - Week ending June 27, 1929. The same i2 filed. FINANCIAZ STATE~NT: The City Clerk and Auditor presented a statement showing the condition of the finances as of July l, 1929. The same is filed. FA~,~.ILY WELFARE sOCIETY: The report of the Family Welfare Society for the month f June was filed. I~EPORT3 OF CO~ITTEES: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The following ordinance having been and again read: (,~5~) AN ORDINANCE to establish set introduced, read and laid over was taken back building lines on ~rd, (RoanoKe) · : Street between Franklin Road and Elm Avenue. WHEREAS, by resolution heretofore adopted .notice to the persons interested Franklin Road and the first alley ing a set back building line, ~d the City Clerk was directed to give in the property on Third (Roanoke) Street between South of Elm Avenue..on the question of establish- ~tqTERE~S, the notice was published in the World-N.:ws a newspaper published in the City of Roanoke on the llth, day of June 1929, directing the persons interested to appear before the Council in the Council Room in the Municipal Building on the 5th, day of July 1929, at 3 o'clock P. M., to show cause why said set back building line should not be established, and at said hearing certain persons appeared e~d ob- jected to establishing the line South of Elm Avenue, and WHEREAS, it appearing to Coun,:il that there is no necessity for establishing said set back line South of Elm Avenue at this time. THEREFORE, BE IT 0RDEINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a set back building line be, and the same is hereby established on 3rd (Roanoke) Street betwee~ Franklin Road and Elm Avenue; said line to be eight feet from the present property line on each side of said street. The said line being shown on the map attached to Resolution No. 3518, adopted by the Council of the City of ~oanoke on the 7th, day o~ June, 1929. BE IT FURTHER 0RDAI~D that all buildings hereafter erected on said street shal~ conform to the building lines hereby established. Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the ordinance. The motion was duly seconded and the ordinance adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Tt~Sley and the President, N~YS: None ............. 0. Mr. Fox--4. The following resolution having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (~3836) A RESOLUTION directing the City Attorney to institute and prosecute con- dem~atton proceedings against Dr. T. Allen Kirk and F. T. Forbes to acquire a strip of land off of their property on the West side of Grandin Road between Virginia Avenu and Northumberland Avenue for the purpose of widening said Grandin Road. WHERE_AS, by resolution heretofore adopted the City Manager was instructed to negotiate with Dr. T. Allen Kirk and F. T. Forbes for a strip of land nine ~9) feet wide off of their respective properties on the West side of Grandin Road between Virginia. Avenue ~nd Northumberland Avenue for the purpose of widening said Grandtn l~oad. under said resolution the · . Forbes City ~anager has endeavored to agree with said for the purchase of said land for the purpose Acting Dr. T. Allen Kirk and F. herein mentioned, and WHE~AS, the City Manager has reported to Co,~noil that he is unable to agree with said Dr. T. Allen Kirk and F. T. Forbes on the price to be paid for said stri' of laud. THE.REFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City Attorney be, and he is hereby directed to institute and prosecute condemnation pro- seedings to acquire a strip of land nine (9) feet wide off of the property off said Dr. T. Allen Kirk and l,'. *~*. ~'orbes, lying on t~e ~'iest ~ide of Grandin Road between Virginia Avenue and Northumberland Avenue for the purpose of widening Grandin Road. The motion was duly seconded, and Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Fox ----4. NAYS: None .... - .... ------- 0. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTRODUCTION AN]) CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Mr. Chick introduced the following resolution: (.~Z543) A tLESOLUTION to approve the accounts and claims against the Roanoke for the month of June, 1929, and directing the payment of same. (For full text of ~esolution see Ordinance Book No. 7, Page ~ Mr. Chick moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Tinsley and the President, NAYS: None ............... O. Mr. Comer introduced the following resolution: (~35~4) A RESOLUTION to give a hearing for the City of /_9_ ). seconded, and the Mr. Fox---4. establishment of a set back building line on Third Street between Campbell Avenue and Franklin Road S. W. WHEREAS, the Zoning Commission has recommended that a set back building line be established on Third Street between Campbell Avenue and Franklin Road, in ac- ,cordance with the map on file in the office of the City Clerk. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke be given the property owners on the Question of establishing a set · line on Third Street between Campbell Avenue and Franklin Road S.W. The resolution was read and laid over. Mr. Tinsley introduced the following resolution: (~545) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to the construction of a sewer Massachusetts Boulevard. that a hearing back building on Lafayette advertise for bids for Boulevard between Pennsylvania Avenue and BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City Manager be, and he is hereby authorized to advertise for bids for the construction of a sewer to accommodate the property on Lafayette Boulevard between Pennsylvania Avenue and Massachusetts Boulevard. When said bids are received the same shall be presented to Council for its ac- tion, but the construction of said sewers shall not begin until the property owners abutting thereon shall pay into the City Treasury one-half the cost thereof. Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the follov~lng vote: AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Tinsley and the ~resident, Mr. Fox---4. NAYS: None ............... O. SIDEWALK PENMAR AVENUE: ~&r. Comer introduced the following resolution: (~3546) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to construct, or cause to be ~constructed, a sidewalk on ?enmar Avenue between Wilson and Mornin~side Streets. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City Manager be, and he is hereby authorized to construct or cause to be constructed a sidewalk on Pe~mar Avenue between Wilson and ~V, orningside Streets, but said sidewalk shall not be constructed until the property owners shall pay into the City Treasury one-half the cost thereof. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the followir~ vote= AYES: Messrs. ;]hick, Comer, Tlnsley and the President, M~. Fox---4. NAYS: None ................ 0. MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: STOP~{ DRAIN BETWEF. N HANOVER AND STAUNTON AYKEUE.,S AND 15TH AND 16TH STREETS N.W presented to Council an estimate of the cost of constructing a sro Streets N. W. The City ~tanager drain between Hanover and Staunton Avenues and 15th, and 16th, Comer moved to refer the matter to the City Manager for report. SE%TER TAZEWELL AVENUE: The City Manager presented to Council a request of the Medioal Arts Building for the construction of a sewer to accommodate the basement of their building now being.constructed on the Southside of Tazewell Avenue East of First Street S. W. The City Manager stated that the caost would be $1,016.00, and that the Nedical Arts Building would donate land to widen the alley in the rear, pro vided the city will construct a sewer. The City Manager was authorized to say to tk Nedical Arts Building that the city would pay one-half the cost of constructing said sewer provided the land for widening the alley in the rear is donated. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. President. COUNCIL, RMGUI~R ~EETING, Friday, August 2, 1929. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Room in the L[unicipal Building Friday, August E, 19E9, at ~ o'clock P. PRESE~'~: Eessrs Chick, Comer, and the President, ,,,r. Fox .... 3. ABS~3~T: Messrs. Stiff and Tinsley ....... The President, Mr. Fox, presidi~. OFFICERS PP~ES~7.:~.Wm. ~ Hunter, City Manager. ~/,IL'UTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS A?:D C0,~,~,,q~NICATI0.~,?S: STABLE IN THE REAR 0F KING GEORGE AV~.UE WEST OF 5TH STREET S.W: ..'.ir. Paul Massie presented to Council a petition asking that action be taken to compel Lynn C, Buckner to remove or keep in a sanitary condition, free from orders, his horse and cow stable on the rear of his lot at ,~503 King George Avenue. ~' ~.,r. Chick moved that ti'~e matter be referred to the City Attorney for such action as is nec- essary. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. SIDEWAI~ NOET}HD,~!BE~LA_~D AV~.UE: Mr. i,i. J. Schlossberg appeared and asked that a sidewalk be constructed abutting his property on the Southside of Uorthumberla.$d Avenue West of Grandin Road. Mr. Chick moved that the matter be referred to the City ~,;,anager. The motion was duly seconded and agree:~ to. VIRGr~i:IA ~.~SE~,[ OF I~ATURAL HISTORY: The Virginia ~.lusemm of"a~,: tural History flled a proposal looking to taking over the ~,~.useu. m by the City of Roanoke. The matter is laid over for consideration of Council. BIDS FOR SIDEWALKS AUD SEWERS: By resolution heretofore adopted the City ~,!ana- ger was directed to advertise for bids for the construction of a sidewalk on both sides of Penmar Avenue between Wilson and ~,,iorningside Streets, and for the construe- tion of a sewer to accommodate the property ovmers on both sides of Lafayette Boule- yard from Pennsylvania Avenue to l,[assachusetts Avenue. Acting under this resolution the City Manager advertised for bids, and bids were received as follows: SIDEWALK 0N BOTH SIDES PE~'~[AR AV~.]UE BETYfEEN WILSON AND MOPi'~INGSIDE STREETS: H. E. ~,iuddiman $ 1,097.~0 W. G. Tinsley 1,028.37~ S. P. Bennington 1,278.§0 Campbell ~d Peters 1,088.00 S~'fERS ON BOTH SIDES LRFAYETTE BOU~EVARD FR0~..~[ PE?,~SY~VANIA AVE?.rUE TO 5'~ASSA- CHUSETTS AV~..~b~E AND ~ ~ _.H.-~0UGH PRIVATE PROPERTY F!~M PENNSYLVANIA AV~.UE TO DELAWARE AV~IUE ON EAST SIDE: C. L. Ttnsley S. P. Bennington Camobell and Peters 1,598.00 2,358.75 1,748.50 ~,~r. Comer moved that the bids be referred to the City !.,~anager for tabulation and report, The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. CROSS-OVERS: Application for permits to construct cross-overs were presented ~ . ~1403 Kenwood as &ollows: J. W. Ctu~ningham, ~426 Church Avenue S. W; J. L. Brooks, ~ Boulevard S. E., and E. E. Wiggins, #517 llth, Street N.W.l..!r. Chick moved that the 'applications be referred to the City ~:Ianager with power to act. The motion was duly seconded 1 and agreed to. GAS ~tAIN: The application of the Roanoke Gas Light 0ompany for a permit to constr~ct a gas main was read, and on motion of ~lr. Chick the permit granted. Mr. Chick offered the following resolution: (~3~?) A RESOLUTION gramting a permit to the Roanoke Gas Light Company to construct certain gas m~in. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke tl~at a permit be, and is hereby granted the Roanoke Gas Light Compa~ to lay a 4 inch gas main in Highland Avenue S. E., from llth Street ~'~est 150 feet to a dead end. Said Roanoke Gas Light C o ~ 1 ~ ~y by acting ~der this resolution agrees to in- de~ify and save harmless the 'City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to per- sons or proper~y by reason of the construction ~d maintenance of said gas main, ~d further agrees to replace the streets where the same are opened ~der the pro- visions of the general ordin~ces of the City of Roanoke providing for street res- toration. ~.~r. Chick moved Zo adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Kessrs. ~hick, Comer, and the President, l.~r. Fox---3. ~A~S: None ..... 0. CA~BEIDG:~ ~,~.,,-.~ PETI?I01'~ T0 ~n~,~..,~a E~.IE: A petition a~lng ~hat the n~e "Cambridge Avenue" between Mom~tain View Terrace and Oxford Avenue be changed to "Oxford Avenue". ;,~r. Chick moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for report. The motion was dul3~ seconded and agreed to. RE~ET OF ~'"~ T~' :~;~, C! - L~NAGER: The City Manager presented a report m~ing car- rain recommendations. The same were acted upon as follows: S~w~'~ LIGHTS: The Cit~, **~.. '-~:,an~uer recommends the installation of certain street lights. ~,!r. Comer moved to adopt the recommendation, and offered the follovJing r~ so lut ion: (~3548) A REEOi,UTIOE authorizi~ the Appalachian Electric 2ower Comply to in- stall certain street BE IT RESOLVED by the Co.oil of the City of Rom'~oke that the Appalachian Elec tric Power '~,~om~.a.~ '-~. be, and it is hereby authorized to install street lights as fol- lows: (1) 1-260 C. P. lig~t at the intersection of Dent Avenue and 8th Street S,E. (2) 1-2~0 ,~. 2. light at the intersection of Gilmer Avenue and 18th Street N,Vi. Also the follov:inE lights in the 3mnex Territory - 19£~: (~)1-~60 g. ?. light at Gean Street and Stanley Road, (a)1-2~0 C. o. xzgnt at Barham Road and Stanley Road. Said lights to be maintained uuder the contract existing between the Appala- chain Electric Power Company and the City of Roanoke. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the follov;ing vote: AYES: Eessrs. Chick, Comer, and the President, ~.r. Fox ---3. Nf~YS: Eone .......... O. ST0~&~ DP~iI'~ F_Ai'.~0VEi~~.~.._.~.^v~"'~' The City. L~anager re~,ort~ that it will cost $1,90~.60 to construct a storm drain from Hanover Avenue to Staunton Avenue betwee~ 16th and 16th Streets N. W., and recommends that the construction be held in abeya~ until there are sufficient funds with which to do the work. Mr. Chick moved to ~e 15 adopt the recommendation. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. SETi~R },{EDICAL ARTS BUILDING: The City ~.anager reports that it will cost $1,016.00 to construct a sewer from the },,'.edical Arts Building approximately 100 feet East of First Street S. W., and that the Roanoke ~edical Buildin6 Corporation is willing to deed to the City a £0 foot strip of land in the rear of this pro?)erty, provided the sewer is constructed. The City ~anager recommends that the proposition be accepted. ;~r. Chick moved to adopt the recommendation, and offered the £ollow- in~ resolution: (~5549) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City ~/~ana~er to construct, or cause to be constr~cted, a sewer to accommodate the pro-~erty of the Roanoke ~'.:edic~l Building Corporation upon the said Corporation conveyin~ to the City a ~0 foot strip of land in the rear of its lot. BE IT P~EOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City ;,i~'~a~er be, and he i~ hereby authorized to construct, or cause to be constracted, a sewer in ~ranklin Road to accommodate the property of the Roanoke ~/.edical Building Corpora- tion at a cost not to exceed Ol,O16.00, provided, however, that the Roanoke i~?edical Building Corporation will convey to th~ City a 20 foot strip of land off of the rear of their property for the purpose of widening the alley. ~,~r. Chick moved to adopt the resolution. The motion r~as duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the follo~ing vote: AYT~S: ~.'~e~srs. Chick, Comer and the ~resident, ;/,r. Fox .... FIRE k~DP~NTS: The City I,lanager s~d Chief of the Fire Department presented report, accompanied by a ~,~ap, showing the location of 57~ fire hydrants. ~.~. Chick moved that ~ne City ?.~anager request the Roanoke Water Works Company to install mains where no fire protection is afforded, and to locate hydrants as directed by the City I~anager. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. The City L~anager presented a report of work accomplished and expenditures for period ending July ll, 19~9. The same was read and filed. REPORTS OF CO~.R~.~ITT~S: None. UNFINI S~M~ .D BUSINESS: The following ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (~3537) AN ORDINANCE to establish a set back building line on 4th Street S.E., between Tazewell Avenue and the extreme southern end of 4th Street. WHEREAS, the Zoning Commission has recommended that set back building lines be established on both sides of 4th Street S. E., between Tazev~ell ~venue and the ex- treme southern end of 4th Street, and M~HEREAS, b~ resolution heretofore adopted it was directed that a notice be given to the persons interested in the est~.blishment of said set back building lines; said notice being returnable on the 19th, day of July 19£9, at ~ o'clock P. 1.~., and WHEREAS, no person appeared to object to establishing the said set back build- ing line. TR~EREFORE.~, BM IT ORDAINED by the Co~zucil of the City of Roanoke that set back build'Lng lines be, and the same are hereby established on ~th Street S E. between Tazewell Avenue and the extreme southern end of 4th Street. Said lines to be according to the map hereto attached and made a ~art hereof. BE IT ~JRTHER ORDAINED that all builS, ings hereafter erected on said 4th Street S.E. between Tazewell Avenue and the extreme southern end of 4th Street, conform · to the set back building lines hereby established. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the ordinance. The motion was duly seconded and the ordinance adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer and the President, Mr. Fox ...... 3. NAYS: None ............ O. The following resolution having been introduced, read and laid over was t~ken up and again read: (~3540) A RESOLUYION grantins a permit to the property owners on Church Avenue ~between Jefferson Street and First (Nelson) Street S, E., to install white way light ing standards. B~ IT R~SOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and is hereby granted the property owners on Cl~.urch Avenue between Jefferson Street and First (Nelson) Street S. E., to install white way lighting standards. The said stan~ dards to be paid for by the property owners abutting on said street. The current for the lights in said standards will be paid for by the City of Roanoke, provide~_, however, that no payment shall be made for said lights prior to ~"~ ~" 1930 Jan..~.. 1, . ~..Ir. Ji~ick moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the follov:ing vote: " - r~.~ si dent, L','.r. Fox -- 3. AYES: ....essrs. Chick, Comer and the ~ -' NAYS: None ............. The following resolution having been introduced, read and laid over was take~l up and again read: (,roo44=~'-) A R~-~':'o~.~J:~_~, _~ to give a heari::g £or the establishment of a set back buil~ lng line on Third (Rosmoke) Street between Cs~npbell Avenue and Franklin Road ~'e ,...~:~,~, the Zoning Commission has recommende~i that a set back building line be estabii~ned on Third Street between Campbell Avenue and Franklin Road in accor- dance with the map on file in the office of the City Clerk. THERE?0~E, BE !U RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a hearing be given the property owners on the question of establishing a set back building lin~ on Third Street between Cs~apbell Avenue smd Franklin Road S.W. ~.,Ir.~"hick moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: ~YES: -",~essrs. Chic_~., Comer, and the President, ~J.r. Fox---3. flAYS: l~one ........ O. IETRODUCTiOi,; ~J',~D $OESIDER~.TION OF ORDI!fAI~CES AND RESOLUTIONS: Mr. Comer introduced the follov~ing Resolution: ...,,~,~_~., to appropriate the sum of f~lO0 O0 to the account of Airpor BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that an appropriation of $100.00 be, and the same is hereby made to the account of Air'port. DLr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: l[e£srs. Chick, Comer, and the President, ~,[r. Fox---3. NAYS: None ......... O. · Mr. Chick introduced the following resolution: · (~3551) A P~SO~JTION authorizing the L,'.ayor, the City Manager and the City Audi- tor to borrow a s-mm not to exceed $200,000.00. ? WHEREAS, it is necessary to borrow the sum of $200,000.00 for the purpose of paying the current expenses of the City of Roanoke, and WHEREAS, said money is needed to provide for the usual operation of the munici~ pal government. AN F~,[ERG~!CY IS SET FORTH AND DECLAHED TO EXIST and this resolution shall be in force from its pa'~sage. TItE, HEFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the ~,!ayor, the City Manager and the City Auditor be, and they are hereby authorized to negottaSe and secure a temporary loan of not exceeding $200,000.00, for the purpose of paying the current expenses of the City of Roanoke. Said loan shall be evidenced by a negotiable note executed by the .,'.layer and City Clerk, and to extend for a period not exceeding four months, and to bear in- terest at a rate not exceeilng 6;'~. The resolution was read and laid over. MOTION,$ AND MI SC ?,_fi~,LANEOUS BUSINESS: SCHOOL BOARD: It was stated that the terms of two members of the School Board will expire on the 30th, day of August. Comer placed in nomination Berrie as a member of the School Board from District No. 2, and J.~.' Turner from District No. 1, and tt~ere being no f~rther nominations C. E. Bertie from District ~,.'o. 2, and J. A. Turner from District No. 1, were unanimously elected members of the School Board for a term of three years. GAS TESTS: ;:r. G. C. Boyer, ,,Engineer of the State Corporation Commission, filed a report of the gas tests of the Roanoke Gas Light Company. AIR PORT CONTRACT: Upon motion of L~r. Comer, duly seconded, contract with the Department of Highways of the State of Virginia is amended by adding the following, Plus rental on e~iuipm~nt fu~ished by the State for conditioning this field. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to, NORTHERN ENTP~I~'CE TO T~ CITY: ilessrs. D. D. Hull and Fzlw. L. Stone of the City Planning Commission appeared relating to the Northern approach to the City. The matter is laid over· ,,;r. Chick moved that when Council adjourn it be to meet Frida,v, August 9th, at 8 o'clock P." Ti~ereupon, Council adjourned ~mtil Aua~st 9th, APPROVED ATTEST: at 8 o'clock P. ~.~ President. Clerk. -,17 OOUHOIL, REG~R YridO~y, Au~tst 16, 1929, The Council of the City of Roanoke met in the Municipal Building Frida~V, Augast PRESENT: Messrs. Chick, Comer and Stiff AB3E~?: Messrs. Fox and Tinsley The ¥ioe-President, Mr. Stiff, presi~ingo OFFICERS PRESENT: ~n, MINUTES: It appearin~ in regular meeting in the 1929, at 3 o*olook P, M, P. Hunter, City Manager. ~h~t a copy of the minutes of the been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly. seconded, dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND CONMUNICATIONS: UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS: LB. Carloton Pe~, representing Council Room previous meeting has the 'reading is the United States Marine Corps, appeared and stated to Council that ,,-der Resolution ~o. Z2~9, adopt- , zed the Labor Bureau to use the same room. Mr. PeBn asked that the Labor Bureau be moved, and that the United States Marine Corps be given the exclusive uso .of this room. Mr. Comer moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for report and recommendation. The motion was duly seconded, and agreed to. ' I MARKET CONDITION:' A delegation of citizens appeared and a~_k__ed that Council is-1 ~rove the sanitary oo~dition at the market by furnishing containers ~or garbage. _Mr.i ~hiok moved tha't the m~tter be referred to t~e City Manager to do whatever is nec ~1 to remedy the condition complained of.. Th~ motion was duly essary greed to. B~r~_~0NT BAPTIST CHURCH: Dr. Poe and seconded and a-. a committee from the Belmont B~ptist Church appeared and asked that Stewart A~enue and 9th Street abutting the church property be improved; that a CO'hOrsts Sidewalk be constructed on 9th Street and Stewart Avenue side, and curb and gutter constructed on Stewart Avenue. The City Manager erty, and if the church desires a ten foot walk that five feet. Mr. Comer moved~that the City Manager be recommends that the City construct a five foot walk around the church prop- they pay for the additional authorized to construct a five 'foot side walk around the church property, and that he take up with the o'ther prop, erty owners in the block between 8th and 9th Streets the sidewalk and curb and gutters in the re'st of the with the question of constructing block.and report to Council recommendations. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. DUMP, GRIGGS PACKING CounCil that the City dump that action be taken to abandon the dump, or remedy the ma~ter is-referred to the City Manager. GAS MAINS: The application of the gas mains was presented. Mr. COMPANY: Mr. Julian H. Eatherford appear, od and stated to near the Griggs Packing Company's .plant i's offensive, and offensiv~ condition. The Roanoke Gas Light Compgny to install certain Chick moved to grant the permit and offered the fol- lowing resolution: (~5§2) A RESOLUTION granting install certain gas mains. BE IT RESOLVED by the is hereby granted the a permit to the Roanoke Gas Light Csmpany to Couhcil of the City of Roanoke Gas Light Company to Roanoke that a pex~nit be, and install gas mains as follows: (1) A 2 inch ~ain on Campbell Avenue S. E., from 14th to 18th Streets. (2) & 4 inch ~ain on Watts Avenue N. e., f~om l~by Bouleva~ East 800 foot. (~) A 2 inch aain on 18th Street S. E., a distan°e of 200 feet South of Campbell Avenue, and 2~0 foot North of Campbell Avenue. Said Ro4noke Gas Light Company by acting under this resolution demnify and save harmless the City of,Roanoke from all claims for damages to or prop.erty by farther agrees of the general ordinances of the Mr. Chick moved to adopt the resolution adopted a~rees to in- persons. reason of the construction and ma. intenanoe of said gas mains, and ~o replace the streets where the same are opened under the provisions City of Roanoke providing for street restoration. resolution. The motion wa8 duly seconded and the by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer and Stiff ...... 3. NAYS: None ........ ---- ......... 0. CROSS-OVERS: The applicat'lons for per. mits sen.ted as follows: P. H. Bowm_~, ~413 Lafayette ~101 Luck Avenue, West; H. H. Carter, Virginia Heights. ~1~0 Cambridge Avenue, to construct cross-overs were pre- Avenue, South Roanoke, Ira F. Walton, Summit Avenue, Wasena, and W. C. Layman, Mr. Comer moved that the applications be referred to the City'Manager.with power to act. M00t~AN AVENUE BETWEEN 14THAND 18TH STREETS N. W: A petition asking for the improvement of Moorman, Avenue between 14th and 18th Streets N. W., was read, and on motion of Mr. Comer referred to the City Manager. GREENBRIER AVENUE BETWEEN 14TH AND 18TH STREETS S. E: A petition asking for the improvement of Greenbrier Avenue S. E., between 14th and 18th Streets S. E., by con- structing curb and gutter and macadam; the property owners agreeing to pay one,half the cost of curb and gutter was read, and filed. CITY PLANNING COMMISSION: A communication from Mr. ~Mlward L. 'Stone, Chairman of the City Planning and Zoning Commissions, suggesting that' notice be given to the public that the ComprehensiVe City Plan has been accepted and that provisions relat- ing to laying out sub~ivisions and streets within a radius of five miles from the corporate limits of the city is in effect~ Mr. Comer moved that the City Clerk be directed to publish the necessary notice. The motion was duly seconded and agreed ¸to. S~DEW~T,~: Petition for a sidewalk on the Southside of Church Avenue between and Jefferson Streets S. W., and on the East side of let Street S. W., between Church Avenue and the alley South, was read and filed. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER: The City Manager presented pllshed and expenditures for period eh<ling August 1, 1929. reports of wor~ aooom- The same are filed. STATEMENT: The City AudAtor presented'a statement showing the finan- ~cial eondi, tion of the city as of August 1, 1929. The same is filed. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The following resolution having been introduced, read and laid over was t~en .up and again read: (~551) A RESOLUTION authorizing the Mayor, the City Man_~_ger, and the City Iluditor to borrow a sum not to exceed $~00,000.00. The resolution is laid over until Monday, August 19, 19~9, at ~ o'clock P.M. Mr. Chick moved that when Council adjourn it be to meet Monday, August 19, 1929, at 5 o'clock P. M. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. V~RGINIA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY: The matter of the proposition submitted to Council for taking over tho Virginia Musou~ of Natur~ Hlstor~ C0NSII~I~TION OF CL~IM$~ None. INTRODUCTION ~D CONSIDERATION OF 0RDIN~NCES AND RE~OLUTIONS~ Mr. Chick introduced the followin~ resolutionz (~$§~) A RESOLUTI[ON to approve · Roanoke for the month of Ju~y, 1929, ( For full text of Resolution see Resolution Book No. ?, The motion was ~. Chick moved to adopt the resolution. resolution adopted by the following vote= the accounts and claims a~ainst the City of and direotin~ the pa~ent of the 8ams. i've ,) · duly seconded and the AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer, and Stiff NAYS: None ............... - .....O. Mr. Comer introduced the following resolution: (.~3554) A RESOLUTION to award the contrast for the construction BE IT RESOLVED by the construction of a sanitary of a sanitary Council of the City of Roanoke that the contrast for the sewer on both sides of Lafayette Boulevard from Pennsyl- vania Avenue to Massachusetts Avenue through private property from Pennsylvania Ave- nue to Delaware Avenue on the East side be awarded C. L. Tinsley at his bid of $1,598.00. ' The oonstruotion of said sewer shall be in strict acoordanoe with the plans, specifications and proposals ~ubmitted with said bid, but before proceeding with sai~ work the said C. T,. Tinsley shall exeoute a bond in the penalty of 50% of the con- tract price, and the ~ity Attorney is directed to prepare the proper form of contract by the. said ¢. L. Tinsley. The motion was duly seoonded and the following vote: Comer and Stiff-----3. and bond to be executed Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. resolution adopted by the AYES: ~essrs. Chick, NAYS: None ................ O. Nr. Comer introduced the following with the plans, speoi- shall execute a bond in re so lutl on: (~555) A RESOLUTION to award the contract for the construction of a sidewalk on both sides of Penmar Avenue S. E., between Wilson Street and Morningside Street. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the contract for the construction of a sidewalk on both sides of Penmar Avenue S. E., between Wilson Street and Morningside Street be, and the same is hereby awarded to W. G. Tinsley at $1,02~.~7~, the amount of his bid. The construction of said sidewalk shall be in accordance fications and proposals submitted with said. bid. -" The said W. G. Tinsley before proceeding with said work the penalty of 50~; of the contract price. The City Attorney is directed to prepare the proper form of contract and bond to be executed by said W. G, Tinsley. Nr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the :t resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer~nd Stiff --------3. NAYS: None ........ ---------0. Council adjourned to meet Monday, August 19, 19E9, at 5 o'clock P.M. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. Vice- Pre eld ent. COUNCIL, ADJOURNED MEET[NO, Monday, August 19, 1929. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in the Council Room Bull~Ing Monday, Au~st 19, 1929, at ~ o'clock P. M., pursuant to PRESENT: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff and the President, ABSEN~ Mr. Tinsley ......... --1. The President, Mr. Fox, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: Wm. P. Hunter, City Manager. The following resolution having been introduced, read and laid up ~nd again read: (~551) A RESOLUTION authorizing the Mayor, the City Manager, and Auditor to borrow a sum not to exceed $200,000.00. WHE~S, it is necessary to borrow the sum of $200 , 000 .00 for the p~ying the current expenses of the City of Roanoke, and WHEREAS, said money is needed to provide for the usual operation cipal government, in the Municipal adjournment. Fox --4. over was taken the City purpose of of ~the suni- AN EMERGENCY IS SET FORTH AND DECLARED TO ~IST and this resolution shall be in fcrce ffrom its passage. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the the City Manager and the City Auditor be, tiate and secure a temporary loan of not paying the current expenses of the Said loa~ shall be evidenced City Clerk, and to extend for a period rarest at a rate not exceeding 6%. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff NAYS: None ----- ......... O. Mr. Comer introduced the following (~3556) A RESOLUTION to fix the Justice. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of and they are hereby exceeding $200,000.00, City of Roanoke. by a negotiable note executed not exceeding four The mo ti on Roanoke that the Mayor, authorized to nego- for the purpose of by the Mayor and months, and to bear in- was duly seconded and the and the President, Nm. Fox --4. resolution: salary of the Clerk to the Civil and Police Council of the City of Roanoke that the salary of the Clerk to the Civil and Police Justice be, and the same is hereby fixed at $175.00 per month, to begin August 1, 1929, and to continue until changed by Council. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: Stiff and the President, Nm. Fox--4. AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Council a statement showing the improvements City Manager is requested to send to each member NAYS: None ............... 0. The City Manager presented to needed over a 10-year period. The of Council a copy of the statement, being no further business, Council adJourned~ APPROVED President. There ATTEST: Clerk. COU~CIL, SPECIAL Wednesday, August 28, 1929. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in in the Municipal Building Wednesday, August 28, president. PRESENT= Messrs. Chlok, Comer, Stiff, ABSENT: None .... - ....... ---0, The President, Mr. Fox, presiding. Special Meeting in the Council Room 1929, pursuant to call of the Tlnsley and the President, Mr. Fox- 5. OFFICERS PRESENT: Wm. P. Hunter, City Manager. OBJECT OF THE MEETING: The President stated that the meeting was called at the request of Dr. Ennion O. Williams, State Health Officer, to consider the s~itary condition of the city. There were present Dr. Ennion G. Williams and Colonel Kelley. of the State Health Department, Mr. Paul C. Buford, President, and Mr. Ben C. Moo- maw, Secretary, of the Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Williams stated that he had made an inspection of several places of busi- ness, amd fou:~d that the condition at the market very good, and the Shops were in a very good condition, but that in the rear of the property fron. ting Church Avenue between Kirk and Church Avenues he found a very deplorable condition, filth being exposed, debris of all kinds scattered around, and the condition as a whole very unsanitary. Dr. C. B. Ransone, Health Officer, stated that the equipment was insufficient to m~e the necessary clean-up. Yr. Comer moved that the City Manager confer with the Health Officer and the Superintendent of Police to ascertain whether or not men could be used as inspectors, thoroughly clean the Council adjourned. from the Police Department and trucks or teams be employed to seconded and agreed There being no and that such additional mez city. The motion was duly President. ATTEST: Clerk. tO, further business, APPROVED COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING, Friday, Au~st ~0, 1929. The Council in the Municipal Building Friday, PRESENT: Messrs. Chick, Comer, ABSENT: None ---- ........ -0 o The President, Mr. Fox, OFFICERS PRESF2qT: Wm. MINUTES: It appearing of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Counoll Room AUgust 30, Btiff, 19~9, at ~ o'clock P. M. Ttnsley and the President, Mr. Fox- pre siding. P. H,,~ter, City Manager. that a copy of the minutes upon motion, duly recorded. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: SET BACK LINE THIRD (ROANOKE) STREET BET¥~I~N CAMPBELL AVENUE AND FRANKLIN In accordance with Resolution of Council notice was given to the property been furnished each member of Council, dispensed with and the minutes approved as ROAD: of the previous meeting has seconded, the reading is owners abutting on Third (Roanoke) Street between Campbell Avenue and Franklin Road to appear before Council August 30, 1929, at 3 o'clock P. M., to show cause, if any they could, why the set back line on Third (Roanoke) Street between Campbell Avenue and Franklin Road should not be established. Messrs. W. W. Coxe and C. B. Patterson, representing the St. Marks Luthern Churel~,appeared and stated that the church ob- Jected to establishing the set back line unless the street is going to be widened within a reasonable time. It was stated that to establish a line without widening the street would seriously interfere with the sale of the church property. On mo- tion of Mr. Tinsley the matter is laid over for further consideration. PARKING AUTOMOBILES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY: Mr. E. M. Funkhouser appeared and asked that Council adopt an ordinance to prevent persons from parking their auto- mobiles on private property without the consent of the owners. Mr. Tinsley moved that the matter be referred to the City Attorney to draft an ordinance and report the same to Council. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. SEWER FOREST PARK: A petition asking that a sewer be constructed to accommo- date the property in Forest Park was presented, and on motion of Mr. Stiff refer- for estimate of cost and report. The motion was duly red to the Cit~ Manager seconded and agreed to. TAXI CAB REGULATIONS: Mr. C. B. Trent, r~epresenting the Yellow Cab Comp-~y, ipresented to Council a draft of an ordin_-__nce to taxi cabs regulate and cars for hire operating in the City of Roanoke. Mr. Comer moved that the ordinance be referred to the City Attorney for an opinion. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. ALBEMARLE AVENUE S. E., WIDENING BET _W~ 6TH AND ?TH STREETS: The City Mana- ger reported that the owners of the property, which would be necessary to acquire to open Albemarle Avenue, would not sell a portion of their property, but desired to sell the same as a whole; and unless the property can be acquired it is impos- sible to widen the street. The matter is laid over for further consideration. submit t ed VIRGINIA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY: The propositio~_/at previous meetings of CouBcil to take over the Museum of Natural History was again considered and laid over. · TAY]30R STRUT: A petition askin8 that and I/la~l Street be improved, was read and on City Manager. Ta~rlor Street between Montrose Avenue motion of Mr. Tlnsley referred to the WATER MAIN: The Roanoke Water Works Company permit to install a water main. Mr. Ghiok moved that the permit be granted and (~3557) A RESOLUTION granting a install a certain water main. presented an application for a offered the following resolutlo permit to the Roanoke Water Works Company to provided in Resolution ~S259 adopted October BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and is hereby granted tile Roanoke Water Works Company to install a 2 inch water e~in on Wilson Avenue and Zee Street, Hershberger Addition N. E., from a point 5 feet West of Zee Street, East in Wilson Avenue 20 feet; thence North in Zee Street 75 feet. Said Roanoke Water Works Company by acting n~der this resolution agrees to indemnify and save harmless, the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to per- sons or property by reason of the construction and maintenance of said water main, and further agrees to replace the streets where the same are opened under the pro- visions of the general ordinances of the City of Roanoke providing for street res- toration. Mr. Chick moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the 'resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Fox --5. NAYS: None ............. 0. LEAGUE OF VIRGINIA MUNICIPALITIES: A commnnication from Mr. Morton L. Waller- stein, Executive Secretary of the League of Virginia Municipalities, calling atten- tion to the meeting of the League to be held in Alexandria, Virginia, October 15th, and 16th, was read. Mr. Tinsley moved that the members of Council, the City Manage~ City Clerk, Commissioner of Revenue, and the Chairman of the City Planning and Zon- ing Commissions, be appointed delegates to the meeting, and requested to attend. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. FAMILY ¥~LFARE SOCIETY: Report of the Family Welfare Society for the month of July was r~ad and filed. ROANOKE HOSPITAL ASSOCIATIOE: A report showing the n-mber of city patients at the City Hospital and cost for treatment, showing a balance for the period ending July 31st, of $1,222.69, was read and filed. REPORT OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER: The City Manager presented a report making certain recommendations. The same were acted upon as follows: UNITED STATES ~N~RINE CORPS: The City Manager reported that he had made arrange- ments to give to the United State Marine Corps the exclusive use of the room on the isecond floor of the market building as recommends the installation of certain street recommendation and offered the following re- 1927. the Appalachian Electric Power Company to in- STREET LIGHTS: The City Manager lights. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the solution: (.,~355~) A RESOLUTION authorizing stall certain street lights. BE IT ~ESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the Appalachian Electric ~ollows: (2) Power Company One 250 C. P, View Terrace. be, and it is hereby authorized to install street lights as ~' light at the intersection of Oxford Avenue and Mountain Change the 100 C. P. light to a 250 C. P. light at the intersection of Forest Park Boulevard and Olive Avenue, 1925 Annex Territory. to be maintained under the provisions of the and the City of The mo ti on contract existing be- Roanoke. was duly seconded and the Tinsley and the President, Mr. Fox---5. Said lights tween the Appalachian Electric Power Company Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. ~hick, Comer, Stiff, NAYS: None .... -----------0. MOUNTAIN VIEW TERRACE: In regard to the petition of the property owners on Oxford Avenue asking that the name of Mountain View Terrace be changed to Oxford change will cause confusion. The motion was duly Avenue from Cambridge Avenue to Oxford Avenue. the cba~ge be not made, as in his opinion the Chick moved to adopt the recommendation. commendation adopted. The City Manager recommends that Mr. seconded and the re- The City Hanager presented a report of work accomplished and expenditures for period ending Au~dst 22, 1929. The same is filed. CITY ATTORNEY OPINION: With reference to the petition referred to the City Attorney relating to the complaint of certain property owners abutting the stable of Mr. Lynn BuckBer. The City Attorney presented an opinion which is filed. S. A. DUERSON REQUEST TO I~IT TAXES: Mr.. S. A. Duerson, the owner of Lot 152, Ward 4, R. L. & I., asked that the taxes on the building on said lot be remitted; that the building was condemned by the Building Inspector and ordered torn down. Mr. Comer moved that the matter be referred to the City Clerk to ascertain the facts and report to Council. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Mr. Tinsley introduced the following resolution: (,~3559) A RESOLUTION to ~mend and re-ordain a resolution adopted by the Coun- cil of the City of Roanoke on the £1st, day of June 1929, Numbered 3515, and en- titled, "A RESOLUTION to close the alley in the rear of Nos. 26 and 28 Campbell Ave- nue, and to open an alley extending from the alley closed South to Kirk Avenue." BE IT RESOLVED by the Co~_ncil of the City of Ro_a_noke that a Resolution adopt- ed on the 21st, day of June 1929, numbered 3515, and entitled, "A RESOLUTION to close the alley in the rear' of Nos. ~6 and ~8 Campbell Avenue, and to open an al- closed South to Kirk Avenue," be amended and reordained ley extending from the alley so as to read as follows: WHE~E~S, S. D. Ferguson is the owner of the property known now occupied by the Woolworth and as Nos, 26 and 28 said Ferguson is Avenue, and 28 Campbell said lots, and said building so and has petitioned Avenue, Store, South of said Nos. ~6 an alley separating property lying extending W~R~.A S, that the same will extend Campbell Avenue, West, also the .owner of the and through to Kirk the said S. D. Ferguson is desirous of connecting through from Campbell to Kirk Avenues .~ Council to close the alle~ In the rear of Nos. 26 and 28 Campbell Avenue, and to i permit him to open an alle~ at right angles f~oa the allez closed, South to Kirk ~Avenue. Said alley to be through the property of said S. D. Ferguson, and WHE~.AS, no person will be lnJure~ by closing said alley and ~extending Sou~h to Kirk Avenue, and the change in the location of benefit the property owners and public. opening the alle~ said alleys will THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the alley ~in the rear of Nos. ~6 and ~8 Campbell Avenue be, and the same is hereby closed, and ithat an alley 7 feet, 6 inches wide, be opened extending from the alley closed, Soutl to Kirk Avenue. ?he land for the alley to be opened being dedicated by said S. provided, however, that in the event said alley is hereafter closed D. Ferguson; or the present existing alley east of the property of S. D. Ferguson running East and West between Campbell Avenue and Kirk Avenue is entirely closed the land so dedicated is to fever to and become the property of said S. D. Ferguson. A plan of said alleys is hereto attached and made a part of this resolution. The resolution was read and laid over. Mr. Tinsley introduced the following resolution: (.~3560) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to contract for a two page advertisement in the Rotogravure Addition of the Roanoke Times. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City N~nager be, and he is hereby authorized to contract for a 2-page advertisement in the Rotogravure of the Roanoke Times at a cost of ~550.00. Said sum shall be charged to account of Special Services. Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Fox --~. NAYS: None .................. O. Mr. Comer introduced the following resolution: (#3561) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to construct certain sidewalk and curb and gutter under conditions: BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City Manager be, and he is hereby authorized to construct or cause to be constructed the following sidewalk and curb and gutter: (1) Curb and gutter. ~.d sidewalk on Richlieu Avenue between abutting the property of Jos. B. Lacy. (2) Curb and gutter on Albemarle Avenue S. E., abutting Virginia Can Company and St. Clair Harman COmpany. (3) Curb and gutter on Church Avenue S. E., between 3~ and 4th Streets, and :.on 3~ Street between Tqzewell Avenue and ~hurch Avenue S. E., provided, however, tha 'the work provided for in this resolution shall not be done until the property owners pay into the City Treasury one-half the cost thereof. 5th and 6th Streets the property of the I Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. ~resolution adopted by the following vote: The motion was duly seconded and the AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the ~resident, :~ir. Fox--5. NAYS: None ................ O. Mr. Tinsley introd;~ced the following resolution: on account of damage WHEREAS, at the running North to the bridge, and A RESOLUTION authorizing the payment to to Mrs. Helen E. Royer of $200.00 the alley in the rear thereof. Walnut Avenue bridge the alley Jefferson Street was closed at the entrance her property by closing time of the construction of the and South and paraleling and WHEREAS, Mrs. Helen E. Roye~ i s in the closing thereof WHERe. AS, the said Mrs. Helen E. sum of $200.00, and WHEREAS, the City Attorney has recommended E. Royer be settled at the said ~;m of $200.00. the owner of property abutting on said property has been damaged, and Royer has agreed to accept that the damage Clerk and Auditor Mrs. Helen E. ges by reason the said sum of $200.00 to Mrs. Helen E, Royer the City Attorney release of all claims for damages by Mrs. Helen E. Royer. Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Ttnsley and the NAYS: None ................ 0. MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: SECOND STREET N. E., EXTENSION: The pieces of property effected if 10th Street N. E., total cost of said property would be $36,000.00. be, and he Royer for the of the closing of the alley hereinbefore mentioned, said alley, for said damage the to said Mrs. Helen THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City is hereby authorized to draw a voucher payable to sum of $200.00 in full settlement of any claim for dams- but before paying shall prepare a reason of closing said alley to be The motion was duly The matter is lald over. Pre sident, City Manager reported that is extended, and and he is offering the land at $500.00 per obtain an option to purchase said land. The matter is laid over. There being no further business, APPROVED signed by seconded and Mr. Fox --5. there are 17 the estimated QUARRY PROPERTY: The City Manager stated that Fleming Rose is the owner of acres of land adjoining the city Quarx,y, upon which there is considerable stone, acre. The City Manager is authorized to ATTEST: Clerk. Council adjourned. President. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in the Municipal Building Friday, September 6, PRESEN?: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, ABSENT: None .............. O. The President, Mr. Fox, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: wm. P. Hunter, City Manager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes been furnished each member'of Council, upon motion, duly dispensed with and the minutes approved as PETITIONS AND COM~NYNICATIONS: VIRGINIA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY: Virginia Museum of Natural History, to Council to take over the Museum. September 9th, at 4 o'clock P. bl. Mr. Chick moved that when Council ~OUNaXL, REGULAR MEET~G, Fl~d~v, September 6, 1929. in regular meeting in the Counsil Room 1929, at ~ o'clock P. M. Tinsley and the President,, Mr. of the recorded. Fox - §, previous meetin~ has seconded, the reading is Mr. W. RYland Martin, appeared ~nd presented an Council laid the matter over until representing the amended proposition Monday, adjourn it be to meet on Monday, The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. 6, 1929, at 4 o'clock 2. M. PROPOSITION TO SELL THE CITY CERTAIN LAND: Mr. Bluefield Heights Le_.nd Company, the owner of 33.? acres September Hammond representing the adjoining the Almshouse farm, appeared and stated to Council that his company would take $800.00 per acre. The matter is laid over. SIDEWALK: M. Nackley appeared and asked that a sidewalk be constructed abutt- his property on Commonwealth Avenue between Patton and Harrison Avenues. Mr. The matter is laid over. F. Weaver, representing the Weaver Heights Civic Association, appeared ~d stated to Council the necessity of opening the road through the E. B. Fishburn property, the road to connect with Bran, The matter is laid over for Council to view the proposed site for the cross-~vers were presented ing Nackley was requested to present the formal petition. ROAD THROUGH THE E. B. FISHBURN PROPERTY: Mr. M. Dale Avenue S. E; James G. Scott, $1308 Dale Avenue,I Arbutus Avenue S.E. Mr. Chick moved that the ap-I don Road. ro ad. CROSS-OVERS; Applications for permits to construct as follows: tt. T. Brown, S. E., and E. E. Kincaid, plications be referred seconded ~nd agreed tO. the City Manager with power to act. The motion was duly ~110 to WATER ~IN: The application of the Roanoke Water Works Company to install a certain water main was read, and on motion of Mr. Chick the permit granted. ~. Chick offered the following resolution: (~3565) A RESOLUTION granting a permit to the install a certain water main. Roanoke Water Works Company to that a permit be, and BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke is hereby granted the Roanoke Water Works Company to install a 2 inch water main 9th Street N. E., South of Staunton Avenue, a distance o~ 50 feet. Said Roanoke Water Works Company by acting under this resolution agrees to indemnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damage's to per- sons or property by reason of the construction and maintenance of said water main, e~d further agrees to replace the streets where the same are opened under the pro- visions of the general ordinances of the City of Roanoke providing for street , restoration. Mr. Chick moved to adopt the resolution. resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, NAYS: None - ......... -------0 o REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF TIlE CITY recommendations. The same were acted upon as follows: S~ER, FOREST PARE: The City Manager reports that upon that it connect The motion was duly Tinsley and the President, The City Manager presented a report seconded and the Fox---5o making certain investigation he finds is impracticable to construct a sewer to serve the Forest Park section to with the present sewer in Melrose Avenue, and in order to construct a sewer The City sewer all sec- to accommodate the Forest Park section it will be necessary to carry it to Roanoke River by way of Shaffer's Crossing;thet the cost would be Manager recommends that the matter be laid over awaiting the plan to ttons not now accommodated with sewer. The recommendation was adopted. The City Manager ending August ~9, 1929. The same is filed. presented a report of work accomplished and expenditures for week REPORT OF THE CITY ATTORNEY: The City Attorney made a report on the ordinances last meeting of Council, and recommends certain changes. The to make the changes suggested by the City Attorney and i~ish adopted by the Conncil 3515, and entitled, Campbell Avenue, and from the alley closed South to Kirk Avenue." Council of the City of Roanoke that a Resolution adopted numbered 5515, and entitled, "A Resolution to close 26 and 28 Campbell Avenue, and to open an alley ex- closed South to Kirk Avenue, "be amended and reordained so referred to him at. the City Clerk is directed ~ copy of the Taxi Cab Ordinance to the members of Council. REPORTS OF COM~,~ITTEES: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The following resolution having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (.~559) A RESOLUTION to amend and re-ordain a resolution of the City of Roanoke on the 21st, day of June 1929, Numbered "A Resolution to close the alley in the rear of Nos. 26 and 28 to open an alley extending BE IT RESOLVED by the on the 21st, day of June 1929, the alley in the rear of Nos. tending from the alley as to read as follows: WHEB~,AS,' S. D. Fergeson is the owner of the property known as Nos. 26 and 28 Campbell Avenue, West, now occupied by the Woolworth Store, and said Ferguson is also the owner of the property lying South of said Nos. 26 and 28 Campbell Avenue and extending through to Kirk. Avenue, an alley separating said lots, and WttERE~S, the said S. D. Ferguson is desirous of connecting said building so that the same will extend through from Campbell to Kirk Avenue and has petitioned Couucil to close the alley in the rear of Nos. 26 and 28 Campbell Avenue, a_nd to permit him to open an alley at right angles from the alleyed closed, South to Kirk Avenue. Said alley to be through the property of said S. D. Ferguson, and ~IEREAS, no person will be' injured by closing extending South to Kirk Avenue, and the of said alleys will benefit the property owners and public. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that in the rear of Nos. ~ and E8 Campbel~ Avenue be, and the same is hereby closed, that an alley 7 feet, ~ inches wide, be opened extending from the alley closed, said alley and opening the alley change in the location the alley and ~outh to Kirk Avenue. The land for the alley to be opened being dedicated b~ said provided, however that in the event said alley is hereafter cloned existing alley east of the property of S. D. Campbell Avenue and Kirk Avenue is entirely :vert to and become the propert~ of said S. D. A plan of said alleys is hereto attached Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. adopted by the following vote: Stiff, Tlnsley and the President, "the resolution AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer, NAYS: None ............. O. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. D. Ferguson; or the present Ferguson running ~ast and West between closed the land so dedicated is to re- Ferguson. and made a part of this resolution. The motion was duly seconded and INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERA?ION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Mr. Tinsley introduced the following ordinance: (~3564) AN ORDINANCE to prohibit the parking of on private property without the consent of the owner and providing penalties for a violation thereof. BE IT ORDAINED by Mr. FOX-'5. automobiles and other vehicles or occupant first obtained, the Council of the City of Roanoke that it shall be unlawful for any person to park or stand any automobile or other vehicle on private property, within the City of Roanoke, without the consent of the owner or occupant first ob- tained. Any person violating the provisions of this ordinance shall be fined not less than five dollars nor more than twenty-five dollars for each offense. The ordinance was read and laid over. Mr. Comer introduced the following resolution: (~3565) A RESOLUTION to pay E. H. Blrchfield $130.00 on account of correcting regl strati on books. BE IT RESOLVED by the Co~:_ncil of the City of Ro_~_oke that the .City Clerk and Auditor be, and is hereby directed to draw a warrant in favor of E. H. Birchfield for $130.00 on accord_ut of correcting registration books. Said amount when paid shall be ch-_rged to Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. ~hick, Comer, Stiff, NAYS: None ................. O. Mr. Chick introduced the following resolution: (~566) A RESOLUTION to pay Terry L. Estate Tax from the Kerr-El. lson Company., BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Auditor be, and he' is hereby authorized to pay to linquent Personal Tax, 20% of the account of Real Estate Tax. Said amount when paid shall Tax. the account of Elections. The motion was duly seconded and the Tinsley and the President, Mr. Fox ---5. Woods E~ on account of collecting Real' Roanoke that the City Clerk and Terry L. Woods, Collector of De- amount collected from the Kerr-Wilson Company on be charged to the account of Collecting Delinquent · ~ Mr. Chick moved to adopt the resolution. resolution adopted by the following vote: The motion was seconded and the AYES.* MesSrSo Chiok, Comer, Stiff, NAYS: None --------. ........ 0. Tlnsley and the President, Mr. Fox --§. M~. Comer introduced the following resolution: {~3§67) A RESOLUTION to relieve S. A. l~erson from 'he payment of taxes on the building on Lot 152, Ward 4, R. L. & I. Said building having been condemned and torn down. he BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that S. A. Duerson be, and is hereby relieved from the pa~ment of taxes on the building on Lot 152, Ward4, L. & I., for the year 1929; said building having been condemned and torn down. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the !resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the NAYS: None ....... --------0. President, Mr. Fox --5· ~eso Mr. Tins. ley introduced the following resolution: (~5568) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to .Municipal Air Port, and making an appropriation therefor. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke and he is hereby authorized to improve the road to the ct to exceed $400.00 tBE IT FURTitER RESOLVED that an appropriation of $400.00 be, and the same is hereby made to the Municipal Air Port. Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. lution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, NAYS: None ................ 0. improve the road to the that the City Manager be, Municipal Air Port at a cost The motion was duly seconded and the Tinsley and the President, Mr. Fox--5. t Mr. Tinsley introduced the following resolution: ($3569) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to a salary of $120.00 per month. employ a Sanitary Inspector ; BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke nd he is hereby authorized to employ a Sanitary Inspector at a salary that the City Manager be, of $120.00 per month; said employment to become Said salary to be Mr. Tinsley moved ~esolution adopted by the following vote: effective September 15, 1929. charged to the account of Health Department. to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer, stiff, NAYS: None ................ 0. Tinsley and the President, Mr. MOTIONS AND MISCE~EOUS BUSINESS: seconded and the Fox ---5. FLEMING ROSE PROPERTY: The City Manager stated to Council that .the Fleming Rose roperty adjoining the City Quarry could be purchased at $500.00 per acre; that there Northern Extrance the City Clerk is directed in the tract. The matter is laid over. NORTHERN ENTRA~W~CE TO THE CITY: The matter of the ~re 3.51 acres considered. ~. r,. Upon motion, duly seconded, to the City 1 1 to notify Mr. Meadows that a hearing will be given the property owners on the question of ~eation of a road as the Northern Approach to the City on Thursday, September 12, 94xJ, at $ o'clock p. M., and the City Manager is directed to notify Mr. Shirley, ~tate Highway Commission, of said meeting. '31 JUSTICE: Judge Beverle~ Be~kle2 appeared and aake~ that his salary be increased, and that he be given additional aeeletanoe in his office. The matter is laid over. There being no further business, Council adjourned to meet Monday, September 9th, 19~, at 4 o,olook P. M. APPROVED · ATTEST: Clerk. Pre si dent, The Council of the City of Roanoke met in the Council Building Monday, September 9, PRESENT: ;,iessrs. Chick, COUNCIL, ADJOURNED MEETING, Monday, September 9, 1929. Room in the ~miclpal 1929, at 4 o'clock P. M., pursuant to adjournment. Comer, Stiff an.d the President, Mr. Fox--4. ABSW~NT: ~.~r. Tlnsley ......... 1. The President, ~r. Fox, presiding· OFFICERS PRESENT: Wm. P. Hunter, City Manager. VIRGI~IA ~USEUM OF NATLrRAL HISTOHY: Council again considered the proposition of the Virginia ~,Iuseum of Natural History to take over the ~useum. Mr. Comer mov- ed that the contract submitted by the ~useum be referred to the City Attorney for an opinion. The motion was duly seconded a~d agreed to. Further consideration of the matter is laid over. NORTHERN ENTRA~;CE TO THE CITY: Dir. Edw. L. Stone, Chairman of the City Plan- ning Commission, appeared with reference to the ~orthern Entrance to the City. It appearing that a hearing will be held on Thursday, September 12, at 8 o'clock P.~' J~L · , the matter is laid over until that date, and the City Clerk is directed to request the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County to be present. Thereupon, Cou~cll adjourned until Thursday, September lB, 1929, at 8 o'clock P. ~. ATTEST: Clerk. APPROVED Pre sident. '34 COUNCII~, ADJOURNED MEETING, Thursday, September 12, 192 The Council of the City of Roanoke Room in the ~.~.unicipal Building Thursday, September 12, 1929, PRESENT: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the ABSENT: None ............... 0. The President, Mr. Fox, presiding. OFFICERS PRES~!T: Wm. P. Hunter, City Manager. NORTHERN ENTRANCE TO THE CITY OF ROANOKE: Council considered the matter of the Northern approach to the city. Colonel James P. Woods, representing some met pursuant to adJour~_m_ent in the Council at 8 o'clock P. M. President, Mr. Fox- 5, street as proposed in Plan "B", and report to Council. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. Pre si dent. of the property owners, presented to Council a pl~ for the street connecting with the Williamson Road, and suggested that Council adopt this plan, knorm as Plan "B". Colonel Woods also presented an agreement from some of the property owners offering to donate certain land for road purpo s e s. Present was Mr. Walker of the State Highway Commission; Messrs. E. L. Meadows W. W. Boxley; D. W. Persinger and others who expressed their opinions on the matter Mr. Comer moved that the City ~anager ascertain the cost for building the COUNC It, Friday, REGULAR MEETING, September 13, 1929. The Co,,~otl of the City of Roanoke in the Municipal Building Friday, September 13, 19E9, at 3 PRESENT: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the ABSENT: None--- ............. O. The President, -.Mr. OFFICERS MINUTES: been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. met in regular meeting in the Council Room o'clock P. M. President, Mr. Fox - 5. of the Fox, presiding. PRESENT: Wm. P. Hunter, City Manager. It appearing that a copy of the minutes previous meeting has seconded, the reading is PETITIONS AND CO~2~UNICATIONS: CROSS-OVERS: Applications for permits to construct cross-overs were presented as follows: C. N. Wright, ,~l$O1 Hanover Avenue N. W; J. E. Howell, ~702 Murray Ave- nue S. E., and Herbert L. Maxie, ~421 Windsor Avenue, Raleigh Court. Mr. Tinsley moved that the applications be referred to the City .'..~anager with power to act. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. SIDEWALK: Petition asking for the construction of a sidewalk on the Eorth Side of Murray Avenue S. E., between 9th and llth Streets, the property ovmers agreeing to pay one-half the cost was read and filed. WATER CONDITIONS SOUTh[EAST: A petition calling attention of Council to the offensive odor in the water in the Southeast Section was presented. Mr. Taylor, Assistant Manager, of the Roanoke Water Works Company, was present, and stated that the aerating pla~t would be in operation not later than October 1st, and when this plant is finished and p~t in operation there will be no further trouble with the water in the Southeast section. ROANOKE HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION: A report showing the treatment of city patients at the Roanoke Hospital was presented and filed. CO~,2~ONV~hLTH ATTORNEY'S RECORDS: A communication from Colonel R. Kent Spiller asking that Council purchase from him certain records and memoranda which he has office at the price had compiled during his term of laid over. of $2,400.00, was read and SIDEWALK: A communication from Mr. James A. Bear asking that a sidewalk be constructed on Salem Avenue abutting the ~ear Building was read. ~r. Comer moved that the matter be referred to the agreed to. City Manager. The motion was duly seconded and BANKERS LOAN AND INVESTMENT COMPA~rY: A communication from Glasgow and representing the Bankers Loan and Investment Company, Council to the fact that the Building Inspector had Bowling, calling the attention of condemned its building on part of Lots 152 and 153, Ward 4, Roanoke Land & Improvement Company, a~d had them to tear the building down, and asked that the taxes for 1929 be remitted. Tinsley moved that the request be granted, e~d offered the following resolution: (~Z570) A RESOLUTION to remit certain taxes on Lots 152 and 153 Ward 4, R. L. & I. Company. WHEREAS, the Bankers Loan and Investment Company is 152 and 153 Ward 4, R.L. & I. Company, on_which there required Mr. the owner of parts of lots was a building assessed ~d ! WHE~AS, the Building Inspector baying found ~ rOUB required that the same be torn down, and · ~ WHEREAS, said Bankers Loan and Investment Company has said building defective and dang, ! of the Building Inspector, and has torn said building down. complied with the order THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the taxel on said building for the year 1929, amo~:.ting to $30.00 be, and the seine are hereby remitted. ~&r. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Fox --5. NAYS: None ................ O. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF AUDITOR: The City Clerk and Auditor presented to Council a statement showing the financial condition of the city as of September l, 1929. The same is filed. REPORTS OF C0~,~:[ITTEES: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The following ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (~3564) AN ORDINANCE to prohibit the parking of automobiles and other vehicle~ on private property without the consent of the owner or occupant first obtained, and providing penalties for a violation thereof. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that it shall be n_~law- ful for any person to park or stand any automobile or other vehicle on private prop~ erty, within the City of Roanoke, vdthout the consent of the owner or occupant first obtained. Any person violating the provisions of this ordin-nce shall be fined not less than five dollars nor more than twenty-five dollars for each offense. Mr. Chick moved to amend the ordinance by striking out the words,"five dollars in the penalty clause thereof, and to insert the words,"two dollars fifty cents". The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. Thereupon, the ordinance as amend ed was placed upon its passage, ~nd the same adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Fox--D. NAYS: None ............... 0. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTRODUCTIOE AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: ~.~r. Chick introduced the following resolution: (~3571) A RESOLUTION to approve the accounts and claims against the City of Roanoke for the month of August, 1929, and directing the payment of the same. ( For full text of Res$1ution see Ordinance Book No. ?, Page No./.~..~ .) ~r. Chick moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded, and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, ~. Fox --~. NAYS: None .............. O. Mr. Comer introduced the following ordinance: (~3572) AN ORDINANCE to m~e it unlawful for any person to throw waste pro- duce on the market square or. streetmdesignated for market use; and punish any vic- lations thereof. the following in order to protect the health of the citizens ordinance is necessary: of the City of Roanoke, AN ~MERGENCY IS SET FORTH AND DECLARED TO EXIST, and this ordinance shall be in force from its passage. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of for any person to throw or deposit any waste Roanoke that; It shall be unlawful produce or waste food products tn the market square of the City of Roanoke, or on any of the streets or sidewalks of streets designated by Ordinance for market use, but all such waste material as aforesaid shall be deposited in containers provided for that purpose. Any person violating this Ordinance .-_ball be fined not less than $2.50 nor more than $25.00 for each offense. Mr. Comer moved that the provisions of the charter requiring the reading of the ordinance at two regular meetings be dispensed with, and the ordinance placed upon its passage. The motion was duly seconded and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tlnsley and the President, M1-. Fox--5. NAYS: None .............. O. Thereupon, the ordinance was placed upon its passage and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tlnsley and the President, Mr. Fox--5. NAYS: None ................ O. MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: REQUEST TO PRO-PalaTE POOL ROOM LICENSE: Mr. A. P. Staples, representing Mr. A. D. Gardner, appeared and asked that Council prorate the license on the bowling alleys and billiard and pool tables to be conducted by Mr. Gardner at ,~334 West Campbell Avenue. Mr. Comer moved that the matter be referred to the City Attorney. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. CONFEDERATE VETERANS REUNION: ~&r. D. M. Armstrong appeared and asked that oil authorize the payment of ~100.00 to pay the railroad fare of the Confederate Veterans at Portsmouth. l&r. Comer moved that the City Clerk and Auditor be authori- zed to draw a warrant payable to Mr. D. M. Armstrong for $100.00 to pay the railroad fare of such Confederate Veterans who desire to attend the Re:,nion at Portsmouth, Virginia. The motion was duly seconded a_nd agreed to. WHITE WAY ~IGHTS CAMPBELL AVENUE BETWEEN FIRST AND SECOND STREETS S. E: The City Manager reports to Council that the property owners on Campbell Avenue from the East Side of Market Square to the West Side of Second Street S. E., have agreed to erect lighting standards for white way lighting on the above street, provided the city will furnish the lights. The City Manager recommends that the pr~position be accepted. Mr. Ttnsley offered the following resolution: (~3573) A RESOLUTION to pay for certain White way lighting, owners will install the lighting standards. WHEEEAS, the property owners on Campbell Avenue from the East Side of the Marktt Square to the West Side of Second (Randolph) Street S. E., have agreed to erect the standards ~d place the lights for a will furnish the lights therefor. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the sition of certain property owners to lights on provided the property white way lighting system, provided the city Council of the City of Roanoke that the propo- erect the lighting standards for white way Campbell Avenue between the East Side of .~tarket Sq,,~re and the West side !of Second, {Randolph) Street be accepted, ~be used in said white way lighting system. i The Appalachian Electric Power Company to ~suoh bills; provided, however, that no payment 19MO. and that the city pay for the lights to render bills monthly to the city for shall be made prior to January 1, Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: ~tessrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Fox .... 5. NAYS: None .............. 0. FISEBIIRN ROAD: The City ~,~anager reported that the co st to grade and gravel the Fishburn Road, and to erect a small bridge thereon would cost $6,984.00. Tinsley moved that the matter be laid over to take up with the Budget for 1930. .. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED President. Clerk. C0UNC IL, REGULAR MEETING, Friday, September 20, 1929 in The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Room the Municipal Building Friday, September 20, 1929, at 3 o'clock P.H. ' ~r. Fox --5. PRESENT: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, ABSENT: None ............. O. The President, ~:r. Fox, pI~siding. OFFICERS PRESET: Wm. P. Hunter, City Manager. ~{INUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS A~D COL~.[UNICATIONS: WHITE WAY LIGHT SAL~,I AVENUE BETWE~ JEFFERSON AND FIRST STREETS, S. E: ~,ir. J. D. Dominici, appeared and stated to Council that he represented the property owners on Salem Avenue between Jefferson Street and 1st, Street S. E.; that they have agreed to erect the lighting standards for white way lights if the City will pay the light bills for such standards. Mr. Tinsley moved that the matter be re- ferred to the City ~,~anaEer for report. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. SIDEWALK: Mr. J. D. Dominici, representing the property ovmers on both sides Of Salem Avenue between Jefferson and 1st Streets S. E., asked that a concrete side- walk be constructed, the property ovmers agreeing to pay one-half the cost. ~r. Tinsley moved that the matter be referred to the City ~.anager for report. 4TH STREET S. W., BEt~;EEN MO~J~TAIN A~D HIGH~AND AV~?UES: ~:~r. C. D. Keffer ap- peared and asked that Council improve 4th Street between ~Iountain and Highland Ave- nues; that a curb and gutter be constructed. ~r. Keffer also asked that a sidewalk assessment against his property be released, for the reason that the sidewalk con- strutted was faulty. Mr. Comer moved that the matter be referred to the City ~is~na- ger for report. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. . WATER ;~LAIN: The application of the Roanoke Water Works Company to install a certain water main was read. ~.tr. Chick moved that the permit be granted, and offer- ed the following resolution: (#3~74) A RESOLUTION granting a permit to the Roanoke Water Works Company to install a certain water main. BE IT RESOLV~]D by the Cotmcil of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and is hereby granted the Roanoke ','later Works Company to lay a 2 inch water main in Dennis- ton Avenue and Chesterfield Street, beginning at the intersection to the South and extending North in Chesterfield Street, a distance of 60 feet, thence West in De.n_nis- ton Avenue, a distance of 400 feet. Said Roanoke Water Works Compsn~ by acting under this resolution agrees to indemnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to per- sons or property by reason of the construction and maintenance ct said water main, and further agrees to replace the streets where the same are opened under the pro- visions of the general ordinances of the City of Roanoke providing for street res- toration. ~Ir. Chick moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded, and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tlnsley and the President, Mr. Fox ---5. Gas NAYS: None ......... - .....O. aAS MAIN: The application of the Roanoke stall a certain gas main was read. ed the following resolution: (~3575) A RESOLUTION granting a stall a certain gas main. Mr. Chick moved Light Company for a permit to in- to grant the permit, and offer- permit to the Roanoke Gas Light Company to in- BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a pex~nit be, and is hereby granted the Roanoke Gas Light Company to install a 2 inch gas main on Bell- view Avenue S. E., 2~0 feet to the front ct the Lunsford property. Said Roanoke Gas Light Company by acting under this resolution agrees to in- demnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to person~ or property by reason of tho construction and maintenance of said gas main, and fur- ther agrees to replace the streets where the same are opened under the provisions of the general ordinances of ti~e City of Roanoke providing for street restoration. Mr. Chick moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded, and th, resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: ~,[essrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, ~..~.r. Fox .... NAYS: i:one 0. CROSS-OVERS: Applications for permits to construct cross-overs were presented as follows: Geor£e ::oses, $417 Third Street S. E: E. T. Wilson, ~ll06 Patterson Avenue S. TM a~d ','! -~. l!eador, North Side Dale Avenue S. ~ East of 19th Street. Mr. Comer moved that the applications be referred to the City ~anager with pow~ er to act. REPOY~TS OF OFFICERS: R£P0~.T OF TH-~ CITY ATTO~-J~..EY: Tt~e City Attorney presented reports on matters re-. ferred to him as follows: (1) Application of A. D. Gardner to pro-rate pool room license. The report is filed. (2) Report on contract offered by the Virginia 1.iuseum of Natural History. The report is filed. ;,~r. Tinsley moved that in view of the City Attorney's opinion that the proposition submitted by the Virginia !iuseum of Natural History be refused. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. UNF!N I S,~D BUS!:,~SS: H, K. SPILLER' S OFFER TO SELL P~CORDS TO THE CITY: In the matter of the propo- sition of Colonel R. K. Spiller to sell certain records in his office to tko City. ..~r. Comer moved that the matter be referred to the ~zty Attorney for an opinion. Th8 motion was duly seconded and agreed to. CONSIDEP~TION OF CLAII!S: ~:~one. INTRODUCTIOY ~:D CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AI~:D R~0LUTI0~:,S. None. NOET!J~P~: .~NTP,~CE TO THE CITY: The City I,?.anager reports in the matter of the Northern Entrance to the City, and gives an estimate of the cost a.S follows: Plan "B" Land Damage ~ Const~ction Cost ~ Damage Imsam~ Constm~ction Cost $ 14,750.00 10,755.00 10,500.00 12,531.75 ff B ff e the property under ?~n The City Manager is authorized to obtain options for The matter is lald over. LIGHTS SHERWOOD FOREST: The City I.,Ianager reports that the street the ed in Shel~ood Forest have been operated under a contract between lights locat- Crystal Spring Land Company, and the Appalachian Electric Power Company; that said contract will expire November 27, 1929, and that the Crystal Spring Land Company is asking that the lights be paid for by the City after that date. The matter is laid over. EAST C~PBELL (NORFOLK) AVENUE IHPROV~,~.!T: The City ~.,[anager presented request of the Appalachian Electric Power Company to construct curb and gutter on East Camp- bell (Norfolk) Avenue between 9th and 10th, Streets. The matter is laid over. There being no further business, Council adjourned. ATTEST: Clerk. A P P P'. 0 V E D President. The Council of the City Of Roanoke r,~5~ ~in the ~,~unicipal Building Thursday, September 26, to call of the president. COUNC IL, Thursday, SPEOIAL~ETING, September 26, 192 in Special 1929, R[eeting in the Council Room at 8 o'clock P. M., pursuant PRESENT: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tins!ey and the President, [tr. Fox-- 5. ABS~'T: None ............... O. " presiding The President, ~,.r. Fox, . OFFICERS PRESENT: Wm. P. Hunter, City !.:anager and R. C. Jackson, City Attorney 0~,-,~ ~--~ ..~w,-~.~o. The president stated that the object of tl~e meeting · ,','as to consider the taxi cab ordinance. TA.XI CAB ORDI~.'.~,:CE: The Taxi Cab Ordinance was considered, Council not having reached a decision, the matter is continued. Tl~ere being no Further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED President. ATTEST: Clerk. COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING, Friday, September 27, 1929. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Room. in the I~[unicipal Building Friday, September 27, 1929, at 3 o'clock P. M. PRESENT: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Fox- 5. ABSENT: None ............... O. The President, ;,Ir. Fox, presiding. OFFICERS PRES~T: Wm. ?. E~nter, City ~anager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded., the reading is dispensed ~.'ith and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITI0~S AND C0~,~,~ICATIONS: SIDEWALK: ~.~r. M. D. Poe, Pastor of the Belmont Baptist Church, appeared with reference to a sidewalk on Stewart Avenue between 8th, and 9th, Streets S. E. The City ~.~anager recommends that the sidewalk be constructed. ~[r. Chick moved to adopt the recommendation, ~d offered ~he following resolution: (~5576) A R~SOLU~,I0~.~ au~ho~.izing the City ~;.anager to construct a sidewalk on the South Side of Stewart Avenue between 8th, and 9th, Streets S. E. BE IT RESOLVED by bhe Council of the City of Roanoke that the City ~.~anager be, and he is hereby authorized to construct or cause to be constructed a sidewalk on the Southside of Stewart Avenue between 8th, and 9th,Streets S. E. Said sidewalk shall not be constructed until the property owners shall pay in- to the City Treasury one-half tke cost thereof. Mr. Chick moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: ~iessrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, l~,[r. Fox---~. NAYS: None ........ 0. TAXI CAB ORDINANCE: Mr. E. D. Lawson, representing certain operators of cars for hire appeared and objected to the ordinance as presented. ~. A. L. Hughson, representing certain other operators of taxi cabs and cars for hire, appeared and advocated the passage of the ordinance, Council not being advised of its decision, the same is continued. Mr. Stiff was excused from further participation in this meeting at M:50 o'clock P. M. FRED HARRISON FUNERAL EXPE~ISES: ~[r. J. E. Palmer appeared and asked that the City pay the funeral expenses of Fred Harrison who hanged himself in the Detention Cell on September £5, 1929, the expenses amounting to $99.~0. Mr. Tinsley moved that the matter be referred to the City :~anager for report. ALB~2~ARLE AVENUE WIDENING: Mr. Vogel again appeared with reference to the widening of Albemarle Avenue S. E., between 6th, and ?th, Streets. no action in the matter. POOL ROOM LICENSE, A. D. GARDN?~R: A communication from D. R. Hunt, Commissioner of Revenue,~ asking what action he should take with reference to the license on the pool room and bowling alleys of A. D. Gardner was read. Mr. A. P. Staples appeared with reference thereto, ~'he Commissioner is directed to proceed to assess the li- Council takes cerise. ¥IRGINIA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTOI~Y: A petition asking that Oounoll pay the rent of the rooms occupied by the Virginia ,~useum of Natural Hlsbory was read. The matter having been before Council at a previous date and determined, the petition is dismissed. SIDEWALK NORTHWEST CO.~NER GILMER AV~'NUE AND 1S.~ STl~EE? N.W: A petition asking for the construction of a sidewalk at t~e Northwest Comer of Gilmer Avenue and 1st Street N. W., was read, ~nd on motion of ,~Ir. Tinsley referred to the City gar for report and recommendation. CROSS-OVER: ~r. F. E. I~laney presented an application for permit to construc a cross-over at #617 Virginia Avenue, Virginia Heights. ~&r. Chick moved that the same be re£erred to the City Manager with power to act. The motion was duly secon- ded and agreed to. ~AS ;~AIN: The application of the Roanoke Oas Light Compa~kv for a permit to install certain gas mains was read, and on motion of [.lr. Chick the pex~it granted. .,.r.C.,~ick offered the follov,~ins resolution: (#35?.?) A RESOLUTION ~rantin~ a permit to the Roanoke Oas Light Company to lay certain ~as mains. BE IT ?~SOLVED by the Cotuucil of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and is ~,i~n~ Company to lay gas mains as follov~s: hereby granted the Eoanoke Sas ~ (1)A 4 inch gas ma'n on Stewart Avenue S. E., East of 14th, Street lO0 feet. (2)2 4 inch gas main on ~,:orningside Street fro:r, .',~orehead Avenue to ..~organ Avenue, and on Zorgan Avenue 210 feet East. Said Roanoke Gas Light Company by acting under this resolution agrees to in- demnify and save harmless the .~zt~ of P, oanoke from all claims for damages to per- sons or property by reason of the constr~ction and maintenance of said gas mains, and f~.~rther agrees to replace ~,,~ streets where the sane are opened under the pro- visions of the general ordinances of the City of Roanoke providing for street res- toration. i,'~r. Chick moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the follov;ing vote: ~YES: ~,~essrs.'~ ~_n. zc~,~' ' ' Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the Pz~esident, [ir. Fox---5. TzzE'" ""~'~""'S,~.~,: CLUB: A communication from the Executive Board of the Woman's Club commending the stand taken by Dr. Ransone on the Infantile Paralysis situationt was read and filed. ~ o.a OF OFF REPORm_ OF THE ,~z_. z ~."~NAGER: mhe~ City !iansger presented a report making cer- tain recommendations. The same were acted upon as follows: 4TH STREET BETWEEN LOUI:',TAIN ~D HIGKLA}~,D AV.EN~JES S W: Wit?,_ reference to the re que st o f .'.'ir · .,. D. Keffer to improve 4th Street between ][o~mtain and Highland Avenues S. W., the City ]~[anager reports that funds are not available at this time for improvement, but that he will give temporary relief by cleanzno the gutters and filling in the holes in the street, release of a side¥Jalk assessment against his property knovm as lots 4, 5, and lC, Section 17, Lewis Addition. condition and on good grade, released. The City Manager reports that the sidewalk is i~ good and there is no reason why. the assessment should be ].!r, Comer moved to adopt the recommendation. The motion was duly second, ed and agreed to. WHITE WAY LIGIITS SALEM AVFLNUE BETWEEN JEFFERSON AND 1ST STREETS S. E: The ' City 1.~anager recommends that the City take over and pay for the lighta, beginning January 1, 1930. ~:~r. Tinsley offered the following resolution: (.~3578) A RESOLUTION to install white way lights on Salem Avenue between Jef- ferson Street and 1st Street S. M. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that white way lighting fixtures be installed on Salem Avenue between Jefferson Street and 1st Street S. E., provided the property owners abutting on said street pay the cost of installation. The current used for lighting the white way standards to be paid for by the City of Roanoke, provided however that no payment on said account shall be made be- fore January l, 1930. Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Fox--5· NAYS: None ............. 0. SIDEWALK: The City ;~',anager reconzmends that a concrete sidewalk be constructed on both sides of Salem Avenue between Jefferson Street and 1st, Street S. E., pro- vided the property owners pay one-half the cost· ~,{r. Tlnsley offered the following resolution: ~ (~3579) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to construct, or cause to be I constructed, a concrete sidewalk on both sides of Salem Avenue between Jefferson Street and 1st, Street S. E. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City ~,".anager be, and he is hereby authorized to construct or cause to be constructed a concrete side- walk on both sides of Salem Avenue between Jefferson Street and 1st Street S. E., but said sidewalk shall not be constructed until the property owners shall pay into the City Treasury one-half the cost thereof. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the follo~wing vote: e AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Fox .... 5. NAYS: None ............ - --- O. Ti,-3 City Manager presented a report advising Council of certain changes in the personnel of the Police Department as follows: DI~iISSED: Jackson A. Fore, Patrolman, August 31, 1929, ~--A~PLOYED: 0111e M. Edwards, Patrolman, September l, 1929. The report is filed· R. K. SPILLER RE%UEST: Judge R. C. Jackson, City Attorney, presented to Council an opinion on the request of Colonel R. K. Spiller that the city purchase certain , information in the office of the Commonwealth Attorney· The opinion is filed. REPORTS OF C0!,~-'!ITTEES: None· UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None· CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None· ql ?~ IN_RODUOTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Mr. Tinsley introduced the following resolution: (~580) A _RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to construct a sidewalk on l the East Side of 19th Street N W., between Melrose and Essex Avenues ! · · BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Ro_~noke that the City !,,[anager be, and he is hereby authorized to construct, or cause to be constructed, i the East Side of 19th Street N. W., between Melrose and Essex Avenues. a sidewalk on Said sidewalk shall not be constructed until the property owners pay into the Treasury one-third of the cost thereof. Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution· the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Chlok, Comer, Stiff, Ttnsley and the President, Mr. Fox---.5. The motion was duly seconded and NAYS: None ............... O. Mr. Tinsley introduced the following resolution: RESOLUTION to appropriate $.£,000.00 to the account of Municipal Airport. BE IT RESOLVED by the Cotu~cil of the City of Roanoke that an appropriation of ~,000 O0 be, and the same is hereby made to the account of ~:~uniclpal Airport The resolution ¥:as read and laid over. There being no further business, ATTEST: Council adjourned. APPROVED President. Clerk. CO~rNCIL, REGULAR ~UEETING, Friday, October 4, 1929. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Room In the Municipal Building Friday, October 4, 1929, at 3 o'clock P. M. PRESENT: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff and Tinsley ...... 4. The Vice-President, ~:r. Stiff, presiding. OFFICERS ?RES?~NT: Wm. P. ~unter, City Manager. ~:INUTMS: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been furnished each member of Co.oil, upon motion, duly seconded, the readinE is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. ~NGAR FOR AIRPORT: ~. Steele appeared and stated to Co~cil the necessity of the construction of a hangar at the Airport. Co~cil takes time to consider. The matter is laid over. CROSS-OVER: Tko application of tl,e Lady of Nazereth Church for a permit to ,'construct cross-overs at ~,~810 and. 812 ,~'~mGpbell Avenue vJas read, and on motion of · ~'' ' ~e ,~ty ~.:~.ager v~ith pov~er to act L~r ,jn~ck referred to ~" ~' " , . T~-~e application of James A. Bear for a permit to construct a cross-over at ~5~4 Salem Avenue S. 7i., was read, and on motion of ~,'~r. Comer referred to the City ~.~anager for report. SIDEVIA~[: A petition for a sidev~alk on tko South Side of 5th, Street, South Roanoke, between V~ellington and Richliea Avenues, abutting the property of Dr. L. D. Xeyser, was read and filed. RE~RTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY ~':~NAGER: The City L;anager presented a report making certain recommendations. The same were acted upon as follows: FUP~NEPukL EX~NSES: With reference to tko request of J. E. Palmer, representing the parents of Fred Harrison, as:~zns that ~he f~eral expenses be paid The CitU ~?~nager reports that there is no obligation on the City to pay these expenses, and recommends that the e~enses be not paid. Lit. Comer moved to adopt the recommenda- tion. The motion was duly seconded and the reoo~endation adopted. 3IDEWA~: V~ith reference to the petition of the Cosmopolitan Comply for a sidewalk at its property on the Northeast Corner of Gi~er Avenue and First Street N. ¥;. The City }~lanager reports that there is a brick walk on the side of the property, but no sidewalk in front, ~d recommends .that if tho company v;ill pay one-half the ~cost .of oonst~otlng tn. sidevJalk in f~ont that it will be const~cbed l~.[r Tinsley moved to adopt the recommendation. Tl~e motion vJas duly seconded and agreed to. The City ~danager presented a report of'work accomplished and expenditures for )erlod ending Au~st Eg, 1929. The same is filed. F~iILY WE~A~ SOCIETY: The report of the F~ily %Velfare Society was filed. REPORTS 0F ~0~9~ITT~ES: None. ~L~ISHED BUSINESS: The following resolution having been introduced, read laid over was t~en up ~d again read: (~3581) A ~S0LUTION to appropriate Of,000.00 to the accost of Ai~ort. BE IT RESOLVED by the Counoil of the City of Roanoke that an appropriation of SE,000.00 be, and the same is hereby made to the aeoount of L~unieipal Airport. Mr. Tlnsley moved to adopt the resolution. the resolution adopted by the following vote: AY~e. ~.lessrs Chiek, Comer, Stiff and Tinsley ..... 4 NAYS: None 0 ' CONSIDEt~TION OF CLAI,V~S: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF 0RDIEANCE$ AND RESOLUTIONS: None. :{OTIONS A~TD MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: None. There being no f~rther business, Council adjourned. The motion was duly seconded and ATTEST: Clerk. APPP. 0V E D Vice-President. COUNCIL, REGULAR ~EETING, Friday, October ll, 1929. The Council of the City of Roanoke net in regular meeting in the Council Room in the M~licipal Building Friday, October ll, 19E9, at 5 o'clock P. ~.~. -~.~,,~: !,.~essrs. Chick, Comer, Tinsley and the President, ,,=. Fox--4. ABSENT: ~.~r. Stiff .............. 1. The President, ~ir. FoX, presiding. OFFICERS P]~S~,~T: Wm. P. l~ter, City Manager. VOTI!iG ~.h'~CHINE: A co~]ication ~ro,n Julius F. P~fer relative to tryin~ out voting machines at an election v;as read, and on motion of ~,?r. Comer the Clerk was directed to advise ".. ~,~ Prufer that no provision was made for tho rent of t}~e machines. The motion was duly seconded and agreei to. ~ u:~ N..s., .,.~ ........ ,~.~=: A petition askin;j for the improvement of Clayton Avenue 1.~. E., between Jefferson Street and 4th Street was read, and on mo- ~ ..~r. Tinsley referred to the .~zty RIC}~I~3 AV~;UE: A co~%ication 'from the Clermont Land Company asking that curb and gutter be constructed on ti~e East Side of Richliea Avenue between 5th and 6th Streets, tho company agreeing to pay one-half . ~n~ cost v~s rea~ ~d filed. SID~fYA~[: A petition asking for the construction of a sidev~alk on the Uest Side of 2nd Street S. E., between Church Avenue and Xirk Avenue to accormmodate the property of Peter Rabil was read, ~d on motion of I,~. Comer referred to the City i,.ianager. CROSS-OVERS: A3plications were presented for cross-overs as follov;s: Central Auto Se~ice, Inc., 2 cross-overs; one a 10 foot cross-over at ~627 S. Jefferson Street and a 26 foot cross-over at /~629 South Jefferson Street. R. V. Fow~es for fou~ cross-overs; 2 on the S. S. of i?[adison Avenue approximately 30 and 60 feet East o'f llth Street N. W., ~d two on llth Street approximately 30 and 60 feet South of i~,ladison Avenue N. U. I.~r. Chick moved that the applications be referred to the City ~an . · ,~ ager with with power to act The motion was duly seconded a~d agreed to. GASOLII~E ST0~GE T~;i[: The Central Auto Se~ice, Inc., presented ~ applica- tion for a pe~it to install a 1,000 gallon ~dergro~d gasoline storage t~k at ~629 South Jefferson Street. Lit. Chick moved that the permit be granted and offer- ed the following resolution: (~3582) A RESOLUTIOE granting a permit to the Central Auto Se~ice, Inc., to install a 1,000 gallon ~dergro~d gasoline storage ta~ at ~629 South Jefferson Street. BE IT ~ESOLVED by the Co,ell of the City of Ro~oke that a permit be, and is hereby granted the Central Auto Service, Inc., to install a 1,000 gallon ~dergro~%nd gasoline storage tm~ at ~629 South Jefferson Street. The said t~k s~ll be installed according to the specifications to be ~- nished by the ~ilding Inspector and ~der his ~pervision and direction. . The said Central Auto Service, Inc., by acting ~der this resolution agrees itc indemnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to ~ persons or property by reason of tho oonst~m, otion and maintonanoo of .qaid gasoline } storage tank, and further agrees to remove tho same when It is dirooted so to do by the Council of the City of Roanoke. Mr. Chick moved to adopt the resolution. 'the resolution adopted by the following vote: The motion was duly seconded, and AYES: Zessrs. Chick, Comer, TInsley and ~he President, Mr. Fox---~. NAYS: None .............. O. FU~L OIL STOKAGE TANK: The application of thc Roanoke Ice Delivery, Inc., for a permit to install a 14,000 gallon oil storage tank above ground located on a strip of land between the Norfolk and Western Railv~'ay and Right of Way on the Southeast side of Howbert Avenue, Wasena, was read. [ir. Chick moved that the appl£- cation be referred to the City Y, anager for report. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. ~,=:-: A petition asx~ng for the construction of a sewer on i,,~ssachusetts Avenue, East of Lafayette Boulevard, Villa Heights, v~'as read, and on motion of ~,fr. Chick referred to the City i,[anager for report and recommendation. R~POH~S OF OFFICERS: The City Manager presented a report making cer- taln recommendations. The same were acted upon as follows: CROSS-OVER: In the matter of the application of James A: Bear to construct a cross-over aZ ~354 Salem Avenue S. W. be g?anted. resolution: The City ~anager recommends, that the permi$ Comer moved to adopt the recommendation, (#5585) A RESOLU~'~O" gr=n~zng a permit to James A Bear to construct a over at his proper~. 54 Salem Avonue S. W. I and offered the follovJin r~ou~.~ b~, the Co'~ucil of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and is hereby granted James A. Bear to construct a cross-over at his property Salem Avenue S. W. Said cross-over shall be constructed under specifications to be furnished by the Ci~- ~ ~j ~ana~zer aha accordLng to his good liking and satisfaction. Said James A. Bear by acting under this resolution agrees to indemnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to persons or propert by the reason of the const~u~ction and maintenance of said cross-over. 5~r. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by ~ne follov~ing vote: AYES- i.[essrs. Cnicx, Comer, Tinsley and the' President, Lit. Fox .... 4. ~TAYS '-one 0 LIGHT: ~he City LIanager recon~mends the installation of a certain street light. LLr. Tinsley moved to adopt the recommendation and offered the follow- ing resolution: (~5584) A RESOLU[~IO~I~ authorizing the Appalachian Electric Power Company to- install a certain street light. BE iT n~OLV~D by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the Appalachian '~ ~ - and it is hereby ~u~horized to install 1-250 C. P. light Electric Power ~omp=ny be, at the intersection of Ti!lett Road and Spring Road, Armex 1925. Said light to be maintained under the contract existing between the Appala- chain ~lectric .?ewer Company and the City of Roano.,.e. L~r. Tins!ey moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Tinsley and the President, NAYS: None ........... - O. Mr. Fox--4. The City Hanager presented a report of work aoeomplished and expenditures for period ending September 19, 19£9. The same is filed. The City ~,~anager presented a report advising Council of the appointment of the following members of the Fire Department: A. S. Kz~owles J. S. Goodln H...'7. Deeds W. R. Young The report is filed. September 3rd, " 4th, FA:,!ILY WELFARE SOCIETY: Report of the Family ',?elfare Society for the month of September is filed. i{E£~I~TS OF C01~U.iITTEES: Uh~, I!~ Io~,~ BUSI!.'.MSS: irene. C01fSIDEFuATI0]? OF CLAI,'[S: None. ~.r. Tins!ey introduced the fei!or;lng ordinance: (~358b):.,- AN OhDI..A.:~uE' " ' · to repudiate the licensing and .operation o...~ public ve- hicles, taxicabs, and for hire cars on the streets of the City of Roanoke, Virginia. ( For full text of ordinance see files). The ordinance was read and laid over. :.'ir, Tinsley introduced the following resolution: (~3586) A RESOLU?r0¥ to accept a strip of land from the Roanoke ~,iedical Build- lin''~- ,, ~= Shenandoah Club Corporation for the purpose o'f widening the ~ ,~uz?orat-[on an~-~ ~- ~ ~_l~ ~n the rear of said properties.  IT RESOLVED by the Co~cil of the City of Rom~oke that a strip of land BE ho%'n by description in the deed ~rom the Roanoke i~e.lical ~ilding Co_oo~.~on, .:d the 23rd day of September 19E9, s~d tlmt strip of land sho%~ by descriotion in the deed from the Shenandoah Club, dated the 25rd day of September 1929, be and the ' , ~ame is hereby accepted ~der the conditions na~ned in the said two deeds for the pur- ese of widening the alley in the rear of said properties, and for establishing a ~treet instead of an alley. Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. ;he resolution adopted by the following vote: The motion was duly seconded and AYES: Messrs. Chic<, Comer, Tinsley and the President, .'~[r. Fox--4. NAYS: ?:one ........... 0. },.".r. Comer introduced the following resolution: (#3587) A RESOLUTION to purchase from Annie L. Gray and husband a strip of land on Yelrose Avenue for the purpose of widening said street. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the strip of land .es.c;ibed in the deed from Annie L. Gray and C. L. Gray, her husband, datel the .ay of October 19£9, be, and the same is hereby purchase~i at the price of ~207.69, . ~'or: the purpose of widening ~,.!elro~e Avenue in front of said property, and the City Clerk and Auditor is directed to draw a warrant for the said purchase price upon the ~xecution of a good and sufficient deed fdr said strip of land. ~,Ir. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. ;he resolution adopted by the following vote: The motion was duly seconded and AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Tlnsley and the President, },~r. Fox--4. NAYS: None .......... O. Mr. Tinsley introduced the following resolution: (~3588) A RESOLU?ION authorizing tho City 51anager to construct curb and gut- ter on the South Side of Stewart Avenue S. E., between 8th, and 9th, Streets. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized to construct curb and g~tter on the South Side of Stewart Avenue S. E., between 8th, and 9th, Streets, at a cost not to exceed $781.0, ~[r. Tin'.~ley moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: ~YzS: ~,':essrs. Chick, Comer, Tlnsley and the President, Y.r. Fox--4 NAYS: ,one ..... 0. 'J,0TIOL'S A_'.:D ~.ISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: ,,_~:~.IN.~ GPJ~NDIN ROAD: The City ~.:anager reoorted tl~e cost to v~iden Grandtn Road including property damages awarded rudder the condemnation proceedings against Frank T. Forbes and Dr. T. Allen Kirk would be ,.~;?,795.26. The matter is laid over. There bein~ no further business, ~our.~il adjourned A PPi{0VED ATTEST: 9_ Clerk. President. 00UNOIL, REGULAR MEETING, F~id~y, 0otober 18, 1929. Tho Council of the City of in the Municipal Building Friday, PRESENT: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and ABSENT: None ...... ---------0. The President, Mr. Fox, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: Wm. P. H,,nter, City Manage~. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly 'dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND COM~ICATIONS: AI~ISTICE DAY CELEBRATION: Mr. Morris Roanoke met in regular meeting in the 0otobe~ 18, 1929, at 3 o'clock P. M. the President, Council Roo~ Mr. Fox --5. of the previous meeting has seconded, the reading is Masinter appeared and called the atten- tion of Council to the proposed celebration on Armistice Day, November llth, and ask- fed that Council donate the sum of $250.00, towards the expenses. Mr. Comer move~ that the donation of $250.00 be made, and offered the following resolution. (~5590) A KESOLUTION to donate the sum of $250.00 toward the expenses of Council of the City of Roanoke that the City Cler~ and directed to draw a warrant for the ~,m of $250.00, papa- Chairman, the same being a donation to the expense of :Armistice Day 0elebration. BE IT RESOLVED by the !Auditor be, and he is hereby bls to Marion S. Battle, brating Armistice I~, Said amount November 11, 19~9. when paid shall be charged to the Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. the resolution adopted by the following vote: account of Allowances and Gifts. The motion was duly seconded and AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Fox --5. NAYS: None ............. --0. WIt~XAMSON ROAD: Ur. Meadows and a committee of citizens from the Williamson Road appeared and presnted to Council State of Virginia to wi~en Williamson be received, and that the matter be taken up with the State certificates granting rights-of-way to the Road, Mr. 0omer moved that the certificates Highway Commission. The motion Hospital filed a statement showing was duly seconded and agreed to. ROANOI[EHOSPI~ALASS0OIATION: The Roanoke the number of city patients for the month of September. The same is filed. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY ~A~AGER: The 0ity Manager presented a report making ocr- tarn recommendations. The same were acted upon as follows: FUEL 0IL STORAGE TANE: The City Manager recommends that a permit be granted the Roanoke Ice Delivery, Incorporate~, to install a 14,000 gallon i~Ael oil storage tank above ground on a plot of land adjoining the belt line of the No~folk and Wes- tern Railway at the end of Eerns Avenue. Mr. Tinsley moved that the recommendation be adopted and offered the follow- lng resolution: {~§91) A RESOLUTION granting a permit to install a fuel oil storage tan~. to the Roanoke Ice Deli~ery, Inoorpora- te~, the Cov~oil of the Cit~ of ~o~no~e that a pe~lt be, ~d is he~eb~r g~ante~ the Roanoke Ice Delivery, Incorporated, to install a 14,000 gallon fuel oil storage tank above groun~ on tho plot of land adJoinin& the belt line of the No~folk & Western l~ilwa~ at the en~ of Kerns Avenue. 8aid tank shall be installed aoooxqiin~ to the good likin~ and satisfaction of i the Building Inspector, ~d under specifications to be furniahe~ by him. Said Roanoke Ice Delivery, lnaorporated, by acting under this resolution agrees to indemnify' and save harmless tho City of .Roanoke from all ola~s for dams- i ges to persons or property by reason of the construction and maintenance Of said storage tank, --d further agrees to remove the same when it is directed so to do by the Co,,~oil of the City of Roanoke or its duly authorized officer acting under its instruction. Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the Fresident, Mr. Fox--5. NAYS: None ................ 0. SEWER MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE: The City Manager reports that the petition for construction of a sewer on Massachusetts Avenue from Lafayette Boulevard to Cove Road was presented by property owners residing in the county, and it is not the policy of the city to construct sewers to serve property beyond the city limits. Mr.! Comer moved that the recommendation be adopted. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. FINANCIAL STATEMENT: The City Clerk and Auditor presented a statement .bow- lng the fin-~ncial condition of the city as of October 1, 1929. The same is filed. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: The Committee appointed under resolution of Council ~adopted the 2?th, day of July 27, dations for a fair and equitable 1928, to consider and report to Council reoommen- assessment of real estate in Roanoke presented its report. The report is filed, and the question of the contract mentioned in said report is laid over. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The following ordinance having been introduced, read laid over was taken up -nd again read: (~Z585) ~] 0RDIEANCE to taxicabs, and for hire cars on the streets of the City of ( For full text of 0rdinanoe see Ordinance Book No. Mr. Stiff moved to adopt the ordinance. regulate the licensing and operation of public vehicles, Roanoke, Virginia. 7, Page No. !.~'). The motion was duly seconded and the. ordinance adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the ~reSident, Mr. FOX --5. NAYS: None ............ 0. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Mr. Chick introduced the following resolution: ($Z589) A RESOLUTION to approve the accounts and claims against the City of Roanoke for the month of September, 1929, and directing the payment of same. ( For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Book No. Mr. Chick moved to adopt the resolution. The motion ?, Page · was duly seconded, and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Memorm. ~hlok, Oomer, St~, HAYS: ~ono -------------0. MOTIONS AND ~IBOELLAWEOUS BUSIHESS: There bein~ no further business, Tlnsley an~ the ~resident, M~. ~ouJ~QL1 Fox --5, APPROYED ATTEST: Clerk. l~esident. OOIJNCX~, Frida~r, REGULAR MEETING October 20, 1929. The Council of the City of · in the Municipal Building Friday, PRESENT: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the ABSENTs None ............ O. The President, Mr. Fox, pre~iding. OFFICERS PRESENT: Wm. P. Hunter, City Manager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS A~.'.D COMMtHIICATIONS: SE~R, RUGBY AND FOREST PARK: Mr. S. R. Price from Rugby and Forest Park appeared and essity for the construction of sewers. Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Room October 25, 1929, at ~ o'clock P. M. President, Mr. Fox -- ~, of the previous meeting has duly seconded, the reading is and a delegation of citizens called the attention of Council to the nec- The matter is laid over. CROSS-OVER: The application o£ K. H. La~is for permit to construct cross-over at ~911 Lafayette Boulevard, Villa Heights, was read, and on motion of Mr. Stiff referred to the City Manager with power to act. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER: The City Manager presented a report making cer- tain recommendations. The same were acted upon as follows: The City Manager recommends tile installation of a street light on Crescent Street approximately 175 feet North of Melrose Avenue, Annex Territory, 1925. Mr. Stiff moved to adopt the recommendation, and offered the following resolution: the Appalachian Electric Power Company to (~3592) A RESOLUTION authorizing install certain street light. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the Appalachian Electric Power Company be, and it is hereby authorized to install one 250 C. P. light on Crescent Street approximately 175 feet North of Melrose Avenue, ~nnex Ter- ritory 1925. Said light to be maintained under the contract existing between the Appala- chain Electric Power Company and the City of Roanoke. The motion was duly seconded and Mr. Stiff moved to adopt the resolution. the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, NAYS: None ............. 0. The City Manager presented a report for period ending September REPORTS OF C0~ITTEES: 26, 19M9. None. Tinsley and the President, Mr. Fox --5. of work accomplished and expenditures The same is filed. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: None. MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: WATER MAINS: A communication from the Chamber of Commerce asking that no permit be granted the Water Company to install water mains of less than six inches in diameter in sub-divisions, said mains to be of sufficient size to take care of fire protection. The oommunioation is filed. There being no further business, Council adjourned. ATTEST: Olerk. APPROVED President. ~0UNCIL, REOUL~R Friday, November l, 1929. The Council of the City of Roanoke mGt in re~ula~ meeting ~n t~e Co~oi~ ~oom in the M~loipal ~ild[n~ Fred,, November ~SENT: ~,,eaars. ~hiok, ~omer, Stifff, Tinsley ~d the ~ree~dent, Mr. Fox--5. AB~T: None ............. 0 The .~resident, &~. Fox, 0FFICE~ P~S~T: Wm. P. H~ter, MINUTES: It appear[n~ that a copy of the mtnute~ off the prev[ou~ meetin~ has been ~i~hed each member of dispensed with ~d the minutes approved as retched. P~ITIONS ~D C0~ICATIONS: ~L ESTATE ASSESS~T: Messrs. J. W. Boswell, W. K. Andrews, ~. C. Wilson, W. H. Horton, M. B. Nini~er ~d other citizens appe~ed before Co~cil with referen(e to the proposed contract for the asees~ent of real estate in the City of Roanoke. They stated to Co~cil that they were opposed to employi~ outside people to make the asses~ent. ~he matter is continued. WOODROW WILSON ~IOR HI6H SCHOOL: A group of students f~m the Woodrow Wilson Junior High School appeared and presented to Co,oil a resolution asking that the plot of gro~d o~ed by the City in front of the school be named the "Woodrow Wilson Plot". ~he resolution embodying this request was advocated by Neville ~en, ~ward Dowdy, Elizabeth Mo~tcastle and Charles Steele, each of whom made a very good speec~ in respect thereto. The matter ls laid over. 14TH ST~E~ S. Es, BET~ WISE ~D C~BELL AV~S: A petition asking for the improvement of 14th, Street S. E., between Wise ~d O~pbell Avenues, was presented, ~d on motion of Mr. ~insley, duly seconded, the s~e is referred to the City M~age~. ~R~ OF OFFICERS: ~PORT OF T~ CITY ~AGER: The City Manager presented a report of work accom- plished and e~enditures for perio~ ending October 3, 1929. The s~e was read filled. CI~ ATTO~: A co~ication from the City Atto~ey with reference to the co~- dem~ation proceedings to acquire a strip of land on the West Side of Gr~ndin Road of~ of the property of Dr. T. Allen Kirk ~d Fret T. Forbes for the purpose of widening Gr~din Road was read. ~. Comer offered the following resolution: ($359~) A RESOLUTION to .~oept the award of the co~isstoners in the case of the .~ity of Ro~oke against Dr. T. Allen Kirk ~d Fr~ T. Forbes. BE.IT ~SOLVED by the Co~cil of the City of Ro~oke that the a~rd of the com- missioners in the conde~ation proceedings of the City of Roanoke ~ainst Dr. T. Alle Kirk and Fr-nk T. Forbes for the p~rpose of aeQuiri~ a strip of l~d on the West Side of Gr~din Ro~ off of the prope~y of said Dr. T. Allen Kirk ~d Fr~k T. Forbes for the purpose of widening Gr~din Road, be, ~d the same is hereby accepted, and the City Clerk ~d Auditor be, and he is hereby directed, to draw a war~t for the e~o~t of said awaY, n~e~: To Dr. T. ~len Kirk ........ $1,200.00 To Fr~ T. Forbes .......... 1,EO0.O0 Said ~o~ts when paid shall be ch~ged to the accost of Opening and G~d~ n the l~r, Comer moved to adopt the resolution. resolution adopted by the following vote: The motion was duly seconded and AYES: Messrs. Chick, 0cruet, NAYS: None --- ........... 0. Stiff, Tinsley and the Preei dent, FOX -'5 o CITY PLANNINQ & ZONING COMMISSIONS: Mr. Edw. L. Stone, Ohairman, City Planing and Zoning Commissions, presented to Council a list of the major improvements which are a part of the Comprehensive City Plan. The same is filed. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. CONSIDERATION OF 0LAI~.S: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: None. MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: ERRONEOUS ASSESSMENT.-J. E. ECHOLS: The City Clerk presented to Council the request of Mrs. J. E. Eohols to refund to her SE.60, on account of erroneous assess- ment made against her property on lOth, Street, in the Rugby Land Company, for the year 19E6; it appearing that the assessment was corrected for the years 1927 and 1928, but could not be corrected for 1926. Mr. Chick moved that the City Clerk and Auditor be directed to draw a warrant for the sum of $2.60, to refund to Mrs. J. E. Eohols the amount of the assessment erroneously charged against her. EXTENSION OF 4TH STREET N. E: The City Maneger presented to Council options for the purchase of property necessary to extend 4th Street N. E., to connect with the Wllliamson Road. The options are filed, and the matter is laid over. NEW YORK AVF~E BETWEEN LAFAYETTE BOULEVARD AND CRESCENT STREET: Mr. Stiff called attention to the condition of New York Avenue between Lafayette Boulevard and Crescent Street, and asked that the matter be referred to the City Manager. The same is so referred. There being no further business, Council adjourned. ATTEST: APPROVED l:~e st dent. Clerk. Friday, November The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Oounoil Room · in the Municipal Building Frida.v, November 8, 19~, at 3 o'clock P. M. PRESEE?: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Fox--5. ABSENT: None ............... -0. The President, ~t~. Fox, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: Wm. P. Hunter, City Manager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been f~rnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND CO~,~JNICATIONS: MELROSE AVENUE REQUEST TO DESIGNATE AS A BUSINESS STREET ON TtEE SOUTH SIDE BETWEEN 24TH ~hND ESTH STREETS: Mr. W. H. Horton appeared and asked that Council de- signate Melrose Avenue between £4th and ESth Streets on the South Side as a bustnesl street. The Mr. Comer moved that the matter be referred to the Zoning Commission. motion was duly seconded and agreed to. NORTH~B~,,' ENTRANCE TO TitE CITY: ~:!essrs. II. T. Hall and W. W. Boxley appeared with reference to establishing the Northern Entrance into the City of Roanoke. The City Planning and zoning Commissions presented a communication with reference there, to which is filed. Mr. Tinsley offered the following resolution: (~3594) A RESOLUTION relating to the Northern entrance to the City of Roanoke BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the route shown on Plan "B" hereto attached and made a part hereof be, and the same is hereby adopted as the Northern entrance to the City of Ro~-~oke. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk be, a_n_d he is hereby directed to transmit a copy of this resolution to Hon. H. G. Shirley, Chairman.of the State Highway Commission. Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Ttnsley NAYS: None ................ O. The motion was duly seconded and and the fresident, Mr. Fox--5. WOODROW WILSON SCHOOL: A petition asking that Cou_ncil use its own judgment in the naming of the plot of land in front of the Woodrow Wilson School was filed. CROSS-OVERS: The application of Frank Zerbee ~hd Joseph Zerbee for permits to construct cross-overs at Nos. 312 and 316 Stan~l~y Avenue, South Roanoke, was read, and on motion of Mr. Chick referred to the City Manager with power to act. REYORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY ~[ANAGER: The City Manager presented a report of work ac- complished and expenditures for period ending October 27, REPORTS OF COMMITT~S: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. CONSIDERATION ,OF C~,AIMS: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: 1929. The same is filed RESOLUTIONS: None. CITY PLANNING COM~,~ISSION: The City Planning Commission presented a list of 61 major improvements outside of the oit¥ limite, gional plan. The eame is filed. There being no further business, Council whioh were adJourned. lnoorporated in the re- A'~TEST: Clerk. APPROVED President. COUNCIL, Fri daj, REGULAR MEETING, November 15, 1929 The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Room in the L~unioipal Building Friday, November 15, 19£9, at 3 o'clock Po M. PRESENT: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Fox- 5. ABSENT: None .............. O. The President, Mr. Fox, presiding. ~fINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIO?~S AND OO~JNICATIONS: NORFOLK AVENUE BETWEen' 1ST AND 2ND STREETS S. W: A petition from the property owners and business firms on Norfolk Avenue between 1st and 2nd Streets S. W., ask- lng that the parking limit be removed was, on motion, referred to the City ~lanager for report and recom_mendation. GOVEHNOR'S VISIT: Mr. B. F. ¥,oomaw, Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, ap- peared and stated to Council that t~e Governor of Virginia and a party would come to Roanoke on November 22nd by Air Plane, and that it was expected that the City would take care of entertaining the party; that the cost would be approximately $175.00 or $200.00. Mr. Tinsley moved that the expenditure of not exceeding $200.0~, and i s be authorized for the purpose of entertaining the Governor and his party. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. ~:ORTHE~ F.NTRANCE TO THE CITY OF ROANOKE: Mr. Paul C. Buford and a committee of citizens appeared with reference to the Northern Entrance to the City of Roanoke A Resolution from the City Planning and Zoning Commissions was also presented. The matter is laid over until .','~onday, November 18th, at $ o'clock P. N. WATER !,~IN: The application of the Roanoke Water Works Company for a permit to install a water main in Staunton Avenue was read. Mr. Comer moved that the per- mit be granted, and offered the following resolution: (~3596) A RESOLUTION granting a permit to the Roanoke Water Works Company to install certain water main. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, hereby granted the Roanoke Water Wor~s Company to install a 2 inch water main in Staun_ton Avenue, Villa Heights, 40 feet East of Crescent Street, and extending East in Staunton Avenue. Said Roanoke Water Works Company by acting under this resolution agrees to indemnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to per- sons or property by reason of the construction a~d maintenance of said water main," and further agrees to replace the streets where the same are opened under the pro- visions of the general ordinances of the City of Roanoke providing for street res- toration. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded, and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: ~.essrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Fox--- 5. NAYS: None .............. O. GAS L'~AIN: The application of the Roanoke Gas Light Company for permit to in- stall a certain gas main v~as read, and on motion of ~Ir. Tinsley, the permit granted · r. Tinsley offered the followin~ resolution: {~5597) A RESOLUTION g~anting a permit to the Roanoke Qas Light install certain gas main. BE IT ~ESOLVED by the Council of the City of ~oanoke that a pe~ntt be, Company to and is hereby granted the Roanoke Gas Light Company to install a 4 inch gas main on Caseell Lane, South Roanoke, from Avenhe~n Avenue West 300 feet to a dead end. Said Roanoke Gas Light Compa~y by acting under this resolution agrees to in- demnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to persons or property by reason o£ the construction and maintenance of said gas main, and fur- ther agrees to replace the streets where the same are opened under the provisions of the general ordinances o£ ~he City of Roanoke providing flor street restoration. [~r. Tinsley ~uved to adopt tl~e resolution. The motion was duly seconded, and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, ~,',r. Fox--5. NAYS: None - -- 0 CROSS-OVER: The application of R. A. Alouf for permit to construct a cross- over at ~502 Mountain Avenue S. W., was, on motion of ,',~r. Tinsley, referred to the City ,~,lanager with power to act. Mr. Stiff was excused from ftu'ther participation in t~is meeting at 4 o'clock lresolution adopted by the following vote: ALBF~,IARLE AVENUE S. E: A petition asking that an amount be carried in the Budget for 1930, sufficient to widen Albemarle Avenue, West fron ?th, Street. The petition is filed. REPORTS OF 0FFICERS: REPORT OF T,~IE CITY ~[ANAGER: The City ~,'~anager presented a report of work accom- plished and expenditures for period ending October 31, 192~. The same is filed. FINANCIAL STATF~,.IENT: The City Clerk and Auditor presented a statement showing the financial condition of the City as of November 1st, 1929. The same is filed. REPORTS OF COM~ITTEES: None, UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Mr. Chick introduced the following resolution: {~3595) A RESOLUTION to approve the accounts and claims against the City of Roanoke for the month of October, 1929, and directing the payment of same. ( For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Book No. ?, Page /~ ). Mr. Chick moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded a~d the AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Tinsley and the President, ~...~r. Fox .... 4. NAYS: None ............... 0, MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: ~0ANOKE HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION: The Roanoke Hospital Association presented a report showing 123 day's treatment for charity patients for the month of October and a difference in the amount of the appr~riation and the actual cost of treating the patients of $97.17; the total difference to date being $1,507.2G. The report is filed. Upon motion, duly seconded, Council adjourned to meet ~ay, November 18~1929 .<( . at 8 o'clock P. ~,~. A P P R 0 V E D ~-v~~ ATTESTS. ~ -'~ ~ Pre sident. COUNCIL, ADJOUFdtED MEETING, Thursday, November 18, 1929. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in the Council Room in the ll~mioipal Building pursuant to adjournment Monday, November 18, 19~9, at 8 o'clock P. PRESENT: lfessrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, lIr. Fox--5. ABSENT: None ............. O. The President, ~,~r. Fox, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: Wm. P. Hunter, City Manager. NORTHERN ENTRANCE TO THE CITY: Council again considered the Northern Entrance to the City, and after hearing numerous citizens, and considering a letter from Mr. H. G. Shirley, State Itighway Commissioner, Mr. Comer offered the following resolutio: (,~5598) A RESOLUTION to concur in the recommendation of tile State Highway Com- mission on the question of route for the Northern Entrance into the City of Roanoke. VM[ERE_~S, Hon. H. G. Shirley, State l[ighway Commissioner, in a letter to Hon. Chas. D. Fox, ,',,,'ayor of the City of Roanoke, states that the State IIighway Commission will be very glad to accept either the Hix Route or the Boxle~ Route, provided of-way are furnished free of cost, or at least a very small cost. The Commission recommends, however, the ~oxley Route, but is perfectly willing to accept either route that Co~tncil may decide on. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the re- commendation of the State Highway Commission in designating the Boxley Route be, and the same is hereby concurred in. " In the event it is found impracticable to build the road on the Boxley Route, then the Council of the City of Roanoke recommends such route as may be selected by the State Highway Commission, it being imperative that the road be built as soon as possible. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a Copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Hon. H. G. Shirley, State Highway Commissioner of Virginia. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: t~.essrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Fox---5. NAYS: None ................ O. There being no further business, Council adjourned. ri ht - ATTEST: Clerk. APPROVED President. COUNCIL, REGULAR ~IEETING, Friday, November 22, 1929. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Room in the Municipal Building Friday, November 22, 1929, at 3 o'clock P. M. PRESET: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, ~M. Fox --5. ~RSENT: None .... - ......... O. The President, Mr. Fox, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: Wm. P. Hu~ter, City ~,~anager. M~UTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the pz~vious meeting has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND COMhT~ICATIONS: Council the necessity for s~itary ltakes the request under consideration. ~0 HRI LL AVENUE S. E: sewers to accommodate their property. SEVER RUGBY: A delegation of ladies from the Rugby Section appeared and stated Council ~,~. ~. L. Bergman appeared and called the attention of Conncil to the necessity of opening Morrill Avenue into 9th, Street. laid over for consideration. The matter is ~{r. Fox was excused from further participation in this meeting at 3:30 o'clock P. POULTRY SHOW: A communication from Mr. J. J. Bower asking for a donation to help pay the expense of the Poultry Show to be held in the City of Roanoke on January ?th, 8th, 9th, and 10th. On motion of Mr. Comer the City Clerk is directed to ad- se [Ir. Bower that there are no funds available from which a donation can be made. CROSS-OVER: The application of A. D. Mounts for a permit to construct a cross- !over at #620 Virginia Avenue, Virginia Heights, was read, and on motion of Mr. Chick referred to the City Manager with power to act. REPORTS OF 0FFICERS: REPOR~ OF THE CITY ~,~ANAGER: The City },{anager presented a report making certain recommendations. The same were acted upon as follows: PARKING NORFOLK AV~E BET¥~EN 1ST AND 2ND STREETS: The City Manager recommends ? that the parking ~egulations on the Southside of Norfolk Avenue be changed from 20 minute limit to one hour limit. The matter is laid over. STREET LIGHTS: The City Manager recommends the installation of certain street lights. Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the recommendation, and offered the following ~esolution: (~3599) A RESOLUTION authorizing the Appalachian Electric Power Company to in- ~tall certain street lights. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the Appalachian Elec- tric Power Company be, and it is hereby authorized to install street lights as follows: (1) 1-2~0 C. P. light at Pick~_ey Street and Colonial Street S. E. (2) 1-ES0 C. P. light at I~ount Vernon Road and Sherwood Avenue. 1-250 C. P. light at Mount Vernon Road and Terrace Road. Said lights to tween the City of Roanoke Mr. Tinsley moved to be maintained under the provisions of the contract existing be- and the Appalachian Electric Power Company. adopt the resolution. The motion was dul2 seconded and Stiff and Tinsley ...... 4. report of work accomplished and expenditures for ?the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer, .- NAYS: None .............. O. The City Manager ~resented a period ending November 14, 1929. The same is filed. BUSINESS DISTRICT, h~LROSE AVENUE: A communication from the City Planning and Zoning Commissions transmitting a resolution recommending that a business district be established on the South Side of Melrose Avenue N. W., between E4th, and 2§th, Streets~:as read. ~. Comer moved that the proper notice be given, and offered the following resolution: (~600) A RESOLUTION directing notice to be given by publication on the ques- tion of establishing a business district. ~EREAS, the City Planning and Zoning Commissions have recommended that a business district be established on the Southside of Melrose Avenue between P~th, and 28th, Streets. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Co~ucil of the City of Roanoke that the City Cler~ be, and he is hereby directed to publish notice as required by law of the proposal to establish a business district on the South Side of ~elrose Avenue b~twee £4th, and £Sth, Streets. ?$ ~r. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: ~YES: L~essrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff and Tinsley ...... 4. N~YS: !~one ~ .......... O. L~'~FINISHED BUSINESS: None. CONSIDEraTION OF CI~I~,iS: None. INTRODUCTION A!~D ~0~,,SID,RATI0t, OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: None. ~f. OTIOHS ~D MI SC ~,LAI~EOUS BUSINESS: None. There being no f~rther business, Council adjourned. APPROVED President. ATTEST: Clerk. COUNC IT., Friday, REGULAR MEETING, November 29, 1929. .~he Council of the City o~ Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Room in,the Municipal Building Friday, November 29, 1929, at ~ o'clock P. M. PRESENT: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Fox--4. 0 ABSENT: Mr. Stiff .......... 1. The President, Mr. Fox, presiding. . OFFICERS PRESENT: Wm. P. Hunter, City .Manager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND CO},~,.ru~;ICATIONS: CROSS-OVER: The application of R. V. Fowlkes for permit to construct a cross- over at the Standard Oil Company's Station on Virginia Avenue, at Ghent Boulevard. · was read, and on motion of Mr. Tinsley referred to the City L~anager with power to ac.t. SIGNAL: The application of the Norfolk and Western Railway Company for a per- mit to install a signal on each side of its tracks at the Norfolk Avenue Crossing of the Winston-Salem Division was read. Mr. Chick moved that the permit be granted and offered the fcllowtng resolution: (#3601) A RESOLUTION granting a permit to the !lorfolk and Western Railway Company to install a Wig Wag Flash Light Crossing Signal at the Norfolk Avenue Cross- ing of the Winston-Salem line. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and is hereby granted the !~,~orfolk and ~estern Railv~ay Company to install a Wig-Wag Flash Light Crossing Signal at the Norfolk Avenue Crossing of the Winston-Salem line. Said signal to be installed in accordance withthe plans hereto attached and made a part hereof. The iforfo!k and Western Railway Company by acting under this resolution agrees to indemnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to persons or p~operty by reason of the installation a~d maintenance of said Signal. Mr'. Chick moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the Resolution adoPted by the following vote: AYES: ~,~essrs. Chick, Comer, Tinsley and the President, L~.r. Fox--4. NAYS: None ............... O. ROANOKE PUBLIC ~,fUSEIR,~: Mr. W. Ryland Martin presented to Council a Proposition to turn over to the City of Roanoke, the Roanoke Public ~useum. ~,Ir. Comer moved that the matter be referred to the School Board. The motion was duly seconded a~d agreed to. TAX ASSESSI~..'~T: Communications from Messrs. ~,~. W. Turner and the Chamber of !. Commerce relating to the tax assessment were read, and upon motion, duly seconded, the Clerk is directed to reply to the cn_mm,,~ication from L.'.r. Turner. W. LOFTON St~ITH: A communication from W. Lofton Smith asking for the payment 0 of ~l,O00.O0 for furnishing certain maps to the Engineer was read, and on motion of Mr. Comer referred to the City, ~.~anager. REPOP. T OF THM FA3,~ILY WELFARE SOCIETY: The report of the Family Welfare Societ~ the month of October was filed. Mr. Comer moved that Council meet on Friday, December 6, 1929, at 8 o'clock P. M,, for the purpose of considering the Budget, and that the Citizens' Advisory Committee and the School Board be invited to meet with Council. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. REPORTS OF 0FFICEI{S: None. UNFINISHED BUSIEESS: None. COESIDE!J%TION OF CLAII~S: None. INTR0!~.;CTION AED CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: ,.,r. Tlnsley introduced the following resolution: ~E~0LUTI0:, to ~ermit certain pz~perties outside of the city limits, but adjoinin~:; the city limits, to connect with the sewer and fix the charge for such connection. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Hoanoke t~Aat the property abutt- lng on the North Side of ;.:assacnusetts Boulevard between Lafayette Boulevard and Cove Road, said property being outside of the city limits, be permitted to connect with the sewer in },~ssachusetts Boulevard, provided the property ovmers pay the sum of ~S0.O0 for each house connected with said sewer. ~,~r. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. the resolution adopted by the following vote: The motion was duly seconded, and AYES: ~.;essrs. Chick, Comer, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Fox ---4. !,'AYS: .Tfone - -0. ..... B~ ~.I~,..,.-S: None. There heine no further business, Council adjourned. ATTZST: Clerk. APPROVED President. COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING, Friday, December 6, 1929. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Ro~m in the Municipal Building Friday, December 6, 19Z9, at 3 o'clock P. M. PRESENT: ;':~essrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Fox- 5. ABS~,'T: Hone ........... O. The President, Mr. Fox, presiding. OFFICERS PRES~IT: Vim. P. Hunter, City l,'.anager. I,.rIEUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has. been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed vtith and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND COLg'~UJNICATIOI.IS: SCHOOLS: ~.irs. C. D. Himes presented a petition asking that Council hold a meeting for the residents and tax-payers interested in the schools for discussion of the lenghtened term. The petition is filed. PURJPL%SE OF STONE FOR STREETS: R. H, Willis, representing the Rockydale Quarries, appeared and asked that Council authorize the City i.lanager to purchase stone for street purposes to be paid for after January 1st. No action was taken. SE'JE~~oom~o~,~.,-~-.'~'~'~"~?~. fir. Jotm TM.. :'/right, representing the l~ethodist Church Extension Board, appeared and asked that a sewer and sidewalk assessment against the lot be released. ~,'~r. ~insley moved that the matter be referred to the City Attorney and City Clerk for recommendation and report. GASOLINE TANK: The application of the Y8~iting Oil Company to install a 20,000 gallon gasoline storage tank above ground at its place of business at No.lll$ Fourth (Wheat) Street S. E., was read. Mr. Chick offered the follo~ving resolution: (~3603) A' FdESOLUTION granting a permit to the Whiting Oil Company to install a 20,000 gallon gasoline storage tank above ground at its place of business ~o. lll8 Fourth (Wheat) Street S. E., BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and is hereby granted the Whiting Oil Company to install a 20,000 gallon gasoline storage ta~Lk above ground at its place of business l~o. lllS Fourth (¥~heat) Street Said tank to be installed according to the good liking and satisfaction of the Building Inspector and under specifications to be furnished by him. The said Whiting Oil Company by acting under this resolution agrees to indemnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to per- sons or property by reason of the construction and maintenance of said gasoline stor- age tank, ~nd further agrees to remove the same when it is directed so to do by the Council of the City of Roanoke. The resolution was read ~d laid over. CROSS-OVERS: Applications for permits to construct cross-overs were present- ed as follows: Louis Voight, Jr., ~337 Cornwallis Avenue, South Roanoke, VJ. R. Martin, ~1008 - 10th Street S. E., Clover Creamery Company, #41~ Second Street S.E., and J. G. Sharer, ~729 ~.~ontrose Avenue S. E. ~. Chick moved to refer the same to the City ~.~anager with power to act. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. W. LOFTON SMITH REQUEST TO PAY FOR MAPS: A communication from TI. Lofton Smith asking the City to pay for certain maps which he furnished the City Engineer was read. A report from the City Engineer stating that he had gotten 104 maps from Mr. Smith, and agreed upon a price of fifty cents per map - $52.00. Mr. Comer mowed that the City Clerk and Auditor be directed to pay W. Lofton Smith $52.00, for maps furnished the Engineering Department. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. REAL ESTATE ASSESS&{ENT: A oom_.munication from ~tr. M. W. Turner relative to the re-assessment of real estate was read and filed. ROAN0k~ PUBLIC EMPLOY~ENT SERVICE: A communication from John Hopkins Hall, Jr Commissioner of Labor, asking that $300.00 be carried in the Budget the Public Employment Service in the City was read, and referred to for 1930, for the ~dget Committee. SOUTH ROANOKE METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH REQUEST TO REFIR~D TAXES: A oommuni- cation from the So'Qth Roanoke ~;,. E., Church stating that it has purchased certain property in South Roanoke from the Valley Lumber Corporation on May 15, 1929; that the taxes on the p~operty amounted to $?8.?5, and asked that that portion between May 15, and December 31, be remitted, was read. ~ir. Comer moved to remit the tax for the period beginning May 15th, amounting to $49.22, and the City Clerk and Audi~° tor be directed to draw a warrant payable to the South Roanoke Methodist Episcopal Church for said amount, the same to be c~mrged to the account of Refunds and Rebate~. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. P~_oOETS OF 0FFICEHS: REPOtiT OF ~:*~,~-, CITY I.~,~A~ER. The City Manager presented a report of work ac- complist~ed and expenditures for week ending November 21, 1929. The same is filed. REPOHTS OF ~0f.~,,ITTz:~S: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. AUDIT: The City Clerk and Auditor presented a communication from R. J. Beaman~ and Company by C. J. Stull, Resident ~.,~anager, offering to audit the accounts of the City and School Board for the years 1928 $~nd 1929, at the sum of $890.00, and re- commended that the proposition be accepted. Mr. Comer moved that the audit of ac- counts of the City of Roanoke be awarded to R. J. Beaman & Company at the price of ~890.00, and offered the following resolution: (~604) A RESOLUTION to award the contract for auditing the books and accounts of the City of Roanoke and the School Board for tb.e years 1928 and 1929. BE I~ RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the contract to audit the books and accounts of the City of Roanoke and the School Board of the said City be av;arded R. J. Beaman and Company at the sum of ~890.00. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: L:essrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Dtr. Fox--5. NAYS: ;~one ....... 0. CONSID,~RATIOI~ OF CLAILfS: None INTH0]~Ju~'I0,~ AND CON2IDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: None MOTIONS AND U. ISCELLANEOUS BUSI~ESS: ROANOKE ACAD~,~ OF ;:~DICINE: A communication from the Roanoke Academy of Medicine suggesting that certain streets in the various sections of the city be roped off under police supervision for sledding by the children. Mr. Tinsley moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for report and recommendation. The motion was duly seoonded and agreed to. BRIDGE OVER TINKEI~ CREEK: The City ~,.lanager presented plans prepared by the State Highway Conunission for bridge over Tinker Creek, the Eastern approach to the City. The matter is referred back to the City Manager for further negotiations with the State Highway Commission. STREET LIGHTS, SHERWOOD FOREST: The City ~,~nager reported that the Appalachian Electric Power Company would not agree to furnish lights for the Sherwood Forest Addition for less than $18.00 per light per year; it appearing that the city is now paying for the lights of like candle power $12.00 per year. ~,[r. Tinsley moved that the city take over the eight lights in the Sher~vood Forest Addition at per year, the company owning the land to ~)ay the difference of $6.00 per year. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. CHESThRIT STREET N. W.: .The City Manager presented a map showing Chestnut Street and the lot necessary to widen said street at Peach Road, and stated that Sidney Perry, the owner of said lot, would agree to donate the same, provided the city will open said Avenue and construct sewers to acco~maodate certain of his other property. After discussion, the matter wan referred to the City L'anager for further report. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED AT TESTi: Clerk. Pre s i d. eut. 72 COUNCIL, RECONVENED MEETIN( Friday, December 6, 19£9. The Council reconvened at @ o'clock P. ~.".., with the following members presenl ~,~ensrs. Chick, Comer, Tinsley and the President, 1.~!r. Fox, to consider the budget. There were also present the following: SCHOOL BOARD: H. T. :,:arton, J. A. Turner, ¥/. Z. Powell, D. E. Mc%Uilken and John S. ?.cDonald. ADVISORY C0~.~',~ITT~. J J Sheehan, H. L. Lawson, J. W. Hancock, E. i,~.. Funk- houser, Paul '~. ~u~uford and E. Lee Trinkle. BUDGET: The Budget for 1930 was considered, but no action taken thereon. Thereupon, the meeting adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. President. 7..3 C0%q{CIL, REGUI~R MEETING, Friday, December 15, 1929. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Room in the ;,.[unicipal Building Friday, December 13, 19£9, at 3 o'clock P. '~ PRESENT: Nessrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, ABS~'~'T: None .............. O. The President, ~,Ir. Fox, presiding. OFFICERS PRES~T: Wm. P. Hunter, City Manager. HI~'UTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITI0!~'S AND CO~[~JNICATIONS: ALLEY BETWEEN FRANKLIN ROAD AND DAY AVenUE AND JEFFERSON AI,'D 1ST STREETS W: Zir. E. W. Speed appeared and presented to Council a proposition to acquire Mr. Fox- 5. S~ the Keedick property for the purpose of widening the alley between Franklin Road and Day Avenue and Jefferson and 1st Streets S. W. The matter is laid over. BUSI~'~SS DISTRIC~ '"~ ~,' - _ ~',~LROS~ AVi~iU%,] N. W: It appearing that a notice was pub- lisl~ed t,n the Roanoke World News on Uovember 2?th, and December 4th, 19~, that it is the purpose go,establish a business district on the Southside of },[elrose Avenue bet%';een E4th, and £~th, Streets N. W., and no one appearing to object to the estab- lishment of said business district, l~[r. Comer offered the following: ordinance: (~3606) AI,,' 0~DINANCE to establish a business district on the South Side of ,';ielrose Avenue L'. ",7,, between 24th, and 25th, Streets. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a business district be, and is hereby established on the Southside of Lielrose Avenue N._ TM,,., between 24th, and 25th, Streets. The ordinance was read and laid over. ROA/f0KE HOSPITAL: A report from the Roanoke Hospital Association shorting number of patients treated during the month of November was filed. ALBF~iARLE AVENUE BETWEEN 6TE and 7TH STREETS: A communication from J. E. Fogle with reference to widening Albemarle Avenue between 6th, and ?th, Streets is filed. CROSS-OVER: The application of Ooldie Goldstein for two cross-overs at the intersection of Campbell and Chapman Avenues was read. l~. Tinsley moved to grant the permit smd offered the following resolution: (#360?) A RESOLUTIO~4 granting a permit to Goldie Goldstein to construct cross- overs at the intersection of Campbell and Chapman Avenues and llth Street S. W. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and is hereby granted Goldie Goldstein to construct two cross-overs at her property at the intersection of Campbell and Chapman Avenues ~nd llth Street S. W. Said cross-overs shall be constructed according to the good liking and satisfaction of the City i'~'[anager, and under specifications to be furnished by him. Said Goldie Goldstein by acting ~:nder this resol,.,tion agrees to indemnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to persons or property by reason of the construction and maintenance of said cross-overs. Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: T.~essrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the NAYS: L~one ................ O. WHITE UAY LIO~ITS: A communication from George W. The motion was duly seconded and President, Mr. Fox -- 5. Payne asking that the white Mr. Comer offer- way lights on East Church Avenue be turned on before January 1st. ed the following resolution: (~608) A Ri~SOL'J~?ION authorizing the Appalachian Electric 2ower Company to cut in certain white-way lights. BE IT liEBOLVED by the Co~cil of the City of Ro~oke that the Appalachian Electric Power Comply be, and It is hereby authorized to out in the following white way lights. (1) ~ine lights on East Salem Avenue. (2) Nine lights on East C~pbell Avenue. (~) Eight lights on East Church Avenue. Said lights to be cut in December 16, 1929. ~,~r. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the follov~ing vote: .~Y~o: ~e~,srs. C~lck, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the 2resident, ~,~r. Fox-- 5. ~,~s. !~one ............. O. STR!~ET LIGHTS: A ~on~ication from ],ir. W. I, ~7~itfield, ],[anager of the Appal- achlan Electric Power Compaq, suggesting that certain 250 C. P. lights be removed from service, and ce~'tain white-way lights be used instead. 'lr, Chick moved that the matter be referred to the City ",:~,oer~ for report. __,e ~r, otion ~as dul? seconded and agreed to. T~,~ ~o~o~ ..... T: ~ communication from Er. ~,,. ~°. Hudgins with reference to the ' assessment of real estate for t~xation was read and filed. P~,~.T TEAC'~ ~ ~ , ' ....... ~ ~k 3. SSCCIS_TIOi:: ~ cor:~ication f~m the Parent Teacher Associati~ recommending the extension of tn~ school term lO days was read and filed .~:,v~...,~ CENTP~.L ~13OE~' bi IOl:: A co~m:ication from the Roanoke Central ~bor Union ,~zth reference to the assessraent off real estate for ';axation and suggesting an additional appropriation for the Labor ~eau was read a~d filed. ~,~.~ PUBLIC..~.~. A co~ication from the Ro~oke ~blic ~se~ asking that 0~.80 be donated to pa6' the light bill. The members of Co'~cil and the City ],{anager contributed the ~ount necessary to pay the bill, ~d directed the Clerk to turn ~ ~- ~ ,~ ~e over to ~,~. ¥t. ~yland ::artin. R0~<0KE LODGE ~197, B. P. 0. E: A co~ication from the Roanoke Lodge ~197, B. P. 0. E., sta~ins that it had acquired the p~perty in the rear of the Elks Club on Feb~aary 13, 19~9, and asked that the taxes be reraitted from that date. ~. Tinsiey moved ti~at the matter be referred to the City Clerk for investigation. The motion'v~as duly seconded and ~reed to. ~PORTS 0F OFFICERS: RE~P,T 0F T}~ CI~ },~AGER: The City :.~ager presented a report ma~ng certain recommendations. The same were acted upo~ as follows: COASTING: The City ~:anager recommends that the followi~ streets be roped off under police supervision to be use:l by children for coasting: Cleveland Avenue ~. ¥i., from lSth, to 16th, Streets, Second Street S. ¥1., between ~o~tatn and Albemarle Avenues, Chesterfield and 3~swiok Streets f~m Virginia Avenue to North~berl~d, Mt. Vernon Road from Sherwood Avenue to Brandon Road, 20th, Street N. :'I., from Mercer Avenue to tlanover Avenue, Moorman Road from 12th to l~th Streets N. ~'/. Elm Avenue S. E., from ~th, to 7th, Streets, Peaohin Avenue between Munford Avenue and ';/ilson Street S. E. 1Dth, Street from Anderson Avenue to Berkley Avenue, North Jefferson Street from the Catholic Church to Patton Avenue, .i Patton Avenue from N. Jefferson Street to 2nd Street Stanley Avenue from 3rd, Street to 6th, Street South Roanoke, .i Lafayette Avenue from 5th, to ?th, Streets, South Roanoke, Howbert .Avenue from 2nd Street to 4th, Street, Wasena, The question arose as to the liability of the city as to dm,mges in the event someone was hurt. llx,. Stiff moved that tho :satter be referred to t~e City Attorney for an opinion. The motion wa£ duly seconded and agreed to. The City L!an~jer presented a re3or~ of '~Jork accomplished and expenditures for period ending December 8th, 1929. The came is filed. o_~, ~. :',~'.:~.~T: The" ,~ity Clerk and Auditor presented a statement showing the financial condition of the City as of December l, 19~. The same is filed. F~.~ILY ~?~FA~ SOCIETY: The reoort of the Fa~ly ~Telfare ~ ooc_ety for the month of ~ovember is filed. REPOhTS 0.~, C01,~,[ITTEES: ~.~one. UNFIi~IS]{3]D BUSINESS: ?he following resolution havins been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (~S60~) A HESOL)P210!{ granting a permit to the ?d~iting 0il Company to install a £0,000 gallon gasoline storage tank above ground at its place of business No. lll8 Fourth (V~heat) Street S. E. B:~ IT RESOLVED by the '~ ~ouncil of the City of Roanoke tha~ a permit be, and is hereby ~ranted the ~,'d~iting Oil Company to install a £0,000 gallon gasoline storage t~k_ above ground at its place of business _~o~' lll8 Fourth (Wheat) Street Said tank to be installed according to the good liking and satisfaction of the Building Inspector and under specifications to be furnished by him. The said ?3hiting 0il Company by acting under this resolution agrees to indem- nify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to persons or property by reason of the construction and maintenance of said gasoline storage tank, and further agrees to remove the same when it is directed so to do by the Council of the City of Roanoke. ~r. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. the resolution adopted by the following vote: The motion was duly seconded and AYES: L~essrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, ]Lr. Fox .... $. NAYS: Eone .............. - O. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIi,[S: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATIOE OF ORDINANCES ~J~D RESOLUTI0!~S: Mr. Tinsley introduced the following resolution: (~3609) A RESOLUTION to release a sewer assessment in the name of the Baptist Church. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the sewer assessment on Lot l, J. H. Webb Addition, amounting to $?9.26, a~d on Lot ~, J. H. Uebb Addi- tion, amounting to $61.56, in the name of the Baptist Church be, and the same is re- leased. Mr. Tinsley moved- to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the followin~ vote: AYES: ~essrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, LLr. Fox-- ~. NAYS: None - -- 0 Mr. Comer introduced the following resolution: (~3610) A RESOLUTION to acquire a piece of land at the Northwest Corner of Peach Road and Chestnut Avenue from Sidney Peery to widen the streets. Vd~EREAS, the City Mmmger has recommended that a piece of land be acquired : from Sideny Peery at tile [~orthwest Corner of Peach Road and Chestnut Avenue. Said 'land fronting 24 feet on Peach Road and 47.3 feet on Chestnut Avenue, and W~HEREAS, the said Sidney Peery has agreed to convey to the City of Roanoke said land provided ~e city will construct a sewer -ual sidewalk abutting his propert on Peach Road, and will open Chestnut Avenue North of Peach Road, the cost being approximately $675.00. THEREFORE, BE I? RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City !..'.anager be, and he is hereby authorized to construct a sewer and sidewalk abutting the property of said Sidney Peery on Peach Road and to open Chestnut Avenue North of said Peach Road, provided the said Sidney Peery conveys to the City of Roanoke that piece of land at the Eorthwest Corner of Peach Road and Chestnut Avenue front- ing 24 feet on Peach Road and 47.3 feet on Chestnut Avenue. PROVIDED, ~RT_~R that no expenditure shall be made under the provisions of ~l.is resolution until the ftmds are available therefor. ~,".r. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: _~o. ssz-s. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, !,[r Fox --5 NAYS: Uone O. ~,~r. Chick introduced the following resolution: (~3605) A I~SOz,~:,_O:, to approve the accounts and claims against the City of Roanoke for the month of November 1929, and directing the payment of same. ( For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Book Uo. 7, Page .;-~ /~'f .) Mr. Chick moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded, and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: ~.:essrs. Cl~ick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, ,~.,r. Fox--5. NAYS: ~[one .... O. ,,,~=IOI-, S AND ;,ii SCELLAt,,~EOUS BUSINESS: STR~T, APPLICATION TO CLOSE: ~.'.r. ". ~ R. Williams appeared and asked that Council consider the closing of an ~nnamed street extending between 4th Street S. E, and ti~e rightofway of the Virginian t~ailway, being approximately 400 feet South of Albemarle Avenue. ~..ir. Comer moved that the matter be referred to the City ].[anager for report. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. BUDGET: Council fixed Wednesday, December 18th, 1929., at 8 o'clock P. M., to consider the Budget. Mr. Stiff was excused from further participation in the proceedings of this ?? meetin~g at 4:20 P. :~.. FPJd~KLi~'; ROAD: The City i~.anager brought to the attention of Council the neces- sity of acquiring a piece of land from John Evans to widen Franklin Road South of Roanoke River. ]/.r. Comer moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager to negotiate with Evans for the purchase of said land. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. 77 CO[~PORATE LINE, TINKER CI~EK BRIDGE AND LYNCPIBURG AVENIrE: The City ~,lanager suggested that the City Attorney be requested to render an opinion as to the of the Corporate Line at Lynohburg Avenue and Tinker Creek. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPHOVED ATTEST: Cle rk. President. COD~NCX?., SPE~XA~ MEETING, Wednoeday, Deoembo~ 18,1929. The Council of the 0it~ of Roanoke met in Special Meeting in the Room in the Municipal Building Wednesday, December 18, 1929, at 8 o'clock P. M., pursuant to call of the president. PRESENT: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tlnsloy and the President, Mr. Fox- § ABSENT: None ............... -0. The President, Mr. Fox, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: Wm. P. H,,nter, City Manager. BUDGET: Council again considered the Budget for 1950, and not having reach- ed a decision thereon the same is continued. Thereupon, Council adjourned. ATTEST: Clerk. APPROVED Pre si dent. The Council of the City of in the Municipal Building Friday, PRESENT: Messrs. Chick, Comer, ABSENT: None ................ 0o The President, OFFICERS PRESENT: Wm. MINUTES: It appearing been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND COM~,Uu'NICATIONS: LUCK AVENUE BUSINESS DISTRICT: Mr. James owners on Luck Avenue between ness district be established. COUNCIL, Friday, REGULAR MEETING, December 20, 19~9 Roanoke met in regular meeting in the December 20, 1929,at ~ o'clock P. M. Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Fox, presiding. P. Hunter, City Manager. that a copy of the minutes duly A..Bear, 5th, and 6th, Streets, It appearin~ that the Council Room' Mr. Fox - 5. of the previous meeting has seconded, the reading is representing certain proper~ appeared and asked that a busi- City Planning an~ Zoning Com- mission has recommended that a business district be established, the matter will be taken up later in this meeting. FIRE PROTECTION SOUTHEAST: A committee of citizens appeared relating to the extension of the water lines in Southeast for fire protection. Mr. Comer moved that the City Manager take the matter up with the State Corporation Commission and request relief for the citizens. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. TAXPAYING CIIIB: A communication signed "A Taxpaying Club" complaining about Hugh H. Wilkerson, filed. GASOLINE TAI~: an employee of the city in the Police Department, was read and a twenty-barrel ( Application of the Standard 0il Company for a permit to install 1,000 Eallon ) gasoline storage ta~ at the Southwest Corner of Avenue and Ghent Boulevard was read. Mr. Chick moved Virginia and offered the following resolution: (~3~11) A RESOLUTION granting a a gasoline storage tank. permit to the Standard to grant the permit Oil Company to install BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and is hereby granted the Standard 0il Company to install a twenty barrel (1,000 gallon) gasoline storage tank under-ground at its filling station located at the Southwest Corner of Virginia Avenue and Ghent Boulevard. The installation of said tank shall be ,~der specifications to be furnished by the Building Inspector and according to his good liking and satisfaction. Said Standard 0il Company by acting under this resolution agrees to indemnify ~nd save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to persons or prop- erty by reason of the installation and maintenance of said tank, and shall remove of the City of Roanoke or its duly the same upon notice so to do by the Council authorized officer. Mr. Chick moved to adopt the resolution. resolution adopted by the following vote: The motion was duly seconded and the AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Fox---5. NAYS: None ............. 0. GAS TEST: A communication transmitting report of test of gas of the Roanoke ['80 ~Gas Light Company by G. C. Boyer, Engineer, was read and filed. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER: The 01ty Manager presented a report of work ~aooomplished and expenditures for week ending Deoembe~ 12, 1929. The same is filed . TAX R~D: The City Olerk and Auditor to whom was referred the request of the Roanoke Lodge No. 197, B. P. 0. Elks for reid, nd of tax on the property purchased by it in the rear of its Club House recommends that in view of the fact that the property is being used by the Elks for its purposes, that the tax be refunded. Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the recommendation, and offered the following resolution: $ ~18.76, (~361Z) A RESOLUTION to refund to the Roanoke Lodge No. 197, B. ta~es assessed against it. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City be, P. O. Elks Auditor and is hereby ,~197, B. P. O. Elks to refund taxes paid by it on its property on the $outhside of Tazewell Avenue East of Jefferson Street, used by said Lodge for its purposes. The rel%n_d to be charged to the account of Refunds and Rebates. Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the Fresident, Mr. Fox-- 5. NAYS: None ............... - - 0. ZONING COM~ISSION: The Zoning Commission presented a recommendation that both sides of Luck Avenue between 5th, and 6th, Streets S. W., be made a business district. Mr. Tinsley offered the following resmlutlon: (,~3613) A RESOLUTION to give notice to the owners of the property on both sides of Luck Avenue between 5th, and 6th, Streets S. W., of the purpose to declare said street a business district. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke Auditor be, and he is hereby directed to give the notice required by law to the ow- ners of the property on both sides of Luck Avenue between 5th, and 6th, of the purpose to declare said street a business district. The motion was Clerk and directed to draw a warrant in favor of the Roanoke Lodge seconded and that the City Clerk and Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. the resolution adopted by the following vote: Stiff, Tinsley and the AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer, NAYS: None ............. O. CITY ATTORNEY'S OPINIONS: Streets S.W. President, duly seconded and Mr. Fox-- 5. STREETS FOR COASTING: The City Attorney presented ,~_ opinion advising Coun- cil that the city would not be liable for damages in case of accident in setting a- certain streets for the purpose of coasting. The opinion is Side and roping off filed. advising LIABILITY OF TREASURER FOR CITY FUNDS: The City Attorney presented an opinio: Council that the City Treasurer and the surety on his bond are liable to funds deposited in the bank in case of failure of the banks. The opini the city for ordinance having been introduced, read an, is filed. REPORTS OF COMI{ITTEES: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The following laid over was taken up and again read: (~5606) AN ORDINANCE to establish a business district on the South Side of Melrose Avenue be, and is hereby and 25th, Streets. Mr. Stiff moved to ordinanoe adopted by the N, W,, between 24th, and 2§th, Streets. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a business district established on the Southside of Melrose Avenue N. W., between 24t! adopt the ordinanoe. The motion was duly seoonded and the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer, NAYS: None .............. O. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. ~NTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Fox-- 5. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: violations" as amended and reordained Council of the City of Roanoke on the 21st, Mr. Comer introduced the following ordinance: (d[3614) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Sections 41, 0rdinanoe adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke on the 1927, numbered 311E, entitled, "An 0rdinanoe imposing taxes on purposes and prescP[bing penalties for Ordinance No. 3441 adopted by the December 19ES. ( For full text of Ordinance see Ordinance Book No. 7, Page No. The Ordinance was read and laid over. Mr. Comer introduced the following ordinance. (~3615) ~uN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section 16, 17 adopted by the Council of the City of ~oanoke on the 18th, day "An 0rdinanoe impo sing bored 5112, entitled, and prescribing penalties for violations." ( For full text of Ordinance see Ordinance Book No. 7, Page No. The Ordinance was read and laid over. Mr. Tinsley introduced the following resolution: (.~Z$16) A RESOLUTION authorizing the Appalachian burn certain White-Way lights all night, ~nd to remove certain BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that Electric Power Company be, and it is hereby authorized to put on lighting circuit the following White-Way lights: (1) Corner of Church Avenue and ls~ Street S. E. (2) Corner of Campbell Avenue and End Street S. E. (3) Corner of East Salem Avenue and Jefferson Street. [ights nearest the location of the lights herein mentioned. Mr.?l~sl~y moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was 58 and 10E of an 18th, day of March license for municipal by day of . and 55 of an Ordinance of March 19~7, num- taxes on licenses for municipal purposes . Electric Power Company to ~50 C. P. lights. the Appalachian the all-night street Corner ~f East Salem Avenue and 1st Street S. E. The light in front of the Market, and to remove five ES0 C. P. mast arm :esolution adopted by the AYES: Messrs. Chick, following vote: Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the NAYS: None .............. 0. Mr. Stiff introduced the following Ordinance: (~Z617) AN ORDINANCE to make appropriations for the 51, 1980. BE IT ORDAINED by the come into the Treasury, ( duly seconded and the President, Mr. Fox -- 5. fiscal year ending December Council of the City of Roanoke that all money that shall except that for the support of the Library, the payment l of pensions to ~onfederate i Annexed Territory of 192~), Soldiers, Sailors and Marines and their widows and tho shall oonstltute a general fund, and said mone~, or as · ~mu°h thereof as may be neoessary, be, and the same is hereby appropriated to the ;~following uses and purposes for the year ending Deoember (: { For full text off 0rdln~oe see 0~in~oe ~ok No. 7, ~ge No. }. The 0rdinanoe was laid over. M0?IONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS~ STREET LIGHT: A petition asking for the installation of a street light on Carroll Avenue and 20th, Street N. W., was read, and on motion of Mr. Stiff referred to the City Manager for reoommendation and report. There being no ATTE, ST: further business, Counoil APPROVED ad J ourned. President. Clerk. Friday, REOULAR MEETINO, Tho 0ounoil of the City of Roanoke met in regular meetin~ in the Oounoil Room in the Municipal Building Friday, I)eoomber 27, 192q, at 3 o'clock Po M. PRESENT: Messrs. Chick, 0cruet, Stlfff, Tlnsley and the President, Hr. Fox-5. ABSRHqT: None .............. 0. The Prosidont, Mr. Fox, presidin~. 0FFICE~S PRESENT: ~n. P. Hunter, City Manager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes o£ the previous meetin~ has been fur~ished each member off douncil, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND OO~fUNICATIONS: ROANOKE PUBLIC MUSEUM: The proposition made by the Roanoke Public Muse~m to take over the ~,~useum and operate it, which was referred to the School Board, the School Board having considered the matter advised Council that because of lack of sufficient funds and facilities for handling and operating the in a position to take over the Instttdtton. nection therewith are filed. BOND OF CITY TREASURER: Mr. F. R. Porter of Council the liability of the City Treasurer for city funds in the event of a bank failure, and in order to relieve the Treasurer and his surety from liability Mr. in tach an event asked that Council Comer moved that the matter be referred to report and recommendation. The motion was STREET, REQUEST TO CLOSE: In the matter Museum, it is not The communication and papers in con- appeared and brought to the attention designate t~e depositsries for city f~,~_ds. the City Attorney and City Clerk for duly seconded and agreed to. of the request of C. R. Williams to close the un-named street 400 feet South of Albemarle Avenue 4th, Street to the Virgini_n~ Railway right-of, way, Mr. G. W. the Roanoke Iron & Bridge Company, appeared and objected to The matter is continued. S. E., extending from Oakey, representing closing said street. GASOLINE STORAGE ?ANK: The application of the Standard Gas and Oil Supply Company, Inc., for a permit to install a 24,000 gallon gasoline and oil storage tank at its place of business ~1619 South Jefferson Street was, on motion of Mr. Comer, referred to the City Manager for report. GROSS-OVERS: The application of the on 14th, Street City Manager for re- Standard Oil Company to construct two cross-overs on Jamison Avenue at 14th, Street, and two cross-overs at Jamison Avenue was, on motion of Mr. Chick referred to the port. as watchman Mr. Tinsley Special The application of the First National Exchange Corpora- GASOLINE STORAGE TANK: The Standard Oil Company of New Jersey presented an application for a permit to install 4 twenty barrel gasoline storage tanks on its property at the S. E. Corner of Jamison Avenue and 14th, Street S. E. Mr. Tinsley moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for report. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. SPECIAL POLICE OFFICER: tlon asking that J. F. R,m._sey be appointed a Special Police Officer while employed at the property of the said company known as the TWine Mills at Norwich. moved that the City Manager be authorized to appoint J. F. Ramsey as Police Officer while employed as a watchman at the Twine Mills property of '83 the First National Exoha~e Corporation. ~ho authority of said J. F. Ramsoy to be · limited to the property off said oomp~. The motion was duly seoond~ and a~re~ t~ T~ ASSESS~T: I co~~oation f~m the ~o~oke Real Estate ~a~ protestl~ ~against tho e~plo~ent of the lpp~sal Go~pa~ to ~ke app~l~l of Roanoke ~tal ~estate fo. the pu~po~ of t~tton ~as ~ead ~d filed. ~RTS 0F OFFICERS: None. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The following ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (~3614) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Sections 41, 58 and 102 of an ordinance adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke on the 18th, day of March 1927, numbered 3112, entitled, "An Ordinance imposing taxes on licenses for munioi- pal purposes and prescribing penalties for violations" as amended and reordained by Ordinance No. 3441 adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke on the 21st, day of December 1928. (For full text of Ordinance see Ordinance Book No. Page No./~4 ). Mr. Comer moved to adopt the ordinance. The motion v~as duly seconded and the ordinance adopted by the following vote: AYES: M. essrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the President Mr. Fox---5. NAYS None .... O. The following ordinance h~vlng been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: ($3615) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Sections 16, 17 and 35 of an 0rdi- nance adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke on the 18th, day of March 1927, numbered 3112, entitled, "An Ordinance imposing taxes on licenses for municipal put- poses and prescribing penalties for violations." (For full text of Ordinance see Ordinance Book No. Page No./~ ). Mr. Ttnsley moved to adopt the ordinauce. The motion was duly seconded, and the ordinance adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tins!ey and the P~'esident, Mr. Fox-,--5. NAYS: None ............ O. The following ordinance having been introduced, read ,nd laid over was taken up 31, and again read: (~3617) AN ORDINANCE to make appropriations for the fiscal year 1930. ordinance adopted by the following vote: AYES: ~essrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, ending DecembeI (For full text of ordinance see Ordinance Book No. 7, Page No./~?). Mr. Stiff moved to adopt the ordinance. The motion was duly seconded and the NAYS: None .............. 0. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. Tinsley and the President, Mr. Fox ---5. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Comer introduced the following resolution: ~!3618) A RESOLUTION to pay the Roanoke Hospital Association for treatment of city pa t ient s. 1 1 WHEREAS, an appropriation was made to the Roanoke Hospital Association in the amount of ~4,000.00 ~rear 1929, and full for said ?HEREFORE, BE IT Clerk an~ A~ito~ be, after the payment of the year 1929. Said amo~t when paid for treatment of city patients in the Roanoke Hospital for the from statements rendered said appropriation treatment. RESOLVED by the Co,,~cil of the City is unsuffiolent to pa~ in of Roanoke that the City and he is hereby authorized to pay any difference remaining $4,000.00, to said Roanoke Hospital Association for the ,hall be charged to Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. following vote: Comer, Stiff, resolution adopted by the AYES: Messrs. Chick, NAYS: None ............ 0. MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS FIRE PROTECTION SOUTHEAST: the account of Hospitals. The motion was duly seconded and the Tinsley and the President, Mr. Fox---5. BUSINESS: The City Manager reported to Co,,:~cil that he had a conference with the Roanoke Water Works Company with reference to installing mains in the Southeast Section sufficient for fire protection; that the company informed Mr. him that they would begin the work of laying the mains about the first of 19~O. Comer moved that the Roanoke Water Works Company be notified that unless work is commenced on or before poration Commission to seconded and agreed to. February 1, 1930, application will be made to the State Cot- compel the Company to lay the mains. The motion was duly TAX ASSESSMENT: Mr. Comer moved that the contract submitted by the Manufacturers Appraisal Company for making the appraisal of referred to the City. Attorney for an opinion. agreed to. There being no further business, Council adjourned. A P P R 0 V E D ATTEST: Clerk. real estate in the City of Roanoke be The motion was duly seconded and President. OOUNOIL, day, ]~GULAR MEETING, Jsnuary 3, 19~0, The Council of the City of the Municipal Building Friday, Roanoke met January 3, in regular meeting in the 1930, at 3 o'clock P. M. Counoil Room PRESENT: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Fox--5. ABSENT: None ............ O. The President, Mr. Fox, presiding. OFFICERS PRESIET: Wm. P. Hunter, City Hanager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the mtnutes of the previous meeting has been ih~rnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND CO~,~'.UNICATIONS: SCHOOL PROPERTY: A communication from the School Board relating to the land belo,ging to it lying between Church Avenue and the new Post Office site, the Board asking that arrangements be made to compensate the Board in the event the land is used for street purposes. Mr. Tinsley moved that the matter be referred to the City At- torney and City Clerk for investigation and report. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. HIGHWAY BETWEEN ROANOKE AND FLOYD: ~,Ir. J. W. Griggs, a resident of Roanoke County, appeared and asked that Council investigate the proposed routes for a State Highway between Roanoke and Floyd. The matter is laid over. PAEKING LINES: ~,Ir. Robert Loebl appeared and asked that a parking line be es- tablished in front of his place of business at ~346-348 ,West Salem Avenue. It was , stated to I,~r. Loebl that parking lines cannot be established and maintained, but there is no objection to his marking the line in front of his place of business. GASOLINE TANK: The application of the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey for a permit to install four 20 barrel ~der-ground gasoline storage tanks at the South-! east Corner of llth Street and Madison Avenue N. W., was read. The City Manager re-! commends that the permit be gr~ted. Mr. Chick offered the following res.olution: (~3619) A P~SOLUTION granting a permit to the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey to install gasoline storage BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and is hereby granted the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey to install four 20 barrel under ground gasoline storage ta~ks at its place of business at the Southeast,Corne~ of llth Street and ~[adison Avenue N. W. Sai'd tanks shall'be installed under specifications to be furnished by the Building Inspector a~d according to his good liking and satisfaction. Said Standard Oil Company of New Jersey by acting under this resolution agrees to indemnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to · persons or property by reason of the construction and maintenance of said tanks, ~B~ ~: fUrther agrees to remove the same when it is directed so to do by the Council of th~ City of Roanoke or its duly authorized offioer. ~[r. Chick moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and · : the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Eessrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Fox --5. NAYS: None ............... O. ROANOKE ItOSPITAL ASSOCIt?IOI![: Report of the Roanoke lng seFvioe8 to oit~ patient~ for 136 days duri~ the mont~ of December, bal~oe due a8 off December 31st, of $1,7820~, T~ report la filed, R0~0[E ~~: Co~ioation from the Ro~oke askin~ that be notified Hospital Association show~ and the ~ Ma~tin ~ · the city pay certain bills was read. ~. Tinsley movod that the Muse. m-' that the city will not accept the dedication of said Muse-m, and will not pay any bills for the same. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. REPORTS OF 0FFICt~RS: REPORT OF T~IE CITY MANAGER: The City Manager presented a report m~king certain reoomm_endations. The same were acted upon as follows: STREET LIGHT: The City Manager recommends the installation of certain street light. Mr. Stiff moved resolution: to adopt the recommendation, and offered the following (~3620) A RESOLUTION authorizing the Appalachian Electric Power Company to in- stall certain street light. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the Appalachian Eleo- trio Power Company be, and it is hereby directed to install one 250 C. P. light at the intersection of Carroll Avenue and 20th, Street N.W. Said light to be maintained under the contract existing between the City of Roanoke and the Appalachian Electric Power Company. Mr. Stiff moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Kr. Fox ---5. NAYS: None ............... 0. GASOLINE STORAGE TANK: The City Manager recommends that a permit be granted the Standard Gas and 0il Supply Company, Inc., to install storage tank above ground at ~1619 South Jefferson Street. one 2~.,O00gallon gasoline ~[r. Stiff moved to adopt ~he recommendation, and offered the following resolution: (~Z621) A RESOLUTION granting a permit to the Standard Gas and 0il Supply Com- pany, Inc., to install a gasoline, storage tank. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the Standard Gas and Supply Company, Inc., be, and it is hereby granted a permit to install one ~0~0 igallon st~orage tank above ~round at ~1619 South Jefferson Street. ~ ! of Fire Underwriters, and to the good liking and satisfaction of the Building Inspec- tor. The said Standard Gas and 0il Supply Company, Inc., by acting under this re- solution agrees to indemnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to said gasoline ed so persons or property by reason of the installation and maintenance of storage tank, and further agrees to remove the same when it is direct- to do by the Co,~cil of the City of Roanoke or its duly authorized officer. Mr. Stiff moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Fox ---8. NAYS: None .............. 0. CROSS-OVERS: The City Manager recommends that a permit be granted the Standard ~iOll Compan~ to ~oross-overs on 14th, Stze. t at ~con~en~atton, and offered tho construct two oross-ove~B o~ ~.~i.~n A1,e,~ J'ami. son. ,Avenue following resolution: (~2,522) A RESOLU?ION granting a permit to the Jersey to construct certain cross-overs. at 14th, Stiff moved Standard Oil atzeet az~ two to adopt the re- Company of New BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and is ..hereby granted the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey to construct cross-overs at .the Corner of Jamison Avenue and 14th, Street S. E. Two of said cross-overs to be Jori Jamison Avenue and two of said cross-overs to be on 14th, Street $. E. Said cross-overs shall be constructed according to the speolfications to be furnished by the City ~lanager, and to his good liking and satisfaction. The said Standard Oil CompsBy of New Jersey by acting under this resolution agrees to indemni~ fy and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to persons or property by reason of the construction and maintenance of said cross-overs. Mr. Stiff moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and thei resolution adopted by the following vote:I. AYES: :.~essrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, ~r. Fox---5. I NAYS: None ...... O. GASOLINE STORAGE TAE"KS: The City ~,'.anager recommends that a permit be granted the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey to install four 20 barrel under-ground gaso- line storage ta~ks at its place of business at the Southwest Corner of Jamison Ave- hue and 14th, Street S. E. ~,fr. Stiff moved to adopt the recommendation and offered the following resolution: RESOLUTION granting a permit to the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey to install gasoline storage tanks. BE IT RESOLVED by the Co-~_ucil of the City of Roanoke that the Standard Oil Company of i~ew Jersey be, and it is hereby granted a permit to install four 20 bar- rel under-gro~nd gasoline storage tanks at its place of business at the Southeast Corner of Jamison Avenue and 14th, Street S. E. Said tank shall be installed under specifications to be furnished by the Buil~ lng Inspector, and in accordance with the rules a_~_d regulations of the National ~ Board of Fi~ Under~'riters, and to the Good liking and satisfaction of the Building Inspector. The said Standard Oil Company of New Jersey by acting under this resolution to indemnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all ~laims for dama- agrees ges to persons or property by reason of the installation and maintenance of said gasoline storage t~k, and further agrees to remove the s~me when it is directed so to do by the Council of the City of Roanoke or its duly authorized officer. Mr. Stiff moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, ~M. Fox --5. NAYS: None ............... O. The City Manager presented a report of work accomplished and expenditures for week ending December 19, 1929. The same is filed. REPORTS OF COM~.EKTT~ES: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. 89 lqqTRODUC?ION AND 00NSIDERATION OF ORDINANOES AND MOTIONS AND MISt:ELLANEOUS BUSINESS: RESIGNATION, MRS. JEAN W. STAPL~.8 ME~B~.R OF SCHOOL BOARD: Jean W. Staples as a member of the School Board was ~ead. RESOLUTIONS: None. The resignation of Mr. Oomer moved that the resignation be accepted. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. The President stated that nominations were in order for a member of the School Board from District No. E, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of ~.{rs. nomination Mrs. John O. Boyd, and there being Boyd was unanimously elected as a member of the fill the unexpired term of Mrs. Jean W. Staples, Jean W. Staples. Mr. Tinsley placed in no further nominations, Mrs. School Board from District John O. No, 2, to resigned. TAX ASSESSMENT: Council discussee the method of assessing real estate for taxes, and on motion of Mr. Comer the proposed contract with the ~,:anufacturers, Ap- praisal Company was referred to the City Attorney for an opinion. In said opinion he is requested to advise Council as to whether or not it is bound to assess the real estate established at the value ascertained by the appraisment, or whether Council can direct ttxat the assessment be made at the value to be determined after the appraisment is reported. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. There being no further business, Council adjourned. ATTEST: Clerk. APPROVED President. ~anuary lO, 19MO. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Room Friday, i in the Municipal Building Jmmary 10, 1930, Tinsley and the PRESENT: Messrs. Chick, Stiff, ABSENT: Mr. Comer ........... 1. The President, Mr. Fox, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: Wm. P. Hunter, City Manager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes at M o'clock P. M. President, Nr. Fox---4. been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND C0~,~UNICATIOES: RORER AVE~¥UE BETWEEN 8TH AND 6TH STREETS: A petition asking of the previous meeting has the reading is for the improve- · a bus stop on the North Side of Church Avenue just West of 1st, Street S. E. action taken. CROSS-OVERS: ~,~r. J. M. Snyder appeared m~d asked that he be granted a ment of Rorer Avenue between bth and 6th Streets, was presented hy Mr. W. H. Horton,i and upon motion of ~,r. Stiff, .duly seconded, the same is referred to the City Mana- ger for report. PARKING SOUTHSIDE OF NORFOLK AVF~:UE BET~'~EEN 2ND AND 5TII STREETS: A petition asking that parking be permitted to the employees of the Freight Station of the Norfolk and '~','estern Railway on i;orfolk Avenue between 2nd and 5th Streets S. ~'~., was presented by !.~.essrs. R. t~. Goodall and C. E. Boyd. Upon motion of i~Lr. Tinsley, dull seconded, the same is referred to the City ~anager. AVON ROAD: Mr. C. W. Plybon appeared and asked that some improvement be made to Avon Road. The matter is laid over. M.~ET CONDITION~: ~,~.r.C.W. Plybon presented a letter relating to the condi- tions at the city market, which was read and filed. BUS STOP: Mr. C. E. Roberts appeared and asked that Council have established No permit to construct cross-overs at the Northeast Corner of Highland Avenue; two of said The Mr. Chick moved to adopt the cross-overs to be on Jefferson Street and one cross-over on Highland Avenue. City Manager recommends that the permit be granted. recommendation ~ud offered the following resolution: (~362A_) A RESOLUTION granting a permit to J. M. overs, Snyder to construct cross- BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and is hereby granted J. M. Snyder to construct crozs-overs at his property at the ~Northeast Corner of Highland Avenue and Jefferson Street; two of said cross-overs to be on Jefferson Street and one cross-over on Highland Avenue. The said cross-overs shall be constructed ,mder specifications to be furnish- ed by the City Manager, and to his good liking and satisfaction. Said J. ~. Snyder by acting under this resolution agrees to indemnify and saw harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages by reason of the construc- tion of said cross-overs. Mr. Chick moved to adopt tke resolution. The motion was duly seconded and th, resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Me s srs. NAYS: None .............. -0. JEFFERSON STRUT TO GRADE: Mr. J. t~at he is the owner of the property at Chick, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Fox---4. M. Snyder appeared and stated to Council the Northeast Corner of Jefferson Street and Highland Avenue; that a set back line had been established on Jefferson Street and that he is getting ready to build, and asked that Council authorize the grading of ~the street along the set back line. Mr. Tlnsley moved to refer the same to the City Manager for report. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. CROSS-OVERS: Mr. Alonzo R~sh, representing the Atlantic Refining Company, ap- peared and asked for permits to construct the following cross-overs; two crc'ss-overs at the N. W. Corner of Salem Avenue and ~nd Street S. W~ two cross-overs to be on !Salem Avenue and one cross-over on 2nd Street. Northeast Corner of Patton Avenue and Commonwealth Avenue N. E., one cross-over to be on each street. On motion of Mr. Stiff the request is referred to TAX APPRAI SM~ T: Mr. True, the City Manager for report. representing the Loyd Mr. Walter W. Pollock, representing the ~[anufacturers' and made statements relating to the appraisment of the taxation. CROSS-OVER: The application of W. H. Horton for a permit to construct a cross- over on the Northside of Shenandoah Avenue, West of llth, Street, v/as read, and on motion of Hr. Chick the permit granted. Mr. Chick offered the following resolution: (~56E5) A RESOLUTION granting a permit to W. H. Horton to construct a cross- over on the North Side of Shenandoah Avenue West of llth, Street. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and is hereby granted W. H. Horton to construct a cross-over on the Northside of Shenandoah Avenue, West of llth, Street, into the property to be o~oupied by the Chesapeak~ and Potomac Telephone Company. Said cross-over shall be constructed under specifications to be furnished by the City Manager and to his good liking ~d satisfaction. Said W. H. Horton by acting under this resolution agrees to indem~ify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to persons or property by reason of the construction of said cross-over~ Mr. Chick moved to adopt the resolution. The motlom was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Chick, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, ~r. Fox---4. NAYS: None ............... O. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY ~;~ANAGER: The City ~ ,~an~ger presented a report making certain recommendations. The same were acted upon as follows: STREET REQUEST TO CLOSE: With reference to the request of C. R. Williams to close the un-named ~treet located 400 feet South of Albemarle Avenue extending from 4th Street to the Virginian Railway right-of-way. The City Manager recommends that The motion the street be not closed. Mr. Chick moved to adopt the recommendation. was duly seconded and agreed to. light. Thomas Company of Chicago, Appraisal Company, appeared real estate in the city for STRET LIGHT: The City ~anager recommends the installation of a certain street Mr. Stiff moved to adopt the recommendation and offered the following re- solution: (~3626) A RESOLUTION authorizing the Appalachian Electric Power Company to install one 250 C. P. light at the intersection of 9th, Street and Mlmford Avenue ~. Ee BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the Appalachian Ele¢ one 250 C. P. light i trio Power Company be, and it is hereby authorized to install '.!at the intersection of 9th, Street and Munford Avenue S. E. Said light to be maintained under the provisions of the contract existing between the Appalachi~ Electric Power Company and the City of Roanoke. Mr. Stiff moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the ,resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: ~lessrs. Chick, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Fox ..... 4. NAYS: None .............. O. The City ~' ~ ,~..ana~er presented a statement of work accomplished and expenditures for week ending January 2, 1930. The same is filed. FA~,~ILY WELFARE SOCIETY: Report of the Family Welfare Society for the month of December was read and filed. REPORTS OF CO~,[ITTEES: i~one. UNFINISheD BUSINESS: None. CONSIDEP~TION' OF ": ,,.uaz,,~o: ~:0ne. INTRODUCTION AND JONSIDERATION OF Ot~DINANCES ~D RESOLUTIONS: None. ::0TIONS .;~.:D L[ISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: CO,~.UY. fITY FUND TRUSTEES: A communication from Mr. C. F. Cooke, Chairman, of the Hoanoke Commtmity Fund, calling the attention of Council to the expiration of the terms of H. E. Mecredy and S. K. Funkhouser, Trustees, representing the City of Roanoke, was read. Mr. Tinzley placed in nomination the names of P. T. Jam[son and L. J. Boxley, as Trustees for the term of three years, beginning January l, 1930 There being no further nominations P. T. Jamison and L. J. Boxley were ~;nanimously elected as Trustees of the Community Fund, representing the City of Roanoke. FAHILY W.ET~FARE SOCIETY: Attention was called by the City Manager to the expira- tion of the .term of the representatives of the City of Roanoke on the Family WelfareI Society Board. Mr. Stiff nominated Mr. J. W. Comer as a member of the Family Welfare Society Board, representing the City of Roanoke. There being no ;~_r. Comer was unanimously elected a member of the Family Welfare presenting the City of Roanoke. I ' There being no further business, Go~;~c~l adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. Society Board re ~ Pre sident. COUNCIL, KEGULAR MEETING, Friday, January 17, 1930. The Council of the City of Roanoke Room in the },[unicipal Building Friday, PRESENT: ~{essrs. Chick, Comer, ABSENT: None .......... -------0. The President, ,',ir. Fox, presiding. OFFICERS PRESF~T: Wm. P. Hunter, City .~*.anager. met in regular meeting in thc C.~undil January 17, 1930, at 3 o'olock P. ~[. Stiff, Tinsley and the President, !,~r. Fox--5. ~,~INUTES: It appearing that a copy of the been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. minutes of the previous me. eting has duly seconded, the 'reading is PETITIONS AND C0~N..',~J?:ICATIONS: ROANOKE~ AUDITORIU~...': ~.[essrs. R. H. Angell, C. B. Wilson, H. C. Neren and F. H. Elliott, representing the Roanoke Auditori~_m Company, Incorporated, appeared and ask- ed that Council incrsase the rent from ~50.00 per month to ~150.00 per month. Comer moved that Council ta~e time to consider the request. REAL ESTATE ASSESSI~fT: i.~r. D. W. Persinger appeared with real estate assessment and entered a protest reference to the against the employment of the :~anufao-. as appraisers. The matter is continued. Mrs. Urick, representing the Kings' Daughters, appeared and tures' Appralsal Compaztv KINGS' DAUGHTERS: stated to Council that they were putting on an amateur play for ti~e benefit of the ' [i~ary Louise Home, and that it is necessary to have some place for rehear.'-~als. She asked that the ~,~arket Auditorium be granted for this purpose for ten days or two weeks, beginning January ~-0th. ~.,[r. Comer moved that the matter be referred to the City ~.~anager with power to act. BUS STOP: ~,~r. C. E. Roberts appeared with reference to a bus stop at the Cor- ner of Church Avenue and 1st, Street S.E. It was stated by the City !~lanager that on account of the market condition it is not advisable to permit a stop at the point mentioned. BUSINESS DISTRICT LUCK AVenUE BETWEEN 5TH AND 6TH STREETS S. ~: It appearing 'that notice was given the persons interested in the establishment of a business dis- trier on both sides of Luck Avenue betw~een 5th, and 6th, Streets S. ¥:., in accor- dance with recommendation of the Zoning Co~nission, and no one appearing either for or against the' establishment of said business district, ~r. Comer offered the fol- lowing ordinance: (~3628) AN ORDINANCE to establish a business district on both sides of Luck .Avenue S. ~-'~., between 5th, and 6th, Streets. ¥M{EREAS, the Zoning Commission of the City of Roanoke has recommended that a business district be established on both sides of Luck Avenue S. W., between 5th, and 6th, Streets, and WHEREAS, in accordance with said recommendation the Co~ncil of the City of Roanoke by resolution adopted on the 20th, day of December 1929, directed that notice be given the persons inte-~.ested in the establishment of said business district, and WHEREAS, notice was published as provided by law in the World-News, a Roanoke news paper, published in the City of Roanoke, on the 2?th, day of December 1929, ~ ~ireotingl such persons as might be interested to appea~ before the Council at its meeting to bo held in the Council Room in the ~lanioipal Building on the l?th, day of January 1930, at 3 o'clock P. M., and ¥~[EREAS, at said hearing no one appeared either for or against the establish. ~ ment of said business district, and WttE~S, it is to the best interest of the City of Roanoke that a business district be established on both sides of Luck Avenue between 5th, and 6th, Streets. THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a busi- ness district be, and is hereby established on both sides of Luck Avenue S. W., be- tween 5th, and 6th, Streets. The Ordinance was read smd laid over. STREET CAR ~CHEDULE: A petition asking that a seven minute schedule on street cars and busses for Fairview, Forest Park and Villa Heights was presented. ~.!r. Tlnsley moved timt the petition be referred to the City Manager for report. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. LIGHT ST~JfDARDS: A communication from .B, N, Mmllen a~king that additional lights be placed upon the West Side of 9th, Street fronting his property at the Corner of 9th, Street and Tazewell Avenue. referred to the City ~,.~anager for report. Comer moved that the request be CROSS-OVERS: The application of the Standard 0il Company of L"ew Jersey for a peimit to construct cross-overs at the Southeast Corner of .~,~adison Avenue and llth, , Street N. 'J., one cross-over to be on Madison Avenue, and two cross-overs on llth, Street, was read, and on motion of L~r. Tinsley, referred to the City Nanager with power to act. GASOLINE STOP~AGE TA!~K: The application of the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey to install t¥~o 20 barrel gasoline storage tanks at the Southeast Corner of Jamison Avenue and 14th, Street S. E., was read, and on motion of Mr. Chick referred to ~,~e City L:anager for report. Mr. Comer moved that when Council adjourn it be to meet on Wednesday, 22nd, at 4 o'clock P. i.;. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. SECOND STREET S. W., I~[PROV~,!ENT: A petition from H. A. Prillaman curb and gutter be const~cted on 2nd Street S. W between Albemarle and Walnut Januaryi asking thati Avenues ~Mas read and filed. P~NSYLVANIA AVENUE BETWE.~N 23RD AND 26TH STREET, IMPROVF.,'~T: A petition asking for the improvement of Pennsylv_~nia Avenue, Villa Heights, between 23rd', and 26th, Streets was read and on motion of i-!r. Stiff referred to the City Manager. 50TH, ~d~HflVERSAP;Y, CITY OF R0,"~,0_~_~;. A communication from Mr. ]4. E. ]~ookabill suggesting that a celebration be held to observe the 50th, Anniversary of the found- ing of the City of Roanoke in June 1932, was read. Mr. Tinsley moved that ~,[r. Looks bill be notified that Council is favorable to such a celebration, and will cooperate with any committee of citizens for such purpose. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. NOR~HERN ~NTKANCE: A communication from Mr. H. G. Shirley, State Highway Commissioner, advising that the State High~ay Commission has and Williamson ifiled. Road leading into the City of !ng that the penalty on the taxes assessed adopted the Boxley Rout Roanoke from the North, was read and TAX PENALTY REQUEST TO PJE~D: A communication from Mr. against Lot 5, Murray A. Foster, ask Section 26, of the Wasena ~orporation be Treasurer. remitted wac read, and on motion of ur. Comer referred to the City REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF TEE CITY ~tANAGER: The City Manager presented a report making rain recommendations. The same were acted upon as follows: RORER AVE~,~JE BETWEEN 5TH, AND 6TH, STREETS, IMPROV~¥~ENT: The recommends that Rorer Avenue between 5th, and 6th, Streets be stone put on so that it can be oiled. This, to be done in the mcr, and charged to m on~,~ enda t i on. following vote: City Manager shaped and sufficient early part of the sum- the account of Street Hepair. ~!~. Stiff moved to adopt the re- The motion was duly seconded and the recommendation adopted by the AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the Fresidm~t, Mr. Fox---5. NAYS: None ............... O. CROSS-0V:~RS: The City l~'.anager recommends that a permit be granted the Atlantic ~efining Company for cross-overs into a filling station at the Northwest Corner 4f 2nd Street and Salem Avenue and on the i.~ortheast Corner of 2atton Avenue and Com- .monwealth Avenue ~. E. ~-ir. Stiff moved to adopt the recommendation and offered the following resolution: (~362~) A R~SOLUTION granting a permit to the Atlantic Refining Company to ~,onstruct certain cross-overs. B~ IT HESOLVED by the Council of t~e City of Roanoke that a 'permit be, and is hereby granted to the Atlantic Refining Company to construct cross-overs into the ~,roperty leased by them as follows: (1) At the Northwest Corner of 2nd Street and Salem Avenue S. W., two of said ross-overs to be on Second Street ~d two on Salem Avenue. (2) Cross-overs into the property leased at the Northeast Corner of Patton ~venue and one on Commonwealth Avenue. Said cross-overs shall be constructed under specifications to be furnished ~,y the City l~anager, and according to his good liking and satisfaction. Said Atlantic Refining Company by acting under this resolution agrees to in- ~.emnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to per- sons or property by reason of the construction and maintenance of said cross-overs, snd further agrees to replace the streets where the same are opened when said cross- evers are abandoned or ceased to be used. ~. Stiff moved to adopt the resolution. ~esolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: l~.~essrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the ~resident, ~.~. Fox ---8. NAYS: None ................. 0. STREET LIGHTS: The City !~anager recommends the installation of certain street ~r. Stiff moved to adopt the recommendation and offered the following reso- install The motion ~as duly seconded and the (~3630) A RESOLUTION authorizing the Appalachian Electric Power Company to certain street lights. BE IT RESCd~VED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the Appalachiam lectric Power Company be, and it is hereby authorized to install street lights as ollows: (1) One 250 C. P. light at Cleveland Avenue and 16th, Street S. W. One 250 C. P. light at llth, Street and Mercer Avenue N. W. ( ~nnex Territory 1925 ) Said lights to be maintained under the contract existing between the Appala- chian Electric Power Company and the City of Roanoke. Mr. Stiff moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: ~.[essrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, ;Ar. Fox---5. NAYS: None ................. 0. REQUEST OF J. ~f.. SNYDER T0 G~DE SET ~CK L~E: The City ~..~nager reports that there is no money available for street improvement, and it is not possible at this time to comply with the request of Mr. Srjder to grade Jefferson Street ~d recon- st~ct the paving on Highland Avenue ~d Jefferson Street, but reco~ends that the work be done ~der the ~pe~ision of the city and paid for by ~,~r. Snyder, and that he be reimbursed by the city at such time as money is available. ~r. Tinsley moved to adopt the reco~endation. The motion was duly seconded and the recommendation adopted by the following vote: AYES: ~,~essrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, ~r. Fox---5. NAYS: None ................. O. The City ~,[anager presented a report of work accomplished and expenditures for week ending January 9, 19~. The s~e is filed. FIN~CIAL STAT~EET: The City Clerk ~d Auditor presented a statement ~owing the fin~cial condition of the City as of December 31, 1929. The same is filed. ~P~TS 0F '~ ~ ~ ~0.,~,,ITT~ES: .~one. ~'~FINIS~D ~JSI~IESS: None. ~O.~SIDE~TI0~'~ 0F '~' ~.'-~: No~e. INTRODUCTIOH A~D CONSIDE~.TIOE 0F 0~IN~CES ~D ~SOLUTIONS: 5~. Chick introduced the following resolution: (~56Z~) A RESOLU?I0}~ ~o approve the accounts and claims against the City of Roanoke for the month of D~cember 19E9, and directing the pa~ent of same. ( For ~11 text of Resolution see 0~in~ce Book No. ?, ~ge ~o. /~ ). Mr. Chick moved ~o adopt the resolution. The motion was dul~ seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the ~resident, ~[r. Fox---8. NAYS: None ................... Q. 5lt. Tlnsley introduced the following resolution: (~651) A ~SOLUTIOE to re~d to Frank Fallon certain t~es erroneously paid. Yf[ER~S, there was assessed to Fr~ ~llon Lots 1 to 8, Section ~, Waverly Place, for tke years 19EF, 1928, and 19E9, the taxes thereon being $40.00 per year, and the lots mentioned were merged with certain other lots in the Park View Court Addition, owned by said Fallon, and the taxes paid thereon. THEKEFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Ro~uoke that the City Clerk and Auditor be, and ne is hereby $120.00, payable to Frank Fallon, Said amount when paid shall be Charged to Nr. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. directed to draw a warrant for the ~m of the same to refund taxes erroneously paid. the account of Refunds and Rebates. The motion was duly seconded and the~ resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: ~essrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, NAYS: None ............... 0. ~0TIONS AND ~f, ISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: SCiIOOL BOARD, RESIGNATION OF ~,~RS. N. S. BOYD: The resignation of Mrs. Nell S. Boyd as a member of the School Board was presented and on motion of Er. Comer accepted. The President stated tl'mt nominations were in order for a member of the School Board to fill the unexpired term of Ers. Boyd. Er. Stiff placed in nomination 5~rs. J. ':;. Preston, and there being no further nominations, Z'.rs. Preston was unani- mously elected a member of the School Board from District No. E, for the unexpired term of ~:Irs. Nell S. Boyd, resigned. PE~SION 0PJ)INANCE: The City ~:[anager brought to the attention of Council a request from certain city employees that Council adopt an ordinance providing for ~ensions for all city employees. ~,ir. Stiff moved that the matter be referred to the ?ension Board for report. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. SUPERANNUATED ~' ..,.PLOYEES: It appearing there is carried in the Budget for 1930, tan amount to take care of certain superannuated employees, ~!~. Tlnsley moved that P.. ~. }logan, J. P. Aldridge ~nd J. -A. ~berson be placed on said list, and paid at :the rate of ~5.?0 per week. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to i · THEREUPON, Co~cil adjourned to meet 'Jednesday, January 22, 19~0, at 4 o'clock ATTEST: Clerk. APPROVED President. COUNCI1~, ADJ0~ED MEETING, Wednesday, January 22, 1930. The Council of the City of Roanoke met pursuant to adjournment Wednesday, January 2£, 1930, at 4 o'clock P. PRES~T: Messrs. Chick, Comer, ABS~'T: None ................ 0. Stiff, Tinsley and the ~resident, }~m. The President, Mr. Fox, presiding. OFFICERS PRESET: Wm. P. Hunter, City Manager. Fox -5i REAL ESTAT~I~'~ ASSEoS~,:~,,~T: The president stated that Council would take up the ~uestion of reassessment of real estate in the City of Roanoke. An opinion from the City Attorney as to the right of Council to enter into a contract with the' ~',~anufacturers' Appraisal Company was read. A supplemental--reoort from the eommitte~ appointed on the 2?th, day of July 19£8,.was presented and read. Numerous citizens were _ .,,essrs. ,... C. Franklin, J. Vi. Boswell, W. H. Horton, D. oresent, and " and others objected to awarding the contract for making appraisal of the property to the LLanufacturers' Appraisal Company. Mr. Comer moved that that part of the report of the committee recommending that a Board of three assessors be appointed be approved. The motion was duly seconded and adopted by the following vote: AYES: l.~essrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley ~nd the ~resident, ~. Fox --5. ~ir. Comer moved that that part of the committee's report recommending award- lng of the contract to the ~lanufacturers' Appraisal Company as assistaBts to the assessors be approved. The motion was duly seconded ~ud adopted by the following vote: AY~S: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Tinsley and the President, ~. Fox --4. NAYS: I,~. Stiff ............... 1. SW~ATE BIV~L E0. 16: Senate Bill No. 16 providing that the governing bodies of the cities, towns and COl~nties in this state be given authority to exempt manu- facturing establishments and works of internal improvement from local taxation for a period not exceeding five years, was presented to Council at ~he request of senatJr A. P. Staples, who asked that Co~cil express an opinion as to the desirability of passing said bill. ~r. Tinsley moved that Senator Staples be notified that Co~cil is opposed to the adoption of said bill. The motion was duly seconded There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED and agreed Pre si dent. Clerk. 99 COUNCIl, Fri ~a~, REGUL~.R ~TING, Japuary Z4, 1930. Room in The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council the Municipal Building Friday, January EA, 1930, at 3 o'clock P. I.:. PRESENT: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff and the President, !:r. Fox---4. ABSENT: Mr. Tinsley ............. 1. The President, P'.r. Fox, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: Wm. P. Hunter, City Manager. H!MUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS A~:D COMI~JNICATIONS: BIDS FOR GRADING AIR PORT: The City Manager having advertised for bids for grading the Air Port, bids were received from the following contractors: John A. Archer & Son R. C. Churchill Co., Inc. Marye & Blankenship C. L. Tinsley 'J. ;';. Draper Powell Paving Company of N. Campbell & Peters G. P. Clay S. B. Bennington & Son C. , Inc. ?,018.00 8,9E8.00 8,999.00 9,075.00 9, £0£ .00 9,691.00 10,088.00 l0,16~ .00 10,890.00 Mr. Chick moved that the bids be referred to t~e City ~anager for tabulation and report. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. STAIr~FER CHEMICAL C0?LPA~TY: A petition complaining about the fumes from the Stauffer Chemical Plant in the Southeast Section of the City v~as presented. ~. Comer moved that the matter be referred to the City M~anager, City Attorney and Health Officer for investigation and report. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. SIDEWALK: Petition asking for the construction of a sidev~alk on the Northside of Pin, ney Street between Wilson and ~'~ontrose Avenues was read and filed. HARSHALL AVE/~UYE S. W., REQUEST TO !~dCE BUSINESS STREET: presented to Council a petition asking that Marshall Avenue between Franklin Road ~_nd Sth, Street be declared a business street. LLr. Comer moved that the matter be referred to the Zoning Commission for report. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER: The City Manager presented a report making cer- tain recommendations, the same were acted upon as follows: LIGHT STANDARDS SOU~HUEST CORNER TAZE%TELL AVENUE A!ID 9TH STREET S. E: The City ~.~anager recommends that a permit be granted ~. B. W. Mullen to erect three white way light standards at his property at the SouT~mwes~ Corner of Tazewell Avenue and 9th, Street S. E. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the recommendation, and offered the following resolution: (~6~E) A RESOLUTION granting a permit to B. W. Mullen to erect light standards. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and is hereby granted B. W. Mu~llen to erect and maintain three light standards at the Southwest Corner of Taz~well Avenue and 9th, Street S.E. One of said standards to be on Tazewell Avenue, and two of said standards on 9th, Street. The said B. W. Mullen shall erect said standards at his own cost, and the lights thereon shall be ma~ntained by the said B. W. ;~ullen at his own expense and whenever the said B. W. l~ullen ceases to m~lntain said lights in said street, said standards shall be removed at his own expense. The said B. W. ~[ullen further agrees to indemnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to persons or property by reason of the in- stallation and maintenance of said lighting standards. ~,fr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: Ak~S: t:essrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff and the ~resident, ~[r. Fox----4. NAYS: None .............. 0. GASOLINE STORAGE TA~,'K: The City l~.~anager reco~ends that a permit be granted the Standard 0il Company of New Jersey to install two additional 1,000 gallon gaso- line storage tanks on its property at the Southeast Corner of Jamison Avenue and 14th, Street S.E. ~!r. Stiff moved to adopt the recon~mendation and offered the following resolution: (~3633) A P~_~SOLU:I0!; graf. ting a permit to the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey to install two additional 1,000 gallon gasoline storage tanks on its property at ti~e Southeast Corner of Jamison Avenue and 14th, Street Southeast. BE IT RESOLVED by t~e Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and the same is hereby granted the Standard 0il Company of New Jersey to install two additional 1,000 gallon gasoline storage tanks on its property at the Southeast Corner of Jamison Avenue and 14th, Street Southeast. Said tanks shall be installed u_nder specifications to be furnished by the .,Building inspector, and according to his good liking and satisfaction. Saia Standard 0il Company of i~ew Jersey by acting under this resolution agrees to indemnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for dama- ges to persons or property by reason of the installation and maintenance of said gasoli:~e storage tanks. ?,,ir. Stiff moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and th s resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: .'."/essrs. Chick, ~Jomer, Stiff and the President, i~_r. Fox ...... 4. NAYS: None ............... 0. The City ~.[anager presented a report of work accomplished and expenditures for week ending January 16, 1930. The same is filed. RE?0P~TS OF ~0~,~.~I_T ~,S. None. UNFI~..'.ISHED BUSiN?~SS: The followinE ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (~3628) AN 0RDINA~CE to establish a business district on both sides of Luck Avenue S. W., between 5th, and 6th, Streets. WHEREAS, the Zonin~ Commission of t~e City of iioanoke has recommended that · a business district be established on both sides of I[uck Avenue S. W., between 8th, "and 6th, Streets, and ',7~ ~REAS, in accordance with said recom~aendation the Council of the City of · ~.oanoke by resolution adopted on the 20th, day of December 1929, directed tibet no- tice be given the persons interested in the establish~.ent of said business district, WtIE~S, notice was published as provided by law in the World-News a Roanoke newspaper, published in the City of Roanoke, on the 8?th, day of December 19E9, directing such persons as might be interested to appear before the Council at its meeting to be held in t~e Council Room in the Hunicipal Building on the 17tk, day of January ~930, at 3 o'clock P. l~., and Wi~P,F~S, at said hearing no one appeared either for or against the establish- ment of said business district, and V~IEREAS, it is to the best interest of the City of Roanoke that a business district be established on both sides of Luck Avenue between 5th, and 6th, Streets. THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by t~e Council of the City of Roanoke that a busi- ness district be, and is hereby established on both sides of Luck Avenue S. W., be-' tween 5th, and 6th, Streets. ~,:r. Stiff moved to adopt the ordinance. The motion was duly seconded and the ordinance adopted by the following vote: AYES: ;.!essrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff and tt~e President, ~,ir. Fox .... NAYS: Eons ............... CONSIDEP~TION OF CLAIi~S: None. INTR0~UC?ION A~D CONSIDEP~?ION OF 0RDII~ICES ~fffD RES0~U?IOI~S: I~r. Comer introduced the following resolution: (~3634) A [~SOLUTIOF to appoint a Board of Assessors of real estate for the City of Roanoke and to employ the Eanufacturers' Appraisal Company o£ Philadelphia, Pa., to assist the assessors in assessing the real estate in the City of Roanoke for the purpose of taxation, and directing the ~:~ayor and the City Clerk to execute a contract with said company for their services. WHEREAS, Section No. 168 o£ the Constitution of Virginia provides that all property, except such property as is exempt, shall be taxed, and that all taxes shall be uniform upon the same class of subjects within the territorial limits of the au- thority levying the tax, and shall be levied and collected under the general law, and WHEREAS, Section No. 171 of the Constitution of Virginia provides that no tax for state purposes shall be levied on re~l estate, and real estate shall be segregat- ed for and made subject to local taxation only, and shall be assessed or reassessed for local taxation in such manner and at such time as the General Assembly has here- refers prescribed, or may be hereafter prescribed by general laws, and WHE.~.EAS, Chapter No. 15 of the ~ax Code adopted by the General Assembly of Virginia at its 19£8 Session provides that reassessment o£ real estate shall be made in the year 1930, and every fifth year t~erea£ter, except where otherwise cally provided by law, and V~EREAS, Section No. 249 o£ said Tax Code provides that such general ment of real estate shall be made by such persons or officers as may be designated for that purpose by the council or other ~overning bodies off such cities, and the compensation of such persons or officers shall be prescribed by such councils or other governing bodies respectively. local treasury, and Such compensation shall be paid out of the WF~REAS, the Council of the City of Roanoke acting under said Section does by this resolution provide for the appointment of a Board of Assessors of real estate in the City of Roanoke, and V~E~REAS, in making such assessment it is necessary that the technical work and assembling of material, facts and information in connection with the valuations of real estate should be performe~ by an experienced appraisal oompan~ under the provi- }sions of a oontraot showing the oharao~er of the semtioes to be remdere~ with. appro- i~rlate stipulations and agreements for carrying the same into effect for the assis- ~tauoe of said assessors, and in order that a fair, just and e%ual assessment of all ~eal estate in the city may be made. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a Board of ~aaeaaors to consist of three citizens of tho City of Roanoke be appointed for the purpose of m~k_ing a general reassessment of real estate tn the City of Roanoke, and BE IT FURTIIER RESOLVED that the l,.ianufaoturers' Appraisal Company be employed as assistants to said assessors. Tl~e terms of said employment to be as stated in the contract hereto attacA~ed and made a part hereof. BE IT FURTt~R RESOLVED th--t the ]~.~.ayor and City Clerk be, and are hereby dj- rected to execute said contract on behalf of the city. V~HEREAS, it is necessary in order tt~at an assessment be made of the real estate in the City of Roanoke for t~Ae purpose o~ taxation, an emergency is set forth and declared to exist, and this resolution shall be in force from its passage. The resolution was read and laid over. HOTIONS AYD :.~ISCELLA!'EOUS BUSINESS: LIABILITY OF THE~ CITY FOR NEGLIGENCE OF ~.~PLOYEES: A communication from the Executive Secretary of the League of Virginia ~Ju~icipalities calling attention to a Section in Senate Bill i~o. 22, relating to the licensing of operators and chauffers, whereby it is intended to make the cities liable for damages caused by negligence of operators or cnauffers while driving motor vehicles upon the streets and highways. Mr. Chick moved that the matter be referred to the ~layor, City ~anager and City At- torney for investigation and report. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. BANK TAX: A communication from the Secretary of the League of Virginia L~unici-{ palities calling attention to Senate Bill No. 88, in which it is proposed to give to cities a portion of the tax levied upon banks was read. Mr. Comer moved that thei City Clerk be directed to request the representatives of the City of Roanoke in t~e Legislature to use their efforts to have the bill passed. The motion was duly secon ed and agreed to. Mr. Comer moved that when Council adjourn, it be to meet T~esday, January 28, at 4 o'clock P. Thereupon, Council adjourned. ATTEST: The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. APPROVED Pre sident. { Clerk. '103 COUNClT.~ ~ue sda,y ~ &D$0URNMD MEM~INO, Januar~ MS, 19M0. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in the Council Room in the Municipal Building Tuesday, January ~8, 19~0, at 4 o'clock P. M., pursuant to adjournment. PRESENT: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff and the President, Mr. Fox .... 4. ABSMNT: Mr. Tinsley .................. 1. The President, Mr. Fox, presiding. OFFICERS PRES~T: Wm. P. IIunter, City ~anager. RESOLUTION No. ~634: A RESOLUTION to appoint a Board of Assessors of real estate for the City of Roanoke and to employ the ;,ianufacturers, Appraisal Company of Philadelphia, p~., to assist the assessors in assessing tt~e real estate in the City of Roanoke for the purpose of taxation, and directing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute a contract with said company for their services. The resolution was laid over. BILL TO F~Z~2,,XPT INDUSTRIAL PLANTS FROM TAXES: It appearing that a bill has been introduced in the Senate of Virginia, having for its object the exemption of industrial plants from taxes for five years, Mr. Comer moved that the City Clerk be directed to advise the Representatives from Roanoke in the Legislature that it opposes the passage of the bill, but in the event the bill is passed, Roanoke does not want to be exempted from its provision. The motion was duly seconded ',tO. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. and agreed President. [! COUNCIL, Pti day, REGULAR MEETING, January 31, 1930. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Room in tt~e Munioipal Building Friday, January 31, 1930, at 3 o'clock P. PRESENT: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Oounoil Mr. Fox-5 ABSENT: None ............... 0. The President, i..~r. Fox, presiding. 0FFICF~RS PRES~2~T: Wm. P. Hunter, City },~nager. ~,IINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND C0'~9~JNICATIOES: THURSDAY MORNING MUSIC CLUB: A committee consisting of ~,~rs. J. B. Bray, ~rs. Ernest Baldwin, Mrs. J. W. Boswell, Miss Elizabeth Starritt and ~. R. B. Adams, representing the Thursday !.,~orning L~usic Club, appeared and stated to Council, that they had made tentative arrangements with the owners of the Academy of ~,~sic to acquire the use of the Academy for their Concerts at a rental of ~l.O0 per year, provided ti~e Club would pay the taxes and insurance on the building. Tl~ey asked that the taxes amouuting to $41~.50 per year be remitted. Mr. Comer moved that thei matter be referred to the City Attorney for an opinion as to the power of the city to remit taxes for this purpose. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. GASOLINE TANK: The application of A. B. Coleman and T. G. Burke for a per- mit to install one 1,000 gallon under ground gasoline ~torage tank at their propert~Y Nos. ll4 to 122 East ~hurch Avenue.' The City Manager recommends that the permit granted. ~:ir. Chick offered tl~e following resolution: (~6~) A RES0~U~ION granting a permit to A. B Coleman and T. G. Burke to install one 1,000 gallon gasoline storage tank under ground at their property at Nos. 114 to 122 East Church Avenue. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and is hereby granted A. B. Coleman and T. G. Burke to install one 1,000 gallon gasoli~ storage tank under ground at their property Nos. 114 to 122 East Church Avenue. Said tank shall be installed under specifications to be furnished by the Building Inspector and according to his good liking and satisfaction. The said A. B. Coleman and T. G. Burke by acting under this resolution agree to indemnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for-damag~ to persons or property by reason of the installation and maintenance of said gaso- line storage t~nk, and further agree to remove the same when they are directed so do by the Council of the City of Roanoke or its duly authorized officer acting un- der its direction. Mr. Chick moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: LLessrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, ~,~. Fox- 5. NAYS: None ................. 0. CR0oS OVERS. The application of A. M. Nelson, Sr , A. B Coleman and T G. e ,s Burke for a permit to construct two cross-overs into a filling station at Nog. ll4 to 122 Church Avenue S. E., was read. The City Manager recommends that the permit be granted. Mr. Tinsley offered the following resolution: (~ZGSG) A RESOLUTION granting a permit to A. M. Nelson, Sr., A. B. Coleman and T. G. Burke to construct cross-overs. BE IT RESOLVED is hereby granted A. M. by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and Nelson, Sr., A. B. Coleman and T. G. Burke to construct two cross-overs on East Church Avenue into Nos. 144 to 122. Said cross-overs shall be constructed under specifications to be furnished by the City Manager and to his good liking an~ satisfaction. The said A. ~,~. Nelson, Sr., A. B. Coleman and T. G. Burke by acting under this resolution agree to indemnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to persons or property by reason of the construction and mainte- nance of said cross-overs. ~r. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. The motion ~as duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Hr. Fox --5. NAYS: None ................ 0. BOY SCOUTS: A commu~ication from ~,!r. P. T. Jamison, President of the Roanoke ]ouncil, Boy Scouts of America, calling attention to the Twentieth Anniversary which egins Saturday, February 8th, and continuing during the week following, and asking Shat a permit be granted to erect a totem pole in Elmwood Park. l~r. Chick moved that ;he permit be granted, and offered the following resolution: {~363~) A RESOLUTI0I~ granting a permit to the Roanoke Council, Boy Scouts .f America, to erect a totem pole in Elmwood Park. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and and is hereby granted the Roanoke Council, Boy S~outs of America, to erect a totem ~ole in Elmwood Park at such point as may be designated by the City ~uager. This permit is granted, however, upon the condition that the Roanoke Council, ,Boy Scouts of America, shall maintain said pole in good condition at all 2imes. The said pole may be maintained until it is ordered removed.by the Council f the City of Roanoke or its duly authorized officer acting under its direction. ~r. Chick moved to adopt ~he resolution. The motion was duly seconded and ;he resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, NAYS: None ................. 0. Fox --5. ~h~mber of Commerce, ~ogers of the Civic CH_AMBER OF C0~ERCE: A communication from Mr. B. F. Moomaw, ~cretary of the advising that an invitation has been extended D~r. Gardner S. Development Department of the Chamber of Commerce of the United ;tares to visit Roanoke on ~arch 3rd, and confer with the officials of the city, City anning and Zoning Commission, the Citizens, Advisory Council, and the Directors d Advisory Council of the Chamber of Commerce on olty planning, and that Council be Asked to cooperate with the Chamber-in hearing .~M. Rogers on his visit to the City. ~r. Comer moved that the invitation be accepted and the Clerk so notify the Chamber ~f Commerce. REPORTS OF 0FFICERS: REPORT OF THE ~ITY ~,~NAGER: The City Manager presented a report making cer- rain re0ommendations. The same were acted upon as follows: STREET CAR AND BUS SCHEDULES: Referring to the petition of the citizens in Fairview, Forest Park and ¥illa Geights asking that they be bus and street car schedule. The City Manager reports that Mr. C. B. Snort, General Manager of the Roanoke Railway and Safety Motor Transit Corporation, and consideration of the schedules, Mr. Short states that the transportation now furnished is all that is necessary. STREET LIGHTS: The City Manager recommends the installation of certain street Mr. Stiff moved to adopt the recommendation and offered the following re- furnished a seven minute after a conference with Electric Company and lights. 'solution: (~3638) A RESOLUTION authorizing install certain street lights. the Appalachian Electric Power Company to BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the Appalachian Electric Power Company be, and it is hereby authorized to install street lights as follows: (1) One 250" ~. P. light on Kenwood Boulevard, approximately 400 feet East of Greenbrier Avenue. (2) One 250 C. P. light at the intersection of Wilson Street and Pinkney Street S. E. (3) One 100 C. 2. light at Salem Avenue and 127 Street S. W, Said lights to be maintained under the contract existing between the Appala- , chian Electric Power Company and tke City of Roanoke. M.r. Stiff moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the ~?solution adopted by the following vote: AYES: [,'lessrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Fox - 5. NAYS N - - - 0 : one ............. · , LIBRARY REPORT: The annual report of the Roanoke ~tbli~ Library was presented and filed. iiARS}~LL AV~IUE, BUSINESS STREET: A communication from Mr. Edw. L. Stone, Chairman, City Planning and Zoning Commission, advising that the City Plan recom- mends that .'..[arshall Avenue between Franklin Road and 5th, Street S. W., be declared a business street, and that the committee will, within a short time, recommend to Council a Zoning Ordinance, and recommends that the matter be laid over until that The communication is filed. REPORTS OF C0~,~.!ITTEES: None. time. UNF!NISH~D BUSINESS: The following resolution having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (~3634) A RESOLUTI0_N to appoint a Board of Assessors of real estate for the City of Roanoke and to employ the L~nufacturers' Appraisal Company of Philadelphia, Pa., to assist the assessors in assessing the real estate in the City of Roanoke for the purpose of taxation, and directing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute a ~ontract with said company for their services. WHEP~.AS, Section No. 168 of the Constitution of Virginia provides that all t property, except such property as is exempt, shall be taxed, and that all taxes } shall be uniform upon the same class of subjects within the territorial limits of the authority levying the tax, and shall be levied and collected ~mder the general law, and VfHEREAS, Section No. 171 of the Constitution of Virginia provides that no tax for state purposes shall be. levl.~l on real estate, and real estate shall be se-: gregated for and ma~e subject to local taxation only, and shall be assessed or reassessed for local taxation in such manner and at such time as the General assembler has heretofore prescribed, or may be hereafter prescribed by general laws, and VfH~ ~REAS, Chapter No. 18 of the Tax Code adopte~ by the General Assembly of Virginia at its 1928 Session provides that reassessment of real estate shah be made in the year 1930, and every fifth year thereafter, except where otherwise specifical- ly provided by law, and ",".qiERFAS, Section No. 249 of said Tax Code provides that such general assess- ment of real estate shall be made by such persons or officers as may be designated for that purpose by the councils or other governing bodies of such cities, and the compensation of such persons or officers shall be prescribed by such councils or other governing bodies respectively. Such compensation shall be paid out of the local treasury, and WHERF~AS, the Council of the City of Roanoke acting under said Section does by this resolution provide for the appointment of a Board of Assessors of real estate in the City of Roanoke, and WHERF~S, in making such assessment it is necessary that the technical work and assembling of material, facts and information in connection with the valuations of real estate should be performed by an experienced appraisal company under the provisions of a contract showing the character of the services to be rendered v~Lth appropriate stipulations and agreements for carrying the same into effect for the assistance of said assessors, and in order that a fair, just and equal assessment of all real estate in the city may be made. THER~ORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a Board of Assessors to consist of three citizens of the City of Roanoke be appointed for the purpose of making a general reassessment of real estate in the City of-Roanoke, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the I,~nufacturers' Appraisal Company be employed as assistants to said assessors. The terms of said employment to be as stated in the contract hereto attached and made a part hereof. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk be, and are hereby di- rected to execute said contract on behalf of the city, WHEREAS, it is necessary in order that an assessment be made of the real estate in the City of Roanoke for the purpose of taxation, an emergency is set forth and declared to exist, and this resolution shall be in force from its passage. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: '~ . ~,~essrs. Chick, Comer, Tinsley and the President, Nr. Fox--4 NAYS: M~. Stiff votes for that part of the resolution providing for the ap- pointment of assessors and votes against that part of the resolution which provides for the employment of the L~nufacturers' Appraisal Company to assist the assessors. CONSIDERATION OF CLAI3:IS: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: ~r. Tlnsley introduced the follov~ing resolution: (~56~9) A RESOLUTION to require the Z~nufacturers' Appraisal Company to give a bond with surety in the $~ of $1~,500.00, for the faithful performance of the c ont rac t. 107 BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the Manufacturers, Appraisal Comp-.y be. and it is hereby required to give a bond with some Guarantee Company, authorized to do business in Virginia. as surety in the sum of $15,600.00 for the faithful performance of the terms and conditions of the contract entered ..into between the City of Roanoke and the i,~uufacturerst Appraisal Company as provid, in Resolution No. 3634, adopted by ti~e Council day of January 1930. of the City of Roanoke on the Olst, Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolutiou adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, ~lr. Fox --5. NAYS: None ............. 0. Mr. Comer introduced the following resolution: (m~3640) A RESOLUTION to award the contract to Jnhn A. Archer and Son for grading at the Airport. BE IT RESOLVED by t~e Council of the City of Roanoke that the' contract for grading the Airport be, and the same is hereby awarded John A. Arche~ and Son ,at the sum of $7,018.00. The work to be done in strict accordaBce with the plans and specifications presented with said bid. BE IT _-'~JllT_~R RESOLVED that the said Joia A. Archer and Son before proceeding vJith ti, e work shall execute a bond with surety in the sum of one-half of the con- tract price, conditioned for the faithful performance of their contract. ~,. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: ?.[essrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Hr. Fox ---5. NAYS: None There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED President. Clerk. COD/;CIL, REGULAR ;.[FLUTING, Friday, February 7, 1950. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular Room in the L.~unicipal Building Friday, February 7, 1930, PRESENT: L~.essrs. Chick, Comer, ABSENT: None ........... 0. The President, ;,:r. Fox, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: Wm. P. Hunter, City :,~nager. meeting in the Council at 5 o'clock P.H. Stiff, Tlnsley and the President, ~.~r. Fox - 5. HI'~UTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been furnished e.ach member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes aDproved as recorded. PMTITI0~B ~.?D COL~:~JNICATIONS: TP~tFFIC LINES: ~.~, . J. D. Dominici appeared and asked that the traffic lines be extended in front of Catogni's gr,Ocery store on Sale~ Ave::ue, so as to give him more room for loading and unloading. He stated that a fire plug sit~,_~ted in front oi' ~is place of business cut dorm his space to a considerable extent. Z~. Comer moved that the matter be referred to the City L~anager for investigation and report. The motion v~as duly seconded and agreed to. CROSS-OVERS: Ap:~lication for cross-overs were preser~ted as follov~'s: John Jordon, ~90b ~adison Avenue N. W., and Firestone Service Stores, Inc., at the Cor- ner of First Street and Luc~ Avenue S. E. i~Ir. Tinsley moved that the applications be referred to the City ~.!anager with power to act. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. BUS ROUTE: The Safety !.~otor Transit Corporation presented a req~uest that they be permitted to change t_~e bus route so as to run South on 7th, Street to i.,~urray Avenue, :'~'est on ~urray Avenue to 6th, Street, ;?orth on 6th, Street to Hi~g~land Ave- nue, t~zence over the present route. The request was referred to the City Manager. HOV~BERT AVE!~JE: A communication from Clinton S. Brown calling attention to the condition of the street in front of his property No. 9~ Howbert Avenue was read, and referred to the City L~anager. '~TIC~-V~AG FLASH LIGHT SIGNALS ALBEL~RLE AVEi~JE ~J~D WIESTON-SALE~ LINE: A com- munication from L,~r. ~'~. P. V~iltsee, Chief .Engineer, l~orfolk and 7/estern Railr~ay Company, asking that a permit be granted to install automotic wig-wag flash light crossing signals at Albemarle Avenue and the ~'~inston-Salem Line of the ~orfolk and Western P~ilv~ay. ;~.~r. Tinsley moved that the ma~ter be referred to the City ~.~anager for report, The motion v~as duly seconded and agreed to. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY ~.~J;AGER: The City ~..?anager presented a report of work ac- complished and expenditures for period ending January 50, 1950. The same is filed. TAX .EXE~PTI~ REQUEST OF THE THURSDAY MOYd'~I-_,'~G ~..~USIC CLUB: The City Attorney presented an opinion ~t Council has no power to exempt taxes on the Academy of ~usic for the Thursday ~,[orning Music Club. I~r. Comer moved that the opinion be laid over for consideration. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. .109 REPORTS OF COIP~I~,S: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. ORDINANCES APeD RESOLU?IONS: Mr. Tinsley introduced the following ordinance: (~3641) AN ORDINANCE to elect a special Justice of the Peace to be -known as the Judge of the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court for the City of Roanoke. BE IT ORDAINED by tA~e Council of the City of Roanoke that a special Justice of the Peace to be tu~own as the Judge of the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, be elected by the Council of the City of Roanoke. Said Justice of the Peace shall hold office for the term of six years from the date of his qualification as such. The duties, jurisdiction and powers of said special Justice of the Peace shall be those prescribed by Chapter 81, of the Code of Virginia, 1919, and any acts amendatory thereof. It being necessary t~t the ~atly operations of the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court be carried forward, an emergency is set forth and declared to exist, and this ordina~ce shall be in force from its passage. L:r. Tinsley moved to adopt the ordinance. The motion v~s duly seconded and the ordina~ce adopted by the following vote: AYES: kessrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, ?insley and the President, L~r. Fox .... 5. ~:A_' S- ~one .............. O. Chick introduced the follovJinc; ordinance. (#~64Z) ~7 0~'''~'~ ~.~,~_~ to fix ti~e salary of the Civil and Police Justice and the Judge of t~e Juvenile and Do:nestic Relations Co-~rt for the City of Roanoke. SC 12 ORDA!!iED by the Souncil of the City of Roanoke that the salary of the Civil ~nd Police Justic~ and the Judge of the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court be fixed as follows: Civil and Police Justice $ 3,660.00 Per year, Judge Juvenile Domestic ~elations Court 900.00 " " Said salaries s.~mll be paid in equal monthly installments. ~n~_~n OPJ)AIL~ED that a s%un sufficient to pay the salary of the Judge of the Juvenile and Domestic Helations Court be transferred from the appropriation '~o the accou_ut of Civil and Police Court to the account of Juvenile Court. L.[r. Chick moved to adopt the ordinance. ordinance adopted by the following vote: AYES: ~:essrs. Chick, Comer, HAYS: Uone ........ The motion was duly seconded and the i Stiff, Tinsley and the President, O. L[r. Fox---5. Mr. Tins!ey introduced the following resolution: (~$6~_5) A k~SOLUTI0IT to pay the Game i'larden for the City of Roanoke $50.00 per nonth, in lieu of all fees for killing dogs. ¥~HEP~EAS, the lav~ provides that a fee of $£.5o be paid to the Game ~tarden for all unlicensed dogs killed by said Warden in the City of Roanoke, and ~"u~'~'o~,n~ao, the fees to said Game ¥~'arden have amounted ~o a considerabl~e sum, and ~,~EAo, a proposition has been made that if the city will compensate the Game Warden $50.00 per month, the fees for killing dogs will not be charged, and of $50.O0 per month, be paid to the Game Warden for the City of Roanoke. such an arrangement will be to the benefit of the City of Roanoke. BE IT P~SOLVED by t~e Coumcil of the City of Roanoke that a s~la~y Said salar ~Zo be in lieu of all fees for killing dogs. ? by laim as The said Game Warden, upon acceptance of said salary of ~50 00 per month, that no oharge ~tll bo made against tho City of Roanoke for ~my dog~ killed such Game Warden. BE IT RESOLVED ttmt the City Clerk a~ld Auditor be, and ho is hereby directed to pay to said Game Warden salaries are paid, and Dog Taxes. the salary of $50.00 per month, in the manner that other charge the same to the account of Assessing and Collecting The resolution was read and laid over. L0~I0~,S AND .,~ISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: RESIGYATION OF Bh~fERLEY BE~EY AS CIVIL AND POLICE JUSTICE: The resignation of Beverley Berkley, Civil and Police Justice, was p~"esented, i.:r. Comer moved that the resignation be accepted. cepted. The motion vms duly seconded and the resignation ac- ELE~TIO: CIVIL f~2~D POLICE JUST TM z~-.: The President stated that nominations YJez. e in order for the office of t~,~e Civil and Police Justice to fill the un-expired term of Beverley 3erkley, resigned. ~[r. Stiff placed in nomlnation Harris S. ~irchfield, and there being no furt-,~er nominations Harris S. Birchfield v~as unani- mously elected Civil and Police Justice for the City of Roanoke for the un-expired term of Beverley Berkley, resigned. .~:[r. Chick moved that ~;hen Council adjourn it be to meet Tuesday, February llth, at 4 o'clock P. i:. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. RESIOUATIOi? OF i~RS. T. ALL~? KIRK I~,IBER OF LIBRARY BOARD: The resignation of .?.~rs. T. Allen Kirk as a member of the Library Board u'as presented, of L£r. Tinsley accepted. S. and on motion U, essrs. W. R. Capito and Ira H. Goodbar appeared and asked that the alley be- tween iIountain and ilighland Avenues extending from 4th to 5th Streets S. E., be grad- ed so as to make the ss~ne usable, i,:r. Tinsley moved to refer the matter to the City 1930, at Hanager for report. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. Thereupon, Council adjourned to meet Thursday, February 11, APPROVED President. 4 o'clock P. K. ATTEST: Clerk. . COUNCIL, ADJOURNED NEETING, Tuesday, February 11, 1930. The Cmmcil of the City of Roanok9 met in ti~e Council Room in the U. unlcipal Building Tuesd,~y",, ?ebr~ary 11, 1930, pursuant to adjourr~:~ent. PEESZ~T: ~.essrs. Chick, ~omer, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, !.ir. Fox- 5~ ABS~T: I;one ................... 0. The President, ;!r. Fox, presiding. ~:~~.m~ Ai~.~Di~I'TS: The City Atto~mey presented amendments to Sub-sections seven (7) and eleven (11) of Section tv:o (2) of the charter, v~l~ich he stated were necessa~. ;h.. Tinsley offered t~e follcwin.:; resolution: ' r"~'~I0]7 requesting the represm-~tazives from the City of Roanoke Legislature of Virginia to !~ave enacted amendments to Sub-sections seven (7) and eleven (ll) of Section two (2) of the charter of tl,e City of Roanoke. __ ~__.~.~D by ~;,e ~ouncil of z:~e C-,zy of Eoano~;e that %~e representative~ '~ "'~ . quested to ' z.~zo~ce and i~vc passed m~ act to amend Sub-sections seven (7) and eleven (!1) o£ the charter of the City of Roanoke. gai.% a::~e.udments being attached hereto a~...i :.:ade a Dart hereof. Uins!ey moved to ado'pt the resolution. The motion ~.';as duly seconded an~ t~c resolution adopted b:; "" "' ~= follo¥;ing vote: sr . ';',~'- '~om~r ou.~=, Tinsiey and the President, Lie s s ~..~u ~. ,. ~ , .',.'.r. Fo~ -- 5. ~TAYS: Yone -~,.~--,~ ~-~,~, .,~-~o~_u,.,,,. Tke ~!%, _.~torney stated to Council that the;.e is a bill pendin= before t.~e Legislature of Vi-'-" ~' · ~n~a in r:hich it is proposed to repeal the sections in the charters of the varioua cities r:hereby notice is re-, quirel to be giveu o_, all ~ ~,:,.,:l~e claims. I' ~,.r. Uins]~,~ moved ~ ~'~ .~, ~:~=u z;~e zy Attorney be authorized to appear before the proper committee of the Legis~ture was duly seconded .... ' ~..a agreed to. ~.~, JUVenILE AT:D DOMESTIb P~ELATI0i,:S COURT: The president stated it was tim( to elect the Judge of the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court, m~d stated that nominations v/ere in orde~~. Comer placed in nomination Randolph G. 7d~ittle, and there being no further nominations Randolph G. Uhittle n'as unanimously elected Judg~ of the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court for the term o~ six years from the dat~ of his qualification. LAYD ASSESSORS: iLr. Comer offered the names of i[essrs. Herringdon and Joseph ,.r ,~ - ,.. ~oxe to compose the Board of Land Assessors for the City of Roanoke to make an assessment of real estate for the year 1930. There being no Cie rk. furt~zer names offered, Xessrs. M. F. Cleaton, E. 1,i. Herringdon and Joseph Vi. Coxe, /were unanimously elected land assessors for the City of Roanoke to make an assessmen for the year 15~0. There being no further business, Co~ucil adjourned. President. GOUNOIL, I~GULAR M~TING, Friday, February 1~, 19~0. The Council of the City of Roanoxe in the :,~unioipal Building Friday, February 14, 1930, at 3 o'clock P. PI~S~.:T: Eessrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the .~esident, The ~esident, ;ir. Fox, pre~iding. OFFICERS r~o~,,~: Wm. P. i[~te~, City ,.~,~,~. It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the ~.evio=s meeting been furnished each m~mber of Souncil, uoon motion, duly seconded, t~e dispensed with and the minutes a~oved as recorded. met in ~m&u~lar meeting in the Council Room' Fox- o. PA~TITION~ Al; ' ~, ' ' ~ D o0t.,,.~., ICATI0~ S: OliAI~TER AI,~I!I.f~IT: The City Auditor presented to Cobu~oil a statement of the estimated income and expenditures for tko period beginning February 1st, and ending October 31st, in which statement it appears that it will be necessary to borrow in anticipation of taxes about July 1st, and a greater borrowing power is necessary than t;~at provided in Section i~o. 49 of the Charter to tiao extent of approximately f";100 , 000 . 00 , ',,:r. Comer moved that the Auditor be directed to take up ~':itr, t~e Repre- sentatives from this city in the Legislature tl~e matter of sJ:~ending Section ~.7o. 49 of the Charter so as to provide fox' temporary loans not to exceed f~;400,000.00, The motion v~as duly seconded and agreed to. S~,'JER, RUGBY ;J?D VILLA i~IGHTS: i,.'r. L, H. Blan_kenship and a committee of citizens appeared and stated to Council ti~e necessity of a sewer in Villa Heights and ..~°ugby. The matter is laid over. CROSS-0V~RS: Applications for cross-overs vJere presented as follows: E. H. Herringdon, ~605 Salem Avenue S. W; Roanoke City ilills on the East Side of Jefferson Street, South of ti'~ Roanoke ,City i?,ills, m~d D. ''~,.. Roberts, ~702 Loudon Avenue ":,,.,.., ''? cross-over on 7th, Street. L?.r. Chick moved that the applications be referred to the City i~nager with power to act. The motion v~as duly seconded and .agreed to. FIRE k~£D_~TS: A petition asking that fire hydrants be installed on the Cor- ner of Dale 'Avenue and 19th, Street S. E., and Dale Avenue and 20th, Street. Mr. Comer moved that the petitions be referred to tke ~z~y" ' .~an~oe~~ .o- ' for report. The motion was duly seconde.i and agreed to. SIDEWALK: Petition asking for the construction of a sidev;alk on the Southside of Fairfax Avenue between 3rd and 4th Streets, the property ovmers agreeing to pay one-half the cost, was ~ead and filed. R0~370KE HOSPITAL A$SOCIATI0~-~: Statement showing treatment of city patients for 121 days in the i~oanoke Hospital was presented and filed. FA/lILY WELFAP~. SOCIETY: The report of the Family Welfare Society for the month of January was filed. PULASXI DAY: A communication from the United States Pulaski Susquicente~ial Commission of South Bend, Indiana, was filed. REPOHTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER: The City i.[anager presented a report making cer- tain recommendations. The same wero acted upon as follows: 113 NORFOLK AND YFESTERN RAILWAY ¥/IG-WAG FLASH LIGHT SIGNALS: The City Manager re- ] commends timt a permit be granted the ~' ,~orfolk and Western Railway Compe.uy to locate tv~o automatic wig-wag flash light signals at the crossing of the Winston-Salem Division of tho ~:orfolk and Western Railway Compa~y at Albemarle Avenue near Third Street ~. ~. Said signals to be located on the curb line. llr. Tinsley moved to · adopt the reootmttendation and offered the following resolution: (~3645) A RESOL'J?ION grantl~ a per:,~it to the ?,~orfolk and Western Railv~ay Company to install tv,'o automatic wig-wag flash light signals at the o~.ossing of the ¥,'inston-Salem Division of the .'.~orfolk and 'Jestern Railway Company at Albemarle Ave- nue ~esr3rd Street S.E. BE IT RESOLVED by t~e Co~mucil of the City of tiom~oke tlmt a per~:~it be, and is i~erebF granted the ',.:orfolk and Western Railv;ay Company to i,~stall tv:o automatic wig'$ wag flash light signals at t;;e crossing of the Winston-Salem Division of the ~or- folk and ',?ester~ Railv,'a[.~ Company at Alber:mrle Avenue near Third Street S. E. Said signals to be located on the curb line of tl~e street at ~ch points as ~.u~.y be designs, ted by the City ~,tanager. Said "orfolk a~d 'Jestern llailv:ay ComPanY by acting trader this resolution agrees to i~..,.~..~.~'"'~fy ~n~ ~ save harmless tits "~ity of !;oanoke from all claims for dmaa- ~es to pea. sene or prooe:~, b~ reason of tlze installation and maintenance of said a-~-~tomatic v~ig-v,~ag flas.,~ li~,~'t'-'~ signals. '~r. Tinsley ::~oved to adoot the resolution. The :notion was duly seconded and resolution adopted by the follov/ing vote: ~Y~ : '.'essrs ~:~ick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the £~resident, ~.'Lr. Fo×--5. !~AYS: Yone .- -0, The City ila~ager presented a report of work accomplis~ed and ex~enditures for oeriod ending February 6, 1930. The sm:re is filed. FI:.~,~I~.Lo_,~::.=..T: e City Clerk and A'aditor :~rese~',ted a statement showing the fi~-mncial condition of t:'~e 'City as of February l, 19~0. The sat.~e is filed, ~I~'~ I~1~i -~TTO'I''~T~ read and enid ~_~o~: The following resolution ~mv~ng been introduced, laid over v/as taken up ~d again read: RES~:,~_~-, to pay the Game Uarden for the City of Roanoke :-~0.00 per month, in lieu of all fees for killing dogs. "~",.':an~ao°, ti~e law provides that a fee of ~Z.50 be paid to the Game ¥~arden for all unlicensed dogs killed by said Uarden in the City of Roanoke, and V;HEREAS, t:.'~e fees to said Game ',':arden have araoubted to a considerable sum, and :?HEREAS, a proposition has been made that if ti~e city will compensate the Game Warden $50.00 per month, the fees for killing dogs will not be charged, and ¥,"HERT',AS, such an arrangement will be to ti~e benefit of tke City of Roanoke, ~ ._.~t~ of Roanoke that a salary THE~ORE, B~. IT EESOLVED by the Council of the .~' of ~50.00 per month, be paid to ti-~e Gsm~e Warden for the 'City of Roanoke. Said salary to be in lieu of all fees for killin~ dogs. The said Game ¥~arden, uoon_ the acceptance of said salary of ~50.00 per month, 8grees ti~at no charge will be n~ade a~ainst the City of Roanoke for any dogs ~illed by him as such Game Y/arden. BE IT FURTHER .RESOLVED ti-m.t th.e City Clerk and Auditor be, and he is hereby directed to pay t~ said Game ~'tarden the salary of $~0.00 per raonth, in the ms,ruer that other salaries are Collecting Dog Taxes. paid, and charge the same to the aooount of Assessing and Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. resolution adopted by t~e following vote: The motion was duly seconded and the AYES: L",essrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the Preside~t, NAYS: None ................ O. Fox --- 5. CONSIDERATION OF CLAI;,[S: .~one. INTRODUCTIO:! AND CONSIDERATIO.~ OF ORDIEAI',CES fd!D RESOLUTIONS: Chick introduced the following resolution: (#3646) A Y~ESOLUTION to approve t~e accounts and claims against the City of Roanoke for the montf~ of January, 1930, and directing the pa~aent of the same. ( For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Book No. 7, Page-/~). M.r. Ckick moved to adopt the resolution, Tne motion was duly seconded enid tlxe resolution adopted by the following vote: ~zo: ~[essrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, [ir. Fox--0. NAYS: None ................ O. AND i.!ISCELLA~.;EOUS BUS II;ES~. ...~-~,z-.,~ L~SIC CLUB, REQUEST TO _~ELEASE TAX2S: The City Clerk waz ali- rected to notify the Thursday Morning :.[usic Club that in view of the Citj Attorney's opinion, Cotu~.cil is tu~.able to release ti~e taxes on ti~e Academy o'~ idusic as requested. STAUFFER Ci~F~.!ICAL UOL.~.Y. ¥,'itn referei~ce to the complaint of the citizens in the Souti~east Section of the odors from the Stauffer Chemical Company. The Jity ilanage~~ re~orts t~,at the plant is now closed dorm for some time, and tu~til it be- gins operation again he is unable to report on ti~.~ condition. The matter is laid over. There beinf~ no ik~rti~er business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: President. Clerk. COUNOIL, REGULAR MEETING, F~idaj, Yebx, Aa~y 21, 1930. The Council of-the City of :in the Municipal Building Friday, PRESENT: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, ?insley and ABSI~T~ None ................ O. The President, Mr. Fox, presiding. OFFICERS PRESEN?: ~n. P. Htanter, City Manager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Room February ~1, 19~0, at 3 o'clock P. M. the President, Mr. Fox- 5. been furnished each member of Co~,~cil, upon motion, duly dispensed with and the minutes approved ae recorded. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: UNITED SPANISH WAR VETERANS: A communication from W. H. Spanish War Veterans thanking Council for the stand of colors H. of the previous meeting has seconded, the reading is Payne of the United given the George Bentley Camp United Spanish War Veterans was received and filed. SPECIAL POLICE OFFICER VIRGINIA IRON, COAL AND COKE COMPANY: A communication Iron,Coal and Coke Company by Lewis A. Nuokols, General Attorney, Campbell be appointed a special police officer so as to protect Virginia Iron, 0oal and Coke Company at the Crozier Furnace. Mr. C. Campbell be appointed a special officer with Jurisdiction on Virginia Iron, Coal and Coke Company at the Crozier Furnace. following resolution: from the Virginia asking that C. C. the property of the Comer moved that C. the property of the Mr. Comer offered the (~3647) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to appoint special police officer for the purpose of protecting Iron, Coal and Coke Company at the Crozier FUrnace. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke Ce Ce the property of the that to appoint C. C. property of the and he is hereby authorized the purpose of guarding the adopt the resolution. following vote: Comer, Campbell a Virginia~ the City Manager be, Campbell a special police officer for Virginia Iron, Coal and Coke Company at the Crozier Furnace. The Jurisdiction of ses of the said Virginia Mr. Comer moved to resolution adopted by the AYES: Messrs. Chick, said .special police Iron, Coal and Coke Company. The motion was duly officer shall be limited to the premi-~ Stiff, Tinsley and the President, NAYS: None ............... 0. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER: The seconded and the' Mr. Fox --5. City Manager presented a report m-Wing recommendations. The same were acted upon as follows: TRAFFIC LINES CATOGNI'S STORE: The City Manager reported that the provide only he is unable of this store. certain ordin-~ces for marking traffic lines within fifteen feet of each fire hydrant, and to comply with the request of Mr. Dominiei to extend the line in front FIRE HYDRANT SOUTHEAST: The City Manager reports that he has requested the Water Company to install hydrantswherever there is no fire protection first, and that the plans provide for hydrants on Dale Avenue at 19th, E0th, 21st, and 2~nd, Streets, light. lution: and that this is one of STREET LIG~IT.~ The Mr. Comer moved the pro3eots that the company will consider this City A~anager to adopt the recommends the installation of certain street recommendation and offered the following reso-" (~3648) A RESOLUTION authorizing the install certain street light. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Appalachian Electric Power Company to Electric Power Compan~ be, an~ he is hereby light at Vernon Street'and Clinton Avenue S. E. Said light to be maintained under the contract existing chian Electric Power Compan~and the City of Hoanoke. The motion was Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. the resolution adopted by the following vote: City of Roanoke that the Appalachian authorized to install one 250 C. P. week ending February There being no AYES: ~,',essrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the NAYS: l~one ................. 0. The City Manager presented a report of work accomplished 1Z, 1930. The same is filed. further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk, between the Appala- duly seconded and President, Mr. Fox -- 5. and expenditures for President. -117 Friday, February 28, 1930. The Oounoil of the City of Roanoke mot in regular meeting in tho Council Room :, in the Hunioipal Building Friday, February 28, 19~0, PRESENT: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Tinsley and the ABSEN?: Mr. Stiff .............. 1. The President, Mr. Fox, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: Wm. P. Hunter, City Manager. at ~ o'clock P. M. President, Mr. Fox---4. the City Attorney. The motion was duly seconded REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER: The City Manager recommendations. and agreed to. presented a The same were acted upon as follows: report making certain CHIEF FIRE DEPARTMENT: The W. M. Mullins, Chief of the Fire City Manager advised Council that he had appointed Department, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of ~. Ce salaries Meador, effective March 1, 192X1. in the Department be adjusted. The City Manager recommends that certain Mr. Comer moved that the recommendation be adopted, and offered the following resolution: (#3649) A RESOLUTION to fix the salaries of certain members of the Fire De- partment. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of 'of the Fire Department be fixed as follows: monthly Chief Assistant Chief Superintendent Police & Fire Alarm Said salaries to be effective March 1, in st al lment s. System 1930, 2,100.00 Roanoke that salaries of members $ ~,600.00 Per year, ,400.00 " " and shall be paid in regular signed by Adams, Payne and Gleave~, Green Street East of Jefferson Street be closed was read and on motion of M,r. Tinsley referred to the City Attorne$ for an opinion. ALLEY NORTH SIDE KIRK AVFJIUE BETWEEN JE~VFERSON AND 1ST STREETS S. W: A com- munication from B. D. Gibson, Susan G. Gibson and Annie G. Packett by Boswell Realt~ Company, advising Council that they are the owners of the property adjoining the alley which is being opened by S. D. Ferguson; said alley running North and South from the North Side of Kirk Avenue between Jefferson and 1st Streets S. W., and notifying those interested that the party wall is being endangered by the opening of said alley, and further notifying said persons that they will be held responsible for any damage to their building. Mr. Tinsley moved that the matter be referred tq The communication is filed. GREEN STREET, PETITION TO CLOSE: A petition E. M. Herringdon and G. H. Herringdon asking that MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND C01,~,.~.UNICATIONS: VIRGINIA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY: Mrs. T. J. Hughes appeared and submitted to Council a communication with reference to the Virginia Museum of Natural History~ Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Ueserso Chick, Comer, Tinsley and NAYS: None ..... --- ...... -0. City Manager presented a week ending February 20, 1930. The motion was duly seoonde~ and the President, Mr. Fox ....... 4. report of work accomplished The same was read and filed. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: None. MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: LAND ASSESSORS: A eommunioation from Mr..Joseph W. qualified as a Land Assessor was read and filed. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: and expenditures for Coxe advising that he had ClerK. President. COUNCIL, lt[EQULAR HEETIN(;, Friday, March ?, 19:$0. The Council of the City of Roanoke Room in the Municipal Building Friday, PRESENT: Messrs. Chick, Comer, ABSENT: None ............... O. The President, Mr. Fox, presiding. met in regular meeting in the Council March 7, 1930, at 3 o'clock P. M. Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Fc~- 5 OFFICERS PRESENT: Wm. P. Hunter, City Manager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS A~D COM~UYNICATIONS: meeting the reading REFUND FOR SID~#ALK AND CURB: Mr. Paul S. Jotmson, representing L. M. Epling~ appeared and asked that Mr. Epling be refunded $141.07 on account of constructing sidewalk and curb at his property at the Corner of Grandin Road and Carter Road, Raleigh Court. Mr. Comer moved that the matter be referred to tile City Manager for report. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. CURB AND GUTTER ¥:AI~UT AVENUE S. E., BE~'~EEN 4TH AND 5TH STREETS: A petition asking that curb and gutter be constructed on the South Side of Walnut Avenue S. E. between 4th, and 5th, Streets was read ~d filed. CROSS-OVERS: The application of the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey for permit to construct cross-overs at the Corner of ~'lelrose Avenue and 24th, Street was read, and on motion of Mr. Comer referred to the City Manager with power N. W. , to act. GASOLINE TANKS: The application of the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey to install two 20 barrel gasoline storage tanks under ground at its property at the · Corner of Melrose Avenue and P~th, Street N. W., the permit be granted, and offered the following (~3650) A RESOLUTION granting.a Jersey to install gasoline storage was read. Mr. Tinsley moved that re so luti on: permit to the Standard Oil Company of New tanks. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the St,ndard Oil Company of New Jersey be, a~d it is gasoline storage tanks under gro,~d and 24th, Street N. W. The said tanks shall be installed under specifications to be furnished by the Building Inspector, ~d according to his good liking and satisfaction, and may be maintained until the same are ordered removed by Council. Said Standard Oil Company of New Jersey by acting under this resolution agrees to indemnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for dama- ges to persons or property by reason of the installation and maintenance of said hereby granted a permit to install two 20-barrel at its property at the Corner of Melrose Avenue The motion was duly AYES: Messrs. NAYS: None ...... Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, seconded and Mr. Fox--5. gasoline storage tanks. Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. the resolution adopted by the following vote: REPOR~S OF OFFICERS: I~EPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER: The City ~anager presented a report of work ac- complished and expenditu~es fo~ week endin~ February 27, 1930. The same is filed. POLICE APP0~N?MENT: The city Manager reported the appointment of William L. Penn as a Police Officer beginning February 1, 1930. REPOI~TS OF C0~IT~ES: PENSIONS: The Pension Board presented an the Pension 0rdinanoe with recommendation that the following ordinance: ordinance to amend Section 5, of it be passed. ~. Stiff introduced (~3651) AN ORDINANCE to amend Section 5, of an 0rdinanoe adopted by the Coun- cil of the City of Roanoke on the 3Otb, day of August 1926, No. "An Ordinance to provide for pensions for members of the Police of the City of Roanoke, under certain regulations. 1979, entitled, and Fire Departments BE IT 01~D&INED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that Section 5, of an Ordinance adopted by the Council of the City of Ro_a_noke on the 30th, day of August 1926, No 1979, entitled, · · "An Ordinance to provide for pensions for members of the Police and Fire Departments of the City of Roanoke, under certain regulations, be amended and re-ordained so as to read as follows: _._ ~Section_ .5: That every person placed on the "pension list" as provided for in Section 1, of this Ordinance shall be entitled to receive an annual pension equal to two per-cent of his average annual compensation computed for five years last past, multiplied by the number of years such person has been in service, so long as he shall remain on the "pension list" herein provided for, the amount thereof to be paid in equal monthly installments, provided, however, that no pension shall be less than $20.00 per month, nor more than ~ per month. Upon the death of a member of the Police or Fire Department, either active ior retired, the widow of such member shall receive an annual pension equal to one- half of the amount of the pension the member received, or would have received, so .long as she remains his widow. Provided, however, that this provi si on shall not ap- ply to widows of deceased pensioners who were married after having been placed upon the "pension list". The provisions of this section shall apply to the widows of deceased members sf the Police and Fire Departments whose death occurred since Janua~j l, 1930. The o ridinance was read and laid over. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: None. MOTIONS AND MISCKtLANEOUS BUSINESS: None. There being no further business, Council adjourned. ATTEST: 01erk. APPROVED President. 121 COUNCXL, REGULAR MEET~a, l~i de~v, March 14, 1930 o The in the Municipal Building Friday, March 14, 1930, at ~ o'clock PRESEN?: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Tinsley and the President, A~tSENT: M~. Stiff .............. 1. The President, Mr. Fox, Presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: Wm. P. Hunter, City Manager. MINUTES: It.appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND COLq,~JNICATIONS: PARK, REQUEST TO NAME: Mrs. T. J. Hughes presented a Council Parent-Teacher Association asking that the Ghent rial Park." Mr. Comer moved that the matter be referred City Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Room Po Mo ~..r. Fo x ---4. meeting has readi'ng is petition from the. Central Park be named "Adams Memo- to the City ~anager and Attorney for report. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. RMNTAL AGENTS' LICENSE: Messrs. S. B. Pace, H. P. Glasgow and Frank A. Eades, a committee from the Real Estate Board, appeared quiring a rental agents' license be repealed so far as agents agents' license is concerned. They stated it is all a part of and asked that the ordinance re- holding a real estate the real'.estate busi- ness, and where an agent pays the real estate sales license no real estate rental license should be required. Council requested that they put their proposition in writing. The matter is laid over. CROSS-OVERS: The application of the Gwaltney Battery Compe~y for two cross- overs at ~109 and lll Luck Avenue was read. Mr. Chick moved that the matter be re- ferred to the City Eanager for report. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. SIDEWALK, J~J~[ISON AVENUE BETWEEN. 12TH AND 13TH STREETS S. E: A petition ask- ing that a sidewalk be constructed on the North Side of Jamison Avenue between 12th~ and 13th, streets S. E., the property owners agreeing to pay one-half the cost was read and filed GASOLINE STORAGE TANK: The Standard 0il Company of New Jersey presented an a. pplication for a permit to install a 60,000 gallon gasoline storage tank above ground at its place of business on Kimball Avenue N. E. Mr. Chick moved that the permit be granted, and offered the following resolution: (~3652) A RESOLUTION granting a permit to the Standard 0il Company of New Jersey to install a 60,000 gallon gasoline storage tank above ground at its place of business at the S. E. Corner of NcDowell Avenue and ?th, Street N. E. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and the same is hereby granted to the Standard 0il Company of New Jersey to install a 60,000 gallon gasoline storage tank above ground on its property at the S. E., Corner of ~,,~cDowell Avenue e~d ?th, Street N. E. The said tank shall be installed under specifications to be furnished by the Building Inspector and according to his good liking and satisfaction. The said Standard 0il Company of New Jersey by acting u~der this resolution agrees to indemnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to said gasoline storage tank., and further agrees to ed so to do by the Council of the City of Roanoke acting under its direction. persons or property by reason of the construction and maintenance of:,,~ remove the same when it is direct' or its ~uly authorized officer Mr. Chick moved resolution adopted by the AYES: Messrs. Ch[ok, Comer, Tinsley and the NAYS: None ............... ~-0. to adopt the resolution. following vote: The motion was duly seconded and the President, Mr. Fox --4. 127H, STREET S. W., BE~/EEN PATTERSON AVENUE AND RIVERSIDE BOULEI~ARD: A pe- tition asking for the improvement of lZth, Street S. W., between Patterson Avenue and Riverside Boulevard was read, and on motion of Mr. Comer referred to the City Manager. 50TH, ANNIVERSARY: A communication from Mr. L. E. Lookabill suggesting that a committee be appointed to arrange for the celebration of the 50th, Anniversary of the City of Roanoke was read and filed. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER: The City Manager presented a report making certain recommendations. The same were acted upon as follows: L. ~.{. EPLING SIDEW;ALK R~WUND: The City Manager recommends that a refund of $141.07 be made to L. M. Epling when there is money available in the street im- provement account. Mr. Tinsley moved that the recommendation be adopted. The mo- tion was duly seconded and agreed to. STREET LIGHT: The City Manager recommends the installation of certain street light. 'lution: Mr. Comer moved to adopt the recommendation and offered the following reso- (~3653) A RESOL~ION authorizing the Appalachian Electric Power Company to. .install a certain street tric light. BE' IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of' Roanoke that the Appalachian EI'~c- Power Company be, and it is hereby authorized to install one ES0 C. P. light at the intersection of Jackson Avenue and 13th, Street S. W. Said light to be maintalnedunder the provisions of the contract.existing be- tween the Appalachian Electric Power Company and the City of Roanoke. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: NAYS: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Tinsley and the None .................. O. President, Mr. Fox---4. The City Manager presented a report of work accomplished ~eek ending March 6, 1930. The same is filed. and expenditures for FINANCIAL STATEMENT: The City Clerk ~he financial condition of the city as of March 1, CITY ATTORNEY: The City Attorney presented a ;he matters referred to him at the last Council meeting. ROANOKE HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION: The Roanoke Hospital 'eport showing l?? and Auditor presented a statement showing 1930. The same is filed. communication with reference to The same is filed. Association presented a cases of city patients treated for the month of February. The ame is fi led. FAMILY WELFARE SOCIETY: The Family Welfare Society presented a report for the :month of February. The same is filed. '123 !loll of ordinance REPORTS OF ~(~/I~TEES: None. ~I~I8~ BUSINESS: The following over wae taken up ~d a~ln read: (~$$51) ~ 0~DI~INCE to amend 8action 5, of an the City off Roanoke on the ~th, d~ of l~t 1926, having been introduced, Ordinance adopted by No. 1979, and Fi re read and the Co,,n- entltled,'An Departments of .'0rdinanoe to provide for pensions for members of the Pelioe the City of Roanoke, under certain regulations. BE IT ORDAINED by t~e Council of the City of Roanoke that Section 5, of an Ordinance adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke on the ~0th, day of August 1926, No. 1979, entitled, "An Ordinance to provide for pensions for members of the Police and Fire Departments of the City of Roanoke, under certain regulations, be amended and re-ordained so as to read as follows: Section 5: That every person on the "penslon list" as provided for in Section 1, of this Ordinance shall be entitled to receive an annual pension equal to two per-cent of his avex~ge annual compensation computed for five years last past, mul- tiplied by the number of years such person has been in remain on the "pension list" herein provided for, in equal monthly installments, provided, however, $20.00 per month, nor more than $150.00 per month. Upon the death of a member of the Police or Fire Departments, either active or retired, the widow of such member shall receive an annual pension equal to one- half of the amount of the pension the member received, or would have received, so long as she remains his widow. Provided, however, that this provision shall not ap- ply to widows of deceased pensioners who were married after having been placed upon the "pension list". The provisions of this section shall apply to the widows of deceased members of the Police and Fire Departments whose death occurred since Jan~;ary 1, 1930. Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the ordinance. The motion was duly seconded and the ordinance adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Tinsley and the -President, Mr. Fox ..... 4. NAYS: None ............ 0. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: Eons. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Mr. Chick introduced the following resolution: ($J6~) A RESOLUTION to approve the accounts and claims against the City of Roanoke for the month of Februax~y 19~0, and directing the payment of the same. service, so long as he shall the amount thereof to be paid him that no pension shall be less than ( For full text of Resolution see ordinance Mr. Chick moved to adopt the resolution. the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Tinsley a~d the NAYS: None ............... O. MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: WHITE WAY LIGHTS: A communication from Mr. Appalachian Electric Power Company, suggesting that the now being operated be changed to the ornamental bracket approximately Book No. 7, Page No.194 ). The motion was duly seconded and President, Mr. Fox --4. W. I. ~itfield, Manager of the system of white way lights type units on steel poles 110 feet apart. The matter is laid over for further consideration. ItIGH SCHOOL BA~ET BALL TEAM: The Ma~or stated that it la possible that the ~ High ~.ohool Basket Ball Team will have an opportunity to go to Chicago to compete [i with the te~ms from other states; that the al,;mni of the High School is raisin~ approximately $500.00, but the cost of the t~ip for the team would be approximately i $600.00, and asked that the city pay the additional $100.00. No action was taken. There being no further business, Council adjourned. ATTEST: APPROVED President. Clerk. Friday, gE~R MEETINO, March 21, 1930. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting 'in the Circuit Court Room in the ~[untcipal Building Friday, ~!arch 21, 1930, PRESEN?: ,'.~essrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the ABSENT; None .............. O. at Z o'clock P. M. President, Mr. Fox- 5. The President, ~,[r. Fox, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: Wm. P. Hunter, City Manager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading ia dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND CO~,5~INICATIONS: ESSEX AVenUE BETWEEN 13TH AND 14TH STREETS N. W., ENCROACH~NT OF FENCES: The property owners residing on Essex Avenue between 13th and 14th Streets appeared re- '- lating to the encroachment of the fences into the street. The City Manager stated that he and the City Attorney had investigated the matter and they were of the opin- ion that no harm can be done by letting the fences remain until it becomes necessary to improve and widen the street. CONFEDEKATE VETERANS: [[r. J. P. Flippo appeared and stated to Council that the ~ruce Greatest'Shows will come to the City May 26th, ~d they desire to show under the auspices of t~e Confederate Veterans, provided the City will remit the t license tax, and they can obtain the ground without cost, or at a reasonable cost. In the event this is done, they will give to the Confederate Veterans 20~ of the gross receipts, and ~7.50 on each concession and will guarantee that it will not amount to less than ~600.00. He asks that the license be remitted so that the ar- rangement with the Confederate Veterans may be carried out. Mr. Comer moved that tBe matter b~ referred to the City ~anager, City Attorney and City Clerk for report. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. DALE AVenUE S. E., BET¥IE.~N 13TH AND 14TH STRUTS: A petition from the properSy owners on Dale Avenue between 13th and 14th Streets asking that curb and gutter be constructed and the street improved, the property owners agreeing to pay one-half the cost was read, and on motion of ~;[r. Comer referred to the City Manager. CROSS-OVERS: Application for permits to construct cross-overs were presented as follows: ~.',rs. Ella E. Hase, ,~lll5 Chapman Avenue S. W., and W. W. Baltimore, ~610 Greenwood Road, Raleigh Court. l~r. Chick moved that the applications be re- ferred to the City Manager with power to act. The motion was duly seconded ~_~.d ~i agreed to. RICHLIEU AVENUE BETW.~ 4TH AND 5TH STREETS: Petition asking for the improve-. ment of Richlieu Avenue between 4th and 5th Streets, the property owners agreeing to pay one-half the cost of curb and ~tter was read and filed. PATTON AVENUE BET¥;EEN GAINSBORO ROAD AND 5TH STREET N. Vi: A petition asking · for the improvement of Patton Avenue between Gainsboro Road and 5th Street N. W., and the const~ction of a sidewalk was read and filed. FERDINAND AV~:UE BUILDING LINE: !~[r..~..'..:. i~iller presented a petition asking that he be permitted to build a residence on the Northeast Side of Ferdinand Avenue Northwest of ~ountain Avenue nearer the street line than is provided by the Buildin 127 Code. The reason for 8aid applioation is on aooount of the irregular shape of the lot. dr. Comer moved that notice of a hearing be given and a hearing held on Aprill 4, 1930. Mr. Comer offered the following resolution.' {~Z6§§) A ltESOLUTION to give a hearing to the citizens interested in the build- ing line on Ferdinand Avenue between ~ountain Avenue and Elm Avenue WHEREAS, Ho ~.[. killer has applied for a permit to erect a residence nearer the line of Ferdinand Avenue than tho line established by the buildings thereon. The reason for said application being that build is lreegular in shape. be the lot upon which said Miller proposes to THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roe~oke that a hearing given upon the application of said H. M. Miller to build a residence on Ferdinand Avenue nearer the street line tbA_~ the line established maid street. That said hearing be held on Friday, April 4th, in the Circuit Court Room in the Municipal Building, and the to publish notice as is required. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: ~Xessrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, NAYS: None .............. O. by the other buildings on 1930, at 3 o'clock P.M., City Clerk is directed seconded and the Mr. Fox--5. visions of the general ordin~ces tion. Mr. Chick moved to adopt the .~esolution adopted by the resolution. following vote: (~3656) A RESOLUTION granting a permit to the Roanoke Water Works Company to install a certain water main. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and is 'hereby granted the Roanoke Water Works Company to install a 2 inch water main on Cherry Avenue N. W., West of Chestnut Street for a distance of 300 feet. Said Roanoke Water Works Company by acting under this resolution agrees to indemnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to per- sons or property by reason of the construction and maintenance of said water mains, and i~mrther agrees to replace the streets where the same are opened under the pro- of the City of Roanoke providing for street restore- WATER ~IN: The application of the Roanoke Water Works Company for a permit to install a 2 inch water distance of ~00 feet. resolution: main on Cherry Mr. Chick Avenue N. W., West of Chestnut Street for a moved to grant the permit and offered the following The motion was duly seconded and the Section of sufficient size to place fire hydrants. The motion was duly agreed to. seconded and YELLOW MOUNTAIN ROAD BETWEEn. 2ND AND 3RD STREETS: A petition from the property ovmers on Yellow .~,~[ountain Road between End and 3rd Streets, South Roanoke, asking that fire hydrants be placed at the Corner of Yellow Mountain Road and 2nd Street and one on the Corner of Cornwallis Avenue and 3rd Street, and that a fire alarm box be installed somewhere in the immediate vicinity. Mr. Comer moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager to confer with the Water Company and ascertain from said company when it proposes to extend the mains necessary to place fire hydrants at the points mentioned. That the City ~,tanager also obtain from said Water Company a report, in writing, as to when it proposes to install the m~ins in the Southeast AYE3: Messrs. Chick, Comer, 3tiff, Tinsley and the Fresident, M~. Fox --5. NAYS: Nons ............. O. GAS ~AIN: The application of the Roanoke Gas Light in~tall.a gas main on Clay Street East of l?th Street 200 feet. grant the permit m~d offered the following resolution: (~657) A R~SOLUTION 0ompany for a permit to Mr. 0hick moved to granting a permit to the Roanoke Gas Light 0ompany to install a certain gas main. BE IT KESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, ,nd l is hereby granted the Roanoke Gas Light Company to install a 4 inch gas main on Clat Street East of 17th, Street, a distance of 200 feet to a dead end. Said Roanoke Gas Light Company by acting ,~nder this resolution agrees to ~ indemnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to per- sons or property by reason of the construction and maintenance of said gas main, and further agrees to replace the streets where the same are opened under the provi. sions of the general ordinances of the City of Roanoke providing for street restora- tion. Mr. Chick moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the Fresident, Mr. Fox--5. NAYS: None ............... 0. M0~T VERNON ROAD BE~'IE~ SHERWOOD AVENUE ~D TERRACE ROAD: A petition askin~ for the improvement of Mount Vernon Road between ~herwood Avenu$ and Terrace Road, Raleigh Court, the property owners agreeing to pay one-half the cost of curb and gutter was read and filed. REAL ESTATE AGENTS' LICENSE TAX: The Roanoke Real Estate Board presented ! resolution asking that Council omit the license tax on Real Estate Agents, provided [ such agents have a state and city license to sell real estate. The same is filed. ~ORTESIDE ELM AVENUE WEST OF 3RD STREET S. W., SIDEW;ALK: The Graham-White Sander Corporation presented a petition asking for the construction of a sidewalk on the Northside of Elm Avenue S. W., for a distance of 100 feet West of 3rd Street.! Said Company agrees to pay one-third of the cost. The petition is filed. BRIDGE OVER CENTER AV,~NUE, VfEST OF. JEFFERSON STREET: The application of the Norfolk and Western Railway Company for a permit to construct a bridge over Center Avenue Just West of Jefferson Street so as to connect the present office building with the office building now under construction, and for a permit to construct a rum nel under Center Avenue so as to connect said buildings was read. Nr. Comer moved to refer the matter to the City Manager for report. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF TEE CITY ~,[ANAGER: The City Manager presented a report making itain recommendations. The same were acted upon as follows: ~:, ~;ROSS-OVER FOR GWALTNEY BATTERY COMPANY: The i:P ermi t cer- ~109 and 111 Luck Avenue S. W. City Manager recommends that be granted the Gwaltney Battery Company to construct two cross-overs at Mr. Tinsley moved to grant the permit and offered i'following resolution: Company to (~565S) A RESOLUTION ~construct two granting a permit to the Gwaltney Battery cross-overs at ~109-111 Luck Avenue S. W. NE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Oity of Roanoke that a permit be, and is hereby granted the ~waltney Battery Company to construct two cross-overs into their place of business at ~109-111 Luck Avenue S. W. Said cross-overs shall be oonstrx~oted under specifications to be furnished by the City Manager and according to his good liking and satisfaction. 2aid Gwaltney Battery Company by acting under this resolution agrees to in- demnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to per- sons or property by reason of the construction and maintenance of said cross-overs. The motion Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. the resolution adopted by the following vote: was duly seconded and report of work accomplished and expenditures AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Fox --5. NAYS: None .............. O. The City Manager presented a for week ending March 13, 1930. The same is filed. GHaT PARK: The City i, Mnager and City Attorney presented a report relative to the change in the name of Ghent Park to the "Adams Memorial Park" as requested by the Central Parent-Teacher Association. They report that the Tract of land known as the Ghent Park was dedicated by the Roanoke-Ghent Realty Company for park pur- poses, and conveyed to trustees to be used for that purpose in 1913; that the trus- tees conveyed said land to the City in 1924, under the same conditions. That the land has been known as Ghent Park all of this time;" that they had consulted some of the representatives of the company amd they were opposed to c .~ange in the name. They, therefore, recommend adopt the recommendation. SIDEWALK, CA~&PBELL AV~ 1~I FRONT OF WOOLWORTH STORE: that no change be made in the n~me. Mr. Comer moved to The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. The City Manager report- ed that Mr. S.. D. Ferguson wanted to Woolworth Store with concrete walk. of $96.00; one-half of which is to replace the brick sidewalk in front of the He recommends that the same be done at a cost be paid by Mr. Ferguson. ~M. Tinsley moved that the City Manager be authorized to rep'lace the brick wa].k with concrete at a cost of $96.00, one-half to be paid by S. D. Ferguson, and the other half by the City, , which shall be 'charged to the account of street repair. REPORTS OF COM~ITTEES: None. UNFINIS_~..,D BUSINESS: None. CONSIDFJ~ATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Mr. Tinsley introduced the following resolution: (~659) A RESOLUTION to refund to R. W.. and Graeie Bowman sewer assessment on lots 15 and 16, Section 40, Melrose. WHEREAS, R. W. and Gracie Bowman are the owners of lots 15 and 16, Section 40, Melrose Addition, purchas~by them in 1919. At the time of said purchase a sewer connection had been installed to accommodate the house built on a portion of these lots, and V~tEREAS, during the year 19Z0, a sewer was constructed in Essex Avenue abutt- ing said house and an assessment lewied therefor, and 1930, WHERF~S, the assessment amou~ting to $52.70 for against said lots was paid on the 24th, assessment and $22.09 interest, and W~S, day of February the house constructed on a portion of said lot had been connected l with a sewer before the assessmemt i ?NEI~W~__ORE, BE IT RESOLVED by I Clerk and Auditor be, and ho and Graele Bowman for $26.35, being was made on Essex. Avenue. the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City is hereby directed to draw a warrant payable to R. W. sewer assessment, and $11.0§ interest, Total $37.40, one-half of the assessment paid on said two lots. Said amount when paid shall be Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the charged to resolution. the account of Refunds and Rebates. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Fox --5. NAYS: None ............. Oo Mr. Comer introduced the following resolution: (~3G60.) A RESOLUTION to donate $100.00 a part of the expenses of a trip to Chicago. to the High School Basket Ball Team, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that $100.00 be donated to the Roanoke iiigh School Basket Ball Team to pay part of the expense of a trip of the team to Chicago to compete with Basket Ball Teams of other states in the Nations ?ournament. Said amount when paid shall be charged to the acco,,Bt of Allowances and Gifts. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Fox-- §. NAYS: None .............. 0. Mr. Tinsley introduced the following resolution: (~3661) A P~ESOLU?ION to confirm the payment of damages awarded in certain cases before the Law and Chancery Court. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the payment Zor ges awarded by the Law and Chancery Court be, and the same are hereby confirmed as C. J. Foutz, Administrate r, Viola May -Short Funeral Expenses { Viola May Short) $ 4,000. O0 737.00 " J. Foutz, Administrator, Lula B. BUsh Funeral Expenses (Lula B. Bush) 4,000.00 218.00 W. P. Short, Guardian, W. P. Short, Jr., Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. follows: 1,000.00 "$ 9,955.00 The motion was duly seconded -~d the resolution adopted by the following vote: Stiff, Tinsley and the President, ~M. Fox ---§. AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer, NAYS: None ........... 0. MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: STREET REPAIR: ~M. Stiff asked that the City Manager look into the condition of the following streets: Staunton Avenue at 19th, Street N.W. llth, Street S. W., between Patterson There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED and Chapman Avenues. President. ATTEST: - - ' ~clerk-.' ' COUNCIL, REGUI~R M!~TING, Friday, March 28, 1930. The Council of the City of R6anoke Room in the Municipal met in regular meeting in the Circuit Court Building Friday, March 28, 1930, at 3 o'clock P. M. PRESENT: r~lessrs. Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Fox--4. ABSENT: Mr. Chick ......... 1. The President, Mr. Fox, presiding. OFFICERS PRES~T: ¥lm. P. Hunter, City Manager. MI~UTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND C0~,U,~JNICATIONS: GASOLINE TANKS, STANDARD 0IL COMPANY: Mr. Paul C. B~ford, representing the Standard 0il Company, appeared and asked that Council amend Resolution No. 36§2 adopted on the 14th, day of March 1930, by striking out that portion reading as follows: "and further agrees to remove the same when it is directed so to do by the Council of the City of Roanoke or its duly authorized officer acting under its direction." Mr. Tinsley moved that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for an opinion. The motion was duly seconded and agreed CONFED~RATE VETEP~NS: Relative to the request of the Confederate Veterans to remit license tax on the Br~ce Shows. The City Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk and Auditor reported that it is the opinion Of the City Attorney tb~t the license tax cannot be remitted. For this reason the request is refused. H. G. ~NDY: Mr. H. G. ~mdy appeared and stated to Council that he is the ow~ner of a piece of property lying West ef Second Street N. V~., and extending from Shenandoah Avenue through, to Center Avenue; that a set back line has been establish- ed on beth Shenandoah Avenue and Center Avenue; that he proposes to erect a build- lng on the lot and the set back lines interfere to some extent with-his building. He'is willing to change his building, p~ovided the City will excavate along the set back lines and lay a sidewalk on the Center Avenue side. ~r. Comer moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for report and recommendation. FALLON PARK: Mr. Claude Taylor and a committee appeared and asked that Coun- cil acquire eight lots adjoining- the Fall'on Park On the Northweztl side.- These lots are included within a base ball ~leld tb_~t is now being used, and if the lots are acquired by individual owners the use of the base ball field will be prohibited. Council advised the committee that it would leek into the matter within the near future. WHITE-WAY LIGHTING: ~r. W. I. Nhitefield, Manager of the Appalachian Electric Power Company, presented a preposition to change the white way lighting from the present, system to ornamental bracket type on steel poles, and it appearing tbat it will be to .the advant.age ef the city to make the change, N.r. Comer offered' the fel- lowing resolution: ! [~662) A RESOLUTION authorizing the Appalachian ~ ohan~e the present white-way lighting eon steel poles o W~R~S, 1~ three-light 80 C. P. Electric Power Company to system to the ornamental bracket type units cast iron standards are installed on the fol, lowing streets: Six blocks on Jefferson Street from Norfolk to Tazewell Avenue; Four blocks on Campbell Avenue from Market Square to Roanoke Street; ~wo blocks on Salem Avenue from Jefferson to Second (Commerce) Street S. W. Said standards are installed on both sides of the street spaced approximately 50 feet apart with the exception of two blocks on Jefferson Street from Churoh to ?azewell Avenues. In this block standards are installed on the West Side of the street only, smd :'.q~EREAS, it is proposed by the Appalachian Electric Power Company to install 85 new 600 C. P. lights on bracket type units on steel poles to replace all of the 150 cast iron standards. The cost of such lights to be at the rate of $40.00 per year per light, ex- cept where such lights are burned all night, and replace the present over-head lighl at street intersections, the cost of these lights to be $55.00 per year, and ,"~IERV~AS, it is to the best interest of the City of Roanoke that the said chang~ be made. THER~ORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the Ap- palachian Electric Power Company be, and it is hereby authorized to replace the 150 white-way lights now maintained on cast iron poles on the streets hereinbefore men- tioned with 83 new 600 C. P. ornamental bracket type units on steel poles. The rate to be charged for said new lights to be $40.00 l~er year per light, except where such lights are used in place of the present over-head lights at street intersections and which burn all night, the rate for such lights to be $55.00 per year. BE IT _~JHTHER RESOLVED that upon the acceptance, in writing, of this resolutioh by the Appalachian Electric Power Company the same shall replace that provision in the contract between the City of Roanoke and the Appalachian Electric Power Company relating to the white-way lighting system. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: ~,~essrs. Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the ~resident, I¥fr. Fox--4. NAYS: None ................ O. S~J~ER NORT~Pi~EST: Mr. Sigmon and a committee appeared and stated to Council tha~ the property owners on ~lain Boulevard and Florida Avenue, propose to build a sewer to accommodate their property. This territory being in the county, they asked that they be permitted to connect with the outlet sewer in the city. They stated that the City ~lanager had notified them that a charge of $20.00 per lot would be reQuir- ed. They asked that this rate be reduced. It was stated to them that the ordinance fixed the rate and it could not be changed. S Mr. Tinsley moved that the parties be permitted to connect with the outlet sewer, provided the payment of the amount required be made. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. BLUEMONT AVENUE, GHENT: A petition asking for the improvement of Bluemont Ave- :;nue, Ghent, was read and filed. GASOLINE FIL!.II~G STATION: The application of'J. D. and W. B. Jamison for a per-i !mit to install three 1,000 gallon underground gasoline storage tanks at the Northea~ Corner of Fifth 3treet and Mountain Avenue S. W., was read. grant the permit and offered the following resolution: (~3663) A RESOLUTION granting a permit to J. D. and W. Mr. Comer moved to B. Jamison to install gasoline storage tanks. BE IT RESOLVED by the Co~_~cil of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and is hereby granted J. D. and W. B. Jamison to install three 1,O00 gallon underground gasoline storage tanks on their property at the Northeast ~orner of §th Street and Mountain Avenue S. W. The said tank shall be installed under specifications to be furnished by the Building Inspector, and to his good liking and satisfaction. The said J. D. and W. B. J~nison by acting under this resolution agree to indemnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to per- sons or property by reason of the construction and maintenance of said gasoline stet-. age tanks, and further agree to remove the same when they are directed so to do by the Council of the City of Roanoke or its duly authorized officer acting under its direction. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. the resolution adopted by the following vote: The motion was duly seconded and AYES: Messrs. Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, NAYS: None .............. 0. [ir. Fox ---4. CROSS-OVERS: The application of J. D. and ',','. B. Jamison to construct three cross-overs at their property at the ',,~ortheast Corner of Fifth Street and Mountain !Avenue S.W. Two of said cross-overs to be located on Fifth Street and one on Mountain Avenue. solution: Mr. Comer moved to grant the permit, and offered the following re- (~3664) A RESOLUTION granting a permit to J, D. and W. B. Jamison to construct cross-overs. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and is hereby granted J. D. and W. B. Jamison to construct three cross-overs a~ their prop- erty at the Northeast Corner of Fifth Street and ~,~ountain Avenue S. W. Tv~o of said ~ross-overs to be located on Fifth Street and one on Mountain Avenue. Said cross-overs shall be constructed ~der specifications to be furnished by ~he City Manager and according to his good liking and satisfaction. Said J, D. and W. B. Jamison by acting under this resolution agree to indemnify '~nd save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to persons or prop- ~rty by reason of the construction and maintenance of said cross-overs, Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the esolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, NAYS: None ................ 0. ~,Ir. Fox ..... 4. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER: The City Manager presented a report :ecommendations. The same were acted upon as follows: making certain OVERHEAD WALKWAY AND UNDERGROUND WALtOJIAY OR TUNNEL ACROSS CENTER AVENUE BETWM~N iEEOFFICE BUILDIN~ OF TEE NORFOLK ~ ~. ' . AND ~EST~RN I~AILWAY COMPAI~Y: The City Manager ecommends that a permit be granted the Norfolk and Western Railway Company to con- '~truct an overhead walkway and an underground walkway or tunnel across Center Avenue 'rom the present general office building to the new general office building. 1'33 Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the solution: (~3665) A RES0]~UTION granting recommendation and offered the following re- a permit to the Norfolk and Western Railway Company to construct and maintain tunnel across Center Avenue N. W., from the present general office building to new general office 'building of the Norfolk and Western Railway Company. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and is hereby granted the Norfolk and Western Railway an overhead walkway and an ,,~derground walkway ox the Company to construct and maintain tunnel across Center Avenue N. W. office building of the an overhead walkway and an underground walkway or from tho present general office building to the new general Norfolk and Western Railway Company. The permit is granted upon the following conditions: (1) That the overhead walkway shall be constructed as indicated on plan M-141 in the office of the Chief Engineer of the Norfolk and Western Railway Company, Roanoke, Virginia, dated M, arch 20, 1930, a blue print copy of ~ich is hereto at- tached and made a part hereof, except that no part of said walkway shall be less than 14 feet above that portion of the street used for vehicular traffic. (2) That in the construction of the underground walkway or tunnel no change in the grade of the street shall be made, and the said Norfolk and Western Railway Company shall pay the costs for making any change in the drain or sewers, and the cost for making any change in the pipe lines of the ultilty companies that may be made necessary by the construction of said undergrou~d walkway or tunnel. Said Norfolk a~d Western Railway Company by acting under this resolution agrees to indemnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for dama- ges to persons or property by reason of the construction and maintenance of said overhead walkway and underground walkw,'ay or tunnel. Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: ldessrs. Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Fox--4. NAYS: None ..... O. The City ~.~nager presented a report of work accomplished and expenditures for week ending March 20, 1930. The same was read and filed. REPORTS OF C0~,[ITTEES: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. CONSIDEKATION OF CLAIES: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: None. ~,~0TIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: C. E. SALMONS OFFER TO PURCHASE PROPERTY: ~,~r. C. E. Salmons presented an of- fer of $2,000.00 for ll feet frontage of the lot owned by the city on the East Side of Henry Street knovm as the Fisher property. Mr. Tinsley moved that the offer be rejected and that the City Manager be authorized to offer the ll feet of said lot to the said C. E. Salmons at the same price per front foot as was paid by the City for said lot with interest from the ?th, day of July 1928. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. President. COUNCIL~ REGULAR ~ETINO, Friday, April 4, 1930. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Circuit Court Room in the I:~untcipal Building Friday, April 4, 19~0, at ~ o'clock P. 2,!. PRESF~T: },~essrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, ~r. Fox- ABSENT: None ............. 0. The President, Mr. Fox, presiding. OFFICERS PRESZNT: Wm. P. Hu~ter, City L~anager. ~,~INUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AED COM~NJNICATIONS: BUILDING LINE FEHDINAND AVenUE: In the ~:~atter of the application of H. ~.~. Miller for a permit to construct a building on his lot on Ferdinand Avenue nearer the street llne than the line established by the other buildings on the street. It appearing that notice of the hearing was published in the World-~e%';s, a newspaper published in the City of Roanoke for the required time, which notice directed those interested to appear before the · ~ouncil on Friday, April 4, 1930, at 3 o'clock P.~!., to present their reasons for or against the application of said H. :.[. ;~.~iller, at which time ~rs. C. 7~. Sellers appeared and objected to a change in the line as es- tablished by the other buildings on the street, and it appearing that the lot is not of such an irregular shape as would justify the Co~cil in granting the a.pplica- t~on of said it. I:!. Liiller, ?¥~r. Comer moved that the permit to const_~ict a building nearer the street line than that established by the other buildings be refused. The motion v~as duly seconded and agreed to. ALLEY EAST OF JF~VFERSON STREET: Messrs. H. M. Fox and ~,~orris ~asinter, re- presenting Roanoke Lodge ~197, B. P. 0. E., U. S. A. inc., appeared and presented an application for a permit to bridge 'the alley lying East of Jefferson Street in the rear of the Elk's Club, said alley being between the land occupied by the Elk's Club and the land owned by the Elks abutting said alley on the East. ~r. Tinsley moved that the application be referred to the City ~anager and City Attorney for report. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. AIRPORT: Messrs. Frank Reynolds and Clayton Lemon presented to Council a proposition to lease certain rights at the ~unicipal Airport. The matter is laid over for further consideration, and the City !~anager is directed to furnish Council with the methods used by other Airports in leasing and operating them. The City Clerk is directed to furnish each member of Council with a copy of the proposition made by said Reynolds and Lemon. GASOLINE TANK: Mr. Paul C. Buford appeared with reference to the request of the Standard 0il Company to amend Resolution No. 3652 by striking out that part which provides for the removal of the tank when directed by Council. It appearing that Judge R. C. Jackson, City Attorney, presented an opinion stating that it was within the power of Council to so amend the resolution, ~,~r. Commr: offered the following resolution: (~3666) A RESOLUTION amending Resolution No. 3652, adopted on the 14th, day of ~arch 1930, granting a permit to the Standard 0il Company of New Jersey to in- stall a 60,000 gallon gasoline stor~e tank above ground at its place of business at the 3outheast Corner of ~oDowell Avenue and ?th Street N, Eo BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that Resolution No. adopted on the 14th, day of March 1930, be, and the same is hereby amended by ~tr~k, ing therefrom the following language: "and further agrees to remove the same when it Is directed so to do the Council of the Cit~ of ~oanoke or its duly authorized officer actin~ under its direction. by BE IT ~RTt~.R RESOLVED that the said resolution in all other respects be, and tl~e same hereby is continued in full force and effect. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the Fresident, Mr. Fox-5. NAYS: None ........ -0. STREET LIGHT: Mr. H. C. Baker asked that a street light be placed on 6th, Street, South Roanoke, Southeast of residence of Mr. Newton. The matter is refer- red to the City !.?anager for report. FISHER PROP~RTY: A communication from Dr. George B. Lawson offering to buy from the City a strip of land fronting 22 feet on 1st Street S. W., and running Eastward between parallel lines to a point at the price paid by the city for said lot, plus interest, upon the terms of one-third cash and the balance in two equal pa~nents as agreed upon by the City i,.'.anager and Dr. Lawson, not to exceed, however, two years. I,',r. Comer moved that the proposition of Dr. Lawson be accepted, and the C~ty" ~ ' ,.anager enter into a contract for the sale of said land, and the City Attorney be directed to draw the necessary papers. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. GASOLINE TM~K: The application cT E. W. Lockard for permit te construct a 1,000 gallon under ground gasoline storage tank on his property at the Southeast Corner of ~.~issouri Avenue and Hollins Road was read, and on motion of l[r. Tlnsley referred to the City Lianager for report. CROSS-OVERS: The application of E. W, ~ocka~d for a permit to construct two cro~s-overs at the Southeast Corner of ~,lissouri Avenue and Hollins Road N. E., was read smd on motion of ,'~r. Tinsley referred to the City ~J. anager for report. CROSS-OVERS: Application for permits to construct cross-overs were presented as follows: Dr. H. F. Sommardohl, ~575 Cornwallis Avenue, Saunders, ~913 Sixth Street S. E. ~.~r. Chick moved that the applications red to the City ~ianager with power to act. The motion was duly seconded to. REPORTS OF 0FFICERS: South Roanoke, and 0. B. be refer- and agreed REPORT OF Tt~ CI~£ L'~AGER: The City Manager presented a report making certain recommendations. The same were acted uoon as follows: GRADING SET BACK LINE SHE~ANDOAH AVENUE AND CENTER AVENUE ABUTTING THE PROPERT~ OF. H. G. ~,~qlNDY: The City Manager reports that Mr. H. G. ~,lundy is willing to set'Ii, his building line back to the set back lines on Shenandoah Avenue between 2nd and 3r~ Streets, provided the City will, without cost to him, widen the street in front of his property and construct a full width sidewalk on both Shenandoah Avenue and C~nte: Avenue, and pay for the excavation on the 5 feet of land taken for street purposes; Work to be completed by April l, 1931. The City Manager recommends that the proposi .tion be accepted and the work done by that date at an estimated cost of $1,422.00. Mr. Stiff moved to adopt the recommendation. The motion was duly seconded and agreed The City Manager presented a report of work accomplished and expenditures :~ for week ending March E7, 1930. The same is filed. ROAD-WAY INTO PROPOSED PLANT FOR SWIFT AND COMPANY ON 4TH STREET S. E: The City I,~anager presented to Council the matter of constructing a roadway into the pro- posed plant of Swift and Company situated on 6th Street S. E., on the lands belong- ing to the ?:orfolk and Western Railway Company, the roadway to be constructed over the lands of said Norfolk and Western Itailway Company at a cost of approximately ~2,~00.00. Mr. Tinsley moved that the roadway into the proposed plant of Swift and Company over the lands of the Norfolk and Western Railway Company be built when the building for ~wift & Company is under construction, the cost not to exceed $2,300.00. The motion v~as duly seconded and agreed to. REPORT OF COML~,ITTEES: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. CONSIDEI~ATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINanCES AND RESOLUTIONS: None. MOTIONS ~D HISCELLANEOUS BUSINE£S: The City ,'.~anager.presented to Cotmcil report from the Engineer of the State Corporation Commission showing the heat value and pressure test of the gas delivered in the City of Roanoke by the Eoanoke Gas Light Company. The report is filed. There being no further business, Council adjourned. A P P R 0 V E D President. ATTEST: Clerk. COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING, Friday, April ll, 1930. The .~ouncll of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Circuit 'iCourt Room tn the ~.:unicipal Building Friday, April 11, 1930, at 3 o'clock P. !.~. PP~S~T: !'.essrs. Cl~ick, Comer, Stiff and the President, !~rr. Fox---4. '~ Tinsley .......... 1. ABSENT: ~r. The President, ~:r. Fox, presiding. ~,~x~o Y.~o,'.=~': ,~m. P. ~hu%tor, City !Punager. "~"',T,~,° vt ~ earing t~'~' .... ,.~:.__~: _ a~.,p ~ a cop2 of the minutes of the previous mooting has been Oarnis~,ed eacl~ member of Cotmcil, upon motion, duly seconded, t~,e reading is dispense:! v;ith and the minutes approved as recorded. ,,, a--~r~-iCATiO;:S: ALL~f IN w,~ -~,~ '~; r · ~,, OF ELI['S CLU3: m~ C~y ~.:anage recommends that the permit be granted Roanoke Lodge ~197, U. ~. ~ ~.', Inc., to bridge the alley in the rear of its lot whici~ separates the property belonging to said organization, provid- ed they will grade ti~e alley over ~':l~ich the bridge will be constructed, and the a!le~ running East and ,~ t from said alley for a distance of 370 feet, and v;il! pave the at!e~,s~ so graded abuttin._~_ their property. Said bridge to have a clearance of at le~st 14 feet :.h'. '~ ~. . .~omer moved ti'mt the recommenda+~ *' ~.on of ~ne City Kanager be adopt- ed, and o~ered the follov~ing resolu~zon: (,~3667) A P<ESOLUTI0?:; gr~m'' ~-- . ~n~ a permit to Roanoke Lodge #197, B. P. 0 ~.., wT '~ . u. S. -., Inc., to construct a bridge over tke alley .~gast of ,lefferson Street and running Uorth and South between the property of said Roanoke Lodge #197, B. P. 0. E. U. ~ 7~. ThC. BE iT RESOLVED by the Cotmcil of the Ci''- ~, of Roanoke that a permit be, and is, hereby Erauted P~oanoke Lodge ,~197, B. P. 0. E., U. S. A., Inc., to construct a bridge .~aot of Jefferson Street and ~nning l.Torth and South between the over the alley lying ~ - property of the said Rosz~oke Lodge #197, B. P. 0. E., U. S. A., Inc. The permit is granted upon the follo¥~ing conditions: , (1) "' "' .na~ the said Lodge will grade the alley over which t]~e bridge is proposed to be erected, and will grade the alley running East and West and connecting with said alley running [~orti~ and South for a distance of 370 feet· The said bridge shall have a clearance of at least 14 feet above the roadway. (2) Said Lodge shall pave the alley over which the bridge is constructed, and shall pave the alley rurn~ing East and :';est abutting the property of said lodge· (3) Said bridge snail be constructed under specifications to be furnished the City ~[anager and approved by him. (4) Zaid bridge shall be lighted with sufficient lights to make the alley way safe for use. (5) Said Lodge shall inde~Jmify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all il claims for damages to persons or property by reason of the construction and mainte- nance of said bridge· The resolution was read and laid over. WATER HOLE, ALBE~tARLE ( llTH ) AV~NUE S. E: A communication from .~.~. John C. Gross calling attention to the hole at the old quarry site on Albemarle (llth) Ave- hue S. E. M~. Chick moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager. The !,. motion was duly seconded and agreed to. SIDEWALK AND STRUT IMPROV~,IEN? BULLITT AVENUE AND ?TII STREET S. E: tion asking for the A peti-. ? improvement and eonstruetlon of sidewalks on Bullitt Avenue S.E~' ., between 6th and 7th Streets, and on 7th Elm Avenue was read and filed. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: Street S. E., between Jamison Avenue and REPORT OF TH~ CITY I,~NAGER: The City Manager presented a report making certain recommendations. The same were acted upon as follows: STREET LIGHT: The City ~f, anager recommends the installation of a 2~0 C. P. light on 6th Street, South Roanoke, approximately ~50 feet ',Test of Wellington Avenue. Nr. Stiff moved to adopt the recommendation and offered the following resolution: (~3668) A RESOLUTION authorizing the Appalachian Electric Power Company to install a certain street light. BE IT RESOL~D by the Council of the City of Rosmoke that tt,e Appalachian Electric Power Company be, and it is hereby authorized to install one 250 C. P. street light on 6th Street, Avenue. South Roanoke, approximately 350 feet West of Cornwallis Said light to be maintained under the provisions of the contract existing 'between the City of Roanoke and t~e Appalaci~ian Electric Power Company. Mr. Stiff moved to adop the resolution. The motion ~vas duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: I,',essrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, and the President, l.:r. Fox--4. NAYS: None ..... 0. GASOLINE STOP,TOE TAN. K: The City ,Uanager recommends that a permit be granted E. W. Lockard to install a 1,O00 gallon gasoline storage tank under ground at the Southeast Corner of Missouri Avenue and P, ollins Road. Mr. Stiff moved to adopt the recommendation and offered the following resolution: (~669) A RESOLUTION granting a permit to E. W, Lockard ~o install a 1,000 gallon gasoline storage t~nk under ground at the Southeast Corner of ',Sissouri Ave- nue and Hollins Road. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and is hereby grin_ted E. W. Lockard to' install a 1,O00 gallon gasoline storage tank un- derground on his property at the Southeast Corner of Eissouri Avenue and iiollins Road. The said tank shall be installed according to specifications to be furnished i~y the Building Inspector and to his good liking and satisfaction. The said E. W. Lockard by acting under this resolution agrees to indemnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to persons or propert,y by reason of the construction and maintenance of said gasoline storage tank. Mr. Stiff moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: ~,~essrs, Chick, Comer, Stiff and the President, ;~r. Fox--4. NAYS: None ........... 0. CROSS-OVERS: The City Manager recommends that a permit be granted E. W. Lockard to construct cross-overs into his filling station at the Southeast Corner of Missouri Avenue and Hollins Road. ;~r. Stiff moved to adopt the recommendation, and offered the following resolution: '9 13.. RESOLUTION granting a permit to E. W. Lookard to construct cross- overs, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City o~ Roanoke that a permit be, and is ~hereby gra~ted E. W. Lockard to oonstruot two oross-overs into his filling station at the Southeast Corner of Missouri Avenue ~d Hollins Road. One of said cross- :overs to be on ~,~issouri Avenue and other other on Hollins Road. Said cross-overs shall be constructed under specifications to be furnished by the City .V. anager and according to his good liking and satisfaction. The said E. W. Lockard by acting under this resolution agrees to indemnify an¢ save harmless the 3ity of Roanoke from all claims for damages to persons or propert by reason of the construction and maintenance of said cross-overs. :::¥ Stiff moved to adopt the resolution· The motion was duly .~econded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: ;dessrs. Cltick, Comer, Stiff and the President, .,Hr. Fox--4. The City ,',~anager presented a report of work accomplished and expenditures for week ending .~pril 3, 1930. Ti~e same is filed. · ;,.a_,,~,.,.~.~ ~.~z~.~-,.,._~: Ti~e Ci Clerk and Auditor presented a statement showing the finsmcial condition of the city as of April 1, 1930. REPORTS OF C0~[ITTEES: None. The same is filed. ~,,S_DERATION OF CLAI!f.S: Hone. Mr..Lick introduced the following resolution: (m3oVl) A HE . ~I =, to approve the account and claims against ~he City of Roanoke for the month of :,:arch, 1930, and directing the payment of the s~e. ( For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Book ~?, Page ~ 202. ). !,ir. 'Chick moved to adopt ti~e resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: Ak~S: Zessrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff and the President, ?~r. Fox --4. ~,.r. ,~omer introduced ti~e following resolution: (#3672) A RESOLUTIOU to sell to Dr. George B. Lawson a piece of land lying on Zhe East of First (Henry) Street B. ¥I., South of Franklin Rcad. BE iT RES~,,,V,,,D by the ]ouncil of the City of Roanoke that that piece of land designated as follows: Beginning at a point on the East Side of First Street S. W., said point being the following two courses sJ~d distances from the present S. E., corner of Franklin Road and First Street S. 2 deg. ~8' ~7" E. 148.$? feet S. 2 deg 09' 08" 'E. 125.9 feet, said point also being the intersection of the East .side of First Street with South line of the Patrick Henry Hotel Buildin~g produced. Thence with the !Yorth line of widened Bullitt Avenue S. W., N. 88 deg. 07' E 100 feet -o a point; thence N 2 deg 09' 08" W 11.62 feet to a point, corner · ',.; · · ,j · of Lot 6, Block 7, Sheet 2, B. W., City Official ~p; thence with the same S. 87 deg. 50' 52" W. 100 feet to the East side of First St., S. W., thence with the same S. 2 deg. 09' 08" E. ll.15 feet to the place of beginning an& being all the land Uorth of the ~.~orti~ line of widened Bullitt Avenue and lot 6, Block ?, Sheet 2, S. W., City Official l',_ap and containing 11~8.5 square feet. All bearings refer to the L:eridian of the official survey. See Plat #1544-2 on file in office of the City Engineer, be sold Dr. George B. Lawson at the price of $3,287.09, upon the terms of one-third cash, balance in one and two years. The deferred payments to bear interest at the 1'41 rate of 6~ per annum. Tho right bein~ given said Dr. George B. Lawson to anticipate tho payment off ~atd deferred paymont~ at m~y time he may desire by paying tho Inter- est up to the date of payment. Said payments shall be secured by a lien to be re- [ rained on said property. / The resolution was read and laid over. ~ MOTIO}~S AND !,[[SCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: ?.Ir. Comer moved that the City ~.anager be directed to obtain the best price and terms for the lots in the Fallon Park that are owned by individuals and report to Co'~nctl. and agreed to. The motion was duly seconded There beinf; no lh~rther business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATT :;~S T: Clerk. President. COUNCIL, Friday, REGULAR ~EETING, April 18, 1930. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Circuit Court Room in the Municipal Building Friday, April 15, 1930, at 3 o'clock P. U. PRESENT: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Tlnsley and tile President, Ur. Fox--4. ABS~T: .'ir. Stiff ........... 1. " presiding The President, .~r. Fox, . OFFICEK~ P~S~T: Wm. P. H~ter, City MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of t~e previous meeting has been furnished each member of Co,oil, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS ~ ~ o, ~ , ~ER~V ': ~d B F. Moomaw ROAD THROUGH E. B. FIoAB~M', PRO.. .__: ~,[essrs. E. . ... Jonson, . appeared ~d stated to Co,oil the necessity for a roadway through the E. B. Fish- burn property to connect w~th the State Highway system. A comm~icatlon was filed setting out the conditions upon ~;,hich the road is proposed to be const~cted, it appearing that there are no f~ds available for this purpose, the proposition is re jeered. ~,~CROAC~,~T OF BUILDING ON Av-v-~.~.. ~r.. . R. L. ~sh appeared and called atten- tion of Co,oil to the encroacl~ent of the building ~d wall' around the lot belong- inE to R. Kent Spiller on the North Side of Westover Avenue East of Gr~din Road. appearin~ that the building encroaches on the alley 5/10 of a foot and the wall en- croaches .3 V/lC feet. ~,:r. Rush asked that no action be taken to have the building and wall removed at this time. Mr. Comer offered the following resolution: (#36?3) ~ R~SOLU_IO., relating to the encroachment of a wall and building be- longing to R. Kent Spiller situated on the Eorth Side of Westover Avenue East of Grandin Road, which vJall and building encroaches upon the alley which extends North and South from said Grandin Road. ,/..~R.z~S R. Kent Spiller is the owner of a piece of 'property knovm as Lot 11 of the Keystone Place situated on the :,orth Side of Westover Avenue abutting an al- Said building encroaches upon said ley extending North fr~m said Westover Avenue. alley 5/10 of a foot, ~d the wall 3 7/10 feet, "~J~REAS,~ said building and wall were erected through an error in location on said lot, and V~EREAS, the use of said alley by the public is not being interfered with on account of said building and wall encroaching thereon, and WHEREAS, said R. Kent Spiller through R. L. Rush, his agent, has asked that Council take no action to remove said building and wa~l, but to let the same remain until such time as the building is removed, and WHERe^S, the use of said alley by the public is not being interfered with. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the building and wall of said R. Kent Spiller on the land knovm as Lot 11 of the Keys*o~e Place situated on the ~ *~ ~.,or~ Side of Westover Avenue East of GrnBdin Road which buil~- ing encroaches 5/10 of a foot in the alley extending North from Westover Avenue and the wall 3 ?/lO feet in said alley be allowed to remain until such time as the building is removed from said lot. Any building erected in the future upon said lot shall be constructed so as not to encroach upon said alley. J Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded, and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Fox--4. NAYS: :~:one .............. O. AIRPORT: A communication from Philip Il. Rise and Geo. D. Childress a proposition to operate the Airport was read and the matter of granting certain concessions at the Clayton Lemon was referred to the City ~,fanager and City Attorney to prepare a con- The motion was submit t filed. On motion of ~Ir. Tlnsley Airport to Frank C. Reynolds and tract for said Reynolds and Lemon and submit the same to Council. duly seconded and agreed to. GAS ~,~AIN: The Roanoke Gas Light Company presented an application for a permit to install a certain gas main. following resolution: Mr. Comer moved to grant the permit and offered the (~3674) A RESOLUTION granting a permit to the Roanoke Gas Light Company to a certain gas main. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and is lay hereby granted the Roanoke Gas Light Company to lay a 4 inch gas main on Weaver Road, Grandin Court, from Tillett Road South 150 feet to a dead end. Said Roanoke Gas Light Company by acting under this resolution agrees to in- de~ify and save harmles,s the City of Eoanoke from all claims for damages to per- sons or property by reason of the construction and maintenance of said gas main, and ft~rther agrees to replace the streets where the same are opened under the provi- sions of the general ordinances of the City of Roanoke providing for street ~'estora- tion. ~,:r. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. resolution adopted' by the following vote: The motion was duly seconded and the AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Tinsley and the 2resident, ~/~. Fox --4. NAYS: None ....... 0. ' CROSS-OVER: The application of i.~rs. H. B. Garst to construct a cross-over into her property at ~1807 Orange Avenue N. W., was read and on motion of Yr. Chick re- ferred to the City Manager with power to act. PROPERTY NOET~!IEST CORNER SECOND STRUT AND CHURCH AVF~,r~E: A communication from Mr. R. V. Fowlkes asking for an offer on the property belonging to ~,~r. Junlue B. Fl~hburn located on the Northwest' Corner of Second Street and Church Avenue was read and laid over. ROANOKE HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION: A communication from the Roanoke Hospital Asso? elation relative to the fence in front of the Hospital was read and filed. FIRE ,HYDRANTS: A communication from Mr. Chas. E. Moore relating to the in- stallation of Fire Hydrants was read, and on motion of Mr. Tinsley referred to the City Manager and City Attorney. FA!~ILY WEre,FARE SOCIETY: Report of the Family Welfare Society for the month of March was read and filed, REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF T~ CITY MA~!AGER: The City ~anager presented a report advising Coun- cil that the following police officers had been ~etired: Mr. Thomas E. Porter, Patrolman, April l, 1930, Mr. William H. A~ktns, " " l, 1930, Mr. John E. McDonald, " " 15, 1930, 143 144 Employed ~[r. George H. Carroll, Ur. J. Charles Harman, Ur. Jolm M. Webb, Patrolman, April 12, 1930, " April 15, 19~0, " April 12, 1930, The City [~anager presented a report of work :week ending April 10, 1930. The same is filed. REPORTS OF C0]:~,~ITTEES: None. accomplished and expenditures for UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The following resolution having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (.~3667) A RESOLUTION granting a permit to Roanoke Lodge ~197, B. P. 0. E., U ~ A Ino to construct a brtd.:e and build over the alley East of Jefferson Street and running ~';orth and South between the property of said ~oanoke Lodge ~19~, B. o 0 E. U. ~ A. Inc. BE IT RESOLVED by the jo~cil of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and is hereby granted Roanoke Lodge ,~197, B. P. 0. E., U. S. A., Inc., its lessees, grante or assigns ~o cons~.uct a bridge and build over the alley lyi~ East of Jefferson Street and rum~ing North and South between the property of the said Ro~oke Lodge ~197, B. o. 0. E., U. ~. ~ . ~ Inc. The permit is granted upon the follov~ing conditions: (1) That the said Lodge will grade the alley over which the bridge and build- ins are proposed to be erected, ~d will grade tl~e alley ~ing East and ',?est and connecting with said alley running North and South for a distance of 370 feet. The said bridge and building s!mll have a clearance of at least 14 feet above the roadwa$. (2) Said Lodge shall pave the alley over v/hich the bridge and building are co~ structed, and shall pave ti~e alley ru~ming East and West abutting the property of said Lodge. (3) Zaid bridge and building shall be constructed under specifications to be furnished the '.~ity l:anager and aooroved.. '~% him. (4) Said bridge and building shall be lighted with sufficient lights to make the alley-way safe for use. (5) Said lodge shall indemnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to persons or property by reason of the construction and mainte- nance of said bridge and bui~zd~no' ~. .~ome~ moved to adopt the resolution The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by ti~e following vote: ."r. Fox ---4. AYES: ~,:essrs. Chick, Comer, ?insley and the ~resident, ~ ,.., ,_. ~ z~ one - - 0. The following resolution having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: RESOLUTION to sell to Dr. George ~. Lawson a piece of land lying on the East of First (Henry) Street S. W., South of Franklin Road. BE IT ?~ZOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that that piece of land designated as follows: Beginning at a point on the East side of First Street S. ¥;., said point being the following two courses and distances from the present S. E., corner of Franklin Road and First St., S. 2 deg. ~8' ~?" E. 148.~? feet and S. 2 deg. 09' o8" E. 125.9 feet, said point also being the intersection of the East side of First Street with South line of the Patrick Henry Hotel .5~ilding produced. Thence with the ~!orth line of widened Bullitt Avenue S. W., N. 88 deg. 07' E. 100 feet to a point; thence ?;. 2 deg. 09' 08" W. 11.62 feet to a point, corner of Lot 6, Block ?, Sheet 2, S. W., City Official ~ap; thence with the same S~ 87 de&. 50' §g" W. 100 feet to the East Side of First Street S. W., thence with the same S. g deg. 09' 08" E. 11.18 feet to the place of begin_ri_lng and being all the land North of ti~e North line of widened Bullitt Avenue and Lot 8,. Block ?, Sheet E, S. W., City Official ~ap and containing 11~8.8 s~tuare feet. All bearings refer to the ~.leridian of the official survey. See plat ~1544-2 on file in the office of the City Engineer, be sold Dr. George B. Lawson at the price of $3,287.09, upon the terms of one-third cash, balance in one and two years. The deferred payments to bear interest at the rate of 6% per annum. The right being given said Dr. George B. lawson to anticipate the pay- ment of such deferred payments at any time he may desire by paying the interest up to the date of payment. Said payments shall be secured by a lien to be retained on said property. N~r. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion vias duly seconded and the re~lution adopted by the following vote: AYES: !,lessrs. Chick, Comer, Tin~ley and the President, NAYS: None .............. 0. CONSIDERATION OF CLAI~,~S: None. Fox ---4. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF 0RDIEANCES AND RzS0.,UTIONS. None. zr ! ~ ~,~O~IO.!S AIiD I[ISC~,LA~;EOUS BUSLNESS: None. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. Pre sident. The Council of the City of Roanoke met Room in the Municipal Building ~ida~, COUNCIL, April PRESENT: Messrs. Chick, Comer, 3tiff, Tlneley and the ABSEN~: ]lone .......... - ...... O, The President, Mr. Fox, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: Wm. P. ~unter, City Manager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: BUILDING CODE: Mr. B. 1I. ~Abank appeared and asked that Council tics .~187 of the Building Code relating to the building of the stage in or play-house on the property of Roanoke Lodge ~197, B. P. O. E., U. S. situated at JefferSon idea of his company to ing a moving picture s~reen. is mentioned in Section ~187 in regula~ meeting ia the Circuit Court 1930, at 3 o,olook P. M. President, Mr. Fox- 5. of the previous meeting has seconded, the reading i s tween 2nd and 4th Streets; that a set back line of five feet bas been established o~ Center Avenue. In order that the buildings may be uniform it is necessary that 'the front of his present building be set back 5 feet, and asked that Council provide fo~ cutting off the building at this time so that he may proceed with the erection of the other building. The City Manager estimated the cost of the improvements at .$2,650.00. It was stated to Mr. Lindsey that no funds are available at this time 'for improvements. Mr. Ltndsey suggested that if Council would direct that the work be done that he would provide the money, the same to be paid in 1951. M~. Comer moved that the proposition of Mr. Lindsey be accepted, and offered the following resolution: (~3575) A RESOLUTION to reimburse Mattox and Jennings, Inc., for such expense as may be necessary in order to cut off their building situated on the Southside o~ Center Avenue sO as to oonfo.rm to the set back line established on said street. WH~.~S, Mattox and J~,~ngs, Inc., are constructing an ad~tion to their building situated on the Southside of Center Avenue East of 4th Street, and WHE~R~S, a set back line of fi, e feet has been established on Center Avenue, %nd in order that the buildings of said Mattox and Jennlngs, Inc., may be uniform it is necessary that the front of said building be set back five feet, and WHEREAS, said Mattox ,nd Jammings, Inc., have offered to furnish the money fo~ the purpose of cutting off said building, and set the same back f~ve feet so as to conform to t~e set back line established on said street. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOL1[ED by the Co~noil of the City of Roanoke that the offal CENTER AVENUE BETWXI~q 2ND AND 4TH STREETS BUILDING LINE: Mr. C, G. Lindsey ap- peared and stated to Council that Mattox and Jennings contemplate erecting a build- ing adjoining their present building situated on the Southside of Center Avenue be- Street and Tazewell Avenue. Mr. Embank stated that it is the provide an offset in the play-house for the purpose of plao- That it is not comtemplated to erect a stage such as of the Building Code. Mr. ~hick moved that the matter City Attorney and Building Inspecto~ for report. be referred to the City Manager, The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. interpret Sec-, the theater A., Inc., of .said Mattox ~n~ Jennings, Inc., to furnish the money to out off the front of thei-r tpresent same fits feet so as to conform to the set back building the back ~line be accepted, and ~uoh sums of money as may be expended for said purpose shall Ibc refunded to sal~ Mattox and Jennin~s, Inc., without interest, in the year 19~1. :~ BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager be, and he is hereby directed to proeee~ with the work of removing the front of the building belonging to said Mattox an~ Jennings, Inc., an~ setting the same back five feet so as to conform to the set back line as established on Center Avenue. Such sums of money as may be necessary to complete this work to be furniahe~ by said Mattox and Je~ings, Inc., and a strict account of sai~ sums of money so furnished shall be kept, and the same refunded to said Mattox and Jennings, Inc., without interest, in the year 19Z1. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. .the.resolution adopted by the following vote: The motion was duly / AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, NAYS: None ----- ...... - ....O. seconded and Fox--5. 16TH STREET S. E., BETWEEN KENW~0D BOULEVARD AND CLINTON STREET: Mr. Hanabass and a committee of citizens appeared and asked that action be taJ~en to improve 16th, Street S. E., between Kenwood Boulevard and Clinton Street. The matter is laid over. HOLLINS ROAD NEAR 0ASPER HIT,t: Mrs. Day and a committee of citizens residing ~on Hollins Road, in the Casper Hill territory, ~he conduct of the people along said road, and appeared and presented complaints of asked that Coumcil take some action o remedy the condition. The matter is laid over. iBULLITT AVENUE FROM JEFFERSON STREET TO FIRST STREET S. W., GUTTER AND SIDEWALK: The City Manager having advertised for bids for the construction of con- 9fete curb, gutter and sidewalk on the ~orth Side of Bullitt Avenue S. W., from Jef- ierson Street to 1st Street, bids were received from the following concerns, and at ~he amounts stated: It appearing that S. B. Bennington & Campbell & Peters R. C. Churchill W. G. Tlnsley Son the bid of Campbell and Iley moved that the contract be awarded he following resolution: $ 1,405.~5 1,0~5.§0 1,2~Z.75 1,1~8.10 Peters is the lowest bid, Mr. Tin- to Campbell and Peters. Mr. Tinsley offered (~Z681) A RESOLUTION to award the contract for construction of concrete ova. b, gutter and sidewalk on the ~orth Side of Bullitt Avenue from Jefferson Street to 1st ~treet S. W., to Campbell and Peters. i BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the onstruotion of concrete curb, gutter and sidewalk on the Northside ~. W., from Jefferson Street to let, Street bell and Peters at the amount of their contract for the of Bullitt Avenue be, and 'the seme is hereby awarded Camp- bid, $1,0~5.50. · ' The work to be done in strict accordance with the ~roposals submitted with said bid. plans, specifications and -. The said Campbell a~d Peters before procee~ingwith said work shall execute a ~ond in-the penalty of ~0% of the contract price, conditioned for the faithful per- formates of the contract. Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. ;he resolution adopted by the following vote: The motion was duly seconded and 147 NAYS: LEASE OF AIRPOET: The City Manager presented to Council Re~nolds and Clayton Leach to operate Helots. ~hiok, goner, St~ff, ?inslo~ and the Prooident, M~. Fox one - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - 0. contrast to lioense the Municipal Airport. Mr. the following resolution: ~ed that the contract be confirmed, and offered (t~3676) A RESOLUTION to the Municipal Airport. Tlnale~ mov- license Frank Reynolds and Clayton Lemon to operate BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Roanoke and the City behalf of the city, the contract with Frank said regulations and rates governing that said rules be adopted, and Reynolds and Lemon a license to operate Said contract is attached hereto and made a part The resolution was read and laid over. MUNICIPAL AIRPORT RULES AND REGULATIONS: the Roanoke Municipal Airport. offered the following ordinance: (~Z677) AN ORDINANCE to establish rules, regulations and Munl oipal Airport. Roanoke Council of the City of Roanoke that the Mayor of the Clerk be, and they are hereby directed to execute, on Reynolds and Clayton Lemon granting to the Municipal Airport. hereof. The City Nanager presented rules, Mr. Tinsley moved rates to govern the BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke tlons and rates to govern the Roanoke Municipal Airport be, established as follows: that the rules, regula- and the same are hereby The Roanoke Muniolpal Airport Any and all parties operating or using or visiting the conform to amd be bound by the regulations hereby established as follows: is owned by the City of Roanoke, Virginia: airport field shall by the City of Roanoke (1) All airmen and aircraft operating, on or from this airport shall be subject to and bound by the rules and regulations as authorized by the "Air Commero'e Act of ~ 1926" and laid down in the "Air Traffic Rules" effective March EE, 1927, as establi~ ed by the United States Department of Commerce, and as hereafter amended. Said men- are hereby speoificall~ adopted by same were shall be tioned "Air Traffic Rules" ly made a part hereof as fully as if the (E) Violation of these regulations legal liability therefor, (3) Ail persons completely deemed a breach reference and. express- set forth herein. of duty causing using in any way the airport area shall exercise due care to guard against fire and about .the airport area and the crew of all keep olean the space allotted. (4) No landing fee shall be collected lng. aircraft on the City's airport; the port injury to persons or property. No rubbish shall be scattered C5) all times when the owner, (71 No plane flying operations. all times, and the at rp lane s. visiting aircraft shall be required to by any person for the privilege being an "open port". of land~i All landing and takeoffs shall be made on the runways provided therefor. Unhoused aircraft must be parked in the space allotted and staked down at shall The the operator or his mechanic are not in attend-mos. remain on runways longer than is abs~!ut~neeessary in runways shall be kept clear of obstructions to planes at runways shall be used solely for the landing and taking off of {8) Lighting of the port for eight flyin~ shall be done only to meet the re-! quirements.of the United States Department of CoMeroe and the lit Mail So,vice. additional night lighting is desire~l, the operating authorities shall be duly no- the port be lighted to aooomodate night flying for pleas-: tilled. In no O&ae will uye purposes. C9) All pilots landing trative office on the port license or military number expected time of departure, properly be required for record purposes. (lC) It is hereby made the duty of on this to register of aircraft, Bernice field must report immediately to the adminia- their names, addresses, type of equipment, its ownership, the time of their arrival, required, and such other in£ormation as may every pilot, mechanic, or other person employed on the field, and they are hereby authorized to carry out these rules and also to see ~hat the general public uses due care and caution to prevent injury to themselves and other persons or property, and further, to preserve and protect the property and equipment of whatever nature on the field. (11) It shall be the duty of the party in charge of operating the port to immediately notify the City Manager of an.v defect in the condition of the port for flying purposes, and any failure to so report any such defect ,,~til after an ac- cident caused thereby shall be an omission of duty on the part of the party in charge of operating the port. (12) Notice is hereby given that this airport is being operated under a agreement also granting the prtvi~e~ge of local commercial flying for hire'over which operation and commercial flying the City of Roanoke exercises no control, and all pilots of visiting planes, passenger and commercial flyers, operators and all persons visiting or flying in or from or using or operating the airport thereby agree to release the.City of Roanoke from any and all responsibility incident to in which the airport is operated and served from within or used from the manner without. {l~) license Landings and takeoffs shall be made when practical into the wind. The party in oha~ge of operating the airport shall designate the runway to be used, and the direction of takeoffs and landings. {14) A plane taxiing before taking off or after landing, shall taxi on the right side of the runway according to the direction he is progressing in ex, let that sufficient space be allowed for other takeoffs and landings of other aircraft. , (15) All .storage of Airplanes, in Hangars, shall be the exclusive privilege of the Licensed Operators for which following maxinmma rates shall be charged.' HANGAR RENTA~ WITH SERVICE - - Per Month Per Da~r Aircraft having wing spread of 56 feet or less ~ " " " " over :56 " to 45 feet ~0.00 2.50 " " " " " 45 " to .60 " ~5.00 3.00 Overnight storage outside hangar, Mechanical Service Maximum Charges, $ Helper's " (16) Space' rental for individuals, the month. lng following rates: Annual Rental ~ per 50[ per ship per night. ~.00 per hour, 1.50 " " private hangar sides will be rented at square foot or Minimum charge $5.00 per Charge for use of field carrying of aircraft for special trips, the tion or otherwise, passengers for hire, or aware, the oha~ter- training of students, whether for oompensa- demonstrating and sale of aircraft, and or for other commercial .149 i purpo se s. 4 One passenger plane ?~o " " Four " " Six " " Over Six" " ( 17 } Standard $£0.00 per month 25.00 40.00 " 55.00 ?0.00 " " Rates for local non-stop flying for hire. 12.50 per da~ 15.00 - 22.00 " ,, 30.00 - , 40.00 - - i.O0 p,e.r Passenger for five minutes in air, .00 " for ten " 3.00 to be minimn_m charge per passenger for any flight. A standard schedule of ~ates for transportation service must be published ~nd adhered to. These rules and regulations are posted in conspicuous places to fully notify all persons of the terms and conditions upon which tho airport is open, and all operators must comply with State Laws governing the operation of aircrafts. Permit and license for use of field as set forth in Section (16), must be obtained from the City Manager's Office. The ordinance was read and laid over. CROSS-OVERS: The applications for permits to construct cross-overs were pre- sented as follows: R. G. Page, #585 Arlington ~oad, ~aleigh Court; H. J. Mallery, Woods Avenue S. W; I. L. Lawhorn, ~4~2 Salem Avenue S. W; and Chas. Asey N. E. Corner Patterson Avenue and 8th Street S. W. Mr. ~nick moved that the application be referred to the City Manager with power to act. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. GASOLINE TAI~E: The application of Chas. Asey to install 2-1,000 gallon gasolin storage tankennder ground at the morth mast Corner of Patterson Avenue and 8th, Street B. W., was read, and on motion of Mr. Chick referred to the city Manager for report. WATER MAIN: The application of the ~oanoke Water Works Compan~ to install a water main was read and on motion of Mr. Chick the permit granted. Mr. Chick offex~-~ ed the following resolution: (~678) A RESOLUTIOI~ granting a ~to install a certain water main. permit to the Roanoke Water ~orks Company BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and is hereby granted the Roanoke Water Works Compauy to install a 2 inch water main on .gth, Street or Old Hollins Road N. E., 180 feet South of Carolina Avenue to Missouri Avenue, a distance of 150 feet. Said Roanoke Water Works Company by acting under this resolution agrees to indemnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claim's for damages to per- sons or property by reason of the construction and maintenance of said water main and further agrees to replace the streets where the same are opened under the pro- :visions of the general ordinances of the City of Roanoke providing for street res- toration. Mr. Chick moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the! resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: ~essrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Fox -,5. NAYS: None ................. -0. LOTS, FALLON PARE: A communication from Mr. Hunter Miller offering to sell the City of Roanoke eight lots adjoining Fallon Park at $500.00 each, or $4,000.00 for iithe eight. The matter is laid over. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY IO,NAGER: The City Manager presented a report making certain recommendations. The same were acted upon as follows: STREET LIGHT: The City Manager recommends the installation of a 250 C. street light at the lnte~seotion of Missouri Avenue and 9th Street N.E. Mr. Stiff moved to adopt the recommendation and offered the following resolution: (~3679} A RESOLUTION authorizing the Appalachian Electric Power Company install a certain street light. tO BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the Appalachian Electric Power Company be, and it is hereby authorized to install a 250 C. P. street light at the intersection of Missouri Avenue and 9th Street N.E. twoon Said light to be the Appalachian maintained under the provisions of the Electric Power Company and the City of contrmot Roanoke. existingbe- Mr. Stiff moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tlnsley and the President, Mr. Fox -- 5. NAYS: None ........ -- ....... -0. The City Manager reported appointments as follows: FIRE DEPARTMENT J. W. Graham, effective April 1, 1930, HEALTH DEPARTMENT G. S. Kennedy, Dairy Inspector, effective April 21, 1930, in place of A. J. Rankin, Jr., resigned. The City Manager presented a report of work Iweek ending April 17, 1930. The same is filed. accomplished and expenditures for REPORTS OF COMMITT~S: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Mr. Tinsley introduced the following resolution: ($~680) A RESOLUTION to award the contract for the audit of the city books for the year 1930 to Crawford-Stull'& Company. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the contract for the audit of the books of the City of Roanoke and the School Board for the year 1930, be, and the same is hereby awarded Crawford-Stull & Company at $445.00. Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsle¥ ,nd the ~resident, Mr. Fox-- 5. NAYS: None ..... - .......... O. MOTIONS AND MI SC ~r.t~WEOUS BUSINESS: LIBRARY BOARD VACANCY: It appearing that there is a vacancy on the Library Board by reason nomination Mrs. of the ~esignation of Mrs. T. Allen Kirk, Mr. Tinsley placed in C. A. Ball, and there being no further nominations Mrs. ~. A. Ball was unanimously elected a member of the Library Board for the u~-expired term of Allen Kirk, resigned. AUDIT CITY BOOKS AND SCHOOL BOARD: C~awford-Stull and Company presented their report of the audit of the books of the City of Roanoke and the School Board for the ~ears 1928 and 1929. The same is filed. ~2 ?here bein~ no further ATTEST: Clerk. buo~.nesa, Counoil ad3ourne4. APPROVED Presi~ent. COUNCIL, RBGULAR Court The Council Room in the Municipal Building Friday, PRESENT: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, ABSENT: None ----- ....... O. of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Circuit May 2, 1SS0, at ~ o'clock P. M. Tlnsley and the President, Mr. Fox- The President, Mr. Fox, presiding. OFFICERS PEEBENT: Wm. P. Hunter, City Manager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND C0MMUNICA~IONS: MOORMAN ROAD BETW~n~q 21ST AND 24TH ST1LEETS N. W: A petition asking improvement of Noorman Road between 21st and 24th Streets was presented. of the previous meeting has seconded, the reading is for the The City Manager stated that the street would be oiled within the next two or three weeks. A petition from the The petition is filed. PENSIONS FOR CITY ~PLOYEES: employees of the City of 5e Roanoke asking that a pension plan be instituted for their benefit was read. Mr. Comer moved that the matter be referred to the Pension Board for recommendation. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER: The City Manager presented a rain recommendations. The same were acted upon as follows: GASOLINE STORAGE TANKS: The City Manager recommends that a Charles Aesy to property at the report making cer- permit be granted install two 1,000 gallon gasoline storage tanks under-ground on his Northeast Corner of Patterson Avenue and 8th Street S.W. Mr. Comer moved that the recommendation be adopted and offered the following resolution: {~Z682) A RESOLUTION granting a permit to Charles Aesy to install two 1,000 gallon gasoline storage tanks under-ground on his property at the Northeast Corner of Patterson Avenue and 8th Street S.W. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and is hereby granted Charles Aesy to install two 1,000 gallon gasoline storage tanks under-ground on his property at the Northeast Corner of Patterson Avenue and 8th, Street S. W. Said tanks shall be installed under specifications to be furnished by the Building Inspector, and to his good liking and satisfaction. The said Charles Aesy by acting under this resolution agrees to indemnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all cl$ims for damages to persons or property by reason of the construction and maintenance of said gasoline storage tanks. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the ~resident, Mr. Fox --5. NAYS: None ............... 0. STREET LIGHT: The City Manager recommends that one 250 C. P. street light be installed at the intersection of Franwell Avenue and 18th Street N. W. Mr. Stiff moved (rase;5) A install a certain DE IT RESOLVED Electric tho following resolution: Electric Vower to adopt the RESOLUTION authorizing the Appalachia_-_ recommendation, and offered street light. by the Company to Co, moil of the City of Roanoke that the Appalachian Power Company be, and it is hereby authorized to install a 250 C. P. street intersection of Franwell Avenue and 18th Street N.W. light to be maintained under the contract existing between the City light at the Said of Roanoke and the Appalachian Electric Power Company. Mr. Stiff moved to adopt the resolution. the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, NAYS: None .............. O. BUILDING CODE, SECTION ~187: Inspector, to whom was referred the Code with reference to stages in play-houses, terpretation. The report is filed. The City Manager presented a report for week ending April 24, 1930. The same is filed. REPORTS OF CONNITTEES: None. The motion Tinsley and the was duly seconded and President, Mr. Fox ---5. The City Attorney, interpretation of Section ~187 of the presented a report giving City Manager and Building Bailding their in- of work accomplished and expenditures UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The following resolution having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (~3676) A RESOLUTION to license Frank the Municipal Airport. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the Mayor of the City of Roanoke and the City Clerk be, and they are hereby directed to execute on behalf of the City, the contract with Frank Reynolds and Clayton Lemon granting to said Reynolds and Lemon a license Said contract is attached hereto and made Mr. Ttnsley moved to adopt the resolution. and the resolution adopted by the following vote: Reynolds and Clayton Lemon to operate to operate the ~,~nicipal Airport. a part hereof. The motion was duly seconded Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, ~Ar. Fox --5. AYES: Me ssrs. NAYS: None ........... --0. The following ordinance having been up and again read: (~3677) AN ORDINANCE to establish the Roanoke Municipal Airport. introduced, read and laid over was taker~ rules, regulations and rates to govern Book No. 7, Page 1to. The motion was duly (For fUll text of Mr. Tinsley moved the ordinance adopted by the AYES: Messrs. Chick, 208 ). seconded and Mr. Fox--5. ordinance see Ordinance to adopt the ordinance. following vote: Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, NAYS: None ............... O. CONSID~RATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: None. MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: so~e being Manager is and preseat the same A. M. COLE WALL ALONG PROi~'R~,T: ~. A. M. Cole, who resides on Carolina appeared and asked that Council eonatr~tot a wall along his property, the made neoessar~ by the grading of the street for a sidewalk. ?he City directed tO prepare a map showing the lay-out along Mr. Cole's property to Council. SIDEWALK NORTHI~ST CORNER WELLS AVENUE AND FIRST STREET: The City Manager lpresented the application of Alfred F. Brooks for a sidewalk along his property at the Northwest ~orner of Wells Avenue and First Street 1I. W., and asked that the City Ipayone-half the eost. It appearing that the sidewalk is solely the benefit of the property the permit is granted said Brooks to construct the walk, no part to be Paid by the City of Roanoke. ~CHOOL LOT, CHURCH AVENUE AND ~RD STREET S. W: A communication from Mr. J.S. McDonald, Clerk of the School Board, asking that Council ~ix a time for a eonferenoe with the School Board with reference to the lot on Church Avenue and Third Street. Co~[noil fixed Friday, May 9th, 1930, at 4 o'clock P. M., for the conference. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED 'ATTEST: Clerk. President. COUNCXT., FrX~tay, I~y 9, XgSO. ~he Council of the ~ity of Roanoke Room in the Municipal Building Friday, ~ 9, 1930, at 3 o'clock P. M. PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, ~. Fox .... 4. ABSENT: IAr. Chick ............... 1. The President, Mr. Fox, presidin~. OFFICERS MINUTES: met in regular meeting in the Circuit tour meeting has PRESENT: Wm. P. Hunter, Oity ~anager. it appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: GAS MAIN: The application of the Roanoke Gas Light Company for a permit to install a 2 inch gas main on Crescent Street from New York Avenue to Massachusetts Avenue N. W., was read. Mr. Stiff moved to grant the permit, and offered the fol- lowing resolution: (~56841 A RESOLUTION granting a permit to the Hoanoke Gas Light Company to install a 2 inch gas main on Crescent Street N. W. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the city of Hoanoke that a permit be, and is hereby granted the Hoanoke Cas Light Company to install a E inch gas main on Crescent Street from mew xork Avenue to Massachusetts Avenue N. W. Said Hoanoke Gas Light Company by acting under this resolution agrees to in- demnify and save harmless the City of Hoanoke from all claims for damages to per- { sons by reason of the construction -~d maintenance of said gas main, and further agrees to replace the streets where the same are opened under the provisions of th general ordinances of the City of Roanoke providing for street restoration. 1 Mr. Stiff moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and th~ resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Stiff, NAYS: None ............ O. Ttnsley and the President, }Ar. Fox ---1. 15TH STREET S. E.,: A petition asking for the improvement of 15th Street $.E. between Anderson and Berkley Avenues was read and filed. STEWART AVENUE S. E., SIDEWALK: A petition asking for the construction of a sidewalk on the Southside of Stewart Avenue between 14th, and XTth, Streets was real' and filed. CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION: A communication from the City Planning and Zoning Commission asking that SEO0,O0 be transferred from the account of Travel~ ins EXpenses to Salaries so as to increase the salary of the stenographer was read and filed. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER: The City Manager presented a report making terra['~ recommendations. The same were acted upon as follows: STREET LIGHT: The City Manager recommends the installation of a 250 C. P. light at the intersection of Grandin Road and Northumberlaud Avenue. Mr. Stiff moved to adopt the recommendation and offered the following resolution: (~$68§) A RESOLUTION authorizing the Appalachian Electric Power Company to install a certain street light. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the Appalachian Electric Power Company be, and it is hereby authorized to install one 250 C. P. street light at the intersection of Grandin Road and North,,mberland Avenue, and to move the 100 C. P. light now located at said point to the middle of the block on Grandin Road between Virginia Avenue and Northumberland Avenue. Said lights to be maintained under the contract between the Appalachian Electric Power Company and the City of Roanoke. Mr. Stiff moved to adopt the resolution. resolution adopted by the following vote: The motion was duly seconded and the AYES: Messrs. Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Fox---4. NAYS: None ........... O. The City Manager presented a report of work accomplished and expenditures for week ending May 1, 1930. The same is filed. CITY PLANNII~G AND ZONING COmmISSION: The City Planning and Zoning Com~lssion presented a resolution recommending that steps be taken to establish set back lines on both sides of Tazewell Avenue S. E., from Jefferson Street to the Norfolk and Western Railway. Mr. Tinsley moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for report. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. AERIAL MAP: The City Planning and Zoning Commission advised Council that the Roanoke Water Works Company has presented an Aerial Photographic Map which is now in the office of the commission. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: None. UI~FINISHED BUSINESS: None. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: None. MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: LYNCHBURO AVENUE AND 9TH STREET N. E: M~. Stiff asked that the City Manager look into the condition at the Corner of i4rnohburg Avenue and 9th Street N. E. A. M. COLE REQUEST T0 BUILD RE~AININO WALL: The City Manager presented a map showing the conditions existing at the property belonging to A. M. Cole on Carolina Avenue, and it appearing that the City is in no way responsible, Mr. Cole's request to let the city construct along his property a retatning wall is refused. 10TH STREET PROPER~f: The City Manager brought to the attention of Council the necessity for some action regarding the piece of property owned by the city on 10th,' Street N. W. It appearing that negroes have moved into the adjoining property, and that when the property was purchased by the city it was the understanding that a contract was to be entered into with the other property owners to prohibit the negro occupation of the property on 10th Street. Mr. Comer moved that the matter be re- ferred to the City Attorney with the request that he look into the question of con- tract and report to Council. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. NORTHERN ENTRANCE: The City Manager brought to the attention of Council the fact that the State Highway Commission is awarding the contract for the of the Williamson Road which will necessitate the acquiring of land and the street so as to con_n_eot with the State improvement building Highway System, thus forming the Northern entrance to the city. The matter is laid over. Mr. Stiff is excused from further ~ P. M. S~HOOL BOARD: The participation in this meeting at $.-50 o,oloo. School Board presented to Go,;~oil the matter of the disposi- tion of the property owned by it at the Southeast Corner of Ghuroh Avenue and Third Street, and the strip of land along the property conveyed to the United States Govexu i ment for a Post Office site, which property is needed by the city for street put- poses. The Board stated that it is willing to approximately $59,000.00, being the cost, with conve~ the property to the city for interest to March 1, 1930. Mr. Tin- sley moved that the matter be referred to the City Attorney as to the rights of the City and the School Board in the premises. There being no ~arther business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: President. COUNCIL, REGUI~R MEETINg, Friday, May 16, 1930. Court 19~0, at Z The 0ounoil of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Clreuit Room in the Municipal Building Friday, May 16, PRESENT: Messrs. Chick, 0omer, 8tiff, ABSENT: None -------------0. The President, M~r. Fox, presiding. OFFICERS PEES~;T: Wm. P. Hunter, City Manager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes duly o'clock P. M. Tinsley and the President, Mr. Fox-5. been. furnished each member of Council, upon motion, dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. Instructive Visiting presented by Mrs. T. addi ti onal i~,nds. of the previous meeting has seconded, the reading is PETITIONS AND GOI~UNICATIONS: ROANOKE INST~TCTIVE VISITING NURSES ASSOCIATION: A petition from the Roanoke Nurses Association asking for an additional appropriation was Allen Kirk and a committee who stated the necessity for the Tbs'matter is laid over. over City Manager with power to act. NORTHERN APPROACH: A communication from Mr. CROSS-OVER: The application of B. H. Rakestraw for permit to construct a cross- at $118 Fifth Street N. W., was read and on motion of ~,M. Chick referred to the 0hamber of Commerce, the Williamson Road, B. F. Moomaw, Secretary of the advising Council that contract had been awarded for rebuilding and urging the necessity for action by the city to meet the new construction of the State Highway. The City Clerk is directed to acknowledge the communication and advise the Chamber of Commerce that Council has the matter under consideration. REPORTS OF 0FFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER: The City Manager presented a report of work ac- complished and expenditures for week ending May 8, 1930. The same is filed. FINANCIAL STATF~[ENT: The City Clerk and Auditor presented a statement showing 1930. The same is filed. from the Roanoke Hospital Association during the month of April and the cost, financial condition of the city as ROANOKE HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION: showing the number of city patients was read and filed. Society for the month of of May 1, A report handled FAMILY WELFARE SOCIETY: Report of the Family Welfare April was read and filed. RMPORTS OF COMMITTE~.S: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Mr. Chick introduced the following resolution: (~686) A RESOLUTION to approve the accounts and claims aga_~_~st the City of Roanoke for the month of April, 1930, and directing the payment of the same. 7, Page was duly 212 ). seconded and the ( For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Book No. Mr. 0hick moved to adopt the resolution. The motion resolution adopted by the following vote: 159' AYES: Messrs. Chick, ~omer, Stiff, ?insley and the President, M~. Fox --5. NAYS: None --- ..... -----0. SAFETY MOTOR TRANSIT CORPORATION: 'The Safety Motor Transit Corporation pre- sented an ordinance to amend a portion of an ordinance adopted on the 24th, day of March 1925, entitled, "An Ox~inanoe to grant permission to the Safety Motor Transit Corporation to maintain and operate upon the conditions herein stated a motor bus system of passenger transportation upon certain streets of the Oity of Roanoke." The amendment presented deals with the specifications of the busses and eliminates that part which provides for guards on the windows. M~. Tinsley moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager and City Attorney for report. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. MOTIONS AED MISOELLANEOUS BUSINESS: ~ET BAOK LINES 'TAZEWELL AVENUE BETWE]~ JEFFERSON STREET AND THE RAILROAD: Th~ City Manager stated to Co~,ncil that he had gone into the matter of the recommenda- tion of the Zoning Commission to establish set back lines on T~ewell Avenue betwee~ Jefferson Street ~d the Railroad; that some of the property owners have plans for building on their property and to establish set back lines would materially inter- fere with their project. Mr. Chick moved that the Clerk advise the Zoning Commissicn of this fact and request them to go into the m~tter further. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. LAND, FALLON PARK: ~he City Manager stated that he had a comm-~lcation from for the Mr. Hunter Miller advising that they would not take less eight lots adjoining the Fallon Park. No action taken. ed. than $3,600.00 BOARD OF HEALTH: The City Manager recommends that a Board of Health be crestI The matter is laid over. CONFEDERATE VETERANS: Colonel to the reunion at Biloxi, Mississippi, not to exceed $46.00 D. M. Armstrong appeared and asked that Counci'. authorize the payment of the expenses of four veterans to the reunion at Biloxi, Mississippi; the expense of each vetera~ not to exceed $46.00. U~. Comer moved thai the City Clerk be directed to draw a warrant for the expenses of the four veterans each. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: . _/,1 President. %!1 161 COUNCIL, P~GUI/R MEE~ING, Friday, Ma~ E3, 1930. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Circuit Court Room in the }~unicipal Building Friday, May 23, 1930, at 3 o'clock P. ~,~. PRESENT: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Fmc - 5. ABSENT: None .............. 0. The President, Mr. Fox, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: Wm. P. H,,nter, City ~,lanager.' ~IINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the min'..~tes of the previous meeting has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is Idispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND COMZgJNICATIONS: CITIZ.~NS' ADVISORY COM~ITTEE: Mr. E. Lee Trickle and ~r. Paul C. Buford, Jr., imembers of the Citizens' Advisory Committee, appeared and presented to Council a resolution passed by their committee requesting Council to authorize the employment iof ~,.',r. John Nolen to assist the committee in the performance of its duties; the icompensation to said John Nolen being $2,000.00. Council takes time to consider. I RICH~IEU AVENUE: Mrs. George 0. Young ~d a committee of citizens presented ia petition asking for the improvement of Richlieu Avenue from 1st to Sth Streets, iSouth Roanoke. The petition is filed. NUI~BER THREE FIRE STATION ENCROACt~:~!T: Judge R. C. Jackson, City Attorney, ~resented a proposition to Council looking to the compromise of the differences ~etween R. T. Campbell and the City of Roanoke ~ell's house on the lot of No. 3 Fire Station. Was relating to the encr,.pach~ent of Camp- Judge Jackson stated that the city encroaching on Campbell's property to the rear two feet, and Campbell was encroach- on the City's property in front approximately two feet, and suggested that a .bompromise be effected whereby both the City and Campbell would be permitted to remain as they are at present. i anager, City Attorney and City Engineer as duly seconded and Mr. Tlnsley moved that the matter be referred to the City for report and recommendation. The motion agreed to. ROSALIND AVENUE BETIgEEN MoCLANAHAN PLACE AND FIRST STREET: Mr. S. A. Duerson ~ppeared and asked that Rosalind Avenue between MoClanahan Place and First Street be Imp roved. CROSS-OVER: The application of W. E. Muse for permit to construct cross-over At $808 Gilmer A~enue K~ W., was read. ~fr. Comer moved that the application be re- :erred to the City Manager with power to act. The motion was duly seconded and agreed 13TH, STREET S. W., BETWEEN CAAIPBELL AND SALEM AVENUES: A communication from ~r. E. L3 th, B. Spencer, President of the First National Exchange Bank, requesting that Street S. W., between Campbell and Salem Avenues be designated as a business Idistrict was read. Mr. Tinsley moved that the matter be referred to the Zoning Com- mission for recommendation. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. NORTHERN APPROACH: A communication from Mr. B. F. Moomaw, Secretary of the ~hamber of Commerce, requesting that Council give a definite statement as to whem the olty will undertake the improvement of the Northern Apprmach to meet the State '!162 ttighwa~. The Clerk is directed to advise Mr. Moomaw that the matter will be up Just as soon as l~,nds are available. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE OITY MANA6ER: The City Manager presented a report of work accomplished and expenditures for week ending Nay 15, 19~0. The s.me is filed. CITY ATTORNEY: Opinion from the City Attorney advising Council relative to the house and lot on 10th Street N. W. TRAFFIC 0RDINANOE AMENDMENT: Mr. The opinion is filed. R. S. Smith, Attorney for the Commonwealti appeared and presented an amendment to Section 60 of the Traffic Ordinance, and asked that Council adopt it. Mr. Comer moved that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for an opinion. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. R~PORTS OF C01,9.,{ITTEES: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Mr. Tinsley introduced the following ~rdinance: (~3687) AN ORDINANCE to amend and re-ordain Paragraph A of Section 14 of an ordinance adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke on the 24th, day of March 1925, entitled, "An Ordinance to grant permission to the Safety Motor Transit Corporation to maintain and operate upon the conditions herein stated a motor bus system of passenger t~__~sportation upon certain streets of the City of Roanoke." BE IT 0RDAI~NED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that Paragraph A of Section 14 of an ordinance adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke on the 24t[ 1 day of !{arch 1925, entitled, "An Ordinance to grant permission to the Safety 14otor . TrsJ~sit Corporation to maintain a.nd operate upon the conditions herein specified a motor bus system of passenger transportation upon certain streets of the City of Roanoke", be amended and re-ordained so as to read as follows: 14. XXXXX (a) The grantee shall at all times during the period of the grant maintain and operate motor busses, which shall conform to the following specifications, viz.~ Desi~g_n_:l;.ust be modern in design and construction and for low center of } gravity. T~e: That all busses shall be pay-as-you-enter, street car type; seats facing forward with isle in center, except that seats over wheel housing may be lei. Upholsteri_n~: Cane or leather. Windows: Lower sash adjustable - of modern anti-rattle design. Doors: Front entrance, double folding doors, not less than 24" x e 74". A rear emergency door located in center of end of bus, or on left side at rear of bus for use in case of accident or fire. Steps.~: First step not exceed 16" from gron~d or street. Width: Outside maximum 97". Seats:32" -- Isle maximum 17" - minimum 15" to give Inside Height: Minimum 76" Brakes: Service and emergency each to have sufficient braking surface m~imum braking power available from weight and traction at rear wheels. Lights:Busses, to be e~uipped with electric light having legal volumn control. parA1- Grab Handles: Located inside of vestibule and seourly anchored to body. __V_ent_tla~t_o~...?: That busses be equipped with ventilators of a suitable type to assure proper ventilation. S_top-lightS: Ail-busses be equipped v~th a stop light. Fi;re Ex~i_ngu_ishe~r.: Each bus shall be equipped with fire extinguisher, to be kept in proper condition and exposed to view. Route. Si~n: Provision shall be made be read at least 300 feet ahead of bus and must not sion or produce any annoying glare. for a route sign so located that it may interfere with the driver, s vi- Exhaust: The exhaust pipe shall extend to the rear of the bus. Gasoline Tank: No bus to have gasoline ~ank inside of body - Tank must be properly protected to prevent injury that may cause leaks. Tires: No busses shall be operated with solAd be used on large busses on approval of City ~.~anager. tires, except cushion tires may 0verhan~: The maximum overhang of the one-fourth of t'otal length of vehicle. motor bus body shall be not more than Rail Outside and back of driver:A partition rail to be constructed at back and on right side of driver's seat. EQuiPment: Busses to have hand rails ~.spen~edfrom the ceiling both sides, push buttons on each side post with buzzer near the bus operator, and shall be pain- ted a uniform color. And the physical condition of the sa~e shall be maintained by it at the highest practical standard of efficiency. The Ordinance was read and 1Aid over. Mr. Tinsley introduced the following resolution: (~3688) A RESOLUTION to amend Resolution No. 3685 adopted May 9, 1930, entitled, "A RESOLUTION authorizing the Appalachian Electric Power Company to install a cer- tain street light." BE IT RESOLVED by the Counci$ of the City of Roanoke that Resolution No. 3685 adopted ~,.Tay 9, 1930, entitled, "A Resolution authorizing the Appalachian Electric Power Company to install a certain street light," be amended so as to read as follows: BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the Appalachian Elec- tric Power Company be, and it is hereby authorized to install one 250 C. P. light in the middle of the block on Grandin Road between Virginia Avenue and Northumberland Avenue, and that the 250 C. P. light at the intersection of Grandin Road and Northum- berland Avenue be changed to the stand~rd type light. , Said lights to be maintained under the contract ~hian Electric Power Company and the City of Roanoke. ~r. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. ~he resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: ~,~essrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the NAYS: None .............. 0. existing between the Appala- The motion was duly seconded and President, Mr. Fox--5. MOTIONS AND MISCELF.~NEOUS BUSINESS: LOTS, FALLON PARK: Mr. Comer moved that the City Manager fret Mr. ~ter Miller $3,§00.00 for eight lots in Fallon Park; ayable $800.00 cash, and the balance in one, · ihe right reserved by the city to anticipate be authorized to said amount to be two and three years with interest, with the payment of said notes at any time 163 ""164 before maturity. The motion was duly aeoonded and a~ree~ to, HF. ALTH DEPARTMENT: On motion of Mr. Tinsley the City Clerk is direoted to draw an ordinanoe to establish an Advisory Committee for the IIealth Department, The motion was duly seoonded and a~reed to, L~W LIBI~RY: The City Manager presented a request from the Bar Assoolation that they be allowed to use a part of the Cirouit Court Room for the Law Library? The matter is laid over for investigation. There being no f~rther business, Council adjourned, APPROVED ATTEST: City Clerk. President. COUNCIL, Fri day, REGULAR MEETING, Ma~ ~0,1930. A quorum not appearing, Council adjourned until its next regular meeting. APPROVED Clerk. President. ' 166 COUNCIL, REGULAR ~E~?I~NG, Friday, June 6, 19~0. The Co~_:~cil of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Circuit Court Room in the ~{unicipal Building Friday, June 6, 1930, at 3 o'clock P. M. PRESENT: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Fox - 5. ABS~T: None ............... O. The Prestden$, Mr. Fox, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: Wm. P. Itunter, City Manager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS ~D C0~9,U~_'~ICATIONS: ~E~T: Mr. Leonard G. ~.~se, representing certain of the merchants doing busi- ness on the market, appeared and stated to Co~mcil that they are circulating peri- tions requestins Council to do certain things they deem necessary relating to the market. The petitions will be presented later, and will ask Council to give a hear- ing. The matter is l~id over. .l D~iLE ~V~UE S. E., BE~¢JEEN 12TH _~ND 13TH STREETSI Mr. T. i. Hatcher appeared I and presented a petition asking that Council take action to remedy the conditions ~ I ex~sting in the alley between Dale and Stewart j~venues, which condition permits sux~i face ~'Jater to drain into the streets carrying mud and debris on to Dale Avenue. Mr.l Tinsley moved that the matter be referred to the City ~tanager for report. The motio4 was duly seconded and agreed to. LYNCHBURG AVMNUE N. "'.., BETWEEN 22ND AND 23RD STREETS: A petition asking for relief from the dust on Lynchburg Avenue N. ~., between £2nd and 23rd Streets was read. Mr. Stiff moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for report and recommendation. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. ¥~DS: A petition, numerously signed, asking that Council adopt an Ordinance to require lot ov,~ers to cut the weeds on their property v~as read. Mr. Comer moved that the Ordinance be referred to the City Attorney for a~ opinion. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. LAFEYETTE AVEI,~E, VILLA ~LEIGHTS: A petition asking for the improvement of Lafayette Avenue, Villa Heights, was read. ~. Stiff moved that the matter be re- ferred to the City Manager for recommendation and report. WYCLIFF AVE~'.IUE SOUTH OF 8TH STREET, SOUTH ROANOKE: A petition asking for the construction of a sewer to accommodate the property on Wycliff Avenue South of 8th, 'Street, South Roanoke, the property owners agreeing to pay one-half the cost was rea and on motion of Mr. Comer referred to the City Manager for report GAS MAIN: The application of the Roanoke Gas Light Company to :main was read. ition: a certain gas main. and recommendatioi~. lay a 4 inch gast Mr. Chick moved to grant the permit and offered the following resolUi (~36@9) A RESOLUTION granting a permit to the Roanoke Gas Light Company BE IT RESOLED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, to lay and is hereby granted the Roanoke Gas Light Company to lay a 4 inch gas main on 15'th Stree2 So E., from a dead end South to Berkley Avenue; thence ~ast on Berkley Avenue and tie int'o dead end. Said Roanoke Gas Light Company by acting under this resolution agrees to in- demnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to persons or property by reason of the construction and maintenance of said gas main and fur- ther agrees to replace the streets where the same are opened under the provisions of the general ordinances of the City of Roanoke providing for street restoration. Mr. Chick ~oved to adopt the resolution. the resolution adopted by the following vote: The motion was duly seconded and AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Fox--5. NAYS: None ................. 0. lay a WATER MAIN: The application of the Roanoke Water Works Compar~v for a permit to certain water main was read. !.!r. Chick moved to grant the permit and offered the following resolution: (~3690) A RESOLUTION granting a permit to the Roanoke Water Works Company to lay a certain water main. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and is hereby granted the Roanoke Water Works Company to lay an 8 inch v~ater main on Bullitt Avenue S. W., between Jefferson Street and 1st Street S. W. Said Roanoke Water Works Company by acting under this resolution agrees to !~indemnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to per- sons or property by reason of the construction and maintenance of said water main, 'and further agrees to replace the streets where the same are opened under the provi- slons of the general ordinances of the City of Roanoke providing for street restora- tion. Mr. Chick moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, L~r. Fox --5. NAYS: None ................ 0. CROSS-OVERS: Applications for permits to construct cross-overs were presented as follows: Joseph Nero, ~701 Salem Avenue S. W: E. Apostolou, ~649 Day Avenue S. W; Roanoke Industrial Loan Corporation, ~§12 Greenwood Road, Raleigh Court, and Harford- ~ood, Inc., S. Corner of l[elrose Avenue and llth Street N. W. Mr. Chick moved that the applications be referred to the City Manager with power to act. The motion ia$ .~venue N. W., duly seconded and agreed to. DRAiN, ~RCER AVENUE., N. W.; A communication from ,',ir. E. C. Dickerson complain- about the open drain through the property of Mrs. Martha J. Elgin at ~1706 ~,lercer was read. The matter is referred to the City 1-~anager to advise l~r. ~ickerson of the facts. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY :,IANAGER: The City .~,[anager presented a report making certain recommendations. The same were acted upon as follows: STREET LIGHTS: The City ~Sanager recommends the installation of certain street Lights. Mr. Comer moved that the recommendations be adopted and offered the follow- Lng resolution: (~3691) A RESOLUTION authorizing the Appalachian Electric Power Company to in- 167 ~stall certain street light s, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke Electric Power Company be, and it is hereby follows: that the Appalachian authorized to install street lights as (1) One 250 C. P. street light at the intersection of Floyd Avenue and 6th, Street, ¥lasena. (E) One 250 C. P. street light at the intersection of Howbert Avenue and 6th Street, Wasena. (3) One 100 C. P. street light on Gainsboro Road half-way between Gregory Avenue and 2nd Street N. W. Said lights to be maintained under the contract existing between the Appala- chian Electric Power Compm~y and the City of Roanoke. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: ~essrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, ~.Ir. Fox--5, .~,~ .,...,: ,.[one .... 0. The City ~,'~anager presented a report of work accomplished and expenditures for period ending ~,~ay 29, 19~0. The same is filed. CITY~,.'~'~""EY,~,., OPINION: The City Attorney presented an opinion relating to ti~e ordinance requested by :.~r, R. S. Smith, Commonwealth Attorney. The Clerk is directed to transmit the opinion to :fr. Smith. T~,e opinion is filed. REPORTS OF COLE,[ITTMMS: None. bU;FR.;ISiqED BUSINESS: The following ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: ~3687) A~ 0HDILf~CE to amend smd recrdain Paragraph A of Section 14 of an ordinance adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke on the 24th, day of [,~arch 1925, entitled, "An Ordinance to grant permission to the Safety .~.~otor Transit Cor- poration to maintain and ope'rate upon the conditions herein stated a motor bus system of passenger transportation upon certain streets of the City of Roanoke." ( For full text of Ordinance see Ordinance Book No. 7, Page ,~/~z ). ~.r. Stiff moved to adopt the ordinance. ordinance adopted by the following vote: City of Roanoke. AYES: Xessrs. Chick, NAYS: None The motion was duly seconded and the ~Eomer, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Hr. Fox- 5. CITIZEI'iS'ADVISORY C0~'~,IITTMF,: In the matter of the recommendation of the 'Citizens' Advisory Committee to employ Jolm I~, Nolen to furnish certain data. The matter is continued. CONSIDERATION OF CLAE~S: None. INTRODUCTION AED.C0~SIDEP~TION 0F 0RDIN~CES ~J~D ~SOLUTIONS: ~Zr. Comer introduced the following ordinance: 0~I.,A_,CE to create an advisory co~ittee to the Health Departmen' for the City of Ro~oke, and prescribing the duties of said co~tttee. BE IT ORDAINED by the Co~cil of the City of Ro~oke as follows: (1) That a co~ittee to consist of fe~ members, and the City Physician be, and is hereby created to advise the Health Department relating to the health of the~ " (2) The Council of the City of Roanoke shall immediately, upon the passage ~ of this ordinance, appoint said committee, and said committee shall be subject to removal by the Council. (3} The duties of the committee shall be to advise the Health Department in all matters necessary to ~ecure the inhabitants of the City of Roanoke from contagi* ous, infectious and other dangerous diseases, and in addition shall advise the De- ? p~rtment in matter~ of management, maintenance and direction of said Department, the removal and quarantine of suspects; the establishment of quarantine regulations and. all matters in connection with such regulations, and in general to advise said De- partment in all matters relatin~ to the general health conditions in the City of Roanoke. (4) The Itealth Department shall consult said committee on all matters relat- ing to the general health of the City of Roanoke, the establishing of quarantine re- gulations and enforcing said regulations, and in general to consult the committee whenever a condition arises in which the health of the 'City of Roanoke is involved. The ordinance was read and laid over. ,'.h'. Comer introduced the following ordinance: (~3693) AN ORDINANCE to regulate the sale or offering for sale produce, vegetables, fruits, fowls, or other family supplies of a perislmble nature on the market square and/or the streets designated for market purposes, or wiShin four blocks thereof, during market hours. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke, as follows: (1) That no person, firm or corporation, except the producer, and/or licensed peddlers of vegetables, fruits or other family supplies of a perishable nature as defined in Section 19E of the Tax Code of Virginia, shall sell or offer for sale any produce, vegetables, fruits, fowls or other family supplies of a perishable nature on the market square, and/or the streets designated for market purposes, or within four blocks thereof during market hours. (2) That no person, firm or corporation shall buy any vegetables, fruits, fowls, and/or other family supplies of a perishable nature on the market square s?~_d/ or the streets designated for market purposes, and sell or offer the same for sale thereon; it being the intention of this ordinance to prevent huckstering, forestall- ing and regrating on the market square and/or the streets designated for market pur- poses, provided, however, this section shall not apply nor be construed to apply to any regularly licensed merchant, whose regular place of business fronts on the market square and/or on the streets designated for market purposes. (3) Any person, firm or corporation violating the provisions of this ordinance shall be fined not less than ~5.00, nor more than $25.00 for each offense. The ordinance was read and la~d over. Mr. Comer introduced the following ordinance: (~3694) AN ORDINANCE to designate certain streets of the City of Roanoke for use to provide for vehicles from which farm and domestic products are offered for sale; to set aside certain streets for the use of producers of farm and domestic pro- iducts and certain streets to be used by persons holding peddler,s license for the sale of farm and domestic products, as provided in Section 192 of the Tax Code of J[irgtnia, and to repeal all ordinances in conflict with this ordinance. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke tBet the following streets be, and are hereby designated for market purposes for use by vehicles from which farm and domestic products are offered for sale, n~mely; the East and West sides of Nelson Street from Norfolk Avenue to Salem Avenue; Nelson Street on the East and West sides of market building; West Side of Nelson Street from market square to Church Avenue; st side of Nelson Street from Ghuroh to Tazewell Avenue; South side of Ghuroh AMen' from Nelson Street to Randolph Street, and the West Side of Randolph Street from Campbell to Tazewell Avenue; South Side of Norfolk Avenue from First Street S. E., t~ Jefferson Street. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the market square; First (Nelson) Street on the West Side of market building and the West Side of First (Nelson) Street from the mar. ket square to Church Avenue; East side First (Nelson) Street from Church Avenue to Tazewell Avenue; the ¥{est Side of Randolph Street from Campbell Avenue to Tazewell Avenue, and the South Side of Church Avenue from First (Nelson) Street to Randolph Street be, and are t~ereby set aside for the use of producers of farm and domestic products. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that First (Nelson) Street on the East Side of the. market building; the East and West sides of First (Nelson) Street between Salem Ave- nue and Norfolk Avenue be, and the same are hereby set aside for the use of peddlers of vegetables, fruits, fowls, and family supplies of a perishable nature, as defined by Section ~192 of the Tax Code of Virginia. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that no producer shall occupy the streets set aside for the peddlers, and no peddler shall occupy the streets set aside for the producer. Any person violating the provisions of this ordinance shall be fined not less than ten (OlO.O0) dollars for each offense. BE IT FURTHE. R ORDAINED that all ordinances or parts of ordinances in con- flict wit?~. this ordinance be, and are hereby repealed. The ordinance was read and laid over. ~,~OTIONS ~'~'~D HISCELL~NEOUS BUSINESS: AIRPORT: !,iessrs. Frank Reynolds and Clayton Lemon appeared and asked that the city pay one-half of the Insurance Premium on the liability policy on the Air- port. .~,.~r. Comer moved that the matter be referred to the City Hanager and City Clerk for recommendation. ~.~~ . BUILDING LINE: The City Hanager presented a map showing the location of the building line at No. 3 Fire Station upon which the building of R. T. Campbell encroaches, and recommends that a compromise be offered to establish the line as shown in red on the map. Mr. Comer moved that the recommendation of the City ~anager be adopted, and that he be authorized to proceed along the lines indicated. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. BURRELL ~.MOP~IAL H~SPITAL: Dr. H. H. Trout and a committee of citizens ap- peared and offered certain suggestions relating to future operation of the Burrell ~.~.!emorial Hospital. BAR ASSOCIATION: Mr. Dirk A. t[uyk appeared and renewed the application of the Bar Association to use a certain part of the Circuit Court Room for the Law Library. Mr. Tinsley moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for re- port. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. COUNCIL MEETINGS: It appearing that under a charter provision Council is authorized to suspend their weekly meetings during the months of Ju~e, July and and meet bi-weekly, Mr. Stiff moved that for the months of June, July and August tha$ Council meet every other Friday, beginning with this seconded me et lng. and agreed to. There being no further business, ConBcil adhourned. APPROVED Clerk. The motion was duly President. COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING, Friday, June E0, 1930. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Cireult Court Toom in tl~e ,,.unicipal Building Friday, June 20, 1930, at 3 o'clock P. PRES~2~T: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Tinsley and the President, ~:~r. Fox---4. ABSE~T: Mr. Stiff ............ 1. The President, Mr. Fox, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: Wm. P. Hunter, City !~[anager. MINUTES: It appearinE that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has b~en furnished each member of Cotmcil, upon motion, duly seconded, t4e reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND ,COMMUNICATIONS: MARKET ORDINANCES: Mr. Leonard G. Nuse appeared and asked that Council make some amendments to Ordinances Nos. ~693 and 5694, introduced at the last meeting of Council, and also suggested an 0rdinanee levying a tax on the produce peddler. Nr. C. E. Ballou, representing the peddler, asked that he be furnished with a copy of the ordinance and tb.~t Council take no action until he has had an opportu- nity to examine it. The matter is laid over. FIRST (NELSON) STREET S. E: Mr. J. I. Arthur, representing the Jefferson Street Baptist Church, presented a petition asking that First (Nelson) Street S. E., be opened from Walnut Avenue through to Elm Avenue. Mr. Comer moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for report and recommendation. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. WATER MAINS: The Roanoke Water Works .Company presented an application for a permit to lay certain water mains. Mr. Chick moved that the permit be granted, and toffered the following resolution: ~$~69§) A RESOLUTION gr~ting a permit lay certain water mains. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the to the Roanoke Water Works Company to City of Roanoke that a permit be, and hereby granted the Roanoke Water Works Company to lay six and eight inch water mains on llth --d 1Zth Streets and Morton and Tompkins Avenues and Tayloe Street S. E. Said Roe~oke Water Works Company by acting under this resolution agrees to in- demnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to persons !or property by reason of the construction and maintenance of said water mains, and ilz~ther agrees to replace the streets where the same are opened under the provisions' of the general ordinances of the City of Roanoke providing for street restoration. The motion was duly seconded and Mr. Chick moved to adopt the resolution. the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Tinsley and the NAYS: None .............. -0. CHESTERFIELD AND BRUNSWICK STREETS: President, Mr. Fox--4. .~hesterfield and Brunswick Streets from Virginia Avenue to ~nd on motion of Mr. Tinsley referred to the City Manager. A petition asking that oil be applied to Sherwood Avenue was read, FERDINAND AVENUE BETWEEN llTH AND 12TH STREETS S. W: £mprovement flle~. of A petition asking for the Ferdinand Avenue between llth and 12th Streets S. W., was read and 171 172 i~POR~S OF OFFIONRS: REPORT OF ~ C~TY MANAOER: The ., reeo.-.endationso The same were aote~ upon as follows: _Att~Y BETWEEN DALE AND .qTEWART AVENUES FROM 12~H TO Manager recommends that the alley be gra~ed, p~ovi~ed lease the city from damages on account of said g~ade, City Manager presente~ a report makX~g oertai: 13TH STREETS: ~he City the property owners will and in the event the property owners will not release water to 12th Street. Mr. Comer moved to a~opt the recommendation. duly seconded and the recommendation adopted. LYNCHBURG AVENUE BETWEE~ 2~NDAND 23RD STREETS: The City Manager the city from damages then a pipe be installe~ to d~wain the The motion was that I~rnohburg plied to lay the ~ust. MA". Tinsley moved to adopt was duly seconded and agreed to. reoommend, s A~enue between ~nd and ~3rd Streets be shaped and asphalt otl ap- the recommendation. The motion '$ween owners pay one-half the cost of the commendation (~696) Lafayette Boulevard between BE IT RESOLVED by the LAFAYETTE BOULEVARD: The City Manager recommends that Lafayette Boulevard be- Pennsylvania and Massachusetts Avenues be improved, provided the property curb and gutter. ~M. Comer move~ that the re- be adopted and offered the following resolution: A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to make improvements to Pennsylvania and Massachusetts Avenues. Council of the City of Roanoke that the City Manager be, and he is hereby authorized to advertise for bids for the improvement of Lafayette Boulevard between Pennsylvania and Massachusetts Avenues, (Annex Territory 19~5), but no expenditure shall be made until the property owners shall have pai~ into the iCity Treasury one-half the cost of the curb and gutter. ~ny expenditure under the provisions of this resolution ahall the account of Annexed Territory. Nr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. resolution adopted by the following vote: Messrs. Chick, Comer, None ......... ' ....O. WYCLIFF AVENUE, SOUTH Tinsley and The motion was duly the President, Mr. AYES: NAYS: SEWER, ROANOKE; The City-Manager be constructed on Wyoliff Avenue vided the property owners pay one-half the cost. Mr. be charged to seconded and the Fox ---4. recommends that a sewer approximately 490 feet South of 8th, Street, pro- Tinsley moved to adopt ~he recommendation and offered the following resolution: (t~3697) A RESOLUTION authorizing the ~ity Manager to construct a accommodate the property on Wycltff Avenue for a distance sewer to of approximately4~O feet that the City Manager be, South of 8th Street, South Roanoke. and he BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke is hereby authorized to construct a sewer on Wyoltff Avenue approximately490 .feet South of 8th Street, provided the property owners pay one-half the cost. The motion was duly seconded e~d Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. Mr. FOX , ....... ~he resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: ~essrs. Chick, Comer, Tinsley and the .President, NAYS: None --- .... .. ........ O. light. M~. Tinsle¥ relolution. The City Manager rooommendl the lnotallation of a certain otree~ moved to adopt the recommendation and offered the following install a certain street light. BE IT RESOLVED by tho Council Electric Power Company be, and street light on Stewart Avenue A RESOLUTION authorizing the Appalachian Electric Power Company to Said light to between the City of Roanoke and tho Appalachian Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer, NAYS: None ............. O. of the City of Roanoke that the Appalaohlan it is hereby authorized to install one 250 C. P. approximatel~ 350 feet East of 14th Street $.E. be maintained under the provisions of the contract existing Electric Power Company. The motion was duly seconded and The City Manager presented period ending June 12, 1930. The Tinsley and the ~resident, Mr. Fox--4. a report of work accomplished and expenditures for same is filed. FINANCIAL STATEM]~T: The City Clerk and Auditor as of June 1, 1930. The same is filed. ROANOKE HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION: The Roanoke statement showing the number of city patients of May. The same is filed. FAMILY WELFARE SOCIETY: The Family ing the operation of the Society for the CUTTING '//F~_~S: The the proposed Ordinance providing that property filed. presented financial statement Hospital Association presented a treated in the Hospital for the month Welfare Society presented a statement shew- month of May. The same is filed. City Attorney presented an opinion advising Council as to owners out the weeds. The same is REPORTS OF COMMITTk~.S: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The following ordinance and laid over was taken up ~nd again read: (~Z69~-) AN ORDINANCE to create an advisory committee to the Health for the City of Roanoke, and prescribing the duties of said committee. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows: and having been introduced, read Department (%) That a committee to consist of four members, and the City Physician be, is hereby created to advise the Health Department relating to the health of the City of Roanoke. (2) The Coumoil upon the passage be sub, eot to shall immediately, of the City of Roanoke of this ordinance, appoint said committee, and said committee shall removal by the Co,moil. ~) The duties of the committee shall be to advise the Health all matters necessary to secure the i~habitants of the gious, infectious and other d-ngerous ~iseases, and in Department in City of Roanoke from cents- addition shall advise the Department in matters of management, maintenance and direction of said Department, the removal:~quarantine of suspects; the establishment and all matters in connection with s~oh regulations, and Department in Roanoke. Io the gbneral all matters relating to the general health conditions of quarantine regulations in general to advise said in the City of The Health Department shall, consult said committee on all matters health of the City of Roanoke, the establishing of relating quarantine regula- 173 tione and enfox~lng said regulations, ever a oon~ition arises in which the health Mr. Comer move~ to a~opt the ordinance. ~ordlnance a~opted by the followin~ vote: of the City of Roanoke ~he motion was dul~ and in general to consult the oe~mitSee when- is involved. seoonde~ and the AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Tlnsley and the President, Mr. NAYS: None ..... -- ...... -0 o The following ordinance having been introduced, read and up and again read: '(~$9~) AN 0RDINANOE to regulate the sale or offering for 'tables, fruits, fowls, or other family supplies of a perishable square and/or the streets designated for market purposes, or within of, during market hours. The ordinance is laid over. The following ordinance having been up and again read: (23594) AN ORDINANCE to designate certain streets of the City of Fox --4 . lai~ over was taken sale pro~uoe, vega- nature on the market four blocks ther. introduced, read and laid over was taken Roanoke for offered for use to provide for vehicles from which farm and domestic products are sale; to set aside certain streets for the use of producers of farm and domestic products and certain streets to be used by persons holding peddler's license for the sale of farm and domestic products, as provided in Section 192 of the Tax Code of Virginia, and to repeal all ordinances in conflict with this ordinance. The ordinance is laid over. ROANOKE INSTRUCTIVE VISITING NURSES ASSOCIATION: The request of the Roanoke Instructive Visiting Nurses Association for an additional appropriation was again taken up, and on motion of Mr. Comer, duly seconded, the City Clerk is directed to notify the Association that there are no l%~ds available out of which an additional appropriation can be made. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITT~r~.: The request of the Citizens' Advisory Committee for permission to employ John Nolen to work out a long-term financial program was again taken up amd laid over. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Mr. ~hick introduced the following resolution: (~:5599) A RESOLUTION to approve the accounts and claims Roanoke for the month of May 1930, and directing the payment ( For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Book No. 7, Mr. Chick moved to adopt the resolution. resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. ~hick, Comer, Tinsley and the President, NAYS: None .............. 0. Mr. Tinsley introduced the following ordinance: The motion was against the City of of the same. ). duly seconded and the AN Fox---4. vegetable matter from premises in the City of failure to remove ~raoh weeds, eto. ORDINANCE providing for cutting and removing weeds, or other noxious Roanoke, a_~_d providing penalties for BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that whenever it shall land or. praxis- in his opinion welfare of an~ of the inhabitants of Some to the knowledge of the City Manager that there exists, upon any es in the City any weeds, or other noxious vegetable matter, whi0h is, ~etrimental to the health, oomfort or general the City, It shall be the dut~ of the said City Manager to serve notioe on the oupant thereof or on the o~nor, if uaoooupiod, to oauso suoh weeds, or other noxi- oua vegetable matter to be o~t and removed from suoh land or premises w~ thin three da~s, or that tho same will bo done by the City at the expense of the said if suoh land or premiael be tuaoooupied the said notioo shall be served on the owner thereof, if ho be a resident of tho City of Roanoke, and,if not, upon the owner's agent in charge thereof, or upon the owner by publioation, as hereinafter provide~. Any such ocoupant or owner, who shall fail to cause suoh weeds, or other noxi- ous vegetable matter to be out and removed from suoh lan~ or premises within the time speoifiod in said notloe, shall upon oonviotion thereof bo fined not oxoeeding fifty dollars ($50.00) and eaoh day that suoh weeds, or other noxious Vegetable mat- ter shall be permitted to remain upon such la~d or premises after the expiration of the time specified in said notioe shall be deamed to constitute a separate offense under this ordinanoe. If ~oh weeds, or other noxious vegetable matter small remain on ~_~y suoh land or premises after the expiration of the time specified in said notice, the City Manager shall cause the same to be cut and removed therefrom at the expense of the occupant or owner of such land or premises, as the case may be. If the owner of any unoccupied lot or premises is not a resident of the City of Roanoke and does not have an agent in said City upon whom notice may be served, the notice hereinbefore required may be given by publication for not less than five publi shed days in any daily newspaper/in said City, ,~d the cost of such publication shall be collected as part of the expense of making such removal. The ordine-oe was read and laid over. Mr. Tinsley introduced the following resolution: (~?01) A RESOLUTION authorizing the Mayor, the City Manager ~nd the City Auditor to borrow a sum of money not to exceed $400,000.00. WHEREAS, it is necessary to borrow the sum of $400,000.00 for the purpose of paying the current expenses of the City of Roanoke, an~ WHEREAS, said money is needed to provide for the Municipal Government, AN EME~~ IS SET FORTH AND DECLARED TO EXIST, be in force from its pass~e. BE IT RESOLVED Manager and the City tsecurea temporary usual operatinn of the and this resolution shall by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the Mayor, the City Auditor be, and they are hereby authorized to negotiate and loan of not to exceed $400,000.00 for the purpose of paying the lcurrent expenses of the government of the City of Roanoke. Said loan shall be evidence~ by negotiable note or notes executed and City Auditor, and shall not extend for a period exceeding four (4) to bear interest at a rate not to exceed six-percent. Thereupon, Mr. Tinsley moved that the requirement of the charter The motion was duly President, The motion by the Mayor months, and be dispensed seconded and with and the resolution placed upon its passage. adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Tinsley and the NAYS: None .............. O. Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. the resolution adopted by the following vote: Mr. Fox --4. was duly seconded and AYES: Mosor8. Chick, Comer, Tinsloy and tho Prooidont, Mr. Fox ---4. NAYS: None - .............. O. Mr. Comer introduced the following resolution= (~3702) A RESOLUTION to authorize the City Clerk and Auditor to pay for Lemon and the City of 1lability insurance at the Airport. WHEREAS, it is required that Reynolds and sure liability at the Municipal Airport, and Roanoke in- WHEREAS, Reynolds and Lemon have requested that the City pay the first year premium, they to pay all subsequent premiums during the term of the lease. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City Clerk and Auditor be, and he is hereby Sons the premium on the liability insurance lng to $~49.13, which amount when paid shall be charged to the account .of Airport. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Tinsley and NAYS: None ............ O. Mr. Comer introduced (~$?O~) A RESOLUTION directed to pay to Charles Lunsford & policy of the ~Anicipal Airport amo:,~nt- the President, ~,~r. Fox--4. the following resolution: offering a reward of $500.00 for the arrest and con- viction of the person or persons who dynamited the house of Police Officer W. S. Newton. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a be, and is hereby offered for the arrest and conviction of the person or persons dynamited the house of Police Officer W. S. Newton on the morning of June 19th, 1930, provided, however, that no persons co~ected in any waywith the Police Department shall receive any part of said reward. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. the resolution adopted by the following vote: The motion rewar~ of $500.0 was duly seconded and Mr. Fox ---4. wh~ construct a sidewalk on .[ AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Tinsley amd the President, NAYS: None ............. --0. Mr. Tinsley offered the following resolution: (~5704) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to the Northside of Elm Avenue, West of Third (Roanoke) Street. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke be, and he is hereby authorized to construct a of Elm A~enue approximately 100 feet West of Third 'property of Graham-White Sander Corporation, provided, however, that the said side- .~wa!k shall not be constructed until the property owner has paid into the City Treasury one-half the cost thereof. that the City Manager width sidewalk on the Northside (Roanoke) Street, abutting the this resolution shall be charged The motion was duly seconded and President, Mr. Fox ..... 4. Any amount expended u_nder the provisions of to the account of street repair. Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Tinsley and the NAYS: None .............. O. Mr. Comer introduced the' following resolution: W. RESOLUTION to purchase certain lots as an addition to Fallon Park :!from W. II BE ~T RES0]~VED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that lots 1, E, 3 and 4 Section 14, McDonald Addition, and lots 14, 16 and l? Section 15, off the McDonald Addition, be purchased ffrom W. W. Berry at the price off $3,500o00, payable $500°00 cash, and the balance in one, two and three years, evidenoe~ by notes of $1,000°00 each, parable to said W. W. Berr3r in l, 2 and Z years with interest ffrom their ~&te, the right being' reserved by the City to anticipate the payment off said notes at an~ time it may desire. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Attorney be, and he is hereby directed to examine the title to said iota, and to report, in writing, his BE ~ FURTHER RESOLV~D that the C~ty C~erk and Auditor upon receiving a favora- ble opinion from the City Attorney shall draw a warrant for the m~m of $500o00 payable to said W. W. Berry, and the Mayor and City Clerk shall exeout~ and deliver to said W. W. Berry three notes for A ~l, 000.00 each. Any amongst expended under the provisions of this resolution shal~ be charged to the account of Parks. The Resolution was read and laid over. MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: ADVISORY COM~ITTEE, HELATH DEPART~_~NT: Ordinance No. ~69E adopted this date provides for the appointment of an Advisory Committee to the Health Department. Mr. Tinsley moved that the Committee be as follows: Dr. W. L. Powell Mr. W. W. Coxe, Mr. M. J. Patsel Mrs. Hiram S. Dance The motion was duly seconded and the committee appointed. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: _ ,._~ _b~ v ~_.~--F_ , Clerk President. 177 '1.78 OOO]lOZ~, ~he Oounoil the President. "Meeting of tho 0it~r of Roanoke met ~aid oall being as follows: in Spoolal Meeting pursuant to oall 02 of Oounoil is oalled to oonvene in the Ol~ouit Oourt Room in the Munioipal l~Ailding on Thurs~La~, J~ 3, of suoh business as may some before the 1930, at 3 o'olook P. M., for the tranaaotio Oounoil. B7 or, er of the PreBident., PRESEN?: Messrs. 0omer, Stiff, Tinsloy and tho ABSENT: Mr. OhieM-----------1. ~he PresiQent, Mr. Fox, presiding. 0FFXOERS PRESENT: ~m. P. Hunter, City Manager. MINUTES: It appearing that a espy of the minutes President, Mr. Fox---4. been furnished sash member of CounoL1, upon motion, duly seconded, dispensed with an~ the minutes approved 'as reoox~led. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: of the previous meeting has the reading is NORFOI~ AND WESTERN SIGNAL HOLLIDAY STREET: The appltoation of the Norfolk The motion was duly seconde~ and AYES: Messrs. Comer, Stiff, NAYS: None -- .... - ....... -0. Tinsley and the President, Mr. Fox ][EI~S AVEEUE, WASENA: A petition asking for the improvement of Ee~ns Avenue from Main Street to intersootion of ~_-milton Avenue and on Hamilton Avenue to 6th, Street~ was read, and on motion of Mr. Tinsley referred to the 0ity Manager. ~! CROSS-OVER: The appltoation of the Stoke 0il Compan~ to const~uot a StOaS-eve , on the South Bide of Tazewoll Avenue read. -! ~ ors ss- over on the South Side of Tazewell Avenue BE IT RESOLVED by the 0ounoil of the 0try approximatel~ 16 feet East of Nelson Street was Mr. Comer moved to grant the permit and offered the following resolution: (~?08) A RESOLUTION granting a permit to tho Stoke 0il Oompan~ to eonstruota into its plaoe of business. of Roe, noMe that a permit be, and Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. the resolution aAopted by the following vote: The said Norfolk and Western Railway 0ompany by aoting ,;nder this resolution agrees to indemnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damage to persons or property by reason of the oonstruotion and maintena,.oe of said wig-wag flashlight o?0sstng signal. The said installation shall be in accordance with the ple~ hereto attached and made a part hereof. hereby granted the Norfolk and Western Railway Oompan~ to install an automatic wig- wag flashllgt~t crossing signal on the east leg of the W3;e at }Iolliday Street. BE IT RESOLVED by the 0ounoil of the 0ity of Roanoke that a pex~nit be, and is (t~709) A RESOLUTION granting a permit to the Norfolk and Western Railway Company to install an automatiQ wig-wag flashlight orosslng signal on the east leg of the Wye at Holliday Street. and Western nal on the east leg of the Wye at Holliday reQommends that the permit be granted. Mr. and offered the following resolution: Street was presente~. The 0ity Manager Tinsley move~ tO adopt the rooommendatio: Railway Oompany to install an automatic wig-wag flashlight crossing sis- is h®r~b~ 4~ante~ tho 8toke Oil Oo~an~ to oonstr~ot a ozos~ovoz on tho 8curb 8iae of ~ewell Avenue into its place of ~otneso. hid o~88-ovor ~1 bo oonot~ote~ ~ aooo~oo with spooifloationo to bo ~ ~io~d b~ tho Oit~ ~o~ ~ tooo~i~ to ~8 seed Liking ~d ntiofaotion, ~: ~i~ 8toke Oil Oomp~ b~ aoti~ ~e~ thio rooo~ution qreo. to in~o~i~ ~ save ha~less the C~ty of Ro~oke f~om all ~la. for ~~e..to ps,sons or propert~ bZ reason of t~ oonstm=tion ~ ~lntenanoe of sai~ crossover. The motion ~s Mr. Como~ moved to adopt tho resolution. adopted by tho followin~ vote: resolution AYES: NAYS: AVON dul~ sooonded and the Messro. Oomer, Stiff, Tinsloy and the President, Mr. Fox---4. None --------------0. ROAD: A oommunioation from Mr. ~arnest A~kin8 oalling attention to the oonditlon of Avon Road Lu the six hundred blook was read. The City Manager stated that order8 had been given to appl~ oil so as to lay the dust. Tho oommunioation is filed. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER: The City Manager presented a report advising Counoil of the ohango in tho personnel of the Polioe Department: Deoeased Noah C. Lueas, Patrolman, June 8, 19:~,0. Leave of Absence Kenneth L. Jackson, leave of absence for 1~ months from July 1, 1930. Eaployed aooompli shed 1930. of work The'same is filed. Conley A. Oree~, Patrolman, Jul~ 1, The City Manager preBented a report for period ending June 26t11. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: None. BUS]~FESS: The following ox~linanoe having been and again read: IN, FINISHED over was taken up and expenditures introduced, read and (~&93) AN ORDINANCE to regulate the sale or offering for sale produce, vege- tables, fruits, fowls, or other family supplies of a perishable nature on the market square an~ /or the streets designated thereof, du~ing market hours. The ordinance is laid over. The following ox~linanoe having up and again read: for market purposes, or within four blocks been introduced, read and laid over was taken (~&94) ~w ORDINANCE to designate certain streets of the City of Roanoke for use to provide for vehicles from which farm and domestic pro~[uots are offered for sale; to set aside certain streets for the use of producers of farm and domestic products and certain streets to be used by persons holding peri,let's license for the sale of farm and domestic products, as provided in Section 192 of the Tax Code of Virginia, and to repeal all ordinances in conflict with thAs or~in~oe. The ordinance is laid over. The following ordinance up and again read: (~?00) AW O~NANC~ to b~ving been introduced, read and laid ove~ was t~ken provide for Cutting and removingwet~ls, or other noxious vege table ties for failure to remove such weeds, etc. ( For full text of Ordinance see Ox~linanoe Book N~. matter from premises in the City of Ro~oke, and providing penal- "179 IL~, Tlnalo~ moved to adopt tho ol~linanoo, ~ho motion was du~y seconded and . the ox~linanoe adopted by the followiag vote: Messrs. Comer, Stiff, Tinaloy and tho l~esident, Mr. Fox---4. The following resolution having been int~oduoed, and again road: read and laid over was take~ A RESOLUTION to purchase certain lots as an addition to Fallen Park from W. W. Bevy. ( For full text of Resolution See Ox~lnanoe Book Ho. 7, Page No. 2~z ). Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motiOn was duly seconded and the resolution'adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Oomer, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Fox--4. NAYS~ None - ............. O. CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMIT~m: A communication from Hon. E. Leo Trinkle, Chairman, of the Citizens' Advisory Committee, asking that Oounoil take action on the request of the committee to authorize the expenditure of $2,000.00 for the em- ployment of John Nolen to assist the committee in obtaining data was read. The Clerk is directed to advise the committee that Council has instructed the City Mans- get, the City Clerk and Auditor, the City Engineer, the Secretary of the City Pl~nn- ing and Zoning Commissions and sach other officers as the Advisory Oommittee deems necessary, to furnish such information as the committee desires; that on account of the financial condition of the city the Council deems it inadvisable to enter into a contract 'for an expenditure of money at this time. The motion was'duly seconded and agreed to. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION. OF ORDINAI~CES Mr. Comer introduced (~?07) A RESO]m~TO~ Jersey to const~ot a oert~n cross-over. ~ I~ ~SOL~D by the Co~cil of the City of Roanoke is hereby grated the St~da~ Oil Comp~ of New Jersey to AND RESOLUTIONS: the following resolution: gr-nting a permit to the Standard Oil Company of New l ! that a permit be, a~d construct a 25 foot over on the Southside of Tazewell Avenue 44 feet West of Ath Filling Station to be erected by said company. Street S. E., into a The said cross-over shall be constructed according to the good liking and satisfaction of the City Manager, and under specifications to be furnished by him. Said Standard Oil Oompany of New Jersey by acting un,er this resolution agree to indemnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to persons or property by reason of the construction and maintenance of said cross-over~ Mr. Oomer move~ to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly A_xES: Messrs. Comer, seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Fox ---4. ]~AYS: None-------- ..... O. Jersey to install 'certain gasoline .With said tanks. BE IT RESOLVED by the Mr. Comer introduced the following resolution: (~3706) A RESOLUTION granting a permit to the Standard Oil storage tanks under-ground and Council of the City of Roanoke that Compan~ of New pumps sea-coted a permit be, an~ is hereby ~r~nted the storage teaks umder-~oumd, amd to install two pumps on its property on the sl~e of Ta~ewell Avenue 44 feet Welt of 4th Street So E. The ~aid tanks Ihall be in,taXied a, ooZing to the tion of the Building Ia~peeto~, a~d umber specifications to be The said Sta~d&r~ 0il Company of New .Jersey by acting under this resolution Stand~r~ 0il Ooapa~V of New Jer,e2 to inst41l two 1,000 ~allon South- agrees to in~emnXf~ and gel to persons or property by gasoline storage tanks. Mr. Comer moved to a~opt liking an~ aatisfaoo furnished by him. save harmless the City of Roanoke f~om all claims for dams- reason of the construction and maintenance of sai~ The motion was ~uly the resolution. adopted by the following vote: Messrs. Comer, Stiff, Tlnsley and the None ---- ........ '--'0. Mr. Comer offered the following re s olut ion AYES~ NAYS: resolution. (~Z?10) A HESOLUT~0N to awar~[ the contract to and gutter on Lafayette Avenue construction of curb City limits. the City Manager Pre 8ident, Mr. gutter on .Lafayette WHEHEAS, bids trion thereof, J. seconded an~ the THEREFORE, Avenue from Pennsylvania Avenue were received on the Zrd ~ay of Vaughan & Company were Fox ---4. J. R. Vaughan& Company for the from Pe~nsylvania Avenue to RO BN IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of of curb and gutter on Lafayette Avenue be, and the same tract for construction nue to the City limits at the price of $1,699.50. advertised for bids for the construction of curb a~d to the City limits, ~d Fuly 19Z0, and upon a tabula- ascertained to be the lowest bidders. Roanoke that the o,n-, from Pennsylvania Ave~ is hereby awarded J. R. Vaughan & Comp, any Said work to be done in strict accordance with the plans, ~peeifications and proposals submitted with said bid, but before proeeeding with the work the said J. R. Vaughan& Company shall enter into a bon~ in the penalty of §0%of the contract and the City Attorney is directed to prepare the form of said contract a~d price, bond. Mr. Comer move~ to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly se,,nasa and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Stiff, Tinsleyr and the President, Mr. Fox--4. NAYS: None ---------------0. Mr. Comer introduced the following resolution: (~ZTll) A RESOLUTION to award the contract to W. G. Tinsley for the construc- tion of a 5-foot concrete sidewalk on the North ~ide of Sherwood Avenue in front of the W&sena public WHEHEAS, the City Maaager advertised for bids for the construction of a ~-foot North Side of Sherwood Avenue in f~ont of the Wasena public concrete sidewalk on the s,h,,l, and WHEREAS, thereof, W. G. upon a tabulation bids were received on the 3rd day of Jul~ 1930, and Tinaley was ascertained to be the lowest bidder. THEHEFOHE, BE l~ RESOLV~ by the Oounoil of the .City of Roanoke that the o.n- for the oonst~otion of a 5-foot oono~te sidew~k on the North Side of ~e~ Wamena public school be, ~ the n~e is hereby awa~ of ~o~.1o. tract wood Avenue in front of the W. G. Tinsley at the price 1'81 :t82 work to bo done in otriot &OOOnl~UOO with tho plans, spsoifioations and adopt the rooolution. !proposals submitted with said bid, but boforo proooe~l~ with the work tho said W. iTlnsley sl~ll enter into a bond in the ps~lt~' of ~0~; of the contac, ct price, and ~the City Attorney is directed to proparo the form of said contrast and bond. {Lr, Comer moved to ,resolution AYES: adopted by tho following vote: Messrs. Comer, Stiff, Tlnsley and G The motion was duly seconded and th, the President, Mr. Fox---4. NAYS: None -------------0. MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: IlIOn, AND WARD PRECINCT NO, polling place for Highland Ward, The City Sergeant presented a request that the Precinct No. 2, be oha~ged from the West side of 5th Street S. W., between Elm and Mountain Avenues to the West Side of §th 'Street between Elm and Eighland Avenues. Mr. Comer moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for report. SCHOOL BOARD: It appearing that the terms of W. M. Powell as a member of the School Board from District No. 2, and Dr. J. W. Simmerman from District No. 1, will expire on the 31st, day of J1al¥, the president declared nominations in order for mem. bers of the School Board from District No. 1, and District No. 2, of the City of Roanoke for the term of three years from the let day of August 1930. Mr. Comer plao~ ed in nomination W..M. Powell from District Ho. 2, and Dr. J. W. Slmmerm~n. from District Ho. 1, and there being no Powell from District No. 2, ~nd Dr. mously elected members of the School Board for the terms of three years from the further nominations the same were closed, and W.M. J. W. Slmmerman from District No. 1, were unani- It appearing that' C. 3Wink, of the encroachment of the High School; upon motion, 1st, day of August 1930. A]~LEY IN ~ REAR OF LEE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL: of the property facing Day Avenue, is complaining property on the alley in the rear of the Lee Junior matter is referred to the School Board. owner school the 1ST STREET S. E., OPENINg: With reference to the request of the Jefferson Street Baptist Church and others to open 1st Street S. E., between Walnut and Elm Avenues, the City Manager reports that the cost to grade and improve the street will be $5,061.00, which does not include damage to property by reason of opening. The Cit~ Manager also advises that it is inadvisable to open said et~eot. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. President. Court the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Circuit The Council of Room im the Municipal Building Friday, J~ 18, 19Z0, at 3 ~hiok, Comer, an~ the president, Mr. Fox Stiff and. Tinsle~ .............. -2. PRESENT: Messrs. ABSENT ~ -Messrs. The President, Mr. Fox, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: Wm. P. Hunter, City Manager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the been f~trnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: W, appeared and be refunded. coming into their oases the fine a warrant o'clock P. M. agreed to. previous meetinghas seconded, the reading is MAXEY REQUEST TO REFUND FINE: Mr. O. E. Ballou, representingW. A. Maxey, asked that a fine of $10.00 imposed' upon Mr. Maxey by the Police Court Mr. Maxey was fined for parking his automobile in t~e the market; several others were fined at the same time, to the Corporation of $10.00 against Mr. Court where they were dismissed. Maxey be refunded, and the City line of oars and appealed Mr. Chick moved that Clerk directed to draw payable to W. A. Maxey for said amount. The motion wa~ duly seconded and THURSDAY MORNING MUSIC CLUB: Mr. R'. B. Adams, representing the Thursday Morn- lng MUsic Club, appeared and asked that the license ~ax on the Academy of Music be rebated to the extent of one-half of the tax. The said building not having been furnished by the'City Manager and according to his good .liking amd satisfaction. ~aid cross-overs shall be constructed in accordance with specifications to be (2) An additional cross-over on the East Side of Commonwealth Avenue approxi- mately 85 feet North of Patton Avenue. (1) An a~lditional cross-over on the Northside of Salem Avenue West of Second Street. permit to the Atlantis Refining Company to of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and Company to construct certain cross-overs, BE IT RESOLVED is hereby granted the as follows: ed and offered the 'following resolution: '('~Z?lYI'\A;RESOLUTION to grA_-_t a construct certain cross-overs. by the 0ounoil Atlantis Refining North of Patton Avenue. additional corss-over on the East Side of Commonwealth Avenue' Mr. Chic~ moved that the permit be grant- L. Rush, representing the that a permit be granted the company Northside of Salem Avenue West of E~gene Oallowa~, R, L. Hunt by Council so as to provide The matter is referred to to the City Attorney Second Street and one 'approximately 85 feet TAXI CAB OPERATORS: A petition from W. S. Holland, and E. O. Hunt was presented asking that action be taken a place for taxi-cab operator~ at the Virginia~ Station. the City Manager and City Attorney. ATLANTIC REFINING COMPANY CROSS-OVERS: Mr. Lepta Atlantic Refining Company, appeared and asked to construct one additional'cross-over on the used for one-half the year, Mr. Adams asked that $75.00 be refunded to the Thursday Morning Music Cl.ub. Mr. Comer moved that the matter be referred for an opinion. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. I84 ' Bona ?ho said Atlantic Rofinin~ Compan~ by &otin~ un4er thio resolution &f~ooo to indenmify and save harmless the C~ty of Roanoke from all claims for ~mfe, to per,-. or propert~ b7 reason of the construction an~ maintenance of said oroosoover8, Hr. Chick moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Mesors. Chick, Comer, Stiff, HAYS: None 10TH STREET N. W., EXTENSIOH: Mr. Tinslo¥ and the President, Mr. Fox---5. Chas. D. Fox, representing T. J. Reynolds, appeared and stated to Council that there ia a strip of land abutting lOth, Street N. W., Extension that was reserved by Mr. Reynolds when he sold the lots; that the nap of said lots is on record. The City has paved the ten foot, and he is now asking that the City compensate him for the 'land. Mr. Comer moved to refer the matter to the City Manager for report. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. CROSS-OVERS: Application for permits to construct cross-overs were presented as follows: C. A. Herbert on the North Side of Salem Avenue approximately 126 feet West of 2nd Street S. W., and J. A. ~pitzor, ~910 South Jefferson Street. moved that the application be referred to the City Manager with power to Mro Come~ act. The duly seconded and agreed to. motion was REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER: recommendations. t The City Manager presented a The same were acted upon as follows: report making oertaim~ HIGHLAND WARD PRECINCT NO. 2: The City Manager recommends that the voting place in Preclnot No. 2, Highland Ward, be changed.from tho West Side of 5th, Saree S. W., between Elm Avenue and Mountain Avenue to the.West Side of 5th SSreet S. W., between Elm Avenue and Highland Avenue. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the recommendation and offered the following ordinance: .(~Z713) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section three of an Ordinance adopt2 ed by the Council of the City of Roanoke on the 15th, day of F~bruary 1929, numberedl 3460, entitled, "An 0rdlnanoe to establish election districts in the City of Roanoke!." BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that Section three of an Ordinance adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke on the 1Sth. day of Februar~ "1929, numbered ~460, entitled, "An Ordinance to establish election districts in the City of Roanoke," be amended and reordained so as to read as follows: Hi~rhland Precinct.No, 2. Beginning at the thence with the center of Franklin of Washington Avenue through Highland River as it meanders to 12th Street S. intersection of Marshall Avenue e~d Free,lin Road S. ~., Road ~o Washington Park to Roanoke Street S. W., to Campbell Avenue; thence with the center Street S. W; thence with the center of 8th Street S. W., Avenue; thence with the center River; thence with Roanoke W., extended; thence with the center of l~th of Campbell Avenue to 5th to Marshall Avenue; thence with the center of Marshall Avenue to the beginning. .. The voting place in. said precinct be, and the same · the West Side of 5th Street S. W., between Elm Avenue The Ordinance was read and laid over. STREET LIGHTS: The lights. Mr. Comer moved solution: City Manager to adopt the is hereby and Highland established on Avenue. recommends the installation of certain street recommendation and offered the following re- stall Electric lows: (f ?x4) certain street BE IT RESOLVED Power A RES0LUTION authorizing tho Appalachian Electric Power Compan~ to in- lights. by the Council of the City of Compan~ bo. and Xo hereby Roanoke that the Appalohian authorized to install street lights as foxor (1) One 250 C. P. street light at the intersection of Carolina Avenue and 8th Street, South Roanoke. (2) One 100 C. P. street light on Cherry Avenue feet West of the intersection of Chestnut Avenue and Cherry Avenue. (3)One 2§0 ¢. P. street light on Loudon Avenue approximately 350 feet West of Third Street. Said lights to be maintained under the contract Electric Power Company and the City of Roanoke, Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Fox ---5. NAYS: None .............. O. DELINQUENT 'TAX COLLECTOR: The City Manager reported the appointment of Mr. ?erry L. Woods as Delinquent Personal Taw Collector. The City Manager presented a report of work accomplished and expenditures for Jperiod ending July 10th, 193~. FINANCIAL STATEMenT: The City the financial condition of the city ROANOKE HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION: The same is filed. Clerk and Auditor as of July 1, 19~0. The report from the patients. showing 157 days' treatment of city REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The following laid over was taken up and again read: (;3693) AN to vegetables, fruits, fowls, or existing between the Appalachian The motion was duly seconded and the presented a statement showing The same is filed. Roanoke Hospital Association The same is filed. ordinance having been introduced, read and market square and/or the streets designated for iblocks thereof, during market hours. regulate the sale or offering for sale produce, other family supplies of a perishable nature on the market purposes, or within four The Ordinance is laid over. ~Be following ordinance having been introduced, up and again read: read and laid over was taken (~3694) AH ORDINANCE to designate certain streets of the City of Roanoke for use to provide for vehicles from which farm and domestic products are offered for sale; to set aside certain streets for the use of producers of farm and domestic sroduots and certain streets to be used by persons holding peddler'$ license for the sale of farm and domemtie products, as provided in Section 192 of the Tax Code of Virg~nia, and to repeal all ordinances in conflict with this ordinance. The Ordinance is laid over. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Mr. Chick ~- troduced the following resolution: (~Z?lS) A RESOLUTION to approve the accounts and claims against the City of Roanoke for the month of June, 1930, and directing the payment of the same. ( For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Book No. ?, Page ~ 7 )' Mr. Chick moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was du!y..seconded e~d the reaolutioa adopted b2 the followi~ vote: AYES: Mesers. Chiok, Ooaer, Stiff, Tiaale2 and the Preeident, NAYS: None---- .... -------0. MOTION~ ~D MI~CE~~U~ ~SINE~ ~~AO~ERS' APP~X~t 00~~: A oo~ioatio~ f~m the Appraisal Company was read and filed. NUR__~E_.LL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: Mr relating to the Burrell Memorial Hospital. Fox ---§, Manures ture]'l v P. Woods and D~. Hugh H. Trout appeared The matter is oontinued. WATER MAIN SOUTItEAST: Mr. W. P. Johnson appeared complaining of the failure of the Roanoke Water uorks Company to install a water main on 16th Street S. E., between Kenwood Boulevard and Borkley Avenue. There being no further business, Counoil adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. President. OOUNCXX,~ ~hu~sda~, 8PEC IA~ MEETII~G, July 24, 1930. The Council Thursday, July 24, of the Oity of Roanoke met pursuant 1930, at 8 o'clock P. M. to call of the Presiden~, PRESENT: Messrs. Chick, Comer, ABSENT: Mr. Stiff- .... - .... 1. Tinsley and the Pre si dent, Mr. Fox---4. The President, Mr. Fox, presiding. OFFIOERS PRESENT: Wm. P. Huater, City Manager. OBJECT OF THE MEE?IN6: The President stated the object of the meeting was to hear several citizens on the market ordinances. MAREET ORDINANCES: Messrs. Leonard Muse, C. E. Ballou and others i~tated their opinions On the ordinances. The matter is continued. Thereupon, Council adjourned. appeared and .87 APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. Pre si dent. O0U~CXL, Friday, J~13' 25, 19Z0. The Council of the City of Ro_~,oke met pursuant to call off the Presidemt Friday, JUly ES, 1930, at ~ o'clock P. M. PRESENT: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, ?insley and the President, Mr. Fox-5 ABSENT: None ............. O. The President, Mr. Fox, presiding. OFFICERS PI~SENT: Wm. P. Hunter, City Manager. OBJECT OF THE MEETING: The President stated that the object of the meeting was to consider the communication from Mr. Walter W. Pollock, president of the Manufacturers' Appraisal Company, with reference to the land appraisals. LAND APPRAISALS: A communication from Mr. Walter W. Pollock, president of the Manufacturers' Appraisal Company, asking that something be done to have the land assessors report to the Appraisal Company the changed values so that the Appraisal Company may complete their work. After a discussion, Mr. M. F. Clearon stated that the Board of Assessors would give to the Appraisal Company the corrected figures on the appraisal so far as they have been completed on July 29th, er 3Oth. :t Mr. Clearon also stated that he had not received from the Appraisal Company all of 1 the abstract books showing the appraisals. Mr. Hagedorn~ representing the Appraisa~ Company, stated that the books would be delivered to Mr. ~leato~ i~mediately. There being no further business, Conncil adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. President. 189 gEGUL~R MEETING, August 1, 19~0. The Counoil of the City of Roanoke met in re~tlar meeting in the CireuXt Court Room in the Munioipal Buildin~ Friday, August l, 1930, at Z o'olook P. Mo PRESENt: Messrs. Chtok, ~omer, 3tXfff, Tineley ~d the President, Mr. Fox- 5. ~S~T: None -- .......... O. The President, Mr. Fox, presidio. OFFICERS ~ES~T: Wm. P. H~ter, City MINU~ES: It appeari~ that a eopy of the minutee of the pre~lou~ meetXn~ has been ~ished each m~mber off Co.ell, upon motion, duly seconded, the readin~ is dispensed with ~d the minutes approved as reco~ed. PETITIONS AND CO~ICATIONS: ~E~ O~DXN~CES: A n~ber off oitizen~ appeared relating to the proposed market o~lnanoes and after a dtsous~ton, Mr. Stiff offer~ the followt~ resolutt~: ~E~S, several o~Xn~oe~ are now pendim~ before Co~o11 re~latl~ the ~ale of farm products ~d co~oditfes, and V~E~EAS, many ~u~estlon~ have been made a8 to the p~visions of ~atd nance s. T~R~0RE, ~ IT RESOLVED that the City ~,~ager tn conjunction with the Clerk of the ~arket, City Attorney and City Clerk be, and are hereby requested to prepare and present te Co~cil erdin~ees er ~endments that will adequately improve the market conditions, ~d all persons interested in the pass~e of said ordinances are requested te present In wr~ti~ te the ee~lttee ~eh s~gestions as will relieve the een~sien t~t new exists en said ~rket, ~d the erdinanees t~t are now penal- i~ be dismissed from the ealendar. Mr. Stiff moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was d~y seconded and resolution adopted by the following vote: AES: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tlnsley and the ~esident, Mr. Fox-- 5. NAYS: None ............. 0. WATER ~INS ~-~ C0~T: A petition, n~_~erously si~ed, as~ng t~t Co~cil take some aetien te ~ve the Water Cemp~ install in Le~ C~t water ~ins ef ~fieient size te t~e eare ef the fire protection. ~. Comer moved t~t the matter be refe~ed te the City M~er. The motion warn duly seeonded and agreed GAS ~S: The Re.eke Gas Light Gempa~ presented applieatiens for petite to install certain gas ~lns. ~. Chick moved t~t the pe~its be grated ~d feted the following resolution: ($S~16~ A ~SOLUTION gr-Bti~ a pe~lt to the Ee~eke ~s Light Gemp~ te install eertain gas mains. BE IT ESOLVED by the Ce~cil of the City ef Re.eke t~t a pe~it be, and hereby grated the Re.eke Gas Li~t Gemp~ te install gas mains as follows: (1~ A 2 Ineh gas main on Venom Street S. E., from ~le Avenue South te Kenwood Be~evard; thenee West on Kenwood Boulevard 500 feet to a dead end; ~st en Kenwood Boulevard 1,000 feet te 'a dead end; West en Gre~brier Avenue from Kenwood Bo~evard 1,000 feet tea dead e~_. (2~ A 2 ineh gas ~n on New Street, South Re.eke, from McCi~~ Place, South 1,000 feet tea dead end. Sai~ Roanoke Gas Light Compan~ b~ acting under thio resolution agrees to indemnif~ and save harmless the City of Roanoke f~oa all claims for damages to per sons or property by reason of the construction and maintenance of said gas mains, and further agrees to replace tho vision8 of the general ordinances toration. Mr. Chick moved to adopt the resolution adopted by the Council streets where the 8amc of the ~ity of Roanoke are opened under the pro- Vroviding for street res- the following vote resolution. The motion was duly AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tlnsley and the NAYS: None ............... O. LINCOLN COURT REQUEST TO ANNEX: Mr. D. W. that it would be advisable to annex Lincoln Court Addition President, Persinger appeared and seconded an~ Mr. Fox - 5. stated to adjoining the Northeast Section of the city under certain conditions to be agreed upon by the property owners and the city. The President stated that the statute provides how from the provisions of'the statute would be annexes may be made, and no deviation binding. struct a No action t,~en upon the matter. CROSS-OVER: Mr. R. L. Evans presented cross-over at ~5~2 Marshall Avenue S.W. Mr. matter be referred to the City Manager with power to act. ~econded and agreed to. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS: A communication from Mr. Harris Hart, tendent of Public Instruction, advising Council that the basic salary of intendant of Schools of the City of Roanoke is now $2,950.00, instead The communication is filed. FINE TO REFUND: A communication from John G. Challis an application for permit to con- Tinsley moved that the The motion was duly Superin- the Super- of $2,770.00. advising Council that Roy Lee has been fined by the Police Court $10.00 for violation of the City Traffic ordinance; that the fine was paid, and that cases similar to the Roy Lee case, hap- penlng at the same time, were appealed to the Hustings Court and were dismissed. He asked that the lime be refunded. Mr. Comer moved that the City Clerk and Auditor be directed to draw a warrant to John G. Challis, Attorney for Roy Lee, to refund the fine The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. imposed by the Police Court. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF Th~. CITY MANAGER: The City Manager presented a report accomplished and expenditures for period ending July 24, lowing convey of work 1920. The same is filed. The City Attorney presented opinions in the gol- CITY ATTORNEY'S OPINION: matters: (1) Burrell Memorial Hospital on the question of the right of the city to the property to the said hospital. (2) Re~a~ing to the taxi cab operators at to the the ~irginian Station. Thursday Morning Musio Club part (3) The right of Council to refund of the License Tax. All of the opinions are filed. , REPORTS OF COMZIITTEES: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The following ordinance read and laid over was taken up and again read; having been'introduced, 1~69~) AN ORDINANCE to regulate tables, fl-mits, fowls, or other family square and/or during market streets the sale or offering for sale produce, vege-, supplies of a perishable nature on the market designated for market purposes, or within fo~J' blocks thereof, The ordinance is dismissed from the calendar. The following up and agaln read: ordinance having been int r oduo ed, read and laid over was taken {~$694) AN ORDINANCE to designate certain streets of the City of Roanoke fo~ use ~o provide for vehicles from which farms and domestic products are offered for sale, to set aside certain streets for use of producers of farm and domestic products and certain streets to be used by persons holding peddler, s license for the sale of farm and domestic products, as provided in Section 19~ of the Tax Code of Virginia, and to repeal all ordinances in conflict with this ordinance. This ordinance is dismissed from the calendar. The following up and again read: ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was taken (~3713) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section three of an Ordinance adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke on the 15th, day of February 1929, numbered ~460, entitled, "An Ordinance to establish election districts in the City of Roanoke." BE IT ORDAINED by the Council an 0rdlnance adopted by the Council ir usry 1929, numbered 3460, entitled, in the City of Roanoke," be of the City of Roanoke that Section three of of the Cfty of Roanoke on the 15th, day of Feb- "An Ordinance to establish election districts amended and reordained so as to read as follows: HIGh, AND PRECINCT N0. 2. Beginning at the intersection of Marshall Avenue and Franklin Road S. W; thence with the center of Franklin Road to Washington Avenue; thence with the center of Washington Avenue through Highland Park ~o Roanoke River; thence with Roanoke River t~~ ~t meanders to 12th St.reet S. W., extended; theno~ with the center of 12th, Street W,, to Campbell Avenue, thence with the center of uampbell Avenue to 8th, Street ~S. W; thence with the center of 8th Street S. W., to Marhhall Avenue; thence with the center of Marshall Avenue to the beginning. The voting place in said precinct be, and the same is hereby the West Side of 5th Street S. W., between Elm Avenue and Highland Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the ordinance established on Avenue. the ordinance. The motion was duly seconded and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer. NAYS: None ......... --0. Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Fox --5. n the Southside of Rorer Avenue, immediately West of,  ire Station, a~d fixing the price. BE IT CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Mr. Comer introduced the following resolution: (~$?17) A RESOLUTION to purchase from R. T. Campbell a piece iying on the treet Fire and adjoining of property lying the Sixth Street RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a piece of property Southside of Rorer Avenue, immediately West of, and adjoining the Sixth Station be purchased from R. T. Campbell at the price of $3,500.00; 191 payable $500°00 cash, assume a loan of $2,000.00, and the balance of $1,000.00 'in two equal annual payments to be evidenced by notes bearin~ 6~ intelsat, pa~able in one and two ~ears after date, the right bein~ resel-eed to I~. To Ca~pb®ll to remove the buildin~s from said lot. BE IT FUI~TFEI~ ~ESOLVED.that the City Attorney be, and he is hereby directed to examine the title to said property and report thereon in writing, and the City Clerk and Auditor upon receivin~ 'said report shall draw a warrant for the sum of $500.00, payable to 1~. T. Campbell, or to such persons as he may designate, and the Mayor and the City Clerk are directed to execute the note, evidencing the deferred payment s. Any amount expended under the provisions of this resolution shall be charged to Extraordinary Account of the Fire Department. The resolution was read and laid over. MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: BRETEERN CHURCH, SEWF~: The City Manager brought to the attention of Council that the Brethern Church was building at the Corner of 0tterview Avenue and River- mont Street, Ghent, and are asking that a sewer be constructed to accommodate their building, the cost being approximately $500.00. No action taken. STREET LIGHT: ~,[r. Stiff called attention to the necessity of changing the 100 C. P. street light at the Corner of ~,~.aryle~d Avenue and Lafayette Boulevard to a ESO C. P. light, and moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for report. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. There being no further business, Council adjourned. A'PPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. President, COUNCX~ Fri da~ ~ August LS, 19~. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Chancery Court Room in the Municipal Building, Friday, August 15, 1930, Law and at 3 o'olooh P. Me PRESENT: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff and Tinsley .... ,---4. ABSENT: Mr. Fox ........ - ....... 1. The Vice-President, Mr, Stiff, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: Wm. P. Hunter, City Manager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with snd the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS A~D C0~JNICATIONS: 10TH STREET EXTENSION: In the matter of the request of T. compensation for a strip of land abutting the property formerly J. Reynolds for owned by him and re- served when he sold the lots, and now being used for street purposes. The City Manager reports that the 1-nd reserved was for s~reet purposes, and he does not think that Mr. Reynolds is entitled to comepensation. 41r. Tinsley moved that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for an opinion. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. BOOT LEGGERS! A communication from certain residents on Bullitt Avenue S. E., complaining o~ the premises at the Northwest Corner of Bullitt Avenue and Holliday Street was read. Mr. Tinsley moved that the matter be referred to the City I~!anager and the Police Department. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. NURRELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: Dr. H. H. Trout and Colonel James P, Woods appeared relating to transferring the building now being used by the Burrell Memorial Hospital to. said Hospital:.~Without reservation. Mr. Tinsley introduced the follov,~ng resolu- (~3718) WHEREAS, the deed made by tl~e City of Roanoke to Burrell Memorial ltospital Association dated the 30th, ds~' of July 1910, and recorded in Deed Book 3g$, in the Clerk' s office ,page 77, .glnia, of the Hustings Court for the City of Roanoke, Vir- co~tains, among other things, the following provisions: (i) (2) That the City of Roanoke shall be entitled to free hospitalization for as many as five city or charity patients in said hospital; That the grantee shall not "assign or otherwise, by act or deed, procure said premises to be assigned, transferred or set over to any person or persons whatever without the consent of the City of Roanoke first obtained"; (3) That in case of non-performance of any of the covenants and conditions con- tained in said deed on the part of the said grantee or in case the grantee shall abandon or fail to use such premises for the purposes in said deed specified, the proper~y conveyed shall revert to the City of Roanoke; said conditions having been inserted in said deed in pursuance of a resolution of the Council of said city passed on the 26th day of July 1919, and '~tEREAS, it is apparent to the City that such provisions impose a subst~ntlal financial burden upon the said hospital as well as a possibility of the termination -~r forfeiture of its rights in said property to such extent as to deter donors from aking substantial gifts or donations to the permanent improvement or endowment fumd' ~f said hospital, and '193 WHEREAS, the Council of the City securing of additional funds for better of Roanoke, equipment, Virginia, oonslders that the extension or endowment of said ~'hospital would enable the hospital to give more ~oharity or city patients and would be of substantial benefit !larly to the colored population thereof; · cil of efficient care and treatment to the to the city and partio~ NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED (1) That the Mayor and Clerk of the City Court- said City be and they are hereby authorized and directed on behalf of said city to execute, acknowledge and deliver to said grantee a corrected deed, conveying! .to said Burrell Memorial Hospital Association or its trustees the said property con-1 veyed by the above mentioned deed which corrected deed shall release and relieve the said hospital from its obligation contained in said existing deed to furnish free of charge hospitalization for five city patients but in lieu thereof Rhall reserve to said city the right at all times to require hospitalization for a minimum of five city or charity patients for whose hospitalization the said city will pay if, when and as used, upon its order, the actual cost thereof, but not to exceed $3.50 per day per patient; and said corrected deed shall also abrogate the other conditions hereinabove mentioned, contained in the existing deed. Said deed shall distinctly provide, however, that in event of a sale or other disposition of said hospital real estate or in the event that a proper hospital with facilities at least equal to the present one shall cease to be operated upon said property, then and in such event the grantee shall reimburse the city for its original price paid for said property, $5,000.00, but without interest thereon. (2) That the City Manager of the City of Roanoke, or such other person as the Co,~cil ,may from time to time designate, shall be a member of the Board of Trustees of said hospital. (3) That the Roanoke Co~unity F~nd shall likewise have the power to designate a member of the Roanoke Academy of Medicine as a member of such Board of Trustees; should the said Roanoke Community Fund cease to exist, then and in such event, the Co,,~cil of said city shall have the power to designate such member of the Roanoke Academy of ~[edicine as a member of said board. The resolution was read and laid over. REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL: Colonel James P. Woods appeared and stated to Council that there are many glaring errors in the appraisal being made by the ~-~anufacturers, Appraisal Company, and suggested that the Council appoint a committee to act with th~ Board of AssessOrs. No action taken by Council. VACANT HOUSES: Mr. M. F. Weaver appeared and called the attention of Co,,ncil · the destruction by vandals of vacant houses, and asked that a special police officer be designated to look after the property. }&r. Tinsley moved to refer the matter to the City Manager and to the Police Department. SIDEWALK: A petition asking for the The motion was duly seconded and agre construction of a sidewalk on the Northsid~ of Mercer Avenue N. W., between E0th and 22th Streets was read and filed. GAS MAIN: The Roanoke Gas Light Company presented am application for a permit to install certain gas mains. ~.~. Comer moved that the permit be granted, ed the following resolution: (~3719) A RESOLUTION gr~Bting a permit to the Roanoke Gas Light Company ,d and offeI to ! install certain gas mains. BE IT RMSO~.VED by the Council hereby granted the Roanoke Gas Light (1) A 1~ inch gas main on 15th to a dead end. of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and is Company to install gas mains as follows: Street N. W., from Moorman Rdo, South 150 feet (2) A 4 inch gas main on Wyoliff Avenue, South Roanoke, from 300 feet South of 8th Street to lO0 feet South to a dead end. Said Roanoke Gas Light Company by acting under this resolution agrees to in- demnify and save harmless the City o£ Roanoke from all claims for damages to persons .or property by reason of the installation and maintenance of said gas mains, and '.further agre. es to replace the streets where the same a~e opened under the provisions of the general ordinances of the City of Roanoke providing for street restoration. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff and Tinsley ....... 4. NAYS: None ................ 0. ROANOKE WATER WORKS COMPANY: The application of the Roanoke ','later Works Company for a permit to install certain water mains was read. ~:r. Comer moved to grant the permit and offered the following resolution: (~3720) A RESOLUTION to grant a permit to the Roanoke Water ¥,'orks Company to '~ay certain water mains. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and is ereby granted the Roanoke ~venue S. E., West of 12th Street, a distance of 70 feet. Said Roanoke Water Works Company by acting under this resolution agrees to in- demnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to persons or property by reason of the installation and maintenance of said water main, and further agrees to replace the streets where the same are opened under the provisions of the general ordinances of the City of Roanoke providing for street restoration. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the follow~_~g vote: AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, and Tinsley ....... 4. NAYS: None ....... -- ......... 0. Water ~orks Company to lay a 2 inch water main in Campbell NORFOLK AV~,~TUE EAST OF FIFTH ~une E6, 1930, and July 15, 1930, PARK) STREET: The City Manager by letter of requested the Norfolk and Western Railway Company ;o permit the city to use ~.ast of Fifth (Park) ~hief Engineer of the strip of land on the a 15 foot 'Northside of Norfolk Avenue Street. A letter dated August 1£, 1930, from W. P. Norfolk and Western Railway Company,States that the Wiltsee, Railway Company ould not grant the use of a 15 foot strip, but would grant the use of a ten foot Strip, beginning at Fifth (Park) Street~ and extending East to the concrete wall op- posite the warehouses, which will narrow down to seven feet along the concrete wall. Along with the letter a Deed of Easement was submitted by the Railway Company. Mr. Tinsley moved to accept the easement and offered the following resolution: {$~7E1) A RES0r.UTION to accept from the Norfolk and Western Railway Company the easement over that strip of land on the Northside of Norfolk Avenue extending East from Fifth (Park) Street and fully described in said Deed of Easement. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that an easement be, and is hereby accepted from the Norfolk and Western Rallwa~ Company over a strip of land lying on the Northside of Norfolk Avenue extending East from Fifth (Park) ,~ Street, i hereof. and fully described in the Deed of Easement hereto attached and made a part In accepting said easement the City of Roanoke agrees to and will abide by the terms and conditions set forth in the Deed of Easement hereinbefore referred to The Mayor of the City of Roanoke and the City Clerk be, and ar-~ hereby dire, ted to execute on behalf of the city said Deed of Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. Ea S eme~ t. The motion was duly seconded the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: ;~essrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff and Tinsley ..... 4. NAYS: None ................ O. BUSINESS SECTION: A communication from E. B. Specner, President of the First National Exclmnge Bank, asking that 13th Street S. W., from Salem to. Chapman Avenue be declared a business street was read. It appearing that a request to de- clare this street a business street was presented some time ago, and referred to thel City Planning and Zoning Commission, the City Clerk is directed to communicate with the City Planning and Zoning Commission and request their action thereon. GA~E WARDEN SALARY: A oommtuuication from Lewis W. Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries, with reference to TylAS, the Fiscal Secretary, salary of the Game Warden was presented. The communication states that the Game Warden is now paid $50.00 per month, by the City of Roanoke, which the Commission considers inadequate, and asks that the salary be increased to $100.00 per month, and in the event an in- crease cannot be made, the arrangement between the city and the commission of Game and Inland Fisheries in which the salary of the Game Warden was fixed at $50.00 per month will be cancelled, and the Warden put on the fee basis. The City Clerk is dj- rected to communicate with Mr. Tyus, and advise made for the year 1930, and to request that the January 19~l. The motion was duly seconded him that appropriations have been matter be delayed until the first of and agreed to. NORTHERN ~NTP~NCE: A communication from ~[r. H. G. Shirley, Commissioner of the Department of Highways, asking what the city contemplates doing towards building the streets to connect with the State Highway now being built from the North, and when the work can be done. The City Manager is directed to write Mr. Shirley that the money for the improvement of the streets to connect with the State Highway will not be available before January 1st, but that the present streets will take care of the traffic until the improvement is made. The motion was duly seconded and agreed REPORTS OF OFFICERS: 1;O · REPORT OF THE CITY M~NAGER: The City Manager presented a report making cer- tain recommendations. The same were acted upon as follows: STREET LIGHT: The City Manager recommends that the 100 C. P. street light at the Corner of ~aryland Avenue and Lafayette Boulevard be changed to light. ~.~r. Tinsley moved to adopt the recommendation, and offered the Solution: a 25O C. P. following re- (~3722) A RESOLUTION authorizing ohange the 100 C. P. street light at the ;i Boulevard to a 250 C. P. light. the Appalachian Electric Power Company to Corner of Maryland Avenue and Lafayette 197 BE IT RE$OLYED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that Electric Power Company be, and it is hereby authorized to change light at the Corner of A~aryland Avenue and Lafayette Boulevard Said light to be maintained under the contract existing chian Electric Power Company e_~d the City of Roanoke. the Appalachian the 100 C. P. streSt to a 250 C, P. light, between the Appala- Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, and Tinsley ..... 4. NAYS: None ................ O. The City Manager presented a report of work accomplished and expenditures for period ending August 7, 1930. The same is filed. FINANCIAL STATEIIENT: The City Clerk and Auditor presented a statement show- lng the financial condition of the City as of August l, 19~. The same is filed. FAMILY W _~LFARE SOCIETY: The Family Welfare Society presented a report for the month of July. The same is filed. ROANOKE HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION: The Roanoke Hospital Association presented a report of the city patients in the Hospital for the month of July. filed. The same is REPORTS OF COM2,IITTEES: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The following resolution having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (~3717) A RESOLUTION to purchase from R. T. Campbell a piece of property lying on the Southside of Rorer Avenue immediately West of, and adjoining the Sixth Street Fire Station, amd-fixing the price. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a piece of proper- ty lying on the Southside of Rorer Avenue immediately West of, and adjoining the Sixth Street Fire Station be purchased from R. T. Campbell at the price of $3,500.00; payable $500.00 cash, assume a loan of $2,000.00, and the balance of $1,000.00 in two equal payments to be evidenced by notes bearing 6% interest,'payable in one and two years after date, the right being reserved to R. T. Campbell to remove the buildings from said lot. BE IT FURTHER _RESOLVED that the City Attorney be, and he is hereby directed to examine the title to said property and report thereon in writing, and the City Clerk and Auditor upon receiving said report shall draw a warrant for the sum of $500.00, payable to R. T. Campbell, or to such persons as he may designate, and the Mayor and the City Clerk are directed to execute the note, evidencing the de- ferred payaments. Any amo~nt expended under the provisions of this resolution shall be charged to Extraordinary Account of the Fire Department. N~. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff and Tinsley ...... 4. NAYS: None ................... 0. CONSIDERATION OF CLA~S: None. INTROI~JCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Mr. Chick introduced the following resolution: RESOLUTION to approve the ~ccounts and claims against the City of Roanoke flor the month of July 1930, ( For full text of Reaolution see Ordinance Mr. Chick moved to adopt the resolution. the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff and Tinsley NAYS: None ................ O. MOTIONS AND HISCF~LANEOUS BUSINESS: and directing the pa~ment of the same. ?, The motion was duly seconded AIRLEE COURT MAP: The City ~.~anager presented a map of Airlee Court, the property of C. E. Holoomb, said property lying within five miles of the Oity limits It appearing that Section 45 of the City Charter provides that no property within the corporate limits of the city or within five miles of said limits, as now or hereafter established, shall be laid out with streets or alleys thereon, except upon a plan or plat to be submitted to the city manager and approved by Council. The said plan or plat shall, if approved by the Council, be recorded in the proper clerk's office within sixty days after such approval. The section further provides that it shall not be effective until the City of Roanoke shall prepare and place on file in the office of the City Engineer a ma:) covering the locations in question~ officially approved by the city, showing in general a comprehensive plan for i~uture development and laying out of its main proposed thoroughfare or thoroughfares, and it further appearing that a comprehensive plan has been city, .and is now in the office of the City Engineer, ~,~r. officially approved by the Tinsley moved that the Cit5 Attorney be requested to render Council an opinion advising their powers and duties The motion was duly seconded under the provision of this section of the charter. aud agreed to. There being no further business, Co~mcil adjourned. APPROVED I ; ATTEST: Clerk. Vice-President. 1 COUNCIL, The C. ounoil, of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Circuit Court ltoom in the Muni. oipal Building Friday, PRESENT: Mess~s. Chick, Comer, Stiff, ~RSENT: None------ ...... ---0o The President, M.r. Fox, presidin~. OFFICERS PRESENT: Wm. P. Hunter, City Manager. MINUTES: It, appearing that a copy of the minutes has been furnished each membor of coUncil, upon motion, is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. Messrs. S. P. Seifert their terms of office Council sent at COUNCIL MEMBERS ELECT: elect, who will begin the meeting. August 29, 19~0, at 3 o'clock P. M. Tinsle¥ and the President, Mr. Fox- 5. the matter of the previous meeting duly seconded, the reading and John P. Mundy, members of on September 1, 1930, were pre- PETITIONS AND C0M~CONICATIONS: AIRPORT ROAD: ~Er. H. T. Hall appeared and brought to the of the road by the Airport. He stated that in order attention of Council to get the right-of- way, it was necessary that a strip of 1-nd owned by the Patrick heirs be condemned; that the commissioners had awarded the damages amounting to $560.00; that Mr. ~. M. Coulter will pay one-half half amounting to $280..00. account of damages along the airport. Said amount duly seconded and agreed to. RETIHXNG COUNCIL: Mr. B. peared and the damages, and he is asking that the city pay the other Mr. Tinsley moved that the sum of $280.00 be paid on awarded the Patrick heirs for a strip of land to open the road to be paid when funds are available. The motion was F. Moomaw, Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, ap- stated to Council that he desired to thank the Council for the considers- tion gi.ven to matters brought to it by the Chamber of Commerce and himself personally, and desired to commend Council for the fair manner in which the matters have been treated. Mr~ C. E. Ballou also added his commendations for the manner Council had heard him on different occasions. CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Mr. Comer offered the following resolution: WHEREAS, at a recent meeting .Council was asked by the Citizens' Advisory Com- mittee to concur in an arrangement with John Nolen and his associates for the prepa- ration and development of a long-te~m Budget P~ogram, the data and information now available in the several City Departments to be utilized as far as may be advisable; through misapprehension or misunderstanding, declined to AND~IEREAS, Council, approve such request; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT and now gives it approval, it being understood, will not expend more than the $2,000.00 already propriated for this purpose. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Chick, C~mer, Stiff, NAYS: None ........ -- ...... O. RESOLVED, That Council reconsider this negative action, however, that the Advisory Committee included in the 1930 The motion was duly Tinsley and the President, Budget and ap- seconded and Mr. FOX---5. 199 AND 8TH 8~$ N. W: A petition askZnf for the ~ ~mprovement of 8tauaton Avenue between ?th and 8th 8treotl N. l., W&B presented and · read. The C~ty Manager s.tated that he had ~smued a work order for .appl~lmg ,tome ~on tho street. CROSS-OVER: Tho applioat~on of Meooro. S. B. Pace, 1. C. and for a permit to conat~t a cross-over at ~36& lest C,mpbell Avenue wa8 read, and on motion of Mr. Chi~k referred to tke City Manager with power to act. LEAGUE OF VI~INIA l~l~IalPitI~IES: i communication from Mr. Morton L. Wallerstein, Executive Secretary of the League of VirginiaMunioipalXtie8 advising Council of the meeting of the League to bo held in this city on October 2End and was read and filed. TAX ASSESSMENT: A communication from Mr. M. C. Franklin asking for certain information relative to the tax appraisal was read. The City Clerk is directed to furnish ~r. Franklin the reports requested. A!,?.~,?ETITION TO CLOSE: I verbal petition from J. Co Martin, I. J. Martin and 1~. H. Herren asking that the alley separating lots $ and 4 and ? -~d 8 Section 10 of the De~wood Terrace be closed, and that the City relinquish such rights as have therein was presented. Mr. Comer moved that the matter be referred to th~ they City Attorney for ~n opinion. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. REPORTS OF OFFIOERS: REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER: The City Manager presented a report of work ac- oompliehed and expenditures for period ending August El, 1930. The same is filed. BUI~_~,LMEMORIAL HOSPITAL: The City Attorney presented an opinion advising Council that the consideration named in Resolution No. $718 is sufficient, e~d that the city is within its rights in conveying the property to the Burrell Memorial Hospital Association without restrictions. SUB-DIVISIONS, POWER OF THE CITY: The City Attorney to whom was referred the question of the power of the City over sub-divisions lying within five miles of the city limits as provided in Section 45 of the City Charter presented an opinion ad- vising Council that by Act of the Legislature of Virginia of 1928, the charter pro- visions had been abrogated and the general law takes effect which limits the power of the city to a radius of three miles. The opinion is filed. T. J. REYNOLDS: The City Attorney presented an opinion on the question raise~ by T. J. Reynolds asking that he be compensated for a strip of land abutting certai~ lots lying on 10th Street N. W. The City Attorney advises. Council that Mr. Reynold~ ~es no greater right than the other property owners who have dedicated land for street purposes. The opinion is filed. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: None. UNFINIS.FR~ BUSINESS: The following resolution having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: RESOLUTION Memorial Hospital Association. directing the conveyance of certain laud to the Burrel] 77, in the Clerk's Office of the Hustings Cou~t for the City of Roanoke, Virginia, : contains among other things, the following provisions: ~P~IEREAS, the deed made by the City of Roanoke to Burrell Memorial Hospital Association dated the 30th, day of Jul~ 1919, and recorded in Deed Book $26, page (l) ~hat the City of Roanoke shall bo entitled to f~eo hoapitalllatioa for aa man~ as five Oity or oha~lty patients in said That the srantee shall not "assign or otherwise, by act or deed, proou~e said prondsos to bo assigned, transferred or sot stet to an~ person or persons whatever wXthout the consent o~ the C~t~ of Roanoke first obtain~"; That in sase of non-performance of any of the covenants and condi- tions contained in said deed on the pa~t of the said grantee or in sase the grantee shall abandon or fail to use such premises for the purposes in 8aid doe~ specified, the property conveyed shall revert to the City of Roanoke; said oon~itions having been inserted in said deed in pursuance of a resolution of the Council of said city passed on the ~6th, da~ of ~ul~ 1919, an~ WHEREAS, it ia apparent to the City that such provisions impose a financial burden upon the said or forfeiture of its rights making substantial gifts or of said hospital; substantial hospital aa well as a possibility of the termination in said property to Bush extent as to deter donors from donations to the permanent improvement or endowment fund WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Roanoke, securing of additional funds for better equipment, Virginia, considers that the extension or endowment of said hospital would enable the hospital to give more efficient care an~ treatment to the charity or city patients and Would be of substantial benefit to the city and patti- tcularlyto the colored population thereof: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, (1) That the Mayor and Clerk of the City Council of said City be, and they are hereby authorized and directed on behalf of said city to execute, ao~owledge and deliver to said grantee a deed of conveyance and release conveying to said Burrell Memorial Hospital Association or its trustees the said property conveyed by the above mentioned deed which deed shall release and relieve the said hospital from its obligation contained in said existing deed to furnish free of charge hospitalization for five city patient8 but in lieu thereof shall reserve to said city the right at all times to require hospitalization for a minimum of five city or charity patients for whose hospitalization the said city will pay if, when and as used, upon its order, the actual cost thereof, but not to exceed ~3.50 per day per patient; and said deed shall also abrogate the other son- ditions hereinabove mentioned, contained in the existing deed. Said deed shall distinctly provide, however, that in event of a sale or other disposition of said hospital real estate or in the event that a proper hospital with facilities at least equal to the present one shall cease to be operated upon said Ir sperry, then and in such event the grantee shall reimburse the city for its proper.fy ~§,000.00, (2) That the but without interest thereon. City Manager of the Council may from time to time designate, of said hospital. (3) That the Roanoke Community Fund a member of the Roanoke should the said Roanoke Community Fund cease Council of said city shall have the power to original prise paid for said' City of ~oanoke, or such other person as the shall be a member of the Board of Trustees shall likewise have the power to designate Academy of Medicine as a member of such Board of Trustees, to exist, then and in such event, the designate such member of the Roanoke Academy of Medicine as a member of said board. 7! Mr. Tinsley moved to amend the resolution by stri~ing out on Page ~2, line the word, "oor~ected" and inserting after the word "~eed" the woxds Uof conveyance release", and striking out in ~ine 9 the word, corrected and striking out in ...201 ~ine X6, the word "oorzeote~'. ?hereupon, ~z. ~insle7 moveG seconded and the ~en~ents &Gopher. ~ Gpon ~tG pas~e, ~d the B~e a~opte6 by ~: Messrs. ~ok, Comer, Stiff, NAYS: None .... - ......... ---0. CONSI~TION OF CtA~S: None. LNTRODUCTION ~D ~ON3IDE~TION OF ORDIN~CES City Mr. Comer introduced {fS?Z4) A ~SOL~ION o f Roanoke. to adopt tho amendments. ~he motion was duly Thereupon *~he resolution as amended was place the following vote: Tinsley and the President, Mr. Fox ---5. .~D RESOLUTIONS: the following resolution: to fix the compensation of the WHEREAS, the Council heretofore appointed M. and Jos. W. Goxe as land assessors for the City of WHEREAS, at the time of the appointment the assessors for their services was not fixed. land F. Cleaton, Roanoke, and compensation assessors for the E. M. Herringdon to be paid said THEREFORE, BE IT ~ESOLVED by the Con,oil of the City of Roanoke that the compensation of said assessors be, and the same is hereby fixed at $1,000.00 each, and ~. M. Herringdon for their services in checking the land and they are hereby allowed an additional sum of ~500.00 each. when paid shall be charged to the account of Special Services to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and Mr, Fox --5, and M. F. Cleaton buildings be, and Said amounts for land assessors. the President, Mr. Comer moved the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Chick, Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and NAYS: None .............. O. MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: 13TH STREET FROM SAL~ TO CHAPMAN AVENUE: A communication from the Chairman of the Zoning Commission advising Council that the Zoning Ordinance was asa,ming definite shape, and would probably be presented within a short time, and that this The communication is filed. mr. J. A. Turner presented his on motion of Mr. Tinsley the same ordinance would cover the situation in question. SCHOOL BOARD, RESI~ATION OF J. A. TURNER: resignation as a member of the School Board, and was accepted. Soho ~1 The President stated that nominations were in order for a member of the Board for District No. 1, to fill the unexpired term of J. A. Turner, resigned. Mr. Comer placed in nomination Harvey B. Gray, and there being no further nominations, the same was closed. Thereupon, Mr. Harvey B. Gray was unanimously elected a mem- bet of the School Board for District No. 1, for the unexpired term of J. A. Turner, resigned. Said term expiring on August ~1, 19~2. ~ ROANOKE BAR ASSOCIATION.' The City Manager presented a request of the Roanok Bar Association for permission to use the room adjoining the Judges' office of the Circuit Court as .n addition' to the library, and that the city purchase shelving at a cost of approximately $90.00. Mr. Chick moved to permit the Bar Association to use the additional room, and that the matter of shelving be laid over, as there is no appropriation out of which the money can be paid. The motion was duly ~ seconded and agreed to. PRESIDENT FOX~ Jf~. Charles D. Fox, l'~esiaent of the Counoil who will retire on the ~lot, day of August, nmio appropriate remarks upon lf~. Tinsle7 state~ that it ha~ boon a pleasure flor thanke~ the ]fro 8. Po There being no President for the fairness in presidin~ over Seifert, tho member sleet, made appropriate further business, Counoil adjourned. And his retirement. him ~o serve in Co,,noll, the beds. APPROVED A~TEST: Clerk. President. 203 204 Mon~a~, 0RGANIZA?ION MEETI~O September 1, L930o The Council of the City of Roanoke met in the Circuit Court Room on Monday, September l, 1930, at 5 o'clock P. ~10 of the Charter of the City of tion. M., for organization as provide~ by Section Roe31oke. PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Mlmd~, Seifert, ABSENT: None - ............. - .....0. Messrs. Mund~V, Seifert and Tinsley presented order Council was called for president. NOMINATIONS FOR PRESIDENT: Mr. Stiff placed to order by the Clerk, who Stiff and Tinsely ...... 5. certificates of their qualifies- for President, which was duly nominations, upon motion, fert was unanimously elected President of the Council the term of two years from September 1, 1930. Mr. Seifert, the Council. . The President stated Mundy placed in seconded by ~. stated that nominations were in seconded by Mr. Comer. There duly seconded, the same was closed. in nominationMr. S. P. Seifert being no further Thereupon, Mr. Set- for the City of Roanoke for after appropriate remarks, assumed his duties as President of same was closed. Thereupon, Mr. Luther G. Stiff President of the Council for the term of two years that nominations were in order for Vice-President. Mr. nomination for Vice-President Mr. Luther G. Stiff, which was duly Tinsley, and there being no further nominations, upon motion, the was'unanimously elected ¥1ee- from September 1, 1930. ELECTION OF OFFICERS: Mr. Stiff moved that the 'election of officers be de- ferreduntil a later date. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. COMMUNICATIONS: A communication from Mr. L. E. Lookabill was read end the Clerk directed to ackmowledge the same. There being no further business, upon motion, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. ~Presi~. The Cotuaoll of the City of Roanoke met l~oom in the Municipal P~ESENT t MesSrso ABSENT: None- ........... ---- ..... 0o The President, Mr. O~CE~S M~U~: been ffu~ished each member of Co~ol~, upon dispensed with and the minutes approved as ~ITIONS ~D ~O~ICATIONS: COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING, Friday, September 5, 1930, regular meeting in the Ciroult Cour~ Building Friday, September 5', 1930, at 5 o'clock P. M. Comer, Mundj, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Setfert -5. Seifert, presiding. PRESENT: Wm. P. Hunter, City Manager. it appearing that a copy of the minutes motion, duly recorded. of the previous meeting has seconded, the reading is Con,cil charges against being in writing and filed. and City Attorney for report. PECHIN AVENUE S. D~INQUENT TAX COLLECTOR, CHARGES PREFERRED: Mr. Kent Evans presented to Terry L. Woods, Delinquent Tax Collector, the charges Mr. Comer mowed to refer the matter to the City Manager The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. E: A petition asking for the improvement of Pechtn Avenue S. E., between 9th, Street and Morningside Street by the constr~ction of a curb ~d gutter and penetration macadam, the property owners agreeing to pay one-half the cost of constructiun of curb and gutter was read and filed. TAX ASSESSMENT: Co~onel James P. Woods and a committee of citizens appeared and asked that Council consider the appointment of additional men to assist the land assessors in making the general assessments of land. He suggested that the men be Judges of real estate values in the City of Roanoke. Mr. S. D. Ferguson also to assist the assessors. The Court- suggested that three additional men be appointed cil takes the matter under consideration. FIRE HYDRANTS: A petition asking that Council use its efforts to have the Roanoke Water Works Company lay a water main of sufficient size to take care of fire hydrants on Delaware Avenue between Cove Road and Lafayette Boulevard. ~tr. Comer City Manager with the request that he take Company in an effort to grant the relief moved that the petition be referred to the the matter up with the Roanoke Water Works asked for in the petition. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. ~. CROSS-SVER: The application of Lena S. Barlow to construct a cross-over at was read, and on motion of ~,~. Stiff re- Boulevard, Villa Heights, ~iZ01 Lafayette ferred to the City Manager with power to act. STAUNTON AVENUE: A petition asking that be oiled was read, and on motion of ~. Tinsley report. 5taunton Avenue West of 23rd Street referred to the City Manager for 20TH STREET N. W: A petition asking for the improvement of 20th, Street N. W., between Hanover and mercer Avenues was read, and on motion of ~. Stiff referred to relief as is necessary. The City Manager presented a report advising changes in the personnel of the Police and Fire Departments as the City Manager to grant such REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER: Council of certain follows: 205 De ( Re.igaatio,, Requested Patrola~, Au~tst 3, FIRE DEPARTM~T ( Des ea sod ) H. W. Manning, August 2, 1930. ( Employed ) L. C. Klngar2', August 16, 1930. ( Resigned ) S. W. Jamison, August 2S, 19S0. The report is filed. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Mr. Tinsley introduced the following resolution: (~5725) RESOLUTION to close a way described as an alley in Section 10 in the Deanwood Terrace Addition in Roanoke, Virginia. WHEREAS, J. C. Martin, J. J. Martin and W. H. Horton are the owners of lots in 3 and 4 and ? gLnd ~/Section 10 of the Deanwood Terrace Addition, which said lots are separated by a so-called alley, lots S and 4 lying North of the same, and lots ? e~d 8 lying South of the same;, and WHEREAS, said J. C. Martin, J. J. Martin and W. H. Horton have petitioned Council to close the said alley as aforesaid, between said lots; and WHEREAS, it appears that said strip described as an alley has never been open- ed or used as either a public or private alley, but the same is now and has always been under fence and cultivation, along with the other land owned by the parties through which the same passes; and V~EREAS, said so called alley if opened, would serve no public convenience, and no person will be in~u~ed by relinquishing any right the City has, if any, in said so-called alley; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that whatever potential right the City of Roanoke may have, if any, to open and improve said strip of land for street purposes, and for public travel, is hereby released and relinquAs ed. The resolution was read and laid over. MOTIONS AND MISCE~T~dIEOUS BUSINESS: SEWER, CAMPBELL AVENUE: The City manager presented to Council the request of Turner and T~rner the owners of the property at the Southeast Corner of Campbell Avenue and 4th Street to construct a sewer to accommodate the basement of their :building; it appearing that the sewer as now located will not accommodate the new ~;building now under construction. T~e City Manager estimates the cost at $1,108.00. Comer moved that the matter be referred to the uity Mamager with the direction that he request the property owners to pay .one-half the cost of constructing the sewer, for the reason that the conditions are being changed, and it is for their · accommodation. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. There being no further business, Council adjourned. - ATTEST: Clerk. COUNCXr., I~X;ULAR MEETI1~O, September 12, 1930. Court The Council of the City of Ro~-oke met in regular meeting in the Circuit Room In the Municipal Building Friday, PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, ABSENT: None ................. O. The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: Wino Po Hunter, City Manager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: SEWER, FOREST PARK AND RUGBY: Messrs. C. B. Dodd, representing the citizens of Rugby September 12, 1930, at S o'clock P. M. Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert-5. of the previous meeting duly seconded, the reading L. H. Blankenship, W. T. Johnson and and Forest Park Additions, appeared septic tanks were imperative at the tion. and called the attention of Council their section by reason of the lack of sewer facilities. constantly over-flowing, earliest possible time. to the unsanitary and unhealty condition in They stated that the and that the construction of a sewer is Council takes the matter under considera- B. C. WITT: htr. T. X. Parsons, representing B. C. Witt, presented a petition asking that f,~. Witt be compensated for damage to his automobile while bringing a prisoner from Baltimore to Hoanoke. He asks that $500.00 be paid him as the damage. Mr. Comer moved that the petition be referred to the City f,~nager and for report. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. CROSS-OVER: A petition from the Citizens ~ndertaking Establi,hment asking for a permit to construct a cross-over at its property ~518 Patton Avenue N. E., was read, and on motion of ~r. Tinsley referred to the City manager with power to act. city Attorney GAS ~IN: The application of the Hoanoke Gas Light Company for a permit to construct a gas main on ~oorman Hoad was read, and on motion of mr. Stiff the per- mit granted. Mr. Stiff offered the following resolution: (~727) A RESOLUTION granting a permit to the Roanoke Gas Light Company to and Moor- lay a ~ertain gas main. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, is hereby granted the Roanoke Gas Light Company to lay a ~ inch gas main on man Road N. W., from 12th Street East 100 feet to a dead end. Said Roanoke Gas Light Company by acting under this resolution agrees to indemnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to per- sons or property by reason of the construction and maintenance of said gas main, and further agrees to replace the street where the same is opened under the provisions providing for street restoration. The motion was duly seconded and the President, ~M. Seifert - 5. of the general ordinances of the City of Roanoke Mr. Stiff moved to adopt the resolution. the resolution adopted by the following vote: _ AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and NAYS: None ..................... 0. 207 TRAFFIC LXOHT: A petition asking that the of Melrose Avenue and Lafayette Boulevard N.W., refer the matter to the City M~Jaager for report. agreed to. u VIRGINIA NUSNSN OF NATURAL traffic light at be remove~. Mr. The motion was the intersection Tinsley moved to duly seconded and HISTORY: The Virginia Museum of Natural History presented a request that an appropriation be included in the 19~1 Budget for the support of the Museum. Mr. Comer moved to refer the matter to the Budget Oommittee The motion was .duly seconded .~d agreed to. CLERK OF THE MARKET: A petition asking that O. E. Ballou be appolnte~ Clerk of the Market in the place of Hugh F. Hill was read. A letter from John G. Holt making a like request was also read. The matter is referred to the City Manager. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER: The City Manager presented a report making car- rain recommendations. Tile same were acted upon as follows: STAUNTON AVENUE BETWEEN 23RD STREET AND LAFAYETTE BOULEVARD: The City Mana- ger recommends that stone be placed on the street and oiled. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the recommendation. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. The City Manager presented a report of work accomplished and expenditures for period ending September 4, 1930. The same is filed. KENT EVANS COMPLAINT: R. C. Jackson, City Attorney, and Mr. W. P. Hunter, City Manager, to whom was referred the complaint of Mr. Kent Evans, presented a report which is filed. Mr. P. H. Aylett purporting to represent certain citizens and tax-payers asked permission of Council to ask the City Manager and City Clerk and Auditor ques, tions, which permission was granted. Thereupon, Mr. Aylett asked the City Manager why a report was not made to Council of the removal of .Mr. Moods, as Delinquent Tax Collector. The City Manager replied that a report was made. Mr. Aylett then asked the City Clerk and Auditor why he had not required Mr. Woods to return the books and records of the Delinquent Tax Collector's office as required by the char- ter. The reply to Mr. Aylett was that the books and records were returned. The President of Council stated to Mr. Aylett that investigations would be made. FINANCIAL STAT~{ENT: The City Clerk and Auditor presented a statement show- ing the financial condition of the City as of September 1, 19~0. The same is filed. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The following resolution having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up s~d again read: RESOLUTION to close a way described as an alley in Section 10 in Deanwood Terrace Addition in Roanoke, Virginia. WHEREAS, J. C. Martin, J. J. Martin -nd W. H. Horton are the ovmers of lots and 4 and ? and 8 in Section 10 of the Deanwood Terrace Addition, which said lots are separated by a so-called alley, lots $ and 4 ? and 8 lying South of the same; and lying North of the same, and lots WHEREAS, said J. C. Martin, J. J. Martin and W. H. Horton have petitioned Council to close the said alley as aforesaid, between said lots, .nd WHEREAS, it appears that said strip described as ~n alley has never been ~l opened or used as either a public or private alley, but the same is now and has al- ways been under fence and cultivation, along with the ties through which the same passes; and other land owned by the par- 209 WHEREAS, said so-called alley if opened, would ser~e no public and no person will be injured by relinquishing any right the city has, said so-called alley; oonve~ienoe, if any, in THEREF01~, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Cit~ of Roanoke that what- ever potential right the City of Roanoke may have, if any, to open and improve said strip off land for street purposes, and for public travel, is hereby released and relinquished. Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Nundy, Stiff, Tlnsley NAYS: None ................. O. The motion was duly and the President, seconded and Mr. Seifert- 5. ELECTION OF OFFICERS: Mr. Tinsley moved that Council of officers. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. proceed with the election CItY M~NAGER: The President stated that under the provisions of the charter it is not necessary to elect a City Manager, of Council. Thereupon, the president asked of the as he holds the office at the pleasure if any change was desired in the office City Manager, and it appearing that no member desires a change, the president ruled that the City Manager will continue to hold office under the charter provisions. CITY CLERK AND AUDITOR: Mr. Tinsley placed in nomination P. H. Tucker, as City Clerk and Auditor for the term of two years from the 1st, day of October 1930, ~which was duly seconded, and there being no further nominations, upon motion of ~. iTinsley, the nominations were closed. Thereupon, P. H. Tucker, was elected City Clerk and Auditor for a term of 2 years from the first day of October 193G, by the ifollowing vote: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert ---5. CITY ATTORNEY: Mr. Comer placed in nomination R. C. Jackson for City Attorney. for the term of two years from the first day of October 1930, which was duly seconder, !and there being no further nominations, Mr. Tinsley moved that the nominations close, ~he motion was duly seconded and agreed to. Attorney for the term of 2 years from the ingvote: Thereupon, R. C. Jackson was elected City first day of October 1930, by the follow- Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, ~tr. Seifert --- 5. CIVIL AND POLICE JUSTICE: Mr. Stiff placed in nomination H. S. Birchfield for Civil and Police Justice for the term of two years from the first day of October 11930. The same was duly seconded, and there being no further nominations, Mr. Comer. oved that the nominations close. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. :..upon, H. S. Blrchfield was elected Civil and Police Justice for the term of two rears from the first day of 0ctobe~ 1930, by the following vote: There- AYES: Messrs. Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert --5. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Mr. Mundy introduced the following resolution: (~3726) A RESOLUTION to approve the accounts and claims against the City of .~oanoke for the month of August, 1930, and directing the payment of the same. ( For full text of Resolution see Resolution Book No. 7, Page Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the resolution. lhe resolution adopted by the following vote: t' The motion was duly seconded and AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, NAYS: None · MOTIONS AND MISCEIJAA~EOUS BUSINESS: 8TH STREET S. E: Mr. · tion of 8th Street So E., . to look into the condition and report to Council. STREET LINE: The President stated that Tinsley and the President, Mr. Comer requested the City Manager to in the six ~,ndred block. The City ~-,ager bell Avenue, some improvements .placed. COMMUNITY FUND: The desired a marker placed on the to his property. P;udget look into Se~fert- 5. the oondi- direote~ Mr. R. T. Reid, living at 21603 0amp- street line in order that he may make The City Manager is directed to have the marker meet on Monday, September 15, raining to the Budget. Council agrees to meet the Budget Committee Monday, bet 15th, at 3 o'clock P. 1,1. There being no further business, Council adjourned. Committee of the Community Fund asks that Council 1930, at 3 o'clock P. M., to h~r it on matters per- Septem- APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. OOUNOIL, SPECIAT, MEETING, Monday, September 15, 1930. Court The Council of the City of Roanoke Room in the ?,~unioipal Building Monday, PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Mundy and the ABSENT: Messrs. Stiff and Tinsley The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: Wm. P. Hunter, City Manager. CO?,~-~JNITY CHEST: The .Budget Committee, Mr. D. Community Roanoke. met in Special Meeting in the Circuit September 15, 1930, at Z o'clock P. M. President, Mr. Seifert ---3. P. Sites, Chairman, of the Chest, presented to Council a request for appropriations by the City of The request is in writing and filed with the records. TAX ASSESSMENT: Mr. M. F. Clearon, a member of the Board of Assessors, ap- peared and presented certain requests. The matter is laid over to be called to the attention of Council on Friday, September 19, 1930. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. "2.12 Friday, REGULAR ~I~G, September 19, 1930. The Council Room in the Municipal Building Friday, September 19, PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, and the ABS~WT: Mr. Tlnsley ............ 1. The President, Mr. Se!left, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT': Wm. P. Hunter, City ~s.nager. HIEUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND C0~,9,~UNICATIONS: of the City of Roanoke~-'~St in regular meeting in the Council 1930, at Z President, o'clock P. M. Mr. Seifert--4. of the duly seconded, previous meeting (~3725) A RESOLUTION directing the City Manager to construct a sewer to ac- commodate the property of the First Brethern Church located at the corner of Otter-. view Avenue and Rivermont Street, Ghent. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City Manager be, and he is hereby directed to construct, or cause to be constructed, a sewer in 0tterview Avenue and Rivermont Street to accommodate the property of the First Brethern Church at an approximated cost of $560.00. Any expenditure under the provisions of this resolution shall be charged to the acco,:~t of Sewer Construction. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, ~0~undy, Stiff, and the President, ~tr. Seifert ---4. NAYS: None ............... 0. GASOLINE TANKS: The application of the Continental 0il Company for a permit to install five 1,000 gallon under-ground gasoline storage tanks on the lot at the't Northeast Corner of Loudon Avenue and llth Street N. W., was read. Mr. Comer of- ~ fered the following resolution: (~3729) A RESOLUTION granting a permit to the Continental 0il Company to install certain gasoline storage tanks. The City Manager stated property, which is now Mr. Comer moved that the the following resolu- tion: REAL ESTATE ASSESS~.~T: A delegation of property owners from the Southeast Section appeared, and were introduced by Mr. A. W. Lescure. Mr. C. E. Vest present, ed to Council resolutions adopted at a meeting of the Southeast property owners on the 16th, of September 1930. Mr. Dew also spoke on the resolutions. The resolu- tions are filed. SNWER FIRST BRETHE~ CHURCH: A committee from the First Brethern Church who are constructing a church building at the Corner of 0tterview Avenue and Rivermont Street, Ghent, appeared and stated to Council that there is no sanitary sewer with which they could connect their church property, and asked that Council authorize th~ City Manager to construct a sewer for their accommodation. that in constructing this sewer it would accommodate other vacant, and that the cost would be approximately $§60.00. City Manager be directed to construct the sewer, and offered the reading BE IT RESOLVED by the is hereby granted the Continental 0il Compan~ ground gasoline and oil storage tanks llth, Street and Loudon Avenue N. W. Said t~ks shall be installed under Building Inspector, and to Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and to install five 1,000 gallon under- on its property at the Northeast Corner off specifications to be his good liking and satisfaction. furnished by the Said Continental demnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for !i or property by reason of the installation and maintenance of said The resolution was read and laid over. Oil Company by acting under this resolution agrees to in- damages to persona storage tanks. CROSS-OVERS; The application of the Continental Oil Company to construct certain cross-overs at its property at the Northeast Corner of Loudon Avenue and llth Street N. W., was read. Mr. Stiff moved to grant the permit, and offered the following resolution: (~5730) A RESOLUTION granting a permit to the Continental Oil Company to construct certain cross-overs. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and is hereby granted the Continental Oil Company to construct cross-overs at its property on the Northeast Corner of Loudon Avenue and llth Street N. W; two of said cross-overs to be on Loudon Avenue, and two on llth Street N. W. Said cross-overs shall be constructed according to specifications to be furnished by the City Manager and according to his good liking and satisfaction. Said Continental Oil Company by acting under this resolution agrees to in- , demnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to persons or property by reason of the construction and maintenance of said cross-overs. was suly seconded and Mr. Stiff moved to adopt the resolution. The motion the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, and the President, NAYS: None ................... O. Mr. Seifert ---4. stall on its property at the Southwest Corner of Maryland or Norfolk and Western Railway right-of-way. GASOLINE STORAGE TANKS: The application of the Gulf Refining Company to in- six gasoline storage tanks with a capacity of 14.,600 gallons each, above ground Mr. Comer offered the following resolution: (~?~1) A RESOLUTION granting a permit to the stall six gasoline storage tanks property at the Southwest Corner Western Railway right-of-way, Northeast. Staunton Avenue, and the C. ulf Refining ~ompany to in- of 14,600 gallons each, above ground, on its of Maryland or Staunton Avenue, and the Norfolk and BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and is hereby granted of 14,600 gallons Maryland or Northeast. the Gulf Refining Company to install six gasoline each, above ground, on its property at Staunton Avenue, and the Norfolk and Western Said tanks shall be installed under Building. Inspector specifications and to his good liking and satisfaction. storage tanks the Southwest corner of Railway right-of-way to be furnished by the .4 The said Gulf Refining Compan~ by acting under this resolution agrees to in- .demnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to persona !!or property by reason of the installation and maintenance of said gasoline storage tanks. The resolution was read and laid over. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY ~NAGER: The City Manager presented a report making ocr- tain recommendations. The same were acted upon as follows: TRAFFIC LIGHTS L~LROSE AVEN~ AND LAFAY~TTE BOULEVARD: The City Manager re- ports that he has changed the timing of this light so as to allow traffic to move approximately 35 seconds on Melrose Avenue and 15 seconds on Lafayette Boulevard with an overlap on the amber of approximately 4 seconds, and since changing the light he does not think there is any necessity of moving it. ~. Stiff moved to adopt the recommendation. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. FIRE DEPARTS~NT: The City Manager reported the appointment of G. L. Prillman, Fireman, on September 16, 1930. The City ~.~anager presented a report of work accomplished week ending September ll, 1950. The same is filed. and expenditure s for The City ~anager presented a report of appointments in the various as follows: CITY ~ANAGER R. B. Moss, Clerk· Eddie A. McCutcheon, Stenographer. ENGINEERING DEPART~,~N T C. L. Watkins, City Engineer and the present personnel department. CITY HALL J. B. Newton, Superintendent of Building and the present of this department. AI~{SHOUSE J. B. Doss, Superintendent and the present employees ment. department of this employees of this depart- POLICE DEPART~,:~E~T Captain J. L. Manning, Superintendent of Police, and personnel of this department. the present FIRE DEPARTMENT ~' ~ Mullins, Chief, and the present personnel of this department BUILDING INSPECTOR D. P. Magann, Building Inspector, and the present personnel of this department. City PHYSICIAN Dr. Chas. M. Irwin, City Physician HEALTH DEPART~ENT Dr. C. B, Ransone, Health Officer, department. and the present personnel of this STREET CF. EANING AND GAP~E. W. L. Sink, Superintendent. D. K. Umberger, STREET REPAIR Superintendent. CITY STABLES W. M. Miles, Superintendent. Eo H. Richardson, Superintendent. PARES J. Wo Roberson, Overseer of Parks, department. and the present personnel of this DEPART~tT OF PLAY AND RECREATION E. Mark Cowan, Director. CITY H. F. Hill, Clerk, and the present personnel of this department. WEST END ~ARk~T R. E. Coleman, Clerk. CLAIM, B. C. WITT: The City Manager and City Attorney reported that there is no liability on the city to pay the claim presented by B. C. Witt for damage to his automobile while conveying a prisoner from Baltimore to Roanoke. They further reported that the city is not liable to W. J. Rigney for the doctor and hospital bills. The City Clerk is directed to notl- amount expended for fy these parties. DELINQUEWT TAX COLLECTOR: The City Clerk presented a report with relation to the delivery of books and records of the Delinquent Tax Collector's office. The same is filed. ROANOKE CITY HOSPITAL: A report of city for the month of August was read and filed. MARKET: Mr. C. E. Ballou made a statement with reference to the conditions patients at the Roanoke City Hospital existing at the market. REPORTS OF CO},~{ITTEES: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. CONSIDERATION OF CLA~S: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES Mr. Comer introduced the following ordinance: ANAD RESOLUTIONS: (~3732) AN ORDINANCE to prohibit parking of vehicles on the Southside of Bullitt Avenue between Jefferson Street and 1st Street S. W. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that it ~hall be un- lawful for any person to park or stand any vehicle on the Southslde of Bullitt Ave- nue between Jefferson Street and 1st Street S. W. Any person violating the provisions of this ordinance shall be fined not less than ~2.§0 nor more than $10.00 for each offense. The ordinance was read and laid over. MOTIONS AND MISCELT~_A~EOUS BUSINESS: TAX ASSESSORS: With referance to the matter of the ors for a clerk to assist them with their work. The could furnish a man from the Engineering Department, notify the assessors. VIRGINIA MUSE~RI OF NATURAL HISTORY: The Clerk is directed to notify Mr. W. Ryland Martin that Council will view the Museum after adjournment on Friday, September 26th. request of the Tax Assess- City Manager stated that he and the Clerk is directed to ?RIP OVER THE CITY: Council fixed Thursday, September 2§th, to make a tou~ ]of lnspeotion of tho oity, and to view oonditions at the market at 4 o'olook P. M. ]~IFE SAVING: The President stated that he ~uld like to have Counoil view · the Life Saving exhibit immediately upon adjournment. There being no further business, upon motion, Coune~l adjourned° APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. COUNCIL, REGULAR ~;~EETING,i: Friday, September 26, 19~0. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in Room in the Municipal Building Friday, September ES, PRES~T: Hessrs. Comer, ~,~undy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, ABSENT: Hone ................. 0. The President, l~r. Setfert, presiding. ffItFUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meettnE has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. the Circuit Cour$ 1930, at 3 o'clock P. ', D'.r. Seifert-S. PETITIONE A?.?D C0},9.{U~.,'ICATI0}~S: },~ARKET: ~{r. C. E. Ballou presented a petition signed by ~.~.essrs. C. P. Etzler, T. D. Wiley, J. H. Ferguson, C. E. Ballou, C. A. Wiley and J. L. Etzler asking that Council investigate the conditions at the market. ~',r. ~,{undy moved that the petition be filed for further investigation. The motion wss duly seconded and agreed to. JAIL: A com~unication from Judge John h'. Hart of the Hustings Court, attach- ing a report made by ?..~essrs. James F. },~acTier, J. J. Sheehan, and G. W. Hooker, on the conditions of the jail, and recommending that certain things be done to make the jail safe. Judge Hart's eonum~icatton advises Council that he will insist that the recommendations be complied with. ~,~r. Ttnsley moved that the communication and re- iport be referred to the City }~Ianager for f~rther investigation,and report to Council the cost necessary to put the jail in a proper and safe condition. The report to be made as speedily as possible. The motion v~as duly seconded and agreed to by the following vote: AYES: LIessrs. Comer, ~,~undy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Nr. Seifert--5. ~'~AYS: None .................. 0 8TFI STREET, SOUTH ROANOKE: A communication from _~:'irs. ~.I.T. Kindred, L. T. Hut- son and L. D. Beals calling the attention of Council to the condition of 8th Street, South Roanoke, v~as read and referred to the City ~'~anager for investigation and report. BUS STOP: A petition asking that a bus stop be arranged at the Northeast Cor- ier of First (Nelson) Street and Church Avenue was read and referred to the City ~.iana- er for report. . . '! FAIRFAX AVENUE~: A petition asking for the improvement of Fairfax Avenue between i arrison Avenue and ~'"'.oorman Road was read, and on motion of }-.Ir. Stiff referred to the ity ~:.'.anager for investigation and report, TAYLOR STREET .SOUTN]~._~ST: A petition asking that Taylor Street S. E., between ,i~ontrose Avenue and the Virginian Railroad be improved was read, and on motion of undy referred to the City ~,:fanager for report. SPECIAL OFFICER: A petition from the Central !'~Ianufacturing Company asking that Nr. E. A. Craft be appointed a special officer for their plant was read, and on motion of ~r. Comer referred to the City ~Ianager for report. ~ARKET AUD!TORIU~: A communication from ~{r. B. F. Noomav~, Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, asking that a bill of ~E0.O0, for rent of the market auditorium for the State Republican Convention on August BOth, be remitted was read. Nr. Tin- sley moved that the ~E0.00 rent for the market auditorium for the State Republican Convention be remitted. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to by the followi~ vote AYES: ~,~.essrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, NAYS: None ................. 0. ?insley and the President, Nr. Seifert- ~ GASOLINE AND 0IL TANKS: The ap,pltcation of the Whiting 0il Company to instal two 20,000 gallon, two 12,000 gallon and two 4,000 gallon gasoline and oil storage tanks on the tract of land located on the spur track from the Virginian Railway in the block bounded on the North by Mountain Avenue S. E., and the East of 4th Street AS' ~', was read. ~.~r. ~.',undy moved that the same be referred to the City ~anager for investigation and report. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. FA!~:ILY WELFARE SOCIETY: The report of the Family Welfare Society for the month of August was read and filed. EX-SERVICE ~.',~','S RELIEF C0~:',ITTE. E: A resolution adopted at a special meeting of the Ex-Service ¥.en' s Relief Committee September 2~th, 1930, in which re~ lution it is suggested that the Council consider the advisability of the City owning a rock' Quarry large enough to employ a considerable number of unskilled laborers pzofitabl¥, and enough stone produced to build streets, etc · The resolution further suggests that a committee be appointed to investigate ! the advisability of the City owning such a quarry. ¥~r. Stiff moved that a committee: to consist of the President of the Council and two members of Council be appointed to report on the resolution. Mr. Comer moved as an amendment to ~:~r. Stlff's motion that the City ~::anager be also made a member of the committee Mr Stiff accepted · · the amendment offered by ~,~r. Comer. Thereupon, the vote being put - ~Ir. Stlff's motion u'as dopted. The President appointed as such committee in addition to himself and the Cityi ~,:anager,~.essrs. ~:lundy and Stiff. · 0RTo OF 0K~ICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY Mf~NACER: The City ~..[anager presented a report of work ac- complished and expenditures for week ending September 18, 1930. The same is filed. REPORTS OF C0~,U,iITTEES: None. UNFINISHE.~D BUSINE. SS: The following resolution having been introduced, read an~ laid over was taken up and again read: ( 3729) granting a permit to the Continental 0il Company to in- A RESOLUTION stall certain gasoline storage tanks. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and is hereby granted the Continental 0il Company to install five 1,000 gallon under-gro~_~_dI gasoline and oil storage tanks on its property at the Northeast Corner of llth Street and Loudon Avenue N. W. Said tanks shall be installed under specifications to be furnished by the Building Inspector, and to his good liking and satisfaction. Said Continantal 0il Company by acting under this resolution agrees to in- demnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to person., or property by reason of the installation and maintens~ce of said storage tanks. ~,~.r. ~,~undy moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, ~0~undy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, NAYS: None ~,Ir. Selfert- 5 six ga reline the Southwest The following up and again read: (~3751) A RESOLUTION storage Corner Railway right-el-way, resolution having been introduced, read and laid over was taken~. .! Refining Company to install ground, on its property at and the Norfolk and Western ~ granting a permit to the Gulf tanks of 14,600 gallons each, above of Maryland or Stunton Avenue, Northeast. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and is hereby granted the Gulf Refining Company to install six gasoline storage tanks of 14,600 gallons each, above ground, on its property at the Southwest Corner of Mary-~ land or Stm, nton Avenue, and the Norfolk and Western Railway right-of-way, Northeas.t. Said tanks shall be installed under specifications to be furnished by the Building Inspector and to his good liking and satisfaction. The said Gulf Refining Company by acting under this resolution agrees to in- demntfy and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to persons or property by reason of the installation and maintenance of said gasoline storage tanks. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: l~essrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert - 5. NAYS: None ................. 0. The follovJing ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (~3732) AN 0~IAA,,CE to prohibit parking of vehicles ';on the Southside of Bul- litt Avenue betweez~ Jefferson Street and First Street S. W. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that it shall be unlawful for any person to park or stand any vehicle on the Southside of Bullitt Avenue be- tween Jefferson Street and 1st Street S. W. Any person violating the provisions of this ordinance shall be fined not less than $2.50, nor more than $10.00 for each offense. Mr. ~Iundy moved to adopt the ordinance. The motion was duly seconded and the ordinance adopted by the follow~Bg vote: AYES: ~,essrs. Comer, Lundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert- 5. NAYS: None ................ 0. VIRGINIA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY: !~r. Mundy moved that a committee to consist of the Mayor and one member of Council be appointed to investigate the advisability of making an appropriation to the Virginia Museum of Natural History, and to report to Council its finding in the matter. Th~ motion was duly seconded and agreed to. Thereupon, the President appointed Mr. ~,,~undy to serve with him on the committee. CONSIDERATION OF CLAllfS: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDEP~TION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: None. ~0TIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: TRAFFIC SIGNALS: ~r. D. W. Persinger appeared and called the attention of Co~;ncil to an invention to be used in connection with the traffic signals. Mr. Mundy moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for report. ORANGE AVE~,UJE ~WD 22ND STR~LIET N, W: Mr. Stiff called the attention of Court- cll to the condition of the,street near the inter-section of Orange Avenue and Mel- rose Avenue near 22nd Street, and asked that the matter be referred to the City Manager to remedy the There oondition, bein~ no further business, Counoil adjourned. APPROVED I! ATTEST: Clerk. Pre sident. COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING, Friday, October 3, 19S0. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Circuit Court Room in the ~unioipal Building Friday, October 3, 1930, at 3 o'clock P. H. PRESENT: ~essrs. Comer, 1,1undy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, ~,~r. Seifert-5. ABS~'~T: None .............. 0. The President, ~fr. Seifert,presiding. OFFICERS P~SENT: Wm. P. Hunter, City ~anager. ~,~I?~UTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AP.~D C0~'.~HE~ICATIONS: C~LA!.,IBER OF C0~.~,~ERCE: L[r. N. ~V. Pugh, President of the Chamber of Co~mnerce, brought to the attention of Council various matters particularly the Northern and Eastern approaches to the city, and the Floyd Road entrance, and stated that these matters were p~.rticularly important, and asked that Council take action thereon. ~,~r. ~. R. Johnson called particular attention to the Floyd Road connection, and stated that they had been able to get the county to grade a road through the Fishburn property to connect with Greenbrier Avenue through to Brandon R~ d, and asked that Council construct the road over Greenbrier Avenue so as t6 connect with the road through the Fi shburn property. ~r. B. F. Moomaw called attent~ion to the necessity of lighting the airport, and stated that unless the airport is lighted there is no possible chance of get- ting an air route through the-city. He stated that the lighting would probably cost .~6,000.00. located on the ~Iorthwest side of Franklin Road, at the end of Pleasant Avenue. ~,{r. Comer moved that the' communication be referred to the City ~.Ianager, and that he report as soon as possible on the question of improving Greenbrier Avenue to connect with the Floyd road. GASOLINE TAYKS: The application of the Whiting 0il Company for a permit to in- stall two £0,000 gallon tanks, two 12,000 gallon tanks, and two 4,000 gallon tantz for the storage of gasoline and motor oils on the property of the Virginian Railway .The matter iS referred to the City ~lanager for report. REPORT OF GAS TESTS: G. C. Boyer, Engineer of the State Corporation Commission, filed a report of the gas tests for the Roanoke Gas Light Company. The report is referred to the City ~anager. SID~:!AI~KS: Petitions for sidewalks on the West side of Commonwealth Avenue between Patton and Harrison ~venues and on the Southside of Harrison Avenue between Commonwealth Avenue and 3rd Street N. E., were read and referred to the City ~lanager. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: R~PORT OF THE CITY ~ANAG~R: The City !.~anager presented a report of work ac- complished and expenditures for week ending September 2§th, 1930. The same is filed. REPORTS OF o0~ITTE~_~S. Hessrs. J P. ~.i,:_n_dy and S P. Seifert the committee to whom was referred the matter of the request for an appropriation to the Virginia ~useum of Natural History presented a report, and the same is referred to the City Manager to consider in making up the Budget for 1931. UNFINISHED .BUS!NESS: None. CONS!DERATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Mr. ~und ~. y introduced the following ordinance: (~3733) AN ORDINANCE to prohibit the sale on the streets or merchandise, and providing penalties for violation.thereof. of goods, wares, B~ IT OPJ)A!NMD by the Council of the City of Roanoke that it shall be unlaw- ful for any person, firm or corporation to sell or offer for sale any goods, wares or merchandise of any description on the streets or sidewalks of the City of Roanok~ PROVIDMD, HOV~VMR, that this ordinance shall not apply to the sale of food products produced on farms and offered for sale on the market and streets designated for market purposes, and PROVIDED, MURTHMR, that the patriotic flowers knov~ as the Buddy Poppy and the Forget-~e-Not may be offered on the streets on the Saturday next preceeding !~[emorial D~v, and on the Saturday next preceding Armistice Day, or within one week of such dates, provided that proper permits therefor be obtained from the City Maria-' ger, and PROVIDED, ~RTHER, that where a Central Committee representing a majority of the recognized ex-service men's organizations and their auxiliary are charged with ~ the relief work of ex-service men by ~ch organizations, then the sales hereinbefore authorized shall be held under the supervision of such Central Committee· It is un-, derstood that the proceeds from the sale of the patriotic flowers are expended sole-~ ly and entirely for charity· Any person, firm or corporation violating the provisions of this ordinance shall be fined not less than ?lO.O0 nor more than $50.00 for each offense· The ordinance was read and laid over opinion of the City Attorney. , and the Clerk directed to get the LO ~IO?[S A[[D L~.ISCELLANEOUS BUSIDESS: ~RK~.~T: The President suggests that Council confer with the farmers and pro- ducers ~.~o sell on the market relating to the market conditions, and ~o follow up this conference with ~other conference with the peddlers and hucksters. The date for the conference ¥~ith the producers is fixed for Thursday, October 9, 1930, at 8:30 o'clock P. M., and the Clerk directed to invite Messrs. H. P. Hinman, J. E. Patterson, Price Garst, Joel Naff and A. ~. Coon to the meeting. ~!r. ~. A. Laughorn called attention to the fact that the matter of market ordinances was referred to a committee. He asks that the committee be requested to report. CITY~~w¥..~._~~~.~. ~he_ president called the attention of the City Manager to the condition of the fence at the City cemetery, and suggested that it be repaired. NORTHE~RN APPROACH: Mro Comer presented the plan ~known as the Goen's Plan of the ~orthern ~ntrance to connect ~'~ith the Williamson Road The same is referred to · the City i~anager. There beinE no further business, Council adjourned. !i ATTMST: ~ Clerk. APPROVED COUNCIL, SPECIAL R~EETING, Thursday, October 9, 1930. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in Special ~'.eeting in the Circuit Court Room, in the ~,.~unicipal ~Building, Thursday October 9th, 1930, at 8:30 o'clock P. Z~., pursuant to call of the President. PR~EEENT: [~.essrs. Comer, }.lundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, ~...',r. Seifert-5. ABS.ENT: None .............. - - -- O. The President, ~r. Seifert, presiding. OBJECT OF Tt~ ;~I_~zING. ~he President stated that the objcct of the meeting was to hear the farmers and producers relating to the conditions existing at the City market. }~LARKET CONDITION: A committee composed of l. lessrs. John L. Patterson, Price Garst, Joel Naff and H. ?. Hinman presented a state~nent, in v~riting, offering certain suggestions and recommendations, which, in their judgment, will make better conditions at the market. The state~nent is filed. G. B. Showalter and and suggestions for remedying them. Thereupon, Council adjourned. Coon, J. P. Phlegar, H. P. Hinman, Joel ~aff, Price Garst, liastin made statements relative to the conditions existing, Council takes the matter under consideration. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. President.~ COUNCIL, REGULAR ~TING, Friday, 0etcher 10, 1930. The Co,mcil of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Circuit Cour~ Room in the Municipal Building Friday, October 10, 1930, at 3 o'clock P. M. PRESENT: N. essrs. Comer, ,'.iundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert- ABSENT: None ................. 0. The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS ~~'~. C L. Watkins, City ~gineer MI~TESL It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been ~rnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND C0~ICATIONS: STREETS: Mr. B. F. Moomaw, Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, appeared and presented to Council a resolution relating to the straightening, widening and ira- . proving streets in Northeast Roanoke connecting with the Williamson Road, and Green~ brier Avenue to co~ect with the Roanoke-Floyd Road· The resolution is filed. ~ '~ Hammond, J." Pofndexter CROSS-OVER: A petition from L. R. Hammond, ... ~... ,,. and ' '.,':. Poindexter asking for a per:nit to construct a cross-over on Church Avenue into their building at the Corner of Church Avenue and 2nd Street S. E., was read. Comer moved to grant the permit and offered the follov~ing resolution: (~3V34) A RESOLUTION granting a oermtt to L H. Hammond, E ;~. Hammond, J. TM Poindexter and E. W. Poindexter to construct a cross-over. _ ~.,~~D by the Counoil of tke City o~ P, oanok~ that a hermit b~, an~ is ' " "~ Poindexter and E. W. Poindexter hereby granted L. H. Hammond, ~.... Hammond, J. ,,. to construct a cross-over on the Southside of Church Avenue into the rear of their building situated on the lot on the Southwest Corner of Second (Randolph) Street and Church Avenue. Said cross-over shall be constructed -muder specifications to be furnished by ' . :,~s good likins] and satisfaction ~zt,. ~smager and to '~' · .~ " Hammond .T " :: Hammond, . , _ Said L. ..... ~.;. · ... Poindexter and E. "' Poindext ., . er by acting under this resolution agree to inder.~ify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for ds~.ages to persons or property by reason of the construe tion and maintenance of said cross-over. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly.~seconded ~ud the resolution adopted by the following vote: · '" i.tundy Stiff Tinstey and the President, Mr. Seifert - 5 AYES- ~.:essrs ~omer, , , ~TAYS: Uone -- STEUNTON AV~KUE BETW~.~N 19TH AND 23RD STREETS N. W: Petition asking for the improvement of Sta-muton Avenue between 19th and 23rd Streets N. W., was read, and on motion of ~.:r. Stiff referred to the City Manager. TRAFFIC LIGHT: A communication, ntumerously signed, expressing the apprecia- tion of t.'~;~ signers of the action taken by Council regarding the traffic light at the Corner of i:elrose Avenue and Lafayette Boulevard. The communication is filed. CROSS-OVERS: Applications for permits to construct cross-overs were presente~ as follows: Frank Lynch, ~907 L'adison Avenue N. W; ),~rs. Sadie A. Holt, ~401 Green- wood Road, R. C., and F. P. Wright, ~315 ?/ells Avenue N. E., On motion of Ur. Tinsley, duly seconded, tho same were ~eferred to the City Kanager with power to acS. T~EE, HIGk~j!D PARK: A communication from Pleasants Lodge $63 A. F. & A, H., asinine for a permit to plant a tree in Highland Park in accordance with the re%~uest of the American Tree Association; the same to be dedicated to the memory of George Washington, was read. ~Ir. Comer moved that t~e matter be referred to the City ;~iana' get wlt!~ power to act. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. B~D~NERS OVER STREETS: Colonel I'.. S. Battle appeared and asked that a permit be granted to place over the streets banners for Armistice Day celebration, the same to remain from the 3rd to 12th of l~Tovember. It appearing that an ordinance is in force w~-dch will prohibit the stringing of banners over the streets within tke first and second fire zones unless the s~me are of incombustible material. The application, however, is referred to the City t~anager with the request that he grant the p~rmlt, if he finds that the grant~ng of such permit is not in conflict with the ordinances. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: R .... OR_ OF - ' ~ .~ity" ,~..~.~.,n: The '" ~ ~..anager presented a report making cer- tatn recomJaendations. The same were acted upon as follows: SPECIAL OFFICER CE?~TTP~L ]v~5~FAC._~T~RIL'G C01'[PkrY: The City ~,ianager recommends that E. A. 3~aft be appointed a special officer for the plant of the Central ~.ianu- facturing Company - his authority to be limited to said plant. ~.[r. Comer ~oved to adopt the recommendation. The motion was duly seconded and the recommendation adopted. FAIRFAX AVENUE I~{PROV:~,.~: The City L[anager recommends that Fairfax Avenue [between Harrison Avenue and i~oorman Road be repaired and regraveled. ~Ir. Stiff mov- ed to adopt the recommendation. The motion v;as duly seconded and agreed to. 8TH STREET ~r~m:- , ~:~ R0~2~0KE, I!F. PROV~.~!T:-The City ~anager recommends that 8th, Street, South Roanoke, between Virginia Avenue and Rosalind Avenue be graded and gravel placed thereon and covered with crank case oil. 5Ir. Stiff moved to adopt the recommendation. The motion was duly seconded and the recommendation adopted. FLOYD-ROAD ?IN. TRANCE: The Jity ~danager reports regarding the Floyd Road en- trance that he has made an estimate on bases of 60 ft. street and 50 ft. macadam l without curb and gutter, s_ud alternate estimate of 50 .ft. roadway of stone treated twith road oil. The estimate of 60 ft. right-of-way including land to be acquired with 50 ft. strip of macadam $~4,~6.?~; alternate 60 ft. right-of-way including land to be acquired with ~0 ft. of stone treated with road oil $1E,~_41.00. ~!r. ~undy moved that action be postponed u~util funds are available for the improvement. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. SID~!IALK BET¥~EN ~ ~ ~O,~.~,t0N,~ALTH A!'~D HARRIS01,~ AV~.~'L~S N. E: The City 5:anager reco~nmends with reference to the petition for sidewalks on Commonwealth Avenue be- tween Patton and Harrison Avenues and the Southside of Harrison Avenue between Commonwealth Avenue and 3rd Street N. available for sidewalk construction. E., that the sidewalks be laid when money is ~[r. Tinsley moved to adopt the recommendation. The motion was duly seconded and the recommendation adopted by the following vote: ATES: l[essrs. Comer, 51undy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, I~Ir. Seifert- 5. NAYS: None .............. O. 226 STORAGE TANKS: The City Manager recommends that a permit be granted the Whit- tng Oil Company on their application to install ~Wo EO,O00 gallon, two-12,000 gallo and two 4,000 gallon tanks for the storage of gasoline and oil on the property of the Virginian Railway situated on the Northwest Side of Franklin Road at the end of Pleasant Avenue. -~- . ........ Mr. Comer offered the following resolution: (~§~ A RMSOLUTION granting a permit to the ¥1hiting 0il Company to install certain gasoline and oil storage tanks. B'E IT RESOLVMD by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and is hereby granted the Uhiting 0il Company to install gasoline and oil storage tanks on th~ property of the Virginian Railway on the lJorthwest side of Franklin Road at the' end of Pleasant Avenue, as follows; Two - 20,000 gallon tanks Two - 12,000 " Two - 4,000 " ,, Said tanks to be constructed abov~.~ ground, and shall be constructed in accor- dance with plans and soecifications to be furnished by the Building Inspector and to his good liking and satisfaction. Said Whitings 0il Company by acting under this resolution agrees to indemnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to persons or property by reason of the construction and maintenance of said tanks. T}~e resolution was read and laid over. week The City ~.~anager presented a report of work accomplished and expenditures for ending October 2, 1930. The same is filed, IEA~Io~L STATFF~T: The City Clerk and Auditor presented to Co~tucil statement showing tl~e financial condition of the city as of October l, 1930. The same is filed. RV~~ OF C0~'~I~TEES: None. Ul~I~{ISHMD BUSINESS: The following ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over ¥;as taken up and again read: ~.~.~ to prohibit the sale on the streets of goods, wares or merchandise, and providing penalties for violation thereof. Er. ~A~ndy moved that the ordinance ~ be dismissed from the calendar. was duly seconded and the ordinance dismissed. The motion CONSIDTP. ATI0~f OF CLAI!{S: ?Tone. IN~.~0D~_I~_N A~-~D CONSIDEP~TI0~ OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTION: !Zr. ~undy introduced the following resolution: (~?$6) A R=~0LUTI0}7 to approve the accounts and claims against the City of Roanoke for tke month of Septen~.ber 1930, and directing the payment of same. ( For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Book No. ?, Pag. e ~_~_). Mr. ~¥Iundy moved to-adopt the resolution. The motion wa.s duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: . AYES: ;.~essrs. Comer, ~{undy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, t~r. Seifert- 5. NAYS: None ......... 0. ~!0TI0~S A?~D ~,:ISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: the hucksters and peddlers relating to the conditions on the market There being no further business, upon motion, Council adjou~ne ~EST- A P P R 0 V E D CITY ~RKET: Council fixed Tuesday, October 14th, at 8 o'clock P. M., to hear COX~NCXX~ SPECr~L ~?XNC, Tuesday, October 14, 1930. Court The Council o£ the City of Roanoke met Room in the Municipal Building Tuesday, PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stifff, ABSENT: None ................. O. The President, Mr. Seiffert, presiding. of the meeting was the investigation of the with the idea in view of improving the same, in Special Meeting in the Circuit October 14, 1930, at 8 o'clock P. M. Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert-5. OBJECT OF THE~ETING: The President, Mr. Seifert, stated that the object conditions existing at the city market and that the meeting tonight was to hear the hucksters and peddlers. HUCKSTERS AND PEDDLERS: Messrs. L. VI. Rlpplin, A. R. Eanes, J. L. Etzler, S. A. Carter, A. W. Coon, J. H. Turner and C. A. Wiley presented to Co,mcil their views and made certain suggestions for remedying the conditions. Council takes the matter under consideration. Thereupon, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. · 227 COUNCIL, Friday, I~E, GULAR MEETING, October 17, 1930, The Council of the City of Roanoke met in Regular Meeting in the Circuit Court Room in the Municipal Building Friday, October 17, 1930, at 3 o'clock P. 1.,*.. PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Selfert - 4. ABSENT: Mr. Mundy ................. 1. The President, Mr. Setfert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: C. L. Watkins, City ~ngineer. MIR~UTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: ROANOKE RAILWAY & ELECTRIC C0~ANY: Mr. C. B. Short, General Manager of the Roanoke Railway & Electric Company, appeared and stated, to Council that they pro- pose to abandon the street car line between Washington Heights and Salem, and to substitute bus service· He stated that the bus service would materially lessen the time between Roanoke and Salem, but it is not the intention of the company to disturb the street car operation between Roanoke and Washington Heights. T~at he has taken the matter up with the Salem Council, and that the Council had offered no objection to their plan; that they will file a petition with the State Corpora- tion Commission within a few days asking that the Commission authorize the abandon-. ment of the line between Washington Heights and Salem, that he brings the matter be'- fore Council for the information of Council. BERK~ AE~UE S. E., BETWEEN 15TH AND 17TH STREETS: A petition calling at- tention of Council to the bad condition of Berkley Avenue between 15th and 17th Streets S ~ and asking that action be taken to remedy it, the petition being presented by Hr. W. E. Evans. The matter is referred to the City Manager for in- vestigation and report· C0~UNI~ FUND CA~PAIGN: A communication from Mr. Fay ~! Thomas, Chairman, _~bltcity Committee, requesting permits as follows: (1) To erect two 5'x9' canvas framed signs on the lawn of the Municipal Building, one on the North Side, and one on the Em'at Side. (2) Erect two large street banners, one just West of Jefferson Street, on Campbell Avenue, and one just South of Campbell Avenue, on Jefferson Street. (3~ To erect two thermometers to show and keep up the minute Campaign con- tributi~ns one on the Colonial-American National Bank Building, and one on the Virst National ~xchange Bank Building. Mr. Stiff moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager and City Attorney with power to gr~t the request if it does not conflict with the ordinances of the city, and the City Manager and City Attorney consult the committee of the Community Chest in reaching their destermination. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. WASENA SCHOOL: Mrs. G. A. Mason and a committee from the Parent Teacher Association of the Wasena School appeared and asked that sidewalks leading to the school be constructed on Sherwood Avenue and on Main Street. The matter is re- · e~erred to nooeBB&Fjr. the City Manager to grant such temporary relief as in his ~udgment is ROANOEE RAILWAY & E~EG?RIg COMPANY: Petition from the Roanoke Railway and Electric Company asking that it be relleved from the duty of paving that portion of the streets occupied by their tracks, and submitting the following proposition in relation thereto: 1. PAVING Ca) (b) In streets hereafter paved the company will pay only the cost of any base or foundation made necessary by the presence of its tracks in such streets, if there be any cost by such presence over and a_.b__o[e.wha.t w.ou~ld h?v? been the cost of such base or foundation, if ~ucn ~rac~s naa no~ oeen located in such streets, The City will pay any and all other costs of such paving. PAY ING_ ,,, ~HA_INT E, N ~ANC_~/~,: (a) On those streets paved between the rails with bit,,minous macadam and/or brick and which contain tee rails, the company will pay one-half the cost of necessary maintenance thereof as long as such streets are so paved and such tee rails are in use therein. (b) As tee rails wear out, the company will replace the same with rail of shape and size to be approved by the City, but not to exceed 103 m pounds per yard in weight. The company shall restore at its cost all paving distributed by it in making repairs to its tracks. (d) Any and all paving maintenance other than that to be paid by company as set out in (a) above should be borne solely by the City. Mr. Comer moved that the matter be referred to the City ~[anager for investiga- Sion and report. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. MARktET: A communication from C. C. Bova & Company, Produce Dealers on the iarket, asking that they be given an opportunity to be heard before Council takes iinal action in the matter. The Clerk is directed to acknowledge receipt of the $ommunication and to advise C. C. Bova & Company that an Opportunity will be given ~hem to be heard. GRAYSON AVENUE N. W: A petition from the property owners on Grayson Avenue N. W., between 14th and 15th Streets asking that the streets be improved and oil and gravel applied was read, and on motion of Mr. Comer referred to the City Manager. GREENBRIER AVEI.C~EW~VER HEIGHTS: A communication from Hr ~ R Johnson with !reference to Greenbrier Avenue, Weaver IIeights, was read and filed. GROSS-OVERS: Applications for permits to construct cross-overs were presented ~s follows: Mrs. W. L. Maust, ~221 Berkley Avenue, Virginia Heights, 0. H. McBride, ~1014 Grayson Avenue, Rugby, Mrs. S. E. Lin~ous, M. W. Zentmeyer, ~1413 Melrose Ave., . W., S. T. McGhee, ~1522 Rorer Avenue S. W; J. R. McLain, ~902 Stewart Avenue S. E., ~. H. Hurt, ~1617 Melrose Avenue N. W., George and ~. W., Mrs. Anna B. Burke and C. C. Cochran, tnd C. 0. McCray, ~1422 ~1424 $. W., John A. Porter, ~ue N. W., W. L. Waid, 't ~oad N. W. Staunton Avenue N. ~1107 Grayson Avenue W; E. ~1204 Staunton Annie Smith, ~221 Harrison Ave., Orange Avenue N. W., Florence E. B. Thrasher, ~1702 Melrose Avenue N.~W., Talmage Wells, ~1704 Melrose Ave- Avenue N. W., and J. T. ¥~itaker, ~1605 Moorman Tinsley moved that the applications be referred to the City Manager with ipower to ac~. ~T?e motion was duly seconded and agreed to. CROSS OVER. The application of the Enfield Buick Company struct cross-over on 7th Street S. W., North of Comer moved for permit to con- Patterson Avenue was read. Mr. to grant the permit and offered the following resolution: (~5737} A RESOLUTION g~anting a permit to the Enfield Buick Compan~ to con- struct a cross-over on ?th Street S. W., North of Patterson Avenue ~nto their gara~ BE IT RESOLYED by the Council of tho City of Roanoke that a permit be, and is hereby granted the Enflell Buick Company to construct a cross-over on the West Side of ?th Streot g. W., North of l~ttorson Avenue into the garago of said oompany Said cross-over to be constructed under specifications to be furnished b~ the City Manager and to his good liking and satisfaction. The said Enfield Buick Company by acting under this resolution agrees to indemnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to per- sons or property by reason of the construction of said cross-over. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: M. essrs. Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert--4. NAYS: None .............. O. GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN: A communication from the City ~lanager of Grand Rapids, Michigan, transmitting a resolution adopted by the City Commission of. Grand Rapids relative to the business conditions existing in America was read. The com- municatton is filed, and the Clerk is directed to acknowledge receipt. 3RD STREET AND HARRISON AV~;UE N. E: A petition asking for the improvement of 3rd Street N. E., from Patton Avenue to Commonwealth Avenue, and Harrison Ave- hue from 3rd Street to intersection of Commonwealth Avenue was read and filed. ROANOKE HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION: A report from the Roanoke Hospital Associatioz as to the city patients treated for the month of September was read and filed. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: [EPORT OF THE CITY ~NAGER: The City Manager presented report of work ac- complished and expenditures for period ending October 9, 1930. The same is filed. REPORTS OF C (~9,1ITTEES: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The following resolution having been introduced, read~ arid laid over was taken up and again read: (~3735) A RESOLUTION granting a permit to the Vd~iting Oil Company to install certain gasoline and oil storage tanks. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and is hereby granted the Whiting Oil Company to install gasoline and oil storage tan~s on the property of the Virginian Railway on the Northwest side of Franklin Road at the end of Pleasant Avenue, as follows: Two - 20,000 gallon tanks Two - 12,000 " " Two - 4,000 " " Said tomks to be constructed above gro,,nd,.and shall be constructed in ac- cordance with plans and specifications to and to his good liking and satisfaction. be furnished by the Building Inspector Said Whiting Oil Company by acting under this resolution agrees to indemnif and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to persons or property by reason of the construction and maintenance of said tanks. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert -- 4. NAYS: None ................ O. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTI~0DUGTION ~NI) GONSIDERATION OF ORDINANGES AND RESOLUTIONS: MOTIONS AED HISGELLANEOUS BUSINESS: None. There being no further business, Council adjourned. None. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. Preside~. 231 :,Court Friday, REGULAR MEETINO October Z4, 1930 The Council of the ~ity of Roanoke met Room in the M,:~iotpal Building Friday, PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Mn-dy, Stiff, ABSE"T: None ............... O. The President, ~:ir. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRES~','?: C. L. Watkins, City 5~ngtneer. MINU~ES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: in regular meeting in the Circuit October 24, 1930, at 5 o'clock P. ~. Tinsley and the President, ~tr. Setfert- of the previous meeting has seconded, the reading is TAZEW~LL AVENUE BETV~JEN 12TH AND 1BTH STREETS: Petitions aaking for the con- struction of a sidewalk on the north side of Tazewell Avenue between 12th and 13th Streets, and for the construction of curb and gutter and penetration macadam on both sides of Tazewell Avenue between 12th and l~th Streets was read, and on motion of Mr. Comer filed, to be considered when fttuds are available. CROSS-OVERS: Applications for permits to construct cross-overs were presented, as follows: Pat Toland, ~1411 Patterson Avenue S. W; R. R. Fulton, ~1415 Rugby Boule- vard N. W; ~,~rs. W. C. Craig, ~lll4 Lafayette Boulevard, Villa Heights; H. M. Urquart, ~1207 Rugby Boulevard N. W; Pat Kane, ~1513 Fifth Avenue N. W; E. F, DeSilva, ~105 Chesterfield Street, Virginia Heights; G. F. Hines, ~1625 Watts Avenue, N. W; S. F. Fuller, ~1629 Watts Avenue N. W; F. L. Brumbaugh and 0. P. Woodson, ~1326 and 1328 Campbell Avenue S. W; H. H. White, ~526 Mount Vernon Road and ~rs. H. B. Moorman, .~502 - 12th Street S. W' ~tr. Comer moved that the applications be referred to the City Manager with power to act. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. STH STREET, SOUTH ROANO~M~,: A communication from Mrs, M. T. Kindred calling attention to the condition of @th Street near the college was read. The City En- gineer reported that he expected to begin work on 8th Street the first of the eom- , inE week. The Clerk is directed to so advise Mrs. Kindred. ~tARKET: A communication from Woods, Chitwood, Coxe & Rogers, representing the produce dealers, was read, and the Clerk directed to advise that the produce ers will be heard at some later date. DESTRUCTION OF PPOPERTY: A communication ii $6,000.00, signed "Citizens" was presented calling attention to the depredation of certain gangs of boys in destroying and mul~itattng property was read. Mr. Tlnsley moved to refer the matter to the Mayor for sach action as he deems advisable. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. R.~PORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER: The City Manager presented a repor~ making cer- tain recommendations. The same were acted upon as follows: JAIL: The City Manager recommends that the contract for furnishing and in- stalling tool proof steel for-the entire prison ceiling of the second tier cells, the prisoners' exercise corridor, the utility corridor, also the vertical ends of both tiers of cells be awarded the Roanoke Iron & Bridge Works at the price of and that the Roanoke Iron & Bridge Works be employed to repair and over- . deal- haul the locking devloe at cost, plus 10%. to the Ma~or, City Manager and City Engineer for The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. S?R.EET IMI~OVF~I~NT: The City Manager as follows: oiled. Berkley Avenue between 15th and l?th stone Tinsley fUrther recommends the Streets Grayson Avenue between 14th and 15th Streets applied. Staunton Avenue between 19th and 25rd Streets Mr. Comer moved to adopt the moved to refer the matter investigation and report. improvement of streets S. E., reshaped, graveled and be shaped and additional crushed recommendations. the following vote: Tinsley and the be reshaped and The motion was graveled. duly seconded and the recommendations adopted by AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, NAYS: None .................... 0. The City Manager presented a report for week ending October 16, 1930. The same is filed. SHED FOR SCALES: Mr. Morgan Clark, Wetghmaster, ed at the Scales so that he might have some place to matter is referred to the City Manager. OLD QUARRY, ALBE~[ARLE AVENUE S. E: Mr. J. E. cil to the old Quarry on Albemarle Avenue S. E., water, and protection to build barricades so as to protect the pedestrian using ALBE~ARLE AV,~NUE S. E., BETWEEN 6TH AND 7TH STREETS: President, Mr. Seifert- 5. of work accomplished and expenditures asked that a shed be construct- stay out of the weather. The Fogle called attention of Court- stating that the same is full of not properly protected. The City Engineer was directed to replace the around the qn~rry, and to notify Messrs. Williams ~d Sites, the owners, Albemarle Avenue. Mr. J. E. Fogle called attention of Council to the necessity of repairing Albemarle (Eleventh) Avenue S.E., between 6th and ?th Streets, and the necessity of widening the alley that connects with Albemarle Avenue. The matter is laid over for ,fUrther consideration. 5th STREET Se E., BETWE.EN .~,~ AND MOUNTAIN AVE~UES: Mr. John P. Mundy called the attention of Council to the condition of 5th Street S. E., between Elm and Moun- rain Avenues. The City Engineer stated that work is now STREET LIGHT: Mr. E tiff asked to have referred to ter of placing a progressing on this street. the City Manager the mat- street light at the intersection of Grayson Avenue and 12th Street The matter is so referred. ROBBERIES: Mr. Comer brought to the attention of Council the robberies which are now being committed. It was stated that the Police is reassigning its force so as to give more protection. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Mr. M,,ndy introduced the following resolution: WHEREAS, the League of Virginia Municipalities, the tion and the Building Inspectors' Association b~ve been the Roanoke during the week, and WHEREAS, in entertaining these Heins and Associates epidemic of Department Police Executives Associa- guests of the City of Conventions the City is indebted to Elmore D. for furnishing the visiting guests with theater tickets, the 233' Roanoke Automobile Association and others the City, The Shrine ~tng tho ~tests in various ways. for furniahin~ automobiles for tours of Quartet for their serYioea, and others for entertain, THEREFORE, BE I? RESOLY._~_ by the Council of the 01ty of Roanoke that the thaz of the Council be extended those persons and organizations for their contributions { -~ in making these Conventions highly successful, and leaving with those attending~ ~ .pleasant memories of their visit to the City of Roanoke. MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: next meeting, revised Williamson Road. There being no ~I~IOIPAL CONVENTIONS: M~gineer, Er. C. L. Watktns and ~r. the ~untcXpal Conventions NORTHERN APPROACH: plans of the ATTEST: The M~or stated that he desired to commend the City their excellent talks before D. P. Magann for held in this city. The City Engineer is directed to furnish Council, at its approach and its connection with the Nor t he rn further business, Council adjourned. Clerk. APPROVED COUNCIL, Fri da~, REGULAR MEETING, October 31, 1930. The Council of the City of Roanoke met Court Room in the Municipal Building Friday, October 31, PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, ABSENT: None .................. 0. The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS ~RESENT: Wm. P. Hunter, City Manager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. asking in regular meeting in the Circuit 1930, at 3 o,clock P. M. Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert-5. of the previous meeting has' seconded, the reading is PETITIONS AND CO~,~trNICATIONS: ALLEY BETWEEN MARSILALL AND LUCK AVF~JES EAST OF 4TH STREET, S.W: A petition that the alley extending North from Luck Avenue ~_d East of 4th Street be t matter be referred to the City Manager for investigation and report. was duly seconded and agreed to. widened so as to make the same usable, and tl~at land be acquired for this purpose was presented by Mr. E. F. Jamison and W. W. Draper. Mr. Tinsley moved that the The motion MARKET: ~ir. C. E. Ballou presented a communication suggesting the establish- ment of market places in different parts of the city. The communication is filed for consideration. TRAFFIC LIGHT: A petition asking for the installation of a traffic light at the Corner of 16th Street and ¥,elrose Avenue N. W., v~as read, and on motion of Mr. Ttnsley referred to the City ~:~anager for report. CROSS-OVERS: Applications for permits to construct cross-overs were presented as follows: G. P. Unrue, ~1614 Rugby Boulevard, and W. O. Unrue, ~1612 Rugby Boule- vard. Mr. Tinsley moved that the same be referred to the City Manager with power to act. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE FOR WOMEn,: A communication from Miss Adele Clark ask- ing that the City place in her hands not later th~n. November 5th, written applica- tion and information as to a site for the location of the college. Council fixed Monday, November 3rd, at 4 o'clock P...~,~., to consider the matter, and the Clerk is directed to invite Mr. Edward L. ~tone, James A. Bear ~d John P. Saul, Jr., to the meeting. SIDEWALK: A communication from the First Brethern Church asking that a side-' walk be constructed abutting their property on Rivermont Avenue, Ghent, was read. Mr. Comer moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for report. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. YOUNG MEN'S DE~.~OCRATIC CLUB: An invitation was extended Council by the Young ~,~en's Democratic Club to attend a meeting in the Hustings Court Room on Tuesday Night, November 4th, 1930, at 7:30 o'clock to hear the elect'ion returns. FAMILY WELFARE SOCIETY: Report of the Family Welfare Society for the month of September was filed. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER: The City Manager presented a report of work :~ aooompli shed and expenditures REPORT S OF COM~,~ITTEES: for week ending October 2Z, 19SO. The same is filed. JAIL: The committee to whom was referred the matter of making tho Jail se- cure presented a report recess_ending that the top and end of the men's cells be covered with 1/4 inch five ply tool resisting steel and the looking device be over- hauled. Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the recommendation and offered the following re s olut I on: RESOLUTION to make certain repairs and improvements to the City Jai 1. WHEREAS, it is necessary in order to make the ~ail secure that certain re- pairs and improvements be made. AN ~RGENCY IS SET FORTH AND DECLARED TO EXIST and this resolution shall be in force from its passage. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the top and both ends of the men's cells in the City Jail be covered with 1/4 inch five ply tool resisting steel at a cost not to exceed $6,000.00, and the locking device be over- tmuled at a cost not to exceed $300.00, and the City M~mager is directed to cause said work to be done at as early a date as possible. Any ~mount expended under the provisions of this resolution to be charged to the account of Jail. Mr. Tinsley moved that the p rovi sions of the charter requiring the reading of the resolution at two meetings be dispensed with, and the resolution placed upon its passage. The motion was duly seconded and adopted by the fOllowing vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, NAYS: None ................... 0. Thereupon, the resolution was placed upon its passage and adopted by the following vote: Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert- 5.'. I AY~S: ~.essrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert-5. NAYS: None .............. 0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE. CONSIDF~RATIOE OF CLAIMS: None. INTR0~JCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: None. MOTI0~S AND MISC~LLANEOUS BUSINESS: PENSIONS FOR CITY ~,'~PLOYEES: A petition asking that the Pension Board make a report on the Question of pensions for City employees was presented and referred to the Pen si on Board. PRODUCE DEALERS: Co,~cil fixed Thursday, November 6th, 1930, at 8 o'clock 'P. M., to hear the ~,~holesale i~oduce Dealers with reference to the market regula- tions, and the Clerk is directed to notify the dealers of the meeting. INTEREST ON LOCAL ASSESS~.i.~'~TS: Application of H. L. Lankford to release the interest on sewer assessments on Lots 9 to 16 inclusive, Section 14, Roanoke Land ~& Improvement Company. Mr. Comer moved that the application be refused, The mo- tion was duly seconded and agreed to. NORTPLERN APPROACH: The City Manager reported estimate cost of the Northern Approach between an 80 would be approxim_~_tely $3,§00.00. that the difference in the and 60 foot right-of-way foot ALLE~f NORTItWEST: ]Ar. tween ttanover and Staunton Avenues and 25th, and 26th, City Manager look into same. Mr. Stiff also called attention to the condition of 25rd S.treet and Helrose Avenue ~d requested that the condit ion. There being no further business, Council adjourned. Stiff called attention to the condition of the alley be- Streets, and asked that the existing at the intersection the City Manager investigate APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. Prestden .~ 237 COUNCIL, SPEUIAL MEETING, Monday, Novemb er 3, 19ZO. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in Special Meeting in the City Clerk's Office in the M,~_~lcipal Building Monday, Novmnber Z, 1930, at 4 o'clock P. M. PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Ttnsley and the President, Mr. Seifert - 4. ABS~T: Mr. Stiff .... The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRES~'T: C. L. Watkins, City Engineer. EQUALIZATION BOARD: Mr. T. E. Jamlson, Chairman of the Eq,,-lizatton Board, appeared and stated to Council that the Board desires ti-mt their compensation be fixed; that it is necessary to employ a clerk, and that the compensation of the clerk should be fixed. He also stated that the Board needs office space, preferably a room vJhere it can receive those appearing before the Board, and a room for consul-' tations of the Doard. The matter is laid over. LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE FOR WOMEN: A letter from Miss Adele Clark, Secretary of the Commission, on a Liberal Arts College for Women, was again presented. There vJas also present ~lessrs. Edw. L. Stone, m~d James A. Bear, Members of the Commissio~; Mr. John P. Saul, Jr., and Mr. B. F. Moomaw, Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce. After a discussion it was thought necessary that the city have a representative be-~ fore the Commission at its meeting on November §th. Mr. Tinsley moved that the Mayor be requested to Eo to Richmond and appear before the Commission on the Libera! Arts College for Women, and renev~ the offer made by the Commission last year, and to say to the Commission that the City and commu~uity is in a position to offer a site for the college that will meet with the approval of the Commission. The motion was duly seconded and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert--4. NAYS: None- ................... - - O. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: / ~'-~ , ~, / Clerk. 239 COUNCIL, SPECIAL MEETING, Thursday, November 6, 1930. The Council of the City 'of Roanoke met in Special Meeting in the Circuit Court Room in the ~'.~unlcipal Building Thursday, November 6, 1950, at 8 o'clock P. pursuant to call, the formal notice bein~~ waived. PRESENT: ~,~essrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, ~{r. Setfert-5. ABSENT: None .................. 0. The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. 0BJ~CT OF THE ~!EMTING: The president stated that the object of the meeting was to hear the wholesale dealers relative to the market conditions. MARKET: Mr. Pedigo, of Pedigo & Jennlngs, ~,{essrs. Frank H. Fitch, E. A. Laughorn, C. G. Tinnell and W. B. Jamison made statements relative to the conditions at the market, and suggested certain things, wh%ch in their judgment, will tend to remedy them. Council takes the matter under consideration. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. President ~ GOUNCIT., REGb-f~R ~ING, Friday, November, ?. 19~0. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Clrouit Cour~ Room in the ~,!unlolpal Building Friday, November ?, 1950, at 5 o'clock P. H. PRESEV~T: Messrs. Comer, ~[undy, Stiff, ABSENT: None ................. 0. Tinsley and the President, ~lr. Seifert. 5. The President, ~.~r. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRES~'T: C. L. Watkins, City I~gineer. ~IINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the p~mvlous meeting has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND C0}~MUNICATIONS: P. E. KOONTZ, APPLICATION FOR I~i~[IT TO CONSTRUCT BUILDING: }~Ir. P. E. Koontz appeared and asked that i~o be granted a pennlt to construct a corrugated iron build~ ing with concrete foundation and wooden floors, approximately 150 x lO0 feet on the East Side of ~-} Street between !~[ountatn Avenue and ~th Street S. ~. ~r. Tinsley moved tlmt the matter be referred to the City ~{anager for report. ALI~Y B~TV/'~.? I.-IARSHAr,'r, AND LUCK AV!~IUES ~g. ST OF ~TH STREET S. W: Mr. E. F. Jamison appeared and renewed the application to widen the alley between }.~arshall and Luck Avenues East of ~th Street S. rl. It appearing that the matter has been refer~ red to the City l~Ianager, and the City l,[anager has not made a report, he is requeste to report by the next meeting of Council. CROSS-OYERS: The Application of J. G. Bu. chana.n for pemit to construct two ~0 foot cross-overs at Nos. 11~ and 1115 Luck Avenue S. W., was read. ~r. Tlnsley · moved that the application be referred to the City Manager vrlth power to act. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. CROSS-OVERS: Applications for permits to construct cross-overs were present- ed as follows: W. E. Martin, ~lOO1 Lafs~ette Bou. lev~2d; P. H. Bowman, ~618 Auburn Avenue, Raleight Court: Nfs. J. L. Conner, ~0 ~ountaln View Terrace, Virginia Heights: Walter ~lton, ~903 l~.[adison Avenue N. ~1., and James 0. Jordon, ~1611 ~loor- man Road N. ~J:. ~'. ~ud~ moved that the applications be referred to the City get w~th power to act. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. .~REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL: A communication from the ~anufacturer's Appraisal Company, Walter W. Pollock, President, was read and filed. REPORTS OF 0FFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY ~ANAGER: The City Manager presented a report making cer- tain recommendations. The same were acted upon as follows: SIDEVJALK, RIVEPJ,10NT AVENUE, GH_~..T: In the matter of the application of the First Brethern Ch:~rch aaking that a sidewalk be constructed abutting their property on Rivermont Avenue, Ghent. The City ~auager recommends that the sidewalk space be graded and a gravel sidewalk construction of a concrete walk. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. laid temporarily until money is available for the Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the recommendation. STREET LIGHTS: The City Manager reco_mmends the installation of certain stree lights. Mr. Stiff moved to adopt the recommendation, and offered the following re so lut, i on: (t~'/:~9) A RESOLUTION authorizing install oertain street lights. the Appalachian Elco trio Power Company to BE IT RESOLVED by the Council o£ the City of Roanoke that the Appalachian Eleotrlo Power Company be, and it is hereby authorized to install street lights as follows: (1) One 250 C. P. street light at the corner of Gra~son Avenue and 12th Street N.W. (2) One 250 C. P. street light at the intersection of Rlvermont Avenue and Otter.view Avenue, Ghent. Said lights to be maintained under the provisions of the contract existing between the City of Roanoke, and the Appalachian Electric Power Company. Mr. Stiff moved to adopt the resolution. the resolution adopted by the following vote: for week ending October 30, The motion was duly seconded and AYES: ~lessrs. Comer, ~undy, Stiff, ?insley and the President, Mr. Seifert- 5. NAYS: None ................. 0. The City Manager presented a report of work accomplished and expenditures 1930. The same is filed. REPORTS OF COM2~I!TTEES: UNFINISHED BUS!~SSS: EQUALIZATION BOARD: Mr. Tinsley moved that the matter of furnishing offices for the Board of EQualization be referred to the City Manager for report, and that ~he matter of fixing the compensation of the Board and Clerk to the Board be con- tinued. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: None. MOTIONS ~J:D I~!SCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: BUS STOP NORTHEAST CORNER CHURCH A~b~ AND FIRST STREET S. E: ~ir ~mndy brought to the attention of Council the matter of a bus stop at the N. E. Corner of Church Avenue and 1st Street S.E. Upon motion, duly seconded, the matter is re- fferred to the Superintendent of Police for report. ALLEY EAST OF SECOND STREET BETWEEN CA~PBELL AND KIRK AVE~UJES: Mr. Comer irought to the attention of Council the matter of establishing one-way traffic in he alley East of Second Street between Campbell and Kirk Avenues The City Emgineer $. · isuggested that the alley be open for North bound traffic only. ~ed to the City Manager. M00R~AN ROAD AND llTH STREET N. W: ! ! oorman Road and llth Street N. W., ~nd the drain made moxe sanitary. The matter is refer, Mr. Mundy called attention to the drain at and suggested that the matter be looked into, There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: .... ~~._ ~~.~/~, ....... Clerk. COUNC'rr.,, REOU~R MEET'rNO, Wednesday, November li~, 193 The Council of the City of Roanoke met in Special Meeting in the Clerk's Office in the Municipal Building Wednesday, November 12, 1930, at 11 o'clock A. M., pursuant to call of the President. PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, ?insley and the President, ~tr. Seifert - 4. ABSENT: Mr. Stiff ................ 1. The President, .~..~r. Seifert, presiding. 0FFICF~S PRES~'T: C. L. Watkins, City Engineer. OBJECT OF THE MW~TING: The president stated that he has been advised that the Commission on the Liberal Arts College for Women would be in the City on Tues- day, November lSth, to inspect the site offered by the City of Roanoke, ~nd he had called a meeting for the purpose of considering the sites which it is possible to offer. There were present at the meeting from the Chamber of Commerce Mr. H. E. '~ ~ Martin and J. Walker Caldwell. Meoredy, ~,. ~. °~ S Spindle, R L. Rush and J. A, Turne~ Real Estate Board: R. V. Fowlkes, ~. . . Commission on Liberal Arts College for Women: Edw. L. Stone and James A. Bear. SITES FOR COLLEGE: The following were suggested as possible sites for the College: Hix Property Fishburn Property Kazim Temple Property Rout and Kinsey Farm Parrott Farm Bushong Property Hartsook Farm Sinclair Brovm Property Clay Property adjoining Prospect Hill~ City Farm Mr. Tinsley moved that the committee from the C~_~mber of Commerce and the Real Estate ABoard select from the list certain sites that they think available, and report to Council at its meeting on Frids~V, November 14th. seconded and agreed to. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED 'ATTEST: Clerk. The motion was duly Pre slFnt. COUNCIL, Frida~, REGIFL~ R MEETING, November 14, 1950. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Circuit Court Room, in the ~,funioipal Building Friday, November 14, 1930, at 3 o,clook P. ~,f. i PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, ~undy, Stiff, and the President, l~r, Seifert--4. :j ABS~T: Mr. Tinsley ............... 1. The President, lit. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: C. L. Watklns, City Engineer. ~.tINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with ~d the minutes approved as recorded. HEARING OF CITIZENS: LABOR BURMAU: Mr. S. A. Minter, Chief Factory Inspector of the Department of tabor and Industry in Virginia, presented a letter asking that the sum of $500.00 additional, be carried in the Budget for the support of the Labor Bureau. ~-{r. ~..~.lnter presented a statement showing the work tlmt has been done by the Labor L~ureau in this City. The statement is filed, to be taken up with the B~dget ~ · F~I~ILY WET,FARE SOCIETY: Mr. W. C. Stephenson, representing the Family Welfare Society, appeared and asked that Council increase its appropriation for the year 1930, to the extent of $900.00 to take care of the additional expense of the Society for the months of October, November and December. Council takes time to consider. WASENA CIVIC LEAGUE: Mr. J. H. Lows and ~,~r. J. T. Wood of the Wasena Civic League, presented to Council certain recommendations for improvements in 'Jasena. The matter is referred to the City Manager. JUNIOR W0~'S CLUB: An invitation is extended to the Council to the formal opening of the School for crippled children on Saturday, November 15th, at ~lS01 Patterson Avenue, between the hours of three and five in the afternoon and eight and ten in the evening. Council accepts the invitation. CROSS-OVERS: Applications for permits to construct cross-overs were presented as follows: P. E. Koontz, ~318 Mountain Avenue S. E; ]~rank S. Moore, ~ll0? Staunton Avenue N. W; C. B. Wade, ~ll09 Staunton Avenue N. W; W. G. Whitlow, ,~1515 Moorman Road N. W: Mrs. 0. ~. Mortssinger, ~lll0 Campbell Avenue S. W., and ~. r.. 0benshain, ~1634 Rugby Boulevard, Villa Heights. ferred to the City Manager with power ¸to. and on motion of Mr. Stiff the matter is laid over P~EP0 RT OF THE tain recommendations. APPLICATION OF P. E. K00NTZ TO ERECT METAL CLAD BUILDING: CITY MANAGER: The City ~,~anager presented a report making cer- The same were acted upon as follows: The City Man_~ger _T~,AGU~ OF VIRGINIA MUNICIPALITIES: A communication from !~.orton L. Wallerstein, Secretary of the League of Virginia ~,lunicipalities, expressing his thanks for the manner of handling the convention ~hich met in this city in October. The Clerk is directed to acknowledge the letter. ROANOKE HOSPITAL: Report of the City patients at the Roanoke Hospital for the month of October was read and filed. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: Mr. Comer moved that the applications be re- to act~ The motion was duly seconded and agreed reports that the Building Oode prevents issuing a permit flor the class off building 'that Mr. Eoontz desires to ereot o Mr. Oomer moved to concur In the recommendation, The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. ALL~f BETWE~N MARSHALL AND LUCK AVENUES: The City Manager reports that this matter is ea~.i-e~l over for another week with the consent of Mr. Draper, the party interested. BUS STOP NORTHEAST CORNER CHURCIt AVenUE AND 1ST STREET S. E: The City Mana- ger reports that he has given instructions to establish a bus stop at the Northeast Corner of Church Avenue and 1st Street S. E. for week The City Manager presented ending November 6, 1930. a report of work accomplished and expenditures The same is filed. FINANCIAL 2TATM~,LWI~T: The City Clerk and Auditor presented a statement show- lng the financial condition of the City as of November 1st, REPORTS OF J02.~[ITTEES: None. 1930. The same is filed IHTFINI SHED BUSINESS: BOARD OF EQUALIZATION: The City Clerk reported that he had comn~unicated withi other Virginia cities v,i th reference to compensation fixed for the Board of Equall- zation, and that most of the cities fixed the compensation at $10.00 per day for time actually employed. The matter is laid over. CONSIDEP~TION OF CLAI~[S: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF 0RDINAECES AND RESOLUTIONS: Mr. Mundy introduced the following resolution: (~3740) A RESOLUTION to approve the accounts and claims against the City of Roanoke for the month of October 1930, and directing the payment of the same. ( For full text of ~esolution see Resolution and Ordinance Book No. ?, Page -~ 24£ ). · ,~r. Mundy moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. C6mer, Mundy, Stiff and the President, ~,.Lr. Seifert ---4. NAYS : None .............. 0. D'0TIONS AND ~,~ISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE FOR W0~N: The committee composed of l,iessrs. R. L. Ruskl J. Walker Caldwell, H. E. Mecready and E. S. Spindle who were asked to present Council a list of sites that they throught proper for the Liberal Arts College for Women, presented a report which is filed. Council and the committee will inspect the sites on Saturday, November 15th. ~IUFACTU~RS, APPRAISAL COMPANY: Mr. Mundy moved that the City Clerk be instructed to communicate with Mr. W. W. Pollock, President of the Manufacturers, Appraisal Company, and request that all future communications relative to the apprat~ sal of real estate in the City of Roanoke be directly with Council and not with Boards who have been appointed in connection with the assessment of real estate in this city and newspapers. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. ROBBERIES: The City Engineer presented a list shorting the location of the places where robberies have occured aud other- information in connection with the operation of the Police Department. The lis~ was filed with the President. DESTI~YCTION OF PROPERTY: Mr. Stiff asked to have referred to the City Mana- ger the Question of appointing a special Police Officer in the person of a citizen in the Northweet Section, without compensation, for the purpose of handling the depredations by boys. The matter is so referred. ALT. EY BET%'EE~EN NULLITT AND EI~,[ AV~UES AND 3RD AND 4TH STREETS S. E: Mr. Stiff stated that he has been informed that the alley between Bullitt and Elm Avenues and~:: 3rd and 4th Streets S. E., has been partially blocked by the dumping of dirt and stone therein, and asks that the matter be referred to the City Manager. The same · iS SO referred. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPHOV ED ATTEST: ..... _ ...... _d_-- ~.. -~' Clerk. Pre si den ~ COb'NC IL, ~h~r s~ay, SPECIAL MEETING, November 20, 1930 The Council of the City of Roanoke met in Special Neeting in the City Clerk, s Office in the .?.,'.unicipal .Building Thursday, November 20, 1930, at 4:30 o'clock P. M. pursuant to call of the president. PRESET: Messrs. Comer, ~.'.undy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert - A3S~,'T: None --- --0. The Pre si dent, ~..r. Self err, presiding. · OFFIC..~XRS PRESENT: ,,m. P..~unter, City i. Lanager, and C. L. Watkins, City Engineer. OBJ~T OF TIlE I:~EE?ING: The president stated that the object of the meeting was to consider the question of submitting a bond issue of $450 , 000 .00 for street im- $ provements and ~500,000.00 for servers and drains. [ BOND ISSUE: On motion, duly seconded, the Clerk is directed to prepare ordi- ~ 000 00 for street improvements and $300,000.00, nances to submit bond issues for v450, . for sewers rind drains· t, Ti~ere bein~ no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED COUNCIL, REGUI~R MEETING, Friday, November El, 1930. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Cirouit Court Room in the ~funioipal Building Friday, November 21, 1930, at 3 o'clock P. H. President, ~r. Seifert-5. PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, ~lundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the ABSENT: None ................ 0. The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRES~_TNT: Wm. P. Hunter, City Manager. ~INUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. H~ARING OF CITIZN2~S: SEV~ER BARBOUR IiEIGHTS: Messrs. J. P. Breslin and E. A. Laughorn presented a petition asking that a sewer be constructed to 'accommodate the property in Barbour Heights. The petition is filed. THA~KSGIVING DAY TRAFFIC JEFFERSON STREET: ~.iessrs. E. G. Baldwin and Garland Chewning appeared and stated to Council that the Traffic congestion on Jefferson Street on Thanksgiving Day. for the football game is extremely bad, and asked that Council instruct the City ~Ianager to work out some plan for handling the traffic at that time so as to relieve the the football game at Maher Field. congesti~on and expedite the travel to and from The matter is referred to the City ~;!anager. CROSS-OVERS: Applications for permits to construct cross-overs from O. C. ~,~ul- lins, ~1411 Rorer Avenue S. W , and Mrs Anna B. Parker, ~1023 Patterson Avenue S.TM v:ere read and referred to the City L.~anager v~th pov~er to act. BUILDING RE~'~ODEL: The Building Inspector presented to Council application of D. C. Fitzgerald for a permit to enclose a part of the second story of his front porch ~3~ Day Avenue S. W., and it appearing from the statement filed by Alice F. V~ebb, the ov~aer of the property adjoining, that there is no objection on her part to enclosing the West side of the upper front porch, ~Ir. Tinsley moved that a permit be granted, and offered the following resolution: (~3741) A RESOLUTION granting a permit to D. C. Fitzgerald to enclose a part of the second story of his front porch at ~3§ Day AVenue S. W. WI~REAS, D. C. Fitzgerald has filed an application for a permit to enclose a .part of the second story of his front porch at his residence ~3~ Day Avenue S.W.,and ~¥EERF~S, Alice F. Webb, owner of the adjoining property, and the person direct- ly.. interested, has filed a statement that she has no objection to a permit being granted to enclose a part of the second story of the front porch by said D. C. Fitzgerald at ~3§ Day Avenue S. W., and WHE~REAS, the granting of said permit will not increase the fire hazard to the adjoining property and will promote the health and comfort of the said D. C. Fitz- gerald and family, TI~EFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and is hereby granted D. C. Fitzgerald to enclose a part of the second story of his front porch at ~38 Day Avenue S.W. The work to be done in accordance with the plan hereto attached and ~_nder specifications approved by the Building Inspector and to his good liking and satlsfaotiono Said D. C. Fitzgerald by acting under this resolution agrees to indemnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to persons or propertl by reason of enclosing Avenue S. W. the second story of his front porch at his residence ~35 Day The resolution was read and laid over. PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, VILLA HEIGHTS: A petition asking for the improvement of Pennsylvania Avenue, Villa Heights, was read and on motion of Mr. Stiff referred to the City M. anager. LAND APPRAISAL: A commu~lication from the L:anufacturers' Appraisal Company, W. W. Pollock, President, replying to letter from the City Clerk of November 15th, was read and filed. REPORTS OF OFFICMRS: REPORT OF THE CITY '~[ANAGE: The City Manager presented a report of work.ac- complished and expenditures for week ending November 13, 1930. The same is filed. REPORTS OF CO~.~.!ITTEES: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: F~.IILY ',;.~LFARE SOCIETY: The matter of the request for additional funds for thei Family .Welfare Society was laid over. EQUALIZATION BO~',RD: The matter of fixing the compensation for the Equalization. Board was laid over. ALLEY BETWE~ },[ARSILALL AND LUCK AVenUES: The City I~{anager presented a map show, ,, lng his idea of changing the alley between Marshall and Luck Avenues, East of 4th, Street S. ,"7. The City t~ianager is directed to ascertain the cost of acquiring the land necessary for opening the alley. CONSIDERATION OF CLAI~',S: None. INTRODUCTIOE A}!D CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIa~,c. Mr. Tinsley introduced the following ordinance: (,~3742) AN ORDINANCE to provide for an issue of $450,000.00 of bonds for public improvements, n~_mely; for permanently improving the streets of the City of l~oanoke. WHEREAS, it is deemed expedient by the Council of the City of Roanoke to raise the sum of $4 80 , 000 . 00 for public improvements, namely; for permanently improving thJ streets of the City of Roanoke. 1. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that for the purpose above mentioned, the proper officers of this City are hereby authorized and directed to execute for, and in behalf of, and in the name of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, bonds to the amount of $.450,000.00 dated the first day of January 1931, and payable as follows: to-wit: i:26,000.00 on the ;26,000.00 on the ~;26,000.00 on the ;26,000.00 on the ;26,000.00 on the ;26,000.00 on 34,000. O0 on 26,000.00 on the first day of January 1934. ~26,000.00 on the first day of January 1935 ,000.00 on the first day of January 19~6. ;,ooo.oo ,000.00 on the first day of January 193~. ~26,000.00 on the first day of January 1939. $2~,000 00 on the first day of January 1940. $26,000100 on the first day of January 1941. 26,000O0 on the first day of January 1942. 26,000~00 on the first day of January 1943. first day of January 1944. first day of January 1945. first day of January 1946. first day of January 1947. first day of January 1948. the first day of January 1949. the first day of January 1950. shall affix to such bonds, the corporate seal attest the same, and the coupons attached are to bear the engraved or signature of the Treasurer off said City, which shall be recognized by same legal The said bonds are to be of the denomination of $1,000.00 each, numbered from one to four hundred and fifty, both inclusive, and to bear interest at the rate of four and one-half per cent,,_m_ per annum, payable semi-annually on the first day of January and July, and to be of the style and form known as coupon bonds. Said bonds are to be signed by the Nayor and City Treasurer of the City, and the City Clerk of the City of Roanoke, and to duly 1 t tho graph ed the 'City as having effect as if such signature had been written upon each coupon by the City Tre a sure r. 2. Said bonds and the coupons thereof shall be in substantially form, to-wit: the following UNITED STATES OF ~,~ERICA STATE OF VIRGINIA CITY OF ROANOKE PUBLIC IMPROV~NT BOND Series "I[". NO. . $ 1,000.00 KNOW ALL MET! BY THESE PRESENTS, that the City of Roanoke a m,~icipal corpora- tion created and organized under the laws of the State of Virginia, for value recelv- ied, acknowledges itself indebted and promises to pay to the bearer hereof the sum of 0net Thousand ($1,000.00) Dollars, payable in current money of the United States on ithe ........ _day of ~.19___, at the office of the Treasurer of said City, with l~terest at the rate of four and one-half 1 ~r centum per aunum, payable semf-_~.~,:~lly at the aforesaid office on the first day of January and July of each year upon the delivery of the proper coupons annexed thereto. This bond is issued for making public improvements, namely; for permanently improving the streets of the City of Roanoke, in pursuance of a~_ ordinance of the ~ouncil of the City of Roanoke adopted on the 28th, day of November 1930, and ratifi- ed by a vote of a majority of the freehold voters of the said City voting at an elec- ;ion duly and legally called, held and conducted on the 20th, day of Jam~__~ry 1931, .and under and in pur~,e_~ce of the Constitution and statutes of the State of Virginia, including among others _~n Act of the General Assembly of Virginia, approved on the ~2nd day of March 1924, entitled, "An act to provide a new charter for the City of ~oanoke and, to repeal the existing c[~rter of said city, and the several acts amenda- tory thereof, and all other acts or parts of acts inconsistent with this act so far ~s they relate to the City-of Roanoke," and shall be exempt from all municipal taxa- ion of this city. It is hereby certified, recited and declared that the issue of this bond is n~ade in strict conformity with the Constitution and statu~tes of the State of Virginia ~nd the charter and ordinances of the City of Roanoke authorizing the same, and that ~ll acts, conditions and things required to exist, happen and be performed precedent o and in the issuance of this bond have existed, happened and been performed in re- ,ar time, foden and m~nner as required by law, and that this bond, together and due With all the other indebtedness and obligations of said City of Roanoke, does not xceedany prescribed by the Constitution au~_ statdtes of said State limit I~ ?ES?~ONY WHEREOF, the said City of Roanoke, has caused this bor~ to be signed by its Na~vor and by its Treast~er and the official corporate seal impressed hereon attested by its City Clerk, and the coupons hereto attached to be signed with the engraved or ligho~raphed signature of its said Treasurer, and this bond ; to be dated the first day of January 1951. ATTES T: MAYOR CITY CLF. RK. TREASUlt~R ( FORI{ OF COUPON ) No, The City of Roanoke, Virginia, will pay to the bearer at the office of the City Treasurer, _~';enty-two and 50/100 Dollars ($22.50) on the day of 19 : , being the semi-annual interest then due on its public improvement bond dated the first day of January 1931, Serles "V" No Treasurer. 3. These bonds when endorsed by a majority of the freehold voters, voting at an election called, held and conducted in accordance with law, shall be executed ' by the proper officers of the City of Roanoke and sold by the Council, and the ~I proceeds from such sale used under its direction for the purpose for which said bond is issued. The ordinance was read and laid over. Mr. Tinsley introduced the following ordinance: (~3743) AN ORDINANCE to provide for an issue of $300,000.00 of bonds for public improvements, namely; for constructing sewers and drains in the City of Roanoke. WHE~REAS, it is deemed expedient by the Council of the City of Ro~.~oke to raise the sum of $300 ,000 .00 for public improvements, namely; for constructing sews: and drains in the City of Roanoke. 1. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of tbs City of Ro_~oke that for the purpose above mentioned, the proper officers of this city are hereby authorized and direct- ed to execute for, and in behalf, of, and in the name of the City of Roanoke, Vir- ginia, bonds to the amount of $300,000.00 dated the first day of January 1931, payable thirty years after date. The said bonds are to be of the denomination of $1,000.00 each, numbered from one to three hundred, both inclusive, and to bear interest at the rate of four and one-half per centum per annum, payable semi-annual on the first day of Janizary and July, and to be of the style and form known as coupon bonds. Said bonds are to be signed by the Mayor and City Treasurer of the City; and the City Clerk shall affix to s~¢h bonds, the corporate seal of the City of Roanoke, _~nd to duly attest the same; and the coupons attached are to bear the engraved or lithographed signature of the Treasurer of said City, which shall be recognized by the City as having the same legal effect as if such signature been v~ritten upon each' of said coupons by the City Treasurer. 2. Said bonds and the coupons thereof 'shall be in substantially the following form, to-wit: UNITED STATES OF A~,~RIOA STATE OF VIRGINIA CITY OF ROANOKE PUBLIC IMPROVF~iENT BOND Series "W" , ,_' $ 1,000.00. KNOW ALL MEN BY Tt~SE PRESENTS, that the City of Roanoke a municipal Corpora- ftlon created and organized under the laws of the State of Virgi.nia, for value re- ceived, acknowledges itself indebted and promises to pay to the bearer hereof the Isum of One Thousand ($1,000.00) Dollars, payable in current money of the United States thirty years from the date hereof at the office of the Treasurer of said City, i;tth interest at the rate of four and one-half per centum, payable semi-annually, at !the aforesaid office on the first day of Jan,,~_ry and July of each year upon the de- livery of the proper coupons annexed thereto. This bond is issued for making public improvements, namely; for constructing sewers and drains in the City of Roanoke in pursuance of an ordinance of the Court- il of the City of Roanoke adopted on the 28th, day of November 1930, and ratified sy a vote of a majority of the freehold voters of the said city voting at an election ,luly and legally called, held and conducted on the 20th, day of January 1931, and ~mder and in pursuance of the Constitution and statutes of the State of Virginia, in-  luding s~song others an Act of the General Assembly of Virginia, approved on the 22nd of March 1924, entitled "An Act to provide a new charter for the City of Roanoke, and to repeal the existing charter of said City, and the several acts amen- ~atory thereof, and all other acts or parts of acts inconsistent with this act so far as they relate to the City of Roanoke," and sb_~_ll be exempt from all municipal taxa- ion of this city. It is hereby cer~ifie~, recited and declared that the issue of this bond is made in strict conformity with the Constitution and statutes of the State of Virginia, and the charter and ordinances of the City of Roanoke authorizing the same, and that all acts, conditions and things required to exist, happen and be performed precedent to and in the issuance of this bond have existed, happened and been performed in re- gular and due time, form and manner as required by law, and that this bond, together with all the other indebtedness and obligations of said City of Roanoke, does not exceed any limit prescribed by the Constitution and statutes of said State. IN TESTIMONY WHE~EEOF, the said City of Roanoke has caused this bond to be sign- ed by its Mayor and by its Treasurer and the official corporate seal impressed here- on attested by its City Clerk, and the coupons hereto attached to be signed with the engraved or lithographed signature of its said Treasurer, and this bond to be dated the first day of January 1931. ATTEST: ~YOR CITY CI,E~RK. TREASURER NO. ( FORI~ OF COUPON ) The City of Roanoke, Virginia, will pay to the bearer at the office of the City Treasurer, Twenty-two and 50/100 Dollars ($22.50), on the day of 19~, being the semi-annual interest then due on its public improvement bond dated the first day of 19:51, Treasurer. 5. These bonds when endorsed by a majority of the freehold voters, voting at an election called, held and conducted in accordance with law, shall be executed by the pro£~er officers of the City of Roanoke, and sold by the Council, and the pro~ ceeds from such sale used under its direction of the purpose for which said bond is issued. Th~ ordlns, nce was real :md laid over. Mr. Tinsley introduced tl~e follov~ng ordinance: (~3744) AN ORDINANCE dire,~:tin~ the holding of an election in the City of Roanoke to take the sense of the freehold voters on the question of endorsing cer- tain ordinances providing for issuing bonds and providing for the conduct of said election. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows: (1) Tlmt an election be held in the City of Roanoke on the 20th, day of January 1931, to take the sense of the freehold voters on the question of endorsin~. certain ordinances providing for issuing bonds as follows: 1 A.'.'? O:.DIN~;O~ to provide for an issue of $450,000.00 of bonds for public improvement~, namely; for permanently improving the streets of the City of ~oanoke. 2. AN OHDIN~CE to provide for an issue of $300,000.00 of bonds for public: improvements, namely; for constructing sewers and drains in the City of Roanoke. (2) The ~ergeant of the City of Roanoke and the judges of elections herein-, after named, are hereby directed to open polls at the several voti~.g places in the City of Roanoke on said ~Dth, day of January 19~l, for the purpose of submitting to the freehold voters of the City of Roanoke the question of endorsing the ordi- nances providing for the issue of the bonds hereinabove enumerated. (J) The Sergeant of ~he City of Roanoke is hereby directed to give public information of said election, setting forth the time and place thereof by publish- ing a notice of the same in one of the newspapers published in the City of Roanoke for the space of ten days, and by posting a copy thereof at each voting place in the City of Roanoke at least ten days before the date of said election· (4) The judges of election for the severn~ voting precf~cts in the City of Roanoke (one of whom shall act .as Clerk) are hereby appointed to conduct said elec- tion, and in case of failure of any one or more of them to act, then the place or places of such shall be filled in the manner provided for in case of regular elec- tions. ($) The electoral board of the City of Roanoke shall at least ten days prior to the date of the election herein provided for, have printed proper ballots to be voted at said election, such ballots shall be in the follo~ing form: CITY OF ROANOKE BOND ISSUE ELECTION OF JANUARY 20, 1931. STR~T ISSUE For Ordin~nce AGAINST Ordinance SEWER AND DRAIN ISSUE For Ordinance AGAINST Ordinance $~0,000.00 _ Sspo,ooo.op, Such ballots shall be deliwered to the J~lges of the election within five days preceding the the ,da~ of election in the same manner as ballots are delivered to Judges of election in regular elections for use at said election. (6) Such election shall be conducted in the manner prescribed by law for the conduct of regular elections. ~ (7) The Judges of election shall immediately after closing the polls, count ~ the ballots deposited and shall within two days thereafter make written return of the result of said election to the City Clerk, specifying the number of votes cast for, and the number of votes cast against the said bond issues, said return shall be presented to Council at its next regular meeting and shall be spread upon Journal, and the said Judges shall further seal up the ballots for and against said bond is- sues in separate packages and within two days after closing the polls tran~nit the same to the City Clerk to be kept among the archives of the Council, and said pack-- ag~shall not be opened during the space of twelve (12) months thereafter without the order of Council. The ordinance was read and laid over. MOTIONS AND I,[ISC~LLANEOUS BUSINESS: None. UNFINISt~D BUSINESS: None. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. Pre s id e~J 00UNTIL, RFX;ULAR M,,~ETINO, Friday, November 28, 1930. lJ The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Circuit ~OOnl in the !~un[cipal Building Friday, November 28, 1930, at 3 o'clock P. ~,~. PR~S~.U:T: ~,~essrs. Comer, ~!undy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, ~{r. Seifert- ABS~T: None .............. 0. The President, ~Ir. Seifert, presiding. 0FFIC?~S PRES:~'.T: %';m. P. Hunter, City Manager. ~.~.IL'UT'ES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has boon furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed ;,~tn and the minutes approved as z'ecorded. H?~ARING OF CITIZ!,H'~S: BRIDGE: ~Ir. J. T. Wood, President of tl~e Wasena Civic League, appear- ed and presented to Council certain recommendations for improvements in :'/asena, and also presented the necessity for including in the coming bond issue an issue of bonds for building a new bridge for 'Jasena. The recommendations are filed. LIBP~ARY: firs. D. W. Persinger, l[rs. E. H. 0uld, I.~[rs. A. P. Staples, ~[rs. Kastendike, ~,[rs L. P. Smithey, ~lrs." ; Palmer and ?:iss Page Stone, re- presenting various organizations, appeared and stated to Council the necessity for an issue of bonds for a new Library building. The matter is laid over· DEDICATIOL' OF FIRST BRi~T}~RN ~" ~ ~ ;~ C~b~Ruk: Rev. H..~. Epperly, pastor of the First Brethern Church, appeared and stated to Council t~mt the church would be dedicated on Sunday, ?!ovember 30th, at 2:30 o'clock and extended to Council an invitation to b~ present. ALBemaRLE AVE!~3E BET~';~N 6TH A~D ?TH S~R.~_~2TS S. E: Z~. J. E. Fogle appeared and stated to Council that he unintentially misrepresented to Council the fact that a certain piece of land necessary to Widen the alley connscting Albemarle Avenue between 6th and 7th Streets could not be obtained without cost. He desired to with-' draw that statement as the ovauer is not willing to give the land. He asks that Albemarle Avenue be improved. The matter is laid over. CROSS-OVER: The application of James W. Robinson for permit to construct a cross-over at ~1016 Patt%rson Avenue S. W., was read, a~_d_ referred to the City get with power to act. ~,IARY LOUISE H01~: The application of the t~lary Louise Home to prorate the taxes as of April 17th, 1930, was read, and on motion referred to the City Clerk to ftu'nish Council the necessary information. .,. .. HERRINGDON: A petition from E. 1~I. and G. H. Herrtngdon ask- lng that the tax on building on Lot 3, Section 8, Pleasant Valley Land Company, abutting the new Jefferson Street bridge, be remitted for the years 19~9 and 1930· Since tho building of the bridge the building has not been used, nor c~uld it be used without considerable improvement, and it beir~ a frame buildir~, could not be improved as the same is within the fire limit. The matter is referred to the City Clerk to furnish Council information. FA~,iILY WELFARE SOCI~_ETY_: The Family Welfare Society presented a report for the month of October. The same is filed· 0 REPORTS OF 0FFIC~RS: REPORT OF THM CITY MANAG~'~R: the appointment of Howard L~. Ferguson as special police officer. to adopt the recommendation and offered the following resolution: The City Manager presented a report race,remanding ~ ~r. Stiff moved (~3748) A P~ESOLUTION to appoint Howard N. Ferguson a special police officer. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that Howard N. Ferguson be, and is hereby appointed as special police Z~r. Stiff moved to adopt the resolution. the resolution adopted by the followin~o vote: AY~'~S: ;~essrs. Comer, ~lundy, Stiff, NAYS: ~.~one ....... O. officer for the City of Roanoke. The motion was duly seconded and Tinsley and the President, ~r. Seifert-B. The City ~ianager reported the follo~ving changes in the Police Department: George P. Thomas, died ~?ovember £0, 19ZO. Clifford L. Hubbard, appointed patrolman, I~ovember 2~, 19~0. The City ;,{~ager presented a report of v~ork accompli ' ~ sne~ ~nd e~endit~es for.,~"~.~ endi~ ~?ovember 20, 19~0. The same is filed. R~PORTS 0F C0~,~.IT~,~o: ~n~. '~F!~IS~[E~3 BUoII~oS: T~ie follo%';i~ resolution havi~ been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (~5741) A ~ESOLUTi0!'~I granting a pormi~ to D. C. Fitzgerald to enclose a part of the second story of his front porch at ~55 ~y Avenue S. 17. %~f{MREAS, D. C. Fitzgerald has filed ~ application for a permit to enclose a part of the second story of his front porch at his residence ~Sb ~y Avenue S.W., and ~ UHER~S, Alice F. Webb, ovmer of the adjoining property, ~d the person di- rectly interested, has filed a statement that she has no objection to a permit be- ing granted to enclose a part of the second story of the front porch by said D. C. Fitzgerald at ~B8 Day Avenue S. U., and ,~,~S, the grating of said permit will not increase the fire hazard to the adjoining property a~ will promote the health ~d comfort of the said D. C. Fitz- ge~ld and f~ily, T~K~0RE, BE IT RESOL~D by the Co~cil of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and is hereby granted D. C. Fitzgerald to enclose a part of the second story of his front porch at ~J8 D~ Avenue S. W. The work to be done in accordance with the plan hereto attached, and ~der specifications approved by the ~ildi~ Inspector and to his good liki~ ~d satis- faction. Said D. C. Fitzgerald by acti~ ~der this resolution agrees to in~e~ify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from ~l claims for d~ages to persons or property by reason of enclosing the second story of his front porch at his residence m~8 Day Avenue S. W. ~r. Comer moved to ad,pt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded ~d the resolution adopted by the follo~ing vote: AYES: ~Iessrs. Comer, ~~, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, ~.Ir. Seifert - ~. NAYS: None ........... 0. The followi~ ordinance havi~ been introduced, read and laid over v~as taken up and again read: (~~) ~ 0RDIN~CE to provide for an issue of $~80,000.00 of bonds for public tmprovem~ts, namely; for permanently improving the streets of the City of Roanoke. V~t>~'REAS, it is deemed expedient by the Council of the City of Roanoke to rais, the sum of $4~0,000.00 for public improvements, namely; for permanently improving the streets of the City of Roanoke. 1. BE IT OYd)AINMD by the Council of the City of Roanoke that for the purpose above mentioned, the proper officers of this City are hereby authorized and direct- ed to execute for, and in behalf of, and in the name of the City of Roanoke, Vir- ginia, bonds to the amount of $4 50 , 000 . 00 , dated the first day of January 1931, and payable as follows, to-wit: 6,000.00 26,000.00 ',26,000.00 ~26,000.00 £6,000.00 ~6,000.00 '.~ 26,000. O0 26,000.00 ,ooo.oo :.,:,6,000.00 ,000.00 E6,000.O0 T£6,000.00 ~£6,000.00 26,000.00 26,000. O0 034,000.00 on the first day of January 193~. on the first day of January 1935. on the first daY of January 19~6. on the first day of January 19~?. on the first day of January 19~8. on the first day of January 19~9. on the first day of January 19g0. on ~he first day of Janmary 19~l. on the first daY of January 19~£. on the first day of January 19~. on tho first day of January 19~. ~n the fl rst day of January 19&8. on the first day of January 19~6. on the first day of January 1957. on the first day of January 1998. on the first day of January 19A9. on tho first day of January 1980. are to be signed by' the].[ayor and C'*~zW "~ro: asurer of the City, and the City Clerk shall affix to such bonds, the corporate seal of the City of Roanoke, and to duly attest the same, and the coupons attached are to bear the engraved or lithographed signature of the Treasurer of said City, which shall be recognized by the City as The said bonds are to be of the denomination of .~1,000.00 each, numbered from one to four hundred and fifty, both inclusive, and to bear interest at the m~te of four and one-lmlf per centum per annum, payable semi-annually on the first day of January and July, and to be of the style and form known as coupon bonds. Said bondsl having the same legal effect as if such signature had been written upon each coupon by the City Treasurer. 2. Said bonds and the coupons thereof shall be in substantially the following form, to-wit: ! UNITED STATES OF AIiZRICA STATE OF VIRGINIA CITY OF ROAN0~q PUBLIC IMPROVh2~r.~_~tT BOND Series "V". No.__ · ~1,000.00. iO~0W ALL },i_~' BY TNMSE PRES~,TS, that the City of Roanoke, a municipal corpora- tion created and organized under the laws of the State of Virginia, for value re- ceived, acknowledges itself indebted and promises to pay to the bearer hereof the ~m of One Thousand (~1,000.00) Dollars, payable in current money of the United States on the day of 19__~ , at the office of the Treasurer of said City, with interest at the rate of four and one-half per centum per annum, payable semi- annually at the aforesaid office on the first day of January and July of each year upon the delivery of the proper coupons annexed thereto. .257 This bond is issued for making public improvements, namely; for permanently improving tile streets of the City of Roanoke, in pursuance of an ordinance of the Council of the City of Roanoke adopted on the 28th, day of November 1930, and rati- fied by a vote of a majority of the freehold voters of the said City voting at an election duly and legally called, held and conducted on the 20th, day of January 1931, and under and in pursuance of the Constitution a~_d statutes of the State of Virginia, including among others an Act of the General Assembly of Virginia, approv- ed on tlAe 22nd, day of March 1924, entitled, "An act to provide a new e~mrter for the City of Roanoke and to repeal the existing charter of said city, and the several acts amendatory thereof, and all other acts or parts of acts inconsistent with this ' "and shall be exempt from all act so far as th~y relate to the C~ty of Roanoke, municipal taxation of this city. It is hereby certified, recited and declared that the issue of this bond is made in strict conformity with the Constitution and statutes of the State of Vir- ginia and the charter and ordinances of the City of Roanoke authorizing the same, and that all acts, conditions and things required to exist, happen and be perform- ed precedent to and in the issuance of this bond have existed, lmppened and been performed in regular and due time, form and manner as required by law, and that this bond, together with all tho other indebtedness and obligations of said City of Roanoke, does not exceed any limit prescribed by the Constitution and statutes of 'said State. IN TESTIMONY VS[7~REOF, the said City of Roanoke, has caused this bond to be signe~[ by its Mayor and by its Treasurer and the official corporate seal impressed hereon attested by its City Clerk, and the coupons hereto attached to be signed with the engraved or lithographed signature of its said Treasurer, and this bond to be dated the first day of January 1931. ATTEST: }.~AYOR CITY CL.qE£. TR?~A SD-RMR ( FO~M OF COUPON ) NO. The City of Roanoke, Virginia, will pay to the bearer at the office of the ity Treasurer, Twenty-two and 50/100 Dollars ($E£.50) on the ____day of ~9 , being the semi annual interest then due on its public improvement bond dated the first day of January 1931, Series "V". No. . Trea stur er. : '~ 3. These bonds when endorsed by a majority of the freehold voters, voting at an election called, held and conducted in accordance ~Mith law, shall be executed .~by the proper officers of the City of Roanoke and sold by the Council, and the pro- ceeds from tach sale used under its direction for the purpose for which said bond is issued. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the Ordinance. ordinance adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, ~[u~dy, The motion was duly seconded and the Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert - 5. NAYS: None ................... O. The following ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was taken iup and again road: (~3743) AN ORDINANCe. to provide for an issue of $300,000.00 of bonds for !public improvements, namely; for constructing sewers and ~rains in the City of !Roanoke. VSI.ZREAS, it is deemed expedient by the Council of the City of Roanoke to rais~ , the sum of $300,000.00 for public improvements, namely; for constructing sewers and drains in the City of Hoanoke. 1. B~ I? ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that for the purpose above mentionod, the. proper officers of this city are hereby authorized and direct- ed to execute for, and in behalf of, and in tho name of the City of Roanoke, Vir- ginia, bonds to ~he amount of $3~0,000.00 dated the first day of January 1931, and payable thirty years after date. The said bonds are to be of the denomination of $1,000.00 each, numbered from OhO to three hundred, both inclusive, and to boar intorest a~ the rate of four and one-~lf per centum per annum, payable semi-annual~ on the first day of January and July, ~nd to be of the style and form known as cou- pon bonds. Said bond~ ~re to be si~ned by the I,'~ayor and City Treasurer of the City; ~n~ th~ 'City Clerk shall affix to such bonds, the corporate seal of the City of Roanoke, and to dulj attest the same; and the coupons attached are to bear the en- graved or !ithocr. aphed signature of the Treasurer of said City, v~ich shall be re- cognized by the City as having the same legal effect as if such signature had been v:ritten upon each of said coupons by the Cit~ Treasurer. 2. Said bonds and the coupons thereof shall be in substantially the following form, to-wit: ID;ITED STATES OF STATE OF VIRGINIA CITY OF ROANOL~ PUBLIC IM~R 0V~[ENT BOND Series "W". · $1,000.00. k~0.W ALL U, EN BY THMSE~,_~,-~~'~.~, that the City of Roanoke a municipal Corpora- tion create~i and organized under the laws of the State of Virginia, for value re- ceived, acknowledges itself indebted and promises to pay to the bearer hereof the sum of One Thousand ($1,000.00) Dollars, payable in current money of the United States t', irty years from the date hereof at the office of the Treasurer of salad City, with interest at the rate of four and one-half per centum per annum, payable semi-annually, at the aforesaid office on the first day of January and July of each year upon the delivery of the proper coupons annexed ti-~reto. This bond is issued for ,.making public improvements, namely; for constructing sewers and drains in the City of Roanoke in pursuance of an ordinance of the Coun- oil of the City of Ro_~noke adopted on the 28th, day of November 1930, and ratified by vote of majority of the freehold voters of the said City voting at an elec- tion duly and legally called, held and conducted on the 20th, day of January 1931, and under smd in pursuance of the Constitution and statutes of the State of Virgini including among others an Act of tke General Asembly of Virginia, approved on the 22nd, day of March, 1924, entitled, "An Act to provide a new charter for the City of Roanoke, and to repeal the existing charter of said City, and the several acts amendatory thereof, and all other acts or parts of acts inconsistent with this act so far as they relate to the City of Roanoke," and shall be exempt from all mu- nicipal taxation of this City. It is hereby certified, recited and declared that the issue of this bond is made in strict conformity with the Constitution and statutes of the State of Virginia, and the charter and ordinances of the City of Roanoke authorizing the same, and that all acts, conditions and things required to exist; happen and be performed precedent to and in the issuance of this bond have existed, happened and been performed in regular and due time, form and manner as required by law, and that this bond, together with all the other indebtedness and obligations of said City of Roanoke, does not exceed any limit prescribed by the Constitution and statutes of said-State. IN TESTI~,~0NY ~:dI=R~0F, the said City of Roanoke has caused this bond to be signed by its ~m,~ayor, and by its Treasurer and the official corporate seal impress- ed hereon attested by its City Clerk,, ,and the .CO~laor~nereto attached to be signed with the engraved or lithographed signature of its said Tream~rer, and this bond to b~e dated the first day of January 1931. CITY CLERK. (FORI:~ OF COUPON ) The City of Roanoke, Virginia, will pay to thc bearer at the office of the City Treasurer, Twenty-two and 80/100 Dollars ($~£.~0), on the day of 19__, being the sem~-annual interest then due on its public improv- merit bond dated the first day of January 19~l, Series "W". No. . Treasurer. ~. These bonds when endorsed by a majority of the freehold voters, voting s.t an election called, held and conducted in accorda_~_ce v~ith law, shall be exe- cuted by the proper officers of the City of Roanoke, and sold by ti~e Council, and the proceeds from such sale used under its direction of the purpose for which said bond is issued. t~.~r. Comer moved to adopt the ordinance. The motion was duly seconded and the ordinance adopted by the follov~ing vote: ~k~S: ~,~essrs. Comer, t~.~undy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, l{r. Seifert- 5. NAYS: ~,one ......... 0. The follov~ing ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over ¥~as taken up and again read: (~3744) AN ORDINANCE directing the holding of an election in the City of Roanoke to take the sense of th~ freehold voters on the auestion of endorsing cer- tain ordinances providing for issuing certain bonds and providing for the conduct of said election. BE IT 0RDAINMD by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows: (1) That an election be held in the City of Roanoke 1931, to take the sense of the freehold voters on tlxe on the E0th, question of day of Janua, endorsing ce~ tain ordinances providing for issuing bonds as follows: 1. AN 0RDINANCM to provide for an issue of $450,000.00 of bonds for public - improvements, n~mely; for permanently improving the streets of the City of Roanoke. 2. AN 0RDIN~CM to provide for an issue of $300,000.00 of bonds for public improvements, namely; for constructing sewers and drains in the City of Roanoke. (2) The Sergeant of the City of Roanoke and the judges of elections herein- after named, are hereby directed to open polls at the several voting places in the City of ,'::oanoke on said 20th day of January 193l, for the purpose of submitting to ti~e freehold voters o£ tl~e City of Roanoke the Question of endorsing the ordinances providin~ for thc issue of tho bonds hereinabove enumerated. (3) The Sergeant of the City of Roanoke is hereby directed to give public information of said election, setting forth the time and place thereof by publish- ing a notice of the sa.,.~e in one of tl~e newspapers published in the City of Roanoke for the space of ten days, and by posting a copy thereof at each voting place in the jity of Roanoke at least ten days before the date of said election. (4) The judges of election for the several voting precincts in the City of Rosmoke (o,~,~ o-~ ,' _ .... v, nom shal~ act as Clerk) are hereby appointed to conduct said elec- tion, and in case of failure of any one or more of them to act, then the place or ',)laces of such shall be filled in the tram,er provided for in case of regular elections. (5) T:'~e el,~ctoral board of t~e City of Roanoke shall at least ten days prior to the date of th~ election herein provided for, have printed proper ballots to be voted ~' ~ said election, such ballots shall be in the following form: CITY OF ROAN0k~ BOND ISSU~ ~~ION OF Janua~f 20, 1931. STR,YET ISSUE For 0rd~inance AGAINST Ordinance $450,000.00 S~f~R AND DRAIN ISSUE For Ordinance .GA__.ST Ordinance $ _o0,ooo.oo Such ballots shall be delivered to the judges of the election within five days preceding the day of election in the same manner as ballots are delivered to t~ judges of election in rea-~lar elections for use at said election. (6) Such election shall be conducted in the manner prescribed by law for the conduct of regular elections. (7) The judges of election shall immediately after closing the polls, count the ballots de,~os~, ited and skall within two days thereafter made written return of the result of said election to the City Clerk, specifying the number of votes ~ast f!~r, and the number of votes cast against the said bond issues, said return shall be .presented to Council at its next regular meeting and shall be spread upon Journal, .and the said judges shall further seal up the ballots for and against said bond issues in separate packages and within two days after closing the polls transmit the same to the City Clerk to be packages shall not be opened during without the order of Council. Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the ordinance. the ordinance adopted by the following vote: kept among the archives of the Council, and said the space of twelve (1£) months thereafter The motion was duly seconded and AYES: Hessrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Nr. Seifert - B. NAYS: None .................. O. FA,'.~-ILY U~,~ILFARM SOCI~Y: The matter of the request of the Family Welfare Society for additional appropriation for 19JO was laid over. COMP~i~.SATION FOR EQUALIZATION BOARD: The matter of fixing compensation for the E~ualization .Board is laid .over. CONSIDMRATI0!~ OF CLAI~,iS: ~;one. INTRODUCTION AMD CONSIDERATIOM OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTI0~S: None. F. 0TIO;'?S AF, D '~ SC ~'..I ~LLAH.r~OUS BU£IN~SS: ALL~'~Y B~'/ZEN I'~ARSHALL AND LUCK AV:~UES, ?~AST OF ~TH STRUT S. W: The City ~,~anager made a further report on the matter of the alley between i~arshall and Luck Avenues '~,iast of ~th Street. The same is continued. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROV~ ~D ATTEST: Clerk. COUNCIL, Fridalr, REGULAR MEETING, December 5, 1930. The Council of Room in the ,~_~_nioipal PRES.~,'.?: Messrs. Comer, .~und~, ABSF2~'T: None ............... 0. The ~esident, Mr. Setfert, presidi~. Stiff, Tinsley and. the President, the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Circuit Cour~ Building Friday, December 5, 19ZO, at ~ o'clock P. M. Mr. Seifert- OFFICERS PRES~T: Wm. P. ~unter, City Manager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with end the minutes approved as recorded. H~AHING OF CITIZENS: BOND FEES: Mr. C. M. Ballou appeared a_n_d asked that he be reimbursed $2.00 fees paid for bonds on account of being arrested for doing business without a licen~ both cases having been dismissed by the Corporation Court. On motion of Nr. Comer the matter is referred to the City Clerk for report. CROSS-OVER: The application of Sllas E. Gonyea for permit to construct a cross- over at ~1209 Rugby Boulevard was read and referred to the City Manager with power to act. MARKET AUDITORIDII REQUEST TO R~IT ~T: A communication from B. F. Moomaw, Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, asking that the rent of $20.00 for one day's use of the market auditorium on November 6th, to accommodate the hearing by the State Higi~way Oommission be remitted. Mr. Comer moved that the request be granted, and the rent remitted. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: KEPORT OF THE CITY MJ~NAGER: The City Manager presented a report of work ac- complished and expenditures for week ending November 27, ~1930. The same im filed. CITY ~.TTORNEY: The City Attorney presented a statement showing award for dama- ges of $475.00 to Mrs. Cordelia Phillips, and $23.33 costs. The City Attorney re- commends that the same be paid. Mr. Comer offered the following resolution: (~3746) A RESOLUTION directing the payment to Mrs. Cordelia Phillips of $475.00, and costs of suit. BE IT R~SOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City Clerk and Auditor be, and he is hereby directed to draw a warrant payable to Mrs. Cordelia Phillips, or to her attorneys, for $4?5.00 with interest from the 2$th, day of November 1930, for damages awarded in the case of said Cordelia Phillips against the City of Roanoke, and the City Clerk and Auditor is further directed to draw a warrant for $23.33 payable to the Clerk of the Court to pay the cottrt costs in said case. the account of damages and costs. The motion was duly seconded and President, ~&r. Seifert - Said amo~_nts when paid shall be charged to Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the NAYS: None ................. O. R~POR?S OF ¢0MNITTEES: None. tion: UNFINISR.~D BUSINESS: CONP~,',~SATION OF EQUALIZATION BOARD: ~r. Comer offered the following resolu- i (~3747) A RESOLUTION and its Clerk. to fix the compensation for the Board of Equalization BE IT RESOLVED by the for the Board of ~qualization be, and the same for such time as said Board actually se~ves. BE IT FURTheR RESOLV~ that the salary of the Council of the City of Roanoke that the compensation is hereby fixed at ~lO.O0 per day Clerk of said Board be, and is hereby fixed at $125.00 per month, for such time as the Clerk actually serves. The resolution was read and laid over. P~TITION TO REFUND TAXES E. M. AND G. H. HEHRINGDON: In the matter of the petition of E. M. and G. H. Herringdon to refund taxes on a building on Lot 3, Section 6, Pleasant Valley Land Company, which lot abuts the Jefferson Street bridge. The City Clerk reported that Messrs. E. M. and G. H. Herringdon purchased this prop- erty from J. E. Howell; that when Jefferson Street bridge was built damages were !paid to J. M. Howell to the amount of $6,500.00. The matter is referred to the City attorney for an opinion as to the right of the city to remit said taxes. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANcEs AND RESOLUTIONS: Mr. Mundy introduced the following ordinance: (~3748) AN ORDINANCE to regulate the sale or offering for sale produce, vege- tables, fruits, fowls, or other family supplies of a perishable nature on the market ~quare and/or the streets designated for market purposes, or within five blocks there- ~f, or on any street or streets designated to be used by ~hicles in forming a line before going on the market. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows: {1) That no person, firm or corporation, except the producer, and/or licensed ~,eddlers of vegetables, fruits, fowls, eggs, butter and/or other family supplies of perishable nature shall sell or offer for sale any vegetables, fruits, fowls, eggs, Sutter and/or other family supplies of a perishable nature on the market square, and/ ~r the streets designated for market purposes, or within five blocks thereof: (2) That no person, firm or corporation, shall buy any vegetables, fruits, fowls, ~ggs, butter and/or other family supplies of a perishable nature on the market square Lud/or in the streets designated for market purposes and sell or offer the same for regrating on the eggs, butter and/or other ~of the market square or the streets shall buy any vegetables, fruits, fowls, family supplies of a perishable nature within five blocks designated for market purposes or on any street ~r streets designated to be used by vehicles in forming a line and/or lines before going on the market, and sell or offer the same for sale on the market sq~re and/or the streets designated for market purposes. It being the intention of this provision ~o prevent forestalling. sale thereon. It being the intention of this provision to prevent ~arket square and/or streets designated for market purposes. (3) No person, firm or corporation {[4} This ordinance shall not apply nor be construed to apply to any regular licensed meroh&nt whose regular pl&oe of business fronts on the market square and/o the streets designated for market purposes. (5} Any person, firm or corporation violatin~ the prowisions o£ this ordtnan shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined not less than DOLLARS for each offense. The ordinance was read and laid over. MOTIONS AND MISCELv, ANEOUS BUSINESS: LIBRARY BOARD: The resignation of Mrs. Sarah Caldwell Butler as a member of ttxe Library Board was presented on account of her removal from the City. Mr. Comer moved that the resignation be accepted and that Council extend to Mrs. Butler its thanks for her faithful service. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. MF~BER LIBRARY BOARD: Mr. Tlnsley placed in nomination Mrs. David W. Flick- wir as a member of the Library Board to fill the unexpired term of Mrs. Sarah Caldwell Butler, resigned, and there being no further nominations Mrs. David W. Flickwir was unanimously elected as a member of the Library Board for the unexpiredl term of Mrs. Sarai~ Caldwell Butler. ALI~Y B~TW. EEN ~ARSHALL AND LUCK AVENUES, EAST OF 4TH STREET S. W: It ap- pearing from Statements made before t~e Council that some of the property owners abutting on the proposed alley do not want the alley opened, for this reason the petition is dismissed. BUDGET: Council fixed Thursd~v, December 11, 1930, at 8:15 o'clock P. M., as the date of a meeting to consider the budget for 19~1. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPHOVED ATTEST: Clerk. COUNCIL, Thur sdey, December 11, 1930 . The Council of the City of Roanoke met in Special Meeting in the City Clerk's Office in the Municipal Building Thursday, December 11, 1950, at 8:15 o'clock P.M. PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Mu_ndy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert-5. ABSENT: None ................. 0. The President, },~r. Seifert, presiding. 0FFICMRS PRES.K~.?: Wm. P. Hunter, City }~anager. 0BJ~,CT OF THE MEETING: The President stated that the object of the meeting was to consider the budget as recommended by the City Manager. BUDGET: The City Manager having prepared and presented to Council the budget for 1931, and it appearing that the estimated expenditures exceed the estimated income by $82,052.64, the same is referred back to the City ;~anager with the re- quest that he revise the budget so that the same v~lll balance. There being no i~urther business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Cie rk. President. 26'5 266 Friday, REDU~R MEETIND, Dsoember 12, 1930 The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting Court Room in the Municipal Building Friday, December 12, PRES,~T: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, ABSENT: None ................ O. The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICZRS PRESENT: Wm. P. Hunter, City Manager. MIr,qIT.~S: It appearin~ that a copy of the minutes been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. H. P. in the Circuit 1930, at 3 o'clock P.M. Tinsley and the President, ~.~. Seifert- of the previous meeting has is HF~ARING OF CITIZENS: RF~L ESTATE AG'~!T'S LICENSE: A committee composed of Messrs. S. B. Pace, Glasgow and F. A. Eades, representing the real estate agents in the City of Roanoke, appeared and asked that Council consider relieving the agents of the licen tax for conducting the rental business and making a specific tax for transacting all classes of the business. The matter is laid over. PETITIONS AND CO~,9,fUNICATIONS: CROSS-OVER: The application of C. P. Perdue for permit to construct a cross- over at #938 Penmar Avenue S. E., was read, and referred to the City Manager with power to act. GAS ~.'.~IN: The application of the Roanoke Gas Light Company for a permit to install a certain gas main was read. Mr. Stiff moved to grant the permit, and of- fered the following resolution: (~3749) A RESOLUTION granting, a permit to the Roanoke Gas Light Company to install a certain gas main. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and is hereby granted the Roanoke Gas Light Company to install a 4 inch gas main on Broadway Avenue, South Roanoke, from Lafayette Avenue East on Broadway 200 feet and tie into a dead end. Said Roanoke Gas Light Company by acting under this resolution agrees to in- demnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to per- sons or property by reason of the installation and maintenance of said gas main. Mr. Stiff moved to adopt the resolution. resolution adopted by the following vote: The motion was duly seconded and the AYES: Messrs. Comer, M~ndy, Stiff, Tinslsy and the President, Mr. Seifert- 5. NAYS: None ............. 0. EEQUEST TO ~ TAXES ERRDNEOUSLY PAID BY A. P. DIXON: A petition from A. P'i' Dixon asking that he be refunded the s~m of $22.50 on account of taxes erroneously :assessed and paid for a house on lots 1 and 2, Section 105 Melrose Addition, no ~: ~house being on said lots. The matter is referred to the City Clerk to investigate a~d report to Council. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER: The City M~nager presented a report making cer- tain recommendations. The same were acted upon as follows: . 267 STREET LIGHTS: The City Manager recommends the lights in the annexed territory. Mr. Stiff moved to offered the following resolution: (~3750) A RESOLUTION authorizing the Appalachian install certain street lights. installation of certain street adopt the recommendation and Electric Power Company to BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke t~at the Appalachian Eleotrlc Power Company be, and iS is hereby authorized to install street lights as fo llows: (1) One 250 C. P. street light at the intersection of Mercer Avenue and 13th Street N. W. (2) One 250 C. P. street West of 17th Street. light on Grayson Avenue, approximately 350 feet Said lights to be maintained under the contract between the Appalachian ~lec- trio Power Company and the City of Roanoke. Mr. Stiff moved to ad0Ptthe resolution. resolution adopted by the following vote: The motion was duly seconded amd the AYES: Messrs. Comer, .V. undy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert - 5. NAYS: None ................ 0. The City Manager presented a report of work accomplished and expenditures for !week ending December 4, 1930. The same is filed. i t~,~ORT OF TH~ CITY CLERK: In the matter of the application of C. E. Ballou to refund $2.00 paid on account of bond fees. The City Clerk reports that t · iBallou was fined in the Police Court on two occasions, which fines he appealed to ithe Corporation Co~mrt. In perfecting the appeal it was necessary that ,'..'.ir Ballou give . a bond for his appearance before the Corporation Court The fee for each of the bonds · as ::~l.00. There is no record of fees of this kind having been refunded, and to re- .Tund in this case would be setting a precedent which would become rather burdensome. ~r. Mundy moved that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for an opinion The t . otion was duly seconded and agreed to. iREPORTS OF COM~[ITTEES: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The following resolution having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (~3747) A RESOLUTION to fix the compensation for the Board o~ Equalization and Its Clerk. BE IT RESOLV,W~2 by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the compensation for ~he Board of Equalization be, and the same is hereby fixed at $10'.00 per day for such ime as said Board actually serves. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the-salary of the Clerk of said Board be, and is ~ereby fixed at $128.G~ per month, for such time as the Clerk actually serves. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the ~esolutton adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mun~, Stiff, NAYS: None .................. 0. Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert- 5. The following ordinance and again read: having be en introduced, read and laid over was taken (~3748) AN ORDINANCE to regulate the sale or offering s, fruits, fowls, or other family supplies of a perishable for sale produce, vegetabl- nature on the market square and/or the streets designated for market purposes, or within five blocks thereof, or on any street or streets designated to be used by vehloles in form- lng a llne before going on the market. Mr. Mundy moved to amend the ordinance reads as follows: by striking out Section 4, which "(4) This ordinance shall not apply nor be construed to apply to any regulax licensed merchant whose regular place of business fronts on the market square and/o~ streets designated for market purposes," And to Insert in lleu thereof the following: "(4) This ordinance shall not apply or be construed to apply to or prevent any regularly licensed merchant having a fixed and designated place of business an~w,'here in the City of Roanoke from purchasing such supplies and selling or offer- lng the same for sale at his said place of business." The motion was duly seconded and the amendment adopted by the following vote~ AYESr Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert-5. NAYS: None .................. O. The ordinance as amended is as follows:' (t~3748) AN ORDIN~J?CE to regulate the sale or offering for sale produce, , ,, vegetables, fruits, fowls, or other family supplies of a perishable nature on the market square and/or the streets designated for market purposes, or within five blocks thereof, or on any street or streets designated to be used by vehicles in forming ~a line before going on the market. BT IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows: , (1) That no person, firm or corporation, except the producer, and/or licen- ' seal peddlers of vegetables, fruits, fowls, eggs, butter and/or other family supplies of a perishable nature shall mell or offer for sale any vegetables, fruits, fowls, eggs, butter and/or other family supplies of a perishable nature on the market s~uare, and/or the streets designated for market purposes, or within five blocks thereof: (2) That no person, firm or corporation, shall buy any vegetables, fruits, fowls, eggs, butter and/or other family supplies of a perishable nature on the mar- ket square and/or in the streets designated for market purposes and sell or offer the same for sale thereon. It being the intention of this p~vision to prevent re- grating on the market square and/or the streets designated for market purposes. (J) No person~ firm or corporation shall buy any vegetables, fruits, fowls, eggs, butter and/or other family supplies of a perishable nature within five blocks of the market square or the streets desi~ated for market purposes or on any street or streets designated to be used by vehicles in forming a line and/or lines before going on the market, and sell or offer the same for sale on the market square and/or the streets designated for market purposes. It being the intention of this pro- vision to prevent forestalling. (4) This ordinance shall not apply or be construed to apply to or prevent any regularly licensed merchant having a fixed and designated place of business any- where in the City of Roanoke from purchasing such supplies and selling or offering the same for sale at his said place of business. (5) Any person, firm or corporation violating the provisions of this ord inane shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined not less than ~ ($10.001 DOLI~RS for each offense. Thereupon, Mr. Mundy. moved to adopt the ordinance. The motion was duly secon- ded and the ordinance adopted by the following vote: AYMS: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tlnsley and the President, Mr. Seifert- §. NAYS: None .............. 0. FAIIILY V~E'LFARE SOCI~Y: The request of the Family Welfare Society for an additional appropriation for 1950 is laid over. CONSIDERATION OF CLAD. IS: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: None. MOTIONS AND MISC._~YLLANEOUS BUSIN.~SS: R~QUEST TO ~N~X ~RRITORY: Mr. J. G. Sherertz presented to Council petitions asking that action be taken to annex Villa Heights to the City of Roanoke. The petitions are referred to the City Manager. DOGS: Report from the Assistant Director of Laboratories of the Health Department of the State advising that dog's head recelve~ from R. ~. Austin, ~1505 East Campbell Avenue had been examined and found positive for rabies was read. The City Manager stated that the Health Department had been advised. SCHOOL BOARD BUDGe: Mesmrs. H. ~. Martin, Chairman, W. M. Powell, C. R. Berrie and ~,!rs. J. W. Preston members of the School Board and D. E. McQuilken, Superintendent and J. S. McDonald, Clerk, appeared before Council relative to the School Budget for 1951. They are requested to examine the Budget carefully and to advise ~3ouncil whether or not they can operate on the same amount of appropriation for 1951, as was provided for 1950. The matter is laid over. There beinc no further business, Council adjourned. A~PPROVED ATTEST: i ~,, ~-~- .~-~_~-' Clerk. Presiden~ COUNCIL, SPEGIAL MEETING, Thursday,. December 18,1930. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in Special ,',~eeting in the City Clerk's office in the ]~u_uicipal Building Thursday, December 18, 1930, at 7:30 o'clock P.~!. PRESET: !,..'.essrs. Comer, ~,[undy, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert -- 4. ABSENT: },Ir. Stiff ................. 1. The President, !.:r. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRES'~:T: Wm. P. Hunter, City !,ianager and D. R. Hunt, Commissioner of Revenue. BUDGET: Council again considered the Budget for 1931. LIC~JSE TAX ORDINANCE: Council considered the License Tax Ordinance, having reached a conclusion the same is continued. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. The same is continued. and no t COUNCIL, Fr iday, REGUSAR MEETING, December 19, 1930. 'The council t ~oom in the . ' nioipai iiding Friday, December 19, 1930, at 3 o'clock P. ~.I. ?RESENT: Messrs. ~mer, M~dy, Stlffff ~d the ~rosidont, Mr. Soifort --4. ABSENT: ~. Tinsley ................ 1. of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Circuit Court Ttie President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: Wm. P. Hunter, City Man_-ger. MIN~JTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS A2~D C0~INICATIONS: ANNEXED TERRITORY: A petition, numerously signed, opposing the annexation of that portion of Villa Heights North of Massachussetts Avenue, was presented and on motion of Mr. Comer referred to the City Manager. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF TEE CITY l~kNAGER: ~he City Manager presented a report of work ac- complished and expenditures for week ending December ll, 1930. The same is filed. REPORT OF TILE CITY CLERK AND AUDITOR: The City Clerk and Auditor presented a statement showing the financial condition of the City of Roanoke as of December l, 1930. The same is filed. CITY ATTOPJtEY: In the matter of the request of Messrs. E. M. and G. H. Herring- don to reih~nd taxes on building on the East Side of Jefferson Street. The City lttO.~- ney reports that Messrs. E. !,~. and G. H. Herringdon are entitled to the refund. Mr. Comer moved that in accordance with the City Attorney's Opinion that the refund be made. Mr. Comer offered the following resolution: (~3751) A R~SOLUTION to refund to Messrs. E. H. and G. H. Herringdon $50.00 taxes paid on building on Lot ~, Section 6, Pleasant Valley Land Company, for the years 1929 and 1930. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City Clerk and Auditor be, and he is directed to draw a warrant payable to t~[essrs. E. M. and G. H. Herringdon, for the sum of $50.00 to refund taxes paid on a building situa- ted on Lot 3, Section 6, of the Pleasant Valley Land Company for the years 1929 and 1930. Said refund shall be charged to the Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, NAYS: None ............... 0. The City Attorney presented an account of refunds and rebates. The motion was duly seconded and Stiff and the President, l{r.. Seifert .... 4. opinion in the matter of C. E. Ballou's re- quest to refund $2.00 for fees paid for taking bonds by the Civil and Police Justice. The City Attorney advises Council that Mr. Ballou is not entitled to be rei~nded the amount paid by him for this service. ~r. Comer moved that in view of the City Attorney' s opinion that the request of Mr. Ballou be denied. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. REPORTS OF COMI~ITTEES: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. CONSIDERATION OF CLAZMS: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Mr. Nundy introduced the following ordinance: (~5752) AN ORDINANCE to -mend and reordain an ordinance adopted by the Coun- oil of the City of Roanoke on the 29th, day of February 1924, and amended and re- ordained by Ordinance No. 1818 adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke on the 5th, day of June 1925, and entitled, "An Ordinance to regulate the placing of wagons and other vehicles from which produce or other commodities is offered for sale on the curb at the public market and providing penalties for a violation thereof." BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that ordinance adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke on the 29th, day of February 19Z4, and amend-I ed and reordained by Ordinance No. 1818 adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke on the 5th, day of June 1925, be amended and reordalned so as to read as follows: The owners of all vehicles from which produce or other commodities is to be offered for sale on the curb at the public market and streets used for market pur- poses shall take their place in line at a point to be designated by the Clerk of the Market or his assistants, and shall come into the ~.arket and be assigned a plac~ on the curb in the order in which the line is formed, and no owner of a vehicle shall be assigned a place at the curb unless such vehicle shall be in line or arriv~ after the vehicles in line have moved from the place designated by said Clerk of the Market. No vehicle shall be placed in said line unless such vehicle shall contain the produce or other commodities to be offered for sale on the curb. It being the in- tention of this provision to prohibit any person, firm or corporation from placing in said line empty vehicles for the purpose of holding space therein. No person shall place on the curb at the public market s~.d streets used for market purposes ~_cy vehicle, table, box, barrel or other like article for the pur- pose of holding space on said c~rb, and no person shall break into the line of vehicles, but shall take its place at the rear of such line. Any person violating the provisions of the ordinance shall be fined not less than $5.00 nor more than $20.00 for each offense. The ordinance was read and laid over. Mr. Mundy introduced the following resolution: (~3753) A RESOLUTION to approve the accounts and claims against the City of Roanoke for the month of November 1930, and directing the payment of the same. ( For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Book No. 7, Page ~~ ). Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the re~lutlon adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, M~dy, Stiff and the President, M~r. Seifert ---4. NAYS None ..... O. MOTIONS ~'~D MISCEIJAEEOUS BUSINESS: S AUTOMOBILES FOR HIRE: The City Manager stated to Council that Jacob L. Reid, representing the colored operators of automobiles for hire, had requested that the amount of insurance they are required to carry be reduced. The rate charged for insurance has increased considerably, and if they have it to pay they cannot operate at a profit. Council requests that the City _~?anager have the request put in writing and presented. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTMST: ,2-73 COUNCIL, SPECIAL MEETING, December 23, 1930. Office The Council of the City of Roanoke met in the Municipal Buildin~ Tuesday, December 23, 1930, PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the ABSENT: None ............ ----0. The President, Mr. Seifert, presidi~. in Special Meeting in the City Clerk* ~ at 4 o'clock P. M. OFFICERS PRESENT: Wm. P. Hunter, City ,Manager. BUDGET: Council again considered the Budget, clusion the same is continued. LICENSE TAX ORI~INANCE: Co~ucil again and not having reached a conclusion the same is continued. There being no fUrther business, Council adjourned. President, Mr. Seifert-5. and not having reached 'a con- considered the License Tax Ordinance, APPROVED Clerk. 27.5 COUNCIL, Fri~a~, REGULAR MEETING, December 26, 19~0o The Council Room in the Municipal Building Friday, December 26, PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Mundjf, ABSENT: None ............. O. The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the been furnished each member of Co,,~cil, upon motion, dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: of the City of Roanoke met in. regular meeting in the Circuit Cou~t 19~0, at 3 o'oloo]: P. M. Stiff, Tlnsley and the President, Mr. Seifert-$. minutes of the previous meeting has duly seconded, the reading is VIRGINIA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY: A communication reference to the Museum of Natural History was read, ed for future consideration. CROSS-OVER: The application of H. E. Offenbaoker for permit to from W. Ryland Martin with and on motion of Mr. Comer fil- construct a cross-over at ~105 Hampton Avenue was referred to the City Manager with power to act. LAND APPRAISAL: The request of the Manufacturer's Appraisal Company.for a pay- ment of $3,000.00 on their account was presented. Mr. Mundy moved that no payment be made u~til the work is completed. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. STREET NAMES: A communication from Mr. Edw. L. Stone enclosing copy of a let- relating to the duplication of Mr. to the City Manager for and agreed to. ter from Mr. Thomas A. Scott Comet moved that the matter be referred dation. The motion was duly seconded REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF TH~ CITY CLF~K: In the matter e street names. report and recoE~len- of the application of A. P. Dixon to refund $22.50 taxes erroneously paid on a house assessed on lots 1 and 2, Section 10§, Melrose.. The Clerk reported that the assessment mentioned was erroneous, a~d recommended that the sum of $22.50 be relhmded Mr. Dixon. Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the report and offered the following resolution: (~754) A RESOLUTION to refund A. P. Dixon $22.50 erroneous assessment of taxes. BE IT RESOLVED by the and he is hereby directed to on account of payment of Council of the Cit~ of Roanoke that the City 'Clerk be, draw a warrant in favor of A. P. Dixon for the sum'of $22.50 to refund an erroneous assessment of taxes for a house on'lots 1 and 2, Section 105 Melrose. Said amount when paid shall be Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the charged to resolution. the resolution adopted by the following vote: - AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mund4r, Stiff, NAYS: None ............ O. REPORTS OF COMMITTW~,S: None. -UNFINISHED BUSINESS: ~he following the account of Refunds and Rebates. The motion was duly seconded and Tinsley and the President, Mr. SeXfert--5. ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: i (~?§2) AN ORDINANCE to amend and rectal&in an 9 .x~inanoe adopted b7 the Council of the City of Roanoke on tho 29th, 4a~r of February 1924, and ~aondod and ~eordained by 0rdinanoe No, 1818 eAopted the §th, day of ~une 1925, and entitled, wagons and other vehicles from which by the Council of the CL$~ of Roanoke on WAn Ordinance to ~e~ul&te the plaoin~ of produce or other oomaoditios i8 offer~ for sale on the ouxb at the ~IAo ~ket and providin~ penalties for a violation thereof." BE IT 0RDAIN~D by the Council of ~he City of Roanoke that ordinance adopted by the Council of the City of Roanok~ on the 29th, day of February 19~4, and amen~= ed and reordained by 0rdinanoe No, 1818 adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke on the 5th, day of June 1925, be amended and reor~lained so as to read as follows: The owners of all vehicles from which produce or other commodities is to be offered for sale on the curb at the public market and streets used for market purposes shall take their place in line at a point to be designated by the Clerk of the Market or his assistants, and shall come into the Market e.d be assigned a place on the curb in the order in which the line is formed, -~d no owner of a vehicle shall be assigned a place at the curb unless line or arrives after the vehicles in line have moved by said Clerk of the Market. No vehicle shall be placed in said line unless such vehicle shall contain the produce or other commodities .to be offered for sale on the curb. It being the intention of this provision to prohibit any person, firm or corporation from placing in said llne empty vehicles for the purpose of holding space therein. No person shall place on the curb at the public market a~d streets used for market purposes any vehicle, table, box, barrel or Other like article for the purpose of holding space on said curb, and no person shall break into the line of vehicles, but shall take its place at the rear of such line. Any person violating the provisions of the ordinance shall be fined not less thc_n_ $5.00 nor more than $20.00 for each offense. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the ordinance. The motion was duly seconded, the ordinance adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Ttnsley and 'the NAYS: None ............... 0. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. such vehicle shall be in from the place designated President, Mr. Seifert-5. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Mr. Comer introduced the following ordinance: (~755) AN ORDINANCE imposing taxes on persons, real estate and personal property, for the current year, for the sapport of the City Gove~ment, the payment of interest upon the City debt, support of a Public Library, the payment of pen- sions to Confederate soldiers, sailors and marines and their widows, other munioip~ expenses and school purposes. ( For full text of Ordinance see Ordinance Book No. 7, Page No. . ~. ). Mr. Comer moved that the .provision of the charter requiring readings at two separate meetings be disp~_~.sed with. The motion was dul~ seconded and adopted by .. the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert- ~ NAYS: None ................ 0. o Thereupon, M~. Comer 'moved to adopt the ordinance. The ed and the ordlnan0e adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer', Mundy, Stiff, Ttnale~ and the President, Mr. NAYS: None ........... ----0. ~J ' l~. Tlnsley introduced the following o~inanoe: (~756) AN ORDINANCE imposing taxes on license prescribing penalties for violations. ( For full text of 0x~linanoe see 0x~inanoe Book No. ?, Page ~ ) M~. Tlnsley moved that the provision of,the charter two separate meetings be dispensed with. The motion was by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mu~, Stiff, Tinsley and the NAYS: None ......... 0. Thereupon, Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the ordinance. seconded--and the ordinance adopted by the following vote:president AYES. Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the , Mr. NAYS: None .......... 0. Mr. Tinsley introduced the following ordinance: 1931. motionwas duly seoon4- Self err - 5. for municipal purposes and requiring readings at duly seconded and adopted President, Mr. Seifert--5. The motion was duly Seifert--5. (~757) AN ORDINANCE making appropriations for the year ending December Z1, ( For full. text of Ordinance see Ordinance Book No. ?, Page ~ ............ ). Mr. Tinsley moved that the provision of the charter requiring readings at Separate meetings be dispensed with. The motion was duly seconded and adopted two ~by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, NAYS: None ..... -0. Mr. Stiff moved that when Council Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the president, Mr. Seifert--5. adjourn it be to meet on some day during ithe next week to consider the ordinance l~rther. The motion was duly seconded and after a discussion Mr. Stiff, with the consent of the second, withdrewthe motion. M~. the ordinance adopted the following AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, NAYS: None ............. 0. There Tinsley moved that the ordina, noe be adopted. vote: Tinsley and the and The motion was duly seconded' President, Mr. Seifert - 5. being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. " 77 COUNCIL, REGU~R MEETlq~G, Friday, 'Januar~ 2, 19~1. The Council of the City of ROanoke met in regular meeting in the Circuit Cou~t Room in the Munici~al Buildin~ Friday, January 2, 19~1, at ~ o~olook p. M. PRESET: Messrs. Comer, ~~, 3tiff, Tinsley ~ the ~esident, ~. Seller, ~3~T: None ................. O. The ~esident, ~. 3elfert, presidio. been furnished each member of Council, dispensed with and the minutes approved as HEARING OF CITIZENS: OFFICERS PRESENT: Wm. P. Hunter, City Manager. MINUTES: It appearin~ that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has seconded, the reading is upon motion, duly recorded. Wa sena Civic WASENA CIVIC LEAGUE: Mr. Manley W. Tobey, Secretary of the League, presented to Council resolutions adopted by the League pledging their sup- port to the bond issues. The resolution was filed. MAPd~ HOURS: .1. A. B. Hunt, representing some of the renters of the stallsl in the market building, appeared -nd asked that Council amend the ordinance prescrib- ing the market hours so as to permit the renters to enter the market one hour before opening and to remain one hour after closing. Mr. Tinsley moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for report and recommendation. OARS FOR HIRE: Jacob L. Reid, representing some of the operators of "Oars for Hire", appeared and asked that the indemnity bond be reduced. He stated the reason for the request is that the insurance premiums have been ~_-_tertally increas- ed. It appearing that the City Manager is m~king a report, the matter is laid over' to be considered with the report. LICENSE TAX: Mr. H. F. Stoke appeared end called the attention of Council to proceedings pending before the Hustings Court in which the Standard Oil Company and' others are asking for a refund of taxes paid by their distributing houses. Mr. Stoke stated that he thought it very necessary that Council take action to fight this proceeding. Mr. Stoke was thanked for his interest in the matter, and the Clerk is directed to advise the City Attorney~ and to request that he appear and opA~ pose the motion before the court. LICENSE TAX: Mr. Myrl Glenn, and a committee from the Retail Merchants Asso-t ciation, appeared and asked that license provide for the payment of license tax quarterly. The matter is laid over to be taken up with an ordinance on file. ZONING ORDINANCE: Mr. Edw. L. Stone, Chairman, City Planning and Zoning Com- mission, appeared and presented to Co~cil the Zoning Ordinance and nection therewith. The same is laid over for consideration. the map in oon~ VIRGINIA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY: A communication from the Virginia Museum of Natural History, by W. Ryland Martin, was read and on motion of N~. Stiff the same is filed for future consideration. LAND APPRAISAL: A communication from the Manufacturer's Appraisal Company relative to the land appraisal was read and filed. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF TEE CITY MANAGER: CARS FOR HIRE: In the matter of the request of some of the operators of 'Oars flor Hire" for reduction that the rates for this insurance had been raised liability would c~t about twenty per-cent off the in the liability policyg the City Manager reported mendation that no out be made in the liability policy. N~". Comer moved recommendation. The motion was duly seconded and agree~ to. A~TION: The City Manager presented a report with reference to the petition of citizens off Villa Heights section asking that that section be ammexed, in~ that the matter be held in abeyance until s~ch time as the city gives to other territories to be annexed. Itt. Tinsley moved to adopt The motion was duly seconded and the recommendation adopted. The City Manager presented a report of work accomplished and expenditures for week endin6 December 18, 1930. The same is filed. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDE~ TION OF ORDINANCES ~D RESOLUTIONS: Mr. Tinsley introduced the following ordinance. very materially, and to reduce the premium. ~e made a verbal racom-~: to adopt the recommend' at tent i on the recommendati on. (~5759) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section 142 of Building Code. BM IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that Section 14E of the Building Code be amended and reordained so as to read as follows: Section 142: 1. That there be and is hereby created the office of ~lectrical Inspector for the City of Roanoke. 2. The appointment of the Electrical Inspector shall be made by the City Manager, upon recommendation of the Under~riters Association having Jurisdiction in the City of Roanoke, and shall be for an indefinite term. 3. All electrical work, and all material and appliances used in con- nection therewith in any building in the City of Roanoke shall conform to the rules ~nd requirements of the National Electrical Code as it is now established or shall hereafter be amended, and said rules and regulations are hereby adopted and approv- ed as a part of this ordinance, and by reference are made a part hereof. 4. No al~e~ation shall be made in the wiring of any building for light, heat or power, nor shall any building be wired for electric lights, motors or heating devices without a written permit therefor from the electrical inspector. ~ 8. Upon the completion of the wiring of any building for light, heat or power it shall be the duty of the Compan~v, firm or i~_ividual doing the same to notify the electrical inspector, who shall at once inspect such wiring and appliances and, if approved by him, he shall issue a certificate of satisfactory inspection, but no such certificate sBall be issued unless such wiring and appliance be in con- formity to the rules and regulations prescribed or required by the ordiBa_~_ce, nor shall connection for current be made to such installation until said certificates be issued. 6. It shall be unlawful for any person to place on or otherwise con- ceal an unsoldered joint on an electric light, heat or power circuit within any building or enclosure. ?. It shall be unlawful for any person to bridge a fuse block with wire or fuse any conductor above its rated capacity. 8. That every fuse must be plainly marked with the number of amperes 279 is designed to carry. 9. ?he Electrical Inspector shall make periodically a thorough ~einsp~ tion of the installation in buildings of all electric wiring, electric devices and ~ electric matertal now installed or that may hereafter be Installed, within the City of Roanoke, and when the installation of an~ such wiring, devices and/or material : is found to be in a dangerous or unsafe condition the person, firm or corporation owning, using or operating the same shall be notified amd shall make the necessary repairs or changes required to place such wiring, devices and material in a safe condition and have such work completed within fifteen days, or any longer period specified by the Electrical Inspector in said notice. The Electrical Inspector is hereby empowered to disconnect or order the discontin, mnce of electrical serwice to such wiring, devices and/or material so found to be defectively installed until the installation of such wiring, devices and material has been made safe as directed by the ~leotrloal Inspector. 10. Precedent to the issuance of the certificate required under Clause 5 of this Section, the person, firm or corporation applying therefor shall pay to the electrical inspector an inspection fee in conformity to the following table: INSEPCTION F~S CONCEALED WORK TO OUTI~MTS: 1 to 3 outlets 4 to 10" 11 to 15 outlets 16 to P~ outlets E5 to 45 outlets 46 to 100 outlets 101 outlets and over FIXTURES .5O 1.00 1.50 2.00 3.50 5.00 10.00 1 to 3 lights 4 to 10 lights 11 to 20 lights 21 to 40 lights 41 to 75 lights 76 to 150 lights 151 to 500 lights 501 lights and over .25 .50 1.00 1 ~50 2.50 3.50 5.00 10.00 OPEN WORK Incandescent lights and fans - fixtures included: 1 to 3 lights .50 4 to 10 lights 1.00 11 to 20 lights 1.50 21 to 50 lights £.25 51 to 100 lights $.~0 101 to 500 lights 5.00 501 lights and over 10.00 MOTORS 1/4 H. P. and under .25 Over 1/4 to and including 1 H.P. .§0 Over l, to and including 3 H.P. 1.O0 Over 3, to and including l0 H.P. 1.50 Over 10 H.P. ~.00 Electric Ranges, heater, radio apparatus and other appliances requiring special wi ring 1.00 ISOLATED PLANTS: Charge according to this schedule and add $1.00 for dynamo. Note: Fixtures having lamps .,vet 60 watt capacity will be based on 60 watt equivalen' Electric signs to b~ classed as fixtures. The ~lectrical In~,pector shall of fees collected by him each month. report monthly to the City Manager the amount 11. Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this ordinance, for which no specific pmnalty has been provided, shall, upon con- viction, be fined not less than five dollars nor more than fifty dollars for each offense. payment s. WHEREAS, ordinance was read and laid over. Tinsley introduoe~ the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE $,~ provide for the payment in order merit, an emergency is declared its passage. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of $100.00 or more, shall be paid on or or before the 15th, to provide for to exist, of may be paid in two before the 15th, day of June. 'of license in tw~ equal the daily operation of the municipal govern- and this ordin-noe shall be in force from the City of Roanoke that all license tax equal installments. The first installment day of January, a,_d the second installement on This ordinance shall obtain for the year 1951, only. Mr. Ttnsley moved that the provision of the charter the ordinance at two separate meetings be dispensed with. seconded and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley NAYS: None ................ O. ?hereupon, Mr. Tlnsley moved to adopt the and the requiring the reading of The motion waa duly President, Mr. Seifert- 5. ordinance. The motion was duly seconded and the ordinance adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, ~;~dy, Stiff, Tlnsley and the President, ~.~r. Seifert - 5. NAYS: None ................ 0. MOTIONS AND MISC~,LANEOUS BUSINESS: SIDEWALK ASSESS!~TENT: The Clerk stated that there is a sidewalk assessment in the n~me of T. M. Reeks amounting to $74.86 on a piece of property on the west side of Amherst Street between Berkley and Denniston Avenues, Virginia Heights; that the assessment was erroneously made, and that Mr. 0. H. Meador, the owner of the property is asking that it be annulled as to his property. Mr. Comer moved that the City Clerk be directed to mark the assessment released, and to collect the same from T.E. if possible. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to by the following Reeks, vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert - 5. NAYS: None ................. 0. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. 281. COUNCIL, SPECIAL MEETING, Wednesday, January ?, 1931, The Council of the City of Roanoke Office in the Municipal PRESFLN T: Messrs. ABSENT: None--- The President, Mr. Seifert, met Building Wednesday, Comer, Mundy, Stiff, presiding. in Special Meeting in the City Clerk's January 7, 1931, at 4o'clock P. Tlnsley and the President, Hr. Beifert- . OFFICERS PRESENT: Wm. P. Hunter, City Manager. OBJECT OF TIKE ~EETING: The president stated that the object of the meeting was to consider amending Ordinance No. 3758, which provides for the payment of license tax in two equal payments. ORDINANCE NO. 3758: After a discussion, as an amendment of Ordinance No. 3758. (~3760) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain an ordinance of the '~+~ of Roanoke on the 2nd, day of January 1931, No. 3758, entitled, Ordinance to provide for the payment of license t~ in ~o equal payments." by the Council of the City of Roanoke on the 2nd, titled, "An Ordinance to provide fcr the payment they agreed to the following ordinance adopted by the Council BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that ordinance adopted day of J~nuary 1931, No. ~758, en? ~ax of license/in two equal be amended and reordained so as to read as-follows: pay t "i men s, , W ~HE~?~S, in order to provide for the daily operation of the municipal govern-il ment, an emergency is declared to exist, and this ordinance shall be in force from its passage ' B~ IT 0RDAI_h~ED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that each license tax of ~50.00 or more, may be paid in two equal installments. The first installment shall be paid during the month of January, and the second installment during the month of July. This ordinance shall obtain for the year 1931, only. ! Said ordinance to be presented to Council at its meeting to be held Friday, January 9, 1931. EQUALIZATION BOARD: It was s~gested to Co,~cil that Mr. T. E. Jamison, a member of the Equalization Board, had moved from the City. The Clerk is directed to take the matter up with Judge Jackson, the City'Attorney, ~d to ascertain what effect such removal would have upon the Qualification of Mr. Jamison. There being no further business, Co~cil adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. Fri day, REGD-LAR MEETING, January 9, 1931. The Council of the City of Roanoke Room in the Muniolpal Building Frida~v, January 9, 1931, PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, ABSENT: None .............. 0. The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: Wm. P. Hunter, City Manager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes been furnished each member of Co,,~cil, upon motion, duly dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND C0~NICATIONS: met in regular meeting in the Circuit Court at 3 o'clock P. M. President, Mr. Stiff, Tinsley and the Se ifert- 5. of the previous meeting has seconded, the reading is LYNCHBURG AVenUE BETWEK~ 20TH AND 22ND STREM..TS: Petition asking for the im- provement of Lynchburg Avenue between 20th, and ~Ynd, Streets, and 2End, Street to Melrose Avenue, was presented, and on motion of Mr. Stiff referred to the City Mana- ger. CROSS-0VF~t: The application of Blackman and Vest, Service Station, for a per- mit to construct a cross-over at ~301 Campbell Avenue S. E., was read and referred to the City Manager. I~hND APPRAISemENT: A communication from the Manufacturers' Appraisal Company calling the attention of extra work by the appraisal force was read and referred to the City Clerk. LABOR BUREAU: A communication from John Hopkins Hail, Jr., Commissioner of Labor, thanking Co,,.ncil for the appropriation carried in the Budget for 1931, was read and filed. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: 'REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER: The City Manager presented a report making certain recommendations. The same were acted upon as follows: MARKET HOURS: The City Manager reported that there are 20 renters on the in- side of the market building; that l? were opposing any change in the market hours, and for this reason he recommends that no change be made in the opening and closing of the market. The City Manager afterwards presented petitions advocating and oppos- ing the change. After statements were made by A. R. Minton, S. R. Tr,:man, H. 'L. Carter and P. L. Holeomb on motion, duly seconded, the matter is referred back to the 'City Manager for further investigation and report. STREET LIGHTS: The City Manager recommends the installation of certain street lights. Mr. Stiff moved to adopt the recommendation and offered the following reso- lut i on: (~3761) A RESOLUTION to install certain street lights. NE iT REEOLV~.~ by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the Appalachian Electric Power Company be, and it is hereby directed to install street lights as follows: {1) One 100 C. P. street light on Russell Avenue approximately 150 feet East of the N. & W. Belt Line. (2) One 250 C. P. street light on Richelieu Avenue, South Roanoke, approximately 500 feet South of ?th Street. Said lights to be maintained under the contract between the Appalachian .Elec- tric Company and the City of Roanoke. M~, Stiff moved to adopt the resolution, The motion was duly seoond®d and the x~solution adopted by the following vote: NAYS: None ................ 0. The City Manager presented a report of work accomplished and expenditures · period ending January 1, 1951. The s,__me is filed. R~PORT OF THE CITY ATTORN~f: Judge R. C. Jackson, City Attorney, advised Council that he ts keeping tn touch with the proceedings pending in the Hustings Court whereby several concerns are asking for a refund of license tax. REPORTS OF COMI{ITTEES: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The following laid over was taken up ~d again read: ordlnanoe having been introduced, read and (~5759) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section The ordinance is lald over. 14Z of the Building Code. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Mr. Comer introduced the following ordinance: (~3760) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain an ordinance adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke, on the 2nd, da~v of January 1931, entitled,"An 0rdin~noe to provide for the payment of license tax in two equal payments." BE IT ORDAINED by the Cou__n¢il of the City of Rom'~oke that ordirmnoe adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke on the ~nd, day of January 1931, No. 3758, en- titled, "An Ordinance to pr~:~vide for the payment of license tsx In two equal psymentS, be amended and reordained so as to read as follows: W.~REAS, in order to provide for the daily operation of the municipal govern- ment, an emergency is declared to exist, and this ordinmace shall be in force from its passage. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that each license tax of ~50.00 or more, may be paid in two equal installments. The first installment be paid d~uring the month of January, and the second installment during the shall month of July. This ordinance shall obtain for the year 1931, only. Mr. Comer moved that the provision of the charter requiring the reading of the ordinance at two separate meetings be suspended. The motion was duly seconded and adopted by the following vote: · AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, NAYS: None ............. 0. Stiff, Tlnsley and the President, Mr. Seifert-- 5., Mr. Comer moved to adopt the ordinance. ordinance adopted by the following vote: The motion was duly seconded and the AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, NAYS: None .............. 0. Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert - .5. There being no f~rther business, Co,:~ctl adjourned. APPROVED Clerk. COUNC X~, R~GUI,~R m~ra~IN~, Friday, January 16, 1931 ?he Council of the City of Roanoke Court Room in the Municipal Building Friday, PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, ABS~2~T: None ............ 0. The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. met in regular meeting in the Circuit January 16, 1931, at 3 o'clock P. M. Tlnsley and the President, Mr. Seifert-5. OFFICERS PRESFY~T: ¥1m. P. Hunter, City Manager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND COM3,9]?IICATIOES: C0~,fUNITY FUND: Mr. D. P. Sites, Chairman, and Mr. T. C. Rohrbaugh, Secretary of the Roanoke Community Fund, presented to Council a resolution asking that the city appropriate a sum sufficient to make one-half of the deficit contemplated by some of the agencies that are supported by the Community Fund. A detailed state- ment showing agencies which will have deficits and the approximate amount of said deficits was also presented. Council takes time to consider. REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL: Mr. Walter W. Pollock, President of the !Sanufacturers' Appraisal Company, appeared and presented to Council a statement advising Council that the work of appraising the real estate in the City of Roanoke under the con- tract between his company and the city has been completed, and that all records and papers in connection therewith had been delivered to the City Clerk. Mr. Pollock asked that he be paid the balance on his contract. The Clerk stated to Council that the work contracted for had been performed so far as he is able to determine, and that the records and papers that the i~!anufacturers' Appraisal Company were to flzr- nish the city were delivered to him today. Mr. Comer moved that the City Clerk draw a warrant in favor of the ~nufac- turers' Appraisal Company for $4,650.00, being the balance on their contract. The mStion was duly seconded and agreed to. WATER ~tAIN: The application of the Roanoke Water Works Company for a permit to install an 8 inch water main in Jeff4rson Street between Center Avenue and Wells Avenue N. W., was read. Mr. Comer moved that the permit be granted, and offered the following resolution: {~3762) A RESOLUTION granting a permit to the Roanoke Water Works Company to install a dertain water main. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of tke City of Roanoke that a permit be, and is hereby granted the Roanoke Water Works Company to install an 8 inch water main in Jefferson Street between Center Avenue and Wells Avenue N. W. Said Roanoke Water Works Company by acting under this resolution agrees to indemnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to per- sons or property by reason of the installation and maintenance of said water main, and further agrees to replace the streets where the same are opened under the pro- visions of the general toration. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. ordinances of the City of Roanoke providing for street res- The motion was duly seconded and ,. 28, over the re~olution adopted by the followin~ vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mund~, Stiff, Tlnsley and the President, Mr. Beifert -5 NAYS: None ................ Oo OROSS-OVER: The application of Go 11. ~/ade for permit to construct a cross- at ~9~3 Penmar Avenue So E., was read, and referred to the City ]/nnager with · power to act. MOUNTAIN VI~ TERRAOE: A communication from W. R. l~tll calling attention to the condition of l.~ountaln View Terrace, and asking that a remedy be applied was read. The City ~nager stated ttmt the street is being prepared for a base, and that on acco'rout of thev~ather it could not be finished. As soon as weather condi- tlons permit, the street will be finished which will remedy the condition complain- ed of. JURY CLAIM: Mr. J. W. Henson presented a Jury ttoket for $12.50, which is dated ~,!arch 1925, and asked that Council authorize the payment. ~Lr. Mun% moved that the same be paid, and offered the following resolution: RESOLUTION directing the City Clerk to draw a warrant for the sum of ~12.50 to J. W. Henson. VS!E.~EAS, J. W. Henson served on the Jury in the Court of Law and Chancery in 1,{arch 1925, and the amount due him for such service is $12.50; a ticket for same, was issued by the Clerk of the Law and Chancery Court, and sent to said J. W. Henson, and WHEREAS, said ticket was mislaid by said J. W. ttenson and was not presented for payment v~it:~in the time prescribed by law, and said J. W. Henson is now asking that Council authorize the payment of same. TH_-~ 0RE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the i Said amount when paid shall be cimrged to the account of Court Officers and Expense. Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: ~.!essrs. Comer, ~%Ludy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, ~r. Seifert-5. NAYS'i None --- - 0 REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY ~,~NAGER: The City ~lanager presented a report making cer- tain recommendations. The same were acted upon as follows: CITY I,~AR<ET HOURS: The City Nanager recommends that no change be made in the market hours, but that the occupants be permitted to go into the m~_:rket in oases o~ emergency, and that the Clerk permit the occupants of the market to enter the mar- kef after market hours when, in his judgment, an emerge$cy therefor exists. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the reco~mendatioz~. The motion was duly seconSled and agreed tO. The City Manager presented a report of work accomplished and expenditures for week ending January 7, 1931. The same is filed. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The following ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: {~3759) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section 142 of Building Code. The ordinance is laid over. CONSIDF3LATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTRODLETION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES Mr. ?insley introduced the following erdinanoe: (~764) AN 0RDINANOE to designate and appoint E. 0ffioer, Clerk of the Juvenile and Domestic Relations'Court. BE IT ORDAINED Probation Officer, be, AND RESOLUTIONS: I. Watson, Chief Probation by the Council of the City of Roanoke that E. I. Watson, Chief and he is hereby designated and appointed Clerk of the Ju- venlle and Domestic Relations Court for the City of Roanoke. The said E. I. Watson shall serve in said capacity without pay as such Clerk, it being understood that his salary as Chief Probation Officer is also to cover his duties as Clerk of said Court. , The Ordinance was read and laid over. MOTIONS AYID ~ISCELLANEOUS BUSENESS: elected. represent COMMUNITY FUND TRIISTEES: It appearing that the terms of C. Francis Cooke and Blair J. Fishburn, Trustees representing the City of Roanoke on the Board of the Roanoke Community Fund, expired January l, and their successors will have to be The president stated that nominations were in order for two trustees to the City on the Board of Trustees for the Roanoke Community Fund. Mr. Tinsley placed in nomination Mr. C. Francis Cooke and Blair J. Fishburn, and there being no further nominations, Messrs. C. Francis Coeke and Blair J. Fishburn were elected members of the Board of Trustees of the Roanoke Community Fund, represent- ing the City of Roanoke. JOHN BARLOW: The City ~.~anager stated that John Barlow who has been an employee of the City of Roanoke for a number of years is incapacitated, and asks that he be carried on the pay-roll at $3.50 per week, beginning Ja_~_.uary 12th. Mr. Comer offer- ed the following resolution: (~3765) A RESOLUTION to pay John Barlow $3.50 per week, beginning January 12th. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City Clerk and Auditor be, and he is hereby directed to draw a warrant in favor of John Barlow each week for the sum of $3.50. The same to be charged to Special Allowances and Gifts. · Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. the resolution adopted by the following vote: The motion was duly seconded and AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert-5. NAYS: None - -- 0 There being no further business, Co~cil adjourned. 287 APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. COUNCIL, SPECIAL ~ednesday, January ~1, The Council Clerk's Offfioe in P. M. of the City of Roanoke met in Special Meeting in the City the ~-.lunicipal Building Wednesday, January ~1, 1931, at 4 o'clock PRESENT: Uessrs. Uundy, Stifff, Tinsley and the President, l~r. Seifert --4. ABSENT: ~r Comer ................. 1 . · The President, ~r. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: Wm. P. tlunter, City Manager. OBJECT OF THE I~EETING: The president stated that the object off the meeting was to consider the question of the Community Fund for additional appropriations for certain agencies. CONSIDERATION: Council directed that an ordinance be drawn to make addition- al appropriations as follows: FANILY YfELFARE SOCIETY VISITING NURSES' ASSOCIATION BURRELL ~0RIAL RDSPITAL and that these appropriations should be paid one-third 1931; one-third on the 1st day of March 1931, and one-third on Apr il 1931. There being no further business, Council adjourned. $5,000.00 1,000.00 1,500.00 on the 1st day of February the 1st day of APPROVED ATTEST.: Clerk. Frid~v, tiBOlEdlR I(E~TINO, January ~, 19~l. Cou~t The Counoll of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Circuit Room in the Municipal Baildlng Friday, PRESENT: Messrs. 0cruet, Mundy, Stiff, ABS~T: None ............. -0. January ~, 1951, at ~ o'clock P. M. Tinsle¥ and the President, Mr. Seifert-5. The President, Mr. Setfert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: Wm. P. Hunter, City Manager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes been furnished eaol~ member of Council, upon motion, duly dispense~ with and the minutes approved as recorded. · PETI?IONS AND C0~ICATIONS: CROSS-OVERS: Applications for permits to W. ed as follows:-Mrs. John ~1205 Colonial Street S. S. W. on 0tterview Avenue between the City Manager for report. of the previous meeting has seconded', the reading Is The applications were referred to the City Manager with STREET LIGHT: A petition asking for a street light in the Wautega and construct cross-overs were present- Davis, ~726 Avenham Avenue, South Roanoke; J. S. Kelly, and E~gleby Auto Supply Company, ~503 Second Street power to act. middle of the block Winborne Streets was read and referred to SPANISH WAR VETERANS: A communication from W. H. Payne calling attention of of the Spanish War Veterans will be held city to Council to the fact that the convention in the City in July, and asking that a donation of SE00.O0 be made by the entertain the convention. The matter is laid over for consideration. BURRELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: A communication from the Burrell Memorial Hospital enclosing a bill for $893.00 for services rendered city patients in addition to the appropriation already paid them for the year 19~O, was presented. Mr. Comer moved that the City Clerk take the bill up with the Board of Trustees. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. TAX REFUND: A communication from the Dixie Fi~-~ce Company asking that the m:m of $21.87 be refunded On account of taxes erroneously assessed Lot 8, of the Hershberger Addition. It appearing that the house assessed upon the lot burned in July 1927, but no deduction was made. Mr. Tinsley moved that the refund be made, and offered the following resolution~ (~7~6) A RESOLUTION directing the City 'Clerk and Auditor to draw a warrant to the Dixie Finance Compe~y for $~1.87 to refund certain taxes paid erroneously. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City Clerk and Auditor be, an~ he is hereby directed to draw a warrant for the sum of $21.87, to the Dixie Finance Company to refund the following taxes: 1927 ............. $ .12 i9 8 ............. 19 2,9 ............. 6.P~ 19~0 ............. 6.2§ Said erroneous charges having been made on Lot 8 of the Hershberger Addition, the house assessed upon said lot having burned in July 1927. Said amount when paid shall be charged to the account of Refunds and Rebates. Mr. Tlnsley moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: 289 AYF~: Messrs. ~omer, Mund~, Stiff, Tlnale~ amd the President, Mr. Seifert-§ NAYS: None .... - ..... - ....0. TOWN OF VICTORIA: A resolution adopted by the Town of Victoria relating to the control of the Virginian Railway was read and filed. The clerk is directed to acknowledge the same. REPORT OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY CLERK AND AUDITOR: The City Clerk and Auditor presented financial statement for the month ending December ~1, 19~0. The same i s filed. FAMILY WELFARE SOCIETY: Reports from the Family l~elfare Society for the months of November and December were presented and filed. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: Eerie. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The fo llowlng ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again reas: (~3759) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section 142 of Building Code. The Ordinance is laid over. The following ordinance having been introduced, up and again read: (~376~) AN ORDINANCE to designate and appoint E. read and laid over was take~ I. Watson, Chief Probation{ Officer, Clerk of the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that E. I. Watson, Chief Probation Officer, be, and he is hereby designated and appointed Clerk of the Juvenile and Domestio Relations Court for the City of Roanoke. The said E. I. Watson shall serve in said capacity without pay as such Clerk, it being understood that his salary as Chief Probation Officer is also to cover his duties as Clerk of said Court. Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the ordin-nce. The motion was duly seconded and the ordinance AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley adopted by the and the ~resident, following vot~: Mr. Seifert-5!. NAYS: None .............. O. CONSIDEP~ATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Mr. Mundy introduced the following resolution: (~3767) A RESOLUTION to approve the acco,mt and claims against the City of Roanoke for the month of December, 1930, and directing the payment of the same. ( For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Mr. Mundy moved to adopt, the resolution. the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and_ NAYS: None ............... 0. Mr. Tinsley introduced the following ordinance: (~3768) AN ORDINANCE to Book No. The mo ti on the make certain appropriations. 7, :Pace was duly seconded amd President, Mr. Seifert-5 BE IT ORDAINED and the same are hereby by made to the following accounts: FAMILY WELFARE SOCIETY VISITING NURSES' ASSOCIATION BURRELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL the Council of the City of Ro-noke that appropriations $5,000.00 1,000.00 1,500.00 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the City Clerk and Auditor be, and he is hereby directed to pay to said agencies one-third of the amount appropriated to each of , them on the 1st, da~ of Februar~ 19Z1; one-third on the 1st, day of March 19~1, and[ one-third on the 1st, day of ~pril The or~i~noe was read ~ laid over. Mr. Co~r intr~uoed t~ ffollo~n~ resolution: (~Z~69) ~ ~LUTION to p~ certain claims for street improvements: BE [T ~E~0LVED by t~ Co, oil of the C~ty of Roano~ that the City ~lerk ~d Auditor be, a~ he ~s hereby d~reoted to draw war~nts to the fo~10win~ ~rties for the ~o~te opposite their names: ~ox and J~nl~s John ~. ~der L. M, Epli~ 141.07 Said ~o~ts to p~ said parties the amo~t e~ended by them for the improve- m~t of streets, and ~reed to be paid to them by Resolution of the ~r. Comer moved to adopt the re~olution. The motion vas duly seoond~ ~d t~ re~lution adopted by t~ followl~ vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Hnn~, ~tiff, Tin~ey ~d the President, NAYS: None ............... O. ~OTIONS ~D MISCE~EOUS BUSINESS: BOND ~ECTION: The commissioners of ~ection for the Bond Election held J~ry EOth, pre~nted a certi~eate ~owing t~ result of said election as follows: the under si gned adopted by the CERTIFICATE OF JUDGES her, 1930, to take Judges of election, appointed Co,,~cil of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, the sense of the freehold voters on the question certain ordinances for issuing the following bonds: pursuant to an ordinance on the 28th, day of Novem- of endorsing 1. An 0rdin~nce to provide for an issue of $450,000.00 of bonds for public improvements, namely; for permanently improving the streets of the City of Roanoke. E. An Ordinance to provide for an issue of $300,000.00 of bonds for public improvements, namely; for constructing sewers and drains in the City of Roanoke. do hereby certify that an election held on the 20th, day of January 1931, votes were cast as follows: $450,000.0....0 STR~.~T ISSUE 843 For 0rdi~Ance 621 AGAINST Ordinance SEWER AND DRAIN ISSUE 8~4 For Ordinance AGAINST Ordinance SZ00,000.00 Given under our hands this 2£nd, day of January, 1931. BOND, OPINION OF ATTORNEY: l~ood and Hoffman of New York the bonds e lecti on ( Signed ) John Engleb[ Clerk is directed to take up approved by H._ B- .Gra[ J. E. Duerson J. T. ~nd~ The City with Thomason, question of passing upon the validity of $750,000.00 of January ,?,0, 19~1. 292 $?~0,000.00 ADDITIONAL the necessity of oers and two cars would be ddslrable at this tl~e. PREPAB~TIOH= ~he City Clerk ia directed to obtain bido for preparing of bonds approved at the eleotgon of January 20th. POLICE OFFICES: Mr. Stiff called the attention of Council for additional police officers. He stated that four additional offi- The ~atter is laid over. O~ME WARDE~, SAI~RY: Mr. Stiff introduced (~S7'/0) A ~SOLUTION ~oanoke. BE IT ~SOLVED by t~ Go,,~c~l of the City of Warden be, and t~ ~e is ~reby fixed at the following resolution: to fix the salary of the Game Warden for the City of Roanoke that the $100.00 per month. Salary of the Said salary to be in lieu of all fees of whatever nature, and said G~__me Warden is to perform all services in connection with said office without additional compensation from the Stiff moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and city. President, Mr. Seifert-5. the resolution adopted by the following votes: Comer, Mund~, Stiff, Tinsley and the AYES: Messrs. NAYS: None ................. O. There being no further business, Conncil adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. COUNCIL, Fri day, REGU~.AR MEETING, January 30, 1931. The Council Court Room in the Municipal Building PRESWY~T: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, ABSENT: None ............. O. The President, Mr. Seifert, OFFICERS PRESENT: Wm. P. Hunter, of the City of Roanoke met in'regular meeting in the Circuit Frida~, Stiff, pr e si ding. City January 31, 1931, at 3 o'clock P. M. Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert-5. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting ~as been furnished each member of Co~;~cil, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: SPECIAL POLICE OFFICERS: A communication from the National Theater Corpora- tion asking that T. R. Goodman and Frank Collins be appointed Special Officers for the American Theater and Rialto ~eate~, respectively, was read. Mr. Comer moved to refer the same to ti~e City Mnuager for report. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. VIRGINIAN RAIIY~AY: A resolution from the Kiwanis Club of Victoria protesting '~lerk The ~ aEainst the change in ownership of the Virginian Hallway was presented. is directed to acknowledge receipt and the resolution is filed. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER: The City Manager presented a report making certain recommendations. The same were acted upon as follows: STREET LIGHT: The City Manager recommends that a 100 C. P. street light be installed on Otterview Avenue half way between Wautauga Street and W~nborne Street. Mr. Stiff moved to adopt the recommendation and offered the following resolution: (~3~?1) A RESOLUTION to install a certain street light. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the Appalachian Electric Power Company be, and it is hereby authorized to install one 100 C. P. street light on Otterview Avenue half ws~ between Stre et. Wautauga Street and Winborne Said light to be maintained under the contract existing between the City of Roanoke ~d the Appalachian Electric Power Company. Mr. Stiff moved to adopt the resolution. the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: ~,iessrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, NAYS: None ............. O. The motion was duly seconded and Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert-5. ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT E~LOY~.~S: The City Manager reported that J. R. Hildebrand, Drai~sman in the Engineering Department, who has been on a leave of absence had returned to his work. The City Manager also reported the employment of W. M. Palmer as draftsman and fieldman on construction work and J. R. Webb time- keeper on construction work. Mr. Comer introduced the following resolution: (~3772) A RESOLUTION to fix the salary of the draftsman and fieldman and the timekeeper on the construction work to be done from the Bond Issue. BE IT RESOLVED by the Oou~oil of the Oity of Roanoke that the salar~ of the draftsman and fteldman be, and the same is hereby fixed at $150o00 per month, el- feotive Januar~ ~1, 1931; that the salary of the timekeeper be f~xed at $90°00 per month, effective January I/6, 1931. The salaries fixed by this resolution shall be charged to the account of con- struction work to be paid for from the proceeds of the Bond Issue, and shall con- tinue only so long as the work is in progress. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the £resident, Mr. Seifert-5. MAYS: None .............. O. The City Manager presented a report of work accomplished and expenditures for period ending January 22, 1931. The same is filed. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The following ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (~3759) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section 142 of Building Code. Mr. Comer introduced ~ amendment to said ordinance. The Clerk is directed to transmit copies of said amendment to each member of Cm~_ncil. The ordinance is laid over. The followin~ ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (~3768) AN ORDINANCE to make certain appropriations: BE IT OHDAINED by the Council of the City. of Roanoke that appropriations be, and the same are hereby made to t~ following accounts: Family Welfare Society Visiting Nurses' Association Burrell Memorial Hospital $5,000.00 1,000.00 1,500. O0 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the City Clerk and Auditor be, and he is hereby directed to pay to said agancies one-third of the amount appropriated to each of them on the 1st, day of February 1931; one-third on the first day of March 1931, and one-third on the 1st, d~y of April 1931. Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the ordinance. The motion was duly seconded, and the ordinance adopted by the following vote: AYES- Messrs. Comer, I~n~dy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert-5. NAYS: None .............. O. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF OHDINANCES AND RESOLU£IONS: Comer introduced the following resolution: (~773) A RESOLUTIOE to authorize the City Manager to acquire by purchase certain property for the purpose of building a street in the Northeast Section of the City to connect with the State Highway at the city limits. '~'¥HEREAS, it is deemed necessary to build a street leading nect with the State Highway E., South to Lynchbu~g Avenue, at the and running in a Northeasterly corporate limits, ~nd from 4th, Street I direction to con~ WHEREAS, in building said street it is necessary that land be acquired from the following parties: Oentral Manufacturing Company,known as ~lll-lllZ and 1115 4th Street N.E. Le~ J. White, ~own a~ ~1117 - 4th ~treet N. E. J. O. Orai~ad, known am ~407~11 ~nohb~g Road N. E. J~e~ R. ~d Florence Bo~d, ~own as ~11~8 Bowles Alley. Timot~ Terrall, ~own as ~557 ~2ohburg Avenue. ~ok a~ Virginia Blao~on, ~own as ~560 ~noBburg Avenue N.E. Alfred F. B~oke, ~own am Old t~rt Place. ~I~O~E, ~ IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City ~n~er be, and he la ~reby authorized ~d directed to acquire the land neoe~mar~ for building the st~et he~tnbefore mentioned from the o~ers thereof by p~ohame, and ~aid City M~er ~hall ~ke report to Oo~cll of him action tn the preml sem. The resolution wes read ~d ~id over. There bei~ no further business, Co~cil adjoined. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. Pre sident ~ COUNCl~, Fri d ~, R]~GIFLAR 1~ IND, February 6, 1931, The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Circuit Court Room in the M, micipal Building Friday, February 6, 1913, at 5 o'clock P. M. PRESENT: ,%{essrs. Comer, Mund~, Stiff, ABSENT: None ............. O. The President, Mr. Sei fert, presiding. Tlnsley and the President, Mr. Seifert-I. OFFICERS PRESENT: Wm. P. Hunter, City Manager. ~IlNUTES: It appearing that a copy of t~ minutes of the previous meeting has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: 18TH STREET N. W., BETY;EEN MF~OSE AVENUE AND F, OOR~tAN ROAD: A petition ask- lng for the improvement of lSth Street N. W., between Melrose Avenue and Moorman I. Road was read and referred to the City ~'~anager. WELLS AVENUE: A petition asking for the improvement of Wells Avenue between 2nd and 4th Streets was presented, and on motion of Mr. Tinsley referred to the City ~,fanager. CROSS-OVER: The application of G. M. Jamison for permit to construct a cross- over at ~637 Marzhall Avenue S. W., was presented, and on motion of Mr. Tlnsley referred to the City Man_~ger for report. FIRE HYDRAte'TS: Petition asking for the placing of fire hydrants on Colonial and Wilson Streets S. E., between Pi~kney and Penner Avenues was read, and referred to the City l,~.smager. BURRELL MEMORIAL ttOSPITAL: A communication from Dr. L. C. Downing, Superin- tendent, of the .~mrrell Memorial Hospital was read and laid over. REPORTS OF OFFIC~RS: REPORT OF THE CITY ~J~NAGER: The City ~anager presented a report making cer- tain recommendation. The same were acted upon as follows: SPECIAL POLICE OFFICERS: The City Manager recommends that T. R. Goodman and Frank Collins be appointed Special Police Officers for the National Theater Corpora~ tion. Mr. Stiff moved to adopt the recommendation. The motion was duly seconded and the recommendation adopted. The City N~nager reported the employment of Norman M. McDaniel, as patrolman in the Police Department, effective January 2, 1931. SEWER PPOJECTS: The City Manager reported the estimated cost of Sewer project as fo llow s: ~O~CT APPROXI~R~TE ESTIMATE NUMBER OF PROPERTY OWNERS SERVED Grandin Court - Weaver Heights Rugby- 10th Street 24th, Street - Forest Park Greenbrier Avenue -Kenwood Blvd. Lynchburg Road - 10th Street N.F, ~asena - Barb our Height s $ 61,820.00 36:5 41,791.75 462 33,454.85 258 16,2Z2.80 161 1~5,691.15 67 ?,9E4.30 55 174,904.85 1,366 Mr. Stiff introduced the following resolution. (~3774) A RESOLUTION directing a hearing to be for the construction of certain sewers. given to the property owners WH~EAS, it is necessary to preserve the health of the City cf Roanoke that certain sewers be constructed, AN EMERGENCY IS SET FORTH AND DE~'LARED TO EXIST, and this resolution shall be in force from its passage. BE IT RESOLVED by the Co;:_~_cil of the City of Roanoke that a hearing be giwen to the property owners for the construction of sewers on the following streets: Both sides of Guilford Avenue between Gra~din Road and Woodlawn Avenue. South Side of Grandin Road between Guilford Avenue and l~eaver Road. Both Sides of Tillett Road between Guilford Avenue and corporation line. Both Sides of Barh,m Road between Tlllett Road and Stanley Road. Both Sides of Spring Road between Tillett Road and Stanley Road. West Side of Spring Road South of Stanley Road. Both Sides of Montvale Road between Guilford Avenue and Weaver Road. Both Sides of Lofton Road between Guilford Road and Barham Road. Both Sides of Stanley Road between Guilford Avenue ,~d Spring Road. Both Sides of Alberta Avenue West of Woodlawn Avenue. Both Sides of Oregon Avenue between Woodlawn Avenue and Spring Road. South Side of Oregon Avenue between Woodlawn Avenue _~d Oak Street. East Side of Guilford Avenue bet'ween Woodlawn Avenue and Oregon Avenue. West Side of Guilford Avenue between Woodlawn Avenue and Alberta Avenue. South East Side of Wood!~wn Avenue between Guilford Avenue and Summitt Avenue. Both Sides of Alberta Avenue between Woodlawn Avenue and Guilford Avenue. 'Both Sides of Oregon Avenue East of Woodlawn Avenue to corporation line. North Side of Summitt Avenue between Woodlawn Avenue and O~_k Street. South Side of Summitt Avenue between corporation line and Oak Street. West Side of Oak Street between Woodlawn Avenue and corporation line. North Side of Woodlawn Avenue between Oregon Avenue and corporation line. South Side of Woodlawn Avenue between Summitt Avenue and corporation line. West Side of Rosewood Avenue between Creston Avenue and Woodlavm Avenue. East Side of Rosewood Avenue between Greenbrier Avenue ~d Sweetbrier Avenue. No~th Side of Greenbrier Avenue between corporation line ~nd corporation line. South Side of Sweetbrier Avenue between Rosewood Avenue ~d corporation line. North Side of Creston Avenue between Rosewood Avenue and corporation line. Nor.th Side of Grandin Road between Carter Road and corporation line. East Side of Rosewood Avenue between Sweetbrier Avenue and Creston Avenue. South Side of Patterson Avenue between the Boulevard and old road. South Side of Center Avenue between 24th Street _~_nd city line. North Side of Center Avenue between 22nd a~ 24th Streets. South Side of Shenandoah Avenue between 22nd and 24th Streets. North Side of Shenandoah Avenue between 24th Street and city line. South Side of Lansdowne Avenue between 25th and 2?th Streets. North Side of Old Road between 25th and 2?th Streets. South Side of Shenandoah Avenue between 24th Street and city line. East Side of 24th Street between Shenandoah Avenue and N. & ¥~. Railway. Both Sides of Lansdowne Avenue between E?th Street ~d city line. Both Sides of Lansdowne Avenue between 24th a~d 25th Streets. North Side of Road between 24th and 25th Streets. South Side of Shenandoah Avenue between Elst and 22nd Streets. West Side of 24th Street between Center Avenue and Railroad. East Side of 24th Street between Center. Avenue and Shen~_ndoah Avenue. South Side of Center Avenue between 22nd and 24th Streets. West Side of 24th Street between Lynchburg Road and Melrose Avenue. South Side of Melrose Avenue between the School tract and the Shenandoah Oil tract. North Side of Shenandoah Avenue between 21st Street and 24th Street. West Side of 22nd Street from Center Avenue to Shenandoah Avenue. Both sides of 22nd Street. West Side of ~4th Street from Center Avenue to Loudon Avenue. East Side of 24th Street from Center Avenue to Melrose Avenue. West Side of Crescent Street between Salem Road --d corporation line. Both Sides of New York Avenue between Crescent Street and Lafayette Boulevard. East Side of'Forest Park Bou2evard vetween Salem Road and corporation line. West Side of Forest Park Boulevard between Salem Road and Palm Avenue. South Side of Linden Avenue between Palm Avenue and Cherry Street. North Side of Salem Road between Crescent Street and Cherry Street. East Side of Palm Avenue between Salem Road and Forest Park Boulevard. West ~ide of Palm Avenue between Salem Road and Linden Avenue. North Side of Olive Avenue between Forest Park Boulevard ~nd Cherry Street. Both Sides of Olive Avenue between Forest Park Boulevard and Cherry Street. East Side of Cherry Street between Salem Road and Linden Avenue. · South Side of Watts Avenue between 15th and 16th Streets. Both Sides of Watts Avenue between 16th and l?th Streets. Both Sides of Thomas Avenue between 12th and 14th Streets. South Side of Thomas Avenu~ between llth and 12th Streets. Both Sides of Rugby Boulevard between 14th and 17th Streets. B$th Sides of Gr~fson Avenue between 10th and 16th Streets. East Side of Rugby Boulevard between Grayson Avenue and Thomas Avenue. South Side of Grayson Avenue between l~th and l?th Streets. Both Sides of Freewill Avenue between l?th and 18th Streets. East Side of l?th Street between Carroll Avenue a~d Grayson Avenue. Both Sides of Rugby Boulevard between 10th Street and Grayson Avenue. Both Sides of Mercer Avenue between 10th and 13th Streets. West Side of 13th Street between Sts~nton Avenue and Rugby Boulevard. East Side of Watts Road between Stsanton Avenue and Rugby Boulevard. East Side of 14th Street between Sta~mton Avenue ~--~d Rugby Boulevard. East Side of 10th Street between Staunton Avenue and corporation line. ~est Side of 10th Street between Mercer Avenue and Rugby Boulevard. North Side of Thomas Avenue East of lath Street. East Side of lith Street between Thomas Avenue and ~atts Avenue. South Side of Watts Avenue West of l~th Street. North Side of Grayson Avenue between 16th and 17th Streets. East Side of 17th Street from Grayson Avenue to the alley. Both Sides of Staunton Avenue between 5th Street and city limits. North Side of tL~nover Avenue East of 5th Street. North Side of Hanover between 5th Street and city limits. North Side of Lynohburg Avenue between §th Street and 8th Street. South Side of Hanover Avenue between 8th Street and city limits. North Side of Lynchburg Avenue between 5th Street and Washington Park. East Side of 5th Street North of Lynchburg Road. South Side of Watts Avenue between 14th and 15th Streets. South Side of Watts Avenue East of 14tk Street. North Side of Staunton Avenue between 12th Street and 13th Street. North Side of Staunton Avenue East and ~est from loth Street. South Side of Lynchburg Avenue between 7th and 8th Streets. North Side of Carroll Avenue from 16th to 18th Streets. Both Sides of 9th Street from N. & W. Railroad to Lynchburg Road. Line South of Gregory Avenue from Tinker ~reek, West. North Side of Lynehburg Avenue from 9th Street to Tinker Creek. South Side of Maryland Avenue between 10th and llth Streets. East Side of 9th Street N. E., between Lyne. hburg Avenue and Gregory Avenue. Both Sides of 9~ Street N. E., between Lynchburg Avenue and Gregory Ave.$ Both Sides of 10th Street N. E., between Lynchburg Avenue and_ Gregory Ave] North from McDowell Avenue up Tinker Creek, to Lynchburg Road. Both Sides of Swanee Street between Lynchburg Avenue and McDowell Avenue. Both Sides of Lynchburg Avenue between Swanee Street and corporation line~ Both Sides of McDowell Avenue between 10th Street and corporation line. East Side of Cherokee Street between Lynchburg Road and Virginia Avenue. North Side of Mary'land Avenue between 10th and~ llth Streets. Both Sides of Kenwood Boulevard between South Street and Greenbrier Avenue. North Side of Kenwood Boulevard between Vernon Street and Greenbrier Avenue. North Side of Greenbrier Avenue between Kenwood Boulevard and Kenwood Blvd. East Side of Vernon Street between Kenwood Boulevard and Kenwood Boulevard. South Side of Greenbrier Avenue between Kenwood Boulevard and Clinton Ave.' Both Sides of Clinton Avenue between Greenbrier Avenue s_nd Vernon Street. West Side of Vernon Street between Greenbrier Avenue and city limits. West Side of Greenbrier Avenue and ~outh Side of Kenwood Boulevard between Clinton Avenue and l?th Street. East Side of Clay Street between Clinton Avenue and 17th Street . North Side of Clinton Avenue between Greenbrier Avenue and Clay Street. ' North Side of Kenwood Boulevard West from Greenbrier Avenue. North Side of Kenwood Boulevard North of Vernon Street. Both Sides of Greenbrier Avenue betw~een Greenbrier Avenue and Kenwood Blvdl. East Side of Greenbrier Avenue from Malcolm Avenue to Dale Avenue. North Side South Street between Kenwood Boulevard and Eastland Avenue. South Side of South Street from Kenwood Boulevard to Tinker Creek. West Side of Main Street, Wasena, between Summit Avenue and Brighton North Side of Brandon Avenue between Sherwood and Brighton Roads. South Side of Summit Avenue between Main Street and 6th Street. Both Sides of Welton Avenue between Main Street and 6th Street. Both Sides of Avon Avenue between Main Street and 6th Strect. West Side of 6th Street between Welton Avenue and Summit Avenue. North Side of Sherwood Avenue between Main Street and 6th Street. South Side of Sherwood Avenue between Main Street and Brighton Road. Said heari_~ng slmll be given at such time as the City Manager shall desig- nate, and due notice thereof shall be publimhed in a daily newspaper in the City of Roanoke as provided by law. Such notice shall inform the property o~ners that upon the completion of the sewers one-third of the cost 'thereof shall be charged to the abutting property according to the front footage. Mr. Stiff moved that the provision of the charter requiring the reading at two separate meetings be dispensed with. The motion was duly seconded and agree, to by the following vpte: AYES: [iessrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert-I. NAYS: None ............... 0. . Thereupon, the resolution was placed upon its passage and adopted by the 'f following vote: AYES: ~,'iessrs. Comer, Mundy, NAYS: None ............... 0. Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert..5. The City L~anager presented a report of work.accomplished and expenditures for week ending January 29, 1931. The same is filed REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: None. UNFINISttED BUSINESS: The following resolution having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (~Z??~) A RESOLUTION to authorize the City Manager to acquire by purchase oertaln property for the purpose of building a street in the Northeast Section of the City t~o connect with the State Highway at the city limits. WItEREA~, it is deemed necessary to build a street leading from 4th, Street N. E., South of Lynohburg Avenue, and ru~lng in a Northeasterly direction to con- neet with the State Highwa~ at the corporate limits, and YatEREAS, in building said street it is necessary that land be acquired from the fo llowin~ pattie s: Central Msaufaoturtng Corn. party, known as ~1111-1113 and 1115 4th Lera J. White, known as ~1117 - 4th Street N. E. J. C. Craighead, known as ~407-411 I~nohburg Road, N. E. James R. and Florence Boar~., k~own as ~1128 Bowles Alley. Timothy Terrall, known as ~557 Lynchbu. rg Avenue. Mack and Virginia Blackmon, known as ~560 Lynchburg Avenue N. E. Street N. E. Alfred F. Brooks, known as 01d Hart Place. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City Manager be, and he is hereby authorized and directed to acquire the land nec- essary for building the street hereinbefore mentioned .from the owners thereof by purchase, and said City Manager shall make report to Council of his action in the premi ses. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, NAYS: None ............... 0. up and Mr. Sei fe rt- 5. The following ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was taken again read: (~3759) AN ORDINANCE to ~mend and reordain Section 142 of Building Code. The amendment to said ordinance was laid over. CONSIDERATION OF CLA]I~S: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Mr. Comer introduced the following resolution: (~3775) A RESOLUTION to award the contract for preparing seven hundred and fifty .$1,000.00 bonds to the Security Bank Note Company of Philadelphia. BE IT RESOLVED ~y the Co~cil of the City of Roanoke that the contract for preparing and certifying seven hundred and fifty $1,000.00 bonds authorized by the election of Jan,~ry 20th, be awarded the Security at the price of $Z75.00. ~r. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: M. essrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert-5. NAYS: None .............. 0. MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: FAMILY WELFARE SOCIETY: The term of Mr. J. W. Comer, a member of the Exe- cutive Committee, of the Family Welfare Society, representing the City of Roanoke, has expired. Mr. Tinsley placed in nomination Mr. John P. Mundy as a member of the Executive Committee of the Family Welfare Society, and there being no f~trther nomination, Mr. Mt~_ndy was elected as a member of the Executive Committee of the Family Welfare 'Society, representing the City of Ro~.noke. Bank Note Company of Philadelphia 299 i800 AIRPM~-RIDE: Rro It. L. Rosenbaum, : ~omp~y and the ~or ~ of 8aid ~ompa~. ~ouncil th~ked them for the invitation. There bel~ no further,b~iness, Co.oil adjourned. representing the Engineering Sales appeared and extended to Oouncil an the airplane APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. FrLda~, REGULAR MEETING, Feb rusty 1Z, 19~Z,, Court The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Circuit Room in the Municipal BuildAng Friday, February 13, 1931, at 3 o'clock P. M. Comer, Stiff, Seifert, presiding. ~m. P. Hunter, City Manager. PRESENT: Messrs. ABSENt: Mr. Mund~ The President, Mr. OFFICERS PRESENT: Tlnsley and the President, Mr. Seifert--4. MINUTES: It appearing that a espy of the minutes been furnished each member of Co;;~cil, upon motion, duly dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. HEARING OF CITIZ~IS: of the previous meeting has seconded, the reading is BOY SCOUTS: A committee, composed of Eagle Scouts, Richard Pence, Blllie Quilkin, Thomas Rutherfoord end C. E. Bertie, i~esident of the Boy Scout Co~_~cil, and Mr. J. E. Rhodes, Scout Executive, presented to Council a bronz tablet con- taining the Scout Oath oommeratin~ the ~lst ~nniversary of the Scout organization. The President, Mr. Seifert, accepted the tablet on the part of the city. Mr. Tin- sley the tablet in the C.~0SS-0VER: a cross-over at ~918 to act. moved that the president and the M.,:~ic ipal Building. The application of City Manager be appointed a committee to place The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. Alexandria Bollinger for permit to construct Penmar Avenue S. E., was referred to the City Manager with power STREET IMPROV~ENT: A petition asking for the Warrington Road, Raleigh Court Annex, between BrandOn and referred to the City Manager for report. S. W: improvement of the West Side of Road and Avon Lane was read, WHITE WAY LIGHTING ~HURCIt AVENUE BETWEEN JEFFERSON STREET AND SECOND STREET A petition from the property ~ners asking that white way lighting be in- stalled on Church Avenue between Jefferson Street and Second Street S. ~., was read and on motion of Mr. Comer referred to the City Manager for report. SIDEWALK llTH STREET S. E: A petition from the Belmont Christian Church Ask- ing that a sidewalk be constructed along llth Street in front of their property was read, and on motion of Mr. Tinsley referred to the City Manager for report. REPORT OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER: The City ~t~nager presented a report making cer- tain recommendations. The same were acted upon as follows: STREET IMPROV~NT: The City Manager recommends that the petitions for the improvement of 18th Street between Melrose Avenue and Moorman Road, ~d Wells Avenue between End and 4th Streets N. program. Mr. Stiff moved to ed and agreed to. W., be considered along with the street improvement adopt the recommendation. The motion was duly second- CROSS-OVER: The City Manager recommends that son to construct a cross-over at ~6~? Marshall Avenue S. W. adopt the recommendation and offered the following resolution: a permit be granted G. M. Jami- Mr. Stiff moved to RESOLUTION granting a permit to G. M. Jamison to construct a cross- over at ~637 Marshall Avenue S. W. ...801 BE IT RESOLYED by the Council of t~e City of Roano]re that a permit be, a~ the same is hereby graated G. M. Jamison to construct a oro ae-ove~ at his property Marshall Avenue $, W. Said o~ose-over to be on 8th $~reet S. W. Said cross-over shall be oonstr~eted according to specifications to be fur- ~ niahed by the City Manager an~ to his good liking and satisfaction. Said G. M. Jamison by acting under this resolution agrees to in~emnify an~ save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to persons or propert by Mr. Stiff moved resolution adopted by AYES: Messrs. reason of the construction and maintenance of said cross-over. The motion was duly to adopt the resolution. the following vote: Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and seconded and th! the President, Mr. Seifert ---4. NAYS: None ............... 0. FIRE HYDRANTS: The City Manager reports with reference to the petition for fire hydrants on Colonial and Wilson Streets S. E., between Pink. ney and Penmar Ave- nues; that there is only a 2 inch main in these streets which is not sufficient to carry fire hydrants; Company and a~k that these streets. STREET IUPROV~[I~ T: Block Paving with that they he will take the matter up with the Roanoke Water Works install larger mains so as to give fire protection to The City Manager reports the cost of covering the Belgin asphalt as follows: North Jefferson Street Third Street S. E. Franklin Road S. W. $ 5,060.00 6,555.00 5,540.00 The City Manager presented a report of work accomplished and expenditures for week ending February 5, 1951. The same is filed. FINANCIAL STATEMENT: The City Clerk and Auditor presented a statement showing the financial condition of the city as of February 1, 1931. The same is filed. ROANOKE HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION: The Roanoke Hospital Association presented a list of city patients at the 185 day's treatment at a cost of $675.50. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The following laid over was taken up and again read: Roanoke Hospital for the month The statement is filed. ordinance having been introduced, of January 19Z~1, showin~ read An ordinance to amend and re-ordain Section 142 of Building Code. H. Scott, representing Thurman & Boone Company, asks that he be given further time to consider the ordinance. The President presented suggestions for amendment to the ordinance. The ordinance is laid over for further consideration. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Mr. Comer in- trodueed the following resolution: RESOLUTION to approve the accounts a~d claims against the City of Roanoke for the month of January 1951, and directing the payment of the same. { For full text of Resolution See Ordinance Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and NAYS: None ................ 0. Mr. Tinsley introduced the following resolution: {~$778) A RESOLUTION to offer for sale $450,000.00 of The motion was duly seconded and th~ the President, Mr. Seifert .... 4. street improvement bondJ ¥ I sad $$00,000.00 of sewer and drain bonds, which were authorized at an election held on the 20th, day of Januax2 1931. BE IT RF~OLYED by the Oouncil of the City of Roanoke zed at an election held on the 20th, da~ of January 19~1, be the l~th, da~ of March 19~1, at Z o'oloc]c P. M. Said bonds bein~ as follows: (1~ $450,000.00 of bonds for public improvements, namely: improving the streets of the City of Roanoke. (2) $~00,000.00 of bonds for public improvements, namely; sewers and drains in the City of Roanoke. BE IT F~I~HER RESOLVED that the City that the bonds authori- offered for sale on ~ for permanently for constructing a~d he is hereby and for The said advertisement shall re- or any portion of said bonds, and seconded and Clerk and Auditor be, directed to advertise said sale in such publ'ioations as to him seem best, such length of time as he shall deem necessary. serve the right to the City to award the whole the right to reject any and all bids. Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Stiff, Ttnsley and the P~esident, NAYS: None ................ O. MOTIONS AND MISC~,LANEOUS BUSINESS: TREASURER'S BOND: The Bond Company that Treasurer asks that Council adopt an ordinance deposits of the City's. money is made. The matter is laid over. INTEREST ON DEPOSIT: A communication from the First National to the City Treasurer advising that Treasurer's account on net balances Mr. Seifert --4. is surety on the bond of the City designating the banks in which the Exchange Bank the bank w~ll reduce the interest rate on the and averaging $50,000.00 or more to 2~%, being no further busine ss, Council adjourned. balances averaging less than $50,000.00 2%. The matter is laid over. SPECIAL MEETING: Council fixed Tuesday, February 17th, at 4 as the time for a special meeting. There on net o'clock P. M., APPROVED ATTEST: .... Clerk. President 303 Th.ursday, SPECIAL MEETING Fob r~ary IR, 19: 0 Of fi oe The Council of the City of Roanoke met in Speolal, Meeting in the City Clerk~ in the Municipal Building, Thursday, February 12, 1931, at 4 .'el.ok P.M. PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seiferli-5. ABSENT: None .............. 0. The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: Wm. P. Hunter, City Manager. OBJECT OF THE MEETING: The president stated that the object of the meeting might come before the meeting. ORDINANCE NO. 3759: The City Manager stated that he would submit to Council a new ordinance to cover the questions contained in 0rdi~nce No. 3759, at a later time. Further consideration is continued. DEPOSITORIES: The City Clerk was directed to draft an ordinance designating depositories for the City funds, and requiring bond to be executed by such deposi- tories. There being no further business, Co,;~cil adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. Presi de~t. 8O5 COUNCIL, Fri da~, REGULAR MEETING, February 20, 19Z1. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Circuit Court Room in the Municipal Building Friday, PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Mund~, ABS~T: None ............ ---0. The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. February 20, 19Z1, at Z o~olook P. M. Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifort-~. asking products, be re- would pay a license on the same purchases. Mr. Comer moved that the matter be referred to the City Clerk for investigation and report. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. VIRGINIA MUSEUM OF MATURAL HISTORY: A communication from the Virginia Museum of Natural History offering to dedicate to the City of Roanoke, Connty of Roanoke, and State of Virginia, the exhibits in the Museum, provided that certain appropria- tions were made. Mr. Ttnsley moved that the proposition be not accepted. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER: The City M~nager presented a report making certain recommendations. The same ~ere acted upon as follows: WHITE- WAY STREET LIGHTING, CHURCH AVENUE BETWEEN JEFFERSON STREET AND ~-ND STREET S. W: The City'Manager reported that the property owners on Church Avenue, between Jefferson Street and 2nd Street S. W., have agreed to bear the cost of erecting 20 steel poles with ornamental lights of a similar type to those on Camp- bell Avenue and Jefferson Street, provided the City will take over and pay for the operation of the lights. Mr. Mn~dy moved that the proposition be accepted and of- fered the following ~.e so lution: .- (~$779) A RESOLUTION to provide for white-way lights on Church Avenue be- tween Jefferson Street and 2n~ Street S. W. WHEREAS, the property owners on Church Avenue, hetween Jefferson Street and ~ Street S. W., have agreed to pay for the erection of the necessary poles ~_nd in- stalling thereon orname_n_tal lights of a type similar to those on Campbell Avenue and Jefferson Street, for the purpose of providing white-way lighting on said street, provided the City will take older and pay for the lighting cost when the lights are put into operation, and N. W., was presented and referred to LIC~ItSE, REQUEST TO REFUND: Hogan Tire Company that refund of $47.64, their city merchant's license funded for the reason that the Standard 0il Company the City Manager for report. presented a petition on petroleum of ~ew Jersey PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: 19TH STREET BETWEEN M~,ROSE AVENUE AND STAUNTON AVENUE N. W: A petition ask- for the improvement of 19th Street between Melrose Avenue and Staunton Avenue OFFICERS PRESENT: Wm. P. Hn~_ter, City ~!anager. 'MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. 8O6 WH~EAS, it is to the best interest of the property owners be accepted. TH~EFORE, BE IT RESOLV~.D by the Council city that the proposition of the the installation son Street and Pmk. Street S. W., shall have been put into operation that of Roanoke take over and pay for the lights used thereon, and of the City of Roanoke that when of the white-waj lighting system on Church Avenue between Jeffer- the City BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Appalachian Electric Power Company be, and is hereby authorized to bill to the City of Roanoke the cost of furnishing the it lights for said installation. The rates those lights which burn until mid-night, burn all night. Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the resolution. the resolution adopted by the following vote: for said lights to be $40.00 per year for and $55.00 per year for the lights which The motion was duly AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, NAYS: None ............. 0. SIDEWALM, llTH STREET S. E., seconded, and Mr. Seifert-5. BETWEEN JAMISON AVENUE AND BULLITT AVENUE: With reference to the petition of the Belmont Christian Church for a sidewalk on the East Side of llth Street from Jamison Avenue to Bullitt Avenue. The City Manager recommends timt the sidewalk be built when tiAe church has been completed without cost to said church. Mr. Stiff moved to adopt the recommendation. duly seconded and the recommendation adopted. The City Ma~eger presented a report of work accomplished and expenditures for week ending February 12, 1931. The same was read and filed. LIBRARY: The annual report of the Roanoke Public Library was presented and filed. The motion was REPORTS OF COMMDTTEES: None. UNFINISEED BUSINESS: The f®llowing laid over was again taken up. (~3759) AN ORDINANCE to amend ~nd reordain Section 142 of Building Code. The Ordinance is laid over. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTROIYJCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: ~[r. Mundy introduced the following resolution: (~3780) A RESOLUTION to designate depositories for the funds of the City of Roanoke, and requiring bonds of such depositories. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City Treasurer and he is hereby directed and authorized to deposit the funds of the City of ordinance having been introduced, read and Virginia. Roanoke, be, Roanoke in the followin~ ba~s: Fir st Natio~el Exchange Bank Colonial-American National Bank Mountain ~rust Bank Stat e a~l City Bank Liberty Trust Company PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that no money shall be deposited in any of said banks until such bank shall have executed a bond with some Guarantee or Surety Company, authorized to do business in this State, as surety, in the penalty of at least five per-cent in excess of the amon~t of mgney of the City of Roanoke that is on deposit in s~ch designated depository. The condition of said bond shall be that such bank will faithfully account for and pay over, when, and as required, whatever amount may be on deposit in said 307 bank to the credit of the Treasurer of the City of Roanoke, ¥1rginia, and shall demnify the City of Rosnoke against an~ loss that may be incurred by reason of the failure of any such bank to return the funds of the City of Roanoke, deposited by the Treasurer thereof, as, and when, the same may be called for. in~ such bank, however, may deposit with the Treasurer of the City of Roanoke, in lieu of ach bond, bonds of the State of Virginia, any municipality or sub-division thereof, or bonds of the United States, to be held upon the same condi- tion and trust for the protection and indemnity of the City of Roanoke, stipulated above, in relation to the bond to be given hereunder. The resolution was read and laid over. MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: ~tARKET AUDITORIUM: A committee from the Blue Ridge Post No. 484, Veterans of Fo~elgn Wars, presented a communication advising Council t~at on ~.~_onday, February 16th, the Veterans of Foreign Wars held an entertainment in the ~C.~t~ Market Auditorium, and asked that the charge for the use of the Auditorl,,m be rebate, cl. Mr. M,,~dy moved that the charge of $~0.00 for use of the L~.arket Auditorium by the Blue Ridge Post No. 484, Veterans of Foreign Wars, be remitted. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to by the followi~ vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mund~v, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, ~r. Seifert-8. NAYS: None ............... O. SEWER, NORTHWEST SECTION: Mr. W. H. Herren appeared relating to the propos- ed sewer abutting his property on ~4th Street N. W. The matter is laid over for further consi derati on. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED AT TEST: Clerk. COUNCXX~ ~ id~ ~ I~GUL~ ~EETXNG, ' Februar~ 27, 19:~1. Comer, Mundy, Stiff smd the President, The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Qircuit Cou~ Room in the Municipal Building Friday, February 2?, 19~1, at PRESENT: Messrs. ABSENT: Mr. Tinsley ................ 1. The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. 5 o'clock P. M. Mr. ~el fert ---.4. been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. HEARING OF CITIZENS: Mr. R. V. Fowlkes, representing J. B. ed a communication offering to sell to the City of OFFICERS PRESENT: Wm. P. Hunter, City Manager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous the reading me eting has is Fi shburn, present- Roanoke the property at the North west Corner of Church Avenue and End Street S. W., at the price of $80,000.00, upon such terms as the City might desire, giving an option thereon until March 1st. Mr. Comer moved that the Clerk acknowledge the communication and ask for an extension of the option of thirty days. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. R. H. LOWE: l~r. James P. Hart, representing Mr. R. H. Lowe, stated to Council that Mr. Lowe is the owner of a piece of property located on the Nopthwest side ~f Salem Avenue and extendi~ through to Front Street; that on the Front Street side there is ~n offset that the City is claiming; that the land contained in this off- set has been assessed to, and the taxes paid thereon by Mr. Lowe. He stated that .~r. Lowe probably could not establish the ownership in a legal proceeding, but that he is entitled to the land; that the small strip does not benefit the city, and he asks that Council release such interest as the city might have in said strip of laud Mr. Comer moved that the matter be referred to the City hlanager and City Attorney for investigation and report. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. CROSS-OVER: Applications for permits to construct cross-overs were reported as follows: R. C. Pattie, ~-416 Wells Avenue N. E., smd Mrs. S. E. Knight, ~910 Patter- son Avenue S. W. Mr. Stiff moved that the applications be referred to the City Manager with power to act. The motion was duly seconded ~d agreed to. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER: The City Manager presented a report making certain recommendations. The same were acted upon as follows: 19TH STREET N. W., BETWEEN ~ELROSE AVENUE AND STAUNTON AVENUE: The City Mana- ger reports the cost to improve 19th Street between Melrose Avenue and Staunton Ave- nue with curb, gutter and hard surface is $~,6~0.00, and recommends that the matter be taken up with the Street Improvement Program for 19~1. Mr. Mundy moved that the recommendation be adopted. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. STR~.T LIGHT: The City Manager recommends the installation of one ~50 C. P. light on Grandin Road approximately 400 feet West of Guilford Avenue. Mr. Stiff moved that the recommendation be adopted, and offered the following resolution: (~3781) A RESOLUTION authorizing install a certain street light. the Appalachian Electric Power Company to BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the Appalachian 309 Eleotrto Powe~ Oompan~ be, and it is hereby authorized to install one 250 Co P. street light on Grandln Road approximately 400 feet West of Guilford Avenue. Said light to Roanoke and the Appalachian Electric Power Company. Mr. Stiff moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was the resolution adopted by the following vote: be maintained under the contract existing between the City of duly seconded and AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, NAYS ~ None ................ 0. and the President, ~r. Seifert---4. The City Manager presented a report of work accomplished and expenditures for week ending February 19, 1931. The same is filed. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The following resolution' having been introduced, and laid over was taken up and a~ain read: read (.~3780) A RESOLUTION to designate depositories for the funds of the City of Roanoke, and requiring bonds of such depositories. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City Treasurer be, and he is hereby directed and authorized to deposit the funds of the City of Roanoke in the following banks: First National Exchange Bank Roanoke, Va. Colonlal-Americ_~n National Bank " ,, Mountain Trust Bank ,, ,, State and City Bank - - Liberty Trust Company ,, ,, PROVIDED, however, tha no money shall be deposited in any of said banks until such bank shall have executed a bond with some Guarante'e or Surety Company, authori- zed to do business in this State, as surety, in the penalty of at least five per- cent in excess of the amount of money of the City of Roanoke, that is on deposit in such designated depository. The condition, of said bond shall be that such bank will faithfully account for and pay over, when, and as required, whatever amount may be on deposit in said bank to the credit of the Treasurer of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, and shall indemnify the City of Roanoke against any loss that may be incurred by reason of the failurr of ar4v such bank to return the' funds of the City of Roanoke, deposited by the Treas- ,urer thereof, as, and when the same may be called for. Any such bank, however¥ may deposit with the Treasurer of the City of Roanoke, in lieu of such bond, bonds of the State of Virginia, any municipality or sub-dtvi- sion thereof, or bonds of the United States, to be held upon the same condition and trust for the protection and indemnity of the City of Roanoke, stipulated above, in relation to the bond to be given hereunder. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff and the President, Mr. Seifert .... 4. NAYS: None - 0 HOGAN TIRE COMPANY REQUEST TO REFUND LICENSE: The request of the Hogan Tire Company to the City Clerk for report, the Clerk led with license amounting leased the rights to sell Standard 0il Company refund a part of the license, tax paid by them having been referred to reported that the Hogan Tire Company is assess- to $78.14, that it paid one-half $39.0?; that they had petroleum products to the Standard Oil Company, and the is paying the license tax for that part of the business; that doing this they would quired to pay for the matter is laid over. it would be necessary for the Hogan Tire Company to pay a license t~x for handlin~ tires and other accessories. The company is requestin~ that the license they have already paid be extended so as to cover t~ l'ull year instead of half the year, in be p~ving the same amount of license that they would be sale of their tires and other automobile accessories. The BUR~Er.L ~0RIAL HOSPITAL: The matter of the request of the Burrell Memorla~ Hospital for the payment of $893.00 for services rendered city patients. The Clerk reported that he had the matter up with Colonel James P. Woods and Dr. Trout, and it ~'~as their understanding that the City was to pay the time that the matter was before Council in August, the additional amount from the said payments to begin Sep- tember 1st. In view of the fact that the city has made additional appropriations, ~r. Mundy moved that the request of the Burrell Memorial Hospital be refUsed. The motion was duly seco~led and ~greed to. The following ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was ag~iz taken up: (~3759) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section 142 of Building Code. The ordinance is laid over. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTRODUCTION AND JONSID~ATION OF ORDINANCES AND ttESOLUTIONS: None. ~,~OTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSI~C.SS: None. There being no further busLuess, Council adjourned. APPROVED Clerk. COUNCIL, ILEOULAR MEETING, Friday, March 6, 19M1. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Circuit Courl Room in the Municipal Building Friday, March 6, 1931, at 3 o'clock P. M. PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Mund~, Stiff, A~,~ the President, Mr. Setfert--4. ABSENT: Mr. Tinsley ............. 1. The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: ¥,'m. P. Hunter, City Manager. MINU~ES: It appearin~ that a copy of the minutes of the previous meettn~ has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS ~kND COMMUNICATIONS: CROSS-OVER: The application of Frank J. Sherertz for a permit to const~Act a cross-over at ~400 Auburn Avenue, Lee Hy Court, was read and referred to the City 'Manager with power to act. GAS 2,rAIN: The application of the Roanoke Cas Light Company to install a 2 inch gas main on Pennsylvania Avenue N. W., from Crescent Street East 300 feet to a dead end, was presented. Mr. Comer moved to grant the permit and offered the fol- lowing resoluti on: (~3752) A RESOLUTION granting a pemtt to the Roanoke Gas Light Company to install a gas main. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and is hereby granted the Roanoke Gas Light Company to install a 2 inch gas main on Pe.nn- sylvania Avenue N. W., from Crescent Street East 300 feet to a dead end. Said Roanoke Gas Light Company by acting under this resolution agrees to in- demnify and save h~rmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to persons or property by reason of the installation and maintenance of said gas main, and fur- ther agrees to replace the streets where the same are opened under the provisions of the general ordinances of the City of Roanoke providing for street restoration. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded,' and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, M,~dy, Stiff and the President, Mr. Seifert .... 4. NAYS: None ................ 0. 13TH STREET S. E., BETWEEE JAMISON AND TAYLOR AVENUES IMPROVEM~NT: Petition asking for the improvement of 13th Street S. E., between Jamison and Taylor Avenues was presented, and referred to the City Manager. MARSHALL AVENUE BETWEEN 8TH AND 10TH STREETS S. W. SID~A~: Petition asking !for the construction of a sidewalk on the S. S. of Marshall ~venue between Sth and tl0th Streets S. W., was presented, and on motion of Mr. Ml~dy referred to the City ~anager for report. ROSALIND AVENUE BETWEEN McCLANAHAN PLACE AND FIRST STRUT, SOUTH ROANOKE, PROVEMENT: A petition a~king for the improvement of Rosalind Avenue between McClana- han Place and First Street, South Roanoke, was read and referred to the City M~ager $o consider with the street improvement program for 19~l. 811 LYNCHBURG ROAD BETWEEN ~OTH AND 21ST STREETB attention to the petition already tween 20th and 21st Streets N. Wo provement program flor 19~1. IMPROVEMENT: 1~. Denton called ffiled for the improvement of Lynohburg Road be- The same to bc taken up with the street im- 20TH STREET BE~tE~ ORANGE AND HANOVER AVENUES N. W: ~r. Hendrieks called attention to the co~a_ition of 20th Street between Orange and Hanover Avenues N.W. The same to be taken up with the street improvement program for 1931. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY },~NAGER: The City ~anager presented a report advising Council of changes in the Police Department a~ follows: Leonard W. Field granted leave of absence for six months, effective Februar~ 16, 1931. Frank 0'Donnell employed as patrolman ~larch l, 1931. The City Manager presented a report of work accomplished and expenditures for week ending February 26, 1931. The same is filed. CITY ATTORNEY: The City Attorney presented a report on the matter of the petition of R. H. Lowe to abandon a small strip of land adjoining his property on the Southside of Front Street. Mr. ~undy moved that the matter be laid over for further investigation. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. RE-~0RTS OF COMMITTEES: None. UNFINISHED B~SSINESS: The following ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (~3769) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section 142 of Building Code. The same is laid over. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTRODUCTION .~ND CONSIDER.~TION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: None, MOTIONS '~.~WD MISCELLAN.EOUS BUSINESS: STATE HIGhW~AY CONNECTION IN W~AVER HEIGHTS: The City Manager presented a letter from the State Highway Department asking that Conncil designate the route to connect with the State Highway through the Weaver Heights Section. Council view~ ed the situation, but no action taken. There being no further business, Council adjourned. ATTEST: Clerk. APPROVED COUNCIt, REGULAR MEE?ING, Friday, March 13, 1931. Court The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the~ireuit Room in the Municipal Building Frida~v, March 13, 1931, at 3 o'clock P. M. PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, and the President, Mr. Seifert---4. ABSENT: Mr. Tinsley ............ 1. The ~resident, ~r. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: Wm. P. Hunter, City Manager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. SALE OF BONDS: It appearing by resolution adopted on the 13th, day of Feb- rusty 1951, the City Clerk and Auditor was directed to advertise for bids for $450,000.00 street improvement bonds and $300,000.00 sewer and drain bonds, au- thorized at the election held on the P~th, day of January 1931; said bids to be presented to Council at 3 o'clock P. M., on Friday, March 13, 1931. In accordance with said advertisement bids were presented as follows: STREET SEWER & DRAINS $450,000.00 9300 ,000 .00 "~- - . ..... .,,~ i'-- ,- ' :~-. ........ · R. W. Pressprich & CompP. u.V New York Darby & Company - - Baker-Watts & Company Baltimore 4~4,305.50 -$518,537.00 First National Exchange Bank Roanoke-Va. ) 464,416.96 The National City Compan~ Baltimore Trust Company John P. Baer & Company 457,240.50 310,0A? .00 Alex Brown & Sons Baltimore )r 457,9Z0.00 315,780.00 H. M. Byllesby & Co. Inc. Morris-Mather & E. J. Coulon & Company 459,936.00 314,001.00 Guaranty Company of New .York ) 462,730,50 :508,487.00 The Title Guarantee & Securities Co. Cincinnati, O. lSsel .' Goetz ~ ~n~":Mo~lein - , The Well, Roth & Ix-wing Company, . " " The Provident Savings B-~k and Trust Co. " " 452,341.00 301,561.00 E. H. Rollins & Sons, Inc. Wallace-Sanderson & Company 461,497.50 311,895.00 M. M, Freeman & Company, Inc. Phel~s-Fenn & Compan~ 459 616.00 314,144 O0 ( All or none) · · S~JIIe ) 459,:506.00 51~,f~44.00 ( 7~ther issue) First Detroit Company Mero-~tile Commerce Company Detroit St. Louis ) 454 15:5.00 305,2~7.00 ) , Colonial-Ameri os~ National Ban~ Mon-tain Trust Bank Roanoke, Va. ) . . Z10,050.O0 First National Bank New York ) 459,000.00 ~14,250.00 Halsey- Stuart & Company, Inc. Chatham, Phoenix Corporation Stein Srothers & Boyee 460,822.50 315,450.00 Stephens ~.Yd Company New York ) 454,1"/0.50 309,447.00 '-Jr4 ~Flrst, National Old Colon~ Corporation 'ia~ohinoloss-Parker & Red.wood, Inc. "Peoples National !State Planters Bank & Trust ,'iFred~k. E. Noltin~ & Go. Ine. ittarris-Forbes & Compan~ ] Chase 8eourtties Corp. Dewey-Bacon & Company ~and it appearing that the bid of the of $464 ,416.95 for the S450,000.00 of Pressprioh & Company; Derby & Company, the $300,000.00 sewer and drain bonds ,ed that the $450,000.00 street improvement Charlottesville, Va. Richmond., ye. ) Ri ohmomd, Va. New York . . ) New York ) 461,74§.00 4~§,~8o00 461,817,00 S16,830 o00 ~09, §?0 o00 314,808.00 First Nat!onal ~xohange street improvement bonds and the bid of R. and Baker-Watts & Company of $318,537.00 are the highest and best bids, Mr. Comer mcr- bonds be awarded the First National Ex- Bank of Roanoke, Virgiz for the .change Bank of Roanoke, Virginia, at their bid of $464,416.96, and that $300,000.00 sewer and drain bonds be awarded R. W. Pressprioh & Company; and Baker-Watts & Company at their bid of $318,537.00. Mr. Comer offered the following resolution: (~783) A RESOLUTION to sell to the First National Virginia, $450,000.00 street improvement bonds Derby & Company, and Baker-Watts & their respective bids. arby a Co. Exchange Bank of Roanoke, and to R. W. Pressprioh & Company; Company, $300,000.00 sewer and drain bonds at WHEREAS, by Resolution adopted on the 13th, day of February 1931, the City Clerk and Auditor was directed to advertise for bids for the sale of the bonds au- thorized at an election held on the 20th, day of January (1) $450,000.00 of bonds for public improvements, improving the streets of the City of Roanoke. (2) $300,000.00 of bonds for public improvements, sewers and drains in the City of Roanoke, and WHEREAS, bids were received as follows: 1931, as follows: namely; for permanently namely; for constructing STRUT $450,000.00 SEWER & DRAINS $300,000. O0 R. W. Pressprich & Company Darby & Company Raker-Watts & Company First National Exchenge Bauk The National City Company Baltimore Trust Company John P. Baer& Company Alex Brown& Sons H. M, Byllesby & Co., Inc. Morris-Mather & Company E. J. Coulon & Company Guaranty ComPany of New York New York ) Baltimore ) Roanoke-Va. ) Baltimore ) The Title Guarantee & Securities Co. Cincinnati,0. ) Assel, Goetz & Moerlein - , ) The Well, Roth & Irving Co. - ,, The Provident Savings Ban~ & Trust Co. " , ) 'E. H. R~llins & Sons, Inc. Wallace Sanderson & Company M. M. Freeman & Company Inc. ) Phelps-Fenn& Company ) Same Detroit ) St · Loui s ) Roanoke, Va. ) . . ) New York ) First Detroit Company 'Mercantile Commerce Company ;Colonial-American National Bank · Mountain Trust Bank ~First National Bank $464,305.~0 464,416.96 457, a40.§O 45? ,gzo .00 459,936.00 462,730.50' 452,~41.00 461,497.50 459,616.00 459,306.00 454,1§3.00 459,000.00 $318,53? .00 310,047.00 315,780.00 314,001.00 308,487.00 301,561.00 311,895.00 314,144.00 ( A] 313,644.00 ( E! 303,227.00 310,050.00 I o~ None ) ther Issue) Ealsoy-Stuart & Company, Inc. 0hatham, Phoonix 0orporation 8rein Brothezs & Bocce 460,822,50 51§,4§0 o00 Stephens & Compan~ New York ) First National 01d Colony Corporation ) iuehinoloss-Parker & Redpath, Inc. ) Peoples National Bank Oharlot.tesville,Va.) State Planters Bank & Trust Co. Richmond, Va. ) Fred'k. E. Nolting & Co. Inc. Harris-Forbes & Company Chase Securities Corporation Dewey-Bacon &Oompany and, Richmond, Va. ) New York ) II Il ) New York ) 4 64, l?0. O0 461,745.00 455,35§.00 461,817,00 509,447.00 ~16,830,00 309,570 o00 ~14,808,00 ~ WHEREAS, the bid of t~,e First National Exchange Bank of Roanoke, Virginia, of $464,416.96 for the $450,000.00 street improvement bonds and the bid of R. W. Pressprich & Company; Derby & Company and Baker-Watts & Company of $318,537.00 for the $300,000.00 sewer and drain bonds are the highest and best bids. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Cit~ of Roanoke that the bid of the First National Exchange Bank of Roanoke, Virginia, of $464,416.96 for the $450,000.00 street improvement bonds and the bid of R. W. Pressprich & Company; Darby & Company and Baker-Watts & Company of $318,537.00 for the $300,000.00 sewer and drain bonds be, and the same are hereby accepted, and upon the Payment of the sums of money bid for said bonds by the respective livered to them. parties said bonds shall be de- BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in each year while any of said bonds are outstand- ing, a tax shall be levied upon the taxable property in the City of Roanoke suffi- cient to pay the principal of, and interest on said bonds. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. the resolution adopted by the following vote: The motion was duly seconded and AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff and the President, Mr. Seifert --4. NAYS: None .............. O. PETITIONS AND CO~UNICATIONS: FLOYD ROAD: Mr. B. F. M~omaw, Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, appeared and stated to Cm,.cil that the Roads Committee of the Chamber of Commerce desired to be heard before, any action is taken by the Council to designate the street to be connected with the Floy~ Co,~ty Road. Council advised Mr. Moomaw that he would be given an opportunity to be heard. SEWER DENNISTON AVENUE: A petition asking that a sewer be constructed to ac- commodate the Chesterfield Street. The petition is referred GAS MAIN: The application of the Roanoke lay a property on the North and South Sides of De~niston Avenue West of to the City Manager. Gas Light Company for a permit to certain gas main was presented. Mr. ~ndy moved to grant the permit and of- feted the following resolution: (~784) 'A RESOLUTION to grant a permit to the Roanoke Gas Light Company to lay a certain.gas main. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and is hereby granted the Roanoke Gas Light Company to install a 2 inch gas main on Essex Avenue N. W., from dead end West fifty feet to 14th Street; thence on 14th Street North 150 feet to a dead end. Said Roanoke Gas Light Company by acting under this resolution agrees to in- dem~ify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to per- sons or property by reason of the installation and maintenance of said gas main, and further agrees visions of the general ., tion, to Mr. Mundy moved replace the ordinances streets where the same are opened~nder the pro- of the Cit2 of Roanoke providing for street resto: to adopt the the following vote: Stiff, resolution. The motion was duly seconded and th, and the President, Mr. Seifert --4. resolution adopted by AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, NAYS: None ............. -0. CROSS-OVER: The application of over at ~110~ Rugby with power to act. S. E. Hinton for permit Boulevard was read and on motion referred to construct a cross- to the City Manager GAS TANKS: The application of the ~ngleby Auto Supply Company, Inc., to in- stall three 1,000 of Luck Avenue and 2nd Street S. W., was read. gallon gasoline tanks on their premises at the Southwest Corner and offered the following resolution. (~3785) A RESOLUTION granting a Mr. Comer moved to grant the permit permit to the Engleby Auto Supply Company, Incorporated, to install three 1,000 gallon gasoline tanks on their premises at Southwest Corner of Luck Avenue and End Street S. W. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and is hereby granted the Engleby Auto Supply Company, Incorporated, to install three 1,000 gallon gasoline tanks, under-ground, on their premises at the Southwest of Luck Avenue and 2nd Street S. W. Said tanks shall be installed in accordance with specifications to by the Building Inspector and to his good liking and satisfaction. The said ~gleby Auto Supply Company, Incorporated, by acting under this re- solution agrees to indemnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to persons or property by reason of the installation and maintenance of said gasoline tanks. The resolution was read and laid over. WALNUT AVENUE S. E., BETW~.~ 4TH AND 5TH STREETS: A petition asking for the between construction of curb an~ gutters on the Southside of Walnut Avenue S. E., 4th and 8th Streets was read and referred to the City Manager. VIRGINIA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY: A communication from W. Ryland lating to the Virginia Museum of Natural History was read and filed. the Corner~ be furni shed Martin re- HAMPTON AVENUE BETWEEN DUNMORE STREET AND GHENT BOULEVARD: A petition from the property owners on Hampton Avenue between I~,~more Street and Ghent Boulevard asking for the improvement of the street with curb and gutters and penetration macadam, the City Manager. lease the asphalt surfacing products they agreeing to pay one-half the cost was read, and referred to ASPHALT PLANT: A communication from C. B. FUnck offering to plant for the purpose of manufacturing Colprovia street and road was read and on motion of Mr. Comer referred to the City Manager. LIC~SE: A communication from the Ideal Laundry asking that a license tax be placed on the business of supplying clean linens, towels, coats, etc., was read and referred to the City Clerk for report. 20TH STREET N. W,~ 'BETWEEN ORANGE AND HANOvERAVENUES: A petition asking for 'ithe improvement of EOth Street N. W., between Orange and Hanover Avenues by eon- agreeing to ::structing curb and gutter and penetration macadam, 'pay one-third of the cost was read and referred REPORTS OF OFFICERS: the property owners to the City Manager. REPORT OF recommendations. The same were acted upon as follows: MARSHALL AVENUE BETWEEN 8TH AND 10TH STREETS S. W. SIDEWALK: The City Manager i recommends that a sidewalk be constructed on Southside of Marshall Avenue between TIlE CITY MANAGER: The City Manager presented a report making oertai~ it be included with the sidewalk program for the to adopt the recommendation. The motion was duly adopted. 8th, and 10th Streets, and that present year. Mr. Stiff moved seconded and the recommendation The City Manager as follows: reported changes in the personnel of the Police Department William F. Tickle, Hugh H. Wilkerson, patrolman, dismissed, effective March 11, William Bryan Carter, employed as patrolman, effective ~daroh SEWER CONSTRUCTION: The City ~Mnager presented a report relating to the hear- lng given the property owners for the construction of sewers in various sections of patrolman, resigned effective March 9, 1931. 1931. 9, 1931. the city. The report was read and filed. FINANCIAL STAT~ENT: The City Clerk and Auditor presented a statement showing the condition of the City's finances as of March l, 1931. The same is filed. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The following ordinance laid over was again taken up: having been introduced, read and (~3759) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section The ordinance is laid over. 142 of Building Code. R. H. LOWE PETITION: In the matter of the petition of R. H. Lowe asking the City to abandon a portion of Norfolk Avenue was again taken up, and Council viewed the land that Mr. Lowe is asking the city to abandon. The matter is laid over. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Mr. Mundy introduced the following resolution: (~5786) A RESOLUTION to approve the acco,,~ts and claims against the City of iRoanoke for the month of February, 1921, and directing the payment of the same. ( For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Book No. 7, Page ~q~ ). / Mr. Mundy moved the resolution adopted to adopt the resolution. by the following vote: The motion was duly seconded and AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mund~, Stiff, and the President, Mr. 'Setfert---4. NAYS: None .............. O. Mr. Comer introduced the following, erdinance: (~5757) AN ORDINANCE directing the construction of certain sewers: WHEREAS, by resolution of Council adopted on the 6th, day of February 1951, .the City Manager was directed to give a hearing to the property owners on the Ques- tion of constructing sewers to accommodate their respective properties on the follow- £ng streets: 317 East Side of Guilford Avenue between Grandin Road and Woodlawn Avenue. West Side of Guilford Avenue between Grandin Road and Woodlawn Avenue. $o.u~h ,Side of Grandin Road between Guilford Avenue and Weaver Road. North Side of Tillett Road between Guilford Avenue and Corporation Line. South Side of Tillett Road between Guilford Avenue and Corporation Line, Uest Side of ~arhan Road between ~illett Road and Stanley Road. East Bide. of Barbara Road between Tillott Road and Stanley Road, East Bide of Weaver Road between Tlllett and Stanley Roads, West Side off Weaver Road between Tlllott Road and Stanley Road. East Side of Sprin~ Road between Tillette and Stanley Roads, West Side of Spring Road between Tlllett and Stanley Roads, West Side of Spring Road South of Stanley Ro&d. North Side of Montvale Road between Guilford Avenue and Weaver Road. South Side off Montvalo Road between Guilford Avenue and Weaver Road. North Side of Lofton Road between Guilford Avenue and Weaver Barham Road. South Side off Lofton Road between Gullfford Avenue and Berham Road, North Side of Stanley Head between Guilford Avenue and Spring Road. South Side of Stanley Road between Guilford Avenue and Spring Road, North West Side of Woodlawn Avenue between Guilford Avenue and Gean Street. North Side of Alberta Avenue West of Woodlawn Avenue, Weaver Heights. South Side of Alberta Avenue West of Woodlawn Avenue, Weaver Heights. North Side of Oregon Avenue between Woodlawn and Spring Road, Weaver Heig~ts., South Side of Oregon Avenue between Woodlawn Avenue and Oak Street. East Side of Guilford Avenue between Woodlawn Avenue and Oregon Avenue. West Side of Guilford Avenue between Wood. lawn Avenue and Alberta Avenue. South East Side of Woodlawn Avenue between Guilford Avenue and Summit Avenhe. North Side of Alberta Avenue between Woodlawn Avenue ~nd Guilford Avenue. South Side of Alberta Avenue between Woodlawn Avenue and Guilford Avenue. North Side of Oregon Avenue East of Woodlawn Avenue to Corporation Line. South Side of Oregon Avenue East of Woodlawn Avenue to Corporation Line. North Side of Summit Avenue between Woodlawn Avenue and Oak Street. South Side of Summit Avenue between Corporation Line and Oak Street. West Side of Oak Street between Woodlaw~ Avenue and Corporation Line. North Side of Woodlawn Avenue between Oregon Avenue and Corporation Line. South Side of Y~oodlawn Avenue between S~mmlt Avenue ~d Corporation Line. West Side of Rosewood Avenue between Creston Avenue and Woodlawn Avenue. North Side of Sweetbrier Avenue between Corporation Line and Corporation Line . South Side of Sweetbrier Avenue between Rosewood Avenue and Corporation Line. Ncrth Side Creston Avenue between Rosewood and Corporation Line. North Side of Grandtn Road between City Line and Carter Road. East Side of Rosewood Avenue between Sweetbrier Avenue and Creston Avenue.~ WHEREAS, acting under said resolution the City Manager gave a hearing to the property owners on the 9th, day of March 1931, at 3 o'clock P. N., in the Circuit Court Room in the Municipal Building, at which hearing no valid objection was urged to the construction of said sewers. THEREFORE, BE IT ~RDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a sewer be constructed to accommodate the properties abutting on the streets herein named, and upon the completion of said sewers one-third of the cost thereof shall be charg-' ed to the abutting property according to the front footage. The ordinance was read and lald over. Mr. Comer introduced the following ordinance: ' the tion of constructin~ lowing streets: (~3788) AN ORDINANCE directing the construction of certain sewers. WHEREAS, by resolution of Council adopted on the 6th, da~ of February City Manager was directed to give a hearir~ to the property owners on tho ques-~ sewers to accommodate their respective properties on the fol- ~/est Side of Main Street between Summit Avenue and Brighton Road, and the North Side of Brandon 'Avenue between Sherwood and Brighton Road. on South Side of Summit Avenue between Main Street and 6th Street S. W. North Side of Welton Avenue between Main Street ,-d 6th Street S. W. South Side of Welton Avenue between Main Street and 6th Street S. W. North Side of Avon Avenue between Main Street --d 5th Street S. W. South Side of Avon Avenue between Main Street and 6th Street S. W. West Side of 6th Street between Welton Avenue and summit Avenue S.W. North Side of Sherwood Avenue between .Main Street and 6th Street South Side of Sherwood Avenue between Main Street and Brighton Road. WHEREAS, acting under said resolution the City Manager gave a hearing to the property owners on the 9th, day of March 1931, at 3 o'clock P. M., in the Circuit Court Room in the Municipal Building, at which hearing no valid objection was urg- ed to the construction of said sewers. THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a sewer be constructed to accommodate the properties abutting on the streets herein named, and upon completion of said sewers one-third of the cost thereof shall be charged to the abutting property according to the front footage. The ordinance was read and laid over. Mr. Comer introduced the following (~3789) AN ORDINANCE directing the ordinance: constx~Aotion of certain sewers. Wt~S, by resolution of Co~cil adopted on the 6th, day of February 19~1, the City Manager was dire, ted tb give a hearing to the property owners on the ques- tion of constructing sewers to accommodate their respective properties on the fol- lowing streets: West Side of 9th Street from N. & W. Railroad to Lynchburg Road. East Side of 9th Street from N. & W. Railroad to Lynchburg Road. Line South of Gregory Avenue from Ti~ker Creek West. North Side Lynchburg Avenue from ,th Street to Tinker Creek. South Side Maryland Avenue from 10th to llth Streets. West Side 9~ Street N. E., between Lynchburg Avenue and Gregory Avenue. East Side of 9~ Street N. E., between Lynchburg Avenue and Gregory Avenue. West Side of lOth Street N. E., between Lynohburg Avenue _~nd Gregory Avenue. North from McDowell Avenue up Tinker Creek to Lynchburg Road. West Side of Shawnee Street between Lynchburg Avenue and McDowell Avenue. South Side of Lynchburg Avenue between Shawnee Street and Corporation Line. East Side of Shawnee Street between Lynchburg Avenue ~d McDowell Avenue. North Side of McDowell Avenue between 10th Street Line. N. E., and Corporation South Side of McDowell Avenue between 10th Street Line. N. E.9 ~ud Corporation East Side Cherokee Street and Lynchburg Road to Virginia Avenue. North Side Maryland Avenue from 10th to llth Streets. WHEREAS, acting under said resolution the City Manager gave a hearing to the 319 property owners on. the 9th, !Court Room in the Municipal Bulldi~g, the construction of said sewers. THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by day of March 1951,. at Z o'clock P. M., in the Circuit at which hearing no valid objection was urged the Council of the City of Roanoke that a sewer be constructed to accommodate the properties abutting one_the streets herein named, and upon completion of said sewers one-third of the cost thereof shall be charged tc the abutting property according to the front footage. The ordinance was read and laid over. Mr. Comer introduced the following ordinance: (J~?90) AN ORDINANCE directing the construction of certain sewers. WHEREAS, by resolution of Council adopted on the 6th, day of February 19~1, the City Manager was directed to give a hearing to the property owners on the ques- tion of constructing sewers to accommodate their respective properties on the follol ing streets: to West Side and the South Side of Kenwood Boulevard between South Street and Greenbrier Avenue S. E. South Side of kenwood Boulevard between Vernon Street ~d Greenbrier Avenue. North and East Side of Kenwood Boulevard between South Street and Greenbrier Avenue S. E. North Side Kenwood Boulevard between Vernon Street and Greenbrier Avenue. North Side of Greenbrier Avenue between Kenwood Boulevard and Kenwood Boulevar~. East Side of Vernon Street between Kenwood Boulevard and Greenbrier Avenue. South Side of Greenbrier Avenue between Kenwood Boulevard and Clinton Avenue. South Side of Clinton Avenue between Greenbrier Avenue and Vernon Street. North Side of Clinton Avenue between Greenbrier Avenue and Vernon Street. West Side of Vernon Street between Greenbrier Avenue and City Limits. West Side of Greenbrier Avenue and South Clinton Avenue and 17th Street. Side Kenwood Boulevard between East Side of Clay Street between Clinton Avenue and l?th Street. North Side of Clinton Avenue between Greenbrier Avenue and Clay Street. North Side of Kenwood.Boulevard West from Greenbrier Avenue. North Side of Kenwood Boulevard North of Vernon Street. North Side of Greenbrier Avenue between Greenbrier Avenue and Kenwood Boulevard. South Side of Greenbrier Avenue between Greenbrier Avenue and Kenwood East Side of Greenbrier Avenue from Malcolm Avenue to Dale Avenue. Boulevar~. North Side South Street between Kenwood Boulevard and Eastland Avenue. South Side South Street from Kenwood Boulevard to Tinker Creek. WHEREAS, acting under said resolution the City Manager gave a hearing to the property owners on the 9th, day of March 1931, at 3 o'clock P. M., in the Circuit Court Room in the Municipal Building, at which hearing no valid objection was urged to the construction of said sewers.. THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a sewer be constructed to accommodate the properties abutting on the streets herein named, and upon completion of said sewers one-third of the cost thereof shall be charged the abutting property according to the front footage. The ordinance was read and laid over. Mr. Comer introduced {~3791) _Aw ORDINANCE the following Airecting the o rd inanc e: construction of certain sewers. WHEREAS, by resolution of Council adopted on the 6th, day of February 1931, the City Manager was tion of constructing lowing streets: directed to give a hearing to the property owners on the quos- sewers to accommodate their respeotive properties on the fol- South side of Patterson Avenue between Boulevard and Old Road. Lots crossed by trttnk line sewer between Patterson Avenue and South Side of Center Avenue between 24th Street and City Line. North Side Center Avenue between 2~nd and ~4th Streets. South Side Shenandoah Avenue between ~.Ynd and 24th Streets. North Side Shenandoah Avenue between 24th Street and City Line. South Side Lansdowne Avenue between 25th and 2?th Streets. North Side Old Road between 25th and ~?th Streets. South Side Shenandoah Avenue between 24th Street and City Line. East Side 24th Street between Shenandoah Avenue and E. & W. R. R. North Side Lansdowne Avenue between ~Tth Street and City Line. South Side Lansdowne Avenue between 2?th Street and City Line. North Side Landsdowne Avenue between 24th and 25th Streets. South Side Landsdowne Avenue between E4th and 25th Streets. North Side Road between 24th and 25th Streets. South Side Shenandoah Avenue between 21st and 22nd Streets. West Side 24th Street N. W., between Center Avenue and Railroad. East Side 24th Street from Center to _~he~landoah Avenues. South Side Center Avenue between P~th ~nd 22nd Streets N. W. West Side 24th Street between Lynchburg Road and Melrose Avenue. South Side Melrose Avenue between School Tract and Standard Oil Tract. North Side Shenandoah Avenue between 24th and 21st Streets N. W. West Side 22nd Street from Center. Avenue to Shenandoah Avenue. East Side of 22nd Street from Center Avenue to Shenandoah Avenue. West Side 24th Street from Center to Loudon Avenue. East Side E4th Street from Center to ~elrose Avenue. West Side Crescent Street between Salem Road and Corporation Line. North Side of New York Avenue between Crescent and Lafayette Boulevard. South Side of New York Avenue between Crescent Avenue and Lafayette Boule- vard. East Side ~f. Forest Park Boulevard between Salem Road and Corporation Line. West Side of Forest Park Boulevard between Salem Road and Palm Avenue N.W. South Side of Linden Avenue between Palm Avenue and Cherry Street N.W. North Side of Salem Road between Crescent Street and Cherry Street N.W. East Side of Palm Avenue between Salem Road and Forest Pa~k Baulevard. West Side of Palm Avenue between Salem Road and Linden Avenue. North Side of Olive Avenue between Forest Park and Cherry Street. South Side of Olive Avenue between F:~est Park Boulevard and Cherry Street. East Side of Cherry Street between Salem Road and Linden Avenue. WHEREAS, acting under said resolution the City Manager gave a hearing to the property owners on the 9th, day of March 1931, at 3 o'clock P. M., in the Circuit Court Room in the Municipal Building, at which hearing no valid objection was urg- ed to the construction of said sewers, except W. H. Horton who is the owner of the property lying on the South Side of Melrose Avenue, known as the "Horton Place' and fronting 1,O00 feet thereon, and the property on the South Side of Shenandoah :322 Avenue between 22nd and 24th Streets. ~ER~AS, the sewer abutting the property of said W. H. No.ton made necessary by the s~eers in Forest Park, ¥illa Neights and the and ~f~IEREAS, said sewer will not benefit at the W. H. Norton. THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of and fronting §20 ~eet thereon, and is aa outlet se~ other additions. present time the property of said be constructed to accommodate and that upon the completion abutting property according ment shall be levied against the property thereof one-third of the cost shall be to the front footage, provided, however, the property of W. H. Roanoke that a sewer abutting on the streets herein named, but, whenever said HortOn connects with said sewer he shall of sixty cents per front foot therefor. The ordinance was read and laid over. Mr. Comer introduced the following ordinance: (~3792) AN ORDINANCE directing the construction of certain sewers. WHEREAS, by resolution of Council adopted on the City Manager was directed to give a hearing to tlon of constructing sewers to accommodate their lowing streets: South Side of Watts Avenue between 15th and 16th Streets 1I. W. North Side of Watts Avenue between 16th and 17th Street 11. W. South Side of Watts Avenue between 16th and 17th Streets 11. W. North Side of Thomas Avenue between 12th and 14th Streets 11. W. South Side of Thomas Avenue between 12th and 14th Streets N. W. South Side of Thomas Avenue between llth and 12th Streets N. W. North Side of Rugby Boulevard between 14th and 15th Streets N. W. South Side of Rugby Boulevard between 14th and 15th Streets N. W. North Side of Rugby Boulevard between 15th and 16th Streets 11. W. South Side of Rugby Boulevard between 15th and 16th Streets N. W. North Side of Rugby Boulevard between 16th and l?th Streets N. ,W. South Side of Rugby Boulevard between 16th and 17th Streets N. W. North Side of Grayson Avenue between 10th and 12th Streets N. W. South Side of Grayson A~enue between 10th and 12th Streets N. W. South Side of Grayson Avenue between l~th and 14th Streets N. W. North Side of Grayson Avenue between 12th and 14th Streets N. W. charged to the that no assess, Horton herefnabove specified, be charged at the r~te the 6th, day of February 1931, the property owners on the ques- respective properties on the fol- East Side of Rugby Boulevard between Grayson Avenue and Thomas Avenue N.W. North Side of Grayson Avenue between 14th and 16th Streets N. W. South Side of Grayson Avenue between 14th and 16th Streets N. W. South Side of Grayson Avenue between 16th and l?th Streets N. W. North Side of Franwill Avenue between l?th and lSth Streets N. W. South Side ~ranwill Avenue between l?th and 18th Streets N. W. East Side l?th Street between Carroll and Grayson Avenues N.W. North Side Rugby South Side of Rugby North Side of Rugby South Side of Rugby Boulevard between 10th and 12th Streets N.-W. Boulevard between 10th and l£th Streets N. W. Boulevard between 12th ~2reet and Grayson Boulevard between L2th Street -~d Grayson Avenue N.Wo Avenue N.W. South Side of Mercer Avenue between lOth and 13th Streets N. W. West Side of 1Zth Street between Staunton Avenue and Rugby Boulevard N.W. North Side of Me.er Avenue between lOth and l~th Streets N. W. East Side of Watts Road between Staunton Avenue and Rugby Boulevard N.W. East Side of 14th Street between Staunton Avenue and Rugby Boulevard East Side of 10th Street N, W., between Staunton Avenue and Corporation Line. West Side of 10th Street N. W., between Mercer Avenue and Rugby Boulevard. North Side of Thomas, East of 12th Street N. W. East Side of l~-th Street between Thomas and Watts Avenues. South Side of Watts Avenue, West of l£th Street N. W. North Side of Grayson Avenue between 16th and 17th Streets N. W., and the East Side of 17th Street from Grayson Avenue to Alley. North Side of Staunton Avenue between 5th Street and City Limits N.W. South Side of Staunton Avenue between Sth Street and the City Limits N.~. North Side of Hanover Avenue, East of Fifth Street N. W. North Side of Hanover Avenue between 5th Street and City Limits N. North Side of Lynchburg Avenue between 5th and 8th Streets N. W. South Side of Hanover Avenue between 8th Street and City Limits North Side Lynchbu~g Avenue between 5th Street and Washington Par~ N. W. East Side of 5th Street, North of Lynchburg Road N. W. South Side of ~qtts Avenue, 14th to 15th Streets. South Side of Watts Avenue, East 14th Street. North Side Staunton Avenue between 12th and 13th Streets. North Side Staunton Avenue East and West from 10th Street. South Side Lynchburg Avenue between ?th and 8th Streets. North Side Carroll Avenue from 16th to 18th Streets. NHEREAS, acting under said resolution the City Manager gave a hearing to the property owners on the 9th, day of [.arch 1931, at 3 o'clock P. M., in the Cir- cuit Court Room in the Municipal Building, at which hearing no valid objection was [urged to the construction of said sewers. THEREFORE, BE IT 0kDAINED by the Co~_~_~ctl of the City of Roanoke that a sewer be constructed to accommodate the properties abutting on the streets herein named, and upon completion of said sewers one-third of the cost thereof shall be the abutting property according to the front footage. The ordinance was read and laid over. MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: . AI~ SOUTH OF LUCK AVENUE BETWEEN 3~ AND 4TH STREET S. W: The City Nanager again brought up the question of t~e alley South of Luck Avenue between 5~ and 4th Street S.W. The same is laid over. charged to BANQUET': Nr. Hunter, the City Manager, extended on behalf of Mr. William A. Atkinson, an invitation for Co~cil to attend the basket ball banquet to be held Friday, Notch 20th, at ? o'clock P. M., at the Y. M. C. A. Council accepts the invl tati on. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED · ATTEST: Clerk. 323 ~Room in The Council of the City of the Municipal Building Roanoke COUNCIL, FrX da~, REGULAR MEETINO, March 20, 1931. met in regular meeting in the Friday, March 20, 1951, at 3 Circuit Court o~olook P. M. PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Nundy, Stiff, and the President, Mr. Seifert--4. ABSENT: M~. Tinsley ............ --1. The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: Wm. P. Hunter, City Manager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been flzrnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: CONNECTION WITH FLOI~D ROAD: Mr. B. F. Moomaw, Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, presented t'o Co,,~cil a statement concerning the City's connection with the' Floyd County Road. Mr. M,:~dy moved that action on the matter be deferred until such time as Council can get in touch with the State engineer for this district and ob- rain from him the intention of the State 'Highway' Department as to the right-of-way which it is necessary to obtain. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. FORT MASON: Mrs. Lucian H. Cock~, representing the Colonial Dames, appeared and presented to Council a communication from the Crystal Spring Land Company with reference to the triangle at the intersection of Broadway and Wycliff Avenue, South Roanoke, in which communication it is stated that there is a question as to the ovmership of the triangle; that the Crystal Spring Land Company is willing to convey to the Colonial Dames such title as they may have, and 'suggested that the matter be taken up with the Council, have in said land. report. ~OTH ~NNIVERSARY OF ROANOKE: A communication from Mr. L. E. Lookabill, to which is attached an ordinance to appoint a commission for the purpose of arranging the celebration commorating the 50th, anniversary of the founding of Roanoke. The matter is laid over for consideration. LAND ASSESSMENT: A communication from M. F. Cleaton, E. M. Herringdon and Jos. V~. Coxe, advising Council that they had finished the assessment of land in the City of Roanoke, sBd had prepared and delivered the books as required by law. The Clerk is directed to acknowledge recei'pt of the communication and to thank the assessors for their efforts in the matter. GRANDIN COURT-,WEAVER HEIGHTS CIVIC BETTERA~_JIT CLUB: A resolution from the Grandtn Court-Weaver Heights Civic Betterment Club asking that Council take steps to open Greenbrier Avenue to connect with the State Highway, known as the Floyd County Road, was presented and filed. CARROLL AVENUE N. ~: A petition asking that Carroll Avenue N. !~th Street and Rugby Boulevard West to E~rd Street was presented. The same is re- ferred to the City Manager for report. GRANDIN COURT-WEAVER HEIGHTS CIVIC BETTERM~T CLUB: The street committee of th~ Grandin Court-Neaver Heights Civic Betterment Club presented a request for the ira- and ask that Council .release such rights as the city migh~ The matter is referred to the City Manager and City Attorney for W., be opened fr~ m provoment of.oe~tain streets, The matter is referred to the City Nanager to eon- sider with the street improvement program for 1931. ~ ROANOKE HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION: A report from the Roanoke Hospital Association: showing number of city patients treated for the month of February was filed. .. · KENBRIDGE: A communication from the Town of Kenbridge with referenoe to the '~ Virginian Railway oeipt of same. was received and filed. The Clerk is directed to acknowledge VIRGINIA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY: A communication from the Virginia Museum of Natural History by W. P~vland Martin was presented, asking that Council donate $1,000.00. In view of the fact that no money is available for this purpose Mr. Mundy moved that the request be refUsed. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER: The City ~nager presented a report making certain recommendations. The same were acted upon as follows: SEWER DE~NISTON AVENUE: The City Manager recommends that a sewer be construct- ed in Denniston Avenue, West of Chesterfield Street, provided the property owners pay one-half of the cost of construction. Mr. Stiff moved to adopt the recommenda- tion and offered the following resolution: RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to construct a sewer in Denniston Avenue, West of Chesterfield Street. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City Manager be, and he is hereby authorized to construct or cause to be constructed a sewer in Den- niston Avenue, West of Chesterfield Street, to accommodate the property thereon.~ The said construction shall not be commenced until the property owners have paid into the City Treasury one-half of the cost thereof. Mr. Stiff moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff and the President, Mr. Seifert ..... ~. NAYS: None ............... O. STREET IMPROV~IENT: The City Manager recommends that the petitions for the improvement of Walnut Avenue between 4th and 5th Streets S. E., and 20th, Street between Orange and Hanover Avenues N. W., be considered with the street improvement .program for 1931. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the recommendation. The motion was duly seconded and the recommendation adopted. The City Manager presented a statement showing changes and Health Departments as follows: in the Police, Fire Harry L. Britt, employed as Patrolman, effectiye March 15, 1931. E. E. Ferguson, employed as ~-t.r~, effective March 5, 1931. George J. St. Clair, Assistant Dairy and Food March 12, 1931. Inspector, dismissed, effective 17, J. S. Clay, employed as Assistant 1931. Dairy and Food Inspector, effective March The City Manager presented a report of work accomplished and expenditures for period ending March 12, 1931. The s~me is filed. REPORT OF COMMITTEES: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: REQUEST TO ABANDON A PORTION OF FRONT STREET: R. H. Lows to abandon a portion of Front Street. In regard to the request of The matter is laid over for fur- therc onsideration. The ffollowing resolution having been introduced, read and laid ove:e was taken and again read: (~$785) i RESOLUTION granting a permit to the Engleby Auto ~uppl~ Oompan~, In- on their premises at the ieorporated, to install three 1,000 gallon gasoline tanks ~$outhwest Corner of Luck Avenue and ~nd Street S. W. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and is hereby gr.~ted the Engleby Auto Supply Company, Incorporated, to install three 1,000 gallon gasoline tanks, undergro,;_nd, on their premises at the Southwest Corner of Luck Avenue and 2nd Street S. W. Said tanks shall be installed in accordance with specifications to be furni ah- ed by the Building Inspector and to his good liking and satisfaction. The said Engleby Auto Supply Company, Incorporated, by acting under this re- solution agrees to indemnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to persons or property by reason of the installation and maintenance of said gasoline ta~ks. u~. Comer moved to adopt the resol'~tion. The ;.~otion was duly seoondel an,l th~ resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, ~,ndy, Stiff and the President, Mr. Seifert--4. NAYS: None ............... O. The following ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (~3787) AN ORDINANCE directing the construction of certain sewers. ( For full taxi of ordinance see Ordinance Book No. ?, Page ~ ). ~. Comer moved to adopt the ordinance. The motion was duly seconded and the ordinance adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff and the President, Mr. Seifert--4. NAYS: None .... O. The following ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (~$788) AN ORDINANCE directing the construction of certain sewers. {For full text of ordinance see Ordinance Book No. ?, Page ~~ ). .! Mr. Muddy moved to adopt the ordinance. The motion was duly seconded and the ordinance adopted by~ the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff and the President, Mr. Seifert .... 4. NAYS: None .............. 0. The foilovring ordinance having been introduced, read and laid ove~ was taken up and again read: (~3789) AN ORDINANCE directing the construction of certain sewers: ( For full text of Ordinance see Ordinance Book No. 7, Page ~~__). Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the ordinance. The motion was duly seconded and the ordinance adopted by the follovring vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mnndy, Stiff, and the President, Mr. Seifert ---4. NAYS: None .............. .-0. The following ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (~3790) AN ORDINANOE directing the construction of certain sewers. ( For fUll text of Ordinance see Ordinance Book No. ?, Page ~ ). Mr. M,,ndy moved to adopt the ordinance. The motion was duly seconded and I! the ordinance adopted by the ffollowing vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stifff and the NAYS: None ........... O, The ffollowing ordinance ~vin~ been up and a~ln rea~: (~91) AN 0RDINAN~E dire~ting the ( For ~11 text ~. Stiff moved ordinance of Ordinance to adopt the ordinance. adopted by the following vote: taken President, ~. Selfert--4. introduced, read and laid over was taken construction of certain sewers. see Ordinance Book No. 7, Page ~_). Tl~e motion was duly seconded and the AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, NAYS: None ............ 0. The following Ordinance having up and again read: Stiff and the President, l~r. Seifert --4. been introduced, read and laid over was (,~5792) AN ORDINANCE directing the construction of certain sewers. ( For full text of Ordinance see Ordi~nance Book No. 7, Page j~_~). Mr. Stiff moved to adopt the ordinance. The motion was duly seconded and the ordinance adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, ~',undy, Stiff, and the President, ~,~r. Seifert---4. NAYS: None ........ - - - - O. LICENSE TAX: In regard to the request of the Ideal Laundry that Council place a license tax on the business of supplying linen, etc. The City Clerk reported that Section No. 86 of the License Tax Ordinance provides a tax on laundries and agents for laundries, and that the business of supplying linen is a part of the laundry business. The Clerk is directed to notify Mr. Eanes of the action. The following ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (~3759) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Secti~n 142 of Building Code. The ordinance is laid over. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Mr. Comer introduced the following resolution: fix the compensation for the attendant at the City (~3794) A RESOLUTION to Scales. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the comepnsation for the attend-hr at the City Scales be, and the same is hereby fixed at the full amount of fees collected by him. Provided, however, that said attendant shall re- port the full amount of the fees he collects, and the City Clerk is directed to draw a warrant, each month, for the amount reported by the attendant at the City Scales. The resolution was read and laid over. MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: NORTHERN APPROACH: A letter from the State Highway engineer advising that he is endeavoring to secure rights-of-way necessary for the road to connect with the The City abutting on the proposed street at the city line. ALLEY BETWEEN LUCK A?D MARSHALL AVENUES, EAST OF 4TH STREET S. W: ~anager reported that Mr. Kendrlck, the owner of a piece of property, '327 mr alley would give $100.00 toward securing the right-of-wa~. ~he matter is laid over ~gravel be applied on the Southside of Hanover &venue between llth and 12th Streeta, land that was duly the matter be referred to the City Manager for consideration. seconded and agreed to. being no further business, Council adjourned. There The motion APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. Pres Friday, March ~7, 1951. The Uouncil of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Circuit Cour~ Room in the Municipal Building Friday, ~arch 27, 1951, at 5 o'clock P. M. PRESENT: Messrs. Mundy, Stiff and the President, Mr. Seifert ---5. ABSENT: Messrs. Comer and Tlnsley .......... 2. The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: Wm. P. Hunter, City ~nager'. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: GAS MAIN: The application of the Roanoke Gas Light Company for a permit to install a certain gas main. Mr. Stiff moved to grant the permit, and offered the following resolution: . (~3795) A RESOLUTION granting a permit .to the Roanoke Gas Light Company to lay a certain gas main. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and is hereby granted the Roanoke Gas Light Company to install a 4 inch gas main in Third Street, South Roanoke, from a dead end West of Cornwallis'Avenue, 60 feet West to a dead end. . , Said Roanoke Gas Light Company by acting under this resolution agrees to in- demnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to per- sons or property by reason of the installation and maintenance of said gas main, and further agrees to replace the streets where the same are opened under the provisions of the general ordinances of the City of Roanoke providing for street restoration. Mr. Stiff moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted 'by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Mund~, Stiff and the President, Mr. Seifert --.---3. NAYS: None ................ 0. FLOYD ROAD: The City Manager presented a communication from the State Highway Commissioner advising that under the Porter-Rhodes Act a mile of road extending from Route 206 to the Brandon Road, 0.?5 of which is in the first q,,~arter has been t~ken in and 0.~5 will be taken in in July. The communication is filed. STREET IMPROVEMENT HOWBERT AVENUE: A petition asking for the improvement of Howbert Avenue between Main Street and 4th Streets was read and referred to the City Manager. SIDEWALES: Petitions for sidewalks were presented as follows: Walker Avenue between 3rd and ?th Streets, North Side Salem Avenue between 16th and 17tl~ Streets, North Side of Avon Avenue between Main Street and 6th Street. The petitions are referred to the City Manager. WYCLIFF AVENUE IMPROV~:~NT: A petition asking for the improvement of Wycliff Avenue, South Roanoke, was read and on motion of Mr. Mundy referre~ to the City Manager for report. GUARAN~'ff BOND AND MORTGAGE, INCORPORATED: A eommn~ication from the Guaranty ,'8.29 83O !Bond and Mortgage, Incorporated ithetr license tax was read. the ¢lerk the payment of :.not be changed, and the :Incorporated. as~g that they be permitted to pa~ one-half of Mu~d~ moved that in v~ew of the Resolution provid- l~Qense tax In imstallments that the terms thereof can- is directed to notify the Guaranty Bond and Mortgage, REPORTS OF OFFICERS: I~PORT OF TEE CITY MANAOW. I~: The City ~anager presented certain reoommendatlons. The same were acted upon as follows: report making LEASE OF THE ASPEALT PLANT: Regarding the offer of N~. C. B. Funok to lea~ the asphalt plant for the purpose of manufacturing get recommends that in view of the necessity of the in co~ection therewith that no lease be made. Mr. Colprovia products. The City Nan! city using the plant and in ~ard Mundy moved that the matter be laid over. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. COLONIAL DAMES: Regarding the application of the Colonial Dames requesting the City to dedicate the triangular strip of land at the intersection of Broadway, Wycliff Avenue and First Street, South Roanoke, lng a monmment commemorating Forst Mason. The of land is shores seeded to grass. the monu~nent on the plot. to be used for the purpose of erect- City Manager reports that this stri as a part of the street, and the same has been set off by curb and He recommends that the Colonial Dames be given permission to erect Mr. Stiff moved to adopt the recommendation and offered the following resolution: (,~3796) A RESOLUTION granting a permit to the Colonial Dames of America to erect a monument commemorating Fort Mason.on that triangular strip of land located at the intersection of Broadway, Wycliff Avenue and First Street, South Roanoke. i s hereby located at Broadway, Wycliff Avenue ~n_d First Street, South Roanoke, of erecting thereon a mon,~ment commemorating Forst Mason. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and granted the Colonial Dames of America to use that triangular strip of land for the purpose Mr. Stiff moved to adopt the resolution. the resolution adopted by the follo~ing vote: The motion was duly seconded and AYES: Messrs. Mundy, Stiff, NAYS: None ............... 0. and the President, Mr. Seifert .... 3. The City Manager presented a report of work accomplished and expenditures for week ending Earth 19, 1931. The same is filed. REPORTS OF COMMITTF.~.S: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The following resolution having been introduced, and laid over was taken up and again read: (~3794) A RESOLUTION to fix the compensation for the attendant at the Scales. read City BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the compensation ~for the attendant at the City Scales be, and the same is hereby fixed at the full ~amount of fees collected by him. Provided, however, that said attendant shall repox :the full amount of the fees he collects, and the City Clerk is directed to draw a warrant, each month, for the amount reported by the Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the resolution. ithe resolution adopted by the following vote: attendant at the City Scales. The motion was duly seconded and AYES: Messrs. Mundy, Stiff and the President, Mr. Seifert ---3. NAYS: None ................ 0. tm. ken up: The same is laid over. following ordinance having been Introduced, read and laid over was again ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section 14~ of Building Code. R. H. LO~fE REQUEST TO CLOSE PORTION OF FRONT STREET: Tho matter of R. H. ]~owo to close a portion of Front Street was laid over. GONSIDERAIION OF CLAIMS: None. of the request that INTROI~CTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: None. MOTIONS AND MISCE~.?.ANEOUS BUSINESS: ALLEY SOUTH OF LUCK AVENUE EAST OF 4TH STREET S. W: The City Manager he is not ready to report on the question of the alley. There being no fl~rther business, Council adjourned, stated APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. President Monday, March 30, 1931. The Council of the City of. Roanoke met in Special Meeting in the City Clerk's Office in the M,,nicipal Building Monday, March ZO, 1951, at 4 o'clock P. M. PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, M~_:ndy, Stiff and the President, ~r. Setfertv--4. ABSENT: The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: l~m. P. Hunter, City Manager. I~JRCtLASE OF FISHBURN PROPERTY NORThWtEST CORNER OF SECOND STREET AND CHURCH AVENUE S. W: In connection with the proposition to purchase the property at the Northwest Corner of Church Avenue and Second Street S. W., from Mr. J. B. Fishburn. The President requested the Advisory Committee to be present, the following members of the committee attended the meeting: Messrs. E. Lee Trinkle, H. L. Lawson, N. W. Pugh, John J. Sheehan, Paul C. Buford, Jr., J. Tyler Meadows ~d B. W. Herrman. After a discussion, it is the consensus of opinion that i.t would be to the advantag$ of the city to purchase the property. Mr. Mundy moved that the city offer Mr. Fis]~- burn, through R. V. Fowlkes, Agent, the ~_m of $75,000.00. The purchase price to be .evidenced by fifteen notes of $5,000.00 each, to bear interest at 5%, the in- terest payable semi-annually. The first note to become due June 1, 19~6, and one on the first day of June each year thereafter until all are paid. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to by the following vote: AYES: ~' .-,~essrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff and the President, ~M. Self crt ---4. NAYS: None ............... -'--0. 50TH ANNIVERSARY: Council considered the suggestion of Mr. L. E. Lookabill, looking to celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the founding of the City of Roanoke. The matter is laid over. JAIL REPORT: Judge John M. Hart transmitted to Council report of the Examin- ing Committee of the City Jail. The report is filed. The City Manager is directed to present plans to take care of the recommendations of the committee. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ¸1 II ATTEST: Clerk. l~es ent. COUNOII~, REGULAR MEETING, Friday, April 3, 1931. Court in regular meeting in the Circuit April 3, 1931, at 3 o'clock P. M. Mr. Seifert ---4. The Gouncil of the City of Roanoke met Room in the M::~ioipal Building Friday, PRESE~.T.. Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff and the President, ABSENT: Mr. Tinsley ................ 1. The President, Mr. Selfert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: Wm. P. Hunter, City Manager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has the reading is been fUrnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND C0~[EUNICATIONS: CRIME SITUATION: Mr. Henry Davis appeared ,before the Co,:ncil relating to the and suggested that action should be taken crime condition in the City of Roanoke, to curb the criminal. CROSS-OVER: The. application of Mrs. A. E. Pence for permit to construct a cross-over to accommodate her property at ~lEE? Salem Avenue S. W.,. was read and referred to the city ~anager with power to act. VISITING NURSES' ASSOCIATION: A communication from the Instructive Visiting Nurses' Association transmitting recommendation of the Tuberculo'sis Committee re- commending that a Tuberculosis Committee be formed in the city to take 'over and develop more effectually the referred to the City Manager. STREET LIGHTS: A petition asking for the installation of street lights at Creston and Rosewood Avenues; Sweetbrier Avenue near Corporation Line and Woodlawn Avenue between Summitt and Rosewood Avenues, Weaver Heights, was read. Mr. ~[undy tuberculosis work. ~tr. Comer moved that the matter be The motion was dul~r seconded and agreed to. moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager. lows SID~'iAI~S: Petitions for the construction of sidewalks were presented as fol- South Side of Wasena Avenue between 4th and 6th Streets. North Side of Ferdinand Avenue bet.ween 8th Street and Day Avenue S. W. North Side of ~organ Avenue between Wilson _~_~d [,:orningside Streets S.E. North Side of ['~organ Avenue between ~orntngside Street and Buena Vista Avenue S. E. The petitions are referred to the City Manager. STREET IMPROVENENT: A petition asking for the improvement of Wasena Avenue between 4th and 6th Streets with curb, gutter and penetration macadam was read and referred to the City Manager. VIRGINIA ~USEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY: A communication from the Virginia Muse~m . of Natural History presenting a bill of $225.00"for rental allowance as per promise for January, February and March"was read. Mr. Mundy moved that the City C].erk be directed to ask Mr. Martin to explain the bill and who made the promise to pay. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. 333 CITY DEPOSITS INTERNS? RATE: Letters from various banks to the City Treasurer .advising him that on and after March 15th, the interest rate on city deposits will be two percent instead of two and a half percent. The letters are filed. ALLEY BETWEEN LUCK AND ~ARSHALL AVENUES EAST OF 4TH STREET S. W: In the matter opening an alley between Luck and of Marshall Avenues East of 4th Street S. W., was. again considered by the Council. It appearing that H. L. Kindriok has agreed to pay $100.00, and W. W. Draper has agreed to pay $50.00, toward the opening of this alley'~ the total cost being estimated at $350.00. l~r. Mundy offered the following resolu- RESOLUTION to open an alley between Luck and Narskall Avenues for a tion: distance of approximately £00 feet East of 4th Street S. W. WHEREAS, it is necessary for the accommodation of the property owners to open an alley between Luck and ~larshall Avenues for a distance of approximately 200 feet East of 4th Street S. "' and WHEREAS, H. L. Kindrick has agreed to contribute $100.00 and W. W. Draper has agreed to contribute $50.00 toward opening said alley. T!~.REFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City Manager be, and he is hereby authorized to open the alley between Luck and Mar- shall Avenues for a distance of approximately 200 feet East of 4th Street S. W., and~ to secure such rights-of-way over such property as is necessary for the purpose of opening said alley at a cost not to. exceed $200.00 to the City of Roanoke, and the City Attorney is directed to examine the title to such property as may be acquired over. and to report thereon in writing. The resolution was read and laid REPORTS OF OFFICERS: P~EPORT OF THE CITY ~N~GER:. The City ~lanager presented a report making certain recommendations. The same were acted upon as follows: STREET IMPROVEMENT: With reference to the petitions for the improvement of Howbert Avenue between ~/..ain Street and 4th Street, Wasena, and Wycliff Avenue betwee~ 6th, and 7th,Streets, South Roanoke . The City Manager recommends that these peti- tions be considered along with the street improvement program for 1931. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the recommendation. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. The City Manager presented a report of work accomplished and expenditures for week end~n~ ~:Larch 26, 1931. The same is filed. REPORTS OF C0,~MITTEES: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: Mr. Comer presented the following ordinance: (~3798) AN ORDINANCE to fittingly commorate the 50th, or Golden Centennial Anniversary of the real beginning of "Roanoke" in 1882. WHEREAS, it is necessary to properly function the movement, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that there is hereby estahliahed a commission to be k_~_own as the "C~mmi ssi on for the celebration of the City of Roanoke's 50th, or Golden Anniversary", to be composed of eleven (ll) as follows: The five (5) members of the City Council, its presiding ¢omml ssi oners, officer, citizens in civil life to be appointed by the Mayor. shall serve without compensation in performing such (Ma~orl to be its honorary chairman, the ~ity Manager and five (5) Roanoke The eleven (11) commissioners duties, and shall select its own ohairman and vice-ohairman from among their membership, and suoh other offioors as they deem fitting for the event. Seotion..~2:That it shall be the duty of the commissioners after promulgating to the people of Roanoke, and the whole world, if need be; by proclamation, declar- ing our purpose to invite them, and to prepare a plan or plans and program for the o signalizing of the event, and to oommorate which they are brought into being; and to give due and proper consideration to any plan or plans, w~lch may be submitted to them, and to take such steps as may be necessary in the oo-ordlnation and correlation of plans suggested and prepared by patriotic, fraternal, civic, trade and religious organizations of Roanoke's citizenship, who are invited to participate in the event under the auspices of the commission hereby named. Section 3: That when the commission shall have fixed the date or dates which shall be during the year 1932, with their ~lan or plans, then the commission shall more formally invite organization groups to co-operate with their sub-committees to Join the proposed celebration, which the City Council hereby earnestly extends to them and all Roanokers, to do in such a manner t~mt our citizens generally may realize that the City of Roanoke is one of the best communities on earth in which to reside. Section 4:That the commission hereby created shall expire on December ~1,19~2. Section 5:Thls ordinance shall be in force from its passage. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the ordinance. The motion was duly seconded and the ordinance adopted by the following vote: AYES: i~essrs. Comer, !.~undy, Stiff and th~ President, Mr. Seifert .... 4. NAYS: None .............. 0. Thereupon, the president appointed the following committee as provided for in the ordinance: Messrs. Chas. D. Fox, Blair J. Fishbu~-n, John J. Sheehan, L. E. Looks- bill and R. S. Smith. R. H. LOWE REQUEST TO ABANDON A PORTION OF FROE~ STREET: In the matter of the petition of R. H. Lows to abandon a portion of Front Street abutting his property so that he may use same. It appearing that it would be to the advantage of the property owners to widen Front Street between the Lowe property and 2nd Street S. ¥~., the City Clerk is directed to request the owners of the property abutting on the ~ Southside of Front Street to meet Council on Tuesday, April ?, 1931, at 4 o'clock P. M., to consider t?~e matter. The following ordinance ~aving been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: . (~3759) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section 142 of Building Code. The ordinance is laid over. ' CONSIDERATION OF CLAIm:IS:. None. INTRODUCTION AND CONS[DEEATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Mr. Mundy introd'~ced the following resolution: (~799) A RESOLUTION to offer to purchase from M. rs. Grace Parker Fishburn, Trustee, and Junlus B. Fishburn the property situated at the Northw'es2 Corner of Church Avenue and Second (Commerce) Street S. W. 'BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City of Roanoke hereby offers to purchase from Mrs. Grace Parker Fishburn, Trustee, and Junius B. Fl ahburn, ( Oommeroe ) that property situated at the Northwest Corner of Church Avenue and Seoon. Street fronting ~6o75 feet on Second CCommeroe) Street and extendin~ bao dented by bonds or notes; the interest on which secured by a vendor's lien on the property. The resolution was read and laid over. MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: STREET IMPROVEMENT: Mr. Mundy asked that the City Manager consider the ad- visability of using prison labor for grading streets where the same are to ,be ira- along Church Avenue 147 feet at the price of $5,000.00 each, the first payment to be and $5,000.00 each year until the full purchase price to be proved. of $75,000.00, payable in yearly payments five years from date of the conveyance, is paid. The same to be evi- paid semi-annually and to be ROAD ~TERIAL: Mr. Mundy mo~ed that a committee of three be appointed by the president of Council to act with the City Manager in selecting the material to be used in the street work. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. The pre- sident thereupon appointed Messrs. M,.~dy, Comer, and Stiff a committee. VALLEY MOTOR VEH!CL~ COMPANY: The City Manager brought to the attention of Council the claim of the Valley Motor Vehicle Company for compensation for grading and constructing retaining walls at their property on the Southside of Luck Avenue, the same tmvinE been brought about by widening Luck Avenue. The City Manager stated that the Valley Motor Vehicle Company is wil~ing to accept $E94.~ in settle-' ment of the matter. The Hughes-Key Motor Company will also have a claim for the same reason. The matter is laid over until both claims are presented. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. 337 COUNCIL, Tuesday, SPECIAL NEETING, April 7, 1931. The Council of the Otty of Roanoke Office in the Municipal Building Tuesday, ant to call of the president. met in Special April 7, 1931, Meeting in the City at 4 o'clock P. M., Clerk's pursu- PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, and the President, Mr. Selfert ..... 3. ABSENT: Messrs. Stiff and Tinsley ............ 2. The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESET: Wm. P. Hunter, City Manager. OBJECT OF TIlE MEETING: The president stated that the object of the meeting was to consider widening Front Street, and to get the opinion of the property owners Griggs-Paxton Shoe thereon. FRONT STREET WIDENING: The property ovmers represented were Company represented by R. S. Leftwich, J. H. Woolwine and A. L. Pace. M.A. Markley represented by C. Markley. Colota Burnett ~epresented by Russell Burnett. R.H. Lowe and T. W. Goodwin. The opinion expressed by those present is that Front Street should be widened for the benefit of the public as well as the property owners. The City Manager was directed to ascertain the cost for securing the land and other things necessary to widen the street. This cost to be reported in two ways; the first for widening up to the property of Grtggs-Paxton Shoe Company, and the cost of widening through the Griggs-Paxton Shoe Company property, separately. The City Manager is directed to report to Council, and the matter is continued. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. Presiden~ COUNCXT., REGU~R MEETI~G, Friday, ~pril 10, 1931. Court The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Circuit Room in the Municipal Building Friday, April 10, 19~1, at 3 o'clock P. M. PRESENT: Nessrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert-~ ABSENT: None .............. O. The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: Wm. P. Hmnter, City Manager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND CO~UNICATIONS: BIDS FOR SEWERS: In accordance with the advertisement of the City Manager, bids were presented by various firms for the construction of sewers. The same were referred to the City Manager for tabulation to be presented to Council Tuesday, April 14th, 'at 5 o'clock P. M. GAS ~t~IN: The application of the Roanoke Gas Light Company for a permit to In- stall a 4 inch gas main in Greenbrier Avenue, Grandin Court, from Rosewood Avenue E~st 1,300 feet to a dead end was read. Mr. Mundy moved to grant the permit and of- fered the following resolution: (~3800) A RESOLUTION granting a permit to the Roanoke Gas Light Company to in- stall a certain gas main. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and is hereby granted the Roanoke Gas Light Company to install a 4 inch gas main in Green- brier Avenue, Grandin Court, from Rosewood Avenue East 1,300 feet to a dead end. Said Roanoke Gas Light Company by acting under this resolution agrees to in- demnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from.all claims for damages to persons or property by reason of the installation and maintenance of said gas main, and i~- ther agrees to replace the streets where the same are opened u~der the provisions of the general ordinances of the City of Roanoke providing for street restoration. Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and_ the President, Mr. Setfert--5. NAYS: None .............. O. Mr. Tinsley was excused from further participation in the proceedings of this meeting at 4:30 o'clock P. :,.~. CROSS-OVER: The application of S. R. Davis for permit to construct at ~725 - 12th Street $. E., v~as read and referred to the City ~ianager with power to act. · '~ STREET I',EPROV~..~,NT: Petitions for the improvement of streets were presented as fo l$OWS: Carroll Avenue between 19th and 22nd Streets. N~in Street, Main Street, ~lasena, from Wasena Avenue to Hamilton Avenue, Wasena, from Hamilton Avenue to H. C. Barnes Main Street, Wasena, from Wasena Avenue to Summitt Avenue, The petitions were referred to the City Manager. property, a oross-ovel ' ST0t~I DP~IN: 1Bth Street N. W., Petition asking that a storm drain be oonstruoted beginnin~ at and extendin~ East on Carroll Avenue to 16th Street; South on 16th Street to oonneot with drain construoted at ~,~eroer Avenue; also a drain begin- ning at 18th Street N. Wo, and running East on Franwill Avenue to l?th Street; thence The petition is South to connect with the l~roposed drain. llanager for report. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: referred to the City REPORT OF THE CITY ~,IANAGER: The City Manager presented a report making certain recommendations. The same were acted upon as follows: FIRE HYDRANT SPACING: The City Eanager recommends that the spacing of the fire hydrants be as follows: Hydrant spacing in business sections not to exceed 300 feet on all mains and closer when City ~anager and the Fire Chief so direct. · The size of mains and the flow through the fire hydrants in the business see- tion should be in accordance with the recon~nendations of the National Board of Fire Underwriters. Hydrants be placed in the residential section at street intersections where the intersections do not exceed 500 feet, and where the intersections exceed 500 feet, hydrants to be placed at each intersection and in the middle of the block. No. hydrants to be spaced closer than 250 feet in the residential section. The size of the mains and the flow through the fire hydrants in the residential section to be in accordance with the recommendations of the National Board of Fire Underwriters Report No. 43, date April 1929. Mr. ~,!undy moved to adopt the recommendation and that the Water Company be re- Quested to install the hydrants where the mains are sufficient as soon as possible. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, NAYS: None .......... Stiff and the Fresident, Mr. Seifert ---4. -0. The City Manager presented a report of work accomplished and expenditures for week ending April 2, 1931. The same is filed. FAMILY WELFARE SOCIETY: The Family ¥~e[fare Society presented reports for the months of January and February as well as a copy of the audit made by Pace, Gore :& McLaren. The same are filed. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The following ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (~3759) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section 142 of Building Gode. The ordinance is laid over. The following resolution having been up and again read: (~3797) A RESO'LUTION to open an alley introduced, read and laid over was taken between Luck and ~arshall Avenues for a distance of approximately 200 feet E~st of 4th Street S. W. WHEREAS, it is necessary for the accommodation of the property owners to open an alley between Luck _~d Marshall Avenues for a distance of approximately 200 feet to 4th Street S. W., and WHEREAS, H. L. Kindrick has agreed to contribute $100.00 and W. W. Draper has agreed to contribute $50.00 toward opening said alley, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City ~anager be, and he is hereby authorized to open the alley between Luck and Marshall 339 Aveaues for a distance of approximately 200 feet East of 4th Street ! seoure such rights-of-way over suoh property as is ~i opening said alley at a oost not to exooed $~00.00 !City Attorney is dlrooted to examine the title to ~and to report thereon in writing. Mr. M,,~d2 moved to adopt the resolution. resolution adopted by the following vote: S. We, and to neoeesary for the purpose of to the City of Roanoke, and the suoh proper, ty as may be ao%uired The motion was duly seconded and the AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff and the President, Mr. Seifert .... 4. NAYS: None ................ O. The following resolution having been up and again read: (~3799) A RESOLUTION to offer introduced, read and laid over was taken to purchase from Mrs. Grace Parker Fishburn, Trustee, and Junius B. Fishburn, the property situated at the Northwest Corner of Church Avenue and Second (Commerce) Street S. W. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City of Roanoke hereby offers to purchase from Mrs. Grace Parker Fishburn, Trustee, and Ju_nius B. Fishburn, that property situated at the Northwest Corner of Church Avenue and Second (Com__merce) Street and extending back along Church Avenue 147 feet at the price of $75,000.00, payable in yearly payments of $5,000.00 each, the first payment to be five years from date of the conveyance, and $5,000.00 each year until the full pur- chase price is paid. The same to be evidenced by bonds or notes; the interest on which to be paid semi-annually and to be secured by a vendor's lien on the property. ~.r. Mundy moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mnndy, Stiff and the President, Mr. Seifert NAYS: None ............. 0 CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: None. I~OTIONS ~ND M_ISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: C~'TER AVenUE N. W: Mr. Mundy brought to the attention of Council the condition of Center Avenue along the street car tracks. The City Manager stated that the Street Railway Company had promised to make the necessary repairs. llTH STREET N. W., BETWF~ GII~.IER AND MOORM~N AVENUES: Mr. Comer brought to the attention of Council the necessity of widening llth Street between Gilmer and Mo°rman Avenues. The City Manager is requested to make an estimate of the cost of acquiring th'e property and widening the street. Council adjourned to meet Tuesday, April 145h, at 3 o'clock P. M. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. COLT~CIL, Tuesday, ADJOURNED MEETING, April 14, 1931. Court The Council of the City of Roanoke met pursuant to adjournment in the Circuit! Room in the Muni$ipal Building Tuesday, April 14, 1931, PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff and the President, ABSENT: Mr. Tinsley .............. 1. The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: Wm. P. Hunter, City Manager. at 3 o'clock P. M. Mr. Seifort--4. BIDS FOR SERVERS: The City Manager presented tabulation of the bids presented on. April 10th, for the constr~ction of certain sewers, from which tabulation it was ascertained that C. L. Tinsley was the lowest bidder on the following projects: Project No. 1 - Rugby Project No. l-A- Rugby Tr,mk Line Project No. 2 - Weaver Heights Project No. 3 - Runnymeade Project No. 4 - Waverly Project No. 5 - Barbour Heights $ 28,198.00 6,298.00 29,838. ? 5 36,'743.70 15,055.50 4,166.50 John A. Archer & Son were the lowest bidders on Project No. 2-A Weaver Heights Trunk Line $13,470.75. J. R. Ford Company, Inc., were the lowest bidders on Project No. 6, Northeast Roanoke, at $14,506.50. Mr. Mundy offered the following resolution: (#3S01) A RESOLUTION to award the contracts to C. L. Tinsley for the construc- tion of certain sewers. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that contracts be awarded C. L. Tinsley for the construction of the follo~'Jing sewers at the prices named: (1) Project No. i - Construction of sanitary sewers on West Side of 10th Street N. VJ., bounded by 10th Street; l?th Street; Staunton Avenue; Grayson Avenue; Watts Avenue, and East of 10th Street bounded by 10th Street; 5th Street; Lynchburg Road and Staunton Avenue at the price of $28,198.00. (2) Project No. 1-A - Construction of a sanitary sewer trunk line from exist- ing sewer in Washington Park, West along Lick R,~B to 10th Street N. W., at the price of $6,298.00. (3) Project No. 2- Construction of sanitary sewer in Weaver Heights bo~ded by Gr~udin Road; Gillespie Road; Spring Road, Creston Avenue West of Rosewood Ave- nue; Rosewood Avenue; Oregon Avenue East of Woodlawn Avenue; Woodlavm Avenue and Guilford Avenue at the price of $29,838.75. (4) Project No. 3 - Construction of s~nitary sewer from Roanoke River through Shaffer's Crossing to 24th Street; to Melrose Avenue; to Forest Park Boulevard; to Linden Avenue. On Center Avenue; Shenandoah Avenue and Johnson Avenue; West of 24th Street; Center and Shenandoah Avenues East of 24th Street at the price of $36,743.70. (5) Project No. 4 - Construction of sanitary sewer in Waverly bounded by l?th' Street; Kenwood Boulevard; Greenbrier Avenue; Clinton Avenue; l~enwood Boulevard; Vernon Street; 19th Street ~_~d through private property 'to Roanoke River at the price of $15,055.50. 841 342 (6) P~o~ect No. 5 - Construction of sa,itary sewer in Barber Heights bounded by Main Street; Sununitt Av_~_n___ue; Welton Avenue; Avon Avenue; Sherwood Avenue and Brandon Avenue at the price of $4,166.50. The work to be done in strict accordance with the plans, specifications and proposals submitted witi~ ti~e said bids, but before proceeding with said work the said C. L. Tinsley stroll execute a bond in the penalty of 50% of the contract price conditioned for tile faithful oerformance of his work. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED timt the City Attorney be, and he is hereby directed t, prepare the proper form of contract and bond to be executed by said C. L. Tinsley. Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and th, resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff and the President, Mr. Seifert ---4. NAYS: None ...... 0. Mr. Mundy introduced the following resolution: (~3802) A RESOLUTION to aws~rd the contract to J. R. Ford Company, Inc., for the construction of a certain sewer. BE IT .RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the contract be awarded J. R. Ford Company, Inc., for the const~ction of the following sewer at the price stated: Project No. 6: Constr~ction of sanitary sewer at Northeast Roanoke bounded by 9th Street and Tinker Creek from Lynchburg Road to lands of Virginia, Iron Coal and Coke Company, and on Cherokee Street N. E., at the price of $14,506.50. The work to be done in strict accordance with the plans, specifications and proposals submitted with said bid, but before proceeding with said work the said J. R. Ford Company, Inc., shall execute a bond in the penalty of 80% of the contraci price, conditioned for the faithful performance of his work. BE IT FURTB~R RESOLVED that the City Attorney be, and he is hereby directed tc prepare the proper form of contract and bond to be executed by said J. R. Ford Com- pany, Inc. ~r. ~,[undy moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and th, resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, M~?ndy, Stiff and the President, Mr. Seifert---4. NAYS: None ........... 0. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. 843 Friday, REgULaR ~pril 17, 19M1. Court The Council pf the Oity of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Circuit Room in the Municipal Building Friday, April 17, 1951. at 3 o'clock P. M. ~tr. Se ifert --4. PRESENT: Messrs. Comer,. Mundy, Stiff, and the President, ABSENT: Mr, Ttnsley .............. 1. The President, Mr. Seifert, preslding. OFFICERS PRESENT: Wm. P. Hunter, City Manager. NINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has the read lng is Cooper and J. Le been furnished each member of Co~,ncil, upon motion, duly seconded, dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. HEARING OF CITIZENS: RORER AVENUE BETWEEN 15TH AND l?TH STREETS: Messrs. Wm. E. Hale appeared and brought to the attention of Council Rorer Avenue between 15th and 17tk Streets. It appearing that ed in the tenatlve program, the matter is continued. SIDEWALK 17TH STREET S. W., BETWEEN PATTERSON AND RORER AVENUES: ~lr. J. L. Hale brought to the attention of Council the need of a sidewalk on 17th Street be- tween P~tterson and Rorer Avenues. The matter is referred to the CENTER AVENUE BETWEEN 5TH AND llTH STREETS N. W: Mr. S. A. called the attention of Council to the condition of Center Avenue N. W., between 5th Street and llth Street, and asked that action be taken to have the condition remedied. The City ~nager stated that he had already notified the Street Railway Company to repair the street along their tracks. The matter is laid over. LICENSE TAX: Mr. Allen Jenkins brought to the attention of Council the matter of inadequate license tax charged the persons conducting a medicine .~how on West Salem Avenue. It was stated ths~ the Commissioner of Revenue is now assessing the the necessity of improving this street is includ- City Manager. Duerson appeared and show at the rate provided in the ordinance of $P.5.00 per day. LICENSE TAX: Mr. J. T. Eanes~mlled the attention of Council to the necessity of imposing license on out-of-town people who are soliciting dry cleaning ~d press- ing, towel, coat service and laundry. It was stated to Mr. Eanes that ordinances have been prepared covering the condition complained of, and would be presented to Con,oil at this meeting. STRUT LIGHT: Mr. E. A. Fitzgerald appeared and asked that a street placed at the intersection of Palm Avenue and Cherry Street, Forest Park. City Manager for report. Comer moved that the matter be referred to was duly seconded and agreed to. PETITIONS AND C~ICATIONS: the light be Mr. The motion CROSS-OVERS: as follows: (i) W. L. Simmons, Applications for permits to construct cross-overs were presented ~1419 Tazewell Avenue S. E. (2) L. 0. McIllwain, ~329 Gilmer Avenue N. E. (3) Page and Sturgill Real Estate Corporation, ,~253-255 Sherwood Raleigh Court. The applications were referred to the City Manager with power to act. MARSHALL AVENUE BET~EEN 5TH AND 6TH STREETS SET BACK LINE: A petition Avenue, a s~t ng that a set back line of five feet be established on the North Side of Marshall 'Avenue S. W., between §th ami %th Streets was read, and on motion of Mr. Comer re- ferred to the Zoning Commission. JANETTE AVENUE BE~/EEN §TH AND 6TH STREETS: A petition asking for the improve- ment of Janette Avenue between 5th and 6th Streets was read and referred to the Cit~ Manager for report. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: A communication from the Chamber of Co.m_meroe asking that the City pay for a luncheon to the visitors on the All Virginia Good Will Air Tour was read. Mr. Comer moved that the City pay $1.00 per plate for the visitor's the cost not to exceed $80.00. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. STREET LIGHT: A petition from the Trustees of the First M. E. Church asking timt a street light be placed in front of the church at ~407 Tazewell Avenue S. E., Mr. Mundy moved that the petition be referred to the City Manager for report. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. WYCLIFF AVENUE BETWF, EN 3RD AND 4TH STREETS: A petition asking that a macadam surface be placed on Wycliff Avenue between 3rd and 4th Streets, South Roanoke, was read and referred to the City Manager. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER: The City Manager presented a report making certain! recommendations. The same were acted upon as follows: The City Manager recommends the installation of certain street lights. Mr. Stiff moved to adopt the recommendation and offered the following resolution: ($3503) A RESOLUTION authorizing the Appalachian Electric Power Company to in- stall certain street lights: BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the Appalachian Electric Power Company be, and it is hereby authorized to install street fo llows: lights as (1) 1-250 C. P. street light at the intersection of Creston Avenue and Rosewood[ Ave nue. (2) 1-250 C. P. street light on Woodlawn Avenue half way between Summitt Avenu~ and Greenbrier Avenue. (3) 1-250 C. P. street light at the intersection of Wise Avenue and 20th, Street S. E. (4) 1-250 C. P. street light at the S. W. Corner of Broadway and McOlanahan Street. (5) 1-250 C. P. street light at the intersection of Wycliff Avenue and 7th, Street, South Roanoke. The lights to be maintained under the contract between the Appalachian Elec- tric Power Company and the City of Roanoke. Mr. Stiff moved to adopt the resolution. the resolution adopted by the following vote: The motion was duly seconded and AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff and NAYS: None ........ - ....... O. the President, Mr. Seifert ----4. _~ REFUND FOR STREET IMPROVEMENT: The City Manager recommends that the city pay the Valley Motor Vehicle Company $294.25 and The Hughes-Key Motor Company, Inc. $282.48,.~ on account of opening the portion of Luck Avenue along the property of the said concerns. Mr. Stiff moved to adopt the recommendation and offered the follow- lng resoluti on: Vehicle {~3804) A RESOLUTION directing the payment of $294.25 to the Valley Motor Company and $282.48 to The Hughes-Key Motor Company, Inc. Said amounts betnt on account of widening Luck Avenue along the property of said concerns. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City Aud itor be, and he (1) Said amounts of the is hereby To Valley Motor Vehicle To ~he Hughe s-Key Mot or said Valley Said amounts directed to draw warrants as follows: Company ............... Company, Inc,,......... being on account of widening Luck Avenue Motor Vehicle Company and when paid shall be charged to ado pt Streets. Mr. Stiff moved the reso lutl on. $ Ig94 .~2§ I~8P,.48 Clerk and abutting the property The Hughes-Key Motor Company, Inc, to the account of Opening and Grading The motion was duly seconded and the Mr. Seifert ---4. resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff _-_nd the President, NAYS: None .................. 0. STORM DRAIN: The City Manager reported that city constructing a The City Manager presented a report of and Engineering Departments as follows: forces are now engaged storm drain on Carroll Avenue between 16th and 19th Streets. changes in the Mr. A. L. Scott appointed 15, 1931. HEALTH DEPARTMENT April in personnel of the Health bacteriologist to ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT succeed Mr. W. E. Bell, effective Mr. E. H. MoOonnell appointed as temporary transitman at a salary of $150.00 $100.00 per $100.00 per month, temporary employment of certain persons City Manager Engineering Department per month, effective April 15, 1931. Mr. H. E. Mosher appointed as temporary rodman at a salary of month, effective April 15, 1931. Mr. J. M. Davis appointed as temporary rodman at a salary of effective April l?, 1931. Mr. Comer introduced the following resolution: (~3805) A RESOLUTION authorizing the in the ~_gineering Department, and fixing the salaries: BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the be, and he is hereby authorized to employ temporarily for the the following personnel: .(l) Temporary Transitm-n $150.00 per month. Temporary Rodmen at $100.00 per month, each. rodman to be effective April 15th, and The salaries of the transitm,an and one one rodman effective April l?th. Said amounts shall be charged to the ployed. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. resolution adopted by the following vote: accounts of which said persons are em- The motion was duly seconded and the AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff and the President, Mr. Seifert ..... 4. NAYS: None ................. 0. ROANOKE HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION: Report of the Roanoke Hospital Association show- i~g 235 day's treatment of city patients was read and filed. REPORTS OF COMI,~ITTEES: None. UNFINI SHED BUS INESS: 346 PUICHASE OF PROPERTY AT NORTHNEST CORNER OF S~OND {COMI/]~R~} STREET AND CHURCH AVENUE: Xt appearing by resolution adopte~ on the loth, da~r of April an offs: was made to Mrs. Grace Parker Fishburn, Trustee, and JunXua B. Fishbu~n, to puyohas~ the property at the' Northwest Corner of Second (Comme~oe) Street and ChurCh Avenue at the price of $75',000.00, payable in yearly payments of $5,000.00 each, with in- retest at 5%, payable semi-annually, to be evidenced by certain coupon bonds of the City of Ro~oke payable to Grace Parker Fishburn, Trustee, or order, at the First National Exchange Bank of Roanoke, Virginia, at Roanoke, Virginia. The first of said bonds to be due and payable five years after date' and on~ each consecutive year thereafter until all of said bonds have been paid in full, to be secured by a vendor's lien on the property herein described, has been accepted: Mr. Mundy offered the fellowing resolution: (~3806) A RESOLUTION to purchase from Mrs. Grace Parker Fishburn, Trustee, i and Junius B. Fishburn, her husband, certain property. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the property de- scribed as follows: BEGINNING at the northwest corner of Commerce Street and Church Avenue; thence with Commerce Street N. 8 deg. l? Min. 49 Sec. West 36.75 feet to a point; thence S. 81 Deg. 59 Min. E7 Sec. West 147 feet to an alley; thence with said alley S. $ Deg. 17 Min. 49 Sec. East 36.75 feet to the North Side of Church Avenue; thence with the latter N. 81 Deg. 59 Min. 27 Sec. East 147 feet to the place of BEGINNING, BEING a portion of the property known and designated as Lot 4, according to the map of F. Rorer's Town Lots, AND being the same property conveyed to Grace Parker Fishburn, Trustee, by Junius Blair Fishburn by deed dated January 3, 1928, and of record in the Clerk's Office of the Hustings Court for the City of Roanoke, Virginia, in Deed-Book 5E9, page 141, and being the same property conveyed to the said J. B. Fi shburn by deed from Carbon Coal Company dated Dee. l, 192~ and of record in the same Clerk's Office in Deed-Book 416, Page 195, be purchased from Mrs. Grace Parker Fishburn, Trustee, and Junius B. Ftshburn, her husband, at the price of $75,000.00, payable in yearly payments of $5,000.00 each, with interest at ~*- 5~, payable semi-annually, evidenced by fifteen certain coupon bond.. of the City of Roanoke, payable to Grace Parker Fishburn, Trustee, or order. Said bonds to be due and payable five years after date, and one each con- secutive year thereafter until all of said bonds have been paid in full. The same to be secured by a vendor's lien on the property hereinbefore mentioned. The taxes and insurance to be prorated as ~f the date of the deed. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Attorney be, and he is hereby directed to examine the title to said property e_~d to report thereon his opinion in writing, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and the City Clerk of the City of . Roanoke be, and they are hereby directed to execute on behalf of the City of Ro~_~oke the bonds evidencing the purchase price. Mr. Mund.y moved to adopt the resolution. the resolution adopted by the following vote: The motion was duly seconded and AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff and the President, .Mr. Seifert ---4. NAYS: None ................ 0. FRONT STREET PETITION TO ABANDON PORTION OF: The matter of R. H. Lowe's pe- tition to abandon a portion of Front Street was laid over. · The following ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was taken 142 of Building Code. up and again read: (~759) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section The ordinance is laid over. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: M~. Mundy introduced the following resolution: (~3807; A RESOLUTION to approve the accounts and claims against the to adopt the resolution. The motion was by the follow£ng vote: Comer, Mundy, Stiff and the President, Roanoke for the month of March 1931, and directing the payment ( For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Book No. Mr. Mundy moved resolution adopted AYES: Messrs. NAYS: None ............... O. City of of the same. Page ~) . duly seconded and the Mr. Seifert -----4. Mr. Comer introduced the following resolution: (~3808) A RESOLUTION to authorize the Mayor and the on part of the City of Roanoke, an indenture between R. H. the City of Roanoke, granting to said City the right-of-way for a lands of said R. H. Persinger and others. V~{EREAS, it is necessary in the construction of a sewer to accommodate Weaver over the lands of R. a right-o f-way Persinger and others for an outlet City Clerk to execute, Persinger and others, sewer over the and Heights and Grandin Court Additions to obtain H. of-way 16th, WHEREAS for the sewer, and the said R. H. Persinger and others have agreed to grant such right- consider~tion and upon the conditions stated in an indenture made the that the Mayor authorized to execute on be- day of April 1931, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke of said city and the City Clerk be, and they are hereby half of the City of Roanoke, the indenture dated the 16th, day of April 1931, between R. H. Persinger and others and the City of Roanoke, a copy of which is hereto attach- ed. _,~d made a part hereof. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, and the President, Mr. Seifert ---4. NAYS: None .............. 0. Mr. Comer introduced the following ordinance: (~3809) AN ORDINANCE to impose a license tax on circuses, shows, dog and/or pony shows, or carnival traveling overland by automobile or other conveyances. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that on every circus, or circus and menagerie, or Wild West ( or like) show, or trained animal ( or like ) mhow, or dog and poz~v ( or like ) show, or carnival, traveling overland by automobile or other conveyance, the tax for each day's performance or exhibition shall be based upon the automobile or conveyance capacity as follows: $10.00 per day 15.00 - - 25.00 " " 35.00 " " 40.00 " " 50.00 " " 60.00 " " On such shows requiring One and two loads .................... Three to five loads, inclusive ....... Six to ten loads, inclusive .......... Eleven to twenty loads, inclusive .... Twenty-one to thirty loads, inc....... Thirty-one to fifty loads, inc........ Over fifty loads ..................... 347 · " 848 For the purpose of this license or connected with such circus or show in an~ manner shall be the license tax. ed in the business of supplying by the City of Roanoke. all automobiles and vehicles traveling with included in oomputin~ The ordinance was read and laid over. Mr. Mundy introduced the to towels, linens, BE IT ORDAINED following ordinance: impose a license tax on persons, coats, etc., who are not firms and/or, engag- licensed by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a license tax of and is hereby imposed on any person, firm and/or corporation $100.00 per annum be, soliciting and/or taking orders and/or engaged in the business of supplying towels, linens, coats and articles of like nature to the trade, provided, however, that this license shall not apply to any person, firm or corporation licensed by the Cit~ of Roanoke to do a general laundry business. The license herein provided for shall not be prorated. The ordinance was read a~_~ laid over. Mr. Stiff introduced the following ordinance: (~811) AN ORDINANCE to impose a license tax on persons, firms or corporation~ soliciting or takin~ orders for cleaning and pressing establishments not located in and licensed by the City of Roanoke. BE IT OPS)AINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a license tax of $50.00 per annum be, and is hereby imposed on persons, firms and/or corporations soliciting and/or takin~ orders for cleaning and pressing establishments not locatedt in and licensed by the City of Roanoke. The license hereby imposed shall not be prorated. The ordinance was read and laid over. MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: VENTILATION DETENTION CELLS: The City Manager reported that the cost to venti- late the Detention Cells would be approximately $150.00. ~ir. Mundy moved that the City Manager be authorized to ventilate the Detention Cells at a cost not to exceed $1fO.O0. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, ~,~undy, Stiff and the President, Mr. Setfert .... 4. NAYS: None .............. O. RABIES: Report from G. Foard McGinmes, M. D., Director of Laboratories of the State Health Department, advising thaSa dog's head received from Dr. W. P. Weaver, Veterinarian, Roanoke, Va., was examined and found positive for rabies. The Health Department of the City reports that this dog had bitten Mrs. E. W. Page, Mary Dallas and Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Nininger; that the dog was owned by }&rs. Health Department is ~reati~gthe parties bitten. STREETS: Council fixed Mon~__a~, April ZOth, at 4 o'clock to There being no further business, Council adjourned. E. W. Page. The inspect streets. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. Preside. COUNCIT.~ Friday, REGULAR ME'E~ XNO,i April Z4, 193I 349 Court The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Circuit Room in the Municipal Building Frida~r, April ~4, 1931, at 3 o'clock P. M. PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff and the President, M.r. Seifert ---4. ABSENT: ~&r. Tinsley ............ 1. The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESET: Wm. P. Hunter, City Manager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has tbeen furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. HEARING OF CITIZENS: SCHOOL BOARD: Mr. H. T. Martin, Chairman of the School Board, and a commit- tee from the School Board, brought to the attention of Council the necessity of a school site in the Weaver Heights Section, and stated they could purchase 26 lots, ~' .00. The School _ or approximately 5~ acres, from Mrs. Hickey at the price of $10,000 Board stated they had no funds with which to make the purchase, and asked that Coun cil direct them what to do. Council considers the matter. PETITIONS AND COMllUNICATIONS: £OTH STREET N. W., BETWEEN STAUNTON AND ~:UERCER AVENUES IMPROV._W'!ESIT: A peti- tion aaking for the improvement of £Otn, Street N. W., between Staunton and Mercer Avenues was read and referred to the City Manager. GILMER AVENUE BETWEEN 12TH AND 13TH STREETS IMPROVEMENT: A petition askixlg for the improvement of Gilmer Avenue between 12th and l~th Streets N. W., was read and referred to the City Manager. WASENA CIVIC LEAGUE: A communication from the Wase_n_~ Civic League advising Council as to the planting of trees was read and filed. CROSS-OVERS: Applications for permits to construct cross-overs were present- ed as follows: G.H. Seay, ~§l? Mountain Avenue S. W., and R. E. L. Abbott, .~£1~ Wasena Avenue. The applications were referred to the City Manager with power to act. STREET LIGHT: A petition asking for two street lights; one at the intersec- tion of Lincoln Avenue ~nd Burrell Street, and the other at the intersection of Lawrence Avenue and Burrell Street N. E., was read. Mr. M. undy moved that the mat- ter be referred to the City M, anager for report. The motion was duly seconded and agreed t o. SEWER CONTRACT: A communication from John A. Archer & Son, who were the low- est bidders on Sewer Project No. 2-A, Weaver Heights Trunk _7:~ne, for the construction of a sanitary sewer trunk line from junction of Mud Lick Creek and Roanoke River; South on Mud Lick Creek and a dry brauch to Spring Road; Weaver Heights, asking Mundy moved to reject the bid of J. A. Archer & Son, to do the work by force account. Mr. Mundy offered :that their bid be rejected. Mr. and the City Manager authorized the follovrlng resolution: to reject the bid of John A. Archer & Son on Sewe~ Pro- (~SSlZ) A RESOLUTION jeer No. a-A, ~;'eaver Heights Trunk Line, for the construction trunk ltnlt from junction of Mud Lick Creek and Roanoke River; of a sanitary sewer South on Mud Ei~l~'Cre.~k,and dry branch to Spring Road, Weaver Heights, and authorizing the City Manager to I~HEREAS, g. A. Archer & Son were the lowest bidders for Sewer Project No, ~--A, :l~oaver Heights ?funk Line from Jumotion of Mud Lick Creek and Roanoke River; South o :~..iok ~reek ami a dry branch to Spring Road, Weaver Heights, at the sum of $13,470.75, and WHEREAS, the estimate of the City Engineer on said Sewer Project is $13,274.00 and WHEREAS, it is to the best interest of the city that the bid of g. A. Archer & Son be rejected, and the City Manager directed to construct the sewer under the estimate of the City Engineer. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the bid of John A. Archer & Son on Sewer Project No. 2-A, Weaver Heights Trunk Line, from Lim_k Junction of Mud Lick Creek to Roanoke River, South on Mu~_/Creek and a dr2 branch to Spring Road, Weaver Heights, at the sum of $13,470.75 be, and the same is hereby rejected. BE IT ~JRTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager be, and he is hereby directed to a Mud construct, or cause to be constructed, Sewer Project No. Weaver Heights Line, from jnnction of Mud Lick Creek and Roanoke River; South on Mu~ ~ick Creek an~ a dry branch to Spring Road, Weaver Heights, at an estimated cost of $13,274.00. Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. NAYS: None Comer, Mundy, Stiff a~d the President, Mr. Seifert .... 4. ROANOKE AUDITORIUM: A communication from ~&r. R. H. Angell presenting a state- ment showing the income and expense of operating the Roanoke Auditorium and asking that Council increase the rent paid to the Auditorium Company was read. On motion of Mr. Comer Council takes time to consider the same. NORTHERN APPROACH: The City Manager presented a telegram from H. G. Shirley, State Highway Commissioner, advising that Route No. 33 to the city will be built as soon as right-of-way is cleared. Mr. Mund2 suggested t~mt the City Manager write Mr. Shirley that the property owners through whose property the right-of-way is pro- jected will sell such land as the state needs for its right-of-way for $3,500.00, and asks that he be authorized to act for the state in securing such rightOof-way. It was also suggested that the City Manager get a statement from Mr. Shirley that the state will build the road on the line that is projected to connect with the city line. Mr. Mundy offered the following resolution: (~3813) A RESOLUTION authorizing the purchase of certain property for street purp o s e s. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the following prop- erty be purchased for street purposes. (1) From Lera J. White, a piece of property at ~1117 Fourth Street N. E., the same Shown on the map of proposed street change at Fourth Street N. E., at the price of $1,?~0.00. The City to move the residence back to the center of the lot at its expense. (2) From J. C. Craghead, and Minnie Craghead, his wife, property known as ~407-411 Lynchburg Avenue N. E., at the price of $6,800.00; the said Craghead to remove °the improvements on the property at his expense. (3) From J. R. L. Board, a~ Florence Board, his wife, Lot ~2, of the Ella Eddy Addition, at the price of $3,150.00. The said Board reserves the improvements on said lot, ~and to remove them when directed by the City. I1 II (4) From Timothy H. Terrell, and Maggie Terrell, his wife, a portion of his ~ot shown on the plat of proposed street change at Fourth Street N. E., Section at the price of $1,0~0.00, the city to pay one-half the cost of erecting a retaining wall in front of said lot, and to convey to said Timothy tt. Terrell that portion of the Board lot that is not used for street purposes. C5) From the Central M~nufacturing Co2pany the western portion of the property shown on the map of proposed street change at Fourth Street 11. E., at the price of $500.00; the city to move the three houses on said property back ~0 feet from tie street at its expense. BE IT FURTt~R RESOLVED that the City Attorney be, and he is hereby directed to examine the title to said properties, and to report thereon in writing..Upon re- oeiving report from the City Attorney and delivery of proper deeds to said properties, the Ci'ty Clerk and Auditor is directed to draw warrants for the purchase price there- ¸of. Said amounts when paid shall be charged to the account of Opening and Grading stre ets. Mr. Nundy moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: ~.[essrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff and the President, Mr. Seifert .... 4. NAYS None - - 0 REPORTS OF 0FFIC~S: REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGe: The City ~.tanager presented a report making certain recommendations. The same were acted upon as follows: STREET LIGHT: The City Manager rec'ommends the installation of certain street ,light. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the recommendation, and offered the following resolut ion: (~3814) A RESOLUTION authorizing the Appalachian Electric Power Company to in- stall a certain street light. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the Appalachian Elec- tric Power Company be, and it is hereby anthorized to install 1-250 C. P. street light at the intersection of Cherry Street and Oliver Avenue N. W. Said light to be maintained under the contract Electric Power Company and the City of Roanoke. exi sting between the Appalachian Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded, and ithe resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff and the President, Mr. Seifert ..... 4. NAYS: None ................ O. The City Manager presented a report recommending the employment, temporarily, inspectors on the sewer projects. Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the reco~m-ndatlons, offered the follov~ng resolution: (~3815) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to employ inspectors on the sewer projects temporarily, and fixing the salaries; BE IT RESOLVED by the. Council of the City of Roanoke that the CitY Manager be, _~_~d he is hereby authorized to employ temporarily, two inspectors on Sewer Construe- tion projects at salaries of $1~5.00 per month, each, effective April 21, 19~l. Said amounts shall be charged to the account of Sewer Construction. Mr. M~dy moved to adopt the resolution. the resolution adopted by the follo~ing vote: The motion was duly seconded and AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, and the President, Mr. Seifert ---4. NAY S: None ............... 0. The City Manager presented a report of work accomplished and expenditures for pe ri od ending Apr il 16, 1931. The same is filed. MARSHALL AVENUE B~WEEN 5TH AND 6TH STREETS S. W., SETBACK LINE: The Zoning !.Commission, to whom was referred the request to establish a setback line on Marshal] Avenue between 5th and 6th Streets S. W., presented its report, and on motion the matter is laid over. REPORTS OF COMttITTEES: None. UNFINI SHED BUSINESS: APPLICATION TO ABANDON A PORTION OF FRONT STRh~ET: The matter of the applica- tion of R. H. Lows to abandon a ~ortion of Front Street is laid over. The following ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (~3509) AN ORDINANCE to impose a license tax on circuses, shows, dog and/or pony shows, or carnival traveling overland by automobile or other conveyances. BE IT ORDAINED by the Cou_~il of the City of Roanoke that on every circus, or circus and menagerie, or Wild West (or like) show, or trained animal (or like) show, or dog and pony (or like) show, or carnival, traveling overland by automobile or other conveyance, the tax for each day's performance or exhibition shall be based upon the automobile or conveyance capacity as follows: On such shows requiring One and two loads .......................... $ lO.O0 T~Lree to five loads, inclusive ............ Six to ten loads, inclusive ................ Eleven to twenty loads, inclusive .......... Twenty-one to thirty loads, inclusive ...... Thirty-one to fifty loads, inclusive ...... Over fifty loads ............. .... .......... per day, 15.00 " " 25.00 " " 35.00 " " 40.00 " " 50.00 " " 60.00 " " For the purpose of this license all automobiles and vehicles traveling with or connected with such circus or show in any manner shall be included in computing ~he license tax. Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the ordinance. The motion was duly seconded and the ordinance adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, and the President, Mr. Seifert .... 4. NAYS: None ................ O. The following ordinance __bsving been introduced, read and laid over was t~en up and again read: (~3810) AN ORDINANCE to impose a license tax on persons, firms and/or corp- orations soliciting and/or taking orders for, and/or engaged in the business of supplying towels, linens, coats, etc., who are not licensed by the City of Roanoke. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a license tax of $100.00 per annum be, and is hereby imposed on any person, firm and/or corporation soliciting and/or taking orders and/or engaged in the business of supplying towela, linens, coats ~d articles of like nature to the trade, provided, however, that this license shall not apply to auy person, firm or corporation licensed by the Oity of Roanoke to do a general laundry business. The license herein provided for shall not be prorated. Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the ordinance. The motion was duly seconded ~_~d the ordinance adopted by the following vote: AYES: '~'~essrs. Comer, MUndy, Stiff and the President, Mr. Seifert ..... 4. NAYS: None ...... The following ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (~3811) AN ORDINANCE to impose a solicit~ng or taking orders for cleaning and licensed by the City of Roanoke. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of license tax on persons, firms or corporations and pressing establishments not located in $50°00 soliciting and/or ed in and licensed by the City of Roanoke. The license hereby imposed shall not be prorated. Mr° Stiff moved to ad, pt tae ordinance. ordinance adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff and the President, mir. Selfert---4. NAYS: None ................. 0. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTRODUCTION AND GONSIDEBATION OF ORDINANOES AND RESOLUTIO}',S: None. MOTIONS AND ,%~ISCELI~EEOUS BUSINESS: AUDIT OF CITY BOOKS: Crawfo~d-Stull & Company presented a report of their audit of the books and accounts of the City of Roanoke. The same is filed. CLEAN UP V~.U: The City ~{anager advised Council that he had designated the week of ,~-~, . .... ~ 4th to 9th as Clean Up Week The~e being no fu,rther business, Council adjourned. the City of Roanoke that a license tax of per annum be. ar~l is hereby imposed on persons, firms and/or corporations taking orders for cleaning and pressing establishments not locat- The motion was duly seconded and the APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. Preset. COUNCIl,, R~X~UT~R MEETIN.~, Friday, May I, 1931. The Co,,ncil of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Circuit Court Room in the M,;nioipal Building Friday, May 1, 1931, at 3 o'clock P. M. PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff and the President, ~,~r. Seifert .... 4. ABSh~]T: Mr. Ttnsley .............. 1. The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESET: ¥~'m. P. Hunter, City Manager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of t~e minutes of the previous meeting has been fuA. nished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. HEARING OF CITIZENS: FORD I,~0TOR SHOW: Mr. E. L. McPhee of the McPhee Motor Company appeared and ask- ed that Council grant a permit to erect a tent on the Northstde of Bullitt Avenue East of the Elmwood Filling Station for the purpose of holding a Ford Show on May llth, 12th, and 13th. Mr. Mundy moved that the permit be granted, and offered the following resolution: (,~816) A RESOLUTION gr~nting a pemit to McPhee L~otor Company to erect a tent for the Ford BE IT RESOLVED by the Co,~cil of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and is hereby granted the ."~.icPhee Motor Company to erect a tent on the Northside c~ Bullitt ~venue East of the Elmwood Filling Station for the purpose of holding a Ford Show on May llth, l£th, ~ 13th. Said tent to be erected to t~e good liking and satisfaction of the Building inspector. Said McPhee Motor Company by acting under this resolution agrees to indemnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to persons or property by reason of the erection and use of said tent. ~[r. Mundy moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff and the President, Mr. Seifert ..... 4. RAYS: None .............. 0. RORER AVETUE BETWEEN 12TH LED 20TH STRUTS: Mr. D. S. Good and a committee of citizens appeared and asked that Council take action to have Rorer Avenue between 12th and 20th Streets improved. TROUT LAND: Mr. R. R. Fairfax and P. T. Trout presented to Co~cil options for the purchase of' 99.~2 acres of land k~ovm as the Trout Flying Field. Mr. Mundy moved that the same be referred to t~e City I;~.anager for investigation and report. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. MEM0~ BP~IDGE- STRIP OF LARD ADJOINING: ~&r. Parker called attention of Coun- cil to the condition of the strip of land owned by the city at the West End of Memo- rial Bridge on the Northside, and asked that some improvement be made. The matter is referred to the City Manager. over Mr. Parker also called attention to the fact that the Norwich car made its lay- at the Virginia Avenue end of the line and in front of his residence. He asked that the matter be taken up with the Street the layover made City Manager to Railway Company in an effort to have at the Norwich end of the line. The'matter is referred to the look into. the furnished to that section. The matter is referred to the City Manager to with the Water Company with the request that t~ey lay mains sufficiently take care of fire t~vdrants. MADISON A¥~IUE BE~IEEN END AND 4TH STREETS: A petition asking for ment of Madison Avenue between 2nd and &th Streets was referred to the WATER MAINS: ~/r. J. H. Watkins appeared and called the attention of Council to necessity for water mains on Delaware Avenue so that fire protection may be take up large to the improve- City Manager. CROSS-OVER: The application of ''~ . ,,. G Page for permit to construct cross-over at ~503 Arden Road was referred to the City ~,ianager with power to act. SID~,'IAI~: Petition asking for the construction of a sidewalk on the Southside of Lofton Road between Guilford Avenue and Barham Road is referred to the City ~fana- ger. MRS. A. M. 2',ITH HELP: A communication from Mrs. A " Smith, . ,,,. wife of a police officer, who was killed on July l, 1925, asking that Council continue to pay her the amount of the compensation awarded ~'~as read, and on motion of ~,Ir. Comer referred to the Pension Board. V~'EAVER HEIGHTS SCHOOL SITE: Petitions to t~e School Board asking that a school site be bought in the Weaver Heights section was presented and. filed. ~',.r. ~uriel V~eaver presented an option offering to tn~ School Board the .. C. Weaver property in Grandin Court Annex k_~_own as "Log Bungalow" at the price of $12,000.00. The matter is laid over. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY ~,~[NAGER: The City ~anager presented a report making certain recommendations. The same were acted upon as follows: STREET LIGHT: The City ~[anager recommends that the petition for a street light on Burrell Street N. W., on the East Side of Washington Park be laid over. Mr. Stiff moved to adopt the recommendation. to. The motion was duly seconded and agreed The City ~[anager presented a report of work accomplished and expenditures for week ending A~oril 17, 1931. The same is filed. REPORTS OF CO'MMITTEES: None. UNFINISHED BUS INE~SS: FRONT STREET: The matter of the petition of R. H. Lowe to abandon a portion 'of Front Street is laid over. ~,~ARSHALL AVEN. UE SETBAC~K LINE: The recommendation of the City Planning and Zon- ing Commission with reference to setback line is laid over. AUDITORIUM ADDITIONAL RENT: The matter of the communication from the Auditorium Company asking that the city increase its rental. The same is laid over. The following ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (~3759) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section 142 of Building Code. The same is laid over. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTRONJGTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANOES AND RESOLUTIONS: None. MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: STREET PROGRAM: Council fixed :'cg!btinue lnspec.t~on of streets. S~ECIAL OFFICER: The City Manager Tueeday, M~y §, 1931, at 3 o'clock P. M,, to a special officer for the St. Andrews Church. recommends that W. P. Scanlon be appointed Mr. Csmer moved to adopt the recommen dation and offered the following resolution: (~3817) A RESOLUTION to appoint W. P. Scanlon a special police officer. B£'; IT P, ESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that W. P. Scanlon be, amd he is hereby appointed a special police officer to patrol the grounds of St. ' Andrews Catholic Church, and before entering upon his duties shall take and preserib the oath required by law. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion v~as duly seconded and the resolution adopted by t~e following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff and the President, Mr. Seifert--4. N2~YS: None ................ O. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APP'ROVED ATTEET: Cle rk. 357 C0UNCIr,, REGULAR MEETi~NO, Friday, May 8, 19Z1. Court The Council of the City of Roanoke met Room in 'the Municipal Building Friday, PRESF~T: Me'ssrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, ABSENT: None ............. - - - - 0. in regular meeting in the Circuit MAy 8, '1931, at 3 o'clock P. M. Tinsley and the President, Mr. Selfert-5. The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: Wm. P. Hunter, City Manager. MIE~UTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. Mr . The matter is referred to the City' ~,lanager for report. the reading is HEAHING OF CITIZENS: SPECIAL POLICE OFFICER: Mr. Lawson Worrell presented to Council a request that 0. L. Hendrick be appointed a Special Police Officer for the City of Roanoke. ROANOKE WATER WORKS COMPANY:. A communication from Mr. Chas. E. Moore, General Manager of the Roanoke Water Works Company, with reference to water mains in Dela- ware Avenue between Lafayette Boulevard and Cove Road, in which he advised Council that the recommendations provide for a main in Delaware Avenue beginning at Lafayette Boulevard, and running East in Delaware Avenue to Cove Road and along Cove Road ta 2End Street, and then along 22nd Street to Staunton Avenue, and that the figures he is preparing will include that section. It was stated to Council that the company is lowering the i inch main now in Delaware Avenue. Mr. Comer moved that the City Manager request the company to replace this i inch main with a main of sufficient size to take care of the fire hydrants, the same to be placed while the street is opened for lowering the present main. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. CROSS-OVER: The application of Mrs. Lena Hale for a permit to construct a cross-over at 103 Hampton Avenue was referred to the City Manager v~ith power to act. WATER ~AIN: The application of the Roanoke Water Works Company for a permit to lay a 2 inch main in Pennsylvania AVenue East of Lafayette Boulevard, Villa Heights, was read, and on motion of Mr. Comer referred to the City Manager for re- port and recommendation. STREET IMPROVE~E~_~T: Petitions for street improvements were presented as fol- lows: (1) North Side Penmar Avenue S. E., between 9th Street and Munford Avenue. (2) South Side Pen_m~_r Avenue between 9th Street and Cedar Street. (3) Rutherford Avenue N. W., between §th Street and Gainsboro Road. The petitions are referred to the City Mansger. YOUNG WOMEN'S CHP~STI~N ASSOCIATION. SWtIM~ING POOL: A communicatioll fro~ Maude A.Foy, General Secretary, Young Women's Christian Association, asking that Co~_~cil donate a sum sufficient to assist the Y. W. C. A., in giving the benefit of the Swimming Pool to girls between the ages of 8 and 14' ~ears during the summer months. The l matter is referred to the City Mmmager for report. L. E. LOOIf~BILL: A oomunication from Iff, L. E. Lookabill suggesting that A. ]~. Kelth who was instrumental in saving some people in the fire wh~oh destroyed the Clark Hotel on April 2nd, be given some reoognition for his efforts. Mr. Tinsl, !moved that the matter be referred to the Mayor. The motion was duly seconded and ~ agreed to. REPORTS OF O~?ICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER: The City Manager presented a report making oertai recommendations. The same were acted upon as follows: AIRPORT: With reference to the proposition made to Council at its last meet- ing by R. R. Fatrfax and P. T. Trout offering to sell to the City what is known as the Trout Field as an airport. The City Manager advises Council that after viewing a n,,m__ber of sites for an airport Council decided on the Cannaday Field. That there has been spent approximately $25,000.00 in developing this field, with a_n_ option 'to purchase the 136 acres at the expiration of the lease at $?00.00 per acre, and view of these facts he recommends that no action be taken toward aoquiring the Trout Field. Mr. ~lundy moved that the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. STREET LIGHT: The City ~:ianager recommends changing the light on MarylaBd Ave- nue approximately 100 feet East of Lafayette Boulevard from a 100 C. P. light to a 250 C. P. light. Mr. Stiff moved to adopt the recommendation and offered the follow,- ing resolution: (,~3@15) A RESOLUTION authorizing the Appalachian Electric Power Company to change the light on Maryland Avenue approximately 100 feet East of Lafayette Boule.- vard from a 100 C. P. light to a 250 C. P. light. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the Appalachian Electric Power Company be, and it is hereby authorized to change the street light on Maryland Avenue approximately 100 feet Fast of Lafayette Boulevard from a 100 light to a 280 C. P. light. Said light to be _._maintained under the contract between the Appalachian Electri? Po~er Company and the City of Roanoke. Mr. Stiff moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: M. essrs. Comer, Mund~f, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert--5. NAYS: None ..... 0 FANCILY WELFARE SOCIETY: The report of the Family Welfare Society for the month of March was read and filed. REPORTS OF CO~MITTEES: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The followin~ ordinance havin~ been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (~3759) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section 142 of Building Code. The o~dinsnce is laid over. M~ARSKALL AV~'NUE SET BACK LINE: The matter of application to establish setback line:~ on Mar.~hall AVenue between 5th and 6th Streets was laid over. : ROANOKE AUDITORIU~: The matter of the request of the Roanoke Auditorium Company to increase the rent paid by the City is laid over. FRONT STREET: The matter of R. H. Lowe requesting that the City abandon a por- tion of Front Street is laid over. CONSIDERATION OF o'LAIMS: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLU~IONS: Mr. Tinsle~ introduced the followtn~ resolution: (~3819) A RESOLUTION to amend Resolution No. 379S adopted on the ~Oth, d~ of Marc]~ 1931. WHEREAS, by resolution No. S793 adopted on the ZOth, day of March 1931, the City Man.er was authorized to construct a sewer in Denniston Avenue ~;est of Chester- field Street. Said resolution reciting that before commencin~ the work the property owners should pay into the Treasury one-half the cost thereof, and ¥~IEREAS, some of the p~operty owners are not in a position at this time to pay the cost of said sewers, but are willing to ~ree to an assessment lagalnst their property for their proportion of the cost, and beir~ levied WHEREAS, said sewer is necessary as a Health ~easure, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that Resolution No. 3793 adopted on the 20th, day of March 1951, be, and is hereby amended by strik- lng out the following, "the said construction shall not be commenced until the prop- erty owners have paid into the City Treasury one-half of the cost thereof" and in- sert in lieu thereof, "An assessment shall be levied against the abutting property ~for'one-half of the cost thereof." Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. the resolution adopted by the following vote: The motion was duly seconded, and AYES: ~.,{essrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert--5. NAYS: None ................ O. MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: R. A. POFF: The City N-~ager presented a request from R. A. Poff that the city construct a retaining wall along his property at the Northwest Corner of Loudon Ave- nue and 10th Street N. W. The retaining wall to be constructed along Loudon Avenue i ' for that the city purchase the property. The matter is referred to the City Clerk to tlook up the records relating to the grading of 10th Street. NORTH JEFFERSON STRET WIDENING: The City Manager reported that the owners of he property on the Eastside of North Jefferson Street between Lynchburg Road and ~Iadison Avenue are asking $3,100.00 for the land necessary for widening Jefferson Sire et. The matter is referred to the City Manager for further recommendation. Mr. Comer moved that when Council adjourn it be to meet Wednesday, May 13th, o'clock P. ).,i. The motion was duly seconded and ~greed to. It CONFEDERATE VETERANS' REUNION: Mr. D. N. Armstrong appeared and stated to ~ouncil that the Reunion of the Confederate Veterans would be held during the month ~f May, and asked that $100.00 be expended to pay the railroad fare of the delegates ~o the Reunion. Mr. Comer moved that the City Clerk and Auditor be directed te draw i warrant for $100.00 to pay the railroad fare of the delegates from the Wm. Watts ~amp to the Reunion. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. WEAVER HEIGHTS SCHOOL SITE: Mr. ~. F. Weaver and a committee appeared relating o a school site in the ';~eaver Heights section. Council stated to .%{r. Weaver that his was a matter for the School Board, and not for the Council. Thereupon, Council adjourned, to meet Wednesday, May 13th, at 3 o'clock P. },{. APPROVED ATTEST: . Gle rk. 360 ' Room and COUNCXL, ADJOURNED Wednesday, Me~ 13, MEETING, 1931. The Council of the City of Roanoke met pursuant to adjournment in the in the Municipal Building Wednesde,v, Na~ 1.5, 1931, at 3 o'clock P. ~. PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, ~undy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, $1r. ABS~T: None ...................... O. The President, ~r. Seifert, presiding. C L OFFICERS PRESF~NT: Wm. P. Hunter, City ~,,'.anager, and ~ ~. Watkins, STREET IMPROVF~{ENT PROGRA},!: Council considered the determined tentatively on certain projects that the Circuit Sei fe rt-. Court City Engineer. to proceed with, the projects being as follows: street improvement program City Manager is authorized Po st SOUTtgJEST SECTI ON Church Avenue Office Luck Avenue Norfolk Avenue 8th Stre et S.',:i. 2nd Street S. W. Rorer Avenue Rorer Avenue Salem Avenue Albemarle Avenue STREET between 2nd and 3rd Streets opposite new Jefferson Street to 1st Street Jefferson Street to 1st Street Marshall Avenue to Elm Avenue Elm Avenue to ~iountain Avenue , ! 12th to 20th Street S. W. 4th to 5th Street S.W. 10th to !lth Street S.W. Jefferson Street to 3rd Street S.W. 3rd Street S. E. Norfolk Avenue 6th Street S.E. 6th Street S. E. ~¥~ountai n Avenue 15th Street S.E. 9th Street S. E. Albemarle Avenue Bullit t Ivenue 8th Street S.E. Gte enb ri e r Avenue SOUTHEAST SECTION Tazewell to ~,.~ountain Avenue 1st Street to Camobell Avenue Dale Avenue to Elm Avenue Elm Avenue to Albemarle Avenue 6th Street to 8th Street S.E. Tazewell Avenue to Jamison Avenue Norfolk Avenue to Tazewell Avenue 3-~ Street to 7th Street S.E. 5th Street to 7th Street S.E. ~,~orrill to Buena Vista Avenue /. 14th to 18th Street S.E. 5th Street S. R. Walnut Avenue Richelieu Avenue SOUTH R0~N0k~_,. SECTION Wellingto n Belleville 1st to 7th to Avert ham Ay enue to Sylvan Road St re et ~- ESTI~{A TED COST 12,000.00 1,500. O0 3,150.00 1,500.00 1,950.00 19,800.00 3,150.00 2,000.00 2,520.00 47,570.00 6,555.00 9,000.00 4,675.00 2,500.00 6,187.00 1,440. O0 2,750.00 11,825.00 5,000.00 10,875.00 2~ 5o0. oo 63,307.00 12,100.00 2,760.00 7,~80.00 Carolina ~venue 6th St re et S. R. Rosalind Avenue Camilla Avenue Wyol Iff Avenue 7th Street S. R. Virginia Avenue VIRGINIA Auburn Avenue Main $treet,Wasena, 7;asena Avenue OttervieYJ Avenue Sherwood Avenue Brando n Road Carter Road Avon Ro~d Hampton Avenue Summit t Ave nue Westover Avenue Winbourne Street Howbert Avenue Kerns Avenue Oxford Avenue 24th Street N.W. 10th Street N.W.~, Rugby Boulevard 10th Street N.V,'. 15th St re et N.W. 5th Street N.W. Lynchbur g Avenue Harrison Avenue Hanover Avenue Gilmer Ave nue 14th Street N.W. 15th Street N.W. 12 th Street N.W. Wells Avenue N. S. Melrose Ave. 5th to ?th Street S. R. Richelieu to Avenham Avenue McClanahan Place to 1st Street Diagonal Street to Sylvan Road 4th Street to 8th Street S.R. Virgin~a Avenue to ~.ven~am Avenue Mo~lanahan Place to 5th Street tIEIGHTS AND RALEIGE COURT SECTIO:: Grandin Road F.30 ft. W. of Carter Wasena Avenue to Brandon Road 4th Street to 6th Street Rivermont to Dunsmore Street ~,tain Street to Arlington Road Gran di n Ro ad t o Sherwo o d Ave nue Sher%.~ood Avenue to Rivermont to Ghent Main Street to 6th Winborn Street to Virginia Avenue to Main Street to 4th Main Street to 6th Virginia Avenue to Arlington Road to Grandin Road Auburn Avenue Boul ev ard Stre et Grandi n Road Windsor Avenue Stre et Stre et lit. View Terrace Rd. NOR m~,~,~c m ~,, ,.,~ ~ SECTION N. & W. Railway to ~',~elrose Avenue Lynehb~g Road to City Limits 10th to l?th Street N.W. N. & W. Railway to Center Avenue Molto se Avenue to Orange Avenue Gilmer Avenue to' _Rutherford Avenue 20th Street to 24th Street N.'fl. Gainsboro Road to 8th Street N.W. 9th Street to 15th Street N.W. 9th Street to llth Street N.W. Orange Avenue to Staunton Avenue Moorman Road to .Velrose Avenue Gilmer Avenue to :,lelrose Avenue 1st Street to 4th Street N.W. Crescent Street to City Limits ?, 000. O0 4,560.00 3,000.00 6,375.00 9,000.00 3,600.00 5~3~00.00 61,575.00 6,500.00 15,000.00 5,200.00 5,625.00 10 ,?00.00 9,100. O0 15,400.00 10,875.00 2,500.00 4,1£5.00 2,200.00 5,000.00 8,690.00 8,250.00 4~000.00 113,165.00 550.00 11, 4,875.00 15,000.00 1,080.00 1,200.00 5,000.00 6,500.00 12,000.00 12,575.00 2,400.00 3,300.00 1,200.00 4 , 675.00 5,000.00 3~000.00 89,155.00 861 NORTHEA~ SECTION Northern Ent r_-n_oe N. Jefferson Street Lync hburg Road Gregory Avenue Shenandoah Avenue 9 th St re et 2nd Stre et Lynohburg Avenue to City Limits Shenandoah Avenue to Gilmer Avenue 4th Street to 7th,. Street N.E, End Street to 4th Street N.E. 3rd Street. to 4th Street N.E. Lynchburg Road to Maryland Avenue Patton Avenue to Lynchburg Avenue There being no further business, Council adjourned. $ Z8,Z81.O0 §,060.00 1£,000.00 5,500.00 E, 7§0 .cO 4,000. O0 s,, oo0. oo $ 58, ~91. O0 APPROVED ATTEST: C ].e rk. COUNCIl;, F~tda~, The Courts il of th~ in regular meeting in the Circuit Court Roanoke met at ~ o'olook ~. M. City of Room in the Municipal ~uilding Friday, Ma~ 1§, 19Sl, PRES~I~T: Messrs. Come~, ~~, Stifff, · BS~T: None .............. O. The Presl~t, Mr. Selfish, preside. OF~G~ P~S~T: ~. P. H~ter, Cit~ M~aEer. ~I~~: It appe~i~ been ~~sh~ each member of Go--il, upo~ motion, di~ensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. ~ING OF GITIZ~S: ST~ET SIGN: u~. A. ~. Tinsley and the President, Mr. that a copy of the minutes du v of the Ssi fert-b. previous meeting has seconded, the reading is Leslie appeared ar~l called attention of Gouncil to the sign at Avon Road and Shirley Avenue. He also called of Avon Road and Shirley Avenue of moved that the matter be referred to the fact that there is no street attention to the condition at the intersection water standing after rains. Mr. Tinsley City Manager. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. FLOYD ROAD: A communication from S. C. Liggett, District Department of Highways, Corbieshaw property and the situation and the matter is continued. GROSS-OV~: The application of A. M. Cassell for permit over at 121 Broadway, South Roanoke, was read and referred to power to act. GAS MAIN: The application of the install a gas main on Grayson Avenue N. dead end was read. Mr. Mundy moved to re so luti on: (~20) A I~ESOLTJ~ON granting a pe~tt ~_~y a certain gas main. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of hereby granted the Roanok~ C~as Light Company to lay a gas main N. W., fr~m Rugby Boulevard West 400 feet to a dead end. Engineer, of the asking certain information about the line between the the corporate limits on the Fishburn Road. Council viewed to construct a cross- the City Manager with Roanoke Gas Light Company for a permit to W., from Rugby Boulevard W. 400 feet to a grant the ps--nit and offered the following to the Roanoke Gas Light Company to Roanoke that a permit be, and is in Grayson Avenue Said Roanoke_ Gas Light Company by acting under this resolution agrees to indemnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to per- sons or property by reason of the installation and maintenance of said gas main, and further agrees to replace the streets where the same are opened under the provisions of the general ordinances of the City of Roanoke providing for street restoration. The motion was duly seconded and the Mr. Mund~ moved to adopt the resolution. resolution adopted b~ the following vote: Mr. Seifert--5. AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the NAYS: None---- ........... O. STREET IMI~OYEME~T: Petitions asking ~hat as follows: President, streets be improved were presented 363 Hoaovew Avenue H. W., between 16th and l?th Streets. (~leveland Avenue S. If,, between 13th and 18th Streets, 18th Street :3, U,, between CleveXand Avenue and Patterson Avenue, Camilla Avenue betweem Diagonal Street and S~lvan Road. Ivy Street between Walnut Avenue and the inte, seotion with S~lvan Diagonal Street between Walnut Avenue and Belleview Avenue. The petitions are referred to the City Manager. POPPY SALE: A communication from Colonel M. S. Battle, Chairman of Committee, asking the Mayor to issue a proclamation desig~ating as Poppy Days when the flowers may be sold on the streets was read. ed to grant the request and the Mayor be motion was duly seconded and agreed to. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER: The City Manager presented a report making recommendations. The same were acted upon as follows: SPECIAL POLICE OFFICERS: fleers are needed at this time, Hendricks as a Special Mr. Comer moved agreed to. WATER MAIN: The City Manager recommends that a permit be Water Works Company to lay a 2 inch main in Pennsylv~,ia Mr. Stiff moved to adopt the recommendation, and offered (~3521) A RESOLUTION granting a permit to the Roanoke Water Works lay a certain water main. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, hereby granted the Roanoke Water Works Company to lay a 2 inch water main in ranis Avenue East of Lafs~vette Boulevard to accommodate a new house Pennsylvania Avenue at E$rd Street. Road, requested to issue the proclamation. the Poppy 22nd and 2Srd Mr. Mund~ mcr- The certain The City Manager reports that no Special Police Of- and recommends that the request to appoint Mr. O. L.t Police Officer be refused. to adopt the recommendation. The motion was duly seconded andl granted the Roanoke East of Lafayette Boulevard[. the following resolution: Company to and is Pennsyl~ being erected oni Said Roanoke Water Works Company by acting under this resolution agrees to indemnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to per- sons or property by reason of the construction and maintenance of said water main, and fttrther agrees to replace the streets where the same are opened under the pro-- visions of the general ordi~-~ces of the City of Roanoke providing for street rester tion. Mr. Stiff moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Ti~ley and the President, Mr. Seifert--5., NAYS: None ................... O. STRUT LIGHT: The City Manager recommends the installation of a 250 C. P. street light at Stanley Avenue -nd Spring Road, Grandin Road. Mr. Stiff moved to adopt the recommendation and offered the following resolution: (~3822) A RESOLUTION a~thorizing the Appalachian Electri~o Power install a certain street light. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Company to City of Roanoke that the Appalachimn Electric Power Company be, amd it is hereby authorized to install a 250 C. P. street light at Stanley Avenue and Spring Road, Grandin Court. Said light to be m~intained under the provisions of the contract between the Appalachian Electric Power Compa~ amd the Mr. Stiff moved to adopt the resolution. resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mund~, Stiff, Tlnsley a~ NAYS: None .... - ............ O. The City Manager presented a report of changes in Department as follows: City of Roanoke. the motion was the ~reeident, the personnel _~ PLOYED: Mr. Arth~ P. Briokey, Patrolman, employed effective Ma~ 13, Mr. Clayton Lemon, Patrol Chauffer, resigned effective The City Manager recommends the employment inspector on Sewer Construction projects. solutl on: seco~ed and the M~. Seifert- §. of the Police 1931. May 9, 1931. of W. J. MoCo~ell, temporarily, Mund~ offered the following re- (~3823) A RESOLUTION to employ temporarily an inspector on BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the and he is hereby authorized to employ temporarily, an inspector on tion at a salary of $125.00 per month, effective May 13, 1931. _Any amo~;n__t expended under the provisions of this resolution The mo ti on was duly to the account of Sewer Construction. Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the resolution. resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mund2, NAYS: None ............... 0. The City Manager presented a report for period ending April 30, 1931, and Ma~ Stiff, Tinsley and the £resident, of work accomplished and expenditures UNFINISHED BUSINESS: REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: None. The following ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: ($3759) AN ORDINANCE to amend and. reordain Section 14£ of Building Code. The ordinance is laid over. ROANO_EE AUDITORIUM OOMPANY: The application of the Roanoke Auditorium Company for increase in its rent .was laid over. FRONT STREET: Request of R. H. Lows that the city abandon a portion of Front Street was laid over. BUILDING LINE MARSHALL AVENUE BETWEEN 5TH AND 6TH STREETS S.~: The matter of the petition of the property owners on the Northside of Marshall Avenue between 5th and 6th Streets S. I~. Mr. Comer offered the followi~g ordinance: (~3824) AN ORDINANCE to establish a building Avenue between 5th and 6th Streets S.W. I~HEREAS, the property owners abutting on the Northside of Marshall Avenue be- tween 5th and 6th Streets S. W., have petitioned that a building line be on the Northside of Marshall Avenue betweem 5th and 6th Streets S.W. line on the Northside of Marshall established The same are filed. November 1, 1931. FINANCIAL STATEMENT: The City Clerk and Auditor presented a statement showing the financial condition of the City as of May l, 1931. tie also presented a statement showing the estimated receipts, expenditures, and cash balances from May 1st to 1931. Sewer construction. 0ity Manager be, Sewer construe- shall be charged seconded and the Mr. Seifert--5. The same are filed. 366 T~lgg, BE IT ORDAINED by the Cotmeil of the Olty of Ro~ao~ that the bmllt line on the Northside of Ma~all Avenue between §th a~i &th Streets S. W., be, ami the sa~e is hereby established five feet f~om the inside curb line on said afros and all buildings hereaftez erected on said street shall conform to the bulldin~ line hereby established. The ordinance was read and laid over. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSID~ATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Mr. Mundy introduced (~SSZ5) A REso~.m~o~ the following resolution: to approve the account8 and olaim8 Roanoke for the month of April, 1951, and direoting the payment of ( For full text of resolution see Ordinance Book No. 7, Page Mr. Mund against the City of the same. moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Ttnsley and the President, Mr. Seifert--54 NAYS: None ................ O. Mr. Mundy introduced the following resolution: (~826) A RESOLUTION s~thorizing the City Manager to advertise for bids for the construction of curB's and gutters on certain streets. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City Manager and he is hereby authorized to advertise for bids for the construction of curbs and gutters on the streets in the list hereto attached and made a part The advertisement shall continue get seems best. hereof. for such length of time as to the City Mama- Council for its duly seconded ~,_d Mr. Seifert--5. I' advertise for bids for When the bids are received the same shall be presented to co nsi derati on. Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tlnsley and the President, NAYS: None ............... 0. Mr. Mundy introduced the following resolution: (~3827) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to the constraction of certain sidewalks: BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City Manager be, i and he is hereby authorized to advertise for bids for the construction of sidewalks on the streets named in the list hereto attached and made a part hereof. Said advertisement shall continue for such length of time as the City ~anager shall deem best, and when the bids are received the same shall be presented to Coun--' ell for its consideration. Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and ado~t- ed by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mumdy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert--5. NAYS: None ................ O. MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: MOORMAN AVENUE BETWEEN llTH AND 1ETH STREETS: Mr. Stiff called attention to th~ condition on Moorman Avenue N. W., between llth and 12th Streets, where the water stands in the street. The matter is referred to the City Manager. ROANOKE WATER WORKS COMPANY: Mr. Mundy called attention of Council to the eom- plaint received by him from a citizen residing on Delaware Avenue that the mains bel~ installed by the Roanoke Water ~orks Company are full of sand holes. Mr, Moore of the Roanoke Water ~o~ks Oompan~ appeared and state~ to Council that the eompan~ is now eaga~ed in preparin~ a plan to proceed with the eonst~uetion of mains · ufffieient to early fire hydrants, and that the plans will be ready within five or six weeks; that he had the matter off spaoin~ the fftre h~drants up with the Board of Fire Unde~writers and they are in thorough accord with the plan presented by the City Manager some weeks a~o. HOWARD BIRCNFIELD: The City Manager brought to the attention off Council the request off Mr. Howard Birchfield that the city ~rade a street laid out through his property which extends ffrom Richelieu Avenue to Wellin~ton Avenue, the approximate cost off said gradin~ bein~ $850.00. The matter ie laid over flor further considers- t There bein~ no further business, Council adJourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. 67' 368 REGULAR MEETING, May 22, 1931. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Oirouit Oourl Room in the Municipal Building Friday, May 22, 19S1, at S o'clock P. M, PRESK~T: Messrs. Comer, Stiff, Tlnaley a~d the President, lkr. Seifert--4. ABSENt: Mr. Mundy .................. 1. The President, ]dr. Selfert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESET: Wm. P. Hunter, City ~anager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: WIDENING END STREET N. E., AT LYNGHBURG AVE~UJE: Mr. R. 1[. Fowlkes presented a contract signed by Margaret Evans and Lettie Evans Anderson agreeing to sell to the city lot at the Southeast Corner of End Street N. E., and Lynohburg Avenue at the price of $850.00 cash. Mr. Fowlkes informed Council that Robert Willtamson and Matthew Williamson, ' of Fleming Rose, for $1,850.00. dation. owners of the lot at the Northeast Corner of ;~adison Avenue and End Street, will no t~ agree to sell at the price of $1,250.00. The matter Is laid over. QUARRY SITE: A communication from Lula Rose, Acting Truatee, of the property offering to sell to the City five acres adjoining the city quarry The matter is referred to the City Manager for report 8nd recommen- CROSS-OVERS: Application for permits to construct cross-overs were presented as follows: J. W. Boswell & Company, $115 East Salem Avenue end W. F. Hale, ~1419 Wise Avenue S.E. The same are referred to the City Manager with power to act. MEMBER OF SCHOOL BOARD: A communication from Mrs. H. S. Smith, Corresponding Secretary of The Woman's Club, asking that Council elect a woman as a member of the E¢hool Board was read and filed. REPORTS OF 0FFIC~2~S: REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER: The City Manager presented a report of work ac- complished and expenditures for week ending May 14, 1931. The same is filed. REPORTS OF COMMITT~S: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: FLOYD ROAD CONNECTION: The matter brought to the attention of Council by the ::State Highway Department in connection with the Floyd Ro_~.d was laid over. The following ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up ami again r earl: (~3824) AN ORDINANCE to establish 'Avenue between 5th and 6th Streets S. W. a building line on the ¥~EREAS, the property owners abutting on the Northside Northside of ~arshall of Marshall Avenue be- tween 5th and 6th Streets S. W., have petitioned that a building line be led on the Northside of Marshall Avenue between 5th and 6th Streets S. W. establish- TH~REFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the building line on the Morthside of Marshall Avenue between 5th and 6th Streets S. W., be, and the 8tre et, and came Is hereby established five feet from the inside curb line on said all buildlng~ hereafter erected on said street shall conform to the The motion was duly £resident, building line hereby established. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the ordinance. ordinance adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Sti£f, Tinsley and the NAYS: None ................. O. FHONT STREET Lowe that the city seconded and the Sei fert ---4. REQUEST TO ABANDON PORTION: The matter off the request of R. H. abandon a portion off Front Street. The City Manager reported that the cost of cutting the buildings back would be approximately $7,0?5.00, end for acquiring the land $5,0~-5.00. He suggested that the City pay one-half the cost; that the property owners effected pay the other half, and that nothing be done to the building of the Origgs-Paxton Company at the Corner of Front Street and Second Street. The matter is laid over. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTROI~JCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Mr. Comer introduced the following resolution: (~38E8) A RESOLUTION authorizing the 'Mayor and City Clerk to borrow a sum of money not to exceed $400,000.00. WHEREAS, it is necessaxy to borrow the sum of $400,000.00 for the purpose of paying the current expenses of the City of Roanoke, and ¥,~tEREAS, said money is needed to provide for the usual operation of the Mu~i- cipal Government, T ~NMR_. EFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the Mayor and City Clerk be, and they are hereby authorized to negotiate and secure a temporary loan of not to exceed $400,000.00 in such amounts and at such time as the same is needed for the purpose of paying the current expenses of the government of the City of Roanoke. Said loan shall be evidenced by negotiable note or notes executed by the Mayor and City Clerk, and shall not extend for a period exceeding six (6) months, and to bear interest at a rate not to exceed six percent. The resolution was read and laid over. Mr. Stiff introduced the following ordinance. (~3829) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordatn Section 5 of an ordinance by the Council of the City of Roanoke on the ESth, day of December, 1930, entitled, "An. Ordinance imposing taxes on license for municipal purposes ing penalties for violations." BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that Section 5 of an ordinance adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke on the E6th, day of December, 1930, No. 3756, entitled, "An Ordinance imposing taxes on license for municipal pur- poses and prescribing penalties for violations," be amended and reordained s~ as to read as follows: adopted No. 3756, and presorib- 5 me di cine the City of Roanoke, the tax shall be $25.00 per day. This license shall be a personal privilege and the Conzmissioner of Revenue shall grant the same only upon order of the City Manager. On each agent or other person engaged in the sale of any patent or quack or exhibiting the same or of soap or other like articles at anY place in 370 The ordinance was read and laid over, MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: GRADING STR~:ET: The City Manager reported to Council with reference to the !application of Howard Birchfield that the "between Rich&lieu and Wellington Avenues. tire cost of grading the street, provided moved that the city accept the proposition and offered (~38~0) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager graded a street through the property of between Richelieu Avenue and Wellington BE IT RESOLYED by tile Council of the City of Roanoke and he is hereby authorized to property of Howard Birchfield, ton Aventle. City grade Mr. Sirchfield the city will do the following a new street is 'w~llin~ the work. throu6h his prop to pa~ the eh-' M~. Comer resoluti on: to grade or cause to be Howard Blrchfield; said street extendin~ Avenue. that the City Nanager be, grade or cause to be graded a street through the the same to extend from Richelieu Avenue to Welling- The plan of said street shall be approved by the shall be constructed according to the good liking and gere PROVIDED, HOWEVER, City Engineer, and the same satisfaction of the City Ma_-a- that before any work shall be done on said street the said Howard Birchfield shall pay into the City Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, NAYS: None ................... O. There being no further business, Council adjourned. Treasury the total cost thereof. The motion was duly seconded and the Mr. Seifert ---4. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. COUNCXI~, Fr ida~, REOUI~R MEETING, May ~9 th, 1931. The Council of the 0ity of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the 0irouit Room in the Municipal Building Friday, May 29, 1931, at 3 o'clock P. M. PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, M,;~dy, Stiff, Tinsley ~nd the ABSENT: None ................. 0. The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. 0FFIC~S PRESENT: Wm. Po ~,nter, City Manager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. HEARING OF CITIZENS: SCHOOL BOARD: The School Board, represented by H. T. ~rtin, Gray, D. E. MoQuilkin and J. OOUr~ President, Mr. Seifert-$. meeting has the reading is S. McDonald,appeared relating to Chairman, H. B. the purchase of a school site in the Weaver Heights Section. Council stated to the members of the School Board that no funds are available for appropriations for the purchase of a school slte. The Board also brought to the attention of Council the contemplated change in handling the school text books. It is proposed that the School Board take over the handling of the text books and provide for renting the books to the pupil upon a basis to be determined by the Board. In order to do this it is necessary that the School Board borrow between $40,000.00 and $80,000.00. They are asking that Council ~pprove a loan for this amo,,~t. The matter is laid over. It was also brought to the attention of Council the grading of the property abutting Church Avenue in front of the new Post Office building that belongs to the School Board. The contractor desires to grade in at other places on the Post Office lot, the grading to the city. It was suggested that the School Board get the ney as to v~ether or not there would be any legal lng the permit to grade this property. STREET IMPROVEM~NT: Mr. J. H. Bower and Mr. Poole, representing the citizens on 16th Street from Melrose Avenue to the Boulevard, and Mercer Avenue between 16th and ~0th Streets, asked that Council consider improving ther they are very muddy and in dry weather very dusty. under consideration. BUS SERVICE NORT~t~EST SECTION: Mr. Pools brought to the attention of Council the matter of bus service through the Northwest Section, stating that it is inade- quate, and asked that Council use its good MARKET: Mr. of $250.00 to be Pedigo appeared relating the lot and to use the dirt to fill be done without cost to opinion of the City Attor- complications involved in grant- these streets as in wet wes-- Council takes the matter offices in obtaining a better service. to the ordinance requiring a license tax paid by non-producers selling on the portion of the ordinance exempting t~$is provision is being abused. market, and asked that that licensed merchants from the tax be eliminated, Council considers the matter. STREET PAVING SPECIFICATIONS: Mr. Holman Willis brought to the attention of Council the specifications and proposals for street paving and surfacing streets, and. stated that under the specifications and proposals the Barrett Company would be as 371 iunable to bid. The matter is referred to the City Manager to correct the proposal for permits to construct cross-overs were presented and spool fioations. CROSS-OVERS: Applications "as follows: Louis A. Soholz, 9 and ll First {Nelson) Street S. E., J, E. {{a~land, :i151' Stanley Avenue, Orandin 0curt, and Patrick r~_n_e, 2~Z2 Hanover Avenue N. W. The !same are referred to the City Man&ser with power to act. REPORTS OF OFFIOERS: None. REPORTS OF COY~iITTEE$: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The following resolution l'mviu6 been introduced, read and lald over a~s taken up ~nd again read: {~3828) A RESOLUTION euthorizing tY~ Mayor and City 01erk to borrow a sum of money not to exceed $400,000.00. WHEREAS, it is necessary to borrow the sram of $400,000.00 for the purpose of paying the current expenses of the City of Roanoke, and W~EREAS, said money is needed to provide for the usual operation of the Muni- cipal Government, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the ~ayor and City Clerk be, and they are hereby authorized to negotiate and secure a temporar[ loan of not to exceed $400,000.00 in such amounts and at such time as the same is needed for the purpose of paying the current expenses of the government of the City o f Roanoke. Said loan shall be ewidenced.by negotiable note or notes executed by the Mayor and City Clerk, and shall not extend for a period exceeding six (6) months, and to bear interest at a rate not to exceed six percent. Mr. Tlnsley moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Nundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Setfert--5. NAYS: None ................ 0. The following ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (~382~) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section 5 of an ordinance adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke on the 26th, day of December, 19~0, No. ~756, · entitled, "An Ordinance imposing taxes on license for municipal purposes ~d prescril penalties for violations." BE IT ORDAINED by tile Council of the City of Roanoke that Section 5 of an 'ing ordinance adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke on the 26th, day of Decembert 1930, entitled, "An Ordinance prescribing penalties for violations, fo llow s: 5. On each agent or other person imposing taxes on lioense for municipal purposes and "be amended and r eordained so as to read as engaged in the sale of any pa tent or quack at any place in medicine or exhibiting the ~ame or of soap or other like articles ithe City of Roanoke, the tax shall be $25.00 per da~v. This license shall be a perso..n~ 1 privilege and the i~shall grant the same only upon order of the City Manager. Commissioner of Revenue Stiff moved to adopt the ordinance. The motion was duly :ordinance adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, NAYS: None .................. 0. Tinsley and the President, seconded and the I Mr. Seifert - 5. FLOYD ROAD ENTRANCE: The City Manager brought to the attention of Council the Floyd Road ~tranoo, and au~ested that the entrance be made approximately 150 feet IWest of the Corporation Line; thence on curwe through the ~fant, Woods and MoGehee properties to the intersection of the Corporation Line and Spring Re&d; thence through Sp~-~ng Road to Stanley Avenue; thence through Stanley Avenue to Guilford Avenue; thence through Guilford Avenue to Grandin Road. Mr. Mundy moved that the take up with Colonel James P. Woods, Mr. MoGehee and Mr. Bryant the taining a right-of-way through their property. The motion was duly agreed to. FRONT STREET REQUEST TO ABANDON A PORTION: In the matter of the Lowe to abandon a portion of Front Street. The matter is laid over. City Manager question of ob- seconded and request of R. It. The following ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was 'up and again read: (~3759) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section 142 Council fixed Wednesday, June 3rd, at 4 o'clock P. M., CONSIDI~ATION OF CLAIMS: None. taken of Building Code. to consider this ordinance. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Mr. Mundy introduced the following resolution: (~3831) A RESOLUTION to purchase certain property for the purpose North Jefferson Street and straightening Lynehburg Road. of widening lng son situated at the Northeast Corner of Madison Avenue and North Jefferson Street, be purchased at the price of $1,400.00 cash, and the property belonging to Mergaret Evans _~_n_d Lettie Evans Anderson, heirs off J. H. Evana, deceased, situated on the Southeast Corner of Second Street and Lynehburg Avenue N. E., be purchased at the price of $850.00. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Attorney be, aud he is hereby directed to examine the title to said properties, and to report thereon in writing. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that when the titles to said property are approved by the City Attorney that the City Clerk and 'Auditor be, and he is hereby BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that that property belong- to Robert Williamson, Clara Williamson, Matthew Williamson and Beatrice William- and directed to said amounts draw a warrant for the purchase price of the respective properties, shall be charged to the account of Opening and Grading streets. Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the President, Mr. Seifert-- 5. resolution adopted by the followi_ng vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the NAYS: None ................ O. MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: None. There being no fttrther business, Council adjourned. APPROVED AT TEST: Clerk. 873 COUNOX~.~ BPE0~A~. MEET~Ni Wednesday, June 3, 1931 The Couneil of the City of Roanoke met in Special Meeting in the Circuit Court Room in the Municipal Building Wednesday, ~une Z, 1931, at 4 o~clook P. M, PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, ~<]1~', Stiff, Tinsley and the _ARSEIT: None .............. 0. The President, Mr. Setfert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: Wm. P. Hunter, City Manager. OBJECT OF THE MEETING: The President stated that the object of the meeting on the s~bjeet of the amendment President, Mr. Seifert-~ was to hear the electrical contractors and others · to Section 142 of Building Code which provides for inspection of electrical con- struction. Those appearing in con~ection with the proposed ordinance were Mr. Jack Pearman of the Jefferson Electric Company, Mr. Charles L. Stone of the Stone Print- lng and Manufacturing Company, E. V. Willis of the Electric Service Company, Barth Galbraith of the Virginia Armature Company, H. J. Daly representing the electrical workers, Saunders and T. W. Rakes of the Rakes Electric Company. Council takes time to consider. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. Pre s iden t. The Council of the City of Roanoke COUNCIL, Fr! day, REOUI~R MINING, June 5, 1931. met in regular meeting in the Circuit Court Room in the Municipal Building Friday, June PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, ABSENT: None ................. 0. The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. 5, 1931, at ~ o'clock P. M. Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert-§. OFFICERS PRESENT: Wm. P. Hunter, City Manager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. previous meeting has the reading is BIDS FOR STREET WORK: It appearing that the City Manager advertised for bids for street work to be presented June 1, 1931, at 3 o'clock P, M. In accordance with said advertisement bids were presented by the following parties: John Bower & 0verstreet-Nance Construction Corporation Marshall & Baird J. R. Vaughan & Company W. W. Draper F. H. Major M. S. Hudgins C. L. Tinsley H. E. Muddiman J. R. Ford Company, Inc. R.C. Churchill Company, Inc. Campbell & Peters West Process Paving Company of Virginia Atlantic Bitulithic Company The bids were referred to the City Manager for tabulation. Mr. Stiff moved that when Council .adjourn it be to meet Wednesday, June 10th, at 3 o'clock P. M. C. B. FUNCK: The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. The City Manager presented a communication from C. B. Funck with reference to leasing 'the Asphalt Plant for the purpose The matter is laid over until Wednesday. BUSINESS SECTION: Judge W. J. · a business Section on the East Side of manufacturing Colprovia. Henson appeared and asked that Council establish of Grandin Road between Westover Avenue and Ken- sington Avenue. The matter is laid over. STREET REQUEST TO ABANDON: Mr. J. S. Sherertz presented to Said street connecting b~ring Avenue with to the City Manager for report. amendment. Council the request of Mrs. Ida Bachrach to abandon the street laid out on the map of the lands belong- ing to Mrs. Ida Bachrach k~own as Spring Avenue and the streets on the East and West Sides of Section 2, as shovm on said map. Lynchburg Avenue. The matter is referred MARKET ORDINANCE: Mr. Pedigo presented an ordinance to amend section 67 of the tax ordinance with reference to the license on persons selling produce to licen- sed dealers or retailers. The matter is laid over and the Clerk of the Market is requested to obtain the names of the merchants who will be effected by the The matter is lald over until Wednesday, June 10th. 6TH STREET S. E: A petition asking for the improvement of 6th, Street S. E., The matter is referred to the City in the thirteen hundred block was presented. Manager. SOUTHV/EST VIRGINIA MUSEUM: A petition v~th reference to the Southwes~ Museum was filed, and laid over for consideration later. Virginia ' over at flSl~ ~' to act. CROSS-0VEI~ The application of Patterson Avenue S. W., B. F. In~e for permit to construct a was referred to the City Manager with power RICHELI~ AVENUE CURB AND GUTTER: withdrawing his name from a petition of 6th Street was read and filed. for A o_~,munication from Mr. Thomas Rutherford curb and gutter on Richelieu Avenud, South REPORTS OF OFFICERS: FAMILY WELFARE SOCIETY: The Family Welfare month of April. The same is f~led. Society presented report for the REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: and laid over was taken up and again read: (~3759) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section 14E The ordinance is la id over. The following ordinance having been introduced, read of Building Code. CONSIDERATION OF CLAI~: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Mr. Nundy introduced the following ordinance: (~383£) AN ORDINANCE to segregate the produce'r of farm and domestic products and the huckster and peddler of farm and domestic products selling their products on the city market; setting aside space for the p~oducer and the huckster and peddle~ specifying the charge for occupying such space, and providing penalties for violatioz BE IT OHDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows: 1. That the producers of farm and domestic products and the huckster and peddler of farm and domestic products offering their produce for sale on the city market be segregated. 2. That the market square lying South of Campbell Avenue and First (Nelson) Street between Campbell Avenue and Church Avenue be marked off into market spaces and numbered numerically from one up. That the spaces so designated are hereby set aside for the producers of farm and domestic pzoducts from which to sell their produce. Each person who shall occupy one of said spaces each day he occupies such space. shall pay the sum of Fifty Cents for 3. That First (Nelson) Street on the West Side of the market building and Firs (Nelson) Street on the East Side of the Market building be marked off into market spaces and numbered numerically from one up. That the spaces so designated are hereby~set aside for the hucksters and peddlers of farm and domestic products from which to sell their produce. Each person whoa shall occupy one of said spaces shall pay the s,~ of One Dollar for each day he shall occupy said space. 4. That no producer shall occupy the spaces set aside for the huckster and peddler, and no huckster and peddler shall occupy the spaces set aside for the pro- That in the event there are more applicants for market spaces than there are market spaces available, the Clerk of the Market shall assign the applicant a space on some street that has been set aside for market purposes, provided the said Clerk of the market shall at all times see that the producer and the huckster and peddler are kept segregated. 6. The purohasor of market spaoes ma~ oc~py said spaoe at ~ otclock P. M,, on the day of purohase, and the Clerk of the Market shall sell suoh spaoe a auf- fiolent length of time before 3 o'olock P. M., to allow the purohaser to oooupy the same at $ o'olook P.M. But, no producer shall make any sale before 4 o'clook P.M. Each purchaser of a P. M., from ~ o'clock day. market space shall be entitled to occupy such space on the day purchased until 1£ o'clock M., on the following 7. Any person not less than $5.00 The ordinance was read and laid over. Mr. Mundy introduced the following resolution: (~38~3) A RESOLUTION to donate to the Captain United Spanish War Veterans, ~100.00 to assist ventlon to be held in the City of Roanoke. violating the provisions of this ordinance shall be fined for each offense. Geo. H. Bentley Camp 1Io. 3, in defraying the expense of the con- BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City Clerk and Auditor be, and he is hereby directed to draw a warrant for the sum of $100.00 paya- ble to Captain Geo. H. Bentley Camp No. 3, United Spanish War Veterans, to assist in defraying the expense of the convention to be held in the City of Roanoke. Said amou_~t when paid shall be charged to the account of Allowances and Gifts. Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert-5. NAYS: None ................ 0. MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: S~IER: The City Manager called the attention of Council to the request of some of the property owners in the county along the line of the outset sewer for the Weaver Heights Sect[on to be pemitted to connect with the sewer. The City Manager is requested to report to Council the proper charge for permitting the connection. Thereupon, Council adjourned until Wednesday, June lC, 1931, at 3 O'clock P.M. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. , '377 378 COUNCIL, ADJOURNED MEETING, Wedne eda~, June 10, 1931. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in the Circuit Court Room in the Muni- cipal Building Wednesday, June 10, 19Sl, at 3 o'clock P. M., street work which were presented on Friday, latlon the contracts will be awarded. Mr. Mundy offered the following resolution: pursuant to a~J our~__men! PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff and the President, Mr. Seifert--4. ABS~T: Mr. Tinsley ............... 1. The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: Wm. P. Hunter, City M~ager. BIDS FOR STREET WORK: The City Manager presented a tabulation of the bids for June 5th. In accordance with said tabu- (~3834) A RESOLL~ION to award the contract for construction of sidewalks in the Southeast Section, Southwest Sec ti on ~Bd South Roanoke Section to Campbell and Peters. VJ~EREAS, bids were presented for the construction of sidewalks in the South- east, Southwest Section and South Roanoke Section of the City of Roanoke, and upon a tabulation of said bids Campbell & Peters were ascertained to be the lowest bid- der8, THEP~FORE, BE IT PESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the con- tract for sidewalks be awarded to Campbell & Peters as follows: Construction of sidewalks Southeast Section of the City of Roanoke .............................................. Construction of sidewalks in Southwest and South Roanoke Sections of City of Roanoke ..................... $ 16,080.00 4,387.50 Said work to be done in strict accordance with the plans, specifications and proposals submitted wi th said bid, bu~ be fore proceeding wi th the work Campbell and Peters shall execute a bond in the penalty of 80% of the contract price. Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the resolution. resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff and the President, Mr. Seifert---4. NAYS: None------ .......... - -- 0 Mr. Mundy introduced the following resolution: (~383~) A RESOLUTION to award the contract for the construction of sidewalks in the Northeast, Northwest, Marshall & Baird. east, The motion was duly~ seconded and th~ Raleigh Court, Virginia Heights _snd Wasena Sections to W~REAS, bids were presented for the construction of sidewalks in the North- Northwest, Raleigh Court, Virginia Heights and Wasena Sections of the City of Roanoke, and upon a tabulation of said bids Marshall & Baird were ascertained to be the lowest bidders, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Ro~noke that the con- tract for sidewalks be awarded to Marshall & Baird as follows: Construction of sidewalks in Northwest and Northeast Sections ........................o.................... Construction of sidewalks in Raleigh Court, Virginia Heights and Wasena Sections .......................... Said work to be done in strict accordance with the plans, $ 11,514.oo 5,566.00 specifications · ,q 37,. and proposals submitted with & Baird shall execute Mr. Mundy moved resolution adopted by the AYES: Messrs. Comer, NAYS: None said a bond in the pemalt~ of 50~ of the contract price. to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded f ollomIng vote: M::~dy, Stiff and the President, Mr. Seifert .... 4. bid, but before proceeding with the work Marshall and the proposals submitted with said bid, but before proceeding with the work F. H. shall execute a bond in the penalty of 50% of Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the resolution. the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff and the President Mr. Seifert---4. NAYS: None ............ - - - 0. Mr. Mundy introduced the following resolution: the contract price. The motion was duly seconded, Major and Said work to be done in strict accordance with the pl~ns, sepcifications and Construction of concrete curb and gutter in Virginia Heights, Raleigh Court and Wasena Sections of the City of Roanoke .......$ 47,431.20 Mr. Mundy introduced the following resolution: (~3836) A RESOLUTION to award the contract for the construction of concrete curb and gutters in the Northwest Section, Southwest Section and South Roanoke Section to Marshall & Baird. ¥~EREAS, bids were presented for the construction of concrete curb and gutters in the Northwest Section, Southwest Section ar~l South Roanoke Section of the City of Roanoke, and upon a tabulation of said bids Marshall and Baird were ascertained to be the lowest bidders, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the con- tract for construction of concrete curb ~nd gutters be awarded to Marshall & Baird as follows: Construction of concrete curb and gutter in Northwest Section .. $ 48,116.40 Construction of concrete curb and gutter in Southwest Section .. 19,313.00 Construction of concrete curb and gutter in South Roanoke" .. 32,639.00 Said work to be done in strict accordance with the plans, specifications and proposals submitted with said bid, but before proceeding with the work Marshall and Baird sh~ll execute a bond in the penalty of 50% of the contract price. Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, and the. President, Mr. Seifert---4. NAYS: None ............... 0. Mr. Mundy introduced the following resolution: (,,~3537) A RESOLUTION to award the contract for the construction of concrete curb and gutter in the Virginia Heights, Raleigh Court and Wasena Sections of the City of Roanoke to F. H. Major. '~qtEREAS, bids were presented for the construction of concrete curb and gutters in the Virginia Heights, Raleigh Court and Wasena Sections of the City of Roanoke, and upon a tabulation of said bids F. H. Major was ascertained to be the lowest bidder: THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the con- tract for construction of concrete curb and gutters be awarded to F. H. Major as fo llow s: ( sese) curb and gutters tn the Southeast and Northeast Sections of J. Ro Ford Compare, Ineo ~~S, bids were presented flor the construction of concrete A RESOLUTION to award the contrast for the construction of concrete in the Southeast and Northeast Sections of tion of said bids J. R. Ford Company, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the tract for construction of concrete Inc., the City of Roanoke to curb and gutters the City of Roanoke, and upon a tabula- Ina., was ascertained to be the lowest bidder Council of the City of Roanoke that the curb and gutters be awarded J°R, Ford Company, as follows: Construction of Concrete curb and gutters in the Southeast Section of the City of Roanoke ...........................................$ Construction of concrete curb and gutters in the Northeast Section of the City of Roanoke ,.......................................... Said work to be done in strict accordance with the plans, specifications and proposals submitted with said bid, but before proceeding with the work J. R. Ford Company, Inc., shall execute a bond in the penalty of 50% of the contract price. Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the resolution. resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff and the President, Mr. Setfert .... 4. NAYS: .~'~ .......... 0 Mr. Mundy introduced the following resolution: (~3839) A RESOLb~ION to award the contract for construction of concrete on Rorer Avenue S. 21,288.00 13,184. O0 The motion was duly seconded and thel paving W., between 4th and 5th Streets, Norfolk Avenue S. ¥~., from from 1st Street to Jefferson Street to 1st Street and on Norfolk Avenue S. E., Campbell Avenue S. E., to W. W. Draper & Sons. V,~IEREAS, bids were presented for the 'construction of concrete paving on Rorer Avenue S. W., between 4th and 5th Streets, Norfolk Avenue S. W., from Jefferson Street to 1st Street and on Norfolk Avenue S. E., from 1st, Street to Campbell E., and upon'a tabulation of said bids W. W. Draper & Sons were aster- Avenue S. rained to be the lo~est bidders, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the con- tract for construction of concrete paving be awarded W. W. Draper & Sons as follows 2,999.50 Construction of concrete paving on Rorer Avenue S. W., between 4th and 5th Streets ............................................$ Construction of concrete paving on Norfolk Avenue S. W., from Jefferson Street to 1st Street s~d on Norfolk Avenue S. E., from 1st Street to Campbell Avenue ............................. 10,877.50 Said work to be done in strict accordance with the plans, specifications and prcposals submitted with said bid, but before proceeding with the work W. W. Draper & Sons shall execute a bond in the penalty of ~0% of the contract price. Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the resolution. resolution adopted by the follovring vote: The motion was duly seconded and the AYES: Messrs. Comer, M~mdy, Stiff and the President, Mr. Seifert .... 4. NAYS: None ................. O. Mr. Mundy introduced the following resolution: (#3840) A RESOLUTION to award the contract for resurfacing 3rd Street S. E., from Tazewell Avenue to Mountain Avenue; North Jefferson Street from She=andoah Avenue to'Gilmer Avenue and Luck Avenue from rear No. i Fire Station to 1st Street W., to C. L. Tinsley. WHEREAS, bids were presented for resurfaeing 3rd Street $. E., from Tazewell Avenue to Moumtain Avenue; North Jefferson Street from Shenandoah Avenue to Gilmer Avenue and Luck Avenue from rear No, 1 Fire Station to let Street S. W., and upon a tabulation of said bids C. L. Tinsle~r was ascertained to be tho lowest bidder, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the con tract for redurfaoing be awarded C. L. ?i~aley as follows: Resurfaoing Zrd Street S. E., from Tazewell Avenue to Mountain Avenue; North Jefferson Street from Shenandoah Avenue to Gilmer Avenue, and Luck Avenue from rear No. 1 Fire Station to 1st, Street S. W....................................................$ 10,000.00 Said work to be done in strict accordance with the plans, specifications and proposals submitted with said bid, but before proceeding with the work shall execute a bond in the pemalty of 50% of the contract price. L. Tinsle2 Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES.~ Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, and the President, ~M. Seifert .... 4. NAYS: None .... 0. Mr. Mundy introduced the folllwing resolution: (~3841) A RESOLUTION to award the contract for construction of concrete box culverts from llth Street N. W., and ~oorman Road from end of present culvert East 300 feet; Fairfax Avenue N. W., from end of. present culvert in 8th Street, West 120 feet, and in llth Street S. E., from end of present drain in llth Street North to Campbell Avenue S. E., to R. C. Churchill Company, Inc. WHEREAS, bids were presented for the construction of concrete box culverts from llth Street N. W., and Moorman Road from end of present culvert East 300 feet; Fairfax Avenue N. W., from end of present culvert in 8th Street West 120 feet and in llth Street S. E., from end of present drain in llth Street North to Campbell Avenue S. E., and.upon a tabulation of said bids R. C. Churchill Company, Inc., was ascertained to be the lowest bidder: THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the con- tract for concrete box culverts be av~rded R. C. Churchill Company, Inc., as follows: Construction of concrete box culverts from llth Street N. W., and Moorman Road from end of present culvert East ~00 feet, and in Fatrfax Avenue N. ''~ from end of present culvert in 8th Street West 120 feet ................................................... $ 6,260.00 Construction of concrete box culverts in llth Street ~. E., from end of present drain in llth Street North to Campbell Avenue Se Ne eeee eec ee eeeeeeee~e eeeeeeeeee~- eeeeeeeeeee®eeee'ee'eeee 8,276.50 Said work to be done in strict accordance v~ith the plans, specifications and proposals submitted with said hid, but before proceeding with the work R. C. Church- · ill Company, Inc., shall execute a bond in the penalty of 50% of the contract price. Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the. resolution adopted by the follov~ng vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, and the President, Mr. Seifert .... 4. NAY S: None ................. 0. M~RKET ORDINANCE: The ordinsnce to amend and reordain Section 67 of Ordinance No. 3756 is laid over. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED Clerk. Presi~ . COUNCIL, Friday, R~~ June 12, MEETING, 1921. The Council of the City of Roanoke Room in the Mtlnicipel Buildir~ Friday. June 12, PRESK~T: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, a~ ABS~T: .M.r. Tinsley ............. 1. The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: Wm. P. Hunter, City Manager. .met in regular meeting in the Circuit Court 1931, at 3 o'clock P. M. the President, Mr. Seifert .... 4. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the. previous meeting has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND CO~,2,,qINICATI ON S: GAS ~IN: The Roanoke Gas Light Company presented applications for permits to lay certain gas mains. Mr. Mundy moved that a permit be granted and offered the following resolution: ($384£) A RESOLUTIOE granting a pe~nit to the Roanoke Gas Light Company to lay certain gas mains. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and is hereby granted the Roanoke Gas Light Company to lay gas mains as follows: (1)A 2 inch gas main in Barham Road, Weaver Heights, from Montvale Road North 180 feet to a dead end. (E) A £ inch gas main in Valley Avenue, Wasena, from dead end West of ~th, Street, West £00 feet to a dead end. (3)A 4 inch gas main in Howbert Avenue, Wasena, from dead e~nd West of ~th Street West 60 feet to a dead end. Said Roanoke Gas Light Company by acting under this resolution agrees to in- demnify and save h_~rmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to per- sons or property by reason of the installation and maintenance of said gas ~mains, and further agrees to replace the streets where the same are opened under the pro- visions of the general ordinances of the City of Roanoke providing for street res- torati on. Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: ~,~essrs. Comer, Muddy, Stiff and the President, NAYS: None ...................... O. CROSS-OVER: The application of B. A. Goria for permit to construct oross-ove~ to accommodate his property on the East Side of ~th Street between Harrison and Rutherford Avenues N. E., was referred to the City Nanager with power to act. STREET IMPBOV~,~ENT: A petition asking for the improvement of ~rd Street, Wasena, between Winona Avenue and Wase~ Avenue by constructing curb ~nd gutter on both sides of the street and a macad~m roadway was referred to the City Manager. SCHOOL BOARD LOAN: A communication from the Roe~oke City School Board asking that Council approve a loan, not exceeding $50,000.00, for the purpose of handling the school text books on a rental plan. Mr. Comer moved that the matter be referre to the City Attorney for an opinion. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. SIDE~'~ALK: A petition asking that a sidewalk be constructed on New York Avenue, Villa Heights, abutting houses numbers 2630-2614-2621-Z656 and 2617, the property owners agreeing to pay one-half the cost was referred to the City Manager for report. SCHOOL SITE: Mr. M. to the to make an exchange of this land for a part referred to the School Board. L. Reed, Jr., presented a communication offering to sell city ~1.78 acres of land adjoining the city limits West of Carter Road, or of the Post Office lot. The matter is RENT OF BUILDING CORNER CHURCH AV,~IUE AND SECOND STREET: The City N-~ager pre- sented a communication from E. P. Troxell offering to rent the building at the North- we,z~ Corner of Church Avenue and 2nd Street for a term of three years from July 1st, next, with the privilege of renewing the lease for two more years at the rate of $1~O.00 per month. Er. Comer moved that the City ~nager be authorized to rent the building to E. P. Troxell for $150.00 per month for the term of 2 years, with the privilege of renewing the lease for one additional year, provided th& city does not need the building for its use at the end of said two years. The rent for the aS. dl- tional time to be agreed upon at the expiration of the two year lease, at the end of which time the lease may be renewed from year to year, provided the City does not need the building for its purpose, at a rent to be agreed upon. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. REPAIRS TO BUILDING: The City Manager estimated that it will cost $405.00 to repair the building at the Northwest Corner of Chtu, ch Avenue and 2nd Street so as to put it in shape for rental. Mr. ~',undy moved that the City Manager be authorized to repair the building and offered the following resolution: (~3843) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City ~anager to make repairs to the build- ing at the Northwest Corner of Church Avenue and 2nd Street and fixing the cost. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City Manager be, and he is hereby s~thorized to make certain repairs to the building at the Northwest Corner of Church Avenue and 2nd Street S. ~., at an estimated cost of $405.00. Said amount~ when paid shall be c~rged to the account of City Hall. Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the resolution. resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, E~dy, Stiff and the President, ~r. Seifert .... 4. NAYS: None ...... 0. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY ~ANAGER: The City Ns.~ager presented a report of work ac- complished and expenditures for periods ending ~ay 21st, Nay 2@th, and June 4th, The same are filed. FINANCIo~I~ STAT~,~.~NT: The City Clerk and Auditor presented a statement showing the ft~_~_ncial condition of the city as of June 1st, 1931. The same is filed. F~NILY WELFARE SOCIETY: The report of the Family Welfare Society for the The motion was duly seconded, and the month of May was presented and filed. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The following ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: {~3832) AN ORDINANCE to segregate the producer of farm and domestic products and the huckster and peddler of farm and domestic products selling their produce on the city market; setting aside space for the producer ~.~d the huckster and peddler; specifying the charge for occupying such space and providing penalties for violation. Nr. Nundy moved to amend the ordinance by adding thereto Section No. ?, as follows: 7. Every huckster and/or peddler shall ~lspla~ a sign on his vehicle inot less than four inches high, showing the name of the person owning such together with the word, ~Peddler." in lettem vehicle, And to change Section No. 7, to Section No. 8. The motion was duly seconded and the amendments adopted. Thereupon, the ordinance as amended was placed upon its passage and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, and the Presidemt~r. Sci fort .... 4. EAYS: None -- - O. ORDINANCE ?0 AMEND SECTION 67 OF THE TAX ORDINANCE: An Ordinance to amend Section 67 of the Tax Ordinance was again taken up. A communication from the Retai Merchant2' Association asking that the ordinance be held over until they had an op- portunity to study the same was read. Mr. Comer moved that action on the ordinanc~ be deferred. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. - The following ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (~3759) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section 142 of Building Code. The ordinance is laid over. iNTRODUCTION A3;D CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Mr. i,:undy introduced the follo%;ing resolution: {~3844) A RESOLUTION to approve the accounts and claims against the City of Roanoke for the month of 5~,ay 1931, and directing the payment of the same. ( For full text of ordinance See Ordinance Book No. ?, Page No~-7© ). Mr. M. undy moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff and the President, Mr. Seifert .... NAYS: None .................... 0 MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: BACHRACH PLOT REQUEST TO ABANDON STREETS: In the matter of the request of The matter is J. S. Sherertz to abandon certain streets in the Bachrach Addition. laid over. CONFED?~RATE VETERANS: ~,Lr. D.~,.'~. Armstrong, Co_mmander of the Confederate Veterans, appeared and stated to Council that on account of a less n~,mber of veteran attending the grand reunion than was anticipated a balance remains of the amount Council authorized expended for transportation of veterans to the Reunion, and he is asking that he be permitted to use this balance to pay the transportation of the Veterans to the Reunion at Charlottesville. Mr. Mundy moved that Mr. Armstrong be authorized to use the balance remaining out of the fund to pay the'expenses of the Confederate Veterans to the Reunion at Charlottesville. The motion was duly second- ed and agreed to. S POST OFFICE: The City Manager stated to Council that the government is arrang-i lng to construct sidewalk along the postoffice property and that the sidewalk on th~! Church Avenue side will encroach on the property of the City. The matter is laid over. FLOYD ROAD: The City Manager brought to the attention of Council the matter of the connection with the Floyd Road. Mr. Mundy moved that the City Manager advise the State Highway Commissioner of that it is the intention the oity motion was duly seconded LAW LIBRARY: Mr. D. expenditure of $14o40 for the City of Roanoke to Join State limits and to build the street so as to co~,ect with Stanley and agreed to. A. Euyk shelves for City Manager be authorized to purchase which shall be charged to the account of City Hall. The motion was duly AYES. Messrs. Comer, NAYS: None ................. 0. There being no further business, ~6, 193I, at 3 o'clock P. M. Route Number 205 at Road. The appeared and asked that Council authorize the the Law Library. Mr. Mundy moved that the the shelves at a co st not to exceed $14.40, seconded and agreed to by the following vote: Mundy, Stiff and the President, Mr. Seifert .... 4. Council adjourned to meet Friday, June APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. President COUNCIL, SP,~IAL }~EATING Tuesday, June 16, 1931. The Council of the City of Roanoke met Tuesday, June 16, 1951, at 4 o'clock in Special ~[eettng pursuant to call of the px~sident, the formal notice of P. ~., which being waived. PEES~DJT: ~essrs. Comer, ~'~undy, Tinsley and the President, ~,~r. Seifert ---4. ABSENT: Mr. Stiff .............. 1. The President, ~.!r. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRES~,:T: Wm. P. l?~ter, City ~.~ager. 0BJEC~ 0F k~ETI~G: The President stated t~t the object of the meeting v~as to consider tlc matter presented by the School Board v~tth reference to the land abutting the Post Office building which belongs to the School Boa~. '~ ~' , ' Chair~an, H. B. Gray, ~s. J. ¥~. ~eston, SCHOOL BOARD: ~r. ~. T. ~a~t~n, members of the School Board, and D. E. ~,[c%uilkin, Superintendent, and J. S. McDonald Clerk, we~e present. After discussing the Question ~..[r. Tinsley offered the fallovdng re~lution: (~~) A ~'~~0E~~._~ to reimb~se the School Board of Roanoke City for cer- tain property standing in the name of the School Board which is needed by the city for street p~poses. ~J?~~S, the School B~rd of Ro~oke City acquired ce~ain property abutting C~ch Avenue ~d Third (Ro~oke) Street for the p~pose of erecting thereon a high s~ool buildi~, ~d ~'~5q~AS, a pod!on of the p~perty so p~chased was exchanged by the School Board ~nd the City of Roanoke alo~ with other property o~ed by the School Board with the Federal ~vernment as a site for the Post Office building, and ~75~EAS, after the excha~e aforesaid there was left a strip of l~d ~2 feet wide by ~99,~ feet long e~ending from Second (Commerce) Street to Third (Ro~oke) Street and lyinE p~allel with Ch~ch Av~ue, and a piece of property ~i~ at the '~ Southeast Corner of Ch~ch Avenue ~d Third (Roanoke) Street and extendi~ along Ch~ck Avenue, a distance of 150.9 feet, and on Third (Ro~oke) Street ~5.5 feet, an~ %',~ERR~S, the said land is needed by the City of Roanoke for street p~poses so as to give the Post Office ~ildi~ a street ext~nce from Church Avenue, and VS~AS, s~d p~perty c~not be used for school p~poses, and the School Board of Roanoke City has agreed to accept from the City of Roanoke the actual cost said land amounting to $54,98~.19. Said ~o~t to be paid at ~ch time as the School Board may need same for school buildings, ~d Y~~S, no conveyance c~ be mdc by the School Board to the City of Roanoke' ~til the same is autho~zed by a Legislative Act, a~ %~AS, by acquiring said land ~d converting the same into a street, so as ~ to give ~ entr~ce to the Post Office ~ildi~ from Church Avenue, will be a benefi~ to the t~ ~yer and the public generally, f THI~R~., of ~34,987o19 be mentioned, but sa~d sum ~hall not be paid Board for school buildings. Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. and the resolution adopted by the following vote: BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the sum pa£d to the School Board of Roanoke City for the land hereinbefore until the same is needed by the School The motion was duly seconded AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mu_~dy, Tlnsley and the President, Mr. Seifert .... 4. NAYS: None- ............. -- O. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. '387 888 COUNCIL, SPECIAL MEETING, Monday, June 22, 1931. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in Special hleeting in the City Clerk's Office in the Municipal Building Mond%v, June £2, 1931, at 4 o'clock P. M,, pttrsuanl to call of the president, formal notice of which being waived. PRES~T: l,:essrs. Co~r, ~,~undy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, 'Mr. Seifert-§ AB SE~' T: None ................ 0. The President, Er. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESE?~T: Wm. P. Hunter, City Manager, 0BJ EC T OF m,J~ , ~ ~m~ ~ ~,~z~x.~,~: The president stated that the object of the meeting was, for a conference with Major ¥~hitman, Chief ~gineer of the Water Works Company, and Mr. C~s. E. ~oore, Manager of the Water Works Company. ~- I COM~' ,, ~ , ~,~' ~..~CE: or ~..~a 'JJnitm~n stated that The Consumers' Water Co~panz ed all of the in,crest8 formerl~ hel~ b~ M~. F. W. Gollins and his ~ssociates in I the Roanoke ¥,'ater Works Comply; that he is here to ~ke a careful study of the need~ of the company and of the distribution system. That it is necessary to make a study' of the elevations and the zones of pressure so as to furnish a proper supply of YJ8. ter. To furnish proper fire protection will necessitate a considerable expense for new mains. He expects to v;ork out a program for the expansion and supply. That the ,irought of last year has caused some shortage, and if another drough occurs dur- ing the present year it will be hard for the company to get through without a shorta'~e. ?."e stated that Carvins Cove is a ve~ fine site for a dam; that there can be approximately six billion gallons of water stored; that the work up to this time has cost between SbO0,O00.O0 and $600,000.00, It v;ill be necessary to build a filtering~ plant so as to purify the ~'Jater before bringing it into the city. That a line of 24 inch or possibly 26 inch pipe will be necessary to brin~ the water into the city, a distance of five or six miles; that it may be necessary to pump .the water into the city which will necessitate an additional outlay, and it may also be necessary to build a new storage reservoir. That the company proposes to deal frankly and openly with the city authoritiesl t.hat it has nothing to conceal, and t~ey want to work in a spirit of harmony and co-!.. operation. .'Mr. Moore stated that i.t has been found necessary, for the sake of economy, to make meter readings and the payment of bills Quarterly instead of monthly as at pre- sent; ttmt the company proposes to petition the State Corporation Commission for authority to make this change, and he is asking Council to consent to the change, an, to advise him that they will do so. ~.tr. ~,!oore vJas requested to present a copy of the petition that he proposes to file with the State Corporation Co~mission and Council will give the matter con- sideration at its meeting on Friday, June 26th. Thereupon, Council adjourned. APPROVED 'ATTEST: Clerk. President 889 C0b'NCIL, REG~ MEETING, Frt da,v, June 26, 1931. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Circuit Court l~oom in the llunlcipal Build. irE Friday, June 26, 1931, at 3 o'clock P. PRES~,,'T: ~f_essrs. Comer, ~,',undy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Setfert-5. ABS ~:T: None .................. 0. The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRES~,:T: ',','m. P. Hunter, City ,V. anager. ~,~INUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. HF~RING OF CITIZ~:~.o. "'"~'~.:~km.~.. !~. "~. ~-~. Ballou presented a statement relating to the curb market, a copy of v~hi~h was given each member of Council. GAS ~',[AIN: The application of the Roanoke Gas Light Company for a permit to in- stall a 4 inch ~oas main in Gra.yson Avenue ~,~...., v:as read. ~,.r. Comer moved to grant the permit smd offered the follov,'ing resolution: (~3846) A RESOLUTION granting a permit to the Roanoke Gas Light Company to install a gas ,main. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke ti~at a permit be, and is hereby granted the Roanoke Gas Light Company to install a 4 inch gas main in Gray- son Avenue N. W., from 15th Street to 16th Street, Said Roanoke Gas Light Company by acting under this resolution agrees to in- demnify and save harmless ti~e Jity of Roanoke from all claims for damages to per- sons or property by reason of the installation and maintenance of said gas main, and fmrther agrees to replace the streets where the same are opened under the pro- visions of the general ordinances of the City of Roanoke lm~oviding for street res- toration. ~.{r. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, ,",iundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, i..'.r. Seifert--5. NAYS: None .................... 0. ~[AIN: The application of the Roanoke Water Works Company for a permit WATER to lay a 2 inch water main in Palm Avenue was read, and on motion of Mr, Stiff re- ferred to the City ~,.Ianager for report. CROSS-OVERS: Applications for permits to construct cross-overs were presented as follows: C. F. Kefauver snd S. P.. 0ney, L206-1208 South Jefferson Street; Norfolk and Western Railwa~ Company on the North Side of High Street between North Jefferson Street and Jordans Alley and one on the South Side of High Street between North Jefferson Street and ~irst Street; B. D. 5{ann, 919 Palm Avenue, Forest Park, and George ~.i. Morgan, 2405 Hanover Avenue N.W. The applications are referred to the C~ty Manager with power to act. ROANOKE AUDITORIU~ COMPANY: A communication from the Roanoke Auditorium Company advising that beginning July l, 1931, the rent for the use of the Auditorium for seven military units and band will be $125.00 per month. Mr. Tinsley moved that the matter be referred duly to the Ma~or and City Manager for investigation. The motion was seconded ~nd agreed to. ROANOKE RAIL'ItAY AND ELECTRIC COMPANY: A communication from Mr. C. B. Short advising t~mt the company desires to withdraw over the paving in the street oar tracks. petition. its petition asking that the city tak, The company is permitted to withdraw its MORRILL AVENUE BETWEEN 8TH AND 9TH STREETS: A petition asking that Morrill Avenue betw~een 8th and 9th Streets be opened and graded was presented. The mo ti on was moved that t~xe matter be referred to the City ~!anager for report. duly seconded and agreed to. SIDE~fIALK: A petition asking for the construction of a sidewalk on the South- side of Woods Avenue between £nd and 3rd Streets S. W., abutting the property of E. L. Richardson, ~ir. Richardson agreeing to pay one-half the cost was referred to the 'Jity ~,:anager for report. SEllER: A petition asking for the ~onstruction of a sewer on the Southside of Woods Avenue between 2nd and 3rd Streets S. W., abutting the p~operty of E. L. Ricnsa, dson was referred to the City l!anager. PALMER PAPd( AND A~iUS~,".~NT CORPORATION: A communication from the Palmer Park 2nd Amusement Corporation, by its Board of Control, asking that the Council set aside a day for recreation, and e~endtng an invitation to the citizens of Roanoke to use the grounds of Palmer Park free of charge was read. ,~[r. ~.~muudy moved that th, City Clerk acknor;ledge the communication and thank the company for its interest, and to advise timt it is not in the province of Council to set aside a day of recreation~, or to suggest any particular place for the people to assemble. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. C.KA~'~. ~ OF C0~¥~.~.ERCE: A communication from the Chamber of Commerce asking that the ..market ordinances be held in abeyance was read and filed. HOT DOG STAND J~F~-~RSON STREET: A petition advising Council that a Hot Dog Stand is bein£ constructed at 212~ South Jefferson Street, and asked that a permit for the operation be withheld was read. 1,ir. N. Wm. Schlossberg appeared and stated to Council that the proposed stand is not particularly a hot dog stand, but a place where sandwiches and soft drinks would be sold; that the owners proposed to conduct the place in a sanitary and ef- ficient manner. Mr. Comer moved that the petition be referred to the City Manager. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. R0~0~ WATER ~,0~KS ~0~,[P~NY. Mr. C E, 1[core, ne~remenl;in~gthe Roanoke Water Works Company, appeared and asked that Council give its approval to a change in Chapte~ V1., Sections i a~d 2, of the Rules and Regulations of the Roanoke Water Works Company. The change will permit the company to render its bills Quarterly instead of monthly as now provided. ~ir. Comer moved that the City Clerk advise the Water Company tb~t Council has no objection to the change. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. : REPORTS OF 0F~-~i CERS: !i REPORT OF TH£ CITY ~.iANAOER: The City :'~nager presented a report making certaiz recommendations. The same were acted upon as follows: SID~,'IALK: The City Eanager recommends the construction of a sidewalk on New York Avenue between Lafayette Boulevard and Crescent Street, provided the prop- .erty owners pay one-half the cost. ~.~r. Comer moved to adopt the recommendation. The motion was duly seconded and the recommendation adopted, STREET LIGHT: The City Mansger recammends the installation of a ~50 C. Po street light at the intersection of Florida Avenue and 9th Btreet N.E, ~[r. Stiff moved to adopt the recommendation and (~3847} A RESOLUTION authorizing install a certain street light. offered the following resolution: the Appalachian Electric Power Company to BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the Appalacl~lan Electric Power Company be, and it is hereby authorized to install one 250 C. P. istreet light at the intersection of Florida Avenue and 9th Street N.E. Said light to be maintained under the contract Electric Power Company and the City of Roanoke. existing between the Appalachian Mr. Stiff moved to adopt 'the resolution. resolution adopted by the following vote: The motion was duly seconded and the AYES: Messrs. Comer, ~undy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert--5. NAYS: None ................. O. ENGINE~RING DEPART~ENT: The City Mana~er reported the appointment of W. R. Carpenter as Rodman in the Engineering Department to fill the temporary vacancy creat- ed by the transfer of A. B. Cannaday as Inspector at a salary of $100.00 per month, e ffective June 15, 1931. The City Manager presented a report of work accomplished and expenditures for weeks ending June ll, 1931, and June 18, 1931. The same are filed. . SCHOOL B0~RD LOAN: The City Attorney presented an opinion advising Council that under the provisions of the law the School Board has authority to secure a ,temporary loan for the purpose of [mndling the books for the pupils in the public schools, provided the approval of Council is obtained. ~,~r. Comer introduced the following resolution: (#3848) A RESOLUTION to approve a temporary loan in an amount not to exceed ~50,000.00, to be made by the School Board of Roanoke City for the purpose of handl- ing the school text books for the benefit of the pupils in the oublic schools of the City of Roanoke. ¥~HEREAS, Section 675 of the Virginia Code provides that the School Board of ~he City may make temporary loans of an amount not in excess of one-half of the Eount appropriated for school purposes for the preceding year, and :~EREAS, the School Board of the City of Roanoke has found it necessary to handle the school text books for the benefit of the pupils in the public schools of the City of Roanoke, and, in doing so, it is necessary that the School Board make ia temporary loan in an amount not to exceed $~O,000.00, and ~'~I~EREAS, the section above referred to provides that no loan shall be negotia- ted by a City.School Board without ·the approval of the tax levying body, and V~EREAS, the School Board of the City of Roanoke has requested the Council of ~he City of Roanoke to approve a loan in an amo,,~_t not to exceed $~0 ,000 .00, for the ~urpose of handling the school text books for the benefit of the pupils in the public schools of the City of Roanoke. T~FORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Co~cil of the City of Roanoke that a temporary ~[an in an amount not to exceed $~0,000.00, to be made by the School Board of the it.y of Roanoke for the purpose of handling the text books for the benefit of the pupils in the public schools of the City of Roanoke be, and the same is hereby ap- proved. The resolution was read and laid over. ~!month ROANOKE. HOS?ITAL: The report of city Imtiente in the Roanoke Hospital for the of ~ay was presented and filed. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: None. UNFI NIGHED BUSINESS: ~RKET ORDINANCE: The ordinance to amend and reordain Section 67 of the Llcens :Tax Ordinance relating to the market was laid over. The following ordinance having been introduced, up and again read: read and laid over was taken (~3759) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section 142 of .Building Code. The ordinance is laid over. CONSIDEEATION OF JLAIMS: None. INTEODUCTION ;/,~D CONSIDERATION 0F 0RDIEA.,~ AND R~SOLUTIONS: ~,~. Tinsley introduced the followi~ resolution: (~3849) A ~SOLbTION to release ~eh rights as the city ~y have in what is kn~ as Spri~ Avenue, m~d the streets on the ~st a~ West Sides of Section E, of the Ida Bachrach map, which streets connect Lynchburg Avenue with Spring Avenue, ~d to p~.chase from the estate of L~rs. Ida ~chrach a tri~gul~ strip oF l~d abutting ~nchburg Avenue and to convey to the estate of ~s. Ida ~chrach a strip cf land off of ~nchburg Avenue abutting the property of said Bachrach. B:~ I2 RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that sum-, rights as the city may have in a street l~d out on the map of the lands belongi~ to ~,Irs. Ida Bachrach knorm as Spribg Avenue, ~d the streets on the ~st and West Sides of Sec- tion 2, shovm on said map, said streets connecting Spri~ Avenue with ~nchb~g Avenue be, ~d the s~e is hereby abandoned ~d released. BE IT ~--~.o RESOLVED that the city o~chase from the estate of said L~rs Ida Bachrach a trian~lar strip of lan~ begi~i~ approxi~tely 445 feet ~st of 4th Street ~,. E., on Lynchburg Avenue; said strip being 15 feet more or less wide at the .West ~d, smd ~amuin~ ~st approximately 210 feet ~d intersecting with ~nchburg Road, at the price of $150.00 ca~. B~ T~ ~T~"~ .... ~.~.~ .,~,LVED t!mt the City of Roanoke convey to the estate of Ida Bachrach a triangular strip of land off of Lynchburg Avenue begi~ing approxi- ~tely 655 feet East of 4th Street anal e~endi~ ~st, a distance of approximately 120 feet, the said strip bei~ ten feet more or less wide at the East ~d, ~d in- tersecting tl, e Bac'.~ach line at the West E~ a map showi~ said strip of land being hereto attached and made a p~t hereof. ~ IT FURTi~R REEOLVED timt the City Attorney be, ~d he is hereby directed to exa~.ine ~,e title to the strip of land to be conveyed by the estate of ~s. Ida Bac~ach to the City of Roanoke ~d to report thereon in writing. BE iT ~JP~H~ RESOLVED t~t the City Clerk ~d Auditor upon receiving the repox approvi~ the title to said land from the City Attorney draw a warrant for the s~ $150.00, payable to the estate of Mrs. Ida Bachrach, ~ieh ~o~t shall be ~arged tc the acco-~t of Street Improvement, Mm. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. The motion ~s duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the followi~ vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, M~, Stiff, Tinsley ~nd the President, ~ir. Seifert-5. NAYS: None .......... 0 5'iOTIONS ~"' ~D ,,,ISCE~WEOUS BUSI~SS: F~NWI~ AVE~UJE AT 17TH STRUT: Er. Stiff c~led attention to the drainage ~wn t condition at Franwill Avenue and l?tl~ Street City Nanager for lnvostigation. ALL~GHANI~Y GARDEN CLUB: The Alleghaney The ,matter is referred to the Garden Glub presented a communication asking that the city give them permission to consider l{igl~land Park as its civic project. ~ir. Tinsley moved that the Alleghaney Garden Club be allowed to use High- land Park as its civic project; any planting or improvement therein to be under the supervision of the City ,'~anager. The motion vias duly seconded and agreed to. EOUSE NUMBERS ON CURBS: The City Mansger brought to the attention of Council the request of W. L. Roberson for a permit to stencil house numbers on the curbs of the streets. The matter is referred to the City Clerk to report as to whether or not there is an ordinance to prohibit painting signs on streets. NORTH~N A?PROACH: The City ~,~anager stated to Co,mucil that the State Highway Commissioner is working on securin~ the right-of-way to connect with the city. The matter is laid over. Thereupon, Council adjourned to meet July lC, 1931, at 3 o'clock P. M. APPROVED AT TES T: Clerk. President. Monda,y, S1,L'CX&L MEETlY(J, d~u, no 29, 193'A, The Counoll of the City of Roanoke met in Special Meeting in the City Olerk'a the Municipal. Buildl~ Monda~, of call bei~ waived. Office in formal not June 29, 1931, at 4 o'oXook P. M., the PRESENT: Messr8. Comer, M-~, Stiff, Tinsley and ABSENT: None ................. O. The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: Wm. P. Hunter, City Manager. the President, Mr. Seifert-5 moved that the City City of Roanoke for an audit Said bids to be before the Council duly seconded and agreed to. ELECTRICAL ORDINANCE: Mr. Mundy moved School Accounts City Accounts for the Mundy, Stiff. Tinsley and the for the year ending June 30, 1931, year ending December Z1, 19~1, at its meeting July 10th. that the AYES: Messrs. Comer, NAYS: None ............... O. AUDIT OF CITY ACCOUNTS: Mr. Mundy secure bids from the accountants of the acco,~ts as follows: curb and gutter abutting their property, such curb and gutter in each block be paid than sixty days, and shall bear and agreed to by the following President, Mr. Seifert--5. Clerk be directed to of the city The motion was ment to the Electrical Ordinance and present the July 10th. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. J. B. FISHBUI~ PROPERTY: A communication from Mr. J. B. City Manager prepare an amend- same to Council at its meeting Fishburn offering to sell to the city a piece of property containing 15 acres of land which he purchase~ from the Lakeland Corporation at cost to him, the payment therefor to extend for an~J length of time, not exceeding one hundred years, upon the execution of interest .bearing obligations at 4~, the interest payable semi-a~ually, or he will consider deeding the property to the city for $1.00, provided the city will spend an amount equal tlons. to the cost in improvements within a reasonable time, with reasonable restric- He also offered to sell ~8 acres of lan~ just ~est of the Waaena Bridge, the land lying between the river and the belt line railroad at cost to be upon the same terms and comlitions as that above stated. Thereupon, Council ad~ ourned APPROVED Clerk. to him, the payments No action taken. The motion was duly seconded interest from its date. vote: notes from the property owners who desire provided not less than 50% of the cost of in cash. No note shall extend for a longer period owners on streets that are scheduled for improvement are unable to contribute in cash for the curb and gutter, and that it will be necessary to extend the time for the payment. Mr. Tlnsley moved that the City Clerk be authorized to take negotiable' OBJECT OF THE MEETING: The President stated the object of the meeting was to ~ consider such matters as might come before the meeting. CURB AND GUTTER CONST~CTION: It was stated that quite a number of the propert~ 895 COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING, Friday, July 10, 19~1 The Council of the City of Roanoke met in the Council room in the Municipal Building on Friday, July lO, 19~1 at 3 o'clock P. M. PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert ............ 5. ABSENT: None ........... O. The PTesident, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: William P. Hunter, City Manager. :~.{INUTES: Upon motion duly seconded the reading of the minutes is dis- pensed with, and the same approved as recorded. H~ARINGS OF CITIZENS. F~AST AVENUE: Mr. George S. St. Clair appeared and called the attention of the Council to the condition of East Avenue and asked that the same be lm- The matter is referred to the City Manager for investigation and re- proved. port. STREET CARS STOPPED, EOAEOKE AVERUJE: Mr. Parker appeared and called the attention of the Council to the Street Car stop on Roanoke Avenue, just North of Virginia Avenue, in front of ~is residence, the car b~ocks his driveway. Mr. Parker asked that some action be taken to prevent the blocking his drive- way by the car. Mr. Parker also called attention to the condition of the lot be- tween his residence and Memorial Bridge, and asked that the same be remedied. Mr. Parker also called attention of the Council to the condition of his drive- way by the the construction of a sidewalk abutting his property, the sidewalk All these matters were referred to the City ~nager for is above his driveway. invemtigation. SOUTHWEST ~JSEDR~ OF NATURAL HISTORY: The petition presented by the South- west Museum of Natural History asked that the Council pay $?~9.8~ toward the maintenance of said museum, was read. Mr. Mundy moved that in view of the fact that no money is available for the expenditures, the matter being laid over un- til a later date. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. SIDENALK PETITION: Petitions for sidewalks were presented as follows: (li South side of Broadway, between Avenham Avenue and Lafayette Avenue. North side of ?th Street, between Wycliff Avenme and Carolina Avenue. (~1 East side of Avenham Avenue, between 6th and 9th streets, the petitions are referred to the City Manager for report. CROSS-OVER: Petitions for permits as follows: (ll J. A. Greiner No. ~O1 Grandin Boswell No. llA East Salem Avenue. S. E. Petitions were referred to the to construct cross-overs were presented Road, Virginia Heights. (E) J. ~. (~) J. J. Konnagan No. l$10 Wise Avenue, City Manager the power to act. permit be granted and offered the following resolutions: ~80. A RESOLUTION to grant a permit to the Roanoke Water Works Company WATER ~IN: The Roanoke Water Works Company presented a petition for a to lay a water main in Janette Avenue. Mr. Tinsley moved that the permit to lay a water ~aino BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke, that a permit be and is hereby granted the Roanoke Water Works Company to construct a two inch .: water main in Janette Avenue, $o Wo, three hundred fleet East cfi 8th Stree and two hundred fleet West cfi 8th Street on Eorth on 6th Street, a distance of two hundred fleet. The said Roanoke Water Works Company by acting under this resolution agrees to indemnifly and save harmless the City of Roanoke flrom all claims for damages to persons or property by reason of the construction and maintenance of said water main, and further agrees to replace the street where the same is open under the provisions of the general Ordinances of the City cfi Roanoke, providing for street restoration. Mr. Tinsley mowe~.to adopt ti~e resolution, the motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following votes: AYES: Messrs. Comer, M~ndy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President Mr. Selfert- .~.,'AYES: None ....... 0. 5AS },JAINS: Petition of the Roanoke Gas Light Co. to install a two inch gas main in ?th street, South Roanoke from Rlc~lieu Avenue, East 350 feet. Mr. Tinsley moved to grant the permit and offered the following resolution. &3851. A RESOLUTION to grant a permit to the Roanoke Gas Light Company to construct a gas main. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke, that a permit be and is hereby granted the Roanoke Gas Light Company to construct a two inch gas main in ?th Street, South Roanoke to a dead end. , from Richlieu Avenue East, 350 feet The said Roanoke Gas Light Company by acting under this resolution agrees to indemnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to persons and property by reason of the construction and maintenance of said gas main and further agrees to replace the street where the same is open under the provision of the general Ordinance of the City of Roanoke providing for street restoration. ~r. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution, the motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following votes: AYES: Nessrs. Comer, Muddy, Stiff, Tinsley amd the President, Mr. Seifert ............... 5. NAYES: None ......... O. NORFOLK AVENUE PAVIEG: A communication from Mr. W. P. Wiltsee, Chief Engineer of the Norfolk and Western Railway was presented. The commmuication ~istated certain facts in co~ectton with Norfolk Avenue and advises the Council ~that the Norfolk and Western Railway Company will not object to the proposal of the City of Roanoke to paving of Norfolk Avenue, making of same street between the East line of Henry Street, S. W. and a point feet East of the East line of Nelson Street, S. E.; thence, a forty-four foot about one hundred a ~dth of fifty feet to the East line A plat the West line of Randolph Street, S. Eo; thence, a forty foot street between of Randolph Street and the intersection with Campbell Avenue. showing the location being filed with said commun£oation. Railway Company be Comer moved that the proposition of the Eorfolk and Western accepted. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. SANDWICH SHOP: A communication from Mrs. Amanda Chamberlain Graves with reference to the Sandwich Shop to be located at 21E~ South Jefferson Street, was read. The same is referred to the City Manager for report. REPORTS OF OFFICERS. REPORT OF CITY MANAGER: The City Manager presented a report making certain recommendations, the same were acted upon as follows: WATER ~.IAIN: The City ,~anager recommends t~mt a permit be granted the Roanoke Water Works Company to lay a two inch water main in Palm Avenue, approxi- N. O. Mr. Stiff moved to adopt the resolution. ~3852. A RESOLUTION granting a permit to the Roanoke Water Works Company to lay a certain water main. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke, that a permit be and is hereby granted to Roanoke Water Works Company to lay a two inch water main in Palm Avenue, approximately forty feet south of Olive Avenue, N. W. The said Roanoke Water Works Company by acting under this resolution agrees to indemnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to persons or property by reason of the construction and maintenance of said water main. ~r. Stiff moved to adopt the resolution, the motion was d~ly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following votes: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President ~r. Seifert- mately forty feet south of Olive Avenue, recommendation and offered the following that the granting of NAYES: None .......... O. MORRILL AVENUE S. E.: The City Manager recommends ~rrill Avenue, S. E., between Sth and 9th streets be held obeyance. Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the recommendation. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. SIDE¥~L~: The City Manager recommends t~at a sidewalk be constructed a- butting the property of E. L. Richardson on~the south side of Woods Avenue be- tween 2nd and 3rd streets provided Mr. Richardson will pay one half of the cost. Mr. Stiff moved to adopt the recommendation, the motion was duly seconded and agreed to. CURB AND GUTTER: The City Manager recommends that a Curb and Gutter be constructed abutting the property of E. L. Richardson on the south side of Woods Avenue between 2nd and 3rd streets provided Mr. Richardson will pay his proportion of the cost. Mr. Mundy moved that the recommendation be adopted and the City Manager be requested to endeavor to get the other property owners in the block to come in and pay their portion of the cost of constructing a curb and gutter abutting their property. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. SANDWICH SHOP: The City Manager reports with reference to the Sandwich Shop to be located at 212~ South Jefferson Stree, he along with the City Attorne~ and the Building Inspector,,has investigated the Shop and is of opinion that no Ordinance of the City of Roanoke is being violated by the establishment of this 897 shop. ~ollows: The City Manager reports changes in the personnel of departments as EN_GINEERXNG' DEPT. William M. Palmer, services as Trsnsitman discontinued, effective Mr. H. H. Derrick employed as Transitman, effective July 1, 1931. July 1, 19~1. POLICE DEPT. Mr. Mengring B. Anderson, Patrolman, retired as of February 8, "A" Section 6, General'Ordinance No 1979 , ' · 1931, under Olass M.r. John H. Lemon, Patrol Chauffiur, resigned, effective June 30, 1931. Mr. William D. Jones, employed as Patrolman, effective July 1, 1931. FIRE DEPT. Mr. J. S. Goodin, Fireman, resigned effective June l, 1931. ],~r. W. H. Etzler, employed as Fireman, effective June2, 1931. REPORTS OF C0I~ITTEES: None ........... O. UNFINISHED BUSINESS. The following resolution having been introduced, read and lald over was taken up and again read· ~3548. A RESOLUTION to approve a temporary loan in an amount not to ex- ceed $50,000.~0, to be made by the School Board of Roanoke City for the purpose of handling the school text books for the benefit of the pupils in the public schools of the" ~ity of Roanoke. W~REAS, Section 6?5 of the Virginia Code provides that the School Board of the City may make temporary loans of an amount not in excess of one- half of the amount appropriated for school purposes for the preceding year, and UHEHEAS, the School Board of the City of Roanoke has found it necessary to handle the school text books for the benefit of the pupils in the public schools of the City of Roanoke, and, in doing so, it is necessary that the School Board make a temporary loan in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00, and WEEEEAS, the section above referred to provides that no loan shall be negotiated by a City School Board without the approval of the tax levying body, and V~EHEAS, the School Board of the City of Roanoke has requested the Council of the City of Roanoke to approve a loan in an amount not to exceed $50, 000.00, for the purpose.of handling the school text books for the benefit of the pupils in the public schools of the City of Roanoke. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a temporary loan in am amount not to exceed $50,000.00, to be made by the School Board of the City of Roanoke for the purpose of handling the text books for the benefit of the pupils in the public schools of the City of Roanoke be, and the same is hereby approved. Mr.Mundy moved to adopt the resolution· The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following votes: Ak-ES: Messrs. Comer, M'mndy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Setfert- NAYES: None ........... 0. MARKET ORDINANCE: The matter of amending sections six of the lioense~ 3rdlnance imposing a license on certain retail dealers is laid over. ~RKET: A communication from C. E. Ballou on the fourth vas filed. - -- day of July 1931, CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None ......... O. INTRODUCTIONS AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Mr. Mundy introduced the following Ordinances: ~3854. AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain section $6 of an adoPted by the Council of the City of Roanoke on the twelfth day of ~3832. Ordinance June, 1931, WHEREAS, in order that the usual daily operation of the marketing may not be effected, an emergency is set forth and declared to exist and this Ordinance shall be in force from its passage. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanike, that section six of tan Ordinance adopted by the Council of the City of. Roanoke on the twelfth day of iJune 1931, ~3832 entitled an Ordinance to segregate the producers of farm and domestic products and the huckster and peddler of farm and domestic products sell- ing their products on the city market; setting aside space for the producer and .huckster and the peddler; specifying the charge for occupying such space and pro- viding penalties for violation be amended and reordained so as to read as follows; (6) The purchaser of market space may occupy said space at 3 o'clock P. :~. ion the day of purchase, and the clerk of the market shall sell such space a suffi- Icient length of time before 3 o'clock P. ~I., to allow the purchaser to occupy the same at 3 o'clock P. M. But, no producer or huckster or peddler shall make any sale before 4 o'clock P. M. Each purchaser of a marke~ space shall be entitled to ioccupy such space from 3 o'clock P. M. on the day purchased until 12 o'clock ~i. on ~he following day. Mr. Mundy moved that the prevision of the charter requiring the reading at ~wo separate meetings be dispensed with it. The motion was duly seconded and adopted by the following votes: AYES: ~iessrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President Nr. Seifert-- NAYES: None ........... O. Mr. M~dy moved to adopt the Ordinance. the Ordinance adopted by the following votes: The motion was duly seconded and AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, .Er. Sei£ert-- ~:AYES: None ........ O. MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: REFUND OF LICENSE TAX: ar. D. R. Hunt Commissioner of Revenue, presenting communication advising that it is necessary to refund to the Dixie Finance and ~oan Corporation, $800.00, - over charge in licence tax for years 1930 and 1931. The matter is referred to the City Attorney for opinion, AUDIT .OF CITY BOOKS: In accordance with direction of the Council the .~City Clerk and Auditor requested bids for an Audit for the books of the City and Bids were presented by Leslie A, Elmble & Company, Crawford, the School Board. Stull & Company, C. Stull & Company of S445.00 is the lowest. awarded Crawford, Stull & Company at their resolution: A. Brown & Company, and it Mr. bid, appearing that the bid of Crawford, Tinsley moved that the contract be Mr. Tinsley offered the following A RESOLUTION toward the contract for the Audit of the books of the City of Roanoke and the School Board to Crawford, Stull & Company at $445.00. BE IT RESOLVED by the Oounoil of the City of Roanoke that the contract for auditing the books of the City of Roanoke for the year ending and the books of the School Board for the year ended June 30, Crawford, Stull & Company at -? v445.00. December 31,1931, 1930, be awarded The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following Roanoke- Rocky Moun_t Freight Line-- Approximate Mileage 6.6 miles votes: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert~ NAYZS: None .......... 0. SCHOOL BOARD: Mr. Mundy moved that the election of two members of the School Board to succeed those whose term expires on July 31, 1931 be postponed until the meeting on July 31, the motion was duly seconded and agreed to. BUS ~0UTES: The City Manager presented to the Council a list of the tentative Bus Routes as follows: -m- E. ~. Abbott, Operator, New Castle, Va. Roanoke- New Castle Freight Line. Approximate mileage 5.6 miles. Beginning at Lafayette Blvd. and Corp. Line on Lafayette Blvd. to Melrose Ave., w_.. W., on ~elrose Ave. N. W. to llth St. N. W. on llth St. N. W. to Gilmore Avenue, N. W.,,on Gilmer Ave. & Moorman Rd. N. E. to 5th St., on 5th St. N. W. to Salem Ave., to Roanoke Truck Depot. Return the reverse Route. --2-- Booze Truck Lines, Fincastle, Va. Roanoke- Covington, Fincastle & Springwood Freight Line. Approximate Mileage 2.8 miles. Beginning at Williamson Rd. and 4th St., N. E. on 4th St. and Common- wealth Ave. N. E. to Shenandoah Ave. N. E. on Shenandoah Ave. N. E. and N. W. to 2nd St. E. W. on 2nd St to Salem Ave. S. W. on Salem Ave. S. W. to Roanoke Truck Depot. Return reverse Route. -~- Booze Truck Line, Fincastle, Va. Roanoke, Galax Freight Line. Approximate Mileage 6.8 miles. Beginning at Grandin Rd. and Corporate Line, on Grandin Rd. to Virginia Ave. Memorial Bridge and 13th Street ct Salem Avenue, S. W. on Salem Ave. S. W. to Roanoke Truck Depot. Return reverse Route -~- L. G. Compton, Operator, Rocky Mount, Va. Beginntng at Avenham Ave. and ¢£ty Limits, on Avenham Ave, to Broadway, and l~oClannahan Place to Wellington Ave. S. R. on Wellington Ave. S. R. to Jefferson St. S. on Jefferson St. to Salem Ave. on Salem Avenue S. W. to Roanoke Truok Depot, Return reverse Route. O. C. ~iontgomery, Operator, Bedford, Va. Ronoke, Bedford Freight Line. Approxiaate Mileage 4.6 miles. Beginning at Lynohburg Ave. and City Limits, on Lynchbur~ Ave. 1I. E. to 4th St. N. E. on 4th St. 11. E. and Commonwealth Ave. 1t. E. to 2nd St. E. E. on ~nd St. N. E. and S. E. to Campbell ~ve. S.E. on Campbell Ave. S. E. to Market Square, on Market Square to Salem Ave. on Salem Ave. S. E. and S. W, to Roanoke Truck Depot, Return reverse Route. Pocahontas Tr~.nsportation Co., C. R. Woods. Pres., Bluefield, W. Va. Approximate Mileage 5.~ miles. Beginning at Melrose Ave. and City Limits on ~,~elrose Ave. N. W. to llth St. N. W. on llth St. N. W. to Center Ave. E. W. on Center Ave. and Shenandoah Ave. N. W. to Jefferson St. on Jefferson St. to Union Bus Terminal, rout e. 5.4 miles -?- O. D. Compton, Operator, Nartinsville, Va. Roanoke-Martlnsville Freight Line-- Approximate mileage return reverse Beginning at Franklin Rd. ~ Corp. Line, on Franklin Rd. to Pleasant Ave. to Jefferson St. S. W. on Jefferson St. to Luck Ave. S. E. on Luck Ave. S. E. to First S. E. to Campbell Ave. S. E. on Campbell Ave. S. E. to Norfolk Ave. S. E. Return Norfolk Ave. S. E. & S. W. to 4th St. S. W. to Salem Ave. on Salem Ave. S. W. to 2nd St. S. W. on 2nd St. S. W. to Luck Ave. on Luck Avenue S. W. to Jefferson St on Jefferson St. Pleasant Ave. and Franklin Rd. to City Limits. O. D. Compton, Operator, ~artinsville, Va. Roanoke- Pembroke Freight Line. Approximate mileage ?.4 miles,. Beginning at Melrose Ave. and City Limits on Melrose Ave. to 23rd St. N.W. on 23rd St. to Salem Ave. S. W. on Salem Ave. S. W. to 4th St. S. W. on 4th St. S. W. to Norfolk Ave. S. W. on Norfolk Ave. S. W. & S. E. to Campbell Ave. S. E. on Campbell Ave. S. E. to First St. S. E. on First St. S. E. to Luck Ave. S. E. on Luck Ave. S. E. and S. W. to 2nd St. S. W. on 2nd St. S. W, to Salem Ave. S. W. on Salem Ave. S. W. to 23rd St. on 23rd St. and Melrose Ave. N. W. to City Limits. CAMEL BUS LINE-- WINSTON SALEM, N. C. Approximate mileage 5.6 miles. Beginning at Avenham Ave. and City Limits, on Avenham Ave. to Broadway, on Broadway & McClannahan Place to Wellington Ave. S. R. on Wellington Ave. to tJefferson St. on Jefferson St. to Franklin Rd. on Franklin Rd. to First St. S. W. on First St. S. W. to ~hurch Ave. S. W. on Church Ave. to New Central Garage or Terminal. Return. Church Ave. to Jefferson St. on Jefferson St. to Wellington Ave. iNcClannahan Place Broadway, and Avenham Ave. to City Limits. Mr. Comer moved that the tentative routes be approved. A motion was duly seconded and agree to. NORTHERN APPROACH: The City Manager Commission are negotiating for the land for the right Approach. TRAFFIC: JEFFERSON STREET AND GILMORE AVENUE: The erection of traffic signs in the Jefferson Street. There being no further business the Council 1931, at 3 o'clock P. M. APPROVED reported that the State High Way of way of Northern City ~Mnager reported the intersection of Gilmore Avenue and North adjourned to meet July 31, ATTEST: Clerk · Presid 403 The Council of the City of in the Munici pal Build in6 Friday, PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Mund~, ABSI~T: None - ............... O. The President, Mr. 8eifert, presiding. OOUNOI:'r., REGLr~R MEETING, Fr~ day, July ~1, 1931. Roanoke met in regular meetin6 in the Council Room. guly ~1, 1931, at S o'clock P. M. Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert-$. OFFIOERS I~ESENT: Wm. P. Hunter, City Manager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has .been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the readiu6 is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: FAMILY WELFARE SOCIETY.AND EX-SERVICE MEN'S RELIEF COMMITTEE: Mr. W. C. Stephenson end a committee from the Family Welfare Society appeared and presented to Council a statement showing a possible deficit of $10 ,366 .10 , as of December 31, 1931, in the operation of the Family Welfare Society, and asked that Council take care of this deficit. Mr. W. H. Payne and a committee from the Ex-Service Men's Relief Committee presented a statement showing a possible deficit of $2,085.20 as of December 31,1931, in the operation of the Ex-Service Men's Relief Committee, and asked that Council take care of this deficit. Conncil takes the matter under consideration. PLOT OF LAND IN FRONT OF W00DROW WILSON SCHOOL: A committee consisting of Mrs. John W. Wright, Mrs. D. R. Hunt, Mrs. T. J. Hughes, and Mrs. C. A. Kastendike, re- presenting the Executive Board of the Roanoke City Woman's Club, presented a commu- nicattmn asking that their request to be permitted to name the plot of land in front of the Woodrow Wilson School be withdrawn, and recommending that the plot of land be t~krr, ed over to the Parent Teacher Association of th~ Woodrow Wilson School, and that they be given permission to name and beautify this plot of land. Mr. Comer moved that the Woodrow Wilson Parent Teacher Association be given permission to name and beautify the plot of land in front of the Woodrow Wilson School. The plans for beautifying and improving said plot to be sabmitted to the City Manager for his approval, and when work is done on said pl6t the same to be under the supervision of the City Manager. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. ROANOKE CITY FLAG: Miss Gieson, representing the Roanoke Playground appeared and stated to Council that the children of the various playgrounds desired to present to the City a flag to be known as "The Flag of Roanoke City". Mr. Tinsley moved that the mayor be requested to receive the flag from the children at a pageant to be held on August El, 1931, at $ o'clock P. M., at Maher Field. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. Assoclatfon, DAtLAGE TO AUTOMOBILE: Mr. B. E. Estes, representing F. J. Evans, the owner of the Virginia Taxi Company, presented a petition setting forth that on the afternoon of July 6, 1931, at the intersection of Randolph Street and:~.,Shenandoah Avenue, a Packard taxi ~:td t hat the city pay the damage. operated by the Virginia Taxi Company was in collision with a fire truck, taxi was damaged to the extent of $410.60. The petition asked that the The petition is referred to the City Manager for report. I~EST END MA~: Mro J. 2amuel 8here~ts presented a petition numerously signed asking that the city take steps to develop the West End Market so ae to en- ~.oou~age the farmers to offer ithe consumers T. J. Hughes, might to the to bu~ there. J. M. Powell and Mr. Parker, giving be developed to a point where it will be a public. The petitions are filed. CROSS-OVER: The application of ~arst Brothers Rorer Avenue S. W., was presented. their produce for sale at said market, and to enoour&ge Statements were made by M~. J. T. Engleb~, Jr., lies. aa their opinion that the market considerable benefit and oonvenieno. cross-over at ~1119 for a permit to oonstxntot a Objection to grantin~ the permit by C. R. ~llliams was filed. Mr. Tlnsley moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager f~r report. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. CROSS-OVERS: Applications for permits to construct cross-overs were present- ed as follows: (1) G. A. Lewis, 9E? Palm Avenue N. W., and Union Coal Company, 1003 Kimball Avenue N. E. to act. The applications are referred to the City Manager with power 14TH STREET N. ~. BETWEEN MELROSE AND ORANGE AVenUES: A petition asking that and Orange Avenues be paved was referred to the granting an extension 14tt~ Street N. W., between ~,.,~elrose City Manager for report. SAFETY MOTOR CORPORATION: Mr. W. H. Horn, Transi~ Corporation, presented an ordinance Motor Transit Corporatio~ for one year from September to operate their busses on the streets of the city. City Manager to take up with the City Attorney with GAS ~[AINS: Application of the Roanoke Gas Light stall certain gas mains was presented. fered the following resolution: (~3855) A RESOLUTION gra.nting a install certain gas mains. representing th~ to Mr. Comer moved Safety Motor the Sa fety 1, 1931, to September 1,1932, The same is referred to the the legal features. for permit to in- the permit and of- reference to Company to grant permit to the Roanoke Gas Light. Company to BE IT RESOLVED by the Co~,~cil of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, is hereby granted the Roanoke Gas Light Company to install gas mains as follows: (li A ~ inch gas main in Grayson Avenue N. W., from 1Eth Street West 350 feet to a dead end. (2) A 2 inch gas m~in in Stanley Avenue, North 200 feet to a dead end. Said Roanoke Gas Light Company by acting South Roanoke, from End Street and President, Mr. Seifert-5. under this resolution agrees to indemnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to per- sons or property by reason of the installation and maintenance of said gas mains, and further agrees to replace the streets where the same are opened und&r the'provi- sions of the.general ordinances of the City of Roanoke providing for street restora- tion. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the follov~lng vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mund~, Stiff, Tinsley and the NAYS: None .............. 0. WATER MAIN: The application of the Roanoke Water ~orks Company for a permit to lay a certain water main. Mr. Tinsley moved to grant the permit and offered the ~following resolut ion: (~3S~6) A R~SOLUT~O~ granting a permit to the Roanoke ¥~'ater ~orks Company to la~ a certain water ~E IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and the same is hereby granted the Roanoke Water Works Company to lay a ~ inch water main in~ Stanley Avenue, South Roanoke, North from 2nd Street a distance of 215 feet. The said Roanoke Water Works Company by acting under this resolution agrees to indemnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to per- sons or property by reason of the installation and maintenance of said water main, and further agrees to replace the street where the same is opened under the provi- sions of the general ordinances of the City of Roanoke providing for street resters- tion. Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert--5. NAYS: None .............. O. GILMER AV~UE N. W. BETWEEN 15TH AND I?TH STREETS: A petition asking for the improvement of Gilmer Avenue between 15th and l?th Streets was presented'. ~. Tlnsley moved to refer the s,me to the City ~uager for report. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. SIDE~'JALKS: Petitions for sidewalks were presented as follows: (1) ¥1est Side of Carolina Avenue, South Roanoke, from 8th Street, 200 ft. South. (2) West Side of 10th Street N. W., between Mercer Avenue and Rugby Boulevard. The petitions are referred to the City Manager. STREET IMPROV~[ENT AND CURB AND GUTTER: Petitions for street improvement ami curb and gutter were presented as follows: (1) Carolina Avenue between 1st and 2nd Streets, South Roanoke. (2) Carolina Avenue between 2nd and 3rd Streets, South Roanoke. (3) 5tn Street S. E., between Highland a~mt~_ Albemarle Avenues. (4) Staunton Avenue N. W., between 9th and 10th Streets. (5) Staunton Avenue N. W., between 10th and llth Streets. (6) Staunton Avenue N. W., betweem llth and 1Eth Streets. {?) 5th Street S. E., betweem Mountain and Highland Avenues. The petitions ar~ referred to the City Manager for report. YORKTOWN CELEBRATION: A communication from Frank E. Vlelch asking that the .City take space in a book to be issued by the Yorktown Ses~uicentennial Association known as the Yorktown Book was presented and referred to the City Clerk to report to Council the facts relating thereto. ~ WESTVIEW AVENUE LAWLESSNESS: A petition calling the attention of Council to the lawless condition existing on Westview Avenue between 18th and 19th Streets S. W., was presented and referred to the City Manager. ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY CELEBRATION: A communication from Mr. A. T. Shields, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, extending an invitation to Council and the city officials .to attend a barbecue at Montebello, Nelson County, Va., on August 13, 1931, was read, [1~. Tinsley moved that the m~vor be designated to attend the oelebration, ~nd that the Clerk acknowledge receipt thereof. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. 4O5 SOUTh,'EST ¥II~INIA STATE MUSEUM: A communication from the Southwest ¥irginia State Museum asking that the Council appropri&te and pay approximately $~49.00 t9 assist in running the Museum the balance of the year was read. Mr. Tinsley moved that the request be declined. The motion was duly seconded -,d agreed to. AERIAL PICTURES OF ROANOKe: Mr. Tlnsley moved that the City Manager be authori zed to purchase two aerial pictures of the City of Roanoke from the Parker Studio at a cost not to exceed $15.00. the same to be hung in the duly seconded and agreed to by the following vote: AYES: ~,[essrs. Comer, Mund~, NAYS: None ............... O. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: Stiff, Tinaley and the Oounoil Room. The motion wa President, Mr. Seifert-5. REPORT OF THE CITY ~NAGER: The City Manager presented a report making certain Zeconnnendations. The same were acted upon as follows: EAST AV~;UE BETV~ COI,~,;0hW~EALTH AVENUE AND 4TH STREET: The City Manager re- ports with reference to the request of Mr. George St. Clair that East Avenue be im- proved betwsen Commonwealth Avenue and 4th Street; that the street is in need of some work and recommends that the street be reshaped, stone applied and binder oil put on same. Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the recommendation. The motion was duly seconded and the recommendation adopted. SID~,'fALK: The City Manager recommends that a sidewalk be constructed on the Southside of Broadway between Avenham and Lafayette Avenues, South Roanoke, and on the East Side of Avenham Avenue between 6th and 7th Streets, South Roanoke, provided the property ovme~will pay their proportion of the cost. Mr. Tinsley moved to adop~ the recommendation. The motion was duly seconded and the recommendation adopted. The City Manager further recommends that the construction of sidewalk on the North Side of 7th Street between Wycliff and Caroli~ Avenues, South Roanoke, be held in abeyance for consideration later. Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the recommen- dation. The motion was dul~V seconded and the recommendation adopted. The City ~danager presented a report advising Council of changes in the person- nel of the ~gineering Department and Police Department. The report is filed. Mr. Tinsley offered the following resolution: (~3857) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to employ an inspector on Drain Construction and fixing the salary. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City Manager be, and he is hereby authorized to employ an inspector for Drain Construction at a periods ~same are saIary of $125.00 per month, effective July 15, 1931. Any expenditures under this resolution shall be charged to the Drain Construction. Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: ~:.essrs. Comer, Nundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, NAYS: None ............ None. The City Manager presented reports of v~rk accomplished and expenditures ending June 25, 1931, July 2, 1931, July 9, 1931, and July 16, 1931. filed. account of seconded and Mr. Seifert--5. for The ROANOXE lng 2Z4 day' s FAMILY June was filed. REPORTS OF COMMI TTEES: HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION.. Report of the Roanoke Hospital Association show~ treatment of city patiemtS at the hospital was read and filed· WEI~FARE SOCIETY: Report of the Family Welfare Society for the month of ~ITY AUDITORIUM: The president stated that he and the matter of the request of the Roanoke Auditorium Company to increase the rmmt, and as soon as certain information is obtained a report will be made. SCHOOL BOARD: It appearing that the matter of election of members of the the City Manager are handliag expired on August 1st, was 1-~d stated that nominations were in beginning August Sohool Board to sacoeed those members whose terms over from last meeting of Council. The president order for members of the School Board for the term of three years, 1, 1931. Mr. Stiff placed in nomination Mrs. J. W. Preston from District No. ~, and' Mr. H. T. Martin from District No. moved that the nominations close. The motion was There being no at 3 o'clock P. M. 1, There being no further nominations Mr. Tinsley The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. There- adjourned to meet Friday, August upon, Mrs. J. W. Preston was elected a member of the S~hool Board of Roanoke City from District No. ~, for the term of three years from August 1, 1931, and H. T. Mar- !tin was elected a member of the School Board of Roanoke City from District No. 1, for the term of three years from August 1, 1931. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTROIIICTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Mr. Comer introduced the following mesolution: (~3858) A RESOLUTION to approve the layout for streets in front of the new postoffice building, and to authorize the City Manager to advertise for bids for the construction thereof. BE IT RESOLVED by the Co~_~cil of the City of Roanoke that the layout for the improvement of Church Avenue between 2nd and 3rd Streets in front of the new post- office building as shown on the map hereto attached and designated as project "A" be, and the same is hereby approved. i BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager be, and he is hereby directed to advertise for bids for the construction of the street as shown on the said map, the advertisement to run for such length of time as the City Manager shall deem nec e s sary. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and lthe resolution adopted by the following Vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, M. undy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert--5. NAYS: None ............... O. MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: WATTS AVENUE: Mr. Stiff called attention to the con~ttion of Watts Avenue N. W., between 16th and l?th Streets, and asked that the City ~nager look into the same. duly secor~_ed and agreed to. further business, Council 14 th, APPROVED ,407 iATTEST: Ii Clerk. Pre~ · F~Xday, REG~R MEETING, August 14, 1931. The Co,,~oil of the City of Ro.~oke met in regular meeting in the Council Room in the Municipal Building Friday, August 14, 19~l, at 3 o'clock Po M. PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, M;:ndy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert-5 ABSENT: None .................. 0. · The Presid_~t, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: Wm. P. Hunter, City Manager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. BIDS FOR STREET WORK: The City Manager having advertised for bids for the construction of a concrete base, concrete curb and gutter and excavation on Church and Luck Avenues and on Second and Third Streets S. W., around the new Postoffice, bids were presented as follows: M. S. Hudgins Marshall and Baird J. R. Vaughan & Company J. R. Ford Company, Inc. J. W. and H. T. Lawrence C. L. Tinsley Campbell and Peters R. C. Churchill Company, Inc. $ 7,182.50 9,169.75 ?,8£?.80 7,816.50 8,087.30 ? ,461.75 ?, 23~. O0 Comer moved that the bids be referred to the City Manager for tabulation and report. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. STR~E.T IMPROVE~IEET. Petitions were presented for street improvement as follows:I (1) 17th Street N. W., between Melrose snd Orange Avenues. (2) McDowell Avenue N. W., between 7th Street and 10th Street. (3) Belleville Road, Raleigh Court, between Shirley and Auburn Avenues. (4) Virginia Avenue, South Roanoke, between 6th and 8th Streets. (5) Carolina Avenue, South Roanoke, between ?th Street and 200 feet South of 8th Street. (6) 18th Street S. W,, between Patterson and Rorer Avenues. (?) 5th Street, South Roanoke, abutting the property of C. L. Guerrant, W. T. Butch and D. C. Morris on. (8) 7th Street, South Ro-noke, between Richelieu and Wellington Avenues in front of the property of D. B. Morgan. The petitions are referred to the City Manager for report and recommends- tion. SIDEWALKS: Petitions for sidewalks were presented as follows: (1) J. H. Goaney, W. $. 15th Street, Lot 33, Block ~, Waverly. (2) East and West Sides of l?th Street N. W., between Melrose Avenue and Orange Avenue. (3) East Side of 18th Street between Rorer Avenue and alley between Rorer and Patterson Avenues. The petitions are referred to the City Manager for report and recommendation. LICENSE R~D: Mr. Henry K. Davis, representing Mr. ~. K. Webster, a produce dealer, appeared and stated to Council that Mr. Webster had paid $125.00 for license 40.9 For six months as a wholesale produce peddler; he also stated that merchants' license had been issued to various parties which had out into his business which oause~l him a considerable loss, and asked that the license be refunded. is referred to the City Attormey for report. The matter CROSS-OVERS: Applications for permits to construct cross-overs were presented as follows: M. F, Clearon, Corner Tazewell Avenue and Holliday Street, approximately 75 feet North of Tazewell Avenue on the East Side of Holliday Street; and A. S. Topsey ~11 - 2nd Street N. E. The applications are referred to the City Manager with power to act. WATER MAIN: Appltcattonzof the Roanoke Water ¥1orks Company for permit to in- stall certain water mains were presented. ed _~d offered the following resolution: (~S859) A RESOLUTION granting a permit to the Roanoke Water ¥1orks Company to install certain water mains. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and the same is hereby granted the Roanoke Water Works Company to install water mains as follows: (1) A 2 inch water main in 15th Street S. W., South from Cleveland Avenue, a distance of 190 feet. (2) A 2 inch water main in Church Avenue S. E., from a point 200 feet West of llth Street West 100 feet to 12th Street S.E. Said Roanoke Water Works Company by acting under this resolution agrees to in- demnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to persons or property by reason of the installation and maintenance of said water mains, and further agrees to replace the streets where the same are opened under the provisions of the general ordinances of the City of Roanoke providing for street restoration. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, NAYS: None ............... 0. GUARANTY BOND AND MORTGAGE, INC: A communication Mortgage, Inc., asking that the Mr. Comer moved that the permit be grant- The motion was duly seconded and the Stiff, Tinsley and the President, M~. Seifert --5. from the Guaranty Bond and stating that they are razing the house at 206 Elm Avenue S. W., and taxes be remitted on the house for the year 1931. The matter is referred to the City Clerk for investigation and report. SE~¥ER ASSESS~,IENT RELEASE: A communication from C. S. McNulty advising that sewer assessment on Lots 3 and 4, Section 35, of the Hyde Park Land Company is the in error, and asking that it be released. Mr. Tinsley offered the following resolution: (~601 A RESOLUTION to release the sewer assessment in the name of C. A. Alford on Lots $ a. nd ~, Section $~, Hyde Park Land Company. WHEREAS, a sewer assessment was levied against Lots J and ~, Section ~5, Hyde Park Land Company in the name of C. A. Alford, and WHEREAS, C. A. Alford was never the owner of said lots and the assessment is in erro r. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the sewer assessment against Lots ~ and 4, Section 55 of the ing to SE~..0E be, e~d the same is hereby released. Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. the following vote: Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and NAYS: None ................... 0. the resolution adopted by AYES: Messrs. Comer, Hyde Park Land Company, amount- The motion was duly seconded and the President, Mr. Seifert---5. FINE REFUND: A communication from B. A. Davis, ~r., stating that about three ~years ago Marvin Menefee posted a cash bond of $16.§0 to appear before the Police ii Court and tn accordance with the recognizance he appeared, but the ease was post- ~ poned, and in the meantime the cash bond of $16o50 was paid into the City Treasury. ~ He is now asking that it be refunded. Mr. Ttnsley moved that the refund be made, a] offered the following resolution: (~:~861) A RESOLUTION to refund to Marvin Menefee $16.~0 paid into the City Treasury erroneously. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the sum of $16.50 be refunded ..'-~.!arvin Menefee on account of the cash bond posted for his appearance in the Police Court and erroneously paid into the City Treasury, and the City Clerk and Auditor is directed to draw a warrant for said amount, payable to said Marvin Menefee, and when the amount is paid the same shall be charged to the account of Refunds and Rebates. Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: M. essrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and t~ ~resident, Mr. Seifert--5. NAYS: None ............... 0. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF TH~ CITY MANACER: The City Manager presented a report making cer- tain recommendations. The same were acted upon as follows: CROSS-OVER: The City Manager recommends that the permit for cross-over at 1119 Rorer Avenue S. W., be granted Garst Brothers. ~r. C. R. Williams asks that the matter be laid over u~til the City Attorney can be consulted. The matter is laid over until Tuesday, August lSth. STREET IMPROVE~IENT 14TH STREET N. W: The City Manager recommends that 14th Street N. t~e , between Melrose and Orange Avenues be reshaped, sufficient stone ap- plied and an asphalt oil sarface treatment be giwen the street. ~[r. Stiff moved to adopt the recommendation. The motion was duly seconded and the reco~mendation adopted. GIIi',ER AVE~JE IMP~OVEM~:T: The City Manager recommends that Gilmer Avenue be- tween 15th and l?th Streets be graded and sufficient crushed stone applied to make good usable road surface. Mr. Stiff moved to adopt the recommendation. The motio~ was duly seconded and the recommendation adopted. STRUT IMPROVFY~ENT: The City Manager recommends that Carolina Avenue, South Roanoke, between 1st and ~rd Streets, Staunton Avenue from 9th to l£th Streets N.W. and ~th Street from Mountain to Albemarle Avenue' S. E., be improved wZth curb and gutter and penetration macadam, provided the property owners will pay one-half the cost of the curb and gutter. Mr. Stiff moved to adopt the recommendation. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. DA~,~GE TO AUTOMOBILE: Regarding the petition presented by B. E. Estes asking that the city pay to J. F. Evans, the owner of the Virginia Taxi Cab Company, the estimated sum of $410.60 for damages to a Packard Taxi Cab which was in.collision with a fire truck at the intersection of Randolph Street and Shenandoah Avenue N.E. The City Manager reports that there is no liability on the city for the damages and~! recommends that the petition be denied. Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the recommendation. The motion was duly seconded and the recommendation adopted. STREET LIGHT:' light on Avenue. resolution. 'Fne City Uanager recommends the installation of a 250 C. Po Greenbrier Avenue, Grandin Court, approximately 500 feet East of Rosewood Ur, Comer moved to adopt the'recommendation and offered the following (~Z862) A RE$OLU~ION authorizing the Appalachian E/eotric Power Company to install a street light. BE IT RESOLVED by the Counoil of the City of Roanoke that the Appalachian Electric Power Company be. and it is hereby authorized to install one ~50 C. P. street light on Greenbrier Avenue, Grandin Court, approximately 500 feet East of Rosewood Avenue. Said light to be the Appalachian Electric Power Company. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Setfert--5. NAYS: None .............. O. The City Manager presented a report of work accomplished and expenditures for weeks ending July 23rd and 30th 1931. The same are filed. FINANCIAL STATE,',:~NT: The City Clerk and Auditor presented a statement showing the financial condition of the City as of August 1, 1931. The same is filed. YOI~CTOWN BOON: The matter of the advertisement in the "Yorktown Book" having been referred to the City Clerk, the City Clerk reported that the profits from the sale of the book and the advertisements will go to the Yorktown Sesquicente_~ial Association to help defray the expense of the celebration. Mr. Comer moved that the City take one-fourth page space at $100.00. Mr. Comer offered the following resolu- tion: maintained under the contract between the City of Roanoke and, (~3863) A RESOLUTION to take a one-fourth page space in the Yorktown Book. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a one-fourth page space be taken in the Yorktovm Book at a cost of $100.00. Said amount when paid shall be charged to Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. the resolution adopted by the following vote: the account of Allowances and Gifts. The motion was duly seconded and AYES: ~essrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert--5. NAYS: None ................. O. FAMILY WELFARE SOCIETY: The report of the Family Welfare ~ociety for the month of July is filed. ROANOKE HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION: The report of the Roanoke Hospital Association · ~uowing ~8 day's treatment to city patients during the month of July is filed. REPORTS OF COM~ITTEES: AUDITORIUM COM2&ITTEE: The President, Mr. Seifert, reported that the committee looking into the matter of the application of additional rent for the Auditorium is waiting on some information and as soon as it is received a report will be made to Council. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. INTRO~JCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES ~ND RESOLUTION: Mr. Mundy introduced the following resolution: (.~6~1 A RESOLUTION to pay to the Family Welfare Society the sum of $~,000.00. 411 4'-12 BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that tho i $5,000.00 be paid the $1,000,00 upon sum of Family Welfare Society as follows: the passage of this resolution and $§00.00 on the first day s of September, 0otober, November and December, and directed to draw warrants for said amounts, and shall count of Organized Charities. Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the resolution. resolution adopted AYES: Messrs. by the tlomer, followin~ vote: Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley the City charge The motion and the NAYS: None ............... 0. Mr. Mundy introduced the followln~ resolution: 01erk and Auditor is the same to the ac- was duly seconded and th. President, Mr. Seifert--5. (~3865) A RESOLUTION to purchase certain property from A. F. Brooks and Virginia White Blackm~n for the purpose of opening a street to connect with the Williamson Road. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a piece of property lying on the Northside of Lynchburg Road East of 4th Street be purchased from A. F. Brooks at the price of $3,250.00 cash. The said strip of land is shown on a map, "Proposed street change at 4th Street and Williamson Road in the Northeast Section, "and is marked in green on said map Roanoke, Virginia, dated June 20, 1928, . That there be purchased from Virginia White Blackman and husband at the price of $800.00 cash, a strip of land located on the Northstde of Lynchburg Avenue East Cf 4th Street, and shov,m on the map of the proposed street change at 4th Street and Williamson Road in Northeast Section, Roanoke, Virginia, July E0, 19~8. The City to convey to said Blackman a strip of land from the property to be acquired from A. F. Brooks, and to move the house now on said Blackman lot to another location. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Attorney be, and he is hereby directed to examine the title tc said property, and to report thereon his opinion in writing., Upon receiving said report from the City Attorney the City Clerk and Auditor is directed to draw a warrant for the amounts therein named and to charge the same to th~ acco~t of Opening and Grading Street. Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and th~ resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert--5. ii NAYS: None ................ 0. Mr. ~,{undy introdiced the following resolution: (~866) A RESOLUTION to approve the acconnts and claims against the City of Roanoke for the month of July, 1931, and directing the payment of the same. ( For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Book No. 7, Page ~ ). The motion was duly seconded and N~. Mundy moved to adopt the resolution. the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: If. essrs. Comer, Mundy, NAYS: None ................ 0. MOTIONS AND MI SC ELI~NEOUS BUSINESS: LIGHTS IN EUREKA PARK: Mr. Stiff asked that the ~number of lights and their location in E~reka Park. :to make the report. Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert - 5 City Manager report on the The City Manager is requested t OAROLINA AVENUE: Mr. M,!mdy called attention to a ditch in Oarolina Avenue be- i tween ?th and 8th Streets and asked that the City Manager look into the matter. ~ CENTRAL REGISTRAR PAY OF ASSISTANT: The Electoral showing that the Gentral that he be paid 2150.00, $20.00'. Mr. Stiff moved that the matter be referred to the City Clerk and report to Council. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to, Board presented a statement. Registrar had a Clerk in his office for six weeks and aske~[. and a stenographer for one week, and asked that she be pai..d.! to investigate AIRPORT LIABILITY INSURANCE: Messrs. Reynolds and Lemon, lessees of the Airport, asked that the city take over and pay the liability insurance on the Airport. The matter is referred to the City Manager and City Attorney for report. There being no further business Council adjourned to meet Tuesday, August 18, 1931, at 4 o'clock P." APPROVED ATTEST: ......... '~~~ ~~ Clerk. 413 COUNCIL, Tue sd~ ~ ADJOURNED ~EETIND, August 18, 19~1. The Council of the City of Roanoke met pursuant to adJournmant Tuesday, August 18, 1951, at 4 o'clock P. ti. PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, ~undy, Stiff, Tinsley and ABSENT: None .............. 0. The President, ~r. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESEh"~: Wm. P. Hunter, City ~.~anager. COETH~'~CT FOR STREET I~PROVE:~.E~T: Bids for the construction of concrete curb and gutter, concrete base _~_~d excavation on Church and Luck Avenues and on Second and Third Streets referre~ to the City ~anager for tabulation and report, the City Manager reports that ~.. S. Hudgins is the lowest bidder at $?,18£.~0, and recommend~ that the contract be awarded to him. ~r. ~undy moved to adopt the recommendation and offered the following resolution: (~B@67) A RESOLUTION to award the contract for construction of concrete curb and gutter, concrete base and excavation on Church and Luck Avenues and on End and ~rd Streets around the new postoffice. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the contract for construction of concrete curb and gutter, concrete base and excavation on Church and Luck Avenues and on End and ~rd Streets S. ¥~., around the new postoffice be awarded ~.. S. Hudgins at $?,18£.§0. The work to be done in strict accordance with the plans, specifications and proposals submitted r~ith said bid. Said ~. S. Hudgins shall execute a bond payable to the City of Roanoke con-~ ditioned for the faithful performance of the work in the penalty of one-half of the contract price, and the City Attorney is directed to prepare the proper form of eon- tract and bond to be executed by said ~ ~. S. Hudgins. the President, Mr. Seifert AYES: I/~essrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Ttnsley and the President, ~. Seifert-5. NAYS: None ......... 0. CROSS-OVER GARST BROTHERS: In the matter of the application of Garst Brothers for a permit to construct a cross-over at ~lll9 Rorer Avenue. ~r. C. E. Hunter, representinE ..'~r. V~illiams, appeared and stated to Council that he had instituted a suit to test the right of Garst Brothers to use the lot for the purpose which they intend to use the same. ,~r. Comer moved that a temporary permit for a period of thirty days be granted Garst Brothers. The motion was duly seconded and a temporar~ permit for thirty days is granted Garst Brothers to cross over the sidewalk into their premises at ~lll9 Rorer Avenue S. W. STREET I~PROV~,~T: The City ~anager recommends that the following streets be improved, provided the property owners pay one-half of the cost ~f curb and gutter: ~r. ~undy moved to adopt the resolution. the resolution adopted by the follov~ing vote: The motion was duly seconded and Street. (1) 1?th Street N. W., between ~elrose and Orange Avenues. (2) Bellevllle Road, Raleigh Court, between Shirley and Auburn Avenues. (3) Virginia Avenue, South Roanoke, between 6th and 8th Streets. (4) Carolina Avenue, South Roanoke, from 7th Street 200 feet South of 8th (5) 18th Street S. ','~., between Patterson and Rorer Avenues. (6) 5th Street, South Roanoke, between Avenham and Lafayette Avenues. (?) 14th Street S. W., between Patterson and Salem Avenues. Mr. Stiff moved that the recommendation of the City ~,anager be adopted. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Cle rk. COUNCIL, Frida¥, REGULAR ~EETING, August 28, 1931. The Council of the City of Ro._noke in the Municipal Building Friday, August 28, PHES~{T: Messrs. Comer, M, undy, Stiff, ABSENT: None .............. 0. The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRES~.~T: R. B. Moss, Clerk to met in regular meeting in the 1931, at 3 o'clock P. M. Tinsley and the President, t he City Manage r. Council Room Mr. Seifert-I ~,~.:~.,~: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the p~vious meeting has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed ¥,'tth and t~e minutes approved as recorded. PETI TI'~'''~,,. AND STREET ~..'~..~.~..ENT: Petitions for the improvement of streets were presented as follov~s: (1) Ghent Boulevard South of 0tterview to Bluemont Avenue. (2) Carolina Avenue bet~'een McClanahan Street and 1st Street, Soutk Ro~oke. The petitions are referred to the City I,[~ager for report and recommendation. C~B AND G~TE~L~eti ti on aski~ for the const~ction of e~b and ~tter on ~hird s~reet, South Roanoke, at Wellin:~.ton and Richelieu Avenues. The ~tition is referred to the 'City X~ager for report and reco~endation. PARJ~NJ SPACE N~.SON S~T S. E: Mr. L. J. Abshire, representing the Johnson ~niture Company and the ~.larket Cash Grocery, pres~ted a petition asking that ~ soace be set aside in front of their places of business at 312-314 Nelson Street so that they may park their t~cks to serve their places of business, and t?~t metal signs be placed or the curb marked for this p~pose. Mr. M~dy moved to refer the matter to the City Man~er for report a~ recommendation. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. CR0~-av~- Aonlications for pe~its to construct crossovers were presented as follows: Tinker Corporation, 1502 - 9th Street S. E; Chas. E. Bear, 128 Broadway'~ South Roanoke; H. C. Cole, 1913 Wise Avenue S. E., and D. P. ~whorne, 1907 Wise Avenue, S.E. The applications are referred to the City Man~er with power to act. FIRE ~D.~.~TS AND A~,,i BOXES: Petition asking for the installation of two fire hydrants ~d two alarm boxes, one each at the corner of Dale Avenue ~d 20th, Street, and one each at Dale Avenue and 21at Street S.E. The petition is re- ferred to the City Man~er for repo~. ~RTS 0F 0FFIC~S: ~PORT 0F T~ CITY M~NAG~: The City Manager presented a report of work accomplished ~d e~ditures for the weeks endi~ Au~st 6th, 13th, and 20th, 1931.~ The same are filed. REPORT 0F THE CITY CLE~: REGISTER ~%UEST T0 PAY ~R CLE~ HIRE: In the matter of the request of the Electoral Board to pay for Clerk hire ~d stenographer hire in the office of the Central Register. The Clerk reported t~t the additional help was necessary, for the reason t~t the Electoral Board desired information as to the n~ber of people who were otherwise Qualified to vote ~d not registered. ~. Comer moved that the matter be laid over and the Clerk directed to advise Council as to the duty of Central Registrar. ~The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. REFUND OF TAX!.;S: In the matter of the request of the Guaranty Bond and Mortgage, Inc., for rebate in taxes on house at ~206 Elm Avenue S. W., which has been torn down· of $17.17. re so luti on: (~3868) A RESOLUTION to rebate the Guaranty Bond and I,;ortgage, Inc., $17.17 on account of taxes on the house at ~206 Elm Avenue S.W. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the Guaranty Bond and .~.'.ortgage, Inc., be rebated the sum of $17.17 on account of taxes on the house which has been torn dorm, the The Clerk reported that the company would be entitled to a rebate Comer moved to adopt the recommendation and offered the following the rebate to apply to the year at ,~206 Elm Avenue 1931. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the follov;tng vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, ~ir. Seifert-5. NAYS: None .............. O. REPOHTS OF CO~,~.'.ITTEES: APJ,[ORY RENT: The president reported that the c ommlttee to v~hom was referred the matter of the request for additional rent for the Armory is considering the matter and v~ill report later· The conunittee is continued· UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. CONSIDERATION OF CLAE.~S: None. INTRODffCTION AND CONSIDEP~iTION OF ORDI~:ANoES ~,~ t~SOLUTIO~,!S: None· MOTIO!~S ~2~D l:iI oU~LLA:~EOUo BUSINESS: LEAGUE OF VIHG!~IA ~,~TE_,~,'ICIP~.LITIES: A communication from the Secretary of the League of Virginia L~unicipalities advising that the League will meet in the City of Norfolk on Wednesday and Thursday, October 21st and 22nd, and asking that dele- gates be appointed to the meeting. Upon motion of ~,[r. Tinsley, duly seconded, the members of Council, together with the City L[anager and City Clerk, are appoint- ed delegates to the League of Virginia Municipalities to be held in the City of Norfolk,October 21st and 22nd. CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COM;,,~.ISSION: Mr. Edw. L. Stone, Chairman of the City Planning and Zoning Commission presented a draft of sn act which is proposed to present to the legislature dealing with the laying out of sub-divisions and record- ing maps thereof in the proper offices. The matter is referred to the City Attorney. D.ELIN,~U~:T PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES: The Clerk brought to the attention of Council the request of several parties who owe delinquent taxes asking that the penalties that had been added for their failure to make proper returns be omitted· Mr. M~;ndy moved that the request be not allowed· The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. IF. ND APPRAISAL RECORDS: Mr. Tinsley brought to the attention of Council the matter of keeping up to date the records of the land appraisal, and moved that a committee to consist of the President of Council, City Manager, Commissioner of 417 Revenue and City Clerk report to Council the proceedings necessary up. The motion was duly seconded ~_~d agreed to. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED to keep the reeol ATTEST: Clerk. President. COUNC IL, Friday, REGULAR MEETING, September 4, 1931. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Room in the Municipal Building Friday, September 4, 1951, at 3 o'clock P. M. PRES~'TT: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, ABSE~'T. None - - -0. The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICES PRESENT: .Wm. P. Hunter, City Manager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been l'u~'nished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND COM~,~NICATIONS: RORER AV~IUE BETWEEN 20TH AND 21ST STREETS S. W: Petition for the improvement of Rorer Avenue between 20th and 21st Streets S. W., tration macadam was presented by ,V~r. John H. Wlndel. the City Manager for report. ALBE~RLE ~VE~TJE BETWEEN 6TH ~ED 7TH STREETS S. E: Mr. J. E. Fogel, I&r. Set fert-5. vd th curb and gutter and pene- The petition is referred to W. B. Huddleston and others p~.esented to Council a request to widen Albemarle Avenue be- tween 6th and 7th Streets S. E. The petitioners are requested to obtain from the owners of the property abutting this street rights-of-way for the widening and re- port to Council. The matter is laid over. " ~ ~ Broun presented ~ petition from the FIRE ~D~.UTS LEE-HY COUHT: ~.r. property ovmers and residents of the Lee-Hy Court Addition askinE that Council take action to have ~Jelve fire hydrants placed in this addition It was stated to Bro~ that the Water Company is now working out a plan for the installation of fire hydrants where needed· The :~tter is continued. STREET ~,,~,~..~_,,~: Petitions for street improvements were presented as fol- lows: (!) 16th Street S "' between Patterson and · ,,., Cl'~apman Avenues. (2) ~f. oumtain Avenue between 4th and 5th Streets S. E. (3) Arden Road between She r~'~o od Avenue and Carter Road. The City ~,ianager presented requests for the follov:ing streets: (1) ?th Street S. E., betv.~een Elm and Jamison Avenues· (2) 18th Street S. W., between Patterson and Chapman Avenues. (~) 17th Street S. ','! between Patterson and Chapman Averages The petitions are referred to the City ,'.~ana~er for report and recommendation. CROSS-0V~S: Applications for permits to construct cross-overs were presented as follows: L~rs. Bertb~ R. Boy, ers, 503 Camilla Avenue S. E., and H. J. ~:[erricks, 420 Diagonal Street S.E. The applications are referred to tke City L[anager with ~ower to act. BUILDING RE~.[0DELING: Communication from D. P. ~Sagann, ~ilding Inspector, calling attention to the request of E. J. l,'.unger for a permit to remodel his building at the Corner of 2nd Street and 3rd Avenue N.E. It is proposed to move a portion of the frame building and erect steel and brick columns to support the old roof and frame work as a shed for a filling station. ;,ir. Comer moved that the matter be 419 ~referred to the City ~_-nager for report and recommendation. The motion was duly !seconded and agreed to. GUILFORD AVENUE: A communication from Fritz Soholtz, 400 Guilford Avenue, calling attention to the very dusty condition of the street on account of the con- struction of a sewer, and asking that some relief be given. Mr, Tinsley moved to refer tile ;~mtter to the City ~ianager for his attention. The motion was duly seconde. and agreed to. EX-SERVICE }/.~'S RELIEF C0ICJ. ITTEE: Report of the operations of the Ex-Service }Zen's Relief Committee was presented s~d filed. The City $,[anager presented a reoort making certain recommendations. The same v,'ere acted upon as follov;s: SIDE,~S: The Ci~y h!anager recommends the construction of the following side- v;~lks, provided the property ov,'ners v~ill pay one-half the cost: In front of 910 - 15th Street S. E. East and '.,'est Sides of 17tl~ Street N. W., between Melrose and Orange Avenues. E. S. l@th Street betv,'een Rorer Avenue and alley South of Rorer Avenue. ~Ir. Stiff moved to adopt the recommendation. The motion ¥;as duly seconde~i and adooted by ti~e follov~ing vote: . n~_ey and the iTes~dent, ~,~r. Seifert--5. !(AY S. ,,one 0. LIGHTS, ~E~, PAI~<: T~e ~ity ~,,m~ager recommends that t;~e matter of install- ~n~ six ligi~ts in Dmreka Park be considered with the ~dget for 1932 :,lr Stiff moved to adopt tl,e recommendation. The :notion v,~as duly seconded and the reco~mnenda- tion adopted. · ~-~.:== II,[PROVE:.ll~.:T: The ~ty ,..~ager recommends the improvement of the follow- ing streets, provided t~-~ ,'~-,, ~,.,. probe_ -~ o~ners will pay one-h~f the cost: Ghent Boulevard from Westover Avenme to Bluemont Avenue. Carolina Avenue from McClan~an Street to 1st Street South Ro~oke. ~.lr. Comer moved to adopt the recommendation. The mo:sion was duly seconded and the recommendation adopted by the follov~ing vote: ~YES: ~"~.srs. ....Comer, :,[undy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Setfert --5. ~'fAYS: !(one ............. 0. _~IEG 1ST (!~SON) STR'PET S E: The City I,~anager recommends that zigns be provided for the Jolmson ~rniture Company and the Market Cash Grocery at their plac~ of business ~12-~14 1st (Eelson) Street S.E. ~,(r. Tinsley moved to adopt the recom- mendation. The motion was duly seconded s.~d the recommendation adopted. SAFE~~ MOTOR T~.NSIT CORP0~TION: The City Me.n~er recommends that the pe~it of the Safety I,:otor Transit Corporation to operate their busses over the streets be extended to September l, 19~2. i,lr. Tinsley moved to adopt the recou~endation, and offered the follo~¥ing ordi~nce: (~869) AN ORDINANCE to extend the pe~ission heretofore granted to the SAFE~ ~,[0TOR T~.NSIT C0~.P0~TION to ~intain and operate upon tho conditions herein speci- fied or referred to a motor bus system of passenger transportation upon certain streets of the City of Roanoke from September 1st, 1931, (the date of the expiration thereof as heretofore provided) to September 1st, 19~2, and also to amend and reo~ dain paragraph A of section 14 of an ordi~nce adopted by the Co~cil of the City of Ro~oke on t?~e E4th day of March 1925, entitled, "An ordinance to grant permlssto~ ~S !Corporation his opinion meeti~ of Council. to the Safety Motor Transit Corporation to maintain and operate upon the conditions herein stated a motor bus system of passenger transportation upon certain streets of the City of Roanoke" and known as Ordinance No. 1747. ( For full text of ordinance see Ordinance Book No. 7, Page ). ~r. Tinsley moved to adopt the ordinance. The motion was duly seconded and the ordinance adopted by the following vote: AYES: I,.iessrs. Comer, ~fundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, ~!r. Selfert--5. NAYS: None ............... 0. GENERAL REGISTRAR: In the matter of the request of the General for clerk hire for six weeks, $150.00 and for stenographer hire one week, $20.00, which was referred to the City Clerk for report on the duties of the General Regis- trar. The report was filed. L!r. I~.'.undy moved that the acco'rants be paid. Mr. Lhmdy offered the follov~ing resolution: (~3870) A Pd~SOLUTI0li to pay for clerk hire and stenographer hire in the office of the General Registrar. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City Clerk be, and he is hereby directed to draM; a warrant for the sum of ,~150.00 payable to Claude Echols, and a warrant for the sum of $20.00 p~yable to ~;.iss Ruble 'iFnite for services in the office of the General Registrar. Said Echols for the period of six weeks at $25.00 per week, and l.:iss VS~ite for one week at $20.00 per week. Said amounts v, nen paid shall be charged to the account of Elections. if.r.i.lundy moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: A~.--,S: ~.iessrs. :,'undy, Stiff, and the President, ~r. Seifert ...... 3. NAYS: ~Iessrs. Comer and Tinsley ........................... 2. LICENSE REFU~.fD: In the matter of the request of the Dixie Finance and Loan to refund over-payment in license. The City Attorney reported that in tl~e license should be refunded. The matter is laid over until next LIC~:SE .u~.~: In the matter of the request of ~'~ a license paid as a v:holesale produce merchant. Council .has no power to refund this license. Registrar to pay K. '.?ebster to refund to him The City Attorney reported that REPORTS OF ~..,,,~TTEES: The committee considering the increase of the rent of the Armory reported progress and is continued. CONSIDERATI0.?( OF CLAIMS: None. INTRODUCTION ~ND CONSIDER_4TI0_W. 01: ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: None. ~".0TION. S A!,~D !,[ISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: STRzzT SIGN 18TH AND 0P.~fGE ~.V.~U~ N. W: Mr. Stiff called the attention of the necessity of a street sign at 18th Street and 0rs~ge Avenue N. W., and asked that the City ManaEer look into same. The matter t s referred to the City ~,~anager for his attention. There being no ftn'ther business, Council adjourned. APP~ROVED ATTEST: ~~-~-~/~ ..~,,,:, _ Clerk. Frid~, REGULAR MEETING, September ll, 1931 The Council in the Municipal B~ilding of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Room Friday, September 11, 1931, at 3 o'clock P. M. Tlnsley and the President, Mr, PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, ABSENT: None ................ O. The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: Wm. P. Hunter, City Manager. Seifert-5 ~INUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the p~vious meeting has been ~urnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND C0~UJNICATIONS: MARKET AUDITORIUM 1LE~UEST TO USE: Mr. L. H. Mitchell, representing the VeteranS of Foreign Wars, appeared and asked that Council permit his organization to use the market auditorium for exhibitions, without the payment of rent, for the purpose of adding to the Charity Fund. Mr. Mitchell stated that his organization would be will- ing to pay the actual cost for lights and heat. Mr. Comer moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for report at next meeting. The motion was duly second- ed and agreed to. FINE REQUEST TO RE~IND: Mr. Paul S. Johnson, representing Arthur Knowles, pre- sented a petition asking that a fine imposed on Arthur Knowles amounting to $100.00 be refunded. It appears Knowles was fined in the Police Court for driving an auto- mobile while under the influence of intoxtc_~ts. The fine was paid and the case afterwards appealed to the Hustings Court, and upon trial of the appeal ~_~_owles was found not guilty. Mr. Tinsley moved that the matter be referred to the City Clerk for report. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. ALBV~MARLE AVENUE S. E., BETWEEN 6TH AND 7TH STREETS: Mr. J. E. Fogle appeared with reference to the widening of Albemarle zvenue S. E., between 6th and ?th Streets. The matter is continued. CROSS-OVERS: Applications for permits to constr~ct cross-overs were presented as follows: W. H. Bettis, 523 Linden Street and H. S. Cofer, 45 Patton Avenue N. E. The applications are referred to the City Manager with power to act. DAUGHTERS OF CONFEDERACY: Petition from the William Watts Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy was presented asking that a section of the plaza in front of the postoffice building be reserved for the purpose of erecting a memorial to the confederate dead was presented. N~. Tlnsley moved that the matter be referred to the~ City Manager for report. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. streets were presented as improvement of STREET I~PROV~[ENT.: Petitions fo llows: and penetration for the South Side Floyd Avenue, Wasena, between Main Street and 6th Street. North and South Sides of Hanover Avenue N. W., between ESth and £6th Streets. Mr. Tinsley moved to grant the petitions and offered the following resolution: {#38Vl) A authorizing the City u_-_nager to construct curb and gutter RESOLUTION macadam on certain streets ~der conditions. BE IT RESOLVED and he is hereby authorized to construct, or cause to be ter and penetration macadam on the (1) ~outh Side Floyd Avenue, (2)North and South Sides of Streets. Provided, however, that no work shall be done on said property owners have paid into the City Treasury ter. Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley NAYS: None ............... 0. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER: The City Manager presented recommendations. The same were acted upon as follows: STI~EE.T IMPROVEMENT: The City Manager recommends the improvement of streets by constructing curb and gutter and penetration macadam thereon. moved to adopt the recommendation and offered the following resolution: (~3872) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City ~anager under conditions. by the Coune~l of the 0ity of Roanoke that the constructed, following streets: Wasena, between M~ln Street and 6th Street. Hanover Avenue N. W., between 25th and 26th City Manager be~ curb and gut-~ .J be, on the property curb and gutter. Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, NAYS: None ............... 0. AIRPORT INSURANCE: The City Manager the request of Lemon and Reynolds, 1932, moved streets until the one-half the cost of curb and gut- The motion was duly seconded and and the President, Mr. Seifert--§.. a report making certain certain Mr. Tinsley to improve certain streets BE IT RESOLVED 'by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City Manager and he is hereby authorized to construct curb and gutter and following streets: (1) Rorer Avenue S. W., between 20th and 21st Streets.. (2) 16th Street S. W., between Chapman and Patterson Avenues. (3) Mo~n_tain Avenue S. E., between 4th and 5th Streets. (4) Arden Road, Raleigh Court, between Sherwood and Carter Roads. (5) 7th Street S. E., between Elm and Jamison Avenues. (6) 18th Street S. W., between Patterson and Chapman Avenues. (7) l?th Street S. W., between Patterson and Chapman Avenues. Provided, owners penetration macadam however, that no work shall be done on said streets until the have paid into the City Treasury one-half the cost of constructing ' The motion was duly seconded and Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert--5. for. the year ending May 31, the insurance. Mr. Tinsley lowing resolution: (f3873) A RESOLUTION Airport. and City Attorney to whom was referred the lessees of the Airport, to pay the insurance presented a report recommending that the city pay to adopt the recommendation and offered the fol- amthorizing the payment of $299.25 insurance on the BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City Clerk and Auditor be, and he is hereby directed to draw a warrant for the sum of $~99.2§ to Chas. ~,~sford & Son for the insurance on the Airport. Said amount when paid shall be charged to the account of Airport. 423 424 the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: lAessrs. Comer, Mund~v, Stiff, Tlnsley and the 'NAYS: None .......... -------0. The City Manager presented a report of work accomplished and week ending August 27th, 19Z1. The same is filed. REPORTS OF C0~ITTEES: ARMORY KENT: The president Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. The Botion was duly seconded &n~ President, N~. Seifert--§ expenditures for stated that the committee to whom was referred the matter of the request of the Roanoke Auditorium Company for increase of rent of the Armory will present a final report at next meeting of Council. REFUND LICENSE TAX: In the matter of the Dixie Finance and Loan Corporation to refund license tax erroneously charged them. Mr. Tinsley reported that he had gone into the matter of payment of license tax by other building and loan associations and ascertained that they had been taxed upon the mutual plan, and that the Dixie Finance and Loan Corporation were doing the same business that the others were doing[, and would, therefore, be entitled to the refund. Mr. Tinsley offered the followtn~ re solut ion: (,~3874) A RESOLUTION to refund to the Dixie Fin_~ce and Loan Corporation $800.00, license tax erroneously charged them for the years 1930 and 1931. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City Clerk and Auditor be, and he is hereby directed to draw a warrant payable and Loan Corporation for the sum of $800.00, to refund license ed them for the years 1930 and 1931. Said amount when paid shall be charged to the account of Refunds and Rebates. Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the follov,~[ng vote: AYES: ~[essrs. Comer, N~mdy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert --§. NAYS: None .................. 0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. CONSIDER~TION OF CLAIMS: None. INTROIYJGTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Mr. Stiff introduced the following resolution: (~3875) A RESOLUTION to designate the Morris Plan Bank as a city depository. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the Norris Plan Bank be, and it is hereby designated as a city depository, subject to the provisions of Resolution No. 3?80 adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke on the 2?th, day of February 1931. to the Dixie Finance' tax erroneously charg, Mr. Stiff moved to adopt the resolution. resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: ~;essrs. Comer, ~{undy, Stiff, NAYS: None ............. '.---0. MOTION S AND ~ISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: LIGHTS IN ALLEYS: The City Manager brought The motion was duly seconded and thet Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert - 5. to the attention of Co~ncil the fac' that he has had numerous requests to install lights in alleys, and asked Council to define a policy in regard thereto. Council stated the policy heretofore in effect should be continued, tb~t no lights be placed in alleys. NORTHERN ENTRANCE: The City Manager stated that the old building on the land which has been acquired on the Northern Entrance was used as the first postoffioe, and suggested that the same be removed to another piece of ground owned by the city and preserved as a relic, The cost to remove and place it on a fo;,~ndation would be approximately $175.00. The City Manager recommends that this be done, Mr, Mundy moved that the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted. seconded and agreed to. PAVING NORTHERN APPROACH: Mr, Comer offered the following (~5876) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to for paving the Northern Approach. and he The motion was duly resolution: advertise for bids BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City U~nager be, is hereby authorized to advertise for bids for paving the Northern Approach. The bids to be before Council at 3 o'clock P. M., September 18th. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and NAYS: None ............... 0. WISE AVENUE AND 16TH STREET S. E. FLOOD WATER: The City Manager stated to Council that he has had complaints about the flood water at Wise Avenue and 16th Street S. E., ~gineer had and presented plans for a observed conditions during conditions were not as had as they ~md The matter is laid over. There the President, Mr. Selfert--5. storm drain. He also stated that the City the last heavy rains, and that the flood formerly been. being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. Preside 425 C0UNCXL, REGULAR MEETING, Friday, Septemb®~ 18, 1931o The Co,,~oil of the City of Roanoke met in regular meetin~ in the Council Room in the Municipal Building Friday, September 18, 1931, at 3 o'clock P. M. PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert-: ABSENT: None ................. O. · he president, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: Wm. P. ~!nter, City Manager. ;.~INUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. the reading is PETITIONS AND COM~ICATIONS: WISE AVF~E AND 16TH STREET DRAINAGE: Mr. H. B. Apperson, representing Mr. W. E. McG~ire, Jr., appeared and stated to Council the condition with reference to the drainage at Wise Avenue and 16th Street S.E. He stated that the city had diverted the water so as to throw it on to the property of ~Ir. McGuire, which has caused the loss of tenants in the McGuire property. ,',;r. Apperson stated that it would be ad- visable to obtain a strip of land for the purpose of opening a street into Wise Ave-~ nue so as to permit the water to flow in an open drain. Mr. Comer moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for report at next meeting of Council. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. FIRE PREVENTION: Mr C D Johnson, Chairman of the Fire Prevention Committee of the Chamber of Commerce, appeared and stated to Council the necessity for adoptio~ of a Fire Prevention Code; the putting on of a full time inspector, and the adoption of an electrical ordinance. Council takes time to consider the request. BIDS FOR PAVING NORTHF~N APPROACH: The City Manager having advertised for bids' for the const~m, ction of the street for the Northern App,'oath to the city, bids were :1 presented but before the same were opened Mr. Holman Willis, representing The Bar- rett Company, stated that he desired to present a letter relative to the use of Tarvia Lithic as the paving for these streets. The letter is filed. Bids were presented by the following parties: M. S. Hudgins W. W. Draper Clinch Valley Construction Co. '~. L. Tinsley · G. P. Clay J. R. Vaugh~n & Company $ 3,597.00 3,876.00 4,719.00 4,315.00 5,145.00 4,579.00 M~. Mundy moved that the bids be referred to the City Manager for tabulation, and also to obtain the cost for using Ta~via Lithic and other finishing coats for the streets. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. ALBEMARLE AV~UE S. E., WIDENING BETWEEN 6TH AND ?TH STRk~W~TS: Mr. J. E. Fogle I again appeared with reference to th~ widening of Albemarle Avenue S. E., between 6th and 7th Streets. He was requested to present the information he had obtained to the City Manager for his attention. STREET LIGHT: A petition asking for the installation of a street light at ' the corner of 25th Street and Shenandoah Avenue N. W., was read and on motion of Mr. Stiff referred to the City Manager for report. JANE~ -~REET: Oxford and Roanoke Avenues, Virginia Heights, was read and on referred to the City Manager for report. CRO$~-OVERS: Applications for permits to as follows: D. We Fliokwir, 24 and 25 Mountain Avenue, Rd. No are referred to the City Manager with power to act. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER: The City Manager presented rain recommendations, the seme were acted upon as follows: FIRE HYDRANTS DALE AVENUE: The City Manager reports Works Company is planning to install fire hydrants at the and 20th Street and Dale Avenue and 21st Street. A petition as~ng for the improvement of James Street between motion of Mr. Tinsley construct cross-overs were presented T. W. Hendriok, 160~ ~oormaz and Chas. E. Stone, 63E Virginia Avenue, South Roanoke. The applloationi a report making ocr- that the Roanoke Water corner of Dale Avenue He also reports that an alarm box will be installed at the corner of Dale Avenue and 19th Street, and when further extensions of the Fire Alarm System are made t~at one ~lll be installed at Dale Avenue and 21st Street. cITY_ MARKET AUDITORIUM: With reference to the request of L. H. Mitchell, re- presenting the Veterans of Foreign V:ars, for the use of the Market Auditorium with- out the payment of rent, but to pay for the actual expense of light and heat, the same to be used for the purpose of raising charity funds for the benefit of disa- bled veterans. The City Manager recommends that the Veterans of Foreign Wars be permitted to use the Market Auditorium for the purpose of putting on exhibitions for charity at the rate of $15.00 per night, provided that all exhibitions given in the auditorium to conform to the state law governing boxing. Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the recommendation. ed. The motion was duly seconded and the recommendation adopt- FINANCIAL STATEMENT: The City Clerk and Auditor presented a statement showing the financial condition of the City as of September 1, 1931. The same is filed. FINE R~FUND: The matter of the request to refund fine imposed upon Arthur Knowles which was referred to the City Clerk. The City Clerk reports that Arthur '~nowles was fined $100.00 by the Police Court on August 18, 1931; that on September to the Hustings Court, and on September 12th, he was tried the Attorney for the Commonwealth stated that he could an automobile while under the influence of intoxi- guilty to reckless driving ~nd was fined $10.00, is, therefore, entitled to a refund of $100.00 which was paid Mr. Comer moved to refund the fine, and offered the following or his attorney, $100.00 4th, he appealed the case in the Hustings Court and not prove the charge of driving cants, but that Knowles pleaded which was paid. He in the Police Court. resolution: (~3877) A RESOLUTION to refund to Arthur Knowles, fine imposed on him by the Police Court. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City Clerk and Auditor be, and he is hereby directed to draw a warrant for the sum of $100.00 to Arthur Knowles, or his attorney, to refund fine imposed upon him in the Police Court, which was afterwards set aside in the Hustings Court. Said amount when paid shall be charged to the account of Refunds and Rebates. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: 427 &YES: l{essrs. NAY3: None ----- ..... -------0. ROANOKE HOSPITAL: The Roanoke Hospital filed report ment of city patients at a cost of $§6~o50. The report is filed. REPORT OF COL[MITTENS: AUDITORIUM CO~h~ITTEE: The president stated *.hat the committee to make a report on the question of rent for the Auditorium. continued. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: },{r. Eundy offered the following resolution: (~3878) A RESOLUTION to approve the accounts and claims against Roanoke for the month of Augast, Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert-§. showing ~6~ day's treat- was not ready The committee is The motion was duly (For full text of Resolution see Ordinance ~. ~!undy moved to adopt the resslution. resolution adopted by the following vote: the City 1931, and directing the payment of the same. Book No. ?, Page ). seconded and the of AYES: Messrs. Comer, Hundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Er. Seifert--5. ~AYS. None ............ O. ~.~OTIOES AND ~!ISCELI~NEOUS BUSINESS: TREES IN FRON? OF POSTOFFICE: The president stated that he had numerous communications with reference to sav~,ing the trees on the plot in front of the new postoffice; that Council had given every consideration to saving the trees, but it was found impossible to do so. STRF~ET LIGHT CORKER ~UELROSE AVENUE AND 26TH STREET: Mr. Stiff asked that the matter of changing the light at the Corner of ~:ielrose Avenue and 26th Street be referred to the City Manager. The matter is so referred. AUBUPS: AVE~E: Mr. Stiff called attention to the ragged condition on the lines of the roadway on Auburn Avenue from Grandin Road to the city limits. The is r'eferred to the City Manager. 12TH STREET S. E., BET¥;EEN JAMISON AND DALE AVENUES: Mr. ~,!undy called atten- tion to the condition of 12th Street S. E., between Jamiscn and Dale Avenues. The same is badly washed and asked that the matter be referred to the City Manager. The same is so referred. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST .... Clerk. President. 00UNCIL, Fr lday, REGULAR MEETING, September 25, 1931. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting Room in the Municipal Building Friday, September 25, 1931, at 3 PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Ttnsley and the President, ABSENT: None ............... O. The President, Mr. Selfert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: Wm. P. Hunter, City Manager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND CO;~U,~UNICATIONS: SIDEWAL~: Petition asking for the construction of a sidewalk on the North Side of Tazewell Avenue between llth and 12th Streets S. E., :was. p~esented. The City Manager recommends that a sidewalk be constructed, provided the property owners will pay one-half thc cost. Mr. Tlnsley moved to adopt the recommendation and offered the following resolution: (~3879) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to construct, or cause to be constructed, a sidewalk on the North Side of Tazewell Avenue between llth and 12th Streets S. ~. BE IT RESOLVED by the Co~cil of the City of Hoanoke that the City ~Mnager be, and he is hereby authorized to construct, or cause to be constructed, a sidewalk on the Noth Side of Ta~zewell Avenue between llth and 12th Streets S. E. no work shall be done on said sidewalk ~,~til the one-half the cost thereof. The motion was duly seconded and Provided, however, that l 'property owners have paid into the City Treasury Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, NAYS: None ................. O. SIDFf~ALKS: Petitions for sidewalks were presented as follows: in the Council o'clock P. M. Mr. Seifert-5. Mr. Seifert--8. (1) East Side 14th Street N. ~",,., between Orange and Melrose Avenues. (2) East Side of Forest Park Boulevard between Melrose Avenue and Alder Street and the West Side of Olive Street to Alder Street. The petititions are referred to t~e City Manager for report and recommendation. LUCK AV~DE~ BETWEEN JEFFERSON AND FIRST STREETS: ¥~. C. D. Keffer presented a petition asking that Luck Avenue between Jefferson Street and First Street S. W., be made a twO-way street and that parking be prohibited. Mr. Ttnsley moved to re- fer the petition to the City Manager for report and recommendation. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. UNemPLOYED;REGISTRATION OF: A communication from the committee ed of the State of Virginia Tuesday, October 6th, 1931. Mayor and City Manager for to. on the unemploy- asking that a registration of nnemployed be taken on Mr. Tinsley moved that the matter be referred to the their action. The motion was duly seconded and agreed A comm,~ication from the Big Lick Garden keep up the repairs on the Club asking building and beautify the BIG LICK GARDEN CLUB: that they be permitted to 429 ground 8 purpose of tho ol~.b. Big Llok Garden Club. duly seconded and the recommendation on which the ftrst post .'Office is moved, and to use the building for the The City ~[anager recommends that this permit be granted the the recommendation, The motion was Nr. Comer moved to adopt adopted. GROSS-OVERS: Applications for permits to construct cross-overs were presented as follows: J. Frank Ewald, 322 ~',ountain View Terrace and Ers, ~. E, Wirt and Mrs. ~:. C. ~eador, 1409 Maple Avenue S. W. The applications are referred to the City Eanager with power to act. STREET I~ROV~T: Petitions for the improvement of streets by the construc- tion of curb and gutter and penetration macadam were presented as follows: (1) 5th Street S. E., between ~le Avenue ~d ~llitt Avenue. (2) 4th Street S. E., between ~llitt Avenue and ~,~o~tain Avenue. (~) Forest Park Boulevard N. ~:' between ~elrose Aven~e and Alder Street (4} Janet Avenue between Franklin Road and 4th Street S.W. ~2r. Comer moved to refer the petitilons to the City Manager for report and rec ommendatt on. A.,~RIGaE LEGION POST NO. 47: A co~m~ication from the ~lsehwiller Post ~eri- can Legion as~xng that the city re~d the license tax paid for the Robblns Brothers Circus which showed in the City of Roanoke on August 3, 1931, ~der the auspices of said post be ref~ded. The matter is referred to the City Manager for report. ~-SEkVICE }:'.~'S RELIEF COL~,iITTEE: A commutation from W. H. ~yne, ~esldent of the ~-Serviee ~[en's Relief Co~ittee, advising Council that the f~ds for relief work have been e~usted and aski~ for some assistmnce. ~. M~dy stated to Co~cil that this co~ittee was doing a good work, and is, at present, taking care of seventeen families whose heads are in hospitals or otherwise lncapactted. Tinsley moved that the sum of $150.00 per month for the months of October, November and December be paid the co~ittee. ~. Tinsley offered the following resolution: (~3880} A ~SOLUTION to pay to the ~-Se~ice .Sien's Relief Co~tttee the ~m of ~150.00 per month, for the months of October, November and December. BE IT kEBOLVED by tn~ Co~cil of the City of Roanoke that the City Clerk and Auditor be, a~d he is hereby directed to draw a warrant to the ~-Serviee ~en's Relief Committee for the s~ of $150.00 per month, for the months of October, Novem- .her and December. Said ~ounts shall be paid on the 1st day of each month, and shall be charged to the acco~t of Allow~ces and Gifts. ~. Tlnsley moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: A~S: Messrs. Comer, ~'[~dy, Stiff, Tlnsley and the ~esident, Mr. Seifert --5. NAYS: None .................. O. RE~RTS 0F 0FFIC~S: RE~RT 0F THE CITY I,{ANAGER: The City ~,~[anager presented a report making certain recommendations. The s~e were acted upon as follows: STRUT LIGHTS: The City Eanager reco~ends the installation of certain street lights. Mr. Stiff moved to adopt the reco~endation and offered the following resolution: ~ (~3881) A ~SOLUTION authorizing the Appalachian Electric Power Company to stall certain street lights. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the Appalachian Electric Power Company be, and it is hereby authorized to install street lights as follows: (11 1-250 C. P. street light at Shenandoah Avenue and 25th Street N.W. (21 1-250 C. P. street light at the Northeast Corner of Lafayette Boulevard and Hanover Avenue N. W. (3) 1-250 C. P. street light at Franklin Avenue and New Street, South Roanoke. Said lights to be maintained under the contract existing between the Appala- chain Electric Power Company and the City of Roanoke. The motion was duly seconded and · Mr. Stiff moved to adopt t~Ae resolution. the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, M~mdy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Setfert--5. NAYS: None ................ 0. STRUT IMPROVEM~T: The City Manager recommends that curb and gutter be con- structed on James Street between Oxford Avenue and Roanoke Avenue, provided the property owners will pay one-half the cost. ~Lr. Tinsley moved to adopt the recom- mendation. The motion was duly seconded and the recommendation adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the th~esident, Mr. Seifert--~. NAYS: None ................. 0. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: AUDITORIUM C0~ITTEE: The president reported that the Auditorium Committee is progressing with their report. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NORTHERN APPROACH: The City Manager recommends that the contract for construct- ing the Northern Approach be aws~rded to M. S. Hudgins on eight inch base with as- phalt surface treatment at ninety-one cents pe~r square yard. adopt the recommendation and offered the following resolution: Mr. Stiff moved to (~38821 A RESOLUTION to award the contract for constructing the Northern Approach to M. S. Hudgins. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the contract for con- structing the Northern Approach be awarded to M. S. Hudgins on eight inch base with asphalt surface treatment at ninety-one cents per square yard, and excavation at thirty cents per cubic yard. The work to be done in strict accordance with the plans, specifications and proposals submitted with said bid, but before proceeding with the work the said M.S. Hudgins shall enter into a bond with surity in the penalty of 80% of the contract price, and the City Attorney is directed to d:aw the proper form of contract and bond. ~ Mr. Stiff moved to adopt the resolution. resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert--8. NAYS: None ................ 0. CONSIDERATION OF CI~AIMS: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: None. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: The motion was duly seconded and the -',oil CLIN?IC ROANOKE HOSPI?A]~: The City Manager brought to the attention of Coun- the question of the oltntle now being oper. ated at the Roanoke Hospital, and ~stated that I t is necessary that some assistance be given the physicians who have had charge of the clintio, and it has been suggested by the hospital that the olin- tic be moved to some more convenient location. The City Manager stated to Council 'that there is no place in the ~uniclpal ~Uilding where the clintio might be 'and suggested that have Dr. Ransone assist in the olintic at the hospital. held, There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. COUNCIl., Fr lday, R;~JLAR MEET X~G, October 2, 1931. The Council Room in the Municipal PRESENT: Messrs. ABSENT: of the City of Building Friday, October 2, 1951, Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and None ................ O. Roanoke met in regular aeeting in the Oounotl at 3 o'clock P. M. the President, Mr. Seifert-§. The President, Mr. Setfert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: Wm. P. Hunter, City Manager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: FRANKLIN ROAD: Mr. B. H. Davis appeared and called the attention of Council to the condition of Franklin Road from Day Avenue to Highland Avenue, and suggested that the street be resurfaced. The City Manager stated that the approximate cost to resurface the street is $3,~0.00. The City Manager is directed to consider and report with recommendation at next meeting of Co,,ncil. LUCK AVF~NUE BETWM~.N 1BT AND 2ND STREETS S. W. PARKING: Mr. Paul S. Johnson presented to Council a petition asking that a parking limit of ten minutes be es- tablished on Luck Avenue between 1st and 2nd Streets S. W. The petition is referred to the City Manager for investigation and report. MARKET CURRAGE: A communication from Mr. John G. Challice advising that is now pending before the Hustings Court a suit to contest Ordinance No. provides they will drop to fifty cents so as to permit the Council Takes time to consider. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER: The City Manager recommendations. SIDEWALKS: there which for the segregation of the peddler and producer on the city market; that the proceedings in the court if Con~cil will reduce peddler to pay the the curbage fee same amount as the producer. presented a report making The same were acted upon as follows: certain The City Manager recommends the construction of certain sidewalks to adopt provided the property owners will pay one-half the cost. Mr. Stiff moved the recommendation, and offered the following re so luti on ~ (~883) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to construct certain side- walks. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City Manager be, add he is hereby authorized to construct, or cause to be constructed, sidewalks on the following streets: East Side of 14th Street between Orange and Melrose Avenues N.W. Both sides of Forest Park Boulevard between Melrose Avenue and Alder Street But, that no work shall be done on said sidewalks until the property owners shall have paid into the City Treasury one-half the cost thereof. The motion was duly seconded and Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Stiff moved to adopt the resolution. the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Mr. Selfert--5. 433 NAYS: None ............... O. CU~BAND GUTTER: The CLtyMana~er ~eoommends the construction of certain ou~b .i and gutter, provided the property owners will pa~ one-half the cost. Mr. Mtul~ ~moved to adopt the recommendation and offered the following resolution: (~884) A ~ESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to construct certain curb and gutter. BE IT RESOLVED by the Co--oil of the City of Roanoke that the City Manager be and he is hereby authorized to construct, or eauae to be constructed, curb amd gutter on the following streets: 5th Street S. E., between Dale and Bullitt Avenues. 4th Street S. E., between Bullitt and Mountain Avenues. Forest Park Boulevard between Melrose Avenue and Alder Street N.W. Janette Avenue between Franklin Road and 4th Street S. W. Provided, however, that no work shall be done until the property owners have paid into the City Treasury one-half the cost thereof. ~. Mundy moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert-5. NAYS: None ................. 0. LUCK AVENUE BETWEEN JEFFERSON STREET AND FIRST STREET S. W. TRAFFIC: With reference to the request of C. D. Keffer to establish a two-way street on Luck Avenue between Jefferson Street and 1st Street S. W., City Manager recommends that no change be made in the and to prohibit parking. The traffic regulations on this street. Comm~:n_ications from Clayton, and A. B. Camper, Representative, Toledo Scale Company, protesting against any change, were filed. Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the recommendation of the City Manager. The motion was duly seconded and the recommen- dation adopted. REQUEST TO R.~FUN. D LICENSE TAX: In the matter of the request of the Balsohwiller Post No. 4?, American Legion, asking that the license tax paid for the Robbins Bro- thers Circus which showed in the City of Roanoke on August 3, 1931, amounting to $61.£5, be refunded The City Manager reports that it is the opinion of the City Attorney that the city cannot legally refund this tax. He~ therefore, recommenda that the tax be not refunded. Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the recommendation. The motion was duly seconded and the recommendation adopted. POLICE DEPARTt[.ENT: The City Manager reports the employment of Eugene G. Laugho~ as patrolman, effective September 30, 1931. The same is filed. PENSION: In the matter of the application of Mrs. A. M. Smith, the widow of police officer, for a monthly allowance, which was referred to the Pension Board. The Pension Board presented a report advising that Mr. Smith died before the estab- lishment of a pension fund, and the Pension Board is without authority to do any- thing in the premises. Mr. Comer moved that the City Clerk notify Mrs. Board. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. REPORTS OF COMMITT~.S: Smith of the findings of the AUDITORIUM COM~ITTF.~.: The president reported that the .was not ready to make their report. The same is continued. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. Auditorium Committee CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: Noneo INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDEI~ATION OF Mr° ?insley introduced the following resolution: {~885) A RESOLUTION to approve the .amended layout for .the new postofftoe building.- WHEREAS, by resolution adopted on the approved the layout of the streets in front on the map attached to said resolution and designated as project ¥,~tEREAS, it is advisable to change the width of the street parkway to 40 feet. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City in the width of the street lying north of the parkwa.v to 40 said map be, and the same is hereby approved. Mr. Tlnsley moved to adopt the resolution. the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the NAYS: None .............. 0. Mr. Mundy introduced the following ordinance: ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: streets in front of 31st, da~ of July 19~1, the Council of the new postoffioe building as "A", and lying north of the Roanoke feet as shown that a change shown om the The motion was duly seconded and President, Mr. Seifert--5. (~3886) AN ORDINANCE to establish a set back line on the South Side of Norfolk Avenue (Front Street) between a point beginning ~72.97 feet west of 1st and 2nd Streets S. W. BE IT ORDAINED by the Co,~_ncil of the City of Roanoke that a set back line be, and the same is hereby established on the South Side of Norfolk Avenue ( Front Street) between a point beginning ~72.97 feet west of 1st ~md 2nd Streets S. w., so as to make said street 40 feet in width. · The said line is shown on the map hereto attached ~nd made a part hereof. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all buildings hereafter erected on said street shall conform to the set back line hereby established.' The ordinance was read and laid over.. Mr. Tinsley offered the following resolution: (~3887) A RESOLUTION to purchase from R. H. Lowe a certain strip of land on the South Side of Front Street under conditions. BE IT RESOLVED by the Co,,ncil of the City of Roanoke that a strip of land be )urchased from R. H. Aowe on the South Side of Front Street: So as to widen said Street. The price of said strip to be $930.18. Provided, however, that the purchase price shall not be paid until the said . H. Lowe constructs a building on his lot, and shall convey to the City of Roanoke ~he strip of land hereinbefore mentioned. hereto attached and made a A map showing the strip of land to be ,art hereof. to the drainage condition on purchased i s The resolution was read and laid over. MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: ARLINGTON ROAD: Mr. Comer called the attention The City Manager the cost to acquire property necessary to widen Albemarle Avenue be- ?th Streets will be $4,150.60, whoch he deems excessive. The matter ~rlington Road and asked that the City Manager look into the same. ALBEMARLE AVENUE BETWEEN 6TH AND 7TH S~REETS S. E. WIDENING: ~eported that [ween 6th and 43,q la referred order to widen the street. WISE AVENUE AND ISTtt STREE~ necessary to acquire property matter I s continued. to the City Manager for report as to how much tho sit2 o~uld spend in DRAINAGE: The City Manager reported that the coat necessary to open lSth Street would be $§,000.00. The ROANOKE POULTRY AND FANCIERS CLUB: Mr. J. D. Priohett presented a oommunioa- to tion from the Roanoke Poultry and Fanciers 'hold a Poultry Show on December 1st to 4th, they have a reduction in the rent of the market auditorium. the communication be referred to the City Manager for report and recommendation. motion was duly seconded and agreed to. ~EST ~2ID MARKET MEAT STALL: The City Manager reported that E. L. Miller de- sired to rent a meat stall at the West End Market provided the city will build it. The City Manager is requested to make a full report with ing of Council. There being no further business, Council adjourned. Club advising Council that it wanted 19~1, and to do so it is necessary that Mr. Oomer moved that recommendation at next meet- APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. President. The Council of the City of in the Municipal Building FridaF. PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, and the ABSENT: Mr. Tinsley ................ 1. The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: Wm. P. Hunter, City ~tanager. COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING, Friday, October 9, 1931. Cou_r~oil Roo,~ Mr. Seifert --4. duly seconded Roanoke met in regular meeting in the October 9, 1931, at ~ o'clock P. M. Pre si dent, MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is :dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: MARKET ORDINANCE: Mr. Carleton Penn, representing certain of the hucksters land peddlers doing business on the market, appeared and stated to Council the objec- tion of the hucksters and peddlers to the curbage fee charged them. Mr. Penn also stated that there were certain cases pending before the hustings Court on appeals from the Police Court for fines imposed on the hucksters and peddlers for violating the seggregation' ordinanc&; that he had not decided Just what would be done with these cases; that the communication from Mr. Challice is not binding upon the huck- sters and peddlers that he represents. Mr. Penn also called the attention of Coun- cil to t~e traffic conditions and stated that at times it is almost impossible for the peddlers to back their trucks to the curb on account of parking and other traffic conditions. Nr. Comer moved that the matter of traffic condition be referred to the The motion was City Manager and that the other matter be laid over. and agreed to. CROSS-OVER: In the matter of the application of Garst Brothers for a permit to construct a cross-over at their property #1119-1121 Rorer Avenue was again taken Up. Mr. Comer moved that the permit be granted a_n_d offered the following resolution: to grant a permit to Garst ~rothers to construct a cross- (~3888) A RESOLUTION over at their lots ~1119 and 1121 Rorer Avenue S. W. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Hoanoke that a permit be, hereby granted Garst Brothers to construct a cross-over at ~1119 and 1121 flue~.° ;V. Said cross-over to be constructed according to the specifications to be nished by the City manager and to his good 1.iking and satisfaction. and is Rorer Ave- Said Garst Brothers by acting under this resolution agree to indemnify and frm rove harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims by reason of the construction and maintenance of said cross-over. for damages to persons or property: Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. resolution adopted by the AYES: Messrs. Comer, seconded and the The motion was duly following vote: mundy, Stiff and the President, ~tr. Seifert ..... 4.. construct a cross- of Lynchburg NAYS: None .................. 0. CROSS-OVER: The application of A. over on the NeSt side of Ath Street N. Road was presented. resolution: F. Brooks for a permit to E., approximately 200 feet North Mr. Comer moved to grant the permit and offered the following 437 i (J~389) A RESOLUTION to grant a permit ~over on the West side of' 4th Street North of to A. F. Brooks to I~nohb~ Road. OOnBt~uot a OrOll~- BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and is hereby granted A. F. Brooks to construct a cross-over on the West Side of 4th, Street N. E., approximately 200 feet North of Lynehburg Road. Said cross-over shall be constructed in accordance with specifications to be furnished by the City Manager and to his good liking and satisfaction. The said A. F. Brooks by acting under this resolution agrees to indemnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to persons ce propert~ by reason of the construction and maintenance of said cross-over. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and th1 ~ resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff and the President, M~. Seifert .... 4. NAYS: None ................. O. SIDE~'ALK: Petition for a sidewalk on the West Side of 8th Street S. E., be- tween Dale Avenue and Mountain Avenue was presented. The City Manager recommends the construction of a sidewalk, provided the property owners will pay one-third of the cost. Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the resolution and offered the following reso- lution: RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to construct a sidewalk on the West Side of 8th Street between Dale Avenue and Mountain Avenue S. E. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City Manager be, and he is hereby directed to construct, or cause to be constructed, a sidewalk on the West side of Sth Street between Dmle Avenue and Mountain Avenue S. E. Provided, however, that no work shall be done on said sidewalk until the property owners shall pay into the city treasury one-third of the cost thereof. Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, and the President, Mr. Seifert .... 4. NAYS: None ................. O. D~,AWARE AVENUE IMPROV~2~ENT: A petition asking for the improvement of Dela- ware Avenue, Villa Heights, from Lafayette Avenue to Cove Road, and the installatioz of a water main of sufficient size to carry fire hydrants was presented. Mr. Stiff moved Shat the petition be referred to the City Manager with the request that he take the matter of the installation of water mains up with the Roanoke Water Works Company and report to Con~cil. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. FRANKLIN ROAD: Petition asking that Franklin Road between Day Avenue and Highland Avenue be resurfaced was read. It appearing that the City Manager has a report, the same is laid over to be considered with said report. JAIL REPORT: A communication from R. J. Watson, Clerk of the Court, transmit- ting a report M,,ndy moved theft that portion of the report dealing with the skylight be referred to the City Manager for his attention and the other matters be laid over for fur- ther consideration. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. made to the Hustings Court on the condition of the Jail was read. Mrt 439 REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REI:~RT OF THE CITY MANAGER: { The City Manager presented a report making certain reoommendationso The same were acted upon as follows.. FRANKLIN ROAD: In the matter of the request to re{urface Franklin Road from Day Avenue to Highland Avenue S.,.W. The City Manager recommends that the pavement be smoothed up, Mr. Comer moved recommendation adopted. and that the =esurfaoing be held in abeyance until next spring. to adopt the recommendation. The motion was duly PARKING LUCK AVENUE BETWEEN 1ST AFl) 2ND STREETS S.]N{ In the seconded and the matter of the request to establish a ten minute parking regulation on Luck Avenue between let and 2nd Streets S. W. The City Manager Zion has been abused ~d that if the reports that the twenty minute parking regula- regulation is strictly Mr, Mundy moved to adopt the recommendation. recommendation adopted. ing will be overcome to a large extent. He recommends that twenty minute zone, and that the police department enforce the parking regulations. The motion was duly seconded and the erect a meat stall at the West End Market end rent the same to him. get reports that it will cost approximately $2,385.00 to enforced excessive park- signs be plamed in the V~ST END MARKET: In the matter of the request of E. L. Miller that the city The City Mane- lng, and that it is his opinion t,,at the city should not until it goes into the question of pIoviding a small meat market with the proper electrical refrigeration. He recommends that the city do not build the building The motion was duly erect and equip the build- spend this amou,t of money for Mr. Miller. Mr. Stiff moved to adopt the recommendation. seconded and the reco_m_mendation adopted. ROA.W0KE POULTRY SHOW: In the matter of the request of the the recommendation. The motion was duly seconded -nd the recommendation The City Manager reported the following changes in the Engineering Roanoke Poultry -nd Fanciers Club for a rebate in the rent of the City Market Auditorium. The City Manager recommends that the regular charge be adhered to. Mr. Comer moved to adopt adopted. Department: Services of M. P. Watkins discontinued September 30, 1931, on account of ill health. E. H. McConnell employed as inspector at a salary of 0ctober 2, 19Z1. $125.00, effective Norfolk Avenue (Front Street) between 2nd Streets S. W. BE IT ORDAINED by the Co,,~cil of the City of Roanoke that a set back line be, ~d the same is hereby established on the South Side of Norfolk Avenue (Front Street) between a point beginning 272.97 feet West of let to End Street S. W., so as to make said street forty feet in width. The said line is shown on the map hereto attached and made a part hereof. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all buildings hereafter erected on said street conform to the set back llne hereby established. ':shall The City Manager presented a report of work accomplished s~d expenditures for week ending September 3, 19~. The same was read and filed. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The following ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up ~nd again read: (~886) AN ORDINANCE to establish a set back line on the South Side of a point beginning 27~.97 feet West of 1st to Mr, o rd i _n_ _a no e ]G,-dy moved to adopt the or&lnanoe. adopted by the ffollowin~ vote: motion was duly seoomd, ed and the AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff and the President, Mr. Seifert- ..... 4. NAYS: None-- .......... ----0. The following resolution havin~ been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (~3887) A RESOLUTION to purchase from R. H. Lows a certain strip of land on the South Side of Front Street ,,-der conditions. BE IT RESOLVED by the 'Council of the City of Roanoke that a strip of land be purchased from R. H. Lows on the South Side of Front Street so as to widen street. The price of said strip to be S930.18. Provided, however, that the purchase prloe shall not be paid until the said E. H. Lows constructs a building on his lot, and shall convey to the City of Roanoke the strip of land hereinbefore mentioned. A map showing the strip of land to be purchased is hereto attached and made a part hereof. Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the~ resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff and the President, Mr. Seifert .... 4. NAYS: None .............. 0 REPOHTS OF CONJ,~ITTEES: AUDITORIUM COMmiTTEE: Continued. CONSIDERATION OF CLAINS: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: None. MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: ALB~!~RLE AVENUE S. E. WIDENING: The City Manager reports that the property damage for widening Albemarle Avenue will be $2,150.00. Moving a house and buildin a retaining wall would be $500.00, and in his opinion the amount is excessive. Mr. Comer moved that the matter be laid over u~til seconded and agreed to. WISE AVENUE AT 16TH STREET: The matter of next meeting. The motion was duly the drainage condition of Nise Ave- nue, and the purchase of land to extend 16th Street is laid over. LYNCHBURG ROAD WIDENING: The City Manager reports the prices that the property owners want for a strip of land off their property to widen Lynchburg Avenue between 4th and ?th Streets. It appearing over. ALLEY PAVING: The City Manager reports that that the prices are excessive, the matter is laid Dr. H. H. Trout desires to have the alley in the rear of his property between Walnut and Allison Avenues paved - tha~ he is willing to pay one-half the oost.~ The City Manager is authorized to pave the alley provided Dr. Trout will pay two thirds of the cost thereof. Mr. Tinsley appeared Just as Council adjourned. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. Preside COUNCIL, Friday, The Council of the City of in the Municipal Building Friday, October 16, 1931, PRESKNT: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the ABSENT: None ................. 0. The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESF~NT: Wm. P. Hunter, City Manager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: REGur:~R MEETING, 0etcher 16, 1931. Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Room at · o'clock P. M. President, Mr. Seifert-5. previous meeting has the reading is F. FALLON RE~4UEST TO REFUND TAXES: Mr. Kent Evans presented to Council a communication asking that $99.75 be refUnded to Mr. F. Fallon on account of the PaY- ment of taxes on lots i to 4, Section 31, McDonald Addition, in error. The matter is referred to the City Clerk for investigation and report. ALBEMARLE AVENUE BETW~.~ 6TH AND ?TH STREETS ¥,~D~2~ING: A committee of citizens from Albemarle Avenue S. E., between 6th and 7th Streets appeared relating to said street. The City Manager reported that he had been able to get the reduced $100.00. City Manager recommends that the widening be done, land necessary for such widening be obtained at a cost not to exceed $1,500.00. Mundy offered the following resolution: (~38911 .A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to purchase the land property damage provided the Mr. necessary to widen Albemarle Avenue S. E., between 6th and ?th Streets, at a price not to ex- ceed $1,500.00. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City Manager be, and he is hereby authorized to purchase the land necessary to widen Albemarle Ave- nue S. E., between 6th and 7th Streets at a cost not to exceed $1,500.00. The motion was duly seconded and Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the resolution. the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert--5. NAYS: None ............... 0. CROSS-OVER: The application of Roy T. Smith for a permit to construct a cross- over at ~526 Rutherford Avenue N. E., was read, and referred to the City Manager w~['th power to act. STREET IMPROVEMENT: Petitions for the improvement of streets were presented as. follows: (1) Dale Avenue between 13th and 14th Streets S. E. (2) Carolina Avenue, South Roanoke, between 4th and 5th Streets. (3) llth Street S. W., between Chapman and Patterson Avenues. (4) 6th Street S. E., between Elm and Highl~yd Avenues. The petitions are referred to the City Manager for report. STR~,ET LIGHT: Petition asking for the installation of a street light at the [ntersemtion 'of Dent Avenue and 9th Street S. E., was read and on motion of Mr. Stiff referred :to the City Manager for report. CITY JAIL ~IEALTH CONDITIONS: A communication from the Chamber of Commerce !with reference to the health conditions in the City Jail was presented, as was also la communication from the Executive Committee !moved that the communications be referred to Health Officer and City Physiolant and report their findings to Counoil..f- Club of the Aoade~ of Medicine. i~. Comer the City Nanager to take up with the MILL MOUNTAIN GARDen10LUB: A communication from the Mill Mountain ~arden asking that they be permitted to assist the Oity Manager in beautifying and maintaining the plot of ground Just Mr. Comer moved that the matter be referred to the duly seconded and agreed to. LICENSE REQUEST TO PRORATE: A communication from ~r. R. P. Davis Council that he is opening a grocery business at ~224 - 4th Avenue N. W., North of the new postoffioe building was read. City Manager. The motion was stating to and askin~ that Council prorate the license. is is not in the province of Council to prorate license. ed and agreed to. POLICE REVIEW: A communication from the Standard Producing Company asking that Council purchase copies of the Police Review for distribution at the Conven- Mr. Comer moved that Mr. Davis be notified that The motion was duly secon N~r. Tinsley moved that fifty copies of fifty cents per copy to be distri- tion of the League of Virginia ;~Mnicipalities. of the Police Review be purchased at the price The motion was duly buted at the Convention of the Police Association in Norfolk. seconded and agreed to. SET B~CK LINES: A communication from Mr. Edw. L. Stone, Chairman, City Plan- ning and Zoning Commission, asking that Council examine the recommendations for wi- dening streets and pass their ordinances for set back lines in accordance with the reco~nendations contained in the City Plan. The communication is filed. LONG TIME BUDGET FOR I~[PROVE~ENTS: A communication from Mr. Edw. L. Stone, Chairman City Planning and Zoning Commission, with reference to the Long-Time Budget,, for improvements now being prepared by ~!r. John Nolen was read and filed. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY ~NAGER: The City M~Bager presented reports of work ac- complished and expenditures for weeks ending September 10th, l?th, and 24th. The same are filed. FINANCIAL STATEmenT: The City Clerk and Auditor presented a statement show- financial condition of the City as of October l, 1931. The same is filed. REPORTS OF CO~IITTEES: AUDITORIUm! CO~!ITTEE; This committee is continued. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. ing the the City of the same. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDF~ATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: ~r. ~undy introduced the following resolution: {~3~92) A RESOLUTION to approve the accounts ~d claims against of Roanoke for the month of September, 1931, and directing the payment BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the acco,mts and against the City for the month of ordered paid as follows: claims September, 1931, be, and the s~me are here- ~by approved and 443 (For full text of Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the resolution. resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, NAYS: N one ................ O. MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: ResOlution see 0rdinanoe Book No. 7, Page ~ ~"~ ). The motion was duly seconded Tlnsley and the President, MELROSE AVENUE AND 25TH STREET N.W: Mr. Stiff called the attention of the condition of Melrose Avenue and 25th Street and asked that the same. PURCHASE OF LOT FOR STREET PURPOSES: Mr. W. P. Hunter, to Council a communication from Mr. M. W. Turner offering to and the~, Mr. Seifert--5. ~ the City Manager improve ~ City M~nager~ presented sell to the City lot 27, Section 43, of the Rlvervtew Addition, of $250.00, for the purpose of extending a belonging to Mr. Campbell at the price street so as to connect with Shaffer's Crossing. The matter is laid over. CONVENTIONS: The City Manager brought to the attention of Co~cil the matter of the Convention of the Police Association and the Building Inspectors Association in Norfolk on October 19th, 20th and 2Zrd, and suggested that J. L. Manning, Super- intendent of Police and D. P. Magann, Building Inspector, be authorized to attend the convention. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the recommendation of the City Manager. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. TELEPHONE PAY STATION: The City Manager brought to the attention of Council the matter of installing a telephone pay-station on the first floor of the Municipal Building. Mr. Tinsley moved that the telephone company be granted a permit to in- stall a telephone pay-station on the first floor of the Municipal Building. The motion was duly seconded and. agreed to. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. Pr0ident · : OOUNOXL, Fri d a~, REOULAR MEETING, October 23, 1931. in The Council of the City of Roanoke met the Municipal Building Fr[day, October 23, in regular meeting in the 1931, at 3 o'clock P. M. PRESENT: Messrs. ABSENT: None- The President, Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and Mr. Seifert, presiding. the President, OFFICERS PRESENT: Wm. P. Hunter, City Manager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous the been fUrnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: Council Room Mr. Seifert-,~ meeting has reading is AVON LANE: Petition asking for the improvement of Avon Lane between Main Street and 6th Street, Barbour Heights, was read and referred to the City Manager. DRAIN FAIRFAX AVEY~UE: A petition asking that the drain now being constructed on 10th Street and Moorman Road be extended between 9th and 10th Streets. The peri-, tion is referred to the City Manager for report. CROSS-OVER: Application of S. S. Bisese for permit to construct cross-over at 425 Third Street S. E., was read and referred to the City Manager with power to act. THIRD STRW~.,T SOUTH ROANOKE: Mws. Hancock appeared and called attention of Council to the petition filed for the improvement of Third Street, South Roanoke, be, tween Richelieu and Wellington Avenues. The matter is referred to the City Manager. iSTH STREET S. W. BETWEEN PATTERSON AND RORER AVENUES: Petition asking for the~ improvement of l@th Street S. W., between Patterson and Rorer Avenues was presented. Mr. Comer moved that the same be referred to the City Manager for investigation and ' report. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. ~ SIDEWALK VALLEY AV~-M~JE WASENA BETWEEN 2ND AND 4TH STREETS: Petition asking for the construction of a sidewalk on the North Side of Valley Avenue, Wasena, between 2nd and 4th Streets, was presented, and on motion of Mr. M, mdy referred to the City Manager for report. llTH STREET N. E., BETWEEN INDIANA AVENUE AND FLORIDA AVENUE: A petition ask- ing for fire protection on llth Street N. E., between Indiana Avenue and Florida Avenue was read and referred to the City Manager. ~ FLOYD ROAD: A resolution adopted by the Nasena Civic League relating to the Floyd Road was read, and on motion of Mr. ~,lundy laid over for further consideration. 16TH STREET S. W. BETWEEN CHAPMAN AND CAMPBELL AVENUES: A communication from G. F. Cart with reference to the improvement of 16th Street S. W., between Patterson and Campbell Avenues was read and referred to the City Manager. REPORTS OF OFFICERs: REPORT OF THE CITY ~ANAGER: The City Manager presented a report making certain recommendations. The same were acted upon as followc.: CURB AND GUTTER: The City ~t~nager recommends the construction of curb and gut- ter on certain streets. Mr. Stiff moved to adopt the recommendation and offered the following resolution: ~$3893) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to construct, or cause to be constructed, curb _~d gutter on certain streets. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke and he is hereby authorized to construct, or cause tar on the following streets: (1) Dale Avenue So w.., between 13th, (2) Carolina Avenue, South Roanoke, (3) llth Street S. W., that the City Nanage~ be~ to bo constructed, curb and gut- ty and 14th Streets. between 4th and 5th Streets. between Chapman and Patterson Avenues. (4) 6th Street S.E., Provided, however, owners have pa~d into between Elm and Highland tt~at no work shall be done the City ?reaau~y one-half Mr. Stiff moved Avenue S ° on said streets until the propel-- the cost of curb and gutter. to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley e~d the President, Nr. Seifert -5. NAYS: None .................. O. street STREET LIGHT: The City Manager recommends the installation of one 250 C. P. light on Dent Avenue at 9th Street S. E. Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the reso- lution and offered the following resolution: (,~$894) A RESOLUTION authorizing the Appalachian Electric Power Company to install a certain street light. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Hoanoke that the Appalachian Electric Power Company be, and it is hereby authorized to install one ESO C. P. street light at the intersection of Dent Avenue and 9th Street S.E. Said light to be maintainedunder the contract existing between the Appalachian Electric Power Company and the City of Roanoke. Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Setfert--5. NAYS: None ..................... O. The City Manager presented reports of work accomplished and expenditures for weeks ending October 1st and 8th. The same are filed. ROANOKE HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION: Report of the Roanoke Hospital Association showing 178 day's treatment of city patients was read and filed. REPORTS OF CO__U~_ITTEES: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: F. FALLON REQUEST TO REFUND TAXES PAID IN ERROR: The City Clerk reported that Mr. Fallon had paid in error taxes on lots i to 4, Section 31, McDonald Addition, from 1921 to 1930, both inclusive; that it is possible for the city to reassess the taxes for a period of five years back. Mr. Comer moved that a refund of 5 year's taxes be made to Mr. Fallon. Mr. Comer offered the following resolution: (~3895) A RESOLUTION to refund to F. Fallon taxes for the past five years paid in error on lots 1 to 4, Section 31, McDonald Addition. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City Clerk and Auditor be, and he is hereby directed to draw a warrant to F. Fallon for the sum of 1537.50.to refund taxes paid by him in error on lots i to 4, Section 31, McDonald Addt ti on. Said amount when paid shall be charged to the account of Refunds and Rebates. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert -5. NAYS: None --- .... --------------0 o CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: gone. MOTION3 AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: ALB~I~ARLE AVENUE $. E. BETWEEN %TH AND ?TH STIPEnd. TS: The City Manager reports progress in obtaining rights-of-way for' widening Albemarle Avenue between 6th and 7th Streets. 16TH STREET S.E. BETWEEN CAM?BELL ~ED WISE AVENUES: The City Manager reporte~ that he is negotiating for the property necessary to extend the drain in 16th Streel from Campbell Avenue to Wise Avenue. The matter is continued. WATER MAINS NORTHWEST: The City Manager reported that he had a conference with the Manager of the Roanoke Water Works Company, and they had a~reed to install water mains of sufficient size to carry fire protection in Delaware Avenue between Cove Road and Lafayette Boulevard. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. Pre s iden~ COUNCIL, Friday, REGULAR MEETING, 0otober 30, 1931. The Council of the City of Roanoke Room in the Municipal Building Friday, October 30, 1931, PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and ABSENT: None ................... O. The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: Wm. P. Humter, City Manager. met in regular meeting in the Council at 3 o'clock P. M. the P~-~-ldent, Mr. Seifert-~. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has : been furnished each member of Co,~_~cll, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is ~ dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. P~,~ITIONS AND COMM~JNICATIONS: C0~.~UNITY FUND: The Budget Committee of the Community Fund consisting of Mr. H. C. Neren, C. E. Michael, W. C. Stephenson, D. P. Sites and B. J. Fishburn appear- ed and presented to Council a statement showing the amount of appropriations that are asked from the city to those organizations to which the city contributes. The total amount asked being $§?,866.26. Council considers. KENWOOD BOULEVARD BET¥,~EN 18TH AND 19TH STREETS: Mr. Raye 0. Lawson appeared and called the attention of Council to the condition of Kenwood Boulevard between 18th and 19th Streets, and asked that the same be improved. The matter is referred to the City Manager for report. JOHN W. WRIGHT AND THOMAS M. DARNALL: John W. Wright and Thomas M. Darnall presented to Council bills for $400.00 each, for their services in connection with · the ~pecial Grand Jury investigation. They also presented communications from mem- bers of the Grand Jury recommending thet they be compensated for their services. Mr. Mundy moved that they be allowed $100.00 each, and offered the following resolution: (~3896) A RESOLUTION to pay Jolm W. Wright and Thomas M. Darnall $100.00 each, for services rendered the Special Grand Jury in their investigation. BE IT RESOLVED-by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City Clerk and Auditor be, and he is hereby directed to draw a warrant in favor of Joim W. ¥~right foro '~100.00, and Thomas M. Darnall for $100.00, the same being for services rendered the Special Grand Jury in their investigation. Said ~mounts when paid shall be charged to the account of Special Services. : Mr. M~_~dy moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: 0 AYES: ~,~essrs. Comer, M,~ndy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert--§. NAYS: None ............ - - - - O. ARMISTICE DAY CW~.EBRATION: Communication from Dr. J. E. John, Chairman ~f the Armistice Day Committee, asking that Council contribute $1£~.00 to help defray the expenses of the celebration. Mr. Comer moved that the City contribute $100.00, and offered the following resolution: (~B897) A RESOLUTION to contribute $100.00 to the Armistice Day celebration. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the sum of $100.00 be, and the same is hereby contributed toward the expense of the Armistice Day 447 'celebration. Said amount when paid shall Mr. Oomer moved resolution adopted AYES: Messrs. NAYS: Eons ............. O. be charged to adopt the resolution. by the following vote: Comer, Mundy, Stiff, to the account of Allowances and Gifts. The motion was duly seconded and the ?insley and the President, Mr. Seifert - 5. CROSS-OVER: The application of the Norfolk and Western Rallw~ Company for a permit to construct a cross-over on the South Side of Wells Avenue into'the grounds referred of Hotel Roanoke was read, and on motion of Mr. Mundy with power to act. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: to the City Manager ed and the reconzmendation adopted. STREET IMPHOV~.:~2: The City Manager recommends that certain curb and gutter be constructed. Mr. Stiff moved to adopt the recommendation and offered the following resolution: (,~3898) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to construct, or cause to be constructed, certain curb and gutter. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City Manager be, and he is hereby authorized to construct, or cause to be constructed, curb and gutte~ on the following streets: Third Street, South Hoanoke, between Richelieu Avenue and Yellow Mountain Road. l@th Street S. W., between Patterson and Rorer Avenues. Provided, however, that now work shall be done on said construction until the property ovmers shall have paid into the City Treasury one-half the cost thereof. Mr. Stiff moved to adopt the resolu.tion. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: ]~essrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, M~r. Seifert --5. NAYS: None .............. 0. 18TH STREET BET;TEEN PATTEHS0}7 A~D RORER AV~UES: Regarding the petition from the property owners asking that the grade be changed from that now established. The City -~[anager recommends tlmt the present grade be maintained. Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the recommendation. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. SIDESYALK: The City ~anager recommends that a sidewalk be constructed on Valley Avenue between 2nd and 4th Streets; Wasena, provided the property owners pay one-half the cost. Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the recommendation and offered the following resolution: (~899) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to construct, Or cause to be constructed, a sidewalk on Valley Avenue between 2nd and 4th Streets, Wasena. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Hoanoke that the City Manager be, RE?JET OF THE CITY MANAGER: The City Manager presented a report making certain recommendations. The same were acted upon as follows: DRAIN FAIRFAX AVENUE ~.ND MOOPJ;~AN ROAD: The City ~,Mnager reports with reference to the petition from the property owners for the construction of a drain on Fairfax .~venue and ?,ioorman Road between 9th and 10th Streets; that the drain is needed, but that the construction be postponed until the sewers under construction are completed that the drain would have to be extended ?15 lineal feet and would cost approximatel~ $13,667.00. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the recommendation. The motion was duly secon~- and he is hereby authorized to construct, or cause to be constructed, a sidewalk on Valley Avenue between 2nd and 4th Streets, Wasena. provided, however, that no work shall be done on said sidewalk until the property owners shall have paid into the Glty Treasury one-half the cost thereof· Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the resolution. resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: M, essrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert--5. NAYS: None - 0 The City Manager presented a report of work accomplished and expenditures for week wending October 15th, 1931. The same is filed. REPORTS OF COMZ!ITTE~.S: None. UEFIEI SHED BUSINESS: DRAIN 16TH STREET S. E: The City Manager reported that he can acquire the Mc Guire property for the purpose of opening 16th Street to extend the drain from Campbell to Wise Avenue S.E., for the sum of ~4,750.00. The matter is referred back to the City Manager for report with recommendations. CONSIDERATION OF CLAI;,~S: None. INTHODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: ,~'one. MOTIONS AND MISCELLAEEOUS BUSINESS: HANOVER AVENUE BETWEEN 15TH AND 16TH STREETS: Mr. Stiff asked that the City Manager look into the condition of Hanover Avenue between 15th, and 16th, Streets N. '.'i. The matter is referred to the City ~,anager. CONFERENCE - BUDGET: The Council fixed Wednesday, November 4th, at 4 o'clock P. M., as the time for a conference on the Budget. There being no further business, Council adjourned. The motion was duly seconded and the~ i; APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. -- Pres~de~. 4'49 SPECIAL u _ _mWTING, · edmeeday, Novembe~ 4, 1931 The Council of the City of Roanoke met in Special Meeting in the Council Room the Municipal Building ~lednesday, PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, M~dy, ABSENT: None .............. 0, to consider certain matters in connection as may come before the meeting. BUDGET: In connection with the November 4,, 1931, at 3 o'clock P. M. Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Setfert--b The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRES~T: Wm. P. Hunter, City ~tanager. OBJECT OF THE ~IEETING: The President stated that the object with the budget, of the meeting was and such other matters preparation of the Budget for 1932. The City Manager and City Clerk requested Council to indicate what cuts should be made in the salaries and wages of the city officers and employees. Council directed the City ~anager to recommend the cuts he thought necessary and report to Council at its meeting on Friday. NEWSPAPER: 2,.~essrs. H. B. Apperson and Jos. B. Chitwood appeared and asked that Cotmcil permit them to obtain an injunction in the name of the city to enjoin the publication of the paper known as "Roanoke Life". The matter is referred to the City Attorney for his opinion. The City Attorney's opinion is filed. C0~RkqINI~'f FUND: The City Manager brought to the attention of Council the re- quest of the Roanoke Community Fund to place cards advertising the Community Fund on the White Viay Light poles. The City Manager is authorized to use his Judgment in the matter. There being no further bus~ess, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. COUNGIL, REGULAR MEETING, Friday, November 8, 1931. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in the Municipal Building Friday, November PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, ABSENT: None ............... O. The President, l~r. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: Wm. P. Hunter, City Manager. in regular meeting in the 1931, at 3 o'clock P. M. Tinsley and the President, Council Room Mr. Seifert-5. MIEUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes o£ the previous meeting has been i~rnished each member o£ Council, upon moticn, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. NEARING OF CITIZENS: MARKET REQUEST TO REIXICE RENT: Nr. S. R. Truman and a number of tenants of market stalls in the city market appeared and stated to Council that their business had materially decreased and asked that Council make a reduction in the rent. ~r. Comer moved to refer the matter to t~e City ~anager to take up with the Budget. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. AIRPORT: ~{r.C.F. Kefauver appeared and presented a communication from Dr. A. A. Cannaday asking that the City consider exercising its option to purchase the land now used for the airport, and in the event the City decided to exercise said option now he would reduce the price $12,000.00. The letter setting forth the terms is .filed. The matter is laid over. ALBemARLE AVENUE BETWEEN 6TH AND ?TH STREETS S. E. WIDENING: Mrs. Dillon, the owner of a piece of property off of which the city desires a strip for widening Albemarle Avenue, appeared and stated to Council her reason for not receiving less than $200.00, for the strip of land wanted by the city. The matter is continued in the hands of the City Manager. PETITIONS AND COMM~iCATIONS: CROSS-OVER: The application of Lula Carson for permit to construct a cross- over at 1909 Dale Avenue S. E., was read and referred to the City Manager wita power to act. sTAUN'ToN AVENUE AND 19TH STREET N. W: A petition asking for the improvement of Staunton Avenue between 18th and 19th Streets, and 19th Street between Orange and Staunton Avenues was read and referred to the City .Manager for report. ROANOE'S FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY: man of the Ways and Means Committee, 1932 a sum for defraying the expenses and laid over to be taken up with the A communication from ~. M. W. Turner, Chair- asking that Council carry in its Budget for £or celebrating the 50thAnniversary was read budget. ZONING ORDINANCE: A communication from the Mill Mountain Garden Club asking that Council consider at an early date the adoption of the Zoning Ordinance was read, and the Clerk directed to acknowledge receipt of the same. ~IOUNTAIN VIEW TERRACE: A communication from W. H. Cromer asking that a street light be placed at Mo,~ntain View Terrace and Brunswich Street and that Mountain View Terrace be improved was read, and on motion of Mr. Comer referred to the City Manager for report. .4'51 REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY MANAOER: The City Manager presented a tain recommendations. The same were acted upon as follows: Garden Club maintaifiing Manager recommends that no change plot of ground. Mr. Comer moved seconded and agreed to. report making oar- MILL MOUNTAIN GARDEN CLUB: In the matter of the request of the Mill Mountain that they be permitted to assist the City Manager in beautifying and the plot of ground just North of the new postoft)ice building. The City be made in the plan for the beautification of the to adopt the recommendation. The motion was duly K~NW00D BOULEVARD BETWEEN 19TH AND VERNON STREETS S. E: In connection with the petition of property owners on Kenwood Boulevard between 19th and Vernon Street.. S. E., asking that the street be improved. The City Manager recommends that crush- ed stone be applied to the street, and further improvements be delayed because of the fact that it will be impossible to oil it at this season of the year. Mr. Stif~ moved to adopt the recommendation. The motion vms duly seconded and the recommenda- tion adopted. 16TH STREET S. E. DRAINAGE: The City Manager recommends that the property belonging to W. E. McGuire, located on the Southside of Wise Avenue and fronting 90 feet on ¥iise Avenue and running back 130 feet to an alley, be purchased at a price not to exceed $4,500.00, for the purpose of opening the street so as to remed~ the drainage condition, and if said property is purchased that a part be used to open 16th Street, and a part be sold or that the house be moved to the Eastern por- tion of the lot and either sold or rented. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the recommenda- tion and offered the following resolution: (~3900) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City L[anager to purchase from W. E. McGuire a piece of property on the Southside of Wise Avenue. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Hoanoke that the City Manager be, and he is hereby authorized to purchase from W. E. McGuire a piece of property on the Southside of Wise Avenue fronting 90 feet thereon, and extending back 130 feet to the alley at a price not to exceed $4,500.00. The same to be used for the purpose of opening 16th Street into Wise Avenue. The resolution was read and laid over. The City Manager presented a report of work accomplished and expenditures for week ending October 27, 1931. The same is filed. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: None. MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: CAM~PBELL AVENUE BETWEEN 15TH AND 16TH STREETS: Mr. Stiff called the atten- tion to the condition of Campbell Avenue between 15th e_~d 16th Streets and asked that the matter be referred to the City Manager. The same is so referred. S~f~ CONSTRUCTION ~ASSACHUSETTS ~VENUE: The City Manager stated to Council that Mr. C. E. Jones who live~ at l~lB Massachusetts Avenue which is Just outside of the city limits desired to connect with the city sewer, and recommended that he be permitted to do so upon the payment of $50.00. Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the · , recommendation and offered the following resolution: setts ~venue A RESOLUTION to permit C. E. Jones to connect his house on Mass&ohu- to the city sewer upon the payment of S50.00 therefor. of the City of Roanoke that C. E. Jones who city limits be, and he is hereby sewer upon the pa~ment of $50.00 for BE IT RESOLVED by the Council lives at 131~ Massachusetts Avenue Just beyond the tpermitted to connect his house with the city said connection. The motion was duly seconded and Tlnsley and the President, Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. agreed to by the following vote: AYES: Messrs..Comer, Mundy, Stiff, NAYS: None ................... O. LIGHTING FOR CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS: Council the matter of the decorative lighting for ed that the city's part of the cost for lighting The City Ms~ager Mr. Sei fert--5. brought to the attention of the Christmas holidays, and stat-~ Campbell Avenue in front of the ~U~lcipal Building would be $80.00. Mr. Ttnsley moved that the City Manager be dt- rented to have the decorative lighting placed in front of the Municipal Building, The motion was duly seconded and and the cost thereof not to exceed $80.00 be paid. agreed to. STREET FROM PATTERSON AVENUE TO SHAFFER'S CROSSING: The City ~,lanager brought to the attention of Co,,ncil the matter of opening a street to connect Patterson Avenue with Shaffer's Crossing, and the acquiring of certain land for said purpose, The matter is lald over. TRAFFIC LIGHTS: Mr. ~undy brought to the attention of Council the necessity for operating the traffic lightsfor a half an hour longer at night, and also the matter of operating some of the ¥,q~ite Way Lights all night. The matter is referred to the City ~lanager. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTES T: Clerk. Pre s~ent. .~ Thu.r sd~v ~ SPECIAL NEETING, November 12, 1951. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in Special Neeting in the Council Room in the Nuniclpal Building Thursday, November 1E, 19~l, at 8 o'clock P. ~,~. PRES~T: ~lessrs. Comer, Nundy, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Selfert---4. ABSt~{T: Er. Stiff ................. 1. The President, ~,~r. Setfert, presiding. 0FFIC~RS PRES~T. Wm. P. Hunter, City ~.~ianager. OBJECT OF THE ~L~EETING: The president stated that the object of the meeting was to hear certain city officials relative to their budget requirements. CITY OFFICIALS: The officials present were Hessrs. D. E. ~hint, Commissioner of Revenue, R. S. Smith, Commonwealth's Attorney, R. J. Watson, Clerk of the Courts H. E. t~{ayhew, City Sergeant and J. H. Frantz, Treasurer. It was suggested to these officials that they get together and ascertain what amount could be cut from their respective requirements for the year 195~, and report to Council at a meeting to be held Wednesday, November 18, 19~l, at ~ o'clock P. il. SCHOOL BOARD: Council fixed lTednesday, ~,ovember 18th, at ~:~0 o'clock P. N., for a conference with the School Board on the Budget. Thereupon, Council adjourned. ATTEST: Clerk. APPROVED Preside day, REGULAR MEETING, November 13, 19~1. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Co::~oil Room in the Municipal Building Friday, November 13, 1931, at 3 o'clock P. ~;~. PRESEET: Messrs. Mundy, Stiff, Tlnsley and the President, Mr. Selfert ---4. ABSENT: Mr. Comer .............. 1. The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRES~T: Wm. P. Hunter, City Manager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and thc minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND CO~NICATIONS: CROSS-OVERS: Appllcationsfor permits to construct cross-overs were presented as follows: District Development Corporation, Southside Salem Avenue between 1st and 2nd Streets S. W., and W. A. B~ndy, 1007 Bullitt Avenue S.E. The applications are referred to the City Manager with power to act. ¥[ATER ~INS: ~he application of the Roanoke Water ,,orks Company for a permit to install certain water mains was presented. The City M. anager recommends that the permit be granted. Mr. Tinsley offered the following resolution: (#3902) A RESOLUTION granting a permit to the Roanoke Water Works Company to install certain water mains. BE IT RESOLVED by the Cotuncil of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and is hereby granted the Roanoke Water Works Company to install the following water mains: (1) Six inch main on Oxford ~venue from Virginia Avenue to Mountain View Ter- race, Virginia Heights. (2) Eight inch main in ~,.!ontvale Road from ~uilford Avenue West to Barbara Road, Weaver Height s. Said Roanoke ','later Works Company by acting under this resolution agrees to indemnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to per- sons or property by reason of the constr~ction and maintenance of said water mains, and further agrees to replace the streets where the same are opened under the pro- visions of the general ordinances of the City of Roanoke providing for street res- torati on. Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs..~.~.undy, Stiff, Tinsley and th~ President, Mr. Seifert .... 4. NAYS: ~one ............... O. ALLEY BETWE.'_~Yq CHURCH AND KIRK AV~UES ~ED 15TH AND 16TH STREETS S.E: A peti- tion asking that the alley lying between Church and '~irk Avenues and 15th and 16th Streets S. E., be graded was presented. ferred to the City Manager for report. Mr. Tinsley moved that the matter be re- The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. i?TH STRUT S. W. BETWEF~ PATTERSON AND RORER AV~UES: A petition asking for the improvement of l?th Street ~. W., between Patterson and Rorer Avenues was pre- sented, and on motion of Mr. ~,~.undy referred to the City Manager for report. ~SSACHUSETTS AYE~UE: A oom~unioation signed 'Residents on~assaohusotts Avenue" calling the attention of Council to the condition of the street was referre, to the City Manager° REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE rain recommendations. CITY ~NAGER: The City Manager presented The same were acted upon as follows: a report making oer- ~. STAUNTON AV~;UE BETWEEN 18TH AND 19TH STREETS AND 19TH STREET BET~'~EEN ORANGE AND STAUNTON AV~UES N.W: The City Manager recommends that curb and gutter be con- structed on Staunton Avenue between 18th and 19th Streets and on 19th Street betwee'. Orange and Staunton Avenues, provided the property owners will pay their proportion. ate ~art of the cost of the curb and gutter. Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the re- commendation and offered the following resolution: (~3903) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to construct curb and gut- ter on Stauuton Avenue between 18th and 19th Streets and on 19th Street between The motion ~as duly seconded and P. stree the Appala- Report of the Roanoke Hospital Association treatment of city patients during the month of October is filed. Orange and Staunton Avenues N. ~J:. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City Manager be, and he is hereby directed to construct, or cause to be const~cted, curb and gutter on Staunton Avenue between 18th and 19th Streets and on 19th Street between Orange and Staunton Avenues N.W. But, no work shall be done under this resolution until the property owners abutting on said streets shall have paid into the City Treasury one-half the cost of the curb and gutter. ~.~r. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert---4. NAYS: None ................ 0. MOUNTAIN VIEW TERRACE: The City Manager recommends that a stone base be put on .~,:oumtain View Terrace from Cambridge to Brunswick Streets during the coming winter. Mr. Stiff moved to adopt tl-~e recommendation. The motion was duly second- ed and the recommendation adopted. STRUT LIGHT: The City M_~nager recommends the installation of a 250 C. P. street light at the intersection of Mountain View Terrace and Brunswick Street. htr Stiff moved to adopt the recommendation and offered the following resolution: (~3904) A RESOLUTION authorizing the Appalachian Electric Power Company to install a certain street light. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the Appalachian Electric Power Company be, ~nd it is hereby directed to install one 250 C. light at the intersection of Mountain View Terrace and Brunswick Street. Said light to be maintained under the contract existing between chian Electric Power Company and the City of Roanoke. Mr. Stiff moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded ~d the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, ~[r. Seifert ---4. NAYS: None .................. O. The City Manager presented a report of work accomplished and expenditures for week ending October 29th, 193l. The same is filed. ROANOKE HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION: showing 26? day' s '457 REPORTS OF CONNITTEES: AUDITORIUI~ C0~(ITTEE: The Auditorium Committee is continued. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The following resolution having been introduced, read Iqnd laid over was taken up and again read: (~3900) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Nanager to purchase from ¥1. E. Gutre a piece of property on the Southslde of Wise Avenue. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City Manager be, and he is hereby authorized to purchase from W. E. ]~cGuire a piece of property on the Southside of Wise Avenue fronting 90 feet thereon, and extending back 130 'feet to the alley at a price not to exceed $4,500.00. The same to be used for the purpose of opening 16th Street into Wise Avenue. Mr. Stiff moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. ~{undy, Stiff, Tinsley and the ~resident, Mr. Seifert ---4. NAYS None - 0. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION ~F ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Mr. Tinsley introduced the following resolution: (#3905) A RESOLUTION to extend the contract with the Appalachian Electric Power Company for lighting the streets, alleys and parks of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, for an additional term of five years. WHF~tEAS, on the 12th day of December, 1916, a contract was entered into be- tween the City of Roanoke and the Roanoke Railway and Electric Company whereby said Roanoke .Railway and Electric Company agreed to furnish, install and operate the lights required to light the streets, alleys and parks of the City of Roanoke, and the City of Roanoke agreed to purchase and accept from said company, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in said contract, the lighting service that it re- quired for lighting said streets, alleys and parks for the term of ten years from the said 12th day of December, 1916; and WHEREAS, by resolution of the Council of the City of Roanoke dated the 3rd day of December, 1926, and accepted by the Appalachian Electric Power Company, suc- cessor to the Roanoke Railway~ and Electric Company, by its acceptance dated the 28th, day of December, 1926, said original contract was extended for a period of five years i'from the 12th day of December, 1926; and WHEREAS, by a contract dated the ~Sth, day of March, 1930, by and between said city and the Appalachian Electric Power Company, the said original contract of December 12th, 1916, was supplemented ~nd modified as set out in said contract of March 28th, 1930; and ~,~ttEREAS, the term of years named in said contract and contract supplemental thereto, as extended, will expire on the 12th, day of December, 1931; and WHEREAS, the Appalachian Electric Power Company has assumed and taken over said original contract with all its provisions and stipulations and has made the 1said contract supplemental thereto and is now carrying out and WHEREAS, the City of Roanoke desires a n extension of said original and said contract supplemental thereto for another term of five years; and their terms and provisions; contract 45'8 WHEREAS, the Appalachian Eleotrla Power Oompany has agreed to extend said con- tract for a term of five years from the 12th day of December, 1951, upon the terms, conditions and stipulations contained in said original 1916, and in said supplemental contract of ~aroh 26th, contract of December 12th, 1930; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the said contract dated the 12th day of December, 1916, between the City of Roanoke, Virginia, and the Roanoke Railway and Electric Company, and the contract dated ~larch 2$th, 1930, between said city and the Appalachian Electric Power Company sup- plemental thereto, whereby said companies, respectively, agreed to furnish, install and operate the lights required to light the streets, alleys and parks in the City of Roanoke, and said city agreed to purchase and accept from said companies, respec- tively, subject to the terms and conditions set out in said original contract and contract supplemental thereto, the lighting service that it requires for lighting the streets, alleys and parks in the City of Roanoke, be extended for the term of five (5) years from the 12th day of December, 1931, upon the same terms, conditions~ obligations, understs~dings a~d restrictions contained in said original contract and contract supplemental thereto mentioned. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon tl~e acceptance of this resolution in writing by the Appalachian Electric Power Company, the successor to Roanoke Railway and Electric Company, said original contract and said contract supplemental thereto shall continue for the term of five (5) years from the 12th day of December, 1931, and all terms, conditions, obligations, understandings a~d restrictions contained in said original contract and said contract supplemental thereto shall continue in force and be binding upon said parties. An emergency is set forth sud declared to exist, and this resolution shall be in force from its passage. The resolution was read and laid over. Mr. Tinsley introduced t~e following resolution: (~3906) ~ RESOLUTION authorizing the City ~anager to acquire certain property for the purpose of opening the street from Patterson Avenue through to Shaffer's Crossing. WHERE^S, it is necessary and will be a benefit to the citizens of Roanoke to open a street from Patterson Avenue northward to Shaffer's Crossing, and WHEREAS, it is necessary that certain land 'be acquired for said purpose. THerEFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City Manager be, and he is hereby authorized to acquire the follovEng property: (1) Lot 27, Section 43, of the Riverview Addition, from Mr. Campbell at a price not to exceed $250.00. (2) To acquire a portion of lots 12 - 25 and 26, Section 43, of the Riverview Addition from the Highland Company at a price not to exceed $1.00. (3) To obtain an easement from the Norfolk and Western Railway Company for such portion of its laud as is necessary for said street. The City Attorney shall examine the titles to said properties and report there- on in writing. Any money expended under the provisions of this resolution shall be charged to the account of Opening and Grading streets. The resolution was read and laid over. NOTIONS AND NISC~J~ANEOUS BUSINESS: NURRELL NEMORIAL HOSPITAL: The City M~mager brought to the attention of .~ Council a letter from the Building Inspector of the City of Roanoke, Chief Factory Inspector, Department of Labor and Industry, of the State of Virginia, and N. M. Mullins, Chief of the Fire Department, relating to the fire escapes on the Burrell ~ Memorial Hospital, and directing that they be changed so as to conform to the law. The City Manager stated that it would require the expenditure of from SE§O.O0 to $300.00 to make the change, and that the hospital is not in a position to make the expenditure. Mr. Mundy moved that the City Manager make the changes necessary t° the' fi're escapes on the Burrell Memorial Hospital at a cost not to exceed $300.00, and that the same be charged to the account of Allowances and Gifts. Mr. Mundy offered the following resolution: (~3907) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to make certain changes in the fire escapes at the Burrell Memorial Hospital. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City Manager be, and he is hereby directed to make the changes necessary in the fire escapes at the Burrell Memorial Hospital at a cost not to exceed $500.00. BE IT MUHTiLEH RESOLVED that an appropriation of 0500.00 be, and is hereby made to tho account of Allowances and Gifts for the purpose of taking care of said ex- penditure. The resolution was read and laid over. GEORGE ASSAID PETITION TO Rw~,~ODEL BUILDING: Mr. J. C. Martin presented to Council a petition asking that a permit be granted George Assaid to repair and re- model his frame building at 60~ Fourth Street 5.~.E. tition be referred to the City }~!anager for report. The motion v~as duly seconded and agreed to. There being no further business, Council ~.~r. Tinsley moved that the pe- adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. Pre~ent. 459 .'460 COUNCIL, SPECIAL NEETING, Wednesday, November 18, 19Z1 The Council of the City of Roanoke met in Special Meeting in the Council Room in the Municipal Building Nednesday, November 18, 19Z1, at S:S0 o'clock P. M. PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Muddy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert-I ABSENT: None .................. O. The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: Wm. P. Hunter, City Manager. OBJECT OF THE MEETING: The President stated that the object to hear the School Board with reference to the budget for 1952. SCHOOL BOARD: Messrs. D. E. MoQuilkin, Superintendent, H. B. Preston, Members of the Board, and J. S. McDonald, Clerk, appeared Council their budget for 1932. After a discussion of the matter, to consider. POLICE MAHER FIELD THANKSGIVING DAY: Mr. Tinsley moved that be authorized to employ fifteen additional men for police duty at the football game on Thanksgiving Day at a cost not to exceed was duly seconded and agreed to by the following vote: of the meeting was Gray and Mrs. _~d presented to Council takes tim, the City Manager Maher Field for $75.00. The motion AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert--5. NAYS: None ...................... O. Thereupon, the meeting adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. COUNCIL, Friday, REGULAR MEETING, November 20, 1951. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the in the Munil~ipal Building Friday, November EO, 1931, at 3 o'clock P. M. PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. ABSENT: None .................. O. Con~oil Room. Seifert-~. The President, Mr. Setfert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: Wm. P. Hunter, City Manager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. HEARING OF CITIZENS: MARKET PEDDLERS: Mr. John G. Challice, representing the peddlers doing busi- ness at the city market, appeared and asked that Council reduce the cu~bage fee of $1.00, ~provided by City ordinance, to 50 cents, the same amount as ,~aid by the far- mere. Co,moil takes time to consider. LABURNUM AV~WUE BET~W~..~n~ GRANDIN ROAD AND CARTER ROAD IMPROV~2~ENT: A petition a~_king for the improvement of Laburnum Avenue between Grandin Road and Carter Road, the property owners agreeing to pay one-half the cost, was presented and referred to the City Manager for report. 20TH STREET BET .W~ MERCER AVENUE AND STAUNTON AVENUE N. ¥I. IMPROVE~ENT: Mr. N. Street between Mercer and Staunton Avenues N. W., ed. Mr. Comer moved that the matter be referred motion was duly seconded and agreed to. E. Via appeared and called the attention of Council to the condition of E0th, and asked that the same be improv- to the City Manager for report. The SIDEWALK 10TH STREET N. W: Petition asking for the constr~ction of a sidewalk on the East Side of 10th Street N. W., between Mercer Avenue and Rugby Boulevard, the property owners agreeing to pay one-half the cost, was read and on motion of Mr. Tinsley referred to the City Manager for report. THEATER SUNDAY PERFORMANCE: A communication from the Virginia Asher Business Woman's Council protesting against the benefit performance to be given at the A~ert, can Theater Sunday afternoon was.read. The City Manager stated that he had consult- ed with the City Attorney and Commonwealth's Attorney, both'of whom advise there is no legal objection to the performance. The Clerk is directed to acknowledge receipt of the communication and advise the opinion of the attorneys. TAX REBATE: A com~muntcation from M. F. Weaver, calling attention to the tax on a piece of property standing in the name of H. H. Angell and E. W. Tinsley. It appears that the building on the property was burned on January 'Tth, 1931, and that the owners are entitled to a rebate for the taxes on the building. Mr. Mundy moved that the taxes be rebated and offered the following resolution: (~3908) A RESOLUTION to rebate the taxes on building on certain property be- longing to R. H. Angell and E. W. Tinsley. '~as lots i to WHEREAS, on ~anuary li inclusive, ?, 1931, fire destroyed the building on the property R. T. 1~, & S. D. Company, offiol&l number ~O1Z60§, in the ~n~me of R. H. Angell and E. ~. Tlnaley, and WHEREAS, the owners of said property have asked that the taxes on said build- ing, which was assessed at $4,000.00, be rebated. on THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the the building on the above described Con.oil of the City lot amounting to the of Roanoke that the taxe sum of $100.00 be, and the same is hereby rebated, and the Treasurer of the City of Roanoke, is authorized to credit said amount on said tax ticket. Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the resolution. resolution adopted by the following vote: The motion was duly seconded and th~ AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff and the President, Mr. Selfert ....... 4. NOT VOTING: Mr. Tlnsley ................................................ 1. ZONING ORDINANCE: Communications from the Roanoke Valley Garden Club and Greenwood Garden Club asking that Council take aotlon to adopt the Zoning Ordinance were read, and the Clerk directed to acknowledge receipt of same. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER: The City M~kuager presented a report making certain/ recommendations. The same were acted upon as follows: ALLEY BETWEEN CHURCH AND KIRK AVENUES AND 15TH AND 16Ttt STREETS S. E: The City Manager recommends that the alley between Church and Kirk Avenues and 15th and 16th Streets S. E., be graded as soon as the City forces can get to it. Mr. Stiff moved to adopt the recommendation. The motion was duly seconded and the recommends- tion adopted. I?TH STREET BETWEEN PATTERSON AND RORER AVENUES IMPROVEMENT: The City Manager recommends that 17th Street between Patterson and Rorer Avenues S. ~., be improved, provided the property owners will pay their part of the cost. Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the recommendation and offered the following resolution: {~3909) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to improve l?th Street be- tween Patterson and Rorer Avenues S. W. BE IT RESOLVED by the Con~cil of the City of Roanoke that the City ~tanager be and he is hereby directed to construct curb and gutter and improve the roadway on 17th Street S. Vt., between Patterson and Rorer Avenues. PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that no work shall be done on said street until the propert owners shall have paid into the City Treasury one-half the cost of said curb and gutter. Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert--5. NAYS: None ...................... O. BUILDING REMODELING: The City Manager recommends that a permit be granted to George Assaid to remodel his building at 604 Fourth Street N. E. Mr. Stiff mcr- ed to adopt the recommendation and offered the following resolution: (~ZglO) A RESOLUTION granting a permit to George Assaid to remodel his build- lng at 604 Fourth Street N.E. WHEREAS, George Assaid is the owner of a building _~__own as 604 Fourth Street N. E., and has petitioned Council for a permit to remodel said building, and WHEREAS, from the crease the fire hazar~ ?HEREFO RE, be, and the same Fourth Street N. report of the City Manager to adjoining property. BE I? RESOLVED by the Council of the that such remodeling will not City of Roanoke that a permit is hereby granted George Assaid to remodel his building at 604 .~ E., by constructing a glass front and proper wood frame on the side facing Fourth Street; to remove the stairway from the inside part of said building and rebuild it on the outside of the building on the Northside thereof, and to do all other things incidental and necessary to complete remodeling of said building. Ail work shall be done Inspector. to the good liking and said repairing, improving and satisfaction of the Building The said George Assaid by acting under this resolution agrees and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to arty by reason of the repairing and remodeling of said building. The resolution was read and laid over. The for week FINANCIAL STATe,tENT: The City Clerk and Auditor presented a statement the financial condition of the City as of November 1, 1931. REPORTS OF COMI~ITTEES: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: to indemnify persons or prop- City Manager presented a report of work accomplished and expenditures ending November 5, 1931. The same is filed. showing The same is filed. The following resolution having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (~3905) A RESOLUTION to extend the contract with the appalachian Electric alleys and parks of the City of Roanoke, Power Company for lighting the streets, Virginia, for an additional term of five years. (For full text of Mr. Tinsley moved the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: NAY S: The following up and again read: Resolution see Ordinance Book No. to adopt the resolution. Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, None .................... O. resolution having been (~906) A RESOLUTION authorizing for the purpose of opening the Crc asing. ?, age 3o' ,,, ). The motion was duly seoonded and Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert--5. introduced, read and laid over was taken the City Manager to acquire certain property street from Patterson Avenue through to Shaffer's WHEREAS, it is necessary and will be a benefit to the citizens of Roanoke to open a street from Patterson Avenue Northward to Shaffer's Crossing, and WHEREAS, it is necessary that certain land be acquired for said purpose. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City Mmmager be, and he is hereby authorized to acquire the following property: (1) Lot 27, Section 43, of the Riverview Addition, from Mr. Campbell at not to exceed $250.00. (2) To acquire a portion of lots 12, 25 and 26, Section 43, of the Riverview Addition from the Highland Company at a price not to exceed $1.00. (3) To obtain an easment from the Norfolk and Western Railway Company for lportton of its land as is necessary for said street. The City Attroney a price shall examine the titles to said properties and report there- 46.1 on in writing. 464 Any money to the account Mr. Mundy provisions of this resolution shall be charged 6fading Streets o the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the expended under the of Opening and moved to adopt following vote: Tlnsley and resolution adopted by the AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, NAYS: None ....... ------ ......... O. The following resolution having been up and again read: (~907) A RESOLUTION authorizing the the President, Mr. Seifert----fi introduced, read and laid over was taken City ~lanager to make certain changes in Grandin Road between the building line and the true property line and extending from · Virginia Avenue on the North, South about 168 feet WHEREAS, in November 1929 B. ally of all that tract or parcel on the West by Grandin Road, on the South by a 12 foot alley property and the Virginia S. V. G~altney; and WHEREAS, said D. J. parcel or strip of land Heights Luthern Church, and on the Phipps and B. lying pn the Y. Peary West Side to a 12 foot alley. Y. Peary and D. J. Phipps were the owners in sever- of land bounded on the North by Virginia Avenue, running between said East by the property of donated unto the City of Roanoke a of the above described tract about 10 feet in width, extending along the East Side of Grandin Read from Virginia Avenue on the North, South to said 12 foot alley, for the purpose of widening the street along said Grandin Road. For a more particular description of said 10 foot strip the proper authorities of the releasing and quitclaiming unto all the right, title and interest of the City of Roanoke in and to of land lying in the City of Roanoke, Virginia, on the East side of said M. J. Patsel a tract or parcel ~. Seifert ---5. (~3912) A P~ESOLUTION authorizing and directing City to execute and deliver a deed to M. J. Patsel, resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, NAYS: None ...................... - O. Mr. Tinsley introduced the following resolution: the fire escapes at the Burrell Memorial Hospital. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City Manager be, and he is hereby directed to make the changes necessary in the fire escapes at the Burrell Memorial Hospital at a cost not to exceed $300.00. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED t~at an appropriation of $300.00 be, and is hereby made to the account of Allowances and Gifts for the purpose of taking care of said ex- penditure. Mr. Mu_~dy moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert---5. NAYS: None ....................... O. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Mr. Mundy introduced the following resolution: (~gll) A RESOLUTION to approve the accounts and claims against the City of Roanoke for the month of October 19~l, and directing the payment of the same. ( For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Book No. ?, Page ~~). Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the J reference is made to the Map of the City Engineer, WH~.REAS, the agreement between the City of by which said property was donated deed oonvey&~g said strip was ever ¥1HEREAS, the whole of the above described 10 foot strip or parcel of land donated to the M. J. Patsel by said Peery and Phipps by deed prepared November 25th, 1929; Roanoke and said Phipps and Pee~3r to the City, was not reduced to writing and no executed or delivered; and property,-excepting therefrom the City, dated the ~le~k~s office of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, and by deed dated October let, 1930, 556, page 494, respectively; and and was subsequently conveyed to May 27 th, 1951, of record in in Deed Book 565, Page ll?, of record in said Clerk's office in Deed Book WHEREAS, it appears from a survey made for ~,~. J. Patsel and others by C. B. Malco'~m S. C. E. dated June 1st, 1951 and revised October 15th, 1931, that the easterly property line of said 10 foot strip or parcel donated to the City lies 12 inches to 15 inches more or less easterly of the building line along said property of M. J. Patsel fronting on the East side of Orandin Hoad between Virginia Avenue on the North and said 12 foot alley on the South, thereby creating an interlock be- twmn the property of" J _~tsel and the property of the City of Roanoke, Virginia NO~, ~HER~0~, be it resolved by the Council of the City of Ro~oke that a good ~d ~ffieient deed executed for the City of Roanoke by its ~,~2or with the se~ of the City affixed ~d attested by the City Clerk, be executed ~nd delivered to M. J. ~tsel granting, releasing and quitclaimlng ~to said M. J. ~tsel the right, title ~d interest of the City of Ro~_~oke, Virginia, in and to said interlock lying between the property line ~d the building line of the M. J. ~tsel property locat- ed on the East side of Gr-~din Road ~d extending from Virginia Avenue on the North, South about 168 feet to a 12 foot alley on the South, said interlock more particu- larly sho~ on the map of C. B. Malcolm ~. C. E., prepared for M. J. Patsel and others on J~e 1st, 1~31, revised on October 13th, 1931. A d~y attested copy of this resolution shall be executed ~d delivered by the · City Clerk and Auditor to M. J. ~atsel or his attorneys. The resolution was read ~d laid over. MOTIONS ~D MISCE~NEOUS BUSINESS: T~ESGIVING ~Y PA~IE~: The City M~ager bro~ht to the attention of Co~cil, and a~ed their advice, as to whether or not he should prohibit parki~ on Jefferson Street from Norfol~ Avenue to ~her Field on T~Esgiving ~y from 6 A. M., to 7 P. M. It was the opinion of Co~cil that the City Manager ~o~d handle the matter as to him seems best. BUDGET: Messrs. R. J. Watson, J. H. Frantz, H. E. Hunt presented a report on the question of reduction officers. The report is filed to be considered with Tuesday, November P~4th, Mayhew, R. S. Smith and D. R. in the compensation to said the budget. at ~ o'clock P. M., to con- business, Council adjourned. APPROVED. MEETING: Council fixed sider the budget. There being no further 465 COUNCIl., REGULAR MEETING, Friday, November The Counail of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Room the Municipal Building Friday, November 27, 1931, at ~ o'clock P. M. PRES~tT: Messrs. Oomer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert-5 ABS~T~ None ............. O. The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: Wm. P. Hunter, City Manager. A~INUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND C05H'.UNICATIONS: SIDF;~ALK: Petition asking for the construction of a sidewalk on the North Side of Madison Avenue between 5th Street and 7th Street, the property owners agree- ing to pay one-half the cost was read. Er. Tinsley moved to refer the same to the City Manager for report. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. IMPROV~,,-~NT 19TH STREET S. W: Petition asking for the constru~tlon of curb and gutter and penetration macadam_ on 19th Street S. W., between Rorer and Patterson .,~.venues was read and referred to the City Manager for report. CURB AND GUTTER REFUND: A communication from R. B. McDonald stating that he had constructed a curb and gutter on Albemarle Avenue S. E., between Jefferson and Nelson Streets for a distance of 157~ feet at his expense, and asked that the city reimburse him for one-half the cost and apply the same to the construction of a side~ walk at the corner of Dale Avenue and 7th Street S. E. The comm~ication is referred-to the City i~anager for report. CITY PLANNING AND ZONING: A communication from Mr. Edw. L. Stone enclosing aop~ of a letter he received from Georges Benoit-Levy of Nice, France, complimenting the City Plan was read and filed. The Clerk is directed to acknowledge the communicatio,,n. REFUND TAXES: A commu~ication from the Bankers Loan and Investment Company ad-l vising 'Council that on April 2, 1931, the building known as the Clark Hotel was burnT ed, and asked that the taxes be rebated from that time to the end of the year. The matter is referred to the City Clerk for report. CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE: A communication from the Citizens' Advisory Committee asking that the sum of $1,000.00 be carried in the budget for distributing information about the long-time budget for improvments. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER: The City Manager presented a report making certain recommendations. The same were acted upon as follows: LABURNUM AVENUE IMPROVEMENT: The City Manager recommends that Laburnum Avenue between Grandin Road and Carter Road' be improved, provided the property ovmers will pay one-half the cost. The City Manager also recommends that 20th Street N. W., be- tween Hanover and Carroll Avenues be improved, provided the property owners will pay one-half the cost of curb and gutter. Mr. Stiff moved to adOpt the recommendation and offered the following resolution: (~Z913) A RESOLUTION authorizing the constructed, curb and gutter on Laburnum Road and Carter Road, and on 20th Street City Manager Avenue, N. W., to construct, or cause to be Raleigh Court, between Orandin between Hanover and Carroll lvenues~ BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City Manager be," and ho Is hereby authorized to oonst~m, ot, or oauso to bo oonstruoted, ourb and ~mtter on Laburnum Avenue, Raleigh Court, between Grandin Road and Carter Road, and on 20t~ Street N. W., between Hanover and Carroll Avenues, but before proceeding with said construction the property owners shall pay into the City Treasury one-half the cost' of said curb and gutter. Mr. Stiff moved to adopt 'the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert -- 5. NAYS: None ................ O. SIDEWALK 10TH STREET N. W: The City Manager recommends the construction of a sidewalk on 10th Street N. W., between Mercer Avenue and Hugby Boulevard, provided the property owners will pay one-half the cost of said walk, ~nd the city be allow- ed to use the portion of the street which has been reserved by the former land owner, without cost to the city. It appearing that the owner of the land along 10th Street reserved a strip between lOth Street as located and the property line of the lots. Mr. Tinsley moved that the City Attorney be requested to give an opinion as to the rights of the city in the strip of land reserved. The motion v~as duly seconded and agreed to. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The following resolution having been introduced, laid over was taken up and again read: (~3910) A RESOLUTION granting a permit lng ar 604 Fourth Street N.E. ( For full text of resolution see Ordinauce Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. resolution adopted by the following vote: read and to George Assaid to remodel his build- Book No. ?, Page # ~J ). The motion was duly seconded and the AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinaley and the President, NAYS: None ................. - - .-0. L~. Setfert ---5. The following resolution up and again read: having been introduced, read and laid over was taken (~3912) A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the proper authorities of the city to execute and deliver a deed to M. J. Patsel,releasing and quitclalming unto said M. J. Patsel all the right, title ~d interest of the City of Roanoke in and to a tract or parcel of land lying in the City of Roanoke, Virginia, on the East Side of Grandin Road between.the building line and the true property line and ex- tending from Virginia Avenue on the North, South about 168 feet to a 12 { For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Book No. ?, Page ~. ~ Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. the resolution adopted by the following vote: foot alley. ). The motion was duly seconded ~d AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert--5. NAYS: None ................... O. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIt[$: None. INTROHICTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Mr. Mundy introduced the following resolution: 46:7 ;46.2 (f3e ) A !reoeiYed by her RESOLUTION to pay Miss Re~h~ caused by a defect in street. ~:iI~EREA$, Miss Retha ~tahop was injured while ridin~ "Yehiole, operated by B. N. Brown and owned by the Amerioa~ Bishop $2,000.00 o= &ooou=t of in3ury in & truck or dellwery Laundry and Dry Oleanin& Corporation, by reason of defect in the center of 7th Street N. W., on the 24th, day of September 1931, and s~ffered the loss of an eye, and WHEREAS, after nn investigation by the Oity Attorney he is of the opinion that the City is liable to said Miss .Re,ha ~ishop for damages, and has recommended that the claim be settled for th~ sum of $2,000.00. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City Clerk and Auditor be, and he is hereby directed to draw a warrant in favor of.~iss '.-~Retha Bishop for the sum of $2,000.00, on account of injury received by her, and upon the payment of said ~m, said Miss Retha Bishop to release all c. laims for damages against the city on account of said injury. Said amount when paid shall be charged to the account of demages and costs. The resolution was read and lald over. MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: TAX ASSESS~,'.KNT: Mr. W. H. Horton appeared and complained about the assessment of certain of his property into lots instead of acreage, and asked that Council have t~e same corrected. Mr. Tinsley moved that the matter be referred to the City Maria- ger for report. SPECIAL POLICE: The City ~fanager presented to Council the request of the National Theater Corporation for the appointment of T. W. Jennings as a special offi cer to take the place of Chas. Lenharr, and the sp, pointment of J. N. White as an ad- ditional special officer. ~r. Nu_ndy moved that the request be granted, and offered the following resolution: (~3915) A RESOLUTION to appoint special police officers for the National Theater Corporation. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that T. W. Jennings be appointed a special police officer for the National Theater Corporation to take the place of Chas. Lenharr, and that J. N. White be appointed a special police officer for said corporation. Such officers shall have authorLty only on the property controlled by said National Theater Corporation. Mr. Mnndy moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded s~d the resolution adopted by t~e following vote: sider AYES: ~lessrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, ~Ir. Seifert- 5. NAYS None - - 0 BUDGET: Council fixed Tuesday, December 1, 1931, at 8 o'clock P. M., to con- the budget. There being no f~rt~er business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. GOLE~CIL, Tuesday, SPEC IAL MEETING, ~ December 1, 1951 The Council of the City of Roanoke met in Special Meeting in the Council Room in the Municipal Building Tuesday, December l, 1931, at 8 o'clock P. M. c~. · · Comer, ~.!undy, PREseT. Messrs. ABSENT: None ................ O. The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESE~T: Wm. P. Hunter, City !~_~nager. BUDGET: Council considered t~e Budget for 193£, conclusion the same is continued. Thereupon, Council adjourned. Stiff, Tlnsley and the President, Mr. Seifert-~. and not having reached a APPROVED ATTEST: C lo rk. Pres ent. 469 470 COUNCIL, REGULAR ~[EETING, Friday, December 4, 1913. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Room in the Municipal Building Friday, December 4, 1931, · at 3 o'clock P. M. PRESENT: Messrs· Comer, ~,'.undy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert-5 ABSENT: None ................ O. The President, ~'~r. Seifert, presiding· OFFICERS PRES~:T: Wm. P. Hu~ter, City Manager. ~ rT~TTm~c' ~.,~.,v~: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed witl~ and the minutes approved as recorded. krT~RING OF CITIZ.~S: MARKET R~NT: I~lr. S. R. Truman, and a committee, appeared again relating to reduction in rent at city market. It appearing that the matter has been referred t~ the City ~,.anaoer for report, the same is continued· CROSS-OVERS: Application of W. ~I. Horton for three cross-overs on the North Side of Center Avenue N · ,.., approximately 50 feet ';;es~ of 4th Street, was read and referred to the 'City l,.'.anager for report· SIDF~','ALK: Petition for a sidewalk on the West Side of 2Otb Street between Hanover Avenue and ~dercer Avenue, the property owners agreeing to pay one-half the cost v:as read. The City ~,',anager recommends t?~t the walk be constructed, provided the property owners will pay one-third of the cost· Dir. Stiff moved to adopt the recommendation, and offered the following resolution: (~3916) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City L.[anager to construct a sidewalk on the West Side of 20th Street between Hanover and L'~ercer Avenues N. BE IT RESOLVED by t~e Council of the City of Roanoke that the City ~%anager be, and he is hereby authorized to construct, or cause to be constructed, a sidewalk on the ','Jest Side of 20th Street between Hanover and ,':[ercer Avenues N.¥J. But, before proceeding with said walk the property owners shall pay into the City Treasu~ry one-third of the cost thereof. ~Zr. Stiff moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the follov~ing vote: AYES: l,':essrs. Comer, Llundy, Stiff, Ttnsley and the President, Mr. Seifert --5. I.IAYS: ~lone ............... O. STREET IMP..OV~,~..,,.,T. Petitions for the improvement of Buena Vista Avenue from 6th Street to 9th Street were presented and referred to the City Mauager for report. LIGHTING CONTKtACT: The Appalachian Electric Power Company presented their ac- ceptance of Ordinance :.o. 3905, providing for the extension of the contract .for street lighting. The same is filed· REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY ~,.~..~AG~R: The City IJ. anager presented a repo~t making certain recommendations. The same were acted upon as follows: SID~JALK D~.ADISON AVF~UE: The City i.:~anager recommends that a sidewalk be con- structed on the Northside of !,iadison Avenue between §th and 7th Streets N. W., provided the property oysters will pay one-half the cost. ~.[r. Tinsley moved to ad°pi: the recommendation and offered the following resolution: (~3917) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to construot,a sidewalk on the Northslde of ~adison Avenue between 5th and 7th Streets N.W. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City ~anager be, and he is hereby authorized to construct, or cause to be constructed, a side- walk on the Northstde of .,'~adison Avenue between 5th and ?th Streets N. W., provided' the property ov~ers will pay one-half the cost. But, no work shall be done on said walk until the property owners have paid into the City Treasury one-half the cost thereof. Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Eessrs. Comer, iZundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, ~/.r. Setfert--5. NAYS: None .... 0 STREET IMPtl0VEH~T: The City .'~[anager recommends that curb and gutter be constructed on 19th Street S. W., between Patterson and Rorer Avenues, provided the property owners v~ill pay one-half the cost. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the recommen- dation, and offered the following resolution: (#3918) A HESOLUTIOE authorizing t4e City D[anager to construct, or cause to be constructed, curb and gutter on 19th Street S. ,,., between -'~atterson and Rorer ~venue s. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City ~'[anager be, and he is hereby authorized to construct, or cause to be constructed, curb and gut- ter on 19th Street S. W., between Patterson and Rorer Avenues, provided the property owners will pay one-half the cost of said curb and gutter, and no work shall be done until said property owners have paid into the City Treasury one-half the cost thereof. ~;'~r. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. Ti~e motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: ~,iessrs. Comer, ~undy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert--5. NAYS: None ................. 0. REFUND R. B. ~cDONALD: In the matter of tl~e application of R..B..~cDonald to refund one-half the cost of constructing curb and gutter on Albemarle Avenue between Jefferson and First Streets S. E. The City Manager reports that when the ¥~ork was done he had an understanding with Mr. ~JlcDonald that the c~ty v~ould put Asphalt on the space between the strip of concrete back of the gutter to the property line in consideration of his having constructed the curb and strip of concrete 18 inches wide to take the place of the gutter; that the city fulfilled its part of the agree- ment, and-that Mr. McDonald is not entitled to the refund, and he recommends that it be denied. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the recommendation. The motion was duly seconded and the recommendation adopted. The City M_~.~ager presented a report of work accomplished and expenditures for weeks ending November 12th and 19th 1931. The same are filed. TAX REFUND: In the matter of the application of the Bankers Loan and Invest- ment Company to refund portion of the tax on the old Clark Hotel which was destroy- ed by fire on April 2, 1931, the same having been referred to the City Clerk for investigation. The Clerk reports that the building was destroyed on April 2, 1931, and that the Rankers Loan and Investment Company would be entitled to a rebate of the tax from that date. The buildin[~ is assessed at $5,000.00, and the furniture at ~.~4o0 ~'~ ~ .00, v~hich makes a total tax of $136.25, and that they would be entitled to 472 a refund of $10~.20. Mr. Tinsley introduced the following resolution: {~$919) A RESOLUTION to refund tho BaBkers Loan and Investment Company $102.20 ~on account of taxes assessed against the Clark Hotel and contents. WtlER~S, the bulldlng known ae the Clark ltotel situated on Commonwealth Avenue N. E., and the contents thereof were destroyed by fire on April 2, 1931, and the Bankers Loan and Investment Company, the ovmer of said building, has applied for re- lief from taxes for part of the year, beginning April 2nd. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City Clerk and Auditor be, and He is hereby directed to draw a warrant in favor of the Bankers Loan and Investment Company for $102.20, the amount of unearned taxes for the period beginning April 2, 1931, to December 31, 1931. Said amoant v..'i~en paid shall be charged to the account of Refunds and Rebates. The resolution ~,as read and laid over. REPORT OF TH~ ~YOR: Honorable S. P. Seifert presented a report with reference to the matter referred to him relating to A. L. Keith who was instrumental in say- ins the lives of some people in the fire which destroyed the Clark Hotel on the morn ins of April 2, 1931. lie recommends that Mr. Keith in the judgment of the City Manager would be proper. be given such consideration as The report is filed, UNFiL:I S]?. ED BUSINESS: The follov:ing resolution having been introduced, read and laid over, was taken up and again read: (-~3914) A RESOLUTION to pay Riss Retha Bishop ~2,000.00 on account of injury received bu her caused by a defect in street. 'Ji.~EREAS, V. iss Retha Bishop was injured while riding in a truck or delivery motor vehicle, operated by B. N. Brown and owned by the American La~mdry and Dry Cleanin;g Corporation, by reason of defect in the center of ?th Street N. W., on the 24th, day of September 1931, and suffered the loss of an eye, and ',','HERF~AS, after an investigation by the City Attorney he ~s of the opinion that the city is liable to said Miss Retha Bishop for damages, and has recommended that the claim be settled for ti~e sum of $2,000.00. TPLEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City Clerk and ~uditor be, and he is hereby directed to draw a warrant in favor of Miss Ret.ha Bishop for the sum of ~2,000.00, on account of injury received by her, and upon the payment of said sum, said ]:~.iss Retha Bishop to release all claims for dama- gas against the City on account of said injury. Said amount v;hen paid shall be charged to .the account of damages and costs. ~.~r. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert--5. NAYS: None CONSIDEP~TION OF CI~IMS: None. LW. THODUCTiOI; ~ND CONSIDEHATION OF ORDINANCES AND HESOLUTIONS: Mr. Comer introduced the following resolution: (~3920~ A RESOLUTION requiring the Roanoke Railway and Electric Company to re- move certain tracks, trolley poles, wires and other appliances from the lines aban- cloned by said company. !Virginia on the 23rd day of November, 1931, the Roanoke Railway and Electric '~was authorized to abandon its line and service thereon from the intersection It appearing that by order entered by the State Corporation Commission ~f C ompan~. 20th Street and Orange Avenue, N. W., westward to and beyond the corporate limits of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, on and after December 1st, 1931. THER~O~, BE IT RESOLVED that the Roanoke Railway and Electric Company be, 'and it is hereby permitted and required to discontinue its electric railwa2 service on said line between the points mentioned and to remove as soon as practicable that ~ portion of its tracks, trolley poles, wires and ot~er appliances located between £Oth Street N. ¥I., and Melrose Avenue N. W., at or near 22nd Street N. W. The resi- due of said track, poles, wires and other appliances shall be removed whenever im- provement is hereafter made by the City of the streets upon which same is located or ~henever such removal is hereafter required by the City Manager. Such removal of the tracks and other ~ppliCances shall be done under the supervision and to the satisfaction and good liking of the City Manager. Mr. Comer moved to adopt tho resolution. The motion v~as duly seconded and the resolution adopted by. the following vote: AYES: Mes.~rs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert--5. NAYS: None .............. O. Mr. ~tnsley introduced the following ordinance: (~3921) AN ORDINANCE to make appropriations for the year ending December 31, 19~,2. (For full text of ordinance see Ordinance Book No. ?, i~age No. . ,~). The Ordinance was read and laid over. Mr. Mundy introduced t~e follow'~n~ Ordinance. (~9££) A.N ORDINANCE to fix the salaries of the officers and employees of the City of Roanoke. (For full text of Ordinance see Ordinance Book No. ?, Page No. ). The Ordinance was read and laid over. ~[r. Comer introduced the following ordinance. (~9~) AN ORDINANCE to fix the compensarion of foremen, laborers and other employees of the City of Roanoke whose compensation is paid upon an hourly basis. (For full text of Ordinance See Ordinance Book No. 7, Page No. ). The Ordinance was read and laid over. Mr. Stiff introduced the following ordinance: ($3924) AN ORDINANCE to fix the compensation of the City Sergeant for re- ceiving and supporting prisoners in the City Jail. (For full text of Ordinance see Ordinance Book No. ?, Page No. ). The Ordinance ¥~as read and laid over. ~r. Tinsley introduced the following ordinance. (~3925) AN ORDINANCE to fix the compensation of the Commissioner of Revenue for assessing taxes and licenses in the City of Roanoke. (For full text of Ordinance see Ordinance Book No. ?, Page No.. ). The Ordinance was read and laid over. Mr. Mundy introd~ced the following ordinance: (~39E6) AN ORDINANCE to impose taxes on persons, real estate and personal property for the year 1932, and for each year thereafter until altered, amended or repealed for the support of the City Government, the payment of interest upon the 473 city debt, soldiers, sailors and nicipal expenses. (For full text ments. support of a Public Library, the payment of pansione to confederate marines and their widows, for school purposes and other mu- of ordinance see Ordinance Book No. ?, The Ordinance was read and laid over. Mr. Stiff introduce~ the following ordinance. (~3927) AN ORDINANCE to permit the payment of license Page ) . tax in two equal pay- (For full text of Ordinance see Ordinance Book No. 7, Page : ). The Ordinance r~as read and laid over. MOT IONS ~ND ~,IISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: P~ADIO: The" _ ~ity ~,:anager bro~ght to the attention of Council the comnlaint of some citizens about the use of the radio at late hours at nigtxt. The City ~,lana- ger suggested tl~at he apply to the other cities to see what action they are taking thereon. LI~,;SE TAX: Council fixed Friday, December ll, 1931, to hear citizens as to the License Tax. VA,~z~'~ nOUS~,S. ~,',r. M. F Weaver again brought to tile attention of Council the matter of destroying vacant' houses, and asked that Council take some action to furnish additional police protection. The matter is laid over. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: · Clerk. Pres ,nt. II COD~NCX~, R~U~tR The Council of the City of Roanoke mot in regular meeting in the in the Municipal Building Friday, December il, 1931, at ~ o'clock P. M. PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the ABSENT: None ............ O. Tho President, Mr. Soifort, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: ¥1m. P. Hunter, City h'.mmagero MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of tho minutes of tho previous meeting has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and tho m£nutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: BUDGET: Mr. Chas. M. Broun and a committee of oitlzons appeared and presented to Council a petition, together with a resolution relating to the budget, and asked that action on the budget be postponed. The petition and resolution are filed. Mr. J. T. Wood and a committee from the Grandin Court Betterment Club and the Wasena Civic League same is filed. Friday, December 11,1931. Council Room ;~ President, Mr. Seifert-5. presented a communication with reference to the budget. The Mr. Paul S. Johnson addressed Council on the question of the salary of the police officers, and asked that they be not reduced. His address is filed. Mr. A. B. Richardson ~n_d a committee from the T~berculosis Association present- ed a petition and asked that an appropriation be made for the Roanoke TUberculosis Association. The petition is filed. ~[r. LeRoy H. Smith, President of the Lions: Club, presented a resolution pass- ed by his Club with reference to the budget and reduction in salaries. The same is filed. M~. James Frantz presented a communication with reference to the salaries of the school teachers. The same is filed. Mr. R. W. 0akey appeared relating to the Roanoke Life Saving Crew and asked that an appropriation be made as requested. A resolution from the Roanoke Central Labor Union relating to the budget was fi led. BEAUTY PARLORS, SCHOOLS, ETC: Mr. James C. Martin presented an ordinance relat- ~ing to hairdressing, schools and 'like establishments. advising beauty culture, manicuring establishments, beauty The ordinance is lald over for consideration. FINE REQUEST TO REFUND: Mr. Paul S. Johnson presented a communication Council that on November ESth, V~'. R. Goodman was convicted in the Police Court for driving a car while under the influence of intoxicants and was fined $100.00 and costs. That the fine was paid and the case appealed; that on December 9th, the asking that the fine be refunded. The same was dismissed in the Hustings Court, and matter is laid over. ROANOKE CHORAL SOCIETY: A communication from Mrs. cil to attend a concert to be given at the Academy of December 15th. Mr. Comer moved that the invitation duly seconded and agreed to. T. J. Hughes inviting Music on Sunday,afternoon, be accepted. The motion was 001111- 47.5 CROSS-OVERS: The appltoation of E. W. overs on the Northside of ~l~enan~oah Avenue :lice building was Comer offered the Tinsley and R. H, Angell for two cross- Just west of the Norfolk and Western of- read. The City Manager recommends that the permit be grante~. Mr, following resolution: RESOLUTION granting a permit to E. W. Tinsley and R. H. Angell to construct two cross-overs into their property on the Northside of Shenandoah Avenue. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and is hereby granted property on the E. W. Tlnsley and R. H. Angell to construct two cross-overs into thei~ Northside of Shenandoah Avenue, immediately west of the Norfolk and | Western office building. Said cross-overs shall be constructed under specifications to be furnished by 'the City ~nager and according to his good liking an~ satisfaction. Said E. W. Tinsley and R. H. ~ngell by acting under this re~olution agree to indemnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to per- sons or property by reason of the construction and maintenance of said cross-overs. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Selfert - 5. NAYS: None ................... 0. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY ~&AP:AGER: The City Manager presented a report making certain recommendations. The same were acted upon as follows: STREET IMPROVE~[ENT BUENA VISTA AVENUE BETWEEN 6TH AND 9TH STREETS: The City Manager recommends that owing to the lateness of the season that the petition for the improvement of Buena Vista Avenue between 6th and 9th Streets be laid over until next year. Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the recommendation. The motion was duly second- ed and agreed to. The City Manager presented a report of work accomplished and expenditures for week ending November 26, 1931. The same is fi led. POLICE OFFICER'S TRIAL: The City Manager presented a report advising Council that he had given a hearing to the police officers charged by the Special Grand Jury with certain misconduct, and that the evidence presented is wholly insufficient to establish the charges, or show misconduct on the part of any one of them in connec- tion with his official any one of them fro~ the police force. With reference to officer J. H. Pluekett. The evidence shows duty that would at all justify the suspension or removal of , that a dtstu~ban!e occured one Sunday afternoon on Loudon Avenue and 10th Street N. W., which was brought to the attention of the officer at the time, but no steps were taken to prosecute th~ parties. That from the evidence produced officer Pluckett failed in his duty in tha~ respect, and that he should be reprimanded for such failure, which reprimand would be administered. The report is filed. LAND ASSESSMENT: In the matter of the application of W. H. Horton to change certain assessment on his property on Loudon Avenue and Moorman Road. The City At- torney reports that Council is without authority in the premises. Therefore, the petition 'of Mr. Horton is refused. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The following resolution having been introduced, read and 477 laid over was taken up and again read: (~919) A RESOLUTION to refund the Bankers $102.20 on account of taxes assessed against the Loan and Investment Company Clark Hotel and oontentso WHEREAS, the building known as the Clark Hotel situated on Commonwealth Avenue N. E., and the contents thereof were destroyed by fire Bankers Loan and Investment Company, the owner of said building, relief from taxes for part of the year, beginning April 2nd. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Clerk and Auditor be, and he is hereby on April 2, 1951, and the ~ has applied for Council of the City of Roanoke that the City directed to draw a warrant in favor of the Bankers Lo,~ and Investment Company for $102.20, the amo,,n_t of unearned taxes f~r the period beginning April 2, 1931, to December 31, Said amount when paid shall be charged to the Mr. Tlnsley moved to adopt the resolution. the resolution adopted by the following vote: 1931 · account of Refunds and Rebates. The motion was duly seconded and AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert- 5. NAYS: None - - - 0 Ordinances Nos. 3921-~9~2-~92~-~9~4-~92§-39E6 and 3927 having been introduoed, read and laid over, were continued. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: None. MOTIONS AND MISCELLENEOUS BUSINESS: STAUNTON AVENUE: Mr. Stiff asks that the City Manager put some stone in the sidewalk space on Staunton Avenue between Lafayette Boulevard and Crescent Street. The matter is referred CITY PHYSICIAN: E. Watson, President of the Roanoke Academy of ~,iedicine, advising him that he would appoint a part time to the City Manager. The City Manager presented a communication from Dr. Everett of changing the City Physician from a committee to consider the matter to a full time man. as the BUDGET: Council fixed Tuesday, December 15th at ~ o'clock P. M., time to consider matters relating to the budget. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ~ ATTEST: Clerk. COUNClT.~ ~ue sd~y ~ SPECIAL December 15, 19:$ The Council of the City of Roanoke met in Special Meeting in the Council Room in the Municipal Building Tuesday, December 15, 1931, at 8 o'clock P. M. PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, ABS~:T None -- 0 The President, Mr. Setfert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: Wm. P. Hunter, City Manager. BUDGET: Cou_~cll considered the resolutions and communications presented on behalf of tn, Real Estate Board and Tax Payers Association by Mr. Chas. M. Broun, Chairman of the Committee, and the Clerk is directed to request Mr. Brou~ to fur- nish certain definite information on the resolution. Council also considered the communicatiom~from the Roanoke Tuberculosis Asso- ciation, Lions' Club, Grandin Court Betterment Club and Wasena Civic League, and Dr. .~ tie Council on Thursday, December 17, 1931, Mr. Set fert-$. P. Jackson. The Clerk was instructed to request the Citizens' Advisory Committee to meet at 4 o',lock P. M. Thereupon, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: ~~L "Clerk 479 COUNCIL, Thursday, SPECIAL N~ETING, December 17, 1931. Ro om PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Seifert ......................... 5. ABSENT: None .............. O. The PresideNt, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESEET: Wm. P. Hunter, City ~mnager. The Council of the City of Roanoke: met in Special Meeting in the Council in the Municipal Building Thursday, December 17, 1931, at 4 o'clock P. M. Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. The following members of the Citizens' Advisory Committee were present: Messrs. E. Lee Trinkle, Chairman, E. M. Funkhouser, B. W. Herrman, Paul C. Buford,Jr., and J. J. Sheehan. BUDGET: Council and the Citizens' Advisory Committee considered the budget for the year 1932. Thereupon, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: ........ Clerk. 480 Friday, December 18, 1931. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Room in the ~unicipal Butldin~ Friday, December 18, 1931, at 3 o'clock P. PRESET: Messrs. Comer, ~undy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert-5 ABSENT: None .................. O. The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: Wm. P. Hunter, City Manager. MI~iUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been furnished each member cf Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND CO~MUNICATIONS: BUDGET: Mr. LeRoy Smith, President of the Lions' Club, presented to Council certain recommendations with reference to the Budget. The same were filed. UTILITY PATES: Mr. W. T. Brodie brought to the attention of Council that thereI has been no reduction in the rates charged by the Pablio Sem,'ice Comp~mtes for water~ gas, electricity and telephones, and suggested that Counoil look into the ~uestlon of asking for a reduction in the rates for these utilities. BUILDING INSPECTOR: Communication from G. R. Ragan asking that he be appolntedl Building Inspector, and agreeing to serve for $2,000.00 per year, was read and ftled~ CROSS-OVa: Application of R. W. Cardwell for permit to construct cross-over at ~536 Stanley Avenue, South Roanoke, was read and referred to the City ~anager wit~ power to act. PLUMBING LNSPECTOR: A communication from the plumbers recommending that the Plumbing Inspector be retained was read and filed. SOUTHWEST ¥IHGI~.~IA STATE NUSEWffM: Communication from the Southwest Virginia State Museum asking that an appropriation be made for this organization was read and filed. FLOYI) ROAD: A resolution from the Cave Spring Booster Clu~ with reference to the Floyd Road was read and filed, t ZONING ORDINANCE: A communication from the Mountain View Garden Club with reference to the Zoning Ordinance was read and filed, t BUDGET. ~ resolution from Local Union No ~19 United Brotherhood of Carpen- ters and Joiners relating to cuts in salaries and wages was read and filed. ROANOKE HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION: Statement from the Roanoke Hospital Association showing 295 day's treatment of city patients during the month of November was filed. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY N~EAGER: The City Manager presented a report of work ac- complished ~nd expenditures for week ending December 3, 1931. The same is filed. FINANCIAL STAT~.4W~WT: Statement showing the financial condition of the city as of December l, 19~l, was filed. REPORTS OF CO~f,.ITTEES: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: FINE REFUND: With reference to the request of Paul S. Johnson, Attorney for w. R. Ooc~man, asking that a fine of $100.00 imposed on W. R. Goodman for operatin~ a car while undor the tnfluenoe of' tntoxioants whioh was paid and afte~rds appeal~ ell to the ltustings Court 8nd dl~tssed. Tho City Clerk roported that ¥1o R. Oood~n~ is entitled to the refund. Mr. Comer moved that the refund be made and offered the following resolution: RESOLUTION to refund W. R. Goodman a fine of $100.00. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City Clerk and Auditor be, and he is hereby directed to draw a warrant payable to Paul S. Johnson, Attorney for W. R. Goodman, for the sum of $100.00 to refund fine imposed upon said Goodman by the Police Court which was afterwards appealed and dismissed in the Hust- ings Court. Said amount when paid shall be charged to the account of Refunds and Rebates. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert--5. NAYS: None ................ O. The follov~ing ordinances Nos. 3921, 3922, 3923, 3924, 3925, 3926 and 3927 relating to the Budget and putting the same into operation are laid over. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTHODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF OEDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Mr. r:..'.undy introduced the following, resolution: (~3929) A RESOLUTIOI to approve the accounts and claims against the City of Roanoke for the month of November, 1931, and directing the payment of the same. ( For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Book, No. ?, Page ~d9 ) Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert--5. NAYS: None-- MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: LICENSE TAX: Mr. Chas D. Garland and a committee from the Cleaning and Dry- lng Establi.~hments appeared and asked that the ordinance relating to dry cleaning establishments and laundries be amended in accordance with the statement presented. Mr. Comer moved that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for report. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. Council fixed T~esday, December 22nd, at 8 o'clock P. M., as the date for a Special Meeting. CITY PHYSICIAN: The City Manager reported that the committee of physicians has been appointed to consider the office of City Physician and a pSysician for the clintic. The physicians who were appointed and present at the meeting were Dr. Powell, Dr. Preston, Dr. Harry B. Stone, Dr. Farmer and Dr. W. W. S. Butler. They recommended that an assistant to the City Physician be employed for part time and a nurse for the Clintic, this instead of a full time man. They think that greater efficiency will be had by having the City Physician and Assistant than one full time man. Council takes time to consider the recommendation. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTE', , 481 ~lerk. Pre t COUNC XL, T~esday, Dec ember 22, 1931 The Council of Room in the Municipal Building, 22, the City of Roanoke met in Special Meetin~ in pursuant to call of the president, the Counotl Tuesday December 19Z1, at 8 o'clock P. M. PI~ESENT: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the ~resident, ABSENT: None .............. - - O. The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICF~RS PRESENT: Wm. P. Hunter, City Manager. OBJECT OF MEETIBG: The president stated that the object of the meeting was to consider certain amendments to the license tax ordinance and the budget. LICENSE TAX: The matter of amendment to Section 29 relating to cleaning and pressing establishments having been referred to the City Attorney. Judge Jackson reported that certain of the amendments asked for are illegal and cannot be enforc- ed. Upon motion, duly seconded, the amendments are referred to the City Attorney and Commissioner of Revenue to work out and report to Council. SPECIAL GRAND JURY REPORT: ~.~r. H. P. Glasgow appeared and called the atten- tion of Council to the report of the Special Grand Jury wherein it is stated that a number of forfeited bonds for bails and fines have not been collected, and suggest- ed that Council use its efforts to have these bonds collected and the money turned in to the Treasury. ~r. Glasgow also called the attention of Council to that por- tion of the Grand Jury report dealing with the power of the City Manager to refuse license to those persons who have been convicted of violating the gambling and liquor laws. BUDGET: Co,,~cil considered further the budget for 1932. Thereupon, Council adjourned. Mr. Seifert-~ APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. A ~ox.~m failin~ at 3 o'clock P. ~[. ATTEST: Clerk. to appear, COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING, Friday, Deoember 25, 1931.. the meeting is adjourned until December 29, 19~1, APPROVED P~es t. 483 COUNCIL, SP~IAL MEETING, Monday, Ded®mb®r 28, 19~1. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in Special Meeting in the Council Room in the Municipal Bulldin~ Monday, December 28, 19~1, at 8 o'clock P. M. PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert- ABSENT: None ................ - O. The President, Mr. Setfert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: Wm. P. Hunter, City Manager. OBJECT OF THE MEETING: The president stated that the object of the meeting was to consider the Budget and the License Tax Ordinance. BUDGET: The committee from the Real Estate Board and Taxpayers, in accordance with request of Council, submitted to Council a report suggesting certain revisions in the Budget. The report is filed. FORFEITED BONDS: The Clerk is directed to write the City Attorney directing him to look into the question of forfeited bonds for bails and fines and take such action as he deems necessary for the collection of such bonds. .~ABk~T RENT OF STALLS AND ROOMS: The City Manager recommends that a reduction of 10-~ be made in the rent of the stalls and rooms at the City ~,~arket, effective January 1, 1932. The City Clerk is directed to draw a resolution to carry into effect the recommendation. BUDGET: Council again considered the Budget and agreed upon certain Thereupon, Council adjourned. amendmentg. APPROVED ATTEST: Cle rk. Preside~ COUNCIL, Tuesday, ADJOURNED MEETING, December 29, 19:31. The Council of the City of in the Cou_ncil Room in the 19 :~1, :3 o'clock Po M. PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, ABSENT: None ................ O. The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: MINUTES: It appearing Roanoke met in meeting adjourned from December 25,. Municipal Building Tuesday, December 29, 1931, at Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert-~. been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, dul~ dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. HEARING OF CITIZENS: INDUSTRIAL LOAN ASSOCIATIONS: Mr. C. S. McNulty appeared and oil consider reducing the license tax on Industrial Loan Associations. eiders the matter. P. Hunter, City Manager. that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has : seconded, the reading is a~ked that Coun- Council con- LAUNDRIES' LICENSE: Mr. L. H. Mitchell appeared relating to the proposed ordinance increasing the license on laundries. in the meeting. PETITIONS AND CO~UNICATIONS: STREET IMPROV~ENT FAIRFAX AVENUE: Petition The ordinance is considered further asking for the improvement of FairTax Avenue between 3rd and 4th Streets by the construction and macadam was read and referred to the City Manager for report. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER: The City Manager presented a report rain recommendation. RENT CITY MARKET: and rooms at the City Market be reduced 10%, effective Jaw,,_ry 1, 1932. moved to adopt the recommendation and offered the following resolution: of curb and gutter making cer- The same was acted upon as follows: The City Manager recommends that the rent on the stalls Mr. Stiff RESOLUTION to reduce the rent on the stalls and rooms in the City Marke t. BE iT RE~OLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the rents on the stalls and rooms in the City Market be, and the same are hereby reduced 10%, be- ginning January 1, 1932. Mr. Stiff moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert-5. NAYS: None ............. 0 The City Manager presented a report of work accomplished and expenditures for week ending December 10, 1931. The s~me is filed. REPORTS OF CO~ITTEES: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The following ordinance having been introduced, read 485 and laid over was taken up and again read: !4'86.. (~3921) AN ORDINANCE to make appropriations for the year ending Deoembe~ 31, Mr. Tlnsley moved to amend the ordinanoe aa follows: ~fllEREAS, in order that the usual and neoessary operations of the olty govern- ment may be oarried forward an emergenoy is set forth and deolared to exist, and this ordinanoe shall be in foroe from its passage. MANAGER: Strike out traveling expense $150.00, making total $11,28§.00 instead GITY CLERK AND AUDI~0R: Strike out traveling expense $150.00, making total $11,173.00 instead Of of $11,325.00.~ CITY TREASURER: Strike out salary of City Treasurer $646.00, making total $9,471.00. $8,825.00 instead o f COURT OFFICERS AND EXPENSE: Strike making out salary of Clerk of Courts $ 950.00 " " " City Sergeant 570.00 " " "Commonwealth Att'y. lt425.00_~ 2,945.00 total ;$9,107.00 instead of .~1E,052.00. ASSESSMENT OF TAXES: Strike out salary of stead of $13,815.00. C ommi s si one r o f He venue $1,140. O0, m~king total $12,675.00 in- POLICE DEPARTMENT: Strike out traveling FIRE DEPART~[ENT: Strike out traveling expense $200.00, making total $147,340.00 instead of $147,540.00. oxponso ~150.00 m~drlng total 2~176,340o00 instead of ~176,490.00[. STRUT LIGHTING: Strike out 32 Ornamental lights $2,500.00 and substitute $1,970.00, making total $$9,523.00 instead of $40,053.00. BUILDING INSPECTION- Strike out traveling expense.,°75.00, making total $4,437.00 instead of $4,512.00, CITY PHYSICIAN: Strike out $1, 140.00, salary of City of $1,600.00 instead of ~l 240 O0 .. , · · Physician-nd insert $1,500.00, making a total HEALTH DEPARTMW~N T: Strike out traveling expense $150.00. Insert salary Clintic Physici-~ " " " Nurse " Laboratory supplies for Clintic " General " - " 200.00 000. O0 250.00 240.00 690.00 which m-kes a total of $22,983.00 instead of $20,443.00. STREET SIGNS: Strike out labor $ 400.00 " signs 2,4§0.00 " material 150.00 3,000.00 DAM_AGES AND COSTS: All damages to persons making a total of $.9,000.00 SCHOOLS: in st e~d 8,000.00 of $1,000.00. Strike out $645,500.00 and insert $652,150.00. REC R~AT ION Strike out traveling expense .~100.00 " " 8 play leaders 3 months at $157.00 each, $1,254.00, and insert 10 " " " " " 157.00 " 1,568.00 Making a total of $?,026.00 instead of $6,812.00· 487 The motion was duly seconded and the amendment AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tlnsley and NAYS: None .................. -0. Mr. 8tiff moved to further sm~end the ordinance of "STREET REPAIRS" $90,030,00 instead EQUI PMl~T"one lO-Ton E~UI PMENT" ~5,855,00 ments offered by Mr. A~: ~. Stiff adopted by the following vote: the President, Mr. Seifert--§.~ b7 strlketng oat of tho aooomat~ !. $6,000.00 so as to make the total amount to "STREET REPAIRS" of $9& ,030 .00 , and to strike out of the account of "TOOLS AND roller $5,000.00, so as to make the account for "TOOLS AND instead of $10,855.00. The question was stated upon the amend- Stiff, and upon a vote taken thereon the same was rejected: NAYS: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Selfert ........ 4. Mr. Stiff moved to amend the ordinance by striking out $6,000.00 from the account of "STREET REPAIRS" so as to make the account of "STREET REPAIRS" $90,0~0.00 instead of $96,030.00. The question was stated upon the amendment submitted by Re. Stiff, and the amendment rejected by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Stiff ............................................ - - - - -- -------- - 1. NAYS: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Tinsley ,nd the President, Mr. Seifert ........ 4. Thereupon, the ordinance as amended was placed upon its passage and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Setfert ........ 4. NAYS: Mr. Stiff ...................................................... --- - - 1. ( For full text of ordinance see Ordinance Book No. ?, Page No. ~_~__~) · The following ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (~39E2) AN ORDINANCE to fix the salalries of the officers and employees of the City of Roanoke. Mr. Mundy moved to amend the ordinance as follows: WHEREAS, in order that the u~ual and necessary operations of the City Govern- ment may be carried forward an emergency is set forth and declared to exist, and this ordinance shall be in force from its passage. Strike out salary of City Treasurer $ 6~,6.00 " " " "Clerk of Courts 950.00 " " " "City Sergeant 570.00 " " " "Commonwealth' s Attorney 1,425.00 : " " " "Commissioner of Revenue 1,140.00 " " " "City Physician 1,140.00 Insert salary of " - $ 1,500.00 " " " Clintic " 1,200.00 " " " " Nurse 1,000.00 Add: all ordinances and l~arts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance be, and the same are hereby repealed. ( For full text of Ordinance see Ordinance Book No. ?, Page No. ~) Thereupon, Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the amendments. The motion was duly seconded and the amendments adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert --5. NAYS: None .................. - - 0. Thereupon the Ordinance as amended was placed upon its passage and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mund~v, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert- 5. NAYS None - - 0 488 The following ordi~noe having and again read: been introduced, read and laid over was taken ORDINANCE to fix the City of Roanoke whose compensation is paid upon and hourly see Ordinance Book No. 7, Page No._~ I._ ordinance. The motion was duly compensation of foremen, laborers and other Tlnsley and the employees of the ( For fUll text of ordinance Mr. Comer moved to adopt the ordinance adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, NAYS: None ................... O. basis. ). seconded and the President, Mr. Seifert--5. The following ordinance up and again read: having been introduced, read and laid over was taken (~5924) AN ORDINANCE to fix the compensation and supporting prisoners in the City Jail. (For full test of Ordinance see Ordinance Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the ordinance. ordinance adopted by the following vote: of the City Sergeant for receivtn~ The motion was duly seconded and the AYES: ilessrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the Fresident. Mr. Seifert --5. NAYS: None ................... O. m up and The following ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was taken again read: (~3925) AN ORDINANCE to fix the compensation of the Commissioner of Revenue for assessing taxes and licenses in the City of Roanoke. (For f~ll text of Ordinance see Ordinance Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the ordinance. ordinance adopted by the following vote: Book No. 7, Page No. ~). The motion was duly seconded and th, AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert--5. : None ................. O. NAYS .... The following ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (~39E6) AN ORDINANCE to impose taxes on persons, real estate and personal property for the year 193E, and for each year thereafter until altered, amended or repealed for the support of the City Government, the payment of interest upon the city debt, support of a Public Library, the diers, sailors and marines and their widows, expense s. payment of pensions to confederate sol- for school purposes and other municipal Mr. M,~_ndy moved to amend the ordinance by ~nserting the following: WHEREAS, in order that the usual and neceasary operations of the City Govern- ment may be carried forward an emergency is set forth and declared to exist and this ordinance shall be in force from its passage. Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the amendment. amendment adopted by the follov~ing vote: The motion was duly seconded and the :t AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, NAYS: None .... 0 Tlnsley and the President, Mr. Seifert --5. Thereupon, the ordinance as amended was placed upon its passage by the following vote: and adopted AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, NAYS: None .................... O. Tinsley and the ~resident, Mr. Seifert --5. 489 ( For full text of ordinance see 0rdinanoe Book No. 7, Page No. ~~._). The following ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (~3927) AN ORDINANCE to permit the payment ( For full text of ordinance see Ordinance Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the ordinance. 3rdinance adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mund~v, Stiff, Tinsley and NAYS: None ................. 0. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. of license tax in two equal payments, Book No. 7, Page No. ~). The motion was duly seconded and the the President, Mr. Seifert --5. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDEKATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Mr. Mundy introduced the following ordinance: (~395E) AN ORDINANCE to impose a tax on Barber Schools, Maniourlng ~irdressing and Beauty Culture Schools. Sohools, ( For full text of Ordinance see Ordinance Book No. Mr. Mundy moved that the reading of the ordinance at [ispensed with. The motion was duly seconded and adopted 7, Page No. ~Z~. )- two separate meetings be by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mund~, Stiff, NAYS: None .............. 0. Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert --5. Thereupon, Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the ordinance. ed and the ordinance adopted by the following vote: The motion was duly second- AYES: Messrs. Comer, },iundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert --5. NAYS: None .................. O. Mr. Comer introduced the following ordinance: (~3933) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section 29 of an Ordinance adopted iy the Counci~ of the City of Roanoke on the 26th day of December 1930, numbered "An Ordinance imposing taxes on license for mnnicipal purposes 756, and entitled, ~nd prescribing penalties for violations. ~ouncil be dispensed with. lng vote: ( For full text of ordinance see Ordinance Book No. 7, Page No. ~__). Mr. Comer moved that the reading of the ordinance at two separate meetings ~f The motion was duly seconded and agreed to by the follow- AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, NAYS: None .................... 0. Mr. Comer moved that the ordinance be adopted. ;he ordinance adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the NAYS: None ..................... O. Mr. Tinsley introduced the following ordinance: Stiff, Tinsley and the President, ~Lr. Seifert --5. The motion was duly seconded and President, Mr. Seifert --5. (~3934) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section 86 of an ordinance adopted by December 1930, numbered 5756, for municipal purposes he Council of the City of Roanoke on the 26th day of ntitled, "An Ordinance imposing taxes on license ag penalties for violations. ( For full text of Ordinance see Ordin-_nce Book No. Mr. Tinsley moved that the reading of the ordinance and prescrib- at two separate meetings of Council be dispensed with. following vote: The motion was duly seconded and adopted by the AYES: Messrs. Comer, I/undy, Stiff, TinBley and the NAYS: None .................... O. Thereupon, I/r. Tinsley moved to adopt the ordinance. The motion was duly :~ ed and the ordinance adopted by the followin~ vote: Sei fert --5. seco! AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tlnsley and the President, Mr. Seifert--5. NAYS: None .................... 0. Mr. Tinsley introduced the following ordinance: (~zgzs) AN 0RDINANCW. to amend and reordain Section 22 of an Ordinance adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke on the 2~th day of December 1930, numbered 5756, and entitled, "An Ordinance imposing taxes on license for municipal purposes and prescribing penalties for violations. ( For full text of ordinance see Ordinance Book No. 7, Page No. Mr. Tinsley moved that the reading of the ordinance at two separate meetings of Council be dispensed with. The motion was duly seconded and adopted by the following vote: AYES: ~,iessrs. Comer, Diundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Selfert--5. NAYS: None ...................... O. Mr. Tlnsley moved to adopt the ordinance. The motion was duly seconded and the ordinance adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, l'.undy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert--5. NAYS: tone ....................... O. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. Pre s~nt. COUNC IL, Fri da~, REGULAR MEETING, Jamuary 1, 19~2. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in the Municipal Building Friday, January 1, PRESET: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, ABSENT: None ................. O. The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. in regular meeting in the 1932, ak 3 o'clock P. M. Tlnsley and the President, Council Room Mr. Seifert-5. OFFICERS PRESENT: Wm. P. Hunter, City Manager. MINUTES: The approval of t~te minutes is postponed until next meeting HEARING OF CITIZENS: DRY CLEANING AND LAUNDRY LIC~SE: Mr. ]~. H. Mitchell, representing the of Council. can Laundry and Dry Cleaning Corporation, presented a petition on Dry Cleaning and Laundry be fixed upon a sliding minimum for business up to and including $25,000.00, be charged in excess of that amount. A petition from the dry cleaners asking that there be no change in the ordi- nance was presented by ~.!r. A. L. Hughson and filed. Mr. Mundy moved that the question of establishing a minimum and fixing a graduated scale be referred to the City Attorney to advise Council whether in placing a minimum license amd a graduated scale can such scale be different from that es- Ameri- asking that the license scale, and that $50.00 be the and that 20 cents per hu2dred itablished for other licenses. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER: The City Manager presented a report making certain recommendations. The same were acted upon as follows: STREET IM~PROVF~ENT FAIRFAX AVENUE BET~E~ 3RD AND 4TH STREETS~ N.W: The City iManager recommends that the petition asking for improvement of Fairfax Avenue be- tween 3rd and 4th Streets N. W., be held in abeyance until March 1st. Mr. Stiff The motion was duly seconded and the recommenda- ;moved to adopt the recommendation. tion adopted. The City Manager presented a report of work accomplished and expenditures for ~eeks ending December l?th, and 22nd, 1931. The same are filed. · REPORTS OF COM~.~ITTEES: None. UNFINISHED BUSENESS: None. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTROI~JCTION AND CONS][DERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: None. ~OTIONS AND MI SC ELL~EOUS BUSINESS: ROANOKE WATER WORKS COMPA~;Y SERVICE CHARGE: Mr. Stiff called attention to the service charge made by the Roanoke Water Works Company and stated that the charge was ~ut on when the meters were being read each month, and in view of the fact that the ,eters are only read every three months now, he suggested that the matter be inves- ogated, and that at some fUture time the officials of the Roanoke Water 'f~orks Corn- @any be called into conference regarding the matter. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED Clerk. Presi nt. ATTES T- 4'91 492 The COu-~{ctl p~th'e'"Otty Of-~Roanoke met OIIN¢ IL, Fr id~, in regular meeting REGULAR MEETINO, January i), 1932. the Council Room in the Municipal Building Friday, January B, 1932, at 3 o'clock P. M. PRES~.~'T: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert-5~ ABSENT: None ............... - O. The pre~dent,.Mr. Selfert, presiding. OFFICERS PRES~:T: Wm. P. Hunter, City.Manager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the meetings of December 29th and January 1st has been furnished eact~ member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. HEAPING OF CITIZF~IS: TRAVELERS' AID SOCIETY: MG's. R. B. Jennlngs and Mrs. Rankin ap.peared and asked that Council make an additional appropriation of $500.00 to the Travelers' Aid Sooie stating that the Norfolk and Western Railway had withdrawn their donation of $1,800.00 per year,a~d with an addition of $500.00, and the cutting out of certain expense, the society could operate efficiently. Mr. Tinsley moved that the matter be referred to the City ~Lanager for report and recommendation. LICk';SE: Mr. 'J. H. Osborn, Deputy Commissioner of Revenue, appeared and called attention of Council to the fact timt some of the merchants whose license does not reach the sum of $50.00 per year are asking that an ordinance providing for the payment of license tax semi-annually be made to apply to them. Mr. Comer introduc- ed the following ordinance: (#3938) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain an ordinance adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke on the 29th, day of December 1931, No. 392?, entitled, "An Ordinance to permit the payment of License Tax in two equal payments." BE IT OHDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that an ordinance adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke on the 29th, day of December 1931, No. 3927, entitled, "An Ordinance to permit the payment of License Tax in two equal payments," be amended and reordained so as to read as follows: WHEREAS, in order to provide for th~ daily operation of the Municipal Govern- ment, an emergency is set forth and decla'red to exist, and this ordinance shall be ~ty, in force from its passage. BE IT ORDAINED by the Co~ncil of the City of Roanoke that each license tax as- sessed by the Commissioner of Revenue of $40.00 or more may be paid in two equal installments. The first installment shall he paid during the month of January, and the second during the month of July of each year. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the ordinanc~e. The motion,was duly seconded and the ordinance adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert --5. NAYS: None .................... O. BF~AUTY PARLORS: Mr. J. C. Martin appeared and asked Council to take action on the ordinance presented by him some time ago to regulate hairdressing, beauty culture, etc Dr , ~, · . Schreck Mrs. Cundiff and i/..r. Eskelund also appeared and asked that actto Mr. Tinsley introduced the following ordinance: be taken. 493 (~39Z5) AN ORDINYNCE regulating hairdressing, beauty culture, manicuring establishments, and beauty schools, providing for inspection and licensing thereof and licensing of operators, managers and owners therein, and providing penalty for" violations thereof. Mr. Tinsley moved that the ordin-aoe be referred to the City Attorney and dry by Counci 1 reenacted. Health Officer for report at next meeting of Council. , LICENSE DEY CLEANING AND LAUNDRIES: Mr. E. 'ii. Polndexter, representing certain cleaners ~nd laundries, p~sonted a petition asking that the ordinance adopted on the 29th, day of December be amended or repealed and the ordinance Mr. Poindexter was requested to prepare such an ordinance as he thought proper and present the same to Cou_n_cil at a later meeting. WATER RATES: Mr. H. F. Stoke appeared and called attention of Council to cer- rain conditions relating to the Roanoke water Works Company and especially an agree- ment between the Roanoke Water Works Company and the Virginia Water Company. The communication is filed and the matter laid over for consideration. Communications wlth reference to the Water Company were also filed by John P. Goodman, J. R. Dent, F. P. Pool, L. DeLoache and Wasena Civic League. The same were laid over for future consideration. RAILROAD MERGER: A resolution from the Town of Victoria protesting against the taking over of the VirginiauRailway by any railway system and asking that the in- dependence of the VirginisnRailway Company be preserved. The communication is filed and the Clerk directed to acknowledge receipt. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER: The City Manager presented a report of work ac- complished and expenditure for w~ek ending December 31,-1931. The same is filed, LIC~SE: The City Attorney presented mu opinion with reference to the gradua-. ted license on Dry Cleaners and Laundries. The same is filed. REP0ETS OF C0~ITTEES: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: J~ R. NICHOLS REQUEST TO BUILD: In the matter of the request of J. R. Nichols to be permitted to build a temporary building over the space reserved for a set back line on the East Side of Jefferson Street. Mr. Tinsley introduced the follow-: ing resolution: ~, (~Bg~?~ A RESOLUTION gr_~nting a permit to J. R. Nichols to construct atem- ~[ porary extension on a building, ,~1306 South Jefferson Street, Roanoke, Virginia. WHEREAS, J. R. Nichols is the owner of a building ~d lot located on South Jefferson Street in the City of Roanoke, the number of said building being 1JO6; and WHEREAS, Council, by resolution heretofore adopted, established a set back line of 6 feet along Jefferson Street including the property in question; and WHEREAS, no action has been taken by Council to actually widen said street, and that such action will not be t~ken until some time in the future, and J. H. Nichols desires to make sm addition or extension to said building over that per- tion of the property established as a set back line; and NHEREAS, said J. H. Nichols proposes and has agreed to remove that portion of the building proposed to be extended over said set back line at his own expense, whenever the City determines to widen said Jefferson Street, and when requested to do so by said City; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a per- ~m!t be, and the ~:hls property on ;portion of the property plan filed in the office Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, same is hereby granted to J. R. Nichols to extend said buildin~ on South Jefferson Street to the present street line, and over that established as a set back line, as shown on a blue print of the Building Inspector of the City of Roanoke. The motion was duly seconded and th Stiff, Tinsley and the President, ~{r. Seifert --5. NAYS: None ................ O. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIIIS: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: None. NOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: ROANOKE COMMUNITY FU~D: ~_ communication from T. '5. Rohrbaugh, Secretary of the Roanoke Community Fund, calling the attention of Council to the expiration of the terms of Junius ?. Fishburn and W. P. Hunter, as members of the Board of Trustees, and asking that their successors be appointed. Mr. Tinsley moved that Junius P. Fishburn and W. P. Hunter be reappointed members of the Board of Trustees of the Roanoke Community Fund, representing the City of Roanoke, beginning January l, for a term of three years. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. ROANOKE HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION: The Roanoke Hospital Association presented a statement showing 210 day's treatment of city patients in the hospital. filed. VIRGINIA WATER Pi~OTECTION ACT: A communication transmitting a copy of the Vir- ginia Water Protection Act was presented. The matter is referred to the City Mans- ger. 1932, The same is The matters are llTH STREET N. W: ;~.r. stiff called attention to the brick sidewalk on llth Street N. W., between ~,ioorman Avenue and Fairfax Avenue, and asked that the City ;,tanager give attention to the same. He also asks that a gravel sidewalk be placed on the Southside of Fairfax Avenue between llth and 12th ~treets. referred to the City Manager. There being no fUrther business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. Presi nt. COUNC IL Friday in The Council of the City of Roanoke met the Municipal Building Friday, January 15, PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tlnsley and ABSENT: None ................. 0. The president, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICEHS PRESENT: Wm. P. Hunter, City Manager. MINUTES: in regular meeting in the 19SE, at S o'clock P. M. the President, It appearing that a copy of the REGULAR MEETINGi January 15, Council Room· Mr. Sel fert-~. minutes of the previous meeting has the readhng ! been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. HEARING OF CITIZENS: CITY MARKET RENT: A number of the occupants of the city market appeared and asked that Council further reduce the rent on the stalls and rooms. Upon motion of Mr. Comer, the matter is referred to Mr. Stiff, the City Manager and Clerk of the market for report and recommendation. POSTOFFICE PLAZA: A communication from Mr. L. E. Lookabill commending Coun- cil for the layout of the plaza in front of the new postoffice was read and filed. H~!OVER AVE~:UE BE'~WMEN 24TH ~ND £~TH STRUTS N. W: A petition asking for the improvement of Hanover Avenue between 24th and 2Sth Streets N. W., by constructing concrete curb, gutter and penetration macadam was read and referred to the City Manager for report. WATER ~LAIN: The application of the Roanoke Water Works Company for a permit to install an 8 inch water main in Delaware Avenue from Lafayette Avenue East of Cove Road, Villa Heights, was read. Mr. Tinsley moved that the permit be granted and offered the following resolution: (~9~9) A RESOLUTION granting a permit to the Roanoke Water Works Company to lay a certain water main. BE IT R~SOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and the same is hereby granted the Roanoke-Water ?~orks Company to lay an $ inch water main in Delaware &venue from Lafayette Boulevard East to Cove Road, Villa Heights. Said Roanoke Water works Company by acting under this resolution agrees to indemnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to per- sons or property by reason of the construction and maintenance of said ~ater main, and further agrees to replace the streets where the same are opened under the pro- visions of the general ordinances of the City of Roanoke providing for street re st orati on. Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Muddy, Stiff, Ttnsley and the President, NAYS: None .................. O. WATER MAINS: The application of the Roanoke V~ater Uorks Company for permits to construct the following water mains: (1) A £ inch water main in 8th Street N.. ¥~., from Lynchburg Avenue North to Hanover Avenue and East in Hanover Avenue B$£ feet. Mr. Seifert-~. ~ (21 A 2 inch main in Gilmer Avenue N. W., West of l?th Street, a distsoce of 180 feet. Mr. Tinsley move{[ that the applications be referred to the City Manager with request that he ascertain from the Water Company whether or not they will place larger main. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. GAS MAIN: The application of the Roanoke Gas Light Company for a permit to install a 2 inch gas main was read. Mr. Comer moved to grant the permit and offer- ed the following resolution: (~3940) A RESOLUTION granting a permit to the Roanoke Gas Light Company to install a certain gas main. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and is hereby granted the Roanoke Gas Light Company to install a 2 inch gas main in Janette Avenue S. W., from Franklin Road West 200 feet to a dead end. Said Roanoke Gas Light Company by acting under this resolution agrees to in- demnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke fr~m all claims for d~mages to per- sons or property by reason of the construction and maintenance of said gas main, and further agrees to replace the street where the same is opened under the provisions of the general ordinances of the City of Roanoke providing for street restoration. [-ir. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and th~ resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: ~,~essrs. Comer, M~_~_ndy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert- 5. NAYS: None .................. O. G.~DIN ROAD AED GUILFORD AVENUE: A comm~nication from the Grandin Court Garden Club asking that the intersection of Grandin Road and Guilford Avenue be improved was referred to the City ~.~anager. FLOYD ROAD: A communication from the Cave Spring Booster Club with reference to the Floyd Road was read ~d filed. LICF~.~.SE: ~ communication from Gus Schnurman relating to the license on clean- ing and pressing was read and filed. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY ~',[ANAGER: The City Manager presented a report making cer- tain recommendations. The same were acted upon as follows: TRAVELERS' AID SOCIETY: The City .~anager recommends that an additional appro- priation of ~800.00 be made to the Travelers' Aid Society. ~r. Stiff moved to adopt' the recommendation and offered the following~ resolution: (~941) A RESOLUTION to make an appropriation to the Travelers' Aid Society. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that an appropriation of $500.00 be, and the same is hereby made to the Travelers' Aid Society. The resolution was read and laid over. VIRGINIA WATER PROTECTION ACT: The City M~ager recommends that Council go on record as opposing this act. Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the recommendation. The motion was duly seconded and the recommendation adopted. PAY OF WITNESSES IN TAX ~ATTERS: A communication from Judge R. C. Jackson, City Attorney, relating to the pay of witnesses in certain applications for reduc- tion of taxes pending before the court _~d transmitting certain bills. Council de- sires a recommendation from the City Attorney with reference to said bills. The matter is laid over for the recommendations. BEAUTY PARLOES: The Cit.Y Health Officer presented certain recommendations wit reference to the ordinance concerning beauty parlors, hairdressing, etc. Upon mo- '~'tion of ~,r. Eundy the matter is referred to the City Attorney and Health Officer to draw such ordinance as they think necessary and present the same to Council. motion was duly seconded and agreed to. REPORTS OF COmmITTEES: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: LICENSE CLEANING, PRESSING AND LAUNDRIES: Mr. E. W. Poindexter, certain of the cleaning, pressing and laundry presented ordinances levying certain license, The t~ representing , establishments, in the City of Roanoke, which is an amendment of the ordinance now in effect, said ordinance reduces the license on said establishments. Mr.Mundy ,~ move~ to refer the matter to the City Attorney and Commissioner of Revenue for an .. opinion as to whether or not the ordinance may be amended at this time, ~d if amend- ed and the license reduced if a refund can be made to those parties who have already paid the license. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDER~TION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: None. ~.~0TIONS AND Y, ISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: STREET IMPROVe,lENT: A resident of Sixth Street S. E., between Albemarle and Highland Avenues, appeared and asked that some action be taken to improve the streets, STREETS: Mr. Stiff called attention to the condition existing on New York Avenue and Crescent Street, a manhole top is above the ground, and asked that the matter be referred to the City Manager. The same is so referred. Mr. Stiff asked that a gravel sidewalk be made on the ~',orthside of ~oorman Avenue between 13th and 14th Streets N. ~'; and the West Side of 18th Street S E., ~·, . · between Stewart and Dale Avenues· The matter is referred to the City ~.'[anager. HART AVENUE AND PEACH ROAD: It appea~.ing that it is necessary to widen Peach Road and Hart Avenue E. E., where the same intersect, and the property for this purpose can be purchased from Alfred F. Brooks for the price of $600.00. Mr. Tin- slay introduced the following resolution: ~,~3942) A RESOLUTION to purchase from Alfred F. Brooks a piece of property at the Southeast Corner of Hart Avenue and Peach Road at the price of $600.00. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the 'City of Roanoke that a piece of property at the Southeast Corner of Hart Avenue and Peach Road known as Lot l, Clyde Land Company, be purchased from Alfred F. Brooks, at the price of $600.00, payable upon delivery of deed. Said Brooks to retain the improvements on said land and to remove the same at his own expense when notified so to do, and the city to construct a sidewalk abutting the Brooks property on the West Side without cost to said Brooks. The City Attorney is directed to examine the title to said lot and to report thereon in writing. Upon receiving a favorable report from the City Attorney the City Clerk is directed to draw a warrant payable to said Alfred Brooks for the pur- chase price thereof. The resolution was read and laid over. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. Pre si ~t. ~ 497 COUItOIL, REGULAR MEETING, Friday, ~a~uary 22, 1932. The Council of the City of Hoanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Room in the Municipal Building Friday, January 22, 193£, at 3 o'clock P. PRES~T: Messrs. Comer, Z~.undy, StiFf, Tinsley and the President, ~Ir. Seifert-; ABS~,' T: ~, on e .......... 0. The President, ~.r. Seifert, presiding. "~" "' ' "ity i.~ana~er. O~,I~HS."~ENT:...~ .m. P. hunter, ~,:ITUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been F~n[~ed eaci~ member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed vJiti~ and the minutes approved as recorded. ~ AV~:UE I~,[PEOVK.i~':~: ~dr. George J St Clair appeared and called attentio~ of Jouncil to ti,e condition of East Ivenne betv~een 3rd S2reet and Commomvsalth Ave- nue, and asked that improvement be made. ~he Gity M~ager stated that this street is on t.~e orogram and will be improved as soon as it Is reached. PET ! T ! C,N S A-.~ D.~" OiZ.i'~] I CA T! ~'~'~' S: S~,~..'~"~H~%ST ROAYOKE CIVIC LEAGUE: A communication from ti~e Southeast Roanoke Civic League asking that Council make an investigation off the service charge of ti~e Ro~ok= "~+ ~ ,,=~er rks Company, and that the matter be taken up with the State Corpora- tion Commission for an appraisement of the company for the purpose of fixing rates. ~Zr. Stiff moved timt the commmication be ffiled ~d that the matter be taken up aZ some future time. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. ~=,,~.: A petition asking for t~e construction of a sidewalk on the South- side of Dale Avenue between 14th and 18th Streets, the property om~ers agreeing to pay one-~lf ti~e cost was read ~d referred to the City I, ianager. ~.~.,o: Applications for per{nits to construct cross-overs were present- ed as relier;s: S. F. Sp~gler, 316 Guilford Avenue, Grandin Court, and C. B. Moses, 318 Guilford Avenue, Grandin Court. The applications are refferred to the City i,i~ager v~itA power to act. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY L.~EAGER: Ti-,e Oity ~.ianager presented a report making cer~ai{ recommendations. The same were acted upon as follows: ~!~OVER AV~(UE BE~YYE~ 24TH AND 25TH STREETS N. W: The City Manager recommend~ that the petition for the improvement of Hanover Avenue between g4th and 25th Streets !~. ,,., be held in abeyance ~tii Z~arch let. Mr. Stiff moved to adopt the recommendation. The motion was duly seconded and the recommendation adopted. · -,~,~,,, ROAD A~(D GUILFORD AV~YJE: ',,~th reference to the co~ication from ~"~in Jourt Garden '~ ,~lub asking for imorovement at the intersection of Grandin ~oad and Guilford Avenae. The C~to l'~ianage~ reports that this improvement will be made in the spring. The City" ~ _ ~,_an=ger presented a report of work accomolished ~d expenditures for weeks ending January 7th ~d 14th 19Z2. The same are filed. CITY ATTOP~<~: The City Attorney presented an opinion with reference to the re~_~nd of license tax where the rate is reduced after the begi~ing of t~e tax year It is the ouinion, of the "ity~ Attorney t~t the re~d may be ~ade. The opinion is CITY PLANNING AND ZONING: A communication from Mr. Edw. L. Stone, Ohairman of the City Planning and Zoning Commission, recommending that Council establish set back lines so that future buildings may be confined to the set back lines as estab- lished was read and filed. UNFi~ ISHED BUSINESS: The following resolution having been introduced, read and laid over was taken 'and again read: (~3941) A RESOLUTION to make an appropriation to the Travelers' Aid Society. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that an appropriation of .~500.00 be, and the same is hereby made to the Travelers' Aid Society. Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and tke resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: ~,'~essrs. Comer, ~.~undy, Stiff, Tinsley and t~e President, :,Ir. Se[fort - NAYS: None ............. O. The following resolution havin_, been introduced, read and laid over was taken iup s_nd again read: (~3942) A RE(SOLUTION to purchase from Alfred F. Brooks a piece of property at the Southeast Corner of Hart ~',venue and ?each Road at the price of $600.00. BE IT REEOLYED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a piece of property at the Sout~east Corner of Hart Avenue and Peach Road knovm as Lot l, Clyde Land Cgmpany, be purchased from Alfred F. Brooks, at th~ price o[' $600.00, payable upon .delivery of deed. Said Brooks ~o retain the improvements on said land and to remove the same at his own expense when notified so to do, and the City to construct a sidewalk abutt- ing the Brooks property on tke '~','est Side without cost to said Brooks. The City Attorney is directed to examine the title to said lot and to report 5hereon [n v;riting. Upon receiving a favorable report from the City Attorney the ityClerk is directed to dray,' a warrant to payable said Alfred F. Brooks for the ~urchase price thereof. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. Fesolution.adopted by the following vote: The motion was duly seconded and the AYES: ~,'~essrs. Comer, i, iundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, l.,tr. Seifert --5. N~"rS: None ....... O. ial ROANOKE HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION: With reference to the bill of the Roanoke Hospi- Association of $2,698.00, balance due on account of treatment of city patients the year 1931, v~as again considered. Mr. Tinsley moved that the bill be paid and ,ffered the following resolution: (#3943) A RESOLUTIOE to pay the Roanoke Hospital Association $2,698.00 on ae- ount of treatment of city patients for 1931. BE IT RESOLV~D by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City Clerk and ~uditor be, and he is hereby directed to draw a vJarrant for the sum of $2,698.00, ~,ayable to the Roanoke Hospital Association, to cover balance due for treatment of ity patients for the year 1931. Said amount when paid shall be charged to the account of Hospitals. Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. resolution adopted by the follovJing vote: The motion u'as duly seconded and the AYES: ~',~essrs. Joiner, ~.undy, Stiff, Tinsley and the 2resident, i:'~r. Seifert - 5. NAYS: None O. 499 I$00 LICENSE TAX CLEANING AND PRESSING: Mr. Stiff introduced the following ordinanc~ (.~3944) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section 29 of an ordinance adopted ::by the Council of the City of Roanoke on the 26th day of December, 1930, numbered ~3756, and entitled, "An Ordinance imposing taxes on license for municipal purposes "and prescribing penalties for violations." WtLEREAS, In order that ti~e usual operations of the City Government may not be retarded in tile collection o.f license tax, an emergency is set forth and declared exist, and ti~Is ordinance shall be in force from its passage. BE IT 0i~DAINED by the Council of the City of 4oanoke that Section 29 of an Oral:- nonce adopted by toe Council of the 'City of Roanoke on the 26th day of December, 1930, nubmbered 3756, entitled, "An Ordinance imposing taxes on license for municipal,. purposes and prescribing penalties for violations be amended and reordalned so as to read ~ ~s follows: 29. 0n each person, firm or corporation conducting the business of cleaning and pressings clotures, tn~ license tax shall be as follows: (a) Pressing clothes and other articles by hand where no inflammable material is used in the cleaning, ~0.00 not prorated. (b) Pressinzj an~ cleaning clothes and other articles by hand where benzine or ~" not pro- any other infle~m~,able material not in excess of one gallon is used, .~oO.O0, rate~, and such inflammable material must be kept in an approved metal container. (c) Pressing and cleaning clothes and otlier articles by mactiinery where inflam- mable material is used, $?5.00, not prorated, and upon each agent, person, firm or corooration who solicits for cleaning and/or cleaning and pressing clotlies and other a~ticles for a plant doing such work, located outside of the City of Roanoke, not prorated. (d) Upon every person, firm or corporation operating a bona fide business and solicits for cleaning and/or cleaning and pressing, or who receives articles to be cleaned or.:P~'essed_ , but who has no _~lant for doing such work, and has such work done by someone else, the tax shall be $75.00, not prorated. No license shall be issued under t~is section until the provisions of Section lSl of th=~ ~%i]4in<_ ._ Ordinance has been complied with. Any person, firm or corpora- tion vi~lating the provisions of this section shall be fined not less than $5.00, nor more than $100.00 for each offense, and upon conviction thereof, the license may be revoked by the City ~,ianager. Thereupon, Mr. Stiff moved that the reading of the ordinance at t¥:o separate meetings of Council be dispensed v:ith. THe motion YJas duly seconded and adopted by ~: Nessrs.Comer, Nundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, l,,~r. Seifert--5. -0. Mr. Stiff moved to adopt the ordinance. The motion was duly seconded and the ordinance adopted by the foilovJing vote: :- ~'~' l,lessrs ~orr, er, *.,und~~, , -ey -- ~. · Stiff Tzns~ and the President, L:r. Seifert 5. None -0. LIC~fSE TAX LAUNDRIES: l,'{r. Ldundy introduced the following ordinance: (#594~) AN 0EDINANCE to amend and reordain Section 86 of an ordinance adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke on the 26th day of December, 1930, numbered 3756, entitled, "An Ordinance imposing taxes on license for municipal _purposes and prescribing penalties for violation. WHEREAS, in order that the usual operations of the city government may not be retarded in the collection of its license tax, an emergency is set forth and de- clared to exist, and this Ordinance s~mll be in force from its passage. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that Section 86 of an Ordinance adopted by the Council of tke City of Roanoke, numbered 3756, entitled, "An Ordinance imposing taxes on license for municipal purposes and prescribing penalties for violation be amended and reordalned so as to read as follows: (a) On each laundry operated other than by hand equipment for the purpose of doing general laundry work, .$100.00, and on each agent soliciting or taking orders for laundries not licensed by the City of Roanoke, $100.00, and on all othor laun- dries, ~lo.00. ~ir. ;':iundy moved that the reading of the ordinance at two separate meetings of Council be dispensed with. The motion v;as duly seconded and adopted by tLe fol- lowing vot e: AYES: !.~essrs. Comer, ~'.'.undy, Stiff, Tinsley and t~e President, ldr. 5eifert- 5. NAYS: None .............. 0. Mr. ,,.,andy moved to adopt the ordinance· The :'notion v:as duly secon,'led and the ordinance adopted by the following vote: ,-~..~: ~essrs. Comer, i.:undy, [~ti£'~'~, Tins~ ' · e~ and the President, ~lr coif eft NAYS: None ...... 0. L~ITNESSES IN TAX ~,~ATT:~iRS: Judge E. C. Jackson, City Attorney, appeared with reference to tho bills for witness fees in tke matters of petition to reduce tax assessments. The City Attorney recommends t~t the bills be paid. ed t~,e following resolution: (~3946) A RESOLUTI0}~ to pay certain bills for witness fees in tax matters pending before the Hustings Court. BE IT RESOLVED.by the Co~c[1 of the City of Roanoke that the City Clerk and Auditor be, and he ts hereby directed 'to draw a warrant in favor of the parties for the following amounts: M. F. Cleaton J. T. Bandy D " Persing Oscar A. Wall ~ '" Fugate ~150.00 30.00 10.00 50.00 10.00 Mr. Comer offer- following Said amounts when paid shall be charged to the account of Special Services. ~.4r. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion v,'as duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the follov~ing vote: · · '~- L:r. Seifert - 5. AYES- .~,;essrs ~omer, i:~dy, Stiff, Tinsley and thc President, .,~ o. None ....... O. CONSIDEP~TION 0F CLAMS: ~on~ INTHODUCTI0i~ ~'~D CONSiDE~TIOE 0F 0RDiNANC~~ Y~:D ~ ~ ,~oOLUTI ONS: ~. ~,~undy introduced the following resolution: R~oOLU~ION to make ~n appropriation to allowances and gifts for the purpose of the ~th ~niversary Celebration· BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of ;qo~oke that an appropriation of ~bO0.00 be, ~d is hereby made to the account of Allow~ces and Gifts for the purpose of the both Anniversary Celebration. Said amour shall be paid to the Treasurer of the bOth Anniversary Celebration· The resolution v~s read and laid over. Mr. Tinsley introduced the fo!lording resolution: {~39481 A R~SOLUTION to purchase from A. M.' Nelson and hie associates lot ~7, Section 43, Riverview Land and Manufacturing Company, at a price not to exceed BE IT RESOLVED b~.' tile Council of the City of Roanoke that the City Massager be. and he is hereby authorized to purchase from A. M. Nelson and his associates lot ~7 Section 43, of t~,e Riverview Land and ;.:anufacturing Addition at a price not' to ex- ceed'$350.00. Said property for the ;~urpose of extending a street from Patterson Avenue to Shaffer's Crossing. Said amount when 'paid shall be charged to the account of Opening streets. and Grading The resolution was read and lmid over. Mr. ~.~undy introduced the following re-solution: (~9~) ~ ,..,~,~.:. au~:~or~z~ng ~ne ~ity .,.~na.~er to purchase certain property for t~e purpose of r:idening Lynchburg Head between ~th and ?th Streets N. E. BE IT RESOLVED 5y b.~e Council o£ Che City of Roanoke that the City Manager be, and he is hereby authorized to purchase certain property on the Southside of Lynch- bur.5 Head from t~'..e follov:ing parties, at the Sollowing prices: H. ~!. Hershberger H. B. Y;rignt ~.ar~ L ~,,alker Alex Hood, Estate 0asie :~ay ,% ~ £50.00 160.00 1~0.00 lO0.00 J£~ .00 An.i in addition to said -~urchase price to agree wit'.,~ the said ovmers to construct c~rb and ~zut~e~' ~n front of Zi~,cir said properties. Sa£d amounts v,'hcn paid ~'~all be charged to the account of Opening and Grading streets. The resolution ;':as read and laid over. :,ir. Comer introduced the follov:ing resolution: · .~._~-.~_~ grantin' a oermit to the Roanoke ..ater ,,orks Company to lay certain v,'ater mains. .... o~.~ by ti,e Council of the" .... -, ~ity of ~{oanoke that a permit be, and is hereb~,~ granted ti:e Roanoke Water Works Comps,~- · ~,,y to lay water mains as follov:s: (1) A 2 inch main in 5th Street N." Avenue and ~ ~st in Hanover Avenue 382 feet. from Lynchburg Avenue North to Hanover (£) A 2 inch main in Oilmer Avenue E. TM *i' , 150 feet. '."."est of 17th Street, a distance of Said 2oanoke '::ater ',7orks Company by acting under this resolution agrees to in- demnify and save harmless tho City of ~-,o~no.~e from all claims for damages to persons or proper~, by reason of the construction and maintenance of said water mains, and further agrees to replace the streets where the same are opened under the provisions of the general ordinances of the City of Roanoke providing for street restoration. ~. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. resolution adopted by the following vote: The motion was duly seconded and the AYES: }.lessrs. Comer, ?,iundy, .~ ~,~r ~: S: ¥ one ........ 0. Stiff, Tinsley and the President, L:r. Seifert - 5. LiOTICU~ ~,'-'~D :.:-ISCELLM:EOUS BU~ILE,S. ~-v,,~.~,_~ ~;D FIRE P~':SI0'JS: 2/.r. L(undy brought to the attention of Council the re-I: quest of the 2olice 3epartment to b. ave included in the charter the ordinance provid- ing for the ~ayment of ~ensions to the members of the police and ~ire departments. Mr., Hundy moved that the matter be referred to the 'City Attorney for an opinion and recommendation as to" x:nether or not it is practical for the charter to be 8mended and the ordinance included therein as a and agreed to. Thereupon, Council adjourned. part thereof. The motion ¥,'as duly seconded APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. CERTI F I CATE OF AUTtlEIITI CITY THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE PERMANENTLY VALUABLE RECORDS OF THIS OFFICE AS LISTED ON THE TITLE SHEET WERE MADE AVAILABLE FOR MICROFILMING BY THE LOCAL RECORDS BRANCH OF THE ARCHIVES DIVISION OF THE VIRGINIA STATE LIBRARY AS AUTHORIZED BY SECTIONS !5,!-8, 42,1-82, AND 42,1-83 OF THE ~QP~ OF VIRGINIA, THE PURPOSE OF THE MICROFILMING IS TO PROVIDE SECURITY COPIES OF THE RECORDS, DATE .... COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING, Friday, January 29, 1932. The Cog~oil of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Room in the Municipal Building Friday, January 29, 193E, at 3 o'clock P. M. PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, M,~;ndy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert-5. ABS~IT: None ........ - ...... 0. The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRES~;T: Vim. P. Hunter, City Manager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND C0~NICATIONS: TAX ASSES$1,[ENT: Nr, James A, Bear presented to Cou.nctl a resolution requesting the delegates in the General Assembly to have prepared, introduce and urge the ~ passage of th.e bill providing for reassessment of real estate in the City of Roanoke. Mr. E. Claude Pace also urged the adoption of such a resolution. The matter is laid over for consideration. VACANT HOUSES: Mr. H. P. Glasgow, president of the Heal Estate Board, appeared and asked that Council adopt an ordinance for protection of vacant houses. He stat- ed that people would occupy vacant houses without the consent of the or,ruer and with- out first obtaining a rental contract, and tha~ it had put the ovmers to considerable !expense in order to eject them. Mr. Tinsley moved that the matter be referred to the City Attorney. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. WATER RATE: Mr. J. T. Wood presented to Council on behalf of the taxpayers and patrons of the Roanoke Water Works Company nu_merous petitions asking that the service char6e of ?0 cents per month be abolished, and that Council take such action as is necessary, looking towards the abolishment of the service charge. · A communication from W. D. Gillespie, Secretary, Board of Stev~arts, Green Memorial ~ .~. E. Church, South, protesting against the service charge was also filed. Mr. Comer moved that t~e City Attorney be requested to present the petitions to the State Corporation Commission for their attention. The motion ~as duly seconded and agreed to. ROBB~RIES: Mr. Joseph Spigel called attention of Council to the numerous rob- beries t~at are being perpetrated in the City of Roanoke, and stated that in a con-i versation with some of the members of the Detective Department he thought a ih.md was. necessary for the use of the Department in running down the criminals. The matter is referred to the City ~anager. LEGISLATIVE ACT: Judge R. cil to the act pending before C. Jackson, City Attorney, called attention of Coun- i the Legislature with reference to giving notice to ~he cities by persons injured. son was requested to write the representatives his opinion in the matter. POLICE ~ND ~I~RE P~10~S: With reference to the request of the Police ment to have included as a part of the City Charter the pension ordinance. The act enlarges the charter provision. Judge Jack, i Depart- Judge Jackson reports that is is inadvisable to include the pension ordinance in the Char-~ ter; tl~t the Clmrter is simply to authorize the doing of certain acts by the Coun-.~ otl, and should not be made to include the ordinances oarrylng into effect such pro- 1 VisIO~ao CROSS-OVERS: Application for permit to construct cross-overs were presented as folZows: Howard Boitnott, 686 Montorse Avenue S. E., and Fo G. Alouf, 415 - llth Street N. We The applications are referred to the City Nanager with power to aero TREES IN PAR~VAY: A communication from Mrs° Anne W. Parker, Roanoke Unit ~3, American Legion Auxiliary, ~of Roanoke two living Christmas trees, and of the Federal building° representing asking permission to donate to the City to place the same in the parkway in fron' The trees to be place~ at either end of the parkway. Mr. Comer moved that the matter be referred to the City ~anager for report and recom- mendation. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. SIDEWIAT,~ STAUNTON AV~UE N. Vi., BETWEEN 23RD AND E4TH STREETS: A petition asking for the construction of a sidewalk on the Southside of Stauntom Avenue N. W.I between 23rd and 24th Streets was presented and referred to the City Manager for rec ommendati on. TRAVELERS' AID SOCIETY: A communication from Mrs. A. ~. Rankin, Correspond- ing Secretary of the Travelers( Aid appropriation was read and filed. Society, thanking Council for the additional REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY ~&ANAGER: The City Manager presemted a report making cer- .rain recommendations. The same were acted upon as follows: STRF~T LIGHTS: The City ;~.~anager recommends the installation of certain stree' lights. ~ir. Stiff moved to adopt the recommendation and offered the following reso- lution: (~3951) A RESOLUTION authorizing the ADpalachian Electric Power Company to ,install certain street lights, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the Appalachian ~Electric Power Company be, and it is hereby authorized to install street lights as · i follows: (1) One 250 C. P. street light at the intersection of Chapman Avenue and :lgth Street S. W. (2) One 250 C. P. street light at the intersection of Hamilton Avenue and 4th Street, Wasena. Said lights to be maintained under the contract existing between the Appala- chian Electric Power Company and the City of Roanoke. Mr. Stiff moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: i~iessrs. Comer, l~,{undy, Stiff, Tinsley and the -eresident, L~. Selfert- 5. NAYS None - 0 . UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The following resolution having been introduced, read land laid over was taken up and again read: (~3947) A RESOLUTION to make an appropriation of $500.00 to the account of !Allowances and Gifts for the purpose of the 50th Anniversary Celebration. i BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that an appropriation !of $1500.00 be, _~nd is hereby made to the account of Allowances and Gifts for the ~purpose of the 50th Anniversary Celebration. ,~ Said amount shall be Paid to the Treasurer of the 50th Anniversary Celebra- ition. ~! Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the resolution. ,,. ~the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mu_udy, The motion was duly seconded and Stiff, Tinsley and the President, ~. Seifert - ~ NAYS: None ----- .............. O. The following resolution Up and again read: having been introduced, read and laid over was taken (~3948) A RESOLUTION to purchase from A. :,:. &4cleon and his associates lot 27, Section 43, Riverview Land and ;Aanufacturing Company, at a price not to exceed $350.)0. BE I5' RESOLVED by the Comaoil of the City of Roanoke that the City ~nager be,i and he is hereby authorized to purchase from A. M. Nelson and his associates lot 27,: Section 43, of the Rlverview Land and Manufacturing Addition at a price not to ex- teed $350.00. Said property for the purpose of extending a street from Patterson Avenue to Shaffer's Crossing. Said amount when paid shall be charged to the account of Opening and Grading streets. Mr. Stiff moved to adopt the resolution. The motion w'as duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and t~e President, Mr. Seifert--5. IfAYS: None ................... O. The follov~ing resolution having been introduced, read a_nd laid over was taken up and again read: (~3949) A HESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to purchase certain property for tl~e purpose of widening Lynchburg Road between 4th and ?th Streets N.E. Mr. Mundy moved to amend the resolution by inserting after the word, "construct" i "sidewalk", Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the amendment in the second clause the word, . iThe motion was duly seconded and the ~t~endment adopted. Thereupon, the resolution itas amended, which reads as follows, (~3949) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to purchase certain property for the purpose of widening Lynchburg Road between 4th and ?th Streets N.E. i BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Hoanoke that the City M~nager .~ ~e, and he is hereby authorized to purchase certain property on the Southside of ~ynchb~rg Road from the following parties, at the following prices: H. N. Hershberger H. B. Wright Mary L. Walker Alex Hood, Estate Ossie May Wilson $ 25O .00 150.00 150.00 150.00 325.00 And in addition to said purchase price to agree with the said ovmers to con- strict sidewalk, curb and gutter in front of their said properties. Said amounts when paid shall be charged to the account of Opening and Grading ~treets. ~as placed i AYES: upon its passage and adopted by the following vote: Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert - ~. Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, None 0 NAYS: ............ . CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTRODUCTIO~ ~ND CONSIDERATIO~ OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: None. MOTIONS AND ~,~ISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: FAMILY WELFARE SOoI~TY. Report of the Family Welfare Society for the month ~f December was read and filed. WORKI~'S CO~PENSATION: The City ~anager brought to the attention of Council the request of the Relief Committee to take care of the Workmen's Compensation on ~he employees that are sent to the city by ~o the City Attorney for an opinion. Relief Agencies. The matter is referred There being no ATTEST: ~-- -,'~..~, d~ Clerk. further business, Counoil adjourned. APPROYED President COUNCIL, T~e sd ay, SPECIAL MEETING, February £, 1932. '"The Council of the City of in the Municipal Building Tuesday, to call of the president. PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, ABSENT: None ................. 0. The President, Er. Seifert, presiding. Roanoke met in Special Meeting in the Council Room February 2, 195~, at 4 o'clock P. M., pursuant Tlnsley and the President, Mr. Seifert-Sj OFFICERS PRESENT: Wm. P. Hunter, City ~ager. OBJECT OF THE MEETING: The president stated that the object of was to hear certain citizens relative to certain bills pending before ture. the meeting the Leglsla- LEGISLATIVE BILLS: Mr. H. P. Glasgow brought to the attention of Council the bill pending before the Legislature of Virginia known as the Lesner Bill in wklch it is proposed to divert from the road fund approximately six million dollars and place the same in the school fund. ~r. Glasgow stated that in the event this is done it will practically end the road building in Virginia for some time, that Council send representatives to Richmond to protest Ibill. and asked against the adopt io~ of the REAL ESTATE ASSE~SL.ENT. Mr. James A Bear brought to the attention of Council the matter of the reassessment of real estate in the City of Hoanoke, and stated that the relief of the taxpayers; that there is a providing for reassessment of real estate in introduced the following resolution: it is necessary to do something for bill pending before the Legislature Virginia. CoH~cil considers. Mr. Tinsley (~3952) A RESOLUTION requesting the representatives in the Legislature from Roanoke City to vote against the bill known as the Lesner Bill. BE IT PJESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that Honorable A. P. Staples, Honorable B. J. Fi~hburn and Honorable Walter harold Scott, Representatives in the Legislature from Roanoke City be, and they are hereby requested to use their efforts to defeat the bill k~own as the Lesner Bill, whereby it is proposed to take The motion was duly seconded and vote: ,~ Tlnsley and the President, Mr. Selfert--5. ' a certain portion of the road building fund and transfer the same to the school :fund, said bill being inimical to the interest of the City of Roanoke. M?. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. the resolution adopted by the following AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, NAYS: None .............. ---0. Upon motion, duly seconded, Judge R. C. Jackson, City Attorney, Eunter, City Manager, are ~ion as the same effects and W. P. requested to go to Richmond the City of Roanoke. and get in touch with.the si tua- There being no further business, Council adjourned. ATTEST: Clerk. APPROVED esidenl ~ C OD'NC IL, Friday, REGULAR MEETING February §, 1932~ The Council of the City of Hoanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Room in the Municipal Building Friday, February 5, 1932, at 3 o'clock P. M. PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert-5 ABS~'T: None ................. 0. The president, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: Wm. P. Hunter, City Manager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has · been furnished each member of Council, upon .motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed witit and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS ~YD CO~.NJNICATIONS: WATER RATE: Mr. C. C. Cockran presented to Council resolution adopted by the citizens of the Northwest Section relative to the service charge and water rates of the Roanoke V;ater :'forks Company. Mr. Stiff moved that the same be referred to the City Attorney along with the other petitions to be taken up with the State Cor- poration Commission. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. l?TH STREET S. E: Petition for the improvement of 17th Street S. E., was read and referred to the City Manager. LEGISLATURE OF VIRGINIA: :,~[r. C. E. Michael and ~[. C. Neren appeared before Council with reference to a bill that has been introduced in the Legislature of Vir- ginia relating to the pollution of water supplies. They stated that the bill was very inimical to the interests of the City of Roanoke, and asked that Council take action to oppose it. -Mr. B. F. Moomaw stated that the original bill has been withdrawn and that an- other bill had been introduced, and ttmt a hearing would be held on Dionday, Februar 8, 1932. He also stated that he would have copies of the new bill Saturday morning' The matter is laid over awaiting copies of the new bill. PAF~KING SPACE: R. A. Goria appeared and asked that parking space be designated !at ~r~l16 East Campbell Avenue. The matter is referred to the City ~,lanager. CROSS-OVER: Application of F. H. Wright for permit to construct cross-over at ~633 Highland Avenue S. E., was referred to the City ~anager with power to act. REPORT OF TH~ CITY ~,~NAGER: The City ~,'[anager presented a report m__aking certain recommendations. The same were acted upon as follows: UNIT NO. 3 ~,IERICAN LEGI0~? AUXILIARY: With reference to the request of Unit ! [No. :5, American Legion 3.uxtliary, to plant two living Christmas trees in the park- i}way in front of' the postoffice building. The City l,[anager recommends that no chang~ be made in the original plan of planting the parkway. L[r. Mundy moved to adopt the recommendation. The motion was duly seconded ~nd the recommendation adopted. · ~ALTH DEPARTMENT: The City ~,[anager reports the appointment of George D. John- ~son, physician Venereal Disease Clintic, and ~iiss Kate Baggott, nurse. The City Manager presented reports of work accomplished and expenditures for weeks ending January 21at and 2@th, 1932. The same are filed. VACANT HOUSES: With reference to the complaint of Mr. H. P. Glasgow, president the Roanoke Real Estate Board, with reference to destroying and defacing vacant property. The City Attorney advises that Section 598 of the the City of Roanoke and Section 4479 of the Code of Virginia plained of by Mr. Glasgow° general ordinances of cover the matter corn- WOI~<MEN'S COMPENSATION: With reference to the matter of workmen's oompensationi for employees sent to the city by Relief Ageno&es. The City Attorney reports that the city is liable under the Workmen's Compensation Act for injuries to such employees. REPORTS OF C0~:~ITTEES: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: REASSESSL:ENT OF REAL ESTATE: In the matter of the request of James A. Bear and~ other citizens that Council request the Legislature to pass an act empowering it to have a reassessment of real estate in the City of Roanoke in 1932. laid over for further consideration. The same i s CONSIDEkATION OF CLAIi.'[S: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF OHDLNANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Mr. Stiff introduced the following resolution: (~3955) A HESOLUTION directing the City Attorney to institute and prosecute condemnation proceedings to acquire lot 27, Section 43, Rlvervlew Land and Manufac- turin~ Addition. WHEREAS, it is necessary' to acquire lot 27, Section 43, Hlverview Land and ~anufacturing Addition for the purpose of opening a street from Patterson Avenue to S~affer's Crossing, said lot being ovmed by A. L[. A'elson and others, and ':~EHEAS, on account of the fact that there are certain infant's interests in- volved, said lot cannot be purchased. : THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the Cityi Attorney be, and he is hereby directed to institute and prosecute condemnation pro-! ceedings for the purpose of acquiring lot 27, Section 43, Riverview Land and Manu- facturing Addition, it being necessary to acquire said lot for the purpose of open- ing a street between Patterson Avenue and Shaffer's Crossing. The resolution was read and laid over. ~,'[OTIONS AND L~ISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION:-Mr. M. W. Turner, Chairman of the Finance Com- mittee of the 50th Anniversary Celebration, appeared and asked that Council indicate the amount of money that the City will appropriate towards the expense of the cele-, bration. He stated that the estimated expense is $10,000.00. After a discussion the matter is laid over. Thereupon, Council adjourned until Saturday, February 6th, APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. at 10 Preside COUNCIL, ADJOURNED MEETING, Saturday, February 6, 1952. The Co~,nctl of the City of Roanoke February 6, 1932, at l0 o'clock A. M. PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Tinsley and the President, ABSENT: Mr. Stiff ................. 1. met pursuant to adjournment Saturday, Mr. Seifert --4. The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRES~'~T: ',"~m. P. Hunter, City Manager. SENATE BILL NO. 161 STRKAM POLUTION: Messrs. C. E. Michael, H. C. Neren _~d B. F. Moomaw appeared again with reference to Senate Bill No. 161 which is to amend and re-enact Section 1783 of the Code of Virginia relating to polution of water supplies of cities and towns. There were also present Senator i. P. Staples and Delegate Blair J. Fishburn, representatives from Roanoke City in the Senate and House of Delegates. After a considerable discussion and an explanation by Senator Staples of the object of the bill, Mr. Mundy Offered the following resolution: (~3954) A RESOLUTION with reference to Senate Bill No. 161 entitled, "A bill to amend and re-enact Section 1783 of the Code of Virginia relating to pollution of water supplies of cities and towns." BE IT RESOLVED by the 'Council of the City of Hoanoke that in its judgment the terms of Senate Bill No. 161 should provide for a commission to investigate alleged charges of stream pollution before civil action is ,;~dertaken. BE IT KJRTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Hon- orable A. P. Staples, Senator from the City of Roanoke, Honorable Blair J. Fishburn and Honorable '/,'alter Harold Scott, Members of the House of Delegates from the City of Roanoke. Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted 0y the following vote: AYES: ~,'~essrs. Comer, Mundy, Tinsley and the President, ~'lr. Seifert ---4. i(AYS: ~one ................... 0. There being no further business, Co~_~cil adjourned. APPROVED · ATTEST: Clerk. COUNCIL, SPECIAL MEETING, Wednesday, February 10, 1932. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in Special I.ieeting in the Council Room in the l,lunicipal Building, pursuant to call of the President, 10, 1932, at 4 o'clock P. ;'. PHES~fT: ~lessrs. Comer, i.[undy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, ABSE~T: None ........... 0. The president, ;,ir. Seifert, presiding· Wednesday, February ~ Sei fert-~ OFFICERS ~_~Eo~T: ~,m. P Hunter, City ~.~anager ~ OBJECT OF THE ~,~EETI~!G: The president stated that the object of t'~e meeting was to consider certain bills now pending before the Legislature of VirEinia and to re- quest the re.oresentatives in the Legislature from the City of l~.oanoke to introduce and have passed a bill to transfer certain land from the School Board to t~e City of Koanoke. SE~_I~%TE BILL NO. 175: Cou.ucil considered Senate Bill ~:o. 17~ introduced by £enator J~. P. Staples, the bill being to prescribe the co~pensation of the Clerk of the ~ourt, Attorney for t~e '~ ~ ~ommonwealth, Commissioner of ~evenue, City Sergeant and City Treasurer. After a discussion, }.~r. Comer offered the follov,~ng resolution: (~39~5} A RESOLU_I0~.~ ',' opposing certain provisions contained in Senate Bill No. 175, patron ~.:r. Staples. BE IT I~ESOLVED by the Council of the ~ity of Roanoke that it is opposed to the following provisions contained in Senate Bill No. 178, patron ~.Ir. Staples. (1) Salary of officers: that it is opposed to ~he bill in fixing a minimum salary of $?,000.00 per annum for the Clerk of the Court, Attorney for the Common- wealth, Commissioner of l~evanue, City Sergeant and City Treasurer. That said sala-~ ries should be fixed by the Council of the City of ~oanoke whose duty it is to pro- vide for the payment of said salaries. (2) That i~ is opposed to the provision in the bill making it the duty of the ~ State Fee Commission to fix the expense including the compensation of deputies and employees of the officers he~.einbefore mentioned. That it is encumbent upon the Council to provide for the payment of these expenses and salaries and it should be left with said Council to fix the same. (3) That it is opposed to the provision in said bill creating an Assistant to the Attorney for th.eL"CommonYJealth, and fixing the salary of said attorney· :'(~) That it is 'opposed to the provision,in said bill creating the office of Jailer of the City of P~oanoke and providing that the City }.ianager shall purchase all foods and other supplies for said jail, and taking the management of the jail away from the City Sergeant. BE IT ~'~rRTHER RESOLVED tt'm.t a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Hon. ~ ~. P. Staples and Honorable Robert J. ~oel, Senators, representing ~oanoke City, and to Honorable Blair J. Fishburn and Honorable Walter Harold Scott, Representatives in the House of Delegates from the City of ~oanoke. ~ir. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. resolution adopted by the follovJing vote: The motion was duly seconded and the~ i ! AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Sei fert--5. NAYS: None ................. O. SCHOOL LA~YD: It was stated that it is necessary tlmt the Legislature authorize the School Board of the City of Hoanoke to convey certain real estate in front of the new Federal Building in the City of Hoanoke for street purposes. Mr. Comer mcr that the Representatives in the Legislature be requested to introduce and have pass. ed, the following, bill: d A BILL to authorize and empower the School Board of tl~e City of hoanoke to scl'. 'and dispose of certain real estate to the City of Hoanoke for public street purpose$: WHEREAS, the School Board of the City of Roanoke in the year 1920 purchased certain real estate abutting Ch~Lroh Avenue And 3rd (Roanoke) Street, S. W., in the :City of hoanoke, said property to be used along with other property owned by the ~School Board in the same block for the purpose of erecting a new high school build- .lng thereon; and WHEREAS, said real estate so purchased by the School Board of the City of Roan{ as aforesaid, was paid for from the proceeds of bonds authorized by popular vote and issued by the City of Hoanoke for the purpose aforesaid; and WHEREAS, subsequently to the date of the acquisition o* said real estate as aforesaid, the School Board changed its mind and purchased another site upon which a high school building was erected, and failed to use the said real estate for the specific purpose for which it was acquired, and abandoned it for that purpose; and WHEHEAS, a portion of the property so purchased by the School Board was ex- changed by the School Board and tire City of i[oanoke along ~:'ith other property owned by the School Board, with the United States Government for certain property owned by the United States Government as a site for a new post office building, said exchange :having been made in accordance with law; and '~:,'i~.EAS, after the exchange aforesaid, there was left a strip of l~nd 21.58 feet wide by one hundred forty-eight and five tenths (145.5) feet long extending from Second (Commerce) Street to z fou~.teen foot alley, and lying parallel with Church ..Avenue, and a piece of land lying at the Southeast corner of Church Avenue and T~i~d (Roanoke) Street Southwest, and extending along Church Avenue, a distance of one hundred fifty and nine-tenths (150.9) feet, and on Third (Roanoke) Street Southwest, ninety-four and twenty-four hundredths (94.E4) feet; and ~HEREAS, after the exchange of a portion of the land with the United States Government as a site for post office as aforesaid, the balance of the land was so situated that it ~as not susceptible of use for high school or any other school pur- poses; and ~ ",','HEHEAS, said land is needed by the City of i~oanoke for street purposes in con- nection with the post office building erected by the Federal Government ad,Joining said land; and WHEREAS, the School Board has entered into an agreement to sell said real estat by prope~ hereinafter described to the City of Roanoke and that the title now vested in the School Board of the City of Roanoke may be vested in the City of Roanoke, the said City of P, oanoke to pay therefor to the School Board for s~hool purposes the su~n of $:2M:,987.19, v;henever said amount shall be needed and required for the erection or improvement of school buildings, said agreement being subject to the confirmation the, General Assembly of Virginia, and such action as shall be necessary to tt'~ transfer of title to said land. and legal ke, Therefore, BE IT ENACTED by the General Assembly of Virginia that the sale of said property hereinafter described by the School Board of the City of Hoanoke to the City of Roanoke be, and the same is hereby authorized, ratified and confirmed in accordance with the l~ ovisions real estate hereinafter described, now vested in the School Board of the City of Roanoke shall, by operation of law, be vested in the City of Hoanoke immediately on the taking effect of this Act. of the agreement aforesaid, and that title to said Said real estate is bounded and described as follows: PARCEL N0. 1. BEGI~NING at a point on the southeast corner of Church Avenue S. W., and 5rd Street (sometimes called Roanoke Street~ thence N. 81 deg. 59' ET" E. 150.9 feet to a 14 foot alley; thence with the west llne of same S. 8 deg. 18' 46" E. 94.P~ feet to a point; thence S. 8Z deg. 09' l§" 7I. 150.9 feet to a point on the East line of 5rd Street; thence with same N. 8 deg. 18' 46" V~. 9~.E4 feet to ~he place of B EGINN ING. PARCEL NO. E. BEGIR~ING at a point on the west side of End Street S.W., (sometimes called Commerce Streetl S. 8 deg. 18' ~l?" E. 75.5 feet from the southwest corner of End Street and Church Avenue; thence with west line of 2nd Street S. @ deg. 15' 07" E. ~1.§8 feet to a point; thence S. 8£ deg. 09' 15" W. 145.5 feet to a 14 foot alley;thence with east line of same N. 8 deg. 18' 07" W. E1.58 feet to a point; thence North 81 deg. 59' ET" E. 148.5 feet to the place of BEGI~NING. An emergency existing this act shall be in force from its passage. Mr. Tinsley moved that the 'City Clerk and Auditor go to Richmond and confer with the representatives relative to Senate Bill No. 17§, introduced by I~'~r. Staples, and to arrange, if possible, for a conference with the representatives and the City Council. The motion ¥~'as duly seconded and agreed to. There bein~ no further business, ~ouncil adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. 12 Friday~ REGULAR MEETING, February 12, 1932. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Room in the ~b_,_nioipal Building Friday, February 12, 1932, at 3 o'clock P. M. PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert-5 ABS~T: None ................ 0. The president, ',;.r. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRES~T: Wm. P. Hunter, City ~,[amager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has !been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is ~dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND C0~G',UJEICATIONS: TREES "ARGONNE HILL" KING GEORGE AV~;UE: Mrs. Anne W. Parker, Legislative ~Chairman of Roanoke Unit ~3, American Legion Auxiliary, appeared and presented to Council a petition as~'~[ng that the Auxiliary be granted permission to plant a Chinese Elm tree in the park on King George Avenue known as "Argonne Hill". Mr. Tinsley moved that the permit be granted to Roanoke Unit #3, ? to plant a Chinese Elm tree in the park on King George Avenue known as "Argonne Hill The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. American Legion Auxilia: ALLEY ,,~ST OF GRANDIN ROAD BET,'!~F~N LABUPd~UJM AVERUJE AND AVEN~, AVELUJE: M~r. E. A~ Thurman presented a petition asking that the alley lying west of Grandin Road be- tween Laburnum Avenue and Avenel ~venue, Raleigh Court, be closed from l.~bu_rnum Ave- nue to the alley running east and v~est between Laburnum Avenue and Lovell Road. Mr. Tinsley moved tha'0 the matter be referred to the City ~tanager and City Attorney for report and recommendation. TEACHERS' C~U!,,CIL: ~.~-r. J H. Fallwell, President of the Roanoke Teachers' Coun- cil, appeared smd asked that Council adopt a resolution opposing the "Garrett Bill", whereby it is proposed to cut the salaries of the teachers ten percent. He stated that the bill v~ould be before the Senate Finance Committee Tuesday morning February 16th, at l0 o'clock. The matter is laid over. 1 ! i STREET IMPROV~,.~T~ Petition asking for the improvement of 8th Street S. E., between ~.ountain and Bu. llitt Avenues was referred to the City Manager. SIDF~/ALK: Petition asking for the construction of a sidewalk on the west side of.. 5th Avenue between Walker and Gregory Avenues ¥,'as referred to the City Manager. i ALLEY THROUGH LANDS OF W. F. GENHEI~IER: Mr. W. F. Genheimer presen, ted a peti- tion asking that the alley laid out on the map through his land on Yellow ~Iountain Road, be closed and abandoned. The matter is referred to the City Manager and City A~.torney for investigation and report. ! 0BJECTIOEABLE CITIZF~NS: A petition from the oro~erty ovmers on Loudon Avenue, ','/est of 10th Street N. W., asking that Council take some action to have removed E. C. Willis and Raymond Love, who occupy No. 1003 Loudon Avenue. They state that , these men are conducting a disorderly house Mr. Mu.n~ moved that the petition be · ~ referred to the City Manager with the request that he use his best efforts to give !relief a~:ed for in the pegitton, .7 ;Y, REPOETS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY 1LANAGER: The City Manager presented a report advising Court- oil that M. B. Anderson, Signal Operator, in the Police Department, had been taken off the Pension Roll and reinstated to his position as Signal Operator on February 5, 195Z. That Andrew C. Catron, Patrol C~uffeur, was dismissed February 9, 1932. The report is filed. The City Manager presented a report of work accomplished and expenditures for week ending February 4, 19Z, g. The same is filed. BEAUTY PARLORS: Communication from Judge R. O. Jackson, City Attorney, advis- ing Council that there is a bill pending before the Legislature to govern Beauty Parlors, etc., and suggested that the ordinance be held in abeyance until after the adoption of the bill. The communication is filed. REPOHTS OF C0~,~,'~ITTEES: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The following resolution having been introduced, read and laid over v~as taken up and again read: (~-B95~) A RESOLUTIOE directing the City Attorney to institute and prosecute condemnation proceedings to acquire lot £?, Section ~, Riverview Land and L~anufac- turtng Addition. ','SIEREAS it is necessary to acquire lot 27, Section ~, Riverview Land and ~anufacturing Addition for the purpose of opening a street from Patterson Avenue to Shaffer's Crossing, said lot being ovmed by A. ~,~. Nelson and others, and ':!HEREAS, on account of the fact that there are certain infant's interests in- tvolved, said lot cannot be purchased. T~H~'ORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Comacil of the City of Roanoke that the City Attorney be, and he is hereby directed to institute and prosecute condemnation pro- ceedlngs for the purpose of acquiring lot 27, Section ~, Hiverview Land and L~anu- facturing Addition, it being necessary, to acquire said lot for the purpose of open- lng a street between Patterson Avenue and Shaffer's Crossing. ~tr. Stiff moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: i,:essrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, 1-1r. Seifert --5. NAYS: None - CONSIDERATI0~,~ OF GLAIkS. None INTRODUCTION AED CONBIDEP~TION OF 0EDIEAEC£S ~.~D HESDLUTIONS: ~&r. Tinsley introduced the follov~ing ordinance: (#~9~6) AN 0HDI2~ANCE to amend and reordain Section 18~ of the Building Code adopted August £6, 19£~. The ordinance v~as read and laid over. I,.~0TI0~:S A2~D 1,[ISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: ~AL ESTATE ASSESS~,[.~T: The City ~ianager presented to Council a communication from 1..[orton L, ¥/allerstetn, Secretary of the League of Virginia l~unicipalities, in whloh he calls attention to bill which has been introduced in the Senate permitting Councils of cities to adopt an ordinance providing for the assessment of real estate the general law for the assess-~i which will be in lieu of the method prescribed under ment of real estate. The matter is laid over. LYNC~IBURG AVENU~ WI DENING: from Mr. R. H. Angell in whlck he proposes to convey Lynchbu~g Avenue in consideration that the city will The City ~,t~nager presented to Council a proposition to the City his property on convey to him that portion of the property purchased from Vi. E. McGuire on Wise Avenue which will not be needed by the City for its purpose, and broker's commission of $75.00. Comer and ~,',r. Mund2 for investigation and There being no further business, to pay him $1,250.00 cash, and pay the real estate The matter is referred to the City ~mager, Mr. report. Count il adj ournod. APPROVED : ~TTEST: Clerk. COUI{CIL, SPE'~IAL ME~TING, Saturday, February 13,1932o: The CoQncil of the City of Roanoke met in the Municipal Building Saturday, February pursuant to call of the president. PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, in Special 13, 1932, ~.~eeting in the Council Room at 10:30 o.'clock A. M., Tinsley and the President, 1,~. Seifert-5.' ABS'~T: None ............... 0. The president, ~,:r. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: Wm. P. Hunter, City Manager. OBJECT OF THE MEETING: The president stated that the object of the meeting was ~: for a conference 'wiSh Senator A. P. Staples on bill introduced by him knov;n as ~On~te ~'tl'l N,o','l?5,'and such other legislative matters as might come before the R~SSESSL:~T OF R~'I', ESTATE: Mr. James A. Bear called attention of Council to Senate Bill No. 144, known as the 'Jeaver Bill, providing for reassessment of real estate in the cities and counties, and asked that Council take direct action thereon. I,~r. Bear's attention was called to another bill which has been introduced in the Senate giving to cities and towns the right to assess or reassess real estate in their district, it being the object of the bill to put in the Council the right to adopt the method provided in the bill for assessment and reassessment of real estate in lieu of the general law. SCHOOL TEACHERS' SALARIES: The matter brought to the attention of Council by J. H. Fallwell, President of the Roanoke Teachers' Council, relative to The Garrett Bill, whereby it is proposed to cut the salaries of the teachers ten percent, and as~in~ that Jouncil take action against the proposed cut, as it is a matter for the local authorities, rather than the State authorities. Mr. Stiff offered the follow- lng resolution: (#3957) A RESOLUTION to oppose the bill pending before the Legislature of Virginia, whereby it is proposed to cut the salaries of the teachers in the public schools ten percent. ¥/HE~REAS, there is pending before the Legislature of Virginia a bill known as The Garrett Bill, whereby it is proposed to cut the salaries of the tea~.hers in the ; public schools ten percent, and WHEREAS, the fixing of the salaries of the teachers is a matter for the local autho ritie s. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the re- presentatives from the City of Roanoke in the House and Senate be, and they are hereby requested to oppose the adoption of said bill, as far as the .City of Roanoke is concerned. BE IT ~JRTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the representatives from Roanoke City in the Senate and House of Delegates. Mr. Stiff moved to adopt the resolution. resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: ~,~essrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, NAYS: None ............... O. SE~ATE BILL NO. 17~: The motion was duly seconded and the~ Tinsley and the President, ~[r. Seifert --~. Senator Staples stated that this bill was introduced ac- oording to a promise made the people during his oampaign for the Senate, and he doe not feel that he oan withdraw the bill; that the eleotive offioes are state offioer as well as city officers, and that the state authorities should have some part in the fixing of the salaries for the work performed for the state; that he will take the matter up wit~ some of the state offiolals ~nd see if the bill can be modified to some extent. There-being no fUrther business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: ~'~-~'~4-'~-~_~ -: ~,- ,,-' , Clerk. COUNCIL, SPECIAL MEETING, Monday, February 15, 1932. The Council of the City of Roanoke in the Municipal Building Monday, February 15, 1932, at 4:30 o'clock P. M., pur- suant to call of the president. PHES~'T: Messrs. Comer, Hundy, Tlnsley and the President, ~,~r. Seifert ---4. ABSENT: Mr. Stiff ................. 1. The President, Mr. Selfert, presiding. OBJECT OF THE MEETING: The president stated that the object of the meeting was to consider further Senate Bill No. 175, patron Mr, Staples. After a discussion, upon motion of Y-r. ~.[undy, duly seconded, the Clerk iS directed to write i,'.r. Staples the follov,,lng letter, and send to Senator R. J. Ifoel and to Honorable Blair J. Fishburn and Honorable Walter i~rold Scott, repre- sentatives in the House, a copy: February 16, 1952. met in ~epcial Meeting in the Council Room Honorable A. P. Staples, Senate Ch_~mb er, Richmond, Va. Dear Senator Staples:- At a meeting of Council held on yesterday I was directed to transmit to you the request that you make certain changes in Senate Bill ~o. 1~5, of which you are patron. The changes are as follows: (1) Page 2, Line 8, insert after t~e word rate, "not in excess." (£) Page 2, Line 21, approved by the." insert after the word the, "Council of such city and Page 2, Line 22, (~) Page £, Line £5, insert after the word t~e, "Council subject to approval of.'~' strike out, "State fee co~L.~ission, and insert "Council." ~ , "In the event the fees and/or (~) Page 4 Line 20, insert after the word city, commissions are insufficient to pay t~e salary and expenses of any of said officers then such deficit shall be paid equally by the city and the state." (6) Page ~, Strike out in its entirety Section 3. This section provides for creating the office of Assistant to the Commonwealth's Attorney. (7) Page 4, Strike out in its entirety Section 4, and insert the foiler:lng, "In every such city as is mentioned in this Act, the City ~.Lanager shall purchase the food and other supplies and all equipment necessary for the jail upon reQuisi- tions from the City Sergeant, the cost whereof shall be paid out of the City Treasury." The City SergeEnt shall be paid by the state the same fees in connection with prisoners as the City Sergeant now receives, v~'hich fees shall be paid into the City Treasury. The Council respectfully requests that the bill be amended in accordance with the suggestions above. If, however, the suggested amendments do not meet with your approval, Council requests that you have the bill referred back to the committee, and that it be given an opportunity to be heard. Your s very truly, Copy to: Senator R. J. Noel, Honorable Blair J. Fishburn, Honorable Walter Harold Scott. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED City Clerk. COUNCIL, REGULAR I,[EETING, Friday, February 19, 19~Z. The Council of the City of t~oanoke met in regular meeting in the Counoll Room in the :.~unioipal Building Friday, February 19, 19~£, at ~ o'clock P. PRES?.~T: ~,~essrs. Comer, ~undy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, ~r. Selfert- ABS~,~T: None ................. 0 The President, L~r. Seifert, presiding. 0FFICEP~S 2PS]S?f'~T: Urn. P. Hunter, City ~anager. }~!INUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded· SEiiATE BILL Y0~.. . 175: A communication from l.'r. Jamss A. Bear relative to Senate Bill No. 175, kno~':n as the Staples Local Fee Officers Bill, read and laid over to be considered ¥:iti~ other matters relating to the bill. _~l'~?S OF 0FFIC~iS{S: R~'~ ~Y I~,'~21AGER: The City ~.[anager presented a report makin,j cer- ~_~LT OF '.HE ~I '~' rain recommendations. The same v~ere acted upon as foiler;s: 8TH STREE'~~. ~' ~. 3~T..~.~h ~[0b~ IY AYD BULLITT AV~.~UES: The :~ty ~,[anager recom, mends that tk3 petition for improvement of this street be held in abeyance until ~:i i.~arch i, 19~2. DIr. ~.~undy moved to adopt the recommendation. The motion was duly seconded and the recommendation adopted. SOCIETY: The '~ity Lianager presented a report recommending that an additional appropriation of .?1,000.00 be made to the Family lTelfare Society, and that said sram be paid them on or before llarch 1st. He further recommends that the pa[,~ent of $500.00 per month from the regalar appropriation be anticipated for the months of February and i,larch, and that said s~nounts be deducted from the payments to be made in June and~.-~,~..,. ~,[r. l,lundy offered the fo~lovJing_ resolution: (r5959~ ) ~' P:ESOLUTI3~.~. to make an appropriation of ~1,000.00 to the Family ~Uelfare Society, and to anticipate certain payments from the re~lar appropriation· BE iT ~vca~vJn .. .~,~.~ by t~e .~ouncil of the '~ ,~ity of Aoanoke that an appropriation · of ~l,O00.O0 be, and t~e same is hereby made to ~he account of Organized Charities for th~ benefit of the Family Uelfare Society. BE IT ~,~H~'~-~-~'~R R~oOLVnD~V~' ~ that the City Clerk and Auditor be, and he is hereby ~directed to dra¥~ a ~':arrant payable to the Eamily Welfare Society for the sum of ~ :S1,000.00. B~ ~ ~J~THER ~'EZ~3LViD t~-~at for the months of February and Larch that payment ~'~of .~00.00 for each of said months be anticipated from tn.e regular aopropriation, 'and tl-mt said amount be deducted from the payments to said Family 7;elfare Society for the montks of June and July. The resolution v:as read and laid over. The City l.:anager presented a -~eport of ~:;ork accomplished and expenditures ~for week ending Febz~ary 11, 19~£. The same is filed. FIYAYC I7, L 3TAT ~?''~''~ .~-,.~,,~-: The City Clerk and Auditor presented a statement showing the financial condition of the City as of February 1, 195£. The same is filed. FAMILY LELFAP. E SOCIETY: Report of the Family l~'elfare Society for the month of January was read and filed. ~0~[Z i£0SDITAL A~SOCIAi'I'~'," ~eport of the ko=no~.e Hospital ~ssociation for the month of January was read and filed. LuPO~T=. OF CO},2,~ITTSE~: Irene. UNFINI£HED BU~I},.~oS: The £ollowing ordinance havin~ been introduced, read and lald over v;as taken up and again read: (~5986) AN OHDIYANCE to amend and reordain Section 18~ of the Bulldin~ Code adopted August £6, 1922. ( For full text of ordinance~e== or~inance Book ..~'o. ?, Page ~). ih,. Tinsley moved to adopt the ordinance. The mobion u'as duly seoon!ed and the ordinance adoptei by t~.e following vote: ~= .... : I, iessrs. .~o,ner, i,i~nz%~, Stiff, ~ins!ej and the =resident, ilr. Seifort-~. one ~..~,~or~ IDEiQATION OF CLA 1~,..S. ,'2one. . .,,~.,~.~ introduced the roller, ins resolution: (~960) A LELOLUTIOU to purchase from Jentral ;.a."n~facturin~ Company certain property on tl,e toutkside of Lynchb:ir6 Road i:. E., ~,:est of 7ti~ Street at tize price of .~£,250.00, BE IT ~"~-~ :-~LVED ~v the Council of the 'City of Loanoke that certain property '" ~' and extendin.~ lyiraS on the Soutkside of Ijnchbu~-g tload ,,est of 7th Street ~.,. E., alone Lynehburg Road 371 feet, and r~nning back approximately 160 feet, be purchased Lynchburg Head. BE Im F~:r, 2~.~ ..~0LV~D that tile City ~.ttoz'ney be, from Central ilanufacturing Company at the price of ~2,250.00. Said property beins needed by the 'Pity of Hoanoke for the purpose of widening and he is hereby directed t examine the title to said property and to report thereon in writing, and aport re- ceiving a reoort approving the title to said property timt the City Clerk and ~uditor be, and he ia hereby, directed to draw a v;arrant Vor_ the sum of .,V~,~'~ 250.00 in payment therefor. provide for the equalization of real estate assessments and reassessments. offered ti~e following resolution: (~5961) A RESOLU,_I~_ to approve Senate Bill Ye. 200. The resolution was r~o~, and laid over. L[OTIOIT~ ,~:.D i.:ISCELLAYEOUS BUSrw~S2:~_, ~=~_z: ilr. ~,~mndj brought to ti~e attention of Co~cil the bill oendtn~ before the Legislature ~ov~n as Senate 3ill 200, to authorize any city to adopt its own p~an of assessment and reassessment of real estate, and to _ r~c0LVED by the Council of the City of i~oanoke that the bill now pending before the Legislature of Virginia knovm as Senate B~l No. 200, and entitled, ~till to authorize any city to adopt its ovin plan of assessin~ and reassessing real estate and to provide for the e%uallzatton of real estate assessments and reassess- nents" be aporoved and the representatives from" ~' ' ~ _ ~o~noke City in ti~e ~egislature of ~irEinia be, and they are here~y requested to support said bill. Mr. Stiff moved to adopt ti~e resolution. resolution adopted by the following vote: ~.,,o: i.,essrs. Comer, Mundy, NAYS: None ............... O. The motion v:as duly seconded and the Stiff, Tlnsley and the President, · ~..,.~ bills whick effect the interets of t~e City of . ~,arter o~ ~. ~ity. Er. Selfert-5. ,iLLEY: Lt. Stiff brought to the attention of t~xe City Manager the condition of the alley in t:,e rear of t[~e i,:elrose L~.ethodist Jh~ch and asked that he look into the condition and remedy it. ,~'c'~'mnS B~0I-~ ?:~Z LEGIS~TUR~ 0F VI[,JINIA: L[r. L~dy brought to the attention of Council ti'~e mat~er of certain bills erfeeting tke interests of tke City of Roanoke are being introduced in the Legislat~e wltt~out Co~cil being advised as to the contents of said bills, and suggested that Co~cil should be advised of any bills t'~ ~,e intezests of tke ,,~,t effect ~'~ 3ity of Zoanoke, ani espocial!y bills to am-nd ti~ Charter of the City. L,r. L~un~y offe;-ed ~,~ follov:inj resolution: (~3952) ,, :,:~c~~o,,, re~estin[; the representatives in the ~egl~[at~re off . zz,~: from ti~s City of Eoauoke to furnish Oo~ncil ~'~itk information relating to or attempts to amend BE IT HESOLVED by tke Coum'~l of t]~e City of .~(oauo'-- '" o . :~ tn~t Honorable _,'~... · Staoles, ?.eoresentative from the ~zto o: . a.no~,~ in tke Senate of ,.zr~jinia, and Honorable Blair J. Fishburn and Hono?able ':~, " ~-' ' .,(,lter Harold Scott, ~,epres,~ntat~ves ~'n t.~e [:ouse of Delegates from tlc .~it~" '.~ of ~.o~no,~e ~ "', :~- , be and tkey are ke-,:eby respect- ':~ul_y~ requested to notifj 'Jouncil of a~%- bill intro.iuced in tke Legislature of !Virginia affecting the interests of the '3ity of koano~[e, and esoecially any bill ~'prese~ted for tke o~-oose of a,,~endzn~ or adding to ti~e Charter of tke City of ~ Eoanoke. BE zc ~,,~:~n ,.~,.~ ~,~ a copy of tkis resolution be transmitted to tke ~epre~entatlves in ~ne Ee~islature off Virsinia ~rom ~,o~.no..e ~_ , ~,Zz-. i,iundy moved tO adopt the resolution. tke resolution adopted by tke fol!ov:ing vote: Tke motion was duly seconded and =~,: ].'essrs. ~omer, .'...ruddy, S~iff, Tinsley and the President, ~,,r. Seifert --5. - O :,.AYS: Uone -- There bein,j no further business, Council adjourned. : ATTEST: :, Clerk. !. ¢ APPP~OVED Pre'sideO. COUNCIL, Friday, REGULAR MEETING, February 26, 19Z£. The Council of the Oity of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Room the Muniolpal Buildin~ Friday, February 26, 1932, at PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Mund~, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert~5, ABSENT: None .............. O. The President, Mr. Seifert,. presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: Wm. P. Hunter, City Manager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has i been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is ~ dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND COM~CtrNICATIONS: WATER MAIN: The Roanoke Water Works Company presented a petition asking for a permit to lay a 2 inch water main in Essex Avenue N. W., from 14th Street East 150 feet. The petition is referred to the City Manager for report. CROSS-OVER: Application of P. P. Hunter for permit to construct a cross-over at ~111 West Church Avenue was read and on motion of ;'~r. Comer referred to the City Manager wi th power to act. SID~;;ALK: Petition asking for the construction of a sidewalk on the Northslde of Tazewell Avenue between 13th and 16th Streets was read ~d on motion of Mr. Stiff referred to the City Manager. STREET IMPROVE~,~.T: Petition asking for the between 24th and ESth Streets by constructing curb and gutter on the read and on motion of Mr. Stiff referred to the 50TH ANNIVERSARY: Communication from Eugene improvement of Staunton Avenue N.W., Southside was ~ City Manager. E. Arnold, Executive Secretary of Roanoke's 50th Anniversary, transmitting a resolution postponing the celebration from June l?th, 18th, and 19th, 1932 to 1934. The same is filed. FINE RwmlYND: A communication from Clarence Britton asking that he be refunded the fine imposed on him in the Police Court of $100.00; the case and afterwards dismissed, the fine having been paid into Comer moved to make the refund and offered the following the City Treasury. resolution: having been appealed (~96Z) A RESOLUTION to refund to Clarence Britton $100.00 on account of fine impos, ed in the Police Court in case appealed and dismissed. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City Clerk and Auditor be, _and he.is her~by'directed to draw a warrant payable to Clarence Britton or to his .attorneys for the sum of $100.00, to refund fine imposed on him in the Police Cou,~,t and appealed to, and dismissed in the Hustings Court. Said amount when paid shall be charged to the acooun~t'of Refunds and Rebates. The resolution was read and laid over. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: RE_~RT OF THE CITY ~NAGER: The City Manager presented recom~endations. The same were acted upon as follows: ALLEY THROUGH N. F. GENttEIMER'S PROPERTY: The City Manager and report with reference a report making certain City Attorney to the request of W. F. Ge~helmer to abandon the alley through his property; that the alley has never been opene~ or use4 b~ the city and is shown only on the map of t~e Crystal Spring Land Company, and they recommend t~at the city abandon whatever rights it ma~ have in said alley. Mr, Stiff moved to adopt the recommendation and offered the following resolution: (~596~) A RESOLUTION to abandon such rights as the city may have in the alley running from a point on Yellow Mountain Road near 2nd Street erty of ~. F. Genheimer, East through the prop- WHEREAS, there is laid out on the map of the Crystal Spring Land Company an alley running from a point on Tallow Mountain Road near 2nd Street East through the · property of ¥;. F. Genheimer, and , WHEREAS, said alley has never been opened nor used by the city, and there is no reason for opening and using said alley, and said alley effects only the propert of said W. F. Genheimer. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as the city may have in the pany, running from a point that such righl alley shown on the map of the Crystal Spring Land Corn- on Yellow Mountain Road near End Street East through the property of W. F. Genheimer be, and the same is hereby abandoned and released. The resolution was read ~nd laid over. The City Manager presented a report of work accomplished and expenditures for week ending February 18, 1932. The same is filed. REPORTS OF C0~,[ITT~S: None. UNFINISHED BUSI}:ESS: The following resolution having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: RESOLUTION to make an appropriation of $1,000.00 to the Family Welfare Society, and to anticipate certain payments from the regular appropriation. BE IT RESOLVED by the Coumcil of the City of Roanoke that an appropriation of $1,000.00 be, and the same is hereby made to the accouBt of Organized Charities for "'the benefit of the Family Welfare Society. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk and Auditor be, and he is hereby directed to draw a warrant payable to the Family Welfare Society for the sum of $1,000.00. BE IT. FURTHER RESOLVED that for the months of Feb~-~ary and March that payment of $800.00 for each of said months be anti~ipated from the regular appropriation, and that said amount be deducted from the payments to said Family Welfare Society for the months of June and July. Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the resolution. resolution adopted by the following vote: The motion was duly seconded and the AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, NAYS: None ............... 0. Mr. Seifert--5. !up and again read: ( 39 o) A R SOLUT O The following resolution having been introduced,.read and laid over was taken to purchase from Central Manufac tur iproperty on the Southside of Lynchburg Road N. E., West of ?th Street iof $E,2~0.00. .~ BE IT RESOLVEn by the Council of the City of Roanoke that certain [lying on the Southside of Lynchburg Road West of 7th Street N. [,along Lynohburg Road 371 feet, and runni_n_g back approximately Company certain at the price property E., and extending 160 feet, be purchased from Central Manufacturing Company at the p~ioe of $2,250,00. Said property being needed by the City of Roanoke for the purpose of widening Lynehbu~g Road. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Attorney be, and he is hereby directed to examine the title to said property and to report thereon in writing, and upon receiving a report approving the title to said property that the City Clerk and Audi':- tor be, and he is hereby directed to draw a warrant for the sum of $2,250.00 in pay-, ment therefor. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: ~iessrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert - 5.~ NAYS: None ............. O. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: None. MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: HEALTH ORDINANCES: The City ~,~anager presented to Council certain Health Ordi- nantes which are recommended by the Health Officer. SPECIAL POLICE: The City Manager recommends that George W. Si sler be appointed a Special Police Officer for the City of Roanoke. Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the recommendation. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. CITY PROPERTY: The City Manager brought to the attention of Council a proposi- tion from Oscar A. Wall to purchase a portion of the property lying on the South- side of Lynchburg Road East of 4th Street, which was purchased from Cralghead. Court- tcil takes the matter under consideration. There being no further business, Council adJ curried. ~TTEST: Clerk. APPROVED Preside~ COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING, FrXday, Naroh 4, 19ZZ. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Room in the Municipal Building Friday, March 4, PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, 1932, at Z o'clock P. M. Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert-! ABSENT: None .............. 0. The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: Wm. P. Hunter, City ~Mnager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has ~been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, f dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND C0~MUNICATIONS: STREET LIGHTS: Petitions tae reading is asking that street lights be installed on 14th Street S. E., in front of No. 1019, on 22nd Street N. W., at the intersection of Center Avenue and at the intersection of Loudon Avenue. The petitions are referred to the City Manager for report. CROSS-OVER: The application of The Roanoke Knights of Col,~mbus, Incorporated, to construct a cross-over at ~118 West Kirk Avenue was road, and on motion of Mr. Tinsley referred to tne City ~!anager with power to act. SOUTH WESTERN VIRGINIA STATE MUSEI~M: A communication from W. Ryland Martin, Secretary of the South Western Virginia State Museum, asking for a contribution of' $216.50 was read. The Clerk is directed to call ~r. Martin's attention to letter of Janu_~_ry 2, 19~2, in which it is stated that no funds are available for the year 1932 for museum purposes. BUSINESS f~.ND PROFESSIONAL ~;0MEN'S CLUB: A communication from Mrs. A. Laura E. Bell, President, Business and Professional Women's Club of Roanoke, extending an invitation to Council to attend the P~blic Relations Dinner to be held at Hotel Roanoke on the evening of March 12th, v;as read, and the Clerk instructed to acknow- ledge the receipt of same. STREET IMPROV~NT: Petitions asking for the improvement of Rorer Avenue be- 'tween 6th and 8th Streets; ?th Street between Salem and Rorer Avenues and 8th ~Street between Salem and Horer Avenues were read, and on motion of Mr. Mundy refer- .red to the City Manager for report. REPOHTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY ~AGER: The City Manager presented a report making certai~ recommendations. The same were acted upon as follows: WATER ~IN: The City Manager recommends that a permit be granted the ~Water Works Company to lay a £ inch main in Essex Aven,~e from I~th Streeg "feet. Roanoke ~r. Stiff moved to adopt the recommendation and offered the following reso- lut ion: RESOLUTION granting a permit to the Roanoke Water Works Company to '~inatall a certain water main. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and · ~ is hereby granted the Roanoke Water Works Company to install a 2 inch water main ~ in Essex Avenue N. W.,from l~th Street ~a. st 150 feet. Said Roanoke Water Works Company by aotingunder this resolution agrees to in- demnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to person~ or property by reason of the construction and maintenance of said water main, and further agrees to replace the streets where the same are opened under the provision,' of the general ordinances of the City of Roanoke providing for street restoration. Mr. Stiff moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the Fresident, Mr. Seifert--5. ~ NAYS: None ................ 0. STREET LIGHTS: The City Manager recommends the installation of certain street lights, and to change certain street lights from 100 C. P. to E~0 C.P. Mr. Tin- sley moved to adopt the recommendation and offered the following resolution. (~965) A RESOLUTION authorizing the Appalachian Electric Power Company to in- stall certain street lights, to 250 C. P. and to change certain other street lights from 100 C.P. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke t~mt the Appalachian Elec' tric Power Company be, and it is hereby authorized to install the following street lights: (1) 1-250 d. P. street light at the intersection of Weaver Road and ~iontvale Road. (2) 1-100 C. P. street light on Bullitt Avenue half way between Jefferson Street and First Street S. W. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Appalachian Electric Power Company be, and it is hereby auti~orized to change the following lights: (1) 1-100 C. P. street light at McDowell Avenue and 6th Street N. W., to a 250 C. P. street light. (2) 1-100 C. P. street light at Chestnut Avenue and 6th Street N. W., to a 250 C. P. light. Said lights to be maintained under the contract existing between the Appalachian Electric Power Company and the City of Roanoke. ~r. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and th~ resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert--5. NAYS: None ............... 0. CLOSING ALLEY: With reference to the request of l~,~r. E. A. Thurman and others to close the alley extending from Laburnum Avenue South 150 feet. recommends that the rights of the City in said alley be abandoned, sewers and drains if, and when it becomes necessary. recommendation and offered the following resolution: The City Manager! except to install ~ir. Comer moved to adopt the : (~3966) A RESOLUTION to abandon alley. WHEREA S, such rights as the city may have in a certain the property owners in the block bounded by Grandin Road, Laburnum Avenue, Lovell Road and Avenel Avenue have petitioned that of Laburnum Avenue approximately 2~0 feet West of Grandin Laburnum Avenue South 150 feet be closed, and the alley lying South Road ~nd extending from WHEREAS, the said alley is not necessary for the purpose of the city except to construct sewers ~nd drains, if, and when it becomes necessary, and that the rights of no person will be prejudiced by the closing thereof. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that such rights the Cit~ of Roanoke may have in the alley lying South of Laburnum Avenue ~§0 fee Road and extending South from Laburnum Avenue 150 and drains, in said alley, if, and when The City, however, especially retaining West of Grandin right to construct sewers be abandoned and released. construct in said alley such sewers and drains, when it becomes The resolution was read and laid over. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: None. feet, except the it becomes neoess. the right to necessary to do so. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The following resolution having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (~3962) A RESOLUTION to refund to Clarence Britton $100.00 on account of ~ fine imposed in the Police Court in case appealed and dismissed. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Eoanoke that the City Clerk and ~Auditor be, and he is hereby directed to draw a warrant payable to Clarence Britton ~or to his attorneys for the sum of $100 00, to refund fine imposed on him in the Police Court and appealed to and dismissed in the Hustings Court. Said amouDt when paid shall be charged to the account of Refunds and Rebates Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and t'. resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: ~'lessrs. Comer, ~,.[undy, Stiff, Tinsley and the ~resident, Mr. Seifert-5. NAYS: None ............... 0. The following resolution having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (~3963) A RESOLUTION to abandon such rights a~ the city may have in the al- ley running from a point on Yellow Mountain Road near 2nd Street East through the property of W. F. Genheimer. WHEREAS, there is laid out on the map of the Crystal Spring Land Company an alley runnin~ from a point on Yellow ~,.~ou~tain Road near 2nd Street East through the property of W. F. Genheimer, and 'f:~qEREAS, said alley has never been opened nor used by the City, and there is no reason for opening and using said alley, and said alley effects only the propert. of said ~J. F. Genheimer. ~. ri ght s THER~FORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that such as the city may have in t~e alley shovm on the map of the Crystal Spring Land Company, running from a point on Yellow Mountain Road near 2nd Street East through the property of ','7. F. Genheimer be, released. ~r. Tlnsley moved to adopt the reso~ution. the resolution adopted by the following vote: and the same is hereby abandoned and The motion was duly seconded ~[r. Seifert-5. AYES: Messrs. Comer, ~',u~dy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, NAYS: None ............... 0. CONSIDER~TION OF CLAI~-iS: None. INTRODUCTION AND C~)NSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: None. MOTIONS AND ~,iiSCELI~NEOUS BUSINESS: LOTS 'FOR PAPd< PURPOSES: Mr. E. G. Upson presented certain options to the ~City of Roanoke to purchase from the owners certain lots to be used in connection !with the colored park. Mr. Stiff moved to refer the matter to the City l~ianager. iThe motion was duly seconded ,nd agreed to. ry, ~e STR _EE. TS: Mr. Stiff called attention of the City Nanager to the condition of l?th Street N. 'fi., between Hanover Avenue and Staunton Avenue, end the Southslde of Moorman Road between llth and 12th Streets, and asked that l~e look into the same. N~T RENTS: The committee appointed to look into ket presented oertaln phases of the question, and after laid over for further report from the committee. the rents 6f the city mar- e discussion, the same is There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. Pre~ident. ~ 27 COUNCIL, SPECIAl. MEETING Monday, February ~, 19~, The Council of the City of Roanoke met in Special Meeting in the Council Room in the itunioipal Building Monday, February 22, 19SE, at 4 o'clock P. ~{., pursuant to call of the president. P~ESENT: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert --4. ABSENT: Mr. Stiff ................ 1. The President, 1,Ir. Seifert, presiding. OBJECT OF THE },',EETING: The president stated that the object of the meeting .was to consider Senate Bill No. 175, introduced by Senator Staples, relating to fix- .lng the salaries of certain city officials. S~{ATE BILL NO. 175: After a discussion tl~e Council determined to ask Senator 'Staples to amend his bill so as to provide that Council fix the salaries of the ::deputies and the expenses of the offices, subject to the approval of the State Fee : Commission. Council also requested Senator Staples to include the following amendments to Section i and Section 4 of his bill. The Amendments are as follows: Amendment to Section One Provided, however, that should tl~e fees and commissions received by the City through any such officer plus the amount the City would have paid any such officer at the rate of compensation prevailing during the Calendar year preceding the passa, of this act be less in ti~e aggregate than the salary herein fixed for said officer plus the expenses of operating his office, then said salary shall be reduced to the extent of such difference. Amendment to Section Four In every such City as is mentioned in this act, the Sergeant of the City shal~' , have general supervision of the jail and of the jailors, and shall, upon the order of the City ~.~,anager, purchase all food and other supplies and all equipment neeessar~ for the jail, the cost whereof shall be paid out of the City Treasury. The said Sergeant shall be paid by the State the same fees in connection with prisoners as City Sergeant would receive had this act not been passed, which fees shall be paid ~into the City Treasury. Iii The City ~.lanager of such City shall appoint such number of jailors as may be necessary for the conduct of such jail, whose salaries shall be fixed by the Council[ 'of such City, and paid out of the City Treasury. Said jailors shall hold their posi ,tion at the pleasure of the City Eanager. Such jailors shall have the same duties ~d powers concerning the custody, car · and control of prisoners as are imposed or possessed by Sheriffs and Sergeants, and ~shall be obedient to the order of the Courts to the same extent as Sheriffs and Ser- g eant s. The Clerk is directed to transmit the request to Senator Staples. G'H~RT~ a copy off the duties off t~e There ~,~END~ENTS: The Clerk is directed to request the Representatives for bills amending certain sections of the City Charter relating to the City Attorney and the Commonwealth Attorney. being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. ~OUN~IL~ REGULAR MEETING, Friday, l/arch ll, L9~2o The Council of the City of Roanoke met in the Municipa~ Building Friday, 11, March PRESET: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, ABSENT: None ............... O. The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICEHS PRESENT: Wm. P. Hunter, City Manager. in regular meeting in the Oounoil Room 193~, at 3 o'clock P. Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert-; MI_~JTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has !been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is ~dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. HEARING OF CITIZENS: PARKING REGULATIONS: Messrs. R. "' Retail ,~,lerchants Association, presented a communication asking that in the business section be made one hour instead of twenty minutes. Cutshall and U, T. Lemon, representing the the parking lim~ ~,~r. Tlnsley moved to refer tae matter to the City Manager for investigation and report. CROSS-OVERS: Applications for permits to construct cross-overs were presented 916 Stewart Avenue S. E., and Grace J, Highfil] as follows: Mrs. 01lie J. Stapleton, 319 l.~ountain View Terrace, Virginia Heights. Mr, Comer moved that the applications be referred to the City Manager with power to act. STREET IL~.PROVE.~'T: Petitions asking for the construction of curb and gutter ~and penetration macadam on Avenel Avenue between Grandin Road and Carter Road, the .:property owners agreeing to pay one-half the cost of curb and g~tter, was read and on motion of ldr. Tinsley referred to the City Manager for report. PEDDLERS 0N THE ~&APXET: A communication from Herren and Snyder relating to peddlers doing business on the city market was read and laid over for further con- sideration. BURRELr, !.,~.~,IORIAL HOSPITAL: A communication from B~rrell Memorial Hospital for the payment of $1,537.50 for treatment of city patients during the year 1931, which amount is in addition to the regular appropriation made the hospital was read. It appearing that only the report of December is on file in the Clerk's office, the Clerk is directed to obtain the reports for the whole year and report s_~me to Counc~ REPORTS OF OFFICERS: P~PORT OF THE CITY LLANAGER: The City Manager presented a report making cer- .i :' rain recommendation. The same were acted upon as follows: STREET LIGHTS: The City ~danager recommends the installation of certain street lights. Mr. Stiff moved to adopt the recommendation and offered the following re- so lut i on: (#3967) A RESOLUTIO~ authorizing the Appalachi_~ Electric Power Company to install certain street lights. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the Appalachian Electric Power Company be, and it is hereby authorized to install street lights as t 1. follows: (1) 1-100 C. P. street light opposite ~1019 - 14th Street S.E. (2) 1-100 C. P. street light at the intersection of Center Avenue and 22nd Street E ~ e~le (3) 1-100 C. P. street light at the intersection of Loudon Avenue and 22nd Street E.W. olmin Said lights to be maintained under the contract Electric Power Company and the City of Roanoke. Mr. Stiff moved to adopt the resolution. resolut ion adopted by the Messrs. Comer, AYES: following vote: Mundy, Stiff, NAYS: None ............... O. existing between the Appala- The motion was duly seconded and the' Ttnsloy and tho President, ~,.r. Seifort- §. ~ STREET IMPROV~:ENT: The City Manager recommends that the petition for the ira-'" ~rovement of Rorer Avenue between 6th and 8th Streets and 7th Street between Patter- son and Salem Avenues be held in abeyance and taken up later. Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the recommendation. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. The City Manager presented a report of work accomplished and expenditures for weeks ending February £6th and March 3rd, 1932. The same are filed. REPORTS OF C0~2{ITTEES: ~[ARKET C0~,{ITT~: Mr. L. G. Stiff and W. p. Hunter, City Manager, to whom were.~ referred, the Question of reducing rents and other matters relating to the city mar- ket presented a report recommending: First: That the tenants in the city market be given a 10% reduction in rent, ~ffective ~.arch l, 193E, for a period of six months. Second: That provision be made for diagonal parking space for shoppers on First Street between Norfolk and Salem Avenues S. E. Third: That the City Council give conside~.ation to placing the producers in- ~tead of the peddlers around the City market building. The recommendations were acted upon as follows: Mr. Comer moved to adopt the first recommendation and offered the following :e so luti on: (~3968) A RESOLUTION to reduce the rents on the stalls and rooms at the city narket ten (10~) percent, beginning ~,[arch l, 1932, for a period of six months. BE IT RESOLV~D by the Council of the City of Hoanoke that the rents on the ~ arket stalls and rooms in the city market building, except the auditorium, be, and ~he same are hereby reduced ten (10~);) percent, for the period beginning March l, 1932~ ~nd extending for a period of six (6) months, and the Clerk of the market be, and he s hereby directed in making his collections for rents to reduce the s~m_e ten (10%) ercent, in accordance with this resolution. The resolution was read and laid over. SECOND REC0~,~[ENDATION: It appearing that the matter of parking is a matter to ~e enforced under the traffic law, Council takes no action thereon. THIRD REC0~,'[ENDATION: Council takes time to consider this recommendation. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The following resolution having been introduced, read and aid over was taken up and again read: RESOLUTION to abandon such rights as the city may have in a certain WHEREAS, the property owners in the block bounded by Grandin Road, Laburnum Avenue, Lovell Road and Avenel Avenue have petitioned that the alley lying South of Laburnt~ Avenue approximately 250 feet West of Grandin Road and extending from Laburnum Avenue South 150 feet be closed, and WHEREAS, the said alley i~ not necessary for the purpose of the oit~ except to construct sewers and drains, ~f, and when it becomes necessary, and that the rights of no per~on will be prejudiced by the closing thereof. TH~ORE, BE IT ~SOLVED by the Go~otl of the glty of Roanoke that such rtghtm a~ the City of Roanoke may have tn the alley lyl~ 8curb of ~b~nu~ Avenue 250 feet West of Grandln Road ~d extending South from ~b~n~ Avenue 150 feet, except the right to oonst~ot ~ewers and dratnm, tn said a~ey, comes neoemmary, be abandoned and rel~sed. The City, however, empeolally retain- ~ the right to aonstruct tn said alley ~uoh mowers and drains when it becomes neoemsary to do ~o. ~(r. Ttnsley moved to adopt the resolution. the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: ~,!essrs. Comer, ~~, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, NAYS: None ................. 0. CONSIDE~TION 0F C~IMS: None. INTR0~CTION ~D CONSIDEP~TION 0F ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: None. ~,[0TIONS AND MISC'aW~NEOUS BUSINESS: None. There being no further business, Co~cil adjourned. if, and when it be- The motion was duly seconded and Mr. Seifert-5. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. Pre s~nt. O0UNC IL, REOULAR Friday, March 18, ~ETING, 193~. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Room in the Municipal Building Friday, March 18, at 3 o'clock P. PRES~:T: Messrs. Comer, Idundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the Fresident, ~Ir. Seifert-5. ABSENT: None .............. O. The President, Mr. Selfert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: Wm. P. Hunter, City Manager. ~V.I~UTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. HEARING OF CITIZENS: VETE~ANS HOSPITAL: A committee consisting of Dr. Frank $. Cooper, R. H. Angell, Col ~,,. S Battle and Fay ~' . ' . ~.. Thomas, appeared and stated to Council their efforts to obtain the Veterans Hospital for the City of Roanoke, and asked that Council co- operate with them vJhen it Oeeame necessary. PARd{lNG: Messrs. ,R. W. Cutshall, U. T. Lemon and Jos. Sptgel, representing the Retail i,Lerchants' Association, appeared relating to the request of the hetail Merchants' Association that the parking limit in the down town area be made one hour instead of twenty minutes. The City ~:ianager stated that he v~ould have a re- port at the next meeting cT Council. LOUDON AVEI~E: Mr. R. L. Jefferson appeared relating to the disorderly con- duct in the ten hundred block on Loudon Avenue. The matter is referred to the City Manager and City Attorney for investigation. POPPY SA!,P.: A communication from the Blue Ridge Post No. 484, Veterans of Foreign Uars, asking that ~,-:ay 27th, and 28th, be designated for poppy sales, and that all organizations be required to sell their poppies on the same day. The communication is referred to the City Hanager. BACHRACH ~,'~AP: ~ communication from Miss Stella May Bachrach asking that she be permitted to abandon that portion of the Ida Bachrach Map lying on the Southside of Lynchburg Avenue. The matter is laid over for an opinion from t~e City Attorney. .', CROSS-OVER: Application of the Richardson-',';ayland Electrical Corporation for a permit to construct a cross-over at ~321 Mountain View Terrace S. W., was read and referred to the City ~'[anager with power to act. REFUTED OF FINE: Application of S. B. Pace to reft~nd a fine of $2,00 imposed on him in the Police Court for failure to remove snov: from sidewalk. It appears from the statement of the ~Olio;e Justice that a fine was imposed on Mr. Pace as agent, as he thought at the time that the property was owned by Mr. Pace individual- ly. The matter is referred to the City Clerk for report. ,i REPORTS OF OFFICERS: ii~ FINAt~CI~T. STAT~:IE~: The City Clerk and Auditor presented fina.notal statement of the City of Roanoke as of March 1, 1932. The same ts filed. ROANOKE HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION: The Roanoke Hospital Association presented a report showing 217 day's service to city patients. REpOHT~ OF CO~,IITTEES: None. UNFINISHED BUSINEBS: The following resolution The same is filed. having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (~3968) A HESOLUTION to reduce the rents on the stalls and rooms at the, City Market ten percent, beginning March 1, 193£, for a period of six months. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Hoanoke that the rents on the ~market stalls and rooms in the city market building, except the auditori,;m, be, and ~the same are hereby reduced ten (10~) percent, for the period beginning I~aroh 1, 1932, and extending for a period of six (6) months, and the Clerk of the market be, :and he is hereby directed in making his collections for rents to reduce the same tee ~(10%} percent, in accordance with this resolution. Mr. Tlnsley moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert--§. NAYS: None ........ O. BURR~L M~,~ORIAL HOSPITAL: In the matter of the Burrell M. emorial Hospital for payment of a balance of.~,1, ~ ~46.~0, on account of treatment to city patients in the hospital. ~,Lr. Comer moved that the amount be paid and offered t~e following reso- lution: ~9~9) A RE~OLU~IOP~ authorizing the City Clerk and Auditor to draw a warrant for the sum of $1,~46.~0 to the Burrell Memorial Hospital for treatment of city patients. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City Clerk and Auditor be, and he is hereby directed to draw a warrant for $1,~46.80, payable to the Burrell Memorial Hos_sital on account of treatment to city patients for the year 19~1. Said amount when paid shall be charged to the account of Hospitals. ~. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion v,~as duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: ~iessrs. Comer, Y. undy, Stiff, NAY S None ...... 0 Ttnsley and the President, M~. Seifert--$. CONSIDERATION OF CLAII~S: ~one. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATIO~-~ OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Mr. Mundy introduced the following resolution: (#3970) .A ~- ~ ,~' ~SOLU~IO~_~ to approve the accounts end claims against the City of Roanoke for the month of February, 193£, and directing the payment of the s~ne { For full text of Resolution see Resolution Book No. ?, Page __~0~4 ). ~Lr. Eundy moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: ~,~iessrs. Comer, ~,~undy, Stiff, Tinsley and the ~resident, ~.Lr. Seifert --D. NAYS:_ None ............... -- - O. ~..[OTIONS AI~D ;,~ISCELLAEEOUS BUSINESS: SET B/~CK LINES: The City Manager called attention to the co~unicatlon from the City Planning and Zoning Commission of ~pril ~3, 1931, submitting a list of streets, :,and suggesting tlmt set back lines be established thereon. The City M~ager is re- Quested to go over the list and reco~end to Counctl such streets as he thinks set back lines should be established on. ROANOKE WATER WORICS CONPANY: the survey water~ new City ~Z~n~er presented to Cou~oil report of made by Whitman, Requardt & Smith, Engineers of Baltimore, of the use of souroe of supply and operation of system, dated February 29, 1932. Also the report of the Pitometer Comply of water waste survey made by said company for the Roanoke Water Works Company. The reports are filed. BACHRACH PROPERTY: The City ~{anager reported to Council that the Bachraehs would not agree to take less than $2,000.00 for the strip of land abutting On the Southside of Lynchburg Avenue a distance of 249 feet by thirty feet deep, the city to move the house and to construct sidewalk along the property. The City ~anager .~ recommends that an offer of $1,450.00 be made for said land, the Bachraehs to move the house at their expense, k[r. Ttnsley moved that the City i..:a~ager be authorized -' to make s.u offer of $1,450.00. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. COUNCIL, REG'JLAR M~F~E~TING, Friday, I.Iarch 25, 1932. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Room in the Iiuniclpal Building Friday, 1,larch 25, 1932, at 3 o'clock P. PRES~NT: Messrs. Comer, l,~:undy, Stiff, Ttnsley and the President, ¥.r. Seifert-. ABSE?(T: None ........ '-.-0. The President, L:r. Seifert, presiding. ''~'_~,_: ,m. P. Hunter, City :,:anager. OFFICERS PL%S L:!i'UT.~S: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has :been furnished each members of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed v.,'ith and the minutes approved as recorded. ?ETITIO!TMA!..'D '~ ~ '~ '~ '~ OLeg J!.', II 0 i'l S: L~-W~IS GALE ';aSPITLL BILL: The City :'~ ~-~ ..~ ...,,n~oer presented a bill from the Lewis Gale Hospital amounting to ~141.50 for services to a man by name of "Adkins" who v.'as s~ot by police officer Webb, and taken to the Lewis Gale Hospital for treatment He recommends that the bill be paid. The matter is laid over. AIRPOP:T: A petition ¥:as presented by ~-~ir. Thurman Britts for Geo. D. Childress ": ~ Sowder and B. :~ '" ,,. ,.. .,. ',,~lkinson, asking that they be permitted to construct a hen- gar at the Airport for storing their private airplanes. They agree to pay a reaso: ble rent for the space occupied and pipe water to the hangar, and pay for the water~ at a reasonable rate. Mr. Comer moved that the petition be referred to the City i.:anager for report. WATEi: i.~I~.,:: Tn~ aoolication of the Roanoke Water ,';orks Company for a permit to const~ct a 2 inch Ymter main in the eight hundred block on Denniston Avenue, Virginia Heights, vJas read, and on motion of i,lr. Tinsley referred to the City l'..:ana- ger. COLORED PAPJf: A communication from Alfred F. Brooks and others asking that Council secure the land offered by E. A. Upson as an addition to the park. matter is referred to the City l,lanager. The REPOETS OF 0FFICERS: REPOP. T OF THE CITY ILAEAGE~;: The City i:anager presented a report making certai recommendations. The same were acted upon as follows: PAPd, LII,,= REGULATI0rS: The City ~,ianager recommends that parking be permitted on certain streets for one hour between the hours of 9 A. I,{., and 6 P. },i. ~:Lr. Stiff moved to adopt the recommendation and offered the following ordinance: (~3971) AN 0RDIHAUCE to amend and reordain Section 26 of an Ordinance adopt- ed b.y the Council of the City of Roanoke on the 20th, day of July 1926, No. 2072, La- entitled, "An Ordinance to regulate the operation of vehicles on the streets, ave- nues and alleys in the City of i:.oanoke; to govern and protect pedestrians while ~ using such streets, avenues and alleys, and to provide penalties for violating tl~e i provisions of this ordinance." BE IT 0ADAINED by the Council of the City of koanoke that Section 26 of an ordinance adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke on the 20th, day of July street, avenues entitled, "An Ordinance to and alleys in the City of regulate the operation of vehicles on the Roanoke; to govern and protect pedestrians while using such streets, avenues and alleys, and to provide penalties for violating the provisions of this ordinance, be amended and reordained so as to read as follows: Section 26: Parking in front of a fire hydrant, fire station or private drive-i way: (a) No person shall park a vehicle or permit it to stand, whether attended or unattended, upo.u a highway, street, avenue or alley, in front of.a private driveway °r within fifteen feet in either direction of a fire hydrant or t~e entrance to a fire station nor within twenty feet from the intersection of surb lines or, if none,! then within fifteen feet of the intersection of property lines at an intersection of highways, streets, avenues or alleys. (b) No vehicle between the hours of 9 A. l.l. and 6 P. M., except on Sundays, shall park or ~tand witi~in the sollowing boundries for a longer period than one hour at any one time, namely: Jefferson Street' between the Southside of !<orfolk Avenue and the l, Torthside of Elm Avenue ~ "' First Street of Franklin Road· between ti~e Southside of ?~orfolk Avenue and the NorthsL.~le Second Street S. W., between the Southside of Uorfolk Avenue and the Northsile of Franklin l::oad. Norfolk Avenue from the Westside of Jefferson Street to the Eastside of Third Street S. ,~. Salem Avenue betw~een the Westside of Jefferson Street and the Eastside of 3rd iStreet S " Cs,mpbell Avenue betw;een the 'J/estside of Jefferson Street and the Eastside of Third Street ~ ~i-~ r~'~ Avenue, Southside, between the 'Jestside of Jefferson Street and the East- side of First Street · '~' and Eastside Second Street Kirk Avenue between Westside First Street S ,,., .: Church Avenue between the 'f,'eststde of Jefferson Street and the Eastside of Third Street S. W. S~uthside between the T,'estside of First Street and the East Luck ~v enue, ~ .. , Side of Third Street S. Franklin Road between ti~e '".'Jestside of Jefferson Street and the Eastside of Third Street S. W. (c) No vehicle between the hours of 9 A. M. and 6 P. M., except on Sundays, shall park oz' stand wit!~in the following boundry for a longer period than tvlenty minutes at any one time, nam ely: First Street S. E., between the Southside of ~orfolk Avenue and the ~':orthside of Tazewell Avenue. Second Street S E. e of Tazev~ell Avenue. between the Southside of Salem Avenue and the Eorthside Norfolk Avenue from the Eastside of Jefferson Street and the ~,Jestside of Second Street S. E. Salem Avenue between the Eastside of Jefferson Street and the Westside of Second Street S. Z. Campbell Avenue between the Eaststde of Jefferson Street and the ','/e st side of ~, Second Street S.E. ~' l£irk Avenue, Southside, between ti~e Eastside of Jefferson Street and the Westside of Second Street S. E. Church ~venue between ti~e Eastside of Jefferson Street and the Uestside of Second Street S. E. Luck Avenue, Southside, betv~een the Eastside of Jefferson Street and the :Vest- side of First Street S. E. :37 Tazewell Avenue between the Eastside of Jefferson Street end the ?lestside of Second Street S. E. No vehicle slmll park or stand in front of any theater, moving picture house, auditorium or other places of public assembly, and no vehicle shall park or stand on any portion of the market square; on either side of Second Street S. E., between Salem f~venue and Handolph Street bridge; on the approach to Randolph Street bridge; ion the Eastside of Franklin Hoad betv~een Third Street S. W., and Day Avenue; on First Street S. W., bet~'~een the Southside of Franklin Road and Day Avenue S. '.'~; on the i(orthside of Kirk Avenue from First Street S. "' to First Street S. E., on Northside Luck Avenue from First Street S. 'J., to First Street S. E., provided, how- iever, tt'~t vehicles of re~Alar licensed practising physiolans, while in the dischar~e~ of their professional duties, and whose vet~icles bear the caduceus, may park or sta~ ,.wit:~in the boundries enumerated in this section for a period not to exceed three ;hours at any one time, and provided further that this section shall not apply to de- ~livery vehicles while actually loading or unloading freight or merchandise, and ve- :hicles on the market s~uare from which produce is being sold, and for which the re- ~gular curbage fee is charEed, and to delivery vehicles of regularly licensed mer- chants while standing in front of their respective places of business. Provided f'~rther: Timt no ve;~lcle shall park or stand for a longer period titan three nour~ a.:~ any time outside of the boundries hereinbefore enumerated, and with- in t'~ :,e following boundries: On Jefferson Street between the Southside of ![ountain ~'~venue and the Northside of ~,orfolk Avenue. On First Street 'Jest betv,'een the Southside of Franklin Road and the Northside of Gilmer Avenue On Second Street T:est between the Southside of Franklin Road and the Northside of Shenandoah Avenue ~.'.,'~. O.u First Street East between the Sout~,side of L[ountain Avenue a~d the Northsid, of ~,:orfolk Avenue S.E. '~ 0n Salem Avenue between the Eastside of Seventh Street S. W , and the Westside of Second Street ~ ' On Cmmpbell Avenue betv~een the Eastside of Seventh Street S ~' and the Westside of Eighth Street S. E. 0n Church Avenue between the Eastside of Fifth Street S ?~ and the Westside of Beco~ Street S. ~. side o f Gilmer Ave:~ae. On Tazev;ell Avenue between the 'Jestside of Fourth Street S. ~ side of Jefferson Street. .r~n_~lin ~o~d betv~een tae ,,estside of Jefferson Street and the !~orthside of ]f_o~mutain ~venue. On Second Street East betv~een tiAe ?orthside of Tazewell Avenue and the South- and the East- On [[irk Avenue bet¥Jeen the Eastside of Second Street S. of Second Street S. E. On Luck Avenue between the Eastside of First Street S. E., Fifth Street S. '.f,'. On ~tfth ~treet ~ " betv,'een the Southside of ~iarshall ~venue and the L?orth- side of Gilmer Avenue. i' On Center ~.venue betw~een the Westside of First Street E. W., and the Eastside of Seventh Street ~,' On Shenandoah ~Ivenue and Commonv;ealth Avenue bet~'~een the Southside of Ruther- ford ~venue .'_.'. E., and the Westside of Jefferson Street. On Third Street s. ,,., bet~;'een ~e Southside of :'orfolk Avenue and the .'Torth- ~ide of Day Avenue. · ~ On Elm Avenue bet¥~een ~.e Ea'stslde of Jefferson Street and the Westside of Third Street ° On Bullitt ~venue betv~een the Eastside of Jefferson Street and the Westside Of Third Street S. E. and the Weststde and the Eastside of' $. 0n Third Street S. E., from Norfolk Avenue to Northside of Elm Avenue. No vehicle shall park or ~tand for a longer period than twenty minutes between the hours of 6 P. M., and 12 o'clock midnight, on the Southside of Salem Avenue be-~ '" and on the S,~uthside of Cs~p- tween Second Street S. E., and Second Street S..,., bell Avenue between Second Street S. E., and Second Street S. On the Southside of Church Avenue between Second Street and Second Street On the '.'festside of Jefferson Street between the So~thside of Salem Avenue and the ??orthside of Tazewell Avenue. No vehicle shall stop and atand witl~in 100 feet of ti~e street co,ruer or near the side of any street on which street cars or busses stop to take on and discharge passengers, and shall not stand within tv,'enty feet of the oorner of any other in- tersectlon and shall not stop or stand witl~in twenty five feet of the entrance to a ,place designated as a ~afety zone. The ordinance was read and laid over. The City ~ianager presented a report of ~.ork accompliched and expenditures for wee:.s ending D'arch 10th, and 17th. The same are filed. CITY ~TTORNEY: The '3ity Attorney presented an opinion on the =uestion of aban- doning the map ~_no~,~, .....as the Bach~'ach lands lying on the Soutl'.:side o,~ Ljnc~fl~urg, ' Ave- nue. 5ir. i..i~ndy moved that ti~e matter be laid over and that they be re~iuested to oresent a plan of the ne~'; layout for ti~e land in ~uestion. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. ALLE~£ THRID STREET AYD :',~AI~[EP: AV~,~UE: The City Attorney presented an opinion advising '~'ouncil that it is ~[uestionable as to ~':hether or not the city can matntair its right to t~.~ a!le~, betu~een Walker and Gregory Zvenues from 3rd ~tr-~et, suggested t!~,t th~ czt~ pay to tl;e or:net of the adjoining lot ::~126.00 for the re- lease. The matter is laid over. ~L~:ET~I~,,,~ -~D COL~.~I Ed¥~. L. Stone, CITY ~ ' '"'~ .... '~"~'~ "~-~'~' '~' ~.~',~ ~~. C~irman of the Cz~y Plan- ning and ~onino Commission, transmitted a letter relating to the carrying out of the city plan and o,_e adoption of set back lines on streets and the adoption off the zonin~ ordinance. The Clerk is directed to acknowledge the letter advising ~[r. Stone that Coumcil is considering the matters referred to. FA~.IILY ' '~- .. -:-~.1 ~'' · .,.~LFLi~ SOCIETY: Report of the Family ,,elfare Society for the month of Febr~_tary v,'as filed, LIGHTS AHODZfD PLAZA IN FRONT OF POSTOFFICE: The City L~nager reported to Council that the eight lights around the plaza in front of the postoffice had been installed and asked that Council pass a resolution a~thorizinc turning on tl'~e lights, The matter is laid over. ~ L~ETII?G: Council fixed Tuesday, ~:.~areh 29, at ~ o'clock P. I~., as date for meet~ ing to consider street improvement matters. There being no further business, Council adjourned, APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. Pr e~d ent. ':39 COL~ICIL, SPECIAL HEETING Tuesday, 1...Mrch 29, 1932. The '~ouncil of ti~e City of Hoanoke met in Special ~,:eeting in the Council Room in tke I,[unicipal Buildinc Tuesday, i.'arch 29, 1932, at 8 o'clock P. I?.., pursuant to call of the president. PRES~:T: ~,[essrs. Comer, ~,'.tuldy, Stiff, Ttnsley and the President, ABSEET: l~one ........ L[r. Selfert-~ . The President, Lit. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS_°,~"~"~'..~-~ .. ~",:. P. Hunter, City ~:anager, and .'J. L. ','~'atkins, City ~ginee~.. ~-~'T OF TkE' i.[~TI.,G. The president stated that the object of tl~e meeting wa 0~ ~.~ ! to consider the street program as v,'ell as any other matters tlmt might be brougi~t before the meeting. AI~.~ The City ~anager recommends tlmt no ,oecd, it be granted to L~essrs. "~ ~- So¥~der smd ~. ~ -'ilkinson uoon their petition to erect a private Childress, .. .~. ,,. ., han~ar at ti~e Airport. The matter is laid over until the regular meeting on Friday ~ STR~',2? Pr~0G;L~.!,:: The City I,:ana~er stated th'at he had checked up the contracts for street improvements, and recommends that no further improvements be authorized until after July 1st, at v:hich time he c~_n ascertain the exact condition of the street imp~ove:;.',ent fund. The recommendation v~as adopted. There being no l~rti~er business, Council adjourned, l! L! APPROVED ATTEST: Cle rk. !, ~,, Pre s~den~ ~ COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING, Friday, April 1, 1932. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the in the Municipal Building Friday, April 1, 1932, at 3 o'clock P. M. PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley _~nd the President, Council Room ~ Mr. Seifert-5. ABSENT: None ................. O. The president, Mr. Setfert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: C. L. Watkins, City Engineer. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND C0~NR~ICATIONS: FRANKLIN ROAD: Mr. S. D. Shackleford presented petitions asking that Franklin Road from Day Avenue to Highland Avenue be resurfaeed. Council takes time to con- sider the matter. RORER AV.ENUE BETWEEN 6TH AND STH STREETS: Mr. D. Sayler Good appeared and ask- ed that Co~ncil act on the petition filed by the property ovmers askimg that Rorer Avenue between 6t~. and Sth Streets be improved. The matter is laid over. AIRPORT: Mr. J. T. Engleby, Jr., representing W. K. Andrews, Jr., and F. E. Kauffman, Jr., presented a petition asking that they be pmrmitted to erect a hangar. at the Municipal Airport and engage in the business of operating airplanes. Mr. Mundy moved that the petition be referred to the City Manager and that he take up the matter with ~essrs. Lemon and Reynolds and W. K. Andrews, Jr., and F. E. Kauff- man, Jr., with the view of working out ~n arrangement satisfactory to all of them. The motion ~as duly seconded and agreed to. MARKET AUDITORIUM: Mr. J. H. Fallwell, representing Blue Ridge Post 484, Veterans of Foreign Wars, presented a petition asking use the market auditorium for two evenings that the post be permitted to ~ each week for d~um and bugle corps prat- tice. Mr. Comer moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for report. STI~IT LIGHT: Communication from Goria Brothers calling attention of Council ~i to robber&es that have been committed at their warehouse at ~0~ East Campbell Ave- ii nue, and asking that a light be installed. The matter is referred to the City Man- ager. ~ CROSS-OVER: Application of ~'s. G. C. Board for permit to const~m, ota cross- ,! over at llE5 Tompkins Avenue S. E., was read and referred to the City Im£~nager with power to act. COLORED PARK: A petition from the colored citizens asking that Council ac- quire land for the entrance to the colored park was referred to the City Manager. ROANOK~ ~UBERCU'LOSIS ASSOCIATION: A comrn?~_r~ication from M~'. Arthu~ B. Richard- son, President of the Roanoke Tuberculosis Association, asking that an appropria- tion of $3,000.00 be made to the Association was read. matter be laid over to be taken up at a later meeting. Mr. Mundy moved that the ~ The motion was duly second~ ed and agreed to. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER: The City Manager presented a report making oer- Messrs. Geo. D. Childress, W. R. Sowder and B. permitted to ici ty Manager rain reoo_m_mendations. The same were acted upon as f.ollows: AIRPORT: With reference to the petition presented by Mr. Thurman Britts for R. Wilkinson asking that they be construct a hangar at the Airport for their private airplanes. The recommends that the permit be refused. Mr. Comer moved that the matte be referred back to the City Manager to take up with the petition filed this day by W. K. Andrews, Jr., and F. E. Kauffman, Jr. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. STREET LIGHTS: The City Manager reports circuit so that some of the lights around the that it will cost $525.00 to put in a plaza in front of the postoffice may be cut out at midnight. He recommends that if Council thinks that it is not nec- essary to have all the these lights burn all night that they be put on the midnight circuit. Mr. Comer moved that the matter be laid over. The motion was duly secon~ ed and agreed to. REPORTS OF C0~,IITTEES: None. IDIF~{ISH~D BUS~{ESS: The following ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over v.'as taken up and again read: (~3971) M~ ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section 26 of an Ordinance adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke on the 20th day of July 1926, No. 20?2, en- titled, "An Ordinance to regulate the operation of vehicles on the streets, avenues and alleys in the City of Roanoke; to govern and protect pedestrians while u~ng such streets, avenues and alleys, and to provide penalties for violating the pro- 'visions of this ordinance." ( For full text of Ordinance see Ordinance Book No. 7, Page Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the ordinance. ordinance adopted by the following vote: The motion ~:,as duly seconded and the AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert - 5. NAYS: None ................ 0. FINE REF~D: With reference to the request of Mr. S. B. Pace to refund fine of $2.00 imposed on him by the Police Court for failure to remove snow from sidewalk. The City Clerk reported that the property in front of which the snow was not removed belonged to the Commercial Development Company. Mr. Comer moved that the fine of $2.00 be refunded, and that the Civil and Police Justice be requested to issue summons against the Commercial Development Company. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. CONSIDERATION OF CV.~I~,iS: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTI01iS: ~Lr. Tinsley introduced the following resolution: (~3972) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City ~,~anager to give a hearing to the abutting property owners for the construction of certain sewers. V~qE~AS, it is.necessary that certain sewers be constructed to accommodate the "properties hereinafter mentioned. THER~0RE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City Manager be, and he is hereby authorized to fix a date for a hearing of the owners as to the construction of said sewers. The notice of said hearing ~'be published as provided by law in one of the new~papers published in the Roanoke, and the property owners shall appear before the City Manager at property shall City of the time and place fixed and present their views on the question of constructing said sewers Upon the completion of the sewers one-third of the cost thereof shall be charged to the abutting property owners according to the front footage of their respective properties. The sewers contemplated are as follows: (1) An eight inch a distance of 100 feet. sewer in Baohrach Hill N. E., in alley West of 7th Street, (2) Sewer in Western underpass. Lynchburg Avenue N. E., between ?th Street and the Norfolk and of (3) Sewer in Walker Avenue N. E., between Gainsboro Road and 2nd Street. (4) Sewer in Diamond Hill alley from North Jefferson Street East 500 feet. (5) Sewer in Patterson Avenue S. W., Section 49, West End Land Company Map. (6) Sewer in York Avenue, Wasena, between 2nd Street and Main Street. (7) Sewer in Clayton Avenue N. E., from 4th Street West, and in alley North Clayton Avenue. (8) Sewer in Southside of Lynchburg Avenue N. W., East 300 feet. {9) Sewer in Zee Street N. E., 300 feet East of Camp's Alley. (10) Sewer in Center Avenue N. W., between 21st and 22nd Streets. (11) Sewer in Southside of Norfolk Avenue S. E., Tinker Creek. between l?th Street and (12) Sev;er in Southside of Center Avenue N. W., betwemm 18th and 20th Streets (13) Sewer in Loudon Avenue N. W., between 12th and 21st Streets. (14) Sewer in Eighth Street N. W., from Lynchburg Avenue South and on ~,~cDowell Avenue between ?th and 8th Streets. (15) Sewer in Southside of Russell Avenue between Hsm.pton and Bedford Streets. The resolution v;as read and laid over. MOTIONS AND lf. ISCELLAEEOUS BUSINESS: None. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. COUNCIL, Fri day, REGUI.~R MEETING, April 8, 1932. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Room in the Municipal Building Friday, April 8, 1932, at 3 o'clock P. M. PRESENT: 2,~essrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert- ABSENT: None ................ 0. The president, ~'.-r. ~eifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: Wm. P. H~ter, City Manager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has ~been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, :dispensed wit~ and the minutes approved as recorded. the reading is PETITIONS A~D C0~,.UGi~ICATIOES: CROSS-OVER: Application of H. J. Clendenen for permit to construct cr0ss-ove~ ~at @33 Denniston Avenue, Virginia Heights, was referred to the City Manager with ~power to act. WATER ~[AIN: The application of the Roanoke Water Works Company for permit to construct a 2 inch v:ater main in Mercer Avenue N. E., from 10th Street West 100 feet1 was read. Mr. Comer moved to grant the permit and offered the following (~3973) A RESOLUTION, granting a permit to the Roanoke Water Works install a certain water main. re solution. Company toi BE IT RESOLVED by the Co~_~cil of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and is' 'hereby granted the Roanoke M~ater Works Company to lay a 2 inch water main in Mercer :Avenue E. E., from 10th Street West, a distance of 100 feet. Said Roanoke Water Works Comps~y by acting under this resolution agrees to indemnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to per- sons or property by reason of the construction and maintenance of said water main, and further agrees to replace the streets where the same are opened under the provi- sions of tl',e general ordinances of the City of Roanoke providing for street restora- tion. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, ~,,iundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, ~tr. Seifert-8. NAYS: None ............... 0. VISITING ~EIRSES ASSOCIATION: A communication from ~s. R. Elizabeth Kirk, president of the Visiting i~Jurses Association, thanking Council for the new offices was read and filed. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY ~ANAGER: The City Eanager presented a report making cer- rain recommendations. The same were acted upon as follows: CITY ~RKET AUDITORIUM: With reference to the request of J. H. Fallwell, re- "presenting Blue Ridge Post 484, Veterans of Foreign ~ars, asking permission to use ~ t the auditorium for drum and bugle corps practice. The Gi y Manager reports that :~he had already made arrangements for this org~ni*.ation. STREET LIGHT: With reference to the petition of Goria Brothers ia street light be installed on Campbell Avenue in front of their place asking that of business. The' City Manager reports that no additional light is needed in the block. It is possible that a light might be changed to a different location. The City ;~Ianager presented a report of work accomplished and expenditures for week ending ~arch B~, 195E. The same is filed. REPORTS OF CON~[ITTEES: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: LIGHTS AROUND PLAZA IN FRONT OF THE POST OFFICE: The City Manager recommends that the eight lights around the plaza in front of the post offioe building be b~n- ed until 1£ o'clock midnight. ~r. Tinsley offered the following resolution: RESOLUTION authorizing the Appalachian Electric Power Company to install lights around the plaza in front of the Post Office Building. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the Appalachian Electric Power Company be, and it is hereby authorized to install eight 600 C. P. lights around the plaza in front of the Post Office Building, sail lights to burn until 1£ o'clock midnight. Said lights to be maintained in accordance with the provisions of the contract existing between the Appalachian Electric Power Company and the City of Roanoke. ~r. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. The motion ~'~as duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Kessrs. Comer, ~lundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, ~r. Seifert-~. NAYS: None ................... 0. The following resolution having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (~9~£) A RESOLUTIOH authorizing the City ~anager to give a hearing to the abutting property owners for the const~uction of certain sewers. ~HF~EAS, it is necessary that certain sewers be constructed to accommodate the properties hereinafter mentioned. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City l,lanager be, and he is hereby authorized to fix a date for a hearing of the property owners as to the construction of said sewers. The notice of said hearing shall be published as provided by law in one of the newspapers published in the City of Roanoke, and the property ov~ers shall appear before the City ~anager at the time and place fixed and present their views on the question of constructing said sewers. Upon the completion of the sewers one-third of the cost thereof shall be charged to the abuttinE property owners according to the front footage of their respective properties. The se¥~ers contemplated are as follows: (1) An eight inch sewer in Bachrach Hill N. a distance of ~00 feet. E., in alley West of ?th Street, (2) Sewer in Lynchburg Avenue N. E., between ?th Street and the Norfolk and ~e st ern underpass. (5) Sewer in Walker Avenue N. E., between Gainsboro Road and 2nd Street. (4) Sewer in Diamond Hill Alley from North Jefferson Street East 800 feet. (8) Sewer in Patterson Avenue S. W., ~ection 49, West ~h~d Land Company ~iap. (6) Se~er in York Avenue, Wasena, between 2nd Street and I~ain Street. (~) SevJer in Clayton Avenue E. E., of Clayton Avenue. from 4th Street V~est, and in alley North (8) Sewer in Southside of Lynchburg ~venue N. ~J., East 300 feet. (9) Se~er in Zee Street N. E., 500 feet East of Camp's Alley. (10) Sewer in Center Avenue N. W., between 21st and 22nd Streets. (11) Sewer in Southside of Norfolk Avenue S. E., between l?th Street and Tinke~ Creek. (12) Sewer in Southside of Center Avenue N. ¥~., between 18th and 20th Streets. (13) Sewer in Loudon Avenue N. W., between 12th and 21st Streets. (14) Sewer in Eighth Street N. W., from Lynchburg Avenue South and on McDowell Avenue between 7th and 8th Streets. (15} Sewer in Southside of Russell Avenue between Hampton and Bedford Streets. Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, NAYS: None ..... 0. ~. Seifert-~. FRANKLIN ROAD RESURFACING FROM DAY AV~fUE TO HIGHLAND AVENUE: The City Manager recommends that Franklin Road be surfaced, and that he be authorized to advertise for bids. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the recommendation and o2fered the following resolution: (~3975) A RESOLU'2IOE authorizing the City Manager to advertise for bids for surfacing Franklin Road from Day Avenue to Highland Avenue S. W. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City Manager be, and he is hereby authorized to advertise for bids for surfacing Franklin Road from Day Avenue to Highland Avenue S. W., and v,.'hen said bids are received the sam~ shall be oresented to Council. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted oy the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, ~J. undy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert - 5. NAYS: None ................... 0. ROAN0k-~ TUBEdtCULOSIS ASSOCIATION: The request of the Roanoke Tuberculosis Association for an appropriation was laid over. CONSIDEP~ATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTR0!D'CTION AND CONSIDFP~ATION OF 0RDINA~CES AND RESOLUTIONS: Mr. Comer introduced the following resolution: RE 0 U~T ~? (~3976) A S L ~_0_.. authorizing the City ~Mnager to negotiate with the proper~ owners for certain property necessary to widen Lynchburg Avenue N. E. ''~nE.~REAS, it is necessary to widen Lynchburg Avenue N. E., and in order to do sc to acquire the following property: HARRY BACHRA.SH ESTATE TO CITY OF ROANOKE Y BEGIS~ING at a point on the present southside of Lynchburg Avenue N. E., at the northwest corner of the lands conveyed to Ida Bachrach by John Miller, et ux., Jan. 13, 1887, and by David Black, et ux., Sept. 24, 1887, thence ~with the present south side of Lynchburg Avenue S. 89 deg. 06' 51" E, 250 feet, more or less, to a point; thence S. 8 deg. 10'08" E. 26 feet, more or less, to a point on the new south property line of Lynchburg. Avenue; thence with same S. 87 deg. 48' 10" W. 255 feet, more or less, to the west property line of Bachrach lands (according to above mentioned deeds) thence with same N. i deg. 08' 00" E. ~0 feet, more or less, to the place of Beginning, being all that portion of ].and lying be- tween the new south property line of Lynchburg Avenue and the north property line lands deeded to Ida Bachrach by above mentioned deeds. All bearings referred to the Meridian of the Official Survey. See plan 145~-8 on file in the office of the City Engineer, Roanoke, Virginia.. LIZZIE M. VFEBB TO CITY OF ROANOKE BEGINNING at the present southwest corner of Lynchburg Avenue N. E., and a 9 foot alley, said point being S. 89 deg. 06' 51" W. 100 feet, mere or less, from the present S. W. corner of Lynchburg Avenue and ?th Street N. E. thence with west line of said 9 foot alley S..8 deg. 10' 08" ~. 30 feet to a point; thence S. ]82 deg. 49' 52" W. 30 feet to a point; thence N. deg. 10' 08" W. 8~ feet to the present south side of Lynchburg Avenue; thence with same S. 89 deg. 06' 51" E. 30.2 feet to t~e place of Beginning. All bearings referred to the Meridian of the Official Survey. See plan 1455-@ on file in the office of the City Engineer, Roanoke, Virginia. HENRY REODES TO CITY OF ROANOKE BEGINNING at a point on the present south side of Lynchburg Avenue N.E., i0 feet from the present southwest corner of Lynchburg Avenue and 7th Street N. E., ;hence S. 8 deg 10' 08" E. B3 feet, more or less, to a point on the new south property llne of Lynchburg Avenue; thence with same S. 87 deg. 48' 10" W. 40 feet ~o a point on the east side of a 9 foot alley; thence with same N. 8 deg. 08' 10" ~. 24 feet, more or less, to the present southeast corner of 9 foot alley end Lynch- ~urg Avenue; thence with the line of Lynchburg Avenue S. 89 deg. 06' 51" E. 40 feet ~ to the place of Beginning. Ail bearings referred to the Meridian of the Official ~ Survey. See plan 1455-8 on file in the office of the City Engineer, Roanoke, Virginia. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City ~ ~nager be, and he is hereby authorized to negotiate with the owners of the property! aereinbefore mentioned in an effort to arrive at a price to be paid therefor, and to report his action to the Council. -The resolution was read and laid over. Mr. Comer introduced the following resolution: RESOLUTION authorizing the City ~anager to purchase a sewer from the Surburban Sewer Corporation and fixing the price. ':.~EREAS, a sewer has been constructed to accommodate certain property on Floyd, Summit, Welton, Avon, Sherwood and Brandon Avenues, lying East of Main ~treet, Wasena, and in order that the outlet for certain sewers be obtained it is necessary that a part of the sewer constructed by the Surburban Sewer Corporation be purchased. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLV~,ZD by the Co~cil of the City of Roanoke that the City ~anager be, and he is hereby authorized to.purchase that portion of the sewer con- structed by the Surburban Sewer Corporation along ~urray Run from the mouth of the same to Brandon Road at a price not to exceed ~4,679.85. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk and Auditor be, and he is hereby directed to draw a warrant to the Surburnam Sewer Corporation when he has received a ~eport from the City Attorney that all of the legal proceedings necessary to ac- ! quire said sewer have been completed. The resolution was read and laid over. Nr. Tinsley introduced the following resolution: (~3978) A RESOLUTIOH authorizing the payment of a bill of $141.50 to the Le~is Gale Hospital. BE IT RESOLVED by the Co~ncil of the City of Roanoke that the City Clerk and Auditor be, and he is hereby directed to draw a warrant for the sum of ~l~l.80, payable to the Lewis Gale Hospital for the treatment of Mr. Walter Atkins. Said amo~nt when paid shall be charged to the acco~t of Police Department. ~[r. Hundy moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AIRES: Messrs. Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert - 5. NAYS: None ............ -- -- - 0. MOTIONS AND MISCELLA~EOUS BUSINESS: SEAL FORH~TH DEPART~NT: The matter of a seal for the Health Department was presen, ted to Council. The same is referred to the City Manager for report. ROANOE~ AUDITORIU~f C0~[PA~Y: The Roanoke Auditorium Company presented a bill for additional rent of the auditorium. The same is laid over. There being no flzrther business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: ~~ /~ Clerk. Pre sident~ .48 COUNt IL, Friday, RE~U'r_.~R April 15, 1932. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Room Building Friday, April 15, ,in the Municipal PRES~T: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, 1932, Stiff and the president, ABSENT: Mr. Tinsley ....................... 1. The president, ~r. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: Wm. P. Hunter, City Manager. at ~ o'clock P. U. Mr. Seifert ---4. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been fu~nished eaoh member of Connoil, upon motion, duly seoonded, the reading is ~dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS 2~D C01tffil.rHICATIONS: PLAYGROUNG SOUTH ROANOKE: Mr. Chas. E. Moore and a oommlttee of citizens fromI South Roanoke appeared and asked Council to provide for the establishment of a play"l ground for the Sou~h Roanoke section. A communication from the Roanoke Water Work~ Company offering to permit ~he city to use a piece of property belo~ging to them at the Southeast corner of Wellington and Belleview Avenues without cost, was read. Mr Comer moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for report. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. STREET IMPROV~,~.~ENT: Petition asking for the improvement of 4th Street, So'~th Roanoke, between Avenham and Wycliff Avenues, iand roadway improvement, the property ovmers by the construction of curb and gutte: agreeing to pay their portion of the cost, was read and referred to the City Eanager for report. WATER I~AIN: Application of the Roanoke Water Works Company for a permit to i lay a 2 inch water main in 14th Street S. E. from 1019 South to 1027 was read, and referred to the City Manager. DRUG BILLS: Communication from the Roanoke Hospital Association advising Council that they are not in a position to pay the bill for drugs furnished the side poor; that approximately $?5.00 of the bill is for medicine furnished the I clintic patients, which the hospital .: ~mo~r~t to $32~-.00, :!$397.00, to F,. J. charged to the account of Hospitals. is willing to pay, but the other items which the hospital cannot assume. Mr. Comer moved that the bill of Patsel, Inc., for drugs furnished the outside poor be paid and The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. ~REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER: The City Manager presented a report mm.king cer- rain recommendations. The smme were acted upon as follows: AIRPORT: The City Manager recommends that the petition of l,[essrs. W. K. Andrews, Jr., and F. E. Kauffman, Kr., asking that the city lease to them the air- port for the purpose of commercial flying, the operation of planes for carrying passengers, and the storage of planes for hire, be denied so far as it relates to c flying, carrying of passengers and storage of planes, but that a permit be granted to Messrs. Andrews and Kauffman for the erection of a hangar for the sole purpose of selling planes in the event they desire it. ~. J. T. Engleby, Jr., representin Messrs. Andrews and Kauffman, appeared and insisted that the petition be granted. Mr. A. L. Hughson, representing Eessrs. Lemon and Reynolds, also appeared re- mmercial lating to said petition. be adopted. The motion was duly seconded and agreed STREET LIGHT: The City Manager recommends that at Taylor Avenue near Miami Street. Mr. Comer moved Mr. Stiff moved that the recommendation tOe a street to adopt of the City Manager light be installed i the recommendation, an~ offered the following resolution: (~3979) A RESOLUTION authorizing the Appalachian Electric Power Company to install a certain street light. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the Appalachian Elec- tric Power Company be, and it is hereby authorized to install one 250 C. P. street light on Taylo~ Avenue S. E., approximately 500 feet East of T~mpkins Avenue. Said light to be maintained under the contract existing between Electric Power Company and the City of Roanoke. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. the Appalachian The motion was duly seconded and the Comer, Mundy, Stiff, and the president, Mr. Seifert .... 4. NAYS: None .................. 0. The City Manager presented a report of work accomplished and expenditures for iweek ending March 31, 1932. The same is filed. SET BACK LINES: The City Manager presented a list of streets on which set back lines should be established. The same is laid over for consideration. FINANCIAL STATemENT: The City Clerk and Auditor presented a statement showing the financial condition of the city as of April 1, 193£. The same is filed. REPORTS OF C0~ITTEES: AUDITORIUM: The committee considering the request of the Roanoke Auditorium Company for additional rent of the city auditorium is continued. UNFINISHED BUSIHESS: The following resolution having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to purchase a sewer from the Surburban Sewer Corporation ~d fixing the price: For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Book No. 7, Page ~_~z//_~ ). Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: ~:~essrs. Comer, L~undy, NAYS: None ............... 0. The motion was duly seconded and Stiff and the president, Mr. Seifert ..... 4. The following resolution having been introduced, read and laid over was t~d~en up and again read: (m~3976) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to negotiate with the prop- erty ovmers for certain property necessary 'to widen I~vnchburg Avenue N.E. ( For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Book No. ?, Page ~. ~/~ I . Mr. M~dy moved to adopt the resolution. resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff and the President, NAYS: None ................ O. The motion was duly seconded and the .~r. Seifert .... ROAN0~ TUBERCULOSIS ASSOCIATION: The request of the Roanoke Tuberculosis Ass~ciation for an appropriation of ~,000.00 was laid over. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Mr. ~undy introduced the following resolution: Mr. Mn~dy introduced the following resolution: (~5980) A RESOLUTION to approve the accounts and claims against the City of Roanoke for the month of March, 1932, and directing the payment of the same. ( For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Book No. 7, Page ~ _ Sa~/I._. ). Mr. M::ndy moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff and the President, Mr. Seifert---4. NAYS: None ................... 0. Mr. M,,~dy introduced the following resolution: (~981) A RESOLUTION to give a hearing to the property owners abutting on the Northside of Pennsylvania Avenue between 2$rd Street extended and l~fayette Boule- vard. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City Manager be and he is hereby directed to give a hearing to the property ovmers abutting on the Northside of Pennsylvania Avenue N. W., between 23rd Street extended and Lafayette Boulevard, on the question of constructing a sewer to accommodate their respective properties. Said hearing shall be given at such time as the City Manager shall direct, and notice thereof shall be published as provided by law, directing the property ovmers to appear and show cause, if any they can, why said sewer should not be con- structed. Upon the completion of said sewer one-third of the cost shall be charged to ~ the abutting property. The resolution was read and laid over. ~t~ MOTIOES AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: ROA~0KE HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION: The report of the Roanoke Hospital Association showing 239 day's treatment of city patients was read and filed. SEWER: Messrs. W. G. Bradley and ¥;. A. Ingram who own a piece of property, just outside of the city limits, in the Nilliamson Road Section, appeared and asked that they be permitted to connect with the city sewer. The matter is referred to the City'Manager for report. i~TH STREET N. W., BETWEEN ORANGE AED STAUNTON AVENUES: Mr. Comer called at- tention to the condition of 17th Street N. W., between Orange and Stau_nton Avenues, and asked that the 9ity Eanager look into the same. 10TH STREET N. W. DRAINAGE CONDITION: Mr. Stiff called attention to the drain age condition on 10th Street N. W., east of Rugby Boulevard, near property of Mr. Nebley, and asked that the City Manager look into the condition. TRAFFIC ORDINANCE: Mr. Muddy suggested that that portion of the Traffic Ordinance relating to faulty ~rakes on automobiles and trucks should carry a more severe penalty. The City Manager is requested to look into the matter. There being no further business, Council adjourned. ATTE S T: Clerk. ? APPROVED l! COUNCIL, SPECIAL MEETING, Tuesday, April 19, 193E. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in Special Meeting in the Council Room in the Municipal Building, Tuesday, April 19, 1932, at $ o'clock P. M., pursuant to call of the president. PRES~[T: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Tinsley and the President, [ir. Seifert --4. ABSENT: ~ir. Stiff ............. 1. The president, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESF2~T: Wm. P. Htulter, City Manager. OBJECT OF THE MEETING: The president stated that the object of the meeting was to consider certain matters that were before Council. B~^UTY PARLOR ORDINANCE: The Clerk is directed to get copies of the ordinance from other cities regulating beauty parlors and barber shops. SET BACK LINES: Council considered the report of the City ~nager recommend- lng the establishment of set back lines on certain streets. There being no further business, Council adjourned. The same is laid over. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. Pre s ide~~' COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETI! Friday, April 22,1932. The Council of the City of Roanoke met ~in the Municipal Building Friday, April 22, in regular meeting in the 1932, at 3 o'clock P. M. Council Room PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, ~r. Seifert-$ ABSEnt: None ............. O. The president, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESF~T: Wm. P. Hunter, City L~anager. ~J. INUTES: It appearing that a copy ~of the minutes of the previous meeting has '~been furnished e~ch member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, ~disoensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. the reading is uO.2~',IoA,_ I05 S: UI~E~UPLCYED: ]dr. R. L. Rush and a committee from the Unemployment Committee of the Commu~ity Fund, appeared and asked that Council take over, beginning May 1, the office operated by Mr. H. E. Mecredy for the unemployed of the city. Mr. Comer mov- ed that the matter be referred to the City Eanager for report and recommendation. 0BSTRUCTIOE OF SID~JJA~: ~r. John W. Wright appeared and stated that he is re- presenting ~.~r. Levy, a merchant doing business on East Salem Avenue;that within the -last few days Mr. Levy had been required to remove from the outside of his building ~abutting on the sidevJalk articles of merchandise which he is displaying for sale. · He stated that to require Mr. Levy to remove these articles would work a very great ~hardship on him. ~,~r. Tinsley moved ~o refer the matter to the City Manager and · Superintendent of Police for investigation and report. SE~TER C0~ECTION: Messrs. ~'~. A. Ingrain and W. G. Bradley presented a petition asking that they be permitted to connect to the sewer within the City of Roanoke their property on the 'Ji!liamson Road, just outside of the city limits. The City ~.ana5er recommends that the oermit be granted, provided the aoplicants construct inch lateral at their o~n expense and pay to the City $80.00 for the connection. ~,ir. Tinsley offered the fol!o~ving resolution: (~398£) A RESOLUTION graoting a permit to W. A. Ingr~_m_ ~nd U. G. Bradley to connect their property, lying outside of the city limits, to a sewer. BE IT RESOLED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and is ,hereby granted ~?~. A. Ingram and W. G. Bradley to connect a certain piece of propert2 mbelonging to them lying on the ~'~illiamson Road, outside of the city limits, to the ~sewer in Lynchburg Avenue. The permit is granted upon ~h~ following conditions: (1) That the said W. A. Ingrain and W. G. Bradley ~vill construct an 8 inch ,lateral necessary to connect to the server in Lynchbu~g Avenue at their own expense; said lateral to become the property of the City of Roo~_~oke, if, and when, the city lines are extended to take in the property of said Ingram and Bradley. (£) That said Ingrain and Bradley shall pay to the City of Roanoke the ~_m of $~0.00 for such connection before said connection is made with the sewer in .burg Avenue. i (3) That the said Ingram and Bradley shall not connect or permit any person to connect any property to said lateral other than the property for ~hich this permit is gra~t ed. ( 4 ) accepted, in permit hereby granted shall become effective when the conditions are writing, by the said Ingra~ and Bradley. Sk~ch acceptance may be evi- denced by their signing and filing with the City Clerk a copy of this resolution. The resolution was read and laid over. GAS ~INS: The application of the Roanoke Gas Light Company for a permit to install certain gas mains was read. Mr. Tinsley moved to grant the permit and of- fered the follov~ing resolution: (~98~) A RESOLUTION granting a permit to the Roanoke Gas Light Company to install certain gas mains. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, ~nd is hereby granted the Hoanoke Gas Light Company to install thc follov~ing g~s mains: (1) A 4 inch gas main in Salem Avenue Uest of l~th Street about 100 feet ~ West to a dead end. (£) A £ inch gas main in Denniston Avenue, Virginia Heights, from a dead end ?~est of Chesterfield Street ~00 feet. Said main to be inst~lled between the curb and sidev~alk. Said Roanoke Gas Light Company by acting under this resolution agrees to in- demnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to per- sons or property by reason of the construction and maintenance of said gas mains, and further agrees to replace the streets ~vhere the same are opened under the provi- sions of tke general ordinances of the City of Roanoke providing for street restora- tion. Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. The motion ~'as duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: L~essrs. Comer, Liundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, ~,~r. Seifert -- 5. NAYS: None ................... 0. CROSS-OVER: The application of J. E. Rieley for permit to construct a cross- over at 11£4 ~,~orton Avenue S. E., v~as read and referred to the City Manager ~vith po~,ver to act. o~d~BURB~ S~IEH CORPORATION: ~he City Lanaoer presented ~ com~munication from the Surburban Server Corporation agreeing to the proposition made to tkem for the purchase of a sewer at the price of $4,6~9.$~. The communication is filed..,?~ RlgPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY ~AGER: The City Manager presented a report making certain recommendations. The same were acted upon as follows: PLAYGROUND SOUTH ROA~0KE: In the matter of the application of L~r. Chas. E. Z~oore and a committee that the city establish a playground on the property of the Roanoke ~i~ater ¥~orks Company at the Southeast Corner of ~,'~ellington Avenue and Bell- view Road, South Roanoke. The City Manager reports that there is no money available from which, to make the improvements necessary to establish a playgrour~d, and recom- mends that the matter be den£ed at this time. Ere Comer moved to adopt the recom- mendation. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. STR_~T I~PROV~,~N_: In the matter of the petition of the property ov~ners on ~ttl Street, South Roanoke, between Avenham Avenue and Vlycliff ~venue, asking that a curb and gutter be constructed and the street improved. The City l,~nager recommends that the petition be held in abeyance. Mr. L[undy moved to adopt the recon~nendation~ The motion was duly seconded and the recommendation adopted. SEAL F0R HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Health Department be adopted. feted The City Manager recommends that a seal for the Tinsley moved to adopt the recommendation and of- the following ordinance: (~3984) AN 0RDINA~CE to authorize the Health Department of the City of Roanoke to adopt an official seal. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council for the City of Roanoke that the Health Depart- 'ment be, and it is hereby authorized to adopt an official seal for authenticating !'documents of said Department requiring an official seal. Yr. Tinsley moved to adopt the ordinance. The motion was duly seconded and ithe ordinance adopted by the following vote: AYES: U. essrs. Comer, ~[undy, Stiff, Tinsley and the president, ~,{r. Seifert --5. NAYS: l~one - ------0 WATER trAIN: The City ~Zan~ger recommends that a permit be granted the Roanoke l~ater Works ,Jompany to lay a 2 inch main in 14th Street S. E., from 1019 South to l0 ~7. ~,~r. Stiff moved to adopt the reco:r, mendation and offered the following resolution: (,~5985) A F~SOLU~IOIT granting a permit to the Roanoke ','Vater Works Company to 'install a certain v:ater main· BE IT EESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and is h. ereby granted the Roanoke Water Uorks Company to install a 2 inch water main in 14th Street S. ~., from 1019 South to 102~. Said Roanoke ',Tater ~,;'orks Compa~v by acting under this resolution agrees to indemnify and save harmless the ~zty of Roanoke from all claims for damages to per- sons or property by reason of the construction and maintenance of said water main, I and further agrees to reolace the streets where the same are opened under the provi- sions of the general ordinances of the City of Roanoke providing for street restora- tion. Mr. Stiff moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: i[essrs '~ o · ~om~ r, ~[undy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, 1ir. Seifert--5. !TAYS.: lTone ...... - The City 1[anager presented a report of work accomplished and expenditures for week ending April 7, 19~2. The same is filed· FA~,-[ILY YfELFAP~ SOCIETY: Tke report ~of the Family ','Velfare Society for the montbJ of i:arch 1932, was read and filed. UT_~.._..,IS~...,D ~SI.,zSS: ROAE0i[E 'TUBERCULOSIS ASSOCIATIOE: In the matter of the request of the Ro~.noke !:Tuberculosis Association for an appropriation of $~,000.00, for work of said Asso- .ciation. l~fr. Comer moved that the Association be advised that there is no money !. .'available out of which to make an appropriation· The motion was du.]y seconded and iagreed to. The following resolution having been introduced, read and laid over was taken and again read: {~981) A RESOLUTIOE to give a hearing to the property ovmers abutting on the iNorthside of Pennsylvania Avenue betv~een 2:Srd Street extended and Lafayette Boule- iv~r~. i BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City Manager be, iand he is hereby directed to give a hearing to the property owners abutting on the Northside of Pennsylvania Avenue, N. ¥;., between 23rd Street extended and Lafayette Boulevaz~l, on the Question of constructing a sewer to accommodate their respective propert ies. Said hearing shall be given at such time as the City ~,5anager shall direct, and aotice thereof shall be published as provided by law, directing the property owners to appear and show cause, if any they can, why said sewer should not be constructed, Upon the completion of said ~ewer one-third of the cost shall be charged to the abutting property. Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the~ resolution adopted by the followin5 vote: AYES: ~.lessrs. Comer, 1,[undy, Stiff, Tinsley and the ~'esident, Er. Seifert --~. NAYS: None ............... 0 S~ th'~CK LINES: ~he reoommendation of the City l~lanager to the establishment of set back lines on certain streets was laid over. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTRODUCTION AHD CONSIDERATION OF 0RDINA3ICES AND RESOLUTIOES: Mr. Tinsley introduced the following resolution: (~3988) A RESOLUTION to purchase from Matthew Williamson a strip of land l0 feet wide lying on the west side of Oral Street I.',. E., betvieen Gregory and Walker Avenue s. BE IT ~SOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City Manager be, and he is hereby authorized to purchase from t..latthew Williamson a strip of land l0 feet wide lying on the West side of 3rd Street N. E., between Gregory and Walker Avenues for the purpose of opening an alley. Said strip of land to run with the lot of said Williamson, a distance of ninety feet, at the price of $126.00. A plat showing said strip of land being attached hereto. BE IT ~jRTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk and Auditor be, and he is hereby directed to dra~'~ a warrant for the said sum of ~126.00, when he shall have received from the City Attorney a certificate, in writing, approving the title to said strip of land. The amount herein provided to be paid shall be charged to the account of Sewer Construction. The resolution was read and laid over. Mr. ~,;~undy introduced the follov:ing resolution: (,~3957) A RESOLU~I0h authorizing the City Attorney to institute and prosecute condemnation proceedings to acquire from the heirs of Ida and Harry Bachrach, de- ceased, the heirs of Henry Rhodes, deceased, and the heirs of Lizzie },~. Webb, de- ceased, a strip of land on the Southside of Lynchburg Avenue, West of 7th Street N. E., for the purpose of widening Lynchburg Avenue. WHEREAS, by resolution adopted on the 15th, day of April 1932, the City Mana- get was authorized to negotiate with the heirs of Ida and Harry Bacbrach, deceased, for the purchase of a strip of land lying on the Southside of Lynchburg Avenue West of 7th Street N..., and with the heirs of Henry Rhodes, deceased, for a strip of land lying on the Southside of Lynchburg Avenue West of 7th Street N. E., and with the heirs of Lizzie ~,[. Webb, deceased, for a strip of land lying on the Southside of Lynchburg Avenue West of 7th Street N.E. Said land being necessary to widen Lynchburg Avenue, and YdtEREAS, the City Manager has filed a report that he is unable to agree with the heirs of Ida and Harry Bachrach, deceased, for the purchase of said land, and that he has been unable to ascertain the whereabouts of the heirs of Henry Rhodes az t Lizzie !.[. Webb. , THEREF0kE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City iAttorney be, and he is hereby directed to institute and prosecute condelmuation pro- ,ceedings against the heirs of Ida and Harry Bachrach to acquire the following descr! : land: ~ BEGI~NING at a point on the present south side of ~_~vnchburg Avenue N. E., at !the northwest corner of the lands conveyed to Ida Bachrach by John Miller, et u~x, Jan. 13, 1587, and by David Black, et ux., Sept. 24, 1887, thence with the present southside of I~nchburg Avenue S. 89 deg. 06' 51" E. 250 feet more or less to a point, thence S. $ deg. 10' 08" E, 26 feet, more or less, to a point on the new south prop- !erty line of Lynchburg Avenue; thence with same S. 87 deg. 48' 10" ~. 255 feet, more or less, to the west property line of Bachrach lands (according to above mentioned ~v deeds) thence with the same =~,. i deg. 08' 00" E. 30 feet, more of less, to the place of Beginning, being all that portion of land lying between the new south property line of Lynchburg Avenue and the north property line of lands deeded to Ida Bact~rach by above mentioned deeds. All bearings referred to the Meridian of the Official Survey. See plan 1455-8 on file in the office of the City Engineer, Roanoke,Virgini! And from the heirs of Henry ~.i. Pd~odes, deceased, the following described land: BEGI~;NING at a point on the present south side of Lynchburg Avenue N. E., 50 ifeet from tho oresent southwest corner of Lynchburg Avenue and 7th Street N. E; thence $. $ deg. 10' 0@" E. 23 feet, more or less, to a point on the new south prop- erty line of Lynchb~u~g Avenue; thence with the same S. 87 deg. 48' 10" W. 40 feet to a ooint on the east side of a 9 foot alley; thence with the same N. @ deg. 0S' 10" U. 24 feet, more or less, to the present southeast corner of 9 foot alley and Lynchburg Avenue; thence ¥~ith the line of Lynchburg Avenue S. 89 deg. 06, 51" E. 40 feet to t~.~ olace of Beginning. All bearings referred to the Meridian of the 0ffi- ci~l_ Survey. See plan 1455-8 on file in the office of ti~e City Eugineer, Roanoke, Virginia. And from the heirs of Lizzie L[. ~'~ebb, deceased, the following described land: BEGINNING at the present southwest corner of Lynchburg Avenue N. E., and a · 9 foot s_lley, said pom~:~ being S. 89 deg. 06' 51" W. 100 feet, mo~.e or less, from the present S. ':J. corner of Lynchburg Avenue and 7th Street N. E; thence with west line of said 9 foot alley S. o° deg. 10' 08" E. 30 feet to a point; thence S. 82 deg.. 49' 52" ~'~. 30 feet to a point; thence north @ deg. 10' 08" W. 57 feet to the present ::south side of Lynchburg Avenue; tl~ence ~'~ith the ssane S. 89 .deg. 06' 51" R '5 feet toii 'the place of Beginning. All bearings referred to the ~,[eridzan of the 0ffzc~al Su.r- ivey. See plan 1455-8 on file in the office of the City Engineer, Roanoke, Virginza.ll Said property bein~ necessary to ¥~'iden Lynchburg Avenue. The resolution was read and laid over. ~,~0TI0,_,S ~.~D ;dISCELLAEEOUS BUSI~ESS: The City ~,~anager re"~orted the follo¥~ing ckanges in the personnel of the Police Department: Retired: John L. Cralle, ~moloyed: Leon ~ Bailey ~ 'J ~ April 1, 19J2. April 19,19~£. AUDITOR'S ~PORT: The report of Crawford-Stull & Company, Certified Public ~Accountants, of the audit of the city accounts was presented and filed. RENT CHIrP~CH AVEragE PROPERTY: The City ~,lanager is authorized to reduce the rent on the property occupied by Mrs. W. E. Lockett from $50.00 to $40.00 per month. ~ATTEST: There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED Clerk. )ed C0tR{CIL, REGULAR MEETING, Friday, April £9, 193£. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in t~e ~.iunicipal Building, Friday, April 29, in regular meeting in the Council Room L932, at 3 o'clock P. ,... PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, ABSENT: None ................ O. The president, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: W. P. Hunter, City ~anager. LLr. Seii'ert-b MIiUJTES: It appearing that a copy of the mim~tes of the previous meeting has been furnished each member oi' Coumcil, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed witi'~ and tl~e minutes approved as recorded. PETITI01iS AiiD C0}~.~,.'.ICATI01..~S: COAL PEDDLE!{S: l~ir. Leonard Muse, representing ti~e coal dealers presented to Council an Ordinance dealing v~itk coal peddlers and dealers and asked that Council consider passing the Ordinance. Mr. '~ ~. G. Brady was also heard in connection ¥;ith said request. Th~ matter is laid over. WATER: i.[essrs. H. F. Stokes, J. T. Wood and R. F. Bennington, representing the Civic Leagues of the City, appeared relating to the charges by the P. oanoke Water ~.:a~ Council employ an expert to go into t~.e situation, Works Company. They asked '~ ~ and that the matter be speeded up so as to furnish relief to t~,.e citizens. The same is laid over. CROSS-OVERS: Applications for permits to constF~ct cross-overs were pres~=nted as follov;s: (1) D. C. Graybill, 1236 Chapman Avenue S. W. (2) G. L. Reed, 1121 l,.lorton Avenue S. E. The applications are referred to the City i.:anager with pov~er to act. WATER :iAIE: The application of the ?:oanoke Uater Works Compsmy for a permit to. lov;er a 2 inch water main in Rosewood Avenue between Greenbrier Avenue and Sweet- brier Avenue '~'~as read i,[r Comer moved to ~ t · . ~ran the permit and offered the follov~- ing resolution: (~3988) A RESOLUYION granting a permit to the koanoke Water Works Company to lower a certain water main. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and is hereby granted the Roanoke Water Works Company to lower a 2 inch water main in Rosev;ood Avenue betv;een Greenbrier Avenue and Sweetbrier Avenue, Grandin Court. Said I~oanoke Water 'f,;orks Company by acting under this resol'~tion agrees to · ~ro,, all claims for damages to per- indemnify and save harmless the City of Rosmoke ~ ~ sons or property by reason of the lov,'ering of said water main, and D~rther agrees to replace the streets where the same are opened under the provisions of the general ordinances of the City of Roanoke providing for street restoration. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, ~undy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, ~..,r. Seifert--~. NAYS: ~one ....... 0. The Roanoke Water Works Compaz~f presented an application for permit to lay a 2 inch water main in 4th Street N. E.,~ from Hart Avenue, South, 36 feet. ~tr. Tlnsley moved to refer the application to the City ~,[anager for report. The motion vms duly seconded and agreed to. TAXES SF~,tI ANT[UAL COLLECTION: ~[r. James A. Bear called the attention of Court- oil to Section 297 of the Tax Code, which gives to the Council the right to provide ~for the payment of taxes in semi-annual installments, and asked that Council pass .~an Ordinance directing the payment for consideration. REPOETS 0F OFFICERS: R~PORT 0~ T:.iE CITY I~,iA:fAGER: of taxes semi-annually. The matter is laid ove~ The City ~,~anager presented a report making cer- ; tain reco~.m~endations. The same v:ere acted upon as follows: UNm.,,IPLOYED C0~,~.:ITT~.W,: In the matter of the request of the Unemployed Committee of the Roanoke ~'~o,~mtmz' t~" Fund, asking that 'the City take over May 1st, and operate the office no:',' in charge of ~:r. H. E. ~.ecredy. The City Manager states that the · _ ~a~.e over this office, City is not in a position to ' '~ and recommends that Cotmcil de- cline the request. ~:r. 'lundy moved to adopt the recommendation. The motion ¥,,as duly seconded aha ti~e recommendation adopted. 0BST~,°UCTIOi,'! OF SID~.'~'A~: In the matter of the request of i:r J '" 'Jright represe.,~ing'-~ Phi!lip Levy, or_ Uo. 5 Salem Avenue S. E,, to be alloy:ed to display his merchandise on the sidev~alk. Tt~e City i..:anager calls attention to Section 240 o~ the General Ordinances of the City of Roanoke vdaich prohibit the display of goods t' or wares on the sidewalk, and recommends that no change be made. l~r. Mundy moved to adopt the recommendation. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. The 'Jity ~.:anager presented a report of v:ork accomplished and expenditures for week ending April 14, 1932. The same is filed. R.~CRTS OF CO~,~[ITTEES: !~one. ~.~S~D BUSINESS: The foiler;lng resolution having been introduced, read and laid over v;as taken up and again read: .~o~) A RESOLU:210~? or~.~ting a 'oermit to ~/ A Ingrain and ,~ G. Bradley to con- ~- lying outside of the czuy limits, neet t.'~eir prope~oy, tO & sewer. ( For full text of Resolution see Ordinance .Book Eo. ~, Page :,'--' ~1~ ). Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the fo!lov~'ing vote: AYES: :,:essrs. Comer, L:umdy, Stiff, Tinsley and t[~e President, iJr. Seifert - 5. : on~ ......... The follov;ing resolution having been int~',oduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (~3986) A ?~SOLU'2101( to purchase from l.[atthev~ Williamson a strip of land l0 feet u'ide lying on the west side of 3rd Street I,;. E., between Gregory and Walker Avenue s. ( For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Book Uo. 7, Page · ~[r. Comer moved to adopt the resolution· The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: i,:essrs. Comer, ~..[undy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, i,.ir. Seifert-5. i(AYS: ::one --0. The follo%':ing resolution having been introduced, read and laid over was t~d~en up and ag~zn read: (~3987) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Attorney to institute and prosecute condemnation proceedings to acquire from the heirs of Ida and Harry Bachrach, de- ceased, the heirs of Henry Rhodes, deceased, and the heirs of Lizzie ~. ',:tebb, de- ceased, a strip of land on the South:~£de of Lynch~urg Avenue, ~,Test of ?th Street N. E., fo~ t~e purpose of v~idening Lynch~urg Avenue. Mr. Comer moved to su~end the resolution by inserting after the first descrip- tion the follo¥~ing: BEGINNING at a point on tl~e present north side eL' Lync'.,~burg Avenue N. E., tho folloYJing courses and distances from the present ~:ortheast corner of i,:art Avenue and 4tl~ Street I~.E. N. 88 deg. 16' 14" E. 192.08 feet: N. 78 deg. 58' 06" E. 72.59 feet N. @~ deg. 30' 10" 173.42 feet and S. 4 deg. 41' 42" E. 3.9 feet to a 'point, said point being the southwest corner of the lands conveyed to Ida Bachra~ ~;~ by John ~iller, et mx., by deed dated July 13, 1887; thence L',. 4 deg. 41' 42" W. ll.7 feet to a point; thence ~_:. 87 deg. 22' 18" E. 50.0 feet to a point; thence !~. 2 dog 31' 42" W. 3.26 feet to a point on t:.e ne¥~ nort~ prop- erty line of Lync~bmrg Avenue; thence v:it:~ same..". 87 deg. 25' 15" E. 14£.,~1 feet to a point on ss.me; t~:ence S. 82 deg. 57' 18" W. 19F..6 !'eot to tke place of Beginning, bein.L~ all tl-,.at portion of land conveyed to Ida Bachrach , (bo: above mentioned deed) lying south of tke ne¥~ nortk property line of Lynchburg Avenue. All bearings referred to tl~e ~.leridlan of tl'~e Official Survey. See plans 1455.8 and 1343-A on file in ~ul.~, o!'fice of, t:~e City Engineer, Roanoke, Virginia. Mr. Comer moved to adopt tke amendment. The motion ~';as duly seconded and ~:~.e amendment ~ ~ . ~opted Thereupon the Question vzas stated upon'~:~.:~ adoption_ of t~'~e· re- solution as amended; tko resolution is adopted by Zhe follov,'in~ vote: AYES: Z[essrs. Comer, ~,iundy, Stiff, Tinsle[,; and tke Presideut, i.:r. Se !,:AYS: !:one SET BACK LINES: In the matter of tko recommendation of the "~--- ~,; l,:anager to es- tablish set back lines on certain streets ~i~e . _. ,,~er is laid over. CO!,TSI ~.m'~ ~ mT 0IT "' u-.,~_._,_ OF CLAL.:S: None. ~,~,~..~,:'.~=o A[:D R~cOLYTIOz~S: :.'one. ,-~, ~ ~_.,D ~JISCELLANEOUS SUSIE.ESS: WASHIEGTON PARK: The City Manager brought to the attention of Council the op- ftions for ti~e purchase of certain land as an entrance to ",'ia shingt on Park. Tko op- Itions amount to -~6,450.00. T'_,~e matter is laid over. ROAL~0KE TUBERCL~0SIS ASS0JIATi0i!: The City i:anager bro~.t to t~e attention of Co'mucil a letter from the Roanoke Tuberculosis Association v~ith reference to the 'tuberculosis patients v~ko needed hospitalization. The City Manager is directed to ascertain from the Visiting Nurses Association the amount heretofore expended for tuberculosis patients. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED &TTEST: Clerk. ' Pres~den~ - 1" COUNCIL, SPECIAL },FEETING Thursday, May, 5, 195E. in the Municipal Building Tlr~rsday, May 5, ~call of the oresident. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in Special ~,[eeting in tke Council Roo~ 19RE, at ~ o'clock P. M., purs~%~nt to PRESENT: ~essrs. Comer, l.[tuudy, Tinsley and the President, ]~[r. Seifert --4. ABS~:T: 5.[r. Stiff ..... 1. The president, ~.[r. Seifert, presidinE. OFFICERS ~~'~ ~" :~o~',-~-: ,~. P. i{~ter, City ~.:anager. OBJECT 0F ?t~ "~v~"~' ~.~=~.~z~.,~. The president stated that tke object of the meeting was to consider such matters as had been brought to the attention of Co~mcil. ,,~=~ L~TTER: Judge Jackson stated to Co~mcil that he had given serious con- sideration to the matter of ti~e water rates referred to him by tl'~e Council, and that he would present a stazement relating thereto at tl,e next meeting of Co~cil. COAL D~LERS: Co~cil considered the matter of tl~e request of tl.e coal deal- ers relatind: to license tax. P~.=.,~T 0F TAXES: Co,oil considered t:~e matter of the request o~ ~ir. James A. Bear asking that ~ ordinance be adopted providing for the payment of taxes semi-a~ually. The City Clerk presented ~ ordinance, and he is requested to take the matter up with ~,~. Frantz, the Trea~rer, and report to Co~cil at nex~ meeting. ~~H ORDINANCES: The matter of the iiealth Ordinances brought to the atten- tion of Council o[~ the S~ty ~[anager was laid over for ~rther consideration There bein~ no f~ther business, Co~cil adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. Presid . COUNCIL, REGULAR ~.IEETIN~, Friday, l~ay 6, 195£. I The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Room! in the ~[~u~icipal Building Friday, i.lay 6, 1932, at 3 o'clock P. PRES,'7?: ~,:essrs. 'Comer, l~undy, Tinsley and the Z'resident, l.~r. Seifert--4. ABSENT: },~r. Stiff .............. 1. The President, ~,[r. Seifert, presiding. " OFFICERS PRES~T: VI. P. Hunter, City ~,~an~er. ~ ... .... ~,. It appearing that a copy of the minutes of ti~e previous meeting ~s ~ been ~rnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconaed, ti~e reading ia : ~ispensed with ~d ti~e minutes aporovsd as recorded. ~ COAL DF~LERS: ~,[r. Leonard G. L[use, representing the coal dealers, presented an ordinance regulating coal dealers s_ud peddlers, mud asked that ti-~e same be adopt-' ted. l[r. Comer moved that the ordinance be referred to the City Attorney for iopinion. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. WAVERLY PLACE BAPTIST CH~URCH: !iessrs. ',7. B. Steel and J. L. Brooks appeared and asked tibet Coo_ucil sanction ti~e appointment of a special officer to keep order at tho church during its services. Mr. Tinsley moved that the matter be referred to the City ~,{anager for recommendation and report. S~JEE: H. C. Barnes, Inc., appeared and asked that Council grant it a permit to connect a sewer that is being constructed to accommodate certain of its property 'i lying outside of the cit~ limits to the city sewer at the intersection of i~erns Ave-! nue and ~[ain Street, ,,~sena. The City i[anager recommends that the permit be gz'anted~ ~rovided ;q. C, Barnes, Inc., pays for each lot connected with its sewer the sum of .~lO.O0, and the city to become the owner whenever the lots accommodated by the same are taken into the City of Roanoke. ~;[r. i,[undy offered the following resolution: {~5989( A ~SOLU_IOL granting to ~-. C Barnes, Inc., a permit to connect a sewer being constructed by it to accommodate certain of its lots, lying outside of the city limits, to an outlet sewer belonging to the City of Roanoke, at the inter- section of Kerns Av.enue and ~[ain Street, Wasena, upon conditions. V~iEP~AS, H. C. Barnes, Inc., is constructing a sewer to acco--umodate its lots, ying on the: Southside of llain Street between Floyd Avenue and Welton Avenue, and , ertain of its lots lying on Vlelton Avenue, as sheba by the map of Stratford Court; said lots being numbered from 1 to ~, inclusive, Section ll, of said map, and V~EREAS, in order to get an outlet for said sewer it is nscessary that it ~onnect with the sewer belonging to the City of Roanoke, at th.e intersection of i,~erns ~venue and l~ain Street, Wasena. THER~"0RE, BE IT P~SOLVED by th.e Council of the City of Eoanoke that a permit~ be, and the same is hereby granted H. C. Barnes, Inc., to connect the sewer now be- lng constructed by it to accommodate t~e lots hereinbefore mentioned, lyin~ outside )f the city limits, to the sewer belonging to the City of Roanoke, at the intersec- tion of i[erns Avenue and i,~a~n Street, lYasena. The permit is granted upon the following conditions. (1) That for every lot connected wit~ tke sewer now being constructed, the :.-B:I said H. C_ Barnes, · said conneotion. Inc o, shall pay to the City of Roanoke, the sum of ~10.00 for (2) That wnever the lots accommodated by said sewer are taken into the ocr- 'porate limits of the City of Roanoke, said sewers shall become the property of the City of Roanoke, and become a part of the sewer system of the City of Roanoke, with out payment, to !{. C, Barnes, Inc., or any person claiming under him. (3) This permit shall become effective wl~en accepted in writing by the said H. C. Barnes, Inc. Such acceptance may be evidenced by its signing a copy of this resolution, and filing the same with tl~e City Clerk· Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted~'~ the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, D'.~mdy, Tinsley and the President, 12r. Seifert .... 4. NAYS: ~,one --- LY~_JCHBURG AV~,NfE WID~ING: Miss Stella May Baohrach appeared relating to' the pronerty_ ',':anted ~'~o~ the City of Roanoke for widening Lynchburg Avenue West of 7th, Street N. E.. After a discussion, L[iss Bachrach agreed to accept the proposition submitted by %he city. ~Lr. Tinsley introduced the following resolution: (,~990) A RESOLU~IOU to purchase from the estate of Ida and HasTy Bachrach a strip of land lying on the Southside of Lynchburg Avenue ','Jest of 7th ~treet i;.E., and fixing the cost tl,ereof. BE IT RESOLV_~ED by the Cotmcil of the City of Roanoke that the City ManaEer be, and he is hereby authorized to purchase from the estate of Ida and Harry Bach- tach a st-'io of land fronting 24~' feet on the Southside of Lynchburg Avenue, and exzendin~ back ~0 feet, more or less, at the price of .~1,600.00 cash, a map of said land is hereto attached and made a part hereof. The said Bachrach estate is permitted to remove the houses now on said land wit:~in cO days f~',om the date of ~.~e deed; ~e City to construct a sidewalk along ti~ property of said Bachrachs without cost to them. BE r= ~3liT[:EE RESOLVED that the City Attorney be, ~na he is hereby directed to examine the title to said property, and to report his o2inion thereon in writ- lng, and the ~ ~, ~,_~:~, upon receiving a favorable opinion from the City Attorney, is hereby authorized to draw a warrant for the sum of .~1,600.00, payable to the said Bachrach estate for said land, which shall be charged to the account of street im~o rovement . The reso!m~on was read ~na laid over. ACROSS STP~EET: i,lr. R. F. Bennington appeared and asked that a oermit be granted him to place a banner across Jefferson Street in front of the Patrick i-£enry hotel for the meeting of a convention, it was stated to i.lr. Bennington that ~ the ordinances prohibit stringing banners across the streets. " * " i.,.[artin representing certain proprietors of Beauty Parlors, a2peared and asked that ti~e ordinance introduced at a previous meeting of douncil be dismissed from the calender, and that the ordinance ti~at :~e is present- ing be substituted. '?he matter is laid over for consideration. POLICE '.'i0I;~AE: A petition asking fo:. the appointment of a oolice woman was _ ~t~ i.:anager for reoort read and on motion o.~ lit. Uinsley referred to the ,~' '~ . LRD~2: RO;.~D. Pec].~,_on c~._l~.n~ attention of Council to the condition of ~rden ~ Road between She~'~ood Avenue and Carter Road, was read· The Clerk i's directed to inform the petitioners that the v~ork will be completed within the near future. CROSS-OVER: The application of J. it. Johnson for a permit to construct a cross-over at 1601 Patterson Avenue S. W., ~'las referred to the City l'~anader with povtor tO act. REPORTS OF 0FFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY I[ANAGER: The City ?,:anager p ','e se nt ed a report making cer- tain recommendations. The same were acted upon as follov,'s: WATER }.lAIN: The City I,'.anager recommends that a permit be granted the Roanoke 7iater Works ~omoany. to install a water main in 4th Street :,. E., from ~r" '~ Avenue, 36 feet North. I,:r. Comer moved to adopt the recommen~latlon an4 offered tko follov~- inn resolution: (~5991) A ~,~n~:~'~I0!~~,~; granting a permit to the Roanoke ',';ater 7lorks ~ompsmy · - to install a certain Ymter main. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and is hereby granted the i:oanoke Water Works Company to install a 2 inch ~','ater main in 4th Street N. E., from Hart Avenue North, a distance of 36 feet. Said Roanoke ',iater 'Jorxs Compa.uy ''~o~, act'zn_g under t;',is., reso!ut~on_ agrees to in,lemnify and save harmless the Ci~-- '~ ~ ~.~ ~ ~.,, of ~-,oano:;e from all claims for da,,:~es to per- sons or_oroperty by~ r~ason or_ the construction and maintenance el' said .... ..~oer~ main, and ~rtner agrees to replace the rtreets vJ~ere~-~e same are opened under t~,:'-.~ _ore- visions of ti:e general ordinances of tke City of Loanoke provi,linc for street res- toration. !.ir. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and t~ resolution adopted by the roller, lng vote: AYES: i[essrs. Comer, IMndy, Tins!ey and the President, fir. Seifert ---4. NA~S. hone 0. r,~PORT OF ~' "~ ~, ~n'~-~.~ ~ · ~_ ,,~_~.~,~.: Tke Jzty Attorney presented a report in the matter of the petitions relating to tke Hoanoke Uater Uorks Compar4y~ The same was tread and filed. REPORTS OF C01,2.iITTEES: !,~one. UNFI!?iSHED BUSINESS: · ~,,~.~ OF TAXES: In o~e matter of the request for t~e payment of taxes semi-anually. The same is laid over. C~,NSIDERATI0!! OF CLAIi,.[S: None. INTRODUCTION ~'~TD CONSIDEPJ~T70~'?_ _, OF 0.~i_,,A..,U_,,.S ~.D RESOLU'310!;S: None. L:[0TIOES AI~D .~ . I'ISCELLA~{EOUS BUSINESS: _None There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. COUT[CIL, SPECIAL 5[EETING Tuesday, ~[ay 10, 195£. The Council of the City of Roanoke :net in Special D[eeting in the Council Room :in the ]~[unicipal Building, 'Ik~esday, ~.[ay 10, 195£, at 4:50 o'clock P. ~[., pursuant ~to call of the president. PRES~: ~'~ · ~ ~: ~essrs. Comer, Tinsley ~d the President, ~.~r. Seifert .... ~ oo~,~: lF. essrs. !~[undy and Stiff The president, L[r. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS ?P~ES~:T: 'J. P. Htu~ter, City ~::a~uager. OBJECT OF ~w~ ~.~,.IE~: The president stated that the object of the ,meeting t~e ordinance providin~ for ~he semi-annual collection of taxes. :'~'as to consider ~ Llr. Frantz, City Treasurer, ~.';as present, and gave Cotu~cil the benefit of his know- ledge on t~..:e subject. Upon motion of i,lr. Comer the :~atter is referred to a committee ~' . "' City ~,isa~ager, P. H. T~cker, City Cle~ to consist o~ [.[r John P..'.kundy, .~. P. Hunter, and R. C. ~ ~ · ~ac:,son, Cit[~- Attorney, to report to Council v:itl~ reco~mm-andations There being no i'urt~er business, Cotu~cil adjourned. ~PPHOVED .i ATTES ?: Clerk, Preside 'k, il I OOUNOI~,, RE~YLAR MEETINg, Friday, May 13, 1932. ~he Oounoil of the Olty of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Oounoil Room in the MUnicipal Building Friday, May 13, 1932, at 3 o'clock P. M. PRESF~: Messrs· Comer, Mundy, Tinsley ~nd the President, Mr. Seifert--4. ABS~T: M~. Stiff---- ........ ----1. The president, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: W. P. Hunter, City Manager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous been f~rnished each member of Co,,ncil, upon motion, dul~ seconded, the dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. meeting has reading is BIDS STRUT IMPROVEM~T: It appearing that the City Manager advertised for bids for the surfacing of Franklin Road from t ,bids to be received on Friday, May 13, 1932, Day Avenue to Highland Avenue S. W., bids were received as follows: M. S. Hudgins, Rook Asphalt, " " " Tarvia-Zithic J. R. Ford Co., " " Marshall & Baird," C. L. Tinsley, " G. T. Franklin, " W. W. Draper, Sam. E. Finley, Fin-Zay Cold $1.20 per sq. yd...... $5,040.00 .90 " " "...... 3,780.00 .90 " " "...... 3,750.00 89~" " " ~, · ...... 759.00 · 74 " " " $, · · · · · · 108.00 .90 " " " · ..... 780.00 · TE " " "...... 3,0E4.00 Pavement .6898" "...... Mr. Comer moved that the bids be referred to the City Manager for tabulation and report. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: BUSINESS SECTION: A petition aeking that a business section be established on the North and South side of Lynchburg Avenue, between Camp's Alley and ?th Street N. E., was read. Miss Stella May Bachrach appeared with reference to said petition, asking that the business district be established. The City Manager recommends tb~t a set back line be established on the So~thside of Lynchburg Avenue from Camp's 'Alley to 7th, ~t said Lynchburg Avenue. following ordinance-. burg Street ten feet from the new street line as established by widening Mr. Comer moved to adopt the recommendation and offered the (-~3992) AN ORDINANCE to establish a build:lng line Avenue between Camp's Alley and ?th Street N. E. on the South Side of Lynch- WHEREAS, Lynchburg Avenue is being widened on the South Side from.Tth Street West, and WHEREAS, it is necessary that a building line be established thereon. THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINMD by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a build- ing line be, and the s~me is hereby established on the Southside of Lynchburg Ave- hue between said street burg Avenue Camp's Alley and ?th Street N. E., 10 feet f~om the street line after The ordinance was read and laid over. BARBERS: is widened, and no building shall be erected on the Southstde of Is~nch- closer than 10 feet to the street line after said street is widened· ,: A petition from the Master and Jourymen Barbers of the City petition- ing COld,oil to §nagt an ordinance that will be of benefit to the barbers. The petition is filed. ROANOKE WATER WORKS COM:PA]~¥: Mesor8, H, F, Stokes and J, ~, Wood. fl*om the CXvI.4 Leagmes of the City of Roanoke presented a report in regard to the Roanoke Wate~ Works Company, Mr, Tinaley moved that the same be referred to the City Attorney, The motion wa8 duly seconded and agreed to, CROSS-OVER: The application of D, C, Parker for permit · to construct a cross- over at ~902 Salem Avenue S. W., was read and referred to tho Oit2 Manager with pow. er tO act, WASHINGTON PARE: A petition from the Big Lick Voters League asking that Coun- oil purchase the land necessary to form an entrance to Washington Park was read, an~ on motion of Mr. Mundy referred to the City Manager for report. DEPARTMENT: A communication from Mrs, Ethel Lee Broatoh commending tho Health Department for its prompt service to her was read and filed. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER: The City Manager presented a report making certain recommendations. The same were acted upon as follows: SPECIAL OFFICER WAVERLY PLACE BAPTIST CHlYRCH: The City Manager reported that it has not been the policy of the city to appoint special officers for churches, and he thought the matter could be handled more satisfactorily by having the police on Chief of Police to have this done. Mr. Comer moved The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. the beat in this te~Titory pass by the church during the services. He is asking the to adopt the recommendation. I POLICE W0~AN: With reference to the petition from the Woman's Christian Temper~. ~ance Union asking that a police woman be appointed in the Roanoke Police Department~ The City Manager reports there are no funds available in the budget for the depart- ment for an increase of the personnel, and recommends that the petition be held in abeyance and given creased. Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the ~ed and the recommendation adopted. FINANCIAL STATEM[ENT: The City as of Nay l, 19~2. The sa~e is filed. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: COAL DEALERS: The City Attorney presented an consideration when the personnel of the Police Department is in~. recommendation. The motion was duly second- Clerk and Auditor presented financial statement opinion with reference to the o~- i!dinance presented by the Coal Dealers advising Council that there was no legal ob- 'jection to the adoption of the ordinance. Mr. Comer introduced the following or- dinance: (~:5995) AN ORDINANCE to regulate the sale or offering for sale coal, wood and locke, and imposing taxes On licenses of coal dealers and coal peddlers. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, as Section 1. The term "coal peddler" shall include any person, follows: firm or corpora- tion engaged in peddling coal, wood or coke on the streets of this city from wagons or other vehicles, and the term "coal dealer" shall include any person, firm or corporation selling or offering for sale coal, wood or coke in this city and who does not come within the classification of coal peddler, provided that any person, firm, partnership, corporation or association of any kind or n_a_ture who shall put- chase coal, others , wood or coke and resell the same to employees, friends, relatives or for the purposes of this ordinance, be considered a coal dealer and sub, eot to the provisions of the same. · Seoti_ou .2. The application for a coax dealer's or a seal pe~dle~'s license shall state the full name, the location of the place of business or residence of th, applicant. Seotion_._____~. The license fee for a peddler of coal. wood or coke shall on each wagon or other vehicle used in its business, and there shall be no ohange in the amount of the me~ob.nt's license or tax, as now provided by ordinance, but dealers in coal, wood or coke who peddle the same from vekicles shall pay an addi- tional tax of $10.00 for each vehicle thus used. Section 4. Every licensee hereunder shall deliver to each purchaser of five hundred or more pounds of coal or coke upon the delivery thereof to such purchaser a certificate upon which shall be plainly written or printed the following: a. The tare weight, including the driver of the vehicle conveying -- the commodity sold. b. The net weight and the grade or kind of commodity sold. o. The total weight of the commodity sold, including that of the -- delivery vehicle and driver. d. The name of the driver. e. The name of the licensee. Section 5.: No license shall be transferable, and no license shall authorize more than one individual, firm, corporation or partnership, named therein, to op- erate thereunder, and shall not be relieved from the provisions of this section by reason of ass$ciation with any local dealer or in the name of any local dealer. Section 6. All licenses issued to coal, wood and coke peddlers shall bear the number thereon, the name of the licensee and the date of the issuance stamped thereon in such plain letters and figures as to be readily distinguishable, and shall be operat ed, displayed on the right hand side of the body or cab of each vehicle so the license tag and color thereof to be changed yearly, i Section Noth~:ng in this ordinance shall be construed to require a peddler's license for any farmer for the privilege of selling or peddling wood grown or pro- duced by him. Section Any person violating any provision of this ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall be fined $50.00 for each offense. The ordinance was read and laid over. The following resolution having been not. less introduced, than $10.00 nor more than read and laid over was taken up and again read: (~990) A RESOLUTION to purchase from the estate of Ida and Harry Bachrach a strip of land lying on the Southside of Lynchburg Avenue West of 7th Street N. E., and fixing the cost thereof. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke be, tach a that the City Manager and he is hereby authorized to purchase from the estate of Ida and Harry Bach- Southside of land fronting 249 feet on the strip of at the price of $1,600.00 a part hereof. extending back Z0 feet, more or less, said land is hereto attached and made The said Bachrach estate is permitted to remove the houses now on said land within Lynchburg Avenue, and cash, a map of sixty days from the date of the deed; the City to construct a sidewalk along the property of said Bachraohs without cost to them. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Attorney be, and he is hereby directed to examine the title to said property, an~ to.report his opinion thereon in writin~ and the Olty Clerk, upon reoeivin~ a favorable opinion f~om the City Attorney, is hereby authorize~ to draw a warrant for the s~m of $1,600.00, payable to the said Baohraoh estate for said lan~, which shall be charged to the account of Street Da- provement. Mr. Tinsley move~ to adopt the resolution. the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, The motion was duly seconded and Mundy, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert -----4. NAYS: None ............. O. 'hairdressing, beauty culture, manicuring establishments, and beauty !lng for inspection ~nd licensing thereof and lioonsin~ of operators, owners Mr. Comer moved that Ordinance No. $956, entitled, "AN ORDINANCE regulating schools, provid. managers and therein, and providing penalty for violations thereof,"be dismissed from the calender. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. BEAUTY PARLOR ORDINANCE: Council not having reached a decision on the Beauty the same is laid over for future consideration. Parlor Ordinance, CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS~ Mr. Tinsley introduced the following resolution: (~3994) A RESOLUTION to accept from the Norfolk and Western Railw~ and others an easement for street purposes over a certain strip bf land Company situated in the City of Roanoke. BE IT RESOLVED by the COnncil of the City of Roanoke that the deed dated Feb- rusty lC, 1932, between the Norfolk and Western Railway Company, a corporation of Virginia; Bankers Trust Company, a corporation of New York, Trustee; Fidelity-Phila- delphia Trust Company, a corporation of Pennsylvania, Trustee; Guaranty Trust Comp~ of New York, Trustee; e_nd the City of Roanoke, a municipal corporation of the State of Virginia, in consideration of $1.00 a~d other good consideration, dedicating for street purposes an easement over and across the surface of that certain strip or parcel of land, situated in the City of Roanoke, Co,,~ty of Roanoke, State of Virgin~ bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the south line of Richmond Ave., S. N., extended, said point being N. 73 deg. 35' W. 621.18 feet west of the Southwest cor- ner of Richmond Avenue and 21st, St., S. W., (sometimes called "L" Street~ thence along the east property line of a proposed 100 feet street S. i deg. 54' E. 67.4E feet to a point; thence S. 16 deg. ES' W. 86 feet to a point on the North line of a 12 foot alley; thence with same N. 75 deg. 35' W. 76.86 feet to a point on the West property line of proposed 100 foot street; thence with the same N. 1 deg. 54' W. 102.5 feet to a point; thence N. 49 deg. 10' E. 63 feet to a point on the south side of Richmond Avenue extended; thence with same S. ?3 deg. 35' E. 54 feet to the place of Beginning, contain- ing 0.3 acre more or less. Y subject to the conditions and stipulations contained in said deed be, and the same :Ii is hereby accepted. Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Oomer, Mundy, Tinsley a~d the President, Mr. Seifert .... 4. NAYS: None ................ O. Mr. Mundy introduced the following resolution: (~3995) A RESOLUTION authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to borrow a sum of money not to exceed $400,000.00. WHEREAS, it is necessary to borrow a sum of money not to exceed $400,000.00, for the purpose of paying the current expenses of the City of Roanoke, and WHEREAS, said monez is needed to provide for the usual operation of the Muniei- ~al Government, an emergency is set forth and declared to exist, and this resolution ihall be in force f:om its passage. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Co,~oil of the City of Roanoke that the Mayor ~nd City Clerk be, ,~d they are hereby authorized to negotiate and secure a temporary .cam of not to exceed $400,000.00. in such amounts and at such time as the same may ~e needed for the purpose of paying the current expenses of the government of the ]ity of Roanoke. Said loan shall be evidenced by negotiable note or notes executed by the Mayor ~nd City Clerk, and shall be payable on or before the 15th, day of December 1932, ~nd to bear interest at a rate not to exceed Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the resolution. six percent. The motion was duly seconded and the .~esolution adopted by the following vote: AYESr Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert ........ 4. NAYS: None .............. 0. Mr. Mundy introduced the following resolution: (~5996) A RESOLUTION to approve the accounts and claims against the City of ~oanoke for the month of April, 1932, and directing the payment of the same. ( For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Book No. 8, Page No. ,~//.. ). Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert ..... 4. NAYS: None .............. 0. MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: C. & P. T~,EPHONE BUILDING: ~r. J. T. Graff, Chief Engineer, of the Chesapeake and Potomac ~irginia, with reference to the grade on Third (Roanoke Street) ~nd Franklin Road, and the limit to the height of the building ~oning Ordinance. The City Mauager presented a communication from Telephone Compan~ of between Luck Avenue as proposed in the The City Manager is requested to give the matter consideration. STREET IMPROVE~ ~NT: The City Manager presented a request from John F. Barbour ~or permit to construct curb and gutter in front of his property on Broadway, South that the city reimburse him one-half of the cost, which would amoumt for. re- pres~ted to Connoil & list S~.toria at tho expense of the Roanoke ~uboromlosis Assooiation. ~oanoke, and asked $o $61.50. ~Ar. Tinsley moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager ~ort. ROANOKE TUEEROU~0SIS ASSOCIATION: The City Manager f patients now in The list is filed. SCHOOL BOARD: Council having requested the School Board to meet for a conference ~he following members were present: H. T. Martin, Chairman, Mrs. Preston, H. B. Gray, [embers of the Board; D. E. McQuilkin, S~perintendent, and J. S. McDonald, Clerk. of the city that it will be necessary that .. for Council to make the ;ouncil stated to the Board that in view of the uncertainty of the income 'or the balance of the present year, and next year, .he School Board reduce its expenses as it will be impossible ~ame appropriation for 1933, as it made for the present year. Mr. Mundy moved that Council adjourn out of respect to Mr. R. E. Stiff, the father of L. G. Stiff, who died tATTEST: Clerk. this morning. Thereupon, Council adjourned. APPROVED President :"69 C OUNC IL, REGULAR MEET Friday, Nay 20, 19Z2, The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the in the Municipal Building Friday, May 20, 1952, at 3 o'clock P. M. PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Mandy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, ABSENT: None ............... O. The president, 1tr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRES~T: W. P. H,,nter, City Manager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND COMZNYNICATIONS: WATER ~.tAIN: Petition from the Roanoke Water Works a 2 inch water main in the four hundred block on Lynchburg and referred to the City Manager for report. Room Mr. Seifert-.~ of the previous meeting has seconded, the reading is Company for permit to lay Avenue N. E., was read WASENA CIVIC LEAGUE: A communication from the street committee of the Wasena calling attention of Council to certain streets that should be improv- and the Clerk is directed to acknowledge the same. Civic League ed was read, ROANOKE TUBERCULOSIS ASSOCIATION: An invitation to Council from the Roanoke ~Tuberculosis Association to attend a meeting to be held in the Law and Chancery Cou~ Room in the Municipal Building on May E0th, was read and filed. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY~,~ANAGER: The City Manager presented a report making certaiz recommendations, the same were acted upon as follows: SURFACING FRANKLIN ROAD BETWEEN DAY AVENUE AND HIGHLAND AVENUE: The City Mana- ger reports that the bid of Sam E. Finley of $2,897.16 for surfacing Franklin Road ~with l~" Fin-Lay-Cold pavement is the lowest bid for said work, and recommends that the contract be awarded to him. Mr. Comer moved to ad,.pt the recommendation and of- fered the following resolution: (~997) A RESOLUTION to award the contract for surfacing Franklin Road betweez '.Day Avenue and Hi~hland Avenue to Sam E. Finley. BE IT RESOLVED by the Con~cil of the City of Roanoke that the contract for ~isurfacing Franklin Road between Day Avenue and Highland Avenue be awarded to Sam E~ ~Finley on his bid of $~,897.16, for Fin-Lay-Cold pavement, 1~" the plans, Said work to be done in strict accordance with ~proposals submitted with said bid. thick. specifications and before commencing said work shall enter into a bond directed to seconded and the City Attorney is by said Finley. The motion was duly contract price, and draw the proper contract and bond to be executed M~. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. the resolution adopted by the following vote: Stiff, Tinsley The said Sam E. Finley in the penalty of 50~ of the and the ~resident, ~Lr. Seifert- 5 AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, NAYS: None ............... O. The 0ity Manage~ presented a report of wore accomplished and ~eeks ending April 21st, 28th, and Ma~ 5th. The same are filed. expenditures for ROANOKE HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION: Report of the Roanoke Hospital Association show- Lng 272 day, s treatment of city patients for the month of April was read and filed. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The following ordinance having been introduced, [aid over was taken up and again read: (~599~) AN ORDINANCE to establish a building line on the South Side burg Avenue between Camp's Alley and 7th Street N. E. ¥~EREAS, Lynchburg Avenue is being widened on the ~est, read and of Lynch- and WI~EREAS, it is necessary that a building line South Side from ?th Street be established thereon. THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a building' line be, and the same is hereby established on the South Side of Lynchburg Avenue be~ ~ween Camp's Alley and ?th Street N. E., 10 feet from the street line after said street is widened, and no building shall be erected on the Southside of Lynchburg '~venue closer than l0 feet to the street line after said street is widened. Mr. ~,~dy moved to adopt the ordinance. The motion was duly seconded and the srdinance adopted by the following vote: AYES: Liessrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert ---5. NAYS: None ................. 0. The following ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was taken ap and again read: (~5993) AN 0RDINA~CE to regulate the sale or offering for sale coal, wood and ~oke, and imposing taxes on licenses of coal dealers and coal peddlers. The question was raised as to whether or not the ordinance would prohibit a aerchant or other person meal for their purpose. aance is laid over. who buys coal in car load lots from selling to his employees The Question is referred to the City Attorney and the ordi- CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF 0RDIE~CES AND RESOLUTIONS: Mr. Tinsley introduced the following resolution: (~99~) A RESOLUTION granting to H. C. Barnes a permit to gerns Avenue and Main Street, connect a sewer being ~onstructed by him to accommodate certain of his lots, lying outside of the city .: kimtgs, to an outlet sewer belonging to the City of Roanoke, at the tntersectio~ of :i Wasena, upon conditions. ~ WHEREAS, H. C. Barnes is constructing a sewer to accommodate his lots lying on ~he Southside of Main Street between Floyd Avenue and Welton Avenue, and certain of ~is lots lying on Welton Avenue, as shown by the map of Stratford Court, said lots )eing numbered from 1 to 22, inclusive, Section 11, of said map, and ~'~tEREAS, in order to get an outlet for said sewer it is necessary that he con- ~ect with the sewer belonging to the City of Roanoke, at the intersection of Kerns ~venue and Main Street, Wasena. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit ~e, ,~ad the same is hereby granted H. C. Barnes to co_n~ect the sewer now being con- ~truoted by him to accommodate the lots hereinbefore mentioned, lying outside of the :ity limits, to the sewer belSnging to the City of ~erns Avenue and Maln Street, Wasena. The permit is gra~ted upon the following conditions: Roanoke, at the intersection of 72 o&id ]::T. C, neotion. That for every lot con,coted with the Bewer now being constructed, the ~arnes shall pelf to the ~ity of Roanoke, the su~ of $10.00, for said eon- (2) That whenever the lots accommodated by said sewer are taken into the oo~porate limits of the City of Roanoke, said sewers aBall become the property of the City off Roanoke, and become a part of the sewer system of the City of Roanoke, w~thout payment, to H. C. Barnes, or ~ person claiming under him° (Z) This permit ahall become effective when accepted in writing by tl~e said tt. C. Barnes. Such acceptance may be evidenced by his signing a copy of this ~e- solution, and filing the same with the City Clerk. Resolution No° :~989 adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke on the 6th, day of May, 1932, be, and the same is hereby repealed. Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, ~tr. Seifert- 5. NAYS: None .............. 0. Mr. Ttnsley offered the following resolution: WHEREAS, this Co~cil has been informed of the death of Cecil E~ Berrie, a member of the School Board of the City of Roanoke, and WHEREAS, in the death of Cecil E. Berrie, the City of Roanoke has lost a nobl~ and upright citizen, the School Board a valued and efficient member. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the sym- pathy of this Council be extended the family of Cecil E. Bertie in their bereavemenl that this resolution be spread upon the Journal, and a copy transmitted to the f~il4v of the deceased. ~. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer,M,,ndy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, M~r. Seifert--5. NAYS: None ................. O. Mr. 2~undy introduced the following resolution: (~3999) A RESOLUTION to give a hearing to the property owners on the Question of adopting a set back line on both sides of 3rd Street S. W., between Church Ave- · nue and Franklin Road. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a hearing be given the property owners on the question of establishing a set back line of ten feet on .3rd Street S. W., between Church Avenue and Franklin Road, and the City Clerk is · directed to publish a notice of said hearing in the "World-News" a newspaper pub- ~, lished in the City of Roanoke. The resolution was read and laid over. MOTIONS AND MISCELL~EOUS BUSINESS: SCHOOL BOARD: It was stated to Council that M~. Cecil E. Berrie, a member of the School Board from District No. 1, had departed this life, a vacancy was thereby created in the Board. The president called for nominations to fill the vacancy "caused by the death of Cecil E. Berrie. ~r. Comer placed in nomination George N. Dickinson. There being no further nomination, Mr. George N. Dickinson is unanimous- ly elected a member of the School Board of the City of Roanoke for District No. 1, to serve the ~unexpired term of Cecil E. Berrie, deceased. There being no further business, Council adjourned. ATTEST: APPROVED Clerk. PresideA. 73 COUNCIL, REGULAR M~TING, Friday, May 27, 1932. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Room in the Munloipal Building Friday, May 27, 1932, at PRES~T: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert-5. ABSENT: None .............. 0. The president, Mr. Sei fert, presiding. OFFICERS PRES~.~T: W. P. Hunter, City Manager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting 2~s been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND CO~,~gJNICATIONS: CROSS-OVERS: Applications for permits to construct cross-overs were presented as ~ollows: (1) B. C. Minter, N. E. Corner Main Street and Brandon Rd., on Lot 1, Block l, Stratford Court Map. (2) Kroger Grocery and Bakery Company, ~18 First Street S. E. The applications are referred to the City Manager with po~er to act. CONFEDERATE VETERA2IS: D. ~ ~;~. Armstrong, Adjt. Wm. Watts Camp Confederate Veterans, presented a communication asking that Council pay $50.00 towards the expenses of the delegates to the Confederate Reunion in Richmond. Mr. Tinsley moved that the City Clerk and Auditor draw a warrant for $50.00, payable to D. I.~. Armstrong, for the purposes of paying the expenses of delegates to the Confederate Reunion in Richmond. The motion was duly seconded and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert--5. NAYS: None ............. 0 TAXES REQUEST TO REDUCE: A communication from H. N. Dyer and wife asking that Council reduce the taxes on their property ~609 Campbell Avenue S. W. It appearing that Council is without authority in the matter, the Clerk is directed to notify the~ pet itioners, i ~fAKK~ET CURB F~S: A communication from John G. Challice asking that the curbageI ~ees paid by peddlers and producers on the city market be reduced. ~_aid over. The matter is LICENSING PEDDLERS: Mr. Mundy moved that the matter of levying a license tax against peddlers mittee. ~mitt~e. ~committee. selling produce on the city market be referred to the Market Com- Mr. Stiff stated that it would be impossible for him to serve on the corn- Mr. Muddy is substituted in his place. The matter is referred to this BUILDING FIRE LIMITS: The application of the Temple room construct an organ~attached to their church located on the East Side of Franklin Road was presented. The Building Inspector recommends that the permit be granted, and the owner of the adjoining property has filed his consent to granting the Mr. Comer introduced the following resolution: (~4000) A RESOLUTION to an organ room approximately grant a permit to the Temple 12 by Emanuel Church for permit to p ermi t. Emanuel Church to oonstruct 15 feet attached to their building located on the 74 ~ast room approximately Side of Franklin Road, South of Day Avenue. WHEREAS, Temple Emanuel Church has applied for permit to construct an organ building located on the East Side of Franklin Road, 12 by 15 feet attached to their church South of Day Avenue, and property owner adjoining said church to the grantin~ of said permit, said permit be granted, and WHEREAS, the sent, in writing, commended that the room. property has filed his con- and the Building Inspector has ~'~S, no additional hazard will be created by the, building of said organ THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and the same is hereby granted Temple Emanuel Church to construct an organ room ~approximately 12 by 15 feet attached to their church building located on the East 'Side of Fran:~lin Head, South of Day Avenue. The construction of said organ room to be under the plans and specifications "furnished the Building Inspector and to his good liking and satisfaction. The said Temple Emanuel Church by acting under this resolution agrees to in- demnify and save harmless the City of Ro~oke from all claims for damages to per- sons or property by reason of the construction and maintenance of said organ room. The resolution ~s read and laid over. REPORT OF 0FFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY ~.~LANAGER: The City ~.,~anager presented a report making certain recommendations. The ss~ne were acted upon as follows: CURB AND GUTTER J. F. BARBOUR: The City !,~anager recommends that a permit be granted J. F. Barbour to construct a curb and gutter abutting his property on the North Side of Broadway, between Avenham and Lafayette Avenues, South Roanoke, and that when said curb and gutter is finished the city pay one-half of the cost thereof not to exceed $66.00. M~r. Tinsley moved to adopt the resommendation. The motion wa duly seconded and the recommendation adopted by the following vote: AYES: ~lessrs. Comer, ~,iundy Stiff, Tinsley and the President, ~[r. Seifert--5. NAYS: None ............. -- --- 0. WATER ~.~AIN: The City tlanager recommends that a permit be granted the Roanoke Water ~'Jorks Company to lay a 2 inch water main in the 400 block on Lynchburg Avenue N.E. LEt. Tinsley offered the following resolution: (~4001) A RESOLUTION granting a permit to the Roanoke ~'~ater Works Company to lay a certain water main. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and the same is hereby granted the Roanoke Water Works Company to lay a 2 inch water main in the 400 block on Lynchburg Avenue N.E. Said Roanoke Water Works Company by acting under this resolution agrees to in- demnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to persons or property by reason of the constructinn and maintenance of said water main, and further agrees to replace the streets where the same are opened under the provisions of the g~eneral ordinances of the City of Ro~_~_oke providing for street restoration. Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Come=, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley NAYS: None ................. 0. The motion was duly seconded and and the President, ~Lr. Seifert- 5. t! The City Manager presented ~ report of work accomplished and expenditures for weeks ending May 12th and 19th. The same are filed. The report of the committee on the Semi-Annual REP0]~TS OF COMMITTEES: SEMI-A~UGAL PAYMENT OF TAXES: Payment of Taxes was presented, and Council not having reached a conclusion thereon~ the same is laid over. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The following ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: coke, (~5993) AN ORDINANCE to regulate the sale or offering for sale coal, wood and ~ and Imposing taxes on lloenses of coal dealers 8J~d coal peddlers. Mr. Tinsley moved to amend the ordinance by striking out of Section l, the following: "provided that any person, firm, partnership, corporation or association of any kind or nature who shall purchase coal, wood or coke and resell the same to employees, friends, relatives or others shall, for the purposes of this ordinance, be considered a coal dealer and subject to the provisions of the same." ~,tr. Tinsley moved to adopt the a,endment. The motion was duly seconded and the amendment adopted. Thereupo:-,, the ordinance as amended was placed upon its passage and the same adopted by the following vote: AYES: ~f, essrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, 1,,Ir. Seifert --5· NAYS: l,~one ................. 0. The following resolution having been introduced, read and laid over ~as taken up and again read: RESOLUTION to give a hearing to the property ovmers on the question of adopting a set back line on both sides of 3rd Street S. W., between Church Ave- nue and Franklin Road. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a hearing be given the property ovmers on the Question of establishing a set back line of ten feet on 3rd Street S. W., between Church Avenue and Franklin Road, and the City Clerk is I1 * __~ , directed to publish a notice of said hearing in the World News a newspaper publish- ed in the City of Roanoke. Mr. Stiff moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: ~,~essrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, NAYS: None .................. 0. i, lr Seifert --5 · . CONSIDERATION OF CL~I~f,S: None· INTRODUCTION ~ND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: None. MOTIONS AND MISCE~EOUS BUSI~UESS: GRADE THIRD STREET BETWEEN LUCK AV~UE AND FRANKLIN ROAD: ~tr. N. 0. Wood, Mr. Herringdon, Engineer for the C. & P. Telephone Company, and ~essrs. Smith and Smithey, Architects of the telephone building, appeared and stated to Council that the C. & P. Telephone Company is about to erect a building on their property at the S. E. Cor- ner of Luck Avenue and Third Street; that in doing so it is necessary to establish a grade on Third Street. The City Manager recommends that the grade be established as shown on profile 928 on file in the office of the City Engineer. ~ir. Tinsley moved that the grade be estab$ished and offered the following resolution: ,76 Avenue RESOLUTION to establish a grade on 5rd (Roanoke} Street from Luck of the City of to Franklin Road. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council Roanoke that the grade of 5r/l (Roanoke) Street between Luck Avenue and Franklin Road, as shown on profile 928 dat. ed the 2?th day of May 195E, on file in the office of the City Engineer be, and the same is hereby established as the grade Avenue and Franklin Road. The resolution is laid over. of 5rd (Roanoke) Street S. W., between Luck R~T N. W. CORNER CHURCH AVENUE AND END STBEE, T .to Council the request the property at the N. S. W: The City Manager presente of E. P. Troxell to be relieved from the lease he now has on ¥I. Corner of Church Avenue and 2nd Street S.W. Mr. Comer ~moved that E. P. Troxell be released from the lease he now has on said property. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. The City L~nager recommends that the · rent on the property be $75.00 per month for the corner room and $50.00 per month · i for the inside room, and that the rental be from month to month. 'to adopt the recommendation. The motion was duly seconded and the Mr. Comer moved recommendfation a! opted by the following vote: Mr. Sei err --5 AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, I NAYS: None .......... 0. STREET I~,~PROVEL'.~T: The City Manager called the attention of Council to the petition of the property owners on Blenheim Road for improvement, and stated that no money was available for this work. The same is laid over. WASHINGTON PAYd( ENTRANCE: The City Manager stated that E. E. Wright has offer- .~1,500.00, ed his property for '.~ and the Central Manufacturing Company their property at $800.00. The matter is laid over. CRUSHER: The City Manager stated to Cmmcil that it would be necessary to pay :royalties on the stone obtained at the crusher plant as the stone on the city prop- erty has been exhausted. The City Manager is directed to take up v~ith the property owners the question of royalty and report to Cm~cil. R0~0KE TUBERCULOSIS ASSOCIATION: The City ~tanager brought to the attention of Council the matter of the request of the Roanoke Tuberculosis Association and suggested that the City physician examine the patients who are in need of hospitali- 'zation and report to the City Manager, and that the City pay the institution to whi¢ they are sent the regular rates charged by them to indigent patients. The City ManS ger is directed to report to Council the number and names of patients who are now in need of hospitalization. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. COUNC TT,, RgGULAR MEETING, Friday, June B, 19~2. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Room in the ~,~unicipal Building Friday, June ~, 19~E, at ~ o'clock P. ~,~. PRESENT: r~essrs. Comer, },tundy, Stiff, Tlnsley and the President, ABSENT: None ................ 0. ~. Seifert-$. The President, ~r. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRES~T: W. P. Hunter, City ~{anager. MIh~JTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has ~ been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes a,0proved as recorded. PETITIONS AND CO~,~ICATIONS: BEAUTY PARLOR AND BARBER ORDINANCE: ~r. J. C. ~Xartin appeared relating to the Beauty Parlor and Barber Ordinance now pending before the Council. The Roanoke Bar- bets Association presented a resolution asking that Council adopt the ordinance. Mr. Comer moved that the ordinance be referred to the City ;,~anager, L~r. ~undy, City Clerk and the Health Officer to report to Council with recommendation. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. WATER ~AIN: The application of the t~oanoke ~,~ater Works Company to install a water main in Johnson Avenue N. W., West of £?th Street was read. The City ~,~anager recommends the granting of the permit. ~r. Comer offered the following resolution: (#AOOB) A RESOLUTION granting a permit to the koanoke Water Works Company to install a certain water main. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and is hereby granted the Roanoke ~ater ¥~orks Company to install a E inch water main in Johnson Avenue N. W., '~est of £?th Street, approximately 590 feet. Said Roanoke '~:~ater '~orks Company by acting under this resolution agrees to in-.. demnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to person~ or property by reason of the construction and maintenance of said water main, and further agrees to replace the streets where the same are opened u.~der the provtsion~ of the general ordinances of the City of Roanoke providing for street restoration. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: ~[essrs. Comer, ~Iundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, ~r. Seifert - 5. NAYS: None - - 0 REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REi:~RT OF THE CI~/' I~.~NAGER: The City i~[anager presented a report making certain recommendations. The same were acted upon as follows: ~rOBER~SIS PATIenTS: The City ~anager presented a report from Dr. Chas. M. Irvin recommending that the following pztients be placed in a Sanitorium: Sam Henderson (Colored) Amos Headley Mrs. Elizabeth Br2ant Mas. Thelma Staples Charles Staples Robert Starkey The 0ity Manager recommends that the city take over and pay for eleven patien now in the Sanitortum supported by the Roanoke Tuberculosis Association. It appeax. lng that there is no report from the City Physician on these eleven patients, the matter is referred to the City Manager to get a a further report to Council. Mr. Comer offered report from the City Physician, witl the following resolution: (~4004) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to place in Sanitoriums ce~ tain tubercular patients and to make an appropriation for the expenses thereof. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City ~nager be .and he is hereby authorized and directed to place in Sanitoriums the following pa- tients suffering with tub erculo si s: Sam Henderson (Colored) Amos Headley Mrs. Elizabeth Bryant Mrs. Thelma Staples Charles Staples Robert Starkey ~and pay to the Sanitoriums for the treatment of said patients the sum of ~1.00 per 'day for white patients, and 50 cents per day for colored patients, with an allowanc of a ~4.00 per month, per patient, for other incodental expenses. BE IT FURTHER HESOLVED that the sum of $1,000.00 be, and the same is hereby appropriated to the account of Outside Poor to take care of the expenses of said '~patients. The resolution was read and laid over. REPOHTS OF C0~,2,!ITTEES: None. S UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The following ordinance having been introduced, read andi -laid over :':as taken up and again read: (~4000) A RESOLUTION to grant a permit to the Temple Emanuel Church to constru. '.an organ room approximately 12 by 15 feet attached to their building located on the East Side of Franklin Road, South of Day Avenue. WHEREAS, Temple Emanuel Church has applied for permit to construct an organ room approximately 12 by 15 feet attached tp their church building located on tke iEast~ Side of Franklin Road, South of Day Avenue, and ~J~FJtEAS, the property owner adjoining said church property has filed his con- sent. in ¥~riting, to the granting of said permit, and the Building Inspector has re- commended that the said permit be granted, and room. WHEREAS, no additional hazard will be created by the building of said organ THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLI~ED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit :~be,. and the same is hereby granted Temple Emanuel Church to construct an organ room approximately 1£ by lb feet attached to their church building located on the East ~ - ~S~de of Franklin 1;,cad, South of Day Avenue. i The construction of said organ room to be under the plans and specifications 'furnished the Bu. ildin~ Inspector and to his good liking and satisfaction. The said Temple Emanuel Church by acting under this resolution agr@es to in- demnify and save harmless the City of ~r~'oanoke from all claims for damages to person~ or property by reason of the construction and maintenance of said organ room. :t Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded, and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert - 5 NAYS: None ............... O. The following resolution having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (~4002) A RESOLUTION to establish a grade on ~rd (Roanoke} Street from Luck Avenue to Franklin Road. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the grade of ~rd (Roanoke} Street between Luck Avenue and Franklin Road, as shown on profile 9£8 dat~l. the g?th day of l,{ay 19~, on file in the office of the City Engineer be, and the same is hereby established as the grade of ~rd (Roanoke) Street S. ¥i,, between Luck: Avenue and Franklin Road. Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: i.~e s sr s. Come r, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley end the ~resident, ~,~r. Seifert - 8. NAYS: None ................. 0. S~.iI-ANNUAL PAY]~IEIIT OF TAXES: Mr. Tinsley moved that the matter of semi-annual payment of taxes be laid over for further consideration. ed a~d agreed to. The motion was duly second- CONSIDERATI0~.I OF CLAE.~S: None. INTRODUCTION ~D CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AHD RESOLUTI0'.,~IS: Mr. Stiff introduced the following resolution: (#4005) A RESOLUTION to purchase a piece of property from E. E. Wright and Central 1.~anufacturing Company as an entrance to ¥fashington Park at the price of $1,900.00. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City ~!enager be, and he is hereby authorized to purchase from E. E. Wright and Central ~nufacturing Company certain property as an entrance to Washington Park at a price not to exceed :: $1,900.00, to be charged to the account of Street Improvement. ~: The property to be purchased from E. E. V~rtght is briefly described as follows: Lots 28 and 26 Clyde Land Company Map - 1889. The property to be purchased from Central ~,~anufacturing Company is briefly described as follows: Lots 19 and £0 Clyde Land Company Map - 1889. t~ovided, however, before making such purchase the City l¥~anager shall certify ithat the expenditure will not jeopardize the street work now in progress and for which the money has been allocated. The resolution was read and laid over. .1 MOTIONS AND MISCELI~NEOUS BUSINESS: WATER SIIrJATION: Mr. D. ¥~. Johns residing at 1901 Orange Avenue N. W., appear- ed relating to the water situation in the City of Roanoke. It was stated that the matter is being considered. S~II-MONTELY MEETINGS OF COUNCIL: Mr. Tinsley moved that beginning with this meeting that Council meet every other Friday during the months of June, July and August. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED . Presides COUNOIL, Tue sda~, SPECIAL MEETING, June 14, The Co,~_-oil of the City of Roanoke in the M,,~lcipal Building Tuesday, June call of tbs president. PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, ABSENT: None---- ........... O. The president, Mr. Seifert, presiding. met in Special Meeting in the 14, 193~, at 4 o'clock P. M., ferred is requested meeting. Tinsley and the Council Room pursuant to President, ~tr. Seifert-5, OFFICERS PRESENT: W. P. H,,nter, City Manager. OBJECT OF THE MEETING: The president stated that the object of the meeting was to consider the matter of semi-annual payment of taxes. SEMI-ANNUAL TAX PAYI~ENT: The City Clerk and Auditor presented to Council a statement showing the possible result of the semi-ann~l collection of taxes on the finances of the city. The statement shows that if the taxes on real estate are collected semi-annually it will result in a deficit on January 1st, of $71,614.27. After a discussion, Council is of the opinion that it would be unwise to put into effect the semi-annual payment of taxes, and the committee to whom the matter is re-' to bring in an amended report for action of Council at its nextI REVISION OF BUDGET: From statement submitted by the City Clerk and Auditor it is shown that unless a reduction is made in the Budget for the balance of the year there will be a considerable deficit at the end of the year. Mr. Tinsley moved fha' the City Manager and City Clerk prepare and present to Council a statement showing what reductions can be made from the Budget for the present year.. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. · ' Presid~. COUNalL, Friday, REGULAR MEETING, June 17, 19~2. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Room in the Municipal Building Friday, June 17, PRESENT: Messrs. 0cruet, Mundy, Stiff, 19~2, at 3 o'clock P. M. Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert-5. ABS~T: None ................ 0. The president, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: W. P. Hunter, City Manager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has ' been furnished each member of Co,~cil, upon motion, dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. duly seconded, the reading is PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: BLENHEIM ROAD: Mr. Fred Harp and committee of citizens appeared and asked that Council improve Blenheim Road between Sherwood Avenue and Brandon Road, the property owners agreeing to pay one-half the cost of curb and gutter. The matter is refer- red to the City Manager. NUISANCE: A petition complaining of the boise created by the American Laundry located on 4th Street S. E., was presented, asking that Council take some action to have the noise abated. The matter is referred to the City Manager for such action as he deems necessary to take. ROCK CRUSHER: A petition calling the attention of Council to the nuisance created by the rock crusher situated on Shenandoah Avenue Just West of 5th Street. The petition states that the dust and dirt from the rock crusher is almost unbeara- ble. Mr. Comer moved that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for action. CROSS-OVER: Application of Dr. W. R. Whitman and Dr. Kyle Lee for permit to construct a cross-over at ~65 Luck Avenue S. W., was read and referred to the City Manager with power to act. CROSS-OVER: The application of the Texas Oil Company for permit to construct three cross-overs, two of said cross-overs to be on Lynchbu~g Avenue N. E., near Hart Avenue and one on 4th Street into a filling station. The application is re- ferred to the City Manager with power to act. GASOLINE TANKS: The application of the Texas 0il Company for permit to install' four 1,000 gallon, under ground, gasoline storage ta~ks on their property located at the Southwest Corner of the Northern Approach and Hart Avenue N. E. LM. Comer moved~ 'that the permit be granted and offered the following resolution: ii (~4006) A RESOLUTION granting a permit to the Texas 0il Company to four 1,000 gallon, underground, gasoline storage tanks on its property at the iwest Corner of the Northern Approach and Hart Avenue N. E. BE IT RESOLVED by the Con-oil of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and install ~: .~. South- hereby granted the Texas Oil Company to install four 1,000 gallon, ,,nderground, is i gaso- line storage tanks on its property located at the Southwest corner of the Northern Approach and Hart Avenue N.E. Said tanks shall be installed under specifications to be furnished by the Building Inspector and to his good liking and satisfaction. The said Texas Oil Company by acting under this resolution agrees to indemni- fjr &nd. oaYe hA:rmleos the City of Roanoke fzom a~X~ Ol&lJnB foz dmno,~eB to persons oz propezt~ by reason of the installation and maintenance of said ~asolino tanks. The resolution was read and laid over. GAS MAIN: The application of the Roanoke Gas Light Compan~ for a permit to in- stall a certain gas main was read. Mr. Tinsley moved to grant the permit and offo~ ed the following resolutions (~4007) A RESOLUTION granting a permit to the Roanoke Gas Light Company to in- : stall a certain gas main. , BE IT ~SOLVED by the hereby granted the Roanoke · ney Street S, E., Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and is Gas Light Company to install a 2 inch gas main North of Colonial Street, a distance of 150 feet. Said Ro~_~oke Gas Light Company by acting under this resolution agrees to in- ~ demnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to per- sons or property by reason of the installation and maintenance of said gas main, and further agrees to replace the streets where the same are opened under the provi, sions of the general ordinances of the City of Roanoke providing for street restora] rich. Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and t resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, LM. Seifert - 5. NAYS: None ................ O. JEFFERSON STREET BAPTIST CHURCH REQUEST TO RELEASE TAXES: A communication from Rev. Earle T. Favro, Pastor, Jefferson Street Baptist Church, asking that Council release the taxes on the property belonging to the church on the S. E., Corner of :Jefferson Street and Albemarle Avenue. The property is not used :but is rented. Mr. Tinsley moved that the matter be referred to with request that he advise Council its authority in the matter. UNEMPLOYMENT: A communication from ;,~s. James E. Dart, for church purposes the City Attorney Creekvale, W. Va., sett~" · ing forth her ideas for the relief of the unemployed and requesting "municate with the representatives in Congress and request the adoption of her [!gestions. The communication is filed. Council to eom- sug- FAtXILY YfELFARE SOCIETY: Report of the Family Welfare Society for the month of April was read and filed. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: ~ REPORT OF THE CITY L~ANAGER: The City Manager presented a il rain recommendations. The same were acted upon as follows: report making ocr- SEVfER CONSTRUCTION: The City Manager advises Council that in accordance with the resolution adopted, he gave a hearing to the property owners on the Question of constructing certain sewers and recommends that the sewers be constructed, and the !iproperty owners be charged with one-third of the cost. ZONING ORDINANCE: The City Manager presented the revised Zoning Ordinance ahd · recommends that the same be referred to the Zoning Commission to give the hearing ~provided for in the charter. Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the recommendation. The motion was duly seconded and the ordinance referred to the hearing. The City Manager presented Zoning Commission fo, r a report of work accomplished and expenditures for weeks ending May 26th, June 2nd, and June 9th, 1932. The same are filed. TUBERCULOSIS PATIENTS: A report from Dr. Chas. M. Irvin recommending that the following city: tub · roulo si s patients be maintained in the Sanitoria at the expense of 1 James Buahong Thelma ~amner Mary Woolwine Dennis Bolt Antony Updike Alice Verdle Ha~ Elizabeth Adams Nettie Gilbert Thomas Lane Mary Roberson Upon motion, duly seconded, the City Manager is requested to obtain individual reports on each case, and to request Dr. Chas. M. Irvin, City Physician, Dr. C. B. Ransone, Health Officer, and Miss Deyerle, Tuberculosis Nurse, be present at the next meeting of Council to be held ~uly 1st. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. REPORTS OF COMZ~ITTEES: CO},~IITTEE ON S~,~I-ANNUAL PAYMENT OF TAXES: The committee on semi-annual payment of taxes not being ready to report, the same is continued. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The following resolution having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: ~(~4004) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City l..lanager to place in Sanitoriums certain tubercular patients and to make an appropriation for the expenses thereof. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City Manager be, and he is hereby authroized and directed to place in Sanitoriums the following aptients suffering with tuberculosis: Sam Henderson (Colored) Amos Headley Mrs. Elizabeth Bryant Mrs. Thelma Staples Charl es Staples Robert Starkey and to pay to the Sanitoriums for the treatment of said patients the sum of $1.00 per day, for white patients, and 50 cents per day, for colored patients, with an allowance of $4.00 per month, per patient, for other incidental expenses. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the sum of $1,000.00 be, and the same is hereby apprp~riated to the account of Outside Poor to take care of the expenses of said patients. Mr. Comer moved to e~end the resolution by striking out the name of Same Hen- derson and inserting Charles A~derson Reams. The motion was duly seconded and adopt- ed. Thereupon the resolution as amended was placed upon its passage and the same adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, NAYS: None ...... - ..........0. Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert -- 5. up The following and again read: resolution having been introduced, read and laid over was taken {~4005) A RESOLUTION to Central Manufacturing comPany as an $1,900.00. The resolution is laid over. purchase a piece of property from E. E. Wright and entrance to Washington Park at the price of CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. XNTROI~aTION ~D CONSIDERAT~ON OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTXONS: Mr. Mun~v introduoe~ the following resolution: (~4008) A RESOLUTION to approve the accounts an~ claims against the City of Roanoke for the month of May, 1952, and ~ireoting the payment of the same. For full text of Resolution see 0rdinanoe Book No. 7, Page No. ~ ). Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the 'resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, M,~ndy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, ~r. NAYS: None Se ifer t-- 5. Mr. Tinsley introduced the following resolution: (~4009) A RESOLUTION to authorize the construction of certain sewers: For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Book No. 7, Page No. Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and th. resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the ~resident, Mr. Seifert --5. NAYS: None ............... 0. Mr. Mundy introduced the following ordinance: (~4010) AN ORDINANCE to establish set back lines on 3rd (Roanoke) Street, bede Church Avenue and Franklin Road. ~THEREAS, by resolution hereto fmre adopted the City Clerk and Auditor was direct, ed to publish a notice to the property tween ChurCh Avenue and Franklin Road, ov~ers abutting on 3rd (Roanoke) Street, be- that Council would give a hearing on Frtda~ the 17th, day of Jume 1932, on the question of adopting a set back line of ten feet on each side of said street, and i~ ¥[HEREAS, said notice was published as required by law, and on the said l?th,. day of June 1932, no one appeared to object to the establishment of said set back line. T~ORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a set back line of ten feet be, and is hereby established on both sides of 3rd (Roanoke) Street between Church Avenue and Franklin Road. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that no building hereafter erected on any of said lots abutting on said street shall be closer to the present street line than ten feet. A map of said line is hereto attached and made The ordinance was read and laid over. Mr. Mundy introduced the following ordinance: (~4011) Ali ORDINANCE to prevent the fraudulent and adverti sing a part hereof. for wale of distressed goods, sale and to regulate the sale wares ar merchandise, to impose cer- rain license taxes thereon and to provide penalities for the BE IT ORDAINED by the Co,moil of the City of Roanoke: violation thereof. Section 1. That no person, firm or corporation shall advertise, represent or hol out in the City of Roanoke that any sale at. retail of goods, wares or merchandise i(herelnafter referred to as "goods"} is an insurance, bankruptcy, insolvent, li~i- dation, assignee's, receiver' s, trustee' s, adjustor's, wholesale, manufacturer's or closing out sale, or a sale of goods damaged by fire, smoke or water, or otherwise, maless he shall have first obtained a license to conduct 8u. ch ~.le from the Co~is- sioner of Revenue of this City. The applicant for such a license shall make to such ~Commissioner of Revenue an application therefor in writing and under oath, giving al', n d the fasts in regard to ~AOh sale and particularly the place and manner of conducting the same, a complete inventory of the goods to be sold at such sale, the names of the persons from whom said goods were obtained, the date of delivery thereof to the person applying for the license, the place from which the same were last tahen, and any and all of the details necessary to fUlly identify the goods to be sold; and the! Commissioner of Revenue shall allow any person to inspect said application upon re- , quest. Such application shall also speoif~ the proposed period of time during which:. such sale shall continue, and tho applicant shall pay a license tax therefor of Two hundred{$gO0oO0) dollars per montB, or fraction thereof, and there shall bo no abate~ ment of said license tax for any reason whatsoever. If the said Commissioner of Re-; venue shall bo satisfied from said application that the proposed sale Is of tho charac- ter (as to all goods to bo sold) whloh tho applicant desires to advertise and con- duct, and the applicant pays the license tax horeinabove prescribed, said Commission; er' of Revenue shall issue a license to the applicant, and conduct a sale of the partueular kind iwith the requirements of this ordinance, Ioatton and for which the license tax is Section 2. That the license provided authorizing him to advertise in acoordauoe mentioned in the application, the period of time stated for paid. for in the foregoing in the appli- section of this or- dinance shall not be assignable and shall be valid only for a sale of the goods in the manner and at the time and place set forth and described in the application, and ~no other goods shall be sold at such sale, and it shall be unlawful for the appli- .~!cant to list on the aforesaid inventory any goods which are not part of the regular I stock of the store or business, the goods of which are to closed out at such sale, or to add to, supplement or replenish said goods from any source whatsoever and the. reafter to advertise the sale as being of the character set out in the application; and that each and every addition to said stock of goods, and each sale of goods add-' ed thereto, shall constitute a separate offense under this.ordinance. ~: Section 3. That any person who shall advertise, represent, holdout, conduct, !hold or carry on any sale of the character herein mentioned, without having first obtained a license as herein provided for, or who shall violate any of the provisions Ihereof, or shall make any false statement in the aforesaid application shall be deemL i~ed[ guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine ~' of not less than Two hundred fifty ($250.00) dollars nor more than One thousand ($1,000.00) dollars, or by confinement in jail not exceeding six (6) months, or by '~tboth such fine and confinement, and each day, s business in violation of the provi- isions of this ordinance shall constitute a separate offense. Section 4. That the provisions of this o~dinance shall not apply to trustees selling ;;~der deeds of assignment, or to sheriffs, constables, or other public or Court officers, or to any Or authority of any Court, other person or persons acting under the license, direction State or Federal, selling goods in the course of their of $ ilficial duties; or to a merchant who has been conducting a business in the City of ~IRoanoke~ continuously for at least one year immediately prior thereto under an ordi- nary merchant's license, and who in closing out his stock of goods and advertises as such, or to a merchant whose stock of goods has been damaged by fire, or otherwise and who advertises as such. smoke, water 5action 5, That an~ persont who, at the time of the adoption of this ordinance s conducting a sale of the character herein mentioned, shall not be ~e%uired to pro, .ufo a license aa herein provided for, unless such sale is continued for a period of nore than thirty (30) days from the time of the adoption hereof, in wl~toh event, euol erson at ~toense, as well as comply with the other provisions this the lapse of said thirty (~0) day period shall be required to obtain such hereof. Section $. That if any part or parts, section, sentence, clause, or phrase of ordinance is for any reason declared to be unconstitutional or invalid, suoh Recision ~hall not affect the validity of this ordinance as a whole, or any portion thereof other than the part or portion so decided to be unconstitutional or invalid. ! Section 7. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Section 8. That this ordinance, being an emergency ordinance, shall be in ef- fect from and after its adoption. The ordinance was read and laid over. ~r. Tlnsley moved that the City Attorney be requested to give Council an opini~ on the above ordinance introduced by ~tr. Mundy. Messrs. R. W. Cutshall, President, and U. T. Lemon, Secretary, Retail Merchant Association, same. appeared in regard to the above ordinance, advocating the adoption of Mr. Tinsley introduced the following resolution: (~4012) A RESOLUTION to establish state highway routes through the City of Roanoke. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that state highway routes through the City of Roanoke be, and the same are hereby established as follows: VIRGINIA ROUTE l0 at the west corporation line of the City of Roanoke; i Beginning on Auburn Avenue thence east on Auburn Avenue to Grandin Road; thence North on Grandin Road to Virgin! Avenue; thence east on Virginia Avenue to 13th Street 9. W; thence North on 13th Street to Campbell Avenue; thence east on Campbell Avenue to 3rd Street S. W; thence north on 3rd Street to Salem Avenue; thence east on Salem Avenue to Jefferson Street thence north on Jefferson Street to Shenandoah Avenue N. E; thenece east on Shenan- .t~ doah Avenue to Commonwealth Avenue; thence north on Commonwealth Avenue to 4th Stree~ N. E; thence north on 4th Street to Lynchburg Avenue; thence east on Lynchburg Avenu~ N. E,, to the east corporation line of the City of Roanoke. corporation line of the City of Roanoke; thence west S. E; thence north on 13th Street to Tazewell Avenue Avenue to Jefferson Street, connecting with Virginia VIRGINIA ROUTE 20? Beginning on Dale Avenue S. E., at the center of Tinker Creek, at the east on Dale Avenue to 13th Street S, E; thence west on Tazewell Route 33 ( U. S. 311). VIRGINIA ROUTE Beginning on Riverland Road S. E., at the east corporation line of the City of west on Riverland Road to Piedmont Avenue; thence south on Piedmont thence west on Walnut Avenue to Jefferson Street, connectin~ U. S. 311). Roanoke; thence Avenue to Walhut Avenuei With Virginia Route 33 Beginning on Avenham Avenue at the south corporation line of the City of Roanoke; thence north on Avenh~em~Avenue to Broadway; thence east on Broadway to Clanahan Street; thence east on McClanahau Street to Wellington Avenue, thence north on ~ellington Avenue and Jefferson Street, con~ectlng with Virgini~ Route 10 (U.S.11 VIRGINIA ROUTE 3~ ( U. S. 11 ) KNO~'~N AS NORTHERN APPROACE thence south on the Northern Approach to Route 10. Beginning tn the Northern Approach at the north corporation line of the City o~ Lynchb~g Avenue, connecting with Roanoke; ?irginia Beginning at CAMPBELL AVENUE - 2ND STREET LINK the intersection of Campbell Avenue and 3rd Street S. W., on Route 10 ( U.S. 11); thence east on Campbell Avenue to End Street S. W; thex ¥irginia south on 2nd Street to Franklin Road, connecting with Vtr6inta Route 205, · Beginning on Woodlawn Avenue at the west o0rporation .line of the C~ty of Roanoke; thence east on Woo~lawn Avenue to Rosewood Avenue, thence east on Rosewood Avenue to Greenbrier Avenue; thence east on Greenbrier Avenue to the east corporation line of the City of Roanoke; thence entering Roanoke County and re-entering the Ctt~ of Roanoke at Brandon Avenue and Martin's Lane; thence east with Brandon Avenue to Main Street; thence north on Main Street to Elm Avenue So W; thence east on Elm Ave~ nue to Franklin Road; thence north on Franklin Road to Jefferson Street, connecting with Virginia Route 10, (U. MELROSE AVENUE - GILDER AVENUE ROUTE Beginning on Melrose Avenue at the west corporation line of the City of Roanoke; thence east on Melrose Avenue to llth Street N. W; thence south on llth Street to Oilmer Avenue; thence east on Ollmer Avenue to Commonwealth Avenue; connecting with Virginia Route 33 ( U. S. 11). LAFAYETTE BOULEVARD ROUTE Beginning on Lafayette at the north corporation line of the City eft' Roanoke; .i thence south on Lafayette Boulevard to Melrose Avenue, connecting with Melrose Avenue, Oilmer Avenue Route. ~ BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the State Highway Commissioner. Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert ..... 4. NAYS: Mr. Mundy ........................................................ 1. Mr. Comer introduced the following resolution: (~4013) A RESOLUTION to authorize the Treasurer of the City of Roanoke to re- ceive 1931 taxes and levies without the payment of the penalty to, and including July 15th. V~EREAS, on account of the conditions now existing it is advisable to relieve the tax payer as far as possible from the burdens of taxation, as well as to offer an incentive to said tax payer for prompt payment, and to put into the City Treasury the money necessary for the conduct of the city government. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the Treasu~- er of said city be, and he is hereby authorized to receive 1931 taxes and levies up to and including July 15, 1932, without the payment of the additional penalty there- on. An emergency existing this resolution shall be in force from its passage. ~. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, NAys: None .................... O. Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert --5. There being no further business, Council adjourned. IATTEST: Clerk. APPROVED COUNCIL, SPECIAL MEETING, Mond~r, June 20, 1932. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in Special Meeting in the Council Room in the Municipal Building Monday June 20, 1932, at 4 o'clock P. M., pursuant to oall of the president, the formal notice of which bein~ waived. PRESENT: Messrs. Gomer, Mundy, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert ---4. ABS~I~T: Mr. Stiff The president, Mr. Seifert, presidin~. OFFICERS PRESENT: W. P. Hunter, City Manager. OBJECT OF THE ~ETIEG: The president stated that 'itc consider certain reductions necessary in the budget ~defiott, and such other matters as may come before the VETER~'S HOSPITAL: Colonel M. $. l~ttle the object of the meeting was in order to meet a possible meeting. appeared and explained to Council the condition surrounding the location of the Veteran's Hospital, and suggested that ~Council consider the matter, and, if possible, be in a position to act when the time :comes. BUDGET: Co~,~cll considered the necessity for reducing the budget for 1932, in order to meet a possible deficit at the end of the year. Mr. H. "'~. Martin and mem- bers of the School Board were present and Council stated to them that it will be necessary to cut the appropriation for schools, and asked what amo~mt it would be 'possible for the School Board to cut out, and after a considerable discussion a ten- !tative amount of $25,000.00 was agreed upon, with the statement from the Zchool Boar !that if it were possible to cut more that the Board would-do so and advise Council !of the amount. ! Mr. Comer offered the following ordinance: (~1014) AN ORDINANCE to reduce certain appropriations for the year 1932, and 1to reduce salaries, wages, commissions, fees and other compensation paid by the Cit~ of Roanoke to any city officer and employee §% for the period begin~ing July 1,19J2. there will be a possible deficit at the end of the year 1932, and in order to meet such deficit it is necessary that the Budget for 1932, be reduced, and to make such reduction it is necessary that the salaries, wages, commissions, fees and all compensation paid by the city to any officer and employee be reduced An emergency is set forth and declared to exist and this ordinance shall be in force from its passage. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that beginning July 1, 19~ ithe salaries, wages, commissions, fees and all compensation paid by the City of iRoanoke to any officer and employee thereof be, and the same is hereby reduced 5%. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED t}mt the Budget to the several departments be, and the is hereby reduced as follows: same City Manager Engineering Department City Clerk City Treasurer Legal Department Court Officers and Expense Assessing Tax Collection of Tax City Hall Elections Stationery and Printing Council 455.00 585.00 412.00 100. O0 105.00 337.00 1,000.00 1,929.00 476..00 ~,950.00 500.00 117.00 Convention and League ~ity Planning & Zonin~ ~ivil and Police Court Assessing & Collecting ~og tax Collecting Delinquent Tax Almshouse Jail Juvenile Court Police Department Fire " Fire Hydrants Street Lighting Building Inspection City Physician Quarantine and Detention City Cemetery Health Department Street Cleaning Garbage Removal Sewer Naintenance Street Repairs Bridge Repair Crusher City Stables Tools and Equipment Live Stock Special Services Allowances and Gifts Garage School s Parks Recreation Market West End ~'~arket 8§,50 503.00 60.00 500.00 974.00 916.00 16,5.00 :5,892°00 6,004.00 2,, 250. O0 500.00 94. O0 :5? .00 :56.00 25.00 476.00 1,491.00 1,45:5.00 '761.00 1,:56:5.00 588.00 356.00 2,~09.00 3,000.00 4~.00 1,000.00 400.00 151.00 ~5,000.00 775.00 ~25.00 B66.00 42.00 $ ~4,137.50 Nr. Comer moved that the provisions of the charter separate meetings be suspended. following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, ~[undy, NAYS: None ....... - ......... O. ~r. Comer moved to adopt the ordinance. ordinance adopted by the following'vote: requiring readings at two The motion was duly seconded and agreed to by the Tinsley and the President, ~r. Seifert .... 4. The motion was duly seconded and the AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Tinsley and the President, ~[r. Seifert ---4. NAYS: None ................. O. Nr. Tinsley introduced the following resolution: (~4015) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to construct curb on Auburn ~venue from Belleville Road to 150 feet West of Carter Road. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City ~ianager be, ~nd he is hereby authorized to constr~ct curb on Auburn Avenue from Belleville Road to 150 feet West of Carter Road. Nr. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution adopted by the AYES: Messrs. Comer, re so lution. following vote: Mundy, Tinsley and NAYS: None ............. ' .... O. There The motion was duly seconded and the the President, ~. Seifert ---- 4. being no further business, Cm~ncil adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Olerk. President~ .'90 COUNCIL, Fr ! da~, July 1, 193£. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Room in the Municipal Building Friday, July 1, 1932, at 3 o'clock P. PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert-5 ABSEE~: None ...................... 0. The president, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRES~T: W. P. Hunter, City Manager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has ~been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS ~ ' ~ D C ~,~,gJNI CATI ON S: SAFETY MOTOR TRANSIT CORPORATION: The application of the Safety Motor Transit Corporation for an extension.of their permit to operate motor buses in the City of Roanoke for a period of ten years from September l, cation was accompanied by an ordinance granting the extension. Colonel James .Woods, representing the Safety Motor Transit Corporation, appeared and stated cil the reasons for asking that the extension of the permit 1932, was presented, whichjppli] be for the period of ten years, and filed a statement of the earnings and expenses of the company. Council takes time to consider the application. ~,~APG~ET: S. R. Truman and a committee of occupants of the stalls at the city market appeared and asked that the rent for said stalls be further reduced. Com~_~.cil · .takes time to consider. FINE ~^ ~~,~. A communication from B. A. Goria stating that he had been fined $2.50: for parking his automobile in front of his place of business at ~116 East Campbell Avenue, and asking; that Council take some aotion to prevent his being ed. by being summoned to court for parking his automobile in front of his place of business. The matter is referred to the City ~anager for report. ANNUAL AUDIT: A communication from Crawford-Stull & Company advising Council that they will make the annual audit of the city accounts for a fee of $A45.00. City Clerk is directed to obtain bids from the acoounta~ts in the City of Roanoke ; for said audit. SHERWOOD A~E~UE: Mr. B. E. Estes in a communication to Council called its atten- tion to a dangerous condition on Sherwood Avenue between ~arrington Road and i.~onti- f cello Avenue on account of the heavy grade and the ~peed of vehicles passing over Sherwood Avenue. The communication is referred to the City Manager. ..'~ ROANOX~ HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION: The report of the Roanoke Hospital Association showing l~ day's treatment of city patients during the month of ~ay was read and filed. i FANCILY WELFARE SOCIETY: Report of the Family Welfare Society for the month of May was read and filed. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY ~ANAGER: recommendations. The same were acted upon as follows: A~ERICAN LAUNDRY: Relative to the complaint of the citizens oinity of Laundry. The City Manager reported that the noise is occasioned by using steam to heat the water in an open tank; that Mr. Mitchell, the proprietor of the lsmndry, contemplates moving the plant out on Franklin Road, South of McClanahan Street. No action was taken by Council. an The City ~anager presented a report making oertain~ living in the vi- i Highland Avenue and 4th Street S. E., about the noise made by the American The president stated that he and Mr. 1,~undy would make i presented a inve sti gati on. The City Manager week ending June 23, 1932. report of work accomplished and expenditures for ~ The same is filed. REPORT OF THE CITY ATTOR2~EY: ROCK CRUSHER SHENANDOAH AVEI~E N. Vi: The City Attorney in an opinion presented to Council states that the matter of abating the nuisance occasioned by the opera- tion of the rock crusher on Shenandoah Avenue N. W., West of 5th Street, is one for the citizens in the vicinity to take action on, and is not one for action by the city. The opinion is filed and the City Clerk is directed to notify the petitioners accordingly. JEFFERSON STREET BAPTIST CHURCH: The City Attorney advises Council with re- ference to the request of the Jefferson Street Baptist Church to rebate the taxes on its property located at the Southeast Corner of Jefferson Street and Albemarle Avenue; that the property does not come within the provisions of the law exempting church property from taxation. The Clerk is directed to notify the church accord- ingly. R~PORTS OF CO~.~ITTEES: BARBER ' ~" · ORDII~A~,OE. The committee to whom was referred the ordinance to regulate ilthe sanitation of barber shops, barber schools, etc., presented its report, recom- ~lmending certain amendments in the ordinance. ~. Mundy introduced the ordinance, Which is as follows: (~4016) AN ORDINANCE to regulate the sanitation of barber shops, barber schools, beauty culture and manicuring establishments and schools, providing for inspection !l~thereof, requiring permits for operators and providing penalty for violation there- of. the beard or cuts or shampoos, singes or dresses the hair or massages the head, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, that: Section 1. Definition. The term "barber" shall mean one who shaves or trims face or neck of any person for pay and shall include operators, apprentices and pupils in barber schools. "Barber Shop" is to embrace any place where the work or business of a barber is done for pay and may or may not include a beauty culture establishment. "Barber School" shall be construed to mean and include all places where the work or business af a barber' is taught or where instructions are given in shaving, hair cut-~ shampooing, trimming ceived or charges are made. the cosmetic or massaging for which instructions tuition fees are re- "Beauty Culture" shall be construed to mean and include'' art of hairdressing and shall embrace the arranging, dressing, curling,~ singeing, waiving, cle~ing, cutting, bleachin~, tinting, or of any person and the massaging, cleansing, ~_ud manipulating coloring of the hair of the scalp, face, neck a~ms or bust of any person either with the he_ads, mechanical apparatus or cosmetic preparations for compensation. "Beauty Culture EstablishmentS"shell be construed' t¢ mean any place in practices beauty The term "Beauty teach any or all parts of Establishment" shall mean which any person, whether operator, atten~ant:~ helper or apprentic culture for compensation and may or ma~ not include a barber shop. Culture School" shall mean any place in which any person or persona beauty culture for compensation. The term "Manicuring any place in which an~ person or persons engages in treat= lng the hands or nails of any person for compensation. The term "Manicuring School' shall mean any place in which the care of the hands and nails is taught for compen- sation. Wherever the term "Such Establishments" is used, it shall be construed to mean and include barber shops, barber schools, beauty culture and manicuring es- tablishments and schools. No part of these definitions nor of this ordinance shall be construed to include or apply to undertakers, doctors, chiropodists or nurses in the practice of their professions. Section £: Pemits Required. It shall be ~mlawful for any person, association, ~ firm or corporation, to conduct, operate or maintain a barber shop, barber school, beauty culture or manicuring establishment or school in the City of Roanoke without first applying for and obtaining from the Health Department of this city a permit therefor as hereinafter provided. Permits for such establiffi:ments are to be posted in some conspicuous place in this establishment and renewed annually. Section 3: How Permits ;,lay Be Obtained. Any person, firm or corporation wishing to conduct a barber shop, barber school, beauty culture or manicuring establishment or school, shall file with the Health Department, for a permit to conduct such a business. The person or persons making such application shall, at the time of mak- ing application, present to the Health Officer a Certificate of Health, as herein- after provided, for each person, (operator, assistant helper, ~prentice or pupil) who is to be employed in such business. The Health Officer shall then cause the matter set forth in such application to be investigated, including the sanitary conditions of the place to be operated, and if the conditions conform to the require ments of this ordinance and the application be approved, a permit sh~ll be granted by the Health Officer. Section 4: (a) Certificate of Health Required. It shall be unlawful for any per son, whether owner, operator, assistant, helper, apprentice or pupil to attend or serve anyone in any barber shop, barber school, beauty culture or manicuring estab- lishment or school or in the residence of any customer or in any other place for compensation unless such person so serving holds a Certificate of Health, the Health Officer of the City of Roanoke and it sha~lbe ,~lawful for any person, firm or corporation to employ or permit a person to work in such an establishment school issued by who does not hold a certificate of health, granted by the Health Officer of this city. (b) How Certificates of Health May Be Obtained. Application for a Certificate of Health shall be made on a form provided by the Health Department. The applicant shall then file with the Health Officer on a form provided by the Health Department a medical certificate signed by a duly licensed, reputable physician, approved by the Health Officer', stating that within 10 preceding days tl~e applicant has been given a therough physical examination, including the necessary [aboratory tests to determine freedom from infectious diseases. For such medical certificate to be acceptable the examining physician must make a ~ physical examination of said person, employing standard, recognized methods and tests for determining the presence of communicable diseases and must make a separate report for each person examined. Xf the medical certificate embracing all laboratory tests and the report to of the physical examination, as oertifie~/ by the examining physician, show the ap- plicant to be free from any infectious disease in comm,,~nioable form and not to hat- bet the causitive organizations of or be a "carrier" of any such disease, and upon approval of the application the Health Officer shall issue the applicant, free of charge, a Certificate of Health. Such certificate shall state the date of examlna- tion and freedom from any infectious disease in communicable form at the time of examination. This Health Certificate must be kept in the possession of the person to whom issued and exhibited to the sanitary inspector upon request. (o) Health Certificates not Transferable: Health Certificates shall not be transferrel and shall not be used by any other person than the one to whom issued. Health Certificates issued under the provisions of this section shall not be constru- ed to authorize persons to work or the employment of persons to whom issued when such persons thereafter contract or are infected with or have been exposed to any infectious disease requiring isolation or exclusion from their employment by the regulation or ordinance of this city, nor shall such certificate be construed as limiting the power of the Health Officer to require the re-examination of such per- son when in his judgment such an examination is necessary. (d) Managers to Report Suspicious Cases. The Manager of any barber shop, bar- ber school, beauty culture or manicuring establishment or school shall report im- mediately to the Health Department the name and address of any employee whom he knows or suspects to be suffering from any infectious disease in communicable form. (e) Certificates of Health to be Renewed Annually: Certificates of Health, as I required in this section, shall be renewed annually. Section 5~ Infectious Diseases of Attendant~. No person who is affected v~ th any infectious disease in communicable form shall attend any person in such establish- ment. :! Seotion 6: Infectious Disease of Patrons. No person affected with or who appears to be infected v~ith any infectious disease in commn~icable form shall be attended in any such establishment. Section ?: Sterilization of Implements. All razors, brushes, combs, scissors, tweezers, blackhead removers, files, polishers,massage and scalp applicators and other implements that come in contact with the skin of the face or neck of customers used in such establishments or in the homes of customers, hospitals or any other place, shall be thoroughly cleansed and sterilized after each and every separate use thereof by immersion in boiling water or exposure to live steam for at least five minutes, or by in~mersion in some disinfecting solution, or by the exposure to dis- infecting fumes, or by some other method of sterilization approved by the Health Officer. The use of such implement which cannot be so treated is prohibited. Section $: Strops and Hones to be Kep Clean. All razor strops and hones used ~ in any barber shops and barber schools, beauty oulture or manicuring establislments:! or school shall be maintained in a cleanly condition at all times and no razor shall be stropped or honed after any use thereof for ~having unless the said razor shall, before such stropping or honing have been sterilized as required in Section ?, of !i this ordinance. :i Section 9: Individual Towels and Hair Gowns Required~ No towel or hair-gown or other cloth which has come in contact with the akin of the face or neck of a cue- tomer, shall be used in stay such establishment on another person without first being laundered or boiled for at least 5 minutes. Section 10: Individual Head-rest Coverings Required. Before any patrom attended in any barber shop or school, beauty culture establishment or school is permitted to: recline in a chair, the head-rest of such chair shall be covered with a clean towel or clean sheet of paper not previously used for any other purpose. Section 11~ Use of Stick Astringents Prohibited. No alum, or other astringent in stick form shall be used in such establishments. Section 12: Use of Powder-puffs, Sponges and Neck D~sters Prohibited. No powder-puffs, sponge or neck duster shall be used in such establishments. Section 13~ Use of Soap, Shaving Cup and Finger Bowls in Common Prohibited. The use of soap, shaving cup and finger bowls in common or for more than one person is orohibited in such establishment. Section 14: Attendants to Wash and Sterilize Hands. All attendants in such !~establislments shall wash tileir hands thgroughly with soap and hot vtater and immerse ~or rinse t~ern in some disinfecting solution, approved by the Health Officer before attending any person. Section 15: Attendants to 'Jear Coat or uniform. Attendants while attending any patron in tony such establishment shall wear a clean ¥~ashable outer coat or ~_~iform. Section 16: Establishments to be Lighted and Venitlated. All such establish- ments shall be properly and adequately lighted and ventilated. Section 17: Walls, Ceilings, Floors, etc., to be Kep~Clean. The walls, ceil- ings, floors, fu~miture and fix~es and all other exposed surfaces in such establi ments shall be kept clean and free from dust. Section 18: \~ater-closets to be Provided. All such establishments shall be provided v;ith suitable and sufficient ~,~ater-closets, properly flushed, trapped and se¥~er connected and located in suitable apartments vented to the outside air and provided ¥~ith self-closinE doors and where both males and females, white and colore( are employed in such establishments, such water closet facilities shall be provided th-~ separate use of each sex and color. Section 19: Washing Facilities to be Provided. Such establishments shall be provided with suitable and adequate washing facilities with hot and cold r,~ning wa. ter and all sinks and wash basins are to be properly trapped and sewer connected. Section 20: Inspections to be made by Health Department. The Health Officer of the City of Roanoke shall cause to be made such inspections and tests as may be required and necessary for ti~e effective enforcement of the provisions of this ordi. nance. ~ tablishments at any time durinj working hours. The Health Officer and inspector shall be gra~ted entrance to all such es- Section 21: No License to be Granted Without Permit. No license for such ! establistment ooening business for the first time shall be granted by the Commissio: ~ er of Revenue of this city until the manager of such establishment shall have pre- ~ sented to the Commissioner a permit from the Health Department for the operation such e stab ii shment. i Section 22: PENAL~. Any perso-~: violating any of the provisions of this or- idinance shall, upon conviction thereof, be fined not less than Five nor more than iFifty Dollars, and upon failure to pay said fine and costs, his permit may be re- yoked by the Health Officer. for The ordinance was read and laid over. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The following resolution having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and a~ain read: four west grantin~ a pe~it to the Texas Oil Compar~ to install 1,000 gallon, South~ Corner of the BE IT RESOLVED and is hereby granted the Texas 0tl Company to install four 1,000 gallon, underground, looatod at the Southwest oorner of the North- (~4006) A RESOLUTION underground, gasoline storage tanks on its property at the Northern Approach and Hart Avenue N. E. by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, gasoline storage tanks on its property ern Approach and Hart Avenue N. F. Said tanks shall be installed under specifications to be furnished by the Building Inspector and to his good liking and satisfaction. The said Texas 0il Company by acting under this resolution agrees to indemnify. and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to persons or property by reason of the installation and maintenance of said gasoline tanks. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: ~.[essrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, l.,tr. Seifert --5. NAYS: None .................. 0. The following resolution having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (~4005) A RESOLUTION to purchase a piece of property from E. E. :;;right and Central Manufacturing Company as an entrance to Washington Park at the price of $1,900.00. The resolution is laid over. The follov~ing ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (~4010) AN ORDINANCE to establish set back lines on 3rd, (Roanoke) Street, be- tween Church Avenue and Franklin Road. VdtEREAS, by resolution heretofore adopted the City Clerk and Auditor was di- rected to publish a notice to the property owners abutting on 3rd, (Roanoke) Street, between Church Avenue and Franklin Road, that Council would give a hearing on Fri- ~ day the 17th, day of June 1932, on the feet on each side of said street, and question of adopting a set back line of ten ~: i. said notice was published as required by law, and on the said 17th, i~ day of June 1932, no one appeared to object to the establishment of said set back line. THEREFORE, BE IT 0RDA]/~ED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a set back line of ten feet be, and is hereby established on both sides of 3rd, (Roanoke) Street, between Church Avenue and Franklin Road. BE IT FURTHER ORDAIN'ED that no building ..hereafter erected on any of said lots abutting on said street shall be closer to the present street line than ten feet. A map of said line is hereto attached and made a part hereof. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the ordinance. The motion was duly seconded and the ordinance adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert --5. up NAYS: None ................... 0. i~ae following ordinance having been introduoed, read and laid over was taken and again read: (~4011} AN ORDINANOE to prevent the advertising for sale of distressed goods, frauaulent sale and to wares or merchandise, regulate the sale to impose certain license taxes thereon end to provide penalties for the violation thereof. The ordinance is laid over. GONSIDREATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTRODUOTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANGES AND RESOLUTIONS: Mr. Mundy introduced the following ordinance: (~AOl?) ~N ORDD:ANCE to define peddlers, to impose a license tax on peddlers, and to provide penalties for a violation of this ordinance. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows: Any person who shall carry from place to place, any goods, wares or merchandise or actually sell or barter the same, shall be :and offer to sell or barter the same, and any person licensed as a peddler may sell any personal ~deemed to be a peddler, property a merchant may sell, or he may exchange the same for other articles. ~ ; A Peddler's license shall no~ be transferable, and any person so licensed shal endorse his name on said license, and such license shall confer authority to sell within the City of Roanoke. Any peddler who shall peddle for sale or sell or barter without a license sha~ be guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction thereof shall be fined not less than fifty dollars, nor more than five hundred dollars for each offense; and any person selling or offering to sell as a peddler shall exhibit his license on demand of any citizen of the city, and upon his failure or refusal to do so he shall be subject t¢ the oenalties for peddling without a license. All persons who do not keep a regular place of business (whether it be a house or a vacant lot, or elsewhere), open at all times in regular busiuess hours and at the same place, who shall offer for sale goods, wares and merchandise, shall be deemed peddlers under this ordinance. All persons who keep a regular place of busi- ness, open at all times in regular business hours and at the same place, who shall elsewhere than at such regular place of business, personally, or through their agents, offer for sale or sell, and at the time of such offering for sale, deliver '~goods, wares and merchandise, shall also be deemed peddlers as above; but this.ordi- nance shall not apply to those who sell or offer for sale in person or by their em- ~ployees, ice, wood, meats, milk, butter, eggs, poultry, fish, oysters, game, vege- · tables, fruits, or other family s~pplies of a perishable nature grov~ or produced ~ by them and not purchased by them for sale. But a dairyman who uses upon the streets of the city one or more wagons may sell and deliver from his v~agons, milk, butter, cream and eggs in said city v~Ithout procuring a peddler's license. For the privilege of peddling or bartering in the City of Roanoke there shall be paid two h~,ndred and fifty dollars for each person so engaged or employed in the city, when he travels on foot, and when he peddles otherwise than on foot, the tax ~ shall be five ~_ndred dollars, except that the tax on peddlers of ice, wood, meat, ~milk,, butter, eggs, poultry, fish, oysters, game, vegetables, fruits or other famil~ 'supplies of a persthable natu2e not grovm or produoed dollars for each vehicle used in such peddling in the of lighting rods shall be two hundred dollars by them, shall be two h~dred city. The tax on peddlers in the city, and peddlers of coal and wood who peddle the same from vehicles, sh~ll pay a tax of ten dollars for each vehicle used in the city. and petroleum products and a dealer in forest products or tobacco, is restricted to such peddling of motor vehicle fuels and petrole,~m products and forest products, and tobacco; and in the case of a farmer, a producer, or a manufactUrer taxable on capital by this state, the exemption is restricted to such peddling of goods, wares or merchandise actually m.~ufaotured, produced or grown by the seller. peddler, within the mea~ning of this ordi~ance, is any person, firm or ocr- potation who or which, at other than a definite place of business operated by the seller, shall sell, or offer to sell, goods, wares or merchandise to licensed deal- ers or retailers, and at the time of such sale or exposure for sale, shall deliver, or offer to deliver, the made on tho day of sale sal e. goods, wares or merchandise to the buyer, and any delivery shall be construed as equivalent to delivery at the time of Every person, firm or corporation claiming exemption from the provisions of this ordinance on the ground that he or it is delivering goods, wares or merchan- dise previously sold to the customer, shall, upon request of any police, tax or revenue officer, furnish evidence of his or its claim other than his or its mere statement, which evidence may be .an invoice or signed order describing the goods, wares or merc[mndise involved, and the amount and price thereof, and failure to furnish such evidence shall be suficient ground for charging the person operating the vehicle with a violation of this ordinance, and in any prosecution for a viola- tion of this ordinance, the claim aforesaid must be corroborated by satisfactory evidence. Every person, firm or corporation violating any provision of this ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction, shall be fined not less than fifty nor more than two hundred and fifty dollars for each offense, and each day's .. violation of any provision of this ordinance shall be deemed The ordinance was read and laid over. ~. Tinsley introduced the following resolution: a separate 0 ffensee (~019) A RESOLUTION to offer a reward of $280.00 for the apprehension and be, conviction of the person or persons who shot and wounded Lieutenant L. R. ~iorris. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a reward of $2~0.0t and is hereby offered for the apprehension and conviction of the person or per- sons who shot and vJounded Lieutenant L. R. Morris of the Police Department on June 29th. PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that no police officer of the City of Roanoke or other officer employed by the City of Roanoke, or who receives a compensation from the City of Roanoke shall receive any part of the reward hereby offered. Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, L[undy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert-5. NAYS: None ................. 0. ~[0TIONS id~D MISCELLA~EOUS BUSINESS: R0~0k~ RAILWAY AND ELECTRIC C0~PANY RIGHT-OF-WAY: The City L~nag er stated to Council that the Roanoke Railway & Electric Uompany owned a 25 foot right-of-way extending from 25th Street N. W., to Grove Park, and that the said company is will- lng to deed the said right-of-way to the City of Roanoke, provided the city will bear the expense of moving the tracks from said right-of-way, and asked whether or not the city would accept the conveyance under the conditions stated. Co~cil a- grees to accept the right-of-way upon said conditions. SCHOOL BOARD: Mcr. Comer placed in nomination as members of the School Board of the City of Roanoke for three years from the firs~ day of August 193~, Messrs. Georg, ~. Dickinson from District No. 2, and Harvey B. Gray from District No. 1, and there being no further nominations Messrs. George N. Dickinson, from District No. 2, and Harvey B. Gray from District No. 1, were unanimously elected members of the School Board for the term of three years from the lat, day of August 1932. TUBERCULOSIS PATIENTS: Dr. C. B. Ranson, Health Officer, and Dr. Ch~s, Irvia, City Phys~cian, Miss Deyerle, Tuberculosis Nurse, and Mr. Richardson, President of the Roanoke Tuberculosis Association, appeared before Council, at the request of the City Manager with reference to the tuberculosis patients now in Sanaloriums, at the expense of the Roanoke Tuberculosis Association, v~ich expense the City Physician ~as recommended the city take over and pay. After a discussion Mr. Mundy moved to lay the matter over until Council is presented with the data showing the record of said patients, and recommendation of the City Physician as to whether said patients should be kept in the Sanatorium, and whether the condition that the city should pay the expense at said sanatorium. of the patient is such The motion was duly second- ed and agreed to, and Council fixed Tuesday, July 5, 1932, at 4 o'clock P. M., to receive such report. ROAD: The City Manager reports with reference to the petition of the property owners on Blenheim Road betw~een Sherwood Avenue and Terrace Road for the construction of a curb and gutter and roadway improvement; that it will cost $3,564.00 to construct curb and gutter and apply a base with asphalt surface, and to construct curb and base witk oil surface $2,223.90. He further states that there is no money available out of which the expenditure can be made, and recommends that the matter be held in abeyance. Mr. Tinsley moved that the matter be laid over. The motion v;as duly seconded and agreed to. Ther being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. O0 O0UN¢IT., ADJOURNED MEE~IN( Tuesday, July §, 1952. The Council of the City of Roanoke met pursuant to adjournment Tuesday, July 1932, at 4 o'clock P. M. PRESET: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, t~r. Selfert-§ ABSENT: None .................... O. The president, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRES~T: YJ. P. Hunter, City Manager. TUBERCULAR PATIENTS: Council considering the request of the Roanoke Tuberculo- sis Association that the City take over and maintain certain tubercular patients no¥: in the sana loriums. Mr. ;.~.undy moved that all tubercular patients to be taken care of by the City shall be upon recommendation of the City Physician only, and to be handled as other indigent patients in the hospitals. The motion was duly se- conded and agreed to. R0~0L~ P~ILVJAY~,~"~u ELECTRIC COI,LP~I~: I~r. VI. H. Horn, Manager of the Roanoke Railway and Electric Company, appeared and asked that Council consent to a reduc- tion in the assessed value o£ the tracks of the company, which assessment to be made by the State Corporation COmmission. I~r. Tinsley moved that the matter be left with the State Corporation Commission to fix the value. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. President. ." 101 COUNC EL, Monday, July 11, S2ECIAL MEETING 1932. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in Special Meeting in the Council Room in the ~.[untcipal Building Monday, July ll, 1932, at 4 o'clock P. PHES~T: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff and the President, ;,~r. Seifert ---4. A~'~'~. Tinsley - - - 1 The president, ~r. Seifert, presiding. 0FFI ~ ~.,~ Pt:~ESENT: W. P. Hunter, City ~,lanager. OBJECT OF THE I,~EETING: The president stated the object of the meeting was to hear the report of Dr. C. ~,~"~. Irvln, City Physician, on the tuberculosis patients. REPORT OF DR. IRVIN: Dr. Irvin stated there are 19 cases now maintained by the Roanoke Tuberculosis Association; that there are five white patients who can re- turn to their homes; that there are three colored patients v~ho can return to their homes, which v~ill leave eight white patients and three colored patients still in the sanatoriums. Dr. Irvin suggested that Dr. Fred F. 0asr be employed at a salary of $50.00 Iper month to look after the indigent tuberculosis patients in the city. l{r. Mundy offered the following resolution: (~4020) A RESOLUTION providing for the care of indigent tuberculosis patients in the City of Roanoke. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that Dr. Fred F. 0asr be employed at a salary of $50.00 per month, begi~u_ing July 12, indigent tuberculosis patients in the City of Roanoke. 1932, to look after the BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the city ma~utatn eight beds for v~hite patients in Sanatorium~a and four beds for colored patients; that such beds are to be occupied by tubercular patients upon the recommendation of the City Phys~ cian and Dr. Fred F. 0asr. :: ..... Any money ex~ended under the provisions of this resolution shall be charged to~ the account of Outside Poor. :~ Nr. l~.~.u.ndy moved to adopt the resolution· The motion was duly seconded and the~ resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff and the president, Mr. Seifert ...... 4. NAYS: None .................... 0. There being no fu~'ther business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk, Friday, R~GIFf~R ~EETINO, The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Room in the Municipal Building Friday, July 15, 1932, at 3 o'clock P. M. PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley end the President, ~r. Seifert-i A2SENT: Non'e--- .............. O. been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, The president, Mr. Seifert, presidiO. OFFICERS PRESET: ~. P. Hunter, City Manager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with _~nd the minutes approved as recorded. NEARING OF CITIZENS: FAMILY ~ELFARE SOCIETY: A committee consisting of Messrs. W. C. Stephenson, P. T. Jamison and T. C. Rohrbaugh appeared and presented to Council a letter and statement showing the financial condition of the Family Welfare Society, and asked that Council consider making further appropriations after September 1, 193E. The matter is laid over. PETITIONS AND CO~.~ICATIONS: CROSS-OVERS: Applications for permits to construct cross-overs were as follows: pre se nt ed (1) B. M. Phelp~s, 366 Walnut Avenue S. W. (2) ~Ms. Mary Moses, 8~1 Rorer Avenue S, W. The applications are referred to the City Manager with power to act WATER MAINS: The application of the Roanoke Water Works Company for permit to construct certain water mains was presented. Mr. Tinsley moved to grant the permit ~nd offered the following resolution: (~4021) A RESOLUTION granting install certain water mains. a permit to the Roanoke Water ~orks Company to that a permit be, and ist BE IT RESOLVmn by the Conncil of the City of Roanoke hereby granted the Roanoke Water Works Company to install the following water maLuS (1) An 8 inch water main in 5rd Street, Avenue East to Conrwallis Avenue. South Roanoke, from Nellington (2) A 2 inch water main in 5th Street N. W., from Patton Avenue to sex~e No. 503 Sixth Street N. W. Said Roanoke Water Works Company by acting under this resolution,, agrees to indemnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to per- sons or property by reason of the construction and maintenance of said water mains, and further agrees to replace the streets where the same are opened under the pro- visions of the general ordinances of the City of Roanoke providing for street res- rotation. Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President,'Nr. Seifert-5. NAYS None .......... O, REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF TNE CITY MINAGER: The City ~tmnager presented a report making cox~- rain recommendations which were acted upon as follows: P&REING B, A. GORIA: The City Manager reports that tho Traffic O~inanoe ~oes not allow private automobiles to park ~.y longer than the specified time in the ~lf- ferent districts; that Mr. Goria's place of business is within the 20 minute parkingi zone, an~ that neither he nor the Police Department h~ve the right to grant private automobiles the priviXege to park longer than twenty minutes. ~J~RW00D AVENUE: In regard to the communication from Mr. B. E. Estes calling attention to the dangerous condition of Sherwood Avenue between Warrington Road and 'Monticello Avenue. The City Manager reports that he has erected caution signs on this curve and that it is his intention when this street is improved to build this street out full width and ta~e out some of the crown. The Clerk is instructed to communicate this ~nowledge to Mr. Estes. The City M~nager presented reports of work accomplished and expenditures for periods ending June 10th, J,,~e 30th, -nd July 7th. The same are filed. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: SAFETY MOTOR TRANSIT CORPORATION: Corporation for extension of permit to The application of the Safety Motor Transit operate their buses in the City of Ro_-noke for a period of ten years from September 1, 1932, was laid over, The following ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (~4011) AN ORDINANCE to prevent the fra~d,,lent sale and to regulate the and advertising for sale of distressed goods, wares or merchandise, to impose license taxes thereon and to provide penalties for the violation thereof. The ordinance is laid over. The following ordinance having been introduced, read and laid sale - certain over was taken up and again read: {~4015) AN 0RDINANOE to regulate the sanitation of barber shops, barber schools, beauty culture and manicuring establishments and schools, providing for inspection ~: thereof, requiring pe~raits for operators and providing penalty for violation thereof, ( For full text of ordinance see Ordinance Book No. 7, Page ~ ). 1~. Comer moved to adopt the ordinanoe. The motion was duly seconded ~r~d the i ordinance adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, NAYS: None .......... - .....0. The Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert-5. ii .! following ordinance having been introduced, read and laid' over was taken up and again read: (~4017) AN ORDINANCE to define peddlers, to impose a license tax on peddlers, and to provide penalties for a violation of this ordinance. ( For full test of ordinance see Ordinance Book No. 7, Page z~_'-~,~ ). Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the ordinance. The motion was duly seconded and the ordinance adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert-5. NAYS: None ........... ----0. The following ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up again read: '(~401e) AN ORDINANCE imposing a license tax on peddlers of goods, wares or merohau~iBe ,fAo 8oll to licensed dealers or rotatlex's, and pzeaoribin~ ponaX~Xoe violations, ( For full text of ordinance see Resolution Book No, ?, Pa~e ~ ). - ~Ar, Mundy moved to adopt the ordinance. The motion wa.s duly sooondo~ and the ordinance adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs, Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the Pres£dent, Ltr, Seifert--5, NAYS: None----- ........ ----0. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Mr. Mundy introduced the following resolution: '.~ (~4022) A RESOLUTION to approve the accounts and claims against the City of · Roanoke for the month of June, 1952, and directing the payment of the same. : ( For fUll text of ordinance see Resolution Book No. ?, Page /~,'t[[ ). '; Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the resolution. ~resolution adopted by the following vote: The motion was duly seconded and the AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, ~.tr. Seifert - 5. NAYS: None ................. O. Comer introduced the following resolution: (~4023) A RESOLUTION to make an apprgpriation to the account of Outside Poor. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that an appropriation of $£,000.00 be, and is hereby made to the account of Outside Poor for the purpose of taking care of the indigent tuberculosis patients in the City of Roanoke. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk and Auditor be, and he is hereby directed to make such entries on his books as will carry into effect the provisions of this resolution. The resolution is laid over. Mr. Tinsley introduced the following resolution: ¥~EREAS, the Roanoke Times of this date carried of the mother of P. Hill Tucker, City Clerk and Auditor tragic news of the sudden death for the Oity of Roanoke, eau led by injuries sustained in an automobile acoldent near 1932, end V~IEREAS, of Roanoke, BE IT these tidings come as a distinct shock THEB~ORERESOLVEDby the said City Council a resolution of sympathy be adopted at and commumioated to Mr. P. Hill Tucker, sincere sympathy of this body. Christiansburg on July 14, ~irginia, July 15, 1932, ing to him the to the City Council of the City ~the Judge :lng of the ;bids were MOTIONS AND MISCEIffAAdIEOUS BUSINESS: COPYING RECORDS ON JUVENILE COURT ORDER BOOKS: The City L~nager reported that of the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court had requested bids for copy- orders entered by said court since June 1, 19~E, on the order book, and received as ~ollows: be spread upon the was duly seconded and th minutes of this meeting. Acting Clerk. Mr Tinsley moved to iresolution adopted. adopt the resolution. The motion AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution for the City of Roanoke, the meeting of said body on Clerk of said Council, expres and tRat he has arranged and Zoning Commissions to I~OTHER$, ment of Public lwould be reimbursed by the state for one-third of the during the year. Co,~o~l takes time 'to consider the matter. Mr. N. R. Parria~ ............... $ $?.~0 Bessie S. Burnett .......... 25.00 for the stenographer in the office of the City Planning do this work during spare time. AID: The City Manager presented a pamphlet from the Virginia Depart-:I ~elfare with reference to the Mothers' Aid Law, stating that the city expended in this cause RIVERMONT AND 5TH STREETS WASENA: Mr. the dangerous condition of the curve at the intersection of Rivermont Wasena, and asked that the City ~anager investigate the same. There being no further business, Council adjourned. Stiff called attention of Council to and 5th Streets, APPROVED Clerk. COUNCIL, Tuesday, SI~ECIAL MEETING Jl~l~ 26, 1952. The Council of the Oity of Roanoke in the M,,nicipal Building Tuesday, July 26, to call of the president. ?RESENT: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Btiff and the president, Mr. Seifert .... 4. ABSENT: Mr. Tinsley ................. 1. The president, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESEET: W. P. Hunter, City ~.~anager. OBJECT OF THE ~,~ETING: The president stated the object consider certain matters that were before Conncil. F~J,[ILY WELFARE SOCIETY: Council considered the statement of the Family Wel- fare Society presented by a special committee from the Board of Trustees of the Roanoke Community Fund on July 15th. The matter is laid over. SAFETY MOTOR TRANSIT C0tLPOP. ATION: Council considered the application of the Safety Motor Transit Corporation for extension of their franchise. The matter is laid over, ~Rk~ RENTS: The City M~ager recommended to Council reduction o£ rents at the city market expiring August ~lst, ~1, 19~£. The matter is laid over. There being no ~rther business, Council adjourned. met in Special Meeting in the Council Room 1932, at 4 o'clock P. M., pursuant of the meeting was to that the ten percent be extended to December APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. Friday, REGULAR MEETING July 29, 1932. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Room in the Municipal Building Friday, July Eg, 1932, at ~ o'clock P. M. PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff and the President, Mr. Seifert ---4. ABSENT: Mr. Tinsl ey .................. 1. The president, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: W. P. Hunter, City Manager. ~' MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has : been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: PEDDLERS: Mr. Job_n G. Challice, repreaenting the peddlers, appeared and asked that Council reduce the license tax provided in the ordinances adopted on July 15th, on peddlers. He stated that it would be impossible for those engaged in that busi-' ness to operate if they had to pay the tax provided in the ordinances. He presented a petition from the peddlers and the same is filed. He also presented a statement showing the cost to the peddler of doing business, which is also filed. The matter is laid over. GAS MAIN: The application of the Roanoke Gas Light Company for a permit to in- stall a certain gas main was presented. Mr. Comer moved to grant the permit and offered the following resolution: (~4024) A RESOLUTION granting a permit to the Roanoke Gas Light Company to in-~ stall a certain gas main. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, ~nd is hereby granted the Roanoke Gas Light Company to install a gas main on Chapman Ave- nue S. W., from 19th Street West 200 feet to a dead end. Said Roanoke Gas Light Company by acting under this resolution agrees to in- dentally and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all olaims for ds~aages to persons or property by reason of the installation and maintenance of said gas main, and further agrees to replace the street where the same is opened under the provisions of the general ordinances of the City of Roanoke providing for street restoration. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff and the President, NAYS: None ......................... 0. NUILDING FIRE LIMITS: The application of W. G. Dent seconded ~_n.d the certain additions Mr. Seifert .... 4. to make to his residence at 304 - 4th Street N. W., was read. It appearing from a letter presented that the Building Inspector recommends the granting of the permit. A :~ statement from the adjoining property owners agreeing to the granting of the was also filed. Mr. Mundy introduced the following resolution: (~402§) A RESOLUTION granting a permit to W. G. Dent to make permit certain addlttons,~ to his residence at 304 - 4th Street N. W. W. G. Dent has applied for a permit to make certain additions to his ~ WHE~AS, frame residence at 304 - 4th Street N. W., aud '107 WH~3, the adjoining property owners by writing duly filed h~ve agree~ that the permit may be grante~, ann WHEREAS, the Building Inspector of the City of Roanoke has recommended the granting of the permit, an~ WHEREAS, no additional fire hazard will be ~ion, } THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the ibc, and is hereby granted W. O. Dent to make 304 - 4th Street N. W. Said additions being nmde a part hereof. The construction adde~ by the building of the a~di- Council of the City of Roanoke certain additions to his residence at shown on the plan hereto attached and that a permit thereof shall be to the good liking and satisfaction of the lng Inspector, and under plans and specifications to be furnished by him. Build The said W..G. Dent by acting under this resolution agrees to Sndemnify and save harmless the 0ity of Roanoke from all claims for damages to persons or property| .by reason of the construction of the additions to his residence. The resolution was read and laid over. 13TH STREET SOUTPD~'tEST BUSINESS: A communication from E. B. Spencer, President of the First National Exchange Bank, asking that 13th Street S. W., from Rorer Ave- nue to Campbell Avenue be declared a business street was read. The communication is referred to the City Manager for report. BARBERS: A petition by certain barbers asking that ordinance adopted July 15, 1932, No. 4016, being an ordinance to regulate barber shops, beauty 'be amended or repealed was read. ~ Health Officer. parlors, etc The petition is referred to the City Manager and REPORTS OF OFFICERS: P~PORT OF TP~ CITY ~ANAGER: The City Manager presented a report making cer- i tain recommendations. The same were acted upon as follows: MA~T RENT: The City Manager recommends that the ten percent reduction of rent on the stalls in the market building which expires by limitation on September 1st, be continued to December 3l, 19~2. Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the recommendatiox and offered the following resolution: (~4026) A RESOLUTION to extend the time for the reduction of rents at the city market. WHEREAS by resolution heretofore adopted the rents in the city market build- 1932, and asked for a further to expire August 31, in said building have ing were reduced ten percent ¥~HERW, AS, the tenants said reduction. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke duction of ten percent of the rents in the market building be extension of that said re- continued until Deoem' bet 31, 1932. Mr. Muddy moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff and the President, Mr. Seifert ---4. NAYS: None ................. 0. The City Manager presented a report of work accomplished and expenditures for week ending July 14, 1932. The same is filed. ROAN0k~ HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION: The Roanoke Hospital Association presented a statement showing 154 day's treatment of city patients at a cost of $452,00 for the month of June. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The following resolution having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: RESOLUTION to make an appropriation to the account of Outside Poor. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that an appropriation of ~2,000.00 be, and is hereby made to the account of Outside Poor for the purpose of taking care of the indigent tuberculosis patients in the City of Roanoke. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk and Auditor. be, and he is hereby directed to meke such entries on his books as will carry into effect the provisions ~ ~of this resolution. Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Muddy, Stiff and the President, ~.tr. Seifert ...... 4. NAYS: None ................. 0. The following ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (~4011) AN ORDINANCE to prevent the fraudulent sale and to regulate the sale and advertising for sale of distressed goods, wares, or merchandise, to impose certain license taxes thereon and to provide penalties for the violation thereof. The ordinance is laid over. The following resolution having been introduced, read and laid over was t~ken ip and again read: ::. (~4005) A RESOLUTION to purchase a piece of property from E. E. Wright and Central ~nufacturing Company as an entrance to Washington Park at the price of $1,900,00. The resolution is laid over. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Mr. Mundy introduced the following ordinance: (~4027) AN ORDINANCE to authorize the payment to the Family Welfare Society ~f $2,000.00 on August 1, 1932, and $2,000.00 on September 1, 1932, and to make an ipropriation for said sums. !. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City Clerk and Auditor be, and he is hereby directed to pay to the Family Welfare Society, in addi-i, ~ion to their, additional monthly appropriation, 2,000.00 on September 1, 1932. $2,000.00 on August 1, 1932, and BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that an appropriation of $4,000.00 'ereby made to the account of Organized Charities to take care be, and the same is of said payments. It appearing that the sume of money herein mentioned are necessary for the sup- of the charity cases, an emergency is set forth and declared to exist, The motion was duly seconded and President, Mr. Seifert .... 4. ~ort ~rdinance shall be in force from its passage. Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the ordinance. ~rdinance adopted by the following vote: AYES: ~,[essrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff and the NAYS: None .................. 0. and this the "109 Mr, ]~_~?dy introduced the followin~ ordinance: [~40~8) ~N OI~DINANCE prohXbitin~ pugilistic encounters and fiF~tB and bu~l or ~-y other shment of a violation matches and e~hibitions, appropriation therefor. The ordin.~oe was read and laid over. MOTHER' $ AID: laid over until the There between man animal for money or other th. in~ of v&lue~ provid, in~ for and establtsl~ a City Boxin~ Commission, and makin~ an The matter presented to Council relative to }~other's Aid was next meeting of Council. being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED :ATTEST: ~:].erk. Council Special Meeting ~Ionday August 8, 193~ The Council of the City of Roa~Aoke met in the Council Room of the ;,~untcipal Building August 8, 1932 at four o'clock P. ~,[. pursuant to the call of the PreSident. Present, 1,iessrs. Comer, ~,iundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, ~,.[r. Seifert. The President, L[r. Seifert presiding. Officers present, ;'i. P. Hunter, City ~.{anager. OBJECT OF THE 2,[EETING: The President stated the object of the meet- ing was to hear a committee of citizens on the question of locating the Veterans Hospital in the City of Roanoke. THE VETEI~AES HOSPITAL, Dr. Frank S. Cooper ci,alrman of the Veterans Hospital committee, stated to Council that upon a visit of the conzmittee from the Government to the city on Thursday August 4, the committee was favorably impressed with that portion of the Alms-house Farm lying on the north side of the Bent ~[ou~tain road, as a site for the Veterans Hospital, that in order to obtain the Hospital it is necessary that the City donate a size therefor, in order to meet competition of other cities. Dr. Cooper stated that the ttospital would be erected to accomm~odate two hundred beds or possibly three hundred beds, that the cost would probably be thirty-five hundred dollars ($3500) per bed. That it would accommodate approximately one thousand patients,that the average visitors would be ap- proximately one person 'per day per patient or approximately one thousand vis- itors per day. In order to get the matter before the committee who are to recommend the location it is necessary that the decision of Cotu%cil as to donating the land be made not later than Uednesday August lC. Other members of the committee speaking for the Hospital, Colonel ,,. S. Battle, Colonel L[. S. Battle, YJ. H. Payne and B. F. L[oomaw, Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce. :~Ir. ~,lundy offered the following resolutio$: (~4029) A RESOLUTION to offer to the United States Government, a tract of land to be used for the purpose of erecting thereon, a Veterans Hospital. W'HEREAS, the United States Government is contemplating the erection of a Veterans Hospital in the State of Virginia v~est of a line drawn north and south through the City of Charlottesville, and UHEREAS, the city of Roanoke is vJithin the territory to be accommodated by said Veterans Hospital, and UHERF_~S, the erection of said Veterans Hospital in the City of Roanoke will be of benefit to the citizens of the City of Roanoke, THEREFORE; BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke, that there be and is hereby offered to the United States Government for the purpose of erecting a Veterans Hospital thereon, sixty acres or more if deemed necessary off of the tract of land belonging to the City of ~(oanoke lying on the north side of the Bent Mountain road and known as the Alms-house Farm. Such land to be free of cost to the United States Government and for the purpose of erecting thereon, a Veterans Hospital. l,[r. Mundy moved to adopt tho resolution, the motion was duly accepted and the resolution adopted by the £o~lowlng votes: AYES, Messrs. Comer, 1,[undy, Stiff, Tlnsley, and the President, .'.ir. Seifert. i.~YES, none. There being no further business the Council adjourned. APAROVMD: ATTEST: City Clerk President COUNG IL, Friday, REGULAR MEET lNG, August 1E, 1932. in The Council of the City of Roanoke met the Municipal Building Friday, August 12, PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, in regular meeting in the 19BE, at 3 o'clock P. 1:~. Tinsley and the President, Council Room" ~,t~. Seifert-5'. ABSENT: None ................. 0. The president, ~r. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: W. P. Hunter, City Manager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. MMARING OF CITIZenS: PEDDLERS' ORDINANCES: Messrs. C. G. Lindsey, E. G. Penn and S. F. ¥Ioody, a committee from the Jobbers Association of the City of Roanoke, that Council suspend the operation of Ordinances numbered 4017 appeared and asked and 4018, imposing license taxes on peddlers. They stated that the ordinances will debar merchants do- tng business out of the city from coming to Roanoke to trade and it will be necessary !il'that they find other markets. The jobbing interests have spent large sums of money ftc bring outside merchants to the city, and in their opinion these ordinances will kill the effect of their efforts. Mr. VIoody presented a list of merchants v~o bring produce in the city and who buy goods here. The list contained thirty-five or forty names. Mr. Tinley moved that the execution of the ordinances be suspended for thirty days. l,~r. Tinsley offered the following resolution: (~A030) A RESOLUTION to suspend the operation of ordinances numbered 4017 and 4018, imposing a license tax on peddlers for thirty days from August l§, 19~2. , BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the execution of the provisions of Ordinances numbered AOl~ and 4018, levying a license tax on peddlers be, and the same is hereby ~u. spended for thirty days from the 15th, day of August:,:i ~', 1932, and that said ordinances become effective on the l§th, day of September, 1932, ~nless otherwise ordered by the Council. Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, ~undy, Stiff, Tinsley The motion was duly seconded and and the President, Mr. Seifert --5. NAYS: None ............... 0 · BARBERS' ORDINANCE: Mr. Carleton Penn, representing a number of the barbers, operating shops in the City of Roanoke, appeared ~nd asked that the provisions of the ordinance regulating barber shops, beauty parlors, etc., be suspended until January 1, 1933. The suspension of the ordinance was opposed by L. C. Eskelund, Mr. Looney and Mrs. High. Council refused to grant the request. STREET IMPROV~T: A petition asking for the improvement of 4th Street S. E., between Dale and Bullitt Avenues by the construction of curb and gutter and penetra, tion macadam, the property owners agreeing to pay one-half the cost of the curb and;i gutter. The petition is referred to the City Manager for report. 1:14 8TREET IMPROVEM~T: A petition asking for the improvement of Pennaylvania Avenue East of Lafayette Boulevard N. W., was read and on motion of Mr. Stiff refer- ired to tho Oity M-~ager for report. VETERANS HOSPITAL: A communication from Dr. Frank S. Cooper, Chairman Citizens Committee .filed. on the Veterans Hospital, thanking Council for its cooperation was read am ROANOKE TUBERCULOSIS ASSOCIATION: A oonmmnioation from Mr. Arthur B. Richard- son, President of the Roanoke Tuberculosis Association, advising Co,_,__noil that the !Association had withdrawn from the Community Fund and would not ask Council for an '~appropriation for its work; that they would operate Christmas Seal Sales also thanking Council for taking · ituberculosis patients. The communication is filed. from fu_nds received from the over and caring for certain BUSINESS STREET: A communication from Miss Pearl Loyal asking that her lot at !the Corner of Walnut Avenue and Piedmont Street be placed in the business zone. Upoz motion of Mr. Comer, duly seconded, the communication is referred to the Zoning Com- mission. REQUEST TO REFUND FINES: A petition from J. E. Barker and Mrs, Margaret Dovmin asking that the fines imposed on them on the 6th, day of June, be remitted, stating that the cases were appealed to the Hustings Court and upon trial by a jury they wer found not guilty, the fines having been paid in the Police Court and turned into the City Treasury. Mr, Comer moved to refund the fines and offered the following reso- lution: RESOLUTION to refund fines imposed upon J. E. Barker and Mrs. Margax ..Dovming of $20.00, each. I~HEBW. AS, J. E. Barker and Mrs. Margaret Dovming were tried in the Police Court! !on the 6th, day of June 1932, and fined $20.00, money turned into the City Treasury, and each; said fines were paid and the YdtER~.AS, after the payment of said fines the cases were appealed to the Hust- ings Court and upon trial by a jury the defendants were found not guilty. THF~EFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Co,mcil of the City of Roanoke that the City ~:Clerk and Auditor be, and he is hereby directed to draw a warrant for $20.00 each, ~to J. E. Barker and Mrs. Margaret Dovming, or to their attorneys, the same being to !refund fines imposed upon them by the Police Court and appealed to the Hustings Court and the defendants found ~resolution adopted by the following vote: ..t not guilty. Said amounts when paid shall be charged to Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. the account of Refunds ~d Rebates The motion was duly seconded and the AYES: I.~essrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert- 5 NAYS: None .............. 0. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY ~,~AGER: The City L. ranager presented a report making oertaiz ~reoommendations. The same were acted upon as follows: BUSINESS SECTION: The City Manager reports with reference to the request from i the First National Exchange Bank asking the 13th Street from Rorer Avenue to Campbe~ !Avenue be declared a business street that the ~roposed zonin~ ordinance designates ~ said street as a business street. B/~BKRS' ORDINANCE: ¥/ith reference to the petition of certain barbers a~cing ~that the ordinance adopted on July 15th, be suspended or repealed. The City ~M~a- ~t 1 get attaches a letter from Dr. Co B. Ransone, Health Officer, in which it is ~eoom- mended that the ordinance be not amended or repealed. Council conou~s in the reoom- mendatlono POLICE OFFICERS: The City Manager reports the dismissal of Henry J. Shephex~l, Patrolman, July 30, 1932, and Frank 0'Don~ell, July 30, 1952. The report is filed. The ~eeks ending July 21st, SEWER ASSESS~,~NTS: City ~anager presented a report of work accomplished and expenditures for ~ and July 28th, 1932. The same is filed. presented a report recommending the levying Ordinances carrying in- The City M~nager of certain sewer assessments set out in full in the report. to effect the recommendation to be taken up under the head of Ordinances and Hesolu- tions. FINANCIAL STAT~ENT: The City Clerk and Auditor presented a statement showing the financial condition of the City of Roanoke as of August 1, 1932. The same is fi led. REPORTS OF CO~[ITTEES: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The following ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (~4028) AN ORDINANCE allowing and regulating amateur boxing and sparring matches and exhibitions, and establishing a City Boxing Con,mission, and making an appropria- tion therefor. .. Mr. Thomas M. Darnall appeared advocating the passage of the ordinance. Messrs. E Davis and tt. F Stokes appeared and stated that the passage of the ordinance . il~would exclude to a very large extent amateur boxers, as the fees provided in the ~]~ordinance' would be prohibitive. Mr. Comer moved that the ordinance be laid over for further consideration. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. The following resolution having been introduced, read and laid over was taken iilup and again read: (#4025) A RESOLUTION granting a permit to W. G. Dent to make cerzain additions to his residence at 304 - 4th Street N. W. ~THEREAS, W. G. Dent has applied for a permit to make certain additions to his frame residence at 304 - 4th Street N. W., and V~EREAS, the adjoining property ovmers by writing duly filed have agreed that the permit may be granted, and ;i WHEREAS, the Building Inspector of the City of Roanoke has recommended the gram- ting of the permit, and ~'gqEREAS, no additional fire b~zard will be added by the building of the additio: THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and is hereby granted W. G. Dent to make certain additional to his residence at ~0~ - ~th Street N. W. Said additions being shovm on the plan hereto attached and made a part hereof. The construction thereof shall be to the good liking and satisfaction of the Building Inspector, and ~der plans and specifications to be fur~!shed by him. The said W. G. Dent by acting under this resolution agrees to indemnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to persons or property~ by reason of the construction of the additions to his residence. 1~. Mu.ndy moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and thei resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, NAYS: None ................ O. Tinsley and the President, ~Lr. Seifert --5. The following ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was taken u and again read: ( 4Oll I and advertising ORDINANCE to prevent the fraudulent sale and to regulate the sale for sale of distressed goods, wares, or merchandise, to impose ocr- rain license taxes thereon and to provide penalties for the ~iolation thereof· Mr. Mundy moved that this ordinance be dismissed from the calendar. The motio~ ~was duly seconded and ! up i Central Manufacturing Company as an entrance $1,900.00. the ordinance dismissed from the calendar. The following resolution having been introduced, read and laid over was taken and again read: (#400§) A RESOLUTION to purchase a piece of property from E. E. ¥lright and to Washington Park at the price of The resolution is laid over. CONSIDERATION OF CLAE:~S: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATIOE OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Mr. Comer introduced the following resolutions: (~4032) A ~KEBOLUTION to levy ~n asses~ent construction of a sewer. against certain property for the ¥,q[EREAS, by a resolution heretofore adopted, the Council authorized the constr' tion of a certain sewer known as the "Rugby Sewer", and upon the completion thereof one-third of the cost was to be charged to the property ova~ers abutting thereon, ac- cording to the front footage, and 'jgqEREAS, said sewer has been completed and the City Engineer has prepared a statement s~howing the amount to be assessed against the abutting property, and ¥£qEREAS, a notice as required by law, was published notifying property ~ners ~ to appear before the City ~uager on Tuesday the 9th, day of August 19~E, at three ~o'clock P. M., in the Co~,ncil Room of the Municipal Building, to show cause, if any i. they could, w~kv the assessment should not be levied against their respective prop- ~. erty, and W_~REAS, at said hearing no valid objection was urged against said assessment. TH~EFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke, that an asses ~ment be, and is hereby levied against the property shovm on the list hereto attache~ !and~ made a _cart hereof~ for the amount therein set out, the aggregate being $8,~&A ~and the City Clerk is directed to record said assessment in the book in his office kept for that purpose. The resolution was read ~.~d laid over. (~4033) A R~SOLU~I0!~ to levy an assessment against certain property for the construction of a sewer. · ,6, ~,~d~EREAS, by a resolution heretofore adopted the Council authorized the con- i~ st~mction of a certain sewer /morro as the "Grandin Court Sewer" and upon the comple. i tion thereof, one third of the cost was to be charged to the property ovmers abutt- ing thereon, according to the front footage, and V~[E ~REAS, said sewer has been completed -nd the City Engineer has prepared a ~ statement sho~Ing the amount to be assessed against the abutting property, and ! V~REAS, a notice as required by law was published notifying property ovmers to appear before the City L~uager on Tuesday, the 9th, day of August 1932, at $ o' clock P. M., in the Council Room of the Municipal Building to show cause, if any they could wh~ the assessment should not be levied against their respeotAve property and ~'~IEREAS, at said hearing no valid objection was urged against said assessment. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that an assess ment be, and is and made a part hereby levied against the property shown on the list hereto attached~ hereof for the amount therein set out, the aggregate being $7,654.46~ and the City Clerk is directed to record said assessment in the book in his office kept for that purpose. The resolution was read and laid over. RESOLUTION to levy an assessment against certain property for the construction of a sewer. WH~REAS, by resolution heretofore adopted the Council authorized the construc-!~ tion of a certain sewer Irmovm as the "Rmm~ede Sewer" and upon the completion there- of, one third of the cost was to be charged to the p~perty ox'tners abutting thereon,~ ccording to the front footage, ~d ~ V~[~S, said server has been completed ~d the City ~gineer has p~pared a statement showing the amongst to be assessed against the abutting property, and 'ffHEREAS, a notice as required by law was published notifying the property ,wners to appear before the City ~,[anager on Tuesday, the 9th, day of August 1932, at ~ o'clock P. :,~ in the Council Room of the ~,~unicipal Building to sho~'~ ca~se, if any.: $,a. , they could, why the assessment should not be levied against their respective proper-i ty, and ~. WH.~REAS, at sai~ hearing no valid objection was urged against said assessment; T~R~0~, BE IT RESOL~D by the Co~cil of the City of Roanoke that an assessr nent be, and is hereby levied against the property shoran on the list hereto attached~ made a part hereof, for the ~mo~t therein set out, the aggregate being ~,133.8~, the City Clerk is directed to record said assessment in the book in his office ~; kept for that purpose. The resolution was read and laid over. (~4035) A RESOLUTION to levy an assessment against certain property for the construction of a sewer. '~'~IEREAS, by resolution heretofore adopted the Council authorized the construe- tion of a certain sewer known as the "Waverly Sewer" and upon the completion thereof one third of the cost was to be charged tc the property ovmers abutting thereon ac- ~ording to the front footage, and WHEREAS, said sewer has been completed and the City Engineer has prepared a statement showing the amount to be assessed against the abutting property, and WHEKEAS, a notice as required by law was published notifying the property ~vmers to appear before the City Manager on Tuesday the 9th, day of August 1932, at o'clock P. M., in the Council Room of the ~iunicipal Building to show cause, if any they could, why the assessment should not be levied against md their respective property, ;:~IERF~S, at said hearing no valid objection was urged against said assessment. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that an assess- nent be, and is hereby .levied against the property shown on the list hereto attached i ~nd made a part hereof for the a_m_ount therein set out, the aggregate being the City Clerk is directed to record said assessment in the book in his office t for that purpose. 117 The resolution was read and laid over. (~4035) A RESOLUTION to levy an assessment against certain property for the construction of a sewer. WHEREAS, by a resolution heretofore adopted the aounoil authorized the oQnstru~ tion of a certain sewer known as the "Barbour Heights Sewer" and upon the oompletio~ thereof, one third of the cost was to be charged to the property ovmers abutting thereon according to the front footage, and W~~S, said sewer has been completed and the City Engineer has prepared a statement showing the amo,~nt to be assessed against the abuttin~-] property, and WHEREAS, a notice as required by law was published notifying the property owne: ~to appear before the City Manager on Tuesday the 9th, day of August 193E, at 3 o'c1¢ 'P. M., in the Council Room Cf. the Municipal Building to show cause, if any they cou] ~why the assessment should not be levied against their respective property, and Wi~REAS, at said hearing no valid objection was urged against said assesament. T~REFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that an assess- ment be, and is hereby levied against the property hhovm on the list hereto attaohe~ and made a part hereof for the amount therein set out, the aggregate being $1,255.~ and the City'Clerk is directed to record said assessment in the book in his office kept for that purpose. $ ~k d, Tho resolution was read and laid over. (#4037) A RESOLUTIOL~ to levy an assessment against certain property for the construction of a sewer. WP.~tEA.? S, by a resolution heretofore adopted the C~uncil authorized the con- struction of a certain server knovm as the "Northeast Section Sewer" and upon the completion thereof one third of the cost was to be charged to the property ovmers i abutting thereon according to the front footage, and U'-~REAS, said sewer has been completed and the City Engineer has prepared a ~ statement showing the amount to be assessed against the abutting property, and WU-~REAS, a notice as required by law was published notifying the property ow- nets to appear before the City i,~anager on Tuesday the 9th day of August 1932, at i~ o'clock P. M., in the Council Room 6~ the Municipal Building to show cause, if ~hey could, any ~ , -¢~hy the assessment should not be levied against their respective property, and x,W~EREAS, at said hearing no valid objection was urged against said assessment. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that an assess ment be, and is hereby levied against the property shovm on the list hereto attache and made a part hereof for the amo~__~t therein set out, the aggregate being $2,064.3 and the City Clerk is directed to record said assessment in the book in his office kept for that purpose. The resolution was read and laid over. ~fr. Stiff introduced the following ordinance: (~4035) AN ORDINANCE to extend the permission heretofore granted to the SAFETY ~0'z0~ TRANSIT CORP0i~ATIOH to maintain and operate upon the conditions herein specified or referred to a motor bus system of passenger transportation upon cer- tain streets of the City of Roanoke from September 1st, 195g, ( the date of the expiration thereof as heretofore provided) to September 1, 1942, and also to amend and reordaln Section 2 of an ordinance adopted by the Council of the City of Roanok, ~n the 10th day of August 1928, entitled, "An Ordinance to grant permission to the ~afety l.[otor Transit Corporation to maintain and operate upon the conditions herein specified, a motor bus system of passenger transportation, upon certain streets of the City of Roanoke" and known as Ordinance No. ~567. The ordinance was read and laid over. ~,~0TIONS A~D MISC~LLA~IEOUS BUSIHESS: APPA;~&CHIAN FiLECTRIC POWER C0~PA;~ RATES: It was brought to the attention of Oouncil that the Appalachian Electric Power Company is charging a penalty of for delayed payment of bills. The City ~.[anager is requested to take the matter up twith the State Corporation Commission and to ascertain whether the company has the 'right under its rates filed with the commission to charge this penalty. MOT~RS' AID: The City ~.~nager brought to the attention of Council the request of certain organizations to establish a L~others' Aid Plan. The matter is laid over..~ Upon motion, duly seconded, it was moved t~t when Council adjourn it be to meet August 26, to. 19J2, at E:~0 o'clock P. ~ The motion was duly seconded and agreed There being no further business Council adjourned until August ~6, 19Z£, at 2:30 O'clock P. ~,!, APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. COUN~]~L, ~PE(~XAX~ MEETIN~ The Council of the City of Roanoke met in *in the Municipal Building Wednesday, August 17, ~to call of the president. Wednesday, August 17,193 Bpecial Meeting in the Council Room 1932, at 4 o'clock P. N., pursuant PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Tlnsley and the president, ABSENT: Mr. Stiff .................... 1. The president, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRES~NT: W. P. Hunter, City Manager. OBJECT OF THE ~IEETING: The president stated the object of Mr. Seifert ---4. the meeting was to hear the Citizens' Committee on Questions relative to the Veterans Hospital. v,. H. Trtp~ "It is my understanding that at the time of inspecting this property representatives of the Chamber of Commerce were advised that it would be necessary for the City to extend such mechanical services as sewer, water, gas, etc., as may be required, to the property line of the site which is finally selected for this purpose. I would be very glad if you will advise me as to the intentions of the City in this regard so that this information may be included with our submission of your above mentioned offer to the Federal Boards of Hospitalization." VETEPANS HOSPITAL: Dr. Frank S. Cooper presented a letter from :!Director of Const~ction, containing the following clause: ? Mr. Tinsley moved that the Citizens Committee on the Veterans Hospital be that it is the in- 'authorized to state to 1,.:r. L. H. Tripp, Director of Construction, i tention of the City to extend to the property line of the site which has been offer- ~ed the government for the purpose of constructing a Veterans Hospital such mechani- i, cal se~w'tces as sewer, water, gas, etc., as may be required for the purpose, with- !:out cost to the government, which motion was duly seconded and adopted by the follo7 i ing vote: 1~. Seifert ---4. Pre si de~. AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Tinsley and the President, NAYS: None - - - O. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. OOUNGIL, REGULAR MEETING, Friday, Aut~tst 26, 193~. The Council of the Oity of Roanoke met in regular meetinE in the Council Room in the Municipal Building Friday, iuEust 26, 1932, at 2=30 o'clock P. 1,[. PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President,. ~.Lr. Se£fert-5~ ABSENT: None ................ 0. The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRES~T: W. P. Hunter, City M~nager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS ~tD CC~I{UNICATIONS: ~,~ASSACHUSETTS AVenUE: Mrs. E. O. ~oran presented a petition asking sidewalk be constructed alon~ Massaohu. sotts Avenu. o between I~fayetto Boulevard and Cove Road. ~ho City M~agor 8tared that the city forces h. ave been grading ~a. ssa- ohusetts Avenue and filling in the sidewalk space. As soon as the grading is eom- that a gravel pleted a gravel sidewalk will be constructed. PEDDLERS' ORDINANCE: Mr. E. G. Penn presented to Council an amendment to the Peddlers' Ordinance. He stated that all of the parties concerned would be satisfied if the amendment to the ordinance is adopted. referred to the City Attorney for report at next meeting of Co,moil. duly seconded ~d agreed to. GROSS-OV.~S: Applications for per, its to construe, ct cross-overs were presented as follows: Standard 0il Company, 1009-10il Kimball Avenue N. E. J. G. Holt, Mr. Comer moved that the amendment be The motion was Northside Church Avenue approximately 100 feet West of Second Street. its action in offering to donate to the United States Government a site for the Veterans Hospital. The letter is filed. VIRGINIA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY: A o~mmunication from Mr. W. Rylan Mr. Comer moved that the applications be referred to the City t.Ianager with pow- er to act. The motion was duly seconded and ~greed to. VETERANS HOSPITAL: A communication from Col. W. S. Battle commending Council for Martin ask- lng that the city appropriate $1,6§0.00 to the Virginia Mu. seum of Natural HistOry. was read and filed. BOXING ORDINANCE:' A communication from A A. Blish recommending that the ordi- An annoymous certain S~R~'~-~S I}.~ROV~.II~,~: The City I:ra~ager recommends that tho petition for the im- provement of 4th Street S. E., between Dale and Bullitt Avenues be held in abeyance~ nance regulating boxing exhibitions now before Council be adopted. communication with reference to sa~d ordinance was also received. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY ~ANAGER: The City Manager presented a report making recommendations. The same were acted upon as follows: until funds are available. With reference to the improvement Boulevard. The City ~tanager states that the street and the same oiled. of Pennsylvania Avenue East of Lafayette will be graded and stone applied STREET lights. Mr. solution: LIGHTS: The City Manager Stiff moved to adopt the recommends the install&rich of oertai~ street recommendation and offered the follow~ re- {~4039) A RESOLUTION authorizing stall certain street lights. the Appalachian Electric Power Company to tn- BE IT RESOLVED ~ric Power Company be, and it is hereby (1) One 250 C. P. street light at by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the Appalachian Elco, authorized to install street lights as follo~ Lafayette Avenue and Ath Street,South Roanoke (2) One 250 C. P. street light at Avenel Avenue and Lovell. Road, Said lights to be maintained under the contract existing between Raleigh Court the Appalachi~ Electric Power Company and the City of Roanoke. ~[r. Stiff moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the · esolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, t[undy, Stiff, Tlnsley and the President, ~Ir. Seifert- 5. NAYS: Hone ............... 0. POLICE DEPAR~w~.,~T: The City Manager reported that Zera P. Hatcher, a patrolman in the Police Department, was dismissed ~ugust 20, 1932, for the good of the Depart- ment. The report is filed. The City ~,ianager presented a report of work accomplished and expenditures for weeks ending August 4th, August llth, and August 18th, 1932. The same are filed. ROAN0~ HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION: Report showing 208 day's treatment of city pa- 'tlents for the month of July was read and filed. R~0HTS OF C0~,iITTEES: Eone. UNFINI.tHED BUSINESS: The following ordinance having been introduced, read and The motion was duly second- laid over ',';as taken up and again read: (~0~$1 AI~ ORDINANCE allowing and regulating amateur boxing and sparring mat- ches and exAibitions, and establi ~' m~mng a City Boxing Commission, and making an ap- propriation therefor. N~. Mundy moved that the ordinance be laid over. ed and agreed to. The following resolution having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: i (~4005) A RES0~UTIOL to purchase a piece of property from E. E. Wright and !, Central M~ufacguring Company as ~ entrance to Waah. ington Park at the prioe of $1,900.00. 1~. Stiff moved that the resolution be dismissed from the calendar. The motio: was duly seconded and agreed to. The resolution is dismissed from the The follo¥~ing resolutionshaving been introduced, read and laid over were mp and again read: calendar. taken (~4032) A RESOLUTION to levy an assessment against certain property for the ( For full text of Resolution See Ordinance Book No. Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. The construction of a sewer. 7, Page 446). motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: ~. Seifert - 5. certain property for the AYES: Eessrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, NAYS: None .............. 0. (~033) A RESOLL~ION to levy an assessment against s: ~onstruotion of a sewer. ( For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Book No. 7, Page 446 ). Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and th~ resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Ltr. Seifert---5. NAYS: None ................ 0. (~4054) A RESOLUTION to levy an assessment against certain property for the con- struction of a sewer. ( For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Book No. ?, Page 447 ). ~. Tlnsley moved to adopt the resolution. ~esolution adopted by the following vote: The motion was duly seconded and the AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, L~r. Seifert --5. NAYS: None ................. 0. RESOLUTION to levy an assessment against certain property for the con- struction of a sewer. ( For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. Book L'.o. ?, Page 447. The motion was duly seconded and the: resolution adopted by the follov~lng vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, ~:iundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert --5. NAYS: None- ......... - - - O. (~4036) A RESOLUTION to levy an assessment against certain property for the con-' struction of a sewer. ( For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Book No. ?, Page 4~8 ). ~.~r. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: ~essrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, The motion was duly seconded and the Mr. Seifert--,5. EAYS: !ione .................... O. (~037) A RESOLUTION to levy an assessment against certain property for the con-'~j struction of a sewer. ( For full text of Resolution see Ordinance ~. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. resolution adopted by the following vote: Book No. 7, Page 448 ). J The motion was duly seconded and thel AYES: Messrs. Comer, D!undy, Stiff, Tinsley and the President, l,ir. Seifert ---5. NAYS: None -- 0 The following ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: {~;~038) g2w. ORDINANCE to extend the permission heretofore granted to the SAFETY · ~[0TOR TRANSIT CORPORATION- to maintain and operate upon the conditions herein speci- fied or referred to a motor bus system of passenger transportation upon certain streets of the City of Roanoke from September 1, 1932, (the date of the expiration thereof as heretofore provided) to September l, 19~£, and also to amend and reord~i~ Section 2 of ~_n ordinance adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke on the 10th,! "An Ordinance to grant permission to the Safety Motor ~ day of August 1928, entitled, Transit Corporation to maintain and operate upon the conditions herein specified, a motor bus system of passenger transportation, upon certain streets of the City of Roanoke" and knovm as Ordinance No. 336~. Mr. Comer moved to amend Section i of the ordinance by striking out the word "ten" appearing in the ?th line of said section and inserting in lieu thereof the word "five". The motion was duly lng vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, NAYS: Mr. Stiff ................ 1. seconded and the amendment adopted by the follow- Tinsley and the President, ~%r. Seifert ---4. Thereupon, the ordinance as amended ~':as placed upon its passage the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Stiff, Tlnsley and the President, NAYS: None ...................... O. ( For full text of ordinance see Ordinance Book No. ?, Page CONSIDErt~TION OF CLAIMS: None. I~_~TnODU~TIO~ AND C ONSIDEKATION OF ORDIHAUCES AND RESOLUTIOIfS: Mr. Comer introduced the follov,'ing resolution: and adopted b ~M. Seifert - 5 ~'~ ¢' ~'~ T T-i'T' (~4040) A ~-~o~,~.~C~? to accept from the Vir~inia ~ridge and Iron Company a deed for a certain tract of land. BE IT RESOLVED by the~'~o~cil of the City of Roanoke that the conveyance from the Virginia Bridge and Iron Comply to the City of Roanoke dated July 25, 1932, conveyinc a tract of land on ~nchburg and Salem ~rnplke, containing .604 acres, be, and the smme is hereby duly accepted by the City of Roanoke upon the terms and conditions set forth in the said convey~ee, and the City Clerk and Auditor is here, by authorized and directed forth~'~ith to have the said oonve~ce duly admitted to record. The resolution v~s read and laid over. Lb'. Comer introduced the follov~i~ ordinance: (~4041) ~ ORDnanCE to amend and reordain Section 9 of an ordinance adopted by the Co'~cil of the City of Hoanoke on the 18th, day of October, 1929, n~bered 5585. The ordinance was read and laid over. L[OTIOi.;S Ai;D MISCE~'~EOUS BUSII.IESS: RETIP~(T OF 1AR. STIFF: It appearing that this is the last meeting that i~M. Stiff -,rill attend as a member of the Council of the City of Roanoke, his term ex- piring on the 51st, day of August, next, the president in a brief speech extended to Lit. Stiff the regrets of the Council upon his retirement, and the best wishes for his future prosperity and health. I,.Lr. Stiff responded in a fev~ well chosen words. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED Presi~t. The Council of tt~e City of Roanoke met COUNCIL, 0RGANZZATXON ~hu~s~e~, September the Council Room in the M~mioipal Building Thursday, September 1, lng, as provided by the ohms,er 1932, at S o*olook P, Mo, of the City of Roanoke, for the purpose of organiz~ PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Mun~, Seifert and Tinsley, ........ -5. ABS~T: None ........................... - ....................... -0. CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION: MessrSo Comer and Fox presented their of election and %ualifioations which were filed° CALL TO ORDER: The City Clerk called the tions in order for the president. Council to order and declared n0mina- Mro ~,ndy placed in nomination S. Po nations, Mr° S. Po Seifert was unanimously years from the 1st, day of September 1932° VICE PRESIDENT: The Seller,, elected and there being no further nomi-! president of the Council for two ~ president declared nominations in order for Vice-President of the Council for term of two years from the 1st, day Mr. Tinsley placed in nomination Mr. J. W. Comer, of September 1932. which was seconded by Mr. Mundy. Mr. Comer placed in nomination E. W. Tinsley which was seconded There being no further nominations the so_me were closed. A vote being taken the result was as follows: For Mr. Tinsley, Messrs. Comer and Fox ......... 2. by Mr. Fox. For Mr. Comer, Messrs. Mundy, Seller, and Tinsley---3. Mr. Comer was declared elected Vice-President of Council for the term of two ,ears from September 1, 1932. CITY CLERK AND AUDITOR: Mr. Fox placed in nomination P. H. T~cker Clerk and Auditor for the texm of two years from the 1st day of October being no further nominations P. H. Tucker was unanimously elected Auditor for term of two years from the 1st day of October 1932. fo r Gl ty ? 1932. There ~ City Clerk and CITY ATTORNEY: Mr. Comer placed in nomination for City Attorney for term of two years from the 1st, day of October 1932, Judge R. C. Jackson, and there being no further nominations, Judge R. C. Jackson was un~nimously elected City Attorney for the City of Roanoke for the term of two years from the 1st, day of October 1932. CIVIL AND POLICE JUSTICE: Mr. Tinsley placed in nomination for Civil and Police Ju~Stioe for the term of two years from the 1st, day of October 1952, Harris S. Birch, field, and there being no further nominations, Harris S. Biroheleld was unanimously elected Civil and Police Justice for the City ifrom the.lst, day of October 19~2. of Roanoke for the term of two years ClTY MANAGER: Mr. Mundy moved that wm. P. Hunter be re-appointed City Manager for the City of Roanoke to serve at the pleasure of Council. The motion was duly "seconded and Wm. P. Hunter was unanimously re-appointed City ~nager for the City of Roanoke to serve at the pleasure of There being no further business, Council adj curried. APPROVED I25 O0UNCXL, Friday, REGU~ R MEETING, September 2, 19~ The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Room in the Mitnioipal Building Friday, Soptember 2, 19ZZ, at ~ o'clock P. M. PRESENT: Messrs. Comer~ F.ox, Mundy, Tinsley and the presides.t, Mr. Seifert-5. ABSENT: None - ............. -0. The president, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: W. ?. Hunter, City Manager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is !dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: WATER MAIN: !permission to lay !proxlmately 20@ feet. ger with power to act. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. Mr. E. A. Fitzpatrick presented a petition from Claude Griffin fo~ a water main in Cherry Street in Forest Park for a distance of ap- Mr. Comer moved that the matter be referred to the City Maria- NARKET RENTS: Mr. Lester, representing the occupants of the rooms on the out- .side of the city market, appeared and asked that a reduction of rent be made. The matter is referred to a committee consisting of Messrs. J. P. Mundy, W. P. Hunter an ,H. F. Hill. WATER ~,~AINS: The application of the Roanoke Water Works Company for a permit .to construct certain water mains was read. Mr. Comer moved that the permit be grant the Roanoke Water Works Company to led and offered the followlng resolution: (~4042) A RESOLUTION granting a permit to lay certain water mains. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and the is hereby granted the Roanoke Water Works Company to lay water mains as follows James Street from Roanoke Avenme, South to Oxford Clayton Avenue N. E., West of 4th Street to serve under this resolution agrees to from all claims for damages to per- i (1) Six inch v~ter main on Avenue, Virginia Heights. (2) ~'~o inch water main in No. 45 Clayton Avenue N. E. ! Said Roanoke Water Works Company by acting 'indemnlfy and save harmless the City of Roanoke sons or property by reason of the construction and maintenance of said water mains, and further agrees to replace the streets where the same are opened under the provi- sloss tics. of Roanoke providing for street restora- The motion was duly seconded and the ordinances of the City of the general Mr, Comer moved to adopt the resolution. the following vote: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Mundy,. Ti. nsley None ........... - ....... 0. and the president, Mr. communication from the Chamber of Commerce the Veterans Hospital was read and filed. resolution adopted by AYES: i NAYS: VETERANS HOSPITAL: A ? ~or its action relating to ! SOR00L BOARD: A sing through Block 13 Side School, be closed. thanking Counc 1 communication from the School Board asking that the alley of the Mornlngside Heights Map, which is occupied by the Morniz The matter is referred to the City Manager for report and Feogmmendationo 0HAMBER OF COMMEROE= A resolution adopted by the 0hambe~ of Commerce on JUly 15th, relating to the employment of teachers in the Public Schools, was read and filed° FAMILY WELFARE SOOrETY: July is filed. Report of the Family Welfare Society for the month of REPORTS OF 0FFIOERS: REPORT OF TH~ 0ITY LtANAGER: The 0ity Manager presented of the change in the personnel of the Police Department John W. D. Carter, entered service as patrolman, Arthur W. Cooper, entered service ae Patrolman, September The September 1, for week a report advising Coun- as follows~ 1932. 1932. 0ity Manager presented a report of work accomplished and expenditures ending A;,_gust 2§, 1952. The same is filed. REPORTS OF C0~,tITTEES: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The following ordinance laid over was taken up and again read: {~4028) AN ORDINANCE allowing and matches and exhibitions, and appropriation therefor. Mr. Comer moved that the ordinance be dismissed from the calendar. having been introduced, read and regulating establishing a City Boxing amateur boxing and sparring Commission, and making an The motion was duly seconded and the ordinance dismissed. PEDDLERS' 0RDINANOE: Judge R. D. Jackson, to whom was referred the amendment proposed by certain merchants to 0rdinanoe No. 4017, The matter is laid over. The following resolution having been up and again read: (~4040) A RESOLUTION to accept deed for a certain tract of land.' BE IT RESOLVED by the Council the Virginia Bridge and Iron Company to the 'conveying a tract of land on Lynohburg and be and the same conditions set introduced, asked further time to consider. read and laid over was taken authorized and cord.. from the Virginia Bridge and Iron 0ompany a of the 0ity of Roanoke that the City of Roanoke dated July 25, Salem Turnpike, containing .604 oonveyance from 1952, is hereby duly accepted by the City of Roanoke upon the terms and forth in the said conveyance, directed forthwith to have the Said Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. and the City 01erk o onveyauce duly and Auditor is hereby resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. 0omer, Fox, Mundy, Tinsley NAYS: None ................. 0. The following ordinance ap and again {~4041) ~he Council ( For full text of Ordinance see 0rdinanoe Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the ordinance. ardinance adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. 0cruet, Fox, Mundy, Tinsley and NAYS: None ................. 0. The motion was duly and the President, read and laid Mr. Seifert - 5. having been introduced, read: AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section 9 of an ordinance of the City of Roanoke on the 18th, admitted to re- seconded and the over was taken adopted day of October, 1929, numberecl 3585. Book No. 7, Page _%a~¢). The motion was duly seconded and the the President, ~. Seifert --5. CONBIDE~TION OF OLAIM~I None, INTROIIJCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANOES AND RESOLUTIONS: Fox introduced the following ordinance: (~404Z) AN ORDINANOE to permit the holding of amateur boxing matches in the City of Roanoke. BE X.T ORDAINED by the Council of the Oity of Roanoke; that it shall be lawful Sundays excepted, to hold strictly amateur boxing matches or exhibitions within the City of Roanoke, to ~ioh an a~mission fee may be charged, provided that no si~ gle boxing match or exhibition shall be for more than four ro,~ds of three minutes each, and provided further that no boxer shall be allowed to participate in more than four rounds of three minutes each with the same individual, within twenty-four consecutive hours. amateur boxing match or exhihitlon shall be construed to mean, within the provisions of this ordinance, a match or exhibition in which both contestants are amateur boxers and an amateur boxer shall be construed to mean one who engages in ~boxing solely for the pleasure and physical, mental or social benefits he derives therefrom, and to whom boxing is nothing more than an avocation and v~xo neither directly or indirectly receives pay or other financial benefits in consideration of or as a reward for participating in any boxing matches or exhibitions. All boxing matches held under the provisions of this ordinance shall be ,mder :the supervision of the City Manager and Department of Recreation of the City of :Roanoke, and subject to such rules and regulations as may be prescribed by said De- partment, and approved by the Council of the City of The ordinance was read and laid over. Roanoke. MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: LEAGUE OF VIRGINIA MUNICIPALITIES: The attention of Council was called to the meeting of the League to be held in Charlottesville on October There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED 19th and 20th. ATTEST: Clerk. Preside6- COUNCIL, KEOULiR MEETING, Friday, September 9,1932. The Council of the City of in the Mu__n_ioipal Buildin~ Friday, Roanoke met in re~tlar meeting in the September 9, 1932, at ~ o'clock P. M. Couno il Room l PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Mundy, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Selfart-5. ABSENT: None .............. O. The president, Mr. Seifert, presidin~. OFFICERS PRES:ENT: W. P. Hunter, City Manager° MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been fUrnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: recorded. CROSS-OVERS: Applications for permits to construct cross-overs were presented as follows: (1) E. L. Flippo, 1015 Franklin Road S. W. (2) G. M. Huffman, N. E. Corner of Mountain Avenue and 3rd Street S. E. Mr. Comer moved to refer the applications to the City Manager with power to act. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. ~ARY LOUISE HOME: A communication from Woods, Chltwood, Coxe and Rogers call- ing attention of Council to taxes for 1930, on the Mary Louise Home of the King's Daughters, stating that the said taxes should be rebated as of March 17, 1930. That:~ in the sale of the property the Mary Louise Home of the King's Dau~ghters was paid the taxes from January let, to March 17, 1930, and they are willing to pay to the city the amount they received which is $81.34. Iresolution: of the Mary ~ouise Home of the King's ~r. Tinsley offered the following A RESOLUTION to release the taxes for the year 1930, on the property Daughters at the N. W. Corner of Patterson Avenue and 10th Street S..r ~WHERF. AS, the Mary Louise Home of the King's Daughters purchased the property at the N. ~W. Corner of Patterson Avenue and 10th Street S. W., on the l?th, day of ~ March 1930, WHEREAS, for ~se as a home for aged upon the purchase women, and ~ of the property the organization was paid the taxes accruing from January let, to March 17, 1930, amounting to $81.34, and WHEREAS, said property ,,nder the ownership of the Mary Louise Home of the ~ King's Daughters is exempt from taxation. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Co,,ncil of the City of Roanoke that upon the payment of $81.34, to the Clerk of the Husting's Court of the City of Roanoke, the said Clerk be, and he is hereby directed to mark released and satisfied said taxes against the property at the Northwest Corner of Patterson Avenue and 10th Street S. W., appearing in the name of J. B. Bray, on the delinquent tax book in hi~ office, and now owned by the Mary Louise Home of the King's Daughters. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk and Auditor be, and he is hereby directed to credit the account of Delinquent Taxes for 1930, with the difference between $81.34, the amount to be paid and the amount of taxes appearing against said prop erty. 129 .130 ~e resolution w~8 read and l~i~ over, REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CItY MANAGER: The City Manager presente~ a report mak~ certain rooommen~ations. The same were acted upon as follows: BCHOOL BOARD AT,T;__wY: With reference to the request of the School Board of Roanol ! City that an alley along the property of said board lying on the ~test Side of itilsoz Street and extending East from said Wilson Street approximately 250 feet bo closed, ~and -~ alley 10 feet wide ~of the said School iley to be olosed. [alley opened in the Board, extending The City Manager recommends rear of the property of the adopt the 8ohool Board. recommendation and offered the following resolution: be opened West of Wilson Street in the rear of the propert from Pe~ar Avenue South to connect with the al- that the alley be closed and the new ]dr. Fox moved to (~40~5) A RESOLUTION to close to public travel an alley extending from Wilson · Street West between the property owned by the School Board of the City of Roanoke, and to open an alley in the rear of said property extending from Penmar Avenue to connect with the alley to be closed. the School Board of the City of Roanoke is the owner of a piece of property lying on the West Side of Wilson Street S. E., and extending along said street approximately E47 feet, and along Penmar Avenue 160 feet and on Pechin Street 295 feet, the said property being separated by a 10 foot alley extending West from Wilson Street, and WHERmAS, the School Board of the City of Roanoke has requested that the said alley separating the said property be closed and a 10 Penmar Avenue to connect with the alley to be closed, the property of said School Board, and foot alley opened extending fr( the same being in the rear of WHEREAS, all of the property owners in the block affected by said alley have consented to the closing thereof, property extending from Penmar and the opening of the alley in the rear of said Avenue to connect with the alley to be closed. : THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the alley [ extending from Wilson Street West through the property belonging to the School Boar~ of the City of Roanoke be closed to public travel, and an alley 10 feet wide be open. ed from Penmar' Avenue tO connect with the alley map hereto attached and made a part hereof. closed. The same being shov~ on the BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Engineer be, and he is hereby directed to hake a notation of the change herein provided for upon the records in his office. The resolution was read and laid over. ROANOKE HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION: The Roanoke Hospital Association showing day' s i PEDDLERS' 0RDINANCE: quest to ~mend Ordinance No. 4017 relating to Peddlers. matter be laid over, and that when Council adJo~.u['n it be bet 13th, at $ o'clock P. M., to consider said ordinance. ed and agreed to. treatment of city patients for month of August was read and filed. The City Attorney presented an opinion relating to the re- L~. Comer. moved that the to meet on Tuesday, Septem- The motion was duly seco: REPORTS OF COM~ITTEES: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The following ordinance having been introduced, laid over was taken up and again read: ~; (~A043) .A~ ORDINANCE to permit the holding of ~lty of Roanoke. amateur boxing matches read and in the m I! M~. Mundy moved that the ordinance be laid over, and agreed to, CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTRODU(~TION AND t]0NSLDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND Mr. Comer introduced the following resolution: (~4046) A RESOLUTION to give of establishing a set back line on and 2nd Street S. E. The motion was duly seoonde~ RESOLUTIONS: a hearing to the property owners on the question Tazewell Avenue S. E., between Jefferson Street BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a hearing be given the property ovmers abutting on Tazewell Avenue S. E., from Jefferson Street East to let, Street upon the question of establishing a' set back line on said Tazewell Avenue in accordance with the map hereto attached and made a part hereof. ~, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk be, and he is hereby directed to ~ publish a notice as required by law. ~ Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and ~ the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Mundy, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert -- 5. NAYS: None ................. O. MOTIONS AND ~IISCEIJ~ANEOUS BUSINESS: EMPL0t~,H~tT DIRECTOR: ~r. P. T. Jamison and a committee appeared and asked that Council establish the office of Employmen~t Director, and pay the salary and office expense of such director. Countil takes time to consider the request. VETERANS HOSPITAL: Dr. Frank S. Cooper, from the committee on the Veterans Hospital, presented to Council letters from the United States Government, accepting ~ the offer of the property for the purpose of building the Veterans Hospital. Thereupon, Council adjourned to meet ~esday, September l~, 19J~, at 8 o'clock P. M. APPRGVED ATTEST: Clerk. COUNCIL, ADJOURNED MEETXll ~ues~ay, September 15,193 ~he OounoX1 of the City of Roanoke met pursuant to ad~our~ment in the Oo,,_-oil Room in the Municipal Bu&ldtng Tuesday, September 13, 193~, at 8 o~olook P. M. PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Tinsle¥ and the President, Mr. Seifert--4. ABSENT: Mr. Fox ................ The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. 0FFIGERS PRESENT: W. P. Hunter, City M--ager. ORDINANCES NU~ERS 4017 and 4018: Council after considering the amendment to 0rdLuances No. 4018, suggested that the execution of Ordinances Numbers ~17 and 4018, be postponed until ~anuary 1, 1933. Mr. Tinsley offered the following reso- lutton: (~4047) A RESOLUTION to postpone the execution of Ordinances Numbers 4017 and 4018 adopted Ju~y 15, 1932, until January 1, 1933. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the execution of Ordinances Numbers 4017 and 4018, adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke on the 15th, day of July 1932, entitled: No. 4017 - "An Ordinance to define peddlers, to impose a license tax on peddlers, and to provide penalties for a violation of this ordinance." No. 4018 - "An Ordinance imposing a license tax on peddlers of goods, wares or merchandise who sell to licensed dealers or retailers, and prescribing penalties for violations." be suspended until January 1, 1933. Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Tinsley and Seifert ....... 3. NAYS: ~r Mundy ................... 1 ~LA~d~ET: ~r. Comer moved that the City Manager report on the request of certai: occupants of market space that they be permitted to begin sales before 4 o'clock in the afternoon, t~e Cit2 2,Ianager to report ..at next meeting of Council. The motio~ was duly seconded and agreed to. FINANCIAL STATF~NT: The City Clerk ~.nd Auditor presented to Council finan- cial statement as of September l, 193£. The s~me is filed. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED Clerk. 133 COUNCIL, REG~ MEETINGt Friday, September 15, 193~ The Coumoil of the 0ity of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Room in the Municipal Building Friday, September 16, 1932, at 3 otclook P. Mo PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Mundy, Tlnsley and the President, Mr. Seifert-5o ABSENT: None The President, ~[r. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESF~T: W. P. Hunter, City Manager, MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has ~' been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is : ~ispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND C0~IYNICATIONS: 12TH STREET N. W: Petition a~king for the improvement of 12th Street N. W., between Mercer and Hanover Avenues was presented by Mr. Chas. of Mr. Comer the petition is referred to tl~e City Manager. E. Barton. On motion CROSS-OVER: The application of Mrs. Frances A. Henebry for a permit to con- struct cross-over at 602 Avenham Avenue, South Roanoke, was referred to the City Manager with power to act. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGe: The City Manager presented a report making oer- rain recommendations. The same were acted upon as follows: SELLING ON CURB AT CITY MARKET: The City Manager recommends that the farmers and peddlers be allowed to enter the market at 2 o'clock P. M., and to start selling at 3 o'clock P. M. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the recommendation and offered the following ordinance: {~4048) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section 6 of an ordinance adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke on the 12th, day of June 1931, Numbered 3832. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that Section 6, of an ordinance adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke on the 12th, day of June 1931, numbered 3832, entitled, "AN ORDINANCE to segregate the producer of farm and domestic products and the huckster and peddler of farm and domestic produo..ts sell- lng their produce on the city market; setting aside space for the producer and the huckster and peddler, specifying the charge for occupying such space and providing penalties for violation, "be amended and reordained so as to read as follows: 6. The purchaser of market space may occupy said space at 2 o'clock P. M., on the day of purchase, and the Clerk of the market shall sell such space a sufficient length of time before 2 o'clock P. M., to alllow the purchaser to occupy the same at 2 o'clock P. M., but no producer or peddler shall make any sale before 3 o'clock Pe Me Each purchaser of market space shall be entitled to occupy such space from 2 o'clock P. M., on the day purchased until 12 o'clock M., on the follmving day. The ordinance was read and laid over. MOTHERS' AID: The City D~nager presented a report recommending that Council take over the plan of Mothers' Aid, and that the money expended therefor be deducte~ .from the appropriation to the Family Welfare Society. Mr. Fox moved that a copy of the report be sent each member of Council, and that the matter be laid Over. RENT OF N~g~JT STALI~: The committee to whom was referred the question of rent of market stalls ~ade at led and ,Fire Department as follows: presented a recommending that no adopt the report. report The motion was duly further reduction be second, report advi sing Council of changes in the this time. Mr. Comer moved to the report adopted. The City Manager presented a Christ R. Grubb, retired September 1, Julian S. Wise, employed as Fireman, The report is filed. REPORTS OF COMZ~ITTEES: None. 193~, September 3, 1952. UNFINISiiED BUSINESS: The following ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (~4043) AN ORDINANCE to permit the holding of amateur boxing matches in the City of Roanoke. Mr. Fox moved that the ordinance be laid over. The motion was duly second. ed and agreed to. The following resolution having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (m~4044) A RESOLUTION to release the taxes for the year 1930, on the prop- erty of the Mary Louise Home of Zhe King's Daughters at the Northwest Corner of Patterson Avenue and 10th Street S. W. ( For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Book No. 7, Page~ ~-~ ). Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the follo¥:ing vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, ~lundy, Tinsley and the president, Mr. Seifert-5. NAYS: None ................. O. The following resolution having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (~4045) A RESOLUTION to close to public travel an alley extending from Wilson Street West between the property owned by the School Board of the City of Roanoke, and to open an alley in the rear of said property extending from Peri, ar m~venue to connect with the alley to be closed. ,~ ( For full text of Hesolution see Ordinance Book No. 7, Page ). ~M. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and .the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Mundy, Tinsley NAYS: None ............. 0 CONSIDF~ATION OF ~ ~ · . CLA I~S. None INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: None. and the President, ~r. Seifert-5. MOTIONS AND L~ISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: None. There being no further business, Council adjourned. Clerk. APPROVED OOlJltOIL, F~ida¥, REgULaR MEETS, NC', September 23, The Oounoil of the 0ity of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Oouncil Room in the Municipal Building Fr£day, PRES~{T: Messrs. Comer, Fox, September Z3, 193Z, at 5 o'clock P. M. Mundy, Tinsley and the President, ~_~. Seifert--§. ABSENT: None ................. 0. The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRES~T: W. P. ~,~ter, City Nenager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. the previous meeting has seconded, the reading is i PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: STREET IMPROVHY,!ENT: Mr. G. F. Cart and a committee appeared and asked that 16t~, Street between Chapman Avenue and the first alley South of Chapman Avenue be improv- ed. The matter is referred to the City Manager. FAY,~ILY W~T.~Ai~ SOCIETY: Mr. B. W. Herrman and a committee from the Community Fund appeared and presented to Council certain facts relating to the Family Z'elfare Society. They presented a statement showing a deficit as of September 30th, of $12,860.89, and an estimated deficit as of December 31st, of $23,039.26. ~M. Herr- man stated that unless the money could be raised to take care of the deficits that it would be impossible for the Family Welfare Society to operate, and asked that Council provide means so that the Family Welfare Society may continue to operate. Council takes time to consider and fixed Wednesday, September ES, 1932, at 4 o'clock P. M., to consider the matter. VETERANS HOSPITAL: Communications from W. D. Morgan, Commander, Veterans of Foreign Wars, ~nd G. L. Whitlow, Reh~bilitation Officer, Disabled American Veter~nsll of the World War, thanking Council for its efforts in having the Veterans Hospital located in this city were read and filed. FIRE HYDRANT: Petition asking that a fire hydrant be installed on Warrington Road North of Sherwood Avenue was read, and on motion of Mr. Comer referred to the City Manager for report. i?TE STREET: A petition asking for the Avenue to Norfolk Avenue was read, and on motion Manager for report. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY ~ANAGER: The City Manager improvement of l?th Street from Salem of Mr. p re sent ed Tinsley referred to the City. a report of work acoom- ~: plished and expenditures for periods ending The same are filed. REPORTS OF C0~.~ITTEES: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The following ordinance September 1st, 8th, and 15th, 1952. having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (~OAS) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section ~ of an ordinance adopted the Council of the-City of Roanoke on the 12th, day of June 1931, Numbered 3832. Vi36 ( For full Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the ordinanoeo ordinance adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, I/undy, Tinsley and the text of 0rdinanoe see The following ~p and again read: ! (~4043) AN ORDINANCE Cit~ of Roanoke. Resolution Book No. 7, Page ~). The motion was duly seconded and the NAYS: None ............... O. ordinance having been introduced, President, Ltr. Seifert --5. read and laid over was taken to permit the holding of amateur boxing matches in the On motion of Mr. Fox the ordinance is laid over. MOTHERS' AID: The matter of establishing Mothers' Aid is laid over. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDEYtATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: None. MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: " STOI~I DKAIN: Mr. l,lundy called attention to the storm drain running from Salem Avenue through the ",';right property, and requested that the City l,!aneger look into the matter and have the drain fixed so that it will not overflow onto the property of the residents. Thereupon, Council adjourned to meet Wednesday, September 2Sth, at 4 o'clock APPROVED p.T~ ~L.~. AT TEST: . ~ .... ~,,~ 6~/ ,, Clerk. · ' esi~nt Pr . C0UNC IL, ADJOURNED ~[EETXNG, Wednesday, September 28,193~!. The Co,~ncil of the City of Roanoke met in the Council Room in the ~,[unicipal Building Wednesday, September 28, 1932, at 4 o'clock P. M., pursuant to adjournment. PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Mundy, Tinsley and the President, ~r. Sei fert-5. ABS~T: None ............... 0. The president, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRES~T: ~,~. P. Hunter, City Manager. FA~.IILY ',~LFARE SOCIETY: Council again considered the request of the Family Welfare Society for an amount of money sufficient to pay certain outstanding bills. It was brought to the attention of Council by the City Clerk and Auditor that there is a fund amounting to $1~,679.89, which was originally set up for the purpose of taking care of the ',7orkmen's Compensation, anticipating that at some future time the income from the investment of this fund v~uld be sufficient to p~y the ~Jorkmen's Compensation requirements, but it has been ascertained that it is impossible to es- tablish a fund that will be sufficient for the requirements and that this money is available for emergency demands. Mr. Fox moved that the sum of $?,§00.0~ be trans- ferred from the Workmen's Compensation Fund to the General Fund to take care of the erergency demands of the Family ¥~elfare Society. Mr. Fox offered t~e following re- solution: {~A0~9) A RESOLUTION to transfer from the ~,'~'orkmen's Compensation Fund to the General Fund $?,500.00. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the sum of $?,500.00 be, and the same is hereby transferred from the ¥~orkmen's Compensation Fund to the ~ General Fund, and the City Clerk and Auditor is directed to make such entries on his books that will carry into effect the provisions of this resolution. .~ BE IT FUR~.R RESOLVED that ~he Treasu2er of the City of Roanoke be, and he is hereby directed to transfer }"/,~00o00 from t~e '~'/orlmen~ Compensation ~'~.ncl now on ~ deposit and place the same into the General Fund of the City of Roanoke. Mr. Fox moved to adopt the resolution. resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: ;~essrs. Comer, Fox, Mundy, Tinsley and the President, NAYS: None ................ O. Mr. Fox offered the following resolution: The motion was duly seconded and the Mr. Seifert--8, (~0~01 A RESOLUTION to pay to the FAIIILY ';~ELFARE SOCIETY the sum of $~,~00.00, the same being to ps~v accounts. ~ BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that tke City Clerk and ~ Auditor be, and he is hereby directed to draw a warrant to the Family Welfare Society for the sum of $?,§00.00, from which fund the said Family Welfare Society shall pay ~ the bill owing the Mick or Mack stores, and the balance of such i~and shall be used to liquidate other outstanding indebtedness of the Family ¥~elfare Society. '. 37 resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Mundy, Tinsley and NAYS: None ............... O. There being no further business, Council adjourned. Fox moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly the President, seoonded and the Mr. Seifert- 5. ~ATTEST: Clerk. APPROVED i! The Council of the City of Roanoke met in the Municipal Building Friday, September PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Mundy, ABSENT: None ................. O. The President, Hr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESET~T: W. P. Hunter, City Manager. COUNCIL, REGULAR ~tEETING, Friday, September 30,193E in regular meeting in the Council Room 30, 1932, at 3 o'clock P. M. Tinsley and the President, ~&r. Seifert--5. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes a~proved as recorded. PETITI 0N S AND C0~.EF.~ ICATIONS: over at 1033 Gtlmer act. CROSS-OVER: The application of J. E. Ktssiah for permit to construct a cross- Avenue N. W., was referred to the City [~anager with power to UTILITY RATES: A communication from the League of Virginia Municipalities ad- vising that the League is contemplating making a survey of utility rates in the various cities of Virginia, that the sum of $800.00 is necessary to pay for the sur- vey, and they are suggesting a contribution of $£.00 per 1,000 inhabitants, and ask that the city contribute this amount towards the expense. Mr. Comer moved that the matter be referred to the City ~;~anager and City Clerk to make an investigation and rep ort. UN~PLOY~T: A communication from the League of Virginia Municipalities advis- ing Council that a meeting will be held in the City of Richmond on Wednesday, 0cto-~ bet §th, to consider the unemployment situation and for a conference with the Gov- ernor, and ask that a representative from the City of Roanoke be present. ~. Comer moved that the City Manager be instructed to furnish the information relating to the unemployed in the City of Roanoke, requested hy the League, and, if possible, to attend the meeting. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. VETERANS HOSPITAL: A communication from the Virginia Chapter Rainbow (~End.) Division Veterans thanking Council for its efforts in securing the Veterans Hospi- tal was read and filed. M.~AR~ET AUDITORIUM: A communication from W. E. Evans, Commander, Chapter ~, Disabled ~u~erican Veterans of the World War, and Mrs. M. S. Thomas, Commander Aux- iliary to Chapter No. J, asking that they be permitted to use the City Market BuildT lng Auditori,:m on the first and third L~onday night in each month v~as read. The seme is referred to the City Manager with power to act. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: RE~0RT OF ,:~ CITY.~:"~,~'^~'~m°.:~,.. The City !.:anager presented a report making certain! recommendations. The same were acted upon as follows: STREET IMPROVE:.(~;T: The City Manager reports with reference to the petition for the improvement of 17th Street S. ,,., between Salem Avenue and West Avenue, andi West Avenue between l?th and l~th Streets; that bhe streets will be reshaped and crushed stone applied. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the recommendation. The motion "I39 140 was duly seconded and the recommendation adopted; The City Manager presented a report of work accomplished week ending September-2~, 1932. The same is filed. and expenditures for REPORTS OF CO~,ITTEES: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: ~.;OTHERS' AID: Judge R. G. ','l~ittle, of the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Cour appeared relative to ~,~others' Aid, and stated to Council that he was not prepared to make any definite recon~mendations; that he would study the matter and make a re- port to Council at an early date. Council requested that he do so. The matter is laid over. The following ordinance ~aving been introduced, read amd laid'over was taken up and again read: (#404~) AE ORDE, I~. CE to permit the holding of amateur boxing matches in the City of Roanoke. ~r. Fox moved to amend the ordinance by substituting the following: (~404~) AN OD, DINg, CE to permit the holding of amateur boxing matches in the City of Roanoke. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Rosmoke that it shall be lawful, Sundays excepted, to hold strictly amateur boxing matches or exhibitions within the City of ~oanoke, to which an admission fee may be charged; provided that no s~ngle boxing match or exhibition shall be for more than four rounds of three minutes each and provided further, that no boxer s~mll be allowed to participate in more than four rounds of three minutes each with the same individual, within twenty-four con- secutive hours. An amateur boxing match or exhibition shall be construed to mean, within the provisions of this ordinance, a match or exhibition in which both contestants are amateur boxers and an amateur boxer shall be construed to mean one who engages in boxing solely for the pleasure and pl~vsical, mental or social benefits he derives therefrom, and to whom boxing is nothing more than an avocation and who i~ei~er directly or indirectly receives pay or other financial benefits in consideration of or as a reward for participating in any boxing matches or exhibitions. The boxing matches held under the provisions of this Ordinance shall be under the supervision of a Commission comprising three members, who shall serve without compensation and whose duty it will be to supervise all amateur boxing e~ntests staged in the City of Roanoke. The Commission Chairman shall be the Director of Recreation, and shall be subject to serve at the direction of the City Manager. The two Associate Commissioners shall be appointed by the Council and shall serve one year each. The said Commissioners may be reappointed at the expiration of their current terms, or may, at any time, be removed if at _~:~y time the Council so desire No member of the Commission selected may have any personal interest in boxing from a financial st_~_~dpolnt, i. e., managing boxers, opez.ating boxing events, or acting in the capacity of a matchmaker or promoter. to grant license to boxers, seconds, referees, timekeepers, judges, and promoters. The foregoing licenses shall be free of charge, but The Commission shall have authority matchmaker s, the promoters of all amateur boxing matches staged in the City of Roanoke shall be assessed a tax on the gross receipts, the said tax to be five percent (5%) on the first three hun- dred dollars ($300.00), and two percent (2%) on all receipts in excess of three hundred dollars (S300.00). From this assessment the Commission shall pay the penses that may occur in the office of the Commission. It shall be the duty o£ the Commission to pass on the %ualifioations of the promoters or officials, ~d to ~ke ~y provision that aatd Co~ission shalZ deem necessary for the right conduct of boxing matches. The Coalition ~hall incorporate by-laws which it deems necessary. The ~endment wa~ read and laid over. CONSIDE~TION OF C~IMS: None. INTRODUCTION AND COESID~TION OF O~IE~CES ~D RESOLUTIOn:S: None. MOTIONS AND MISCEL~NEOUS BUSINESS: VETE~S HOSPITAL: Dr. Frank S. Cooper, B. F. Moomaw and M. S. ~ttle, from the co~ittee who have been h~dling the Veterans Hospital matter, reported that they had a ~rther conference with the representatives in Washington and had agreed ~to necessary hospit~. The City Manager is directed to the of land for the ~ve a s~vey made of the land ~d report to Co~cil. There being no ~ther business, Co~cil adjoined. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. Pre slant. 142 COUNC IL, REGULAR 1,~EETING Friday, 0otober 7, 1932 The 'Jouncil of the City of Roanoke met in Regular Meeting in the Council Room ~ in the ~,Iunicipal -i~uilding Friday, 0etcher 7, 1932, at 3 o'clock P. H. PRES~;T: ~.[essrs. Comer, Fox, ~[undy, Tinsley and the President, ¥.r. Seifert--5 ABS~:T: None ................ 0. The President, l,:r. 5eifert, presiding. OFFICERS PI~ES~.~T: W. P. Hunter, City t,.'.anager. MII~'UTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting bas been ftu, nished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, t~e reading is ~ dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITI0:,S A2:D C01,'~ICATIONS: FAI~ILY ¥/ELFAP~ SOCIETY: .~.r.A.F. Rawson and a committee f~:~m the Family ~lel- fare Society appeared and stated to Council that the funds coming into the Society are not sufficient to pay for the relief and administration for the balance of the yea_r; it anticipates that the s~m of ~6,386.00, in addition to the regular contri- butions to the Society, will be necessary to maintain the work for the balance of the year. The Society wants definite instructions from the Council as to what ac- tion it shall take in furnishing the relief necessary. The matter is laid over for consideration. IE~,[PLOYI~E!~iT: A communication from S. A. ~[inter suggesting that certain work be done to furnish employment was read and filed. RED CROSS: ~,M. R. H. Angell and a committee from the Red Cross appeared and asked that Council make an appropriation of ~300.00 per month to date from August l, 1932, for the Red Cross work in the City. The committee filed a statement skowi the work that has been done by the Red Cross Organization in the City of Roanoke. Council takes time to consider. TAZ~¥E~,L AVE!~'E SET BACK LINE: It appearing that a notice to the property ow- hers directing them to appear before Council on the 7th, day of October 193E, at ~ o'clock P. ~., to state objections, if any, they have, to establisl~ng set back lines on Tazewell Avenue from Jefferson Street to ~rd Street S. E. In accordance with the notice a hearing was given the property ovmers, and the following property owners appeared: ~.{essrs. Hall and Buford, represenglng the Clover Creamery, in connection with .the set back line. Mr. Bu. ford stated that they had no objection to establishing set back line on the l~'orthside of Tazewell Avenue, provided the City would pay for the land taken, and the resonable damages to the property by reason of widening; that ithey objected very strenously and would oppose to the limit any set back line on the Southside of Tazewell Avenue, as their property is so located and used that the stre could not be widened without very considerable damage to their property and to the .business conducted in the property. ~g ,t Mrs. A. H. 0berm~er the owner of No. 55 Tazewell Avenue and the Corner of Taze. well Avenue and First Street $. E., objects to the sot back line. Thomas line unless t line. Timnes who, through his attorney Hr. S. R. Price, objects to tho set ba¢ the city is prepared to take over the property and pay for it at this k R. Korte, representing the owners of property on the Northside of Tazewell Ave~ nue, stated that he had no objection to the set back line, provided pay for the property taken and damages to the rest of the property. the city would ~[rs. Hass~m says she has no objection, provided she is compensated for the property taken. M. J. Patsel owner of the property at the Southwest Corner of 3rd Street and Tazewell Avenue stated that if a set back line is established and the street widen- ed it would injure his property very considerably, and for that reason he objects to t~e set back line. Council takes time to consider the matter. GAS 1,.lAIN: The application of the Roanoke Gas Light Company for a permit to install a 2 inch gas main in Grayson Avenue E. ~,[., was read. i~r. Tinsley moved to grant the permit and offered the following resolution: (#4051) A RESOLUTION granting a permit to the Roanoke Gas Light Company to in- stall a 2 inch gas main in Grayson ~venue N. W. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and is hereby granted the Roanoke Gas ~ight Company to install a 2 inch gas main in Gray- son Avenue N. W., East of 10th Street a distance of 75 feet. Said Roanoke Gas Light Compe_~y by acting under this resolution agrees to inde~i- fy and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to persons or property by reason of the installation and maintenance of said gas main, and furthe~ agrees to replace the streets where the same are opened under the provisions of the general ordinances of the City of Roanoke providing for street restoration. Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: ~'[essrs. Comer, Fox, ~,~ndy, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert --5. NAYS: None ................. O. ~RO~g-OYER: ~lae applioation of J. G. ttolt for a pormit to mnstruct a oross- over on the Southside of Church Avenue into the property ov~ned b y J. B. Fishburn was presented. The matter is referred to the City Manager ~or report. SIDE Ti~CK: The application of the Virginian Railway Company for a permit to construct a side track into a proposed coal yard for ~;-~. B. Daniel, which track wtll~:. cross Mill Avenue was read. The City Manager recommends that the permit be granted. M~ Comer introduced the following resolution: (~4052) A RESOLUTIOE to grant a permit to the Virginian Railws~v Company to construct a side track across },rill Avenue. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and is hereby granted the Virginian Railway Company to construct a side track across Mill Avenue, which track is to accommodate a proposed coal yard of W. B. Daniel. The said track is shov;n on the Blue Print hereto attached and made a part mereof. 14 4 The permit is granted upon the following conditions: (1) In constructing said track the present grade of Mill Avenue shall not be interfered with, and the tops of the rails of said track shall be made to conform to the grade of said stre'~t, and the space occupied by said track shall be paved with the same material as that used on the rest of the street, and the same shall be main itained by the Virginian Railway Company at its ovm cost. (2) No cars shall be permitted to remain in the street, and all loading and un- !loading of oars shall be on the premises. (31 Said Virginian l~allway Company by acting under this resolution agrees to ii demnify and save harmless the City of i~oanoke from all claims for damages to per- ;sons or property by reason of the construction and maintenance of said track and the ioperation of engines and cars thereon. Tl~e resolution was read ~.nd laid over. 10TH STREET BRIDGE: The 1,'orfolk and ','~estern Railway Company presented an appli- cation as~ino that it be permitted to raise the 10th Street Bridge three feet at the center pier, the raise running out to zero at each abutment. The City ~,,ianager re- commends that the imrmit be granted. tion: 1Lt. Tinsley introduced the follov~ing resolu- granting a permit to the Norfolk and '~'~este~n I~ailway Corn- puny to raise 10th Street Bridge three feet at the center pier. BE IT i'~ESOLVED by the Co'mucil of the Jity of i~oanoke that a permit be, and is hereby granted the ~,orfol~ and Western ka~l~ay Company to raise 10th Street bridge three feet at tko center pier, the same to be done in accord~ce with the plan here- tc attached and made a part hereof. The cost of raising said bridge shall be borne by the Norfolk and Weste~ Rail- .way ~ ompany, Said Norfolk and Western ~ailway Comply by actin~ ~er this resolution agrees to indemnify and save harmless the Uity of Roanoke from all claims for damages persons or property by reason of raising said bridge. The resolution was read ~d laid over. REPO~TS OF OFFIGF~R~. MOTHERS' AID: Judge Randolph G. Whittle presented a report on ~,,[others' Aid. The report is filed, and the matter is laid over for consideration by Council. UTILITY ~AT~S. With reference to the request of the League of Virginia Munici- ~palities that the city participate in a fund to be raised for the purpose of investi gating utility rates in Virginia. The City ~,~.anager and City Clerk recommend that ~the city do not contribute to the fund. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the recommendation iThe motion was duly seconded and the recommendation laid over was taken up and again read: adopted. REPORTS OF CO~ITTEES: Bone. ~FI~ISHED BUSI_.~...,~S: The following ordinate ~ving been introduced, read and (~4043) ~ ORDI_~(CE to permit the holding of amateur boxing matches in the Cit iof Roanoke. (For full text of Ordinance see Resolution Book No. ~. Fox moved to adopt the ordinance. iordlnance adopted by the following vote: The motion was duly seconded and the AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, ~[undy, Tinsley and the President, ~tr. Seifert ---5. None ...... CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTRODUGTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: None. I,f0TIONS AND ~[ISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: BUSINESS STREET TAZEWEL!, AVENUE: ~ir. B. W. N~nllins appeared and asked that !azewell Avenue between 9th and llth Streets be declared a business street. The hatter is laid over. UNE~PLOY~iENT RELIEF: The City ~Ianager stated to Council that he had attended ;he conference in Richmond on Wednesday with reference to the Unemployment Relief and t~mt it was the opinion of the cities represented that they will apply for fkmds from the Reconstr~ction Flnence Corporation. The City ~Ianager was instructed to obtain such data as is necessary to base all applications for such funds and to pre- sent the same to Council. There being no further business, Council adjourned. Clerk. APPROVED Pre si~t. COUNCIL, RE~IFLAR MEETING, Friday, October 14, 193a. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Room in the Municipal Building Friday, October 14, 1932, at 3 o'clock P. M. PRES.~NT: Messrs. Comer, Fox, ~.iundy, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert-5. ABS~:T: None .................. 0. Tlte President, Hr. Selfert, presiding· 0FFIC~S PRES~:T: ¥i. P. Hunter, City ~',~anager. HINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, tee reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded· PETIT IONS AND C0~,~U~NICATI 0_N S: COAL DEALEHS: ~,br. C. H. Brady, representing the coal dealers, presented to Cou~ cil an amendment to Section 1 of the ordinance defining coal peddlers and coal deal- ers, ~nd asked that the same be passed by Council. ;~,~r. Comer moved that the amend- ment be referred to the City Attorney for an opinion· HOUSE ~.~,,.BERS: A communication from ,l..~ ~,[oss and others asking that they be permitted to stencil the house n~nbers on the curbing, tke owner or the occupant of the house to pay the same; that tee cost for each house will be 25 cents; that they will turn over 20~:~ of all collections to any charitable org_~_ization of the city tbs may be designated· Upon motion of Mr. Tinsley the matter is referred to the City Hanager for investigation and report. MILL ~d0UNTAIE: A communication was presented from the Mill Mountain Corporation by W. P. Henritze, President, offering to sell to the city approximately 100 acres of land at the price of $165,000.00, the city to assume a loan of $~0,000.00, and the balance to be arranged. Hr. Mundy moved that Council take time to consider. STREET ILiPROV~.i~'~T: A petition for the improvement of Lofton Road, Weaver .Heights, v~as presented and on motion of LM. Tinsley referred to the City Manager 'report. RECONSTRUCTION FINANCE CORPOP~ATION: A communication from Governor John Garland i~Pollard calling attention to the Federal Emergency Relief and construction Act of ~1932 was filed I~APJ~IET. A communication from a i...iarket Committee witt~ reference to the license itax on peddlers and other conditions at the city market was read and filed. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF T~ CIi~£ "~'~"~ ,,~,~:~: The City ~anager presented ~re oommendati ons. CR0 SS-OVER: iconstruct a cross-over on the Southside of Church Avenue approximately l§0 ~of Second Street S. E. following resolution: Hr. Tinsley moved to adopt the recommendation and feet Westl. offered thi (#4055) A .~SOLU~ION granting a permit to J. G. Holt to construct a certain a report making certain The same were acted upon as follows: The City ~nager recommends that a permit be granted J. G. Holt to STREET I~ROV~.:ENT: A petition a~ing for the improvement of Clinton Avenue be- !tween Greenbrier Avenue and ~ernon Street S. E., was read, and on motion of Mr. Come: referred to the City Manager for report. oross-over. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and the same is hereby granted J. G. Holt to constmact a cross-over on the Southside of Chur. Avenue approximately 150 feet West of End Street S. E., into a lot owned by J. B. ?ishburn, and to be used for a parking lot. The cross-over to be constructed under specifications to be furnished by the ~ity ~.anager and according to his good liking and satisfaction. Said J. G. Holt by acting under this resolution agrees to indemnify and save ~.armless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to persons or property by reason of the construction and maintenance of said cross-over. Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the follov~ing vote: AYES: b'.essrs. Comer, Fox, Mundy, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert ---5. NAYS: None ................ 0. The City l[anager presented a report of work accomplished and expenditures for iweek ending September 29, 1932. The same is filed. RE20RTS OF COL~.iITTEES: None. L~_~FiNI Si~D BUSINESS: RED CROSS: In the matter of the request of the Red Cross for an appropriation. :.IThe same is laid over for further consideration. ~f F~,~ILY UELFARE SOCIETY: The request of the Family Welfare Society for an addi- tional appropriation was laid over for fltture consideration. TAZE%'~ELL ~VENUE SET BACK LINE: In the matter of the set back line on Tazewell AVenue. Northside of Tazewell Avenue between Jefferson Street and 2nd Street S. E., the il'Que s t i o expect Mr. Fox moved that the City Manager take up with the property ormers on tl~e up n of establishing a set back line and to ascertain from them what they will taken in connection therewith. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. The following resolution having been introduced, read and laid over was and again read: (~4052) A RESOLUTION to grant a permit to the Virginian Railw~r Company to con- struct a side track across Mill Avenue. ( For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Book No. 7, Page ~ZB~f ). Mr, Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: l£essrs. Comer, Fox, ~,iundy, Tinsley and the President, IM. Seifert---5. NAYS: I!one The following resolution having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (~40~3) i RESOLUTION granting a permit to the Norfolk _~_nd Western Railway Com- pany to raise 10th Street Bridge three feet at the center pier. ( For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Book No. ?, Page . Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: ~,[essrs. Comer, Fox, L,;undy, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert ---5. .h NAYS: w .., one ............... 0. 1.0THERS AID: The matter of establishing a ~,~others' Aid Fund was laid over for future consideration. TAZEWELL AVENUE BUSINESS STREET: The matter of establishing a business street on Tazewell Avenue between 9th and llth Streets is laid over. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDEi-ATION OF ORIXNANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: N~. Fox introduced the following ordinance: (~4056) AN ORDINANCE to declare that certain real estate owned by the City of .Roanoke, a portion of what is known as the Almshouse Farm, is not necessary or need- and to authorize and direct the Mayor of said City ~ed for corporate City purposes, ':to convey the said real estate to the United States of America for hospital purposes ( For full text of Ordinance see Ordinance Book No. 7, Page 4Z / ). Mr. Fox moved that the reading of the ordinance at two regular meetings at lea !one week apart be dispensed with. The motion was duly seconded and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Mundy, Tlnsley and the Presiden+., Ur. Seifert ---5. NAYS: None - - - O. Thereupon, the ordinance was placed upon its passage and adopted by the follow: 'vote: AYES: l.[essrs. Comer, Fox, Mundy, Tinsley and the President, 1,Ir. Seifert---5· EAYS: None -- fir. Tinsley introduced the following resolution: (#4057) ~ HESOLU2ION to authorize the City Manager to construct a storm water drain from the Veterans Hospital. WHEREAS, the City of Roanoke proposes to convey to the United States Government a tract of land situated on the Eorthside of Bent ~!ountain Road and being a part of the Almshouse farm for the purpose of erecting thereon a Veterans Hospital, and ,,~.~o, it is necessary that the storm water from said hospital be taken care of. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City -Manager be, and he is hereby directed to build a storm water drain from the line of the property to be conveyed to the United States Government through the property of ~ Ernest B. Fishburn to }f_urry Run, a distance of approximately 500 feet. Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Mundy, Tinsley and the President, LIr. Seifert ---5. r,z_o: IJone --- I~. Comer introduced the following resolution: (#4058) A RESOLUTIO!~ to authorize the City Manager to move the graves from the property proposed to be conveyed to the Federal Government for hospital purposes. V~QE P?~EA S, the City of Roanoke proposes to convey to the Federal Government, for the purpose of erecting thereon a Veterans Hospital, a tract of land situated on th, L~orthside of Bent Kountain Road and known as a part of the Almshouse Farm, and · ~ ;;~ER~S, there is located on the property proposed to be conveyed to the Unit ~j States Government a cemetery, and ?~REAS, it is necessary to move the bodies interred in said cemetery so that ~ the United States Government may have full use of the land for the purposes of the i Veterans Hospital. THE~ORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City iManager be, and he is hereby directed to move the bodies interred in the cemetery ~g ed now located upon the land proposed to be conveyed to the United States Government for the purpose of steering thereon a Veterans Hospital to such lo'cation as the sai~ City Manager may select. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Mundy, Tinsley and the President, M.r. Seifert --5. NAYS: None .............. O. Mr. Tinsley introduced the follovling resolution: (~4054) A RESOLUTION to authorize the Treasurer of t!~ City of Roanoke to allow interest at the rate of 4~ per annum on taxes paid on or before November 1, 1932. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the Treasurer of the City be, and he is hereby authorized to allow interest at the rate of 4~per annum on all taxes paid before November 1, 1932. The interest hereby allowed shall be computed from the date of payment to December 5, 1932, and the City Clerk and Auditor is directed to give credit to the Treasurer in his settlements for the in- terest allowed. ~ BE IT FURTitER RESOLVED that a refund of the amount of interest v~ich v~uld have been deductible from the said tax be made to the tax payers wko have paid their taxes and who were not allowed interest as hereinbefore provided. ~ Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the fei!or;lng vote: A?ES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, M~_~dy, Tinsley and the President, Er. Seifert--5. NAYS: None ................. 0. ~. Mundy introduced the following resolution: (,~4059) A RESOLUTION to grant to the United States Government ingress and egress through the property of the City of Roanoke, to and from the ~lmshouse Siding on the~ Norfolk and Western Railroad. · WHF~REA..S, the City of Roanoke proposes to convey to the United States Governmental a tract of land lying on the Northside of Bent },~ountain Road, and lmovrn as a part of i! the Almshouse Farm, for the purpose of erecting thereon a Veterans Hospital, and ',.'~EREAS, i~ is necessary that the Government have the right of ingress and egress to and from the Almshouse Farm railroad siding situated on the Norfolk and ,Western Railroad; such ingress and egress to be thorugh the property of the City of Roanoke, TH~R~OP~, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the right ~e, and is hereby granted the United States Government for ingress and egress through 'the property of the City of Roanoke to the Almshouse Siding, situated on the Norfolki r/estern Railroad. 'i Mr. [Iundy moved to adopt the resolution. The motion vtas duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Mundy, Tlnsley and the President, Mr. Seifert ---5. NAYS: None .................. 0. Mr. Comer introduced the following resolution: (#4060) A RESOLUTION to extend the payment of the license tax on automobiles, :; ~utomobile trucks, motorcycles and motor driven vehicles to l~[arch 31, 1933. '.,',.~!ER~AS, the license tax on all automobiles, automobile trucks, motorcycles ·nd motor driven vehicles expires on the 31st, day of December 19~2, and V/HEREAS, the State of Virginia has extended the pa~unent of the license tax on 149 ouch vehicles to March 31, 1935, and ','8!EREAS, it is desirable that the ~ity lloense year on such vehicles ahould conform with that of the State. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the lioens 'on all automobiles, Itended to March 31, 1933. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. automobile trucks, motorcycles and motor driven vehicles be ex- The mot ion resolution adopted by the following vote: was duly seconded and the AYES: !,~essrs. Comer, Fox, Mundy, Tinsley and the President, ;~..Ir. Seifert---5. None ................. 0. Mr. Comer introduced the following resolution: (~4061) A RESOLU?I0~ to authorize the City !~'~anager to construct curbing on both and on both sides of 13th sides of Campbell Avenue between 10th and llth Streets, Street between Patterson and Rorer Avenues. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that t~ City ],~anager be, and he is hereby authorized to construct, or cause to be constructed curbing on both Sides of Campbell Avenue between 10th and llth Streets and on both sides of 13th Street between Patterson and Rorer Avenues. Any money expended m~der the provisions of this resolution shall be charged to the account of street improvement. ~,~. Comer moved to adopt tl~e resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: z.~v: Kessrs. Comer, Fox, ldundy, Tinsley and the President, ~,[r. Seifert --5. NAYS: Eone- MOTIONS A~fD HISCELLA~EOUS BU~NESS: ' RORER AV~:UE: }~[r. Comer called the attention to the petition for curb and gutte~ on Rorer Avenue between ?th and 9th Streets and on ?th Street from Salem to Rorer Avel hue. The City !~ianager stated that if the construction of curb and gutter on the streets mentioned were considered that it would be necessary to consider other peti- tions, ~nd that the money is not available at this time. AIZiSHOUSE ~ 'm u~,~.~TERY: Mr. Tinsley moved that the Mayor, ¥~r. Fox and the City Mana- ger be appointed a committee to locate the site on the Almshouse Farm for the removal of~ the bodies buried in the present cemetery which will be conveyed to the United States Government. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to . R.F.C. LOAN: The City L~.anager stated to Council that he was preparing data for a loan from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation and would present the details at a later meeting. i, VETERANS HOSPITAL: Mr. Fox moved that the City Attorney and City Clerk go to '#a~ahington~ to confer with the authorities wi. th referenoe to the tr_~_Bsfer of land for the Veterans Hospital. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. There being no ATTEST: further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED Clerk. Prest~ t. 'IG1 COUNCIL, Monday SPECIAL NEETING, October 1'/, 1932. The Council in the Munlcipal B~ildingMonday, PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Mundy, ABSENT: None .............. ----0 o The president, Mr° Beifert, presiding. of the City off Roanoke met in Special Meetiag in the Council Room October 17, 1932, at 8 o'clock P. M. Tinsley and tbs President, ~tr. Sel£ert-5. OFFICERS PRESENT: W. P. Hunter, BUDGET 2.955: Council considered conclusion, the same is laid over. Thereupon, Council adjourned. City Manager. the Budget for 1933, and not having reached a APPROVED ATTEST; Clerk. ~ Presi~t. " J OOUI{CII,, REOUI~R MEET:~{O, Friday, 0otobor il, 1932. The Council of tho City of Roanoke mot in regular meeting in tho Council Room in the Municipal Buildin~ Frida~y, 0trebor 21, 1932, at 3 otolook P. M. PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Mundy, ~insley and tho President, Mr. Seifert-5. ABSRqT: None---- .... - ..... --0. The president, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: W. P. Hunter, City Manager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes ,been furnished each member of Co--oil, upon motion, duly seconded, ~dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. of the previous meeting has the reading Is 'of the Salvation Army appeared and stated to Co-,oil that the Army is running a :deficit of $1,591.00 to October 1st, and asked that Council appropriate and pay ItE~NO OF CITIZENS: SALVATION ARMY: Messrs. M. W. Turner and J. J. Sheehan of the Advisory Board the Army $1,000.00, at the rate FRESH MEATS: Mr. Horace M. ii sale o f of $200.00 per Fox pre sented fresh meats from wagons and carts, to month. Council t,~es time to conside to Council an Ordinance regulating th and asked that the same be adopted. 30, Mr. Fox introduced the Ordinance which is as follows: (~4062) AN ORDINANCE amending and reenacting Ordi~,_~ce No. X292 of November 1925, being Section $56, regulating the sale of fresh meats and preparation or parts thereof. WHEREAS, the preservation of public health and safety requires that the follol and it being declared by affirmative vote lng 0rdina_~ce shall take effect at once, of four of the members of the Co,,ncil for the City of Roanoke, Virginia, that an emergency accordingly exists; ~this !ienaoted to read as Section $56: from any wagon, truck, dray, BE IT, THEREFORE, ORDAINED That the following ordinance shall be in effect day of October, 1932; That Ordinance No. 1292, Section Z56, be and the fOllows: immediately upon its passage same is hereby amended and re No person shall sell, or offer for sale, in the City of Roanoke, or other vehicle, any fresh meats mentioned in Chapter ]:XXXIV, or any preparation or parts thereof, except a producer (as hereinafter de- provided he shall pay a curbage tax as provided by ordinance for each and ew shall sell, shall be allowed the privilege of selling upon the market square, !fined}, i'day he !.or grounds adjacent to the public market designated for that purpose, but no other !place in icarcass, veal and lamb by the whole the city, bee£ by the quarter, and pork, mutton, and also sausage and other food products, which are usually produced in butchering. including spare ribs, chine, live No person except a producer, ::_~less he holds a merchant' s license from the !,City of Roanoke, shall sell or offer for ition of parts thereof as above defined. or offer No person shall sell, sale any such frs sh meat s, or any prepays- for sale, on the curbs, sidewalks or streets ~ry the ~ity of Roanoke an~ such fresh meats, or parts or preparations thereof, as ~bove defined, and~or any sliced, or outs of, cured meats or dressed poultr~ unless same are sanitarily protected from dust, flys, insects or other ~lass or other adequate and suitable covering or containers. contamination bz The word ~Produoer~ as contained in this section shall be construed to mean the person who raised the animal, or who has owned such animal for a period of not Less than 90 da.Vs. An~ person violating any provision of this ordinance shall be fined not less than five, or more than ten, dollars for each violation thereof, and each iay of such violation shall be deemed and construed as a separate offense. and every This Ordinance shall be an emergency ordinance as above defined and shall ta~e ~ffeot as of its passage. The ordinance was read and laid over. STOBM WATER: Mr. J. S. Sherertz presented a petition signed by the property [ wners, residents of Sherwood Avenue, Windsor Avenue and Arden Road, Raleigh Court, asking that a system of storm water drains be constructed so as to take care of the storm water on the streets mentioned. The City Manager stated that he was now making surveys for a plante remedy the condition complained of. The petition is filed. FRANK O'DONNELL: Mr. Frank O'Do~nell, an ex-police officer, appeared and asked :that Council order an investigation into the reason why he was dismissed from the ~olice. force. The matter is referred to the City Manager. iI ARMIBTIOE DAY C~r.~RATION: A communication from Dr. J. E. Jo~, Chairman of the ~ommittee on Patriotic Affairs, asking that Council pay $100.00 on account of the of the celebration of Armistice Day was read. Mr. Comer moved that the re- :~xpense uest be granted and offered the following resolution: t (~406~) A RESOLUTION to contribute $100.00 toward the expense of celebrating that the City Clerk and ~. for the sum of $100.00 to i. ~istioe Day. I BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke ~uditor be, and he is hereby directed to draw a warrant ~r. J. E. John, Chairman of the Committee on Patriotic Affairs, towards the expense ~f celebrating Armistice Day. Said amount when paid ~hall be charged to the account of Allowances and Gifts. Mr. Oomer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the ~esolution adopte~ by the following vote: AYES: ~essrs. Comer, Fox, Mund~, Tinsley and the ~resident, Mr. Seifert ---5. NAYS: None ---- .... ---- .... O. FAMILY WELFARE SOCIETY: A communication from W. C. Stephenson advising Council ~hat it will be neoessar~ to have $4,000.00 from the City to meet the October bills ~f the Family Welfare Society. Council takes time to consider. CROSS-OVERS: Application for permit to construct cross-overs were presented ~ollows: (1) R. A. Alouf, Corner 8th Street and Gllmer Avenue N. (~) T. ti. Ferrell, 10~ Oxford Avenue, Virginia IIeights. The applications are referred to the City Manager with FILLING STATION CROSS-OVER: ~ermit to construct a cross-over ~as read and referred power to act. The application of Stanford and Inge, Inc., for a 'i into a filling station at 200 - llth Street S. W., ~ to the City Manager for report. 153 LAW BOOE~: A communication f~om Judge ;ohm M. Hart of the Husttmss Cou~t &akin~ that Council purchase from lZtm fifty-n~ne of the Virginia State Reports at $2o00 each. The matter is referred to the City Clerk to ascertain the wishes of the in- ,coming Judge as to the need of said books in his office. ROAN0~E HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION: The report of the Roanoke Hospital Association ,showin~ 147 dayt s treatment of city patients at a cost of $~.00 per day, was read ,and filed. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER: 'recommendations. The same were acted The City Manager presented a report m~kin~ certain upon as follows: STREET IMPROVEMENT: The 0ity Manager recommends that Lofton Road, Weaver land Clinton Avenue between Greenbrier Avenue and Vernon Avenue ':stone applied. ~r. Ttnsley moved to adopt the recommendation. !seconded and the recommendation adopted. be reshaped and The motion was Height crush duly FINANOIAL STATF~EET: The City 01erk and-Auditor presented statement showing the financial condition of the City as of October 1, 1952. The same is filed. REPORTS OF C0~ITTEES: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: TAZE~fELL AVENUE BETWEEN 9TH AND 10TH STREETS BUSINESS SECTION: The City Managez advises Council that the proposed-Zoning Ordinance places this street in the busi- ness section. The matter is laid over. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: None. MOTIONS AND MISCELI,~EOUS BUSIlfESS: WAVERLY PLACE PAt~AY: Mr. Fox called the attention of Council to the sugges- ,ion of certain property entrance to Waverly be The matter is referred owners, residents in Waverly Place, that the parkway at the removed so as to give additional land for street purposes. to the City Manager. 19TH STREET BETWEEN PATTERSON AND RORER AVENUES S. W: Mr. Mundy called the at- 'tention of Council to the condition of 19th Street between Patterson and Rorer Ave- hues, and asked that the matter be referred refer'ed. to the City Manager. The matter is so There being no further business, Council adjourned, APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk Pre s~nt. ¢0UNOIL, F~ida~, REGULAR MEETING, 0otobe~ 28, 19Z2. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meetLng in the Council Room Ln the Municipal Building Friday, 0otober 28, 19~2, at 3 o'clock P. M. PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Mundy, Tineley. and the President, N~. Seifert-5. ABSENT: None .............. -0. The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: W. P. Hunter, City Manager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes'of the previous meeting has been furnished each member of Co--oil, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. ~I~.~RING OF CITIZENS: COMMUNITY FUND: Mr. P. T. Jamison and a committee from the Community Fund ~resented to Council 1933. The committee request from different agencies for appropriations for the year presented a written statement of such requests which is filed. MILL MOUNTAIN: A resolution from the City Planning and Zoning Commissions re- commending that Council give serious consideration to the advisability of acquiring ~ill Mountain for city purposes, and also recommending that a committee be appointed~:. by Council to make a study and investigation of the subject and to submit a report to Council as to the feasibility of acquiring such property, and in the event their report be had, favors such acquisition as to and as to the ways and me~ns the price and terms upon which the property may for accomplishing the desired end. Mr. Comer moved that the president appoint a committee to consist of seven members; three of such members to be from the City Planning and Zoning Commissions and three from the Advisory Committee, together with the City Manager. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. Spindle, B. N. City Manager. The president, thereupon, appointed Eabank, H. L. Lawson, J. J. Sheehan, REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER: recommendations. The same were acted upon as HOUSE NDIIBERS ON CURBS: Relating to the Messrs. D. D. Hull, C. Shelburne Paul C. Buford and W. P. H,,nter,~; The City Manager presented follows: request of W. K. Moss, a report making certain E. H. Beadles, !i J ~ouse numbers on the Igor recommends that the permit be not granted. Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt [commendation. The motion ~as duly seconded and the recommendation adopted. E. B. Brown and H. H. Hock for permission to solicit the property owners for painting street curb. For reasons stated in the report, the City Mana- C i ty Manag er that a permit for Mr. Mundy moved and Inge to CROSS-OVERS: The ed Stanford and Inge mendation and offered the (~40~) A ~SO~.U~ION ~ro ss-overs. recommends at 200 - llth Street S. W. ~ollowing resolution: granting a permit to Sanford cross-overs be grant- to adopt the recom- oonst~u.c~ oertain BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the 0it~r of Roaaeke that a pemit be, and is hereb~ granted to Sanford and Inge to construct two cross-overs at 200 - llth Street one of said cross-overs to be on Salem Avenue, and the other on llth Street, to accommodate a filling station at said location. said Sanford and Inge shall construct said cross-overs under specifications to be furnished tion. by the City Manager and according to his good liking and satisf&c- Said Sanford and Inge by acting under this resolution agree to indemnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to persona or property by reason of the construction end maintenance of said cross-overs. Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, M, mdy, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Selfert --5. NAYS: None .................... 0. COAL DEALERS: The opinion of the City Attorney with reference to an amendment to Section 1, of Ordinance No. ~99Z, adopted on ~the amendment suggested is in conformity with the i following ordinance: the 2?th, day of M~ 1932, was that law. Mr. Tinsle¥ introduced the (~4065) AN ORDINANCE to amend end reordain Section 1, of an ordinance adopted by the Co::_ncil of the City of Roanoke on the 2?th, day of May 1932, No. Z99:5, and entitled, "An Ordinance to regulate the sale or offering for sale coal, wood and coke and imposing taxes on licenses of coal dealers and coal peddlers. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that Section 1, of an Ordinance adopted by the Go,,ncil of the City of Roanoke on the £?th, day of May 1952, No. 5993, and entitled, "An Ordinance to regulate the sale or offering for coal, wood end coke, and imposing taxes on licenses of coal dealers and coal peddler be amended and reordained so as to read as follows: Section !: The term "coal peddler" shall include any person, firm or corpora- tion engaged in peddling coal, wood or coke on the streets of this city from wagons or other vehicles, and the term "coal dealer" shall include any person, firm or cot- ~poration so. li~q.iting, selling, deitY.sting or offering for sale coal, wood or coke in this city and who does not come within the classification of coal peddler. The ordinance was read and laid over. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Mr. Tinsley introduced the following resolution: (~4066) A RESOLUTION to pay the SALVATION ARMY $200.00 per month for the months ~of October, November and December. ~ BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City Clerk ~nd iAuditor be, and he is hereby directed to draw a warrant to the SALVATION ARMY for !the s,,m of $200.00 for each of the months of October, November and December. Said amounts when paid BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED ~made to the account shall be charged to the account of Organized Gharities. that an appropriation of $~00.00 be, and the same is of Organized Charities to take care of the expenditures herein provided for. The resolution was read and laid over. B,n '] e M~o Comer intro~uoe~ the following resolution: (~4067J A RE~0LUTION to pay to the FAMILY WELFARE SOCIETY BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the Citl~ alerk and Audi t o r FARE rich. of be, and he is hereby directed to draw a warrant in favor of the FAMILY WED- S0ClE~Y for the sum of $2,500.00, in addition to the regular monthly appropria?' ~aid amount when paid shall be charged to the The resolution was read and laid over. resolution: account of Organized the RED CROSS $100.00 per month, the following to pay Mr. Mund~ introduced (~4068) A RESOLUTION 0otober, November and December. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City Charities. for the months Auditor be, and he is hereby directed to draw a warrant to the RED CROSS for the sum of $100.00, for each of the months of October, November and December. Said amounts when paid shall be charged and to be taken from the fund appropriated to to the account of Organized Charities, the Veterans Relief Committee. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that authorizing the mentioned shall not establish a precedent, nor an to pay additional amounts to said RED CROSS. payment of obligation the amounts herein on the part of the City The resolution was read and laid over. The following up and again read: ordinance having been introduced read and laid over was taken (~4062) AN ORDINANCE amending and reenacting 0rdinanoe No. 1E92 of November 30, 19E3, being Section S56 regulating the sale of fresh meats and preparation or iparts thereof. , The ordinance is referred to the City Attorney for an opinion. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: MOTIONS AND MISCELI~EOUS BUSINESS: None. il~ ROANOKE WATER WORKS COMPANY: Mr. J. T. Wood presented a request that Council tgake aotion for the elimination of the oharge made by the Roanoke ~/ater Works Com- i~any of ?0 cents service charge, and requesting that they carry in their budget suf- fiolent funds for the purpose .of accomplishing the elimination of such charge. The !~ommunioatton is filed. STORM DRAIN: The City Manager reported to Council that the construction of storm drains to take care of the water on Sherwood Avenue, Windsor Avenue and Arden Road would cost $9,814.25, ~le. The City Manager was aecessary for the drain. ~ver. and directed to obtain TAZEWELL AVENUE WIDENING: suggested that the work be started as soon as possi-'~ rights-of-way over private property ~ i, The City Manager requested that this matter be laid! There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. COUNOIL, REGULAR MEETING, Friday, November 4, 193£. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the 0ounoil Room in the Mu_~ioipal Building Friday, November 4, 193E, at 3 o'clock P. M. PRESET: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Mundy, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert-5. ABSENT: None .............. 0. The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: W. P. Hunter, City Manager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: MEAT ORDINANCE: Mr. Wills appeared and stated that he is interested in the marketing of l~mbs by the producers, that the ordinance now pending before Council which provides for selling fresh meat on the curb at the market will, in a measure, effect his sales. Mr. Peck, who is also interested in the marketing of lambs, suggested that a special license be put on those selling fresh meats on the market who are not the producers. ; an opinion. It was stated that the ordinance in question is before the City Attorney for ZONING: A petition from Mr. '~ be amended before it is adopted so as to include in the business section Hughes T. Angell asking that the Zoning Ordinance Virginia ~Avenue from Denniston Avenue to Grandin Road. The matter is laid over to be con- ~stdered with the Zoning Ordinance. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY M%NAGER: The City Manager presented reports of work acoom- plished and expenditures for weeks ending October 6th, 13th, 20th, and 2?th, 1932. The same are filed. CITY PLANNING AND ZONING: The City Planning and Zoning Commission presented to Council and recommended the adoption of the Zoning Ordinance. In the report to Council the Commission stated that they had finished the work for which they were appointed and wished to tender their resignation. ~tr. Comer moved that the matter be laid over for further oon~deration. REPORTS OF COMZ~TTEES: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The following ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section 1, of an Ordinance adoptedl!~ ~by the Council of the City of Roanoke on the £?th, day of May 19~E, No. S995, and entitled, "An Ordinance to regulate the sale or offering for sale coal, wood and col ~ ~d imposing taxes on license of coal dealers ~d coal peddlers. ( For full text of Ordinance see Ordinance Book No. 7, Page ~ ). Mr. Comer moved to adopt the ordinance. ~ ordinance adopted by the following vote: ;e The motion was duly seconded and the I AYES: Messrs. 0cruet, Fox, Mun~, ~/nsle2 anQ the ~resident, Mr. Se/left --§. NAYS: None ---- .... ------0. following resolution having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up amd again read: RESOLUTION to pay the Salvation Arm~ $200.00 per month for the months of 0otober, November and December. ( For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Book No. ?, Page ~/~ ). Mr. Fox moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Mundy, Tinsley and the Presidemt, Mr. Seifert---5. NAYS: None ................ 0. The following up and .again read: Re s oluti on having been introduced, read and laid over was taken (~1.067) A RESOLUTION to pay the FAMILY WELFARE SOCIETY $2,500.00. ( For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Book No. 7, Page ~ ). Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Mundy, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert ---5. NAYS: None ........ - ......0. The following resolution having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (~4068) A RESOLUTION to pay the RED CROSS $100.00 per month for the months 'of October, November and December. :t ( For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Mr. Fox moved to adopt the resolution. The Book NO. ?, Page .z,4/.-.~). motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Mundy, Tinsley and the President, ~M. Seifert --5. NAYS: None ................ 0. The following ordinance having been introduced, read and laid and again read: over was taken {~406E) AN ORDINANCE amending and reenacting Ordinance No. 1292 of November 30, 1923, being Section 356 regulating the sale of fresh meats and preparation or parts thereof. The ordinance is laid over. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTRODUCTI0i.~ AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Mr. Fox introdaced the following ordinance: (~406¢} ~ ORDINANCE to repeal ~n ordinance adopted by the Council of of the City of Roanoke on the 14th, day of October 1932, No. 4056, entitled, "An Ordinance to declare that certain real estate owned by the City of Roanoke, a portion of what is known as the Almshouse Farm, is not necessary or needed for corporate City pur- poses, and to authorize and direct the Mayor of said City to convey the said real estate to the United States of America for hospital purposes." BE I~ ORDAINED by the Comaoil of the City of 80t~aolre that ~ o~xlinance adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke on the 14th, day of 0otober 1932, No. 4056, entitled, "An Ordinance to declare that certain real estate owned by the City of Ro~noke, a portion of what is kmow~ as the Almshouse Fa~a, is not necessary or need-~ ed for corporate city purposes, and to authorize and direct the MaFor of saicl City ~o convey the said real estate to the United States of America for hospital purposes' and the same is hereby repealed. Fox moved to adopt the ordinance. The motion was duly seconded and the ,rdinanoe adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, M,;~dy, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Selfert ---5. NAYS: None ....... ------0. Mr. Fox introduced the following ordinance: (~4070) AN ORDINANCE to declare that certain real estate owned by the City of toanoke, a portion of what is known as the Almshouse Farm, is not necessary or need- ed for corporate city purposes, and to authorize and direct the Mayor of said City to construct convey the said real estate to the United States of America for hospital purposes WEEREAS, the Government of the United States of j~nerica has offered to locate, and operate a Veterans Administration Hospital and other buildings in con- neotion with the use thereof, for the State of Virginia on a tract of land owned by the City of Roanoke hereinafter described, provided the City of Roanoke will convey said real estate to the Government of the United States of America, the grantor re- serving a right of way for the purposes hereinafter described; and WHEREAS, said land is not necessary or needed for the uses and purposes of the City of Roanoke; and WHEREAS, great and inestimable benefits will accrue to the City of Roanoke and its citizens, including several thousand veterans residing in veyance of said tract of land to the United States of America said city by the con- for hospital purposes, subject to the reservation aforesaid, said tract of land being located in the of Roanoke, State of Virginia, described by metes and bounds, courses and distances follows: i BEGINNING at ___ , poin ng the northeast corner of a concrete monnment said t bei the Almshouse Farm of the City of Roanoke and corner to the land of Ernest B. Fishbum ~d also a point on the south right-of-way line of Virginia State Highway ~E05; then~ with the line of Ernest B. Fishburn and C. G. Hammond, et al, and passing a corner between Ernest B. Fishburn and C. G. Hammond, et al., at 464.9 feet S. 5E deg. 44' 1491.6 feet to a concrete monument; and continuing with the lines of C. G. Hammond, et al., the following two courses and distances: N. 37 deg. 16' E. 31.0E feet to a concrete monument; thence S. 52 deg. 44' E. 226.3 feet to a concrete monument, said monument being 40 feet at right angles from the centre line of the existing Bent Mountain Road; thence with a new line 40 feet from and parallel with the Bent Road, S. 60 deg. 10' ~. 2195.17 feet to a concrete monument, said point being in the llne of ~illiam H. Hart; thence with the line between William H. Hart N. 4~ deg. 33' ~. 45~.$9 feet to an old concrete monument; thence with a new line N. 46 deg. 3~' W. $12.35 feet to a concrete monument in the line of the lands of Ernest B. Fishburn; thence with the line of sa~e N. 44 deg. 10' 30" E. 1~87.12 feet to the place of BEGINNING, and containing 6E.86 aores$ ': BEING, a portion of the Almshouse Farm which was conveyed to the City of ~oanoke by C. 0'Leafy et ux., February 19, 1889, recorded in Deed Book "S" page 4E?, in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court for Roanoke County, at Salem, Va. All bearings referred to the Meridian of the Official Survey of Roanoke City. See Plan 1056-A on file in the office of the City Engineer, Roanoke, Virginia. The conveyance of the tract of land aforesaid being subject to a reservation favor of the City of Roanoke for the construction and maintenance of a roadway 100 .feet wide for park purposes and located in the southwest portion of the land convey- ed to the United States of Americ~ ;~aid roadway shall, be located southerly and west~ i from a line described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the new north property line of the Bent Mo,_~__~tatn Road 'and N. ~0 deg. 10' E. 600 feet from the southwest corner of the 6E.86 acre tract to ~be conveyed to the United States of America; thence N. ~ deg. 30' ¥~. ?00.14 feet ~:~to.~linea point;of the abovethenCementionedS' 81 deg.tract30'~. 577,61 feet to a point in the west property BE IT THEREFORE, ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke; First: that the tract of land aforesaid is no longer needed by the City of [Ro~_noke for corporate purposes or uses, which is accordingly hereby so declared. ~S fly Second: That the City Attorney procee~ at once to prepare an abstract of the title to the property, according to instructions furnished by representatives of the United States of America for the use of said Government in passing on said title. That the Mayor of the City of Roanoke be, and he is hereby authorized and directed, upon approval of the title, to convey to the United States of America, with General fee simple, Warranty of Title, the tract of land above mentioned and described in subject to the reservation in favor of the City of Roanoke aforesaid, for road pt~rposes. Mr. Comer moved that the requirement in the C.harter providing that the ordinano~ be read at two pensed with. regular meetings of the Council The motion was duly seconded and not less than one week apart be dis- adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Mund~v, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert --5. ing vote: ATES: NAYS: None ................ 0. ~:. ThereUpon, the ordinance was placed upon its passage and adopted by the fol!ow-i Fox, M,,.ndy, Tlnsley and the ~l'esident, 1~'. Setfert --5. Messrs. Comer, NAYS: None ............... -0. Mr. Tinsley introduced the following resolution: (~4071) A RESOLUTION to release a sidewalk assessment against Lot 15, Section 2, Eastside Addition, standing in the name of J. H. Shelton. WHEREAS, a sidewalk assessment was levied on Lot 15, Secti on 2, of the Eastside' Addition, in the name of J. H. Shelton, and WHEREAS, J. H. Shelton never owned said lot, and no notice was given to the owner of record. 'Il THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the side- walk assessment on Lot 15, Section 2, of the Eastside Addition, amounting to $31.70 be, aBd the same is hereby released. N~. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Mundy, Tinsley and the president, Mr. Seifert--5. NAYS: None .................. O. Mr. Comer introduced the following resolution: (~4072) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to construct or cause to be constructed a certain storm drain, and fixing the cost. BE IT RESOLVED by the Co:~cil of the City of Roanoke that the City Manager be, ~[and[ he is hereby authorized to construct, or cause to be constructed, a storm drain [[beginning at Grandin Road; thence through private property to the alley between Grandin Road and Brunswick Street; thence Avenue and Northumberland Avenue; thence in said alley to Brunswick Street; thence in said alley between Northumberland Avenue and Maiden Lane to Chesterfield Street '.at a cost not to exceed $6,500.00. in said alley to the alley between Virginia Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the ~i~ following vote: Fox, Mundy, Tinsley and resolution adopted by the AYES: Messrs. Comer, NAYS: None .................... 0. the president, Mr. Sei fert --5. 161 The 0tl;3' Manager ~eported that the E., was $18 ,391.00 . ~AZL~ELL AVENUE WIDENING: wid.ening Tazewell Avenue on the Northside between Jefferson Street and Zmd The matter is referred back to the City Manager. estimate of Street Join in the i provide for lighting in front of the Municipal Building at CHRISTMAS LIGHTING: Mr. Comer moved that the City Manager be authorized to project for lighting the streets during the Christmas Holidays and to a cost not to exceed $77.50. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. MILL MOUNTAIN PURCHASE: Mr. committee to consider the purcbese to serve. Acceptance of the appointments on B. 11. E~bank and Paul C. Buford. Mr. Comer moved that when Council 10, D. D. Hull, who was appointed a member of the of Mill Mountain, advised that he would be unabl, the committee were received from Messr~ adjourn it be to meet Thursday, November 1932, at 3 o'clock P. M. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. AIRPLANE: Mr. B. F. Moomaw, Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, appeared and stated to Council that Captain Doe of the Eastern Airway Transport Company will be in the City on November 14, 1932, with an 18 passenger plane. invitation to Council to accompany Captain Doe in a ride over the moved that the invitation be accepted. · VETERANS HOSPITAL: Dr. Frank S. he had a letter from General Igams thanking Council for their nection with the location of the Veterans Hospital. Thereupon, Council adjourned to meet T~ursday, November 10, He extended an City. Mr. Fox The motion was duly seconded and agreed to Cooper appeared and stated to Council that cooperation in con- 1932, at 3'o'o~ot Be Me APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. Presiden~ CO'OIL, ADJOUI~IED Thursday, November MEETING, 10, 19~. The Oo,,~cil of the Oity of Roanoke met pursuant to adjournment in the Oouncil Room in the Municipal Building Thursday, November 10, 1952, at 3 o'clock P. M. PRESENT: Messrs. Oomer, Fox, Mundy, Tinsley ~BSE~T: None .... ----- ....... O. The ~resident, ~r. Seifert, presiding. and the President, Seifert--5. OFFICERS PRESENT: W. P. Hunter, City Manager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is ~lspensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: DECEPTIVE ADVERTISING: Mr. W. P. Hazelgrove, representing the Association, presented to Council an ordinance prohibiting untrue, Retail Merchants deceptive or mis- eading advertising for the sale of merchandise, etc., and stated that the Retail ~ierchants Association was very much interested in having such an ordinance passed. Mr. Tinsley introduced the following ordinance: (~4073) AN ORDINANCE to prohibit ,mtrue, deceptive or misleading advertising and to provide the punishment therefor. BUSINESS DISTRICT: A petition asking that Virginia Avenue betw~een Cambridge ~venue and Denniston Avenue be included in the business district was presented by Er. C. E. Merricks. Mr. Comer moved that the matter be laid over to be taken up ~vith the Zoning Ordinance. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. REPORT OF THE CITY M~AGER: The City Manager presented a report making 'recommendations. The same were acted upon as follows: certain iSTREET LIGHTS: The City Manager recommends that one 100 C. P' street light ~.~e installed at the intersection of Rolfe Street and Morice Avenue, Norwich. Mr. ~insley moved to adopt the recommendation ~d offered the following resolution. (~4074) A RESOLUTION authorizing the Appalachian Electric Power Company to install a certain street light. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the Appalachian ~lectric Power Company be, and it is hereby authorized to install one 100 C. P. ~treet light at the intersection of Rolfe Street and Morice Avenue, Norwich. Said light to be maintained under the contract existing between the Appalachian ~lectric Power Company and the City of Roanoke. Mr. Ttnsley moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Mundy, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert--5. NAYS: None ............... O. CITY ATToRNEY OPINION: Judge R. C. ~elating to Ordinance No. 4062 regulating ~arts thereof, is filed. Jackson, the sale in which he recommends that the ordinance City Attorney, of fresh meats be not adopted. presented an opinion and preparation or-i The opinion 164 CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. UNFINI~ED BUSINESS: The following ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: 30, (~4062) AN ORDINANCE amending and reenacting Ordinance No. 1292 of November 1923, being Section S56 regulating the sale of fresh meats and preparation or parts thereof. i Nr. Fox moved that the ordinance be dismissed !was duly seconded and agreed to. from the calendar. The motion CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COmmISSION: The rep_crt of the Zoning Commission ac- companied with their resignation is laid over. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDF~tATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Mr. Tinsley introduced the following ordinance: 1933. (~4075) AN ORDINANCE to make appropriations for the year The ordinance is laid over. Mr. Fox introduced the following ordinance: (~4076) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section 4, end ~ng December 31, of an ordinance adopted :by the Council of the City of Roanoke on the 29th, day of December 1931, No. entitled: "An Ordinance to impose taxes on persons, real estate ~.~d personal proper1 'for ti~e year 1932, and for each year thereafter 'o_util altered, amended or repealed for the support of the City Government, the payment of interest upon the city debt, support of a P~blic Library, the payment of pensions to Confederate soldiers, sailox and marines and their widows, for school purposes and other municipal expenses. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Ro~oke that Section (4) of an ordinance adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke on the 29th, day of Decembe~ "1931, No. 3926, entitled: "An Ordinance to impose taxes on persons, real estate and !personal property for the year 1932, ~amended or repealed for the ~m.pport '.upon the city debt, support of a Public and for each year thereafter until altered, of the City Government, the payment of interest Library, the payment of pensions to Confedez ate soldiers, sailors and marines and their widows, for school purposes and other municipal. expenses", be amended and reordained so as to read as follows: (4) No separate !oil sh~ll appropriate :.as in its levy shall be made for public free school purposes, but Court- for the maintenance of public schools of the city such sums Judgment shall be necessary for such maintenance, and the same shall be .set aside by the city to the credit of said fund, ~:from time to time as the Council shall direct. The taxes provided for in Section 1 and 3 of said Ordinance :payable on or before for before said date, ~taxes are not paid on or before the 1st day of December there :.a penalty of 5~, and said taxes and penalty shall be collected according to law. The taxes provided for in Section (2) of said Ordinance ( real iiimprovements thereon ) shall be due and payable as follows:namely - iof on or before the 1st day of July and one-bslf thereof on 'or before and paid over to the School Board shall be due and the 1st day of December of the current year, and, there may be deducted from the amount thereof 1~. shall be by the if paid on If said added thereto Treasurer estate and the One-half there- the 1st day S, of December of the current year. If said installments are paid on or before the late herein fixe~ there may be deducted l~ from the amount thereof. The said in- stallments are not paiH on or before the 1st, da~ of &ugust and the let, day of January, respect~uely, a penalty of 5~ shall be added thereto and said taxes and ~enalty The ordinance was referred to the Tax Committee P. Mund~, Chas. D. Fox, W. ?. Hunter, J. H. Frantz, D. MOTIONS AND MISCE~EOUS BUSINESS: BEGGING ON STREETS: The president question of begging on the streets, and the matter and see if it were possible TAZEWtET.?, AVENUE SET BACK LIEE: The cost of establishing set back line on the son Street to 3rd Street S. E., would be shall be collected by the Treasurer aooorHing to law. eons! Sting of Messrs. John R. Hunt, and P. H. Tucker9 brought to the suggested that to offer some relief. attention of Council the the City Manager look into City Manager reported to Council that the North side of Tazewell Avenue prohibitive at this time. Mr. from Jeffer-i Comer moved~' that the proposal to establist~ a set back line on the Northside of Tazewell Avenue between Jefferson Street and 3rd Street S. E., be abandoned for the present. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. Mr. Mundy was excused from further participation in this meeting. SPECIAL OFFICERS: The City Man_~ger recommends that 16 Special Officers be employed to handle the crowd ~0 cents per hour. 16 Special Officers Thank sgiving mr. Tlnsley moved that for Thanksgiving Day at The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. VACANT PROPERTY: The City Manager recommends that he be authorized two men to act as Day, and that they be paid not to exceed the City Nanager be authorized to employ a cost not to exceed ~0 cents per hour. to employ Officers for a period of five days in an effort to run down Special tthe persons who are destroying property. Mr. Comer moved that the City Manager be authorized to employ two men for a period 0f five days at a cost not to exceed 40 cents per hour for the purpose of running The cost not to exceed 40 cents per hour. down the persons who are destroying property. The motion was duly seconded and lagreed to. MILL MOUNTAIN C ~ TTEE: The president appointed Dr. Frank S. Cooper on the oommittee to consider the purchase of Mill Nou~ttain in the plaoe of Nr. D. D. Hull,J'r. SCHOOL BUDGET: A communication from Mr. J. D. McDonald, Clerk of the Roanoke School Board, advising Council that the School Board had recommended its request for an appropriation and feels that it can effect further economies to the of $15,000.00, which sum the Board suggests be deduoted from the amount previously requested of $619,314.80. The com~m~ication is filed. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. 166 Fri da~, REGUI~R MEETING, November 18, 19~2. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Room in the Municipal Building Friday, November 18, 1932, at 3 o'clock P. M. PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Tinsley and the President, ~r. Seifert--4. ABSENT: Mr. Fox ................. 1. !been fUrnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, ~dispensed: wltl~, and the minutes approved as recorded. The president, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRES~T: C. L. Watkins, City Engineer. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has the reading is HEARING OF CITIZENS: I,~,B~ET R~T: Mr. Bryant who occupies one of the outside rooms at the City market appeared and asked that the rent on the rooms be reduced. He stated that it would be impossible to stay in business and pay the rent that he is nov~ being charg- ed. Council takes time to consider. GRAVEYARD AI~.[SHOUSE: S. P. 0ney appeared and stated to Council that he oyes ~the land adjoining the Almshouse Farm, and the site upon which it is proposed to ~,locate the graveyard on the Almshouse Farm is just above the spring on his land from ~which his tenants get water. He asks that the graveyard be located at some other ~.site on the farm. Council takes time to consider. BUSINESS DISTRICT: Mr. J. B. Hutton appeared and stated to Council that the ~Zoning Ordinance provides for a business distrtot on the Southside of Walnut Ave- nut bet~een Hamilton Terrace and Belleview Avenue. The part placed in the busines~ ildistrict is the corner intersecting the streets mentioned. ~r. Hutton asks that ithis be plaoed in the res'tdental district instead of the business district. The imatter is laid over for consideration. CROSS-OVERS: Applications for permits to construct cross-overs were presented as follows: · : J.E. Bratton, 1205 Peachin Avenue S. E., and R. VI. Robertson Tire Company, !Inc., 1406 Jamison Avenue S. E. The applications are referred to the City ~Mnager with power to act. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: None. REPORTS OF C0~9~ITTEES: None. ROANOKE HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION: Report of the Roanoke Hospital ~Association showing 256 day's treatment of city patients for the month of October was read and UNFINISHED BUSINESS: CITY_ PLANNING COMi(ISSI0~: The resignation of the City Planning and Zoning iCommission laid over from last Council Meeting was taken up. Mr. Tinsley moved tha~ ~the resignations be accepted. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. Mr. Tinsley introduced the following resolution: A RESOLUTION to thank the City Plan~ing Commission for their services in con- nection with the City Plan. (~ YaIEREAS, the members of the City Plannin~ aommission have tendered their resi~nation and asked to be relieved of further duties in connection with the City WHEREAS, the members of said Commission have rendered to the City of Roanoke valuable services in the preparation of.the Comprehensive City Plan, and WHEREAS, The Council of the City of Roanoke desires to express to the members of said Commission its sincere appreciation and thanks for the services so rendered. THEREFORE, BE iT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that there and is hereby extended to Mr. Edward L. Stone, Mrs. Lucian H. Cooke, ~tr. D. D. Hull, Jr., ~tr. C. Shelburne Spindle and ~ir. B. N. Embank the sincere appreciation and thanks for their untiring efforts and valuable se~rioes in preparing the IJomprehen- sire Plan for the City of Roanoke. The Council of the City of Roanoke recogonizes the splendid manner in which Mr. Edward L. Stone, the Chairman of the Commission, devoted his time and talent to the achievement of the Comprehensive Plan, and his leadership in preparing and dtss- eminating information necessary for a full understanding of what the plan means to the City of Roanoke in the promotion of the 'comfort and welfare of its citizens. For his valuable services the Council hereby expresses its sincere appreciation and ex- tends to him its hearty thanks. Mr. Ttnsley moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted unanimously. The following ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (,~4073) AN ORDINANCE to prohibit untrue, deceptive or misleading advertising and to provide the punishment therefor. 5ir. Frank Rodgers, representing Dobson & Company, appeared in opposition to the ordinance, and stated his reason for opposing it. Mr. W. P. Hazelgrove, re- presenting the Retail Merchants Association, also appeared and asked that the ordi- nance be adopted. The ordinance is laid over for further consideration. The following ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (~07~) ~ ORDINANCE to make appropriations for the year ending December 31, 19~3. The ordinance is laid over. The following ordinance having been introduced, up and again read: read and laid over v,'as taken (,~4076) A~! ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section 4, of an ordinance adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke on the 29th, day of December 1931, No. 3926, entitled, "An Ordinance to impose taxes on persons, real estate and personal property for the year 193£, and for each year thereafter until altered, amended or repealed for the support of the City Government, the payment of interest upon the city debt, support of ~ ~Pm~lio Library, the payment of pensions to Confederate soldiers, sailors and marines and their widows, for school purposes and other municipal expenses. The ordinance is laid over. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF 0RDIEANCES AND RESOLU~IONS: 1'67 Mr. Mundy introduced the following resolution: (~4077) A RESOLUTION to offer a reward of $~50.00 for the arrest and convict of the murderer Ibe, of I. ¢. M{nter. BE IT RESOLVED by the Oouncil of the City of Roanoke that a reward of $250.00 and is hereby offered for the arrest and conviction of the murderer of I. T. !Minter. PROVIDED, tion from the however, that no police officer or other person city shall be entitled to receive any portion of receiving a said reward. 0 omp enea- Mr. M;,~dy moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Tinsley and ttte Fresident, Mr. Seifert--4. NAYS: None ............... O. MOTIONS AND MISCE~EOUS BUSINESS: ~ AUDIT: ReQuest having been made for bids for the audit of the accounts of the !City of Roanoke and the School Board, bids were received from the following firms: Leslie A. Kimball & Company T. Coleman Andrews &-Company Crawford-Stull & Company C. A. Brown & Company Ernst and Ernst Bids were referred to a committee composed of Messrs. Tinsley, Mundy and ~for report, EASTERN APPROACH: Mr. Holman Willis appeared and asked that Council give serious !consideration to the building of the approach from the East,an~ especially at the 'underpass. of the Norfolk and Western Railway. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED i~n Pre s t. 1'69 COUNCIL, REGULAR ~ETING, FrXda2, November ES, 1932. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Room; in the Municipal Building Friday, November 25, 1932, at 3 o'clock P. H. PRES~T: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Mundy, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert--5. ABS~T: None ............... 0. The President, Mr. Setfert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESF~T: ~. P. Hunter, City l~anager. ~ MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has i been ~rnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. HEARING OF CITIZENS: MOTHERS' AID: A representative from the State Department of Welfare appeared "and called the attention of Council to the provisions of the I.[others' Aid Law, and iasked that Council provide for l,lothers' Aid in the City of Roanoke. The matter is ilaid over. F~J,~ILY WELFARE SOCIETY: A communication from ~;t. C. Stephenson, Treasurer of the Family Welfare Society, asking that $2,000.00 be paid' the Family Welfare Society for the month of November in addition to the regular appropriation. The matter is laid over for consideration. APJ.'[ISTICE DAY C_~I~_:M~RATION: A communication from Dr. J. E. John thanking Council for its cooperation in the Armistice Day Celebration. The communication is filed. CITY PLANNING C0~,tISSION: A communication from Mr. Edward L. Stone acknowledg- ing receipt of letter and resolution and calling attention to a misunderstanding of the letter submitting the resignation of the commission. The view is that the ~. City Planning should be kept alive and that possibly a City Planning Board skould be~ ~ppointed as a permanent body. The communication is filed. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE. CITY ~AGER: The City Manager presented a report of work accom- plished and expenditures for weeks ending Eovember 3rd, and November 10th, 1932. The:i ~ame are filed REPORTS OF C0~,~TTEES: MILL MOUNTAIN COI~;rlTTE~: The Committee consisting of Dr. Frank S. Cooper, Chair- nan, Paul C. Buford, H. L. Lawson, ~. J. Sheehan, C. S. Spindle, B. ~,~. Eubank and [~. P. Hunter, to whom was referred the Question of the purchase of [~ill ~,[ountain sresented their report, in which they stated that under the present financial condition the city it is inadvisable for the Council to acquire such proper~y for park pur-.: ~oses at this time. The report is filed and action deferred. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The following ordinance having been introduced, read and ~ aid over was taken u~o and again read: (#40?3) AN ORDINANCE to prohibit untrue, deceptive or misleading advertising ~nd to provide the punishment therefor. The ordinance is laid over. *'1'70 The following ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (~4075) AN ORDINANCE to make appropriations for the year ending December 31, 1933. ~up and again The ordinance is laid over. The following ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was taken read: ,. (~4076) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section 4, of an ordinance adopted !by t~e Cotu~cil of t~e City of Roanoke on the 29th, day of December 1931, No. 3926, ? ~entitled: "An Ordinance to impose taxes on persons, real estate and personal proper~ for the year 1932, and for each year thereafter until altered, amended or repealed for tile support of the City Government, the payment of interest upon the city debt, support of a public library, the payment of pensions to Confederate soldiers, sailox and marines and their v~idows, for school purposes and other municipal expenses. The ordinance is laid over. ZONING 0RD?lANCE: ~r. Mundy moved that the ordinance be laid over. The mo- tion was duly seconded and agreed to. CONS IDEF~ATION OF CLAI,'~,[S: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF 0RDINAilCES AND RESOLUTIONS: None. MOTIONS -'~ND MISCE~E0'JS BUSINESS: UNDERPASS LYNCHBURG AVENUE N.E: The City Manager presented to Council the Question of widening the underpass Under the Norfolk and Western Railway on Lynch- burg Avenue, East of 7th Street N. E. He stated that the approximate cost v~uld be $29,000.00, with ti~e center line of the street as it is now and a forty foot roadwa with sidewalks on each side. The matter is laid over. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk Presi( int. COUNCIL, SPECIAL MEETING, Tuesday~, November 29, 1932. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in Special Meeting in the Council Room in ti~e Municipal Building Tuesday, November 29, 1932, at 8 o'clock P. M. PRESE2~T: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Mundy, Tinsley and t~,e President, Lir. Seifert--5. ABSENT: None ................ 0. The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: ¥t. P. Hunter, City ~,lanager. ~ OBJECT OF THE I',!EETIIiG: The president stated that the object of the meeting was to consider certain matters that have been presented to Council for consideration. MILL MOUNTAIN: Mr. W. P. Henrltze presented another proposition offering to sell to the City l~lill ~.Iountain. Council requests the committee which was appointed to consider the purchase to consider this proposition. FA~,'~ILY WELFARE SOCIETY: The Clerk is directed to draw a resolution to pay to the Family Welfare Society $2,000.00 for tke month of November. MOTHER'S AID: In the matter of Liother's Aid. ~essrs. Mundy, Hunter and Tucker were directed to take up with Miss Sinclair and Mr. 'J~. C. Stephenson the Question as to ~hether or not t;-~e Family Welfare Society will consent that the amount neoes- sary for Mother's Aid be taken from its appropriation, and whether the amounts paid for the support of mothers and their children for tl~e year 1932, can be made re- troao'1~ rive and one-third of the amount collected from the state ' (~407~) ~N 0HDIi~2, L~CE to prohibit untrue, deceptive or misleading advertising land to provide the p~_:~ishment therefor. The question arose as to the effect of Section "C" on the sale by persons who are removing their place of business from one location to another, whether or not said persons are prohibited under this section from adding to their stock d~mring such sale. The matter is referred to the City Attorney for an opinion. SCHOOL BOARD: The Clerk is directed to notify the School Board that it is ira- possible to make a ,greater appropriation for schools than the $5V5 ,000 .00 os~.rled in the budget. ~[ARKET R~TALS: The City Clerk is directed to dra¥~ an ordinance fixing the ren- tals at the City market. ' R. F. C. RELIEF: The City M. anager brought to the attention of Council that under ti~e plan of the R. C. F. Relief persons with families employed under said plan are limited to earnings of $£4.00 per month, and he asked permission of Council that. this s~mount be increased to $36.00 per month. The request is granted. There being no further business, Council adjourned. ~iATTESTk Clerk. APPROVED R.~~ MEE'~IlqG, December, 2, 19~2. ~he Oounoil of the City of , in the M;,~nioipal Building Friday, PR~ENT: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Mundy, Tinsley and ABSENT: None --;----- .... ----'-0. The President, ]Ar. OFFICERS MINUTES: been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. HEARING OF CITIZENS: SCHOOLS: A number of school teachers and Roanoke met in Regelar Meettmg in the Council Room December 2, 1932, at 3 o ~olook P. M, the President, Mr. Seifert-5. of the previous meeting has Seifert, presiding. g. P. Hunter, City Manager. It appearing that a copy of the minutes seconded, the reading is citizens appeared before Council as~ the appropriation for schools carried in the budget for Mr. George A. La~m~z construct a cross- to the City Manager with .lng that Council reconsider 1933. Those speaking were Mrs. E. H. 0uld, Mr. J. H. Fallwell, Mrs. J. W. Boswell a~d Mr. 0. L. Huffem~n. CROSS-0VE~: The application of A. M. Kirby for permit to over at 1716 Chapman Avenue S. W., was read and referred power to act. BUSINESS DISTRICT VIRGINIA AVENUE BETW _~ CAMBRIDGE STREET AND DENNISTON AVE- A petition numerously signed protesting against making Virginia Avenue betweez ~Cambridge Street and Denmiston Avenue a business street was read and filed. MARKET RENTS: The occupants of the market again appeared ~d asked for ~eduo- presented the proposed reduction to become effective :tion in the rents. r'JanGal~ 1, 1933. The occupants were not satisfied with the amount of the reduction and asked that Co,,ncil further consider and reduce the rent more. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER: The City Manager presented a .compllshed and expenditures for week ending November 17, 193E. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: BIDS FOR AUDIT:The committee to whom was referred the bids :audit of the city acoount~ recommend that the contract be awarded Stull & C°mpany at $750.00. report of work The same is filed. submitted for the t o Crawford- 15750'00, the amount of ~heir bid. i Said Crawford-Stull & Company shall make itheir bid. i: Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. ,the ~solution adopted by the following vote: 'ended June 30, 193~, be and the same is hereby awarded Crawford-Stull & Company at said audit in strict accordance with The motion was duly seconded and Lended December 31, 193E, and a detailed audit of the school accounts for the year detailed audit of the various offices of the City handling city funds for the year Mr. Comer introduced the following resolution: ~ (~4078) A RESOLUTION to award the contract for the audit of the city aooo_-__~ts.'t BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the contract for a MO~R~8 AID= ~he oo~ittee to ~om was refer~od t~o question of t~l~ adv,-~ tags of the Motheres A~d ~A offered b~ the State, reoo~end t~t the City do not ~ establis~, at this time, a Mother's Ai~ ~. ~. Comer move~ to a~opt the rocca= menAat~on. The motion was Auly 8eoonAeA cna tAe ~eoommenAation UNF[NI SHED BUSINESS; Tho following laid over was taken up and again read: (~4073) AN ORDINANCE to prohibit untrue, and to provide the punishment therefor. is laid over. The ordinance The following up and again read: ordinance having been ordinance adopted. having been introduced, 1933 read and deceptive or misleading advertising introduced, read and laid over was taken (~4075) AN ORDINANCE to make appropriations for the introduced, The ordinance is laid over. ordinance year ending December 31, having been The following up and again read: read and laid over was taken / I (~40?6) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section 4, of an ordinance 'by the Council of the City of Roanoke on the 29th, day of December 1951, adopted No. 3926, entitled, "An Ordinance to impose taxes on persons, real estate and personal property for the year 1932, and for each year thereafter until altered, amended or repealed for the support of the City Government, the pe~vment of interest upon the city debt, support of a Public Library, the payment of pensions to Confederate soldiers, sailors school purposes and other municipal expenses. and marines ~nd their widows, for The ordinance is laid over. ZONING ORDINANCE: CONSIDERATION OF The Zoning CLAIMS: None. Ordinance is laid over. [NTROI~CTION AND CONSIDEKATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Mr. Mundy introduced the following resolution: (~4079) A RESOLUTION to pay to the FAMILY WELFARE SOCIETY $2,000.00.. BE IT RESOZVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City Clerk and :{Auditor be, and he is hereby directed to draw a warrant in favor of the FAMILY [WELFARE SOCIETY for the sum of $2,000.00, the same to be in addition to the regular the account of Organized Charities. The motion was duly seconded and the the monthly appropriati on. Said amount when paid shall be charged to Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the resolution. following vote: Fox, Mundy, Tinsley and President, Mr. Seifert--5. resolution adopted by the AYES: Messrs. Comer, NAYS: None ---------------0. MARKET R~NTAT, S: The Clerk Presented to Council a resolution to fix the rentals, beginning January 1', 195~. Council takes time to consider. market LICENSE TAX: The Clerk also presented an ordinance _amending Sections 33 and 47 of the License Tax Ordinance, This ordinance is laid over for consideration. 173 174 MOTIOHS ~HD MISCELL~EOU8 BUSINESS: ~he Olty alerk ~lled the attention ef ~o:~_~oil to the ordinanoe providia6 for a Box~n~ Commissio~, statin~ that the o~lnaG now in effeet, and Counoil is required to appoint two ~0 Ser~e with the Reoreational Dlreoto~. ~he ~atte~ is laid ~here bein6 no further business, Counoil adjourned. APPROVED Clerk. members of th! (~ommission over · COUNOIL~ F~iday~ REGULAR MEETING, December 9, 19~2. in The Council of the City of the Municipal Building ~riday, Roanoke met December in regular meeting in the 19~2, at Z o'clock P. M. Council Room PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Mundy, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert--§. ABSENT: None - 0 The president, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: W. P. Hunter, City Manager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is .dispensed with and the minutes appro,v~d as recorded. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: R. F. C. LOAN: The City Manager is authorized to file an application with IGovernor John Garland Pollard for a loan of $40,782.00 , onths of January and February 19~. from R. F. C. Funds for the CJ~0NWEALTH ATTORNEY SALARY OF ASSISTanT: The City Clerk is directed to write the State Fee Commission requesting a rehearing of the award for the salary of the iAssistant to the Commonwealth Attorney and to request a reduction in said salary. CROSS-OVER: The application of ~. W. Ingrain for permit to construct a cross- over at 1714 Chapman Avenue S. W., was read and referred to the City Manager with power to act. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER: The City Manager presented a report of work ac- complished and expenditures for week ending November E4, 19~. The same is filed. REPORTS OF C0~ITTEES: MILL MOUNTAIN: The committee consisting of Dr. Frank S. Cooper, Chairman, J.J. Sheehan, C. S. Spindle, Paul C. Buford, H. L. Lawson, B. N. Eubank and W. P. Hunter I~filed a report stating that under the present financial condition of the City it is ~In_~advisable to acquire the Mill Mountain property for park purposes. Mr. Tinsley t moved that the report be concurred in. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. BURRET,~, M~0RIA~ HOSPITAL: The report of the Burrell Memorial Hospital for the month of October showing ll7 days' treatment of city patients at a cost of $351.00 i s filed. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The following ordinance having been introduced, read and ~: laid over was taken up and again read: (~407~) AN ORDINANCE to prohibit untrue, deceptive or misleading advertising a~d to provide the p,mishment therefor. The ordinance is laid over. The following ordinance up and again read: having been introduced, read and laid over was taken (~075) AN ORDINANCE to make appropriations for the year ending December ~1, The ordinance is laid over. The following ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: {~4076) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section 4, of an ordinance adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke on the 29th, day of December 1931, No. ~026, entitledl'An ordina_noe to impose taxes on persons, real estate and personal property for the year 1932, and for each year the~'eafter until altered, amended or repealed for the support of the City Government, the payment of interest upon the city debt, support of a Public Library, the payment of pensions to Oonfederate soldiers, sailor 'and marines and their widows, for school purposes and other conditions at of the market who are doing municipal expenses. The ordinance is laid over. ~[ARKET RENT: Mr. Muddy moved that a committee be appointed to look into the the city market with the power to call outside merchants and patrons with the idea in view of suggesting some plan for the benefit of thos~ business in the city market. The motion was duly seconded and agreed ~to. The president appointed Messrs. Comer, Mundy and Hunter the committee. Mr. Comer introduced the following resolution: ($4080) A RESOLUTION to fix the rentals in the City Market.Building. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that begi_~ning January l, 1933, the rent for the stalls'and store rooms be, and is hereby fixed as follows No. 22 Southwest Corner store room $123.75 per month. No. 21 Southeast Corner store room $112.50 per month. Nos. 39 and 40 Northeast ahd Northwest Corner store rooms $93.75 per month each. Nos. 24-26-28-30 Outside store rooms $56.25 per month each. Nos. 32-34-36-35 Outside store rooms $52.~G per month each. Nos. 23-25-27-29 Outside store rooms $48.75 per month each. Nos. 31-33-35-37 Outside store rooms $45.00 per month each. Nos. 1-2-3-4 Meat stalls $75.00 per month each. Nos. 5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12 Meat stalls $71.25 per month each. Nos. 13-14-15-16~17-18-19-20 Meat stalls $63.?5 per month each. Said prices to include heat, water, light and refrigerating for all meat 'stalls and heat, water and light for store rooms. The current for any electrical appliances used by the tenant in his business to be paid for by such tenamt. The resolution was read and laid over. LICENSE: Mr. Tinsley introduced the following ordinance: {~4081) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section 33 of an ordinance adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke on the 26th, day of '~ecember 19:~, No. entitled: "An 0rdinanoe imposing taxes on license for municipal purposes and pre- ::scribing penalties for violations. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that Section 33 of an ; iordinance adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke on the 26th, day. of Deoembe~ ~'1930, No. ~756, entitled: "An Ordinance imposing taxes on license for municipal pur- ~ "be amended and reordained so as to ~po~es and prescribing penalties for violations, read as follows: 33. On each person, firm or corporation giving magic lantern or moving picture 'shows, and charging admission thereto, a sum not exceeding 150 cents, the followl, ng: Where the seating capacity is 450 or less, $150.00 per year. ¥~here the seating capacity is over 45.__q0, $200.00 per year. , Provided, that if such person or corporation uses a piano, phonograph or like instrument on the street shall pay 50 percent increase in addition to the istipulated amount. No such instx~:ment shall be placed or operated within ~feet of the building line at ,~y time before 6 o'clock P. M. othex above twenty No admission greater than that stipulated in the without first notifying the Commissioner of ~evenue of tlonal license therefor. ~uoh change and pa~ing addi- The ordinance was read and laid over. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AltD RESOLUTIONS: None. MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS LICENSE ORDINANCE: Mr. W. 39 and 40 of the License Tax Ordinance relating The matter is laid over. BUSI NESS: P. Hazelgrove presented an amendment to Sections to the selling of fish and oysters. COAL PEDDLERS: Mr. Mundy called the attention of Council coming into the asked city and peddling coal and to coal peddlers the City Manager to look into the :~ mat t e r. BLOCKING STREETS: Mr. D. W. Johns called the attention of Council to the fact that a number of large trucks are blocking the streets so as to prevent the free moving of traffic. The matter is referred to the City Manager for his attention. There being no f~rther business, Council adjourned. 177 APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk Presi~nt. ~ ~he Oounoil of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Room in the Municipal Building Frida,V, December 16, 1932, at 3 omolook P. M. PRESENT: Uessrs. Comer, Fox, Mundy, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert-5. ABSENT= None - ......... -----0. The president, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICER8 PRESENT: W. P. Hunter, Oity Manager. MINUTES: It appearing that .a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispense~ with -nd the minutes approved a8 recorded. PETITIONS AND OOMMUNIOATION$: CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE: The report on the Long Term Budget was presented by Mr. Eugene E. Arnold, Secretary of the City Planning Commission, and filed fo~ 'consideration. AID SOCIETY: The Travelers Aid Society presented a petition asking that an additional appropriation of $1,000.00 be made is laid over for consideration. to the Society. The petitionI OHILDREI'S HOME SOCIETY: Ex-Governor E. Lee Trinkle and Miss Mae Hankins pre- sented to Council a request for an appropriation for the Children's Home ~oolety of from $1,200.00 to $1,500.00, for the year 1933. The request is laid over for con- stderation. CROSS-OVER: The application of Mrs. Florence Davidson for permit to construc~ a cross-over at 621 Belleville Ro ad, Raleigh 0curt, was read and referred to the City Manager With power to act. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER: The City Manager presented a report of work aeoom~ 'plished and expenditures for weeks ending December 1St, and December 8th, 1932. The'.I, same are filed. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The following ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was t,~en up and again read: (~4073) AN ORDINANCE to prohibit untrue, deceptive or misleading advertising and to provide the punishment therefor. The ordinance is laid over. The following ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (~4075) AN ORDINANCE to make appropriations for the year ending December 31, The ordinance is laid over. The following ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was t-een up ~d again read: (~4076) AN ORDINANOE to amend and reordain Section 4, of an ordinance adopted i by the Council of the City of Roanoke on the 29th, ~ay of December 1931, No. Z926, !entitled, "~ Ordtnanoe to impose taxes on persons, real estate and personal proper~ ~for the year 193£, and for each year thereafter until altered, amended or repealed Y for the support of a l~Ablio Library, and marines and their widows, The ordinance is laid over. The following resolution xp --_d again read: (~4080) A RESOLUTION to fix the ~Apport of the City Govel-/ment, the payment of interest upon the city debt, the payment of pensions to 0onfederate soldiers, sailor for school purposes and other municipal expenses.~ having been introduced, read and laid over was taken ( For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Book No. Mr. Tlnsley moved to adopt the resolution. ~doptsd by AYES: NAY S: the following vote: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Mundy, None .................. 0. rentals in the City Market Building. ?, rage _ / _). The motion was duly seconded and Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert--5. The following and again read: stalin-nee having been introduced, read and laid over was taken (t4OSl) )y the Council of the City of Roanoke on the 26th, mtitled; "An Ordinance imposing taxes on license lng penalties for violations." AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section 33 of an Ordinance adopted day of December 1930, No. 3756, for municipal purposes and presorib- ( For full text of Ordinance see Ordinance Book No. 7, Page _~_~/ ). Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the ordinance. The motion was duly seconded and the ordinance adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Ttnsley and the President, Mr. Seifert ..... 5. NAYS: None .............. - O. ~he LICENSE TAX ORDINANCE: The ordinance presented to amend Sections 39 and 40 of License Tax Ordinance is laid over. ZONING ORDINANCE: The Zoning Ordinance is laid over. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIm, S: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: AND RESOLUTIONS: None. BUILDING C.ENTER 'eoples Bank of Floyd, AVENUE: The City Manager stated that the building owned by the Virginia, situated on the Southside of Center Avenue, East of i~ irst Street N. W., encroached on the alley in the rear of said building to the ex- ~ent of five feet; that ~he lot on which a part of the building is located extends llve feet into the alley, that the City Building Inspector has condemned the wall butting on said alley and ordered the same torn down. The owners of the property esire to sell to the City that portion of their lot that extends into the alley for City Manager offer a sum not to to the Peoples Bank of Floyd, was duly seconded and agreed to. distance of five feet. Mr. Comer moved that the xceed $115.00 for the five feet of land belonging irginia, that extends into the alley. The motion R. F. C. FUNDS: The City Manager stated that he had been in communication with James, Chairman of the Committee handling the R. F. C. oz $ 4.oo. Fund, requesting that he Mr. James stated that $~4.00 Staple-'~ attention of Council that H. A. The City Manager stated that this was by the Hustings Court without his knowledge or consent. There being no further business, Council adjourned. e allowed to pay $36.00 per month instead s all that can be allowed from the Fund. SPECIAL OFFICEI[i, It was brought to the ton had been appointed a special officer. done APPROVED ATTEST: erk "179 '180 COUNCIL, Monl&y, ])eoember 19, 19~2, The Council of the Oity of Roanoke met in Special Meeting in the Oounoil Room 'in the Municipal Building Mondaj, December 19, 1932, at 8 o'clock P. PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Mun~, Tlnale~ aml the Fresident, M~. ~eifert-§. ]lone ..................... - O, ~he President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: W. P. Hunter, City Manager. OBJECT OF THE MEET~G: The president stated that the object of the meeting was ~to consider the Zoning Ordinance and other matters that have been presented to Ooun. oil. 'Avenue between ZONING ORDINANCE: Council considered the Zoning An~ell, O. E. Merrteke, Annie C. Jones and F. Cambridge Street and Denniston Avenue Ordinance and the petitions of E. Ferguson to place Tirginia into the business section, als, the application to change the intersection of Walnut Avenue, Belleview Avenue and Hamilton Terrace from a business district to a residential district. Zt appearing that the Zoning Commission has considered carefully the matter, the petitions are refused and the ordinance is laid over to be introduced at the meeting of December 23, 193~. ~RAVELERS AID SOOIETY: Oounctl considered the petition of the Travelers Aid Society for an additional appropriation of $1,000.00. On account of the lack of funds the petition is refused. CHILDREN'S HONE SOCIETY: 0ouncil considered the application of the ~hildren'a Home Society for an appropriation of from $1,200.00 to $1,500.00. On account of the lack of fumds the application is refused. COMMOlq~.AT,TH ATTORNEY SALARY OF ASSISTANT: A committee to consist of Messrs. John P. Mundy and P. H. Tucker is directed to apply to the State Fee Commission for a reduction in the salary of the Assistant to the Commonwealth Attorney, and they are directed to appear before the Oommission at such time as it is convenient to present this application, the salary not to exceed $3,000.00 per year. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk Presid COUNCIL, Friday, MEETING, December 2S, 19Z2'. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meetin6 in the Council Room in the Municipal Building Friday, December 23, 195~, at 5 PRESET: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Mundy, Tlnsley and the ABSENT: None .............. - -~0. o'clock ?. M. President, Mr. Setfert-5. The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS MINUTES: PRESENT: W, P, Hunter, City Manager. ~ It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has ' been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly meconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND C~A1]NICATIONS: NORWICH POLICE: A petition asking for police protection at Norwich was pre- sented and referred to the City Manager. CHRISTMAS GREETINGS: A Christmas card from Miss Genevieve Giesen was presented. ROANOKE HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION: Report from the Roanoke Hospital Association showing 268 day's treatment of city patients for the month of November is filed. BURRELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: Report from the Burrell Memorial Hospital showing 188 day's treatment of City patients for the month of November is filed. FAMILY WELFARE SOCIETY: Reports for the months of September and October are : filed. FAMILY WELFARE SOCIETY: A communication from Mr. W. C. Stephenson, Treasurer Family Welfare Society, asking that $3,500.00 additional be paid to the Society for' the month of December was laid over. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: None. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The following ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (~4075) AN ORDINANCE to prohibit untrue, deceptive or misleading advertis~ng and to provide the puni_~hment therefor. The ordinance is laid over. The following ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was again t.-~en up. ( 4o75> 0 INANC to 1953. make appropriqtions for the year ending December Z1, The ordinance is laid over. The following ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (~4076) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordatn Section 4, of an ordinance adopted by She Council of the $ity of Roanoke on the 29th, day of December 19Z1, No. 39~6, entitled: "An Ordinance to impose taxes on persona, real estate and personal property for the year 1932, for the support of the City Government, the payment of interest upon the City debt, support of a Public Library, the payment of pensions to Confederate soldiers, sailors and for each year thereafter until altered, amended or repealed " and marines and their widows, for school purposes and other manioipal expenses. Mr. Fox moved that this ordinance be dismissed from the calendar. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. CONSIDERATION OF ~L~MS: None. INTRODU~TION AND CONSfDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTION$~ Mr. Fox introduced the following ordinance: (~4085) AN ORDINANCB to divide the area of the City of Roanoke into districts, ~to establish building lines, to regulate and restrict the location, erection, oonst~ ition, reoonstructlon, alteration, repair or use of buildings and other structures, ~their height, area and bulk, and percentage of lot to be occupied by buildings or other structures, the size of yards, courts and other open spaces, and the trade, .dustry, residence and other specific uses of the premises in such districts for the 'promotion of health, safety, morals, comfort, prosperity, or general welfare of the City of Roanoke; to provide for the change of boumdries, regulations and restriotioz such districts; to provide for a Board of Zoning Appeals; to provide for enforce- ment$ to prescribe penalties for violation of the provisions hereof. The ordinance is laid over. Mr. Tinsley introduced the following ordinance: (~4082) AN ORDINANCE to define the type and kind of building that may be used for a gasoline filling station. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that no building hereaftex constructed in the City of Roanoke, within the fire limits, shall be used for a gasoline filling station unless the same is of fire proof construction or of brick onnstruction. BE IT FURTHER 0RDAI~ED that no building exceeding one story in height shall be used for a gasoline filling station dnless such building be of fire proof construe- ti on. !. The ordinance was read and lald over. MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: BOXING COM2,~ISSION: On motion, duly seconded, Messrs. James J. Izard and Frank S ~ooper were appointed the associate members of one year from this date. of the Boxing Commission for the term JUDGE JOPE,~ M. HART OFFER TO SELL BOOKS: Mr. Fox moved that the City purchase ijfrom Judge John ~.~. Hart volumes 99 to 131 inclusive of the Virginia Reports at $2.00 per volume. The motion was duly seconded and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Mundy, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert ---5. NAYS: l~one ................ O. UNDERPASS LYNCHBURG AVENUE: The City Manager brought to the attention of Counc~ ':the plans of widening the underpass at Lynohburg Avenue N. E., and stated that the 'cost of widening under the tracks of the Norfolk and Western Railway Comply would !be approximately SEO,O00.O0, one-half of which would be paid by the Norfolk and ~Western Railway Company. The City Manager is directed to take the matter up again with the Railway Compmay and endeavor to have them pay one-h~lf of the oost of widen :for the whole width of their right-of-way. The plan to provide for sidewalks on hot sides of said underpass. There being no f~rther business, Council adjourned. ATTEST: APPROVED Pre s~ ~nt ~ng The Council of the airy of Roanoke met in the Municipal Building Thursday, December Thursday, December ~9, , in Special Meeting in the Co,moil Roomi 29, 193~, at Z:ZO o'clock P. M., suant to call of the president. PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Mundy, Tinsley and the President, Mr. 8eifert-5. ABSENT: None .................. 0. The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: W. P. Hunter, City Manager. OBJECT OF THE MEETING: The president stated that the object of the meeting was to consider such matters as might come before the Council. REAL ESTATE ASSESS;&ENTS: Judge R. C. Jackson, City Attorney, appeared and stat- ed to Co::ncil that it would be neoessar~ that he have some assistance on the legal phases on the petitions being filed for correction of alleged erroneous assessments of real estate. Mr. Fox moved that the City Attorney be authorized to employ an at- torney to assist him in the matter of th~ alleged erroneous assessments of real es- tats at a cost not to exceed $200.00. The motion was duly seconded and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Mundy, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert---5. NAYS: None ...................... 0. SALARY OF ASSISTANT TO COMMONWEALTH ATTORNEY: Messrs. John P. Mundy and P. H. Tucker, City alerk, the committee appointed by Council to appear before the State Fee Commission and request a reduction in the salar~ approved by said commission for tthe Assistant Commonwealth Attorney, reported that they appeared before the commission !~on Wednesday, December 28th, at 12 o'clock; that the commission agreed to withdraw ' iits approval of the salary for the Assistant Commonwealth Attorney and to give the Commonwealth Attorney an opportunity to be heard on the question. The committee also stated that it had made inquiry of the commission as to whether or not it could re- vise the expenses of the various offices ,~d reduce the allowance made them in the event it became necessary that the City reduce the salaries of its employees. The commission stated that no revision could be made after the beginning of the year for which the approvals were made, but if Council desired to do so it might apply to the commission to withdraw such approvals before the beginning of the year, and )resent such Questions as it desired to them for its consideration. BUDGET: Oouncil considered the budget for 1933. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk 184 COUNCIL, REGULAR F~iday, Deoembe~ 30, 1932. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the 0ouneil Room in the Municipal Building Friday, December S0, 1932, at ~ otolook P. M. PRESET: Messrs. 0omar, Fox, Mundy, Tinsley and the President, M~. Seifert-~. ABSENT: None ......... -- .... --0. The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: W. P. N,:_nter, City Manager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: CROSS-OVER: The application of J. F. Proffit for a permit to constr~ct a oros~ over at 1EYO Sherwood Avenue, Raleigh Court, was read and referred to the Oity Mans- gar with power to act. BOXING CCMMISSION: Communications from Dr. Frank S. Cooper and Mr. James Izard declining their appointment to serve on the Boxing Oommission were read and filed, and the matter of appointment laid over. R_EWORTS OF OFFICERS: None. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: None. UIIFIN ISHED BUSINESS: FAMILY WELFARE SOCIETY: The. request of the Fmmily Welfare Society for SZ,§O0.O0, in addition to their regular appropriation, was laid over for the report for the month of December. The following ordinance having been · :. up ~d again read: introduced, read and laid over was taken ' (~4073) AN ORDINANCE to pr ohibit untrue, !and to provide the punishment therefor. The o~linance is laid over. deceptive or misleading advertising The following ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (~4075) AN ORDINANCE to make appropriations for the year ending December 31, 193~. ( For full text of Ordinance See Ordinance Book No. 7, Page No. Mr. Comer moved to adopt 'the ordinance. The motion was duly seconded and the ordinance adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Mundy, Tinsley and the NAYS; None .................. O. The following ordinance having been introduced, Pr&sident, Mr. Seifert ---b. read and laid over was taken up and again read: (~408£) AN ORDINANCE to define for a gasoline filling station. the type and kind of building that may be used BE IT ORDAINED by the Conncil of the City of Roanoke that no building here- iafter constructed in the City of Roanoke, within the fire limits, shall be used fox a gasoline filling station unless tBe same is of fire proof emnstruetion or of brick construction. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that no brick building, exceeding one story in height, shall be used for a gasoline filling station unless said building be of fire l~oof oonstx, Aotion. Mr. Tlnsley moved to amend the ordinance by striking out in the third paragraph the following words, "exceeding one story in height", and adding at the end of said paragraph, "or of brick construction." Mr. Tinsle¥ moved to adopt the amendment. The motion was duly seconded and ad~pted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Mundy, NAYS: None .............. -0. Tinsley and tke President, Mr. Se ifert --5. Thereupon, the ordinance as amended was placed upon its passage and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Mundy, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert ---5. NAYS: None .............. 0. The following ordinance baying been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (~4083) AN ORDINANCE to divide the area of the City of Roamoke into districts, to establish building lines, to regulate and restrict the location, erection, con- struction, reconstruction, alteration, repair or use of buildings and other strut- tures, their height, area and bulk, ~d percentage of lot to be occupied by build- ings or other structures, the size of yards, courts and other open spaces, and the trade, for the of the strictions of such districts; to provide for a 'Board of Zoning Appeals; for enforcement; to prescribe penalties for Violation of the provisions industry, residence and other specific uses of the premises in such districts prumotion of health, safety, morals, comfort, prosperity, or general welfare City of Roanoke; to provide for the change of boundries, regulations and re- to provide ~ hereof. (For full text of Ordinance see Ordinance Book No. Mr. Fox moved to adopt the ordinance. The motion was duly seconded and the ordinance adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Mundy, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert ---5. NAYS: Non e ..... - ............0. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Mr. Tinsley introduced the following resolution: ~4084) A RESOLUTION to transfer from the ~torkmen's Compensation Fund to the General Fund of the City of Roanoke the sum of $5,179.89. :: BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City Clerk and Auditor be, and he is hereby directed to transfer from the ~orkmen's Compensation Fund to the General Fund of the City of Roanoke the sum of $5,179.89, the same to take care of the expense of the Family Welfare Society. Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. The motion and the resolution adopted by the following vote: was duly seconded AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Mundy, Tinsley and the president, Mr. Seifert --5. NAYS: None .................. 0. Mr. Fox introduced the following ordinance: (~4085) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain an ordinance adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke on the 15th, da~ of July 1932, No. 4017, entitled,"An ';186 Ordinance ~o ~efine peddlers, to impose a license tax on peddlers, and to provide penalties for a violation of this ordinanoe,' ( For full text of this ordinance sec 0rdinanoe Book No. __~..., Pa&e No,_~_) Mr. Fox moved that tAo roadin& of the ordinance at two ,oparate meetings of Council one week apart, as required by tho charter, be dispensed with. The motion was duly seconded and adopted by the AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox,'M, mdy, following vote: Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert---5. NAYS: None ...... - ............ 0. Thereupon, the ordinance was placed upon its passage and adopted by the follow. lng vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Mundy, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert ---5. NAYS: None ................... 0. .ur. Tinsley introduced the' following ordinance: (~4086) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordaln an ordinance adopted by the ~of the City of Roanoke on the 15th, day of July 1932, No. 4018, entitled, Council "An Ordinance imposing a license tax on peddlers or goods, wares or merchandise who sell to licensed dealers or retailers, end prescribing penalties ( For fuli text of ordinance see Ordinance Book No. Mr. Tinsley moved that the reading of the ordinance at two of Council one week apart, for violations." Page No. ' ~_~_~}. separate meetings as required by the charter, be dispe~sed with. The moti was duly seconded and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Mundy, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert ---~. NAYS: None ................... 0. The reup on, lng vote: the ordinance was placed upon its passage and adopted by the follow1 AYES: Messrs. Cqmer, Fox, M~mdy, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Se ifert ---5. NAYS: None ................... 0. Mr. Comer introduced the following resolution;. (~4087) A RESOLUTION to appoint a Board of Zoning Appeals. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Ro~oke that a Board of Zoning Appeals be, and the same is hereby appointed to consist of the following members: W. P. Wiltsee H. L. Lawson J. B. L. Snead C. Framcis Cooke Sheeha~ The term of 'said board to be for three years. Said board shall take and sus- cribe the oath prescribed by law. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. ~resolution adopted by the AYES: ~essrs. Comer, NAYS : None ................... 0. MOTIONS AND MISCELI~IrEOUS BUSI~i'ESS: The motion was duly seconded and the following vote: Fox., Nundy, Tinsley and the President, ~tr. Seifert---8. BUSINESS DISTRICT: Mr. M. F. Weaver appeared and asked that Virginia Avenue, · Virginia Heights, between Denniston Avenue and Grandin Road be placed in the busi- ness d~strict. Council takes time to consider the request. ~le re :' C1 erk , being no f~rther business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ' ' id~ Pres [i !1 COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING, The Oounoi~ in the Municipal of the City of Roanoke met Building Friday, January 6, Friday, January 6, 1933. in regular meeting in the 1933, at 3 o'clock P. M. Cou.noi 1 Room PRESF~NT: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Mundy, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert--5. ABSENT: None ................ O. The President, Mr. Selfert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: ft. P. Hu~ter, City Manager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been f~rnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading 'is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND COMI~JNICATIONS: GROSS-OVER: The application of T. Q. Garth for permit 'to construct a cross- ~ver at 4El 0tterview Avenue, Ghent, was read and referred to the City Manager with power to act. TAZ~VELL AVENUE SET BACK LINE: A communication from Mr. A. K. Simmons, repre- i .i senting Tom Tinnis, the owner of a piece of property on the North Side of Tazewell ~venue S. E., at the intersection of Nelson Street, in which he agrees to set back :his building five feet, provided the City will pay a satisfactory price to be fixed by the Council, and paid by the City when it takes possession of the land, and with ~:~ a further understanding that the five foot space to be used only for a sidewalk and .' the city to release the taxes on said five feet. The matter is referred to the City/ Manager to investigate and report. STREET LIGHTS: A petition a~king for the installation of two street lights on ~organ Avenue S. E., at the corner of Wilson is referred to the City Manager for report. and Morningside Avenues. The petition FIRE HYDRANT: Roanoke Water Works Company to construct a main sufficiently large to take care of fire hydrants in the section known as Rugby. The petition is referred to the City '~ana gar. A petition asking that the city take some action to require the : STREET IMPTOVEMENT: A petition asking that 16th Street N. W., between Orange ~venue and Rugby Boulevard be improved was referred to the City Manager for report. STREET IMPROV~J~NT: Petition asking that a gravel sidewalk be constructed on First Street, ~outh Roanoke, referred to the City Manager. between Wellington and Virginia Avenues was read and BUSINESS DISTRICT: A communication from Jos. W. Hodges & Sons asking that the ( ,roperty known as 101 Virginia Avenue, ~f Virginia Avenue and Roanoke Avenue, Virginia Heights, situated at the N. W. Corner be declared a business lot. Council takes ': ;ime to consider. B~SINESS STREET: A communication from Josef Loebl protesting against declar- ~ £ng Virginia Avenue from Denniston Avenue to Gra~din Road a business street was read and filed therein. FISH AND OYSTERS: Mr. Felix Kelly appeared and asked that Sections 59 and 40 the License Tax Ordinance be amended so as ~o include oysters as well as fl~b The matter is laid over. 'i87 REPORTS OF OFFICERS: I~RPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER: The City Manager oil of the ohauges of the personnel of the Police POLICE DEPARTMENT Mr. F. St. John Copenhaver appointed aa Patrolman effective ~fill vacancy created by W. C. Patsel being placed on pension. presented a report advising Coum- ~d Fire Departments as follows: Jan,;ery 1, 1933, to FIRE DEPART~[EN T Mr. R. E. Maxey appointed to fill vacancy created by Captain Hawkins being plaoed on Ponsion. C B Cromer appointed to fill vacancy created by the death of Captain E. B. Meador. REPORTS OF COMI{ITTEES: SEMI-ANNUAL PAYMENT OF TAXES: The committee appointed to consider the question of payment of taxes semi-annually presented a report and ordinance providing for the payment of said taxes semi-annually. ;. celved and filed. Mr. Tinsley moved that the report be re- Mr. Comer introduced the following ordinance: (~408@) ~ 0HD!NAI':CE to impose taxes on persons, real estate and personal prop- erty for the year 1953, and for each year thereafter u~til altered, amended or re- pealed for the support of the City Government, the payment of interest upon the city debt, support of a Public Library, the payment of pensions to Confederate soldiers, sailors and marines and their widows, for school purposes and other municipal expert- $~S. (For full text of ordinance see Ordinance Book No. _____, Page No. The ordinance vms read and laid over. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: FANCILY WELFARE SOCIETY: Mr. Mundy moved that the Family Welfare Society be paid $1,~22.18 to take care of a deficit for December 1952. .Mr. ~undy offered the follow. lng resolution: . (~4089) A RESOLUTION to pay the Family Welfare Society $1,722.18. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City Clerk and Auditor b~, and he is hereby directed to draw a warrant payable to the Family Wel- fare Society for the sum of $1,?E£.15, to take care of the deficit in the accounts of said Society for the month of December 19~E. Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the resolution. resolution adopted by the following vote: The motion was duly seconded and the AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Mundy, Tinsley and the President, ~[r. Seifert --5. NAYS: None ............... 0. The following ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: deceptive or misleading ~j (~4073) AN ORDINANCE to prohibit untrue, ;and to provide the punishment therefor. The.ordinance is laid over. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSTDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Mr. Tinsley introduced the following resolution: advertising (~4090) A RESOLUTION to request the State Fee Commission to the Assistant to the Commonwealth Attorney at $3,000°00. WttERFA$, the &ttorney for the.Cen~nonwealth of the City of fix the salary of Roanoke has stated that he is willing to accept any reasonable reduction in the salar~r of the Assistant to the Commonwealth Attorney that Council might deem necessary, in view of the exist lng conditions, provided said reduction is not lower than $3,000.00, and WHEt~S, acting upon said statement Council is satisfied that $3,000°00 per year, is a sufficient salary for the Assistant to said Commonwealth Attorney. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the State Fee Com__~tsslon be, and it is hereby requested to fix the salary of the Assistant to the Commonwealth Attorney for the City of Roanoke 2.t the rate of $3,000°00 per year. Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. ~e motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Mess~s. Comer, Fox, Mundy, Tinsley an~ the President, Mr. Seifert---§. NAYS: None ................. 0. Mr. Mundy introduced the following ordinance: ~4091) AN ORDINANCE for safe guarding life and property by regulating and providing for the inspection of the installation and maintenance in and about build- ings of electric wiring, electric devices and electric material, defining the duties of the Electrical Inspector, providing for the examination of Electrical Contractors and Electricians, requiring bond of Electrical Contractors and providing for the appointment of an examining board and providing penalties for violation of the or- d inane e. The ordinance is laid over. MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: SALARY OF THE ASSISTANT TO THE COMMONWEALTH ATTORNEY: The City Clerk presented ila letter from Mr. E. R. Combs, Chairman of the State Fee Co~mission, in which he suggests that the Council and the various officers of the City of Roanoke attempt to agree upon the expense accounts before the matter is submitted to the State Fee Commission. Nr. Mundy moved that the City Clerk be directed to write Mr. Combs in 'reply ~o said letter the faots relating to the salary of the Assistant to the Com- monwealth Attorney. The motion was duly seconded ~d agreed to. R0~NOKE COMMUNITY FUND: A communication from Mr. T. C. Rohrbaugh advising Council that the terms of Mr. L. J. Boxley and Mr. P. T. Jamison, members appointed ~: by the Council of the City of Roanoke, expired January l, 1933, and requested that Council appoint their successors. Mr. Mundy moved that Mr. L. J. Boxley and Mr. P. T. Jamison be reappointed for a term of 3 years from the 1st, day of January 1933. The motion was duly seconded and unanimously adopted. ~ There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk Pre si~t~ ~ t190 COUEC IL, REGULAR MEETINt Friday, January 1Z,1953 The Council of the City of Roanoke n the Municipal Building Friday, January PRESEN.'T: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Mundy, ABS~'iT: None ................... O. met in regular meeting in the Council Room 13, 1933, at 3 o'clock P. M. Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert--5. THe president, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESF. NT: W. P. Hunter, City Manager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: Mr. C. E. Moore appeared and asked that Council amend the ordinance prohibiting children skating on sidewalks, and to permit skating under regulation to be prescribed. Council takes time to consider. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY ~tAHAGER: The City Manager presented a report making certain recommendations. The same were acted upon as follows: TAZF,';ELL AV~UE SET BACK LINE: The City Manager reported that Tom Tinnis, own- er of the property on the Nor,ibeast Corner of Tazewell Avenue and First Street S. E., is asking $~,000.00 for a five foot strip of land located along his lot which would be necessary to widen Tazewell Avenue. He recommends that Council do not consider the widening at this time. ;~tr. Comer moved to adopt the recommendation. The motior. was duly seconded and agreed to. STREET LIGHTS: The City Manager recommends the installation of' certain street ~'liEhts. Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the recommendation and offered the following re- · ~ solution: (~09£) A RESOLUTION to authorize the Appalachian Electric Power Company to install certain street lights. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the Appalachian ~Electric Power Company be, and it is hereby authorized to install street lights as !follows: (1) One 100 C. P. street light at the intersection of ~[organ Avenue and Wilso~ Street S. E. (2) One 100 C. P. street light at the intersection of Morgan Avenue and Morn- ingside Street S. E. (3) One 100 C. P. street light on Staanton Avenue approximately 3§0 feet West of Sixth Street N. E. Said lights to be maintained under the contract existing between the Appala- the resolution adopted by the following vote: dhain Electric Power Company and the City of Roanoke. Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Muddy, Tinsley and the NAYS: None ............... O. FIRE HYDRANTS RUGBY: The City Manager reports that mains of sufficient president, Mr. Seifert--5. the matter of installing size in Rugby to furnish fire protection has been taken up with I Mr Chas. E. Moore, General Manager of the Roanoke Water Works Company, !that these mains will be installed as soon as conditions permit. and he stat, S STREET IMPROVEMENT 16TH ~TREET N. ~l: The 0ity Manager reports that a portion of 16th Street between Orange Avenue and Rugby Boulevard is already improved, and that he will shape up the other part of the street and apply crushed stone in the near future · The City Manager presented a report of work accomplished and expenditures for weeks ending December 29, 1932, and Janaary 5, 1933. The reports are filed. FINANCIAL STAT~;~ENT: The City Clerk and Auditor presented a statement showing the financial condition of the City as of January l, 1933. The same is filed. BURRELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: The Burrell Memorial Hospital presented a report showing 129 days' treatment of city patients for the month of December, which was read and fi led. REPORTS OF C0~fITTEES: TAX COMZIITTEE: The committee appointed to consider the semi-annual payment of taxes presented a report recommending that the real estate tax be paid semi-annually to become due one-half on June 1st, and one-half on November lst; that if the first one-half is paid on or before the 5th, day of July, the tax payer is permitted to deduct three (3%) percent, and if the tax payer elects he be permitted to pay the second one-half on or before the 5th, day of July, and may deduct three (3%) percent from t~mt amount. The report is filed. The committee presented an ordinance and recommends the adoption. LU.~tF~;ISI~D BUSIneSS: The following ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (~4088) AN 0RDI.~!A~CE to impose taxes on persons, real estate and personal property for the year 1953, and for each year thereafter until altered, amended or repealed for the support of the City Government, the payment of interest upon the city debt, support of a Public Lib, rary, the payment of pensions to Confederate sol- diers, sailors and marines and' their widows, for school purposes and other municipal~ expenses. Mr. Comer moved that this ordinance be dismissed from the calendar. The mo- tion v~as duly seconded and agreed to. BUSINESS D!STPJKCT VIRGINIA AVEI~UE AT ROAN0~ AVE_hE/E, VIRGINIA HEIGHTS: The matter of the request of Yes. W. Hedges & Sons to declare the property located the corner of Virginia Avenue and Roanoke Avenue, Virginia Heights, business property, was laid over. The following ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (#4073) A~: ORDINANCE to prohibit untrue, deceptive or misleading advertising and to provided the punis]~nent therefor. The ordinance is laid over. The following ordinance having been introduced, up and again read: read and laid over was taken ii (~4091) AN 0HDINANCE for safe guarding life and property by regulating and I' ' ~prov~din~ for the inspection of the installation and maintenance in and about build-! iings of electric wiring, electric devices and electric material, defining the duties 0f the Electrical Inspector, providing for tl~e examination of Electrical Contractors and Electricians, requiring bond of Electrical Contractors and providing for the :; appointment of an examining board and providing penalties for violation of the ordl-~ nanc e · ~ Mr, 0cruet moved to adopt the ordinance. The motion was duly seconded and the ordinance adopted by the AYES: Messrs. Comer, following vote: Fox, Mundy, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert --5. NAYS: None ................ 0. LICENSE TAX ORDINANCE SECTIONS 39 AND 40: In the matter of the Felix Kelly to amend Sections 39 and 40 of the License Tax Ordinance reQue st o f Mr. relating to th~ sale of oysters and fish was laid over. CONSIDERATION OF CLAR,[S: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Mr. Tinsley introduced the following ordinance: ($4093) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section (2) of an ordlnanoe by the Council of the City of Roanoke on the 29th, ientitled;"An Ordinance to impose taxes on persons, adopted day of December 1931, No. 392~, real estate and personal propert ~for the year 1932, and for each year thereafter until altered, amended or repealed for t~e support of the City Government, the payment of interest upon the city debt, support of a Public Library, the payment of pensions to Confederate soldiers, ors and marines and their mwtdows, for school purposes and other municipal expenses. ( For full text of ordinance see ordinance book No. __~_page No.~o~). The ordinance was read and laid over. M0?IONS AND L~ISC~,LANEOUS BUSENESS: R. F. C. FUNDS: The City Manager advised Council that the committee handling the Reconstruction Finance Corporation Funds in this state would not permit the :payment of Workmen's Compensation from this fund, a~d that any compensation due any ~of the employees being paid from this fund is a direct obligation of the city, and ~must be paid from the city funds. The City Manager was requested to look into the i question of insuring this class of labor. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk I! Friaay, ~R MEETING, tanuary 20, 193Z. ~he Council of the City of Roanoke met in the Municipal Building Friday, ~anua~y ~0, in regula~ meeting in the 19Z3, at Z o'clock P. M. Counoil Room PRESENT: ABSENT: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Mundy, None --------- ..... ---0. Tinsley and the Presi~ent, Mr. Seifert-5. The P~esident, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: H. P. Hunter, City Manager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: SKATING ON SIDE~ALKS: Mr. J. T. Wood presented a communication protesting against the repeal of the ordinance prohibiting skating on sidewalks, and also call- ed attention to the water situation in said communication. The same is filed. MARKET CONDITION: Mr. A. R. Minton presented to Council his views as to the conditions surrounding the city market. He stated that business, in his had decreased sixty (60%) percent, and it is necessary that the produce opinion, sellers be congregated itness on the inside of it:until the market will iliving unless conditions tion. around the market, as nearly as possible, in order to work up the busi- the market. If this is not done it will only be a short time cease to exist, as the renters cannot do business and make a change materially. Council takes the matter under considera- CROSS-OVER: The application of W.. C. ]~ukins, for permit to construct a cross- over at ~4~$ Third Street S. E., was referred to the City Manager for report. ~ALVATION ARMY$ A oomm__unieation from the Salvation Army asking Council to pay : $200.00 per month for the months of January, over for consideration. SKATING ON SIDEWALKS: "Communication from ordinance to prohibit skating on OF OFFICERS: OF THE CITY MANAGER: The February and March was read and laid N. Dyer protesting against sidewalks was read s~d filed. mhange in the REPORTS REPORT City Manager presented a report making certaini ~ecommendations. The same were acted upon as follows: BUSINESS DISTRICT: The City Manager reports that the Zoning Commission at the aearing given on the establishment of the Zone Plan considered the request of prop- ~rty owners to establish a business dlstr~ct on the Northside of Virginia Avenue be- tween Cmnbridge Street mad Virginia lte~hts Sohool property, also at the ~orth.west ~orner of Virginia Avenue and Roanoke Avenue, and determined that no change should ~e made; that it does not see that any new conditions have arisen since that time, ~hich would necessitate a change. He concurs in the original recommendation of the Eonlng Commission. '193 Comer moved to concu~ in the recommendation of the City Manager. The mo- ;ion was duly seconded The City Manager reek ending Januery 1E, and agreed to. presented a report of work 1933. The same is filed. accomplished and expenditures for REPORTS OF COMMIT~EESz None UNFXNXSHED BUSINESS: The following ordinance having been introduced0 zo&d and laid over w&a taken up and again read: (~4073) AN 0RDINANOE to prohibit untrue, deceptive or misleaGlng advertising and to provide the punishment therefor· The ordinance is laid over. Tho following ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (~4093) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section (~) of an ordinance ed by the Council of the City of 3926, entitled: "in 0rdinanoe to adopt- Roanoke on the 29th, day of December 1931, No. impose taxes on persons, real estate and per~nal property for the year 1932, and for each year thereafter ;;~til altered, amended or repealed for the support of the City Government, the payment of interest upon the city de~t, support of a Public Library, the payment of pensions to Confederate soldiers, sailors and marines and their widows, for school purposes and other mu- nioipal expenses." of 0rdinanoe see 0rdinanoe Book No. ~ Page ~_~). ( For full text Mr. Fox moved to adopt the ordinance. The motion was duly seconded and the ordinance adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Mundy, Tinsley and the ~resident, NAYS: None ................. O. Mr · Seifert --5. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF 0RDINANOES AND RESOLUTIONS: Mr. Comer introduced the following resolution: (~4094) A RESOLUTION to authorize the purchase of a piece of property for ,be, · quarry purpo se s BE and he a price BEGINNING at a point on from the City Development Corporation and fixing the price: IT RESOLVED by the Co,,~cil of the City of Roanoke that the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase from the City Development Corporation not to exceed $1,500.00, the following piece of property: the old J. Allen Watts line and one foot in the south iedge of the Big Lick Run; thence along the old J. Allen Watts line the ~llow.,fng three courses; S. 5E deg. 01' N. 124 feet to a point; S. 6E deg. 46' N. ~a feet to :a point; thence S. l0 deg. 1.7, ,~,. 73 feet to a point; Shance N. 69 deg. 1~' feet to a point; thence N. 11 deg. ~-9' E. 413 feet to a fence poet; thence S. 69 deg. 59' ~. ~73 feet to a point; thence S. 68 deg. 28' E. 280 feet to the place of BEGINNING and containing 3.51 acres. itc examine the title iditor is directed to draw a warrant for the sum of $1,500.00, IDevelopment Corporation for the purchase price thereof. The City Manager !taken up the matter of insuring the Compensation risk of men working under tho !R. F. C. funds, and that up to this time he has been unable to get any company to loarry the insurance. Said property being for use as a quarry. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Attorney be, and he is hereby directed to said property and report thereon his opinion in writing, favorable reply from the City Attorney the City Clerk and Au- payable to the City The resolution was read and laid over. MOTIONS AND MISOELLANEOUS BUSINESS: ¥~0REMEN'S CGMPENSATION R. F. C. FUNDS: reported that he had BOXING C0~MISBION~ ~he presi~ent appointe~ Dr. M. A, P. P. Hunter, aembers of the Boxing Com~lssion, to serve ~e~e being no further business, Oouneil a~Journe~. APPROVED Johnson, Jr,, a~d ~F. for one ~'ea, z' from this dat~ ATTESTs Clerk Thursday, ~anuary 26,19Z5 The Count Il in the Municipal Building Thursday, of the City of Roanoke met in Special Meeting in the aouneil Room January 26, 193Z, at 4 o'clock P. M., for a conference o PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Fox, ABS~T: Hr. Mun~y ................. 1. Ttte President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: ~. P. Hunter, City Manager. THE FOLLOWING MATTERS WERE CONSIDERED: SALVATION APJ,~Y RE~tUEST FOR FUNDS: The Clerk Turner, Chairman of the Advisory Board, that no make the appropriation requested. Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert ---4. is directed to advise Mr. M. W. funds are available from which to PEDDLERS' LICENSE ORDINANCE: Mr. Comer moved that the matter license ordinance be referred to the City Attorney for an opinion on the whole question, paying special attention to the conflicts appearing in license tax on peddlers. Council ads curried. tions of the state statute relating to duly seconded and agreed to. There being no further business, of the peddlers' the various sec- The motion was ATTEST: Clerk APPROVED OOUNOXL, F~iday, REOUI~R RET INS, J&nual'y a?, 1933. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in the Municipal Building Friday, January in regular meeting in the 1933, at 3 o'clock P. M. Count il Room PRESET: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Mundy, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert-5. ABSENT~ Nono - ......... - ....O. The President, Mr. Ceifert, presiding. OFFIGERS PRESENT: W. P. Hunter, City M~ager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND C____~ICATIONS: SKATING ON SIDEWIALKS: Mr. Charles E. Moore presented to Council an ordinance which would permit children to skate on sidewalks, except in the business section. Council considers. WILD ANI~ALS: A petition making a complaint that M. B. Newman, 125 Bullitt Avenue S. E., has in captivity wild animals and fowls that are very annoying to the neighborhood. Several of the ladies residing in the vicinity of the Newman residence appeared and stated to Council their complaints, and asked that Council take some action to abate the nuisance. The matter is referred to the City Manager with the request that he get in touch with Mr. M. B. Newman and endeavor to have the nuisance abated. Mr. Fox moved that the City Attorney give Council an opinion as to Just what its rights are in the matter. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER: rain recommendations. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. The City Manager The same were acted upon as presented a report making cer- follows: CROSS-OVER W. C. LUKINS: ed W. C. Lukins to construct a cross-over at 423 Third Street S. E. moved to adopt the recommendation and the City Manager be authorized permit for the cross-over. The City Manager recommends that a permit be grant- · Mr. Tinsley to grant the The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. The City Manager presented a report of work accomplished for week ending January 19, 193~. The same is filed. and exp end i tut e s REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The following ordinance having laid over was taken up -nd (~4073) Aa ORDINA~C~ a~ain read: to p~hibit untrue, been introduced, read and ~ deceptive or misleading advertising and to provide the punishment therefor. The ordinance is laid over. The following resolution having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (~4094) A RESOLUTION to authorize the purchase of a piece of property for Quarry purposes from the City Development Corporation and fixing ( For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Book No. ~ . .) the price. Page No. ). Mr. Comer moved to adopt the r e so lut i o n. The motion was duly seconded and ~the resolution adopted by the following vote~ AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, M~n~, TXnsley and the President, Mr. Setfert NAYS: None ............. O. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS; None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDREATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Mr. Mundy introduced the following ordinance: ~the huckster AN ORDINANCE to segregate the producer of and peddler of farm and domestic products farm and domestic products ~ selling their produce on the [city market; setting aside space for the producer and the huckster and peddler; spe- cifying the charge for occupying much space and providing penalties for violation. WHEB~.AS, in order tb_~t the usual operations of city may the be carFied forward an emergency is set forth and declared to exist, and this ordinance shall be in fore .:from February 1, 1933. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows: (1) That the producer of farm and domestic products and the huckster and pod- dler of farm and domestic products offering their produce for sale on the city mar- ket be segregated. (2) That the portion of the market square lying south of Campbell Avenue and west of First Street S. E., First Street S. E., on the east and west sides of the market building be marked off into market spaces. The spaces so marked off are here by set aside for the producers of farm ~Bd domestic products from which to sell the! produce. Every person occupying one of said spaces shall pay twenty-five (25) cents per day therefor. (3) That the portion of the market square lying south of Campbell Avenue and east of First Street S. E., be divided into market spaces and said spaces are here- · by set aside for the huckster and peddler of farm and domestic products from which ~to sell their produce. Each person occupying one of said spaces shall pay fifty ~(50) cents per day therefor. (4) That no producer shall occupy the space set aside for the huckster and peal- (dior, and no huckster and peddler shall occupy the space set aside for the producer. (5) That in the event there are more applicants for market spaces than there :'are market spaces available, the clerk of the market shall assign the applicant a -space on some street that has been set aside for market purposes, and shall charge for such space twenty-five (25) cents per day therefor, provided the !~the market shall at all times see that the producer and the huckster !kept segregated. the !.length of time before 3 o'clock P. M., to allow ~3 o'clock P.M. But, no producer or huckster :fore · o'clook P. N. such space from 3 o'clock said clerk of and peddler are (6) The purchaser of market space may occupy said space at 5 o'clock P. M., on day of purchase, and the clerk of the market shall sell such space a sufficient the purchaser to occupy the same at or peddler shall make any sale be- Each purchaser of market space shall be entitled to occupy P. M., on the day purchased until 1~ o'clock M., on the following day. (7) Every huckster ~ters not less than four inches ~hicle, together with the word, (8) Any person violating the and/or peddler shall high, showing "Peddler". display a sign on his vehicle in let- the name of the person owning such ye- provisions of this ordinance shall be fined no~ less than $5.00 flor each offense. (9) All ordinances or parts repealed. Mr. Fox moved that the second the ordinenoe placed upon its by of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereb~ pa s ~ge, reading of the ordinance be dispensed with a~d The motion was duly seconded and agreed to the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Mu_ndy, NAYS: None ...... - ........ 0 o Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the ordinance. o rd inano e AYES: NAYS: adopted by the Messrs. Comer, None Tlnsley and the President, Mr. Seifert --5. The motion was duly seconded and the following vote: Fox, Mundy, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert--5. MOTIONS AND MISC~,LANEOUS BUSINESS: ROANOKE HOSPITAL: The City Clerk presented a statement showing 166 days' treatment of city patients for the s~e is fi led. of the Roanoke Hospital month of December 195£. The ALLEY IMPROV~2,~T: Mr. Keffer called the attention of Council to the condition of the alley between Mountain and Highland Avenues West of Fourth Street S. W., asked that it be improved. The matter is referred to the City Manager. WORKMEN' S COMPENSATION INSURANCE: The City Manager reported to Council that he has been unable to insure the Workmen's Compensation risk for the R. F. C. em- ployees. There being no further business, Council adjourned. and ATTEST: Clerk APPROVED t99 COUNCIL, ~GULAR ~EET. ~Q, Friday, February Z, 19SSo The Co-nell of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Room in the ]~unioipal Building Friday, February 3, 1933, at Z o~olook P° M, PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Zundy, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert--5. ABSENT: None ............... 0. The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: W, P. Hunter, City Manager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly 'dispensed with 8~qd the minutes approved as reoorded. PETITIONS AND CO~IINICATIONS: CHRIST ~:~ISCOPAL CHURCIt: Nr. R. S. Leftwioh appeared seconded, the reading is and asked that Council re. bate the taxes on a piece of property bought from F. P. Michael and husband for the benefit of Christ Episcopal Church. The matter is referred to the City Attorney. SKATING ON SIDEWALKS: Mr. L. P. Unrue presented a petition asking that Council make no change in the ordinance to prevent skating on the sidewalks. A number of communications making this same request were filed. CROSS-OVERS: The application of the following persons for permits to construct sidewalks were presented: E. L. Cratghead, 1240 Tazewell Avenue S. E. S. C. Broadwater, 102 Nlnona Avenue, Wasena. Central Auto Service Inc., lO1 Wasena Avenue, l~asena. The applications are referred to the City Manager for report a~d reco~endatto~ EARNEST AVENUE AND 13TH STREET: A petition asking that the lot which has been ~used as an extension to 13th Street has been closed by the owner, Mr. E. V. Atwood; ~that the lot has been used for a number of years for street purposes. The petition :asks that the city obtain the lot, and continue its use for street purposes. The petition is referred to the City Manager for report. WATER ~AIN: The application of the Roanoke Water Works Company to install a water main was read. Mr-' Comer moved to grant the permit and offered the following re solar io n: {~4096) A RESOLUTION granting a permit to the Roanoke Water Works Company to !install a certain water main. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City o~ Roanoke that a permit be, and is ;hereby granted the Roanoke Water Works Company to install a £ inch water main on '24th Street N. W., South from a point 150 feet South of Shenandoah Avenue to Mason Avenue, and in ~.~ason Avenue West 300 feet. !Street 300 feet. ~ Said Roanoke Water Works Company by acting Also West in Landsdown Avenue from 24th under this resolution agrees to indemnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to per- !'sons or property by reason of the construction and maintenance of said water main, and further agrees to replace the streets where the same are 'sions of the general ordinances of the City of Roanoke opened under the provi- providing for street resters- to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the ~tion. Mr. Comer moved re solut ion REPORT plished and AYES: NAYS: REPORTS OF OFFICERS: OF THE OITY MANAGER: adopted by the following vote: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Nundy, Tl.nsley and the None ................ O. The expenditures for week ending January REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The following ordinance laid over we taken up and again read: President, Mr. Seifert --5. City Manager presented 26, 1933. and having been a report of work aooom- The same ia filed. introduced, read and (~4073) AN ORDINANCE to prohibit untrue, deceptive or misleading advertising to provide the punishment therefor. The ordinance is laid over. SKATING ON SIDEWALKS: The matter of the request of Mr. Chas. E. M~oore to amend the sidewalks is laid over. the ordinance relating to skating on CONSIDERATION OF ' ' · . CLAIm, S. None INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Mr. Tinsley in- troduced the following resolution: {~4097) A RESOLUTION to grant a permit to the Norfolk and Western Railway Company to raise Park Street bridge. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and is hereby granted the Norfolk and Western Railway Company to raise Park Street Bridge in accordance with the plan hereto attached and made a part hereof. The said Norfolk and Western Railway Company by acting under this resolution agrees to indemnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for dama- ges to persons or property by reason of the raising of said bridge. The resolution was read and laid over. MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: None. .. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk Preside~ '20 .'202 COUNCIL, Friday, REGULAR MEET:ZNO, February 10, 19~. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Room in the Municipal Building Friday, February 10, 193~, at 3 o'clock P, M, PRESENT: l~essrs. Comer, Fox, Nundy, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Selfert-5. ABSEET: None ............. 0. The President, ~.M. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESK-WT: W. P. Hunter, City Manager. },{INUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: ODD FELLO¥{S FAIR: Mr. John Wright presented to Council the request of the ~Mountain Dale Lodge of Odd Fellows for a permit to hold a ~id-winter Fair and ~_,_~ ~Fest in some vacant building in the City of Roanoke. It was stated that if the proper license is paid no further permit is necessary. to ~;',r. {{right FILLING STATION: A petition protesting against the granting of a permit for a i filling station at the northwest corner of Wasena Avenue and I~latn Street, Wasena, was presented and filed. Messrs. A. ~. Slusher, E. J. Goggin and J. T. '~/ood appear. ,. ed personally to protest against the permit. Council takes time to consider. ROAD CONSTRUCTION FUND: A communication from the City of Staunton accompanied ~ by a resolution adopted by the Council of the City of Stau.nton protesting ag~rtnst : the ruling of the State Highway Commissioner and the State Highway Commission which requires the streets connecting the State highway system through the cities and tore to be 40 feet width between curbs before such cities shall be paid the an~ou~t for construction or reconstruction of such streets as provided by Section 9, ~hapter '.!~115 of the Acts of the General Assembly of 1932. ~'. Comer moved that the City of Roanoke protest to the State Highway Commission against the ruling above indicated. 'l~r. Comer offered the following resolution: WHEREAS, it has come to the attention of the Council of the City of Roanoke that the State Highway Commission has ruled that there shall not be paid to any cit, on account of construction or reconstruction of streets any amount based upon the ~mileage of streets selected by the State Highws~v Co,missioner under the provisions of Section 9, Chapter 415 of the Acts of the General Assembly for 1932, which may less than forty feet width between curbs, and WBU~REAS, such ruling will work a considerable hardship upon the City of Roanok be THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the CouDcil of the City of Roanoke; (1) That the Council respectfully protest against the ruling of the State High. ~uy Commission that there shall not be paid to the city on account of construction !or reconstruction of the streets selected by the State Highway Commissioner under ~i the provisions of the Act above referred to which may be less than forty feet width ,~between curbs, and requests that this ruling be reconsidered and rescinded. (2) That a copy of this resolution be transmitted ~ stoner, to each member of the State Highway Commission, to the and to State Highway Cereals- the representatives $ in the Senate and Itouse of Delegates from the City of Roanoke. Mr, Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Mundy, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert .... 5. NAYS~ None .............. -0. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER: The City Manager presented a report making certain recommendations. The same were acted upon as follows: CROSS-OVER: The City Manager recommends that a permit be granted E. L. Craighead! to constru, ota cross-over at the Northwest co~ner of Tazewell Avenue and 13th gtreet S.E. Mr. Fox moved to adopt the recommendation and offered the following resolu' tion~ (~4095) A RESOLUTION granting a permit to E. L. Craighead to construct a certain. cross-over. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and is hereby granted E. L. Craighead to construct a cross-over into his filling station at the Northwest corner of Tazewell Avenue and 13th Street S. E. Said cross-over shall be constructed under specifications to be furnished by the City Manager and according to his good liking and satisfaction. The said E. L. Craighead by acting under this resolution agrees to indemnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to persons or property by reason of the construction and maintenance of said cross-over. Mr. Fox moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer Fox, Mundy, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert .... 5. NAYS :- None ............... 0. Mr. Fox introduced the following resolution: (~4099) A RESOLUTION to grant a permit to S. C. Broadwater to construct a cross- over into a filling station at the rear of his lot 102 Wtnona Avenue, Wasena. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and is hereby granted S. C. Broadwater to construct a cross-over into his filling station on the rear of his lot 10£ Winona Avenue, Wasena. Said cross-over shall be constructed under specifications to be furnished by theI City Manager and to his good liking and satisfaction. The said S. C. Broadwater by acting under this resolution agrees to indemnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to persons or property by reason of the construction and maintenance of said cross-over. Mr. Fox moved to adopt the resolution. solution adopted by the following vote: The motion was duly seconded and the re- AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Mundy, Tinsley and the president, Mr. Seifert .... 5. NAYS N - - - 0 : one ............ . C~TRAL AUTO SERVICE, INC: The City Manager recommends that the application for a permit to const~mct a cross-over of the Central Auto Se~rioe, Inc., at the North- west Corner of Main Street and Wasena Avenue, Wasena, be held for further considera- tion. LOT EARNEST ~VEiNUE AND 13TH STREET: The City Manager reports that the lot at Earnest Avenue and 13th Street, which has been used as an extension to 13th Street has been closed by the owner that Mr. R. J. Wright when he dedicated for street purposes. The City Manager presented week ending February 2, 1933. E. V. Atwood who purchased the s~ne in April 19Z2; laid out the property did not show this lot as being The matter is oontinuedo a report of work accomplished and expenditures for UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The following ordinance The same is filed. having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (~4073) AN ORDINANCE to prohibit untrue, deceptive and to provide the punishment therefor. or misleading advertising The ordinance is laid over. The following ordinance having been introduced, read and lald over was taken up and again read: (~4097) A RESOLUTION to grant a permit to the Norfolk and Western Railway Compaz to raise Park Street bridge. For full text of resolution see Ordinance Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the resol~ttion. i resolution adopted by the following vote: Book No. $, Page No. ~%' _). The motion was duly seconded and th, AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, M~'mdy, Tinsley and the President, ~r. Seifert .... 5. NAYS: None ........... 0 CONSIDF~ATION OF CLAI~.[S: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: None, · : SCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: L,~OTIONS AND ...I R. F. C..~0-NDS: The City Manager stated to Council that he desired a conference ::with Council with reference to the expenditure of the R. F. C. f'~nds of the City. ELECTRICAL ORDINANCE: Mr. O." Turner appeared and stated to Council tha~ the ~provisions of the Electrical Ordinm~oe would prevent him from making a living by ; !working at his trade as an electrician, and asked that Council take some action ~e- i lating thereto. The matter is referred to the City Manager. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk Thursday, SPEO][A~L MEETINO, February 16, 193~. The Council of the City of City of Roanoke met in Special Meeting in the Court-', oil Room in the Municipal Building Thursday, February 16, 1933, at 4 o'clock P. ~. .PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Mundy, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Selfert-§. ABSENT: None ............... O. The president, Mr. Seifert, presiding. : OFFICERS PRESENT: W. P. Hunter, City Manager. OBJECT OF T}~ ZI~TING: The president stated the object of the meeting was to consider such matters as might be presented for consideration. JAIL CELLS: The City Sergeant appeared and called the attention of Council to the necessity for strong cells in the city Jail, the capacity to be for not less than eight prisoners. The City Manager is authorized to get an estimate of the cost and present the same to Council. R. F. C. FUNDS: The City Manager called the attention of Council to the fact that in administering the R. F. C. i~nds the city is spending about 42 cents for every $1.00 that is spent from this fund, and that it is exhausting his street im- Drovement fund. UNDERPASS LYNCHBURG AVENUE: The City Manager also called attention to the pro- posed construction of the underpass on Lynchburg,Avenue N. E. AIRPORT: The City Manager presented to Council the ~[uestion of purchasing, the lairport, and stated that he thought it could be purchased for approximately $400.00 per acre. The City Manager and City Auditor are directed to consider the matter of financing the purchase and report to Council. There being no further business, Council adjourned. ATTEST: Clerk APPROVED Friday, I~EOULAR HEET XffG, February l?, 1933o The Council off the City of Roanoke met in regular meetin6 in the Council Room ~n the Municipal Building Friday, February 17, 1933, at 3 o,olook P. M. PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Mundy, Tlnsley and the President-, Mr. Belfort--5. ABSENT: None .............. O. The president, Mr, Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: W. P. Hunter, City Manager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, ;' dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. the reading is PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: MRS. JOSEPHINE E. PHILLIPS CLAIM FOR DAY, AGES: Judge R. C. Jackson, City Attor- ney, presented to Oou~oll the claim of Mrs. Josephine E. Phillips for damages on ac- count of personal injury received by falling at the intersection of 1st Street S. W. and Kirk Avenue, the fall being occasioned by a slick manhole cover at the intersec- ~tion of the streets, the fall~esu£ting in breaking of a le'g at one place and frae- turlng it at several other points. The accident occured on December 21, 1932. She stated that she had spent for hospital treatment, physicians, nurse, etc., $49§.00. She is asking for a settlement of the claim at $600.00. The City Attorney states that the City is liable and recommends a settlement at $600.00. Council takes time to ~sider. TAX REDUCTION: Mr. James A. Bear appeared and stated to Council that the Hust- ings Court, upon application of Mrs. Kate L. Huff, had reduced the assessment on her 'property on Highland Avenue S. W., and he asks that Council direct the City Attorney to abandon his application for an appeal. Council considers the matter. CROSS-OVER WASENA AVENUE AND ~IAIN STREET: The application of the Central Auto .Service, Inc., for a cross-over into a proposed filling station at the Northwest Corner of ~;~asena Avenue and ~:ain Street, Wasena, was again taken up for consideratio Messrs. E. J. Goggin, A. A. Blusher, William Moundfield !in opposition to the granting of the permit. !~the permit. The matter is laid over. Mr. G. I. and J. J. Chesney appeared Vogel appeared advocating GROWERS' OR PRODUCERS' TAGS: Mr. Price Garst, representing the fruit and veget association appeared and presented to Council an ordinance to provide for growers' and family sup- that by requiring ithe issuing of tags to growers and producers of vegetables, fruits plies of a perishable natu2e gorwn or produced by them, a~nd stated ~the growers and producers to display tags on their vehicles will save a considera- ible amount of trouble. { The ordinance is introduced, later in the meeting.) CROSS-OVERS: Dr. Frank S. Cooper presented an application for cross-overs into property at the northwest corner of Jefferson Street and Day Avenue. The City Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the recom- ~the into the proper Manager recommends the granting of the permit. imendation and offered the following resolution: i (~4100) A RESOLUTION granting a permit for three cross-overs ,located at the northwest corner of Jefferson Street and Day Avenue. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and is hereby granted Dr. Frank S. Cooper to construct three croSs-overs into the property ~ble ;y located at the Northwest Corner of Jefferson Street and Day Avenue; two of said cross-overs to be on Jefferson Street and one on Day Avenue. Said cross-overs shall 'be constructed under specifications to be furnished by the City Manager ~nd according to his good liking and satisfaction. The said Dr. Frank S. Oooper by acting under this resolution agrees to indem,i~y ! and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to persons or prol- erty by reason of the construction and maintenance of said cross-overs. Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the followt:ng vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Mundy, Tinsley and the president, Mr. Seifert--5. NAYS: None .............. 0. FAIRFAX AVENUE IMPROV~,{ENT: J. G. Martin (colored) appeared and asked that Fairfax Avenue between Moorman Road and Harrison Avenue referred to the City Manager. be improved. ~he matter COLORED VETERANS ORGANIZATION: A communication from H. F. Williams, Commander, American Legion, Alfred R. Hunter, Commander V. F. W. U.S.A., and R. E. Pitts, Adjutant, inviting Council to attend the Benefit Performance at the Virginia Theatre on Sunday, February 19th, at 2:30 o'clock ?. M., was received, and the Clerk direct' ed to acknowledge the same. SALVATION A~PK: A letter from Adjutant Edward Laity asking for an appropriation of ~200.00 per month for January, February and March was read, and the Clerk direct- ed to transmit to Adjutant Laity copy of a letter written to Mr. Morton W. Turner. SKATING ON SIDET~ALKS: A communication from J. B. Feller protesting against children skating on the sidewalks was read and filed. The matter is laid over. COAST ARTIIJ~RY: A communication from H. D. Hawley, Captain Comdg., Battery "H" 246th Coast Artillery, Virginia National Guard, that the Battery has been locat- ed in the term of Vlnton, and now wants to locate in the City of Roanoke, and want-i ing the approval of Council to the change of location. The communication is re- ~ ferred to the City Manager for report. BRIGADIER GENERAL THADD~S KOSIUSZK0: A communication from Ignatius K. Werein- ski of South Bend, Indiana, tran~nitting a resolution asking Council to adopt to authorize the Postnmster General to issu. e a special series of postage st~mps of thel denomination of three cents to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the naturalize-! tion as an American citizen and appointment of Thaddeus Kosoluszko as Brevet Briga-! dter General of the Continental Army. The Clerk is directed to acknowledge the eom- munication. ROANOKE HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION: A report from the Roanoke Hospital Association showing 267 day's treatment of city patients for the month of January was read and filed. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY ~h~NAGER: The City Manager presented a report of work ac- complished and_ expenditures for week ending February 9, 1933. The same is filed. FINANCIAL STATE,lENT: The City Clerk presented to Council financial statement as of February l, 1933. The same is filed. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: None. UNFINI~tlED BUSINESS: laid over was taken up and again read: (~4073) prohibit untrue, to provide therefor. AN ORDINANCE to the punishment The following ordinance having been introduced, read and deceptive or misleading advertising and ( For full text of ordinance see Ordinance Book No. Mr. Fox moved to a~end the ordinance by striking out the following words, "removal sale" appearing on page 5, line 1. 1'age No....__.._.). amendment adopted. Thereupon, Mr. Fox moved The motion was duly seconded and the to adopt the ordinance as amended. The motion was duly seconded and the ordinance adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Mundy, Tinsley and the ~resident, Mr. Seifert --5. NAYS: None ............ 0. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDF~tATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Mr. Mundy introduced the following ordinance: (~4101) AN ORDINANCE to provide for the issuance of growers' or producers' tags to peddlers of ice, wood, meats, milk, butter, eggs, poultry, game, vegetables, fruits, or other family supplies of a perishable nature grown or produced by them and not purchased by them for sale. ( For full text of ordinance see Ordinance Book No. 8, Page No. ). The ordinance was read and laid over. Mr. Comer introduced the following ordinance: (~4102) AE ORDINANCE to exempt from taxation certain church property in the City of Roanoke, to be used as a rectory by Christ Episcopal Church, for a part of the year 1933, and subsequent years so long as such property shall continue to be used as church property. ( For full text of ordinance see Ordinance Book, No. $, Page No. ). The ordinance was read and laid over. MOTIONS AND EISCE~EOUS BUSINESS: : STORI~. DRAL~ MOOPJ~N ROAD: The City ~.~anager presented to Council the matter of a :. storm drain in Eoorman Road N. W., through the property of J. H. Likens. It ap- pearing that there is no money available out of which the drain could be construct- ~ ed, the matter is laid over. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk Presid~ COUNCIL, REGUZAR MEETING, Friday, February 24, 19~. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Room! in the Municipal Building Friday, February 24, 1933, at 3 o'clock P. ~!. PRESF~T: Messrs. Comer, Fox, ~undy, Tinsley and the president, Mr. Seifert-5 -i ABSENT: None ................ 0. The president, ~,!r. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRES~:T: ~'l. P. Hunter, City Eanager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is ~ispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. P~HING OF CITIZEN. S: TAXI GAB BONDS: I~. Thomas ~. Darnall appeared and called the attention of Council to the provision in the ordinance regulating taxi cabs and cars for hire relative to the bonds required of the operators. He stated that it had reached the~ point where it is almost impossible for a taxi cab or oar for hire operator to ob- tain a surety bond or an indemnity policy as the insurance companies v~ill not write:I this class of business. He also called attention to the provision in the state motor law providing for the cancellation of permits in the event that a claim against the~ operator for damages is not paid. He suggests that the section in the ordinance providing for the bonds be amended so as to permit surety, other than that of surety companies, l~r. Comer moved that tile matter be referred to the City 2~anager and City Attorney for report. ELECTRICAL ORDINANCE: Mr. G. C. Turner appeared and offered objection to the electrical ordinance. ~r. Herbert Markley stated that he contemplated going into the electricwiring business, and suggested that in view of the fact that the elec- trical ordinance levied a fee of $50.00 for a certificate, that the ordinance pro- viding for a license of ~50.00 for wiring be repealed. Mr. Rakes also appeared and stated that the ordinance was good, and that he is perfectly satisfied with it. ~lessrs F. E. Harrison and E. S Saunders appeared opposing the ordinance. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY ~,~AGER: The City I~anager presented a report of work accomJ plished and expenditures for week ending February 16, 19~. The s~me is filed. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: MRS. JOSEPHINE E. PHILLIPS CLAI~I FOR DA~GE: In the matter of the claim of Mrs. Josephine E. Phillips for $600.00 for personal injury received by falling and breaking her leg w~as considered. The City Attorney recommends that the claim be paid. Mr. Tinsley offered the following resolution: (~4103) A R~M~0LUTION to pay Mrs. Josephine E. Phillips $600.00 on account of personal injuries. ~HEREAS, on the 21st, day of December 1932, ~o~rs. Josephine E. Phillips fell aS the corner of Kirk Avenue and First Street S. W., by slipping on a glazed man-hole cover in the center of Kirk Avenue; the result of said fall being that her leg was b~oken, and the Oity Attorney has advised the Council that the City is liable for such injury, and Mrs. Josephine E. Phillips has agreed to accept $$00.00 in full settlement therefor. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City Clerk and Auditor be, and he is hereby directed to draw a warrant in favor of Mrs. Josephine E. Phillips for $600.00, on account of the injury received by her in the fall hereinbefore referred to. The said sum of $600.00 shall be paid in full settlement for all claims for said injury, and the said Mrs. Josephine E. Phillips shall execrate and deliver to the City Clerk before the claim is paid a full release therefor. The resolution was read and laid over· TAX ASSESS:~ENT: In the matter of the request of Mr. James A. Bear that the Cit ~Attorney be instruoted not to appeal the tax matter of Nrs. Kate L. Huff, ~. Fox imoved that the matter be referred to the City Attorney.with the request that he ad- ,vise Council as to what steps he t'm.s taken to perfect the appeal. The motion was ~'duly seconded and agreed to CROSS-OVER N. W. CORNER WASENA AVenUE ~fD MAIN STR__EE, T: In the matter of the application of the Central Auto Service, Inc., for a permit to construct a cross- over at the northwest corner of Wasena Avenue and Main Street, Wasena, into a pro-' ~posed filling station. The City Attorney presented an opinion advising Council it 'could not withold the permit. Objections to granting the permit were offered by Mr. Goggin and Miss Martin. I i S laid over. No motion being made to grant tile permit, the matter ~ ?t,e · . SKATING 0RDINA~:~Cm. In the matter of the request of }:~ Charles E. Moore to amez ::!the skating ordinance. Mr. Comer moved that the matter be dismissed from the calen- ~:.dar. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. The following ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was taken ~up and again read: (~4101) AN ORDINANCE to provide for the issuance of growers' or producers' !tags to peddlers of ice, wood, meats, milk, butter, eggs, poultry, game, vegetables ~fruits, or other family supplies of a perishable mature grown or produced by them and not purchased by them for sale. ~gr. Mundy moved that the ordinance be laid over, and there being no objections i.:the ordinance is laid over. The following ordinance haVing been introduced, read and laid over was taken i. up and again read: (~4102) AN ORDINANCE to exempt from taxation certain church property in the City of Roanoke, to be used as a rectory by Christ Episcopal Church, for a pert of '.the year 1953, and subsequent years ac long as such property shall continue to be .used as church property. i ( For full text of ordinance see Ordinance ! Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the ordinance. [ordinance adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, ~iundy, NAYS: None .............. - - 0. ,Book No. @, Page ........ ). The motion was duly seconded and the Tinsley and the Fresident, Mr. Seifert --5. d CON$IDERA~ION OF CIAINS: None. INTROI~$CT!ON AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANOES AND RESOLUTIONS: Mr. Fox introduced the following ordinance: (~4104) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Ordinance No. 4070, passed by the Council of the City of Roanoke on the 4th, day of November 1932, to declare that certain real estate ovlned by the City of Roanoke, a portion of what is known as the Almshouse Farm, is not necessary or needed for city purposes, and to authorize and direct the Mayor of said City to convey the said real estate to the United States of America for hospital purposes. ( For full text of ordinance see Ordinance Book No. 8, Page The ordinance was read and laid over. Mr. Fox introduced the following ordinance: (~4105) AN ORDINANCE to regulate the issuing of permits for new buildings, repairs, remodeling of old buildings, or for the use of land that requires a cross- over (easement) of sidewalk space for vehicle travel within the City of Roanoke. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that no permit shall be issued for buildings, repairs, remodeling of old buildings or the use of land that requires a cross-over (easement) of the sidewalk space for vehicle travel within the City of Roanoke until a cross-over (easement) Council. The ordinance was read and laid over. ~[OTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: has been granted by the City WELFARE SOCIETIES USE OF OLD POSTOFFICE: Messrs. John P. Mundy and W. P. Hunteri to whom were referred the q~estion of the use of the old postofflce building by the i Welfare Agencies presented their verbal report, stating, that no satisfactory arrange- ments could be made for the use of the building. They presented a letter from the Clerk of the School Board relating thereto. The letter is filed. N~. Comer moved that the report be accepted. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. DRAIN MOORI.,LAN ROAD: Mr. J. H. 7,ikens appeared and asked that Council consider covering the drain through his property to prevent over-flow of storm waters. The matter is laid over. Mr. Fox presented and asked to have referred to the City Manager the following matters: TRAFFIC LIGHT at First Street and Walnut Avenue S. W. Request of C. E. Ballou to use a portion of the market square as a place for auction sales. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk Presiders aOUNCI~, F~i~ay, REGULAR MEET lNG, The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meoting in tho Council Room in the Munloipal Building Friday, March 3, PRESENT: Messrs. Gomer, Fox, Mundy, 19ZZ, at 3 o'olook P. M, Tlnsley and the President, Mr. Seifert--5. ABSENT: None .............. O. The President, _w~. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT~ ~. P. Hunter, City Manager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND C~ICATIONS: ROAD FUND: Mr. Chas. D. Fox stated to Council that he h~d been appointed a member of the committee from the League of Virginia Municipalities to consider the ruling of the State Highway Commission relative to the Road Construction Fund in which the cities are vitally interested. On motion of Mr. Tinsley, duly seconded, Mr. Fox is authorized to attend the meeting when held, and that his expenses be paid by the City of Roanoke. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. SKATING ON SIDEWALKS: Mr. Chas. E. Moore presented to Council communications from the ?arious Parent-Teacher Associations of the City of Roanoke asking that the ordinance be amended and children be permitted to skate on the sidewalks. The com- munications are filed. RENT ~ARKET: Mr. Mastin H. Lester presented a petition from the occupants of stalls and rooms at the City Market, asking that a reduction in the rent be made. Th matter is referred to the City Manager for report and recommendation. FILLING STATION: A petition protesting against the erection of a filling sta- tion at the intersection of Carter Road and Auburn Avenue, Raleigh Court, was read 'and filed. CROSS-OVER: The application of J. J. Izard for a over at 1001 First Street S. W., was read and referred er to act. permit to construct a cross- to the City Manager with pow- STREET IMPROV~ENT: A letter from C. B. Dodd expressing his appreciation for :the various improvements made on the streets and suggesting that the light pole at the Northern Approach of Shaffer's letter is referred to the City Manager. ELECTRICAL ORDINANCE: A their sa, Isfaction with the REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER: Crossing Underpass is communication from the electrical contractors electrical ordinance was read and filed. a menace to traffic. The expre ss-ili The City Manager presented a report making certain recommendations. The same were acted upon as follows: TRAFFIC LIGHT 1ST STREET, WALNUT AVENUE AND MAPLE AVENUE ,reported that he is getting a prioe on a 5-way traffic light, S. W: The City Manage: and will submit the The City Manager auction sales on the market s~uare. Mr. Comer moved The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. :same to Council at a later date. AUGTION SALE MARKET SQUARE: ed to hold mendation. recommends that no permit be gran to adopt the reeom- AND 0&R FOR HIRE BONDS: The 01t~ Manager an~ City &ttorney to whom was referred the matter of insurance on taxi cabs and oars for hire presented a report recommending that the amoun~ be reduced from $2,500,00 to $2,000,00 for each oaF, that the operators be permitted to give bond with personal security, provided the person offered as surety on said bond owns unencumbered real estate of at least the amount of said bond, Mr, Tinsley offered the following ordi~-nce: (~4106) AN ORDINANCE to ~mond and reordaln Section 8, of an ordinance adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke on the 18th, day of October 1929, No. 3585, entitled, "An Ordinance to regulate the licensing and operation of public vehicles, taxicabs, and for hire cars on the streets of the City of Roanoke, Virginia," BE IT ORDAINED b~ the Council of the City of Roanoke that Section 8, of an ordinance adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke on the 18th, day of October 1929, No, Z585, entitled, '*An 0rdinanoe to regulate the licensing and operation of public vehicles', taxicabs, and for hire cars on the streets of the City of Roanoke, Virginia," be amended and reordatned so aa to read as follows: INSURANCE BONDS: Insurance Policy:- Public vehicles shall not be operated or e~y license issued therefor unless and until the owner has filed with the City Clerk, for each vehicle ~ operated a liability insurance policy in the sum of at least TW~O Thousand (SE,000.00) Dol..1..a.rs of some liability insurance company authorized to do business in this State, ..lproviding for the payment of any final Judgment up to the sum of ,Two T.,housand ($~,_000.,00) Dollars for injury to any one person, and up to .the s,,m of Two Th..ousand ($~,000,.00.) Dollar.____~s for the injury to more than one person in any one accident, and: for the final Sudgment up to One that may be rendered against the Thousand ($1,000.00) Dollars for damage to p~operty, insured for injury, death or damage, caused by or arising out of the operation of such vehicle. Bonds:- In lieu of such insurance policy applicant may deposit a bond of a surety company authorized to do business in the State of Virginia, or..suo~ app..lioant m_~ i~ a b0n~ with perso~nal~ ~, provid,e~d th_e S_ecurity offered on said bond ~ owns, i_~n his o~n ~, ~eno _umbered real estate of at least the value of said bond, indemnifying persons who ma~ be injured or whose property may be damaged by the op- eration of such public vehicle, in the same amounts, and conditioned that action may be brought thereon by any person so damaged against said surety company for the amount Of such damage, up to the amount named therein. The insurance policy or bond provided for in this paragraph shall be approved by the City Clerk. INSURANCE PROVISIONS: The policy of insurance or bond so deposited shall con- tain a clause obligating the company issuing se_me to give Ten (10) days, notice in writing to the City Clerk before cancellation thereof. The license for the opera- tton of such vehicle or vehicles shall expire upon the lapse or termination of said polioy or bond, subject to re-instatement upon oomplisnoe with the provisions her~- inabove contained, but such cancellation shall not relieve the insurance or guaranty company of liability for ~y injury happening before such cancellation becomes ef- fe ctive. The ordinance was read and laid over. The City Manager presented week ending February ~3, 1933. a report of work accomplished and expenditures for The same is filed. TAX CASE: The City Attorney advises Council thet all matters necessary in per-,, feoting an appeal in the tax case of Mrs. Kate L. Ruff against the City of Roanoke ~ has been done, except presenting the petition to the Court of Appeals. ~.. REPORTS OF ~OMMIT~F~S: Npae. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The following resolution having been introduced, zead and lal~ over was taken up and ~ain (~¢10~) ~ R~SOn~ION to pa~ read: Josephine E. Phillips $600.00 on account of personal injuries. ( For full text of resolution see Ordinance Book No. ~ Page No. 7_.~). Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. TAe motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Mundy, Tlnsley and tl~e President, Mr. Seifert --5. NAYS: None .............. O. having been introduced, read and laid over was taken The following ordinance ~up and again read: (~4101) AN ORDINANCE to provide for the issuance of growers' or producers' tag ~to peddlers of ice, wood, meats, milk, butter, eggs, poultry, game, vegetables, fruits, or other family supplies of a perishable nature grown or produced by them and not purchased by them for sale. Mr. Comer moved to amend the ordinance by striking out the words, "Commissions ~ of Revenue" in Sections 2 and 3, and inserting therein "Clerk of the Market." Mr. Comer moved to adopt the amendment. The motion was duly seconded and the amendment adopted. Thereupon, the ordinance as amended was placed upon its passage adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Mundy, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert --5. NAYS: None ............... 0. ( For full text of ordinance see 0r~inanoe Book No. 8_. Page No. 6 ). The following ordinance, having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (~410A) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain 0rdinanoe No. 4070 passed by the Council of the City of Roanoke on the 4th, day of November 1932, to declare that : certain real estate owned by the City of Roanoke, a portion of what is knov~n as the Almshouse Farm, is not necessary or needed for city purposes, and to authorize and direct the Mayor of said City to convey the said real estate to the United States of America for hospital purposes. ( For full text of ordinance see ordinance book No. ~, page _ 8 _.) Mr. Comer moved to adopt the ordinance. The motion was duly seconded and the ordinance adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Mundy, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert --5. NAYS: None ............ --0. The following ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: ($4105) AN ORDINANCE to regulate the issuing of permits for new buildings, re- pairs, remodeling of old buildings or for the use of land that requires a cross- over (easement) or sidewalk space for vehicle travel within the City of Roanoke. ( For full text of 0rdinanoe see 0rdinanoe Book No._ 8 Page No. 9_ ). Mr. Fox moved to adopt the ordinance. The motion was duly seconded and the ordinance AYES: NAYS: CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION adopted by the following vote: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Mundy, Tinsley and None ....... 0 OF ORDINANCES the President, Mr. Seifert ---5. AND RESOLUTIONS: None. II II MOTION8 AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: OROSS-OV~R ~AS~A AVENUE AND MAIN STREET: The matter of ~ranting a permit for a cross-over into a filling station to be erected at the N. W. Oorner of Wasena Ave- nue and Main Street was again considered and Mr. Gogsim and Miss Martin were heard relative thereto. The City Attorney is requested to give an opinion on the follow- ing questions: 30th, day of December 1932, known as the *'Zoning tion of a filling station in said district. ~hether or not Article 4, Section 1, of Ordinance No. 408~, adopted on the (2) The property at the N. W. Corner of Wasena Avenue and Main Street, has been designated a business Ordinance" will prohibit the ope~aT Wasena, :~ property u.nder the ordin~ace referred to in the above paragraph, and an application has been made by the Central Auto Service Inc., for a permit to erect a filling station on the lot at the corner of said streets. A pro- test has been filed by various residents in the section immediately contiguous to the lot in question. If Council should amend the ordinance and change this particuJ lar lot from a business section to a residential section ~efore actual work is done! on the building for which a permit has been applied for, would this amendment pre- vent tho applicant for the permit from proceeding with his building? ~ARKET AUDITORIUM: The City Manager presented a request of some promotors of Wrestling Bouts asking that the rent on the Auditori,,m be reduced, tie recommends that no reduction be made. On motion, duly seconded, the recommendation is adopted. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk Pre std~t , REGULAR MEETING, March lC, 193Z. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Co,~noil Room ~n the Municipal Building Fride~V, Naroh lO, 193Z, at 3 o~olook P. H. PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Mundy, Tinsley and the ABSENT: None ................ O. The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: W. P. Hunter, City Hanager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes President, ~. Seifert--5. of the previous meeting has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, dispensed with and the minutes a~proved as recorded. duly seconded, the reading is PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: SKATING ON SIDEWALKS: Mr. Chas. E. Moore presented to Council a communication from the Greenwood Road Garden Club asking that the as to permit children to skate on the sidewalks. skat lng ordinance be amended so Mr. J. K. Fulton also presented petitions asking for a change in the ordinance. Mr. J. B. Foller appeared and for reasons stated, opposed ord tnanc e. any change in the REPORTS OF OFFICERS: R~PORT OF THE CITY MANAGER: The City Manager presented a report making certain recommendations. The same were acted upon as follows: TRAFFIC LIGHT: The City Manager reported that it would cost $4Z5.00 to erect a 5-way Street S. W., be purchased, he recommends that a stop Street. Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the ed and the recommendation adopted. traffic light at the intersection of 1.~ple Avenue, Walnut Avenue and 1st, and as there is no appropriation available out of which the light mlghl sign be erected at Maple Avenue and First recommendation. The motion was duly second- The City Manager presented a report of work accomplished and expenditures for financial statement week ending March 2, 1933. The same is filed. FINANCIA~ STAT~EENT: The City Clerk and Auditor presented :as of March l, 1933. The same is filed. CITY ATTORNEY: With reference to the application for a permit cross-overs on Main Street and Wasena Avenue. ~cn the subject and the same is filed. :; Miss Martin and I&r. Goggin appeared and, again protested against of the permit. Mr, George B. appeared and insisted that lng resolution: 'i {~4107) A RESOLUTION to grant a permit to the Central Auto Service, to construct The City Attorney presented an opint¢ the granting Vogel, representing the Central Auto Service, Inc., the permit be granted. Mr. Comer introduced the follow- Construct certain cross-overs. ~ BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City hereby granted the Central Auto station at the N. In~., tO Service Inc., W. Corner of Main Street and on Main Street and the other of Roanoke that a permit be, and is to construct cross-overs into a fillin Wasena Avenue, Wasena. One of said on Cross-overs to be Said cross-overs to be constructed according Wasena Avenue. to specifications to be furnished the airy ganager and according to his good liking and satisfaction. Said aentral Auto Service Inc., by acting under this resolution agrees to in- demnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to personl or property by reason of the construction and maintenance of said cross-overs. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES= Messrs. Comer, Fox, Muddy, Tinsle¥ and the President, Mr. Setfert--5. NAYS: None - ........... --0. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The following laid over was taken up and again read: ordinance having been introduced, read and entitled, taxicabs, and for hire cars on the streets of the City of Roanoke, ( For full text of ordinance see 0rdinanee Book No. 8, Page _ (~4106) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section 8, of an ordinance adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke on the 18th, day of October 19E9, No. ~585, "An Ordinance to regulate the licensing and operation of public vehicles, Virginia." ). Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the ordinance. The motion was duly seconded and the ordinance adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Mundy, Tinsley ~Bd the President, Mr. Seifert --5. NAYS: None ................. 0. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: None. MOTIONS AND MISCF~LLANEOUS BUSINESS: INTEREST COUPON: A communication from the First National Exchange Bank advising. that they had received from the Bank of $15.00, ed was paid Fitzhugh of Evergreen, that the coupon be to pay the coupon. AYES: Messrs. Appomattox an interest coupon amounting to ~ which was due on October 1, 1908. The bond from which the coupon was clipp- on October 1914. This coupon having been mislaid by the owner, Mr. B. J. Virginia, was found a short time ago, and he is now asking paid. ~&r. Fox moved that the City Clerk and Auditor be authorized The motion was duly seconded and agreed to by the following vote Comer, Fox, Mundy, Tinsley and the President, Mr. ~eifert ---5. NAYS: None .................. 0. R. F. C. FUNDS: The City Manager advised Council that he would receive ~E6,563.00 from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation for relief labor for March and April 1933. He stated that he has been using the Street Construction Fund for purposes of hiring trucks and other equipment necessary for the R. F. C. forces; . hat this fund is now exhausted; that the budget carries an appropriation of 8,000.00 for relief labor in the Sewer Maintenance Account and $12,000.00 for re- Lief labor in the Street Repair Account. Upon motion of Mr.. Tlnsley, duly seconded, the City Manager is authorized to use the funds carried in the budget for relief labor for the purpose the forces employed There being no of hiring and paid from the further business, APPROVED trucks and purchasing the R. F. C. Funds. Council adjourned. equipment necessary for ATTEST: Clerk Pre s~ lnt i COUN~IL, REGULAR MEETING, Friday, M&~oh 17, 193Z. The gounoil of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Room J-in the Municipal Building Friday, PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Fox, March 17, 1933, at 3 o'clock Po M, Mundy, Tinsley and the President, Mr° Seifert--5. ABSENT: None .............. O. The president, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PEESENT: C. L. Watkins, City Engineer° MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. t~ARING OF CITIZENS: CLAIM FOR INJURY: Mrs. Nettie Epperley residing at 461 Colonial Avenue, Colonial Heights, appeared and stated to Council that on January 22, 1932, she fell on the sidewalk in front of Huff & Cook's place of First (Nelson) Street S. E., and broke her wrist. She is asking that busine ss on Council oompen sate her for the injury. The matter is referred to the City Attorney. ELECTRICAL PEPJ,{ITS: Mr. T. W. Rakes of the Rakes Electrical Company appeared ana called attention of Council to the fact that very. few of the electrical contractors 'in the city have paid the certificate fee required for an examination. The Clerk is directed to take the matter up with Mr. W. J. Pearman, Chairman Examining Board. of the Electrical CROSS-OVER: The application of Mrs. M. T. Kindred for permit to construct a cross-over at ?14 Rosalind Avenue, South Roanoke, was read and referred to the City Manager with power to act. SKATING ON SIDE~'~ALKS: Petitions for and against change in the ordinance were presented and filed. FAMILY WELFARE SOCIETY: Mr. W. C. Stephenson, President of the Family Welfare .Society, presented a statement showing a deficit of $4,751.96 in the operating ex- penses of the Society for the months of January and February and asked that Counoll take care of the deficit. The matter is laid over to be considered at ~_~ executive session of Council. RELEASE OF TAXES: A petition from the First National ~Virginia, Trustee, has been torn down ~'tion Exchange Bank of Roanoke, building known as 714. Campbell Avenue S. W., building, following at for the unexpired pot- resolution: 714 Campbell Avenu stating that the and asking that the taxes on the of 1935, be released. Mr. Tinsley offered the ($4109) A RESOLUTION to release the taxes on the building S. W., and situated on lot 13, Section 1, of the Fishburn map. ~ WHEREAS, the building at 714 Campbell Avenue S. W., located 1, of the Fishburn map, has been torn down, ,to $76.75, and ~has re%uested that ~the ~for V~EREAS, the First National Exchange on lot 13, Section and the taxes on said building amount the unexpired portion of Bank of Roanoke, Virginia, T~ustee, the tax for the year 1933, amounting to s,,m of $69.61, be released. T~EFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke the unexpired portion of the year 1933, amounting that the tax, to $69.61 on the building at 714 Campbell Avenue So VI., and located on Lot 13, Section 1, of the Fiahbux-n map, which was torn down February 3, 1933, be released, and the Treasurer of the City of Roanoke is directed Virginia, Trustee, to give credit to the First National Exchange for the sum of $69.61 on the tax levied on lot Bank o f Roanoke, 13, Section 1, of the Fishburn map, Mr, Tinsley. moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and thle resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Mund2, Tinsley an~ the president, Mr. Seifert --5. NAYS: None ................ O. BURR~.L N_E~0RIAL HOSPITAL: A communication from the Burrell Memorial Hospital asking that Council pay the sum of $993.00, on account of balance for the treatment of city patients at the hospital for the year 1932. The matter is laid over to be taken up in an executive session of Council. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY M~NAGER: The City ~tanager presented a report of work ac- compllshed and expenditures for week ending t,iarch 9th, 1933. The same is filed. REPORTS OF COL~[ITTEES: None. TYNF!NI SHED BUS INESS: SKATING ORDINANCE: Mr. Fox moved that the request of Mr. C. E. Moore and citi- zens petitioning for a change in the ordinance to permit skating on the sidewalks be dismissed from the calendar. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF 0RDIN~CES AND RESOLUTIONS: Mr. Fox introduced the following resolution: (~4108) A RESOLUTION authorizing the .':ayor and City Clerk to borrow a sum of money not to exceed ~400,000.00. WHEREAS, it is necessary to borrow a sum of money not to exceed $400,000.00, 'for the purpose of paying the current expenses' of the City of Roanoke, and WHEREA S, said money is needed to provide for the usual operation of the Munici- iipal Government, an emergency is set forth and declared to exist, and this resolution shall be in force from its pass~e. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOL1[ED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the M~vor ~ ~nd City Clerk be, and they are hereby authorized to negotiate and secu.re a temporary loan of not to exceed $400,000.00, in such amounts and at such time as the same may be needed for the purpose of paying the current expenses of the government of the City of Roanoke. Said loan shall be evidenced by negotiable note or notes executed by the Mayor iland City Clerk, and shall be payable on or before the $sth, day of July 1933, tic bear interest at a rate not to exceed six percent. The resolution was read trod laid ove~. and MO T I ON S 'AND MI SC ELLANEOUS BUSIN ESS: The report of the audit of the Family ~lelfare Society's account by T. Coleman ~ndrews & Company for the year 1932, was filed. There being no further business, Council adjourned. ATTE~T:~ Clerk APPROVED :22O COUNCIL, Thursday, SPECIAL MEETING, March 2~, 1933. The Co~_~etl of the City of Roanoke met in Special Meeting in the Council Room in the ~unicipal Building, Thursday Uarch 23, 1933, at PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Mundy, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert--5 ABSENT: None ............... O. The president, ~.~r. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRES.~I~T: C. L. Watkins, City Engineer. OBJECT OF Th~ ~.'.EETING: The president stated that the object of the meeting was to consider matters laid over at the last meeting of Council. FA~,~,ILY WELFARE SOCIETY: The request of the Family Welfare Society that Council pay $4,623.33, the amount of the deficit ~or the months of January and February 1933 was considered, and Council requests that Mr. Stephenson and Miss St. Clair appear at 2:30 o'clock on March 24th, for a conference. BURRELL ~UORIAL HOSPITAL: The request of the Burrell Uemorial Hospital that the City pay $993.00, the amount of the deficit for the year 1932, was considered, The Clerk is directed to get a report from the Burrell [.~emorial Hospital as to the number of city patients that are now being treated. The matter is laid over. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk President OOUNCIL, REGULAR t~EETIEG, Friday, March M4, 1933. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the in the Municipal Building Friday, March 24, 1933, at 5 o'clock P. I.,I. PRESENT: Me ssr s. Council Room Comer, Fox, ~iundy, Tinsley and the president, Mr. Seifert--5. ABSENT: None ............ 0. The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: C. L. Natkins, City Engineer. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of tke previous meeting has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND C0~YNICATIONS: CROSS-OVER: The application of W. K. Ferris for a permit to construct a cross- over at 911 - lath Street S. E., was read and referred to the City ~[anager with power to act. TAX F~XS~.&PTION: Mr. H. L. Lawson presented a petition asking that the tax for ~ 1933, be rebated on the property at the Southeast Corner of Elm Avenue and Second Street S. W., because of the tearing down of the building on the lot. The matter is referred to the City Clerk for investigation and report. STRE~ I~,IPROV~,tENT: Petition asking for the improvement of Tompkins Avenue S. E., in the eleven hundred block was read and referred to the City Manager for report and recommendation. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY ATTORNEY CLAI~,~[ OF 5~RS. NETTIE EPPERLY: Judge R. C. Jackson, City Attorney, reported that he had considered the claim of Mrs. Nettie Epperly, and that there is no liability on the city for damages. Ee also reported that a suit ~ has been instituted and is now pending in this matter. Mr. Tinsley moved to concur in the opinion of the City Attorney. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. ROANOKE HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION: The report of the Roanoke Hospital Association for the month of February, showing 117 and filed. REPORTS OF COMNITTEES: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: days' treatment of city patients, was read FAMILY WELFARE SOCIETY: In the matter of the request of the Family Welfare So c i ety that the city pay $4,6P~.33, deficits for the months of January and February 1933, Mr. Tinsley moved that the same be paid and offered the following resolution: (~4110) A RESOLUTION to transfer from the Workmen's Compensation Fund to the General Fund the s,;~ of $4,623.33, for the purpose of paying the deficit accruing in the operation of the Family Welfare Society. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City Clerk and Auditor be, and he is hereby directed to transfer from the Workmen's Compensation ~:_nd to the General Fund the sum of $4,625.33, said amount being for the purpose of paying the defloits in the operation of the Family Welfare Society for the months January and February 193~. Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and 222 the resolution adopted by the followi~ vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Mundy, Tinsley and the ~resident, Mr. Seifert --5. NAYS: None --- .... - ....... 0. BURRELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: The matter of the request of the Burrell Memorial Hospital for $99~,00, was laid over. The following resolution having been introduced, read ~nd laid over was taken up and again read: (~4108) A RESOLUTION authorizing the Mayor and 0tty Clerk to borrow a sum of money not to exceed $400,000.00. ( For full text of resolution see Resolution Book No. 8, Page ). Mr. Fox moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following Vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer. Fox, Mundy, Tinsley and the ~resident, Mr. Seifert --5. NAYS: None ................ 0. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIHS: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES MOTIONS AND ~ISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: AND RESOLUTI0~?S: None. 10TH STREET N. W: M~. S. A. Duerson appeared and called the attention of Council to the condition of 10th Street N. V;., between Center and Fairfax Avenues, and asked that the same be improved. The matter is referred to the City Manager · for report and recommendation. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk COUNCIL, REGULAR ]~fEETING, Friday, ]~rch :51, 1933. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Room, i in the M~nicipal Building Friday, March 31, 1933, at 3 o'olock P.M. I PRES~T: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Mundy, Ttnsley and tho President, M~. Setfert--5. ABSENT: None ................ O. The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRES~,!T: W, P. Hunter, City ~anager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the mim~tes approved as recorded. PETITIONS ~D CO~,~JNICATIONS: FAMILY WELFARE SOCIETY: The matter of the request of the Fa~.ily Welfare ~ocietY for additional funds. Mr. W. '~ ~. Stephenson appeared and asked that Council meet the Executive Committee of the Family Welfare Society and the Community Fund on ~onday, April 3, 193~, at 12 o'clock P. ~. at the Patrick Henry Hotel Council agrees to~ the conference. ROANOEE GAS LIGHT COMPA~: The Roanoke Gas Light Company presented a request that the Council consent to a change in their rates charged for gas by v~hich the ~ rate ~s to be lowered to a certain class of cons~mers. Mr. liundy offered the following resolution: (~4111) V~EAS, the Roanoke Gas Light Company has filed with the Council its , petition praying that the Council recommend to the State Corporation Commission that said company be allowed to decrease in part its present s~heduleof rates and for .gas service in accordance with the following schedule~ ( For i~ll text of resolution see Ordinance Book No. 8, page ~ /~_~). charges Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Mundy, Tinsley and the President, ~,.~r. Seifert --5. from the Ladies Auxiliary, the city donate a flag to ted to handle the matter. NAYS: None ............. O. Id[DIES AUXILIARY BLUE RIDGE POST ~8~ VETEI~NS OF FOREIGN WARS: A commu~icatfoni Blue Ridge Post 484_, Veterans of Foreign V/ars, asking that said post was read, and the mayor asked that he be permit- The request is granted. CROSS-OVERS: Applications for permits to construct cross-overs were presented as follows: Blue Ridge Overalls Company,~21? Shenandoah Avenue N. W. C. B. Poston, N. S. Tazewell Avenue S. E., between ~rd Street SO E- , Arthur Harris Motor Company, ~400 Luck Avenue S. W. Mr. Tinsley moved that the applications be referred to the City Manager with power to act. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. PROPERTY SOUTHEAST CORNER NORFOLK AVENUE AND 2~.D STREET S.W: Communication from the Boswell Realty Company offering to sell to the City for the sum of $17,500.00, the property at the Southeast Corner of Norfolk Avenue and End Street S. W., read and laid over. was WATER RATES: A communication from Mr. James Do Johnson e~mplaining as to the service charge by the Roanoke Water Works Gompany was read and laid over for con- sideration. REPORTS OF 0FFICF~I~S: REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER: The City Manager presented a report of work complished and e, xpenditures for weeks ending March 10th, and 23rd, 1933. The same are filed. REPORT OF THE CITY ATTOENEY: The City Attorney presented a report and opinion on Section 176 of the Tax Code relating to license tax on electrical and other con- tractors. The same is filed. Mr. W. J. Pearman appeared and asked that the wiring license be reduced to ~75.00 Mr Willis $25.00, and the certificate fee for examination be raised to ~.~ . . and Mr. Rakes opposed any c hangs in the fee for the certificate, but suggested that the wiring license be reduced. Mr. J. M. Richardson advocated the change suggested by Mr. Pearma~_. Mr. Frank Coleman, an attorney, representing some of the electri- cians, stated that in his opinion the whole ordinance should be changed. The matte~ is laid over. 05R',I. _.~ S: REPORTS OF C ,., mT~E None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: RELF~I ~ TAXES: . · · RE,JEST TO ~ SE In the matter of the request of Mr H L. Lav~son to · rebate the unexpired portion of the tax on the house at the S. E. Corner of Elm Ave. ~,nue and 2nd Street S. W., and knov~n as 124 Elm Avenue, which was torn dorm on Feb- £ ~ruary 25th, was considered. It appearing that Mr. Lawson would be entitled to a re- bate of ~31.25, Mr. Comer moved to grant the request and offered the following re- so !uti on. {~4114) A RESOLUTION to rebate the taxes on the house which was located on th~ S. E. Corner of Elm Avenue and 2nd Street S. W., and known as 124 Elm Avenue, owned by H. L. Lawson. WHE ~REAS, H. L. Lawson is the ovmer of the property located on the S. E., ~Corner of E~m Avenue and £nd Street S W. and known as 1£~ Elm Avenue on which i lot was located a building assessed at ~1,500.00, which building was torn do~m on ~February 25, 1933, and WHERV~AS, the said H. L. Lawson has applied for a rebate of the taxes on said !house for the lmexpired portion of the tax year of 1933. i TH~RKFORE, BE IT RESOLVF~D by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the taxe ,:on the building which was located at the S. E. Corner of Elm Avenue and 2nd Street '~i S. W., and Imown as 1£~ Elm Avenue, amounting to the sum of $31.25, be rebated for !the portion of the year beginning February 26th, and expiring December 31st, and ~ BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the to the tax ticket on the house hereinbefore mentioned i The ordinance was read and laid over. Treasurer of the City of Roanoke shall credi the sum of $31.25. BURR~-W,L MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: The matter of the request of the Burrell Hemorisl Hospital to pay the deficit appearing in the treatment of city patients in the hospital for the year 1932, was considered. solution. Mr. Tinsley offered the following re- (~4113) A RESOLUTION to pay the Burrell Memorial Hospital the sum of $~19.00 BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City Clerk and -Auditor be, and he is hereby directed to pay the Burrell Hemorial Hospital the s~m of $819.00, which shall be charged to the Hr. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Mundy, NAYS: None ............. 0. CONSIDERATION OF CI~.II~S: None. account of hospitals. The motion was duly Tinsley and the President, seconded and Mr. Seifert--5. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: None. ~,IOTIONS AND ~,IISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: R. F. C. WORK: The City [~.anager stated that the city's expense for conducting the R. F. C. work for the past week is 22%. SCHOOL BUILDING: The City Manager stated to Council that the Sh~perinte.~dent of Schools and the Clerk of the School Board had ~pproached him on the questlBn of using ~ lot belonging to the City at the S. E. Corner of }~orfolk Avenue and 12th Street S. W., for the purpose of erecting a school for colored people. The matter is laid over. There being no fhrther business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk COUNCIL, REG'UT~RMEEI~ING, Friday, April ?, 19Z3o The Council of t~e City of Roamoke met in regular meeting in the Council Room in the Municipal Building Friday, April 7, 1933, at 5 o'clock P. M. PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Mundy, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert-5. ABSENT: None - .............. 0. The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT; ¥I. P. Hunter, City Manager. MINUTE£: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been furnished each member of Co,,~cil, upon motion, dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. dul~ seconded, the reading is PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: SALVATION ARMY: Mr. M. W, Turner, representing the Salvation Army, appeared and istated that the Salvation Army has a deficit of $1,35£.00 from its operation up to the 1st, of April, and asked that Council make an appropriation to pay the deficit. Council takes time to consider. WAT~ C0~Y: A committee from the Civic Leagues consisting of Mr. R. F. Ben- nington, Mr. H. F. Stoke and Mr. J. T. ¥~ood, appeared and asked that Council take iimmediate action to ~mve reduced the service charge and water rates charged by the Roanoke Water Works Company. Council considers the m~tter. ROANOK~E GAS LIGHT CC~PA~Y: Mr. J. T. Wood presented a petition, numerously ?signed, protesting the rates charged by the Roanoke Gas Light Company, and stated ~that they were opposed to any rate that did not take into consideration the benefit to the sma. il consumer of g~.s. Council considers the matter. i. FIRE PROTECTION I,~-HY COURT: Mr. John ~trickler, representing the citizens ~ltvtng in Lee-P'~ Court, presented a petition asking that Council take some action '~to secure an adequate water supply for domestic use and fire protection in Lee-Hy Cou~'t. ~'. Strickler stated that they lrmd the matter up with the State Corporation Co~mission, and the Commission has suggested that they take the matter up with the ~Cou_ncil in order to determine the ntunber and location necessary for the fire l~drant i:.in Lee-Hy Court. The City Manager stated that a survey had already been made and ithe location of the h~drants determined, but that the mains were not sufficient for if ire service. Mr. Fox moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager with i: !the request that he confer with the Water Company and ascertain what it proposes to ldo in the matter and report to Council. i RED CROSS: Mr. R. B. Adams, representing the Red Cross, appeared snd stated itc Council tha~ there is a deficit of $?00.00, and asked that the City pay this de- ifioit. Council considers the request. I ZONING ORDINANCE: ~. O. F. Cart appeared and stated to Council that he deslre~ to construct a sun parlor at his residence No. 1525 Chapman Avenue S. W., and he did !not known that it was prohibited under the Zoning Ordinance; that he applied to the Building Inspector for a permit to construct the sun parlor, which permit was-re- fused; he appealed to the !Building Inspector. He Board of Zoning Appeals who sustained the decision of the is now asking Council if there is not some way by which xe could be permitted to proceed with his build~ng. Council takes time to consider. CROSS-OVER: The application of W. H. Herren for permit to construct a cross- ~ver at No. 356 Salem Avenue S. W., was referred to the City l~anager for report. STATE HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION FUND: The City Manager presented a letter from the ~.eague of Virginia Municipalities advising that a meeting of the State Highway Corn- nission, with representatives from city governments, would be held on Friday, April [4th, for the purpose of taking up the Question of the highway construction i~and al- /coated to the cities and towns. Mr. Fox has been designated to represent the City ~f Roanoke. ROANOKE BAR ASSOCIATION: The Roanoke Bar Association presented a petition ask- lng that the City purchase book cases for the Library at a cost of $63.25. The matter is referred to the City Clerk to ascertain whether or not there are funds ~vailable for this purpose. TAX REDUCTION: Mr. S. C. Broadwater applied for a reduction of the tax on build- '1 !tng located on Lot 9, Block 14, Wasena. He stated that one-half of the building had' ie ~rec o mmendat ~ ons. en torn down. The matter is referred to the City Cle~t~ for report. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY ~;~NAGER: The City }~anager presented a report making certain The same were acted upon as follows: TOMPKINS AV~,~E S. E. IMPP~0V~LENT: The City ~.ianager recommends that Tompkins ~venue S. E., from llth to 13th Streets, and 10th Street N. W., from Loudon Avenue to Fairfax Avenue, be graded and crushed stone applied later. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the recommendation. 'led.: The City Manager presented a report of work accomplished and expenditures for [reek ending Ha~x~h 30, 103~. The same is filed. The motion was duly seconded and the re~mmendation adop-!~ REPORTS OF C0~/II TT~S: MARKET RENT: The committee composed of I:'?.essrs. Comer, M~_~dy, and Hunter, to ilWhom- was referred the Question of reduction in the market rent, recommend that the ~ent~ be reduced 33 1/3 percent from the amon~t originally charged, which would be a ~eduction of $ 1/3 percent of the amount now charged. Mr. Comer offered the following ~e s oluti on: {~4114) A RESOLUTION to fix the rent on stalls and store rooms in the market ~uilding. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that beginning April l, [933, the rents on the stalls and store rooms in the city m~rket building be, and ~re hereby fixed as follows: No. 22, Southwest Corner Store Room No. 21, Southeast " " " No. 39 and 40 Outside " " each No. 24-26-28 and 30 Outside" " " No. 32-34-36 and 38 " " " " NO. 23-28-27 and 29 " " " " Part of Storeroom No. 31" " " " of 33-35 and 37 " " " " No. 1-2-3 and 4 Inside Stalls " 5-6-?-8-9-10-11-12 Inside Stalls " " 13-14-15-16- l?-lS- 19-20 " " " Rent of storage Space under Stairway $ ll0.O0 per month 100.00 " " 83.33 " " 50.00 " " 46.67 " " 43.33 " " 14.10 " " 40. O0 " " 66.67 " " 63.33 " " 56.67 " " 3.33 " " The resolution was read and laid over. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The following resolution having been introduced, read and [aid over was taken up and again read: (~4112) A RESOLUTION to rebate the taxes on the house which was located on the ~. E. Corner of Elm Avenue and 2nd Street S. W., y H. L. Lawson. and known as 1E~ Elm Avenue, o~ed ""227 ( For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Book No. 8, Page ..... . _ _)° Mr° Fox moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrso Comer, Fox, Tinsley and the President, Arr. Seifert --5. NAYS: None ............... 0. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Mr. Tinsley introduced the following resolution: ($4115) A RESOLUTION to request His Excellency John Garland Pollard, Governor of Virginia, for permission to use a portion of the Reconstruction Finance Corpora- tion funds, allocated to the City of Roanoke, for useful public works, other than the construction and maintenance of streets and highways and for direct relief. WHEREAS, there are in the City of Roanoke twelve hundred and ninety-one families dependent upon the relief agencies for their existence, and WHEREAS, the local funds available for relief have been exhausted and the Pity of Roanoke can no longer furnish the funds necessary for such relief, and WHEREAS, the funds furnished by ti~e Reconstruction Finance Corporation have been available only for work relief in the construction and maintenance of streets and highways, and ~'~EREAS, in order to furnish the relief required it is nenceesary that addi- ~tional funds be made available. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that His Excellency John Garland Pollard, Governor of Virginia, be, and he is hereby request~ funds, for usefUl public works, other than the construe- ed to permit the use of a portion of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation allocated to the City of Roanoke, tion and maintenance of streets and highways and for direct relief. Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the resolution. ~,~resolution adopted by the following vote: The motion was duly seconded and t! AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, ~,~undy, Tinsley and the President, Z~. Seifert--5. NAYS ~one .... 0. Mr. Mundy introduced the following ordinance: ~ AN (~4116) 0RDINAN~.~CE to amend and reordain Section No. 72 of an ordinance adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke on the 26th day of December 19JO, No. T 3756, entitled, "AN 0RDILAY, CE imposing taxes on license for municipal purposes and prescribing penalties for violations." BE IT 0_~OAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that Section No. 72, of An Ordinance adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke on the 26th, day of December 1930, No. 3?56, entitled, "An Ordinance imposing taxes on license for mu- , "be amended and reordain, ~nicipal purposes and prescribing penalties for violations, d ~so as to read as follows: 72. Any person, firm or corporation accepting orders-or contracts for doing any work on or in any building or structure, requiring the use of painting, stone, brick,merta~, wood, cement, structural iron or steel, sheet iron, galvanized iron, metalic piping,tin.,1, ead, electric"wiring or o. ther metal, or e~y other building material shall accept con~racts to d~' 'any Pavin~-or "C-urbing on sidewal~s or streets, publ~u or private property, using asphalt, brick, stone, cement, wood or any composition, ~or who shall accept an order for or contract to excavate earth, rock or other mater~. ~1 ~for foundations or any other purnose, or who shall accept an order or contract to tconstruct any sewer of stone, br~ck, terra cotta, or other material, shall be deeme~ a contractor. Every such contractor for the privilege of transacting business in ~this city shall pay a license as follows: If the gross amounts of all orders or contracts accepted go not exceed $10 ,000 .00 ,$£0 .00 ; if such orders or contracts exceed $10,000°00, and do not exceed ~20,000.00,$~0.00; if such orders or contracts exceed$£0,000.00 and do not exceed 50,000.00, SDO.00; if s~ch orders or contracts exceed $80,000.00 and do not emceed or mbo $100,000.00,~75,00: if ~oh orders or contracts exceed oeed.~lSO.O00oO0, ~100.00; if such orders or contracts per $1,006.00 of such excess. $100,000.00 and do not ex- exceed $1~0,000.00, 50 cents The ordinance was read and Laid over. Mr. Mundy introduced the following ordinance: (~4117) AN ORDINANCE to repeal Section No. ?1, of an 0rdinanoe adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke on the Z6th, day of December 1930, No. 3?56, ~"AN ORDINANCE imposing taxes on license for municipal purposes !ties for violation." BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that Section No. ?l, of an Ordinance adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke December 1930, No. 3?56, entitled, "AN ORDINANCE imposing municipal purposes and prescribing penalties for violations," be, hereby repeal'_ ed . entitled and prescribing penal- on the 26th, day of ~ taxes on license for ~ and the same l s ~'. The ordinance was read and laid over. MOTIONS fdhD IJ. ISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: COLORED SCHOOL WEST ~TD: The City Manager stated that upon investigation he f~nds that there is considerable objection to locating a colored school on the property belonging to the City at the Southeast Corner of Jackson Avenue and 12th Street S.W. and he recommends that the request of the School Board be reik~sed. Mr. Comer moved: to adopt the recommendation. The motion was duly seconded and the recommendation ad opt ed. There being no f~rther business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk PrUdent ' 229 230 COUNCIL, ~.esday, SPECIAL MEETING, April 11, 1933. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in Special Meeting in the Council Room in the Municipal Building Tuesday, April 11, 193~, at 4 o'clock P. M., pursuant to call of the president. PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Mundy, Tinsley and ABSENT: None .............. 0. The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. the President, Mr. Seifert--5. OFFICERS PRES~T: W. P. Hunter, City Manager. 0BJEJT OF THE !!EETING: The president stated that the object of the meeting was !.to consld~r such matters that were laid over at the last meeting of Council. VOTING LIST: The bill of Mr. J. H. Frantz for preparing the voting list, amount, ing to $~12.00, was presented. Mr. Frantz was present and stated that approximatelyI 75;'~ of the work on the list was done before January 1st, and that he had heretofore il incl-,~ded this amount in his report to the State Fee Commission. Mr. Tinsley moved that the matter be referred to the City Attorney and City Clerk for report. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. SALVATION APJ,~ AND RED CROSS: The matter of the request of the Salvation Army to take care of a deficit of $1,3~2.00 of a deficit of ~?00.00, was laid over. and the request of the Red Cross to take care ROANOKE GAS LIGHT COI~P~£: The Clerk was directed to request Mr. McCorkindale to be present at a meeting of Council to be held on Friday. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ~iATTEST: ~ ~~ ~ , [ Clerk Pre sident COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING, Friday, April 14, 193~. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Room in the ~,(unioipal Building Friday, April 14, 19~5, at ~ o'clock P. ~,~. PRESE.~T: Messrs. Comer, ~Iundy, Tinsley and the President, ~Ir. Seffert--4. ABSENT: I,~r. Fox .............. 1. The president, ~,lr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRES~,~T: W. P. ttunter, City ~anager. I¥~II',UJTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the re~ding is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITI0~S ~'~ID C0;,.~..UG!.IICATI0~IS: ROANOKE GAS LIGHT C0~'.[PA.NY: I~ir. ~,~erriam of the Roanoke Gas Light Company appearr ed, as requested, and explained the conditions upon which the company asked for a revision of rates. ~r. I.[errlam stated t)mt as soon as the compmuy overcame the loss incurred by this rate reduction, the company will voluntarily present to Council, for consideration, another rate revision. CROSS-OVER: The application of R. TM ,0. Sherman for permit to construct a cross- over at 947 Laburnum Avenue, Lee-Hy Court, v~as read and referred to The City I,~anzger with power to act. CROSS-OVERS: The application of the Sinclair Refining Company for permit to construct cross-overs at the South~'.~est Corner of First Street and Third Avenue E. W; one of said cross-overs to be on First Street and one on Third Avenue, and the appli- cation of R. J. Robertson for permit to construct cross-overs at the intersection il Iof Campbell Avenue, Patterson Avenue and 7th Street S. W; four of said cross-overs to be on C~J~pbell Avenue and four of said cross-overs to be on Patterson Avenue, were ~eferred to the City ~anager for report and recommendation. RELIEF ~'~.~0R~.~. A comm~inication from the League of Virginia ~,~unicipalities advis- ~ng that a meeting would be held in Richmond on April ~lst, for a conference as to Relief Work in the' cities was read. Mr. Comer moved that the City Manager repre- sent the City at such meeting. The motion v~as duly seconded smd agreed to. REPORTS OF 0FFICERS: R~0RT OF THE CI~/' I~!_,:~rAGER: The City l~anager presented a report making certain The same were acted upon as follows: r ecommendati ons. CROSS-OVER: The City }~anager reco~mmends that a permit be granted W. H. Horton ~o construct a cross-over at JZ6 ¥~est Salem Avenue. 2~. 2.~[undy moved t~ adopt the re? ~ommendatton and offered the following resolution: ~ {~4118) A RESOLUTI0~ to grant a permit to W. H. Herren to construct a cross-over ~t ~6 '//est Salem Avenue. :: BE IT Pd~SOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that W. H. Horton be, and he Is hereby granted a permit to construct a cross-over at ~6 Y/est Salem Avenue. Said cross-over to be constr~cted under specifications to be furnished by the :try ~ianager and according to his good liking and satisfaction. The said W. H. Herren by acting under this resolution agrees to indmenify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from ali claims for damages to persona or propertl by reason of the construction and maintenance of said cross-over. Mr, Mundy moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution AYES: adopted by the Messrs. Comer, following vote: ~.~undy, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Setfert ...... 4. NAYS: None ................. 0. The City Manager presented a report of work accomplished and expenditures for week ending April 6, 1935. The same is filed. FINANCIAL STAT~.[ENT: The City Clerk and Auditor presented a statement showing the financial condition of the City as of April 1st, 1933, The same is filed. REPORTS OF C0~,~ITTEES: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: SALVATION APJ~Ff: The request of the Salvation Army for the city to pay $1,352.00 deficit, was laid over. RED CROSS: The request of the Red Cross that the city pay a deficit of $?00.00 was laid over. SUN PARLOR CHAPMAN AVENUE : The matter of the request of G, F. Cart that he :'be permitted to finish the construction of his sun parlor at 1525 Chapman Avenue S. was laid over. The following resolution having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (~4114) A RESOLUTION to fix the rent on stalls and store rooms in the market building. ( For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Book No. 8, Page ~). Mr. Hund~v moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, ~,..~undy, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert ..... 4. NAYS: None ................ 0 The following ordinance having been introduced, !up and again read: (#4116) ~N ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section No. 72, read and laid over was taken of an Ordinance ado ired by the Council of the City of Roanoke on the 26th, day of December 1930, No. i3756, entitled, "AN 0.~DINANCE imposing taxes on license for municipal purposes and [prescriblng penalties for violations." i ( For full text of Ordinance see Ordinance Book No. 8, Page ~). Mr. Tinsley moved to adopt the ordinance. The motion was duly seconded and ; the ordLnance adoDted by the following vote: .~ AYES: Messrs. Comer, 1...~.undy, Tinsley and the President, ~.r. Seifert ..... 4. " NAYS: I,!one 0 i The following ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was taken ~up and again read: {~117) AN ORDINANCE to repeal Section No. ?1, of an Ordinance adopted by the iCouncil of the City of Roanoke on the 26th, day of December 1930, No. 3?56, entitle. ~"AN 0RDINA~,'CE imposing taxes on license for municipal purposes and prescribing penalties for violations." Book No. 8, Page _// .... ). ( For full text of Ordinance see Ordinance ~,~r. Comer moved to adopt the ordinance. i ordinance adopted by the following vote: The motion was duly seconded and the AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Tinsley and the President, Mr. Seifert ..... 4. NAYS: None ............. O. TAX REBATE: In the matter of the request of S. C. Broadwater for reduction lm taxes om his property known as Lot 9, Block 14, Wasena, by reason of the tearing down of a portion of the building. The Building Inspector reports that a portion of the building 14 x 15 feet square was torn down, and the value vould be approxi- mately $180.00. Mr. Comer moved that S. C. Broadwater be exempt from the taxes on that part of the building torn down from March 1, 1933. Mr. Comer offered the fol- lowing resolution: (#4119) A RMSOLU?IO~? to exampt S. C. Broadwater from the pzyment of certain tax. V,~iEREAS, S. C. Broadwater is the owner of Lot 9, Block 14, Wasena, upon which is situated certain buildings, and '..';HEREAS, S. C. Broadwater has torn down a portion of one of the buildings 14xl~ feet of a value for the purposes of taxation, amounting to $180.00, said build- lng ~ving been torn down March 1, 1933. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that S, C, Broadwater be credited on his 1932 tax tickets against Lot 9, Block 14, Wasena, with the sunn of $3.38, being t~e amount for the unexpired portion of the year beginning March 1, 1933, and the Treasurer of the City of Roanoke is directed to credit said amount on the tax ticket of S. C. Broadwater. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: " . ' Tinsley and the. President, ~.~r. Seifert ..... m. AvES: ,..~,essrs Comer, ~.~undy, _ NAYS: l~one ........... ----- - O. CONSIDF~RATI0!? OF C~AII'[S: Ifone. INTRODUC'~IOI,? AI'TD r-n~mTDERATIO?? OF ~. , ~- OnDIll~. u~ A!,."D RESOLU~IO!fS: Mr. t:r~dy introduced the following resolution: (~41~0) A R.~SOLUTIO~ to request the State Corporation Co~ission of Virginia to investigate and reduce the rates charged by the Roanoke Water Works Company for '~ The motion was duly seconded and the '.i water furnished citizens of the City of Roanoke. ( For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Book No. '8, Page Mr. ~,,iundy moved to adopt the resolution. resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: ~.[essrs. Comer, .'.[undy, Tinsley and the. President, I, Lr. Seifert ..... 4. NAYS: None .................. O. Mr. Mundy introdiced the following resolution: (~4121) A RESOLUTION to request the State Corporation Conbmission of Virginia to set aside the order permitting the Roanoke Water Works Company to amend Sections I and 2 of Article 6, of the Rules and Regulations of said Water Company. ( For full text of resolution see Ordinance Book !lo. 8, Page __~ ). D~r. t.[undy moved to adopt the resolution. resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: },[essrs. Comer, Mundy, Tinsley and the President, I.'.r. Seifert ..... 4. NAYS: None ............ O. ~..[OTIONS A_'.~D ~ISCELLA~:EOUS BUSINESS: ROANOkfl~ WATER WORKS COHPA~TY: The Clerk informed Council that he had received from the State Corporation Commission a copy of the report of the Roanoke Water The motion was duly seconded and the .! Works Company showing its operations for same be referred to Mr. Mundy and the City motion was duly seconded and agreed to. the year 193~. Mr. aomer moved that the Auditor to analyze and report. The LEE HY COURT FIRE HYDRANTS: from the Assistant M~nager of the he wuld let him have a report on The City ~tanager reported he had a oommunieatior~ Roanoke Water Works Company in which he stated the fire hydrants in Lee-Hy Court on April 21st. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk COUNCIL, REGULAR ~,~ETING, Friday, April 21, 19Z~. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Room in the ~u~uicipal Building Friday, April 21, 19~, at J o'clock P. ~.:. PRES~.~T: ~.~essrs. Comer, Fox, ~,:undy, and the President, ~Lr. Seifert ---~. ABS~T: ~r. Tlnsley (sick) --- The President, ~r. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS ?RESE.~'T: ~f. P. Hunter, City ;.,anac~er. ~:I~TUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting been :~k:rnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, t~ reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved ~s recorded. PETITIONS ~D C0~UJ~TICATIOES: WATER SITUATION: ~.:r. J. T. l'~'ood appeared and thanked Council for their action in passing a resolution asking for reduction of u~ater rates. ~o. l:ir. J. T. Wood presented petitions asking for reduction in gas rates to small consumers. The petitions are filed. CROSS-OVER: The application of J. B, Campbell for permit to construct a cross- over at llO0 iJ!nds~oN Avenue, Raleigh Court, was read and referred to tke City ~[anager v~ith power to act. RF~W0ETS OF OFFICERS: R~PORT OF THE CI_~ 2.,T~JyA~R: The City ~anager presented a report making certain re c o:'~un endat i on s. The same were acted upon as follows: CROSS-OVERS: The City ~anager recommends that a permit be granted the Sinclair Refining Company for permit to construct cross-overs on the Southv~est Corner of First Street and T/ells ~venue ~. :°Y. ~.~Tr. Comer moved to adopt the recommendation an~ offered, the fol!o~':ing resolution: (,~4122) A RESOLUTI0~.~ granting a permit to the Sinclair Refining Come, any to con, stru. ct tv~o cross-overs at the Southv~est Corner of First Street and '~:lells Avenue ~..:,'I." -- ~ ' and ts BE r~ EESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a p~rm~t be, hereby granted the Sinclair Refining Company to construct two cross-overs at the Southv~est Corner of First Street and 'J,~ells Aven,~e ~T. U. One of said cross-overs to be on :'~ells Avenue and one on First Street H. ~,'~. Said cross-overs shall be constructed under specifications to be furnished by !the City Hanager and according to his good liking and satisfaction. The Sinclair Refinin~ Company by acting under this resolution agrees to indemnify and._ save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to persons or prop, erty by reason of tke construction and ~intenance of s~id cross-overs. ~. Coraer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion r~as duly seconded ~nd the 'resolution adopted by the follov~ing vote: AYES: L:essrs Comer, Fox, l~.~.undy and the President, ~,,.r. Seifert --~. NAYS: None .............. 0. The City ~.':anager presented a report of work accomplished and expenditures for week ending April l~, 19~$. The same is filed. REPORTS OF C0~.~IITT~S: ROANOKE ~';ATER ';IORKS CO~[PANY STATE, lENT: The committee composed of I~r. John P. Mundy and P. H. lh~cker appointed to anal2ze the statement of the Roanoke Water Work Company presented their report which was read and filed. UNFIN I S liED BUSINESS: ROANOKE JApeR UORKS COMPANY: The City Clerk presented to Council a letter from iMr. H. Lester Hooker, Commissioner, acknowledging receipt of Resolutions Nos. 4120 and 41£1 adopted by t~e Council on the 14th, day of April 1933. The ~.ayor presented a letter from Honorable ~.'~alter H. Scott in which he stated he has had the Question of v~ter rates up with the State Corporation Commission, and that Mr. Hooker, one of the commissioners, would come to Roanoke for a conference with the Council and the members of the General Assembly. Mr. Fox moved that the City Clerk acknowledge the letter from ~,:r. Scott and ask that he arrange for a conference with I.'.r. Hooker at such time as will suit his convenience. to. The motion was duly seconded and agreed CARR: In the matter of the application of l,/.r.G.F. Carr for SUN PARLOR G. ~.~ permission to complete the sun parlor at 1~£~ Cha.pman Avenue. Mr. t:~undy moved that the City Clerk advise l.:.r. Carr that Council is witkout authority to grant the permt The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. COI',',SID~RATIOE 0~ uLAL.S: L'one. INTRODUCTION AITD CONSIDERiTION OF ORDIEANCES AND RESOLU?IONS: Eone. MOTIONS f~,iD I.i!SCELLA:~OUS BUSIneSS: FIRE PROTECUION LEE-k~f COURT: The City Llanager presented a letter from t.Lr. Charles E. Moore, General l,lanager of the Roanoke Water Works Company, advising that the company cannot afford to make a capital outlay of approximately $1~,000.00 J for fire protection in Lee-Hy Court Section, in order to secure a gross annual return of only $540.00, the amount for fire ]kvdrant rentals. The matter was referred to th~ City Manager to look up the recommendation of the National Board of Fire Under- writers on the sibject of fire hydrants in I. ee-Hy Court and report to Council. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk Pre si der~t i COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING, Friday, April ~.9, 1935. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Room in the Municipal Building Friday, April 28, 1955, at 5 o'clock P. M. PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Mundy and the President, Mr. Seifert--4. The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: W. P. Hunter, City Manager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been furnished each member of Coo~cll, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. The President, Mr. Setfert, called the attention of Council to the vacancy occasioned by the death of Mr. Edward W. Tinsley, and suggested that Council arise and stand with bowed heads for a bri&f period out and stood with bowed heads for a brief time. of respect to him. Council arose Mr. Fox moved that a committee be appointed to draft suitable resolutions of" respect to Mr. Tinsley. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. The president' appointed Messrs. Fox, Comer and Mundy the committee. Mr. Comer moved that the regular order of business be suspended and that the committee retire and prepare the resolutions and present them to Council. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. Thereupon, the committee retired and after a time presented to Council the following reso lutione: "WHEREAS, Almighty God, who ruleth the Universe, has by His Divine Will, removed from our midst and the busy cares of this world our friend and well-beloved associate Edward W. Tinsley, and He came to this body at a great has served with unsurpassed assiduity, and it toke~ of respect so well deserved, and sacrifice and personal inconvenience, is proper at this time we render a By his absolute fran~ess, sincerity and loyalty with which he met the many.problems that confronted him, has won the esteem of all with whom he came in contact. In this body he was a faithfl~l and valuable public servant and his wise Counsel will be missed. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That this Community with hearts bowed down, sorrowfully laments the loss of this distinguished citizen, one worthy of our esteem and respect, whose utmost endeavors were extended for the welfare and prosperity of the City in he lived and labored. RESOLVED FARTHER, This testimonial be spread upon the minutes and made a part of record in the City of Roanoke where he was reared and loved. which ~ the S. P. Seifert J. P. Mundy J. W. Comer Chas. D. Fox Thereupon, the committee moved that the resolutions be adopted and that a copy be engrossed on parchment and transmitted to the motion was duly seconded and agreed to unanimously. family of the deceased. The If~..Mun~¥ morea that Cou.oil aaJourn until We~neaaa2, P. M., out of respeot to Mr. E~ward W. Tlnsle¥. Thereupon, APPROVED Clerk Ma~ 5, 19~Z, at 5 o'o10o] 0ounoil ad~ ourned. COUNCIL, ADJOURNED MEETING, · e~needay, May Z, 19~. The Council of the City of Building Wednesday, May 5, 1933, Roanoke met in the Council Room in the Mu~ioipal at Z o'clock P. M., pursuant to adjournment. PRESENT: VACANCY: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Mundy, One ............. - - '---1, and the President, Mr. Seifert --4. The president, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESET: W. P. Hunter, City Manager. VACANCY: The president stated that there is a va, tansy Mr. E. W. Tinsley and in nomination Mr. E. T. Morris, moved that the same be closed. upon, Mr. E. T. Morris was caused by the death of called for nominations to fill the vacancy. Mr. Comer placed'~ and there being no further nominations Mr. Mundy : The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. There- unanimously elected to fill the unexpired term of ~. E. W. Tinsley, deceased. PETITIONS AND COM~CONICATIONS: WATER EEARING: Mr. Walter H. SCott presented to Council a letter from Mr. H. Lester Hooker, a member of the State Corporation Commission, stating that he could come to Roanoke on Saturday, May 13, 1933, situation with the Council and the members of the fixed Saturday, May 13, 1933, at 8 o'clock P. M., of the Legislature. Mr. Hooker and the members for the purpose of going over the water Legislature. Thereupon, Council as the time for the meeting with Council also fixed Friday, May §th, Legislature on the water situation. for a conference with the members of the i CROSS-OVERS: The application of 0. R. Keith over at 1705 Carroll Avenue N. W., was referred to The application of E. J. Saker for permit to for a permit to construct a cross- the City Manager with power to act. construct a cross-over into a filling station at 718 - 4th Street N. E., was referred vestigation and report. SPECIAL POLICE OFFICERS: The asking that Messrs. F. W. Jermtngs, Special Police Officers in the place of Messrs. T Ralph Goodman ahd J. O. Jones. Mr. Comer moved that the matter be referred to the Cit2 Manager for report. The mo- tion was duly seconded and agreed to. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER: The City Manager presented a report of work aecom-~ plished and expenditures for week ending April 20, 1933. The same is filed. ROANOKE HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION: The Roanoke Hospital Association presented a report showing 250 days' treatment of city patients for the month of March.. The same to the City Manager for in- ~ National Theatre Corporation presented a petition Robley E. Jones and W. M. Crantz be ~worn in as i, is filed. REPORTS OF COM~ITTEES: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: ROANOKE BAR ASSOCIATION LAW LIBRARY: The request of the Roanoke ~ar Association ~hat Co,~cil purchase certain book shelves for use in the law library. The City ~ ~-~anager reported that the book cases that are now on hand could be used, ~d it would act be necessary to purchase additional shelves. , 239 ¢ON3IDERATION OF CLAIMS: None o INTRODUCTION AND CON3IDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: None. NOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: STREET LIGHT: Mr. Fox called the attention of the City Manager to the street light in front of Mr. E. E. West on Windsor Avenue near Chesterfield Street, The City Manager is asked FLORAL DESIGN to look into the condition. TINSLEY: The president stated that he had a communication :from Mrs. E. W. Tinsley in which she asks that he extend to Council ;of herself and daughter for the ~loral design sent by the Council, the !and City Clerk. the appreciatioz City Manager JAIL CELLS: The City Manager presented estimates for the construction of stron~ ~cells in the City Jail; one estimate for cells i$4,500.00, and the other estimate fox' cells to ~6,000.00. The matter is laid over. FIRE PROTECTION: ~r. Comer suggested that to accommodate eight prisoners accommodate twelve prisoners the City ;,~nager make up a list of 'the sections needing fire protection and for which water mains should be constructed There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk Pre sident t Fr lcl, e~', Ma4r §, 19:~:~. in the The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Co,moil Room Municipal Building Friday, May 6, 1933, at 3 otolook P. M. PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Morris, Mund2 and the President, ABSENT: None --- .... - ..... -0, The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. Mr. Setfert--5. been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. OFFICERS PRES~tT: W. P, Hunter, City Manager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has ~ seconded, the reading is · E. T. MORRIS CERTIFICATE OF QUALIFICATION: Mr. E. T. Morris presented certifi- cate showing his %,;alification as a member of Council to serve the unexpired term of E. W. Tinsley, deceased. The same is filed. The President, Mr. Seifert, in a few well chosen words welcomed Mr. Morris as a member of the Council, to which Mr. Morris responded fittingly. PETITIONS AND COMIAUEICATIONS: GAS RATES: Mr. W. T. Brodie presented petitions asking that Council take ac- tion to have the gas rates reduced. Mr. H. F. Stoke also spoke relative to the re- duction in gas rates. The petitions are filed. ' REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER: The City Manager presented a report making certain recommendations. The same were acted upon as follows: SPECIAL OFFICERS NATIONAL THEATRE CORPORATION: The City Manager recommends the appointment of Messrs. F. W. Je~_nlngs, Robley E. Jones and W. M. Crantz as special officers for the National Theatre Corporation for duty only on the property controll- ed by the National Theatre Corporation. Mr. Fox moved to adopt the recommendation. The motion was duly seconded and the recommendation adopted. CROSS-OVERS: The City Manager recommends that a permit be granted to E. J. SaXer for cross-overs into a filling station at the Southwest Corner of 4th Street and Gregory Avenue N. E. Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the recommendation ~d offered the following resolution: ($41E~) A RESOLUTION to grant a permit to E. J. Saker to construct cross-overs. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and is hereby granted E.' J. SaJcer to construct two cross-overs into a filling station at the Southwest Corner of 4th Street and Gregory Avenue N.E. One of said cross-overs to be on 4th Street and one on Gregory Avenue. The said cross-overs shall be constructed under specifications to be fumnished by the City Manager and in accordance with his good liking ~_~_d satisfaction. Said E. J. Saker by acting under this resolution agrees to indemnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to persons or property by reason of the construction and maintenance of said cross-overs. Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Morris, Mundy and the President, Mr. Seifert --5. NAYS: None .............. ---0. ~he City Manager presented a report of work aooomplishe~ and expenditu~ee for week ending April 27, 1933. The same is filed. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: None. UNFINI~D BUSINESS: None. CONSIDERATION OF OLAIHS: None. INTRODUOTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: None. MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: WATER CONFERENCE: Messrs. Walter H. Scott, B. J. Fishburn and A. P. ~taples the water situation. Mr. Scott appeared and conferred with Council relative to i!stated he had a communication from Mr. H. Lester Hooker in which he stated he w~uld .be in Roanoke on Saturday, May 13, 1~3~, to confer with Council relative to the ~Water Oompany. There being no further business, C oune i 1 adjourned. APPROV,ED AT~EST: Clerk 243 ¢OUNCI]~, SPEOIAt ~D~ETINO, Thursde~, May 11, 1953. The Council of Room in the Municipal to call of the president. PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Morris, ABSENT: None ............... Oo The president, Mr. Seifert, presiding. the Oity of Roanoke met in Building Thursday, Nay 11, Special Meeting in the Oounoil 1933, at 4 o'oloo~ P. M., pursuant Mundy and the president, Mr. Seifert--5. OFFIOERS PRESENT: W. P. Hunter, City Manager. OBJECT OF THE MEETING: The president stated that the object of the meeting was to consider the questions to be taken up with Mr. H. Lester Hooker, member of the State Corporation Corn_mission, in a conference on Sa. turday, May 13th. The matter of fire protection _and water service was discussed and certain items picked out for There being no dtscusslon with Nr. Hooker. further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED: ATTEST: Olerk UOUNUIL, REGULAR ME~ING, Friday, Ma~ l~, The Council in the Ranioipal Building Friday, PRESENT: ABSENT: OFFIOER$ of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Room 1~33, at Z o'clock P, M, Mund~v and the President, Mr. HUnter, City Manager. that a copy of the minutes Ma~ 12, Messrs. Comer, Fox, Morris, None ...... - ........ 0. The President, Mr, Seifert, presiding. PRES~IqT: W.P. It appearing been furnished each member of C,01111Cil, upon moti'on, duly seconded, dispensed with and the minutes approved as PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: EDWARD W. TINSLEY: A communication deceased, expressing their appreciation res ordeal. Seifert--5. of the previous meeting has the reading is from the family of Mr. Edward W. Tinsley, of the sympathy of the Council was read and filed. LOW FLYING AEROPLANES: Communication from R. L. Hawkins low flying aeroplanes from the Municipal Airport was read and Manager to take up with the operators of the Airport. REQUEST FOR REBATE ON TAX: Mr. C. L. Walters appeared and complaining about the referred to the City stated to Council that he is the owner of Lot 15, Section 5, of the Lin%cod Addition, and that the taxes had accumulated from 1926 down to date upon whtc~x certain sosts had accrued. ~He asks that Council relieve him of the cost. Council stated to Mr. V~alters that it was without authority to grant his request. ~RTS OF OFFICERS: I~EPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER: The City Manager presented a report making certai~ recommendations. The same were acted upon as follows: STREET LIGHTS: The City Manager recommends the installation of certain street lights. Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the recommendation and offered the following re- solution: (~41E4) A RESOLUTION authorizing the Appalachian Electric Power Company to change another light. of the City of Roanoke that the Appalachian is hereby authorized to install street lights Alberta Avenue approximately 400 feet West install certain street lights and to BE IT RESOLVED by the Council Electric Power Company be, and it as follows: (1) 1-250 C. P. street light on of Woodlawn Avenue. (2) 2-100 ¢. P. street lights on 18th Street S. E., between Campbell and Tazewell Avenues to be spaced approximately ZSO feet South from Campbell Avenue. (3) To change the 100 C. street .~lg~_t a~ Sherwood Avenue and Greenwood Road, Raleigh Court, to a 250 J'P. s~reet light. the Said lights to be maintained under the contract existing between Appalachian Electric Power Company and the City of Roanoke. the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. ~omer, Fox, Morris, Numd~ and the NAYS: None - .... - ..... ------0. Mund~ moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly President for week ending M~V 4, 193~. The same is filed. FINANCIAL the fina~cial REPORTS UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. CLAIMS: None. seconded and Seifert --5. City Nanager presented a report of worx accomplished and expenditures STATt.~ENT: The City Clerk and Auditor condition of the Gity as of Na~ l, OF CON~ITTEES: None. CONSIDERATION OF INTRODUCTION AND to briokB: presented a statement The same is filed. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: None. NOTIONS AND MI SC ~T~ANEOUS BUSINESS: DAT,~, AVENUE S. E: Mr. Nundy called the attention of the City Nanager being misplaced along the street oar track on Dele Avenue S. E., and asked that he look into the matter. The.re being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED: &TTEST: Clerk President ~ ,," .... 24.5 5atuz'~a.V, SPL'C~ MEETING May IZ, 19~3. The 0ounoil of the City of Roanoke met in Special Meeting in the Council Room in the Municipal Building Saturday, Mawr 13, 193~, at 8 o'clock P. M. PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Morris, Mundy, and the President, Mr. Seifert--5. ABSENT: None- ...... -----0. The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: W. P. Hunter, City Manager. 0BJ~ET OF THE MEETING: The president stated tha$ the object of the meeting was for a conference with Mr. H. Lester Hooker, a member of the State Corporation (~om- mission, together with Senator A. P. Staples and Messrs. Blair J. Fishburn and ¥~alte iH. Scott, representatives of Roanoke City in the Legislature, with reference to an 'investigation. of the Roanoke Water Works Company of their rates and charges, and other things necessary for a complete service to the City of Roanoke. ciation to ~,Ir. Hoo~er for his attendance The gentlemen above named were present for said conference. ROANOKE NATER WORKS CON. PANY: The president, Mr. Seifert, expressed his appra- at the meeting. Mr. Hooker stated that it was a privilege to appear, and that he would endeavor to explain anything relating the Roanoke Water ¥1orks Company of which he had _knowledge. Mr. Hooker stated tha~ the Commission would investigate the Roanoke Water Works Company if the money is made available; that the state is without funds for such investigation; that if the money is not made available' by the city the matter will have to wait until the Legislature meets and makes an appropriation. If an ap- propriation is made, and an act making the same is made an emergency act, the in- vestigation might commence in the early part of January. If such act is not made an :emergency act then the appropriation will not be available until June, and the in- vestigation could not begin ,,ntil that time. Mr. Hooker further stated that to make an investigation of this character is a very considerable Job. The appraisal should be made in minute detail including ins ~ventory of all of the company's property; it would be necessary to employ an enginee ;'of experience to supervise the worE, who would in turn employ the necessary aoooun- :itants and other assistants; that the investigation !~the appraisal should be a new one, disregarding all ithts would be very much more should begin at the beginnin~ and former appraisals and hearings, satisfactory to the citizens. A complete check will ,give every detail of the entire matter and ~uld be thorough in every respect. ]Ar. Hooker stated that a guess of the approximate cost would be not less than $15,000.00 nor more than$28,000.00. Mr. Hooker also stated that if it is impossible for Council of the City of Roanoke to furnish the money the Co_m_mission ivesttgation. will put this matter on its list for in- i M~. Mundy brought to the attention of Mr. Hooker the financial statement of [the Roanoke Water Works Company and stated that he was of the opinion that the oapit loharges should be furnished in more detail and suggested that Mr. Hooker ask the Water Norks Company to supply this information. The matter of installing mains for fire protection in various sections o~ the i:Roanoke L1 was also disoussed, lit. Hooker suggested that it might be possible t~t tho oould onforos installment of mains and h~drants nooossary ~or firs profession the a'sBistanoo of tho ~tate Corporation Commission, and ho ~etwoen tile Rlohmond Development ~ompany and Roanoke Wato~ Works Company was also Itooker. He stated that tho Commission would require thout City Attorney look into this matter. The relationship ~ater ~ompany with the that the Virginia ~rouglxt to the attention the ~ater ~omp_~_~_y ~o livulge suoh relationship. Affter a ffu~ther discussion off minor matters with relation to the l~oanoko Water Company, Council adjourned. ' APPROVED ~TTEST: ~ - Glerk '24'7 COUNCIZ, REGULAR MEETXN$, Friday, May 19, I~Z~. ~he Council of the City of Roamo~e met in regular meetin~ in ~he Oounoil Room in the Mumioipal Building Friday, ~ta~ 19, PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Morris, 1933, at 3 o'olooX P, M. Mundy a~d the President, Mr. Seifert-~. ABSENT: None - ............. O. The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFIOERS PRESENT: ¥1. P. Hunter, City L~nager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly the previous meeting has seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND CO~UNICATIONS: GOODWILL INDUSTRY AND GOSPEL MISSION: Gospel Mission directed to the Special : A communication from the Goodwill Indus1 '~ and Direct Relie~ Committee, Family Welfare Society, Roanoke, Virginia, was presented to Council asking that the Goodwill Indusi 'and Gospel ~[ission be granted $210.16 per month from the Reconstruction Finance Fun~ allocated for Direct Relief. ~.[r. Mundy moved that the request of the Goodwill In- dustry and Gospel Mission be approved and that Council recommend to the Special · Direct Relief Committee of the Family Welfare Society that $200.00 per month be pal~ :-said mission from any Reconstruction Finance funds for Direct Relief as said funds are received. to consider the water situation. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. WATER .~UzS~ION. Mr Fox brought to the attention of Council the question of the expediency for a conference with the officials of the Roanoke Water Works Comp~ complaints of the citizens of the City o~ Roanoke relative to the Thereupon, ~tr. Fox moved that a conference be requested with the following officials: Mr. Vernon F. West, President ~d Mr. Charles E. Moore, General and such other officials of said company as may desire to be present· The ~[anager, conference to consider the complaints of the citizens of the City of Roanoke rela- tive to the v~ter situation, and to be at such time as will suit the convenience of the officials o£ the Roanoke Water Works Company. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. CROSS-OVERS: The application of W. H. Herren for permit to construct two t.: ($4125) A RESOLUTION to grant a permit to W. H. i of two cross-overs at ,No. 2502 Melrose Avenue N. W. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of i hereby granted W. H. Ho~ton to construct two cross-overs i: 2502 Melrose Avenue N. W. cross-overs at 2~OE Melrose Avenue E. W., was read. The City Manager recommends th constr~ctton of said cross-overs· ~tr. ~undy offered the following resolution: Herren for the constr~ction Roanoke that a permit be, and is into his property at No. Said cross-overs to be constx~cted under specifications to be fl~rnished by th City Manager and according to his good liking and satisfaction. The said ¥1. H, Norton by acting under this resolution agrees to indemnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all olatms for damages to persons or proper by reason of the construction and maintenance of said cross-overs. Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded the resolution adopted by the following vote: .y Messrs. Comer, Fox, Morris, MundM and the President, Z, tr. Seifert - 5. NAYS: None-------- ...... ---0. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER: The City Manager presented a report of work aoeom- >lished and expenditures for week ending May 11, 1933. The same is filed. BURRELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: The report of the Burrell Memorial Hospital 52 city patients treated during the month of April was read and filed. showing REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: None. UNFINIS~D BUSINESS: None. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTION: Mx. Mund~ introduced the following resolution: RESOLUTION directing the Roanoke Water Works Company to install fire ~drants in the Lee-Ny Court Addition. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the Roanoke Water ~torks Company be, and it is hereby directed to install 13 fire hydrants in the Lee- Court Addition, to be located at the following points: (l) Lincoln Avenue and Carter Road Lincoln Avenue and Devon Road Lincoln Avenue 450 feet West of Devon Road Auburn Avenue and York Road Auburn Avenue 450 feet West of York Road Auburn Avenue and Lincoln Avenue Auburn Avenue and Charlton Road Laburnum Avenue a~d York Road Laburnum Avenue 500 feet West of York Road (10) Laburnum Avenue and Oha~lton Road (11) Avenel Avenue and York Road (1E) Avenel Avenue 4bO feet West York Road (1J) Avenel Avenue and Charlton Road Said hydrants shall be installed without delay. Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and ~he resolution adopted by t~e following vote: AYES: ~essrs. Comer, Fox, Morris, Mundy and the President,Mr. Seifert -- 5. NAYS: None .................. O. MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: LOW FLYING AEROPLANES: Mr. Hunter, the City Manager, reported to Council on the complaint of Captain Hawkins about the low flying aeroplanes. He stated that the $ime complained of by Captain Hawkins was due to a forced landing, by reason of mak- lng a repair necessary to the plane; that the citizens are requested to report Lirectly to the Aviation Department in Washington any low flying at the ~ield. There being no further business, Council APPROVED: ATTEST: Clerk adjourned. Presiden~ ":249.. The ¢ounc i 1 in the Munioipa~ of the City of Roanoke met Building Friday, Nay E$, PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Morris, ABSENT: None ............... 0. The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: W. P. Hunter, City Manager. COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING, Friday, Na~ 25, 1935. in regular meeting in the Council Room 1~35, at 3 o'cloo~c P. M. Mundy and the President, Mr. Seifert - o. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting nas ibeen furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND COMMTR~ICATIONS: FIRE CHIEFS' CONV~2;TION: Communication from the Savannah Chamber of Commerce .calling attention to the convention o~ the Fire Chiefs to be held in Savannah on June 9ml~, and 10th, ~d suggesting that the Chief or the Fire Department atSend the meeting. The con~munication is filed. BUSINESS SECTION: A communication from Mr. James P. Foy asking tha~ at the Soutl~west Corner of Gilmer Avenue and Commonwealt~ Avenue N. E., be placed in the business section. The communication is referred ~o the City Manager for inves- :~igation and report with recommendation. ROANOKE ,.~A~ER WORKS COMPANY TAX ASSESSMi~T: A communication from Mr. D. H. Hunt Commissioner of Revenue, transmitting a letter from Mr. R. E. Steele, Assistant Assessor of the orate Corporation Commission, in which he states ~hat the Roanoke W~ter ~?[orks Co., has re~uezted that 2h~ values heretofore returned for taxation be reduo-ii _ ~ed. M.r. Fox moved t h~at a eom m t tree to cons~s~ o fl~Iessrs. Mundy, Tucker and Hunt be appoznted to take ~ne matter up with the State God, oration Commission, and as- certain ti;e conditions upon which this request for reduction in the assessment is made, and, if necessary, to request a hearing before the State Corporation Commissio on the Question oi' the assessment. Tl~e motion was duly seconded and agreed to. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY ~ANAGER: The City Manager presented a report of work accom- plished and expenditures for week ending ~,lay 15, 19~. The same is filed. REPORTS OF COMMITT~S: None. , LEIFiNISHED BUSINESS: None. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: None. MOTIONS AND ~ISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: LIBRARy~ BOARD: Mr. Fox called the attention to the vacancy existing on the LiDrary Board caused by the death of Mr. E. W. Tinsley, and moved that },~r. E. T. iMorris be elected a member of the Board to fill the unexpired term for ~r. Tinsley. iThe motion was duly seconded, and ~r. E. T. Morris was unanimously elected a member of the Library Board in the place of Mr. Tinsley, deceased. ~ CHURCH AV~;E AND FIRST ST ,REET S. W: Mr. Fox called the attention of the City !M~uager to the radius of the Northeast Corner of Church Avenue and First Stree~ ~S. W., and asked that he look into the Question of enlarging ~he radius. ? i There being no further business, Council adjourned. !ATTEST: ~~..~~,~ A P P R O V E D~,~'~ i'~ -- ' - ~ ' u~er~ ..... Pree£d nt- The Council of the City of Roanoke in the Municipal Building Wednesday, May call of the president. PRESF~.~T: Messrs. Comer, Fox, met in SpeciaI 51, 19J5, at 4 COUNCIL, SPECIAL MEETING, Wednesday, May gl, 19~$. Meeting tn the Council Room o'olook P. [I., pu2sum'At to Morris, Mandy and the President, Mr. Seifert- 5, ABSENT: None ................ O. The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRES~IT: W. P. Hunter, City Ilanager. OBJECT OF Ti~ MEETING: The president stated that the object of the meeting was for a conference with Mr. Vernon F. West and other officials of the Roanoke Water VJorks Company. Representatives from the Roanoke Water Works Company were l,~r. Vernon F. ¥~est, President, Mr. CHarles E. Moore, General 1..ianager, Colonel James P. V~oods and Frank P. Rodgers, Attorneys. CONFERENCE: The president, Mr. Seifert, thanked ~,ir. West and the other repre- sentatives for their willingness to meet Council in a conference relative to corn- plaints ~bout the Water Company filed by the citizens. Mr. West stated that he is willing at all times to come to meetings of Council to discuss the affairs rela$ing to the water service; tl~at his company is willing to submit any statement of opera- ting data t~t may be desired. The mayor stated to Mr. ¥lest tha~ the citizens claim that the rate is exces- sive, and they believe Council can order a reduction. Mr. Ues$ replied that he did not have a formal statement as to rates; that his company had invested around $?00,000.00, and that the total invested in the company was between four and five million dollars; that this is a sound .value as of today. He stated that the firsm problem of the company was to give the people a~pure and sufficient water supply; that a survery made some time ago disclosed that they had an underground leakage of approximately J~ 1/~ percent of the water. Finding this leakage and correcting it has postponed the development of the Carvin Cove project and necessitated the ex- penditure of large sums of money; that the company had sold its radio station, and that they have no interest in anything but the water supply. Mr. Wes$ also stated that the revenues received by the company had dropped faster than the expenses could be reduced, and the company is not now receiving a fair return on the investment. ,, The Question of deposits required of consumers v~as brought to his attention. Mr. V~est stated that it is not their practice to require deposits from consumers .~ who own real estate, or those whom they knov~ to be good. Mr. West also stated that' the public relations have been bad, bu~ that it will be his endeavor to build up better relations with the puOlic generally. The question of the extension of mains for fire protection v~as also discussed.'j Mr. West stated that the company will extend the mains when the revenues will eQuall approximately ten percent per year on the investment. After ATTEST: m~zrther discussion of various matters APPROVED the meeting adjourned. ' ,~m~,~~ ~"--"~'--~ ~.. ' ..... COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING, Friday, ~une ~, 1933. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in Regular Meeting in the Council Room in the Mumioipal Buildinj Friday, J~_:_n_e Z, 19 35, ~[t 3 o'clock P. M. PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Mundy and the President,Mr. Seifert .... 4. ABS~:T :Mr. Morris .................. 1. The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PHES~T: W. P. Hunter, City Manager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been f~rnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS ~J;D CO~,NYNICATIONS: REQUEST TO PAY ~'~"'~°' ~,~o. Mr. Ray O. Lawson appeared before Council and stated that Mr. George Rterson, driver of tl~e police patrol, has been sued and a Judgment obtained against him for $300.00, for an accident occuring some time ago wherein a girl ~;'as injured. He asks that the Council consider the Question of paying the Judg ment against I.!r. Rierson. Mr. W. W. Keller also appeared and stated that he thought there is a moral obligation on the City to pay the judgment. Mr. Comer moved that the matter be referred to the City r~anager for investi- gation and report. SPECIAL POLICE OFFICER: Mr. J. G.. Holt applied for appointment as special police officer at the Arcade Market. Mr. Comer moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for investigation and report. FILLING STATION: A communication signed by some of the property ovmers on lOt~ ~Street and Grayson Avenue N. W., stating that the~ is no objection on their part for the erection and maintenance of a filling station at 1~03 Tenth Street extended The co~m._unication is filed. CROSS-OVER: The application of M. H. Forbes and F. T. Forbes for permit to construct a cross-over at l§13 South Jefferson Street was read and referred to the 'City Manager. BUS STOP SALEM AV~UJE AND FIRST STREET S. E: A petition stop at the Corner of First street and Salem Avenue S. E., asking that be changed the bus from ~alem Ave hue to Norfolk Avenue was read, and referred ~to the City Manager. REQUEST TO RELEASE TAXES: The request of ~,~rs. Vina L. Vf~aley to release the .~taxes on building at 601 Campbell Avenue S. W., which !, ,~the City Clerk for report. YACANT HOUSES: A commmioation from 1,~. M. W. [BA~mer o~l. ling was torn dawn, was referred to attention to the distraction of vacant houses and stealing of the equipment was read. The City Mana- ger stated that there have been ~uite a number of arrests and convictions for destrot ing and damaging vacant property, and that the police force is still engaged in try'm ing to rrna down the vandals. BU.S ROUTE: Notice of the application of O. L. Amos for a certificate of public conveni,noe ~md neoessity to operate a bus line from Catawl~a ,g~atorin~ into the :City of Roanoke is referred to the City ~,lanager. ;. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER: The City Manager presented a report of worx aooom- ,lished and expenditures for we'eX ending May 25, 1933. The same is filed. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: None. UNFINI SHED BUSINESS: BUSINESS DISTRICT: In the matter of the application of James P. Foy that the ,roperty at the Southwest Oorner of Gilmer Avenue and Commonwealth Avenue N. E., be .leclared business property. The City Manager recommends that the property at the Southwest Corner of Gilmer Avenue and Commonwealth Avenue; said property extending Llong Gllmer Avenue 151.47 A'eet and along Commonwealth Avenue .173.03 feet, also that )roperty at the Northwest. intersection of Gilmer Avenue, Commonwealth Avenue and Second Street N. E., and extending along Gilmer Avenue 94.15 feet and along Second Street 1~1,5 feet be also declared business property. ~r. Comer moved that the City ~lerk be directed to give the notice required under Article 11, Section 1, of IrdinanceNo. A08~, adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke on the ~0th, f December 19J2, and knov~a as the Zoning Ordinance. ~nd adopted by the following vote: day The motion was duly seconded AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Mundy, and the President, NAYS: None ................... 0. ~r. Seifert---~. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTROI~JCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Mr. Comer introduced the following resolution: (~41£?1 A RESOLU?ION to release the. sidewalk assessment agains$ the property n the name of Julia F. Pitzer on tl~e West side of Roanoke Street 1D0 feet South of Spruce Street, amounting to $1~.~9. ~,~/HEREAS, the sidewalk was constructed on the West Side of Roanoke ~treet 100 ~:eet South of Spruce Street in Septem0er 1911~, and notice given to Julia F. Pitzer,and WHEREAS, said Julia F. Pitzer had disposed of said property to R. S. ~illiams n November ?, l~10. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that tl~e side- alkassessment standing in the name of Julia F. Pitzer on the property on the :';est ~ide of Roanoke Street l~0 ~eet South of Spruce Street _~_mountlng to $13.49, be, and he same is hereby released. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. ~'esolutlon adopted by tlxe following vote: The motion was duly seconded and the AYES: Messrs. Oomer, Fox, Mundy and the President, I,Lr. Seifert ---4. NAYS: None ..................... 0. I,~t0TIONS ~ND MISCELI~EOUS BUSINESS: COU~CIL ~IEETINGS: Mr. Comer moved that the schedule of meetings of Council for : he months of June, July and Augus~ be as follows: ~ June ~ - 16 - ~0 July 14 - 28 August 11 - £8 The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. REQUEST'~T0 RELEASE TAXES: Mrs. Blackburn residing at 1909 ~Jelrose Avenue N. ~'~., and asked that Council release the taxes on her property; that on account of being unable to sec'~re work she is unable to p~- them. Council considers. CHURCH AVENUE AND FIRST STREET S. W: The City Manager recommends that the Nort~¥est Corner of Church Avenue and First Street S. W., be out back to a 10 foot radius at an approximate cost of $44,15. Mr. L~undy moved that the City Manager be authorized to do the worm. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ~ ATTEST: Clerk Pre8 COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING, Friday, June 16, 1933. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in Regular ~[eeting in the Council Room in the Municipal Building Friday, June 16, 1933, at 3 o'clock P. I,i. PRES~,;T: l. iessrs. Comer, Fox, Morris, lIundy and the President, },ir. Seifert--5. ABS~TT: None ................ 0. The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: W. P. hunter, City }~Ianager. i:,tINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the mind, res of the previous meeting has {been ik~rnished each member of Council, upon motio~, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND COZ~UR;ICATIONS: STREET Ii, IPROVF~,~MMT CHEST~UJT AVEhUJE BETI?E~; 8TH AND 6Tit STREETS N.¥;.: A petition asking for the improvement of Chestnut Avenue between 5th and 6th Streets N. U., was presented, and referred to the City Manager. CROSS-OVERS: The application of R. A. Alouf for pe~nit to construct two cross- overs to accommodate his property No. 552 London Avenue N. ~¥., was read. The City Manager recommends that the permit be granted. Mr. I~.iundy offered the following resolution: (~4128) A RESOLUTION to grant a permit to R. ~. Alouf to construct certain cross-overs. BE IT R~MSOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and is hereby granted R. A. Alouf to construct two cross-overs at his property No.532 Loudon Avenue N. TI. Said cross-overs shall be constructed under specifications to be furnished by the City l~,Ianager and according to his good liking and satisfaction. Said R. A. Alouf by acting under this resolution agrees to indemnify and save h_~rmless the City of Roanoke. from all claims for damages to persons or property by reason of the construction and maintenance of said cross-overs. Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, },iorris, Mundy and the President, Mr. Seifert --~. NAYS: None ........ 0 TRAVELERS AID SOCIETY: A communication from the Travelers Aid Society asking that $100.00 per month be allotted £hem from the Reconstruction Finance funds was read. The matter is referred to the Welfare Committee of the Family Welfare Society of the City of Roanoke. · ~ORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF TH~. CITY ~[ANAGER: The City ~lanager presented a report making certain i recommendations as follows: DAZ.~GES AGAINST G. W. RI~RSON PATROL CH.A~~JR: Relative to the request of Mr. Ray 0. Lawson and 1,qr. Vi. ¥!. Keller asking that the city pay a judgment of $300.00 awarded against ~Lr. G. 'J. Rterson, patrol chauffeur, for the injury to Miss Gertrude Walker by the police patrol Manager reports that it 18 liable for damages in this Comer moved that in view wagon wBlle the opinion of the City 8oliottor that the city case, and the City should not pay the Judgment. of tile in the oh&r~o of Mr. Rierson, The City is not Mr, report of the City Manager the request be refused, The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. BUS ROUTE O. L. AltOS: The City Manager reports that there is no objection to the route proposed approve his application to adopt the recommendation. J. G. tlOLT SPECIAL POLICE OFFICER: to be operated by Mr. O. L. Amos and recommends that the city the State Corporation Commission. Mr. Fox moved to The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. The City ~Mnager recommends that ~. J. G. Holt be appointed a special police officer for duty only on the property controlled by the Arcade Market. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the recommendation. The motion was duly seconded and the recommendation adopted. CROSS-OVER: The City Manager recommends that a permit be granted W. H. Forbes and T. B. Forbes to construct a cross-over at 1513 South Jefferson Street. Mr. Mundy moved that the recommendation be adopted and offered the following ~esolution (~4129) A RESOLUTION granting a permit to W. H. Forbes and T. B. Forbes to construct a certain cross-over. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and is hereby granted W. H. Forbes and T. B. Forbes to construct a cross-over into their prooerty at No. 1513 South Jefferson Street. The cross-over being for an additional entrance to a filling station nm'~ being operated. Said cross-over shall be constructed under specifications to be furnished by the City Manager and according to his good liking and satisfaction. The said W. H. Forbes and T. B. Forbes by acting under this resolution agree to indemnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to persons or property by reason of t~e construction and maintenance of said cross- over. Mr. ~iundy moved to adopt the resolution. Tl~e motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: D~essrs. Comer, Fox, M. orris, Mu_~dy and the President, Mr. Seifert --5. NAYS: None--- .......- - --0. The City Manager presented a report showing changes in the Fire Department 1~ and the Police Department as follows: FIRE DEPARTt~ENT Mr. W. H. Etczler, resigned, effective April 13, 1933. Mr. W. H. Jennings appointed as fireman, effective May 16, 1933. POLICE DEPARTmenT Mr. Thomas B. Tats, Patrolman, dismissed, effective June $, 1933. The City Manager presented reports of work accomplished and expenditures for weeks end,n6 June 1st, and June S, 1933 The same are filed. REPORTS OF COL~IITTEES: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: REVUES? TO RELEASE TAXES: The request of L~rs. Vina L. Whaley to be released from the payment of taxes on building at 601 Campbell Avenue S. W., the same hay- lng been torn down, ~_~d the Building Inspector M~,~ndy offered the following resolution: having certified to this fact, ¥~, {~4130) A RESOLUTION to release Mrs. Vina L. ¥ihaley from the payment of a portion of the tax assessed on the building kno~m as 601 Campbell Avenue S. W. be, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that Mrs. Vina L. Whaley and is hereby released from the payment of $3~.8~, assessed on the South part of Lot 16, Block 19, Rorer Addition, the reason fox. said release building which was on said lot was torn down ~tarch 1933. being that the BE IT FURTtIER RESOLVED that the Treasurer of the City of Roanoke credit the ~, tax ticket of Mrs. Vina L. ~°l~ley for the year 1933, with the.said m~m of $3£.8E. ~ Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the resolution. resolution adopted by the following vote: The motion was duly seconded and the AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Morris, Mundy and tlxe President, Mr. Seifert --5. " NAYS: None .............. - -- 0. REQUEST TO RELEASE TAXES: The request of ~[rs. Blackburn residing at 1609 Mel- rose Avenue to release her taxes was again considered. Council is of the opinion that it has no power to release taxes. Therefore, the request is released. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTRODUCTION AND JONSIDERATIOE OF 0RDINA~iCES AND RZS0~U~IOLS.'- ~ ~ · None. MOTIOHS ~D L[ISCELLANEOUS BUSR~?ESS: AUDIT: Messrs. Crawford-Stull & Company presented the audit of the accounts of the City of Roanoke and the School Board of the City of Roanoke. The same was read and upon motion, duly seconded, LIessrs. Crawford-Stull & Company are requested to submit recommendations for revising the set up of accounts as suggested in their report. DRAIN: The City L[anager presented an estimate of cost covering with concrete the drain running through the property of J. E. Likens, which amounts to $253.66. Mr. Comer moved that the City Manager cover with concrete the drain through the property of J. H. Likens at a cost of $2§3.66. The motion ~'Jas duly seconded and agreed to. TREASURER VOTING LIST: Mr. J. H. Frantz, Treasurer, presented a bill amount- lng to $512.~9 for preparing the December 1931~, voting list. The bill was not allow- ed by the Auditor, for the reason that a question as to vthether or not under the Staples Act he vm. uld be entitled to pa~aent. It appea2ing that tl~ee-fou2ths of the':; work on said list was done during 19~£, he is therefore entitled to three-fourths of tt~e amount of the bill, which is $~.~, and the Auditor is authorized to pay Mr. Frantz. There being no further business, Co~,ncil adjourned. APPROVED Clerk Pre~ent '257 MEETING, The 0o,,~oi1 of the City off Roanoke met in Special meeting in the Council Room in the Municipal Buildin~ Friday, June 23, 1933, at 3 o,clock P. M., pursuant to icall of the president. PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Morris, Mundy and the President, Mr. Seifert --5. ABSENT: None ............... 0. The President, Mr. Seifert, p~esiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: W. P. Hunter, City Manager. OBJECT OF THE MEETING: The president stated that the object of the meeting was to consider the financial condition of the City, and the means of operating for the balance of the year 1933. FINANCIAL CONDITION: A statement was presented by the City Clerk and Auditor showing that the probable revenues of the City will not be sufficient to meet the and it v~ill be necessary to make reductions in budget as adopted for the year 1933, the budget so as to come within the anticipated revenues. Mr. Fox moved to adjourn to meet on Monday, June 26, for further consideration of the matter before Council. ed and agreed to. 1933, at 3 o'clock P. M., [. The motion was duly second] The salaries of certain officers and their employees are fixed by law and it iS necessary that Council confer with these officers relative to any reduction in com- pensation tiiat may be necessary. ;&r. Fox moved that the City Clerk invite the Clerl :of tlie Courts; City Sergeant; Commionweatli Attorney; Commissioner of Revenue and Treasurer to meet Council at 4 o'clock 2. !,~., on Monday. The motion was duly seco~ "ed and agreed to. CONFEDERATE R~ION: It was stated to Council that the Confederate Renunion would be held on J~_ne 26, 1933, at Monterey, Highland County, Virginia; that two 'delegates from the William Watts Camp have been designated and that $25.00 is needed to pay tile expenses of tiiese delegates. 1~. Fox moved ttiat the City Clerk :'and Auditor b~ directed to drav~ a warrant to Mr. D. ii. Armstrong for the s~!m of $25.00, the expenses of the delegates to the renunion at Monterey, Virginia. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. DALLAGE TO CITY AUT01~0BILE: The City Manager stated that some time ago one of the Kroger trucks ran into an automobile belonging to the City and damaged the same to a considerable extent; that they have offered to pay a portion of the damage ~ which he thi.nks is not sufficient, and in order to recover the whole damage it will probably be necessary .that a ~,~.it be brought and he desires the opinion of Council as to whether or not it would be expedient to accept the compromise offered or to insist upon full damage being paid. It was the opinion of Council that the City ~ Manager insist upon the recovery of the full amount of d~mage to the oar. There being no further business, Council adjourned. ATTEST: Clerk APPROVED COUNCIL, Mond sF, SPECIAL MEETING, June 26, 19~5. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in Special Meeting in the Council Room in the Municipal Building Monday, June 26, 1933, at 3 o'clock P. M., pursuant to call of the president. PRES~{T: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Morris, Mundy, and the President, Mr. Seifert--~. ABSE~T: None ............... 0. The President, Mr. seifert, presiding. OFFICERS P~SENT: W. P. Hunter, City Manager. OBJECT OF THE }iEETING: The object of the meeting is to further consider reduc- tion in the expense of the city government for the six months period ending December The Council considered the statements presented and after a considerable dis- ~ cusSlon the City Clerk is directed to draw an ordinance to reduce by ~ the expen- ses, of the city government including salaries, wages, appropriations to schools and all appropriations except those that are for the payment of the City debt, Sinking Fund a_ud p ensi one. The following officers whose salaries are fixed by the statute appeared and agreed that their compensation and the compensation of their employees may be reduc- il ed 72~ to correspond to the reduction of the salaries and wages in other departments. :IThose consenting were ;lessrs. R. J. Watson, Clerk of the Courts, H. E. ~.iayhew, City I~Sergeant, R. E. Smith, represented by nls assistant, :,~r. Cuddy, Commonwealth Attorney, D. R. Hunt, Commissioner of Revenue and J. H. Frantz, City Treasurer. The City Clerk is also directed to write Judge.J.L. Almond, Judge Beverley Berkley and Judge T. L. Keister asking whether or not they will consent to a reduc- tion of 7~ in the salary paid by them by the City of Roanoke. HIGH'JAY PROJECTS: The City ~,lanag~er presented a letter which he has written to .i the State Highway Commission asking that certain projeots in th.e City of Roanoke be ,~ considered in their allotment of funds for highways allocated to tae State of Vir- ginia by the Federal Government. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk President COUNCIL, Fr iday, REGUI~R MEETING, The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Room ~n the Liunicipal Building Friday, June 30, at 3 o'clock P. M. PRES~T: Nessrs. Comer, Fox, ~orris, ~undy a~d the President, ~. Seifert - §. ABS~,, T: None ................ 0. The President, ~r. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRES~T: '#. P. Hunter, City Hanager. MI~JTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, dispensed with and the minutes approved as reoorded. the meeting has reading is PETITIONS AND O0~UIIICATIONS: AUTO ~,iERCHAZ.~T'S LICENSE: A communication from J. Henry Claytor, Attorney for Hale Brotl~ers Grocery, asking that Council provide a license for an automobile gro- cery. The Clerk is directed to acknowledge receipt of the communication and to ad- vise that the State law imposes a tax on merchants, and Council could not pass an ordinance t~at would be in conflict with this provision of the statute. Z0~ING: It appeazing that a hearing was set this date at 3 o,clock on the ~ues. tion of changing certain property from a residential district into a business district; no person a~pearing to offer objection to the proposed change, ~,Ir. idundy offered the follo~-Jing ordinance: of an ordinance adopted by (~4131) AN 0RDII~ANCE to amend Article l, Section l, the Council of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, on the 30th, day of December 1932, :! "An Ordinance to divide the area of the City of Roanoke numbered 405~, and entitled, into districts, to establish building lines, to regulate and restrict the location, erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair or use of buildings and ot~er structures, their height, area and bulk, and percentage of lot to be occupied by buildi__n_gs or other structures, the size of yards, courts amd other open spaces, and the trade, indust~r, residence and other specific uses of the premises in districts for the promotion of health, safety, morals, comfort, prosperity, or gener~ welfare of the City of Roanoke; to provide for the change of boundries, regulations and restrictions of such districts; to provide for a Board of Zoning ~ppeals; to pro- vide for enforcement; to prescribe penalties for violation of the provisions hereof. ( For ~--~ll text of ordinance see Ordinance Book I.:o. $, Page No. ~/-~_}. The ordinance was read and laid over. ~iILLIE B. PAXTON ~ '~ TO '~'~' ~m.~ ~,~u.~.o_ ~n~_.~ RESIDENCE: The application of ~[illie B. Paxton to make ch~ges in her p~perty at 16 Wells Av~ue E. ¥~., by enclosing a porck and also adding an addition was read, and referred to the City ~anager for reco~en- dar i on. CRITICIS~ BY J~ES A. B~: L~. J. n. Frantz, called the attention of Co~cil to a co~ication from i:{r. J~es A. Bear in the ~orld-News of J:e ~th, and ~g- gested that in justice to all parties Co~cil ~ould give to the press a statement of the f~cts. The statement is as follows: ~ "The Co~cil finds it necessa~ to make a reduction of ~ in the compensation 0f its salaried employees. This duty is a most ~.~Bpleas~t one, ~d the action is reluctantly taken. It is desired, tkerefore, to m~e the following statement to the people of Roanoke as to the reamns which m~de this reduction necessary. For sometime it has been obvious tlmt the budget estimates of money the city expected to receive to meet the expenses provided for in the budget would fall far short of the amounts estimated, and that it vmuld be necessary to curtail expenses. On Friday, June 23rd, the City Clerk and Auditor presented Council with a statemen~ of pnobable revenue, which it was decided made necessary a reduction in the salarle$ of t~e city's employees to the extend of about $73,000.00. The percentage of cut to be applied to each employee depended upon ~'~hether t~e reduction could be applied to the Clerk of the Courts, City Sergeant, Commlsa[~ner of l~evenue, Commonwealth, s Attorney and City Treasurer, and their employees. ..Tkes~ are State officers and their compensation is fixed by State statute and Council ~,as no power to reduce same without their consent. If they and their office forces agreed to accept their~ prorata part of the ~nount it was necessary to reduce the whole, then obviously the percentage of reduction to be applied to the other employees would be less. A mo--. tion was, therefore, adopted at the meeting on June 23rd, that these officers be requested to meet with Council on the following ;.~onday for t?~ purpose of determin- -' lng whether they would consent to tl~eir salaries being reduced on the same basis as~ other employees. These officers met with the members of Council, as requested, and! consented tlmt they and their office employees would suffer their share of the nec- essary reduction. After allowing for the saving from the reduction in the salaries of these officers, it was found t¥~t a reduction of 7~ would suffice, though if they had not consented the percentage of reduction on the other employees would have been greater. As stated, the necessity for the cut was due to decreas~receipts from taxes.- SALARY CUTS: Communication from the Roanoke Central Lab~ Union protesting against the cuts in salaries of the city employees was read, and the Clerk is direct- ed to acxnowledge the same. SHANK ~[IT.v.: The proposition of ~&r. W. Ryland Martin to purchase the Shank ~lill property was read, and on motion of Mr. ~fundy the offer contained therein is declined. REQUEST TO CHANGE PROP~RTY FR0~[ RESIDENTIAL TO LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT: A petition presented by Mr. J. E. Gish asking that his property at the Southeast Cor- ner of Moorman Road and 9th Street N. W., be changed from a residential district to a light industrial district. ~Lr. Fox moved that the City Clerk give the notice re- tuired by Article X1, Section 1. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: ~ REPORT OF THE CITY ~NAGER: The City ~.lanager presented a report advistng Council ~f the employment of Mr. David Thomas ~[ahan as Patrolman in the Police Department, .~ffeetive June 19, 19~3. The report is filed. The City Manager presented a report of work accomplished and expenditures for · eeks ending June 15th, and June 22nd. The same are filed. FASIILY WELFARE SOCIETY: The report of the Family Welfare Society for the month sf May is filed. REPORTS OF COLH,[ITTEES: None. UNFI~JISHED BUSINESS: None. CONSIDERATION OF CLAII,[S: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Mr. D'.undy introduced the following ordinance: (~41~2) AN ORDINANCE to reduce certain appropriations for the year ending )ecember 3l, 193~, and to reduce by ?~ all salaries, wages, commissions, fees and ~ther compensation paid by the City of Roanoke to all City officers and employees ~or the period beginning July l, 1933. ( For full text of 0rdinanee see Ordinance Book No. 8, Page No. ). Mr. Comer moved ttmt the reading at two separate meetings be dispe~ssd with. he motion was duly seconded and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, l'.~[orris, !,,~.undy and the President,~ir. Seifert ---5. NAYS: None .............. 0. ~tr. ~,[undy moved to adopt th.~ ordinance. The motion was duly seconded and the rdinanee adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, ~[orris, ~undy and the President, ~r. Seifert --5. NAYS: gone ............. O. . ~tr. Comer offered the following ordinance: (~4133) AN ORDINANCE to ~end and reordain Seot~o~ 5, of Article 11, and ~ec- tion 5, of Article 111, of an Ordi~noe adopted by the Co~o[l of the City of Ro~o~ on the 20th, day of December 193C, n~bered 4083, ~d entitled, "~ 0rdtnanoe to [divide the area of the City of Roanoke into districts, to establi~ buildi~s lines to regulate m~d restrict the location, erection, const~ction, reconstruction, al- teration, re, ir or use of buildi~s and other struct~es, their height, area and bulk, and percentage of lot to be occupied by buildings or other structures, the · size of ~rds, co,ts ~d other open spaces, and tl~e trade, ind~try, residence and ~other specific uses of the premises in such districts for the promotion of he~th, -safety, morals, comfort, pr~perity, or general ~'~fare of the City of Roanoke; to provide for the cha~e of bo~dries, regulations and restrictions of smch districts; ~jto ~rovide for a Bo~d of Zoni~ Appealm; to provide for enforcement; to prescribe ?penalties for violation of the provi~ons hereof." ( For ~ll text of ordinance see 0rdin~ce Book No. 8, ~ge No. ~ ). The ordinance ~'~as read and laid over. =,,0~ IOL S ~, D MiSC ET,~EOUS 3USI!~SS: MORRILL AV~ AT 9TH STREET S. E: The City M~ager stated to Co~cil that the. citizens residing on l~orrill Avenue near 9th Street ~e insisting that ~orrill Avenu ~be opened into 9th Street; tl~t there are several prop~ty owners who are objecting on accost of the damage which will be caused their p~perty if the street is opened He stated ttmt it wou~ cost approximately $1,783.00, for grading without property .d~ages. A petition was also filed by the property ovmers asking for this opening. ~ Co~cil takes time to view the sit~tion. The matter is laid over ~ · D~R~: The City L[m~ager reported ttmt J. E. Gish who is the ovmer of a piece of property througl~ which a drain ~s is asking tlmt it be. covered for a dis~nce of 50 feet East of 9th Street N.W. estimated co st. The City I,[a~ger is directed to report the There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk President Frida~, R~$UV.~ MEET~G, J~tly 14, 193Z. ~he Council of the City of Roanoke met in regula~ meeting in the Council Room in the Municipal Building Friday, July 14, 1933, PRESET: Messrs. Come~, Fox, Morris, Mundy, ABSEI~T: None- ...... ---------0. at 3 o'clock P. M. and the President Mr. Seifert--~. The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: MINUTES: Oeen furnished dlspensed with and the minutes approved PETITIONS AND C~UNICATIONS: W. P. Hunter, City Manager. It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the readi~ 'is as recorded. REQUEST TO REDUCE ASSESSMENT: Mr. E. G. Goggin presented a petition asking th_-_t Counoll reduoe the asses~at on his prope~q;y from $li,15'/0.00 1;o $1,250.00, for the reason that a Filling Station has been ereoted on the adjoining loi~, ~hioh is at the Corner of Wasena Avenue and Main Street, Wasena. The matter is referred to the City~; Attorney for an opinion. PARK LIGHTS: Mr. F. in Eureka Park, and also O. Poole appeared and asked that close the driveway in the park. the City install lights Jackson Park. CROSS-OVER: ~ver at 1103 Riverside Boulevard S. W., was read and referred to the City Manager Mr. Comer called the attention of Council to the necessity of installing llghts~ The matter is referred to the City Manager for report. The application of James 0. Pollard for permit to construct a cross- for report. VISITING NURSES ASSOCIATION: A communication from the Roanoke ;[lngl_ [- Nurses Association asking that a larger amount be included in the 1954 ~ead, and laid over to be considered with the budget for 1934. , WAGE CUT ROANOKE TYPOGRAPHICAL UNION: Mr. A. R. Camper, Secretary and f the Roanoke Typographical Union, filed '~n~ salaries and wages of City employees. acknowledge receipt. GASOLINE TANK: The application of the Allegh~ey Gas and 0il Instructive Visit.- budget wam a communication protesting against the cut': The same is filed and the Clerk is direoto~ t to construct a 1.,oo0 gallon underground in Street and Wasena Avenue was read. Mr. offered the following resolution: (~4134) A RESOLUTION granting a permit gasoline storage tank underground. Lnstall a 1,000 gallon Company for a per- gasoline storage tank at the Corner of Mundy moved that the permit be granted to the Allegha_~ey Gas and Oil Company to BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and is t~ereby granted the Alleghaney Gas and 0il Company to install a 1,000 gallon gasoline ~torage ta~k underground on its propert~ at the Corner of Main Street and Wasena ,venue, Wasena, The said tank shall be installed under specifications to be furnished by the Building Inspector and according to his good liking and satisfaction. Said Alleghaney Gas and 0il Company by acting under this resolution agrees to indemnify an~ say e hamle ss the City of Roanoke fx~m all claims for damages to per- sons or p~opert~ b~- reason of the installation an~ maintenaaoe of oa~ tank. resolution was read and lai~ over. REBATE ~AXESt The &pplioation of Mar~ B, ~all to rebate the taxes for the ~ear 1933, on & house located at 119 Rutherford &venue H.l. It appeawl~ from oo~tifioato of tho Buildl~ Inspector that the house was torn ~ ~ lsat Mr. Comer moved to grant the request and offered the followin~ resolutions RESOLUTION to release W. half of Lot 4, Block 2, Horthside the tax to Mary E. Mall on the house on the Land Oompan~ amounting to $3.50 for the year 1933. Mary E. Hall ~s tho owner of the propert; known as, the W. half of Lot 4, Block ~, Northside Land Company, on wkioh lot the house was valued at $280,00, the tax for the year being $?.00, and WEEREAS, t~ said house was torn down on July 1, 193~. TN~_ EFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City ~Treasurer be, ¥ and he i s he reby authorized to credit the tax ticket in name o f Mary E. Hall on the W. half of .Lot 4, Block Northside Land Company for the 2ea~1933, with one half of the yea~s' tax or $3.50, the house on said lot having been torn Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Morris, Mundy and the President, Mr. Seifert --5. NAYS: None .............. --0. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER: The City Manager p re sent ed reports of work &ooom- plashed and expenditures for weeks are filed. FINANCIAL STATEMENT: The City ending June 30th, and July 6, 1953. The 8ams Clerk ~d Auditor presented financial statement "~ of the City of Roanoke as of July 1, 1933. The same is filed. REPORTS OF COMt[ITTEES: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The following ordinance ;laid over was taken up and again read: the Council AN ORDINANCE to amend Article 1, of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, having been numbered 4083, and entitled, into districts, to establish introduced, read and :1 Section 1, of an ordinance adopSed by following vote: The motion was duly seconded and the ordinance adopted by the Mr. Comer moved to adopt the ordinance. by buildings or other stx~otures, ~he size of yards, courts and other open spaces, ! and the trade, industry, residence and other specific uses of the premises in suoh ~;distrtots for the promotion of health, safety, morals, comfort, prosperity, or !general welfare of the City of Roanoke; to provide for the change of bo,~dries, re* i g a. lattons ~d restriotions of ~.oh distriots; to provide for a Board of Zor~i~ lp- i l:}eals~ to provido for enforosment; to presoribe pen~l, tles for viol&tion of the ~ visions hereof." ~ For fall text of Ordi~.noe see Ordinanoe Boolr No. 8, ~age erection, construction, ~eoonatruotte~t, alteration, repair or use of buildings and ~otlmr st~u. og~'es, their heigla~,, area 8~ad b~l.~, and peroentage of lot to be oooupiei on the 30th, day of December 19~E, "AN ORDINANCE to divide the area of the City of Roanok, building lines, to regulate and restrict the location, A"~8: hosts, Comer, Fox, UorrJ. s, Mund.¥ and. tile l:'resXdent, Mr. ~eif'er~t The following ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up ~nd a~ain read: (d~,l~,~) AN 0RDINANOE to aa~ and reordain Section 5, Article 11, and Section 3, of Article lll, of an 0rdinanoe adopted by the Council of the City off Roanoke on ~he 30th, 6a~v of December, 19ZY, nu~mbered 4083, a~4 entitled, the area of the City of Roanoke into districts, to establish building lines, to Kul&te and restrict the location, erection, construction, reconstruction, alterationi repair or use off buildings and other structures, their height,, area and bulk, and ~eroentage of lot to be occupied by buildings or other structures, the size of yards ourts and other open spaces, and the trade, industry residence and other specific roses of the premises in such districts for the promotion of health, safety, morals, comfort, prosperity, or general welfare of the City of Roanoke; to provide for the change of boundries, regula.tions and restrictions of such districts; to provide for a Board of Zoning Appeals; to provide for enforcement; to prescribe for violation of the provisions hereof." ( For full text of ordinance see Ordinance Book No. 8, Page ~). penalties Mr. Fox moved to adopt the ordinance. The motion was duly seconded and the ,ordinance adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Morris, Mundy and the President, Mr. Seifert --5. NAYS: None .............. O. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. IN TRO IXIC TI ON AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Mr. Fox introduced the follow, lng resolution: ~$4156) A RESOLUTION to grant a permit to Millie B. Paxton to enclose a porch, a~ to erect a new porch at her house No. 15 Wells Avenue N.W. Wt~REAS, Milli~ B. Paxton has applied for a permit to enclose a porch, ~d to build a new porch at her house No. 16 Wells Avenue N. W., and WHEREAS, the adjoining property owners have given their consent in writing to the changes proposed by said Millie B. Paxton, which consent is hereto attached, and'; WHEREAS, no additional hazard will be created by granting the permit asked for.!! .! THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and is hereby granted Millie B. Paxton to enclose a porch, and to build a new porch at her house No, 16 ~ells Avenue N. W. The said construction to be in accordance with a sketch hereto attached and such construction shall be under specifications to be furnished by the ]~Ailding In- speotor and according to his good llxing a~d satisfaction. Said Millie B. Paxton by acting ,,~der this resolution agrees save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims by reason of the enclosing of the porch, and the ,IhOGSe · The resolution was read and laid over. Mr. Fox introduced the following resolution: to indemnify and for damages to persons or propert¥~ e~ootlon off a new poroh at her WHEREAS, carried on the sergeant, and (~41~?) A RESOLUTION authorizing the carrying of L. R. Morris on the payroll of the Police Department at the salary of a patrolman of $1E1.05, until January 1, 1934; L. R. Morris a patrolman was shot and seriously injured and has been ~ payroll of the Police Department since $~oh injury at the salary of a! 266 the WHEREAS, said L. R. Mcezio has re%ueoted that he be oar~le~ on the palrell of Polioe Department until Ja~ua~r l, 1934, a~ the aala~j of & patrolman, whtoh Il ~121,05 per month, ?~l~lFOR~, ~ IT E~SOLVED by the Counoil of t.he Oity of I/or~ts bo oarrle~ on the ps, roll of tbs Polioe Department a~ Roanoke t~at said L. R the sala~2 of & patrol. man, S121.0~ per month, until January 1, 19~4. Fox moved to adopt tho resolution. The motion was dul~ seoonded and the resolution adopted by the following Tote: AYES: aessr8. Comer, Fox, Morris, Mundy and tho President, Mr. Seifert NAYS: None ...... - ......... O. Mr. Fox introduoed the following resolution: (~41~8) A RESOLUTION to authorize the Couno il of the City of Roanoke and the City Manager to exooute the Application and ¢ortifioate of Neoessit~r to soouro ih,ndl · under the provision of the Federal Relief Asa of 1955. ( For full text of lie so luti on see Ordinance Book No. 8, Page _~Z~_)' Mr. Fox moved to ado:pt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Morris, NAYS: None .............. ----0. Mundy and the Pre s ident, Mr. Seifert--5. MOTIONS AND MISOELLANEOUS BUSINESS: MORRILL AVENUE: The matter of opening Morrill Avenue into 9th Street S. E. Th City Manager is authorized to ascertain the approximate damage which will accrue to the property in grading said street. He is directed to report the cost at the next meeting of Council. AIRPORT: Mr. C. S. MoNulty, representing Reynolds and Lemon, operators of the Airport, appeared and stated the operators were indebted to the Roanoke Bridge and Iron Company for the hangar at said Airport; tha~ ~udgment had been obtained agaAns them and the hangar has been advertised for sale. He asks that Council assist him in the matter. Judge R. ~. Whittle, representing the Roanoke Bridge and Iron Corn- pany, also appeared relating to !: poned for twenty (20) days, in the matter, and agreed that the order that Council might have sale weul~ be post- opportunity to in- vestigate. There being no further business, Council adjourned. ATTEST: 01erk APPROVED President ,COUNOIL, SPECIAL MEETI~G, We&ne saa~, july 19, l~3Z. ?he Council of the Cit~ of Roanoke met in Special Meeting ia the Council Room in the Municipal ]uildi~g ]/e~nesda~r, July 19, I~ZZ, at Z:30 o'oloo~ P. M., pursuant to call of the City Manager. PRESET: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Morris, Mundy and the President, Mr. Seifex-t --5. ABSENT: None- ............... 0. The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: W. P. Hunter, City Manager. OBJECT OF THE MEETING: The City Manager stated that the object of the meeting was to appoint an agency to administer the funds secured under the provisions of the Federal Relief Act of 1933. Mr. Comer introduced the following resolution: (~4139) A RESOLUTION to repeal Resolution No. 4138 adopted by the Council of ~, the City of Roanoke on the 14th, day of July 1933, entitled, "A RESOLUTION to au- ~ thorize the Council of the City of Roanoke and the City Manager to execute the Ap- plication and Certificate of Necessity to secure funds under the provisions of the Federal Relief Act of 1933." BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that Resolution No. 4138, adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke on the 14th, day of July 1933, entitled, "A RESOLUTION to authorize the Council of the City of Roanoke and the City Manager to execute the Application and Certificate of Necessity to secure funds under the provisions of the Federal Relief Act of 1933," be, and the same is hereby repealed. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Morris, NAYS: None ................... O. Mundy and the President, Mr. Seifert--5. Mr. Fox introduced the following resolution: ($4140) A RESOLUTION to authorize the Council City Manager to execute the Application and Certificate under the provisions of the Federal Relief Act of 1933, Welfare Society as the same. of the ~ity of Roanoke a~t the :,! of Necessity to secure funds and to ~esignate the Family i'. the Public Welfare Agenc~ of the City of Roanoke to administer ( For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Book No. 8, Mr. Fox moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was resolution adopted by the following vote: Page ~ ) /- duly seconded and the AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Morris, Mundy and the President, Mr. Seifert --5. NAYS: None - ........... - ...... O. The City M~uager informed the Council that it would be necessary to adopt rules and lnst rutted meeting of There regulations for the administration of this fund prior to August 1st. Council the City Manager to prepare a draft of rules and present same at next Council for its consideration. being no further business, Council adjourned. Clerk APPROVED Pre s~ dent 267 GOU~GIL, Friday, REGULAR ~EETING, July 28, 1933. The Council of the City' of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Counuil ~oom in the L{unicipal 3uildinE Friday, July MS, 1933, at 3 o'clock ?. PRESENT: }:feasts. Comer, Fox, Morris, l~undy and the President ~ir. Seifert-5. ABSENT: None .................. O. The President, Mr. Seifert, Presiding. 0FFIJERS PRUSE:,~'T: W. P. Hunter, City Manager. ;~INUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous m~eting has been furnished eacl~ member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. ?ETIT! 0~:S AND BUSINEtS DISTRI6T- I~r. '$. M. Broun, represent~.ng the Citizen's Undertaking Establishment, Inc., appeared and asked that the property beginning at a point on the North side of Patton Street, 200 feet East of Lee Street, extending 50 feet along ?atton Street and running back between parallel lines 200 feet, be placed in the business district instead of the residential district as the same is now. The matter is laid over for consideration. ~:. N';''''~'~-'~''~'~,.~..,~.~,~, DISTKIC~'~ It appearing t~mt a notice was given and published in the :'Worid-:~ews", as required by the ordinance, to change the progerty lying at the ~. E. Corner of ~,~oorman Road and 9th Street ~.:. W.; extending along 9th Street 97½ feet and on ~.oorman Road 132 feet, from a residential district to a light industrial district. !{enry D. Dolpi~in, representing the colored property owners, on L~oorman Road from 9th to 10th Street and from Moorman Road to McDm'~ell Avenue appeared and entered a protest against changing the property from a residential to a light industrial district. I.~r. Dolphin was requested to present his objection in writing along with a petition from the property owners affected, and the matter is laid over pending the receipt of the writton objection and petition. 7TH STEEET !mC $ ' ' ' ~ '' --O'~ITIOE" TO CLOSE' l:[r. '~". O. Ltndsey, representing the Howery-Taylor !.~illing Company and A. B. Coleman, ~ppeared and asked that "/th Street N. W., between Shenandoah Avenue and the ~ . & W. Railway be closed. He stated that t the street is not now being used except ~.s an entrance Into the Howery-Taylor Company, and t~mt this company desires to make certain improvements, and in order to Co so it is necessary that tae street be closed, i:ir. Comer moved that the matter, be referred to the City l.[anager and City Attorney for investigation and report. ELECTRIC SI~i L~II{ ST¥~ET V~S~IA: LM. Goggtn appeared and stated to Council that ae objected to the construction of an electric sign at the Filling Station of the Alleghaney G~s and 0il Company at the corner of Wasena Avenue and ~Min Street at the location it is ~roposed to erect such . ign;that t~e has no objection to the .sign if it is placed in front of the building facing I.Iatn Street. The matter is referred to the City ~anager to take up with the Alleghany Gas and 0il Company in az endeavor to arrange the sign to the best advantage and the least objection to Goggin. g '~DERTAKING ESTA3LISHI,~,NT: A~ petition from Mrs. M. J. German and others advising Council that the Citizen's Undertaking Establishment is about to move int4 and use a certain house known and designated as No. 320 Patton Avenue N. E., as an undertaking establishm~nt. They for this purpose. It appearing taking Establishment is in a residential district, and that under the ordinances the same cannot be used for the petition is filed. STORAGE T~tNKS: A petition from ti~ asking that a permit a capacity of 10,~00 storing kerosene and fuel oils. investigation and report. are asking Council to prevent the use of the t:~t the house proposed to be used for the Under- purpose of an tmdertaking establislmont, the THe petition is referred to the City l..[t~nager for~ Virginia Coal & Supply Company, Inc., be granted to install three underground stor~.ge tanks; £ of gallons and i of 6,000 gallon capacity for ~Ae .,urpose of STOP~'~GE TAHKS: A petition from the Virginia Independent 0il De~.lers Associa- tion ~.zking for a permit to install 2 storage tanks; 1 of 10,000 gallon capacity for storage of fuel oils and the other of 10,o~0 gallon capacity for the storage of motor oil to be located on the property at the Corner of East Campbell Avenue and Norfolk Avenue S. E., on the property belonging to B. A. Goria. The petition is referred to the City Manager for investigation and report. ~NDERPASS LYYCHBURG ~V~rE: Communication from Mr. W. P. Wiltsee, C~-,ief Engineer of the Norfolk & Western Railway Company, advising that his company will. contribute ~'~.,12,500.00 , reynards the construction of the underpass at Lynchburg ~venue. The letter is filed. 2AX. PJ~B~.TE: Communication from B. F. Ci~ildress asking that lie be rebated ~ll.~? in taxes for 1933, on h. fs lot kmown as a part of Lot l, Scott-Wright Addition, on account of tearing down the house thereon. Mr. Fox moved that the rebate be granted, and offered the following resolution: (#4141) A RZ.,'SOLUTION to rebate to B. F. Cnildress the taxes on a part of Lot 1, Scott-Wright Addition house. for the year 1933, on account of tearing down the '.'~'HEREAS, B. F. Childress is Addition, upon which was located a house valued at ~650.00, and WHEREAS. said B. F. Childreas removed said house on or about April 13th, and is asking that the tax for the year 1933 be rebated. ':'HEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the the ovmer of a part of Lot 1, of the Scott-Wrigh~ Treasurer of the City be, and he is hereby authorized to credit the tax ticket of B. F. Childress on part of Lot 1, Scott-Wright Addition for the year 1933. with $11.577 on account of the tearing dorm of the house on said lot. Mr. Fox moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYE S: NAYS: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Morris, Mundy and the President, ~.Ir. Seifert-b. None ................ - 0. i-~E_~DRTS OF OFFICERS: P~EPORT OF THE CITY [tANAGER: The City Manager presented recommendati ons. CROSS-0V:~R: ard for a cross-over at ll03 Riverside Boulevard. a report making certain The same were acted upon as follows: ~i The City Manager recommends that a permit be granted James 0. Poll~- iJ!r. Mundy moved to adopt the reoo~nendation and offered the following resolution: (~4142) A R~SOLUTION granting a permit to James O. Pollar~ to construct a cross-over at 1!05 Riverside Boulevard. ~E IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and is hereby granted James O. Pollard to construct a cross-over at 1103 Riverside Boulevard. Said cross-over stroll be constructed u~der specifications to be furnished b~ tile City [anager and according to his 6cod liking and satisfaction. The said James O. ~llard by acting ~der this resolution agrees to and save harmless t~ City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to persons or property by reason of the construction ~d mainten~oe of ~id cross-over. ~,Ir. M~dy moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded ~d th resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Morris, 1,1~ ~d the ~esident, ~. Seifert-5. f'AYS: None ................ 0. ~:UREKA PARK LIGiITS: The City Manager reports that there are no funds availab,~e for installing lights in Eureka Park for the year 1933, and recommends that the i, matter be laid over to be considered with tbs budget for 1934. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the recommendation. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. T~xe City Manager presented reports of work accom-,lis,,ed ~nd expenditures for weeks ending July 13th, and July 20th, 1~3. The same are filed. FZJ:~'_LY WELFARE [~OCv?'~.~,~.. month of Jume 1933 is filed. REPORTS OF COlU?.!TTE.ES: L'NFINIS:i'~D BUSINESS: The report of the Family Welfare Society for the None. The following resolution having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (,m4134) ~', RESOLUTION granting a permit to the Alleghany Gas and Oil Company to install a 1,O00 gallon gasoline storage tank underground. ~ For full text of i:,esol'~tion see Ordinance Book Eo. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion the resolution adopted by the following vote: 8, Page __~__~__). was duly seconded and AYES: Messrs, Comer, Fox, k~orris, Mundy, and '~he President, ;.tr. 3eifert-5. NiYS- None ........... 0. The following resolution having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read; ,,~,,,~?N to grant a peri, it to I.iILL~E B. PAXTO}~ to enclose a porch, ~d to erect a new porch at her house f.~o. 16 Wells Avenue i~. W. (For full text of resolution see Ordinsnce !,ir. Morris moved to adopt the re sol~tion. the resolution adopted by the following vote: 3ook ~o. 8, Page=~.~). The motion was duly seconded and AYES- I~essrs. Comer, Fox, Morris, Mundy ~d ~he President, Mr. Seifert-5. - ~.:AYS: None ............ 0. ! ~O:.?'5IDERATUON OF CLAIMS- ;~one. '~ INTRODUCTION AND CONZmIDERATION OF ORDI_.NA~,:CES AND LESOLUTIOES: ;f,r. Fox introduced the following resolution: ~ (#4145) ~, RESOLUTION to appoint a committee to confer with the property ovme:'s ! on the morth and South sides of Lynchburg Avenue from 6th Street N E., to Tinker Y4rnchburg Avenue between said pointa. WHEPJg,',S, it is proposed to widen Lynohburg Avenue ~. g., from 6th Street to Tinke~ Creek Brid~e, ~4 for s'~ch ~idenin~ it is necessary that land be ac- quired on ~he North and South sIdea of said Lynchburg Avenue. THE~F0r. E, BE IT RESOLVED by the Co,oil of the City of Roanoke that a committee consistl~ of ~essrs. S. P. Seifert, E. T. Morris and W. P. H~ter be, and they are hereby appointed for the p~pose of eonferri~ with the ~roperty o~ers on the North ~d So~th sides of ~nchburg Avenue from Tinker Creek Bridge for the purpose of ac~uiring by purchase such of the property as such widening, and said co~aittee iz further authorized tomake such bona-fide offers for said property as in their judgment is reasonable and p~per, and to do all su,~h things as are necessary for the purpose of agreei~ with the property ov~ners on the price to be l~aid for t~e property nec.~ssary for the widening of ~nchburg Avenue between 6th Street and Tinker CreeE Bridge, a~ said committee is dire~ted to report to Council. Hr. Fox moved to adopt the resolution. The motion wss duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: A~S: ~,~essrs. Comer, Fox, Morris, ~iundy and the ~esldent, ~r. Seifert-5. ' AYS: None ............... ~. ~,X3RR~LL AV.~I,~3~: The City Hanager reported t~.t to o3en Morrill Avenue into 9th Street the property d~mage would be 4~1,7~.~0. The City l. lan~.ger ts directed to confer with the property owners and to report specifically the exact amount the property ~ers re~zuire for damages in opening and grading ~td street. AIRPORT: A co~ication from ~Ir. H. G. Shirley advising t~t there is no money available for the purchase of hangars for Airports. The Codicil fixed Tuesday, Au~st l, 1933, at 4 o'clock P. H., to f~ther consider the re~uest of ~iessrs. Reynolds and Lemon for financial help relating to the hangar at the Airport. ,,a~,ni,.a BRIDGE: A oo~ication was ~eoeived f~om H~. H. G. S}li~leF advisin~ that the Uasena Bmi~e is not on the i"edemal Aid Hi~hv;ay, an~ therefore no mone~ can be allocated fo~ %iiis b~id~e. SCHOOL BO?.RD: It appea~in~ t~t the Side,man, members of tim School Boaml, will expi~e A~s~ 1st, the ?~esi~ent oalled fora nominations to fill the vacanoies. ~i~. Come~ nominatel U. ~[. Powell from District No. ~, as a member of the School Board for 5 years from A~st 1, 1933, and there being no f~ther nominations U. ~. Powell w&s ~mimously elected a member of the School Board for a term of three years from August' l, 19~3. :~Ir. Fox nominated Dr. J. W. Si~erm~ a member of the School Board from District ~o. l, and there being no f~ther nominations, Dr. J. ~iously elected a member of the School Board from District ~o. I for a term of 3 years from August l, 1~33. There being no f~ther business, Co~cil adjourned. APPROVED: ATTEST: a0U~CIL, ~elda~, SI~OIAL MErginG, Au~ue~ 1, 19Z3. Room the President, PRESENT: ABSENT: 'The Council in the Municipal of t~e City of Roanoke RI lding 'i~eaday, Messrs. ~omer, Fox, Hone---- .......... 0. Morris, me~ in special meeting in the Uounoil August 1, 19~, pursuant to the call of Mund~, and the President, er. Seifert-5 The President, Mr. Seifert, Presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: William P. Hunter, City Manager. OBJECT OF THE MEETING: 'T~e President stated that the was ~o consider questions in connection with the Mr. C. F. Xefauver, representing Dr. Ca~nada~ is willing ~o sell the AIRPORT: Council that for $84,000 compose the and will take 1 auding fi eld. object of the meeting operation of the airport. Dr. A. A. Cannaday, stated to ~30 acres of land which he owns approximately~55,000 for the 1~6 4/10 acres that Mr. Mumdy moved that the Oity Manager negotiate with Dr. Ca~aday for a renewal of the lease and to get at price on the 136 4/10 acres that compose the landing on the whole, and to recommend to ~ouncil whether it is advisable seconded and agreed to. m, The City Manager stated that the whole property. The motion was duly fixed Thursday, August ~ at 4 o'clock p. MAR~T: the same time the lowest field, as well as the price to purchase The Council for the report of the uity Manager. the occupants of the market had held a meeting on the question of complying with the N. R. A. and desire to open their places of business at 8 o'clock a. m. and to close at 6 o'clock p. m. each day except Saturday, and on Saturday to open at $ a. m. and to close at 8 p.m. 'A'he City Manager is authorized to fix hours for opening and closing the market as suggested by the occupants. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: ~lerk ' COUNCIL, Thursday, SPECIAL MEETING, August ~, 1935. The Oounoil of the Oity of Re.ricks met in special meeting in the ~ounoil Room in the Municipal Building Thursday, August 3, 1935, at 4 o'clock p. m. pursuant to the call of the President. PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Morris, Mundy, and the P~esident, Mr. Seifert-5. ABSENT: None .......... - ..... O. The President, Mr. Seifert, Presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: AIRPORT: Cannaday about the lease. William P. Hunter, $ity Manager. The City Manager reported tha~ he had had a conference with Dr. A. A' extending the lease on the airport. Dr. Cannaday refuses to extend The City Manager stated that the 136 4/10 acres comprising the landing field can be bought for $57,000.00 and the whole be bought for $84,000.00. Mr. Mundy moved that property comprising 330 the 0ity Manager and Mr. acres can Morris be appointed a committee to offer Dr. G~_n_naday $220.00 per acre for the 1~6 4/10 acres comprising the landing field, said amount to be payable ~5,000 per year, the interest rate to be 4~. The motion was duly seconded and agreed ~o by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. tlomor, ¥ox, Morris, Muddy, and tl~.o I~osidenl;, 1,~'. ~eifor't;-b. NAYS: l~one ........... 0. ?TH STREET N. W.: The oity Manager reported with reference to the request of Lindsey-~obinson & Company to close ?th Street, N. W. between shenandoah Avenue and the Norfolk & Western Hallway right of way that it is inadvisable to close said street. He suggests that if Lindsey-Kobinson & Company want to use a portion of the street, that they be permitted to ac so until such time as the city desires to open it~ the rental to ~e ~l.O0 per year. The City Olerk is authorized to draw a resolution granting the ~.indsey-~obinson ~ Company the rtgh~ to use the portion of 7th Street, N. W. between ~henandoah Avenue and the Norfolk and Western ~ailway right of way at a rental of ~1.00 per year. '~2here being no further Ouslness, uou.noil adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: - - - ~Ierk' .:273 1 7.4 The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Room the Municipal Building F~lday, August 11, 193~, at 3 PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Morris, Mundy and the ABS~T: None ---------- .... ------0. The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: Vi. P. Hunter, City Manager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy o5 the minutes of the furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, OtOlOOk P. M, President, Mr. Seifert- o. previous meeting has ~e the reading is ~ispen- sad with and' the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND CO~I~;NICATIONS: TOMPKINS AVENUE S. E: A committee of citizens f~om Tompktns Avenue S. E., appe ed and asked that action be taXen by Council to improve Tompkins Avenue. The matter is referred to the City Manager for recommendation. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: FINANCIAL STAT~tENT: The City Clerk and Auditor presented statement s~owing the finances of the city as of Augusm 1, 1933. The same is filed. REQUEST OF E. J. GOGGIN TO REH;CE ASSESSmeNT: The City Attorney presented an opinion on the question of the right of the city to reduce the assessment of E. J. Goggin. The same is filed. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: None. UNFINISEED BUSINESS: ,n ZONING: In the matter of the application of J. E. Gish to caange she property at t~e S. E. Corner o5 Moorman Road and 9th Street N. W., ex,ending along 9t~ Street 'B~ fee~ and on Moorman Road 132 feet from a residential distric~ to a light indus- trial district. Mr. Gish presented certain statements,from citizens s~amlng that by making the change the conditions would be improved. Mr. Fox offered the 5ollow- ing ordinance. (~4144) AN ORDINANCE to amend Article 1, $ection 1, o5 an ordinance adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, on the 30th, day of December 1BB2, numbered 4083, and entitled, "An Ordinance to divide the area of the City of RoanoXe into districts, to esta~llsf~ builclng lines, to regulate and res~r£c~ the location, erection, construction, reconstruction, al~eratlon, repair or use of buildings and 'other structures, their height, area and bulk, and percentage of lot to. be occupied by buildings or other structures, the size of yards, courts and other open spaces, a~ the ~rade, industry, residence and other specific uses of the premises in suon dis- tricts for the promotion of heal,h, safety, morals, comfort, prosperity, or general welfare of the City of Roanoke; to provide for t~e Change of ~o,~_~dries, regulations and restrictions of such districts; to provide for a Board of Zoning Appeals; to Provide for enforcement; to prescribe penalties for ciolation of the proviz:Ions here{ ( For full text of Ordinance see ordinance book No. 8, Page ~ ). The ordinance was read and laid over. CITIZENS UNDERTAKING ESTABLISttMENT: In the matter of the application the Citizens Undert_~_eing Es tabll snme nt to change house No. 320 Patton Avenue N. E., l~om d residential district to a business dis~riot. The ma~ter is laid over until the next meeting of Council. STREET N, W: The matter off the application of Lindsey-Robinson & Compan~ to close ?th Street N.W. Mr. Mundy offered the following resolution. (~414~) A RESOLUTION granting a permit to Lindse¥-Roblnson & Compam¥ to use a ~ortion or 7t~ Stree~ ~. ~ailway right-of-way and W., between Shenandoah Avenue fixing the rental therefor. _~d the Norfolh and We~,ern [ For ltall text of resolution see Ordinance Book No. 8, Page ~__~). The resolution was read and laid over. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Hr. Comer introduced t~e Zollowing resolution: {~4146) A RESOLUTION to levy an assessment for the construction of certain ( For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Book No. 8, Page ~ ). The resolution was read and laid over. Mr. Comer introduced the following resolution. (~4147) A RESOLUTION authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to borrow a sum of money not to exceed $400,000.00. ( For full text of l~esolution see Ordinance Book No. 8, Page ~ ). Mr. Comer moved that the reading of the resolution at ~wo regular meetings of '.Council be dispensed with and the resolution placed upon its passage. The motion ~as duly seconded and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Morris, Mundy and the President, Mr. Setfert --0. NAYS: None --- ...... ----------0. Thereupon, Mr. Comer moved to adop~ the resolution. The motion was duly second' ed and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Morris, Mundy and the President, Mr. Seifert --0. NAYS: None ................... O. Mr. Comer introduced the following ordinance: (~4148) AN ORDINANCE regulating the soiioitatlon and sale of tioke~s for public. dances and similar entertai~ments and the inauguration of drives through tag days ~r otherwise w~ereby appeal for violations. is made to the public ~or fl~nd s ( For full text of Ordinance see Ordinance The ordinance was read and laid over. BOOk NO, 8, and providing penalties i! MOTIONS AND MI SC ~W,LANEOUS BUSINESS: GASOT,[NE TANKS: In the matter of the request of the ~ssociation to install one lO,OOO gallon tank for storage allon ~ank for the storage of motor oils to be installed ~elonging to R. ~ity Manager ~endation of Independent Oil Dealers, of gasoline and one 10,000 underground on the property A. Goria at ~he N. E. Corner of Campbell Avenue and 3rd Street. The recommends that the permit be not granted. It was moved that the recom' the City Manager be adopted, whicm motion was duly seconded and agreed ;0 · MORRILL AVENUE S. E. AT 9TH STREET: In the matter of the petition to open.Mor- rill Avenue S, E., into 9th Street. The City Manager reported that the property lamages would amount to $1,472.~2; construction cost $1,?$~.10; that Snowalter and the owners of t~o of the properties that woula be ~ama~ed are w~llin~ 1;o wait unt~'l after Ja~tary let, for pa~ent for ouob data,ea. Kr, ~omer move~ ~hat the City Manager ~et releases for damages from all of the property owners, and ~hat the work be done when money is available. The motion was aul2 8eoonde~ and agree~ tOo There being no further business. Council ad3ourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk OOUNOIL, SPECIAL MEETING, Tuesday, August 15, 193Z, The Council of the City of Roanoke met in 3peoial Meeting in the Cou__~oil Room in the Municipal Building Tuesday, August 150 1935, at 3 o'clock P. M. PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Morris, Mundy and the President, Mr. Seifert - 5. ABSENT:' None ..... - ........... 0 o The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: W. P. Hunter, City Manager. OBJECT OF TEE NEETING: The President stated that the object of the meeting was to consider the question of acquiring the airport. AIRPORT: The City Manager stated that he had a conference with Dr. A. A. Cana- day and that the best price he would agree to take was $80,000.00 for the whole tract containing 330 acres, o~, $57~,.§00,00 for that portion of the tract composing the landing field amounting to 137 acres. Mr. Fox moved tt~t the City Manager be authorized to offer wSO,000.00 for the 330 acres upon ter[~s to be agreed upon, if Dr. Csnm~,day will deliver the three tracts of land which have been sold off of the original boundry, the tracts containing 6 acres, 3 acres and 3.41 acres. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to, and the City Manager was directed to report to Council, the Co,~cil to meet on Thursday at 3 o'clock p. m., with the Advisory ommittee. TAX COLLECTIONS: ~.tr. J. H. Frantz, Treasurer, appeared invitation, to consider the matter of tax collections. The Treasurer stated that the collections were not up to what he had hoped they would be. before Council, at its Nr. Frantz suggest-: ed that Council call his attention to the tax collections in a letter. There being no further business, ATTEST: Council adjourned. APPROVED Clerk Pre siden~ COUNCIL, Tll~lr sda~, August 17, 19Z3 The Council of the City off Roanoke met in Special Meeting in the Council l~oom ,in the Municipal Building Thursday, August 17, 1933, at 3 o'clock p. mo PRES~IT: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Morris, ABSENT: None .................. -0. Mun_dy and the President, Mr. Seifert - 5. The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRES~T: W. P. Hunter, City Manager. The following members of the ADVISORY ~IITTEE were present: Messrs. Paul G. !B1Aford, J. Tyler Meadows, B. W. Herrman, John J. Sheeha~ and E. M. Funkhouser. AIRPORT: The City Manager reported that Dr. Cannaday would not accept the offer of ~$0,000.00 for the whole tract of 330 acres, and deliver the tracts contain lng 6 acres, ~ acres and 3,41 acres, which have been sold from the original tract; -that the price of the three tracts mentioned would be $11,000.00. After consideration by the Council and the Advisory Board, action was postpone There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk President COUNCIL, 8PE~IAL MEETING, Monday, August 21, 19Z3. The Councll of the City of Roanoke met tn Special Meetly6 in the Council Room in the Municipal Building Monday, August 21, 1933, at 4 otolook p. m. PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Mundy and the President, Mr. Seifert---4. ABSENT: Mr. Morris -- ....... - .....1. The President, ~tr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: W. P. Hunter, City Manager. OBJECT OF THE MEETING: The President stated that the object of the meeting was to hear the committee on the Veterans' Hospital. VETERANS' HOSPITAL: A committee composed of Dr. Frank S. Cooper, M. S. Battle, and B. F. Moomaw, appeared, Dr. Cooper speaking for the committee, stated that when ithe government was considering the erection of the Veterans' Hospital on the land donated by the City to the government it was found necessary to purchase a piece of land from Ernest B. Fiahburn of 3.99 acres and from C. G. Jammond 6.32? acres; that the government has abandoned the site proposed for a general hospital, ~nd is now iconsiderlng the purchase of another site for a psychotic hospital, and that the land !lthey agreed to purchase from Messrs. Fishburn and Hammond is no longer necessary. · i. Inl a letter from General Frank T. Hines, Veterans' Administrator, to Honorable C. A.~ Woodx~Am, agreed to purchase he is requesting that the City take over the property that the government from Messrs. Fishburn and Hammond. The matter is continued until. tomorrow, Tuesday, There being no August 2~, 1933, when the whole Council can be present. further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTESt: Clerk Pre s idemt /~ The Oo;:~cil of the Olty o£ Roanoke met the Municipal Building Tuesday, August 22, PRESENT: Messrso Comer, Fox, Morris, ABS]~T: None- ............... ---0o The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: W. P. Hunter, City Manager. OOUNOIL, Tae sdaj, SP~LAL MEETING August 22, 193~ in Special Meeting in the Gounoil Room 1933, at 4 o'clock p. m. Mundy and the President, Mr. Seifert - 5 been considering the Veterans' Hospital that the City take ment agreed to purchase from Messrs. Flshburn and Hammond. ;Dr. Cooper to present the following proposition to the land owners: To Mr. Ernest B. Fishburn: They agree to purchase his land at acre, the cost not to exceed $3,000.50, payable one-half January 1, hal£ January 1, 1935, without interest. VETERANS' HOSPITAL: In the matter of the request of the committee which has over the land the govern- The Council authorized $750.00 per 1934, and one- To Mr. ~. G. Hammond: To take his land at $600.00 per acre, payable one-half January 1, 19~, and one-half January 1, 1935, notes to bear interest, and he to purchase from the City approximatel~ 1.47 acres which the City proposes to acquire from Mr. E. B. Fishburn at a price of $?~0.00 per acre. This proposition is conditioned upon thc government purchasing the land and erecting a psychotic hospital within a radius of six miles from the Municipal Build- lng in this Cltyt Dr. Cooper to present this proposition to Messrs. Fishburn and Hammond and report to the City Manager. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED President ~ Clerk GOUNCIL, Friday, REGULAR MEETING, The Council os the Ci~y of RoanoXe met in the Municipal Builmlng Friday, August 2~, PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Morris, ABSENT: None .................. 0. The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRES~T: W. P. Hunter, City Manager. in regular meeting in the 1~33, at 3 o'clock p. m. Mundy and th e Pre slden t, Council ~oom ~ Mr. Se i~er1;-- 5. ~ '1 MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minu~es o~ the previous meeting ~as~ Oeen fumnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND C~UNICATIONS: the reading is CROSS-OVER: The application of John M. HanoocE for permit to construc~ a cross-over at 5P~ Howbert Avenue, Wasena, was read and referred to the City Manager with power to act. ESSEX AVENUE RETVg~rN 15Ttt AND i?TH STREETS N. W. I~ROVEMW2~T: A petition ask- lng for the improvement of Essex Avenue between 15th and l?t~ Streets and 16th and l?th Streets N. W., was read and referred to the City Manager. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: R~°ORT OF THE CITY ~NAGER: The City Manager presented a repor~ making certain recommendations. The same were acted upon as follows: TOMPKINS AVE~JE I~PROVE~,~ENT: The City Manager reportea that Tompkins Avenue from Taylor Avenue to 13th Street is being graded and stone will be applied later. The report is filed. The City Manager presented a report of work accomplished and expenditures ~or week ending July 27, 1933. The same is filed. BURR~,L MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: Reports ~or the mon~hsoff June and July were p~esen-' ted and filed. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: CITIZENS UNDERTAKING ESTABLISHMENT: The ma~er Citizens Undertaking Establishment to ¢~ange No. 320 of the application of the Patton Avenue N. E., from a residential to a business district was again taken up, and referred to the Zoning Board of Appeals for recommendation. The following ordinance reaving been introduced, read and laid over was taken ap and again read: (~144) AN ORDINANCE to amend Article 1, Section 1, of an ordinance adopted by the Cot:_ncil of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, on the ~O~h, day of December 1932, numbered 4083, and entitled, "An Ordinance to divide the area of the City of Roanoke!'. into districts, to establish building lines, to regulate and restrict ~he location, erection, constr~ction, reconstruction, almeration, repair or use of other structures, their height, area and ~ulk, and precentage of lot by Oulldings or other structures, the size of yards, courts and o~her open spaces, ·nd the mrade, industry, residence and other specific uses of the premises in buildings and 1;o be occupied 28_1. district, flor the promotion of heal~, safety, morils, comfort, prosperit~, or eral welfare of the City of RoanoXe; to provide for the ohan/~e of latlons an~ restrictions of such districts; ~o provide for a Board of Zoning Appeal of the provieAon. rpovide for enforcement; to prescribe penalties for violation Book No. The mo~lon was Mundy and the to hereof." ( For full. tex~ of Ordinance see Ordinance Mr. Fox moved ~o adop$ the ordinance. ordinance adopted by the x'ollowing vo~e: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Morris, NAYS: None ...... - ....... O. The follo~'ing resolution having been up and again read: (~414b) A RESOLUTION 8, Page .,~..~). duly seconded and ~he President, Mr. Seifer$--~. introduced, read and laid over was taXe granting a permit to Lindsey-Robinson & Company ~o use portion of ?t~ Street N. W., between Shenandoah Avenue and the Norfolk & Western Railway right-of-way and fixing ~he rental t~erefor. ( For ~11 tex~ of Resolution see Ordinance BooX No. Mr. Fox moved to adopt the resolution. The motion resolution adopted by the following vote: S, Page .~._.) · was duly seconded and the AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Morris, Mundy and the President, Mr. Seifert --~. NAYS: None ................ O. The following resolution t 'up and again read: ($4146) A RESOLUTION having been introduced, read and laid over was taken to lavy an assessment for the construction of certain sewers. ( For full text of hesolution see Ordinance Book No. 8, Page ~ ). Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Morris, Mundy and the 2resident, ~,~. Seifert --5. NAYS: None .................. O. The following ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was taken i; up and again read: (~4148) AN ORDINANCE regulating the solicitation and sale of tickets for pub- lic dances and similar entertainments and the inauguration of drives through tag 'days or otherwise whereby appeal is nm. de to the p~bl£o for ~.~__nds and provtdir~g penal ties for violations. ( For full text of ordinance see Ordinance Book No. 8, page .:'~._~' _). Mr. Fox moved to adopt the ordinance. The motion was duly seconded and the ordinance adopted by the following vote: FOX, Morris, Mundy and the President, Mr. Seifert --5. AYES: Messrs. Comer, NAYS: None ............. - ....O. CONSIDERATION OF CLAI~fS: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATIO~ OF ORDIIiANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Mr. Fox introduced the following resolution: (~4149) A RESOLUTION to purchase certain parcels of land from Ernest B. Fish- burn and C. G. Hammond upon conditions. ( For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Book No. 8, Page The resolution w'as read and laid over. Mr. Fox introduced the following ordinance: {I (~4150) AN ORDINANCE to repeal an ordinance adopted by the Gounoll of the Clty f Roanoke on the 3rd day of March 1933, ~4104, and entitled, nan Ordinance to amend '~nd reordaln Ordinance ~4070 passed by the Council of the City of Roanoke on the day of oanoke, a November 1932, to declare that certain real estate owned by the Cit~ of portion of what is known as the Almshouse farm, is not necessary or need- ed for city purposes, and to authorize and direct the Mayor of said City to convey the said real estate to the United States of America for hospital purposes." ( For full text of Ordinance see Ordinance Book No. 8, Page ~._). The ordinance was read and laid over. Mr. Fox introduced the following ordinance: (~4151) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordaln Section 13, of an ordinance adopted the Co,~ncil of the City of Roanoke on the 15th, day of February 1929, entitled, Ordinance to establish election districts in the City of Roanoke," as amended by ordinance adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke on the 31st, day of May 1929. ( For full text of ordinance see Ordinance The ordinance was read and laid over. Book No. Page ~_~_). MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: ELECTRICAL ORDINANCE: The attention of Council was called to the fact that ti,e electrical ordinance was contested before the Hustings Court and the Judge ruled ~hat the section applicable to the payment of the fee for examination is invalid. ~he persons who have paid the fees are asking that a refund be made ti~em. Mr. Comer ,oved that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for an opinion. The motion ~as duly seconded and agreed to. TAX COLLECTIONS: The clerk is directed to call the attention of the Treasurer o the small collections of taxes, and request him to use the methods provided by Law for collecting the taxes due. SE~TER: Mr. John W. Wright appeared and stated to Council that permission had ~een granted the city to construct a sewer line through the property belonging to ~. D. Wright which is located in the county; the sewer line being the outlet for the~ I~eaver Heights and Grandin Court sewer. He stated that in constructing the line ': ~cross a small stream that the same was raised above the bed of the stream and ~he heavy some time ago the drift wood caught on this pipe and caused the rains of ~!tream to flood the house occupied by Mr. Jones which entailed consZderable damage ~o ~r. Jones' property, the damage amounting to $162.50, and he is asking tha~. the during ity compensate Mr. Jones for this damage. Mr. Fox moved that the matter be referred ;o the City Manager for investigation and repor.~. ~ AIRPORT: Council fixed Monday, August 28, 1933, at 4 o'clock p. m., to furtheril ~onsider the matter relating to the purchase of the Airport. There being no i~urther business, Council adjourned. APPROVED '283 ATTEST: Clerk President ~ ':' 'i OOUNOIL, Monday, SPECIAL uF-,ETING, &u~ust ~8, 1933, The Council of tho City of Roanoke met in Special Meeting in the Oounoil Room the Municipal Building Monday, August 28, 1933, at 4 o'clock po m°, pursuant to call of the president. PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Morris, Mundy and the President, Mr. Seifert--5. ABSENT: None ....... - ....... 0. ~to consider the matters relating to acquiring The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: W. P. Hunter, City Manager. OBJECT OF Tt~ ~EETING: The President stated that the object of the meeting was the Airport, and such other matters as might properly come before the meeting. AGRICULTURAL FAIR: ~. Carlton Penn and a committee composed of M. S. Battle and others appeared and stated to Council that Post ~3, American Legion, was consid- 'ering with an amusement company to put on a show in connection with an agricultural fair, and they desired the opinion of Council as to whether or not a license would be imposed on the shoves. Mr. Morris moved that the matter be referred to t~e City Attorney, City Manager and Commissioner of Revenue. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. AIRPORT: The matter of acquiring the Airport was again considered. The follow- iing members of the Citizens' Advisory Committee were present: Messrs. Herrman, ~Sheehan, Meadows and Buford. Mr. Herrman stated that he had addressed a letter to ten acquaintances, profes- 'sional business men, asking them what, in their opinion, are the ten most important :projects Council should undertake; that he had prepared a resume of the replies re- ~celved, and only one of the ten men mentioned the Airport. Mr. Herrman stated that those answers impressed him strongly; that under the conditions existing today there is no justification for the city purchasing the Airport. Mr. Sheehan stated he did not think the city is in a position to purchase the Airport, and should pass it up at this time. Mr. ~eadows stated that unless the city had plans to use the acres that it would be better to buy the 136 acres composing the whole of the 330 landing field. Mr. Buford stated that he had talked with several persons and their opinion is 'that the city cannot be without an Airport, which is also his opinion. He stated ~that in his judgment the price is too high, and the purchase should be delayed. Mr. Comer moved that negotiations for the Airport itorney for the Roanoke led ~d agreed to. be Bridge & Iron Company be notified. There being no further business, Council adjourned. AP'PROVED !ATTEST: Clerk dropped and that the at- The motion was duly secon Fride~V, BE~ULAR HEETING, September 1, 193:5. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Room in the Municipal Building Friday, September 1, 1933, at 3 o'clock p. m. PRES~IT: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Morris, Mundy and the President, Mr. Seifert - 5. ABSENT: None ................ 0. The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: W. P. Ku~ter, City M~ager. MI~JTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has ~ been f~rnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. seconded, the reading is PETITIONS AND COM~COTIICATIONS: H. E. MAYHEWI CITY SERGEANT: Mr. H. E. Mayhew, City Sergeant, brought to the attention of Council a bill of $10.00 for transporting a state prisoner to the pen- itentiary at Richmond, and $?5.00 for extra help in his office. The City Auditor stated that-these bills appeared on the payroll for L~r. ~yhew's office, and were deducted because there was no authority to pa~ ~or transporting a state p~iso~s~ to the ipenitenitary, and no appropriation in the budget for extra help in the Sergeant's !office. He stated, however, that authority from the State Fee Commission had been !received subsequent to passing the budget, allowing an item of $E8§.00 for extra help. This item was not carried in the budget because the authority was received too late to be included. Mr. Fox moved that the City Clerk draw a warrant to H.E. Mayhew, Sergeant, for the two items above indicted, ~mely: $10.00 transporting state prisoner to penitenitary and $75.00 for the employment of extra office. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. help in his AIRPORT: The City Manager presented an option given by Dr. A. A. Cannaday to lC. S. McNulty to purchase the 330 acres of land ~knovm as the Cannaday farm at $78,000.00, which option has been assigned to the City of Roanoke. No action was taken on the matter. DOG NUISANCE: A petition, numerously signed, complaining about dogs lmpt by the family of J. P. Hambrick and Loyal Hambrick at No. 1601 Salem Avemue. . is referred to the City Manager for report. The petition REPORT OF OFFICERS: RFA~0RT OF THE CITY MANAGER: The City Mn~ager presented a report making certain ~'ecommendattons. The same were acted upon as follows: CLAIM OF MR. JONES FOR DAMAGES: With reference to the claim Of Mr. Jones, pre- ~ented by .Mr. John W. [/right, for damages to his property on account of being flood-~ ed by what he claims was the obstruction of Mud Lick Run caused by the sewer of the city. The City ~[anager recommends ii,at no compensation be allowed ~.~r. Jones. Mr. ~undy moved to adopt the reoommendation. The motion was fu. ly seconded and agreed to, The City Manager reported that Mr. Frank 0'Donnell had been reinstated as patrol- nan, effective September 1, 1933. The report is filed. The City Manager presented reports of work accomplished and expenditures for ~ ~eeks ending August 3rd, 10th, and l?th. The same are filed. ~ REPORT OF t~I~'~/' ATTORNEY RE~D OF EL~TRICAL FEES: In the matter of the appltoa~ tion of the Eleatrioal firms who paid their $50°00 fees. The City Attorne~ advises :ouncil that these pertie~ are entitled to be refunded the amounts paid. Mr. Comer moved that the fees be refunded, and offered the following resolution: C~4153) A RESOLUTION to refund Rakes Electric Oompany, Markley-Harris Oompan~ and Williamson Road Electric Company $50.00 each, for electrical fees paid. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City Clerk and ~uditor be, and he ls hereby ~.the following firms: to refund to them gho eleotrtoal fees paid. directed to draw a warrant in the ~,m of $~0.00 each, t RAKES ELECTRIC COMPANY ~ARKLEY-HARRI S COM~PANY WILLIAI.~SON ROAD ~,ECTRIC C0~IPANY Said amounts when paid shall be charged to the account of Refunds and Rebates. Mr. Comer moved to ad.o~t the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the foll~wing vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Horris, ~,[undy and the President, Mr. Seifert ---5. N~YS· Wone ................. O. REPORTS OF COLU.[ITTEES: AL~ERICAN LEGION: The committee appointed to consider the application of the i American Legion to hold a fair with carnival features presented a report, which was read and filed. ~aid Lrh~INIS~ED BUBI~SS: The followinE resolution ~mving been introduced, over was taken up ~d again read: read and (~4149) A RESOLUTION to purchase certain parcels of land from Ernest B. Fish- burn and C. G. Hammond upon conditions. M.r. Comer moved to amend the resolution by striking out the following: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a tract of land containing 6.3E4 acres described a~ follows: BEGI~NING at a concrete monument and common corner to the land of E. B. Fish- burn, City of Roanoke, and C. G. Hammond, thence between the line of E. B. Fishburn and C. G. Hammond N. 49 degrees 41' E. 147,2 feet to the corner of Hartin Road and Overland Road as sho%vn on the map entitled Bluefield Heights, dated September 1E, 19~ thence along the S. side of Overland Road S. ~8 degrees £8' E. 9~§.86 feet to a p0inl of intersection of Overland and the E. side of Bluefield Blvd., thence S. 48 degrees ~' E. 555 plus feet to the center line of the Bent Mountain Road, said point being a corner of the land to have been deeded by C. G. Hammond to the United States of America as shown on the map made by C. B. Malcolm dated February 25, 1955, thence along the center line of Bent Mountain Road S. 68 degrees Z0' W. 197.5 feet, said point being on the line of laud owned by the City of Roanoke, thence N. ~ degrees 44' W. £75 feet to a concrete monument, thence S. ~? degrees 16' W. 51.0~ feet to a concrete monument, thence N. 5E degrees 44' W. llE6.~ feet to the place of Begi_n_ning~ containing 6.5~4 acres. All meridians refer to the true meridian, be purchased from C. G. Hammond at the price of $5,9~Z.~0, payable one-half on the 1st, day of January 1954, and one-half on tZ~e 1st, day of January 1955, to be evi- denced by negotiable notes, bearing interest, and secured by a vendor's lien upon said land. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon ac%uiring the land from Ernest B. Fishbua-n, that 1.502 acres be sold to C. G. Hammond at the price of $750.00 per acre. i The tract of land to be sold C. G. Hammond is described as follows: i BEGINNING at a point of intersection of the westerly line of the C. H. Hammond Property with the S. side of Overland Road produced, thence on said S. line produced ~. 65 degrees 40' E. E0E feet more or less to the right-of-way line U. S. Highway Route EEl, thence to the right-of-way line of said highway N. 62 degrees 46' E. Egl.~ plus feet to a concrete monument, thence on a curve with a radius o~ ~76 feet and a chord N. 54 degrees 4~' E. 105.6 feet to a concrete monument, thence leaving the U. S. Highway Route ~E1 S. 68 degrees 06' E. 47.4 feet to a point in the line of the !and of C. G. Hammond, et al., feet to the place of Beginning, true meridian. thence with the same S. 49 degrees 41' W. 618.8 plus containing 1.§0~ acres. Ail meridians refer to the and to insert in lieu thereof the ffollowing: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a tract of land containing 6,935 acres described as follows: BEGINNING at a concrete monument and common corner to the land of E. B. Fish- burn, City of Roanoke, and C. G. Hammond, thence between the land of E. B. Fi shburz and C. G. Hammond, et al., N. 49° 41' E. 147.2 ft. to the corner of ~artin Road and~, Overland Road as shown on map entitled Bluefield Heights dated September 12, 19~2, thence along the S. side of Overland Road and said Overland Road produced to am. in-: tersection v~[th the center line of Bent Mountain Road S. 580 ES' E, 1537.$6 ft. q- to a point, thence with the center of Bent Mountain Road S. 68° 20' W. 311 ft. ~_ ~ to a point, thence along a line between the lands of C. G. Hanmond and the City of Roanoke N. 52° 44' W. 273 ft. to a concrete monument, thence S. 37o 16' W. 31.02 ft. to a concrete monument, t~ence N. 52° 44' W. 1126.4 ft. to the place of Bginnlng, containing 6.935 acres. All meridians refer to the true meridian~ be purchased from C. G. Ha~ond at the price of $4,334.37, payable one-half on the 1st, day of January 1934, and one-half on the 1st, day of January 1935, to be evi- denced by negotiable notes, bearing interest, and secured by a vendor's lien upon said land. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon acquiring the land from Ernest B. Fishburn, that 3.103 acres be sold to C. G. Hammond at the price of $750.00 per acre. The tract of land to be sold C. G. Hammond is described as follows: BEGINNING at a point of i~tersection of the westerly line of the C. G. Hammond property with the S. side of Overland Road produced, thence on said S. line produced o N. 58 ~8' W. 311~u ft. more or less to the right-of-way line of U. S. Highway Route 2~1, themce with the right-of-v~ay line of said highv~ay on a curve whose radius is ??6 ft. along the chord of said curve N. 74° 26' E. 171 ft. to a concrete monument, ~ thence N. 62° 46' E. 771.2 ft. to a concrete monument, thence on a curve with a radius of 3?6 ft. and a chord N. 54° 42' E. 10~.6 ft. to a concrete monument, thence leaving iIU. S. Highv~ay Route 221 S. 68° 6' E. 4?.4 ft. to a point in the line of the land of iC. G. Hammond, et al., thence with the same $. 49° 41' W. 936.$'~_-- ft. to the place of Beginning, and containing 3.10'3 acres more or less. All meridians refer to the true m er id lan. For full text of Ordinance see Ordinance Book..o.~ 8, Page~_~). Thereupon, the ordinance as amended was placed upon its passage and adopted by the following vote: AYES: L~essrs. Comer, Fox, Morris, Mu_udy and the President, ;.lr. Seifert --5. NAYS: None ................ 0. The following ordinance having been introduced, up and again read: (~4150) AN ORDINANCE to repeal read and laid over was taken an ordinance adopted by the Council of the City ~ of Roanoke on the 3rd day of March 193~, ~4104, and entitled, "An Ordinance to amend :and reordain Ordinance No. 4070 passed by the Council of the City of Roanoke on the ~: 4th, day of November 1932, to declare that certain real estate owned by the City of Roanoke, a portion of what is knovm as the Almshouse farm, is not necessary or needed for city purposes, and to authorize and direct the Mayor of the said city to convey the said real estate to the United States of American for hospital purposes." ( For full text of ordinance see Ordinance Book No. 8, Page ~..~ ). 287 Mr. ordinance adopted by the followin~ vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Morris, Mundy and the President, Mr. NAYS: None ............... 0. The following ordinance having been introduced, read and laid up and again read: { 41 l) Comer moved to adopt the ordinance. The motion was duly seconded and the Seifert --5. over was taken AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section 13, of an ordinance adopt- ed by the Council of the City of Roanoke on the 15th, day of February 1929, entitle, "An Ordinance to establish election districts in the City of Roanoke," as amended on the 31st, day of by ordinance adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke !,!~y 1929. .~ ( For full text of Ordinance see Ordinance Book No. Mr. Liundy moved to adopt the ordinance. ordinance adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fex, Norris, M~dy and the ~esident, NAYS: None ................ 0. CONSID~TION 0F C~R~S: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONBIDM~TION 0F ORDINANCES ~D ~SOLUTIONS: Mr. Fox introduced the following ordinate: (~41~2) ~ 0?~IN~CE to impose a license tax for manufact~ing, selli~, keeping or storing for sale or offering for sale beer, lager porter, wine, similar fe~ented malt or vinous liquor and f~it juice 8, Page ~).. The motion v:as duly seconded and the Mr. Seifert--5. bottling, beer, ale, containing one-half of one percentum or more of alcohol by v61ume and not more than three and two tenths percentum of alcohol by weight, a s defined by an act of the General 'Assembly of Virginia approved Aug~zst 29, 1933, ( For full text of ordinance see Ordinance Book No. 8 , page _~ ~ ). },ir. Fox moved that the reading at two separate meetings of Council be dispen- sed with. The motion was duly seconded and adopted by the following vote: AYES: ~,~essrs. Comer, Fox, Morris, 5[undy and the President, ],~r. Seifert --8. NAYS: None .................. 0. t&r. Mundy moved to adopt the ordinance. The m~tion was duly seconded and the ordinance adopted by the following vote: AYES: '-~essrs. Comer, Fox, Morris, ~fundy and the President, ~,~r. Seifert --5. NAYS: None .................. 0. ~[0TIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: None. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk C0D~CIL, Friday, REGULAR MEETING, September 8, 1935. The Council of' the City of Roanoke met in Regular Meeting in the Council Room in the Municipal Building Friday, ~deptember 8, 1933, at 3 o'clock P. M, PRESE~T: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Morris, Mundy and the President, Hr. Seifert--5. ABSENT: None ................ 0. The President, $.~r. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESEt?T: W. P. ~Iunter, City Manager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the :,Itnutes of the previous meeting has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. P~£ITION$ AND COMtdlR~ICATIONS: AIRPORT -~LANGAR: The City Manager was authorized to advise the Roanoke Iron Bridge Works that the purchaser of t~e hangar at the Roanoke ~.,iunicipal Airport may at any time, during the life of the lease that the City has with Dr. Cannaday, remove the hangar from the field. LEAGUE OF VIRGINIA L~,~JNICIPALITIES: The Council appointed as delegates to the convention to be held in Danville on Wednesday and Thursday, September E?th, and £Sth, the following: Messrs. Comer, Fox, ,'.~undy, Hunter, Tucker and Watkins. The Council also agreed that the expenses in attending the convention of t~ Police and Building Inspectors be allowed to J. L~ Manning and D. P. Hagann, and the expenses of C. L. Watkins in attending the League of Virginia ;~unicipalities.be allowed. TAX DISCOIR~T: A communication from S. S. Bridges advising that he had not re- ceived notice of the discount on taxes to be allowed if paid prior to July 5th, and ,. on account of not receiving notice he is asking that the disco,rout be allowed him. It! appearing to Council tt~t notices of discounts had been duly published in the 1~ pers, and for this reason the request of Hr. Bridges is refhsed, ~ RF~OOHTS OF OFFICERS: REPOHT OF THE CITY ~[~zGE.~{. The City ~.[anager presented a report making certain" recommendations. The same were acted upon as follows: D0G 2~JISANCE: The City Manager reports with reference to the complaint made of the vicious dogs kept by J. F. Hambrick and Loyd Hambrick at 1601 Salem Avenue ~ IS. W; that he had a police officer and the Game Warden make an investigation and they had been assured that the dogs v~ould be kept chained. The City ].:~.anager presented a report of work accomplished and expenditures for ~eek ending August ~/~.~-1933. The same is filed. REPORTS. OF C0~,~SIITTEES: None. U~,~FINISHED BUSINESS: I~one. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Mr. Fox introduced the following ordinance: (~4184) A~ 0RDINA~CE relating to buildings on streets designated as business [istricts. :~ BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that all buildings or :': ~tructures erected or '~'emodeled and abutting on a.ny street designated as a business ~', 289 district that is now or may hereinafter be extended beyond the first fire district or zone shall be constructed of materials required for buildings in the first fire . metal la~h . zone, except that metal clad_, brick cased,or s~uoooea ~rlva~e ara~ and outbuilding - -- -= _ - _ ~ ~ ~' ~ ~'~ - - _~ ~ ~ ~ ......._ ~ be 99ns~rcoted o~ busines~ lots ad~oinin~ residential ~. The~ s~ll also be subject to all other laws or ordi~nces affecting buildings or structures in the first zone. Thi s ordinance being for the prevention of fires, the loss of property or life, it is declared an emergency act and stroll be in force from its passage. The ordinance was read and laid over. ~:,r. Fox introduced tlxe following ordinance: (~4155) AN ORDINANCE to impose a license tax for manufacturing, bottling ~sellin.~, keepin~ or storing for sale or offering for sale beer, lager beer, ale, porter, wine, similar fermented malt or vinous liquor and fruit juice containing one-t~alf of one percentum or more of alcohol by volume and not more than three and two tenths percentum of alcohol by weight, as defined by an Act of the General Asse~ bly of Virginia, approved August 29, 1933. ( For full text of Ordinance see Ordinance .Book No. 8, Page Mr. Comer moved tha~ the reading of the ordinance at t¥:o separate meetings of Council be dispensed with. The motion ~'/as duly seconded and agreed to by the following vote: AYES: l'.:essrs. Comer, Fox, I~.~orris, ~,~undy and the President, Mr. Seifert-D. NAYS: None ............ 0. Mr. Morris moved tha~ the ordinance ~e adopted. The motion was duly seconded and adopzed by tl~e following vo~e: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, l. lorris, 2,~undy and the President, [Ir. Seifert-5. NAYS: None ............ 0. i(0TIONS AI~D MISCELI~NEOUS BUSINESS: P~ALTIES 0N TAXES: The attention of Council was called to the bill passed ~ by the special session of the Legislature authorizing the c,ities to release penal- The matter was discussed by Council, Council adjourned. ties on taxes for all years prior to 1933. Out no action taken thereon. There being no further business, ATTEST: Clerk APPROVED OOUN¢ IL, REGUI~R M~ETIN~, Fri~y, September 15, 1933;~. The Council of the City of Roenoke met in regular meeting in the Council Room~ in the Municipal Building Friday, September 15, 1933, at 3 o'clock p. m. PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Horris, Mundy and the President, ABSENT: None ................... 0. The President, ~.lr. Seifert, presiding. I,'r. Seifert-5. OFFICERS PRESEHT: W. P. Hunter, City Manager. I[INUTES; It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has · .been furnished each member of dispensed with and the minutes Council, upon motion, duly seconded, approved as recorded. PETITIONS ~ND C01,~-t~ICATI0t!S: the reastng is :: TAX DISCOUNT: Mrs. G. C. Houchens, representing S. S. Briges, appeared and stated to Council ttzat Im.[r. Bridges did not receive notice of his tax assessment, and, therefore, could not take advantage of the discount offered for the pa~unent on or before July 5th. Mrs. Houehens stated that she gave to the Treasurer the address of Hr. Bridges and asked that he be notified of the taxes. The matter is laid over. GASOLINE ~,~"-,'..~_.... The application of the Continental 0il Company to install a 20,000 gallon gasoline tank at its place of business located at Jefferson Street and Whitmore Avenue, on the property belonging to the Virginian Railway Company. The City Hanager recommends that the permit be granted. Mr. Mundy offered the following re so lut i on: (~4157) A RESOLUTION to grant a permit to the Continental 0il Company to in- stall oa 20,000 gallon horizontal gasoline tank at its place of business at Jefferson Street and Whitmore Avenue on the property belonging to the Virginian Railway Company. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit ~e, and is hereby granted the Continental 0il Company to install one Z0,000 gallon aorl2~ntal gasoline tank on ? fee~ s~eel saddle supports at its place of business located on Jefferson Street and Whi~more Avenue on t~e proper~y of the Virginian Eailway Company. The location of said ~ank being saovm on the map ~ereto attached and made a par~ hereof. The said tank shall be installed under specifications to be I~rnisned by the Building Inspector and according to his good liking and satisfaction. ~i The said Continental Oil Compan~r ~y aoting under this resolution agrees to in-:! demnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to persons or property ~y reason of the installation and maintenance of said gasoline tank. The resolution was read and laid over. I~NLOADING GASOLIIIE FROM TANK CARS: R. A. Goria presented a request asking that he be granted a permit to unload gasoline from tank cars at his property ~nown as 30~ East Campbell Avenue. It appearing tha~ the Board of Zoning Appeals nas con-i Isidered the matter of granting R. A. Goria a permit to install two lO,C00 gallon storage tan~s for gasoline, fuel and motor oil on his property a~ 306 East Campbell Avenue, the matter having 0een considered ~y the Board of Zoning Appeals on appeal from a decision of the Building Inspector refusing the permit for the tanks, ~he Building Inspector was overruled and t~e permit granted, but did not carry the right to unload tank oars at said point, but the matter of granting the permit for unload. lng tank oars was referred to the Council. Upon motion, duly seconded, tion of R. A. Goria is referred to the Gity Manager for report. the applies- REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF TIlE CITY I,LANAGER: ?he City Manager presented reports of work aocompll ed and expenditures for weeks are filed. ending August 31st, and September 7, 1933. The seine FINANCIAL STAT~',~'T: The City Clerk and Auditor presented financial statement as of August 31, 1933, and called the attention of Council to the possibility of ow draft in a number of the accounts. The report is filed. REPOHTS OF CO~,9~.ITTEES: None. UN?INISh~,~,D BUSINESS: The following ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (,~4154) f~; ORDINANCE relating to buildings on streets designated as business districts. ( For full text of Ordinance see Ordinance Book No. 8, Page Mr. Fox moved to adopt ;he ordinance. The motion vtas duly seconded and the ordinance adopted by ti~e following vote: AY=S. ~,~essrs. Comer, Fox, Morris, Mundy and the President, Mr. Seifert --5 :~AYS: l:one ...... 0 CONS iD~tu~z ION OF CLAI]JS: l!one. II~TI{0DUU_IO? At~D CONSID_~RA_ION OF ORDIEANGES AND RESOLUTIO!~S: Mr. ~.'.undy introduced the following resolution~ (~4156) A :RESOLUTIOU directing the Commissioner of Revenue to levy the license tax prescribed by the City ordinances for the conduct of carnivals, shows, etc. on the New Deal Fair. ( For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Book ~o. 8, Page Mr. 1.[undy moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the [resolution adopted by the followzng vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, L[orris, Hundy and the President, tlr. Seifert .... 5. NAYS: !:one ................. O. ~ir. ~.iundy introduced the following ordinance: (#4158) AN ORDINANCE for safe guarding life and propertj by !riding for tke inspection of tke installation and maintenance in and regulating ~nd pro- of electric wiring, electric devices and electric material, defining about buildtngll t~e duties of the Electrical Inspector, providing for the examination of Electrical Contractors and Electricians, requiring bond of Electrical Contractors and providing for the ap- !pointment of an examining board and providing penalties for violations of th.e ordi- nance. ( For full text of Ordinance see Ordinance Book No. 8, Page ~Z~ .). The ordinance was read and laid over. Mr. Comer introduced the following resolution: (~4159) A RESOLUTIO1; authorizing the mayor of the City of Roanoke ,to execute and deliver on betmlf of the City of Roanoke the agreement to maintain the highways in the City of Roanoke, improved under the National Industrial Recovery Act. (For full text of Resolution see Ordi~ance Book No. 8, Page ~/'~ ). Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Morris, Mundy and the President, Mr. Seifert ---5. NAYS: None - ......... - .....0. MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: BUSSES CHURCH AVENUE: Mr. Mundy called attention to busses operating in and out of t~e City of Roanoke blocking Church Avenue in front of its terminal between ~ Jefferson Street and First Street S.W. The matter is referred to the City Manager~. LYNCHBURG AVENUE WIDI~ING: The City l~tanager stated that the estimate of property damage for widening Lynchburg Avenue is $11,612.50. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk COUNCIL, Fr ida~, REGULAR ~EETIN~ ~eptember 2~, 192 The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Room ~ in the Municipal Building Friday, September HE, 1935, at 3 o'clock p. m. PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Morris, Mundy and tile President, Mr. Seifert-5. ABSENT: None .................. O. ~been fUrnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, The president, 1,{r. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRES~T: C. L. Watkins, City Engineer. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has the reading is 'dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND C0~NYNICATIONS: CROSS-OVERS: Application of J. Li. McLain for permit to construct four cross- overs to accommodate a fillin6 station at the N. E. Corner of Jamison Avenue and Street S. E., was read. Mr. Fox moved that the permit be granted, and offered the following resolution: (#4160) A RESOLI~ION to grant a permit to J. ~.~. McLain to construct four oros~ overs into his filling station at the N. E. Corner of Jamison Avenue and 9th Street BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and is hereby granted J. M. McLain to construct four cross-overs into a filling station at the N. E. Corner of Jamison Avenue and 9th Street S. E. Said cross-overs to be constructed under specifications to be furnished by the City Manager and according to his good liking and satisfaction. The said J. I,[. McLain by acting under this resolution agrees to indemnify _~d save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to persons or propertl by reason of the construction and maintenance of said cross-overs. Mr. FOX moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Morris, Ikmd~ and the 2resident, Mr. Seifert- 5. NAYS: None .................. 0. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: None. REPORTS OF C0~iITTEES: T. YNCHBURG AVENUE WIDENING: The committee to whom was referred the Question of · settling the property damage for widening Lynchburg Avenue from Tinker Creek to 6th Street N. E., presented a report of the agreement between certain property owners and the City for the damage to their property. The report is filed. Report showing those ~ho would not accept the offer of the City for their ,.'.:and laid over was taken up i. :: stall property will be filed later. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The following resolution and again read: having been introduced, read (~4157) A RESOLUTI0!~ to grant a permit to the Continental 0il Company to in- a 20,000 gallon horizontal gasoline tank at its place ~Street a~d Whitmore Avenue on the property belonging to the ( For full text of ~esolutton see Ordinance Book No. of business at Jefferso~ Virginian Railway Compan page L~ $ I · Itt. l/undy moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Norris, ;,~undy and the NAYS: None ............... O. The following ordinance having been introduced, and again read: (~41581 AN ORDINANCE for safe g~mrding life and property riding for the President, Mr. Seifert--5. read and laid over was taken by regulating and pro-i inspection of the installation and maintenance in and about buildings~'. of electric wiring, electric devices and electric material, defining the duties of t~he Electrical Inspector, providing for the examination of Electrical contractors nd Electricians, requiring bond of Electrical Contractors and providing for the appointment of an examining board and providing penalties for violation of the ordi-~ ( For full text of Ordinance see Ordinance Book No. 8, page ~._). Mr. Comer moved to adopt the ordinance. The motion was duly seconded and the ordinance adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, ~orris, ~.undy and the President, ;ir. Seifert--5. NAYS: ~?one ..... CONSIDERATION OF CLAE~S: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES Al,ID RESOLUTIONS: Mr. Fox introduced the follo¥~ing ordinance: (~4161) AN ORDINANCE to regulate what is come, only called "curb service" by persons, firms and corporations in the City of Roanoke.,. and providing penalties for violation. BE IT ORDAR,~ED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that all persons, firms Indcorporations who operate from tl~eir place of business what is commonly called curb service" in delivering soft drinks, ice cream and the like to customers at the' 5urb shall confine their deliveries to the side of the street on which their place of )usiness is located, and shall not make such deliveries on the opposite side of the ~treet from their said place os business. Any person, firm or corporation violating the provisions of this ordinance shall fined not less ~han $2.50 for each offense. The ordinance was read and laid over. ~[OTIONS AND ~,[ISGE~LA_.J~OUS BUSINESS: None. There being no further business, Co~cil adjourned. APPROVED '295 ATTEST: Clerk COUNCIL, REGb'LAR MEETING, Friday, September EO, 1933 The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Room in the :.~unlcipal Building Friday, September 29, 1933, at 3 o'clock p. m. PRES~N?: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Morris, I.~undy and the President, Mr. Seifert - 5. AB~NT: None .............. 0. The President, M.r. Seifert presiding. o H~,nter City ~',[anager. OFFICERS PRES~,~T: ~. -. .... , ,.~_,~,~: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of tl~e previous meeting has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS ]J~D CO~9~,U~_~!ICATIONS: CURB SERVICE: ;,ir.~". M. Canada wino o,~erates_ several ice cream places of busine,~ ~ 'a.~peared and objected to the ordinance regulating the curb service. BUSINESS DISTRICT: A petition aski~g that lot owned by J. O. Carter, and known "' be declared a business district as 1312 - %lth Street N. ,,., . ~,~r. Mundy moved that the matter be referred to t~e City TM ~.anager. The motion was duly seconded and agree~ to. REPORTS O? OFFICERS: P~PORT OF TH': CITY ~,~,AGr~R. The City L~anager presented a report making certain recommendations. The same were acted upon as follows: UT~LOADING GASOLINE FRO~.~ TANK CARS: In the matter of the application of R. A. Goria for a permit to unload gasoline, fuel and motor oils from tank cars at his place of business No. 306 East Campbell Avenue. The City ~ganager reports tl~at to permit the unloadin~ of gasoline from tank cars at the point mentioned will constit~ additional hazard, but in view of the fact that ~Ir. Goria had been granted a permit to install t!~e tanks, it would put upon him a burden if the permit to unload from tank cars ~ere not granted. Mr. Comer moved to grant the ~rmit and offered the following resolution: (~4163) A RESOLUTION granting a permit to R. A. Goria to unload gasoline, fuel and motor oils from tank cars into his storage tanks located at No. ~06 East Campbel ~venue. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and is hereby granted R. A. Goria to unload gasoline, fuel and motor oils from tank cars into the storage tanks located on his property at No. $06 East Campbell Avenue. Said permit is granted upon the following conditions: (1) That in placing the cars to be unloaded the same shall not be closer than 100 feet to any building other than buildings located upon the lot of said R. A. Goria. ~, (2) The said H. A. Goria shall take every precaution necessary to protect the unloading point from fire and other hazards connected with the unloading of gasoline fUel and motor oils from tank cars. ~i (3) ~aid R. A. Goria by acting under this resolution agrees to indemnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to persons or property hy reason of the unloading of gasoline, fuel and motor oils from said ta~k cars. The resol'~tion was. read and laid over. The City I,ianager presented a report of work accomplished and expenditures for weeks ending September 14th, and September gl, 19~. The~ same are filed. ZONING ORDINANCE: Mr. Comer moved that the matter of amending the Zoning Ordi- nance with reference to gasoline tanks in the business district be referred to the City Manager and the committee who considered the ordinance before its adoption. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. CITY ATTORNEY: The City Attorney presented a report and a necessary in t~e matter of condemnation of certain land for the widening of Lynch- burg Avenue ~:. E. The report is fi led. REPORTS OF C0~.~ITTEES: }~.one. UNFI~_~:ISHED BUSINESS: The following ordinance having been introduced, read and resolution he consid lald over was taken up and again read: (~161) A2~ ORDINANCE to regulate what is commonly called "curb service" by ~i persons, firms and corporations in the City of Roanoke, and providing penalties for violation. ( For full text of ordinance see Ordinance Book }!o. 8, page ~_~_._). ~r. ~ox moved to adopt the ordin~ce. The motion was duly ~econded and the ordinance adopted by t~e following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Morris, I~undy ~nd the President, i:~r. Seifert --~. Nf~YS: None - 0. CONSIDEP~ATIOH OF CLAImerS: None. II~iTi~0DUCTI0]{ AIiD CONSIDERATIOE OF 01'~DIEAi~.CES ~,D ~ESOLUTIONS: I,~_r. Comer intro- duced the follov;ing resolution: (#4164) A RESOLUTION to declare it necessary to widen Lynchburg Avenue, !.~orth- east, Roanoke, between Tinker Creek Bridge and 6th Street, to declare the put'pose of Council to acquire tl~e lands needed for that purpose and appointing a Committee to confer with the respective ov~ners of said lands and parcels of land proposed to be acquired and endeavor to agree on the terms of purchase with said owners. ( For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Book No. 8, Page JS~ ,). The resolution was read and laid over. ~0TI0~ ~D ~,~ISc~LLANEOUS BUSINESS: BUS ROUTE: The application of W. Bennett Jarrett for a bus route from Kirk Avenue and 1st Street S. ''~ to Cloverdale was presented, the hearing to be ~efore the Corporation Commission at Richmond, Vae , on October 16, at 10 o'clock A. M. The same is referred to the City Manager. Mr. Mundy offered the follo¥~ing resolution: (#416~) A ~tESOLUTION to authorize the Council of the City of Roanoke and the City Nanager to execute ~t~e application and Certificate of Necessity to secure funds under the provisions of the Federal Relief Act of 1933, and to designate the Family Welfare Society as the _~Ablic ~Telfare Agency of the City of Roanoke to ad- minister the same. ( For full text of resolution see Ordinance Book No. 8, Page ~_). Mr. ~undy moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: ~essrs. Comer, Fox, Morris, ~undy and the President, ~r. Seifert - 8. NAYS: ~Ton e .............. 0. There being no further business,Council adjourned. ATTEST: ~ ~ A P P R 0 V E D Clerk 297 OOUNC IL, Friday REGULAR ~{EETING, October 6, 1933. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Room October 6, 1933, at 3 o'clock p. m. PRES',3,'T: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Mundy and the President, Lit. Seifert---4. ABSEN~: Mr ~,,iorri s ................... 1 The President, Hr. Se[fert, presiding. OFFICERS PRES~T: W. P. Hunter, City ~.!anager. ~.'.IY~TES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has the reading is ~n the ~,Iunlcipal Building Friday, been i~rnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded· PET ~ ~'"' ' I:It.;,o .~ND C0],~JI:ICATI0]~S: CROSS-0V>~HS: The application of H. A. Alouf for permit to constr~ct a cross- over at ~532 Loudon Avenue N. W; said cross-over to be on 6th Street, was read. ~:~r. ¥,undy moved to grant the permit and offered the following resolution: (-~4165) ,'~. :q:~'SOLU'I0~' to grant a permit to R, A. Alouf to construct a cross- over at ~is p~,operty kno¥,'n as ~53~ Loudon Avenue N. ',,'., said cross-over to be on 6th Street. BE IT ~'~'~-~"'~ '~ n.~o~,~,~ by the Council of the ~ity of Roanoke that a permit be, smd is hereb[.? granted 2. A. A!ouf to construct a cross-over at i~is property ~532 Loudon Avenue, said cross-over to be on 6th Street N. construction of said cross-over shall be in accoz~lance wzta specifications to be furnisl~ed by the City i;anager and to .,~is good likin,.~ and satisfaction. Said i{. ~. ~louf by actin~ under this resolution agrees to indemnify and save harmless tho :Pity of '~ '- ~oano~e from all claims for damages to persons or property by reason of the construction and maintenance oi' said cross-over· ~.lr. ~'.':tundy moved to adopt the resolution. The motion ¥,'as duly seconded and the resolution adopted by ti~.e following vote: A~,~--.o-_ . ~.essrs. Comer, Fox, ttundy and the President, :~[r. Seifert ..... 4. N~YS: None ............. The application of Catherine 0'Brian for permit to construct a cross-over at No. 922 ~.ar~_er Road was read and referred to the City l:anager with power to act. ~Oi,~Y: Co~ication from the Roanoke Water %forks Compan ~.ched to said con, i cation was a proposed ~:ith reference to rates and se~ice, at schedule of rates. The Clerk is directed to acl~owledge receipt ~d request copies for each member of the Co~cil. NATIONAL CONFEP~CE 0~I CITY son of Baltimore to attend tl,e National Conference on City Planning ~d the ~erican Civic Association in Baltimore on October 9, 10, and ll, 1953, was read, ~d the Clerk directed to ac~m~ledge receipt. RE~RTS 0F 0FFIC~5: ~' REPORT 0F Ti~E CITY ~ ~.~n. The City l[~er presented a reoort of work aCeom- ~plished ~d e~endit~es for week endi~ September 28, 19~. The s~e ts filed. REPORTS OF COMI{ITTEES: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The following resolution having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (~4165) A RESOLUTION granting a permit to R. A. Goria to unload gasoline, fuel and motor oils from tank cars into his storage tanks located at No. 506 East Camp- bell Avenue. ( For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Book No. 8, z~Lge ~). Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the follovltng vote:. AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, ~undy and the President, Mr. Seifert --4. NAYS: None .............. - - -- 0. The following resolution having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (~16~) A RESOLUTI01: to declare it necessary to widen Lynchburg Avenue North- east, Roanoke, between Tinker Creek 3ridge and 6th Street, to declare the pm'pose of Council to acquire the lands needed for that purpose and appointing a committee to confer with the respective owners of said lands and parcels of land proposed to be acquired and endeavor to agree on t~e terms of purchase with said eveners. ( For Iklll text of Resolution see Ordinance Book No. 8, Page ~). Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the :: resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Mundy and the President, ~dr. Seifert --4. NAYS: ;~one .................... 0. ~M1 T CONSIDERn:I0;,~ OF CLAE~iS: None. -- T* ~ J' · "~ ' ' T'r~ INTRODUC~I0!~ AND CONSID~TIOI~ 0F 0HDI:~I~U~ ~ i~ESOLUTIOYS: Mr. Comer introduced the follov;in~ resolution: (#4166) A HESOLUTIOY to purchase certain property for the purpose of widening Lynahburg Avenue from Tinker Creek Bridge to 6th S~reet N. E. ( For full text of resolution see Ordinance Book !To. 8, The resolution was read and laid over. page ,~-"..,,q ). ROAiiOKE HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION: i~eport of the Roanoke Hospital Association for the month of August showing E~0 days' treatment of city patients was read and filed, There being no further business, Council adjourned. .'299 APPROVED Clerk President aOUNCII~, REGULAR Friday, October 13, 19~3. The gounoll of the City of Roanoke mot in regular meeting in the Council Room in the Municipal Building Friday, October 13, 1933, at 3 o*oloo~ p. m. PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Morris, ~fundy a~d the ~resident, Mr. Seifert --5, ABSI~T: None -------o-- ........ O. The president, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFYGERS PRESENT: ¥/. P. Hunter, City Manager. MI~TES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND CC~MUNICATIONS: JAIL: 1~. George J. St. Clair appeared and a~ed that Council investigate the condition of ti~e Jail; he stated that the insane prisoners are not segregated from the etcher prisoners; that additional toilet facilities should be provided and that soap should be furnished the prisoners for their use; that blankets should be furnish- ed to tae prisoners in ti~e detention cells and provision made to furnish them with drinking water while they are detained there. Council stated to ar. St. Glair that the matters mentioned by him would be investigated. _ RELEASE OF P~:ALTIES 0N DELIEQUENT TAXES: ~tr. Walter H. Scott appeared and stat ed to Council that at the special session of the Legislature provision was made that Council in their discretion might release the penalties on taxes delinquent prior [ to the year 193~, and suggested that Council seriously consider making provision for releasing Shese penalties. He stated that in his Judgment such action would bring into the Treasury a considerable amount of money. Mr. James A. Bear appeared and also advocated the release of penalties on de- 11 lin~uent: taxes, and suggested that a meeting be called of the citizens to sound thet~ sentiments on the matter; that he is of the opinion that tl~ere is considerable senti-' ment for release of these penalties. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: Council takes time to consider. REPORT OF THE CITY_ MANAGER: The City Manager presented recommendations. The same were acted upon as follows: W. BENNETT JARRETT BUS ROUTE: The tion to giving Mr. Jarrett permission let Street, over but a report making certain City Manager reported that there is no objeo-1 to operate his bus route from Kirk Avenue and the streets within the city limits, his final destination being Cloverdale, terminate within the city limits, and recommends that the State Corporation Commis- sion be notified of this objection. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the recommendation and offered the following resolution: ~ (~4167) A RESOLUTION to oppose ti~e application of ¥l. Bennett Jarrett for oer- there is objection to his transporting passengers that originate and ,~O'anoke. itificate of public convenience and .passenger service between Roanoke h~ proposes to transport passengers necessity to operate~motor vehicles in furnishing and Cloverdale, via Hollins, Virginia, so far as that originate and terminate within the City of hearing on the 16th, da~ off 0otober 1933, at W. Bennett Jarrett for a certificate of public motor Sehicles in furnishing passenger ~l~ns, V~r~n~a, ~ase No. 53~ ~he route off sa~d bus to start at F~rst there ia now pending before the 3tats Corporation 0ommission for o'olooE p. m., the application of convenience and necessity to operate between Roanoke and Clovex~ale, via Street S. W., and l[irk Avenue; East to Jefferson Street; North to Salem Avenue; East to Randolph Street; North to Shenandoah Avenue; East to Third Street; North to Wells Avenue; East to Etmball Avenue; Northeast to Lynchburg Avenue and North to Hollins Road; said streets being i within the limits of the City of Roanoke, and ~W~LER~S, said application provides a fare of five cents between First Street and Kirk Avenue and I4~nohburg Avenue and Hollins Road, said points being within tire City of Roanoke, and WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Hoanoke is opposed to the application ~ so far as permission is requested to transport passengers that originate and termi- nate within the limits of the City of Roanoke. THEREFORE, BE [T RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the State Corporation Commission be, and is hereby requested to refUse a permit to said W. Bennett Jarrett to transport passengers that originate and terminate within t~e limits of the City of Roanoke. BE IT FURTHER HESOLVED ttmt a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the State Corporation Commission at Richmond, Virginia. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, ~.~orris, Mundy and the President, Mr. Seifert ---5. NAYS: None ..... - ........... O. The City Manager presented a report of work accomplished and expenditures for period ending October 5, 1~3. The same is filed. FINANCIAL STAT~,.,[H2.~T: ~he City Clerk and Auditor presented a statement showing the financial condition of the City as of September 30, 1~33. The same is filed. REPORTS OF COL~!ITTEES: W. P. Hunter, a committee appointed !416~, adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke on the 6th, ~resented a report advising Council that he is unable to agree !owners nam_ed therein for the purchase of property for widening ~Tinker Creek bridge to 6th Street N. E. The report is filed. BURRELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: Report of the Burrell Memorial Hospital showing 20~ days' treatment of city patiemts for the month of August was read and filed. GAS REPORT: The report of the State Corporation Commission on gas used in the City of Roanoke is filed. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The follo~ving resolution having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (~4166) A HESOLUTION to purchase certain property for the purpose of widening ~rnchburg Avenue from Tinker Creek bridge to ~th Street N. E. For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Book No. 8, Page ~.~.~). under Hesolution day of October 1935, with the property Lynchburg Avenue from Mr. Morris movo~ to adopt the reuolutiono The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, MorrlB, NAYS: None -------- .... -----0. Mund~ and the ~resident, Mr. Ssi fe rt -- §. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. I~TRODUOTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANOES AND RESOLUTIONS: Mr. ~undy introduced (~l~e) A a~sonu~o~ tl~ followin~ resolution: authorizing the City Attorney to institute and preseoute condemnation proceedings for ti~ purpose of acquiring land for the widening ~I4rnehburg Avenue between Tinker Creek Bridge and 6th Street N. E. of ( For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Book No. 8, page _~_~_). Mr, Mundy moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded end th, re s oluti on adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Morris, Mundy and the Fresident, ~,~r. Setfert ---5. NAYS: None ---~ ............ O. There being no further business, Cou~oil adJourned. APPROVED 'ATTEST: Clerk President The Council of the City of in the Municipal Building Friday, PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Morris, Mundy and the ABSENT: None ..... - ......... O. The President, Er. Seifert, presidi~. OFFICERS Pt/ESENT: W. P. Hunter, City Manager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded, PETITIONS AND C0~J~IOATIONS: RELEASE OF TAX P~$ALTIES: Mr. that there are a number of property COU~(KL, RESULAR MEETING, Friday, October 20, 193~. Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Room October 20, 1933, at 3 o'clock p. m. H. P. Glasgow owner s to pay them if the penalties are released. property in the name of E. G. Upson located ~resident, Mr. Seifert- 8. of the previous meeting has seconded, the reading is MAD DOG: Dr. mad dog situation. should be taken to appeared and stated to Council who owe delinquent taxes who are ready He stated that there is one piece of on Campbell Avenue; that the taxes for 1931 are delinquent and the original taxes amount to $48~.25, penalties having been added aggregating $49.49, which with the interest makes $92.05. He stated that this tax would be paid immediately if the penalties were released. He also called atten- tion to other properties where the taxes would be paid if penalties were released. Council considers the matter. T. E. Payne appeared and called the attention of Council to the He states that his child was severally bitten and that action remedy the condition. He stated that it is impossible for the Game Warden to cover the whole city, and that the Police Department should cooperate. I~w.v,~.~SE OF LICENSE TAX: M~. D. Sayler Good appeared and asked that Council re- lease the license tax for G. G. Garst to conduct a shoe that Mr. Garst is deaf and unless he can make a living repairing shop. He stated by conducting a shoe shop he will beoomea charge on the community. ~ROSS-OVER: The application of 0. R. over at ESll Melrose Avenue N. W., was presented and referred to the wi t~ power to act. ARMISTICE DAY PARADE: A communication from Col. Charles H. Carson an invitation to members of Council and city officials to review the passes in front o~ the Municipal Building on Armistice Day. Council vitation and the Clerk is directed to communicate the acceptance to Col. Carson. GAS INVESTIGATr~ON: A communication from Mr. J. T. Wood asking that Council take action on the petition presented some time ago asking relief from the rates charged for gas in the City of Roanoke. The communication is filed. Council considers the matter. Jewell for permit to construct a cross- City Manager REPORTS OF OFFI CERS: R_~0RT OF THE CITY_ ~ANAGE~: The recommendations. The same were acted BUSINESS DISTRIC T: City Manager presented upon as follows: Regarding the petition of ~M. J. 0. extending parade as it accepts the in' a report making certain Carter and others to declare 131~ - llth Street N. W., a business section. The City Manager states that it is inadvisable to place this lot in the business zone, and requests that Mr. Carter make application to the Board of Zoning Appeals to rebuild his store building. Mr, Mund~ moved that the action of the motion was duly ascended and agreed to. The.airy Nanager presented a report of work accomplished and expenditures for week ending 0otober 12, 1933. The same is filed. ! BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS: A report from the Board of Zoning Appeals in the ~at- 'ter of establishing a business district for the property owned by the aitizens Undo: itaking Establishment at ~320 Patton Avenue N. E. The Board of Zoning Appeals reoom- :..mends that Council take action to change this property from a residential to a buai- 'ness district and fixes the area affected by such change as all of the property froz :lng on both sides of Patton Avenue between Commonwealth Avenue and Fourth Street N.E ~and fronting on the so~th side of Harrison Avenue between the same points. Mr. Come imoved that the notice required by Article 11, Section 1, of the Zoning Ordinance be g,~ven for the purpose of changing the above mentioned lot from a residential to a ~business district. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. REPORTS OF COMIIITTEES: None. UNFINISHED BUS INESS: RELEASE OF TAX PENALTIES: In the matter of the suggestion of 1,iessrs. W. H. Scot' James A. Bear and H. P. Glasgow that the penalties be released on delinquent taxes. Mr. Morris moved that the request be refused. The motion was duly seconded and agre tO. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTROD'JCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND KESOLUTIONS: Nr. Fox introduced the following ordinance: (~4169) M: ORDINANCE to prohibit dogs running at large ( For full text of 0rdinanoe see Ordinance Book No. 8, in the City of Page _~ ). Roanoke. :: Mr. Fox moved that the reading of the Ordinance at two separate meetings of Council be dispensed wit~. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to by the fol- lowing vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Morris, 14undy and the President, ~,Ir, Seifert---o. ~d NAYS: None ................. O. Thereupon, the ordinance was placed upon its passage and adopted by the follow- ing vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, }..[orris, Mundy and the President, i~ir. Seifert--5. NAYS: None ................. 0, MOTIONS AND MISGELLAJEOUS BUSINESS: i TAX PAYMENTS: lIr. Fox moved that a committee to consist of the l~ayor, City Mans. get and City Auditor be appointed to investigate and make a report on the practica- bility of introducing a partial payment plan for the payment of taxes. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. :i TUBERCULOSIS PATIENT .BURKEVILI~: The City ~anager brought to the attention of Council the request of Doctors Irvin and 0asr to permit an additional patient at the Burkeville Sanatorium for colored people. It appearing that there is money enough in the appropriation to take care of this additional patient for a time, ~tr. Fox moved that the City Clerk and Auditor be authorized to pay the bill for this addition- al patient. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. ~AIL INYESTIGATION: ~he Oity Manager suggests that a committee from the Council accompany him on the investigation of the Jail. The committee to consist of the President, Mr. 3eifert, Mr. Comer and LM. Morris. as a ~PEOIAL special OFFICER: The City L~nager recommends the appointment of Mr. J. H. Lemoz Police officer for The Rathskeller in the American Theater Building, his duties to be limited to the premises. Mr. Fox moved that the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted and that Mr. J. H. Lemon be appointed a Special Police Officer for The Rathskeller in the American Theater Building, and his authority limited to t~e premises. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Glerk President COUNCIl,, Monday, 3PEOIAr. MEETING, Ootobe~ ~, 19~$. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in Special Meeting in the Oounoil Room in the Municipal Building Monday, October 23, 193Z, at 4 o'clock p. m., purmant to call of the president. PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Morris, ABSENT: None .......... ----0. Mundy and tke president, Mr. Seifert --5. The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: W. P. Hunter, City Manager. OBJECT OF THE MEETING: The president stated that the object of the meeting was to ask the cooperation of the county i Roanoke County. It appearing that quite a officials in placing a quarantine on dogs in number of dogs come from the county into the c ity. Mr. C. E. Moomaw, Game Warden, appeared and stated to Council the necessity fo :ithis action. Mr. Fox offered the following resolution. (~4170) A RESOLUTION requesting the Board of Supervisors of Reanoke County to !declare a temporary quarantine on dogs in the county in cooperation with the action on dogs in the City of Roanoke. on the 20th, day of October 1933, ?of the City of Roanoke in declaring a quarantine YfHEREAS, the Council of the City of Roanoke ~passed an ordinance prohibiting dogs running at large in the City for a period of forty-five days from its adoption, and ¥~.REAS, numerous dogs come into the city from the surrounding county, and in .order that the quarantine may be made effective, it is necessary that the coopera- tion of the county authorities be requested to put into effect the quarantine on dogs in the county. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County be, and they are hereby requested to take !faction as they deem necessary to quarantine the dogs in Roanoke County for ~as they may deem proper. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be transmitted 'to the such such periled Chairman of the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County. ~!r. Fox moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the ~resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Morris, Mundy and the President, NAYS: None ................ O. Mr. Mund~ offered the following resolution: Mr. Seifert---5. ~ (~4171) A RESOLUTION to request the dog owners to have their dogs vaooin~ted as !a method of control of rabies. WHEREAS, there have been numerous mad dogs at large in the City of ~have caused considerable damage, and YfPIE~S, the Council of the City of Ro~_~_oke is of the opinion that the dogs with anti-rabic serum is a method of control of rabies. THEREFORE, BE I~ RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Ro,__noke iowners be, and they are hereby requested to have their dogs table se~,~ as a method of oontrol of rabies. Roanoke and vaooimation that the dog vaccinated with anti- Mr. Mund¥ ~oved to adopt the resolution. resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Gomer, Fox, Morris, ~AYS: None ----- ......... -0. There being no further business, The motion was duly seoonded an~ the Mundy and the p~esident, Council adjourned. APPROVED Mr. Seifert --5. ATTEST: Clerk President OOUNG~v., REGGLAR MEETING, Friday, October 27, 19ZS. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Room in the Municipal Building Friday, October 27, 19S3, at ~ o'clock p. m. PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Morris, Mundy and the President, ~r. Seifert - 5. ABSENT= None .............. O. The President, htr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: W. P. Kunter, City ~.t~nager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. sec ended, the reading is PETITIONS AND CO~,~YNICATIONS: ' APd~ISTICE DAY CELEBRATION: Colonel 1,.',. S. Battle and Carleton Penn appeared and asked that Council contribute$100.O0 for the Armistice Day Celebration. Mr. l~.[undy moved that the request be granted and that the City Clerk and Auditor be directed draw a warrant for the sum of $100.00 payable to the Armistice Day ~the celebration. The motion was duly seconded and adopted. Committee for TAXI-CAB BONDS: A petition from the taxi-cab operators asking that they be per- mitted to operate without giving the bond required by ordinance. Mr. Jacob L. i~eid appeared and stated to Council that it is a matter of impossibility for the taxi-cab operators to comply with the ordinance relative to the bond, and unless they were permitted to operate witi~out the bond many of them woul~ neoessarily have to go i' 'of business. The petition is filed and Council considers the matter. ROANOk~E WAT~R WORKS CO~[PANY: A communication from P. A. Croy complaining the Roanoke Water Works Company refusing to return deposit which was required the water would be turned on in his out ab.out before building. Mr. Fox moved that the communication referred to the State Corporation Commission. agreed to. The motion was duly seconded and REPORTS OF OFFICERS: ~ REPORT OF THE CITY M. AYIAGER: The City Manager presented recommendations. The same were aoted upon as follows: a report making certain STRIP OF LAND FOR UIDENING ~,YNCHBURG AVE~: The City Manager reported that .there was included in the Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to condemn certai property the wrong description of the property of Moss A. Plunkett, and asked that Counoil pass a resolution authorizing the oondenam, tion of this property. M~. Mundy moved to adopt the recommendation ~.nd offered the following resolution: ~ (~4173) A RESOLUTION authorizing the condemnation proceedings for the purpose City Attorney to institute and preseoute of acquiring land for the widening of Lynch. burg Avenue between Tinker Creek Bridge and 6th Street N. E. ( For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Book No. 8, page ~._). Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolumion adopted by t~e following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Morris, NAYS: None ................. 0. The City Manager presented a Mundy e_~d the President, Mr. Seifert ---5. report of work accomplished and expenditures for ..809 week endtn~ October 19, ROANOKE the month of REPORTS UNFINISHED BUSINESS: HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION September showing 284 OF C ~[ITTEES: None. 19~3. The same is filed. Report of the Roanoke Hospital Association for days' treatment of city patients is filed. G. G. GARST: In the matter of the request of D. on G. G. Garst for operating a shoe repair shop; EH. notified that the Council is without authority to duly seconded and agreed to. C 0NSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. Sayler Good to remit the license Comer moved that ~ir. Garst be make the release. The motion was INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDE~[ATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Mr. Fox introduced the following ordinance: (~4172) ~: ORDINANCE to establish in the City of Roanoke an Emergency ment Relief Bureau. ( For full text of Ordinance see Ordinance Book No. 8, page .o~'~ ). Mr. Fox moved that the Council be dispensed with. lng vote: Unemploy- reading of the ordinance at two separate meetings of The motion was duly seconded and adopted by the follow- AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Morris, I~.lundy and the ~resident, NAYS: None ............... 0. ~r. Seifert---5. NAYS: None ............... 0. MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: None. There being no further business Coucil adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk President AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, lng vote: Morris, Mundy and the President, Mr. Seifert ---5. Thereupon, the ordinance was placed upon its passage and adopted by the follow- 00UNOIL, REGULAR RENTING, Friday, November 3, 1933, The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the ~ounoil Room in the Municipal Building Friday, November 3, 1933, at ~ otclook P. m. PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Morris, Mundy and the President, ~hr. ABSENT: None .............. O. The President, Mr. Selfert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: W. P. Hunter, City Eanager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, '-dispensed with and the minutes approved as PETITIONS AND C0~',~IOATIONS: ADDISON HIGH SCHOOL: Mr. J. ~. McDonald, and called the attention of Council to certain recorded. Seifert --5. meeting has the reading is Clerk of the School Board, appeared property fronting on Hart Avenue in front of the Addison High School, and stated that it would be desirable to purchase such property and tear down the old buildings thereon in order to beautify the Ad- dison High School ground as well as tae colored park. He stated that there were nine lots, together witi~ tl~e houses, which could be purchased for $4,000.00. considers the matter. LAUNDRY LICF~SE TAX: Mr. Leonard G. 1[use, representing the la,mdry owners and operators, appeared and presented to Council an amendment to Section 86 of the License Tax Ordinance, $100.00 on each agent by ,!the City of Roanoke; the ordinance not to apply to home laundries which do not ihelp for compensation. Council considers the matter. ARZIISTICE DAY PARADE: A communication from l.;.r. Carleton Penn inviting the ~Council to view the Armistice Municipal Building was read. will be present. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE, CITY ~AGER: The City Manager presented plished and exoenditures for week ending October ~0, 19~. Counci which provides for a tax of $100.00 on each laundry and soliciting or taking orders for such laundry not licensed emplo Day Parade from the reviewing stand in front of the The Clerk is directed to advise Mr. Penn that Council a report of work acoom- The same is filed. REPORTS OF COM~tITTEES: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: TAXI-CAB OPERATORS' BOND: In the matter of the request of the Taxi Cab opera- tors to exempt them from giving the bond required by ordinance. The matter is re- ~ferred to the committee composed of the City Attorney, City l,~anager and City Clerk. CONSIDERATION OF CLAR.[S: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES ~.,~D RESOLUTIONS: None. MOTIONS AND MISCE~EOUS BUSINESS: None. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED Clerk President COUNCIL, REGULAR ~,~EETING, Friday, November 10, 1933. met in regular meeting in the Council Room Tke Council of the City of Roanoke November 10, 1935, at 3 o'clock p. m. ~[orris, ~fundy and the Fresident, in the Municipal Building Friday, PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Fox, ABSENT: None ................ 0. The President, l.[r. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS P.~ES~T: W. P. Hunter, City ~.~anager. Seifert - 5. ~:I~,.'UTES: It appearing tlmt a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. HEARING OF CITOZ,~IS: BUSINESS DISTRICT: It appearing that the matter of the request to change a lot lying on the L'ortimide of Patton Avenue, fronting 50 feet thereon and extending back between parallel lines 200 feet, from a residential to a business district, was set for hearing at this time. Mr. Chas. H. Broune, represnetlng the applicants and Mr. t~. Lee Carney, representing the property owners protesting against the change, appeared. The following property ovmers appeared and protested against the change of the lot from a residential to a business district~ ~&rs. ~tary German, Annie I. Davis, H. S. Brown and Christine ~ainor. ~r. ~Iundy moved that the matter be continu- ed until the next meeting of Council. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. CROSS-OVERS: Applications for permits to construct cross-overs were presented as follows: (1) J. W. Waynick - Northside of Franklin Road between First and Second Streets S. W. (2) J. B. Fishburn - Northside of Franklin Road between First and Second Streets S. W. (~) D. I. Mlnichan- 1422 Chapman Avenue S. W. Mr. ~.~,undy moved that the applications be referred to the City Manager with power to act. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. REPOkTS OF OF~IGERS: RE~RT OF THE CITY ~[ANAGER: The City Hanager presented a report of work ac- ' complished and expenditures for week ending November 2, 1933. The same is filed. REPORTS OF CO~iITTEES: None. IE~FINISHED BUSINESS: LAUNDRY ORDINANCE: The matter of the request of the laundry operators to amend Section 86 of the Tax'Ordinance, changing the license tax on conducting laundries, was laid over until the next meeting of Council. LOEBL DE WORKS INGORPO.~AT.,.,D: The request of ~he Loebl Dye Works, Inc., that they be given a hearing before any action is taken in regard to a change in the ordinance affecting laundries. The Clerk is directed to notify the Loebl Dye Works to appear before Council on Friday, November 17th. CONSIDERATION OF .CLAI~,.~S: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDF~TIO~? OF ORDINANCES A~D RESOLUTIO!?S: None. ~OTIONS AND MISC.~-~_;I~EOUS BUSINESS: CIVIL 'JORKS ADMINISTRATION: W. p. Hunter, City l:[anager, presented to Council a~: telegram from We A° Smith, Director that the Civil ¥torks Administration furnish a list of the projects for consideration. The list and he was authorized to transmit tl~e same to the There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED of tire ~nergency Relief of Virginia, adviain6 had been set up and requestin~ that the City Olty Manager presented a Emergenoy Relief Commission. ATTEST: Clerk COUNCIL, REGULAR ~[EETING, I Friday, November l?, 1933. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in ti,e Council Room in the 2~unioipal Building Friday, November 17, 1933, at 3 o'clock p.m. . PRESENT: ~fessrs. Comer, Fox, ~:~orris, ;4undy and the President, ~',r. Seifert--§. ~ ABSI,IfT: None ............... 0. Th'e President, ]~r. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRES~T: C. L. Watkins, City Engineer. HI~;UTES: It appearing that a copy of t~,e minutes of the previous meeting has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading; is dispensed with and the minutes app~oved as recorded. ~",TITI0~;S AYD C01~.qR~!CATI0~:S: SCHOOL BOARD: Mr. ![. T. Hartin, Chairman, D. E. Hc,%uilkin, Superintendent, and J. E. ~:[cDonald, Clerk of the School Board, appeared and stated to Council tlmt it would be necessary to close the schools about tile 1st, of December until January 2nd, unless Council would permit the Board to borrow at least $4E,000.00, to main- rain the schools until the 20th, of December; that t~e money borrowed could be taken ot~t of the appropriation for 1934, and the school term reduced to that extent in the year 1934; that the School Board cannot borrow this money or anticipate the 19~4 funds without the consent of Council first obtained; ttmt the act passed by the Gen- eral Assembly of Virginia in 1932, prohibits the Board from exceeding in any one year the amount of money available for that year. The ~,~atter is laid over to be taken up Timrsday, I.~ovember 23, 1933, at 8 o'clock p. m. TAXI CAB OPERATORS: F,r. J. I,[. Berry operating a "car for hire" appeared and stated to Council that the insurance policy covering the operation of his "Car for hire" has been cancelled, and he asks that Council permit him to operate without the insurance or bond. quo st. Council stated to Yr. Berry ttmt it ~suld not grant the re- The Virginia Taxi Company filed a petition asking that ti~e bond on policies be : reduced to o~00.00. The petition is i~led. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF TIH~ CITY I..'L~AGER: The City ManaEer presented a report of work accom- plist~ed and expenditures for week ending ~lovember £, 1933. The same is filed. FINANCIAL ST~iT~.,[~iT: The City Clerk and Auditor presented financial statement as of October 31, 1933. The s~e is filed. REPORTS OF C0t~R,[ITTEES: Eone. UN~ INISHED BUSINESS: LAUNDRIES' LIC~NSE: In the matter of the request of the laundry operators ask- ing for a change in the License Tax. Mr. Coleman, representing the Loebl Dye Works,: appeared and presented to Council his view as to the ordinance, and asked that Coun-.~ oil in considering ti~e matter, consider the ordinance presented by him. The matter /~ is laid over. ,~ .! ZONING ORDINANCE AI, I~DH~T: In the matter of the petition to change the property lying on tl~e ~orth side of Patton Avenue and known as Lot ,~3010905 of the Zoning ~lap~ 313 be changed from a residential to a business district. L~[r. Carney, representing th objectors to the change, being, absent from the City, the matter is laid over until the next meeting of Council. CONSIDERATION OF CLAI~[S: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDF~tATION OF ORDINAFCES A~,:D RESOLUTI01,;S: None. MOTI0~S AND I,IISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: None. Mr. Fox moved that wken Council adjourn it be 1933, to meet Thtu'sday, I~ovember 25, at 8 o'clock p.m. Tt~e motion ¥~as duly seconded Thereupon, Council adjourned. and agreed to. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk President COIR~CIL, SPECIAL ~ETING, Wednesday, November E~, 1933~ The Council of the City of Roanoke met in Special l~eetlng in the Council Room in the Municipal Building Wednesday, November E2, 1953, at 4 o'clock p. m. PRES~T: Messrs. Comer, FOX, liorris, ;~!undy and the President, ;M. Seifert--5. ABSF2.;T: None ................. O. The President, ~..Ir. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS P~S:,~:T: 'J. P. Hunter, City ],.'_anager. OBJECT OF TH]G 1,~ETIITG: The President stated ttmt the object of the meeting was to take up ~'~ith the School 3card the matter of tim ir request that Council sanction by resolution, eitker to owe tl~e teachers for the remaining days in December, through bhe 20th, or to secure a ba~: loan, either of v~hich obligations ~'~ould be paid out of the 195~. budget. The members of the School Board p~-esent v~ere H. ?. i,lartin, Chairman, Harvey B. $ray, Dr. J. "',,. Simmerman, D. '].. l:[c~uilxin, Superintendent, and J. -,. ~,;cDonald, Clerk. The Council presented.to them a statement of the position of the Co~ncil in con- %ection with tketr request. The same is filed and made a part of tke record. There being no i~urther business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTE ST: Clerk President ~OUNCIL, SPECIAL Thursd~, November 23, 1933, The Cereal off tire City off Roanoke met in Speoia~ ~[eetl~ In the ~o~o~ Room in the M~ioipal ~ildi~ Th~ed~, Ifovember 23, 1933, ~t 8 o~o~ook p. n, PRES~T: I.[essrs, Comer, Fox, ~iorris, H~dy and the ~esident, 1,[r, Seiffert ~BS~N~: None ............. O. The ~esident, lit. Seiffert, p~esldin6. OFFICERS P~S~T: W. P. H~ter, City ~.~ager. 0~JE~T 0F THE ~TI~G: The President stated that the object of the meett~ was ~to consider ~ther the matter of the request of the School Board that Co~cil sane- ~tton by resolution, either to owe the teachers for the rem~ning days in December, through tl~e E0th, or to secure a ba~ loan, either of which obligations would be '~paid out of ttze 1934 budget. SCHOOL BOA~: The School Board presented to Co~ctl a letter dated November 232 d, in which they advise Co~cil it is their intention to cut salaries ~d services In the school department to keep witl~in the 19~ budget, but in order to do this in- telligently it will be necessary to have an estimate of the ~o~t of money the City will allot for 19~, a~ in vie¥~ of this fact they are rene¥~ing their request tl~at Co,oil sanction the resolution referred to. ~,M. ~i~dy moved that it is the sense of Co~cil that the re~iuest of the School Board of November 17th, ~d renev~ed in the letter of November 23, 19~, that s~ction by resolution, eiti~er to owe the teachers for the remaining days in Decem- ber, through the E0th, or to sec~e a ba~ lo~, either of which obligations would paid out of the 1934 budget, be denied, ~less the School Board presents to the Co~- oil a detailed statement of their program of retrenchments in the operation of the ~:schools, and until such statement is received Co~cil rese~es its decision on its ~request, which motion ¥~as duly seconded. Quite a n~ber of citizens were present, and the ~resident asked if ~y of ~them ~d statements to make. ~. J~es ~. Bear stated to Co~cil that he is opposed to ti~e motion made by ~. l,[~dy ~d w~ts the schools to conti~ue so that the continuity of the term ~not be broken, ~d s~gests tlmt the ~tter be postponed. LM. R. Lee Carney also stated to Co~cil that he was opposed to closing the schools before December 20th. Statement was also made by ~[r. D. E. l.,1c~Quilkin, S~perintendent of Schools. ~M. J. E. Fogel stated that he was opposed to closing the schools before Decem. her ~th, and ~ggests that a eo~ittee be appointed to investigate the conduct of the schools ~:.fr. R. F. Bennington stated that he was opposed to closing the schools before December 20th. Mr. R. 0. Bagby, Supervisor of the Schools, said that in his opinion it was better to close the schools earlier in the spring t?mn to close now and break the ~continuity of the term. Mr. W. E. December 20th. the schools December 1st, Dee ember 20th. Beahm stated t~mt he was opposed to closing the schools before Duerson stated that he thought it would be a grave mistake to close that it should continue until tko regular closing terms, Mrs. J. :t. Preston, Liember of the School Board, also made a statement in con- nection with the matter. Mr. Fox moved that the matter be deferred until a reamlar ox' called meeting, aotice of which would be given the parties in interest. The motion received no second; thereupon, the President stated the question on l&r. Mu~dy's motion, and the motion ~t~as adopted by the follov~ing vote: AY~,~S: Messrs. Comer, Fox, ;dorris, ~umdy and the President, l.[r. Seifert --5. NAYS: None ............... O. Thereupon, Council adjourned. ,317 APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk President IL, RE~U~H ~EETING, Friday', November FA, 1933o The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Room in the l~unicipal Building Friday, November P~, 1935, at 3 o'clock p. m. M, undy PRESENT: $,[essrs. Comer, Fox, Morris, a_n_d the President, I.~r. Seifert--5, ABS~.'..~: ~:one ....... 0. The President, L'.r. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRES~,,,'~,_: "',,. P. Hunter, City llanager. ML',JTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed witl~ and the minutes approved as recorded. HEAHIEG OF CITIZENS: BUSIN['~SS DISTRICT PATT0.W. AV~,~UE: In the matter of amending the Zoning 0rdlnano so as to change a lot lying on Patton Avenue ovmed by the Citizens Undertaking Es- tabliahment from a residential to a business district. ~:.tr. Broun, represneting: thcs advocating tlze change and ~[r. Carney, representing those who were opposed to the r ~ change, appeared. Council referred the matter to the City I.~ana&er to ascertain the front footage of tko property in the area fixed by ti~e Zoning Board of Appeals as the area affected by those propert~,~ o~';ners who are opposed and those not opposed to making the change. T~e matter is laid over. R~P0i~TS OF OFFICERS: REP0?.T OF '~ ~.~u~ CI'?Y ;LANAGER: The City i:anager presented a report of ~'~ork ac- complished smd expenditures for week ending L'ovember 16, 1933. The same is filed. ROAI."0i~ HOSPITAL ASSOCIA_IO~.,: The Roanoke Hospital Association presented a report showing 25~ days' treatment of city patients for the month of October. The report is filed. REPORTS OF COL~.iITTEES: None. IR~'FINISHED BUS INE,~S: LAL~.~DHY LiC~;SE. TAX: The ~atter of amending Section 86 of the License Tax Ordinance fixing a tax on laundries is continued. ~tARKET AUDITORIUli: ~ir. C. S. Carlton, representing the ll6th Infantry National Ouard Band, appeared and asked that they be p~mitted to use the Market Auditorium on December 8th, without paying rental for tko purpose of givln~ a band concert, The City l:anager recommends that 'th. ey be permitted to use the I..larket Auditorium by payfn~ for t~e heat and lights. Mr. Comer moved that the ll6th Infantry Guard Band be per- mitted to use tb.e M. arket ~uditoriu.m on December 8, 1033, by paying the cost of the ~eat and light. The motion ~'ms d~ly seconded and agreed to. CONF~REEG~ WITH SCHOOL BOARD: The Council held a conference with the School Board in tae matter of t¼eir request to be pe~nitted to defer tlte teq:ohers' salarie~ pr to borrow the money with v&ich to pay them, presented to Council at its meetings on ?~'ovember 17th and 23rd. ~,~embers of the School Board present were H. T. ~[artln, ~hatrma.n,. ','i. 1.[, ?owell, H. B. Gray, l~rrs. J. '~:,. Preston, D. Yl. M, oq.uilkin, Superinten- dent,, and J. ~. ~' ~.[cDonald, Clerk. i L-ir. n. T. ~[artin, Chairman, speakin~ for the School Board, advised douncil ~he Board met at 8 o'clock November ~l, th, and decided to cut salaries of teachers 'iand employees, effective December 1st, so as to e~ual the ?~.~ out the City made on other city employees. ~r. Martin stated to Council that the School Board will oper~ the s~hools in the next session for 175 days with the appropriation suppl~ed by Council, provided the State doee not re%uire a less te~; that t~ey will make a sur- ve~ ~ c~t out every non-essential. ;~. I, Mrtin was re%~sted to present to Co~ci~ a stauement of the approximate ~ount t~mt will be cut from the schools' expense, or before Honda~, Novemlber ETth. CONSIDERATION OF CLAT~.[S: None. rl I ' ' '' IN~.~ODPG~ION 2~D ~ONSIDERATIO~T OF OILDI/:~~ AND ~. Comer introduced the followi~ resolution: (~4174) A ~ESOLUTION to p~c~se certain property for the p~ose of %~dening ~nchb~g Avenue from Tinker Creek Bridge to 6th Street N.E. ' WHi~R~S, it ts neces~ry to widen ~nchburg Avenue from Tinker Creek Bridge to 6th Street L'. E., and for this purpose to acquire certain property abutting on said Lync hburg Avenue. THEREF01~E, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of :,~oanoke that the follow- ing property be ptu'ohased for the purpose of widening; Ie~nchburg Avenue from Tinker Creek Bridge to 6th Street N.E. il) ~,~0SS A. PLUT:KETT: Strip of land beginning at ti~e S..q. Corner of 9th Street and Lynchburg Avenue, extending along Lynchburg Avenue ll0.3? feet to the line of Lot ~0, Block 5, Chamouni; thence along the ~. line o~.' said lot ~,~est ll0 feet to 9th Street; thence with 9th Street E5 feet to the Beginning, at tl~e price of (2) W. A. MITCI{ELL: Strip of land lying on the E. S. of Ie~nckburg Avenue 120 feet :,~est of ?th Street, extending along Lynchburg Avenue 40 feet and running bac, betv~een parallel lines 3.6 feet, at the price of $50.00. (3) W. t,I. COT_,M~.,LAN: Strip of land lying on the lT. S. Lynchb~rg Avenue 40 feet ;'Jest of ?th Street; thence along Lynchburg Avenue West 80 feet, and extending back bet~'~een parallel lines 4.E feet at the price of ~j~300.00. BE IT I,~JRT}£~R RESOLVED that tile Cit~.' Attorney be, emd he is hereby directed to examine the title to the several properties herein mentioned and report thereon in :~ writing, and upon a favorable reply from the City Attorney on tl~e titles the City Clerk and Auditor is directed to dra%'~ ~'~arrants payable to the parties herein men- tioned for the purchase .price of their respective properties. Any m~ounts paid under the provisions of this resolution slmll be clmrged to ., the acco~mt of Street Improvement. ~ The resolution was read and laid over. There being no f~rther b~siness, Co~cil adjourned. :: APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk 819 GOUTIGIL, SPECIAL }~EETING, I~[onday, November 27, 1935 The Council of the City of Roanoke met in Special Z[eeting in the Council Room in the ~f.u_uioipal B~tldlng ~[onday, November 27, 1933, at 8 o'clock p. m. PRESENT: Idessrs. Comer, Fox, ~,.~orris, l~tu]dy and the President, Hr. Seifert--8. ABSENT: None ....... 0. The President, ~,:r. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PR!~SE~-~T: U. P. Hunter, City ~anager. SCHOOLS: In the matter of the re~uest of the School Board to authorize a loan in order to operate the schools through December 20, 193,~. The School Board pre- sented to Co,.mcil a lette'~' dated November g?, 1933, setting forth the reductions ~n,'~. eliminat~ons t~'~t x.~i!l be made in ti~e operation of the sohools. filed. The letter is ~[r. Fox moved t'.,~at ti~e City Clerk prepare a resolution to authorize the School Board to borrm; ~56,000.00 to meet tt~e e~:penses of tt~e schools th~'ough December 20, 1933. The motion ~.';as duly seconded and agreed to. BUDGET 1934: The Co~ncil considered tl~e budget for 1954, a conclusion, the same is laid over. and not having reache Tl~ereupon, Coumcil adjourned to meet TuesdsQ~, o~elock po m. !~ovember 28, 1933, at 7:30 APPi(0VED ATTEST: Clerk COUNCIL, Frid~v, REGI~R MF~ET lNG, December 1, 1955. The Council of the City of Ro~.oke met in regular meeting in the Council Room in the Municipal PRESENT: ABSENT: Building Friday, Messrs. Comer, Fox, None ............. O. December 1, 1933, at 5 o'clock p. m. Morris, Mundy and the President, htr. Seifert - 5. The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: W. P. Hunter, City Manager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of [been furnished each member of ~ouneil, upon motion, duly dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. i~TITIONS AND 00~{MUNICATIONS: BUSINESS DISTRICT VI~INIA AVENUE VIRGIl;IA HEIGHTS: the previous meeting has seconded, the reading is Mr. M, F. Weaver, represent- lng Hughes T. Angell and L. A. Scholtz, Trustee, the owners of the property front- lng on Virginia Avenue and extending through to Denniston Avenue, appeared and ask- ed that the property be changed from a special residential district to a busimess district. Mr. Comer moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for in- vestigation and report. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. PARKING CHURCH AVE~.~JE: Mr. W. W. Keller, representing Mr. Dooley who has a place of business on the North Side of Church Avenue, appeared and asked that a space be designated for llr. Dooley to park his truck in front of his place of busi- ness. Mr. Fox moved that the matter be referred to the City ~nager for investiga- tion with the idea in view of working out some plan Which will be satisfactory to all parties. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. BUSINESS DISTRI.CT: Mr. Ralph Glasgow, representing Arthur Cundiff, appeared and' asked that the Corner of ?th Street and Gilmer Avenue L~. W., comprising lots 1 and :~ iE Block ZT, of the R. F. & H. Addition, be changed from a residential district to a ~ i~usiness district. The matter is referred to the City ~.[anager for investigation and' :irepo rt. I STREET LIGHT: Petition asking that a street light be installed on Albemarle Avenue S. W,, in the three hundred block was read and referred to the City Manager ~or report. BUS LINE: ted Line, Incorporated, ~ehicles in furnishing ~altimore, Maryland. zud report. Communication from the State had applied for a interstate freight The matter is referred Corporation Commission advising that the oertifloate of authority to operate motor service between Roanoke, Virginia, and to the City Manager for investigation REPORTS OF OFFICES: REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER: The City Manager presented a report making certain ~ecom_m_endations. The sa~e were acted upon as follows: CITIZENS UNDERTAKING ESTABLISHMENT INCORPORATED: In the matter of changing the ~ot belonging to the Citizens Undertaking Establishment, Incorporated, from a resi- [ental to a business district. The City Hanager presented a report showing the ~ront footage of the property in the area effected that are opposed to the change the front footage of the property that did not object to the change. Mr. Mundy moved that the matter be held in abeyance. ~he motion wa. duly seconded and agreed to. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: None. having been introduced, read and UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The following resolution ,~ up and. again read: {~4174} A RESOLUTION to purchase certain property for tho laid over was taken purpose of widenin~ Lynchburg Avenue from Ticker Creek Bridge to 5th Street N.E. ( For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Book No. 8, Page Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the 'resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Morris, ~,Xundy and the President, ~tr. Seifert ---b. NAYS: None ............ O. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES ~D RESOLUTIONS: Mr. Fox introduced the following resolution: (~4175) A RESOLUTION to authorize the School Board of the City of Roanoke to 'borrow the sum of $56,000.00, in order to operate the schools through December 20, 1933. ( For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Book No. 8, Page ~0 )- Fox moved to adopt the resolution. ~resolution adopted by the following vote: The motion was duly seconded and the AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Morris, Mundy and the President, lb~. Seifert ---5. NAYS: None .............. 0. MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: THANKSGIVING FOOTBALL GAME: The City Manager reported that it was necessary to employ 20 special officers for duty at the Football Geme at a cost of $3.33 each Mr. Comer moved that the action of the City Manager be confirmed and that the City Clerk and Auditor draw his warrants to the officers employed !'each, which ~mount shall be charged to the account of Police There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED i'ATTEST: :. Clerk in the sum of $3.35 Department. '1 00UN(;IL, RE~ MEETING, Friday, December 8, 193:$. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Room in the Municipal Building Friday, December 8, 1933, at 3 o'clock p. m. PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Morris, ;~,_ndy and the President, Mr. Seifert - 5. ABSENT: None ............ ----0. The President, Mr. Seifert, pres£ding. OFFICERS PRESENT: W. P. Hunter, City Manager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of tk~ previous meeting has . been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND CO~NJNICATIONS: None. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER: The City Manager presented a report making cer-" tain recommendations. The same were acted upon as follows: REQUEST TO CHANGE PROPERTY FROM A RESIDENTIAL TO BUSINE~SS DISTRICT: In connec- tion with the matter of the request of Mr. Ralph Glasgow, representing Arthur Cundiff, to change the property at the S. E. Corner of Gilmer Avenue and ?th Street N. W., comprising lots 1 and 2, Block 27, of the R. F. & H. Addition, from residential to a business district. iCity Planning and The City Manager stated in preparing the Zoning Ordinance the Zoning Commission went into the different areas of the City very carefully, and he does not think it advisable to change these lots from residential to business district without considering the section as a whole. He recommends that no change be made. Mr. Mundy moved to adopt ti~e recon~endation. The motion was luly seconded and agreed to. - STREET LIGHT: In connection with the petition for a street light in the three : hundred block of Albemarle Avenue S. W. The City Manager states that he thinks there i s sufficl ent and Comer moved to adopt the recommendation. to. light in the block, recommends that The motion the request be refused. Mr. was duly seconded and agreed The City Manager presented a report of work for week ending November 23, 1933. The same is filed. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS: In connection with the request of Hughes and- Louis A. Scholtz, Trustee, side of Virginia Avenue where accomplished and expenditures asking that COuncil designate and T. Angell, establish the North- it intersects with Denniston Avenue, ~est, passing the Virginia Heights School property at the intersection of Virginia Avenue and Grandln Road and South Side of Denniston Avenue West of Virginia Avenue, as business property. The Board recommends that a hearing be given with reference to changing from Special Residential District to a Business District the property known as Block No. 5, Virginia Heights, beginning at the intersection of Virginia Avenue and Dennis~ ton Avenue, going West on Virginia Avenue to Amherst Street, North to Denniston Ave-:' e, and East on Dennlston Avenue to Virginia Avenue, and fixes the area included in this change as all of the property fronting on the North or East side of Dennis- block in ques-~ Cambridge Avenue between Virginia Avenue and Amherst Street, as well as the ion between Virginia Avenue, Denniston Avenue and Amherst Street. It appearing that the property fronting Virginia Avenue between .,.8.23 and Denniston Avenues have also requested a ohan~e from a residential to a business section, the .matter i8 laid over for a reoanmendation oonoernir s tAis propert2 f~om the Board of Zoning Appeals, and the 0ity l~nago~ is directed to obtain am opinion from tho Board. REPORT3 OF COMHITTEES: None. UNFINISHED .~U3INES$: PATTON AVENUE CHANOE FROM HESIDENTIAL TO BUSINESS S~JTION: In the matter of th, !request of the Citizens Undertaking Establishment to · from a residential to a bust. ness seotiono M~o Mu.ndy change its lot on Patton Aven~ moved that the matter be laid 'over to be taken up at a special meeting, The motion was duly seconded and agreed CONS~DEi~ATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTROI~CTION AND CONSIDW~RATION OF 0RDINANOES AND RESOLUTIONS: Mr. Morris introduced the following resolution: ~ ($4176) A RESOLUTIOH to accept from J. B. Fishburn the donation of a tract of 18~d containing twenty-eight {28} acres lying in the Wasena Addition to be used for ~a public park and playground upon conditions. ( For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Mr. Morris moved to adopt the resolution. Book No. 8, Page No. __~_~_). The motion was duly seconded and th~ resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Fox, Morris, Mundy and the President, Hr. Seifert --5. NAYS: None ............... 0. MOTIONS AND IIISCELLA~,!EOUS BUSINESS: i STATE HIG]B'~AY: The City Manager brought to the attention of Council that the !iState Highway Department is about to award a contract for 6]10 of a mile of road ~beginnlng at the City limits on Franklin Road and tl~e Department desires to know ~if the city will improve Franklin Road from the Virginian Railway to the City limit~ :to connect with the proposed improvement by the State Highway Department. The com- munication also stated that on acco,:~t of awarding the Lynchburg Avenue contract !there was not enough money allocated to cover the full cost of~the Franklin Road Bridge, and they desire to know if the City will pay the difference. ~ger is authorized to go into the matter and ascertain, if possible, ~cen be allocated to the Franklin Road improvement. i RESIGNATION OF MR. FOX: Mr. Chas. D. Fox presented to Council his resignation as a member of Council to become effective at the adjournment of this meeting. Mr. The City Maria- if more funds iComer moved that the resignation be accepted. !8~greed t o. There being no further business, Council The motion ad~ cursed. was duly seconded and APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk President f COUNCIL, Friday, 3PE~ Y~tL ~EETING,. December B ,193~. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in Special Meeting in the Council Room in the Munioipe~l Building Friday, Decembe~ 8, 1935, at 4 o'clock p. m., pursuamt to call of the president, the formal notice being waived. PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Morris, Mundy and the Fresident, kkr. Seifert --4. The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OBJECT OF THE MEETING: The President stated that the object of the meeting was to elect a successor ro ~,Lr. Chas. D. Fox, to serve until a person is elected at the June 1934 election, ed. to serve the unexpired term of Mr. Chas. D. Fox, resign- The President stated that nominations were in order. Mr. Morris placed in nomination Dr. Frank S. Cooper, and there being no further nomination, Mr. Comer moved that the nominations close. Thereupon, Dr. Frank S. Cooper was unanimously telected a member of the Council of the City of Roanoke for a term expiring with the Qualification of the person elected at the election to be held On the second Tuesday in June 19~, to fill the unexpired term of Chas. D. Fox, resigned. Thereupon, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk Presiden~ ii COUNCIL, SPEOXAL MEETING, Friday, December 8, 193Z. The Council of tl~e City of in the Municipal Building Friday, · to call of the President. PRESENT.. Messrs. Comer, Morris, Mundy and The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. Roanoke met in Special Meeting in the ~ounoil Room December 8, 1933, at 4:30 o'clock p. m., purs~,_~t the President, Mr. Seifert--4. OBJECT OF THE MEETING: The President stated that the object of the meeti~ is for a conference with Colonel Ja~es P. Woods and Frank W. Rodgers, representing the Roanoke Water Works Company, with reference to securing a loan from the Public Work~ Administration for the purpose of financing the completion of the Carvin's Cove Re- servior and tae laying of mains to connect at or near Roanoke with the present dis- tribution system of the Roanoke Water Works Company. Colonel James P. Woods and Frank W. Rodgers requested that Council endorse the request for a loan from the Public Works Administration for the purposes set out in a resolution which they presented. Council takes time to consider. LEGISLATIVE ~ATTERS: A conference was held with Messrs. B. J. Fiehburn and H. 'S. Scott, Representatives in the LegislatUre and H. B. Apperson, Representative in · ~the Senate, relating to matters which will come before the Legislature with referen [to the officers in the City of Roanoke and their compensation. There being no i~arther business Council adjourned. APPROVED ~ATTEST: Clerk Monday ~ SPECXAL~TXN~, December 11, 193Z. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in in the Mtmicipal Building Monde~, December 11, PRESENT: ABSENT: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, None ............... -0. Special Meeting in the Council Room 1933, at 8 o'clock p. m. Morris, Mundy and the President, ~tr. Setfert-5. The President, Mr. Selfert, presiding. 0FFZCERS PRESENT: W. P. Hunter, City },~nager. OBJECT OF THE MEETING: The President stated that the object of the meeting is to consider the request of the Roanoke Water Works Company to endorse the applica- tion for a loan from the l~Ablic Works Administration. After a considerable discus- sion Mr. Cooper introduced the following resolution: (~4177) WHEI~S, the Virginia Water Company, an affiliate of the Roanoke Water Works Company, proposes applying to the P~blic Works Administration for a loan for the purpose of financing the completion of Carvin's Cove reservoir and the laying of mains to connect in Roanoke with the present distribution ~to rks Company: ( For full text of resolution see Ordinance Book No. 8, Page Mr. Cooper moved to adopt the resolution. ~esolution adopted by the following vote: system of the Roanoke Water The motion was duly seconded and the AYES: l.~e s sr s. Comer, Cooper, Morris, NAYS: None ................. O. The Clerk is directed to write ~.¢essrs. Mundy and the President, Mr. Seifert - 5. Woods, Chi2wood, Coxe & Rogers, Attorneys ~or the Roanoke Water 'Jerks Company, that the resolution adopted on December 11, 193~, ~ndorsing the application of the Virginia Water Company, an affiliate of the Roanoke '~ater Works Company, for a loan from the Public Works Administration, for the pur- ,ese of financing the completion of the Carvin's Cove reservoir and the laying of ~ains to connect in Roanoke with the present distribution system of the Roanoke Water 'forks Company is not to be used unless the Roanoke Water Works Company will agree, in ~riting, that no application will be made for an increase in the rates nov~ charged ;he consumers by the Roanoke Water Works Company on account of the additional supply ~urnished. SCHOOL BOARD: The School Board submitted to Council the revised budget for 1934 ~sking that the City appropriate $§EE,E~6.E9 to operate the schools for the year 19~4, md a further appropriation of $~0,079.00 to re-establish the time-cut. moved that a committee of three be appointed to draw a reply to the School Board,s letter transmitting the revised budget. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. 2hereupon, the president appointed ~,~essrs. Mundy, Cooper and _~Acker, the Council to ~eet Wednesday December l~th, 193~, at ~ o'clock p. m., to consider the reply. Council fixed Thursday, December 14, 1933, at ?:30 o'clock p. m., to consider budget. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk 827' COUNCIL, SPECIAL NEETING, Wednesday, December 13, 1933 The Council of the City of Roanoke met !in the Municipal 3ulldtng Wednesday, December PRES~!T: ~[essrs. Comer, Cooper, Morris, Hundy and the President, ABS~T: None ................. O. The President, t',r. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: W. P. Hunter, City ~[anager. in Special ;.{eetir~ in the Council Room 13, 19~3, at 4 o'clock p. m. Hr. Seifert- OBJECT OF THE ~ETING: The president stated ttmt the object of the meeting was to consider the report of the committee appointed to draft a reply to the let ifrom the School Board and such other matters that may come before the meeting. The committee composed of Messrs. J. P. Mundy and Frank S. Cooper presented a report accompanied by a letter, recommending that the letter be transmitted to the School Board. Mr. Comer moved that the report of the committee be adopted and the City Clerk be directed to transmit the letter to t~e School Board. The motion was duly ~seconded and agreed to. ROAN0kfl~ WATER WOPd~S COMPANY: In the matter of the request of the Roanoke Water Works Company that Council endorse the application of the Virginia Water Company, an affiliate of tlxe Roanoke Water Works Company, to the Public Works Administration for a loan for the purpose of financing the completion of the Carvin's Cove reservoir end the laying of mains to connect in Roanoke with the present distribution system o: the Roanoke ',later Works Company. The Clerk was directed to transmit a copy of the Resolution adopted by the Cou~cil on the llth, day of December 1933, to ~.~essrs. Woods, Chitwood, Coxe & Rogers, Attorneys for the Roanoke Water Works Company, and to accompany said Resolution with a letter directing that the Resolution be not used unless the Roanoke Water Works Company will agree, in v~itlng, that no application Will be made for an increase in the rates now charged the consumers by the Roanoke Water Works Company on account of the water supply furnished. Messrs. Woods, Chitwood, Coxe & Rogers, Attorneys for the Roanoke Water Works Company, the company could not comply with the request of the Council, which reasons the Council considered sufficient. Mr. llundy moved that the letter of December 12, addressed to I~essrs. Woods, replied to the letter of December 12, 1933, setting forth the reasons why 1935 Chitwood, Coxe & Rogers, be withdrawn and the Ro_-~oke Water Works Company permitted to use the Resolution as passed on December 12, 1933. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk 329 COUNC XL, Thursday, SPECXAL MEETING, December 14, 1935 Room The Council of the City of Roanoke met in Special Meeting in the Council in the Municipal Building Thursday, December 14, 1933, at ?:30 o'clock p. m. PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, Morris, Mundy and the President, ~.tr. Seifert-5. ABSENT: None ............. O. The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: W. P. Hunter, City Manager. OBJECT OF THE MEETING: The President stated was to consider the budget for 1934. that the object of the meeting ISSUING JUSTICE: The matter of abolishing office of the Issuing Justice was considered. Dr. Cooper moved that the City Manager wait on the Issuing Justice and advise him that Council is considering abolishing the office, and making him an assistant to the Civil and Police Justice at a salary of $1,800.00 per year, the City ~[anager to report the seconded and agreed to. Council not having reached any determination tinued until Monday, December 18, 1933, Thereupon, Council adjourned. result of the conference to Council. The motion was duly on the budget, at 7:30 o'clock p. m. the same is con- APPROVED ATTEST: .~ ~L~. ' '" Clerk President 880 Fr l~a¥, REGUI~R MEETING, Dec ember 15, 1955 The Council I in the Municipal of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Oounoil Room Buildin~ Frid~v, December 15, 1955, at $ o'clock p. m. PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, Morris, Mundy and the President, Mr. Seifert-5 ABSE.~T: 'None ............... O. The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: W. P. Hunter, City Hanager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous :~been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. meeting has the reading is PETITIONS AND COM~CONICATIONS: BRONZE TABLET MUNICIPAL BUILDING: The Colonel William Preston Ghapter, Daugh- ter's of the American Revolution, presented a communication asking that riley be permitted to place a bronze tablet on the right side of the front entrance to the Municipal Building. This tablet to honor Colonel William Preston for whom the .Chapter is named, and will be made to correspond with the tablet placed on the left side of the entrance. Mr. Comer moved that the matter be referred to the City ::Manager wlti~ power to act. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. BUS ROUTE: Communication advising that the Roanoke Railway and Electric Companl certificate of public convenience and necessity to has filed an application for a "operate motor vehicles in .furnishing passenger service between Roanoke .Virginia, via Veterans' Hospital. The communication is filed. HOME LOAN BONDS: A communication from ~-Ir. Lawrence S. Davis, of the Home Owners' Loan Corporation, asking that in payment of taxes for all years prior to 1932. and Salem, District LIanag er the city accept Home Loan bonds The City Clerk is directed to ascertain what other cities are doing with reference to talcing Home Loan bonds in payment of taxes. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY }:[A~AGER: The City l<anager presented ~plished and expenditures for weeks ending N. ovember 30th, reports Same are filed. and December ?, of work accom- 1933. The FINANCIAL ST~T~..~: The City Clerk and Auditor presented a statement ahowing tl~e financial condition of the City as of December 1, 1933. The same is filed. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: CITIZENS UNDERTAKING ESTABLISIt~.T: In the matter of the request of the Citi- zens Undertaking Establishment to change their lot on the N. S. of .~tton Avenue and fronting 50 feet thereon from a residential to a business section. moved Mr. Mo rri s tha~ the application be refused. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. BUSINESS SECTION: ~r. M. F. Weaver appeared and asked that Council consider ~application filed by H. T. Angel and Louis A. Scholtz, Trustee, to change the pr ope~ :lying on the North side of Virginia Avenue at the intersection of Denniston Avenue ty ~om a special residential to a business section· The matter Is awaiting the reoom- nendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals on the question of changing the property ~etween Cambridge Avenue and Denniston Avenue to a business sect,-on. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None· NOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: EX-SERViCE MEN: Mr. J. P. Nundy called the attention of the City Manager to the requirement in the Civil Works Administration Act providing that preference be tiven to ex-service men; some complaints have been made that this has not been done. ~HRISTMAS DECORATIONS: The City M. anager presented to Council the request of ~he committee lmving in charge the Christmas Decorations that the City pay $156.78 ~or decorating in front of the Municipal Building ~ue. The City ~.anager recommends that the amount on Campbell Avenue and Church Ave--~ be not paid. Hr. ;:undy moved to · ~oncur in the recommendation of the City ;,.[anager. The motion was duly seconded and ~greed to. FRANKLIN ROAD IMPROVEME;,~: The City ~[anager brought to the attention of Court- ~il the request of the State Highway Department that the City contribute $22,500.00 ~o the construction of the Franklin Road bridge, and to improve Franklin Road from ~he bridge to the city limits. The City 1,[anager stated that the cost of the bridge ~ould be $45,500.00, and the amount available by the State Highway Department is 23,000.00, which leaves a balance of $22,500.00 to be provided for; that the improve- ~ent of the road-way will cost $31,000.00, but that he can use the Civic Works labor ~hich will reduce the cost to the extent of $9,800.00, and can use the money to be allocated by the State for street improvement, which will amount to $13,500.00, which vould _.make the total cost to the City for the bridge and the street $36 , 889 .00 . Mr.': Mundy moved that a committee of two be appointed to wait upon ~tr. Shirley, State Eighway Commission, to endeavor to have an additional amount allocated to the Frank-~ lin Road bridge. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. The president appoint' ~d Messrs. Morris and Hunter as the committee. :~ BUREAU OF SOCIAL SERVICE: The ~ity Manager stated that ~dr. ¥i. A. Smith, The · .~mergency Relief Administrator in Virginia, is insisting that a Director of the social ~ervice Bureau be appointed and that the City appropriate an amount of money to said ~ureau; that he is informed that a portion of the money app~epriated to the Family ~elfare Society may be transferred to the Bureau. ~Lr. W. C. Stephenson and Miss ~atherine Sponseller, Executive Secretary, of the Familj' Welfare Society, appeared md stated that they could not tell what amount might be taken from the appropria- ion to the Family Welfare Society and given to the Social Service Bureau until they ,scertained what part of the relief load the Social Service Bureau would take from ~ .he Family Welfare Society It was t~e opinion of Council that the City Manager ap-, oint a director and leave the Question of appropriation open for further considera- ion. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST Clerk President ~0,UNCIL, MO nd ay, SPECIAL MEETINg, December 18, 193Z. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in Special Meeting in the Council Room in tl~ Municipal B~ilding Monday, December 18, 1933, at ?:30 o'clock p. m. The President, OFFICERS PRES~2~T: OBJECT OF THE ~ETING: The President stated PRES~;T: Eessrs. Comer, Cooper, Morris, Zlundy and the President, ABSE~: None ................. O. Seifert, presiding. W. P. Hunter, City Manager. that tl~e object of to further consider the budget for 19~. Mr. Seifert-~ the meeting was] BUDGET: Council considered the various items of the budget and upon considera- tion Council is of the opinion tl~at some items should be cut. H~ALTH DEPARTMenT: Y.r. Hundy moved ttmt the City 1..ianager advise the Health Officer tlmt the budget for the Health Dei)artment will be cut $5,000.00, and to dj- rect him to revise the budget for the Department accordingly, and to report to Council such revision with the details thereof. agreed to. The motion was duly seconded and ISSUING JUSTICE: The City Clerk is directed to prepare an ordinance to combine the offices of Issuing Justice with the Civil and Police Justice and present the same to Council. OFFICE HOURS: The City Clerk is directed to prepare an ordinance to fix the office hours for city officers and employees in the t, lunioipal Building, and to pre- sent the same to Council. Thereupon, Council adjourned to meet Thursday, December 21, 1933, at 7:30 o'clock p. m. APPROVED · ATTEST: Clerk President COUNC IL, SPECIAL I,~ETINQ, Thursday, Dec embe~ gl, 1933. The Council of the City of Ro~oke met In Special ~,{eeting in the Council Room in the M~lclpal ~ilding Thursd~, December 21, 1933, at 7:30 o'clock p. m. PRESET: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, ;..~orris, ;,~m~dy and ti~e ~estdent, Mr. Seifert-5. ABS~T: None .......... --- O. The President, ~.~r. Seifert, presiding. OFFICES P~ShW.~T: W. P. H~ter, City ~,[~er. ~ET: Co,oil ~ther considered the budget and having finished the revision the Clerk is directed to release the same to the newspapers at Noon Friday, Decem- ber 22nd. There bei~ no ~rther business, Co,ell adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk '833 ~OUNC IL Friday REGUI~R MEETINg, December ~, 19ZZ. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Room in the Municipal Building Friday, December 2~, 1933, at 3 o'clock p. m. PRES~:T: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, ]~orris, Mundy and the President, Mr. Seifert-5 ABSEVT: None ............... O. ~nished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, r' ~with and the minutes approved as recorded. The President, ;Ir. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: W. P. Hunter, City ~!anager. MINUTES: It appearing that the minutes of the previous meeting ~ave been flor- the reading is dispensed PETITIONS AND C(~,IUNICATIONS: RM?,~ASE TAXES: Mr. O. lt. Beasley, President of the Roanoke Auditorium Company, flint., presented to Council a communication stating that there is $1,521.78 due for ~t~xes on ti~e Auditorium for the years 1918 and 1919, and asks tlmt Council remit ~these taxes. Mr. Comer moved that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for !, ~an opinion. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. LICENSE HOT_~T~S: Mr. W. P. Hazelgrove, representing the hotels, filed a commu- inication askinj that the license tax be reduced. The matter is laid over for fur- i ther consideration by Council. LIC~;SE REAL ESTATE DEALERS: ~&r. H. P. Glasgow, representing the real estate ~dealers, appeared and asked that the license tax on this class of business be reduc The matter is laid over for consideration. ~.o0 -~ · OF RE_ ~._S OFFICERS: REPORT OF ~ CITY MANAGER: The City Manager presented a report of work accom- plished and expenditures for week ending December 14, 1933. The same is filed. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. CONSIDERATION OF CLAI/,:S: ~;one. INTRODUCTIOn? ~ND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Hr. Mundy introduced the following ordinance: (~4178) AN ORDINANCE to combine the offices of Civil and Police Justice and Issuing Justice. WHEREAS, it is necessary that ti~e usu_-I daily operation of the Department may ~,!go forward, an emergency is set forth and declared to exist, and this ordinance sha] ~.be in force from its passage. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that on and after the 1st ~day of January 1934, the offices of the Civil and Police Jl~stioe and Issuing Justice i~of the City of Roanoke shall be oombined and the Civil and Polioe Justioe stm. ll ex- ercise ali of the powers and perform all of the duties conferred by law upon the ~Issuing Justice and the Civil and Police Justice. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that on and after the 1st, day of ioffice of Issuing ~ustice shall be, and is hereby abolished. Messrs. S. R. Price, S. K. Funkhouser, S. H. Hoge, iDavis appeared and objected to passing the ordinance. Janu_-:ry 19B4, the S. D. Shackelford and E. K. A letter from Miss Carlotta Kindred was filed. The ordinance is laid over. Dr. Oooper introduced the following ordinance: {~4179) AN ORDINANOE to create the office of Assistant Oivil and Police Justice. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that there be, and is hereby Section 28, The term of said officer shall that the person first elected shall September 1934, and the created the office of Assistant Civil and Police Justice as provided by of the Charter of the City of Roanoke. be be for the period of two years, provided, howe var, for a term to expire on the 30th, day of election of the Assistant Civil and Police Justice shall be! as prescribed by Section 9, of the Charter of the City of Roanoke. The ordinance was read and laid over. Mr. Morris introduced the following ordinance: (~4180) AN. ORDINANCE to fix the salary of the Assistant Civil and Police Justice. BE IT OHDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the salary of the ,! Assistant Civil and Police Justice be, and the same is hereby fixed at $1,800.00 per annu~m, payable in semi-monthly installments of $75.00 each, on the 1st, and 15th, day of each month. The ordinance was read and laid over. Mr. Comer introduced the following ordinance: (~4181) AN ORDINANCE to fix the hours for offices in the Municipal Building. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the offices in the Municipal Building shall be open from eight o'clock in the forenoon to five o'clock in the afternoon on every day, except Sunday, New-Year's Day, Washtngton's Birthday, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, L_~.bor Day, Armistice Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christ-~ mas Day, and except on Saturdays, when they shall be open from eight o'clock in the forenoon to one o'clock in the afternoon· The officers and employees shall remain in their respective offices during said hours and at such other times as the Head of tko department shall rekuire and ex- cept when official business requires that they be absent therefrom. Said officers and employees shall be entitled to one hour each day for lunch, such hour to be fixed by the head of the department. Any officer of employee violating any provision of the ordinance shall be deemed guilty of misconduct in office and be liable to removal from office therefor. The ordinance was read and laid over. Mr. Mundy introduced the following ordinance: 31, 1~34. making appropriations for the fiscal year ending December ( For full text of Ordinance see Ordinance Book No. 8, Page · The ordinance was read and laid over. [~OTIONS AND MISCELT, ANEOUS BUSINESS: TRUSTEES ROANOKE CO~EE~ITY FUND: Mr. T. C. Rohrbaugh, Director and Secretary of the Roanoke Community Fund, advised Council that the terms of l. iessrs. C. Francis Cooke and Blair J. Fishburn, City Council representatives on the Board of Trustees of the Roanoke Community Fund, will expire on Friday, January 26, 1934, and asked 33t5 tl~at Counoil oonsider the matter. Counoil fixed Tuesday, Deoember 26, 19~Z at ?:~.0 o'olook p. m., to take up the License Tax Ordlnanoe. There being no further business, Counoil adjourned. AT TEST: C lo rk APPROVED I! 337 The Council of the City of Roanoke in the l~unioipal Building Thursday, December PRESF2~T: ;&essrs. Comer, Cooper, 'ABS~,,~T: None ........... -----0. The President, l,[r. Seifert, presiding. COUNCIL, SPECIAL MEETING, Thursday, December E8, met in Special ~eeting in the Coun'otl Room ~8, 1933, at 7:30 o'clock p. m. L£orris, l{undy and the ~e~ident, ~. Setfert-5. OFFICERS PRES~;T: W. P. Hunter, City tIanager. OBJECT OF TI[E ~MTI;~!G: The president stated that the object of the meeting was to consider the amendments to the License Tax Ordinance, and such other matters as might come up for consideration. LICENSE TAX: Council considered the License Tax and the Clerk is directed to prepare ordinances to provide for the levying of certain taxes and amendments to certain sections of the License Tax Ordinance. CITY OFFICIALS: There were present R. J. Watson, Clerk of the Courts; H. E. t~ayhew, City Sergeant; C. R. Kennett, City Treasurer, elect; Jo~m ~.. Hart, Commision- er of Revenue, elect, and R. S. Smith, Commonwealth Attorney. The matter of eom- ~ensation of deputies and expense of offices was gone into with these officials, and t appearing that all of the offices except the Commonwealth Attorney filed with the ~tate Fee Commission a statement of the compensation to be paid deputies and list of ~xpenses, which compensation of deputies has been reported to the State Fee Commis- ~ion at the amount paid the deputies in 1932, where the budget carries as compensa- ion to these deputies and employees the amount less the cut ;ass of the heads of the departments, where the cut is ~. ~d whether or not they would accept the same rate of compensation for themselves ~nd employees as was paid during the year 19B~. The officials asked time to con- ~ider the matter, and the same is laid over ,.mtil E:Z0 o'clock on Friday, December of 17~-~,', except in the The officials were ask- 1953. BOARDING .HOUSES: ;;~r. H. D. Guy, and a committee from the Roanoke Restaurant ~nd Luncheonett Association, appeared and asked that a tax be imposed on commercial carding houses in the city. Council considers. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: _ ~~ <c~_~_/_~-, .......... Clerk President Friday, December 29, 1933. The Council off the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Room in the Municipal Bulldln~ Friday, .December 29, 1933, at 3 o'clock p. m. Messrs. Comer, Cooper, Morris, Mundy and the President, Hr. Seifert-5 ABSENT: None ............... O. , The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: W. P. Hunter, City Manager. MI.VUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes 'been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, ~dlspensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: of the previous meeting has duly seconded, the reading is i SCHOOL APPROPRIATION: Mr. D. W. Persinger and a large number of teachers led with reference to the appropriation in the budget made for schools. Mr. Persin- gar acting as spokesman for the delegation stated to Council that they consider the appropriation rather unfair. They also filed a statement of their objection. CROSS-OVER: The application of R. B. Reynolds for permit to construct a cross- 'over at 1002 - 5th Street S. E., was read and referred to the City Me,agar, with .power to act. HIGH CONS?ABLE: Mr. ~. C. Ningfield, High Constable for the City of Roanoke, ilasked the approval of Council to the reappointment of ~eorge D. Beckner and ~ohn P. !Dillard as his deputies. Mr. Comer moved that Co,mcil approve the appointment of !these gentlemen as deputies to the High i a~ed to, ; LAND ASSESSMENT: Mr. M. F. Cleaton Constable. The motion was duly seconded an~ presented a bill amounting to $150.00 for services rendered in preparing to testify in the cases before the courts, seeking reduction in assessed values of real estate. The bill is laid over. ISSUING ~USTICE: Communication from [protesting against abolishing the offloe of Is~Alng ~ustioe are filed. BUDGET: ~. ~. T. Need presented a communication relating to the s~e w~ read ~d fll~. Dr. D. A. Dunkley and several petitions budget. The REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER: The City Manager presented a report ~pllshed ,~d expenditures for week end~lng December gS, 1933. The same REPORTS OF O(~MI~S: None. of work accom- is filed. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The following ordinm~ce having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (~4178) AN 0RDINAN~E to combine the offices of Civil and Police ~ustiee and · Issuing ~ustice. Mr. Mundy moved that the ordinance be dismissed from the calendar. The motion i was duly seconded and adopted by the following vote: AYF~: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, Morris,. Mundy and NAYS: None ............... O. The follo~ng ordinance having been introduced, the President, read and laid Mr. Se ifert-$. over was taken 339 up and aSaln r. ead: {~417g) AN ORDINANO~ to create the office Dr. Oooper moved that the ordi,a~oe was duly seconded and agreed to AYES: Messrs. Oomer, Oooper, Morris, NAYS: None ----------- .... --0. The following ordinance having been and again read: (~4180) AN ORDINA~CI to fix the ( For full text of Ordinance see Ordinance Mr. Morris moved to amend the ordinance by ordinance "Assistant Civil and Police Justice" The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. Thereupon, the ordinance as amended the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Oomer, Cooper, Morris, NAYS: None .................. 0. of Assistant be d~ amis sad from the calendar. by the following vote: Mundy and the President, Mr. Civil and Police ~u~tioe~ The mot ion Se ifert --5. introduced, read and laid over was taken up~ salary of the Assistant Civil s~d Police ~ustioe. $8000 O0 200. O0 200.00 The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. Thereupon, the · as placed upon its passage and adopted by the follo~ng vote: Supplies Fees Bas~t Ball Umpire Fees Baseball Umpire .l"Salary Issuing Justice". The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. tDr. Cooper moved to further amend the ordln_,,ce in the account "Recreation 8D" . .by striking out supplies $1,200.00 and inserting the following. ordinance as amended:: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, Morris, Mundy _,,d the NAYS: None ................. 0. CONSIDERATI0~ OF CLAIM~: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Mr. Comer introduced the following ordin,~ce: {~4184) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Sections 36, 45, Df an ordinance adopted by the Council December 19~0, entitled, "An 0rdl~_-_nce .~urposes President, Mr. Seifert --5. of the City of Roanoke on the 26th, d~ imposing taxes on license for municipal and prescribing penalties for violation." 60, 86, 88 and 92 of (~4182) AN ORDINANCE making appropriations for the fiscal 31, 1934. / ( For full text of Ordinance see Ordinance Book No. 8, Page ~__). Mr. Morris moved to amend the ordinance by striking out in the account "Civil and Police Justice iQ" "Salary Assistant Civil and Police Justice" and inserting introduced, read and laid over was t,Wen up Mundy ~d the President, Mr. Seifert--5. ordinance adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, Morris, NAYS: None ................... 0. The following ordinance having been and again read: (For full text of ordinance see Ordinance Book No. 8, Page ~o8 ). Mr. Comer moved to adopt the ordinance. The motion was duly seconded and the The following ordinance having been introduced, up and again read: (~4181) AN ORDINANCE to fix the hours for offices year ending December in the Municipal Building. read and laid over was taken Mundy and the President, Mr. Seifert --5. was placed upon its passage and adopted by Sock No. s, Page ). striking out where it appears in the and inserting, "Issuing ~ustioe". For full text of ordinate see 0r~Xnanee Mr. M~ady moved that the readin~ of the ordinance at two separate ~eetin~s of Council be diapered with. The mo.$~on was duly seconded and adopted by the follow- Xnf vote: AYES: Messrs. O0~X', Oooper, ~OFFXSo and the PTeeident, Mr. Seifert -, 5, NAYS: None -o-----o-------0. Thereupon, the ordinance was placed upon its passage and adopted by the follow vote: AYES: Messrs. 0omar, Cooper. Morris, Mundy and the President, Mr. Selfert- 5. NAYS: None ............ ----0. Mundy introduced (~185) AN 0RDINAN0~ to impose prescribing penalties for violation. the following ordinance: taxes on license for municipal purposes and ( For full text of 0rdinmoe see 0rdinanoe Book No. Mr. i Council be dispensed with. lo,ri, rig voto: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy moved that the reading of the ordins~ce at two separate meetings of The motion was duly seconded and agreed to by the fol- Cooper, Morris, Mundy and the President, Mr. Seifert--5. NAYS: None ............. - .... O. Thereupon, the lowing vote: ordinance was placed upon its passage and adopted by the fol- Audi tot AYES: Messrs. Comer, Oooper, Morris, Mundy and the President, Mr. Seifert NAYS: None .................. 0. Mr. Mundy introduced the follo~Ang resolution: A RESOLUTION to mthorize the 0lark of the Market to rent the Market the Textile Workers on each Friday night for a period of at least six months, at a rental of $100.00 per month. WHEREA.~, the City Manager recommends that the Clerk of the Market be authoriz- ~ed to rent the Market Auditorium to the Textile Workers on each Friday night for a ;: period of not less than six months, at a rental of $100.00 per month. ' TH~i~EFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the Clerk ~of the ~erket be, ami he is hereby authorized to rent the Market Auditorium to the Textile Workers on each Friday night for a period of not less than six months, at a rental of $100.00 per month, payable in advance. Mr. Mundy moved that the resolution be adopted. :, and adopted by the following vote: i, AYES: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, Morris, ' NAYS: None .............. fl. Mundy and The motion was duly seconded the President, Mr. Seifert --5. MOTIONS AND MISCEILAEEOUS BUSINESS: ELI~TIVE OFFICERS: In the matter of the appropriations for the salaries and expenses of the' elective officers, Mr. R. J. Watson, Clerk of the Courts, H. E. ~Mayhew, City Sergeant, C. R. Kennett, Treasurer, t~. S. Smith, Commonwealth Attorney ~and Judge John M. Hart, Commissioner of Revenue, appeared for a conference with Council. The Council propounded to these officers the following question. Will you accept the amount of the appropriation for your office as contained in the bud- get, ~d withdraw your report made to the State Fee C~mmission? Mrs 0. the bud~ t After s c~e R. K®nnett, Treasurer, stated that he will accept the pr~vialon made for his office, provided the eity will allow $1,200,00 for a colleetor. discussion Mr, Kennett withdrew his request for the colleetor, and ac- espied the budget provision. Mr. H. E. Mayhew, City S®r~eant, ed Zn the budget for his office. Mr. R. S. Smith, Conmonwealth Attorney, stated in the budget for hi~ office, except sta ted that he would accept the mounts stat- stated that he will accept the aaounts tha~ the expense for stationery and o££1oe supplies be reduced from $600,00 to $446.00. O~ld~e John M. Hart, Commission of Revenue, agrees already reported to the State Fee Commission, ~hlch amounts Clerk of the Courts, him to the State. Fee take a 10% cut in his to accept the amounts he has' are satisfactory to the Council. Mr. R. J. Watson, the amount reported by 10%, and that he will port to Watson to meet There stated that he will agree to reduo,lng C§mmission for salaries for his employees salary. T~ he will omit from his re- Commission SP~O.O0 for extra ~nployees. Council 1934, at 3 o'clock p. m. adjourned. the State Fee it again on Tuesday, January 2, being no further business, Council requested Mr. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk COUN~IL ,' SPECIAL MEETING, Thursday, Jmuary 4, 1934. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in Special Meeting in the Council Room in the Municipal Building Thursday, January 4, 1934, at ?:30 o'clock p, m. PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, Mundy and the President, Mr. Selfert ---4. ABS~T: Mr. Morris ............. 1. The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT, W. P. Hunter, City Manager. OBJECT OF THE MEETING: The president stated that the object of was to con, lder further the appropr lat!on to the Elective Off~oer's monwe-~ th ELEOTIVE OFFICERS: There were Mayhew, City Sergeant, C. R. Attorney. present R. J. Kennett, City After a discussion an agreement was reached, the meeting Departmen ts. Watson, Clerk of the Courts, Treasurer, and R. S. Smith, satisfactory to all concerned. TRANSIENT BUREAU: A communication from Mr. W. H. Payne advising Council that the Transient Bureau had leased what is known as the St. Charles Hospital on Moun- tain Avenue S. W., as a transient lodging house, and that he protested against the use of this building for such purpose, being in a unsuited for use as a transient lodging house. Mr. Mundy offered the following resolution: (#4186) A RESOLUTION to protest against the use residential section of the St. Charles and totally Hospi tel, situated on Mountain Avenue S. W., as a lodging house for transients. ( For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Book No. 8, Page _ ~K). / Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, Mundy and NAYS: None .................... 0. She President, Mr. Seifert ---4. The Clerk is directed to telegraph Mr. M. S. Birchard and W. A. Smith the protest of Council against the use of this building as a There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED transient bureau. Clerk President The Council of the City of Roanoke met in the Municipal Building Friday, January 5, PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, Morris, COUNCIL, REGU~ MEETINg, Friday, January 5, 1934~ in lt®~m.l~r Meetin~ in the Counoll 1934, at 3 o'clock po m. Mundy and the President, Mr. Seifert-~o ABSENT: None .............. 0. The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: W. P. Hunter, City Manager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has ; been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND C (2~NICATIONS: VACANT HOUSES: A c ommi rte e the reading is consisting of Messrs. M. F. Cleaton, E. F. Jamison and M. F. Weaver, from the Real Estate Board, appeared and called the attention of Council to the distrUction of vacant property, and asked that Council provide a plain clothes officer to work on this class of crime. The matter is referred to the City Manager FISH DELARES: A comm~unication from the fish dealers asking that the grocers and others handling sea food be required to pay the same license that the sea food dealers pay. The matter is laid over. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER: The City Manager presented plished and expenditures for week ending December 28, 1953. a report of work accom- The same is filed. CITY ATTORR~EY: of the Roanoke Auditorium 1918 and 1919. The City these taxes. The City Attorney presented an opinion relating to the request Company to remit the taxes on the auditorium for the years Attorney advises Council that it has no power to remit The City Clerk is directed to transmit a copy of the opinion to Mr. ~, 0. H, Beasley, President of the Roanoke Auditorium Company. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS: The Zoning Board of Appeals presented a report recom- mending that a hearing be given on the question of changing the property lying on Virginia Avenue between Denniston Avenue and Cambridge Avenue from a special resi- dence to a business district. The Board also designates the area affected by such change. Mr. Comer moved that a hearing be given and offered the following resolu- tion: (~4187) A RESOLUTION directing that a hearing be given to change the property lying on the North Side of Virginia Avenue between Cambridge Avenue and Amherst Street from a special residence to a business For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. resolMtion adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Oomer, Cooper, Morris, ~NAYS: None - - 0 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: None. UNFI krISHED BUS INESS: M. F. CLEATON: Mr. M. F. Clearon presented ;ax cases pending before the courts __~mounting to Mundy ~d the President, Mr. Seifert- 5. di stri ct. Book No. 8, Page . ., ,! The moti, on was duly seconded ~d the~ ? i a bill for $150.0o. services rendered in ~ Mr. Comer moved that the :843 bill be paid. Mr. Comer offered the following resolution: (~4166) A RESOLUTION to pay Mr. M. F. Cleaton the sum of $150.00 for service rendered In tax oases pending before the court, { For ~ull text of Resolution see 0rdtnanoe Book No, 8, Page / Mr, Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, Morris, ItAYS: None ................. 0. Mundy and President, Mr. Seifert- 5, CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: None. MOTIONS AND MISCEI,?.A~EOUS BUSINESS: LAUNDRY OPERATORS: A committee from the laundrymen appeared and asked that Council consider combining the license tax for the business of supplying towels, etc., with the regular laundry business. Council takes time to consider. R0~I'0KE HOSPITAL ~SOCIATION: The blll from the Roanoke Hospital Association amounting to $?2°00 for special nurse for A.lfred Wayshack was presented ~md on merle of Mr. Mundy the same is ordered paid. COMMUNITY FUND TRUSTEES: A communication received from Mr. T. C. Rohrbaugh advising that the terms of Messrs. C. Francis Cocke and Blair J. Fishburn as City representatives on the Board of Trustees of the Roanoke Community Fund will expire January 26, 1934, and suggesting that others be named. Mr. Mundy placed in nomina- tion the names of S. K. Funkhouser and Blair J.- Fishburn as members of the Board of Trustees of the Roanoke Community Fund, representing the City of Roanoke, and there being no further nominations, Mr. S. K. Funkhouser and Blair J. Fishburn were unanl- mously elected members of the Board of Trustees of the Roanoke Community Fund, re- presenting the City of Roanoke, for the term of three years from Jan;,_-_ry 1, 1934. ROANOKE HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION: The report of the ,Ro_-_noke Hospital Association sh owl ng LAND PURCHASE: Under Resolution No. 4149 land from Ernest B. Flshburn and C. O. Hammond. 334 days' treatment of city patients for the month of November 1933 is filed the City agreed to purchase certain The City Clerk is directed to trans. mit to Mr. Fishburn and Mr. Hamond a copy of the Resolution and to advise them that Council is now ready to perfect the purchase. MARKET: The City Manager brought to the attention of Council the request of the Clerk of the Market to change the position of the State produce peddlers from the East Side of the market square to the East Side of the m-rket building under the shed. The msrket co~ittee consisting of Messrs. Mundy, Comer and Hunter are reques' ed to look into the matter ami report to Council. i! L.R. MORRIS POLICE OFFICER: The City Manager brought to the attention of Council the request of L. R. of his duty, Mr. Mundy moved that L. R. Morris be carried on the pay roll until .Mun Salary the Morris, Police Officer, who was injured in the discharg that he be carried on the pay-roll at his full salary until July 1, 19 . offered the following resolution: (~4189) A RESOLUTION to carry L. R . July 1, 1934. Mr. Morris on the Police pay roll at his fuel until July l, 1934. ( For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Book No. 8, page Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the resolution. resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, Morris, NAYS: None ...............- 0. The motion was duly seconded and Mundy and the President. Mr. Seifert - 5. There being no ATTE ST: Clerk further business, Council APPROVED ad Journed. Pres id ent COUNCIL, Friday, REGULAR MEETING, January 1E, 195A. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Room in the Municipal Building Friday, January 12, 19~4, at 3 o'clock p. m. PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, Morris, Mundy and the President, Mr. Setfert-5 ABSENT: None ................ 0. The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: ~,~. P. Hunter, City ~Zanager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been furnished each m~ber of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND C0!;~UNICATIONS: ROANOKE'S FIFTIETH 'ANNIVERSARY: Col. Charles H. Carson, representing the "Roanoke-Times" presented a communication ~' t ieth Y~iversary of the City of Roanoke, calling attention of Council to the Fir- and asking that Council donate $I00.00 '.for the purpose of decorating. Mr. Comer moved that the sum of $100.00 be paid towards the decoration of the city for celebrating the Fiftieth Anniversary. The ~motion was duly seconded and agreed to by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, Morris, Mundy and the President, Mr. Seifert - 5 NAYS: None ................... O. R0~0KE ST~PHONY ORCHESTRA: k.~. P. S. Shaw, 'Director of the Roanoke Symphony .0rchestra, appeared and stated to Council that it is necessary that the Orchestra ~have a place to practice; that they have been using the ball room of the Patrick ~Henry Hotel, but when the N. R. A. Hotel Code goes into effect it will be necessary ~that they pay $5.00 for each time they practice; that it is impossible for the Or- chestra to pay this amount because they have no income, and he is asking that Court- cil permit the use of one of the court rooms for this practice. ~r. Comer moved t~at the matter be referred to the City Manager for report. GILMER AVENUE BETWEEN 8TH AND ?TH STREETS, SOUTHSIDE, CHANGE FROM RESIDENTIAL !~ TO BUSiN~;SS DISTRICT: ,1~'.. Ralph A. Glasgow appeared and asked that Council adopt an ordinance to change the Southside of Gtlmer Avenue between 6th and ?th Streets from a residential to a business district. Oouncil takes tlm-.:to view the location LAU4~RY LICENSE: Mr. L. H. Mitchell, representing the laundry operators, pre- 'sented a cowm~_mication asking for a change in the laundry license. The matter is laid over for consideration. BUSINESS DISTRICT: ~r. ~. C. Turner, the owner of building Nos. 333 and S~4 ~Campbell Avenue S. 1~., appeared and stated to Council that he has an opportunity : to rent this building for a light manufacturing pu~ose; that under the Zoning !Ordinance am, nufacturing business is not permitted in this section. He is asking ~that Council amend the Zoning Ordinance so as to permit his renting the building for manufacturing purposes. Mr. Comer moved that a hearing be given as provided by ~the Zoning Ordinance on the question of amending ~rticle 1V, Section 1, Sub-Section 20, by addling, "amd, provided further., that Council may in its discretion, upon ap- iplication, grant permits for light manufacturing when such manufacturing is in no ~ ~way a nuisance or hazardous to the district." the notice as req~lired by said ordinance. The City Clerk is directed to give MORRILL AVENUE AT 9TH STREET S. E: A committee of citizens from Morrill Ave- nue appeared and'asked that Council take action to open the street into 9th Street ~. E. The matter is laid over and the City Manager is directed to furnish Council an estimate of the cost of opening said street as well as an estimate of the prop- arty damage. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. ISSUING JUSTICE: Mr. W. J. Austin, Issuing Justice, presented a communication asking that his salary be reinstated at the amount he received during 1933. The matter is lald over. SCHOOL BOARD: Communication from Mr. J. S. McDonald, Clerk of the School Board, advising Council that the note and asking whether or not they given for borrowed money will be due January 20th, ~ should pay the full amount of $30,000..00, or curtail! and renew the note. Mr. Comer moved that the School Board be advised that it would be better to curtail the note $10,000.00, and renew the balance for thirty days. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. LICENSE TAX OHDINANCE: }~r. L. L~. Mitchell presented a communication suggesting that Council appoint a committee to take up the question of the proper license tax on various business in the city and report to Council. The matter is laid over. E. B. FISHBUP~N: A communication from ~r. E. B. Fishburn in connection with the~ sale of certain property to the U. S. Government, which has been assumed by the City was read and filed. ROANOKE HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION: A communication from the Roanoke Hospital Asso- ciation asking that the balance of $46.00 be paid on account of services to L. R. Shilling; it appearing that the bill was rendered at $4.00 per day, when the city has been paying the hospital $3.00 per day for all city patients. Mr. Comer moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager, and that he go into the matter in detail and report to Council. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY ~,~tNAG~: The City ~,.~ianager presented a report of work ac- complished and expenditures for week ending January 4, 1934. The same is filed. FINANCIAL STATI~IENT: The City Clerk and Auditor presented a statement showing the financial condition of the City as of December 31, 1933. The same is filed. REPORTS OF COmmITTEES: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. CONSIDERATION OF CLAI~.,{S: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Mr. Comer intz~oduced the following resolution: {#~lgg) A I~SOLUTION to declare it necessary to widen and straighten FranlO. in Road from Roanoke River to the Bouth ¢it7 Line~ go declare the pu.~ose of Council to ac~utre the lands needed for that purpose and appointing a committee to confer with the respective omaers or termnts of the freehold of said lands and parcels of land proposed to be acquired and endeavor to agree on the terms of purchase with said owners. ,( For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Book No. 8, Page ~_~) Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duSy seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, Morris, ~undy and the President, -Mr. Seifert - 5. NAYS: None ................... O. 348 Mr. Mundy introduced the following ordinance: (~4191) AN OHDINANgE to segregate and the huckster and peddler of farm and the producer of farm and domestic produets domestic products selling their produce on the city market; setting aside space for the l~oducer and the huckster and peddl~ specifying the charge for occupying such space and providing penalties for violatio~ ( For full text of Ordinance see Ordinance Book No. 8, Page__~_~_). Mr. Mundy moved that the reading of the ordinance at two separate meetings of Council be dispensed with. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, Morris, Mundy and the President, Mr. Seifert-5. NAYS: None ............. 0. Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the ordinance. The motion was duly seconded and the ordinance adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, Morris, ~undy and the President, Mr. Seifert-5. NAYS: None Mr. Mundy introduced the following ordinance: (#4190) AN ORDINANCE to impose a license tax on persons, firms and corpora- tions refinancing debts for compensation, and providing penalties for violation. ( For full text of ordinance see Ordinance Book No. 8, Page ~_). ,:..r.E. undy moved that the reading of the ordinance at two separate meetings of Council be dispensed with. The motion was duly seconded and adopted by the fol- ~lowing vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, Morris, Mundy and the President, _Ur. Seifert-B NAYS: None ............... 0. Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the ordinance. by the following vote: 'the ordinance adopted The motion was duly seconded and AYES: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, Morris, Mundy and the President, NAYS: None ............... 0. ~r. Seifert-5 MOTIONS AND ~ISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: ROANOKE HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION: The report of the Roanoke Hospital Association !showing gS~ day's treatment of city patients for the month of December 1055, was "read and filed. RIVERSIDE BOULEVARD: A communication from Mr. J. B. Fishburn asking whether or not it would be possible to extend Riverside Boule~rd frC~ Cleveland Avenue to 13th Street bridge; that he is williBg to donate such property as he owns for the ,purpose of extending. Riverside Boulevard. It appearing that no money is available at this time for this purpose the City Manager is directed to so notify Mr. FishbuH SPECIAL POLICE OFFICERS: The City Lianager is authorized to appoint Mr. P. H. !Robinson a special police officer for services around the Labor Bureau. at the Fed- ~: eral Building, also to appoint a special iGospel'-Mission. police officer at the Goodwill Industry an, DISABLED EMPLOYEE: The City Manager brought to the attention of Council the ~condition of i&r. Monroe Ferguson, an employee who has been with the City ~4 years; ~m. ho is asking assistance. The matter is referred to the City Manager for report. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED r; C OUNC IL, Fri da y, REGULAR MEETING January 19, 19~4 The Council of the City of Ro,~oke met in regular meeting in the in the Municipal Building Friday, January 19, 1934, at 3 o'clock p. m. PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, ~,torris, Mundy and.the President, Council Room Mr. Seifert-5. ABSENT: None - The President, ~. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PHES.IGqT: ~. P. Hunter, City ,Manager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has seen furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is lispensed ~ith and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND COMMUI~CATIONS: GOODWILL INDUSTRY AND GOSPEL MISSION: Communication from the Goodwill Industry ~nd Gospel Mission extending an invitation to Council to attend a night meeting )f the Mission on January 26th. The Clerk is directed to acknowledge receipt of the~ Lnvitation and to advise that as many of the members as can attend will be present. NASENA CIVIC LEAGUE: Communications from the Wasena Civic League - First, ask- ~ng that Council endeavor to secure C. N. A. funds for the purpose of replacing ~,asena Bridge ~ith a new bridge. Second, thanking Council for its activities in securing the Nasena Park. The Clerk is directed to acknowledge the communications. REP0i{T$ 0F 0FFICERS: REPORT OF TI-~ CITY MAi, lAGER: The City idanager presented a report with reference' ~o the Public Employment Bureau. Dr. Cooper moved that the matter be laid over to be taken up at an ~×ecutive 1~eeting to be held next week. The motion was duly seconal- ~d and agreed to. The City Manager presented a report of work accomplished and expenditures for ~eek ending January 11, 1934. The same is filed. BEPOHTS OF COMMITTEES: FRANKLIN ROAD NIDENING: The report of Dr. F. S. Cooper, tunter a committee appointed under Resolution No. 4192, E. T. Morris and '~:. P.. to confer with the property )wners in regard to acquiring necessary land for widening and straightening Franklin Road, presented a report advising that they had been able to agree with the follow- Lng named property owners: Jessie G. Howbert Charles L. Gollehon - Approximately Carolenia B. Jeunings " L. B. Cabiness I. Katz and Esther Katz " ~rs. M. D. Ayers " Robert A, Bondurant " $ 5o0.00 450.00 30.00 40.00 130.00 150.00 ?0.00 ~ion: Mr. Mundy moved that the report be adopted and offered the following resolu- (~4193) A RESOLUTION to authorize the purchase of certain land for the ~iden- Lng and straightening of Franklin Road from Roanoke River to the South City limits. ~ ( For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Book No. 8, Page ~). Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the' ~esolution adopted by the following vote: 349 AYES: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, Morris, Mundy and the President, Mr. NAYS: None ................ O. Ssi fort-5. FRANKLIN ROAD: The committee appointed under Resolution No. 4192 to confer with the property owners in regard to acquiring the necessary land for w~dening and 'straightening Franklin Road reported that they were unable to agree with the follow- ~ng property owners: Thomas Evans and C. Herman Ruth B. Reid and Mrs. Chas. John F. Barbour Mary E. Bondurant Atlantic Refining Company ~ans E. Bryant Mr. Mundy offered the following resolution: (~4194) A RESOLUTION directing the City Attorney to institute condemnation proceedings for the purpose of acquiring land Franklin Hoad from Roanoke River to the South City limits. to ( For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Book No. 8, and prosecute widen and straighten ldr. ~,~undy moved to adopt the resolution. Page ~). The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, NAYS: None .............. 0. N!orris, Mundy and the President, Mr. Seifert - 5. SCHOOL BOARD: The School Board of the City of Roanoke presented a communication advising Council of certain curtailments to be made in the operation of the schools. Upon notion of Dr. Cooper, duly seconded, the School Board is asked to meet Council ~in Executive Session, on Tuesday, January 23, 1934, at 7:30 o'clock p. m. F2~,~ILY ;,~.FARE SOCIETY: The report of the Family Welfare Society for the month 'of December is filed. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: SOUTHSIDE GII~'.iER AVt~E N. W., BETWEKN 6Tti Y~D 7TH STREETS: In the matter of the request to change the S. S. of Gilmer Avenue N. W., between 8th and ?th Streets from a residential to a business district. Upon motion of Mr. Mundy, duly seconded, the matter is referred to the Zoning Board of Appeals for recommendation. ~ LAUNDRY LICENSE: In the matter of the request of the laundry operators for a change in the Laundry Tax. ~ir. l, lundy introduced the following ordinance: (~4195) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section 5, of an Ordinance adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke on the 29th, day of December 1933, Nnmbered 4183, entitled, "An Ordinance to impose taxes on licenses for municipal purposes and Prescribing penalties for violation." ( For full text of Ordinance see Ordinance Book No 8, page Mr. Comer moved that the second reading of the ordinance be dispensed with. The motion was duly seconded and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, Morris, Mundy and the President, Mr. Seifert-5. NAYS: None .............. 0. ,: Thereupon, the ordinance was placed upon its passage lng vote: and adopted by the follow- AYES: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, Morris, Mundy and the President, M~r. Seifert - 5. .for reinstatement !is laid over, NAYS: None ....... 0. ISSUING JUSTICE: In the matter of the request of of his salary at the amount prevailing CONSIDEP~ATION 0F CLATMS: None. J. Austin, Issuing Justice for last year. The matter INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND R~SOLUTIONS: Mr. Comer introduced the following (~A196) A RESOLUTION to pay Monroe resolution: Ferguson a disabled city employee $50.00 per month for the period from January 1st, to July 1, 1934. ( For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Book No. 8, Page ~.~_). Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. eesolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: 5Iessrs. The motion was duly seconded and the Comer, Cooper, l~orrts, :~undy and the President, Mr. Seifert-5. ~ NAYS: None O. Mr. Morris introduced the following resolution: (~197) A RESOLUTION to thank l.Lr. Junius B. Fishburn for conveying to the City Roanoke a tract of land to be used for park and recreation purposes. ( For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Book No. 8, Page ~.~ ). l-~r. Morris moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded end the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, ~orris, hiundy and the President, Mr. Seifert - 5. NAYS: None .................. 0. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED &TTEST: Clerk President COUNCIL, SPECIAL MEETING, Tuesday, January ES, 1934. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in Special Meeting in the Council Room ,in the Municipal Building !to call of the president. Tuesday, January 23, 1934, at 7:30 o'clock p. m., pursuant ~ PRESk~T: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, Morris, ~,lundy and the President, Mr. Seifert-.~ ' ABSENT: None ............ 0 The President, i.~r. Setfert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESF2~T: W P Hunter, City Manager OBJECT OF TIlE MEETING: The president stated that the object of the meeting 'was to hold a conference with the School Board on matters relating to the schools, iespecially the letter of January 15, 19~4. After discussion of various matters .mentioned in the letter they retched a conclusion that everything was being done ==that the depressed conditions of the times will permit. E,~ERGENCY B~,IEF: ILr. Zundy offered the following resolution: (/~4198) A HESOLUTION to authorize the Council of the City of Roanoke and the City l,'~anager to execute the Application and Certificate of Necessity to secure funds under the provisions of the Federal ,Emergency Relief Act of 193~. ( For full text of resolution see Ordinance Book No~ 8, Page ~__). ~,..r.l.'.undy moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: !/.essrs. Comer, Cooper, i~orris, i,~undy and the President, ~.,~r. Seifert-5. MAYS- None ................ O. There being no further businss, Council adjourned. ~ ATT ~ZST: Clerk APPROVED COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING, Friday, January 26, 1934. The Council of the City o£ ~oanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Room in the 5'~unicipal Building Friday, January 26, 1934, at 3 o'clock p. m. PRES~DIT: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, l~iorris (late), Mundy and the President, :,~r. Seifert ~BSENT: None The President, ~,ir. Seifert, presiding· OFFICERS PRES~T: W. P. H;mter, City ~'~.anager. ~.iINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PUBLIC HEARING: HEARING OF CITIZh/~S ON CHAHGING VII~INIA AVENUE Fi{OM SPECIAL RESIDk~CE TO BUSl~ESS DISTRICT: It appearing that notice was published to give a hearing to the persons interested on the question of changing the property lying on the northside of Virginia Avenue between Cambridge Avenue and Amherst Street from a special resi- dence district to a business district. The president stated that the matter would be taken up in sections. First: The property lyin~ on the northside of Virginia %venue between Dennis- ton ~'~venue and ~amherst Street. Second: The property lying on the northside of Virginia avenue between Cambridge Avenue and Denniston Avenue. First: Messrs. Coleman and Loebl, representing the property owners on Dennis- ton dvenue, filed petitions protesting against the change. Dirk A. Kuyk, representin!; the property on Virginia Avenue subject to the proposed change, appeared and advocated the changing.~ from a special residence to a business district. The petitions are referred to the City Lianager with instructions to check the , same with the area designated by the Zoning Board of ~ppeals as that affected by the change and report to Council. ~' " Herringdon, G. P. Butcher and P. F Bell Second: L[essrs. I. B. Lower, ~. ~.. . appeared and objected to the chan~e from a special residence to a business district ii for the property lying on the northside of Virginia Avenue, Cambridge ~venue and ii Denniston ~venue. .~ petition was also filed protesting against the change. ~ Mr. Horace L~. Fox, representing the owners of the property proposed to be changed also appeared, and advocated the adoption of an ordinance to change the property from a special residence to a business district. The petition is referred to the City l~ianager to check the property owners in the area designated by the Zon- ing Board of ~peals as the area affected by the proposed change and to report to Council. PETITIONS AND COL~,a~UNICATi0NS: TA~S ROJdIOKE AUDI~0~{IUI.~. k communication from the Commanding Officers of the Military Companies, using the Roanoke ~.ud~_ torimn, asking that a donation of $1,529.9~ be mr~de to the .~iilitary CompanSes so that they may tu_~ the same over to the Roanoke Auditorium Company to pay the taxes for the years 1918 and 1919, due on the property. '3 3 The matter is laid over to be considered at an executive session CLEAN,T. RS .'...ND DYERS: Mr. W. A. Stewart appeared and asked that the license tax on cleaners and dyers be changed from a flat tax to a graduated rate, and suggested that a flat tax of $40.00, twenty cents on each $100.00, on all business over $~0,000.00 be levied. The matter is considered by Council. FIRE HYDI~NT AND STREET LIGHTS: A petition asking for the installation of a fire hydrant at Mercer Avenue and 6th Street N. E., and street lights at Hanover Avenue and 6th Street N. E; Mercer Avenue and 6th Street N. E., and Mercer Avenue . and 7th Street N ~ was read and referred to the City Manager for report NATER i'.~AIN: The application of the Roanoke Water ~'orks Company for a permit ~to install a 2 inch water main on Staunton Avenue from N. ~ ~?. Railway tracks to ,gth Street .~ ~' was read The City Manager recommends that the permit be granted Mr. Comer moved to adopt the rec~nmendation of the City i~anager and offered the fol. lowing resolut ion. (~200) A HESOLU~I0i~ to grant a permit to the Roanoke Water ~'orks Company 'to install a certain ~ater ~rmin. For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Book ~o. 8, Page ~_). i Jr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and 'the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: i.:essrs. Comer, Cooper, :.:orris, i.'undy and the President, LIr. Seifert - 5. Hone .......... HOY2f0t[E HOSPITY~L ASSOCIATION: k communication from the Roanoke Hospital Associ~ ~ ~ ,1, , tion asking that it be '~aid the su~m of ~ 596.35 balance for service to city pa- 'tients for the year 1933. Comer moved that the amobu~t be paid, and offered the following res olution: (#4201) A FJgSOLUTION to pay the Roanoke tiospital Association the sum of '$1,596.35, balance for service to city patients for the year 1933. ( For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Book No. 8, Page ~ ). 4Lr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, Morris, Mundy and the President,~. Seifert - 5. NAYS: Hone -- MOTHER'S AID BUR~..gU. A letter from !.~iss Helen Taylot, Director of L.~other s Aid i of Virginia, was read and laid over for further consideration. M~UNIC!PAL ~IRPORT. A communication from Hon. E Lee Trinkle in connection with the purchase of the Airport fron Dr. A. A. Cannaday, together with a statement of facts relating to the same. The letter and statement are filed for future consider~ tion. TAMES R~.EASE: A communication from Mr. M. ~. Turner advising that he is the o~';ner of a piece of property #2315 Lynchburg Avenue N. W; that a barn on the proper1 has been destroyed by vandals, and he is asking that the city release the taxes on $200.00, the value of the building. The m~tter is referred to the City Clerk for report. REPORTS OF 0FFI CERS: REPORT OF THE CITY ~AGER: The City ;Janager presented a report making certain recommendation. The same were acted upon as follows: MORRILL AVenUE: The City Manager reports that the work of grading Morrill Ave- hue so as to open into 9th Street S. E., can be done mi th C. W. A. labor at a cost of approximately $3,000.00 for grading, building retaining walls and sidewalks; ~y ;hat the property damage will amount to $1,472.50. Mr. Mundy moved that the matter ~e laid over. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. The City Manager presented a report of work accomplished and e~ures for ~ Reek ending January 18, 1934. The same is filed, i REPORTS OF CO~iTTEES: None. " ; of the request of S. A. Minter from the State Com- ~ '~ission of Labor for an appropriation of $2,400.00 for the Labor Bureau was laid over. UNFINISItED BUSINESS: LABOR BUREAU: The matter W. J. AUSTIN SALARY: The request of %,~. J. Austin, Issuing Justice, .nstatement of his salary was laid over. CONSIDERATION OF CLAL,~S. None. iNTRODUCTION Ju\'D CONSIDERATION OF 0~ ~,DI~ANCES Jd~D REDOLJTIONS: for re- ~r. Liundy introduced the following resolution: (~4199) A RESOLUTION to purchase certain parcels of land from Ernest B. Fish- ~urn and C. C. Hammond upon conditions. ( For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Book No. 8, Page ~/~). The resolution was laid over. MOTIONS ~:2~D MISCELI~EOUS BUSINESS: CONFE]tENCE: The president stated that he had a 'phone call from Mr. Felix ;anders who has asked that he and a committee be granted a conference with Council t such time as nmy be convenient. Mr. Mundy moved that the president advise ,~anders that Council will hear him in executive session. ~d and agreed to. $Ci[OOL NURSERY HOLIES: The City i./..ana~ex' stated that a request had been made to him to furnish 30 tons of coal for the School Nursery Homes. The matter is laid The motion was duly second- over for considerat ion. 't G00D~'~ILL INDUSTRY AND GOSPE~. MISSION: The invitation to Council to attend a _ ight meeting Industry at the Goodwill and Gospel Mission was postDoned from Friday j anuary 26th, to Friday, February 2, 1934, at 6:50 o'clock p. m. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk COUNCIL, REGULA~ MEETING, Friday, February 2, 1934. The Council of the City of Hoanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Room in the Municipal Building ~iday, February 2, 1954, at $ o'clock p. m. PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, Morris, Mundy end the President, Mr. Seifert-5 ABSENT: None ............... O. The President, Mr. Setfert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESET: ~. P. Hunter, City Manager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has "been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is ;dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. HEARING ON QUESTION OF AMENDII~G ZONING ORDINAl,iCE: It appearing that the ques- .~tion of amending ~rticle lV, Section l, Sub-section 20, of the Zoning Ordinance by "And provided further that Council may, in its dis- iadding thereto the following, , ~cretion, upon application, grant permits for light m_~Bufacturing, when such manufac- i'turing is in no way a nuisance or ha~trdous tO the district." No person appearin~ ~to object to the change, ~dr. Mundy introduced the following ordinance: (#4202) ~'dJ ~'~'"~ ~_~,~.,~,.. to amend and reordain ~rticle 1¥, Section 1, of an ordinan adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke on the 30th, day of December 1932, No. 4083. The ordinance was read and laid over. fir. Morris moved that the matter be referred to the Board of Zoning Appeals. 'The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. CLEANERS M~ID DYERS' LICenSE: Mr. ~. A. Stewart presented a petition asking :that the license on Cleaners and Dyers be based upon a sliding scale with a minimum license of $40.00 per annum and 20 cents on each $100.00 of .$usiness above $20,000.0 Philip Jakra also appeared relating to said ordinance. The matter is laid over. H. N. DYER: A committee composed of H. P. Glasgow, George S. Jack, J. E. Nay- land and J. E. Duerson, appeared and asked that Council consider giving._ some relief ito H. N. Dyer ~ho ~as at one time Chief of Police of the City of Roanoke. They stated that ~r. Dyer is in financial distress and very badly needed assistance. baaed their plea upon the service that was rendered by L~. Dyer of Police. Council considers the matter. The while he was Chief REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPOHT OF THE CITY The City Manager presented a report making certain recommendations. The same mere acted upon as follows: CM~NGING PROPERTY ON THE N. S. OF VIRGIniA k~ FROM CA~RIDGE AVENUE TO AD, ERST STREET FROM SPECIAL RESIDENCE TO BUSINESS SECTION: i FIRSt. Property lying on the Northside of Virginia Avenue between Denniston ~ivenue and Virginia Heights School property. The City Manager reports that 53,763 .sq. feet of the area designated by the Zoning Board of ~ppeals is the area that woul be affected by the change. 40,505 sQ. feet or 75.3 percent are opposed to any Change, while 13,258 sq. feet pr 24.7 percent are requesting the change. I SEC01~D: The property lying on the North Side of Virginia Avenue between Cambrid ~venue and Denniston Avenue. The City Manager reports that within the area desig- nated by the Zoning Board of Appeals as that affected by the change are 140,125 sq. fee~. 85,747 sq. feet or 60 percent are opposed to the change; 34,548 sQ. feet or 25 percent have not expressed either for or s~ainst the change, and 19,830 sQ. feet or 14 percent have requested the change. ~ Mr. Mundy moved that the matter be laid over to be taken up at an executive ~ession of Council. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. ce FIRE HYDRANT: The City Manager reports with reference to the petition for a fire hydrant on ~ercer Avenue and 6th Street N. E., that the nmin in that section is not sufficient to carry a fire hydrant, and until the r~in is enlarged the fire hydrant cannot be installed. STREET LIGHTS: The City ~.!anager reports relating to the petition for street lights on !tlercer Avenue and 6th and 7th Streets and Hanover Avenue at 6t~, Street NS the recommendation. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. UNFIMI ° ~ oilED BUSINESS: The following matters that have been before Council are laid over to be considered at executive session. E., and recommends that the matter be held in abeyance. Mr. Comer moved to adop~ (1) Communication from Commanding Officers of the l~ilitary Companies using the Roanoke Auditori~un asking that a conation of $1,529.97 be m~de to the i.:ilitary Companies to pay the taxes for the years 1918 and 1919, novJ due on the building. (2) License Tax on Cleaners and Dyers of a flat rate of $40.00, 20 cents on each $100.00 on all business over $20,000.00, as requested by W. A. Stewart. (3) Letter from Miss Helen Taylor, Director of ~.~other's Aid of Virginia. (4) :,~atter of purchase of l.iunicipal Airport from Dr. A. A. Cannaday. (5) Matter of opening IZorrill Avenue into 9th Street S. E. (6) Request of S. A. ~.~inter from the State Commission of Labor for an appropriation of $2,400.00 for the LABOR BUREAU. (7) Reinstatement of salary of W. J. Austin, Issuing Justice. (8) ~,latter of furnishing 30 tons of coal as requested by School Nursery Homes. The following resolution having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (#4199) A RESOLUTION to purchase certain parcels of land from Ernest B. Fishburn and C. G. Hammond upon conditions. ( For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Book No. 8, Page ~). Dr. Cooper moved that the resolution be amended by striking_ out the nsme .I"C. G. Hammond" whez. e the same appears in the resolution and inserting "~{aple Shade lpartme.nts,Inc." The amendment was duly seconded and agreed to. Thereupon, the esolut~on was amended and placed upon its passage and adopted by the following vote; AYES: }~1essrs. Comer, Cooper, L'Iorris, i~!undy and the President, }~.dr. Seifert - 5.. NAYS: None ........ CONSIDERATION OF CLAI~,iS: None. INTHODUCTION Ai~D CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: None. ~,IOTIONS ~ND ~.iISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: None. There being no further business, Council adjourned. ATTEST: Clerk APPROVED Presi den ~i COUNCIL, SPECIAL MEETING Monday, February 5, 193A The Council of the City of Roanoke met in Special Meeting in the Council Room in the Municipal Building Monday, February 5, 1934, at 7:30 o'clock p. m. PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, Morris, I...~undy ana the President, I.lr. Seifert-§ ABSENT: None ............... 0. i The president, ~lr. Seifert, presiding. ~ 0FFIC~R~ PRES~IT: ii. P Hunter, City Manager. ! vBJE~ OF T~.~ r,LEETII.!G: The president stated that the object ;was to consider matters appears, rig on the calendar of Council. of the meeting ~dlL1T~qY ~0~.~P~blI~. In the matter of the request of the !,iilitary Companies ~that a donation of ~1,529.97 be granted them was taken up and considered. It ap- ipearing that there is no money available to make a donation, the Clerk is directed :'to write Captain Erskin L. Hill that Council regrets tt~at it cannot comply with the !request and make the donation to the l.~ilitary Companies· MOTHEP~' AID: It appear~.ng that there is no appropriation in the budget out of the matter is laid over. ~which a contribution can be made to L[others' Aid Fund, ~PdO0RT PURC~'~E: In the matter of the purchase of the ~irport from Dr. A. A. ~Cannaday. I.~. L~udy moved that a committee to consist of tt~e City Manager and two ~members of Council be appointed to confer with the Motu~tain Trust Bank and other ~interested -oarties and ascertain the status of the loan on the Cannaday fama and that the committee be authorized to offer $1,200.00 per year as a rental for the Airport for the te~n of 5 years, with an option to buy at any time within the five year period the whole property at the price of $78,000.00. The motion was duly seconded ~and agreed to. The president appointed as members of the committee !-Zessrs. John F. ~dundy, E. T. i¥iorris and 'J. P. Hunter· MOHRILL AVh2~UE OPENIIIG INT0 9TH STREET S. E: Dr. Cooper moved that in view .of the fact that no funds are available to pay ~roperty damages for opeming Morrill Avenue into 9th Street that the property owners interested be advised that the city ~wi!l do the v~ork provided they pay the property damages for opening Morrill ~venue i into 9th Street, but no action shall be taken until the allocation of C. W. A. fund~ ~have been made for tt~e grading, erection of siOe~alks and retaining walls· The !motion was duly seconded and agreed to. i LABOR BUB~_~U: The m~tter of the request of S. ~. i,linter, representing the ~State Department of Labor and Industry, asking that an appropriation of $2,~00.00 be made for the purpose of carrying forwara the work in the City of Roanoke. ~Minter was requested to meet Council at 4:30 o'clock P. M., on February 9, 1934. SAJ,~RY W. J. J~USTIN ISSUING JUSTICE: After discussion of the matter of re- ,instating the salary of the Issuing Justice, ~. Jo Austin, I~. Mundy moved that a committee of one be appointed to interview i-~r. ~ustln and to ascertain from h~m ~if he will be satisfied with an increase of $25 00 per month, making the salary $170.00 instead of $150.00 per month. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. ~The president appointed ~Ir. J. W. Comer a committee to interview Mr. Austin. H. N. DYER RE~UEST FOR RELIEF: Dr. Cooper presented a letter that the Clerk is directed to transmit to Mr. H. P. Glasgow, George S. Jack, J. E~ Duerson and J. E. ~ayland, the committee who made the request for relief, advising them that Council has no power to grant their request. VIRGINIA AVENUE REQUEST TO CI{ANGE FROM SPECIAL RESIDENCE TO BUSINESS DISTRICT: In the matter of the hearing to change Virginia Avenue between Cambridge Avenue and Amherst Street from a special residence to a business district. Council having considered the Question and the report of the City Manager showing the percentage of property owners favoring and those opposed to the change, and it appearing that that portion of Virginia Avenue between Denniston Avenue and Amherst Street that in the area designated by the Zoning Board of Appeals there are 53,763 sq. ft; 40,505 sq. ft. or 75.3% are opposed to the change; 13,258 sq. ft. or 24.7% are in favor of the change. L.~. Comer moved that the request to change this part of Virginia Avenue l"r'om a special residence to a business district be denied. The motion was , duly seconded and agreed to. ~ The matter of changing Virginia avenue between Cambridge Avenue and Denniston Avenue. The area designated by the Zoning Board of Appeals as that affected by the change is 140,125 sq. ft.; 85,747 sq. ft. or 60% are opposed to the change; {34,548 sq.ft or ~o did not express themselves either ~or or against the change. 19,830 sq. ft. or 14% are in favor of the change, i&r. i~undy moved that the request to change that portion of Virginia Avenue lying between Cambridge Avenue and Dennis- ton Avenue be denied. The ~otion was duly seconded and agreed to. Mr. Comer re- tquested that he be excused from voting on this question. LLr. Comer was excused from lvoting on the Question. L~ISLATIVE MATTW~RS: Council considered certaLu matters recently to be taken up with the Legislature and directed the Clerk to communicate with the representatives ~ ~rom Roanoke City and ask them for a conference on Saturday afternoon, February 10th, at 3 o'clock p. m. The~e being no further business, Clerk Council adjourned. APPROVED Pre s i dent 359 COUNCIL, ~PE~IAL ~w~TINO, l~edmesday, February 7, 19~. The Council of the Oit¥ of the Municipal Buildi~ Wednesday, suant to call of the president. Roanoke met in Special Meeting in the Ce,poll Room February 7, 19~4, at ?:50 o'clock p. m., put- PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, Morris, ABSENT: None ................. 0. The President, ~. Setfert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: ~'. P. Hunter, City ~.~anager. 0BJEOT OF THE I,iEETING: The president stated that Mundy and the President, Mr. Seifert-5 the object of the meeting was to hear a committee from the Teachers' Council. SCHOOL APPROPRIATION: A committee consisting of H. Duncam, D. ¥~. Persinger, Misses. Frances Snyder, Cassye F. Sanders, Chairman, R. H. Young and Martha Hinchee, ap peared and conferred with Council.as to the school appropriation. PHYSICIANS: A committee consisting of Drs. J. D. ~illis, Littleton Davis, J. L~. Bishop, Fred F. Oast and C. H. Peterson, appeared and asked Council to authori~ a change of the plan that is now operated by the Health Department in giving treat- merits of any kind at the Health Department offices. Council There being no further business, Council adjourned. takes time to consider. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk C~UNCIL, Friday, REGULAR MEETING, February 9, 19~4 o The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Room in the l~unicipal Building Friday, February 9, 19~A, at 5 o'clock p. m. PB~q~2~T: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, Morris, Mundy and the President, Mr. Seifert-5, ABSENT: None .................. 0. The president, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: W. P. Hunter, City Manager. MIh~'TES: It appearing that a copy of the been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, dispensed with and the m_tnutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND CO_k_~_Ft~NICATIONS: SEWER LAFAYETTE BOULEVARD ROANOKE COUNTY: Messrs. L. E. Minter, D. and EL N= Jeffries, appeared and stated to Council that they are owners lying on Lafayette Boulevard in Roanoke County; that they propose to construct minutes of the previous meeting has the reading is B. Sigmon of property sewer for a distance of approximately 1,800 feet to take care of the property on Lafayette Boulevard and Florida Avenue, and asked that permission be granted them to connect their outlet with the city sewer. ger for investigation and report. The matter is referred to the City Maria-~ ROANOKE BAR ASSOCIATION: A communication from the Roanoke Bar Association that the city purchase for the Law Library book shelves to the amount of $84.A~. ~Cooper moved that the metter be referred to the City Manager for report. tiom was duly seconded and agreed to. asking Dr · The mo- VIRGINIA HEIGHTS RALEIGH-COURT CIVIC LEAGUE: A comm,,nication from the Virginia Heights Raleigh-Court Civic League protesting against any change in the Zoning Ordinance relative to Virginia Avenue between Cambridge Avenue and ~mherst Street was read, and the Clerk is directed to acknowledge receipt and to advise that Council has denied the application to make change from a special residence to a business dis- trict at the points mentioned. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF'THE CITY MANAGER: The City Manager presented a report of work ac- ' complished BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS: Comm, mication from the Board mending to Council that no action be taken to change the S. of between 5th and 7th Streets from residential to business district. to and expenditures for week ending January 25, 1934. of S. The same is filed. Zoning Appeals recom- Gilmer Avenue N.¥;., I~r. Comer mo~ed~ adopt the recommendation. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. BOARD OF ZONinG 'APPEALS: The Board of Zoning Appeals recommends that no change be made in Article 1V, Section l, Subsection MO, of the Zoning Ordinance, ~2d advis~ lng Council that under Article X, Section 5, of said ordinance that Board has the power, and is granting a permit to Messrs. N. C. Turner and J. A Turner, Campbell Avenue, to use the building The communication is' filed. for manufacturing for the period of 330-336 ,, three years. REPORTS OF COMMITTEF~: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The following ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (~4202) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Article 1V, Section 1, of an ordi- nanoe adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke on the ~Oth, day of December 1992, No lwas duly Mundy moved that tile ordi_n_~nce be dismissed from the calendar. seconded and agreed to. The motion INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: None. MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: ~:[. L~.. POB'E~,L RESIGNATION: Mr. ~'. Z. Powell presented his resignation as a j member of the School Board, advising Council that he had become a candidate for 'City Council. l~.~r. Comer moved that action on the resignation be delayed and that l'.~r. Powell be requested to continue to serve as member of School Board ,,Bill action is taken thereon. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. LABOR BUREAU: ~. S. A. Minter again appeared with reference to the request of the Labor Bureau for an appropriation of $2,400.00. Mr. Minter stated the !necessity for an appropriation and asked that Council take action as early as pos- sible. Council takes time to consider. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk COUNCIL, SPECIAL ~ING, Saturday, February 10, 1934. in The Council of the City of Hoanoke met in Special Meeting in the Council Hoom the Municipal Building Saturday, February 10, PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, Morris, ABSENT: None ................. O. The president, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: ~. P. Hunter, 1954, at 3 Mundy and the o'clock p.m. ~ Pre~l. dent, ~. Seifert-$. City Manager. OBJECT OF THE MEETING: The president for a conference with the Representatives matters which Council coBstders necessary stated that the object of the meeting was' in the Legislature, relating to certain ' to have legislative enactment upon. Hon. A. P. Staples of the Senate and Hon. Blair J. Fishburn of the House were and conferred with Council. present MATTERS CONSIDERED: Amendment t o Staples Act to provide for fixing the Chapter 502 of the Acts of 1932, known as the salaries and compensation of the fee offices. Mr. Staples stated that a general bill had been introduced to provide for the sala- ties and expenses of the offices of Commonwealth Attorney, Commissioner of Revenue and Treasurer, which, in his opinion, would pass, and in the event it does, then the amendment to the Staples Act so far as these officers were concerned would not be necessary; that the bill left in force the Staples Act so far as the Clerk of the Court and the Sergeant were concerned. (2) To amend Section 4 of the charter so as to permit the vacancy in the Council for the full ,,n_expired term, regardless vacancy oocllrs. Council to fill of the time the a (5) To amend Section 9, of the charter to provide for the terms of the offi- cers which are elected by the Council to r,,~ four years instead of two years. It ~as the opinion that this section had better be left as it is. (4) To amend Section 18 of the Charter to permit the Council to abolish the Iffice of Issuing Justice and High Constable, whenever in its discretion it is wise 0 do SO. It was suggested by '~r. Staples ,rovide for abolishing the office at There that Section 18 had better be amended so as to the end of a term, rather than at ~my other ttme. being no further business, Co,mcil adjourned. ~ APPROVED 363 ATTEST: Clerk President $64 COb~CIL, Tuesday, February 13, 19~4 o The coun. 011 of the City of Roanoke met in Special Ueetin~ in the Council Room in the Municipal Bu~ldin~ Tuesday, February 13, 1934, at 3:~0 o'clock p. m. PRESE~: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, Morris, Uundy apa_ the President, Mr. Seifert-5. ABSENT: None---- ............. O. The President, Hr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: W. P. Hunter, City Manager. OBJECT OF THE MEETINO: The president stated that tho object of the meeting was confer with Judge Beverley Berkley with reference to the assessment of real estate. REAL ESTATE A2SES~.dENT: Judge Beverley Berkley was present and conferred with Council relative to the assessment of real estate for the year 1934. Council ,1 so :considered the matter of compensation for the assessors. It was stated that the assessors wanted to begin their work as early as possible, and Wednesday, February 14th, at 4o'clock p. m., was fixed to confer with the assessors relative to the compensation. Thereupon, Co,.,ncil adjourned, t: Clerk APPROVED President COUNCIL, SPECIAL HEETING, Wednesday, February 14, 1954. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in Special Meeting in the Council Room in the Municipal Building Wednesday, February 14, 19~, at 4o'clock p. m. PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, Morris, Mundy and the President, ;~. Seifert-5; ABSENT: None ............... 0. The president, l'/r. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: W. P. Hunter, City I~anager. OBJECT OF THE ;.LEETING: The object of the meeting is to confer with the assessors appointed to assess real estate for the year 1934. ASSESSORS: Messrs. A. P. Martin, S. L. Fellows and Oscar Nall, the assessors appointed to assess real estate for the year 1934, were present. After considerable discussion as to the amount of compensation, Mr. A. P. Martin stated that owing to other business, it would be necessary that he resign. Thereupon, the matter of compensation is laid over, pending the appointment of !dr. Martin's successor. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk President '3 6 COUNCIL, I~E~ULAR ~EETIN~, Friday, February 16, 1954. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Room in the Municipal Building Friday, February 16, 1954, at ~ o,clook p. m. PRES~: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, Morris, Mundy and the President, htr. Seifert-5 ABSEI~T: None ............. ----0. The president, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: W. P. Hunter, City Manager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has ~been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND C0~JNICATIONS: AUCTION STOCK YARD: ~. B. F. Campbell presented to Council a petition for a !permit to construct an auction stock yard on the northstde of Baker Avenue N. ~., on lots known as 16 to 22 inclusive, Block 15, of the Runnymede Addition. It ap- pearin5 that under Article 1V, Sections 1 and 2, of the Zoning Ordinance, it is necessary that notice be given and hearing be held on the question of granting a :permit for the construction and operation of a stock yard in the heavy industrial district, and it is also necessary that the Board of Zoning Appeals report, in writ- ing, thereon. Mr. Mundy offered the following resolution: (~4203) A RESOLUTION to give a hearing on the question of granting a permit to B. F. Campbell to construct an auction stock ing, from the Board of Zoning Appeals. yard, and to request a report, in writ- · HEREAS, B. F. Campbell has requested a perm_At to construct an auction stock .yard on the northside of Baker Avenue between 25th and B?th Streets 16 to 22, inclusive, Block 15, Runnymede Addition, and N. N~, on lots the Zoning Ordinance requires that notice be given and a public hear- ing be held on the question of granting made thereon by the Board of Zoning Appeals. " THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke be held on the 5th, day of March 1934, Campbell to construct an auction stock 25th, end 2?th, mede Addition, ~required by the Zoning Ordinance. ~ BE IT FURT~__MR RESOLVED that the Board said permit, and that a written report be that a hearing on the question of granting a permit to B.F. yard on the northstde of Baker Avenue between Streets N. W., on lots 15 to 22, inclusive, Block 13, of the Runny- and the City Clerk is directed to publisk notice of said hearing as requested to report, of ZonLug Appeals be, and it is hereby ! Mr. Mundy moved resolution adopted by the in writing, thereon. to adopt the resolution. following vote: The motion was duly seconded and the AYES: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, Morris, Mundy and the President, Mr. Seifert - 5. NAYS: None ................. 0. an auction stock yard on the northside of Baker Avenue, ~cross Baker Avenue an unloading fence for live stock, for not longer than thirty mtnutes at any time. Dr. Cooper introduced the following resolution: REQUEST TO OBSTRUCT: Mr. B. F. Campbell who proposes to construct asks for permit to place the fence to be maintained Baker (~42~4) A RESOLUTION to grant Avenue a fence for unloading a permit to B. F. Campbell to place live stock. ( For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Book No. 8, page ~). The resolution was read and laid over. BUILDING FIRE mitted to make an LI~IITS: A petition from Dr. Harry Semones addition at his house No. ~15 Church Avenue the first fire zone. Mr. Comer offered the following resolution: asking that he be per~ S. W.,said house being (~4205) ARE SOLUTION granting a peE~t to Dr. Harry Semones to erect an addi- tion 9 x 19 feet on the East side of his residence at No. 315 Church Avenue S.W. ( For full text of resolution see Ordinance Book No. 8, page~__). The resolution was read and laid over. MILL MOUNTAIN: A communication from [.lessrs. to the City Mill Mountain for $75,000.00, was read. matter over fo~· discussion at an executive session. and agreed to. Chaney and Loyd, offering to sell ~M. Mundy moved to lay the The motion was duly seconded ¥iATER MAINS: Application of the Roanoke Water Works Company to install certain · atermains, was presented. The City ?anager recommends that the ~rm!t be granted. I~M. l,lundy offered the following resolution: (#4206) A RESOLUTION ~ay certain water mains. to grant a permit to the Roanoke Water Works Company to ( For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Book No. 8, Page ~_~_). Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the resolution. The motion ~as duly seconded and ~he resolution adopted by the following vote; AYF~S: ~essrs. Comer, Cooper, Morris, Mundy and the President, !~r. Seifert-5. NAYS: None ................ 0. REPORTS 0 F OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER: The City Manager presented a report making certain~' :ecommendations. The same were acted upon as follows: SEWER I.AFAYETTE BOULEVARD: The City Manager recommends that the property on ~afayette Boulevard be granted a pe~_t to ~pon conditions. M~. Morris moved to adopt .owing resolution: (i~4207} A R~.'q0LIY~ION to pe~ait the conneotion of a sewer toulevard and Florida Avenue in Roanoke County to the outlet sewer in the City of co~ect with the outlet sewer of the city': the recommendation and offered the fol- ;i to be laid on Lafayette {o anoke. ( For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Mr. Morris moved to adopt the resolution. ;he resolution adopted by the following vote: Book No. 8, page ~ ). / · The motion was duly seconded and AYES: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, Morris, Mundy and the President, NAYS: None ............... 0. The City Manager presented a report of work accomplished ~nd expenditures for ~: FINANCIAL STATES,IT: The City Clerk and Auditor of Jamuary ~lm 19~A. The same is filed. reek ending February 1, 19ZA. The same is filed. presented ftn-Bctal statement ,S FAMILY ~ELFARE SOCIETY: The report of the Family Welfare Society for the month ~nding January 31, 1954, showing a deficit of $938.17, for the month, as well as an .ccumulated deficit of $1,452.98 was read. Dr. Cooper moved that the Clerk be .irected to notify the Family Nelfare Society that the City is not in a position to 367 take oa~e of any over-drafts or deficits. The motion was duly seoonde~ and agres~ tO. MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: Report from the Burrell Memorial Hospital for the month, of December showing 187 days, treatment of city patients amounting to $561.0C was read and filed. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: LABOR BUREAU APPROPRIATION: The matter of the request of the Labor Bureau for ~an appropriation of $2,400.00, was laid over. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. % INTROIXICTION aND CONSIDEa~TION OF ORDINAN01~ AND I:I~OLI~IONS: ~by the Council of the City of Roanoke on the 26th, "An Ordinance imposing taxes on licenses -entitled, .... :' scribing penalties for violation." ~r. Mundy introduced the following ordinance: (~208) AN OHDINANCE to' smend and reordain Section 47, of an ordinance adopted day of December 1930, No. 5755, for municipal purposes and pre- ( For full text of Ordinance see Ordinance Book No. 8, Page . _ _). The ordinance was read and laid over. ~r. Mundy introduced the following resolution: (~4209) A RESOLUTION to increase from 12 to 14, for a period of 120 days, the patients maintained by the city at Catawba Sanatorium. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the patients maim- tained at Catawba Sanatorium be increased from 12 to 14 for the period of 120 days, ~the increase being for the purpose of taking care of two patients. The said increase shall not be made, however, if there are sufficient beds ~vacant to take care of two patients. ~r. Mundy moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the .resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: ~essrs. Comer, Cooper, i{orris, ~undy and the President, ~. Seifert - $. ~ NAYS: None .................. O. POLIC~ AU~0MOBII.~S: The City M~j~ager stated that on accouBt of the increase in ~.price of automobiles authorized to be purchased for the Police Department, there .will be a deficit of ~107.72, and asked that Council authorize the purchase. Dr. Cooper moved that the City Manager be authorized to trade live stock on said auto- mobiles in order to keep within the budget allowance. The motion was duly seconde~ and agreed to. The City Manager also stated that the filing cabinet authorized for the Police Department had increased $19.00 over the price carried in the budget. Dr. Cooper moved that the City l~anager be authorized to purchase a filing cabinet, provided th, $19.05 could be taken from some other item in the Police budget. The motion was ~duly seconded and agreed to. BOARD OF ASSESSORS: Messrs. Oscar Wall, S~ L. Fellows and B. N. Eubank, the i Board of Assessors, conferred with Council on the question of compensation for mak- i ing the real estate assessment for 1934. Council offered $4,050.00 for the complet, i Job, the city to furnish the stationery and typewriters for making U~ the land i books. The assessors stated that' they would be willing to undertake the Job for !$1,500,00 each, the city to furnish the necessary clerks ~nd supplies. i not having been reached, the matter is laid over. being no bu , 1 adj An agreemen~ COUNCTL, SPECIAL M~ETING, Tuesday, February 20, 19~4. The Council of the City of Roanoke Room in the Municipal Building Tuesday, PRESENT: ~m,lessrs. Comer, Cooper, ABSENT: None ............... O. The President, :.~. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRES~T: W. P. Hunter, City i,Janager. met in Special Meeting in the Council February 20, 1954, at A o'clock p. m. Morris, Mundy and the President, ~.~r. Seifert-5. COI~iP~SATION OF ASSESSORS: Council again considered the compensation to be paid the assessors of real estate for 19~&, and agreed to fix the compensation at ~l,BO0.O0 each, and upon the commencement of the work the assessors to be paid SBO0.O0 each, per month, for a period not exceeding six months, the balance to be paid upon completion of the work and delivery of the land books. The Clerk is directed to prepare a resolution to this effect. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk Pres Id~t ( 369 COUNCIL, Friday, REGULAR MEETING, February 23, 19~. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Room in the Municipal Building Friday, February 25, 19~A, at 3 o'clock p. m. PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, Morris, Mundy and the President, Ur. Seifert-5 ABSENT: None .............. 0. ~been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, The President, Mr. Seifert, pres iding. OFFICERS PRESENT: ~J. P. Hunter, City I.~anager. ~NUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has the reading is ~dispensed with, and the minutes approved as PETITIONS AI~D COMMtE~ICATIONS: recorded. AUTOMOBILE LICENSE: ~dr. Thurman Britts presented to Council petitions, numer- :ously signed, asking for reduction in the automobile license. The petitions are filed. ~r. J. T. Wood presented a communication with reference to reduction in the automobile license which was also filed. AUTOi,:0BILES FOR HIRE: Mr. Jacob L. Reid appeared, and asked that Council tak~ action on the Question of reducing the bonds on automobiles for hire and permitting surety other than Guarantee Companies or persons with unencumbered real estate. The matter is laid over. MAPLE SHADE APARI3&ENTS PD~RCHASE OF LAND: ~r. C. G. Hammond, representing the ~!~ple Shade Apartments, appeared and stated to Council that he could not accept :~the deed from the City of Roauokm for the part of the property that the city purcha~ from ?~r. Ernest B. Ftshburn with the restrictions contained therein with reference to facing buildings on Highway Route ~221. The City Manager is requested to have a plan made show~_ng the layout of the property and submit the sa~ to Mr. Hamond. The matter is laid over. F_A_~,~LY WELFARE SOCIETY: of the Family Welfare Society, A communication from Mr. W. C Stephenson, Presi dent advising Council that on amd after Saturday, Februar~ 24th, the Family ¥~elfare Society, will be unable to afford any furthar material re- :~lief, and suggested that this relief be given through the Social ithe present gross income of the Society will permit it to do case 'letter is filed. ~ REPORTS 0 F OFFICERS: ~ REPORT OF THE CITY M~NAGER: The ed and expenditures for week8 ending .£35 he presented petition from the Roanoke gas mai~, and through error the permit Service Bureau; the work only. The City Manager presented reports of work accomDlt February the 8th, and l~th. The same are filed BURRELL Z~IORIAL HOSPITAL: The report of the Burrell Memorial Hospital aho~ing days, ~reatment of city patients for the month of January was read and filed. REPORTS 0 F C 0~TTEW-~: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS GAS ,~,-.,.,~: The Clerk stated that at the meeting of Council held February 16th, Gas Light Company for permit to lay a E inch was granted to the Roanoke Nater ~'orks Corn- ~d The following resolution was introduoed: {~4ZlO) A RESOLUTION a certain main. granting a permit to the Roanoke Gas Light Company to lay For full text Mr. Comer moved of resolution see Ordinanoe Book No. 8, page ~__). to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, NAYS: None .............. 0. Morris, }~undy and the President, Mr. Seifert--5. The following resolution having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (~4204) A RESOLUTION to grant Avenue a fence for unloading live a permit to B. F. Campbell stock. to place across Baker ( For full text of resolution see Ordinance Book No. 8, page No.~_~). The resolution is laid over. The following resolution having been introduced, read and lald over was taken up and again read: (#4205) A HESOLUTION granting a permit to Dr. Harry Semones to erect an addition 9 x 19 feet on the East side of his residence at No. 315 Church Avenue S. W. ( For full text of resolution see Ordinance Book I,!o. 8, Page ~__). ~ir. !dundy moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, Morris, l..iundy and the President, I&r. Seifert --5. NAYS: None ................. O. The following ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (#4208) AN 0RDIN~CE to amend and reordain Section 47, of an ordinance adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke on the 26th, day of December 1930, No.3756, entitled, "An Ordinance imposing taxes on license for municipal purposes and pre- scribing penalties for violation." ~,M. i~undy moved that the ordinance be dismissed from the calendar. was duly seconded and agreed to. The motion ~tILL ?~0UNTAIN: The proposition of Chaney and Loyd offering ~,iill Mountain to the City of Roanoke is laid over. CONSIDERATION OF CLA]5~IS: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF 0RDIN~'~[CES AND RESOLUTIONS: Dr. Cooper introduced the following ~esolution: {~2111 A RESOLUTION to fix the compensation of the Board of Assessors for ass- essing the real estate in the City of Roanoke for the year 1934. ( For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Book No. 8, Page _~. ). / Dr. Cooper moved that the resolution be adopted. The motion was duly seconded and the ~esolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, Morris, Mundy and the President, Mr. Seifert --5. NAYS: None ................ 0. Dr. Cooper introduced the following resolution: (~4212) A RESOLUTION to correct an error made in designating the lots at the :orner of E]m Avenue and Ferdin_-nd Avenue as a special residence instead of a business district. ( For full text of resolution see Ordinance Book No. 8, Page 371 Dr. Cooper moved to adopt the r®solution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the followin~vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, Morris, Mundy and the President, Nr. Seifert --5. NAYS: None ................ 0. MOTIONS AND MISCFI.LANEOUS BUSINESS: MOHRILL AVENUE SIDEWALE: A petition askin~ for the construction of h sidewalk on Morrill Avenue S. E., in the ?00 block was presented, and referred to the City Manager. MORRILL AVENUE OPENING INTO 9TH STREET: The City Manager reported that the allocation from C. W. A. has not been made for the gradimg of Morrill Avenue; that he had up with the property owners the question of damages, and they suggested that another proposition be submitted. The matter is laid over. NORTHSIDE VIRGINIA AVENUE BA~L'EEN CAMBRIDGE AVE~L~E AND A!~LERST STREET: In the matter of the request of the property owners to change the Northside of Virginia :Avenue between Cambridge Avenue and Amherst Street ibusiness district. Council at its Special Meeting from a special on February 5, residence to a 1934, refused to :grant the request, and the property owners so notified. LEGISLATIVE ~,~TTERS: Council stated that certain matters pending before the Legislature were of vital interest to cities, and requested that the representatives be communicated with, with reference thereto. The following matters are suggested: (1) Bill intioduced in the House providing that assessment of utilities should :.be in the same ratio in localities as other real estate assessments. (2} Bill to turn over to the cities and counties taxes collected for the re- icordation of deeds and other .instruments. (3) Bill to turn over 40% of the bank stock revenue to all cities, !of size. regardless (4) Bill placing fee officers on a salary basis as far as co~ssioners of revenue and treasurers are concerned ~ho render service to the municipalities, but not as to commonwealths attorneys whose services are entirely to the State and who should be compensated by the State. Council is of the opinion that the passage of these bills would be to the best 'interests of the City and t~e Cle~: is directed to notify the representatives. ' The following matters pending before the Legislature are detrimental to the City's ~:~.terests, and should be opposed: (1) The ~.rovision in the Motor Code giving the State Corporation Co~mission th~ right to direct busses on streets of cities and tom~s. (2) Any limitation or interference with m, micipal rights as to the amount to ,be charged for local automobile licenses. (3) The effort to take away the rights of the cities to a refund of gasoline itaxes to cities for gasoline used in municipal vehicles. ., The Clerk is directed to communicate the wishes of Council to its representa- ~tives. In the matter of Senate Bill ~2~8. The Clerk is directed to advise .Mr. Staples that in conference held with him on Saturday, February 10, 1934, Council after con- ~siderin~ amendments to Section 9, of the Charter, changing the terms of officers -from 2 years to fou~ years, agreed that this amenOment should be abandoned. There being no ATTEST: Clerk further b~iness, Council adjou~ed. APPROVED Preside COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING, Friday, March 2, 1934. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting Friday, March 2, 1934, in the Council Room in the Municipal Building, at 5 o'clock, p. m. PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, Morris, Mundy and President Seifert. ~BSEltT:- None. PRESIDING: President Seifert. OFFICERS PRESE~: Wm. P. Hunter, City Manager. ~,~INUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting is dispensed with, and approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND COL~SUNICATIONS: F~,IILY t'~LFARE SOCIETY: The City Manager brought to the attention of Council' that the Family Welfare Society has suspended furnishing relief to the poor, and has notified the City Manager there ~re 16~ people that the City will have to take care of; these people are not entitled to be placed on the Federal Relief rolls. The cost of furnishing relief to these people will approximate $1,600.00 per month. Mr. Comer moved that Council ask Mr. ~. C. Stephenson, President of the Family Welfare Society, and Miss May 0. Hankins, Director of the Social Service Bureau, for a conference; the motion was duly seconded and agreed to. The conference was set for Monday, March 5, 1934, at 4:15 o'clock, p. m. SIDEWALKS: A petition asking that sidewalks be constructed on the East Side of 17th Street between Wise Avenue and Campbell Avenue and on the North Side of · Campbell Avenue between l?th and 18th Streets was read. Dr. Cooper moved that the :' petitioners be notified that there is no money available for the construction of ii sidewalks, and therefore Counc S1 cannot grant the petition. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. " MiLL MOUNTAIN: Petitions from the Roanoke Valley Garden Club, ~11 Mountain Garden Club, Grandin Court Garden Club and the Magic City Garden Club, asking that: the City consider purchasing Mill Mountain, were filed, i~ I~. M, mdy moved that the Advisory Committee be asked to consider the question; of purchasing Mill Mountain for park purposes, and report to Council their recom- mendation; the motion was duly seconded and agreed to The Clerk was directed to ~: communicate this motion to the Advisory Co~ttee. ~ REPORT OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY IdANAGF~: The City Manager presented a report of work ac- complished and expenditures filed. for the week ending February 22, 1934. The same is UNFINISHED BUSINESS: CARS FOR HIRE, BOND: In the matter of the request of the operators of Cars for Hire in the City of Roanoke, that the bond be reduce~, and the nature of the security be changea so that they may give as surety persons owning real estate whether the same is enct~mbered or not. directed to notify the attorney for the the ordinance. Upon motion petitioners duly seconded the Clerk is that no change can be made in :. '373 374 The following Resolution having been introduceS, read and lai5 over, was again taken upi No. 4204. A RF~0LUTION to grant a permit to B. F. Campbell to place across Baker Avenue a fence for unloading live stock. The Heeolution is laid over. CONSIDERATION OF 0L~IMS: None. INTHODUCTION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: MOTIONS ~hNDMISC~EOUS BUSII/ESS: SIDE1/AiJ~: Dr. Cooper presented to Council None, a communication from J. H. Swartz asking for a sidewalk abutting his property on the corner of Sherwood Avenue and Brighton Road. The matter was referred to the City Manager with the request that he advise ~r. Swartz of the conditions. WASENA PARK: The City Manager presented a plan of the The Wasena Park. City Manager was requested to sinew same to I~r. J. B. Fishburn. Thereupon Council adjourned until Monday, March 5th, at 4:00 o'clock, p. m. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. CO~11ClL, Satur day, SPECIAL ~EETING, March 5, 1954. 1954, The Council of the 'City o£ Roanoke met pursuant to call of the President. in special meettng Saturday, PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, Morris, Mundy and President Setfert -- 5. ABSENT: None. PRESIDING: President Seifert. OFFICERS PRES~: Wm. P. Hunter, City Manager. OBJECT OF THE MEETING: The President stated that the object of the meeting was to consider matters relating to a shortage in the Accounts of the Treasurer of ~ the City of Roanoke. ~M. L. McCarthy Downes, Auditor of the State of Virginia, stated that he had been called here to investigate the Treasurer's office. That upon investigation he has found an apparent shortage. That in conversation with Mr. J. H. Frantz, Treasurer, and Mrs. Ada M. Sn~th, Deputy Treasurer, they had admitted that there is a shortage. ~,M. Downes stated that a complete audit of the Treasurer's Accounts mill be necessary to ascertain the amount of the shortage. He also stated that it would be necessary t lint the City pay promptly the cost of such audit. Dr. Cooper offered the following Resolution: #4213}A RESOLUTION to request the Auditor of the State of Virginia to make a com- plete audit of the accounts of the Treasurer of the City of Roanoke, and directing that tl~e cost of said audit be paid. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the Auditor of the State of Virginia be and he is hereby authorized to make a complete audit of the Accounts of the Treasurer of the City of Roanoke. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon the completion of said audit that the cost thereof be paid to the State of Virginia. Dr. Cooper moved to adopt the Resolution; the motion was duly seconded and adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, Morris, Mund~y and President Seifert -- 5. Nays: None. BONDING C0!~PANY: Dr. Cooper moved that the Commonwealth's Attorney be di- rected to immediately notify the Bonding Company of such shortage; the motion was duly seconded and agreed to. ARREST OF TREASURER 'AND DEPUTY: Dr. Cooper moved that the Commonwealth's Attorney be empowered to have warrants of arrest issued for J. H. Frantz, TreasureA and l~Lrs. Ada M. Smith, Deputy Treasurer. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. POsident · .~ 375 O~ttted Through Error COUNCIL, SPECIAL ~,~EETING, Monday, March 5, 1934. The Council for the City of Roanoke met in a special meeting in the Council Room, Municipal Building, Monday, March 5, 19~A, at 9:30 a. m., pursuant to a call of the President. PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, Morris, Mundy and President Seifert --§. ~SENT: None -- 0. PRESIDING: President Seifert. 0B~ECT OF THE ~.~XETING: The President stated the object of the meeting was to further consider the shortage in the Treasurer's accounts. Those present at the meeting were ~r. L. :~cCarthy Downs, State Auditor of Public Accounts. After a discussion Mr. Mundy moved that the Treasurer's Office be closed for three days, beginning ;larch 5th and extending through !darch 7th. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. Dr. Cooper offered the following Resolution: i#4214)A RESOLUTION to employ Accounting Firms for the purpose of making a complete audit. ~EREAS, in order that the operation of the City Government may go forward, an emergency is declared to exist, and this Resolution shall be in force from its passage. BE IT RESOL~ ~;ED by the Council for the City of Roanoke that a sufficient number of Accounting Firma, who shall be under the supervision of L. LicCarthy Downs, State Auditor of Public Accounts, be employed to make a complete audit of all Departments of the City Gover~,~ent, including Schools and the School Book Funds, who or which receive and disburse public funds, and to consult with the Council of the City of Roanoke to put into effect a complete and efficient system of accounting for the recording of the transactions of the City of Roanoke. Dr. Cooper moved that the reading of the Resolution of the t~o separate meet- ings of Council be dispensed with. The motion was duly se~ nded and adopted by the following vote: ~YES: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, Morris, Mundy and President Seifert -- 5. Nays: None -- 0. Dr. Cooper moved to adopt the Resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the Resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, Morris, ~.Iundy and President Seifert -- 5. the Maryland Casualty Frantz, Treasurer, of Nays: None -- 0. l&r. l~Iundy moved that a Comm~.ttee of two be appointed to look into the question of an assistant to the City Attorney for the pu~ose of taking such action as rr~y be found necessary for recovering such shortage as may be found from the Bonding Company, and to report to Council their finding. The motion was du.,.y seconded and agreed to. Thereupon the President appointed Dr. Cooper and Mr. Mundy a Committee.~' The Clerk is directed to request the Attorney for the Commonwealth to notify on the bond of M~rs. Ada M. Smith to ~. H. a~counts of ~s. Smith. Company, the surety the shortage in the ' '-377 Thereupon Counoil adjourned. ATTEST: Clerk. APPROVED esident. COUNCtL, ADJOURNED MEETING, Monday, March 5, 1954. lng, I'RESENT: fert -- 5. The Council for the City of Roanoke met in the Council Room, Municipal Build- Monday, March 5, 1954, at 4:00 o'clock, P. M., pursuant to adjournment. Messrs. Comer, Cooper, Morris, Mundy and the President, Mr. Set- ABSENT: None -- 0. The President, Mr. Seifert, Presiding. OFFICERS PRES~IT: Wm. P. Hunter, City Manager. to OBJECT OF THE ~.~ETING: The President stated the object of the meeting was give a hearing on the question of granting a permit to B. F. Campbell to con- struct and maintain an auction stock yard on the north side of Baker Avenue, be- tween 25th and 27th Streets, N. W., on Lots 16 to 22 inclusive, of Block 13, Runnymede Addition. HEARING: It appearing that notice has been published as required by ordinance on the question of granting a permit to B. F. Campbell to construct and maintain an auction stock yard on the north side of Baker .::venue between 25th and 27th Streets, N. W., on Lots 16 to 22 inclusive, of Block 13, Runnymede Addition, the President asked if there was anyone present who objected to the permit, no one appearing to object. The Board of Zoning Appeals presented the following Resolution: "The Board of Zoning Appeals is of the opinion ti~at it is a recognized fact that the location of stock yards ~thin the city li~ts is not desirable. "It is further recognized that there may be conditions under v~hich a stock yard can be located, cGnstructed and maintained without being particularly detrimental to the public health and welfare of the City. "It further appears to the Boerd of Zoning Appeals that the location for which the permit is requested is such that if permitted it would not be detrimental to the City, and inasmuch as a Public Hearing was held fifteen days after it was advertised and no objectors appeared. "Therefore, the Board recon~m~ends that said permit be granted." Thereupon DLr. Morris offered the following Resolution: (#421~) A RESOLUTION to grant a permit to B. F. Campbell to construct and maintain an auction stock yard. ;'~7~EBE_AS, B. F. Campbell has presented a petition asking that he be granted a permit to construct and maintain an auction stock yard on the north side of Baker Avenue between 25th and 27th Streets, N. W., on Lots 16 to 22 inclusive, of Block' 13, Runnymede Addition; and i~2-t~~, a notice of hearing to be given on the question has been published for t~o successive ~eek~ in ~he ~orld-Ne~s, a daily aews~a~er ~ublished in the City: of Roanoke, said publication appearing on February 17th and February 24, 1934; and ~:~IEREAS, no one appeared to object to granting the permit, and the Board of Zoning Appeals has recommended that said peEait be granted. T~HEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVE~ by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be and is hereby granted to B. F. Campbell to construct and maintain an auction stock yard on the noxq~h side of Baker Avenue between 25th and g7th Streets, N. W. on Lots 16 to 2~ inclusive, of Block 13, Runnymede Addition. The said stock yard shall be maintained in a manner that will not jeopardize the health of the com- f.munity a menace thereto, and the Council reserves the right, in granting or become 379 said permit, to with the health revoke the same upon the failure o£ said B. 'F. Campbell to comply regulations in connection with the operation and maintenance of the isaid stock yard. Morris moved to adopt the Resolution. The motion was duly seconded and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, Morris, Mundy, and the President, Mr. Seifert-5. NAYS: None -- 0. The following Resolution :taken up: No. 4204. ; having been introduced, read and laid over, was againI A RESOLUTION to grant a permit to B. F. Campbell to place across ~Baker Avenue a fence for unloading stock (for full text of Resolution see Ordinance Book No. 8, Page .__ ). ~/ ~.~'. L.:undy moved to adopt the Resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the ~motion adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Coner, Cooper, Morris, Mundy and the President, ~M. Seifert-5. NAYS: None -- 0. Comer introduced the following Resolution: (#4216) A RESOLUTION to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to borrow the .sum of FIF~K THOUS.QN~ DOLLARS ($50,000.00). %.i~RE~AS, it is necessary to borrow the sum of $50,000.00 for the purpose of paying the current expenses of the City of Roanoke; and said money is needed to provide for the usual operation of the Mu- nicipal Goverm~ent, an emergency is set forth and declared to exist, and this Resolution shall be in force from its passage. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized to negotiate and secure a tempo- rary loan of ~$0,000.00 for the pur2~ose of paying the cum"ent expenses of the .Government of the City of Roanoke. Said loan shall be evidenced by a negotiable note or notes executed by the Mayor and C'mt~ Clerk, and shall be payable on the tl5th day of July, 19~, at a rate of interest not to exceed four and one-half per cent. ~. Comer moved that the reading of the Resolution at two separate meetings of Council be dispensed with. The motion was duly seconded and adopted by the fol- lowing vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, Morris, Mundy, and the President, ~. Seifert-O. NAYS: None -- 0. Thereupon the Resolution was placed upon its passage and adopted by the fol- lowing vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, Morris, Mundy, and the President, Mr. Seifert-5. NAYS: None -- 0. RELIEF: Mr. W. C. Stephenson, President of the Family ~'elfare Society, Miss May 0. Hankins, Director of the Social Service Bureau, and ~ss Roadcap, of the 'Fam_Sly Welfare Society, appeared for a conference x'rith reference to fu~m. ishing re- 'lief to indigents. The City Manager stated that there had been spent, from March ilst to March grd inclusive, ~$0~.80 on account of the families to whom the Family i~elfare Society had been furnishing relief, and who ~ere turned over to the City, land that it would cost approximately $1,600.00 per month to maintain these families. After a full discussion ~,tr. Mundy offered the followin~ Resolution: (~4217) A RE~OLUTION to pay to the Social Service Bureau $1,200.00 for re- lief purpoees for the balance of the month of March, for said amount. BE IT fiESOLV~__ by the Council for the City of the Social Service Bureau the sum of $1,~00.00 for lief for the balance of the month of March. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the sum of $1,200.00 be and the same appropriated to the Social Service Bureau for such purposes. ~,~. Mundy moved that the reading of the Resolution at two of Council be dispensed with. The motion was duly seconded following vote: AYES: NAYS: None -- 0. and to make an appropriation Roanoke that there be paid to the purpose of furnishing re- is hereby separate meetings and adopted by the Messrs. Comer, Cooper, Morris, iZundy and the President, l,~r. Seifert-5. ~ Thereupon the Resolution was placed upon its passage and adopted by the fol- lowing vote: AYES: NAYS: Messrs, Comer, Cooper, Morris, Mundy, and the President, '...~.~r. Seifert-5. None -- 0. There being no further business, Council adjourned. A'PPROVED ATTEST: C1 erk. Pr~i dent 381 ~nltted Through Error COUNCIL, Tue s day, SPECIAL 5[EN£ING, March 5, 1954. Council for the City of Roanoke met in a Municipal Building, Tuesday, ~larch 6, 1934, at special meeting in the Council Room, ?:S0 o'clock, p. m., pursuant to the call of the President. PRESENt: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, Morris, Mundy and the President, ~M. Sci- fert -- 5. ABSENT: None -- 0. The President, ;ir. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: Wm. OBJECT OF THE i,.~,ETING: P. Hunter, City Manager. The President stated that the object of the meeting was to consider imatters in connection with the audit of the accounts of the City, and such other matters as mtght come before the Council. AUDIT: In connection with making a complete audit of the City of Roanoke, ~essrs. T. Coleman Andrews and Leslie J. ~imball, representing their respective firms, were present, as well as .Mr. L. McCarthy Downs, the State Auditor. The question was asked by Mr. T. Coleman Andrews, in the event the auditing firms were employed, who would submit the report, whether the State Auditor, or the firms em- ployed. Dr. Cooper offered the following motion: That L. ~cCarthy Downs, State Auditor of Public Accounts of the State of Vir- ginia, be in complete charge of the audit and shall employ the auditors, the ter~n~ and conditions of pay to be submitted in writing to and approved by the Council of the City of Roanoke. The State Auditor shall submit and sign the report as his official act. The motion was duly seconded and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, ~orris, Mundy and the President, ~. Seifert-B. NAYS: None -- O. TREASURF~R,S OFFICE: ~Jr. Do~s reco~,,ends that the Treasurer,s Office be closed for the balance of the week. Mr. l~orris moved that the Office of the Treas- u~'er be closect through Satux'day, March 10, 1915.~, and that a notice to this effect be posted on the door. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. Ab~DITOR'S RRPORT: Mr. Downs reported that the matters that he had talked ~ith Council about with reference to the present Treasurer had been reported to the Com- A letter IX'om representing 'the Maryland Casualty Company, Surety on the monwealth,s Attorney. THE 5LAHYL~ND CASUALTY CO~JPANY, SURETY ON THE TRF~'~UBER'S BOND: Messrs. Willis & Hunter, bond of J. H. Frantz, former Treasurer, and i~Lrs. Ada M. Smith, Deputy Treasurer, was read. Dr. Cooper took exceptions to the following clause in the letter: "We are advised that the City authorities, together with the State Auditor, has taken possession of the books, papers and accounts of the Treasurer's Office relating to this allegea shortage, and we must therefore look to you for this imfor- mation." Mr. Comer moved that the letter be referred to the City Attorney for reply, with the request that the City Attorney present to Council said reply before mail- ing the same to ~essrs. Willis & Hunter. The motion was du~y seconded and agreed 383 s84 Mr. Mundy moved that the City Attorney be requested to furni,h Council an opinion as to whether or not the bcnd given January 1, 1926, covers loss up to December 30, 1929, and the bond given January 1, 1930, covers loss for term ending December 31, 193S. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. BONDS FOR ~2~PLOYEES: Mr. Mundy was requested to obtain information and pre- sent the same to Council on the question of obtaining a blanket bond to cover all employees of the City who should be bonded, and suggests that bonds for the em- ployees should be in the following amounts: H. R. Yates, Clerk of Police Court M. K. Moormen, Assistant Clerk H. S. Birchfield, Civil and Police Justice H. E. ~Myhew, City Sergeant H. J. Watson, Clerk of the Court D. P. Magann, Building Inspector W. J. Austin, Issuing Justice P. H. Tucker, City Clerk and Auditor J. R. Thomas, Assistant Clerk and Auditor Miss Pearl Hinesley, Librarian R. B. Moss, Clerk to the City Manager H. F. Hill, Clerk of the Market T. A. Kinsey, Assistant Clerk R. E. Coleman, Clerk West End Market John I~i. Hart, Commissioner of Revenue J. A. Armstrong, Deputy Commissioner of Revenue C. R. Lescure, Deputy Commissioner of Revenue J. L. !,ianning, Superintendent of Police R. P. Arnold, Switchboard Operator R. E. Kirby, Switchboard Operator M. B. Anderson, Switchboard Operator R. S. Smith, Commonwealth's Attorney $5,000.00 2,000.00 1,000.00 2,000.00 5,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 5,000.00 2,000.00 1,000.00 3,000.00 6,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 3,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 5,000.00 Clerks in the various offices who handle funds to be obtained, and the bonds to be fixed hereafter. Mr. Mundy is requested to obtain the information and pre- sent the same to Council. CRAY~FORD, STULL & COL~IY: Mr. Comer moved that the Crawford, Stull & Com- I pany, who made the audit for the year ended December 31, 1932, be requested to meet, Council, Thursday, i.~arch 8, 19~, at 8:00 o'clock, p. m., for a conference, and to bring with him such info,ration as will show the method used in the verification of the audit made for the year 1932. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. WE~KLY PAY ROLLS: Dr. Cooper moved that ~,Lr. J. W. Comer and P. H. Tucker, City Clerk, confer with the Bank on the question of obtaining sufficient money to meet the weekly pay rolls for the present week. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. There being no furt~r busi~ss, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. COUNCIL, SPECIAL IiEETING, Thursday, March 8, 1934. Council for the City of Roanoke met in a special meeting in the Municipal Building, Thursday, blarch 8, 1934, PRES E~T: fart -- 5. Council Room, at 8:00 o'clock, p. m. Messrs. Comer, Cooper, ~torris, Mundy and the President, ~r. Sci- None -- 0. The President, ~. Seifert, Presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: Nm. P. Hunter, City I.lanager. OBJECT OF T~iE :,~ETING: The President stated tllat the object of the ~eting was for a conference with CramTord, Stull & Company, Accountants who made the audit of the accounts for the City of Roanoke for the year ending December 31, 1932. CONFERENCE: ~. C. J. Stull, of Crawford-Stull & Company, appeared at the request of the Council. The President asked L~. Stull if he cared to make a statement with reference to the audit made. ~. Stull stated that he did not care to make a statement, that the Co~Bcil had waited six days to call him in after having ascertained the shortage, and that two members of the Council have been lambasting his firm and making statements that are detrimental to it. He thought the conduct very unbecoming, t~-. Stull stated that he would not discuss the 1932 audit, nor would he answer any questions in connection therewith, that when the audit now being conducted is completed, and he has had an opportunity to examine it, he will then discuss the matter with Council, and if he has made a mistake, he will admit it. The President stated to D~. Stull that Council would be glad to hear him at such time as he might desire, and the conference ended. CITY ATTORNEY: The City Attorney presented an opinion on the question of the liability of the IZaryland Casualty Company on the bonds executed by L~. Frantz for the two terms he occupied office. The opinion is file~. Judge Jackson also presented to Council a copy of the letter written to Willis & Hunter in reply to a letter of Willis & Hunter dated i,~arch 6th and addressed to S. P. Seifert, Mayor, ~embers of Council, and Honorable R. C. Jackson, City At- torney. Dr. Cooper moved that the City Solicitor be requested to mail the letter to It appearing that the Messrs. Willis & Hunter. NATIONAL SURETY CORPOP~T!0N: National Surety Corpora- tion is the surety on the bond of C. R. Ken, att, Treasurer, executed on the 2nd day of January,. 1934, the Clerk is directed to connnuBicate with the State Corpora- tion Commission and ascertain, if possible, whether or not the National Surety Corporation is a solvent Corporation and authorized to do business in the State of Virginia. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. ies~dent · ..38,5 COUNOIL, RE~3ULAR !.&EE~PING, Friday, March 9, 1954. The Gounoil of tl~e City of Roanoke met in the Council Room in the Municipal Building Friday, March 9, 1934, at S:O0 o'clock, p. m. ?RESENT: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, Morris, Mundy and the President, I;tr. Sei- fert -- 5. J~BS~NT: None -- O. The 'President, idr. Seifert, presiding. 0FFICEF~S PRES~T: '~m. P. iiunter, City ~danager. i,LIIUJTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting had been furnished each member of Council, upon motion duly seconded the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. }ETITIONS ~E~D C01/23~ICATIONS: =~~ RO=LD %;ID~NIiIG: :ir. J. H. Evans, a resident on Franklin Road, who o%nus proi0erty a portion of which is necessary that the City acquire in order to widen Franklin Road, appeared and stated to Council that the amount offered him for the land proposed to be taken is insufficient. It further appearing that condemnation proceedings have been instituted to acquire the land, Council can take no action in the matter. -~?,~.v ON ~-.~:~,~o~ ~'d~D ~:r~w. oo.. ILr R. Lee Carney, representing a ntumber of smaller £i~nns engaged in the business of cleaning and pressing clothes, pre- sented a petition asking that the license be reduced, and t~'at Section 29 of the Cit~. Ordinances be amended Council takes tLme to consider the request 120RR!LL ~V~UE: Several citizens from Morrill Avenue appeared with reference to opening the street into 9th Street. The City Lianager stated that the request for C. W. A. funds wJith which to do this work had been refused; that he had suf- ficient money in the C. W. A. funds to build a sidewalk so as to furnish an out- let to the citizens residing on Morrill Avenue near 9th Street. i:~. Comer moved that the City Manager be directed to construct a sidewalk on !~lorrill Avenue to 8th Street, on 8th Street to Munford Avenue, and on :.,lunford Avenue to 9th Street, the construction to be paid for out of C. ?~. A. funds. The motion was duly seconded and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, Morris, l.'lundy and the President, M~. Seifert-5. NAYS: None -- 0. CROSSOVER: The application of George D. Hunter, 1408 Chapman Avenue, S. ~-., and 7~rs. Fannie Tutwiler, 1406 Chapman Avenue, S. W., requesting a permit to con- struct a crossover on their property was presented, and referred to the City Man- ager with power to act. MILL MOUI~A~N: Petitions from the Executive Board of the Woman's Club and the Greenwood Road Garden Club, asking that the City purchase Mill Mountain for park purposes, were read, and on motion of Doctor Cooper, were referred to the Advisory Committee. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: R~_0RT OF ~n~E CITY ~NAGER: The City Manager presented the report of the work accomplished and the expenditures for the week ending March l, 1934. The same is filed. REPORTS OF CO.~iITTEES: UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: ROANOKE GAS LIGHT COMPANY: The report of G. C. Boyer, None. Engineer of the State Corporation Commission, on the quality of gas furnished the citizens by the Roa- noke Gas Light Company, was presented and filed. LIBRARY BOARD: The resignation of ..'.Lrs. Martha L. Goodwin, as a member of the Roano~ke Library Board, was presented, and on motion of 1,~. Comer, the resig- nation was accepted. The Clerk is directed to advise ~.~s. Goodwin and to extend the thanks of the Council for her services. The President stated that nominations were in order for a member of the Li- brary Board to succeed Mrs. Martha L. Goodwin, resigned. Mm. Morris placed in nomination i,,.Lrs. Clem D. Johnston. Dr. Cooper moved ti~t the nominations be closed, Tlle motion was duly seconded and agreed to. Thereupon !,irs. Clem D. Johnston was unanimously elected a member of the Library Board for the unexpired term of i..iartha L. Good,in, resigned. %'A$~NA PAPG~: The City l..lanager presented to Council the plan for the develop- merit of Wasena Park made by 1,5. A. A. Farnham. ~,.~. Farnha~ was present and ex- plained the plan of developn~ent. Dr. Cooper moved that when Council adjourned it be to meet ~.ionday morning, i.'~aroh 12th at 9:30 a. m., or sooner if called. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. Upon motion, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. ¢OblICIL, SPECIAL MEETING, Saturday, March 10, 19~4. The Council of the City of Room in the Municipal Building, Saturday, Roanoke met in a special meeting in the Council March 10, 19~4, at 2:00 o'clock, p. m., pursuant to the call of the President. PRESENT: fert -- 5. ~.lessrs. Comer, Cooper, Morris, Mundy and the President, Mr. Sei- ABS~\'T: None -- O. The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: ilm. P. Hunter, City I.ianager, and R. C. Jackson, City At- torney. OBJECT OF ~4E ~ETING: The President stated that the object of the meeting was to consider suc.~ matters in connection ~'~i'~h the shortage in the Treasurer,s Office as might come before the meeting, REPORT OF COi-~di_~TEE ON '%UESTION OF i~ZPLOYING ~ ATTO~\rEY TO ASSIST THE CITY ~TTO~,,EY. The Committee consisting of Dr. Frank S. Cooper and U.m. John P. Mundy reported that they had consulted with i.~. Horace id. Fox to ascertain if he would assist the City Attorney in t~andling any matters in connection with the shortage of the Treasurer The Co~muittee recoL%mends that ''~ · ~.',~. Horace M. Fox be employed to assist the City Attorney in connection with the Treasurer's shortage, action on his official bond, etc, Thereupon Dr. Cooper offered the follo~,~Lng Resolution: (#4218) A RESOLb~2ION to employ Horace i.[. Fox to assist the City Attorney in the matter relating to the shortage in the office of the Treasurer. BE IT zi~SOLV~.D by the Council of the City of Roanoke that Horace ~.,.~. Fox be and he is hereby employed to assist the City Attorney in all matters in connection ~ith the shortage in the office of the City Treasurer. Dr. Cooper moved'to adopt the Resolution, The motion was duly seconded anU the Resolution adopted by the following vote: .%YES: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, ~,iorris, Liundy and the President, LM. Seifert-5. !,.i~YS: None -- O. OP~J~G TR,,:_,_~'~aURER' S OFFICE: The question arose as to whether or not the Treasurer's Office could open on L:onday, !.iarch 12th. The City Clerk had con~nuni- cation with :.Lr. L. i.icCarthy Dorms over the telephone, and he stated that he had given instructions to his men as to handling the matter of the opening of the Treasurer's Office, and there was no reason why the Treasurer's Office should not be ooene~. i.~. Seifert was excused fro~ further participation in this meeting. BOi,~ OF C. R. ~L~%~ETT, TREASURER: The Question of sufficiency of the se- · curity on the bond of C. R. Kennett, Treasurer, and the approval of the security :: was discussed at some length. It appearing from a statement nmde by ~'~ L Mc- ! Carthy Do~rns to the Council that there is some misapplication of funds since Janu- ary 1st, Dr. Cooper moved that the following letter be addressed to the National Surety Corporation: "National Surety Corporation, New York, N. Y. "Gent 1 eme n: "Your attention is called to the fact that L. McCarthy Downs, State Auditor of Public Accounts, now in charge of auditing the books of Roanoke CitY has reported to the Council of Roanoke City that there was a misapplication of funds in the office of C. R. Kennett, Treas- urer of Roanoke City, since January l, 1934 of approximately 3540.00, but no shortage has been discovered so far. "Yours very truly, (Signed) "P. H. Tucker "City Clerk." The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. CITY ~UDITOR: Dr. Cooper stated that !,~. L. McCarthy Downs, the State Audi- tor, had recomaended that the City Auditor be suspended pending the investigation, and he desired to ask Judge Jackson and Mr. Fox as to the legal effect of the failure to act on the recommendation of !,~. Downs on the question of recovery from the Company on the bond of J. H. Frantz, Treasurer. Judge Jackson and ~.'.~r. Fox stated that the failure to act on the recommendation of !,~. Downs to suspend the City Auditor would not prejudice the rights of the City to recover on the bond, and would suggest that Council not act on said reco~aendation. There being no further business, Council adjourned. ATTEST: APPROVED Clerk. 3.89 COUNCIL, Monday, ADJ0~D ~[EETING, March 12, 1954. The Council of the City of Roanoke met pursuant to adjournment Room, l~unlcipal Building, ldonday, Maroh 12, 1954, at 9:30 a. m. 1934, PRESENT: ~S~T: in the Council Comer -- 1. Messrs. Cooper, Morris, Mundy and tl~e President, I, tr. Seifert -- 4. A quorum not being present, Council adjourned to meet at 8:00 o'clock, p. m. Council of the City of Roanoke at 8:00 o'clock, p. m. PRESF~NT: ABSEI~: !~r. Seifert -- 1. met pursuant to adjournment Monday, March 12, Messrs. Comer, Cooper, Morris and L',undy -- 4. The Vice-President, i:'.~. Comer, presiding. OFFICERS PRESF~V: ¥;m. P. Htmter, City l,lanager, and R. C. Jackson, City At- torney. There was also present !Lt. L. McCarthy Downs, State Auditor, and H. 1.~. Fox. AUDIT: '..,Lt. Domns stated to Council that he thought it best to ascertain definitely the shortage existing in the Treasurer's Office before making a state- ment, and that he did not think it necessary to meet with Council from time to time to advise then of the progress. .~.k'. Downs also stated that there were ntu~erous checks which had not been de- posited other than the checks of _~,M. J. H. Frantz, Treasurer, and l.'irs. Ada Li. Smith, ~'hich he thought should be turned over to the City Attorney for collection as some of the checks are cood now, with the possibility of not being collectible after a time. In the event this is done, the AttoE~eys for the Bonding Company should be advised. After some discussion the matter is left with l..Lr. Downs to take up the City. Dr. Cooper moved that the Auditor turn over to the City Clerk for Council a list of all the checks that he has found in the Treasurer's Office. The motion v~as duly seconded and agreed to. LTr. !~undy asked iJM. Downs if there were any of the Frantz and Smith checks dated in the year 1934. .,'_~. Downs replied that there were several checks dated in 193~ for small arno,rots which he directed to be deposited in the bank. A con- siderable discussion on the ~e_ny phases of the audit was entered into. ~,Jith the Judge of the Hustings Couz't and the advice of the Attorneys for ~..~uwoa~v~_ OF CiTY FUiOS: l',~. Liundy made the following motion: That the City Attorney, i..'h-. H. M. Fox and L~. L. i~.cCarthy Downs be requested to prepare the necessary Resolution or Ordinance to change the bank account now in the name of C. R. Kennett, Treasurer, to the name of the City of Roanoke, so far as it can be done under the law and with the consent of the Treasurer; that all checks on the fund are hereafter to be signed by the Treasurer and counter- signed by the City Auditor and the City 31anager; t~at all monies received by any Department of the Govermment are to be deposited in the bank daily to the credit of the City of Roanoke, a duplicate deposit slip shall be made and a report shall be filed with the City =~uditor daily. The motion was duly seconded and adopted by the following vote: AYES: NAYS: None -- O. EHPLOY~..,,~F.N'£ OF J. COL~L%/~ JHIDRE¥/S & CO~,~.d~Y. Messrs. Comer, Cooper, Morris and Iiiundy -- 4. Downs stated that he had employed J. Coleman Andrews & Company to make the audit under the provision of Hesolution heretofore adopted by the Council, ~he emplo~aent conditioned upon J. Coleman Andrews & Company submitting prices for the work to the Council an~ proper ar~'angements made with the Council as to pay. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. t~~ident · COUNCIL, Tuesday, SPEGIAL ~,[EETING, Naroh 15, 19~. The Council of the City of Roanoke Room, ;dunicipal Building, Tuesday, !.~!aroh call of the Vice-President. PRESENT: ~BSENT: 0FFICE?~ PRESF~: torney. OBJECT OF THE ~Z~TING: met in a special meeting in the Council 13, 1934, at 5:30 p. m., pursuant to the !:!essrs. Comer, Cooper, !~Iorris and ~undy -- 4. Iir. Seifert -- 1. Wm P. Huskier, City ~ ' . · ~.~ana~er, and R. C Jackson, City At- The Vice-President stated that the object of the meet- lng was to hear a report from Judge R. C. Jackson, H. ~,.i. Fox and L. !~'cCarthy Downs on the question submitted to them of ~_reparing an Ordinance providing for handling of ,Cit~, funds by the City Officials The Connuittee presented an 0rd,tnance Cooper introduced the following Ordinance. (~4219) "A/~ ORDINANCE to ~'rovide for settlements by the Officers handling City funds and for paying such funds into the City Treasury, and the withdrawal thereof." (For f'~ll text of Ordinance see Ordinance Book No. 8, Page 95.) Dr. Cooper moved that the reading at two meetings of Council be dispense~ The motion was duly seconded and adopted by the following vote: AYES: !~essrs. Comer, CooDer, ~,~,orris and ~undy--4. !~JAYS: None -- 0. Thereupon the Ordinance was placed upon its passage and adopted by the follow- ing vote: ~,iY'ES: ~iessrs. Comer, Cooper, ~orris and L~.undy -- 4. NAYS: None -- 0. . . Kn~m.~ETT. ~ letter from C. R. Kennett, Treasurer, agreexng to the terms · of ~he Ordinance was p~esented and filed· AUT01.,i0BILE LIC~ISE T~'~X: The Council considerea the automobile license tax. Not having the necessary information, the matter is continus d. There being no further business, Council adjourned. withl' APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk. resident. COUNCIL, SPECIAL ~ETING, Wednesday, 2,1arch 14, 1934. Council of the City of Roanoke met in the l.~unicipal Building, Wednesday, ~arch the call of the President. PRESE~: fert -- 5. ABSENT: None -- 0. The President, ilr. Seifert, presiding. in a special 14, 1934, meeting in the Council Room at 5:~0 p. m., pursuant to Liessrs. Comer, Cooper, ~Jorris, ~,lundy and the President, I01r. Sei- OFFICERS PRES~T: ¥~'m. P. Hunter, City !~Ianager. OBJECT OF THE ~ETING: The President stated that the object of the meeting was to consider the matter of automobile license, and such other matters as might come before the meeting. ST~'~TE-~UDITOR: ~ir. L. i~cCarthy Downs, State Auditor, presented to Council a list of checks ~'~hich ~'ere found in the Treasurer,s Office when he began his audit. The list does not contain notes and so~e other L~emor~nda. The list is file~. i~Lr. Downs also presented a reconciliation of the bank balance of J. H. Frantz, collector, since January l, 1934. This is also filed. iLr. Comer moved that the City Clerk transmit to the Legal Depart~-aent a copy of the list of checks presented by l.Lr. Don'ts, which list is a partial list, with request that he advise Council what action to take thereon. The motion is duly seconded and agreed to. J~UT01~0BILE LIC~JSE: The matter of automobile license on passenger cars was considered. The City Clerk is directed to prepare an Ordinance to fix the license on passenger cars at eighteen cents per one hundred pounds of weight, no license to be less than ~4.50, and the Clerk is further directed to notify the Con~zaission er of Revenue and the Treasurer that this change will be made, and authorize them to issue the license on passenger automobiles based upon the amounts here fixed. T~.~0~RY LOAN: It was stated that it would be necessary to secure a tempo- rary loan of ,~50,000.00, in order to take care of the pay rolls due on !:larch 15th, and other expenses up to April l, 1934. Dr. Cooper offered the following Resolution: (#4220) A RESOLb~ION to authorize the i~.!ayor and the City Clerk to borrow the s~bm of FIFTY THOUSAND D0~.~.~RS ($50,000.00). ~ "~,~H~,~'.~S, it is necessary to borrow the sum of $50,000.00 for the purpose of paying the current ek~penses of the City of Roanoke; and ~'~ItERE~bS, said money is needed to provide for the usual operation of the ~u- nicipal Governm~ent, an emergency is set forth and declared to exist, and this Resolution shall be in force from its passage. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized to negotiate and secure a temporary loan of $50,000.00 for the purpose of paying the current expenses of the Govern~ent of the City of Roanoke. Said loan shall be evidenced by a negotiable note or notes executed by the i~ayor and City Clerk, and shall be payable on the 15th day of July, 1934, at a rate of interest nGt to exceed four and one-half per cent 893 Dr. Cooper m~ed that the reading at two separate meetings be dispensed with. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, Morris, Mundy and the President, Mr. Seifert-5. NAYS: None -- 0. Thereupon the Resolution was placed upon its passage and adopted by tho fol- lowing vote: AYh~: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, Morris, ~Iundy and the President, i&r. Seifert-5. NAYS: None -- 0. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: C 1 erk. ~ .~~esident. COUNCIL, SPECIAL i:IEE'rlNG, Thursday, March 15, 1934. The Cotu~cil of the City of Roanoke met in a special meeting in the Council Room, Liuntcipal Building, Thursday, ~.'.;arch 15, 1934, at 7:30 o'clock, p. m., pur- suant to the call of the President. PRESENT: l~iessrs. Comer, Cooper, :lorris, !olundy and the President, :J.~. Sei- fert -- 5. J~BSEI~: None -- 0. The President, i.~. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: Urn. P. ttunter, City ~'..:anager. OBJECT OF Tire "~ · _~..~ETING. The President stated that the object of the meeting ~, was for a conference with L~. T. Colenan ~%udrews with reference to his proposition to audit the books of the City in collaboration ;';ith i. Lr. L. l.':cCarthy Downs, State 2uditor of ~ublic f~ccoun~s of Virginia. ~ ~UDIT: L~r. Ju~drews presented to Council his proposition in writing, and after' a discussion, Dr. Cooper offered the following Resolution: (~42B1) A Fd~SOLL~ION to employ T. Coleman kndrews ~ Company to ~ake a com- _nlete audit of the accounts and records of the City of Roanoke in collaboration ~'Jith L. i. LcCarthy Downs, State J~uditor of }~ublic Accounts of VirgLuia. :~r~QS, by Resolution adopted on the 5th day of L'arch, 1934, L. ~'[cCarthy Downs, State ~.~uditor of ?ublic Accounts of Virginia, %'Jas employed to make a com- plete audit of all Departnents of the City Gover~uuent, including Schools and the School Book Funds, ~'~ho or %'~hich receive and disburse public funds, and to consult with Co,~cil of the City of Roanoke to put in effect a complete and efficient system of accounting for the recording of the transactions of the City of Roanoke; and :~Jw,~_.-,R_~o~'~, on the sixth day of Varch, 1934, L. L]cCarthy Dora%s, State ~'~uditor of Public ~kccounts of Virginia, v~as authorized to employ auditors to collaborate with hi~u in the audit, the ter~ms and conditions of pay to be submitted in writing to and ap?roved by the Council of the City of Roanoke; and "~' ~'~--~::o, L. i,~cCarthy Do~',~s, State Auditor of t~'ublic kccounts of Virginia, se- lected T. Co].eman Andrews & Company to collaborate rith hi~o_ in the audit; and ~'~-~"'~'~',~,~ ,~:~, T. Co!e.~ Andrews & Company, on the fifteenth day of !~'arch, 1934, presented to Council their proposition in writing for the services to be rendered, the rates to be charged for such services to be ~g$.00 Der day for the services of ~enior Assistants, $15,00 per day for other assistants, and $35.00 per day for the services of T. Cole~nan andrews. THF_.R~0RE, BE iT RESOL'~ID by the Council of the City of Roanoke that T. Cole- man Andrews ¢% Co~any be employed to make a complete audit of the records and ac- comets of the City of Roanoke, the rates of pay to be for Senior Assistants per day, for Junior Assistants $15.00 per day, and for the services of T. Coleman Andrews $35.00 per day for the ti~ue spent on the en~a~er.~ent, said rates to be net, such audit to be in collaboration with L. i:lcCarthy Downs, State kuditor of Public Accounts of Virginia, in accordance ~ith the Resolutions previously adopted and herein set out. Dr. Cooper moved to adopt the Resolution. The motion was duly the Resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, Morris, Mundy and the President, NJ~£S: None -- 0. There being no further business, Council adjourned. seconded and t.~'. Seifert-5. ! A'i~f EST: Clerk. A P P R 0 V E D l~resident, COUT~CIL, REGULAR :iEETING, ;" 1934 Friday, .,,.arch 16, . Council of the City of Roanoke met in a regular meeting in the Council Room, 1,lunicipal Building, Friday, i.larch 16, 1934, at 3:00 o'clock, p. m. I RES~': fert -- 5. I.tessrs. Comer, Cooper, Morris, :£undy and the President, l,:w. Sei- None -- 0. The President, i~. 3eifert, 'presiding. OFFICERS I-R~o~'~T: Wm P. Hunter, City L:anager. .'.-'-IN?f:]S: It appearing tl~t a copy of the minutes of the previous meetings had been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconde~, the read'~ng ~ of the minutes is dispensed with, and the minutes approved as recorded. ,,~'~-o. i,~r. t{. P. Glasgow and a Co:muittee o real estate aL:ents and dealers ap:peared and presented a proposed ordinance which they asked Council to adopt. The ordina:~ce reduces the license tax to ~50.00 for selling and renting property, and reduces the tax to ~12.50 on salesmen. Council fixed Tues- day, March 20th, at 4:50 p. m., to consider the request. '~,m,',-',,OT ~ Lk' :~et~t ions ntm~erously signed, ~:,~: R Lee Carne,~-oresented-, ' asking that the automobile license tax be reduced so that no tax would be more than .;;2.00 for passew~er cars. The petition was filed. The Citizens' Advisory Co:~m~ittee presented a re.~.ort on the cuestion referred to them as to ...... ~:,e purchase of :.:ill -~,,ounta,n for park purposes, and stated that it is the sense of the Committee that at this t hue it ~',ould be unwise for the City to make the purchase. The report is filed. SP~ L[ILL: A cozmmunication from h'essrs. Gittens & Kime, Inc., asking for a ',price on the Shank LLill property, was read and laid over for a conference on Tues- day. T:~L~R,',R'~ BOND: A communication from the National Surety Corporation, re- plying to a letter of ~'.iarch 10th written to it in connection with the Treasurer's Bond, was read, and on motion of Dr. Cooper, referred to the Legal Department. F~,ilLY "~ ' ~ ~,~_~ SOCIE~: month of February was filed, dent, with reference to the deficit sl~ovm on the repo~. R~0i~o 0~ 0~ICERS: P~P0~0F ~[E CI~ LLE~AGER: The City l,~anager presented a report of work ac- The report of the Family i;e!fare Society for the ~. as was also a letter from !./2. W. C. Stephenson, Presi" complished and expenditures for the week ending }..!arch 8, 193~. The same is filed. REPORTS OF C0~..fi:.LITTEES: None. D~,rFINIoHED BUSINESS: None. CONSIDEPJ~TION OF CLAILiS: None. INTRODUCTION .~[D CONSIDERATION OF 0RD. INANCES AI'~D RESOLL~FiONS: l.,~w. Mundy introduced the following Ordinance: (~4222) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section 47 of the Ordinance adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke on the 26th day of December, 1930, No. 3756, entitled, "'An Ordinance imposing taxes on license for municipal purposes and prescribing penalties for violation." nance Book No. 8, Page 97.) (For full text of Ordinance see 0rdi- '397 · ~r. Mundy moved that the reading of the Ordinance at two separate meet.ings be dispensed with. The motion was duly seconded and adopted by the following vote: ,.essrs. Comer, Cooper, Morris, Mundy and the President, 1;~r. Seifert-5 NAYS: None -- O. Thereupon the Ordinance was placed upon its passage and adopted by the follow. ing vote: AYES: Messrs, Comer, Cooper, I;,o~ris, l,lundy and the President, :dr. Seifert-5. SLAYS: None -- 0. Mr. Comer introduced the following Resolution: (~4223) A RESOLUTION to authorize the Council of the City of Roanoke and the City l:'.anager to execute the application and certificate of necessity to secure funds under the provisions of the Federal Relief Act of 1933. BE IT :~~ by the Council of the City of Roanoke that S. . Seifert, J. .,. Comer, Frank S. Cooper, E. T. Morris and John P. I.iundy, members of the Coun- cil of the City of Roanoke, and W. P. Hunter, City I2anager, be and they are here- by authorized to execute on behalf of the City of Roanoke the following applica- tion and certificate of necessity: "To His ~_Lxcellency, Hon. George C. Peery, Governor of the State of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia. "lie, the ~mdersigned officials of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, hereby request the Govarnor to mnl:e available out of funds ~vhich the Conzmon- wealth of Virginia may secure under the provisions of the Federal ':imerf;ency Relief Act of 1933 the stun of ~66,168.80 to be used for the period April, !,lay and June in furnishing relief and '#ork relief to needy and distressed people and in relieving the hardship resulting from tmemplo~.~ent in the said City. "We hereby certify that the funds herein applied for are necessary for the purposes aforesaid and that the resources of the said City, including moneys now available or which can be made available by the said City, are inadequate to n~et its relief needs. Information in support of this application is forwarded herewith. "i~e, the undersigned officials of the said City, agree to conform to all requirements of the Federal -Emergency Relief Act of 1933 and to all rules and regulations of the Federal ~,_~nergency Relief Administra- tion and the State ~Iner.sency Relief Ad~ninistration concerning stand- ards of relief and the ad~ninistration, supervision, distribution of and accounting for any money .made available to the said City pursuant to this application. "In witness ~.hereof, YJe, tt~e tmdersigned officials of the said City have hereunto set our hands and caused same to be attested by the Clerk of the said City this 16th day of Llarch, 1934, at Roanoke, Virginia. (Signed) "S. P. Seifert Frank S. Cooper J. P. ]~,,~undy J. l~J. Comer E. T. i~iorris Council for City of Roanoke; Va. (Sm_L) W. P. Hunter, City ~r.' "Attest: (Signed) "P. H. Tucker, City Clerk." Comer moved to adopt the Resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the Resolution adopted by the following vote: J~ES: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, l.iorris, 12undy and the President, i.~. Seifert-5. ~o: ~one -- O. I~. Mundy introduced the following Resolution: (#4224) A Rv,'._LSOLUTi0N to amend and reordain the Resolution adopted by the ~ Council of the City of £ Roanoke on the 2nd day of February, 1934, #4199, entitled, ~ "A Resolution to 'ourchase certain parcels of land from Ernest B Fishburn and the ~ _,.~.~aple Shade ~Partments, Inc., upon certain conditions. ~tEBEAS, by Resolution ~4199 adopted on the 2nd day of February, 1934, the purchase of certain land from the Maple Shade Apartments, Inc., and Ernest B. Fish- burn was authorized; and b~tEREAS, since the adoption of the Resolution the purchase of the land of £rnest B. Fishburn has been consunnnated, and a question has arisen as to the pur- chase of the land from the !.~aple Shade Apart:~ents, the Resolution provided that upon acquiring the land from Ernest B. Fishburn a portion thereof was to be sold to the L~aple Shade Apartments upon certain conditions; and WHUEREAS, the conditions imposed are not satisfactory to the !.:aple Shade Apart-i merits, and said ..:aple Shade Apartments have refused to accept the deed for the landl and ~ i~REAS, the ;.iaple Shade Apartments ~re willing to convey to the City of Rea- ~ noke the land that it h~d agreed to convey to the United Sta~es of .~nerica, and ~ the City is willing to accept such conveyance at the price agreed upon with the United States of America. ~tEREFOP~, BE IT RESOLVED by the Cotu~cil of the City of Roanoke that the Reso- lution adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke on the 2nd day of February, '~ be araended and reordained in the particulars herein set out; and 1934, ~_199, BE iT ~GRTi~R RESOLVED that there be purchased from the i,~aple Shade -4part~'~ents the tract of land ~:~hich was to be conveyed' to ~he United States of ~merica, the said land containing 6.146 acres and is described as follows: BEGI~ING at a point at the Northeast corner of the property to be conveyed to the United States of ~:~erica by the City of Roanoke, Virginia, ~hich point is 46.70 feet fron the center line of the Bent Liountain Road; thence along the dividing line between the said property and the property of the L!aple Shade Apart~ents, In- corporated, North 52 degrees 44' West 226.3 feet to a point marked by a concrete monument; thence South 37 degrees 16' West 31.02 feet to a point marked by a concrete mon~aent; thence North 52 degrees 44' West 1126.4 feet to a point, marked by a concrete mon~ent, corner to the land to be conveyed to the United States of Anmrica by Ernest B. Fishburn; thence North 49 degrees 41' East 204.8 feet to a point marked by a concrete monm~ent; thence South 52 degrees 44' East 1410.5 feet to a point, ~rk~d by a concrete monument; thence South 68 degrees 20' Uest 197.3 feet to the place of BEGIN- N~,IG, containing a total of 6.146 acres, according to a survey made by C. B. Malcolm, Virginia State Certified Engineer, dated February ~3, 1933, a copy of which plat is attached hereto and made a Dart of this deed. The price to be paid therefor is ~750.00 per acre. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that an appropriation be and it is hereby made of a sufficient sum of money to take care of the purchase of the land herein provided for. The Resolution is read and laid over. LIOTIONS A},~D L~iSCEIJ,ANEOUS BUSINESS: SIDEWaY.K: R. A. Goria presented a bill of $22.50 to reimburse him one-half the cost of a sidewalk in front of his building on Norfolk ~:~venue, S. E. ferred to the City 'danager .for report. B0~,RD OF 'ASSESSORS: The Board of Land Assessors presented a request that i.ir. Coy Watson be employed as assistant at a salary of ~ll5.00 per month. The matter it is re- is laid over to be taken up by Council on Tuesday, L'iarch 20th, at 4:30 o'clock, p.m.'i SOCI'~L SERVICE 'BUREAU: The City L~anager presented a request from the Social Service Bureau for authority to spend ~20.00 for heat at the Y. W. C. A. for the conduct of a Nursery School. The City ~.~anager is requested to go into the ~atter and report to Council. Thereupon Council adjourned. &TTEST: APPROVED S 399 COUNCIL, Tuesday, SPECIAL MEETING, ~,.~aroh Z0, 19~4. Council of the City of Roanoke met in a special meeting L~unicipal Building, Tuesday, Harch 20, 1934, at 4:30 o'clock, the call of the President. , I~RESF~: ,~ fert -- 5. in the Council Room, p. m., pursuant to Messrs. Comer, Cooper, L.~orris, l,~!undy and the President, Mr. Sei- The ~:resident, ~','.~. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESE~.D_': Wm. P. tlunter, City !,!anager. OBJECT OF Tli~ :.EDi'ING: The Lresident stated that the object of the meeting ~'zas to consider such ,,.~atters as might come before the Council. :,,~,,_~ ,,~.,~o ,,~.o~: Council again considered the request of the real estate agents to reduce the license tax. Not having reached a decision, the Luatter is laid over. AUDIT OF ~iE CITY ACC0b~TS: '.M.T. Coleman Andrews appeared before Council with reference to certain phases of the audit nov~ being conducted. He called at- tention to the franchise tax on utilities, and asked if Council desired him to make au investigation into the income of the companies for the purpose of verify- ing the statements made by the companies for their returns for taxes on the fran- chise. Council informed :.Lt. Andrews that they desired him to make the investiga- tion. i.Lr. ~udrews also called attention of Council to the fact that it is neces- sary that the -.Treasurer DaY jury and v,itness claims on the part of the State, and at times there is not sufficient State money in the hands of the Treasurer to make these pa;n~.ents. He suggested that the City Auditor be authorized to pay these claims and to carry an account against the Commonwealth for then, the City to be reimbursed ~?i~e'_.~ the pa?..~ent~s are made by the Co~no~n:~ealth. Cotmcil stated that the arrangements would be all right if the Treas'~rer will write a letter to the Council guaranteeing the City against loss by reason of the Da2m~ents. SPLqlY,[ iLILL: In the L~,atter of the request of Gittens & Kime, Inc., of Salem, asking for a price on the Shank l.~ill property, tb_e City Clerk is directed to ~,~rite Gittens & Kime informing them of the rental the City is now receiving, and to re- quest them to submit'an offer. :._O~,ORuY~L~ J2JD ~U~TO:,~OBILE LIC~tSE: In the r~atter of petitions to reduce the license on motorcycles and automobiles, !,:~. Comer moved that the request be denied The notion was duly seconded and agreed to. ].'IT,'[, i.'[0L~i~T~i!ii ~URC!LLS,... It appearing that the Advisory Conn~ittee filed a re- port reconnnending that the City do not, at this time, consider the purchase of ~ :.Lill [.fountain for Dark purposes, Dr. Cooper moved that Council concur in the re- port of the Advisory Com~mittee. The motion ~';as duly seconded and agreed to. T~.~. g. SSESS~'2ENTS: The hatter of the request of the Board of Tax ~ssessors to employ Coy Xatson as Clerk to the Board was taken up. Dr. Cooper moved that Coy ~'iatson be employed at ~115.00 per month for a period not to exceed three months. The Clerk is directed to prepare a Resolution to present to Co~mucil on Frida,~ Liarch 23 J, · SI~%TING: The City l,~anager brought to the attention of Council the request of certain citizens to peEait children skating on certain streets between certain "No Through Traffic" be placed on the streets designated hours, and that the sign, , while skating is in progress. The matter is laid over for further consideration. Thereupon Council adjourned. APPROVED ~TTEST: Clerk. COUNCIL, Friday, REGULAR MEETING, Mar,oh 23, 1934. Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Room, !~licipal Building, Friday, !..larch 23, 1934, at 3:00 o'clock, p. m. ?R!iSEiiT: !.:essrs. Comer, Cooper, Morris, l.lundy and the President, Mr. Sei- fert -- 5. IBS~iT: None -- 0. The President, L'~r. Seifert, presiding. ,~,~:-~,T;,~:?o --- ....... -~, -' City ,'damager. ~,~.~.~~ .~..,~,~:~,~: .m. l'. Hunter, :.:Ii,~JTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been furnished each m~er of the Council, upon motion duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with, and the minutes approveG as recorded. i~ETIT!OiiS f2~ C0!L~'J!Cf, Ti0HS: FIRST STRE~£, S. E.: :; communication from the Jefferson Street Baptist Church, was read, ~:s~,.inc that First Street, S E., be opened into J~lbennrle Avenue The matter is referred to the City ,.:anager for report. communication from t!ie Jefferson Street Baptist Church asking that the taxes on the property on the corner of Jefferson Street and ~-,_lberiarle .<venue be rebated effective January 1, 1934, the statement being made Zhat the Church will use this property for its pur- poses, it having hereZofore been rented and an income received from it. The Church~ is requested to notify t!le City Clerk vJhen the house is occupied by the pastor as a parsonage, and Council i','ill, at that time, give tile request to rebate the taxes consideration. ~.~,= .... : :~i,~:'_=o-.~i~:~ COURT k co~lunication from the Vir- ;jinia Heights-Haleigh Court Civic League submitted a Resolution favoring the new ',',asena Bridge v;hen the financial situation of the City %vill permit, also a corn- munication thanking Council for refusing to chance the property on the north side of Virginia Avenue from a Residence District to a Business District. Tile conmmuni- cation is filed. Or=aD~ Oir ~'~'"' O~,'T~f~.~,,?: "'~:~,_~,'"~'~: Tile City ilanager oresented a report making recom- i~e II(l~-'~ i OhS . The sadie were actea uoon as follows: ' R. A. GORIA, o!D,~,ALK.'~ ~' .... · The City i,ianager reports, that when the Norfolk Avenue pavin~ ~as done, the property o~ers were not asked to pay any part of the cost of the curbing, and ttie sidewalk ttlat !.M. Goria is asking to be reimbursed for bene- fits only his property and does not connect up with any other sidewalk. I~. Hun- ter recom~m,ends that liP. Goria be reimbursed one-half the cost of the sidewalk, ~vhich is .]20.00, less one-half the cost of concrete apron, constructed in place of curbing, wtlich amount is ~;10.20, making the s~nount due .t..~. Goria $9.80. Z',~. Hundy i~moved that the reco~mendation of the City i[anager be adopted and that ~..Lr. Goria be paid $9.80 in full for the sidewalk. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. ROL~iI0iLE HOSPIT~kL: The City ilanager presented a bill amounting to ~46.00 from ~the Roanoke Hospital for the services to L. R. Shilling, who was injured at the City ?{.uarry. The City L-anager reports that Dr. Irving, City Physician, states that i.lr. Shilling occupied a semi-private room adjoining the corridor from the chart room, and the charge for tills room is ~4.00 per day; that if he had not occupied this room, it would have been necessary to have employed a special nurse, which would, have cost more than the additional $1.00 per day, and he recess,rids ttmt the bill be paid. The, City I'.ianager recommends that the bill of $46.00 be paid the ,. Roanoke ttospital Association, and that the Association be notified that in the I future not more ~than $3.00 ~er· day for city patients, whether compensation or in- I digent, will be paid. ~.Lr. Mundy moved to adopt the recommendation. The motion I was duly seconded and the reconu.~endation adopted. CITY ATT0tE'~EY: Judge R. C. Jackson presented a written report upon the ques- tion of the disposition o.f.checks found in the Treasurer's Office. He is of the opinion that the question of disposition of these checks should await the comple- tion of the audit of the Treasurer,s Office now in progress. The report is filed. SOCIJ~L SERVICE BATEAU: ~ report of the -Social Service Bu?eau of receipts and ex-penditures for the months of January and February, 1934, was read and file~. FJ£.iILY ' 'v -~ . ,~LF~..Rx,, $0CiE2~f: The F~aily ',Jelfare 5celery reported that there were bills of ~0.49 accruing after the ~qociety had discontinued direct relief, an0. the City ;'anager had authorized the expenditure of this sum oi' money for direct relief. :.~. Comer ot'fered the follov~ing Resolution: (,~42£5) A iqESOLUTi0iJ directing the pa~nnent of ~530.49 to the Social Service Bureau to Day certain bills authorized by the City L~anager. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City Clerk and Auditor be and he is hereby directed to draw a re'arrant for the slum of $530.49, pay- able to the Social Service Bureau, said amount being to pay certain bills authorized by the City i[anager for direct relief after the Fa~r.~ly L.'elfare Society .~d suspenGed giving direct relief. The bills are as follows: Catogni,s ............ ~278.39 Hatcher Coal Co. 172.25 Roanoke Coal Co. - .... 68.30 Goodwill ilission ..... 6.80 Salvation ~rmy ....... 4.75 $530.49 Said amount shall be charged to the appropriation for the Family Welfare So- ciety. iLr. Comer r~oved to adopt the Resolution. The motion ~as duly seconded and the Resolution adopted by the follo~ing'"vote: AYES: i~essrs. Comer, Cooper, ~orris, !:!~undy and the President, ~.:~. Seifert-5. NAYS: Hone -- 0. ROAt~0KE _.0SrlT~L ~SSOCI~TION: A report of the Roanoke Hospital Association for the month of February, 19~4, showing 215 days, treatment of city patients, was presented, it appearing that one Wayne Elliott has been a patient at the Hospital for two months, Dr. Cooper moved that he be removed from the hospital to the Aims House if, in the opinion of the City Physician, his condition permits. The motion 'was duly seconded and agreed to. ~-0ET$ OF C0,.~IITT,'.,Eo: None. UI!FiNISHED '~ ' B~oD~ESS: The following Resolution having been introduced, read ,.~ and laid over, was taken up and again read: (f4224) A RESOLUTION to a~end and reordain the Resolution adopted by the Coun- cil of the City of Roanoke on the 2nd day of February, 1934, ,~4199, entitled, "A 403. .:.404 Resolution to purchase certain parcels of land from Ernest B. Flshburm and the Ma- ple Shade Apartments, Inc., upon certain conditiorm." The Resolution is laid over. CONSIDERATION OF CLAI!JS: None. INTRODUCTIO!.,~ .'2~D CONSIDE~TIOE OF ORDIN~ICES ~ID RESOL~IONS: Dr. Cooper introduced the followin~ Resolution: (i~4EZ6) ~ l{~ouLL~IOI, to employ Coy Watson as Clerk to the Bo~d of Tax ~ses- sots and fixing his salad. BE IT !rESOLVeD by the Council of the City of Roanoke that Coy Watson be · t~loyed as a Clerk to the Board of Tax Assessors at $115.00 per month for a period not to excoed three months. Dr. Coo-per ]~oved to adopt the i{esolution. The motion was duly seconded and the Resolution adopted b'~ the following vote: j ..3lES: L~essrs. Comer, Coo3er, L~orris, i:~dy and tho ~resident, i.~. Seifert-O. ~,~.~o: ~on8 -- O. ih'. ~,.u,,d~. introduced the follo%~'inG O~din~ce: (it4°°" ) =~[ ~i~Di~ ...... "~. '~ ~,~.~ to levy a license tax on and to define ~eal estate ~a~ents and t'eal estate sales]2en. (Fo~ full text of Ordinance see Otdinance Book ..I. Co~e~ n~oved that the readin~ of the Ordinance at z~o se~arate ]ueetin~s be dls:densed vfith. ?he motion %'tas duly se~ndod and acFeed to by the follo~tinc vote: j ~ '~ i.[orris '[undy and ~ " v:o. L.essrs. Go;:_e~, ~oo~er, , . .,~._, .u: }:one -- 0. :£hereu~on tlte Ord'" ~ _ _ ~,a:,ce was placea uoon its passage and adopted by the follo~'~- lng vote- _lYES: i[essrs.~ '~omer, Cooed. er_ , 2orris, Zmudv~ and the President, l.[r. Self eft -5. i'/AYS: }[one -- O. 2~D ....CELl "~EOU" T~:U:S}'.~2 ~ ~:.~. L:im~ie Z Chrisley obtained a license to do a restaurant bus~uess ~ the corner of ThUd Street and Bullitt _Lvenue, S. m., on i:arch 19, 195& She no~v %'zants to do a mercantile business, and asks that she be pe~'~titted to turn in the restaurant license as part ',3a~.nuent on mercantile license. It appearing that there is no provision to make a chance of this character, the request is refused. l~On~. ~d:D ,,EoT~. ~.,,~: ~..~-~FY. The C'~ ty kanager presented a request from the L:orfolk and Western Rail%~y Co~oany asking pe~ssion to extend the siding ~',nich" serves U. L. Y~dreYzs & Co, any and %';ilson ~.~ Company a distance of four feet on the south end of the track in order that tto cars c~ be placea for unloading at the same time. It appearing that to extend this siding %~ill bring it fo~ feet into the sidet~alk space on Canh~bell ~venue, upon motion, duly seconded, the matter is referred to the City 2anager to see if some way can be devised for granting the relief %~'ithout extend~g the 'track into C~pbell Avenue. L~';C?~LZ{G k~i?c~: The City L:~ager stated that on accost of the necessity for redesi:dning a retaining wall on the north side of L~chbur~ Avenue, it will cos · ~1,207.4& more than the ~mount e~tir~ted in the contract, and that the State High- ~';av Department is ~s~n.~ the City to ca-- this extra e~oense as the work is bei~ done from I'. ':.,. =. f~ds and no additional f~ds are available to pay this ext~ COSt . :.:~. Comer offered the following Resolution: N. (~4228) A RESOLUTION to pay extra cost of retaining wall on Lynchburg Avenue,l V~IIERE~tS, it has been ascertained that the cost of the retaining ~'mll to be erected on the north side of Lynchburg ~venue, N. E., will cost more than the ~ount specified in the esti~te prepared by the 3tate Highway Department, and the work is being done from Y. W. A. f~ds, and no additional f~ds are available to pay such extra cost; and -~,~,~,.o,,~~, the ~tate Highway Department has requested that the City agree to pay the extra cost in tl~e event the sw~ is greater than the original estimate. z~z~z,~, B3 IT RESOLV~D by the Co~cil oi' the City of Roonoke that in the event the cost of t~o retaining wall to be erected on the no~ side of Lynchburg .'~venue is ~eater than the esthuate originally maae, and upon which the contract for the i~proveL~ent is based, the City will 'cay an ~mount not to exceed $1,207 44 le~s any an~ount that may be saved i'ro~ the ~ .~ _ -. ~e~ oercent al!o~nce for engineering service and incidentals. Lit. Comer moved to adopt the Hesolution. The ~]otion was duly seconded and the ~esolution adopted by the following vote: -~_~o: ~[essrs. CoLder, Cool:er, L[orris, .,~undy.and the ~res~dent, l..r. Seifert-5. iLUfS: None -- O. ~ ~ ~-~ .,C~.~. The City Clerk called the attention of City ~" ~ ~ fact that the City School Pay Roll would be due on Liarch 30, and ~tated that it would be necessary to borro~ money to take care of this Pay Roll. -=~=u~...~. D~. ,~oo~e~ moved that when Council ~djourned zt be ~o z~et i.2on~ay, !CGrch ~6 1934 at 4:00 o'clock, o m Thereupon Council adjourned. ,'~ P P R 0 V E D ATTEST: Clerk. .405 COUNCIL, ADJOURNED MEETING, Monday, March 26, 1934. The Council of the City of Roanoke met pursuant to adjournment in the Council Room, Municipal Building, Monday, March 26, 1934, at 4:00 o'clock, p. m. PRESENT: !~.[essrs. Comer, Cooper, Morris, M~mdy and the President, Mr. Sei- fert -- 5. ABS~T: None -- O. The I~resident, i/.r. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRES~: 'G~. P. Hbmter, City !.~anager. COLLECTIONS: In a conference with Mr. C. R. Kennett, Treasurer, the Court- ~ cil stated to him that it was necessary that means be taken to enforce the collec- tion of taxes. Mr. Kennett stated that in order to push the collections, it is necessary that an additional man be employed for the sole purpose of making col- lections. After a discussion, LLr. Comer offered the following Resolution: (~'~4229) ~ ~o~~., to authorize the Treasurer to employ a man to collect taxes at a salary of $125.00 per month. BE !T RESOL\~D by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the Treasurer of the City of Roanoke be and he is hereby authorized to employ a nan to collect taxe~ ~ at a salary of $1£5.00 per month. L~r. Co,~er ~.~ovea ti~at the readinc at t%'Jo regular meetings be dispensed with. The motion v,-as duly seconded and agreed to by the following vote: AYES: i.Lessrs. Co~er, i.lorris, i,lu~dy and the l~resident, i.~r. Seifert -- 4. Dr. Coo,~er -- 1. Thereupon the Eesolution %';as placea upon its passage and adopted by the fol- lowing vote: i[essrs. Comer, idoz-ris, i.'lundy and the President, idr. Seifert -- 4. ,.~AYo: Dr. Cooper -- 1. PETTY ,S_/~;[ FL'ND FOR TR~,iSUR~: LLr. Kennett, the City Treasurer, stated to Council that it is absolutely necessary that some means be provided to pay the many items coming into the office such as j,&ry and %'&tness claims, court orders, etc., and that it is necessary to establish a petty cash fund for this purpose, as under the provisions of Ordinance No. 4219 he is required to deposit all monies coming into the office each day, and, consequently, there is no money out of Which he can pay these petty ite~s; that since the passage of Ordinance No. 4219, and under the instructions of ;,'~. Do,m~s, the State Auditor, he had been withholding from de~josit ,~500.00 in order to take care of these items. Dr. Cooper offered the following Resolution: (#4230) A RESOL?TiON to establish a petty cash fund for the Treasurer of 250 O0 BE IT R~OLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a petty cash fund ~1,250.00 be established for the Treasurer's Office for the purpose of paying petty items ~hat are necessary to be oaid fro2 day to day, and the City Clerk and Auditor is directed to set up said fund on his books. Dr. Cooper moved to adopt the Resolution. The motion Eas duly seconded and the Resolution adopted by the follow, lng vote: AYES: NAYS: !.less~.s. Comer, Cooper, Morris, !:~undy and the President, ~,,Ir. Seifert-5. None -- O. ' , AUDIT: Mr. L. McCarthy Downs and ?~,tr. T. Coleman ~kudrews were before Council and reported progress in the audit now being made of the City accounts. GY.BOLINE T.,'d~5[: The application of J. P. Vaughan to install a two-thousand gallon gasoline tank underground at No. 31-33 West Salem ~'.-venue, was read and re- ferred to the City 1,1anager for report. T~Ef AnJUSTiP~,~TS: A con~munication from the License and Tax Adjustment Associa- tion of Richmond, Kentucky, offering its services to -~he City of Roanoke, was read. The City Clerk is directed to request the License and Tax Adjustment Association for references. T~'..= CR.~RY LOAR{: The City Clerk and Auditor reported that it would be neces- ~ sary to secu~ a temporary loan for the purpose of paying the l~,'arch bills and the School pay roll. l.'.r..~.:undy offered the following Resolution: ~ (#4231) A RESOLUTION to authorize the ~.:ayor and the City Clerk to borro~ the :; sum.. of 01?E HLq'.~DRED THOUS.'~D DOLLARS (.il00,000.00). · ,',~v:~v,-- it is necessary to borrow tt~e s'cm of ~j!00,000 00 for the pumpose of paying the current expenses of the City of Roanoke; and ~ i~ER'~-L'~, said money is needed to provide for the usual operation of the l.[unici- pal Government, an emergency is set forth and declared to exist, and this Resolution shall be in force from its passage. · _,.~.,u~,u:~,,,, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the '.?.ayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized to negotiate and secure a temporary loan of Q100,000.00 for the purpose of paying the current exlpenses of the Ooverrn. aent of the City of Roanoke, Said loan shall be evidenced by a negotiable note or notes executed by the [..Myor and City Clerk, and shall be payable on the 15th day of July, 1934, at a rate of interest not to exceed four and one-half oer cent. ~Rr. !~undy moved that the reading at two separate meetings be disoensed with ~ The motion was duly seconded and a~reea to by the following vote: ~j AYES: ~Ressrs. Comer, Cooper, !.'orris, 2~iundy and the l-~resident, i.~. Seifert--5. NAYS: None -- 0. Thereupon the Resolution was placed upon its passage and adopted by the follow- ing vote: NAYS: ~.[essrs. Comer, Cooper, L']orris, i[undy and the President, i..2r. Seifert--5. None -- 0. NOTES FOR STREET ~,L~R0~.2~,ITS: The City Clerk and aud~_tor reported that there are certain notes for street improvements now past due, that he has exhausted his remedies for collections, and suggested that the smme be placed in the hands of the City Attorney. L~. Comer moved that the past due notes be placed in the hands of the City -.~ttorney for such action as he deems necessary to take for their collectior~, .SLOT i~Ci-IIifES: A co~aunication from ilr. 'J. T. Brodie, calling attention to slot machines and gambling devices being operated in the city, was read. The City Clerk is directed to advise ~Lr. Brodie that the _matter will receive attention of Council along with an Ordinance placing a license u~oon slot machines, %vhich is pro- - \ vided for by an act of the Legislature passed at ~ts recent session. ~:~,.u_.'.,~o ~0NDo: l.[r. idundy brought to uhe attention of Council a schedule of Sends for e~;Lnloyees of the City. The matter is laid over for further consideration. 4'0-7 T~( P~',~,~LTI~: i,2. J. C. i~2artin appeared and stated to Council that he had a considerable amount of taxes to pay, but that on account of agitation for re- lease of tt]e L~enalties, l~e did not wish to pay tl~em until he is satisfied that the ~,en~lties %'ould not be released, or if they ¥;ere released, a refund would be made him therefor i.u ~he event the taxes were paid. tie further stated that he did not think ~t right or pro_Der to re!cas? th9 penalties. Council called his attention to the fact that it is already on record against the release of tax D, enalties. There being no further business, Council adjourned. ATTEST: ,~ i~ t- R 0 V E D POsi dent · i/ COINCIL, REGU~.A~ _~_,~TINO, Friday, March $0, 19~4. The Council of the City of Roanoke met the Municipal Building Friday, March ~0, PRE~E~T: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, Morris, AB~:E~T: None - ................ ---0. in regular meeting in the Council Room 1954, at ~ o,clock p. m. Mundy and the President, Mr. Seifert-5, The president, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PKES~: W. P. Hunter, City Manager. MINUTE~: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded· PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: t Ihe thought it would be wise to release the penalties on ldoing he thought the payment would be stimulated. He is OF TAX PENALTIES: }Ar. M. ~. Turner appeared and stated to Council that releasing the'interest. delinquent taxes. By so not, however, in favor of Mr. R. B. Adams alSo appeared and advocated the release of penalties on delin- quent taxes under the provisions of the Act of the Legislature passed at the recent session. Mr. adams also suggested that the City receive in payment of'taxes home loan bonds. Council considers the matter. B~IT LICENSE: ~M. John G. Ohallice, representing Mrs. Homer Shreve, appeared and stated to Council that Mrs. Shreve had obtained a produce peddler,s license amounting to $25.00 to do business at stall 20 City Market. Since taking out the license she had moved' her place of business to the Holt Market ch-nt,s license. She is now asking that the produce peddler,s · Mr. Comer moved that the matter be refer~ed to the City Clerk for report. TREASURER'S SHORTAGE: Mr. R. H. Willis, representing the Maryland Casualty Company, appeared and stated to Council and had paid a mer- license be refunded. rain outstanding undeposited that in the report of the City Treasurer cer- checks were reported and he thought that some mae was due to pay interest on these checks which were undeposited, and he desired the au- ditors to look into 'the matter carefully and, if possible, ascertain whose checks were undeposited and the extent for which interest payments should be made. Mr. ~i T. Coleman Andrews was called in and Mr. Willis stated to him his request. Mr. ~: auditors would Andrews stated that the i?eque st ed. MOTORCYCLE LICENSE: Mr. George attempt to develop the things that Mr. Ntllis~ Vogel appeared and stated to Council that the Motorcycle Club had filed a petition asking that the license tax on motorcycles · . '! be reduced to $1 O0 That Council had refused to grant the request and he is now asking a reconsideration and a reduction in the license considers the matter. SLOT MACHINES AND TIP BOARDS: Mr. H. F. tax on motorcycles. Council Stoke appeared with reference to the slot machines and tip board, and wanted to know why it was that 48 hours was allowed- to move the machines. He also stated that tip boards were being operated and that he thought that a complete clean up should be made of all gambling devices. The hatter is referred to the City Manager. -409 ROAD ~ID~ING: ~ohn L~ana presented a oommunie&tic~ from C. Herman .,Evans and Thomas 'Which he &dviees Evans wants the land in the rear · .cond_~.nation proceedings instituted to acquire this property has :action is necessary until the award is confirmed or rejected. i B. ~o HER~: & notice from the Norfolk and Western Railway Company of the .death of ~r, B. W. Herrman, Vice-president in charge of traf£io, is received and .filed. Evans with reference to property damage at ~202~ Franklin Road, in Council no notice was received by C~ Herma~ ~vans and Thomas Evan~ City to pa~ $1,500.00 and obtain for them an additional piece of his property as damages. It appears that the award in the been made, and no ANNOYMOUS COMMUNICATION: An annoymous communication signed "Roanoker~ was read Dr. Cooper moved thet in future that no annoymous communication received by the Mayor, City Manager or City Clerk or any member of the Council shall be presented to the Council, and no notice be taken thereof in any way. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. SOCIAL SERVICE BUREAU: A co-w-unication from the Social Service Bureau advising . 'that the funds appropriated by the Cmty for relief are exhausted; that an additionall worker is necessary and that the minimum salary of such person be $115.00 per month. That for the month of April it will be necessary that $1,915.00 be provided. The City Manager recommends that a detailed report be furnished for the month of March, and that $500.00 be paid as a part of the request. Mr. Comer moved that $500.00 be paid to the Social Service Bureau on the expenses for the month of April, and further consideration be given the request when the detailed report for the month of March is received. vote: The motion was duly seconded and adopted by the following AYES: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, Morris, Mundy and the President, Mr. Seifert--5. NAYS: None .................. 0. GASOLINE 0IL TANK: The Roanoke 0il Company, Inc., presented a petition asking for a permit to install one 1,000 gallon underground gasoline storage tank at the Northeast Corner of Gramdin Road and Kensington Avenue R. C.; Mr. Comer moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for report. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. CROSS-OVER: The application of the Roanoke 0il Company, Inc., for permit to construct a cross-over at the Northeast Corner of Grandin Road and Kensington Ave- hue R. C., was presented. Mr. Comermoved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for repor$. REAL ESTATE BOARD: Communication from the Real Estate Board thanking Council for passing ordinance reducing the license was read and filed. DE;.INQUE~2 TAXES: Communication from S. A. Giffin, ~altimore, Md., offering to collect delinquent taxes upon condition~ was read and the Clerk is directed to acknowledge the same. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER: recommendations. The City Menager Presented a report making The same were acted upon as follows: certain 411 ]3:RST ~ SO~EAST GRADX.q~: ~he request of the ~effereon Street h:ptis~ Church aekLn~ that First Street S. E., be i~proved betweea Highland and Albemarle &venues. The City Manager reports that it is very in~raetioal as the grade would-bo 21%, and ho sees no need for opening it. the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted. agreed to. to open the stree~ Mr. Comer moved that The motion was duly seconded amd! will that the opinion of the City Attorney is that the grant a permit for the permanent obstruction to a NORFOLK AND WESTERN RAILWAY: In the ._~_ tter of the request of the Norfolk and Western Railway Company for permission to extend their spur track so that the cars encroach on the Northside of Campbell Avenue 4 feet. The City Manager reports Council is without authority to street. Hr. Mundy moved that the City Manager notify the Railway Company of the City Attorney,s opinion. duly seconded and agreed to. The mot ion ~ GASOLINE STORAGE TANK: I~ the matter of the request of the Alleghaney Gas and 0il Company for a permit to install a 2,000 gallon underground storage ta~k at $1-33 West Salem Avenue. The City Manager reports that the installation of the tank eould not conflict with the Zoning Ordinance, and recommends that the permit be grant- ~d. Mr. Mundy moved that the me__tter be laid over. The motion was duly seconded and' greed to. The 0ity Manager presented reports of work accomplished and expenditures for eeks ending March 15th, and 22nd. The same ere filed. REPORTS OF C0ktX~ITTEES: None. L~IFINISHED BUSINESS: The following Laid over was taken up and again read: resoluti on having been introduced, read and tf the City of Roanoke on the 2nd day of February 1934, lion to purchase certain parcels of land from Ernest B. [partments, Inc., upon certain condition~.- A RESOLUTION to amend end reordain the Resolution adopted by the Council #4199, entitled, "A Resolu- Fishburn and the Maple Shade Mr. Mundy moved to emend the resolution by ~roperty and to insert the following description: ( For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Book No. 8, Page ~_~). The motion was put upon the amendment and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, Morris, Mundy and the President, Mr. Seifert --5. NAYS: None ................ 0. Thereupon, the resolution as amended was placed upon its passage and adopted ,y the following Vote: striking out the description of the AYES: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, Morris, NAYS: None ................ 0. Mundy and the P~esident, Mr. Seifert --5. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDREATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Dr. Cooper introduced the following ord~Bance: (~4232) AN ORDINANCE to approve .uditor Dursuamt to provisions of and Section accounts of the and withdrawals No. 4219 adopted March 13, 19~A. ( For full text of Ordinance see Ordinance 25, paragraph (b), City shall be carried therefron, trescribe how the bank ~o the credit thereof, ~a nc e adopt regulations promulgated by the City of the City charter; to and how and when deposits shall~ be made; and to repeal 0rdi-i Mundy and the President, Mr. Seifert --5. NAYS: Comer, Cooper, Morris, None ................ 0. be dispen- Book No. 8, page /~). Mr. Comer moved that the reading at two separate meetings of Council ~ed with. The motion was duly seconded and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. '412 Thereupon, the ordinance vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, Morris, NAYS: None - .... - ......... -0. MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: tion: (~423:5) A RESOLUTION change fund for { For full was placed upon its passage and adopted by the follow- Mundy and the President, Mr. 8eifer~ --5. Mr. Mundy introduced the following resolu- · Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the resolution. resolution adopted by the following vote: authorizing the City the Clerk of the Police Court. text of Resolution see Ordinance Book No. 8, page The motion was duly Clerk and Auditor to establish a ). seconded and the AYES: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, Morris, M:;ndy and the President, Mr. Seifert--5. NAYS: None .................. 0. LM~D ASSESSORS: A communication from Oscar A. Wall, Chairman of the Board of Land Assessors, asking that i,~. J. R. Hildebrand be placed in charge of the office work throughout the assessment was read. The City Manager recomm-nds that with the consent of -Mr. C. L. Natkins, City Engineer,that Mr. Hildebrand give as much assis- tance to the Board of Assessors as he can, but that the request of the Board for his full time be refused. The recommendation of the City Manager is adopted. SKATING: The City Manager presented the State law on the subject of using the streets for skating. He is requested to obtain a written opinion from the City At- torney as to the liability of the city in the event permission is given to use the street for skating. TEXTILE L~ION: The City Manager presented the request of the Textile Union to rent the market auditorium by the month, paying therefor $50.00 Der month. The matter is laid over. AUDIT: T. Coleman Andrews & Company presented a bill for $1,295.00, which was ordered paid. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED Clerk Presid~ COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING, Friday, April 6, 1934. Kennett, asking that $8.50 each, be allowed l~rs. Beard, Miss Douglas ertson for overtone on March 14, 15, 16, 19, 22 and 2$th, was read. that it be not allowed. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. The Council of the City of Soanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Room in the Municipal Building Friday, April 6, 1934, at 3 o'clock p. m. PRES~: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, Morris and Mundy ...... 4. ABSENT: M~. Seifert ........................ - .......... 1. The Vice-president, l&r. Comer, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: W. P. H,_,_nter, City Manager. MINUTES: It appearing tha~ a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: SCHOOL BOARD: Mr. C. E. Vest and a committee of citizens from the Southeast Section appeared and stated to Council that they understood that a successor to W. M. Powell who resigned as a member of the School Board would probably be taken up and asked that action be deferred until a later date. The matter will be taken up later in the meeting. CROSS-OVER: The application of H. L. Hodges for permit at 513 Shenandoah Avenue N. W., was read and referred to the port. SHANK MILL: Communication from Gittens & Kime, Inc., with reference to selling the Shank Mill property was read ~nd laid over. LICENSE AND TAX ADJUSTMENT ASSOCIATION: A communication from the License and Tax Adjustment Association with reference to omitted license taxes was read and laid over. TREASURER'S OFFICE ~RA TIME OF CLERKS: A communication from ~.,~. C. R. and Miss Rob- Mr. Mundy move~ CITY ~XET CHANGE FUND: Mr. asking that a change H. F. Hill, Clerk of fund of $50.00 be a communication to construct a cross-over City Manager for re- the City Market, presented allowed him. Mr. Mundy move~ resolut ion: Clerk and Auditor to draw a warrant to grant the request and offered the following (~42~41 A RESOLUTION authorizing the City for $50.00, payable to H. F. Hill, as a change fund for the City Market. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City Clerk and Auditor be, and he is horeby directed to draw a warr~mt for the sum of $00.00, paya- to establish a change fund for the operation of ble to H. the daily No amount what- F. Hill, the same being routine of the market. Said f,,nd shall be kept intact and shell not be used for any purpose except that of maki_n_g change necessary in the operation of the market. ever shall be paid from said fund for any purpose. Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the sn d Mundy resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, Morris NAYS: None ....... - ........... 0. 41.3 REPORTS OF OFFICERS: It~ORT OF T~E CITY MANAGER: The City Manager presented a report making oertatx ,recommendations. The same were acted upon ae follows: GASOLINE STORAGE TANK: The City Manager recommends that a pe~nit be ,granted ,the Ro~oke 0tl Company to install one 1,000 gallon underground gasoline storage ~tank on the lot at the N. E. Corner of G~andin Road and Kensington Avenue R. C Mr. Morris introduced the following resolution: (~4~5) A RESOLUTION to grant a permit to the Toanoke 0il Company to install certain gasoline storage tank. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and is hereby granted the Roanoke 0il Company to install one 1,000 gallon underground gaso- line storage tank on lot at the N. E. Corner of Grandin Road and Kensington Avenue Ra le igh Court. Said tank shall be installed in accordance with specification.~ to be furnished by the Building Inspector and to his good liking and satisfaction. Said Roanoke Oil Company by acting under this resolution agrees to indemnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all clatms for damages to persons or property by reason of the installation and maintenande of said gasoline The resolution vms read and laid over. storage tank CROSS-OVERS: The City Manager recommends that a permit be granted to the Roanoke 0il Company to construct four cross-overs to accommodate the lot at the N.~ Corner of Grandin Road and Kensington Avenue, R. C. recommendation e~d offered the follow~ng resolution: (~AE~8~ A RESOLUTION granting a permit to the Roanoke Oil four cross-overs into the lot at the N. E. Corner of Grandin Avenue, Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the Company to construct Road and Kensington Raleigh Court. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and is hereby granted the Roanoke 0il Company to construct four cross-overs into the lot at the N. E. Corner of Gr-ndin Road and Kensington Avenue, R.C. Two of said cross overs to be ca Grandin Road and two on Kensington Avenue. The said cross-overs shall be constructed under specifications to be furnished by the City Manager and according to his good liking and satisfaction : Said Roanoke Oil Company by acting under this resolution agrees to indemnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to persons or DroDerty by reason of the construction and maintenauce of said cross-overs. MAPJ~T AUDITORIUM RENT: market auditorium. Mr. Mundy following resolution: The resolutiom was read and laid over· ,The City Manager recommends a schedule of rents for the moved to adopt the recommendation and offered the RESOLUTION to fix the rent for the City Market Auditorium. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the rent for the City Market Auditorium be, and the same and the Clerk of is hereby fixed as f,llows: day Rent during the day Minimum charge Rent during the night Minimum charge Ma_~mum rate per day Max~ rate per night Neekly rental for nigh~ Neekly rental for might and the Market be, and he is hereby SA.00 per hour 5.00 5.00 per hour 10.00 20.00 30.00 125.00 150.00 directed in renting said Market I! Auditorium to charge the rentals herein speoifiedo Mr. Mund7 move~ t o adopt resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Masers. Comer, Cooper, Morris NAYS: None-- .... ----- ..... O. the resolution. The motion was duly and Mundy ...... -4. seconded and the LICENSE REFUND: In the matter of senting ~s. Horace Shreve to refund $a5.00, paid for produce peddler,s The City Clerk reported that Mrs. on March 20, 19~4, refund the license Mr. Mundy moved that the request conded and agreed to. the request of Mr. John G. Challice, repre- license. Shreve abandoned Stall No. and obtained a license to do business at would establish e precedent which would for a refund be refused. SO, at the City Market ] the Holt Market; that to prgbably be embarrassing~ The motion was duly se- REAL ESTATE LICENSE: The Commissioner of Revenue reported that seven real estate salesmen's licenses granted since the last report March $Oth. there have been of Friday, SOCIAL SERVICE BUREAU: Report of the Social Service Bureau for the month of March showing expenditures of $1,592.50, end a deficit of $~88.82, was read. Mr. Mundy moved that $1,000.00 additional be allowed for the month of April. Mr. Mundy offered the following resolution: (~AP~8) A RESOLUTION directing the City Clerk and Auditor to draw a warrant to the Social Service Bureau for $1,000.00. BE IT RESOL~D by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City Clerk and Auditor be, and he is hereby authorized to draw a warrant payable t~ the Social Service Bureau for the s,m of $1,000.00, expense for the month of April. Said amot:nt when paid shall be charged to the appropriation to the Social Service Bureau. Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the resolution. resolution adopted by the following vote: The motion was duly seconded and the AYES: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, Morris and Mundy .... -4. NAYS: None ................. O. LIST OF GAMES OF SOCIAL SERVICE BUREAU: The City Manager is directed to prepare a list of the cases which are now being handled by the Social Service Bureau for file in his office. ~ UNFINISHED BUSINESS: was presented by E. T. P. Easley, ~. L. petition setting forth reasons why they same is filed. REPORTS OF COMMITT~.F-S: None. A petition asking that the penalties on taxes be released Andrews, L. B. Davis and H. M. Moomaw, the think the penalties should be released. The Dr. Cooper moved that the request to release 2he motion was duly seconded and agreed to. the tax penalties be not granted. MOTORCYCLE LICENSE: In the matter of the request to reduce the license on motorcycles. Dr. Cooper moved that the request be refused. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. CONSIDERATION OF CLA.IMS: None. INTRODUCTION AND CGNSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RRESOLUTIONS: None. MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: OItD:LN~I~CF~ TO :P~R~LtLEL ~?~TE I~1= The City Cl®rk called attention of tbs Coun- cil to a oon~aunioat~o~ received from the ~.ea~=e of V~n~& ~un~oi:pal~t~es oe~ta~ ordine~oes that ~ere ~eoesaary to :parallel tbs ~tate La~ under the :Liquor Co~tro:l ~ot. The Clerk is d~rected to :prepare the ordinances and :present t~e same to ¢ouno~:~, 8TH STREET S. E: Mrs. M. L. Key residing at ~800 Morrill Avenue appeared and complained about the condition of the street where the grade had been lowered. The City Manager REQUEST stated that he would take the matter ~0 REDUCE TAXES: Hrs. R. T. Hudnall, up and remedy the condition. ~1~10 Moorman Ave., N.W., appear- ed and asked that council make a reduction in her taxes. Council stated to 'Mrs. Hudnall that it was without authority to grant her request. She also stated that 11, Section 33, Hyde Park. She only owns 15 The Clerk is directed to look into the matter resignation of W. M. Powell, member of the School she was over assessed on part of Lot feet and was assessed with 25 feet. and advise t.~s. Hudnall. ~. M. P0~ELL RESIGNATION: The Board from District ~2, having been presented and laid over was taken up. Mr. Mundy moved that the resignation be accepted. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. Mr. Neel and a committee asked that Council postpone the election of a successo: to i,~. Powell until such time as the citizens from the and recommend someone. Mr. Morris placed in nomination the name of N. could get together nominations, L~. District ~2, to Southeast P. Hazelgrove to fill the un- expired term of W. M. Powell, which was duly seconded, and there being no further Hazelgrove was unanimously elected a member of the School Board fro' fill the unexpired term of Vi. M. Powell, resigned. C~TER AVENUE: Mr. S. A. Duerson appeared and called attention of Council to the condition of Center Avenue from 5th Street to 10th Street N. N., and asked that it be remedied. The matter is referred to the City Manager. SKATING: The City Attorney presented an opinion as to the liability of the City in the event streets are set apart for roller skat_~_~g. The same is filed. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk COUNCIL~ REGULAR MEETING, Friday, April 15, lgSA. The Council of the Oity of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Room in the Municipal Building Friday, April 13, 1934, at 5 o'clock p. m. PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, ARSENT: None ............ O. The pres ldent, Mr. Seifer~, Cooper, Morris, Mundy and the President, MLr. Seifert-$. pre siding. OFFICERS PRESENT: W. P. Hunter, City Manager. MINL~ES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has ~ been furnished eac~ member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETI~TONS AND C 0MM13NICATIONS: RELIEF: Mrs. E. H. 0uld and a c c~mittee from the Social Service Bureau appear- ed, and stated to Council that it is necessary that additional money be secured if the relief necessary to be given is maintained. Miss May Hankins, Director of the Social Service Bureau, stated that there are 162 city cases that are on the relief rolls; that the Bureau will need $2,000.00 per month for this work, this includes the salary of a case ~orker. She also stated that money was o~_l__y available for re- lief through Monday, April 16th. Dr. H. H. Trout, Chairman of the Community Fund, stated that the Community Fund cannot make further contributions 1;o the Social Service Bureau. Dr. Cooper moved that a committee consisting of two members of Council and the City ~danager be appointed to make a study of the Relief situation in the City and make a report to Council with recommendations. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. The president appointed ~&r. J. W, Comer and Mr. John P. ~,mdy the com- ~ittee to act with the City Manager. SKATING: A communication from I;~s. Margaret C. Morgan, Chairman of the Philan- thropy Committee of the Woman's Club, with reference to designating certain streets~ on which the children could skate at certain times was read. The Clerk is directed to acknowledge receipt of the s-me, and Council takes the matter under consideration. ROANOKE RAILWAY & ELECTRIC COMP/d~Y: A communication from ~. H. Horn, Manager' of the Roanoke Railway & Electric Company, stating th8t the company was ordering a carload of asphal~ for the purpose of repairing certain streets, _-~ soon as weather conditions will permit, was read. The City .Manager is directed to prepare a list of the streets in need of repair over which the Street Railway Company operates and present the same to Council for consideration. TAX REBATE OF PENALTIES: A communication from Mrs. Emma Pool with reference to refund of tax penalties was read and filed. Mrs. Pool that Council has refused to release the penalties. SH~ANDOAH APPLE BLOSSOM FESTIVAL: A communication fro~_. J. The Clerk is directed to notify ::: .,. T. Engle, Director of Parades, with reference to the City of Roanoke putting an entry into the Apple - I B~ossom Festival Parade, which will be held in the City of Winchester during the f~rst week of May. The Clerk is directed to acknowledge receipt of the communica- tion and to say that Council will consider the matter. REPORTS 0F 0~FICERS: ~ REPORT OF THE CITY .MANAGER: The City Manager presented a report making cert~i~ 418 recommendations. The same were acted upon as follows: CROSS-0VE~I: The City Manager recommends that a permit for a cross-over be granted Ho Ac Hodges at 513 3h~nandoah Avenue No 1~o, the cross-over to be used in connection with a l~uaber yard. _~_r° Morris moved to adopt the recommendation and of fared the following resolution: (~4259) A HES0LUTION to grant a permit to H. A. Hodges to construct a cross- over at 513 Shenandoah Avenue N. W. BE IT HES~LVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be. and is hereby granted to H. A. Hodges to construct a cross-over at 515 Shenandoah Ave- :nue N. W., into a lumber yard. The said cross-over shall be constructed under specifications to be furnished by the City i,[anager and according to his good liking and satisfaction. The said H. A. Hodges by acting under this resolution agrees to indemnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to persons or propertl .by reason of the construction and nmintenance of said cross-over. ,,~r. i.~orris moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and adopted by the following vote: AYES: L:essrs. Comer, Cooper, !.iorris, .'.:undy and the president, ~.'.r. Seifert- 5. ~_,-o: None ................. 0. The City !..:anager presented a report of work accomplished and expenditures for week ending April 5, 1934. The same is filed, FINANCIAL STAT~.[~,[T: The City Clerk and Auditor presented a statement showing the financial condition of the City of Roanoke as of I,larch 31, 1934. The same is f~l ed. FALLILY Ww_J~W~RE SOCIETY: Report of the Family Welfare Society for the month of March was read and filed. SOCIAL S~VICE BUREA~ U: Report of the Social Service Bureau for the month of idarch was read and filed. SCHOOL LOAN: A communication from the School Board with reference to $10,000. balance on a loan which was obtained December 20th, and which has been curtailed fr¢ time to time asking whether or not they should pay off the balance of $10,000.00. Dr. Cooper moved that the School Board pay the $10,000.00 balance on the loan. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. UNFINISHED BUSINGS: S~.~'~{ ~IILL: The Clerk is directed to notify Gittens & Kine, Inc., that Council is not in a position to fix a price for the m~ll :-to make Council will consider it. property, and if they have an offer TAX ADJUS~z[ENTS: With reference to the letter of the License and Tax Adjust- iment Association offering their service to collect omitted taxes. The Clerk is di- rected to notify the License and Tax Adjustment Association that the city is not i interes ted at this time. The following resolution having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (~4235) A RESOLUTION to grant a permit to the Roanoke 0il Company to install a certain gasoline storage tank. 0~ ( For fUll text Dr. Count il. of Resolution see Ordinance Book No. 8, Page ..___.). Cooper moved that the resolution be laid over until the next meetin~ of The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. The following resolution having been introduced, read and laid up and again read: over was taken (~4236) A RESOLUTION granting a pe~nit to the Roanoke 0il Company to construct four cross-overs into the lot at the Northeast Corner of Grandin Road and Kensington Avenue, Raleigh Court. ~ ( For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Book No. 8, page ____). Dr. Cooper moved that the resolution be laid over m~til the next meeting of Council. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIm,S: None. ~NTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDLNANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Dr. Cooper introduced the following ordinance: (~4240) AN ORDINANCE to make it unlawful for any person to drive or operate any automobile or other motor vehicle, engine, or train while under the influence of alcohol, brandy, mm, whiskey, gin, wine, beer, lager beer, ale, porter, stout, or any other liquid, or article containing alcohol, or under the influence of any narcotic drug, whatsoever na- ture; to presc~'ibe convictions thereunder to be reported to the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles. ( For full text of Ordinance see Ordinance Book No. 8, Page ____). The ordinance was read and laid over. beverage or other self-administered intoxicant or drug of penalties for violations thereof, -~d to require Dr. Cooper introduced the following ordinance: (#4241) AN ORDINANCE relating to profane swearing and ( For full text of ordinance see Ordinance Book No. 8, The ordinance was read and laid over. ~&r. Mundy introduced the following ordinance: (#4242) AN ORDINANCE to provide sellers of alcoholic beverages. drunkeness. Page___). license for manufacturers, bottlers and/or ( For full text of ordinence see Ordinance Book No. The ordinance was read and laid over. 8, page ___). MOTIONS AND Im,IISOELLANEOUS BUSINESS: SALARY OF W. ~. AUSTIN, ISSUING JUSTICE: Mr. Comer brought to the attention of ~ ]ouncil the request of W. J. ~ustin for reinstatement of salary as Issuing Justice ~ to the amount he received last year. t~. Mundy moved that on account of the financial ~ondttion of the city that the salary remain as it was set January 1, 1934, and the ] llerk is directed to notify Mr. Austin, advising him of this fact. The motion was ~uly seconded and agreed to. P~HS. MOLLIE E. HUDNALL TAX RELIEF: The City Clerk reported that Mrs. Hudmall ~ad been overcharged on her taxes from 1927; she was charged with ~ of lot ll, Blk. $3, Hyde Park, and as a matter of fact she only owned 15 feet. ~ssessment she would be entitled to a refund of $~.33 a year, five years. Dr. Cooper moved that a refund of $~.33 a year, 'ears be ms__de Mrs. Mollie E. Commissioner of Revenue be Upon the present for the period of for a period of five ing property with the 10.2 Hudnall on account of an over-assessment, and that the notified to make the correction, and to feet erroneously charged to ~rs. Hudnall. charge the adjoin- 4'1;9 42.0 The motion was There being A~EST: Clerk duly seconded and agreed to. further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED Pre s id~ COUNCFL, ~PECIAL MEETING Tuesday, April 17, 1934. The Council in the Municipal Building Tuesday, April 17, PRES~.;T: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, Morris of the City of Roanoke met in Special Meeting in the Council Room 1934, at 4 o,clock p. m. and Mumdy ....... 4. ABSENT: M~. Seifert The Vice-president, OFFICERS PB~.~ENT: Att orney. Comer, presiding. Hunter, City Manager, and Judge R. C Jackson, City OBJECT OF THE MEETING: The President stated that the object of the meeting was for a conference with the State Auditor of Public Acc~,nts concerning the audit ~ being mede of the city records. Lo AUDIT: Mr. Downs reported on Woods, DelinQuent Tax Collector, the situation existing in the accounts of Terry and asked Council for authority to extend the scope of the audit of these records to include the term of L~r. Woods fr~m his last appointment to the day of his dismissal. Dr. Cooper introduced the following resolution: (44244) A RESOLUTION to authorize the State Auditor of Public Accounts to ex- tend the scope of his audit of the accounts of Terry L. Woods, DelinQueut Tax Col- lector. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the State Auditor of Public Accounts be, and he is hereby authorized to extend the scope of his audit of the ~ccounts of Terry L. Woods, DelinQuent Tax Collector to cover the term from his last appointment to the date of his dismissal. Dr. Cooper moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, LIorris, and Mundy ..... ~. NAYS: None ................ 0. Mr. Down reported on the audit of the accounts of H. F. Hill, Clerk of the City Market, stating that Mr. Hill had been short in his accounts to the extent of approximately $2,200.00, when the investigation bega~ in March, and that the shot- rage had been existing as far back as sum of $3,900.00 during the period to 1929. c over He stated that Mr. Hill had put up the this shortage, , ,200.00 of which was put up recently. ~Ar. Hunter reported to Council that Mr. Hill had been dismissed upon the report of the Auditors to him of the condition which had existed in L~. Hill's accounts. ;&r. Downs took up the __~__tter of sidewalk and sewer assessments and curb and gutter notes outstanding, asking that Council authorize an e~cension ~ the scope of the audit of these accounts. Dr. Cooper introduced the following resolution: (~2451 A RESOLUTION to authorize the State Auditor of Public Accounts to ex- tend the scope of his audit of sidewalk and sewer assessment accounts and curb and gutter lof notes. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the State Auditor Public Acco~:Bts be, and he is hereby ~_~_thorized to extend the scope of his audit ~ sidewalk and sewer assessment accounts and curb and gutter notes to cover such .421 ~ertod as i s Dr. Cooper moved to adopt the resolution. necessary to establish a prgper control over these items. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: Morris and Mundy AYES: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, NAYS: None ............... 0. Mr. Horace M. Fox, Special Counsel, :hands of the State Auditor be brought to the Council asked that the checks and notes in the Room, in order that he might 'look them over. The request was complied with. "~ T. Coleman Andrews & Company presented a bill for services rendered in conneo- tion with the audit of the city accounts for the period April Znd, to April 14th, Cooper moved that the City Clerk and bill. The motion Emergency Relief in funds. He stated about $600.00 per in the amount of $1,?E5.00. Dr. ~inclusive, Auditor be authorized to draw a warrant for the payment of this was duly seconded and adopted by the following vote: AYXS: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, Morris and Mundy .... 4. NAYS: None ................. 0. RELIEF: Mr. Downs stated that he had recently taken over the State and was putting bookkeepers in localities receiving that he had been informed that the City of Roanoke was giving month for relief work; that .Mr. Smith, Director of Emergency Relief in Virginia, had told him that tl~e City of Roanoke should give more money Ibr relief. He asked Council to consider this, as he would like Council to increase its contribution. After a general discussion Dr. Cooper introduced the following resolution: (#4243) A RESOLUTION directiD~ the City Clerk to notify the Social Service Bureau that the City of Roanoke will not be responsible for any indebtedness incur- red by the Social Service Bureau above the ~ount allowed by the Council of the City of Roanoke by appropriation. (For full text of Resolution See Ordinance Book No. Dr. Cooper moved to adopt the resolution. adopted by the following vote: -,~_~S: ~,essrs. Comer, Cooper, Morris and Mundy NAYS: None ............ 0. There being no further business, Council adjourned. 8, page ~) . APPROVED The motion was duly seconded and Clerk "" ~res ide-nt6 The Co,~cil of the City of Roanoke met in the Mtmicipal Building Friday, April 20, COUNC ~., REG~ ~ETING Friday, April 20, 19~. Council Room in regular meeting in the 19~, at 3 o'clock p. m. PRES~2~T: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, Morris, L~undy and the President, L~. Seifert-5I. ABSENT: None ................. O. ~ The president, !&r. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PHES~T: W. P. Hunter, City Manager. ~iINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minGtes approved as recorded. HF~iRING OF CITIZENS: BEER LICeNse.. ~.Lr. Frank Rogers appeared and asked Council to m~ake the retail tax on beer as low as possible. meeting. The matter is laid over to be taken up at adjourned ROANOKE 0IL COL~A~,~Y, INC: ~.~. C. E. Hunter appeared ~nd presented a petition from the citizens residing on Orandin Road and kensington Avenue protesting against the granting of a permit for the construction of a proposed filling station at the Northeast Corner of Granding Road and Kensington Avenue. Mr. Holman Willis and l.,irs. John O. Bringman also appeared and presented objec- tions to granting of the permit. ~,~r. W. L. Andrews, representing the Raleigh-Court, Virginia Heights, Lee-Hy Court Civic League, appeared and o~jected to granting a permit to the Roanoke Oil Company, Inc. Mr. George I. Vogel, representing the Roanoke 0il Company, Inc., appeared and requested Council to grant the permits requested by the Roanoke 0il Company, Inc., for the construction of a filling station and construction of certain cross-overs. Mm. Mundy moved that the matter be deferred until the next meeting of Council and referred to the City Attorney for an opinion. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. VIRGINI~ STATE ~XPL0~.~hNT SERVICE: Messrs. R . J. L~eybin and S. ~'~. l.~inter ap- peared and requested Council to act on the matter of making an appropriation for the Virginia State ~_~np!oyment office in Roanoke. The matter is laid over. COUNCII~dAN ELECT: Mayor Seifert welcomed l~.~r. Sydney F. Small, Councilman elect,~ who was present at the meeting, and invited him to take a seat at the council table during the meeting. PETITIONS £~ND C 0~UNiCaTIONS: BOARD OF ASSESSORS: The Board of Assessors presented a request for the employ- ment of LLrs. B. C garden as comtometer operator at a salary of ~100.00 per month, 'work to begin May 1st, duration of employment not to exceed three months, and em- plo~nent of ~rs. Ruby Bradley as clerk at a salary of $~0.00 per month, work to be- ~ 'giu April B~rd, duration of employment to be for the period of the assessment. Mr. M,mdy introduced the followin~ resolution: RESOLUTION to employ a comtometer operator and clerk for the Board of ~ssessors,, 423 be, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the Board of Assess end it is hereby authorized to employ the following: ]duration of employment to begin May let, and not to exceed three months. (2) l~rs. Ruby Bradley, clerk at a salary of $60.00 per month, employment ~egin April 23rd, duration of employ~ent not to exceed three months. · ~ir. Mundy moved to adopt the resolution. the resolution adopted by the following vote: Nfs. B. J. Carden, comtometer operator at a salary of $75.00 per month, The motion was duly seconded and to A~ES: !:~.essrs. Comer, Cooper, Liorris, l~undy and the President, Nr. Seifert-5. NAys: None ................. 0. SOCIAL SERVICE BUREAU: The Social Service Bureau presented a request for ad- ditional funds to carry on its work to April 30th. :;Ir. ...Uundy introduced the follow- lng resolution: (~4247) A R~0LUTION to pay the Social Service Bureau the sum of $700.00 to carry on its work to April 30th. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City Clerk and Auditor be, and he is hereby directed to draw a warrant for the sum of $700.00 to the Social Service Bureau to car~v on its ~vork to April 30th. Said amount when paid shall be charged to the acco,mt of Organized Charities. :~. :dundy moved to adopt the resolution. The motion ~Rs duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the follovJing vote: ~_~o: L'essrs. Comer, Cooper, L~.orris, Liundy and the President, i,Lr. Seifert-5. None .................. 0. ELECTIOH JUDGE: llr. k. J. Rutherford presented a request that he be paid for one-half day for serving as judge at Highland Precinct No. 3, in the Primary Election on ~ril ~ 1934 Recommendation from the Roanoke City Electoral Board that the amount be paid was attached thereto. Dr. Cooper introduced the following resolution: (#4248) A RESOLUTION to pay ~. J. Rutherford for one-half day's service as judge in the Primary Election held on April 3, 1934. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City Clerk and Auditor be, and he is hereby directed to draw a warrant payable to i~,~. A. J. Ruther- ford for $1.50, in pa~vment of one-half day's service as election judge at Highland Precinct No. 3, in the Primary Election held April 3, 1934. Said amount when paid shall be charged to the appropriation for elections. Dr. Cooper moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the follo~ing vote: AYES: i~essrs. Comer, Cooper, ~orris, ~,~undy and the President, i,,ir. Seifert-5. NAYS: None ................... 0. A'JTOL[0BILE LIC~iSE TAX: The Commissioner of Revenue presented a request from C. E. Baldwin asking for a refund of ninety cents on his automobile license due to error in computation of the tax by the Commissioner of Revenue. tax, ilr. ~undy introduced the following resolution: (#4249) A R~SOLUTION to refund to C. E. Baldwin an overcharge of ninety cents on city automobile license tax. BE IT RESOL~ by the CouDcil of the City of Roanoke that the City Clerk and Auditor be, and he is hereby directed to draw a warr-nt to C. E. Baldwin for refund ~f ninety cents on city automobile license tax; said refund to mower error made by the Commissioner of Revenue in computing the tax. ~rs, Said amount when paid shall Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the resolution. the resolution adopted by the following vote: be charged to the account of Refunds and Rebates. The motion was duly seconded and AYES: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, ;~orris, Mundy and the President, Mr. Seifert--5. NAYS: None ............... 0, The Commissioner of Revenue presented a request of the ~,,~agic City Laundry for refund on automobile license purchased for one of their trucks operatin~ between Roanoke and Radford. ~r. Comer moved that the request be denied. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. The Commissioner of Revenue presented a request from C. D. Kenny & Company for refund of automobile license tax paid on two trucks belonging to them and operated in Covington, Virginia. The matter is referred to the City Clerk for investigation and report. CITIZhT~,S C0~ITTEE: A communication from the Citizen's Committee requesting the resignation or removal from Council of ~&r. John P. I~undy was received. Dr. Cooper moved that the Clerk be instructed to acknowledge receipt of the communica- tion and to advise the Citizen's Committee that Council has no Jurisdiction in the matter, and that the coxmnunication has been filed. The motion was duly seconded and a~reed to by the followin~ vote: AvEs: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, ;~'orris and Seifert ---4. NOT VOTING: !~".,'r. ~.lundy ............................. 1. AIRPORT: Communication from i&r. Randolph O. ¥~hittle with reference to the hangar at the Airport was read end laid over to be taken up at the adjourne~ meet- in~ of Council. Dr. Cooper moved that the Clerk be instructed to request ~..~r. R. G. ~hittle to be present at adjourned meeting of the Council to be held Tuesday, April 2~, 1934, at 7:30 o'clock p. m. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. REPORTS 0 F 0FFIC~ERS: REPORT OF THE CITY ~&~NAGER: The City L?anager presented a report of streets in need of repair on which the Roanoke Railway and Electric Company operates and are required to maintain under their franchise agreement. The City i'~anager was instructed to furnish the Roanoke Railway & Electric Corn- party with a list of these streets, ask~_ng that they repair same and inform the Coun- cil when the work will be done. REPORT OF THE CITY AUDITOR: The City Auditor presented financial statement for week of April 13th, to 19th, inclusive. The same is filed. The City ~&uditor presented a report of the transfer of the City ~arket respon- sibilities from H. F. Hill to J. Fred Douglas. The same is filed. REPORTS OF COE~IITTEES: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: SHI~ANDOAH APPLE BLOSSOI~ FESTIVAL: The ~e~tter of the request of the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival that the City of Roanoke furnish an entry in the parade at said festival. The Clerk is directed to advise the Director of the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival that the City of Roanoke cannot furnish an entry in the parade, due to its present financial circumstances. The following ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was taken P and again read: (~4Z40] AN ORDINANCE to make it unlawful for any persc~ to drive or operate automobile or other motor vehicle, engine or train while under the influence of ialcohol, brandy, rum, or any other ltqu£d, 'of any narcotic drug, whiskey, gin, wine, beer, lager beer, ale, porter, stout, beverage or article containing alcohol, or under the influence or any other self-administered intoxicant or drug of whatsoew nature; to prescribe penalties for violations thereof, and to require convictions ? thereunder to be reported to the Director of the Division of I,iotor Vehicles· ( For full text of Ordinance see Ordinance Book No. 8, page Mr. Comer moved to adopt the ordinance. The motion was duly seconded and the ordinance adopted by the following vote: AY£S: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, !~.orris, Mundy end the President, Mr. Seifert-5. NAYS: None ................ O. The following ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (#4241) AI; ORDIN~E~CE relating to profane swearing and drunkeness. ( For full text of Ordinance see Ordinm~ce Book No. 8, page !/! ). Dr. Cooper moved that the ordinance be amended by changing the minimum fine from $1.00 to ~2,50. ~,~r. !,i~mdy moved ~o adopt tl~e amend~ment. The motion was duly seconded and the amendment adopted by the following vote: AY~_o: l;iessrs. Comer, Cooper, !~!orris, !.~undy and the President, .V~ Seifert --~ NAYS: None .............. O. Thereupon, the ordinance as amended was placed upon its passage and adopted by the follo~'ing vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, L.iorris, !dundy and the President, Mr. Seifert--5. N~S. None The following ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (~4242) AN ORDINANCE to pzGvide license for manufacturers, bottlers and/or sellers of alcoholic beverages. The ordinance is laid over. CONJID~qATiOi.? OF CLAX.iS: None. ~NTRODUCTION D_ND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AE~D RESOLUTIONS: None. MOTION, AI~ID ..,!oC~LLAI'~EOUS BUSINESS: The City Clerk is directed to furnish Council with a list of employees who now have Fidelity Bonds at its adjourned meetin to be held on Tuesday, April 24, 1934, at 7:30 o,clock p. m. REPORT OF TRF~TSURER'S TAX COLt. ECTOR: Council instructed the Clerk to request the City Treasurer to render a report to Council at its next meeting April 27th, on the collections made by the Tax Collector. on Friday, L!C~SE TAX: Dr. Cooper moved that the Co~issioner of Hevenue be requested to furnish Council with a list of all persons, firms or corporations who are subject to pay a license tax to the City of Roanoke, and who have not obtained licenses for the year 1934. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. DRLINQUENT PERSONAL PROPERTY PAlqJ~NTS: Council instructed the City Manager to arrange with the City Treasurer for receiving payments on delinquent personal prope: taxes, and the City Clerk and Auditor turn over to the City Treasurer records of the Delinquent taxes taken from the office of Terry L. Mr. ttunter presented a request from Edward C. Reed, allowed to park his automobile during the National Bank Building. The matter is There being no further business, ATT EST: the Woods. Jr., asking that he be day in the referred to the City !~ianager for action. Council adjourned. APPROVED vicinity of the Colonial Ameri, Clerk ~ty :an Pres[den% [ 427 COUNCIL, ADJOURNED MEETING, Tuesday, April 24, 1934. The Council of the City of Roanoke met pursuant to adjournment in the Council Room in the i.lunicipal Building Tuesday, April 24, 1934, at 7:30 o'clock p. m. ! PRESENT: 13essrs. Comer, Cooper, i,[orrts, l.~undy and the President, I,~. Seifert-5. A.BS"'~T: None ........... O. The President, ~,~. Seifert, presiding. 0Fi~'ICKRS PRESii~T: W. P. Hunter, City Manager. The president stated that such matters that remained on the calendar for action ~Jould be taken up for consideration. AI.~PORT: .~ communication from L~r. Ran. G. ¥~'hittle, representing the Roanoke Iro~ & Bridge Company, relating to the hangar at the airport, ~as read. Mr. Shittle in- sists that some action be taken by Council in order that the Roanoke Iron & Bridge Conpany may know w;hat to do in connection m'ith the sale of the hangar advertised for l.:ay 8, 1934. It appearing that a co.~m.~ittee has heretofore been appointed to conside~ hatters in connection with the Airport, the president requested this committee com- posed of ~.~. John P. :~lundy, L~. E. T. i~:orris and the City lf.s~ager, W. P. Hunter, to act as quickly as possible, and to re~ort to Council on Friday, L!ay 4, 1934. AUDIT: L~. T. Colenan ~'~ndre~s vJas present and certain Questions were asked by nembers of the Council. ~dr. Andrews stated that he thought the audit of the Treasur~r's office ~Jould be cor. pleted by i.ionday, April 28, 1934. Dr. Cooper asked LLr. Andrews the list of the notes that vjas requested sone time ago had been completed. ~.M. An- drews stated that the list vJas now being prepared. He v~as requested to deliver the list at the earliest possible time. The question of the audit of the r..mrket is also considered, i~r. ~kudrews sug- gested that the City L:anager should have a report each month on the collections at the market. The President, [,ir. Seifert, stated that he was being asked certain questions in connection ~'~ith the audit, and had heard rumors on the streets as to certain phases of the audit. He asked Lit. Andrews vJhether or not the information ~'..:as being given out, except to the Council in the meetings. ~r. Andre~s stated that no information has been given out except to Council. Dr. Cooper stated that he had talked with i.lr. Andrews relating to _matters con- nected v;ith the audit, i,~r. ~ndrews again stated that no report of facts has been, or will be given out except to Council at its meetings. He also stated that Dr. Cooper and .~.hr. [.~undy had suggested several things to him in connection with t~ audi' ~tr. Comer stated that he is more interested in the completed audit than in piec~ meal reports. After a further discussion the matter is laid over. The follow~ng ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: ,~ (#4242) AN 0RDINA~EE to provide license for manufacturers, bottlers and/or sellers of alcoholic beverages. Dr. Cooper moved to amend Section 2 of the Ordinance, second paragraph, by Striking. out the words, ~l,000.00 per ann~m, and inserting $500.00 per annum. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. }&r. Mundy moved to amend the second the wor~[,$1,000.O0 and inserting $500.00. to. paragraph in Section 2, by striking out The motion was duly seconded and agreed Mr. Comer moved to amend the third paragraph of Section 2, by striking out $1,000.00 and inserting $500.00. The motion Yms duly seconded and agreed to. Dr. Cooper moved to amend the fourth paragraph in Section 2, by striking out $500.00 and inserting $350.00. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. Dr. Cooper moved to amend the sixth paragraph by striking ou~ $150.00 and inserting $75.00. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. Dr, Cooper moved to amend the seventh paragraph by striking out $100.00 and inserting $50.00. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. I13. !.[undy moved to a~end the ordinance by adding to Section 3, the following; "No such license shall be transferable from one person to another, be ~aended to show a change in the place of business within the city." The ~otion v~as duly seconded and agreed to. but may Thereupon, the ordinance as amended was placed u:3:~n its passage and adopted by the following vote: ( For full text of ordinance see Ordinance Book No. 8,page!/_~). AYES: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, Liorris, i.~undy and the President, i~,,Lr. Seifert-5. NAYS: None ............. O. BONDS OF CITY '.~,iPLOYEES: Dr. Cooper introduced the follo~',~in.~ resolution: (#4250) A RESOLUTION to provide for a bond for employees and to authorize The Fidelity Casualty Company of Ney,~ York to execute such bond, and to provide for the payment of the prenium thereon. ( For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Book No. 8, Page //J~). Dr. Cooper moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the follo~ving vote: AYES: :,[essrs. Comer, Cooper, Morris, i.:undy and the President, i.~. Seifert-5. NAYS: None ........ O. CITY i~JzP~-'~ET AUDITORIU~I: Dr. Cooper suggests that the ilarket Auditorium be open- ed only on the order of the City '_,.!anager, and for a specified time. The matter is laid over until the next meeting of Council. TIP BO~tDS: Dr. Cooper brought to the attention of Council the raiding of some! places for tip boards and other gambling devices while others are not raided. He also asks '#hether or not the bus te~-mSnal and the Beo2 Buildiug have been raided. The President, i,.Lr. Seifert, brought to the attention of Council the conditions which exist in the base_~e-~t of the .~merican Theater, where disorferly fights are frequent, and also the disorderly houses on Holliday Street COUNSEL TO ASSIST COL'~,IOI~'~ALTH ATTOP~,~EY: Dr. Cooper offered the following mo- tion, that Council is ready to employ additional counsel to assist the Co_mm_ onwealth Attorney in the prosecution of all matters arising from the present investigation. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. SOCIAL SERVICE BUREAU: The City i,~anager brought to the attention of Council the request of Miss i,[ay Hankins for a worker in the Social Service Bureau to in- vestigate persons askinc for relief from the city. No action was taken. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED .429 Clerk Presi~t COUNCIL, SPECIAL MY~ETING, ¥~ednesday, April 25, 1934. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in Special !.leeting in the Council Room in the :.Lunictpal Building Wednesday, April 2§, 1934, at 4:30 o,clock p. PRES~T: ~essrs. Comer, Cooper, ~.~orris,~undy and the President, ~.,~. Se ifert-O. ,~_BSEi~T: None ........... 0. The president, :.~r. Seifert, presiding. OBJECT OF Ti[2 '"~-'~:~r~' ..~_. _, ,. =. The preside.ut stated that he had been called by i,lr. J. ;,'. Hayes, re_o~'esentin~j~ L. [.:cCarthy Dov,~s, State Auditor. Hayes stated that he had been directed b~j i..[r. Downs to turn ove~' to the ~myor sealed packages containT ins the checks, notes and othez- things found in the Treasurer's office at the time the :tuditor took charge, and this meeting is for the purpose of considering this request. ~,~...es was called into the meeting and stated that he had instructions from Lit Do;'as to .~a~:e a list of all of the checks and notes, and to place the checks and notes ~nd diamonds in packages under seal and to deliver them to the ~.ayor, whi< he desi.ed to do. ilr. Hayes p~-esented ~o Council a list of the checks and notes. ~. l,[undy offered the follo~'Jing motion: That Council accept a copy of the list pre- sented by ~r. Hayes and that all checks, notes and diar~onds re]uain in the possessio] of the State Auditor of Public ~ccounts until such time as the audit is co,Dieted, and at that time proper disposition will be ~ade of all documents and other things in the oossession of the State Auditor. The motion ~s duly seconded and agreed to There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED Clerk h COUMC _1~., REGULAR !~ETING, Friday, April 27, 1934. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Room in the i,lunicipal Building Friday, April 27, 1934, at 3 o'clock p. n. PRES~: L~essrs. Comer, Cooper, i:iorris, L~undy and the President, l,lr. Seifert-51 LBS~: None ...... 0. The Self err president, . , _~es~l~,~. OFFICERS PRESk~,~f: '~'~'. P. Hunter, City ~.~anager. ~.~L. UT=~: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been fu~ished each member of Council, u~on notion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND C0],,E.~JICAT!0!iS: GiLJ:LER ~VE~,~UE N. E: A petition asking that Gilmer Avenue N. E., between 5th Street and Shenandoah _&venue be graded was read and referred to the City !.ianager. : CROSS-0VE~R: Tt~e application of ~' _ ,0. T. Peters, Jr., for per~.~t to construct cross- overs at 1201 ~oattsrson -=venue S. ~,, one cross-over to be on Patterson ~venue and one on 12th Street was read, and on motion of iLr. Comer referred to the City Liana- get for report. JEFFERSON STREET B~_~TIST CIt'~{CH RE%U~oT T0 T~S: n~'-~ A commmxication from the Jefferson Street Baptist Church advisinc that the property at the corner of ~i Jefferson Street and Alberr~rle ~venue is now being used exclusively for church put- 'poses as a parsonage, and ask that the taxes be released beginning April 24th. ,.~ ~%~.r. }.iundy moved ~hat the request be granted and offered the follo%~ resolution: (#'425'D A RESOLUTION to release taxes on the property of the Jefferson Street Baptist Chu.rch situated at the Corner of Jefferson Street and ~lbe~.arle ;~.venue. ( For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Book Mo. 8, Page ll5 .). Mr. i.!undy moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: A_~S: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, L{orris, L[undy and the president, L~r. Seifert-5. NAYS None - M~.~ER OF SCHOOL BOARD: A communication from the Woman's Club of Roanoke, Inc., transmitting a resolution requesting Council to continue l.~s. J. ~7. Preston as a ~ember of the School Board Eas read and filed, REQUEST TO itEL~F. INTF. REST ON SE'~'~R ASSESSL~NT: Communication from L~. Frank J. Sherertz calling attention to a se~er assessment against the property at 1507 Kenwood Boulevard S. E., in the name of E. C. Carter, and asking that the interest thereon be rebated ~as read. Mr. Mundy moved that the request be refused as it would establish a precedent. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. B~d{ERIES: I?~. Walter C. Liichael and a connnittee from the owners of bakeries in the City of Roanoke appeared and stated to Council that some out of the State itfirm contemplated sending bakery products by trucks into the City of Roanoke and selling them. They asked that an ordinance be adopted placing a tax on these truck~ It was stated that an ordinance had been prepared and was on file and would be take~ up later in the meeting. CATTLE RUNNEG AT I~RGE: Morris Long appeared and called attention of Council lo cattle running at large in the city. The rotter is referred to the City Manager. , TAX REFb~D: Walter Dtmnaville presented a communication to Council in which tie stated that through a mistake he had paid taxes on the wrong piece of property ~nd asked that the amount paid through error be credited on the proper tax ticket. :The r. mtter is referred to the City Clerk for report. RKPORT OF THE CITY ~.,.~,~,~,~.~: The City ';anager presented a report of work ac- complished and e~penditures for week ending April 12, 1934. The same is filed. RXPORT OF CITY A!'£O!i:'.~' The City Attorney presented an opinion on the ques- tion of granting the :loanoke (.~il Company a per~:dt for cross-overs at the N. E. Cor. ncr of Grandin Road and :.ens~ngton ~.venue. In conneczion with the opinion the follo~'&ng resolution having been introduce, read and laid over ~:'as taken uo for consideration. (F423~) A :~-".~,~.~ grantir4'; a permit to the Roanoke 0il Company to construc four cross-overs into the lot at the '-ortheasZ Corner of Grandin Road and Kensington Avenue, ilaleigh Court. [.a'. LLtmdy moved to anend the resolution by striking out the following: "and t~;'o on iLensin~ton _.kvenue". The motion did not receive a second. ['_r. Comer :::oved to amend tho resolution by striking out in the third line the ~Jord "roux-' and inserting "t~'~o", and by striking out in the fourth line the word, "t~','o" and inserting "one:', and by striking out in the fifth line the word "tv~o", and insertin&' "one". The notion was duly seconded and agreed to by the following vote: _~:=o. ~.:essrs. ~on~er, i.lorris and the president, iL'££S: !jessrs. Cooper crud L:undy 2. The_~'eulcon, the resolution as muended was ',placed upon its pass~-~.e and adopted by the follo~:;ins vote: AY~o: :.iessrs Comer, Morris and the o~-~side~t, [.ir Seifert .... 3 i,Jf-Y£: i,'~essrs. Coolcer and Mmv. dy ........ 2. ..~:~. L:O n:-,~u~ DYYTOL:OBILE LIC~,ISE: The request of .~. D. ~enny Company for refund of automobile license amounting, to .~!8.gO covered by tags Nos. 534 and 539 which ~'~s referred to the City Clerk. The ~ity 01erk reported that the trucks for m'hich ~i~ese tags were obtalned are o-..~erated exclusively in Oovington, Virginia, and were not subject to a tax in the City. He reco~.umends that the amount be reftmded. A~. Comer offered the folio~'~ing resolution. (~4252) A R-o~o=Iu~: to refund C. D. Kenny Co~oany .~18.20 automobile license tax erroneously ( For full text of resolution see Ordinance Book No. 8, Page ll~). l~. goner moved to ado-,at the resolution. The motion ~?~s duly seconded and .the resolution ad.,ted by the follo~i~ vote: ..~=o. l.[essrs. Comer, Cool:er, :orris, .iundy and the President, :.:r. Seifert-5. CO;-.~ooI~:~20Y.~.,,~=.°~'~"~' .. report from the Co~ssioner of Revenue on ~paid licenses ~'Jas presented; the Clerk is directed to transmit the list of ~paid licen- ses to the City l,[~ager for action. ~ The Co~ssioner of Revenue is requested to ~ke monthly reports of licenses issued. The Co~ssioner of Revenue also re~orted on the n~mber of licenses issued -- to real estate dealers and salesmen. The re!~orts are filed. TREJ~SURER: The report of the Treasurer on tax collections was filed. Dr. Cooper moved that the Treasurer be requested to ,~.:.ake a report as of :,:ay 31st,and each ~.~onth thereafter, The motion ~/as duly seconded and agreed to. REPORT£ OF S,L, CIAL SERVICE BUiLT~'~U: The committee to consider t?~ Relief situation in tho City of Hoanoke reported l~rogress and is continued. AIRI~O~RT C ~".,",/ ' ~,;~ ~.,LITT..,: The committee considering the Airport stated that they ¥:ould file a re!~ort at the next meeting of Council. Ui~FIiiigHED BU$ii:ES$: The following, resolution having been introduced, read and laid over ~';as taken up and again read: (#4235) i& RESOLUTIOI,! to grant a ,~' r~er,~,~t to the Roanoke Oil ~ ~_ - _ .~o~.~oany to install a certain gasoline sto~nge tank. LLr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adoDted by the follo~*.%nE vote- · ~...o: I/.essrs. Core, er, Liorris, and the !*resident, :.ir. geifert --3. i!fJf~: i.[essrs. CooDer and i.~undy ........... ~. (#4P~55) A itESOLUTI0ii to ~.,~ke an ai~Dropriation to tl~e Labor Bureau. BE iT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the aim of lot as n~uch thereof as ~.my be necessary, be, and the s~.e is hereb7 appropriated to the account of ~pecial Se!-vices, to take care of the Labor Bureau from July 1st, to Dece~ber O1, 195&. From said amount shall be deducted any a]?,ount that ten, a ins in the a-Dpropriation already nmde for the Labor Bureau as of July 1, The resolution was laid over. Llr. l.lundy introduced the following resolution: ~,-~EO4) A RESOLUTIOi~! to authorize a credit on license issued under Ordinance ( For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Book ilo. 8, Page __). The resolution is laid over. iJr. ilundy introduced the follo~vir~ ordinance: (#&gO0) Dj:I ORDii,h~i~CE to levy a license tax on each parson, firm or corporation vho is not taxed by the City ~of-Roanoke and selling and delivering bakery products £rom trucks or other vehicles in the City of Roanoke. ( For full text of ordinance see Ordinance Book No. 8, Page ___). The ordinance v:as read and laid over. I~r. Comer introduced the follow'ing resolution: {~-g$~)) ~ ~u~SOLUTIOH to authorize -~he 2.'_ayor and the City Clerk to borrow ~um of ~?b,O00.O0. ( For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Book No ~ Page ) L~. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The ~_uotion w'as duly seconded and the l cesolution adopted by the following vote: .L.YE$: L2essrs Comer, Cooper, i~orris, 22undy and the President, **a~_o: I'~one -0. LIOTIONS 2d~ID L'iISCEI.I.AE~,.OUS BUS,~',~ESS: 4.33. ,434 ¥,"ARI~.NTS ISSUED BY ISSUING JUSTICE: It was stated to Council that there are a number of warrants issued by the Issuil~s Justice which never go to trial, and when , tl:e Justice issued the ~arrant a fee of ~l.00 is collected for the trial and 50 cents for issuing the ~7~rrant. The City Auditor is directed to refund to such parties ~:ho have v;arrants issued and are not tried for any good reason the amount paid for the trial of tt~e warrant. CRO~S-OV>~RS: Dr. Cooper requested that an ordinance be dra~n to li~t cross- overs at corner properties to the most traveled street. S~,.~R R~i~ID: ~. R. Ii. Bible appeared and stated that some time ago he paid into the Treasury ~33.31 per lot on several lots for the construction of servers, and that adjoininu lots had been furnished ~:ith sevJers at a considerable less cost. He asks that he be refunded upon such basis as Council determines. The matter is referred ~o ~i~e git~ ]danager for investigation and report CH,4L~ER 03 CJ_.~.~C~. The City iJanager brought to the attention of Co,uncil the request of the Chamber of Co:.m:~erce ~hat Southwestern Virginia, Inc., Yzas wanting ~ut on a historical Dageant so~.~etime ~;'ithin the near future and asked that if a license is applicable to such exhibition that the City remit such license. Upon r.~otion, duly seconded, the request is refused. The City :.k~.nager reported that t~.~e IJational Guard is using the ~ty ~._~=~ .~udito~-i~L: at certain periods for target practice, and that the ']o:'m~.~unity Band is 2ractisin% there each Saturday night. The be~ud ~'~ill give concer~s in the park during the sunmuer. He also stated ti~at he is _~utting in- to effec~ a system of pern~its for the rental of the f.~uditorium to be used by him in authorizing the rentals. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED Clerk Pres iden C 0UNC IL, REGULAR ~.'~E.ETING, Friday, Liay 4, 19~4. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Room in the Municipal Building Friday, May 4, 1934, at 3 o'clock p. m. PRESt~'!T: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, Morris, io.~undy and th~ President, ~.~r. Seifert-5. NAYS: None ---0. The president, ~2r. Seifert, presiding. 0FFIC£RS PRES~.iT: W. P. Hunter, City 1.ianager. ~i.~UT'.JiS: It appearing that a copy of the ~inutes of the previous meeting has been furnished each member of Council, upon ~uotion, duly seconded, {dispensed x~'~ith and the minutes approved as recorded. the reading is PZ£ ll~I0!'JS A~D C G:E~JNICATIONS: ROA~DI~ R!L~L 2$T:~'z~ BOARD: A petition from the Roanoke Real Estate Board signed by ~.lessrs. L~. F Cleaton, S. B. Pace and R. L. Rush, Cmmnittee, asking that Council adopt an ordinance parallelin~ the State law relatin5 to the sale or receipt second hand heating or plumbing fixtures,etc, i.lr. Zlundy moved that the City Clerk prepare an ordLuance and present the ss~me t o Council. FiL'Z,5.QLIN R0~D blD~$II;G: ~..lr. John Evans, who is the owmer of a piece of property on Franklin Road, a portion of which has been conder, med for the purpose of widening the road, appeared and offered to Council a check for ~3,000.00 to abandon condemna- tion proceedings for his property. Dr. Cooper moved that the _matter be referred to the City Attorney for report and recommendation. The motion %'~as duly seconded and ~greed to. CROSS-OVER: The application of J. D. Serrell for permit to construct a cross- over at 712 - 10th Street N. '".~., v:as presented, and on motion of i..~. ~.~'iorris was re- ferred t o the City i'~anager for report. ~.~ ..... o 0w 0F~iCERo: R~0RT OF k~qE Cil~f L~LAI.JAGER: The City l.ianager presented a report m~k~ng certain reco~endations. The same were acted upon as follows: ~ GIIZ..~R A~FJE BETWEi~I 5TH STREE~ ~H~DD SHk~[Ai,[DOAH AVI~TUE: The City ~.lanager reporBs that it will take a considerable amount of grading to open Gilmer Avenue into Shenan- doah Avenue, but if there is no property damage and the City continues the work re- lief program he recommends that it be considered for one of the street grading pro- jects. ?:Lt. Comer moved to adopt the reconnnendation. The motion was duly seconded and agreed t o. CROSS-OVERS: In the r~tter of the application of ;J. T Peters, Jr., for permit to construct two cross-overs into his property at 1201 Patterson Avenue S. W. The City i,ianager recommends that permits be granted to construct one 20 foot cross-over on Patterson f~venue approximately 75 feet West of 12th Street and one ~0 cross-over il on 12th Street approxiraately 100 feet North of Patterson Avenue. las to i[moved what the property is to be used for, and pendin~ such information LLr. M~mdy to defer action. The motion ~'ms duly seconded and agreed to. The quest ion arose ,! S~'jER REFU~: In the matter of the petition of R. H. Bible to refund a part the amount deposited by him for sewers to accommodate Eertain lots in the Wasena Addition. The City i.[anager reports that Mr. Bible is not entitled to a refund; that the actual cost of the sewer was $61~.44, one-half of which is $307.72, s. nd 485 that ~Ir. Bible and the other property owners had paid $268.92, they having agreed pay one-half of the cost. ~r. Mundy moved to refer the matter to the City Manager for detailed report of the cost, and that the matter be laid over for consideration at an executive session. The motion vms duly seconded and agreed to. Dr. Cooper was exoused from voting, on the Question. ST~T LIGHT: The City !lanager recommends the installation of one 100 C. P. street light at Baker Avenue N. W., approximately 150 feet West of 25th Street. Comer moved to adopt the recon~mendation and offered the following resolution: (#4259) A R~o0LUzI0;, authorizing the Appalachian Electric Power Company to in- stall a certain street light. ( For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Book I.Io. 8, Page I /~). Comer moved to ado-pt the resolution. The motion ~,,ns duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AY£S: i:essrs. Comer, Cooper, l.:orris, l/undy and the I:resident, i.~. Seifert --5. NAYS: '_. ~one ...... 0. The City :.-anager -presented a report of work accomplished and expenditures for v~eek ending Api'il 19, 19J~. The same is filed. ~FORT OF CI'i~Z ~'~;. The City Clerk re:~orts in the matter of i~alter Dunnaville to refund ts_xes paid by him for 19~ . , on 112 Harrison y~venue N 'J., that there is no v:ay in ~°:hich the city could refund the money and regain the lien on the property for taxes; that the only remedy tlmt 'ja}ter Dunnaville has is to collect from the ]proper oYmer, llr. Comer moved that :falter Dunnaville be notified of tt~e situation. The notion was duly seconded and agreed to. CITUJ ATTOiE~EY BA~.A~iCE DUE BY J. H. FRA~,Y~Z TREASURER: The City Attorney reported that ~here is no reason why the City should not collect the balance of $435.34, in the Collector's Account of J. H. Frantz, Treasurer, in the L!ountain Trust Bank, and suggested that Council pass a resolution requesting }.'Lt. Frantz to pay this amount into the Treasury. :'~. i:undy moved to adopt the recormuendation end offered the fo llowinc resolut ion: (#4260) A RESOLUTi01~ to request J. H. Frantz, former Treasurer, to give a check on J. H. Frantz, Treasurer, Collector's Account, at the Mountain Trust Bank for $435.04, balance in said account beldnging to the City. ( For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Book No. 8, Page ~). ~. l.:undy -..uoved to adopt the resolution. The motion vms duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: L:essrs. Comer, Cooper, L':.orris, Llundy and the President, i.~. Seifert--5. .!~-~o: Eone --- ----0. FR:~I~CLIN R0;O ',JID~.rJ2~G: The City Attorney presented a communication and ordinan, to vacate and discontinue for the purpose of public travel a piece of land on Frank- lin Road adjoining the Crystal Spring Land Company's property. The City I.T. anager stated that there is an error in the description and suggested that it be referred back to the City Attorney. The matter is so referred. ROAI,IOKE HOSPITAL f~$OCI~TiON: The report of the Roanoke Hospital ~ssociation for the _~_onth of !.:arch is filed. ~ BUP~°~ELL IZEMORI~._L HOSPIT~'~: The report of the Burrell i,lemorial Hospital for the month of i':arch is filed. _.REPORTS OF C G.[,:!TT~S: e AIRPORT C05~.i!TTg_5_'.: The report of Liessrs. J. P. ~.,iundy, E. T. Morris and U. P. Hunter, the Airport Committee, reported that they had taken the matter up with the .V. ountain Trust Bank, Administrator of the Cannaday estate, and were advised that the price for the lend wanted by the City is $60,000.00; that they would not enter- tain the idea of extending the lease for one year. The committee will reco~m~end an offer of ~30,000.00. The report is filed and the committee continued. RELIEF C~.~:ITTEE: ~ verbal report by l&r. J. ,. Comer from the Relief Committee. reco~.~nending that the City !.~nager make a thorough check of tile cases no~ on the :i Relief Rolls and that he be authorized to employ a worker at $75.00 per month for such purpose. Dr. Cooper moved to adopt the report of the co~aittee and offered the folloxvin:z resolution: (#4261) A R~,SOLU?IOIi~ authorizing the City '.~.anager to e~loy a worker at a salary not to exceed $75.00 per month, to ..r~ke a thorough check of the relief cases. Bi IT EESoLVZD by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City l'.'anager be,' and he is hereby authorized to employ a worker at a salary not to exceed $75.00 per L~onth, to make a thorough check of cases on the Relief Rolls. Said amount shall be charged to the aDDropri at ion to the Social Service Bureau~. Dr. Cooper moved to adopt tl~e re~olution. The motion %:ms duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: .... ~' _ ':orris Y. undy mud the President, 1.ir Seifert --5 ~o: ].~ess~s. Coi,ler, Coo~er, , . . None 0. SOCIAL SERVICE BURF.&U: The ~elief Committee recommends that ~ ~2,000.00 addit ional be paid the Social Service Dureau for the month of LLay. Dr. Cooper moved to adopt the recon~nendation and offered the follo%'Jing resolu- t ion: (#4262) A RESOLUI~_ON to authorize the pa~nnent of ~2,000.00 additional to the Social Service Bureau for tt;e month of !.[ay. ( For full text of Resolution see 0rdin~nce Book I.io. 8, Page L~). Dr. Cooper moved to adopt the resolution. The motion ~';as duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the fo!lowinz vote: ~YYZS: Y. essrs. Comer, Cooper, !._.'orris, i]undy and the President, L. 2r. Seifert--5. H~YS: l~!one -0. Ut.~IklSn~D BUSINESS: The follow~ng resolution having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (~4255) A RESOLUTION to make an appropriation to the Labor Zureau. ( For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Book i.~o. 8, Page~/~). i'&r. l~,lundy moved to adopt the resolution. The ~otion ~'~s duly seconded and the re~;olution adopted by the following vote: AYES: L~essrs. Comer, Cooper, i~orris, N~Y¥S: None .... 0. i.;undy and the President, l.~. Seifert --5. ~ The follo~ving resolution having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (#4254) A R£SOLUTI0~! to authorize a c~.~edit on license issued ~mder Ordinance No. 4242 ( For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Book Mo. 8, ~:age ,I,,,,,1'~ ). i,,Lr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was ~ul,, seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: 2~YES: I,iessrs. Comer, Cooper, i.~orris, L]undy and the ~:resident, i~r. Seifert--5. HAYS: I,?one ............. 0. '437 :488 The follo¥1ing ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was taken 'up and again read: (~4205) AN ORDIN,LNCE to levy a license tax on each person, firm or corporation who is not taxed by the City of Roanoke, or State of Virginia, and selling and de- ,livering bakery products from trucks or other vehicles.in the City of Roanoke. ( For full text of Ordinance see Ordinance Book i[o. 8, page ~_~). i.k'. i..orris moved to ado2t ~" . ~:e o-rdinance The r:otion was duly seconded and the ordinance adopted by the followin;; vote: AYES: iLessrs. Comer, Cooper, l.:orris, L~undy and t~ i~resident, L~r. Seifert--5. ~ I ~ ~ ~ ~ O : None -- 0. C~.o_D~TI~ ~ 0 CLAiitS: Dr. Cooper iutroduced the follm~,~inc resolution: (F4263) ,, ~CL~_,v~. relating to granting permits for cross-overs. "" '~"' ' '~ ,,- of Roanoke that oer-.,.~.its for cross- o~ IT :~'A'.--D by the Council of the Jitj _ overs into lots frontxng on t%:'o streets may be pe~.nitted from the most traveled street, but cross-overs from both streets is prohibited. The resolution ~:;as read and laid over. .',Lt. :2tmdy introduced the follo~,',_n~ ordinance: '" :,~._~.~-_,.,~,'. to levy a penalty on persons, fir~ or corporations fail- lng to pa7 license tax within the time -.prescribed by la~'~. ( For full text of ordinance see Ordinance U, ook i.~o. 8, ?age __). The ordinance is laid over. Dr. Cooper introduced the follov:ing resolution: .:a~,=~.,._z~,..; to declare it necessary to v~iden Shenandoah Avenue between 21st, Street and a point approximately 130 feet 'Jest of 22nd, Street N. W., to de- clare the purpose of Cou_ucil to acquire the lands needed for that purpose and ap- poiutinc a cGn_m!ttee to confer with the respective owners or tenants of the freehold! of said land or parcels of land proposed to be acquired and endeavor to agree on the terms of ~,urchase with said ovmers. ( For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Book No. 8, Page/~_[). Dr. Cooper moved to adopt tho resolution. The motion vms duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the follow'ins vote: AYES: 1.2essrs. Comer; Cooper, Liorris, Mm~dy end the President, i~. Seifert--5. c~-~_ ,_ o: '_.[one ............ O. Dr. Cooper introduced the f o!lm'~ing ordinance: (#4257) =z.I ur~,,.~:~u,,, to lewy a tax on exhibitions knom'n as walkathons or such like exhibition. ( For full text of Ordinance see Ordinance Book No. 8, page //~). L~. Comer moved that the rea!in¥ of the ordinance at two separate meetings of Council be dispensed with. The z~otion v,~s duly seconded and agreed to by the fo!lo¥;inc vote: ;: lng vote: i XYV:-~: Messrs Comer, Cooper, i..~orris, ,a,na,~ and the President, ~ i.LkY3: None · --0. AYES: ~,iessrs. Comer, Cooper, i.:orris, i.lundy and the President, i,2r. Seifert--5. iIAYS: Hone ............. 0. 'iwnereupon, the ordinance v~as placed uion its passage and adopted by the follow- ik-. Seifert--5. Dr. Cooper introduced the following resolution: (f~4258) A RESOLUTIOH to approve certain projects described in the applications hereto attached under the F. E. R. A. ( For full text of Resolution See Ordinance Book No. 8, Pace. 0r_~_J~ ) · Dr, Cooper moved to adopt the resolution. The motion vias duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: i.lessrs. Comer, Cooper, I.:orris, ~iundy and the President, i.Lr. Seifert--5. HAYS: None .... O~ Dr. Cooper introduced the following resolution: (#4265) A RESOLUTION to pay to F. E. Ferguson, District Engineer for the 8th, District, $5.00 per month for a period not to exceed six months, for office rent. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the Cit~ Clerk and .~uditor be, and he is hereby directed to draw a warrant payable to F. E. Ferguson, District Engineer, for the 8th, District, for ~5.00 per month for a period not to exceed six months for office rent. Dr. Cooper moved to adopt the resolution. The motion ~Jas duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: f~YZS: i.lessrs. Comer, Coo-per, ~-..~orris, L~undy and t?m President, i.~r. Seifert-0. None .......... 0. Dr. Cooper introduced the following resolution: (#4266) A R~0Lu~I0~, to pay ~12.50 per week for a period not to exceed three ~aonths for a material clerk under F E. R. ~ BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City Clerk and Auditor be, and he is hereby directed to dram a warrant for ~1£.50 per week for a period not to exceed three months, to such person as may be employed as material clerk under F. E. R. A. Dr. Cooper moved to adopt the resolution. the resoSution adopted by the following vote: The motion was duly seconded and 'AYzS: idessrs. Comer, Cooper, L~orris, i~undy and the President, _~.~. Seifert--5. NAYS: IQ'one .......... 0. 'JORk~f~'S C0!'.~'ISATION UNDER F. E. R. f~.: The City l.,!anager stated that it would be necessary for the City to take care of all workmen's compensation payments on ? work projects done under F. E. R. A. and he so recommends. Mr. ~,~undy moved to con-ii cur in the recommendation. The motion ~ms duly seconded and agreed to. AUDIT: T. Coleman Andrews & Company collaborating with L. Z.~cCarthy Downs in the audit of the City of Roanoke presented a report relatings to the office of H. E. i.,Zayhe~, City Sergeant. The report recommends that authority be given to ex- tend the audit beyond 19~. I~r. idundy moved that the audit be extended to include the Sear 19~, and further, if the auditors deem necessary. ~ir. D~undy offered the follov~ing resolution: {~4E67} A RESOLUTION to authorize T. Coleman Andrevis & Company to extend the audit of the office of H. E. D.~ayhe~, City Sergeant, necessary. through 1932, and further if BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke ~hat T. Coleman ~drews & Company be, and they are hereby directed to extend the audit of the office of H. E. Liayhew, City Sergeant, through the year 193~, and further if they deem neces- sary. l.~r. !.lundy moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the 439 440 resolution adopted by the following vote: .lYES: l. Jessrs. Comer, Cooper, ~,iorris, L1undy and the President, ~.~r. Seifert--5. NAYS: None .............. 0. , ~Ir. !.lundy moved that a copy of the report of T. Coleman Andrews & Company 'on the office of It. E. :fayhew, City Sergeant, be transmitted to R. C. Jackson, City Assistant, ~Attorney, H. L~'. Fox, was duly seconded and agreed t o. and R. S. Smith, Commonweal th Attorney. The mot ion !~dr. ~iundy moved that v~en Council adjourn it be to meet ?~onday, .~.ay 7, at 7:30 o'clock p. m., and that Judge Jackson, City ~'~ttorney, ~. H. ~/., Fox, ~Lssistant, and 12r. R. S. Smith, 1934, Commonwealth Attorney, be requested to be present. Dr. Cooper offered the following resolution: (~268) A RESOL~'IO~0 to amend Resolution ~o AE18 adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke on the 10th, day of L~arch 19~4, entitled, "A Resolution to e?~loy Horace...'~. Fox to assist the C~ Attorney in the matters relating to the shortage in the office of the ~zTeasurer. ( For ~ull text of Resolution see Ordinance Book No. 8, Page ~_~). Dr. Cooper moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: .~o. L:essrs. Comer, Cooper, L~o~.ris, ~.iund~-., and the President, -~. Seifert --5 O· kUDIT: L2r. T. Cole~an ~'~udre%'~'s appeared and stated that L~r. L. i~cCarthy Downs %7ould not consent to a %zritten report on the City Treasurer's office; that he had been authorized to make a state-merit as to the amount of shortage which is of that amount .~56,9&0.85, is out of the General ~hind of the City and ~1,105.67, partial pa?ment of taxes. LLr. Uillis, representing the Bonding Company, appeared and stated "~ ~_~,=, his company was anxious to ascertain the a~.~o'~nt ~'~th which they would be charged. He did not think a suit m'ould be brought until an op£,ortunity had been given them to go over the r~oort. AL~iT: Bill of 'T. Coleman ~ndrev~s ~c Company for services from April 16, 19Z4 to April 50, 1954, amounting to ~1,852.50 was presented, and on motion of l.:r. L:undy · the City Clerk and ~luditor is directed to pay the same. B0i,iD$ OF CITY ~.~LOYE~.S: The City Clerk reported that The Fidelity and Casuali Com.oany_ of Nev~ York, represented 'vo. Charles Lunsford ~ Sons had filed the bond on various cizy er~ployees. Thereupon, Council adjourned to ;aeet l.:onday, i.lay Vth, at 7:30 o'clock p. m. APPROVED Clerk Presiden~. COUNC IL, ADJOU!~ED ~.[EETiNG, ~ionday, ~.:ay 7, 1934. The Council of the City of Roanoke met pursuant to adjourmuent in the Council Room in the !.;.unicipal Building ~f. onday, i.:ay 7, 1934, at ?:30 o'clock p. ~::. PRES~IT: l.:essrs. Comer, Cooper, Morris, !.:undy and the President, :,~. Seifert-5. Y~BSEI,~: None--0. The President, L~r. Seifert, presiding. 0FFICE?~Sr~o~~"~""~: ",. oD. Hunter, City L~ager, R. C. Jackson, City Attorney ~, and ltorace ~.[. Fox. ~ LiC~,IS~ T~'~ 0N W~THONS: A co~m~ication from 1.~. 0. H. Beasley relating to :'. ~the rental of the ~uditorim for a walkathon given ~der the auspices of the National Guard Com. p~ies was read and filed. ~ Judge R. C. Jackson, City Attorney, stated to Council that he had given an opinion to the Comnissioner of Revenue relatinc to the license tax on benevolent, charitable and educational perfoEaances. After a general discussion L~.r. Comer of- feted the follov~ing ordinance: ORDINANCE to repeal Ordinance i~io. 4257, entitled, "'An Ordinance to levy a license on exhibitions known as walkathons or such like exhibitions." B~F.. IT 0RD~Y!NED by the Council of the City of i~oanoke that Ordinance iio. 4257 adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke on the 4th, day of ~...~ay 1934, entitled, "An Ordinance to levy a license on exhibitions known as ~'~alkathons or such like ex- hibitions, be, and the same is hereby repealed. llr. Comez' r~oved to ado.mt the ordinance. The ~otion v..Rs duly seconded and the ordinance ado_oted by the follo~ving_., vote: _.'~£ES: L:essz's. Come~~, Cooper, Morris, :.~undy and the i~resident, -Lt. Seifert - 5. NAYS: None --0. LIFE ~ ' ~' ~ oAV~:~u CRI~j~: A con~ntmic at ion from i.~. S. S. Guerrant, Jr., Educational Advisor C. C. C. Co. 1368, compl~enting the City upon having an efficient Life Saving Crew, was read rmd filed. AbDIT: i. Lr. L. ~..icCarthy Downs and LM. T. Coleman Andrews appeared in relation to tl~e audit no%v being made. After a considerable discussion taken part in by the members of Council, the Attorneys and the auditors, Dr. Cooper offered the follow- :ling m~otion: That the State ~Yuditor of Public /,ccounts, I..~r. Do%'ms and L~_r. T. Coleman _ ~ndrews, furnzsh a resume in writing of the condition of the Treas~&rer's office up to March 7, 1934, at this meeting.~'. ~greed t6 b~k t'he fol-'l'owir~ vote: The motion was duly seconded by i.~. ~:undy and AvES :! [~[essrs. Cooper, Morris and i..~undy ..... 3. ; NA¥S:~-Messrs. Comer and Seifert ............ 2. Thereupon, Messrs. Downs and 3mdrews retired and after a time presented a report to Council, which is filed. I..M. Comer moved that copies of the report be txansm~tted to the Legal Department of the C~ty and to the Co.mmom'~ealth Attorney. ~]so the report relating to the City Treasurer's office be transmitted to the Legal Department and to R. S. Smith, CoK~monwealth Attorney. and agreed to. ;'~ter a further discussion, Co~uncil adjourned. The motion ~'~as duly seconded 441 COUNCI:L~ P,~ULAR MELTING, Friday ~ May ll ~ 19~4, The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the in the Municipal Building Friday, May 11, 193A, at ~ o,clook p. m. · PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, ~ ABSENT: None ........... O. ~ The President, L~r. Seifert, presiding. ~ OFFICERS PRESENT: t;. P. Hunter, City Manager. ~.'~INbTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes -been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PE~TITIONS AND C G~I~THqICATIONS: I~dAPJ~T: The City Manager reported that Caldwell, 0shorn and Holcomb, were in arrears with their rent, that he is taking action to collect. CROSS-OVER: The application of J. R. Stinson for permit to Council Room Morris, Mundy and the President, Mr. Seifert-5 of the previous meeting has duly seconded, the reading is three tenants in the market, Messrs. and advised Council construct a cross- over at 1307 Penmar Avenue S. E., was read and on motion of ~. Mundy referred to the City Lianager with power to act. ~ET HOURS: A petition, numerously signed, asking that an all-day ~arket be established was read, as was also a letter from T. H. Beasley. On motion of Mundy the petition is referred to the Market Committee composed of Messrs. ~undy, Comer and the City Manager for report at next meeting of Council on Friday, May 18, 1934. APPLICATION FOR POSITION: The application of idiss Genevieve Carpenter for posi- tion in the Treas,mrer's office was read. The Clerk is directed to advise ~;~iss Car- penter that Council does not select the employees for the Treasurer's office. HEAD TAX: A communication from Judge J. L. Almond, Jr., of the Hustings Court, transmitting letters from C. R. Kennett, T:easurer, and H. C. Akers, relative to the payment of State head tax without paying the City head tax were presented and read. Mr. Comer moved that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for au opin~ The motio~ was duly seconded and agreed to. RMW0HTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER: The City Manager presented a report making certain recommendations. The same were acted upon as follows: CROSS-0V~R: The City Zanager recommends that a permit be granted J. D. Serrell for permit to construct a cross-over at 712 - 10th Street N.W. Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the recommendation and offered (~4272) A RESOLUTION to grant a cross-over. the following resolution: permit to ~. D. Serrell to construct a certain BE IT RESOLVED by the Co~;_ncil of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and is hereby granted J. D. Serrell to construct a cross-over at 712 - 10th Street N.N. !, Said cross-over shall be constructed under specifications to -be furnished by ,the City Manager and accordir~; to his good liking and satisfaction. i Said J D. Serrell by actln_~ under this resolution agrees to indemnify and save ha~-mless the City of Roanoke from all claim~ for damages to person~ or propert~ by reason of the construction and maintenance of said cross-over. Nr. Mundy moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, Morris, Mundy and the President, t&r.. Seifert --5. NAYS: None ........... 0. STREET LIGHTS: The City Nanager recommends the installation of certain street Lights. .Er. Mundy moved to adopt the reco~endation and offered the following reso-. lution: (~427S} A RESOLUTION authorizing the Appalachian Electric Power Company to in- stall certain street lights. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the Appalachia~ Ele~- ;ric Power Company be, and is hereby authorized to install street lights as follows: (1) One 100 C. P. street light at Summttt Avenue and 5th Street, Wasena. (2) To change the 250 C. P. light located on Windsor Avenue between Chesterfield ~nd Duddtng Streets to a 100 C. P. light and move the 250 C. P. light to the inter- section of Windsor Avenue and Dudding Street. Said lights to be maintained under the the Appalachian Electric Power Company. contract between the City of Roanoke end l~r. Mundy moved to adopt the resolution. The motion ;~as duly seconded and ;he resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, !.!orris, l.~undy and the President, Mr. Seifert --5. NAYS: None ............. 0. The City Manager presented a report of work acconplished and expenditures for reeks ending April 26, 193~, and ~ay 3, 1934. The same are filed. FA2&ILY ¥~LFARE SOCIETY: ~pril was read and filed. ~uested to make a detailed ~elief is furnished by the Family Welfare Society. agreed to. REPORTS OF C0~,IITTEES: None. Report of the Family Welfare Society for the month of "air. Comer moved that the Famtly Welfare Society be re- report of the number of families and their names to whom ? The motion was duly seconded and! UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The following resolution having been introduced, read and ~aid over was taken up and again read: ~4263) A RESOLUTION relating t.o granting permits for cross-overs. .moved Mr. Mundy that the resolution be laid over. nd agreed to The following ordinance having been ~nd again read: (~Z6~) AN The motion was duly seconded introduced, read and laid over was taken up 0POINANCE to levy a penalty on persons, firms or corporations failing ;o pay license tax within the ti~ prescribed by law. Mr. Mundy moved that the ordinence be laid over. The motion ~as duly seconded md agreed to. CONSIDERATION OF CLAI~gS: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF 0RDIN~CES AND RESOLUTIONS: Mr. Mundy introduced the following ordinance: (~27~) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain an ordinance adopted by the ~f the City of Roanoke on the 25th, day of ~An Ordinance regulating the solicitation ~imilar entertainments and the ~n~uguration of drives through Council August 1933, Numbered 4148, entitled; and sale of tickets for public dances and tag days or otherwise ~hereby appeal is made to the public for funds end providing penalties for violation," 443 {]~or full text of Ordinance see Ordinance Book The ordinance was read and lai~ over, Dr, like exhibitions, introduced the following ordinance: ORDINANCE to levy a tax on exhibitions ( For full text of Ordinance see Ordinance Mr. M;!ndy moved that ~Council be dispensed with. i. vote: Book No. the readin~ of the ordinance at The motion was duly seconded AYES: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, Morris, Mundy and th~ NAYS: None .......... O. the ordinance Page __._). known as walkathons or such 8, page/~J ). ~wo separate meetings of and adopted by the fo llowi] President, Mr. Seifert--5. Thereupon, was placed upon its passage and adopted by the follow- ing vote: AYES: Idessrs. Comer, Cooper, ~,[orris, idundy and the President, l:r. Setfert--5. NAYS: None .......... O. Mr. Comer introduced the followin5 ordinance: (~4275) AN ORDINf~NCE to prohibit the sale or receipt of second hand heating or pl,~mbing fixtttres or su_nplies, electrical fixtures or wiring, gas, fixtures or ap- pliances, water faucets, pipes, locks, bath tubs, or other second hand fixtures of ~'hatsoever kind or description pertaining to a building without a permit; to re- quire persons engaged in the buying and selling of such articles to keep permanent records of such transactions and the names and descriptions of the i, ersons partici- pating in the s~me; to require ~,,nk dealers and dealers in such second hand personal ~roperty to make reports of such transactions; to exempt certain persons from the pr visions of this ordinance; to require the books and premises of all persons effected by this ordinance to be open to police inspection; and to prescribe penalties for the violation of the provisions of this ordinance; and to define dealers within the meaning of this ordinance. ( For full text of Ordinance see Ordinance Book No. 8, page ). The ordinance was read and laid over. Dr. Cooper introduced the following resolution: (~4276) A RESOLUT~[0N to repeal Resolution No. 4266 adopted May 4, 1934. BE IT .RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that Resolution No. 4266, entitled, "A Resolution to pay $12.50 per week for a period not to exceed three months for a material clerk under F. E. R. A." be, and the same is hereby repealed. . Dr. Cooper moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: ~ AYES: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, i,.'iorris, l~undy and the President, i:~. Seifert--5. NAYS: None ........... 0. Mr. Comer introduced the following ordinance: (~&278~ AN ORDINANCE vacating and closing a part of Franklin Road adjoining the land of the Crystal Spring Land Company, May 4, 1B~. ( For full text of Ordinance see Ordinance Book No. 8, Page ). ~ The ordinance is laid over. ~ AUDIT: Mr. L. McCarthy Do~ns, State Auditor of Public Accounts, ~ommonwealth of Virginia, presented a report supplemental to the report of May 7th, which is filed. The Clerk is directed to tran-~mit a copy to R. C ~ackson, City Attorney, H. ~/,. Fox and R. S Smith, Commonwealth Attorney EXPENSE OF AUDIT: Bill from the Commoneealth of Virginia amounting to $2,357.4' on account of the audit now bein~ made by L. McCarthy Do~as, Auditor of Publto Accounts, was presented. pense of the various men called thereto. resolution: L~r. Mundy moved Dr. COOler called attention to the difference in the named in the bill, and asked that Mro Down, s attention be that the bill be Daid and offered the following (~4277) A ~LUTION to pay to the Com~_ onwealth of audit. of Virginia $2,557.49 on acco~ ~t BE IT RESOL~ by the Council of the City of Roanoke that Auditor be, and he is hereby directed to draw a warrant payable the City Clerk and to the Commonwealth of Virginia for $2,357.49 on account of the audit. The same to be charged to the account of Special Services. resolution AYES: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, NAYS: None ............ O. i:M. !.,lundy moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the: adopted by the following vote: Morris, Mundy and the President, !,~r. Seifert--5. AUDITOR'S REC~';~[ENDATIONS: A cc~nunication from l~r. T. Colemon Andrews & Company dated May 4th, 1934, rmking certain recommendations with respect to a~mintstration affairs of the city, among which is the change of the fiscal year, consolidation ofI accounts of city and School Board and issuing of all warr-n_ts by the City Auditor, installation of accounting machines, and organization of office of City Clerk and Auditor, having been presented to Council, and copies furnished each member of Council, upon motion of Dr. Cooper the same is laid over for a later meeting. TUBERCULOSIS PAVILION: Miss Dyer and ~. Richardson appeared and asked that Council consider the erection of a Tuberculosis Pavilion on the Almshouse Farm for ' care of colored tuberculosis patients. Mr. ~AjUndy moved that the matter be laid : over for consideration at a later session. The motion was duly seconded and agreed i to· ~' REFbl~D OF F~S FOR TRIAL OF ~ARRANTS BY ISSUING JUSTICE: Mr. Th'omunan Britts appeared and presented to Council quite a number of warrants issued by the Issuing Justice that had not been tried for various reasons and stated that when the warraats were issued that all of the fees were paid, including, a fee of $1.00 for trial of !i the case in view of the fact thor these m~"rants were not tried by the civil .lusttce, he asks that the fee of ~1o00 for the trial be refunded· 1~o Comer moved that the '~ matter be referred to the City Attorney for an opinion· The motion was duly second' ed and agreed to. · · F. E. R. A. PROJECTS: A communication from '~ E B. Brown, Project Engineer, asking that $3.00 per week be allowed for automobile expense for the mtert~ clerk was read. The matter is laid over. ~.ECTRICAL ORDINANCE: A communication from .Mr. G. C. Turner complaining that he is prevented from w~rking at his trade of an electrician under the Elec~rical Ordinance and asking that a rebate be made him. The matter is laid over. CODIFYING ORDINANCES: Mr. Mundy brought to the attention of Council the necessity of codifying the ordinances of the City, and suggested that the Bar ^asociation be fcalled in conference in connection therewith. That he would take the matter up ~with .Mr. John D. Carr, Secretary of the Bar Association, and report to Council. 445 most of sewers was Cludin~ Mr. There 3E~F~ ASSESS~&E~T: The 0ity Manager reported ~o 0o~oil rela~i~ ~o ~he re~ues~ ~f R. H. Bible for re~n~ of ~o~ pai~ for oo~truo~ion of sewers in ~hat the property o~ers ha~ ag~ed ~o pay one-~lf of ~he oos~; ~d ~ha$ She ao~ual greater th~ the ~o~t esti~ted, and the prope~y o~era, in- Bible, are not entitled to a reft. being no ~rther business, Co~o~l adJo~ed. APPROVED A~EST: Clerk n; COUNCIL, SPEOIAL MEETING, Tuesday, May 15, 1934. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in Special Meeting in the Council Room in the Municipal Building ~uesday, May 15, 1934, at 7:30 o,olock p. m., pursuant to call of the president. PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, Mundy and the President, ~M. Seifer~ --A. ABSENT: }&r. Morris ............ 1. The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: W. P. Hunter, City Manager. 0BJECT..0F THE MEETING: The president stated that the object of the meeting was to consider such matters that had been laid over from time to time. MARKET ALL DAY: The matter of the request of petitioners for establishing an all day market as referred to the Market Committee; the committee is not ready to make a report and the matter is continued. AUDIT: In the matter of the recommendations of T. Coleman Andrews & Company re- lative to change in the fiscal year, issuing of warrants by the Auditor, etc. Mr. Comer moved that the matter be deferred until Mr. Andrews can be present. The mo- tion was duly seconded and agreed to. TUBERCULOSIS PAVILION FOR COLORED PEOPLE: In the matter of the reQeust of the Tuberculosis Association to erect a pavilion for colored patients at the Almshouse ~ Farm. The City Manager stated that he did not know whether he could secure F. E. R, funds for the project or not, but, in any event, the City would have to pay th~ cost of the material which would be the larger part of the cost. Mr. Mundy moved that the City Manager take up with the proper State authorities, and ascertain whether or not the City would be permitted to erect a pavilion at the Burkeville Tuberculo-' sis Hospital for six or eight patie~nts, and, if this can be done, whether they would m~intain the patients in the pavilion at the cost now prevailing. The motion.~ was duly seconded and agreed to. F. E. R. A. MATERIAL CLERK: In the matter of the request of E. B Brown, Pro- ject ~ngimeer, for $3.00 per week automobile expense for Material Clerk. Dr. Coop- er moved that the request be denied. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. G. C, TURNER: In the matter of the complaint of Mr. G. C. Turner that he is prevented from exercising his right to make a living by working as an electrical contractor on account of the high license. =r. Mundy moved that the Clerk notify I,~. Turner the amount of the City ~Bd State license. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. CODIFYING :~RDINANC?.SIMrJ~undy stated that Mr. John D. Cart, Secretary of the Roanoke Bar Association, i~,'ould m~ke a written report on Friday, May 18th, interest the Bar Association will take in re codifying the ordinances. as to the'i AIRPORT: Mr. Mundy of the Airport Committee reported that he has information that the Executors of Dr. Cannaday's estate will not take less than $50,000.00 for the whole property. $67,500,00 for the was duly seconded and land now occupied by the Airport. He thinks the City should make an offer on the Mr. Comer moved that the co~ttee be authorized to offer i! upon terms to be mutually agreed upon. whole property, agreed to. The motion 447 ~0N: A discussion was had relative to the exhibition of the Walkathon in the Auditorium. ~tr. Mundy stated that the contract furnishing food to the partici- !pants had been sublet, and asks that the Commissioner of Revenue be notified, and Ithat he ascertain whether or not the party furnishing the food has a license. I CROSS-OVER: In the matter of the request of W. T. Peters, Jr., for permit to !construct tress-overs at the Corner of Patterson Avenue and 12th Street S. W; one .! :cross-over to be on Patterson Avenue and the other on 12th Street. The City Mana- Eer stated that the lot would be used as a lunch, barbecue, soft drink and beer sta~d. Dr. Cooper moved that tho City Clerk prepare a Resolution granting a permit for a cross-over on the West Side of 12th Street approximately 100 feet North of Fatterson Avenue, and present the same for Council's consideration on Friday. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED Clerk CO COUNCIL~ REGULAR Friday~ May 18, lg~4 The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in in the Municipal Building Friday, May 18, 1934, .at 3 o'olook p. m. the Council Room PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, ABS~T: None ...... O. 0ooper, :;iorris, Mundy and the President, ~r. Seifert-5~ The President, ~,tr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRES~]T: W. P. Hunter, City Manager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the mtnutes of the previous meeting has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed ?~Ith and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND COL~'~UNICATIONS: ASSISTANT !~M01~ATTSR~[EY: Mr. C. E. Cuddy, Assistant to the Commonwealth Attorney, appearr ed and stated that they had advice that James Moore who is wanted in Roanoke for murder is at Williamson, N. C., in a convict camp; that it is necessary that he be identified and to do so it will be necessary to send a police officer and someone who knows him to Williamson, N. C; that there is no fund out of which this expense can be paid,:and he asks that Council provide for the payment of the expense. Mr. Mundy moved that the expenses be paid and that the Superintendent of Police provide the money out of his emergency fund to be returned to the fund upon presentation of~ the bill of expense. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. S~UE~Z[NG POOL FOR COLORED PEOPLE: A petition asking that a swiw, ning pool be co~ structed in Washington Park for colored people was read and on motion of Dr. Cooper referred to the City Manager to ascertain the cost and report to Council. CROSS-OVER: The application of Lindsey-Robinson & Company for a perml t to con- struct a cross-over at ~l? West Salem Avenue was read, and on motion of I:~. Comer the permit granted. Mr. Comer offered the following resolution: (~A~?9) A RESOLUTION to grant a permit to Lindsey-Robinson & Company to con- struct a cross-over at El? ~¥est Salem Avenue. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, a~d is hereby granted Lindsey-Robinson & Company to construct a cross-over at El? West Salem Avenue. Said cross-over shall be constructed under specifications to be furnished by the City Manager and according to his good liking and satisfaction. Said Lindsey-Robinson & Company by acting under this resolution agrees to i~- demnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to per- sons or property by reason of the construction and maintenance of said cross-over. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, The motion was duly seconded and thell Morris, Mundy and the President, ~. Seifert--5. NAYS: None ........ 0. CROSS-OVER: The application of Stewart Dry Cleaning Company, to construct a cross-over at 8~0 Third Street S. E., was read. to grant the permit and offered the following resolutiom: (~AP~0) A RESOLUTION granting a permit to Stewart Dry Cleaning to construct a cross-over at 8~0 Third Street S. E. BE IT RESOL~D by the Council of the City of Inc., for permit ~.[r. Mundy moved Company, Inc., Roanoke that a permit be, and is '44'.9 45O aereby granted Stewart Dry Cleaning Company, Inc., to construct a erosa-over at 820 Third Street S. E. Said cross-over to be constructed under specifications to be furnished by the ~City Manager end accordin~ to his good likin~ and i The said stewart Dry Cleaning Company, Inc., satisfaction. by acting under this resolution agrees to indemnify and save harmless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damage to persons or property by reason of the construotion and m~intenance of said oross- over, ? . l&r. Mundy moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, i~orris, Mundy and the President, ~.~. Seifert--5. NAYS: None ..... 0. CROSS-OVER: The application of Foster ~.~usser for pex~mlt to construct a cross- over at 802 Bullitt Avenue S. E., was read and on motion of I,~r. Comer referred to the City Manager with power to act. CG~.~GNICATION: A commtmication from General Ernest D. Scott, Brigadier General, U. S. Army, thanking Council for assistance in making a survey in the vicinity of Roanoke was read and filed. .REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY !£ANAOER: The City Manager presented a report of work accom- plished and expenditures for week ending t~ay 10, 1934. The same is filed. FINANCIf~L STAT~;~4T: The City Clerk and Auditor presented a statement of the financial condition of the City as at April 30, 1934. The same is filed. I~EP0RT OF ~HE CITY A_q~0PJ~EY: The City Attorney presented reports as follows: BE_~-UND OF TRIAL FEE FOR ISSUING WARRANTS: The City Attorney reported that in his opinion the fee paid for t~e trial of a case in the Civil Justice Court where the defendants are not found, shoula be refunded. Mr. I..lundy moved that the ~atter be laid over for a special meeting. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. PA'~,~ OF CAPITATION TAX: The City Attorney reports that the Treasurer cannot refuse to accept $1.50 State poll tax when it is tendered. Mr. l~undy moved that a copy of the opinion be transmitted to Judge Almond of the Hustings Court and the City Treasurer. PAY~.~ENT OF AUT_0MOBYLW. DEALFJ~'S D~.d0NSTRATING LICENSE: The City Attorney reports that under the Act of Legislature of 1932, the City is prohibited from imposing a demonstrating license tax on automobile dealers. C0:.2..JlSSIONER OF REV~krUE: The Co~issioner of Revenue reported that he had issued a license for tobacco and soft drinks for a lunch counter at the City Auditorium for the Walkathon contest. ~0RTS OF C0~[TTEES: ',.:A~'~ C0.,.~.~TTE~. The Committee appointed to consider the Question of an all da~ market presented a report recommending that an all day market be established to ope~ 'at 5 o'clock a. m., and close at ? o'clock p. m., beginning J;,~e l, 19~4. ~ Dr. Cooper moved that the recommendation of the committee be adopted and offer- I ~ed the folloE~g ordinance. ~ (#4281) AI'I 0RDINJ~CE to establish market hours for the public market. ~the public market shall be from ~ o'clock a. m., ~1 1934 BE IT 0RD~INED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the market hours for to ? o'clock p. m., beginning ~une Dr. Cooper moved to adopt the ordinance. ordinance adopted by the following vote: The motion wae duly seconded and the AYES: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, NAYS: None ....... ----0. Morris, l. Iundy and the President, I.~. Seifert --5. BEP0RT OF AIRPORT C0~IITTEE: The Airport Committee oonsistlng of L;essrs. Mundy,'i Morris and Hunter presented a verbal report stating that they had consulted the Mountain Trust Bank, the executor of Dr. A. A. Cannaday and they wanted $71,625.00 for the 303 acres, $1,625.00 to be cash, per year, with interest at 4~x%; that the the purchase. for the 137 acres composing the less, upon terms to be mutually by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, NAYS: None ............... 0. and the balance at the rate of $7,000.00 i National Exchange Bank had agreed to finance Dr. Cooper moved that the committee be authorized to offer $40,000.00 Airport, or $67,500.00 for the 300 acres, more or agreed upon, The motion was duly seconded and adopted l..~:orris, i.lundy and the President, .~.~. Seifert --5. AUDIT: Judge R. C. Jackson, City Attorney, }~M. Horace.... ~' Fox, Special Counsel and T. Coleman Jmdrews suggested that they be authorized to take up with J. H. Frantz, former Treasurer, and the Liaryland Casualty Company, the surety on his bond, the matter of the indebtedness as shown by the Auditor's report amounting to approxi- Imately $57,000.00. I.M. Andrews stated that he had proceeded on the theory that the case mt ght be settled without going into court, and that if it was necessary to go into court it would require a detailed audit for the wh~le eight year term, and would take considerably more time. Mr. Andrews stated that the shortage in the second term was about the a,wount of the bond, and that the shortage in the first term was considerably less; that he would not reco~aend figuring the interest on the various items for the reason that the cost would be about as much as the interest would amount to. Mr. Morris offered the following resolution: (#4282) A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Attorney and Special Counsel to collect indebtedness of J. H. Frantz, former Treasurer. ( For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Book No. 8, Page /00). Mr. Morris moved to adopt the resolution. ~dopted by the following vote: The motion was duly seconded and aYES: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, I.Jorris, Mundy and the President, fir. Seifert --5. i NAYS: None .......... O. UNFiNISHED BUSINESS: The following resolution having been introduced, read and laid over was taken Ap and again read: (~4263) A RESOLUTION relating to granting peEaited for cross-overs. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that permits for [nto lots fronting on two streets may be permitted from the most traveled street, ~ut cross-overs from both streets is prohibited. Dr. Cooper moved to amend the resolution by striking out the words, "from the aost traveled street", and inserting "on one street only". The motion was duly by the following vote: AYES: Dr. Cooper ............................. 1. NAYS: Messrs. seconded and rejected The Question Comer, Morris, i,!undy and the President, lit. Seifert --4. was stated on the resolution and the resolution rejected by the cross-ove~s following vote AYES: Dr. Cooper ................ ---------1. NAYS: Messrs. The following and again read: (~4264} AN ORDINANCE to Comer, Morris, M, mdy and the President, Mr. Seifert --4. ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was taken ling to pay license tax within ordinance adopted by the following vote: levy a penalty on persons, firms or corporations fa: the time prescribed by law. ( For full text of ordinance see Ordinance Book No. 8, Page ~). Mr. L~undy moved to adopt the ordinance. The motion was duly seconded and the AYES: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, Morris, L~undy and the President, ~.ir. Seifert--5. NAYS: None ........ 0. The following ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was up and again read: (~4274) AN 0RDIN,d~CE to amend and reordain an ordinance adopted by the taken Council of the City of Roanoke on the 25th, day of August 1933, numbered 4148, entitled, "An Ordinance regulating the solicitation and sale of tickets for public dances and similar entertai~ents and the inauguration of drives through tag days or otherwise whereby appeal is made to the public for funds and providing penalties for violation ( For full text of Ordinance see Ordinance Book No. 8, Page ~0~). Mr. !.iundy moved to adopt the ordinance. The motion was duly seconded and the ordinance adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, Morris, i.[undy and the President, Mr. Seifert--5. NAYS: None ........... 0. The following ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: {#4275) AN 0RDIN~CE to prohibit the sale or receipt of second hand heating for pl,,mbing fixtures or supplies, electrical fixtures or wiring, gas fixtures or appliances, water faucets, pipes, locks, bath tubs, or other second hand fixtures of whatever kind or description pertaining to a building without a permit; to re- quire persons engaged in the buying ~d selling of such articles to keep permanent records of such transactions and the naxaes and descriptions of the persons participa' ing in the same; to require junk dealers and dealers in such second hand personal property to maE~..~"eports of such transacgions; to exempt certain persons frown the .provisions of this ordinance; to require the books and p~emises of all persons af- fected by this ordinance to be open to police inspecgion.~ and to prescribe penalties for the violation of the provisions of this ordinance; and to define dealers within the meaning of this ordinance. ( For full text of 0rdin~nce see Ordinance Mr. Comer moved to adopt the ordinance. Book No. 8, page ~_). The motion m'as duly seconded and the ordinance adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, ~,iorris, Mundy and the President, i;~ Seifert--~. N~YS: None ...... O. The following ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: ~the (~4278) AN 0RDINM~CE vacating and closing a part of land of the Crystal Spring Land Company, May 4, 1934. Franklin Road adjoining ( For full text of ordinance see Ordinance Book No. 8, page ~) . ~r. Eorris moved to adopt the ordinance. The motion was duly seconded end ordinance adopted by the following vote: the AYES: Masers. Comer, NAYS: None ------0. Cooper, Morris, !:[undy and the President, I,Ir. Seifert-5. C ~SIDERATION OF CLA]I.~: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATIOh OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Dr. Cooper offered the following ordinance: ~&ncefl. AN ORDINANCE to make it ,m~:awful to promote or participate BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke: in Marathon~ Section 1. For the protection of the health of the citizens of Roanoke, any person, firm, association or corporation conducting participating in a marathon or advertising, and each person walkathon, or other similar dancing, dancing or walking contest, marathon dance, physical endurance contest and/or performance contLnuing or intended to continue for a period of more than twelve (12) consecutive hours, whether or not an admission fee is charged, ~nd/or a prize is or is not to be awarded to one or more participants for participation therein, is guilty of a misdemeanor. Section 2: Any person, firm, association or corporation adjudged guilty of violating any of the provisions of Section l, hereof, sh-11 be punished by a fine Fifty ($50.001 Dollars and/or thirty days in jail for each and every offense. of Section 3: An emergency is declared to exist and this ordinance is in force ~rom its passage. Section 4: All ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are here- ~y repealed. I }dr. Walter H. Scott appeared and protested against passing the ordinance. After 3ome discussion ~.~. Morris moved that the ordinance be referred to the City Manager, ~ity Attorney and Health Officer to investigated~m~d report. The motiom received no second. The ordinance is laid over, and the City M~nager directed to report thereon. M~. i~undy introduced the following resolution: (#4284) A RESOLUTION to grant a permit to W. T. Peters, Jr., to construct )ne cross-over on the Northside of Patterson .Avenue and one cross-over on the ~/est- ~ide of 12th Street S. W., approximately 100 feet North of Patterson Avenue. ( For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Book No. 8, Page¢~; ). Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the :esolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, ~:~orris, Mundy and the President, ~. Seifert - 5. NAYS: None ..... -0. M~. Mundy introduced the following resolution: (~4285) A RESOLUTION to pay T. Coleman ~drews mdit from May 1st, to May 15th, 1~54. Company $1,747.50 bill for BE IT RESOLV~ by the Coun~cil of the City of Roanoke that the City Clerk and .udito~ be, and he is hereby directed to draw a warrant from May 1st, to L[ay 15, 19~4. adopt the resolution. iany for $1,747.50, bill Mr. Mundy moved to resolution adopted by the followi2g vote: to T. Colemsn Andrews & Com- The motion was duly seconded _~nd the! AYES: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, Morris, Mundy and the President, Mr. Seifert-~. NAYS: None ...... O. MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: ROANOKE HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION: Report of the Roanoke Hospital Association for ~the month of April showing 245 days, treatment of city patients was read and filed. AUDITOR'S REC~,E&ENDATION: The recommendation of T. Coleman Andrews & Company 'relative to the fiscal year, etc., was taken up. ~&r, Morris moved that the matter be laid over until Tuesday, May 22, at 4 o'clock p m. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. '1934, bring suit on tax matters Mr. l.~undy moved that when Council adjourn it be to meet on Tuesday, May 22, at 4 o'clock p. m. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to.. ISSUING JUSTICE: The Issuing Justice reported that the Commonwealth wanted to against about ].50 persons and desired that warrants be issued and a bill rendered for them, and asked that he be authorized to issue the warrants before the payment of the fee. ~,~. M~dy moved that the request be denied, and that the Issuing Justice collect the fee before issuing the warrant. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. CODIFICATIOH OF ORDiNA~CES: A letter from L~'r. T. X. Parsons, president of the Roanoke Bar Association, advising that he had appointed a committee consisting of S. :J. Hairston, Chairman, Robert L. ~luarles and Harold Price to assist in the codifi- cation of the ordinances. The Clerk is directed to request this committee, Mr' Parsons and L~. John D. Carr, to meet with Council for a conference on Friday, May 25th, at 4:30 o'clock p. m. REC!~E~TION D~Ad~T: ~,Lr. K. ~.!ark Co~en, Director of Recreation, pres-~nted a recommendation that a Tennis Association be formed; the membership fee to be $1.00, and that the members of this &ssociation be granted preferred hours, which are from four o'clock until dark on week days and from noon until dark on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. The report is laid over. DELINQUI~T LIC~,ISE: The City Manager reported that s~,~ons were being issued to all persons who are delinquent in the pa~uaent of their license tax. G. C. TUP~NER: Mr. G. C. Turner again appeared complaining about the electrical ordinance. The matter is referred to the City !danager for report. ? ~TTEST: · Clerk There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED Presid~ COUNCIL, ADJOURN~ 5~ETING, Tuesday, May 22, 1934. The Council of the City of Roanoke met pursuant to adjournment in the Council Room in the Municipal Building Tuesday, },lay 22, 1934, at 4 o'clock p. m. PRESh~.IT: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, Morris, L:undy and the President, ~Lr. Seifert-5. None ........ 0. The President, L.~. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRES~,iT: W. P. Hunter, City l;Ianager. F~q COLLECTED BY ISSUING JUSTICE: The City Attorney _h_ovir~ presented o_n. opinion advising Council that in the futire it should return the fee paid for the trial of .~ a civil case upon warrant issued by the Issuing Justice when the defendant in the warrant is not found, end the case does not come to trial. the recoi-Lnnendation, and offered the following resolution: Comer moved to adopt (#4~86) A RESOLUTION ~o authorize the City Clerk and Auditor to refund the trial fee collected by the Issuing Justice in certain cases. WF_EREAS, the Issuing Justice is required to collect fees 'for issuing and trial tel warrants for small claims, and %'JI~.RRi~B, at times, after the v~arrant is issued, it is ascertained that it can- not be served, and, therefore, the case never comes to trial before the Civil and i~olice Justice. In such case the plaintiff is entitled to a ref~nd of the trial fee -m~unting to ~1.00, collected by the Issuing Justice as aforesaid. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that in the ~ future the City Clerk and Auditor is authorized to refund the trial fee in such cases that by reason of non-residence of the defendant, or other reasons, the warrant is not served and a return is not made to the Civil and Police Justice. No refund shall be made, however, unless the original warrant issued by the Issuing Justice is presented and filed with the City Clerk and Auditor at the time the application for a refLmd is made. }.~. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. resolution adopted by the following vote: The motion was duly seconded and the AYES: Liessrso Comer, Cooper, Morris, Mundy and the President, ..'..2r. Seifert - 5. N~YS: None ........ 0. 18th, The following ordinance having been introduced as an emergency measure on May was agai~ taken up. (#4283) AN ORDINAiN-CE to make it unlawful to promote or participate _~n marathon dances · A com~..~ication from Mr. ~.rskin L. Hill, Captain C. A. Ira. N. G., President, was read and made a part of the record. Iir. C. E. Hunter, who said he represented some of the business people of the City, presented an ordinance which he asked to be substituted for the one iht=educed on Liay 18th. It a!:rpearing that the matter was referTed to the City ~ianager, City Attorney and Health Officer, as a committee to report to Council, and the committee not hav- lng made a report, the president rules that the ordinance will be laid over until lithe report of the com~ttee is received, and they are requested to report by Friday, May 25th. AUDIT RECO~IENDATIONS: The recommendations 'May 4, 1934, were taken up and considered. City be, !year. by T. Coleman Andrews &Oompany of 1. Change in the fiscal year. Dr. Cooper introduced the following ordinance: (~4287) A/~ ORDINANCE to establish the fiscal year of the City of Roanoke. BE IT OHDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the fiscal year of and is hereby established to begin July 1st, and end June 30th, of each The ordinance was read and laid over. 2. Consolidation of accounts of the City and School Board. !'.~r. l.lundy introduced the following ordinance: (~4288) AN ORDINA/~CE to consolidate the accounts of the City and School Board of the City. iZ~_ERF~S, in order to coordinate the accounting system of the City of Ro~Boke and to make for better reporting of the financial affairs, it is deemed ~ise that the accounting of the School funds of the City of Roanoke be consolidated with the general accounts of the city. T~.~o~ov BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that with the consent of the School Board of the City of Roanoke that the accounts of the School Board be consolidated w'ith the general accounts of the City of Roanoke, and that hereafter all bills, pay-rolls and pa~nnents of every nature for account of the Schoo Board be made through a warrant issued by the City Auditor, upon approval by the School Board of the City of Roanoke, and that all money received for and on account of the schools from every source shall be paid into the general fund of the City and appropriated for the purpose for which the ~.ayment is made. This ordinance to become effective when the School Board, by resolution, shall approve and consent to the same. The ordinance was read and laid over. 3. Issuing of warrants byCity Auditor: This matter is laid over. 4. Installation of accounting machines: Dr. Cooper moved that a comnittee of three be appointed to look into the Question of accounting machines as recommended by the Auditors. The motion ~'~as duly seconded and agreed to. The president appoint ed as the committee Dr. Cooper, Ltr. L~undy and L~r. Comer. 5. Organization of office of City Clerk & Auditor: The matter is laid over. Thereupon, CoLmcil adjourned. ATTEST:, Clerk APPROVED Presi~t COUNCIL, REOU ~LAR ?~EETING, Friday, May Z5, 1934. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Room in the l.;.un~ cipal Building Friday, ~ay 25, 1934, at 3 o'clock p.m. ~ PRESh~.~: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, !,.~orris, Mundy and the President, l,..'~r. Seifert-5.! ABSENT: None ........ 0. The president, ~.~. Setfert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESE,IT: ;,~. P. Hunter, City ~.ianager. 1,5~UTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has ~been furnished each member of Council, upon ~otion, duly seconded, tl~e reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS 3~D COLEJUNICATIONS: DYERS: ~;~. Charles D. Fox, Jr., representing certain Dry Cleaners and Dyers, presented a petition asking that Section 51 of the License Tax Ordinance, which pro- vides for a license tax on persons, firms or corporations conducting dyeir~$ establish- Iments be repealed. The petition states that the matter of dyeing is a part of the Dry Cleaning Business, and to impose this tax would be in the nature of a double tax. ~ttr. ~.[undy moved that the matter be laid over until next ~eek, and that !~. Fox notify Judge Birchfield and request him to continue the cases pendin~ in his court until after the next meeting of Council. A..~ .~05LIL: A communication from ~ir. B. F. ~ooma~, Sec~"etary of the Chamber of Commerce, transmitting a letter from S. A. Cisler, General Superintendent of Air ~.iail, relatin~ to the condition of the Airport for Air ~.[ail Service. The communica- tion is referred to the Airport Committee. AIRPORT: A communication from Dr. E. G. Gill protesting against the purchase of· the Airport was read and filed. S0b~tH%JESTERN VIRGINIA INCORPORATED: k co_mm_.unication from Homer K. Bowen, Execu- rive Secretary of Southwestern Virginia incorporated, advising that they proposed to~ hold a pageant in Roanoke on July 4th, 5th, and 6th, and asking that the license tax theremitted. Dr. Cooper moved that t'he matter be laid over until nex~ week. .'l CENTItAL C0%~,ICIL PARapeT TEACHE~RS ~SOCIATION: k communication from !..~s. G. D. Shipplett, President of the Central Parent Teachers Association inviting Council to its annual meetinE to be held at the home of ~&rs. '~ ,. F. Gentheimer in South Roamoke on Wednesday, June 6th, was read. The Clerk is directed to acknowledge receipt of the same . TAX REFUND: The request of !,.~r. Ewell L. Purvis, 508 Wasena Avenue, to refund ~,ity tax'paid:in..., error. It appears that l.~r. Pu~vis ~as assessed in the county and also assessed, i~ the city. He paid the assessment in the county on October 86, 193~ iland through .error again paid the assessment levied in the city on Nay O, 19~. 1~. IComer moved that a refund of ~1.16, taxes erroneously paid for 19~, by Ewell L. Purvis be made, and the City Clerk is directed to draw a voucher for the same. The notion was duly seconded and agreed to. The same was read and filed. REI~0RTS OF 0FFICERS: ; P~0RT OF THE CI~£ ~!L~AGER: The City }.[anager presented a report on the '~'alkathon. The City ~.,~lanager presented a report of work accomplished and expenditures for 457 week ending May 17, 1934. The same is filed. FAMILY ~'LFARE SOCIETY: The report mes and number of individuals granted ~ferred to the lielfare Committee. REPORTS OF C0t.JlIITTEES: AZqPORT COI..2dITTEE: The Committee of the relief Family ~'elfare Society showing the by the Society was presented and re- on the .~irport presented a verbal report and e communication from Mr. R. B. Gunn, President, of the Mountain Trust Bank advising that the offer made of $40,000.00 for 137 acres or $67~500.00 for the 303 acres, mcr or less, is refused. Dr. Cooper moved that the committee be authorized to offer for the entire farm of the estate of Dr. A. A. Cennaday, consisting of 303 acres, more or less, $70,000.00, upon teE.~s to be mutually agreed upon. The committee to report .the result of the offer at a later meeting. The motion was duly seconded by Mr. Mundy and agreed to by the following vote: AYES: i~essrs. Cooper, :.~undy and seifert - ¸3. NAYS: Messrs. Comer and :.~orris ............... 2. IE~FINISHED BUSINESS: The following ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (#4283) .~N 0?LDINJ~CX to make it unlawful to promote or participate in marathon dances. Dr. Cooper moved that the ordinance be dismissed from the calendar. The motion v~as duly seconded and agreed to. The following ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (#4287) A~ 0RDIN~,ICE to establish the fiscal year of the City of Roanoke. ( For full text of Ordinance see Ordinance Book No. 8, Page t~..~....). Dr. Cooper moved to adopt the ordinance. The motion was duly seconded and the ordinance adopted by the following vote: AYES: Liessrs. Comer, Cooper, !,!orris, ~l.!undy and the President, !-,ir. Seifert --5. NAY£: None 05 The following ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (#4288) Dd~ ORDINANCE to consolidate the accounts of the City and School Board of the City. M.r. !~.undy moved that.the ordinance be laid over and a copy fu.r~ished the School': Board. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. REC~TION. in the matter of the recommendation of K. Mark Co~en, Director of Recreation, that a Tennis Associatic. n be foEaed with dues of $1.00 a year, and to give the members thereof preferz~d hours on the court was again taken up. Dr. Cooper moved that the recommendation be not approved. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDER~Ti0N OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUT!0t,IS: Dr. Cooper introduced the following ordinance: (~4289) AN ORDINANCE to make it unlawful to conduct, manage or promote certain marathon dances and physical endurance contests and to participate therein. ( For full text of ordinance see Ordinance Book No. 8, page ~). The ordinance was read and laid over. i.,:0TIONS ~D L:iSCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: PA~,.Z~IT OF CITY POLL TAd(: Mr. Comer moved that the City Attorney be requested to give Council an opinion on the question as to whether or not the ,ithe payment of three year,s city poll tax as a prerequisite to vote elections. city can require in purely city pavilion at the Colored Tuberculosis Sanatorium, and that it would cost approximately $500.00 per bed, and would be 50 cents per day. high, COLOI~ED TUBERC%~OSIS PATIENTS: The City ~lanager states that he had been in corn-~ munication with the State ~iealth Commission with relation to the construction of a ! that the Commissioner stated that the charge for occupancy The City !~anager stated that he thought the cost was and that he will get a complete estimate of the c~st and report later. SHENANDOAH AVE~: The City ~.~anager reported on negotiations for acquiring land for widening Shenandoah ~'~venue. The committee is continued. CODIFYING ORDIN~CES: The comnnittee appointed by the Hoanoke Bar Association composed of Messrs. Hairston, Quarles and Price, together with ~r.. T. X. Parsons, President, and John D. Carr, Secretary, appeared to confer with Council relative 'o codifying the ~¢~4nemces. . ~f poTsmble, ~he approximate ~ounc~l on Frmday. They are requested to go into the matter and ascertain", cost of their service, and to report at the meeting of i.~anager brought to the attention of Council CIVIL J~MD POLICE JUSTICE: The City he condition of the Civil and Police Justice Court Room, with estimates of the cost tf changing the arrangement therein. Council after viewing the room requested the City ~..~anager to get new estimates of the cost, and report at ~ later meeting. ~. ~undy moved that when Council adjourn it be to meet on Thursday, L~ay ~l, ~9~, at ~ o'clock p. m. The motion ~as duly seconded and agreed to. Thereupon, Council adjourned. APPROVED 459 Clerk Presid~ COUNCIL, ADJOURNED MEETING, Thursday, May 31, 1934. The Cou__n_cil of the City of Roanoke met pursuant to adjournment in the Room in the idunicipal Building Thursday, May 31, 1934, at 4 o,clock p. m. Council ' d PRES~{T: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, :.~orris, ~..un y and the President, I.ir. Seifert-5 AUSENT: None .......... 0. The President, ~ir. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PKES~T:'~,'. P. Hunter, City .,~anager.~ SCHOOL B0f~RD CONSOLIDATION OF ACCOUNTS: The School Board met with the Council · of the City of Roanoke for the purpose of a conference to consider the matter of th~ consolidation of the accounts of the City and the School Board as reco~__mmended by T. Coleman Andrews & Company. After a discussion and statement by Mr. ~kudrews that the purpose of his recommendation is to bring the school accounts into the records of the City, and that it is not his purpose to take away from the School Board any of its prerogatives or to interfere in any way with the administration of school af~ fairs; that he thought the records of the City should disclose the financial transac- tions of the School Board. After some further discussion it was moved that a corn- ~ ~..mittee be appointed from the School Board and Council to ac1; with ~&r. Andrews in wo~- ing out the details. The Chairman of the School Board appointed Messrs. Hazelgrove and LicDonald; the President of Council appointed Llessrs. Mundy and Tucker. DRY CLW'~ANw~: In the _matter of the request of the Dry Cleaners Club to repeal Section 31, of the License Tax Ordinance imposing a license tax of $25.00 on per- sons, firms or corporations conducting a dyeing establishment, and on certain per- sons, firm~ or corporations soliciting or receiving business for dyeing establish- ments, l.'Lr..~,iundy moved that the petition be denied. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. SOUTHWESTERN VIRGINIA INCORP01L'~T~.B PAGE~: The City ]'~:~.anager presented a com- munication from Southwestern Virginia Incorporated asking that they be granted free -use of the market auditorium beginning .~.Ionday, June 4th, to July 1st, for practice. M~. L:undy moved to grant the request and offered the follov~ng resolution: (~4291) A R.,.o0LUTION granting the use of the market auditorium to Southwestern ~Virginia Incorporated from June 4th, to July 1st, for the purpose of practice for ~the historical pageant to be presented. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the use of the City .market auditorium be, and is hereby granted the Southv~estern Virginia Incorporated !from L[onday, June 4th, through July 1st, for practice for the historical pageant to be presented in this city on July 4th, 5th, and 6th. In granting the request it is understood that it is not to interfere with the City's right to rent the auditorium when the City has en opportunity to do so, and at such times the practice session for the pageant shall be suspended, notice of which shall be given to said Southwestern Virginia Incorporated. Mr. Eundy moved to adopt the resolution. :resolution adopted by the following vote: The motion was duly seconded and the AYES: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, Morris, Mundy and the President, Lit. Seifert - 5. NAYS: NOB - ..... 0. C0}~UNICA~0H FR0~.'~ L. E. L00KABILL: A communication from ~,tr. L. E. Lookabill suggesting that Council extend an invitation to President Roosevelt to come to Roanoke on the occasion of laying the corner-stone for the Veteran's Hospital. It appearing that the matter is a/ready being necessary before giving general publicity to the to notify ~,~. Lookablll of this fact. htr. !dundy introduced the following resolution: (~4E90) A RESOLUTION to authorize the ~.~.ayor and the City Clmrk to the sum of $70,000.00. considered and that certain things are invitation, the Clerk is directed borrow (For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Book i;o. 8, Page /~ ). Mr. ~.iundy moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: ~..~essrs. Comer, Cooper, l~,~orris, liundy and the President, !dr. Seifert - 5. NAYS: None ..... 0. AIRPORT: The con~?,tttee considering th~? Iurchase of the C~naday farm presented a letter from l&r. R. B. Gunn, President of the Liountain Trust Bank, advising that he would recomendlng the acceptance of ~70,000.00 for the 303 acres of land upon terms to be mutually agreed upon. The Clerk is directed to draw a resolution provid- lng for the purchase at the price of $70,000.00, payable $7,000.00 per year, over a ~ period of ten years, deferred payments to carry interest at a rate not to exceed ~. ~ and to be secured by a Deed of Trust on the property : There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk Pres ~nt 4'61 C0b~CIL, REGUI~TR MEETING, Friday, June 1, 1934. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Room in the i.~unicipal Building Friday, June 1, 1934, at 3 o'clock p. m. iolorris, Hundy and the President, ~,Lr. Seifert-5 PRESET: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, .~BS~'JT: None ...... 0. The President, Ltr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRES~.~: :J. P. Hunter, City l.~anager. L~iJL'TE$: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previoua meeting has been furnished each member of Co,~ncil, upon motion, duly seconded, the ~eading is ~dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETI TIOI,;£ .'.~D ~ 01,.~.,~'~I~.~I Oko: PIEDM01IT AVenUE S. E: Petition from the property owners in the thirteen hun- dred block of Piedmont ~'~venue S. E., requesting improvement to the street ~as read and on motion of i.~. ilundy referred to the City Manager. FIR~ PROTECTION: .~ co~unl a~on from S. G. Kulp calling attention of Council to the lack of fire protection on Lafayette Boulevard, South Roanoke, was read. ~. Comer ~oved that the ~atter be referred to the City 1.0:anager for report. J01~,i b. HOI.LOR~'~N, 111: A communication from John W. Holloran, 111, Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia, complaining as to the condition of the street and in- The matter is referred 806 Mansfie ~d juries to his car and the occupants on May 21st, ~as read. to the City L~anager and City Attorney for reply. CR0oS-0V~R. The application of n. L. La~'Json for permit to construct a cross- over into a lot on the S. E. Corner of Elm Avenue and Second Street S. W., was read and on motion of i~.Lr. Liundy referred to the City Lianager for report. CROSS 0~H. The aoplication of J P Vaughan for permit to construct a cross- over at the Corner of Virginia ~venue and Grandin Road was read, and on motion of ~. Comer referred to the City L~anager. LRESTL~G, B01uING OR SPARRING EXHIBITIONS: A communication from the League of Virginia i. Lunicipalities calling attention to an act of the Legislature passed at itst' ~'1934 session ~ith reference to Wrestling, Boxing or Sparring exhibitions ~as presen~ ~ed. The Clerk is directed to furnish the members of Council a copy of the resolutic~I~ and to ascertain if the same has been adopted in other cities. C~TURY OF PROGRESS CHICAGO: ~ communication from Hon. Edward J. Kelley, Mayor of Chicago, extending an invitation to attend the Century of Progress, was read and filed. LIC~SE '°?~'~. ~'~ ~ · ~~: A communication from L. A. Johnson asking that a refund of the license tax paid by his father as physician be made. The Clerk is directed to ad- vise L~r. Johnson that Council has no power to refund license. RE~0RTo OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF ~ ~ ~iqE CITY i.~NAGER: The City L!anager presented a report making certain recommendations. The same were acted upon as follows: k~.ECTRICAL 0RDINAi~CE: In the matter of the complaint of G. C. Turner about the electrical ordinance; the City Manager advised Council that he had a conference ~with .L~. T'~rner and he complained about a number of the sections of the ordinance It appearing that most of the complaints are not justified, the iwhich he listed. ~atter is dismissed. S%~I',~INO POOL WASHINGTON PARK_: The City Manager reported that to construct a concrete swizmatn-g pool 100 x 150 feet, with the necessary showers and lockers would cost approximately $12,400.00. The matter is laid over. The City M. anager presented a report of work accomplished and expenditures for week ending L~y 24, 1994. The same is filed. REPORT OF ~E CITY ATTORNE~K: PAYi,[ENT OF CITY POLL TAX AS PRE-REQUISITE TO VOTE: The City Attorney advises Council that it does not have the right three years as a pre-requisite to vote. to require the payment of City Poll Tax for The opinion is filed. i,~ALKAT~t0N ORDINANCE: The City Attorney advises Council that there is no legal objection to the Walkathon Ordinance either in point of form or substance. The opinion is filed. REPOHTS OF CCL~;ITTEES: The Committee appointed to consider the ~.~.~atter of pur- chasing machines for the City Auditor's office and a cash register for the Treasurer office made a verbal report reconm~ending on the advice of L~. T. Coleman Andrews, $ that the City purchase a National Cash register at a cost of $1,390.00 and an Analy- sis l.~lachine at a cost of $1,285.00; these m~achines for the Treasurer's office and an Accounting machine at a cost of ~1,550.00 for the City Auditor's office. L~. L~orris ~oved that the reconn~endation of the committee be adopted and offered the following resolution: (~4292) A RESOLL~I0ll to authorize the purchase of certain m~chines for the of- fice of the Treasurer and City Clerk and Auditor. For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Book No. 8, page ~___~). The resolution was read and laid over. LE~FINISI~D BUSINESs: The following ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over ~as taken up and again read: ~ (#4288) ~ 01~R~J~CE to consolidate the accounts of the City and School Board of the City. The ordinance is laid over. The following ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (#4289) AN 0RDINAI~CE to make it unlawful to conduct, manager or promote certain marathon dances and physical endurance contests and to participate therein. ( For full text of Ordinance see Ordinance Book No. 8, Page/~ ). Dr. Cooper moved to adopt the ordinance. The motion was duly seconded and the ordinance adopted by the following vote: AYES: Llessrs. Comer, Cooper, 22,,ndy and ~.~orris ..... NAYS: t~. Self err ................................. 1. CONSIDERATION OF CLAI¥~: None. II,~RODUCTION ~ND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES J~d~D RESOLUTIONS: Dr. Cooper introduced the following resolution: {~gg~) A RESOLUTION to purchase the A. A. Carmaday farm lying in the County of Roanoke. The resolution x~as read and laid over. ~ir. iZundy introduced the following resolution: (n~gg~} A ~"~SOLUTION to pay T. Coleman g.ndre'~'s &. Co~nrpany ;~l,??0.00, for ser- vices rendered from !~ay 16th, to l~ay 31st, inclusive. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that T. Coleman j~ndrews and~ .404 Company be paid the sum of $1,??0.00 for setwices from May 16th, to May Slst, in- clusive. Dr. Cooper moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, l.~orris, Liundy and the President, t~. Seifert--5. NAYS: None ....... 0. · ,gA'. 1,1undy introduced the follow, lng resolution: , (#4295) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to repair and improve the : ~u Police Court Room, and fixing the cost. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City Manager be, and he is hereby directed to have repaired and improved the Police Court Room ? at a cost not to exceed $48~.00, which shall be charged to the account of City Hall Repairs. ,'~r. L~undy moved to adopt the resolution. resolution adopted by the following vote: ~o: i.:essrs. Cooper, !iundy and Seifert---3. NAYS: ~.~essrs. Comer and lforris ......... · ',,ir. l,~undy introduced the follo~;'ing ordinance:. (#4296) A~N CRDIN;d,iCE to amend and reordain Section 16 of an ordinance adopted f~' xr by the council of the ~t~ of Roanoke on the 22nd, day of September, 1933, numbered "An Ordinance for safe guarding life and property by regulating and 4158, entitled, providing for the inspection of the installation and maintenance in and about build of electric ~iring, electric devices and electric material, defining the duties of the Electrical inspector, providing for the exmaination of Electrical Contractors and Electricians, requiring bond of Electrical Contractors and providing for the appointment of an Examining Board and providing penalties for violation of the or- dinanc e." The ordinance v~as read and laid over. The motion was duly seconded and th~ ,rigs I! CL~i~NG ~JD DYEING: Several persons representing Cleaning and Dyeing estab- lishments again ~Dpeared with reference to repealinc Section 31 of the License Tax Ordinance, which Council denied at its meeting on May 31st. ~&r. i.lundy moved that when Council adjourn it be to meet Thursday, Ju_u_e 7, 1954, at 4 o'clock p. m. TREY~DTtER'S REPORT: The Treasurer presented a report of tax collections for month of l,lay 1934. The same is filed. .~0DIFI~,,T~i.~o OF 0RDINZNCES: The committee from the Roanoke Bar Association appeared and stated 'to Council that they would undertake the codification of the ordinances at Zhe agreed sum of ~1,000.00, the City to purchase stationery. Dr. Cooper moved that the matter be laid over until Thursday, J~e 7th. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk Presi~t COUNCIL, ADJOUR2~D MEETING, Thursday, June ?, 19~. The Council of the City of Roanoke Room in the ~.lunicipal PRESF~ ~T: Messrs. ABS~T: None .... 0. The president, '~r. Seifert, presiding. met pursuant to adJournmemt tm the Council Building Thursday, June 7, 1934, at 4 o'clock p. m. Comer, Cooper, Morris, l:.undy amd the President, Lb. Seifert-~ OFFICERS PRES~.~T: %':. P. Hunter, City i.~anager. SCHOOL BJDRD: The resignation of I.Lr. Geo. N. Dickinson as a member of the School Board from DistrLct No. 2, v~as presented. On motion of :~.r. Mundy the resig- nation was accepted and the Clerk directed to write :~. Dickinson expressing the appreciation of Council for his services. ELECTION OF i,.~IBER TO SCHOOL B0.~RD. ~Lr Morris placed in no~.dnation the name of ~. R. H. Smith as a member of the School Board from District No. 2, to fill the~ unexpired term of LLr. Geo. N. Dickinson, resigned, and there being_ no further non~i-ii nations, !.~. ~,iundy moved that the nominations be closed. The motion ~vas duly second- ed and agreed to, thereupon i~Lr. R. H. Smith ;'~as unanimously elected a member of the . School Board from District No. 2, of the City of Roanoke, to fill the unexpired term of :.Lr. Geo. N. Dickinson, x. esigned. AUDIT: A communication from T. Coleman Andrew, s & Company advising relative to the audit of the school accounts was read and filed. ~Somo.~.~,T RW~F~D: It appearing that !.~. R. B. Adams paid a sewer eom- putation in the name of J. T. and Nannie L. Penn. on lots ll and part of lg, Section! 35, Crystal Spring, amounting to $24.00, and it having been ascertained that the ass- essment ~'~as paid before the sewer system was taken over from the Crystal Spring ~ Drainage Company. The City Clerk reco~mnends that the refund be made. i~r. Mundy moved that the refund be ~ade and offered the following resolution: (#429?) A RESOLb~£ION to refund the sewer assessment paid in the name of J. T. and Hannie L. Penn. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a refund of $24.00 .be made to R. B. Adams, Trust Officer of the Mountain Trust Bank, for sewer computa- tion paid in the name of J. T. and Nannie L. Penn ou lots 11 and part of 12, Crystal~ Spring Land Company. [~. I',iundy moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded m~.d the resolution adopted by the follow, lng vote: AYES: ~essrs. Comer, Cooper, ~Jiorris, L~undy and the President, L~. Seifert--5. N~YS: None---0. JUDGI.~T DAY: A communication from Fred Heihan of Johnstown, Pa., predicting dire disasters for the country was read and the Clerk directed to ackno~,~'ledge the receipt of same. DYEING LICENSE: The opinion of Judge R. C. Jackson, City Attorney, to Judge H. S. Birchfield relative to a license tax on dyeing establishments was read and !file~. '46,5 The City Manager stated that he had employed two detectives from Richmond for the purpose hotel bills and travelin~ expenses ~uountin~ ithe emergency fund of the Police Department. to tibet extent. No action was taken of running down some law violators; that the cost for to ~51.56, which has been paid out of He asks that the fund be reimbursed on the question. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk Presid~ COUNC~;, RE,ILAR MEETING, Friday, June 8, 1934. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Room in the I~iunictpal Building Friday, June 8, 1934, at 3 o'clock p. ::~. PRESENT: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, I~orris, l. Iundy and the President, ~.~r. Seifert-5 ABS~T: None ........ 0. The president, i.~. Seifert, presidings.. OFFICERS PRES~T: W. P. Hunter, City !~anager. i~:II, iUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has ~ been furnished each member of Council, uI~on ~otion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND C0~,~.!IE~IC~TI0ho. S'~°~I~ ~ING POOL FOR COLORED: A. L. i,'~acklin presented an additional petition ask- lng that a swi~.~ing pool for colored be constructed in 7Jashington Park. tion is filed. The pet i- STRE~ ENCROACHi~T: Mr. E. E. White appeared and stated to Council that he is the o~'~ner ~f the property at the N. '~,J. Corner of ~.~arshall Avenue and 6th Street S.~'; that he ascertained a short time ago that the city v~as encroaching on his property 2~- feet. He asks that the :~atter be adjusted. The se~ue is referred to the City L'anager and City Attorney for report. ~iARI~T HOURS: Lh~. J. C. Richardson presented a petition signed by 144 producers asking that the market hours be re-established as they were prior to June l, 1934, except that they be permitted to begin their sales at 2 o'clock p. m. ~&r. i..:undy moved that the matter be referred to the l~arket Committee. seconded and agreed to. The ~otion was duly AIRPORT: Judge R. G. Uhittle and i~.~. W. H. Scott, representing Reynolds and : Lemon, lessees of the Airport, appeared and asked that a renewal of the lease with these men be made at the expiration of the present term which is June 30th. Judge Whittle, representing the Roanoke Bridge & Iron Uorks, asks that Council authorize the City ~.'~anager to write a letter to the Bridge Company stating that in the event the city purchased the airport that the Bridge Company would be permitted to remove the hangar in the event the same is sold after the termination of the city's lease, x~_ich is July 1st. He stated that Council had already authorized the City ~.Janage~ to write such a letter giving the, permission to remove the hangar prior to the expiration of the lease. The matter is laid over. WATER i,~AIN: The application of the Roanoke Water Works Company for permit to const~m, cta water main in ~Sth Street S. W., 5_n. the fourteen hundred block was read and referred to the City 2.[anager for report. D~AGE: ;~ ccamaunication from L~s. Ruth Drabble stating that she had suffered ges to the extent of ~8.85, on account of injuries received in stepping into a drain, the iron tod of which had been tilted or removed. The matter is referred to the City Attorney for an opinion in v~iting at the next meeting of Council. RAILR0~D SID~G: A petition from H. R. Rosebro asking permission to construct ~ Railroad Siding across 18th Street S. W., approximately 100 feet North of 18th, Street and Cleveland ~venue. The City l.~aneger recommends that the permit be granted. Comer offered the following resolution: (~AE98) A RESOLUTION granting a permit to ti. R. Rosebro to construct a side- itrack across 18th Street S. 'i;., approxlmatoly 100 feet N. of the intersection of llSth Street and Clevaland Avenue. i BE IT R~0LVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a per,mit be, and is hereby granted H. R. Rosebro to construct, or cause to be constructed, a side t~.ok ! -across 18th Street S i-i approximately 100 feet N. of the intersection of 18th, 'Street; and Cleveland ,~.venue into his prope~y lmo~m, as lots 0-10-11 and lg Section 46, of the Riverview and West End Land Company tdap. Said H. R. Rosebro by acting under this resolution agrees to indemnify and save harmless the City of i~oo. noke from all clai~ for d~u~ges to persons or property by reason oi~ the construction ~d ~.~'~ ntenance of said side track, and the operation of engines and cars thereon, and Iharther agrees to maintain the street over which the side track is constructed in the same condition that it is at present and whenever t~e City of Roanoke shall make repairs or ir~prove~ents to the other portion of the streel the said H. ~. Rosebro st~all at his ex?ense make the same repairs and improvements to that portion of the street occupied by saiG track. He further agrees that all loading and unloading of cars shall be within his pren~ises, and no cars shall be permitted to re~sain on the street for any purpose. The resolution was read and laid over. R~,~:,~D. A co~.mn, unication fro~.~ Llrs ~. ~. Hudnall stating that she has been overcharged for taxes on 10 feet of land that she does not ov~n from 1906, and asks that the taxes -be refunded or that her property be exempt from fUrther taxes. It appearing that a refund for taxes overcharged for the past five years was ordered by Cobu~cil at a previous meeting, the Clerk is directed to notify l,.Lrs. Hudnall that no further refunds can be made on account of the overcharge. P~a~°0RTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT CF THE CITY LLi~L~G~: The City L!m~ager presented a report ms_king certain reco~.muendations. The same ~'~ere acted upon as follows: FIRE i~ROTECTION ~..~F~YETT£ ~V~IUE SOL~H R0~N0~: The City ~.~anager reported that in the ?_atter of the petition of S. G. Kulp asking for fire protection on Lafayette avenue, South Roanoke, that he had taken the matter up w~th 1Jr. Charles E, l...~oore, General LLanager, Roanoke :Jater Works Company, and he advises that his company has no definite -plan for the installation of any fire hydrants at any time in the near fu- ture. Lit. L:undy offered the folio~ing resolution: ~ (~99) A RESOLU'?I0i~ requestinlg the ~oanoke Water Works Company to install fire hydrants on Lafayette ~.~.venue, South Roanoke. WHERE.~S, it has been brought to the attention of Council that the x~ater mains in Lafayette Avenue are not sufficient to provide fire protection, ~,ater ::orks Company be, and it is he~'eby requested hydrants on Lafayette Avenue, South Roanoke. T~H~FCRE, BE IT RESCLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the Roanok to insta$1 msins and ple. ce fire ~hlr. Diundy L~oved to adopt the resolution. The .~.Gotion v~as duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: l~iessrs. Comer, Cooper, Diorris, Liundy and the President, ~. Seifert--5. NAYS: ~ one ........ 0. CROSS-0VW~RS: The City ~anager recommends that permits for cross-overs be grante~ 469 H. L. Lawson at the S. E. Corner of Elm Avenue and Second Street S. '#., and J. P. Vaughan at tile S. W. Corner of Virginia Avenue and Grandin Road. the following, resolution: ~r, ~.~Iundy offered (~4300) A RESOLUTi0i'~ granting a pen.~it for cross-overs to H. L. Lawson at the S. E. Corner of Elm Avenue and Second Street S. W. BE IT RE$0LVt~D by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and is hereby g'canted H. L. Lawson to construct cross-overs into his property at the S. E. Corner of Elm Avenue and Second Street S.iJ. One of said cross-overs to be on Elm Avenue - '- ~proxx..~tely 30 feet East of Second Street and one cross-over on Second Street approximately 30 feet South of Elm Avenue. Said cross-overs ~hall be constructed according to the good liking and satis- faction of the City i~Ianager and under specifications to be furnished by him. Said H. L. La~'~son by acting under this resolution agrees to indemnify and save har~Gless the City of Roanoke from all claims for damages to persons or property by reason of the construction and maintenance of said cross-overs. L~r. l,]undy moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution ado?ted by tha following vote: ~z~'.~: l.lessrs. Come~, Coope~, ~.:o'~'rxs, i,:undy ~nd the ,-~res~dent, l,;r. Seifert--5. NLTS: llone ......... 0. ',.~r. !.]undy offered the follo~ving resolution: (~4501) A RES ~,LUTI ON granti~z a peri, it to J. P. Vaughan to construct cross-overs at the S. ~.i. Corner of Virginia Avenue and Grandin Road. BE IT RESOL~-ED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and is ' hereby g~'anted J. P. Vaughan to construct cross-overs into the lot at the S. ~',". Cor- ncr of Virginia Avenue and Grandin Road. One of said cross-overs to be on Virginia Avenue aDproxi~u~tely 50 feet '~;est iof Grandin Road and one cross-over on Grandin Road a2cproxL-nately 35 feet South of Virginia Avenue. Said cross-overs shall be constructed under specifications to be furnished by the City D~anager and according to his good liking and satisfaction. The said ~'. P. Vaughan by actin~o under this resolution agrees to inderanif¥ and save harmless the City of _,'Roanoke £rom all claims for damages to persons or property by reason of the construction and .maintenance of said cross-overs. i~..U, undy r.~oved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the follo¥~ing vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Cooper, ~..iox. ris, I~undy and the President, i..~.~r. Seifert --5. MAYS: None ........ 0. The City Eanager presented a report of ~'~ork accomplished and expenditures for ~eek ending i~[ay 31, 1954. The sa~e is filed. ~;'.~.RGEI, ICY rRELIEF ADL~iilSTRATiON: A communication from I~&r. Wm. A. Smith, Ad- ministrator of the ',Emergency Relief Administration, asking that the city take over he functions of the project engineer, and that the duties of the project engineer ~e placed upon the Engineering Department of the City. The matter is laid over. FRAi~ZLIN ROAD BRIDGE: ~ cGmmunication from the Depart~zent of Highways requesting ~hat the city agree to maintain the Franklin Road Bridge. Ltr. i.~orris moved that an ! ~gree~nent be authorized, and offered the follov&ng resolution: 470 (~4502) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City I~anager to enter into an agreement ~ith the Virginia State Highway to maintain, at the City's cost and expense, the project No. NRM - 1027 - B-1. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City }~anager be, -~nd he is hereby authorized to enter into an agremuent with the Virginia State High- way to maintain, at the cost and expense of the City of Roanoke the bridge from the Bouth bank to the Horth bank of Roanoke River lmo~m as the Franklin Road bridge and .-, ilesignated as Virginia project No. Erl~I 1027 - B-l, and the City l,ianager is authorize, to sign such an agreement on the ~art of the City of ~oanoke, i }~r. Morris moved to adopt tl~e resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adoL:.ted by the following vote: ,£K~: Liess?s Comer, Cooper, 12orris, :'~un y and the l'resident, l,tr. Seifert - 5 N,CS: i.~one .... O. BU~RELL ' '-~" '~ . ~...-~:~,.~0RI,~,. HOSPIT~L: Re~ort of the Burrell i,iemorial Hospital for the mont~. of April sho~'ing 75 days' treatment of city patients was read and filed. REi'ORTS OF COZ32iTTEES: None. b?JFVi,~ISHED BUSIE£SS: The follo~:,.'ing ordir~nce having been introduced, read and laid ove~ was taken up and ~ain read: 0:~.Di~,.,~,,. to consolidate the accounts of the City and School Board of the City. The ordinance is laid over. The following resolution havi~s been introduced, and a~ain re~d: read and laid over was taken (#4292) ~'~ ~SOLU'YiON to authorize the purchase of certain machines for the of- lice of the Treasurer e~d City Clerk and Auditor. ( For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Book No. 8, page/~.~. Dr. Cooper ~oved to adopt the resolution. The .~uotion v~as duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the relieving vote: AYES: lZe::srs. Comez', Coo-per, L:orris, I,lundy and the President, :..~. Seifert --5. The follo~?~ng resolution having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (#429~) ~ ~SOLUTION to purchase the A. L. Cannaday farm lying in the County of Roanoke. ( For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Book No. 8, Page /~). Dr. Cooper moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the follo~Ting vote: ~o. L:essrs. Comer, Cooper, i.:orris, I,iundy and the President, :.;r. Seifert --5. ~,~ o. !,~'one ---0. The follo~g ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: {i~4B96) ~' 0RD72~2~CE to amend and reordain Section 16 of an ordinance adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke on the gBnd day of September 195~, numbered ~158, entitled, "~n Ordinance for safe guarding life and property by regulating and providing for the inspection of the installation and r~Sntenance in and about build- ings of electric wiring, electric devices and electric material, defining the duties Of the Electrical Inspector, providing for the examination o~ Electrical Contractors and Electriciams, req.uirSng bond of Electrical Contractors and providing ~or. the ap- {! I! 471 pointment of an Examining Board and providing penalties for violation of the ordinm ( For full text of ordinance see Ordinance Book No. 8, page t~-)' The motion was duly seconded and the ord Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the ordinance. nance adopted by the follo%'ling vote: AYES: Liessrs. Comer, NAYS: None ---0. Cooper, I,!orris, Mundy and the President, L~. Seifert --5. ~ee~ COHSIDERATIOH OF CLAII, LS: None. INTRODUCTION AI.iD COI~SID~qA'£I01.~ OF 0RDR~,,,CEo AlrD RESOLL'£I~I~3: SLOT LL'~CHINE 0RDLNANCE: Mr. i,:undy stated that he had in mind an ordinance to ~lace a license tax on slot machines; that the ordinance had been prepared, asks that it be referred to the City Attorney for an opinion. and he L'~OTION~ f~D :,ffSCELL~EOUS B¥SINESS: CROSS-OVER: ~;m. E. F. Jamison appeared and asked for a permit to construct a oross-over at the N. E. Corner of Tazev~ell Avenue and Holliday Street into a proposed £illing station. Lir. Comer moved that the ~_tter be referred to the City .qanager for report and recommendation. AIRPORT: ~Jr. i.!undy moved that a c~itteeof three to consist of one citizen, one member of Council and the City I.~anager be appointed to look into the question of operating the Airport, and the farm in connection therewith, the lease of the ~'~irport, and all r0atters in connection with the operation thereof. The ~otion was duly second- ~d and agreed to. The president appointed i.lr. J. P. L~undy, the member of Council, i~. P: Hunter, City I,.ianager and Dr. Cooper, citizen. DR. C00P~R'S RETIRhi~HT: It appearing that this is the last meeting in which Dr. ~rank S. Cooper will be present as a member of Council the mayor made appropriate Council for his returement, and expressing remarks ex-pressing the regret of the ~hanks for his faithful sex-~ice. There being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED ~TTEST: Clerk President Co,moil, Friday, Regular Meet in6, June 15, 19~4. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the !in the L;unicipal Building Friday, June 15, 1934, at 3 o,clock p. m. Council Room PRES~.:T: Messrs. Bear, Comer, ,',:orris, !.~undy and tho Presideat, l~r. Seifert-5. ABSENT: None ---0. The President, i.:r. Seifert, presiding-. OFFICERS PR~I2'~: ;.'. Y. Hunter, City Lianager. i:HNUTES: It a~,~'pearinc' that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been fur~ished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is ~dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. ~UALIFICL?ION OF L~. Bi~'~R: Certificate from R. J. ",,'atson, Clerk of the Corpora- tion Co~t, certifying t~t i.M. J~es ,,. Be~ had qu~ified as a ~mber of the Co~c~ to fill the Lme~ired te~ of I.~'. Chas. D. Fox, resigned, was presented and filed. PETI:fiOi~ '~ ~ " " '"~ '~ ~ ~,u,~o= SCn00L. i~s C D. Johnson ~d Lliss Ila !lace, representing the Board of the" ' . '. appeared and stated to Co~cil .,~ses Schools which operate ~der V. E. R ~, --- that they ~e no~; operating t~ee schools; one at the Y. W. C. A; one for eolored people in the N. E. Section ~d one in tl~e S. =. Section at the Belmont Methodist Ch~ch. They stated that the Belmont i.~ethodist Ch~'ch needed the room that is being used for the school, and they are asking Co~cil to assist them in securi~ a build- ing in which to conduct a school in the Southeast Section. They stated that they had requested the School Board for pe~ission to use one of the school buildings in 1 the Southeast, but that their request had been refused. I :,.Ir. D. E. L2c~uilkin aDDeared and stated the position of the School Board. Lit. Bear moved that the trotter be referred to the City i,:anager to take up ~ithti the School Board at its session 12onday evenin~ June 18th. The motion was duly seconI-: ed and agreed to. AIRPORT: Judge R. O. Whittle a.r~peared ~-ith reference to the ~mova! of the I hangar at the .~ir'port at the e~iration of the lease. He asks that the City '...:anager be authorized to t;rite the follo~ving letter: Roanoke, Virginia, ~une 11, 1934. '~ Clayton Lemon, Liessrs. Frank C. Reynolds and .... Roanoke, Virginia. Gentlemen: I have been instructed by the City Co'uncil to write you this letter. Roanoke City's lease to the i.lunicipal ..irport in Roanoke County terminates the last day of this month. The City of Roanoke is contemplating purchasing this airport. In event the City of Roanoke, in fact, purchases this airport, and is unabl to effect with you either a sat is fac tor% purchase, rental or lease of your hangar, sma,ated by you may remove it from said air- you or any individual or cor-ooration de '~'~- ~port at any time; provided, ~owever, that ,you remove the sm.~.e within thirty (30) day: after receivin~ ~ritten notice from the City ~..ana~er so to do. Provided the rights of the City as to past due rent are protected and rent paid in full before the remov~ of said hangar. Very truly yours, L~r. Whittle stated that the letter is necessary in order that if. essrs. ;leynolds and L~¢.on may obtain financial aid to clear up the liens on the hangar. I.,.~. Comer ~ioved tlmt the City ;.:anager be authorized to write the letter, and that Judge ~R~ittl~ ~hen the liens are paid, exhibit to the proper officials of the City, the docuements e 1 (g marked "paid" and a certificate that the liens have been released duly seconded and adopted by the follow, lng vote: The mot ion was AYES: ~,~essrs. Bear, Comer, and the i~resident, i:r, Seifert --3, NAYS: L!essrs. L:orris and i.~undy ......... 2. Judge W]~ittle was present and agreed that upon the pay~ent of the liens agains~ the hangar he would exhibit to the proper city officials the docuements representing the lien and a certificate of their release. CROSS-0Vh~q: The application of G. II. Carroll for permit to construct a cross- over at 1006 - 13th Street I,~. W., was presented and on motion of ;~r. i..~undy referred to the City L~a~ager with po~er to act. ~0~LE.'I FL0~ID~: ~ co~mnunication from E. O. Sewell, ~ayor of the City of Micro1_, Florida, advising of the con. templated tour of the Junior Ch~Gber of Co~erce Boys' Dr~ Corps a~ Military B~d, and their intention of :~king Roanoke one of their stopping points. The Clerk is directed to acl~owledge receipt of the c0E~ication ~nd to request additional info~,mtion. · -'~,~: Co~ication fr~ I.~. Homer ~. BeaTen, ~xecutive Secretly of the Southwestern Virginia_~ncoroorat ed ,_ aski~ that [Council f~nish n~es of a list of t~enty-four ladies and gentlemen as patrons for the P~e~ut. I,~. L..~dy ~oved that the ~tter be referred to tlc Chm~ber of Corn- merc e. The ~,~otzon %~Jas duly seconded and agreed to. ,, ,.,~: An invitation from !.:rs Earl" . Hasr,~ussen, President of the i,,'oman's Club, ~o Council to attend a reception at Rosela~m on Friday evening June 15th, aZ 7:30 o'clock. The Clerk is directed to acknowledge the invitation and to express the appreciation of Council therefor. PATRIOTIC .~_FFAIRS C01.2.1ITTEE: f, communication from ~,Lr. Carleton Penn, Chairnan, of ~he Comuittee on l'atriotic J~ffairs, ex~endinrg an invitation to Council to meet with the committee on june 20th, at 8 o'clock at Hotel Roanoke for the purpose of working out suitable arrangements for the ~th, of July activities. The Cle:rk is di- rected to acknowledge the letter, ? ,,. -. the ov.,era~or- of- ~-~.,,~_,.,.~ LI~Io~ T~U,[: The application of ~, leters, Jr., _ _ I~ormandie Inn, t~1201 Patterson .'~.venue for refund of license tax !~aid for the sale ~!of 3.g beer was presented. It appearir~ that 2.ir. ::eters obtained this license on June 11, 1934, and obtained a license uoon the certificate of the ~. '~ ~ - ~. ~. Board on June 12th, having operated under the 3.2 license for two days. I.,2~. Bear moved that a refund of ~45.00 be made i..Lr, t~eters. L. ir. Bear offered the follo~ving resolution: (~4303) ~ RZo~Lu~Ib~,; to refund to,,. :. ?eters, Jr., Proprietor- of The ii.~'o-x-mandi~ Inn, ~45.00 on account of beer license. BZ IT ?~E$0LVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City Clerk and kuditor be, and he is hereby directed to refund to .., T. Peters, aomut of beer license. Jr. ~ $45.00 on ac- Said amount ;':hen paid shall be charged to the account of Refunds and Rebates. Mr. Bear moved to adopt the resolution. t'esolution adopted by the follo~ving vote: The ]',action %Tas duly seconded and the _=_mo: i;iessrs. Bear, Comer, :forris, ~:undy and the President, r. Seifert -- 5. None ........ 0. R~;0~T OF TH£ CITY I.LkNAG~R: The 3ity LLanager presented a report .making certain reco:.~aendations. The same were acted upon as follows: '473 WATER MAIN: The City Manager reported that a permit had been issued the Roanoke !Water ~'orks Company to install a Allison and Woods Avenues to replace the GR0~S-0VER~: The City ~anager recommends inch water main in 5th Street S. W., between already in. be granted H. main which is that a permit J. Wilker- i son to construct two cross-overs into the lot located at the N. E. Corner of Tazewel !Avenue and 3rd ~treet S. E., to be used as a fillil~ station· ! Mr ~,'undy moved to adopt the reco~aendation and offered the following resolu- ¢ ° ~ tion: '~ (~&J0&) ~ ~o~~0~,, granting; a permit to ~t. J. Wilkerson to construct certain ~ cross-overs. B2 IT ~ooLV~D""" '" by the Com~cil of the City of Roanoke that a pe~it be, and is hereby grantod H. J. ',¥ilkerson to construct t~Jo cross-overs into his lot at the ~,. ~. Corner of Taze~'e!l .~vcnuc ~nd 3rd Street S. ~. One of said cross-overs to be on Taze~'~ell ~venue ai~proximately 25 feet East of Third Street and one cross-over on Third Street approximately 50 f~et Horth of Taze~e!! ~:venue. Said cross-overs shall be constructed under specifications to be furnished by the '~ ~ ~ ' · ~=ty i.2anager a~ according to his good likit~ and sat xs fac t ion The said ~' ' .~. J. ','/ilkerson oy acti.~s under this resolution msrees to inderzuify and save haz~m!ess the City of noano~<~ from all cla~?z for d~r. ages to persons or pro!:e~'t~, by reason of the construction and naintenance of said cross-overs. ~.,.m~c~ ~.:~.oved to ado-pt the resolution. The ~otion ~Tas duly seconded and the reso!u~ion a~opte~ 0y the follo~,'in~/ vote: ~_,~o: L~essrs. Bear, Comer, Uorris, Mundy and the ~resident, ~,~. Seifert - $. i~:~'-o: !{one .... O. ~ The ~ ~" ~ '~ "' ~_ty~.~anaoe~ !~resented a re-~ort of ~'.'ork accom~Dlished and ex'~endit~es for %'~e ek endin~z June ?, 195&. The sm'~e is filed. ,~ ~,Do The Ci~ i-anager presented a co]mutmication from f~'TLi.~. ~-,.~,~ ~ ~, ..- ~-, ..... ~=-~ ~ ~ '. relating to forms of application .m.a. Smith, o~e ~ministrator of the ~. ~,. ~ , for Federal funds. The same is filed· City Clerk and ~uditor presented a statement of the financial condition of the City as of J-roue 1, 1934. The same is filed. CiTI ATTOi~iEY: The City Attorney presented an opinion on the question of the claim of Mrs. Ruth Drabble for injuries received, advising Council that the City is not liable ~.~r Comer moved that a co/.%; of the ~,~ ' . . ~' . o~_n~on be sent ICrs. Drabble The motion-~'/as duly seconded and agreed to. SLOT ~CHII,IE 0RDiNAi~CE: The City Attorney presented an opinion on the slot machine ordinance, and suggested that the ordinance be held in abeyance until the litigation in the U. S. Court is terminated. L~. Comer moved that the request ~ be complied %;'ith. The motion %','as duly seconded and agreed to. ~0HT 07 T~ F~fiSTLY %;:-;,U,Ff~RE SOCIETY: The report of the Family Welfare Society for the month of Lay was read and filed. ,Z~IEmPOHT C0~.~I~T~: The Airport ~onm.~ittee is continued U~Fii,~ISn~D BUS~E~S: The following, resolution having been introduced, read and laid over ~':as taken up and again read: ~.-ooLUi~i0~., granting a pe~,~it to H. R. Rosebro to construct a side- (#4298) A ~ .... ~"-' '~ track across 18th Street S. ~' approxLumtely 100 feet.~ ~-~. of the intersection of ~e~ 18th Street and Cleveland =.venue. ( For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Book No. 8, page 7~_~). ~, ,.~,,~,a moved to adopt the resolution. The faction was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: 1.1essrs. Bear, Comer, i.:orris, ILundy and the President, 1.tr. Seifert --5. NAYS: I/one ......... 0. CIVIL '~;0PdL~ aDi, iII:IJTP~TION: A communication from }!~r. Wm. A. ~:~ith, kdministra- tor, asking that the city consider taking over the duties of the project engineer was laid over. CODIFIC~.TION OF ORDI:,g2,IC~S: I~I2. L~undy reported that the cm,.~xittee appointed by the 2oanoke Bar Association ~ould perform the work of codifying the ordinances for the sum of .~800.00. t~r. l,iundy :~oved that the City Clerk prepare a resolution to employ the cmmuittee. The motion received no second and %';as withdravm. ~,~. Bear moved that the matter be laid over indefinitely. The motion received no second. The L~mtter is continued. C~NSiD~TIOlI OF CLa]i.~: None. Ii,ITHODUCTION Al,iD CONSIDER~TION OF ^~'~'~' "~'~' :"~ "~-' " '~' '~ AUDIT: A bill for ~990.63 from the Co]zaonwealth of Virginia for tl~e audit of the books of the City %'Jas presented. L~. i,~undy moved that the Auditor of Public Accounts be requested to present an itemized stateL:ent of the ex-gense items appear- ing in tl~e bill. The ].%otion received no second. ~.~. Comer moved that the bill be paid and offered the following resolution: (#4~05) A ~']SOLUTION to pay the Con~aon~ealth of Virginia ,~990.6~5 e~gense of .'i auditing the accounts of the CitY. ; BE IT n~o0LVED" '~ b~..~ the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City Clerk and '~ Auditor be, and he is hereby directed to dra,. a ,~'~'ar'r, ant for the sum of ~990o~ paya- ble to the Co~mon'~'ealth of ¥irgi. nia~ on a¢co~mt of th~ audit of the books of the City by the State Auditor of Public ~cco~mts. i.ir. Comer moved to ado~ot t~_e resolution The ~:~otion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the follo~Jing vote: · ' ~: d i?esident, AYES: i~iessrs. Comer, l.lorris, --un y and the NOT VOTING.: !,Lt. Bear · !.~r. Seifert --4. LIGHTS i7~kVER PAid~: The City Manager brought to the attention of Council the ~ request of certain citizens to install three lights in Weaver Park. The City i:ianager stated that thel~e is no aDDropriation for this prupose; he stated that there is an appropriation tq install lights in Eureka Park, but that he had been holding off on account of shortage of funds, and he thinks that the lights should be installed in Eureka Park before considering installing lights in 17eaver Park. The matter is referred to the City i~ianager to work out. SOCI~L SERVICE BUR~U. The City i,fa~ager brought to the attention of Council the request of the Social Service Bureau for ~1,500.00 for v~ork during the month of june. i,2r. i'Zundy moved that the request be granted and offered the follm'Jing re- solution: (~4306) A ~RESOLUiI[0N to pay the Social Service Bureau ~1,500o00 for the month of ~uhe. BE IT RESOL~_iD by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City Clerk and Auditor be, and he is hereby directed to dra~',~ a ~-~ ~arrant to the Social Service Bureau for the sum of ~1,500.00 for the month of ~une. ii 475 I,Lr. Mundy moved to adopt the resolution. resolution adopted by the AYES: !~essrs. Bea~ NAYS: None ..... 0. AIRPOHT: The City Manager The motion was duly seconded and the fo llowing vet e: Comer, ldorris, Mundy and the President, .'..,tr. Seifert -- 5. presented to Council copy of a letter he had written the f~aerican 'Airlines granting them pem~lission to erect three poles at the L:unicipa] Airport for the purpose of installing an antena · sidel'ation of Council the n~tter of ground rent for radio, reserving for the con- for the poles. The question was ~raised as to the liability of the city for dmuages, and whether or not the policy of insurance nov~ carried on the ~,irport ¥~ould cover this liability, l,Lr. Bear moved that the .matter be referred to the City Attorney for an opinion as to the liability of the city, and whethe~' or not the insurance now carried ~lll cover such liability. The notion ~'~as duly seconded and agreed to. rental be referred to the .',irport Committee. to. i,?_~, ll.[Undy :,:oved that the ~.atter of grou The notion was duly seconded and agree~ LOT N ~O~,~R LOLrDON ~'~V~'~E :'d~ iO~H STREET: The City :danager reported to Council that lot at the N. ,,. Corner of Loudon .~venue and 10th Street N. ;;., could be purchased from Lb'. C. D. L:. Shov~alter for the sum of ~lO0.O0. The r~atter is laid over. The_~'e being no further business, Council adjourned. APPROVED Clerk Ld 477 C0U~'XL, T~emday, ~AL ~une 19, 1934. The Counoll of the City of Roanoke met in the MuniCipal Buildin~ Tuesday, ~une 19, call of the president. PRB~: Messrs. Bear, Comer, I~SEh~T: None The President, Mr. Seifer~,' presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT.. W. P. Hunter, City Manager. AIRPORT: in Special Meeting in the Council Roo~ 19~4, at 11 o'clock a. m., pursuant to Morris, Mundy and the President, Mr. Self err - 5. The committee on thc Airport made'a verbal report recommending that the north and south l~uxway be extended. M~. Mundy moved that the 0ity Manager be authorized to adver~ise for and to secure at least four bids from contractors for ~ extending the north and south runway at the Airport and changing the roadway. The ,. advertisement to be inserted innnediately and that he also obtain bids for renting · quipment and to submit to Council an estimate of doing the work by force account. The motion was 'duly seconded by M~. Morris and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Bear, Comer, Morris, Mundy and the President, Mr. Seifert --5. NAYS: None ---0. Mr. Bear moved that ~M. Mundy, the City Manager and City Attorney take up with' Mr. R. B. Gumm, President of the Mountain Trust Ba__nk, the question of securing eon-. sent to make .the extension of the runway at the Airport. The motion was ed and agreed to. Thereupon; Council adjourned to reconvene at 4 o'clock p. m. duly secon~- The Council reconvened at 4 o'clock PRESEh~: Messrs. Bear, Comer, Morris, Mundy and ABS~T: None ---0. The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. p. m., with the following members present: the President, Mr. Seifert - 5. OFFICERS PRESET: W. P. Hunter, City Manager. V. E. R. A: ~m. A. Smith, Administrator of the V. E. R. A., appeared and dis- I cussed with Council the benefits derived.from the G. W. A. activities. He also advised that Miss Hankins, Director of the $octa~ Service Bureau, will~ leave sometime during the month of July .to take a position in the Welfare Department in the District of Columbia. work, and he regrets she is leaving. Mr, Smith also stated that the standar~ Mr. ~mith stated that Miss Hankins had done excellent ~ City of Roanoke of relief in the should be raised, and in order to do so it will be necessar~ that the city make a larger appropriation for relief work. He also stated that the future program is one of work, and local c$ot~_x-ation ~s absolutely necessary to carry out the program, and that the City should appropriate at least $~2,000.00. In setting up the Social Service Bureau it was intended that it should operate not only to admin!ster the relief funds, but should also extend its activities to such objects as ordinarly come under such a Bureau. After a further discussion the ~_ tter was taken under consideration by Council, There being no further business. Council ad.iourned F~iday, ~une 22, 1934o The Council in the M~ntcipal Building ~riday, PREBENT: Messrs. Bear, Comer, AB~IT: None --0. of the City June 22, 19~4, at 3 oVclock p. m, Morris, M::n~y and the l~esident, Mr° of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the council Room The president, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRES~IT: W. P. Hunter, City Manager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the mt nutes been furnished each member of council, upon motion, duly recorded. dispensed with and the m~nutes approved as PETITIONS AND C01~UNICATIONS: SC~SOL BOARD: Mr. R. H. Smith and Mrs. Board, appeared with a school building in of the action of the Sci fart-5. of the previous meeting has seconded, the reading is Preston, oo_mmtttee from the School of the School Board to allow the use of Mr. Smith in explanation could only be granted for reference to refusal the Southeast for the Nurses School. School Board stated that the permit exceeding two months, not is no room in the schools that School that they would be put or until the school term in the Fall began, and as there could be used during school sessions for the Nurses on the same condition as they are now when the school term began, and for this reason the Board thought it obtain a place at this time, rather than postpone it Hrs. Preston stated that she thought use of the room for the Nurses School. Miss Mace stated that they could rent would be better for them to until later. that the School Board should allow the :would answer their purpose The Mayor stated to Miss Mace that he, personally, Der month building until September 1st. REFUND OF TRIAL FEE ON WARBANTS: Mr. A. B. that the city refund the trial fees on warrants warrants returned which show that the defentants are not held. He stated that the amount is considerably over $600.00; a building in the Southeast section that for $27.50 per month, and another for $15.00 per month. will pay the rent on the $15.00 Coleman, Jr., appeared and asked issued by the Issuing Justice for and thereforeno tria that they would be willing to settle for $500.00. The matter is laid over to be t_-ken up at the meett ~ on Tuesday, June 26th, at 4 o'clock p. m. STREET DECROATIONS DURING MTSTORXCAL PA~Ea~T:. Messrs. C. D. ~ohnson, President and Mr. B. F. Moomaw, Secretary of the Ghamber of Commerce, appeared and asked that ~the city donate $100.00 to pay for street decorations during the historicall~geant ~uly 4th, 5th, and 6th. Mr. Comer moved that $100.00 be l~id for during the historical pageant to be held July 4th, 5th, and 6th. duly seconded and agreed to. WALKATHON: Mr. ~'. H. Scott street decoration The motion was appeared and asked that the time for the Walkathon be extended; that he had prepared an ordinance that would exempt the present pre- formers from the provisions of the ordinance which will go into effect Mr. C. E. Hunter appeared and objected to any extension of time. The ordinance will be presented later in the meeting. City Manager having advertised on July 1st. · AIRPORT BIDS: The for bids for grading the g I! aorth and south runway at the Airport, the bids presented were as follows: City Manager 22 5/10 cents ~er cubic yard C. L. Tlnsl ey 29 ' ' " - I. W. Draper 34 - - - - ~. D. Crolde~ ~ 1/~ " ~ ~ - ~rshall ~ Baird 37 " - - ~ It al~earing that the bid of the City Manager is the lowest that the City Manager be authorized to do the work and offered tion: (~4S081 A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to do the grading extend the north and south runway at the Airport. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke ~e is hereby authorized to do the necessary grading to extend the north and south runway at the Airport, at a cost not to exceed 22 1/2 cents per cubic yard. BE IT I~IR~ RESOLVED that an appropriation of $2,000.00 be, and is hereby made ~o the account of the Airport for the purpose of paying for said grading. bid, Mr. Comer moved the following re~olu- necessary to that the City Manager be, Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Bear, Comer, Morris, Mundy and the President, Mr. Seifert --5. NAYS: None ---0. AIRPORT COMMITTEE: The president stated that Dr. Frank S. Cooper had tendered ~is resignation as a member of the Airport Committee. The Clexk is directed to write ~r. Cooper requesting him to withdraw ~he m. atter is settled. his resignation and to continue to serve until~ AIRPORT: A communication from the Mo,mtat- Trust Bank, A~mtnistrator, c. t. a., ~state of Dr. A. A. Cs~naday, giving its consent to the extension of the north ~outh runway at the Airport was read and filed. MARKET HOURS: A petition f~om the occupants on the inside of the City Market king that the market hours be · Mundy referred to the Market from 5 a. m., to 7 p. m., was read,and on motion of i Committee. ,: GASOLINE TANK: The application of the Alleghany~as and Oil ~o install two 1,000 gallon gasoline Company for a permit tanks-.undergrcund at the Southwest Corner of [irginia solution- Avenue and Grandin Road was read. Mr. Mundy introduced A RESOLUTION granting a permit to the Alleg~amy Gas Install certain gasoline tanks. The resolution was read and laid over· BOARD 0FASSESSORS: A communication from the tdditional employees was read. ;er and City Clerk for report. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER: Board of Assessors cecommendations. PARK LIGHTS: md two 100 C. light and two to adopt the Mr. Comer moved to rei'er the matter The motion was the following re- 0il Company to duly seconded and agreed to. The Ctty Manager presented a.report making The same were acted upon as follows: The City Mamager recommends the installation of two P~0 C. P. lights in Eurek~ ~a~k, amd also recommends that one P~O C. P. P~ 100 C. P. lights be insta~ed in Neaver Heights Park. recommendation end offered the following resolution: asking for to the City Mans- certain (~4~10) A RESOLUTION authorizin~ the Appalachian Electric Power Company to in- i Page ~J~. stall lights in Eureka Park and Weaver Heights Park. ( For full text of resolution see Ordinance Book No. 479 48O MA'. M~tnd:y ~ved to adopt the resolution. 'The motion va~ duly sooon~a~ and the ~esolution ads, ted by the following Tote: AYES: Messrs. Bear, Comer, Mor~18, Mundy and the l~esident, NAYS= No~e ---0. The City Manager presented a report of work ao°omplished and expenditures for week ending June 14, 19:~4. The same is filed. CITY ATTORNEY: The City Attorney presented opinion as follows: (1) Opinion on the question of the liability of the city for a permit to erect ~hree poles for the purpose of carrying antena for radio at the Airport. He suggest ~hat the American _A_~rlines indemnify the city agat__nst damage by reason of the ereoti. Of the poles. On motion duly seconded the City Manager is directed to notify the American Airlines that they must indemnL~y the city against possible loss or damage x~asOn of the erection of the poles at the Airport. i (2} Opinion on the question of the claim of E. E. ~hite for 2~ feet of land at the Corner of Marshall Avenue and 6th Street S. W., in which he stated that 'the City is not liable. The City Clerk is directed to notify Mr. ~hite the opinion of the City Attorney, He is also directed to find out if the taxes assessed on that portion of the land are included in the taxes assessed against Mr. l~hite. BAIL COMMISSIONER: ~y The City Clerk reported the appointment of Mr. L. E. Hurt, J~., es Bail Commissioner, and Mr. Comer offered the following resolution: (~4~11) A RESOLUTION to fix the salary of the Bail ( For full tart Mr. Mundy moved suggested that the salary of the Bail Commissioner be fix- C ommis si oner. of Resolution see Ordinance Book No. 8, page /~~. to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and agreJd to by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Bear, Comer, Morris, Mundy and the President, Mr. Seifert --5. NAYS: None---0. REPORTS OF C C~AITTEES: REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON SALARY FOR ADDITIONAL I~PLOYEE IN CITY CLERK AND AUDITOR'S OFFICE: The committee composed of,W. P. Hunter, City Manager and P. H. Tucker, City Clerk end Auditor, to whom was referred the question of the salary of additional employee, in the office of the City Clerk and Audito~ presented a report advising Council that the salary should he between $100.00 and $125.00 per month. They also suggested that the salary of the.first assistant ~tor,s office be raised to $150.00. Mr, Bear moved that the office ;! office of the City Manager and the stenographer now employed in the Building Inspec- tor,s office be transferred to the office of the City Clerk and Auditor. The motion in the City Clerk and Au- The report is filed. of the Building Inspector be transferred to the received no second. Mr. Mundy moved that the a conference to be held on Tuesday, June UHFIN~ BUSINESS: V. E. R. A. PROJECT: In the matter seconded and agreed to. for the consolidation City, was laid over. matter be laid over to be taken up at 26th, at 4 o' clock. The mot ion was duly of the request of ~m. A. Smith, Administrato~ of the project engineer with the Engineering Department of the The following ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was ~ken 'ap and again read: (~4288) AN ORDINANCE to consolidate the accounts of the Ct_ty amd tho School Board of tho City. The ordinance is laid over. CONSIDERATION OF CLAT~: None. INTRODUCTION AND C(~SIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: M~. Seifert introduced the following ordinance: (~4312) AN ORDINANCE to amend an ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance to make it unlawful to conduct, manage or promote certain marathon dances and physical endur- ante contests and to participate therein." For full text of Ordinance see Ordinance Book No. 8, page ~). Mr. Seifert moved that the second reading before Council be dispensed with. The motion was duly seconded and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Bear, Comer, Morris, and the President, ,Mr. Seifert --4. NAYS: Mr. Mundy ........ 1. Thereupon the ordinance was placed upon its passage and adopted by the follow- lng vote: AYES: Messrs. Bear, Comer, Morris and the President, Mr. Seifert --4. NAYS: Mr. Mundy ........ 1. Mr. Mundy was excused from further participation in the meeting. Mr. Bear introduced the following ordinance: (~4307) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain an ordinance adopted by the Council of the City of Roanoke on the llth, day of May 19~4, No. 4271, entitled, "AN 0rdinanl to levy a tax on exhibitions known as walkathons or such like exhibitions.' ( For fUll text of Ordinance see Ordinance Book No. 8, Mr. Bear moved that the second reading be dispensed with. seconded and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Bear, NAYS: None ----0. Page /~/ ). The motion was duly Comer, Morris and the President, Mr. Seifert --4. Thereupon the ordinance was placed upon its passage and adopted by the follow- lng vote: AYES: Messrs. Bear, Comer, Morris and the president Mr. Seifert --A. NAYS: None----0. Mm. Comer introduced the following resolution: (~4315) A RESOLUTION to authorize the application the Federal Wmergency Relief Act of 1935. for funds under the provisions For full text Mr. Cemer moved of Resolution see Ordinance Book No. to adopt the resolution. The motion 8, page/_~). was duly seconded and the :esolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Bear, Comer, Morris and the president, Mr. Seifert --4. NAYS: None ----0. MOTIONS AND MISC~J,ANEOUS BUSINESS: AUDIT: A coww,unication from Mr. T. Coleman Andrews and Auditor, relative to the audit was read and filed. to P. H. Tucker, City Clerk The bill of T. Coleman Andrews & Company amounting to $~?.20 was presented. ir. Bear moved that the bill be paid and offered the following resolution: 481 RESOLUTION authoriaing the City Clerk and AuditOr tO pay To Colezmn Andrews & Company ( For full text of resolution see Ordinance Book No. 8, Page Mr. Bear moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Bear, Comer, Morris and the president, Mr. Seifert --A. NAYS: None ----0. POLICE AND FIRE UNIF0~: Mr. Bear requested the Clerk to prepare a resoluttoz requiring that the specifications for police amd fireman's ~uiforms ~e presented to .Council for its approval before the same are purchased. BOXING COMMISSION: Messrs. K. Mark Cowen, Chairmam, P. P. Hunter and M. A. ~Johnson, Jr., composing Roanoke Boxing Commission, presented their resignation on iaccount of the fact that the State of Virginia has begun its operation under' the ;law wk~ch automatically repeals the one mission operates. Mr. Comer moved that ~thanks of the duly seconded Council be extended these and agreed to. under which the Roanoke Ameateur Boxing Com- the resignation be accepted amd that the gentlemen for-their services. 'The motion wa ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR: It was stated that the Southeastern Tarriff Association who is now financing the office of the Electrical Inspector would cease their fi- nancial Inspector's the various could be made for their participation support of the office. Mr. Bear moved that the matter of the Electrical office be referred to the City Manager and City Clerk to take up 'with organizations interested in the inspector to find out what arrangement financially in the conduct of the office 'and to report to Council. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. VOTING LIST: Mr. Bear moved that the matter of preparing the voting list be referred to the City Manager and City Clerk to take up with the Electoral Board and the offices interested, and ascertain whether or not the list could be prepared by the Central Registrar. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. COLORED TUBERCULOSIS PATIENTS: ~ication from ~r. ~arren F. Draper, The City Manager presented to Council a com,- State Health Commissioner, with reference to a pavillion ~S at 4 o'clock p. m. for colored tuberculosis patients at the Piedmont Sanatorium. laid over to be taken up at the meeting on Tuesday, June ESth. Mr. Bear moved that.when Council adjourn it be to meet on Tuesday, The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. The matter June 26th, Thereupon, Council adjourned. iAT~EST: Clerk APPROVED COUNCIL, Tuesday, ADJOURN~ MEETING, ~une 26, 19S4o The Council of the City of Roanoke met pursuant to adjournment in the Council Room in the ~untcipe,1 Building Tuesday, June ~G, 1934, at 4 o'clock ]~. m. PRESENT: Messrs. Bear, Comer, Morris and the President, Mr. aeifert --4. ABSENT~ Mr. Mundy ...... 1. The President, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESF~/T: W. P. Hunter, City B~UND TRIAL FEE CIVIL AND POLICE COURT: The matter of the request of Mr. Thurman Britts to refund the trial fee on certain warrants that were not served was taken up and considered. On motion, duly seconded, the City Attorney is requested to furnish Council with an opinion as to whether or not the ~tatute of'limitation would apply. CITY CLERK AND AUDITOR: Mr. Comer moved that the City C]~rk prepare a resolution directing the employment of a salary of $100.00 per month. clerk in the office of the City Clerk and Auditor at a The resolution to be presented to Council on Friday, June 29th. CHECK WRITING AND SIGNING MACHINES: Mr. Bear moved that the City Clerk prepare a resolution authorizing the purchase of a check ~riting and signing ~chine for the Clerk and Auditor's office. June 29th. SALARY OF ASSISTANT CITY CLERK AND A~DITOR: relating to the salary of the City day, pare a resolution The resolution to be presented to Council on Fri- The City Clerk is directed to pre- Assistant City Clerk and Auditor, leaving the amount blank. STATE COM~ENSATION BOARD: Notice from Mr. E. R. Combs, Chairman of the Compen- sation Board, advising that a meeting of the Board will be held on the 18th, day of July for the purpose of fixing the salary and expenses of the ~ttorney for the Commonwealth of the City of Roanoke. The Clerk is directed to bring the matter to , the attention of Council on Friday. June Z9th. :, LEAGUE OF VIRGINIA MUNICIPALITIES: The City Man&get brought to the attention l°f]ireferenceCOuncil arc meeting of the coTttee from the League of Virginia Municip?litfes wit~ Federal appropriation for roads in cities and towns. The City Manager'i is authorized to attend the meeting on Friday, There being no further business, Council June 29th. adjourned. APPROVED Clerk .83 The Co,moil of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Room in the Municipal Building Friday, June 29, 1934, at S o,clook ]~. m. PRESENT: Messrs. Bear, Co, er, ABSENT: None ........ -'---0. Morris, Mundy and the Pres id ant, ~r. ~eifert - 5 The president, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: C. L. ~atkins, City Engineer. ' MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the mtnutes of the previous meeting has Been fur~.i~hed each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with and the mlnutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: :~ JAIL: Mr._ S. t'. Finch, Inspector Bureau of Prisons, U. S. Government, appeared and called the attention of Council to a report he made on the condition of the Jail, and so that the jail may be used for the incarceration of asked that Council take action to have b?s reco~endations put federal prisoners. into effect The matter is laid over to be taken up at a later meeting. CITY OFFICIALS: 1~. S. R. HeB,ley filed a petition asking for the removal of certain city officials for reasons stated therein. The petition is filed· ~ ~AL~THON: ~ communication from the Chamber of Commerce commending Council for the. ordinance aaopted to prohibit walkathons and such like exhibitions was presented and filed· reciting that she owne, cottage; that the cottage had been razed, md asks The matter is referred to the City Clerk for in- ~ TAX REBATE: A ccmnnunication from Mrs. Sallie B. McGehee, a piece of property on the north side of Rorer Avenue between ?th and ~th Streets S. ~,i., on which there was a frame that she be rebated for the taxes. :! vestigation and report. ~': SOCIAL SERVICE BUREAU: A c cmmmanication from the Federal Laborers, Union asking that Council consider employing only a Roanoke citizen for the position of Director of the Social Service Bureau. ~. Mundy moved that a copy of their letter be sent ~m. A. Smith, Director, the motion was duly secomied and agreed to. NEWORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF ~ CITY 'MANAGER: The City Manager t( to Bureau will need between $400.00 reports that the Social Service $500.00 additional funds for the month of J,~,~ne. Mr. Mundy moved to lay the matter over for a subsequent meeting seconded and agreed to .~'i The City Manager reported the resignation of ~. L. The motion was dui Bentley, a member of the ~; Meatier, to fill the vacancy. The re- of work accomplished and expenditures for is filed. A communication from Mr. R. S. Smith, of Mr. D. E. and the appointment of E. a report The same Fire Department, port is filed. ~ The City Manager Council approve the employment presented the week ending June 21, 1934. ~ ASSISTANT TO COMMO~TH ATTORNEY: ~ommonwealth Attorney, asking that · atterfiel~, er, a~d Mrs. Jr., to assist him in the prosecution of J. II, Frantz, former treaaur- Ada Smith on embezzlement charges. Mr. Bear moved that the matter be laid over. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. REPORTS OF ¢C~IT2EE~: t.~D ASSES~OP~: The connnittee to whom was referred the matter of aadittonal employees for the Laud Assessors presented a report recommending that additional employees be authorize~. Mr.'Mundy moved to adopt the recommendation and offered following resolution: the (~4S15) A RESGLUTION providing for the employment of certain employees for thei Board of Assessors and. fixing their compensation. { BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of continue to employ, until the work is operator at a salary of $75.00 per month and Mrs. Rubye Bradley, Clerk, o£ $60.00 per month, and that it be authorized to employ anadditlonal operator at a salary of $65.00 per month, and a clerk at a salary of $60.00 per month, to continue until the work of the Board of Assessors is completed. Said amounts when paid shall Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the resolution the City of Roanoke that the Board of Assessors completed, Mrs. B. J. Carden, ccmptometer at a selary! comptometer be charged to the account of Special Services. resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Bear, Comer, Morris, Mundy and the president, Mr. Seifert -- 5. NAYS: None ........... 0. ROANOKE HOSPITALASSOCIATION: Report of the Roanoke Hospital Association ~91 days' treatment of city patients was read and filed. skowing UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The following resolution having been introduced, read and 'I aid over was taken up and again read: (~4309) A RESOLUTION granting a permit to the Alleghany Gas and 0il Company install certain gasoline tanks. ( For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Book No. 8, Page~. Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded amd the ~esolution adopted by the following vote: ~AYES: Messrs. Bear, Comer, Morris, Mundy amd the President, Mr. Seifert --5. NAYS: None ......... 0. PROJECT E~G~EER: The matter of the request ~ergency Relief Administration, forthe consolidatiom of he Engineering Department of the city was laid over. The of ~r. ~m. A. Smith, Administrator, the project engineer with following ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was taken and again read: )f the City. AN ORDINANCE to consolidate the accounts of the City and School Board The ordinamce is laid over. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: None. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Comer introduced the following ordinance: eginn~ng July 1st, and ending December 31, 1934. ( For full text of ordinance see Ordinance Book No. Mr. Comer moved t o adopt the ordinance. The mot ion rdinance adopted by the following vote: AN ORDINANCE to make appropriations for the part of the fiscal year , Page ~). was duly seconded and the 486 A.Y~: Messrs. Bear, Comer, Mor~s, Mandy and the president, Mr, 8airart--5. EAYS: None .............. O. Mr. Mundy int~odueed the following resolutlc~: RESOLUTION to employ a clerk for the office of the City Clerk and Auditor. ( For fUll rex% of Resolution see Ordinance Book No. Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the resolution. The motion 8, Page ~). was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Comer, Morris, Mundy and the president, Mr. Seifert --4. NAYS: Mr. Bear ......... 1. Mr. Mundy introduced the following resolution: (~4318) A RESOLUTION to suthorize the purchase of a check writing machine and ~a check signing machine for the office of the City Clerk Rnd Auditor. ( For fUll text of Resolution see Ordinance Book No.. 8, Page/~_~). Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and :the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Bear, Comer, Morris, Mundy and the President, L~. Seifert - 5. NAYS: None ................ 0. MOTIONS AND ldISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: STATE C01~PENSATION BOARD: In the matter of the notice from the State Compensa- tion Board of the meeting to be held on the 18th, day of July 1934, at 10 o'clock a. m., to fix the salary and expenses for the Attorney for the Commonwealth ' for the ii City of Roanoke for the period beginning July 1, 1934, and ending December 31, 1934. The law provides that the Council shall appoint two of its members to sit as member: 'of the State Compensation Board. Mr. Bear moved that the president be authorized ~appoint two members to sit as members of the State Compensation Board. The motion 'was duly seconded and agreed to. Bear and Idr. J. ¥i. Comer. Thereupon, the president appointed Messrs. Jane s AIRPORT C0~ITTEE: Dr. Frank S. Cooper presented a communication advising that ~it is ~_m._possible for him to continue as a member of the Airport Committee. Bear moved to m¢ce~ the ~motion vas duly seconded 'A. Bear to fill the vacancy on said committee created by the resignation of Mr. resignation and to thank Dr. Cooper for his services. The and agreed to. Thereupon, the president appointed Mr. Jams Coo~ero AIRPORT: A communication from the Southern Flying Service, Inc., relative to ~:the construction of a hangar and permission to engage in comm-_rcial activities at th ~Airport was read and referred to the ~irport Comm'lttee. ~ SCHOOL BOARD: Mr. Morris moved that Council proceed to elect school trustees ~from District No. 1, and District No. 2, to succeed those whose said terms of office iexpire on July 30, 1934. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. Mr. Bear move i, to pass by the election of school trustees to be tsJren up at a later meeting. The quest ion [vote: being stated upon Mr. Bear's motion, the motion was lost by the following ~'election of the trustees. AYES: Messrs. Bear and Comer .......................... 2. NAYS: Messrs. Morris, Mundy, and the president, Mr. Se!fert--3. Thereupon the question was stated upon Mr. Morris, motion to proceed wtth the The motion was adopted by the following vote: 487 AYES: Messrs. Morris, Mundy and the President, Mr. Seifert .... S. NAYS: Messrs. Bee~ and Comer ............ - ..................... Thereupon, Mr. Morris placed in No. 1, Mr. ~ames A. Turner and f~om District No. 2, M~. Leonard G. Muse. Council recessed for the period of fifteen minutes. Council reconvened after the recess of fifteen minutes. Mr. Bear stated that he desired to change his vote on the Mr. Morris from 'Nay' offered by ~tr. Morris vote being taken thereon the motion was lost. AYES: Messrs. Bear and Comer ................................. 2. NAYS: Messrs. Morris, Mundy and the President, I~tr. Selfert ---3. nomination as school trustees from District Thereup~ motion off,red by to Aye". Thereupon Mr. Bear moved to reconsider the motion to proceed with the election of school trustees. Upon a Mr. Comer moved that when Council adjourn it be to meet at 10:30 o'clock a. m., Saturday, June Bear moved to adjourn. vote: 30, 1934. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. Mr. The motion was duly seconded and adopted by the following AYES: Messrs. Bear, Comer, Morris, Mundy and the President, ~M. Seifert --5. NAYS: None ....................... 0. APPROVED ATTEST: Clerk .._.;.-. , ,. [':. ! -._. ~ ~~-------~ President/\ C0~NGIL, AD~0URNED ~at urday, ~u~e $0, MEETING, 195A. The Council of the City of Roanoke met pursuant to adjournment in the Council Room in the Municipal Building Saturday, June 30, 19~A, at 10:~0 o'clock a. m. PRESENT: Messrs. Bear Comer, Morris, Mundy amd the President, Mr. Seifert--5. ABSENT: None ........... 0. The president, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: None. The president asked }&r. Comer, the Vice-president to take the Chair. SCHOOL TRUSTEE: A letter from iLr. Jas. A. Turner requesting that his name be iwithdrawn was read. Thereupon, Mr. Morris moved that the name of Mr. Jas. A. Turnex ~be withdrawn as school trustee from District No. 1. The motion was duly seconded ~and agreed to. RESIGNATION OF MR. MORRIS: Mr. E. T. Morris presented his resignation as a member of Council tO take effect at the close of the meeting - June ~, 1934. Mr. .Seifert after making appropriate remarks in regard to L~. Morris' services and re- :grets for his resignation, moved to accept his resignation. The motion was duly seconded and the resignation accepted. Mr. Morris stated that it had been a pleasure to serve on Council and he re- gretted that on account of his being absent from the city a greater portion of the ~time between now and September 1st, he thought it best to resign. Mr. Seifert moved that Council proceed with the election of a successor to Morris. The motion was duly seconded Mr. Seifert placed in nomination Mr. and agreed to. Sydney F~ Small to fill the unexpired itermof i~. E. T. Morris, resigned. There being no further nominations Mr. Seifert ~moved that the nominations close. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. ~Thereupon ~?~r. Small was unanimously elected a member of the Council for the City !of Roanoke to fill the mmexpired term of Mr. E. T. Morris, resigned. Mr. Seifert moved that Council adjourn. The motion was duly seconded and afte~ some discussion and the hearing of Dr. Gill and Mrs. Preston a vote was taken the motion to adjourn, and agreed to. ATTEST: Clerk APPROVED Pres i~t. [! I! ' I! 489 C01RIClL, RI~UL~ u~ING, ~'r~day, ~uly ~i~ 19154. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in raguler meeting in the Council Room in the Municipal Building Friday, July 6, 1934, at 3 o'clock p. m. PRESENT: Messrs Comer, Mundy, Small and the president, ~&r. Seifert --5. ' A~SENT: ~Ar. Bear ............ 1. The president, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRESENT: W. P. Hunter, City Manager. MffNUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting ~s been. furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the wading is dispensed with and the minutes approved as recorded. the beer distributors, appear- Mr. Sydney Small presented certificate of his qualification as a member of Council. The same is filed. BEER LICENSE: Mr. Henry J. Merricks, representing ed and stated to Council that the beer distributors are being charged a greater amount for license than the law provides, the same being brought about by the fact of the refund for the license issued under the 3.2 beer act. He thinks that the refund should be at the same rate as the charge for beer license under the ABC act. Mr. Small suggests that he present his views in writing to the Council, this Mr. Merricks aid he would do. The matter is referred to the City Attorney for his attention SCHOOL BOARD APPOINq~TS: ,Quite a n,,~ber of citizens interested in the appoint, nent of members of the School Board were present. They were notified that Council sould take action on the matter on Wednesday, July llth, at 4 o,clock p. m. STREET NAMe: A c~mmunication from the Chamber of Co_mmerce !he duplication of street names, calling attention to on motion, was referred to the City Ms_uager. C01~MONWEALTH ATTORNEY: A communication from Mr. R. S. Smith, Commonwealth At- torney, addre~sed to the Compensation Board, transmitting his request for salary and xpenses for the six months ending December 31st, was read. Mr. Mundy moved that a opy members of the commmittee appointed at a previous of his letter be furnished the ~eettng. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. BURRELL L~ORIAL ~0SPITAL: Report of the Burrell Memorial Hospital showing'l~l ~ays, treatement of city patients for the month of May was read and filed. TUBERCULOSIS ASSOCIATION: The City Manager brought to the attention of Council he request of the Tuberculosis Association for accommodations for two additional ,atients at Catawba Sanatorium. M~. Comer moved that the City Manager look into the zmtter and make a report. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: BEPORT OF TME CITY ~UDITOR: The City Auditor presented a report advising that ~he Bail Com~ issioner, acting under instructions of the Judge of the Hustings Court, ~s~ not making the daily reports required' by Ordinance No. APSE adopted on the ~0th, ~ayh of Marc~ l~. ~. Mundy moved that the matter be referred to the City Attorney The motion, was duly seconded and agreed to. REPORT OF THE CITY ATTORNEY: The City Attorney presented a repor~ on the ~ f refund of trial fees paid in civil cases. ~ue s t iem The City Attorney advises Council tha~ 490 law flnposes a limitation of three years from the thne the fees were paid for their recovery, l~r. Mundy moved that the refund be made On the basis of the report of the City Attorney. The motion was duly seconded end agreed to. BRWORTS OF COMMITTEES: AIRPORT CO~ITTEE: The president appointed Mr. Sydmey F. Small a member of the ~irport Committee in the place of Mr. E. T. Morris, resigned. UNFINISPI~D BUSINESS: ! JAIL: In the matter of the report of Mr. S. prisons, the report of Dr. C. B. Ransone, Health E. G. Penn on the condition of the Jail, Mr. Mundy moved that a committee ed to act with the City Manager. Mr. Small moved that the president, be mad~ a member of the co~:ittee. The moticn was duly seconded and agreed to, and the president appointed i.Lr. Small as the other member of the Committee to act with the City Manager on the report made of the Jail. The City Clerk is directed to fur- nish the con~nittee with a copy of the reports. ~. SOCIAl, SERVICE BUREAU: The City Manager presented a report by ~.Ms. Alma C. Phle- gar, Welfare Case Investigator, showing the number of families receiving assistance W. Finch, Federal Inspector of Officer, Mr. J. E. Easter and Mr. be appoint- Se ifert, from the city and investigated by her during the month of June. The report is filed. Comer moved that the sum of $2,000.00 be paid the Social Service Bureau to take care of the deficit in the June accounts and for relief during the month of July. Mr. Comer offered the following resolution: (~4319) A RESOLUTION to pay to the Social Service Bureau ~ BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City Clerk and Auditor be, and he is hereby directed to draw a warrant for the sum of $~,000.00, payable to the Social Service Bureau, to take care of the deficit for the month of the sum of $2,000.00. 1 June and relief for the month of July. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: ~ AYES: Messrs. Comer, Mundy, Small and the president, !.~M. Sei fert --~. ': NAYS: None ...... 0. :~ COLf~0I~JEALTH ~TTORNEY ASSISTANT: The matter of the re~[uest of the Commonwealth Attorney for an ~.ssistant in the prosecution of the cases agaSnst J. H Frantz, former Treasurer, and l&rs. Ada Smith. The same is laid over until 3:30 o'clock l~'edmesday,. July llth, and the Clerk is directed to request the City Attorney and the ¢ommon~ea!th Attorney, Mr. Smith, to be present at this time. i The following ordinance having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: !. (~288~ AN 0RDINAi, ICE to consolidate the accounts of the City and School Board the City. The ordinauce is laid over. ,! ~ SCHOOL BOARD: The Clerk called attention of Conncil to the nomination of Mr. Leonard G. M~e as a member of the School Board from District No. 2. The matter is laid over until Wednesday, July llth, at 4 o'clock p. m. ~' Mr. Small moved that when Council adjourn it be to meet ~ednesday, July llth, ~at 4 o'clock p. m. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. CONSIDERATION OF CLAIltS: None. iNTRODUCTiON AND CONSIDEP.~TIOH OF ORDINANCES J~D RESOLUTIONS: Mr. Mundy introduced the following resolution: (~4S20) A R~SOLUTION to abandon such rights as the City may have in Connecticut ~venue from 0nei6a Street East to the Norfolk and Western of-way. Railway Company's right- BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that such rights as the City may have in that portion of Connecticut Avenue from Oneida Street East to the right-of-way of the Norfolk abandoned and released. and ~;est ern Railway Company be, and the same are hereby The resolution wo.s read and laid over. MOTIONS ~ND iJlSCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: AbDIT: Communication from T. Coleman Andrews & Company advising Council of the progress of the audit was read and filed. Mr. Andrev~s presented a bill of $727.50, for services from June 16th, to June 30th, inclusive. Mr. Comer moved that the bill be paid and offered the following resolution: ~ (~4321~ A RhSOLUTi0N directing the City Clerk and Auditor to draw a warrant to ~ T. Coleman ~Ludrews & Company for $~2~ .50. ~ BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City Clerk and ~uditor be, and he is hereby directed to draw a vJarrant to T. Coleman Andrews &Com- pany for $727.50 for services rendered from June 16th, to June 30th, inclusive. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion ~.~as duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: i,iessrs. Co_m~_~r, L~undy, Small and the President, L~r. Seifert --4. NAYS: None ...... 0. FEDERAL MTGh~'JAY FL~DS: The City Manager stated that the allotment to the Salem District from the Fe~era! Highwa~v funds would be $129,000.00, and that the City of IRoanokewould be entitled to its portion. He stated that he would present projects for consideration of Council at the next meeting. Thereupon, Council adjourned until ~,ednesday, July llSh, at 4 o'clock p. m. ~PPROVED Clerk Presid !~' 491 COUNCIL, AD~0URNED MEETING, Wednesday, July 11, 1954. The Council of the City of Roanoke met pursuant to adjournment in the Council Room in the .~unicipal Building ;.ednesday, July 11, 1934_, at 4 o'clock p. m. PRES~2.~T: Messrs. Bear, Comer, Small, L'~undy and the President, ,.'.'.~. Seifert-5. ~'.BS~A~T: None ...... 0. The President, t.'.r. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRES~,IT: .,. P. Hunter, City L~.anacer. !~_~SiST~T C0~0h~JF~LTH ~tTT0~lhY: In the matter of the request of the Corem- '~'ea!t~ ~ttorney for an azsist~ut ~- *~ .~ , ~. ~.c prosecution of the cases against J. H. Fr,~ntz, former Treasurer,and l.~rs. Ada Smith, for embezzlement. Smith was pre- :sent an~i stated his reasons for asking for an assistant. Judge R. C. Jack~on, City Attorney, was also present and made a statement with reference to the ~w~tter. Mr. Small stated that he thought the prosecution of these cases was the responsibilty o~ the Connuonv~'ealth Attorney, and for that re~son he moved that the request to employ ~n assist~ut be denied, and that Council do not employ ~n assistant for the Common- wealth ~ttorney in the prosecution of the cases against ~. H. Frantz, former Treasur~er, and L~rs, Lda Su~ith. The motion w~s duly seconded and agreed to. Mm. Bear presented the followir~g, and asked that it be incorpor~ted in the records, w?~ch is done; 'i~r. L:ayor: As a ~tter of personal privilege t desire to file with the ninutes of this body certain extracts from an editorial a~ppearing in the >~o~noke ;:orld Neus, issue July 9, 19~t, which are as follows: 1. The City of Roanoke has for some years been living beyond its income, a condition that c~nnot be long continued. 2. The income of the city may be expected to face a reduction ~¥ith the new asses~ent of real estate, effective next year. The above ~uot~tion ve~? clesrly ex?resses my views on present conditions in this city." SCHOOL B0~LRD: The Clerk stated that the next business was the election of mem-~. ibers of the School .Board from Distract Nos. 1 and 2, for the term beginning August ~,jl, 1~.~, and that L~r. Leonard G. ~.iuse was in nomination as ~ me~ber of the SchoOl · Board from District No. 2. The question was r~ised as to whether or not the nomt- i'nation made at a former meeting of Council of ~2~. Leonard G. lduse, as ~ ne:ab-'~r of t "School Board from District Ed. £, was in order. The Dresldent ruled that the nomtna :~tion would stand. In order to set at rest any question .'~..*~o l~all nomin.e.t~d I~'. Leon '~G. ~use as a member of the School Board from District No. 2, for a term of three iyears from August l, l~:~_. ~.L~. hlundy '..n. oved that the noraination close. The motion ~x~s duly seconded and agreed to. Thereupon, LLr. Leonard G. L~iuse was declared unani- mously elected a ~e.mber of the School Board from District No. £, of the City of Roanoke for the term of t~hree years from the 1st, day of August 19~4. The president declared no~a~n~tions ~ere in order for a member of the School Bo~rd from District No. 1. ?.,:r. Comer placed in nomination ~irs E. H. 0uld, as a ~ · 'member of the School Board from District No. l, for the term of three year's from the 1st, day of ~ugust 10~. i&v. i~undy moved that the no~ainations close. The motion pas duly seconded ~ud agreed to. Thereupon, ~irs. E. H. 0uld ~7~s declared unan~ousl~ ~ acted a member of the School Board from District No. 1, of the City of Roanoke for the ter~ of three years from the 1st, day of ~u~ust 1954. .TUBERCULOSIS ASSOCIATION: A communication from the Roanoke Tuberculosis Associa- tion asking that Mr. James Maxkham and ~r.. F. B. Pillow be placed in the Catawba Sanatorium at the expense of the City. Mr. Mundy moved that the request be granted and offered the following resolution: (~452B) A RESOLUTION to place James Markham and F. B. Pillow in Catawba Sanatori~ at the expense of the City of Roanoke. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City Manager be, ~nd he is hereby authorized to have James Markham and F. B. Pillow placed in Catawba Sanatorium at the expense of the City of Roanoke. Said treatment to continue until January 1, date. 1935, unless tel~nated before said Idr. Mundy noved to adopt the resolution. The motion ~'~as duly seconded and the ~eso!ution adopted by the fGllowing vote: AYES: Messrs. Bear, Comer, Small, L[undy and the President, [M. Seifert --5. NAYS: None' - ..... 0. CROSS-0V~: Communication from the Alleghany Gas and 0il Company asking for oe~.~it to construct an additional cross-over at the Southv~est Corner of Grandin earl and Virginia Avenue. ~Lr. Bear moved that the request be granted and offered the followir~$ resolution: RESOLUTION granting a peri, it to the Al leghany Gas and 0il Company to ~onstruct a cross-over. BE IT · .RES~GLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a permit be, and is ~oreby granted the Alleghany Gas and 0il Company to construct an additional cross- Over at the Southwest Corner of Grandin Road and ¥irginia Avenue. t~ Said cross-over to be constructed under specifications to be furnished by the ity Manager and according to his good likin~g and satisfaction. The said ~Llleghany Gas and 0il Company by acting under this resolution agrees to ndemnify and save harnLless the City of Roanoke from all clai~s for da~ges to per- ons or property by reason of the construction and ~aintenance of said cross-over. Bear moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the ~'esolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: ~essrs. Bear, Comer, Small and the president, ~1~ ~ Seifert --4. NAYS: Mr. Bear ......... 1. SUi,~..~ER SC_NEDULE C0-ONCIL: ~r. ~iundy moved that the Council go on its summer chedule beginning July, the meetings held for the months of July and August to be .n July E0th, August ~rd, l?th, and ~lst. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. JAIL PRISON-ERS: ~Mr. Small brought to the attention of Council the expediency of ~orkin~g the prisoners at the Airport, and asked that ~.~r. Hunter report at the next feetlng of Council what he is able to accomplish by working the prisoners. SEWF~: The City ~anager brought to the attention of Council the request of the em-Peacock Laundry & Dry Cleaners for a larger sewer to accomznodate their place business at l~th Street S. W. The City L~anager stated that the sewer would cost 318.75, and that the city pay a portion, or all of the cost. The request is denied. 493 4'94 FED~A!, NIGHNAY PROJEOTS: The City .~aneger presented a list of Federal Highway projects, and stated that in some of these projects it would be necessary to Quire land for widening and he recommends that no payment be made for such land. Mr, Small moved that the City ~anager be authorized to apply for the funds for such pro- ,Jects. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. AIRPORT: The committee on the Airport xmde a partial report There being no further business, Council adjourned. and is c o nt ~ hue d. APPROVED Clerk COUNCIL, SPECIAL ~ETING, Honday, ~uly 16, 1954. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in Special Meeting in the Council Room in the Municipal Buildin~ Honday, July 16, 1934, at 4 o'clock p. m. PRES~iT: Messrs. Bear, Comer, Mundy,Small and the President, :.~r. Seifert--5. Jd~SENT: None ..... 0. The President, i.~. Seifert, presidim~. OFFICERS PY~S~T: L'. P. Hunter, City ~.:anager. OBJECT OF THE ,.~M~ ~~: The president stated that the object of the meeting was ~ to conside~ a letter received from i'ary Gibbs, kctir~z Relief Director, ~ergency Relief Administration, for additional funds, and the salary of the Commonwealth Attorney to be considered by the State Compensation Board on July 18th. w~.~W. RG~CY RELI~PF: A communication from L:ary Gibbs, Acting Relief Director, call- . i~ the attention of Council to the fact that there is a shortage in the fund nec- ~ essary for relief work in the City of Roanoke; that the allocation for the month of July is $20,000.00, and in order that the work may continue through the month it is necessary that the relief be reduced from an a!lo%vance of ~ ~.l.00 Der vJeek per person to sixty cents per week per person, unless additional funds are made available by the City of Roanoke. Afater a discussion, Messrs. Bear and Comer, who will be in Rich- mond on July 18th, are re%uested to confer with ilr. Urn. A. Smith, State Administra- tor, and ascertain what the city ma,~, expect_ in the r~y. of fun~s for future expendi- tures, and the co~...m_-&ttee handling the relief matters are requested to confer with . t~ conditions. the relief agencies and present a reoort on ~= Itu~til Friday, July 20, 1934. I C0~,~0H~.F~.Tn ATT0~EY'S SALARY: idessrs. J." . ... ~. Bear and J Comer, who were appointed as members of^the State Compensation Board, to represent the City of The matter is laid over Roanoke, asked that Council indicate what in its judgment is a fair salary for t!~e Eessrs. R. S. Con~nonvJealth Attorney, and whether or not an assistant is necessary. Smith and C. E. Cuddy were present at the meeting and presented their vie~Js. After a discussion !ir. Small offered the fol!ovJing resolution: (~4~24.~ RESOLVED, that in judgment of the City Council of Roanoke the salary of the Con~non~ealth Attorney should be not in excess of ~5,000.00 per annum, effec- tive July 1, 1934. ( For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Book No. 8, Page ~149. Mr. Small moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded by i,~. ~ ~ear and the resolution adopted by the followin6 vote: ~ ' ~ . ilr Seifert --5 AYEo: 12essrs Bear, Comer, i~undy, Small and the President, . .. ~ N~Y£: None ...... 0. ~ SLOT iL'~CHI!,I2 CASES: i!r. R. S. S~ith, Cormnonwealth ~ttorney, stated that it was ~ necessary to have 0. L. Gardner and L. ;'. Reid from Richmond as witnesses before the iIFederal Court in the slot machine case, and he is aski.~ that e~enses_ amounting to ~ $~1o51, be paid by the city. L2r. L2undy moved that the ex2~enses of O. L. Gardner and L. ;.l. Reid as %:'itnesses in the slot machine case before the Fede_~al Court be Daid and charged to the account of Court Costs. to. The motion %?as duly seconded and a~reed ~r. ~mall was excused from further i~rticipation in this meeting at 5:45 o'clock 495 496 pe me .LIRPORT: The City r.!anager brought to the attention of Council the request of Smith, Manager of the ~nerican Airlines, that a rental be fixc~ *or landing their planes at the Airport. The majority report of the Airport committee is that a charge of $25.00 per nonth, beginning July 18, 1934, their first landing, for 90 dcys only, be made. The minority report presented by l.lr. L'undy is that no prop- sition be nmde until definite information is obtained as to the amount of revenue that should be obtained for this service, and that the planes be allowed to land, pending this inforF, at ion. The question was stated on the adoption of the majority report. The report ~';as adopted by the follov:inc vc. te: ? AYe: i.~essrs. Bear, Comer, and the Pres~c: ~ent, ~.~, Se!left ---~. .-,~;-ao~ DEED: The deed was presented for the ~irpor~ as well as the bonds ~o be signed. The same is refers'ed to the airport Co~ittee for their report. There being no further business, Co~cil adjo~-ned. f .~ A ~ i~ R 0 V E D ATTEST: Clerk ~r?esi~t COUNCIL~ REGULAR MEETING, ~riday, ~uly 20, 19~A. The Council of the City of Roanoke met in reg.~.lar meeting in the % in the Municipal Building Friday, July ~0, 1934, at 3 o'clock p. m. Council Room PRESENT: Messrs. Bear, Comer, Small, ~ndy and the President, ~r. Seifert-5. ABSENT: None ..... 0. The president, Mr. Seifert, presiding. OFFICERS PRES~T: W. P. Hunter, City Manager. MINUTES: It appearing that a copy of the minutes of the previous meeting has been furnished each member of Council, upon motion, duly seconded, the reading is dispensed with, and the minutes approved as recorded. PETITIONS AND C~MUNICATIONS: Fund, appeared and stated to Council that it will be impossible to Community Fund, and a campaign will not be put on this year; that sary for the COMML~NITY FUND: Dr. H. H. Trout and a committee, representing the Community continue the it will be neces- city to provide ways and means to take care of the welfare and relief agencies. The character building organizations will possibly put on a campaign for : 497 funds, either jointly or separately. The committee presented to Conncil a resolution adopted by the Community Fund Board as well as a statement showing the Co,unity ~ Fund Agencies, and the amOunt each is receiving from the Commtuxity Fund and from the City of Roanoke for the year 1934. ered at a later meeting. The matter is laid over by Co,;~cil to be consid- LICENSE TAX: Mr. C. R. Lescure, Deputy Comn~issioner of Revenue, brought to the attention of Council the application for a license ~ax on acroplanes and stated that ~the only license provided was on merry-go-rounds an~ like contraptions; that the ac-~ roplane carries one passenger while the merry-go-round and other contraptions carry a larger numbe~ of passengers, and for this reason he thought that a license tax should be provided for this class, of amusemmnt. The matter is referred to the City ~anager for report. ROANOKE ~MERGENCY RELIEF: Messrs. Comer and Bear, the cormm~ttee appointed to ~ mall upon ~ir. ~m. A; Smith, Director, of Richmond, with reference to the Emergency Relief Fund reported that they had performed their duty, and that their conference With .'Mr. Smith resulted in practically the same statements that Mr. Smith made be- fore Council at its meeting some time ago; that all of the cities are receiving the same pro-rate cut. A committee composed of Messrs. Bear, Comer and Hunter also re- i~orted~ a conference with Miss Mary Gibbs, Acting Relief Director. After a discus- ~on ~&r. Small moved that the sum of $4,000.00 additional be paid the Social Service ~ureau for the month of July, and that the Director submit estimates of the funds necessary to carry on relief work for the month of August, upon a basis that no direct relief will be given to able bodied men. ssu_mption that the Federal. funds will be i~econded and agreed to. The director to prepare SE0,000.00 or more. The motion was duly ~r. Small offered the following resolution: .i the report on the ! .: (~4325) A RESOLUTION to pay the Social Service Bureau * ~,000.00 ad~I. tional for ;~ ~he month of July. ~ BE IT RESOLV~ by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the City Clerk amd Auditor be, and he is hereby directed to draw a warrant ~ the Social Service Bureau For $4,000.00, said amount being in addition to the regular appropriation, to take ~are of the expenses for relief for the month of July. BE IT I~RTHER RESbLVED that the appropriation of SA,000.00 be, amd the same is lereby made to the account of the Social Service Bureau to take care of said payment Mr. Comer moved tl~at the second reading of the resolution be dispensed with. Th, motion was duly seconded ? Thereupon, ing vote: and agreed to by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Bear, Comer, Small and the President, ~r. Seifert --4. NAYS: M~. ~undy ---1. the resolution was placed upon its passage and adopted by the AYES: L~essrs. Bear, Comer, Small and the President, L~. Seifert --~t. NAYS: ~dr. 12,mdy ---1. fo 11 ow- G~20LINE TANK: The application of the L~undy Van and Warehouse Corporation for a permit to instals a 14,000 gallon underg~x~und gasoline storage tank at their propert at the Corner of Shenandoah Avenue ~nd Second (Conzuerce) Street N. W. The City Manager recommends that the permit be granted. ~. Mundy moved that the reconnuenda- tion of the City L~anager be adopted and offered the following resolution: (#4326) A RESOLUTION grantin~ a permit to the Llundy Van and ;Jarehouse tion to install a gasoline tank. Corpora- ( For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Book No. 8, Page L~) . Mr. Mundy moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYES: Messrs. Bear, Comer, Small, Mundy and the President, Mr. Seife~t - ~. NAYS: None ...... O. SEWER: Petition of certain property ' own ers on Lafayette Boulevard, Villa Height just beyond the city limits, asking that they be permitted to connect a sewer to ac- co~uodate their properties into the city sewer line. The City Manager recommends that the permit be granted and that a charge of SgO O0 for each house connected be made.,. Mr. Comer moved to adopt the recommendation of the City Manager and offered ~he followin~ resolution: i {~?} A RESOLUTION granting a permit to certain property owners outside of th~ city lift, ts to connect a sewer to accommodate their prope~ies into the city sewer. ( For full text of Resolution see Ordinance Book No. 8, Page ~_). ._ l.&r. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. resolution adopted by the following vote: The motion was duly seconded and the AYES: L~essrs. Bear, NAYS: None ...... 0. Comer, Small, ~.~undy and the President, ~¥~r. Seifert - 5. CROSS-OVERS:Applications for permits to construct cross-overs were presented as follows:~ J. B. Stinson, 1315 - 9th Street S. E., and T. S. Deye~le, 414 0tterview Avenue. The applications are referred to the City Manager with power to act. RUGBY CREEK: A petition from the citizens in the Rugby Addition complaining ~about the foul odors eminating from the creek which flows between Grayson and Watts Avenues was presented. !ger with instructions ! iwas duly seconded and agreed to. Mr. Bear moved that the matter be referred to to make an investigation and report to Council. the City Maria- The mot ion CHI~N PENS: A petition from the Peerless Hardware Company amd others oom- plainin~ about the condition existing in the chicken pens located in the. rear of Nos. ~02,~04 and ~06 First (Nelson) Street S. E. Mr. Mundy moved to refer the mat- ter to the City Manager for immediate attention. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. FIRE HYDRANTS: A communication from H. F. Reed relative to installing a fire hydrant at the Corner of Colonial Street and Pinkmey Avenue S. E., was read and re- ferred to the City Manager. VIRGINIA AVENUE VIRGINIA HEIGHTS: A communication from ,~rs. Clara Pittman com- plaining about the dusty condition of Virginia Avenue, Virginia Heights, in the eight and nine hundred blocks. The communication is referred to the City Manager ,49.9 for report. E. T. ~d0RRIS: A card from~Lr. E. T. Morris was read and filed. MRS. E. H. 0ULD: A communication from !.,~s. E. H. 0uld thanking Council for electing her a member of the School Board was read and filed. VIRGINIA HEIGHTS BAPTIST CHURCH: A communication fr~m the Virginia Heights Baptist Church asking that the Zoning Ordinance be amended so as to change a part of the church lot from a business to a residence district so that they may be permit- ted to erect a log cabin for use of the boy Scouts on the church lot. The City Clerk is directed to prepare a resolution to carry into effect the cha_nge. LABOR BUREAU: A communication from t.&rs. M. L. West, Director, asking that the appropriation of $1,200.00 made to the Labor Bureau for the period beginning July 1st, and ending December 31st, be paid in salaries to A. L. Roberts at the rate of 15 $150.00 monthly, and John D. Martin at the rate of $50.00 monthly. Bear moved the the request be granted. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. TREASURER'S OFFICE SALARIES: A communication from Mr. C. R. Kenneth, Treasurer, advising that he had been authorized by the State Compensation Board to adjust the .~ salaries of three of his employees, nemely: Miss Douglas l~rs. Beard Miss Robert son $1,500.00 1,080.00 1,080.00 Mr. Small moved that the State Compensation Board be informed that the change represents an increase in the salary of two employees of the City Treasurer's of- ~ fice, and it is the opinion of Council that the Treasurer's office can be ol~rated, ~! beginning January l, 1935, efficiemtly with one less employee than is now authorized. The motion was duly seconded and agreed to. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REPORT OF THE. CITY ~AGER: The City ~anager presented a report advising that Harry T. Stewart, Jr., and Earnest C. Moore, have been employed as patrolmen in the Roliee Department, beginning July 1, 19~. The City Manager presented a report of work accomplished and expenditures for st a t ement The same is filed. weeks ending June 2~th, ~ud July ~, 19~m_. The same are filed. FINANCIAL STATEMENT: The City Clerk and Auditor presented a the financial condition of the city as of July 19J&. showing F~J~ILY WELFARE SOCIETY: Report of the Family Nelfare Society for the month of June 195~, was read and filed. R~P0RTS OF C0~,~2~ITTEF~: C0},~0~'i'~ ATTORNt~r"S SALAI~: Messrs. Be~" and Comer, the CO~n_ ittee a!~ointed to appear before the Compensation Board in Richmond with reference to the salary of the Commonwealth Attorney presented a verbal report advising that they appeared before the Board and presented, the matter; that no action was taken by the Compen- sation Board. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The following resolution having been introduced, read and laid over was taken up and again read: (~4320) A RESOLUTION to abandon such rights as the City may have in Conneeticul Avenue from Oneida Street East to the Norfolk and ~estern Railway Company, s right- of-way. ( For full text of resolution see Ordinance Book No. 8, Page ~). Mr. Comer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was duly seconded and the resolution adopted by the following vote: AYF~: Messrs. Bear, Comer, Small, Mundy and the President, I~r. Seifert- 5. NAYS: None ....... 0. CONSIDERATION OF CLAI~.,~: None. INTRODUCTION f~ND C~NSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES ~D RESOLb~IONS: None. LiOTIONS AND '...:ISCELLA~EOUS BUSINESS: C0~ISSIONER OF HEVENUE REPORT: Judge John M. Hart, Commis si oner of Revenue, , aD~peared and asked that Council extend the time for filing his annual report until ~August~ 15th. It appearing that the request for the annual report by August 1st, · came from the City Manager, and that the City Mmuager has no objection to the exten~ i sion to August 15th. AIRPORT DEED: A question having arisen in the matter of the purchase of the '.Airport as to the financial arrangement in connection therewith, the matter is 'referred to the City Attorney for an opinion. AUDIT: MLr. Small stated that he is informed that the final report embracing :editorial as '~ell as statistical information lms been completed ar~l that the s~me i'is~ in the hands of L. McCarthy Downs, Auditor of Public Accounts, and he moved that i'the follov~'ing telegr,._m._ be directed to _~¥~r. Dowrm and a copy mailed to the Attorney ,~ General: !. "The City Council of Ro_~noke is advised that final report embracing editorial and statistical findings of municipal audit, made under your direction, was submitted for your approvs] Saturday, July fourteenth. Council further ,mderstands that review or revision of editorial section and your final approval of the language of the text is occastn- lng this further delay. Can you advise definite date of delivery. A copy of this message is sent the attorney General for his information." i:'~ater Works Company was brought to the attention of Council, !.idirected to investigate and report to Council. PRISONERS WORKING AT AIRPORT: The City Manager reported that there had been an average of 16~ prisoners per day, working at the Airport. ROANOKE WAT~ WORKS COMPANY R~0RT ON: The matter of the report on the Roanok~ and the City Manager is There being no further business, ATTEST: Clerk Council adjourned. APPROVED Pre: t