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COUNCIL MEETING - JANUARY 20th, 1959 - PAGE 3
<br />Itrln.tianNo. 2801 was introduced by Mr. Wilson. An re~olutx~accepting
<br />the plat of Olmsted Colony, Subdivisions 3, 4 and 5, for recording purposes
<br />only and declaring an emergency. It was moved by Mr. Wilson, seconded by
<br />Mr. Kramer, that the statutory rule be suspended and the r~a~~luti~ be read
<br />immediately the second and third times and put on its passage. The affirmative
<br />vote thereon was as follows: Hixson, Kramer, Lynch, MacDonald, O~Neill,
<br />Wilson. Thereupon, the x~eedlut~:canwas read the second and third times and
<br />put upon its passage and the affirmative vote thereon was as follows:
<br />Hixson, Kramer, Lynch, MacDonald, O'Neill, Wilson.
<br />The Clerk read a communication from Monson Williams relative to Maria Lane,
<br />wherein they advised that the second fire hydrant will be moved in accordance
<br />with instructions of the Engineer.
<br />The Clerk read a letter of resignation, effective January 15th, 1959, from
<br />James Hinkel, Councilman for Wand No. 3, wherein he advised that he had
<br />accepted a Civil Service appointment with the Cleveland School Board.
<br />It was moved by Mr. Hixson, seconded by Mrs. Lynch, that the resignation of
<br />James Hinkel,as Councilman for Ward No. 3, be accepted. "Yeas" Hixson,
<br />Kramer, Lynch, MacDonald, O'Neill, Wilson.
<br />The President of Council then advised that inasmuch as a vacancy exists,
<br />it would be in order that nominations be made to fill the vacancy.
<br />Nomination was made by Mr. Hixson, seconded by Mrs. Lynch, that Mrs.
<br />Evelyn L. Hinkel be elected to finish the unexpired term of James Hinkel.
<br />Nomination was made by Mr. Kramer that Henry Caster be elected to finish
<br />the unexpired term of James Hinkel.
<br />Mr. Kramer requested the President of Council to advise as to whether or
<br />not it would be in order to request a postponement of the election until
<br />the next Council Meeting on February 3rd, 1959• The President of Council
<br />advised that such action would be permissible, in the event that Mr. Kramer
<br />wished to so move.
<br />It was moved by Mr. Kramer, seconded by Mr. MacDonald, that the election be
<br />postponed until the Council Meeting of February 3rd, 1959• "Yeas" Hixson,
<br />Kramer, Lynch, MacDonald, O~Neill. "Nays" Wilson.
<br />The President of Council stated that in the event an appointment is not
<br />made thru Council by February 15th, the Mayor automatically will be granted
<br />authority to make the appointment of a councilman for Ward No. 3. He
<br />further stated that nominations, as made, will stand unless declined.
<br />The Mayor administered the Oath of Office to Arthur Wisamann for the position
<br />of Street Commissioner for the year 1959•
<br />Mr. Wilson, Finance & Budget Committee, advised that it would not be possible
<br />for the committee to make arty decision relative to the Police and Fire
<br />Departments, until receipt of the financial statement for the year 1958•
<br />The Auditor then advised that the report should be completed within the next
<br />week, as outstanding bills should be received by that time. Mr. Wilson
<br />stated that at such time meetings will be held separately with the Police
<br />and Fire Departments.
<br />The Mayor reported relative to the meeting with the Transportation Committee
<br />of Fairview Park on January 15th. Said meeting was attended by Mr. Lloyd
<br />Barnes, Service Director, and Mr. C. Best, Superintendent of Bus Operations.
<br />The following problems were discussed:
<br />1. Lay-Over Plan for the Buses
<br />2. Advisability of extending the Westgate Route
<br />3. Connection with the Rapid Transit Station - Consideration was
<br />given to initiation of a trial run, at such time as the City
<br />obtains more buses or when the school buses are taken off
<br />in June.
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