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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19610807 Regular Meeting August 7, 1961 Mayor C. Forrest Whaley in the Chair. Roll Call Present: Burkhalter, Butzer, Dorr, Fisher, Jobe, Kliegel, Riner, Scrivner, Vanderfeltz and Willcoxon. 10 Absent: None. A quorum was declared present. Minutes The minutes of the last meeting, July 24, 1961, were approved on motion by Mr. Willcoxon, seconded by Mrs. Fisher. Naming New ------ Expressway. A communication from the Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce, signed by French L. Nelson, chairman, Special Expressway Dedication Services, recommending that the new throughway be named "The N.R. Beagle Expressway," was read by the Clerk. Following a brief discussion, which included remarks by Mr. Nelson, the council adopted a motion offered by Mr. Jobe, seconded by Mr. Willcoxon, recommending that the expressway be named, "The Rex M. Whitton Expressway," honoring the former Chief Engineer for the Missouri State Highway Commission, who is now Federal Administrator of Highways. Appointment Upon motion by Mr. Willcoxon, seconded by Mrs. Fisher, the appointment of Junior of Junior Bryan Rush as presented by City Marshal Claude E. Short Bryan Rush was approved effective August 7, 1961. as Patrol- man. ------ Engineer' s A communication from City Engineer LeRoy J. Henry addressed to the recommend- Mayor and the Council was read by the clerk with reference to the ation in re consultation of several consulting engineering firms regarding a Consulting sewer needs study. In compliance with a recommendation by the sneer for engineer the council adopted a motion offered by Mr. Dorr, seconded ][sewer by Mr. Burkhalter, authorizing the mayor to appoint a special study. committee to investigate the employment of such a consulting firm as described in the communication. The following council members were then appointed by the mayor to serve on this committee, which set a meeting for August 11, in the office of the engineer: Mr. Dorr, chairman, Mr. Willcoxon, Mr. Burkhalter, Mr. Jobe and Mr. Kliegel. Bids on The following bids were opened and read by the clerk for the Nelson construction of Nelson Drive between Magnolia Place and East Atchison Drive. Street: E. P. Barnett, $12,439.42, Roy A. Scheperle, $14,982.25 . On motion of Mr. Willcoxon, seconded by Mrs. Fisher, the council voted to award the contract to the low bidder. Finance Upon motion by Mrs. Fisher, seconded by Mr. Burkhalter, the Committee following report submitted by Mr. Willcoxon, chairman of the Finance Report. Committee was approved: "The City Council' s Finance Committee met in the office of the City Clerk, at 7 1130 P.M. , July 27, 1961, with the following members present: Mr. Willcoxon, chairman; Mr. Riner, Mr. Kliegel, and Mrs. Fisher. Also present were: Mr. Homer Ferguson, district manager Missouri Power & Light Co. ; Mr. I. H. (Jim) Reed, general manager, Capital City Water Co. ; Mr. James F. McHenry, treasurer, Capital City Telephone Co. ; and Mr. Henry Andrae, attorney for the Capital City Telephone Co. ; and Thomas P. Rose, City Attorney. Mr. Ferguson spoke with reference to a bill for $750.00 assessed his firm in the form of an occupational tax. He read a letter dated Nov. 16, 1960, sent by the firm to each member of the council, which suggested that the atx be superceded by an increase in the gross receipts tax provided for as a result of a 20-year franchise approved by the electorate of this city, Jan. 31, 1961. No questions were forthcoming and Mr. Ferguson was excused. Mr. Rose read a letter or part of an ordinance for the Water Company. Essence of the ordinance amendment is three per cent to five per cent gross tax or 1/2 the cost of re-location, improvements to be P32 ;made and extensions made when income is such that it would not .absorb part of the cost. if Mr. Reed explained that the cost of the Expressway improvements, moving lines, etc. was approximately $30,000 to $35,000. Mr. Rinerl, questioned Mr. Reed regarding the hearing now before the Public Service Commission with reference to a company request for a rate increase. ;] �,Mr. Kliegel questioned Mr. Reed as to who breaks down the amount fox! ; tax distribution. Mr. Reed explained that the tax would be 1 $21,435.37 based on five per cent, on the three per cent $9,300.00; 1' adding the two per cent, $12,000. �1 Mr. McHenry explained the franchise agreement between the city and ;( ! the telephone company regarding free telephone service, which ! amounts to $290 per month. If tax is raised $12,000 will be the ; increase. He said the telephone company doesn't need a franchise ' because the Public Service Commission regulates its rates, etc. , j as it does the water company. The franchise, he said, covers use !f of streets and rights-of-way, which means the tax is really a price Jlpaid to the city for the use of its streets, etc. Mr. McHenry was in accord for the 20-year franchise agreement with Isection two being deleted from the present agreement, thus leliminating provisions for free telephone service and adding an ]additional two per cent increase in the gross receipts tax. }Questions were raised with reference to free telephone service to ,;personnel of the police department, fire department, fire chief and ' . ,!the Street Commissioner. ; The committee agreed that the city would pay the cost of telephone l (service to the personnel of the police and fire departments, the it , fire chief, and the Street Commissioner, on a straight line basis. 1The committee recommended that the occupational tax be abolished :;for the three utilities in question. `;'The committee also requested the City Clerk to submit a list of alll� ,personnel receiving free service to the chairman of the finance iicommittee. Respectfully submitted, M ntie Willcoxon /s/ ?; CRairman, Finance Committee !On motion by Mr. Willcoxon, seconded by Mr. Riner, the council Telephone ]voted to continue free telephone service through September, for all "Service to 'personnel other than the police department, fire department, fire Employees. Ichief, and street commissioner, provided for in the finance ircommittee report, and refer the matter back to the finance committee, l!for further study. ; The following report submitted by Mr. Dorr, chairman of the Street Street !Committee was approved on motion by Mr. Willcoxon, seconded by Mr. +Committee Scrivner: Report. ,Request for drop inlet be installed 1400 block St. Mary' s Blvd. Lowe bid for this was $212.00. Committee approves the request. i? ; The matter of an alley running north and south between Dunklin and ;Cottage Lane. We recommend that the property owners petition the 'Council and let us know gust what they want. l i�Request by Mr. Vanderfeltz that a connecting street be established ; between Indiana St. and Minnesota St. We need more information on 11 lwho wants this street and who will use it. (Rebuilding of Binder Drive south of Hillsdale to north of Marilyn ;land reconstruction of Hillsdale and Binder and Marilyn and Binder, 'approved work to be done under the supervision of City Engineer �Inot to exceed $700.00 ]Crest Street remove and repave a section of concrete 90' x 301 . ;Remove pipe across the road and repair drop inlet and install new j pipe cost to the City $1,846.00. Approved by Committee. An iron pipe railing 80 feet long to be placed along the west side of Broadway at city owned lot . Cost $200.00. Approved. ''Linden Drive from drainage structure at Broadway and Linden to west. ' line of Laurel Drive. Referred to Mr. Curtis to put a blacktop ;,surface on it. i� 4.83 Regular Meeting, Au ust 7,1961 Riverside Drive from Capitol Avenue to Pierce Street should have curb and gutter on south side. Committee wants a petition from property owners. ;St. Mary' s Blvd. should be widened and curbed from the present end i .to Howard St. No action taken until we receive a petition from property owners. Darlene St. from Linden to Pamela Drive needs a seal coat. We refer; this to Mr. Curtis. Bald Hill Road from Cardinal to Peyton needs a black top seal coat .refer to Mr. Curtis. R. E. Dorr /s/ metery On motion by Mr. Willcoxon, seconded by Mr. Dorr, a request presented stodian by Roy W. Farmer, custodian, City Cemetery, for the transfer of equest. '$500 from the General Revenue Fund, to the Cemetery Fund for maintainance purposes and for permission to purchase a mower was k granted. uilding and The following report submitted by Mr. Riner, chairman of the Committee ounds on Buildings and Grounds was approved on motion by Mr. Riner, seconded eport. by Mr. Willcoxon: "The Committee recommends that the Highway Department' s proposal to convey to the City of Jefferson the tract adjacent to and located north of the throughway between Washington and Broadway known as the 'J. P. Naes tract, be accepted, and the the equetion of acquisition of the tract between Jefferson and Madison be referred to the Committee of the Whole. 'In reference to the request of Mr. and Mrs. Pearl C. Shively and Mrs. Olivia M. Scott (Ref. Council Minutes of July 10, 1961) concerning the possibility of purchase of property between Cardinal and Houchin Streets on Dunklin Street, the Committee recommends that the City Engineer provide a description of the tract in question. The Committee recommends that bids be requested for painting of exterior wood portion of the City Hall to specifications of City Building Commissioner. Meeting adjourned 9 o'clock P.M. ccounts On motion by Mr. Jobe, seconded by Mrs . Fisher, the accounts and nd Claims. claims as approved by the committee was ordered approved and paid. ommittee of An announcement by Mr. Willcoxon was made to the effect that the he Whole. Committee-of-the-Whole would meet at 7: 30 p.m. Aug. 14. ealth On motion by Mr. Willcoxon, seconded by Mr. Riner, a report submitted ommittee by Mr. Kliegel, chairman of the Board of Health, was approved by the eport. council. Following a lengthy report, the board went on record advocating stronger control of the dog population; advocate picking up of any strays that don' t meet requirements; particular emphasis be placed on dogs in parks and in schoolyard areas. Parking & The following report prepared by the Parking and Traffic Commission raffic was read by the clerk: Commission. After due consideration of matters referred to the Commission by the City Council and originating within the Commission, the following recommendations were made to the City Council at a regular meeting of the Commission held in July, 1961: 1. (ITEM 142) That, at the time of the opening of the Throughway, th stop signs on Broadway at Elm Street be removed. 2. (ITEM 143) That, at the time of the opening of the Throughway, the stop signs on Madison at Dunklin Street be removed. 3. (ITEM 144) That, at the time of the opening of the Throughway, the stop signs on Jefferson at Dunklin Street beremoved. 4. (ITEM 145) That, at the time of the opening of the Throughway, the stop signs on Monroe at Miller Street be removed. -5.. '#ITEM 146) That the southernmost two parking meters on the east side of the 300 block of Monroe Street be removed to provide access to a parking lot at that location. �t89� Regular Meeting, August 7 , 1961 6. (Item 147) That a matter of painting a white line in the alley ': behind the Exchange National Bank referred to this Commission by the :;City Council be referred to the Street Commissioner. 17. (ITEM 148) That the matter of restriction of parking in the 300 block of East Miller Street, upon which a recommendation was made ito the City Council in May of this year, and which was re-referred Co ` the Commission in July, be allowed to stand as is, to wit: No ;parking on the north side of that block. ..8. (ITEM 149) That, in conjunction with the opening of the Throug4'- ,way, angle parking in the 400 block of Monroe Street be changed to ;parallel parking. ,i9. (ITEM 150) That, in conjunction with the opening of the Through- :way, angle parking in the 100 block of East Dunklin Street be ;{changed to parallel parking. 10. (ITEM 151) That the 200 and 300 blocks of Marshall Street be `!made one-way south. ' Respectfully submitted, d THE JEFFERSON CITY PARKING AND TRAFFIC COMMISSION James F. McHenry Is/ I Chairman A motion by Mr. Willcoxon, seconded by Mr. Burkhalter to approve the ';report in its entirety lost, according to a ruling by the Mayor on ii ;!the voice vote. i " Items 142, 143 and 144 were approved on motion by Mr. Willcoxon, ;seconded by Mr. Dorr; Item 145 was approved on motion by Mr. ;; Willcoxon, seconded by Mr. Burkhalter; Items 146 and 147 were approved on motion by Mr. Willcoxon, seconded by Mr. Riner. Item ; 148 was not approved in that the motion died for the lack of a 'second. The item was referred back to the commission for clarifica Ition; Item 149 was approved on motion by Mr. Willcoxon, seconded by ` Mr. Scrivner; Item 150 was ordered held back until after the High- way SO Expressway is opened on motion by Mr. Kliegel, seconded by Mr. Dorr; Item 151 was approved on motion by Mr. Willcoxon, seconded �by Mr. Scrivner. ?On motion by Mr. Willcoxon, seconded by Mr. Butzer, a re-study of One-Way on ,one-way traffic on High and McCarty Streets , between Jackson and High & McCart Broadway Streets was referred to the Parking and Traffic Commission.Street. The July financial report prepared and read by the clerk showing Financial a balance of $859,782.66 was approved on motion by Mrs. Fisher, Report. seconded by Mr. Vanderfeltz. I iA construction report on the construction of Sewers in Sewer District Construct- ! 78B in Jefferson Heights Subdivision at a cost of $1,885.00 was ion Report .approved on motion by Mr. Willcoxon, seconded by Mr. Vanderfeltz. 78B. YYY__Y ii The following resolution was approved on Motion by Mr. Scrivner Resolution ;seconded by Mr. Willcoxon: "Be it resolved by the City Council of 78-B .: the City of Jefferson, Mo. , that the work of constructing sewers in ; ; sewer District 78-B be and is hereby approved as the council finds that said work was done according the plans and specifications. A resolution calling for the improvement of the roadway of Capitol Improvement ;Avenue from the east curb line of Olive Street to the West curb line of Capitol 'of Riverside Drive with Portland cement concrete and guttering and Avenue. -curbing with cement material was adopted by motion by Mr. Willcoxon `seconded by Mr. Butzer. The following resolution was adopted by the council on motion by Resolutio 'Mr. Willcoxon, seconded by Mrs. Fisher: "Be it resolved by the Awarding City Council of the City of Jefferson, Mo. , that E. P. Barnett, be Contract 'awarded the contract for the construction of Nelson Drive between Nelson Drive , Station 14 plus 24.22 and 21 plus 01.31, the said E. P. Barnett have the lowest and best bid." �•.L8,5 Regular Meeting, Montana St. On motion by Mr. Scrivner, seconded by Mr. Willcoxon, a matter of Widening. widening and improving the 200 block of Montana Street at the request of property owners within the block was ordered referred to the Street Committee and the City Engineer. Fire Hydrant. Mrs. Fisher reported to the council that a resolution would be prepared for action at the next meeting with reference to the install- ation of a fire hydrant at Taylor and Karon Drive as recommended by the fire chief. Municipal Mrs. Fisher reminded the council of the forthcoming meeting of the League Missouri Municipal League at the Clayton Inn, Clayton, Mo. September Meeting. 27-29 . Weeds. The police chief was notified of a weed condition in the 500 block of East ATchison Street. Council On motion of Mrs. Fisher, seconded by Mr. Vanderfeltz, the council Meeting voted to hold the September council meeting on Tuesday, September Change. 5, as a result of Labor Day. Broken Water The clerk was instructed by Mr. Riner to notify the water company of Main. a broken water pipe on the north side of the 100 block of W8st McCarty Street. Washing At the request of Mr. Riner, a matter of study of prohibiting parking Streets. on High Street between Washington and Adams streets between 3 a.m. and 6 a.m. was referred to the Parking and Traffic Commission. Heating Code. Mr. Butzer called attention to the receipt of a sample heating code available for study. The copy was turned over to the Clerk for additional copies. Gasoline On motion by Mr. Butzer, seconded by Mr. Kliegel, a matter of a study Purchase. of gasoline purchase on annual bids was referred to the police board, Ordinance On motion of Mr. Butzer, seconded by Mr. Riner, the nutter of a study Book. of revising the Ordinance Book of 1956 was referred to the Committee on Ordinances and Printing. Weeds. Mr. Butzer brought up a matter of weeds on a complaint by Mr. Renfrow on Allen Drive. Speeding A matter of speeding conditions in the 1300 and 1400 blocks of Southwest Southwest Boulevard was brought up by Mr. Kliegel and the Chief of Boulevard. Police was instructed to investigate the matter. 7106 The following Ordinance was introduced: ppropriate 7106/ An Ordinance to appropriate money for the month of July, 1961." ney for Read first time at length, second time by title and on motion by July. Mr. Scrivner, seconded by Mrs. Fisher, the rules were suspended and the ordinance was read the third time and placed on final passage and was passed by the following vote: Ayes: Burkhalter, Butzer, Darr, Fisher, Jobe, Kliegel, Riner, Scrivner, Vanderfeltz and Willcoxon. 10 Nays: None. 0 Absent: None. 0 7107 The following Ordinance was introduced: ppropriate 7107/ "An Ordinance to appropriate money for the month of August, 1961 Money for Read first time at length, second time by title and on motion by July. Mr. Scrivner, seconded by Mrs. Fisher, the rules were suspended and the ordinance was read the third time and placed on final passage and was passed by the following vote: Ayes: Burkhalter, Butzer, Dorr, Fisher, Jobe, Kliegel, Riner, Scrivner, Vanderfeltz and Willcoxon. 10 Nays: None. Absent: None. Regular MeCting- August 7- 1261 'The following Ordinance was introduced: ` 7108 ; 7108/ "An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 6760 of the City of ; Amending 'Jefferson, Mo. , relating to the keeping of dogs and other animals Dog Ordi by repealing Section 25 of said Ordinance authorizing the imposition'. nance toll of an absolut® quarantine by Mayoral Proclamation, and enacting a ;; include Cats new Section 25 of said Ordinance No. 6760 relating to the same sBb,ject matter:" j IR ad first time at length, second time by title and on motion by Willcoxon, seconded by Mr. Kliegel, the rules were suspended and' the ordinance was read the third time and placed on final passage amid +was passed by the following vote: (� Ayes: Burkhalter, Butzer, Dorr, Fisher, Jobe, Kliegel, Riner, Scrivner, Vanderfeltz and Willcoxon. 10 Nays: None. 0 Absent: None. 0 !� The following Ordinance was introduced: 17109 7109/ "An ordinance prohibiting the operator of a motor vehicle Marshall St. from permitting the same to be operated in a northerly direction on 'Dne-Way. ;Marshall Street between McCarty Street and Capitol Avenue and providing a penalty." t ;Read first time at length, second time by title and on motion by �Mr. Willcoxon, seconded by Mr. Jobe, the rules were suspended and ? the ordinance was read the third time and placed on final passage !and was passed by the following vote: 'Ayes: Burkhalter, Butzer, Dorr, Jobe, Kliegel, Riner, Scrivner, and Willcoxon. 8 ' Nays: None. 0 �Absent: None. 0 Not Voting: Fisher and Vanderfeltz. 2 i The following Ordinance was introduced: 17110 7110/ "An Ordinance repealing sub-subparagraphs (60) and (65) of Angle ,Subparagraph (1) or Paragraph A of Section 58 of the Revised Parking ordinances of the City of Jefferson, Mo. , 1956, relating to angle Monroe St. (parking on Monroe Street and enacting two new sections relating to ,the same subject, and providing a penalty.0 :IRead first time at length, second time by title and on motion by iMr. Willcoxon, seconded by Mr. Jobe, the rules were suspended and jthe ordinance was read the third time and placed on final passage ' and was passed by the following vote: .Ayes: Burkhalter, Butzer, Dorr, Fisher, Jobe, Kliegel, Riner, ;r Scrivner, Vanderfeltz, and Willcoxon. 10 ; Nays: None. 0 Absent: None. 0 : The following ordinance was introduced: 7111 `7111/ "An ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 6915 of the City of Stop sign j{Jefferson, Mo. , requiring motor vehicles being operated on Monroe on Monroe Street to be brought to a full stop before entering the intersectionat Miller. of Monroe Street and Miller Street." iRead first time at length, second time by title and on motion by jMr. Willcoxon, seconded by Mr. Jobe, the rules were suspended and , the ordinance was read the third time and placed on final passage :land was passed by the following vote: Ayes: Burkhalter, Butzer, Dorr, Fisher, Jobe, Kliegel, Riner, Scrivner, Vanderfeltz and Willcoxon. 10 ;Nays: None. 0 :Absent: None. 0 ,,The following ordinance was introduced. 7112 ;,7112/ "An ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 6927 of the City of Ptop sign !'Jefferson, Mo. , requiring motor vehicles being operated on Broadway 'pn Broadwa Street to be brought to a full stop before entering the intersectionat Elm. +of Broadway Street and Elm Street." : Read first time at length, second time by title and on motion by ! Mr. Willcoxon, seconded by Mr. Jobe, the rules were suspended and t Regular Meeting, August 7, 1961 the ordinance was read the third time and placed on final passage and was passed by the following vote: Ayes: Burkhalter, Butzer, Dorr, Fisher, Jobe, Kliegel, Riner, Scrivner, Vanderfeltz and Willcoxon. 10 ;Nays: None. 0 Absent: None. 0 7113 The following ordinance was introduced: Stop sign 7113/ "An ordinance repealing Paragraph (440) of Section 22 of the on Jefferson revised ordinances of the City of Jefferson, Mo. , requiring north- at Dunklin. bound and south bound motor vehicles on Jefferson Street to be stopped before crossing the intersection of Jefferson Street and Dunklin Street." Read first time at length, second time by title and on motion by Mr. Willcoxon, seconded by Mr. Jobe, the rules were suspended and the ordinance was read the third time and placed on final passage and was passed by the following vote: Ayes: Burkhalter, Butzer, Dorr, Fisher, Jobe, Kliegel, Riner, Scrivner, Vanderfeltz and Willcoxon. 10 Nays: None. 0 Absent: None. 0 7114 The following Ordinance was introduced: Stop Sign 7114/ "An ordinance repealing Paragraph (500) of Section 22 of the on Madison Revised Ordinances of the City of Jefferson, Mo. , requiring north- at Dunklin. bound and southbound motor vehicles on Madison Street to be stopped before crossing the intersection of Madison Street and Dunklin Streei.' Read first time at length, second time by title and on motion by Mr. Willcoxon, seconded by Mr. Jobe, the rules were suspended and the ordinance was read the third time and placed on final passage and was passed by the following vote: Ayes: Burkhalter, Butzer, Dorr, Jobe, Kliegel, Riner, Scrivner, Fisher, Vanderfeltz and Willcoxon. 10 Nays: None. 0 Absent: None. 0 7115 The following Ordinance was introduced: "Peeping 7115/ "An ordinance prohibiting trespassing and aiding privacy Toms". within the City of Jefferson, Mo. , and providing a penalty." Read first time at length, second time by title and on motion by Mr. Willcoxon, seconded by Mr. Jobe, the rules were suspended and the ordinance was read the third time and placed on final passage and was passed by the following vote: Ayes: Burkhalter, Butzer, Dorr, Fisher, Jobe, Kliegel, Riner, Scrivner, Vanderfeltz and Willcoxon. 10 Nays: None. 0 Absent: None. 0 7116 The following Ordinance was introduced: Gross 7116/ "An ordinance levying a tax on the gross receipts of persons Receipts firsm or corporations engaged in thabusiness of selling to the Lgt & Power public, natural gas, manufactured gas and/or electricity for the Co. privilege of conducting such business in the City of Jefferson, Mo. , and using and occupying the streets and public ways of said city with distribution facilities." Read first time at length, second time by title and on motion by Mr. Willcoxon, seconded by Mr. Scrivner, the ordinance was read the third time and placed on final passage and waspassed by the following vote: Ayes: Burkhalter, Butzer, Dorr, Fisher, Jobe, Kliegel, Riner, Scrivner, Vanderfeltz and Willcoxon. 10 Nays: None. 0 Absent: None. 0 Regular Meetinx, August ? 1961 IThe following Ordinance was introduced: 7117 7117/ "An ordinance levying a tax on the gross receipts of persons,:' Gross Re Ifirms or corporations engaged in the business of selling to the ceipts o ,!public, telephone service, for the privilege of conducting such ` Tel. Co. business in the City of Jefferson, Mo. $ and using and occupying the ;! : streets and public ways of said city with distribution facilities." , ! Read first time at length, second time by title and on motion by Mr. Willcoxon, seconded by Mr. Scrivner, the ordinance was read the ' ! third time and placed on final passage and was passed by the following vote: iAyes: Burkhalter, Butzer, Dorr, Fisher, Jobe, Kliegel, Riner, j Scrivner, Vanderfeltz and Willcoxon. Nays: None. 0 i! !Absent: None. 0 I t The following ordinance was introduced: ;7118 X7118/ "An Ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 4862 of the City of Telephone it !,Jefferson, Mo. , relating to the operation of the Capital City {Company IITelephone Co. , within said city and enacting a new ordinance whereb3�tanchise. '1the City of Jefferson of the State of Missouri and Capital City .,Telephone Company, a Missouri Corporation with headquarters in the ;,ICity of Jefferson, Mo. , agree that the telephone company shall 'continue its telephone system and all business incidental to or ; connected with the conducting of a telephone and communications : business and system in said city, and erect and maintain its plant ; above and under all public streets, avenues, alleys, public 1 ! grounds and places in said city and repealing all ordinances and 1i , agreements in conflict herewith." ` Read first time at length, second time by title and on motion by Mr. Willcoxon, seconded by Mr. Jobe, the ordinance was read the third : time and placed on final passage and was passed by the following !vote: !Ayes: Burkhalter, Butzer, Fisher, Jobe, Kliegel, Riner, Scrivner, '! and Willcoxon. 8 ONays: Darr and Vanderfeltz 2 '!Absent: None. 0 !The following ordinance was introduced: 7119 ' 7119/ "An ordinance levying a tax on the gross receipts of persons Gross Receipt ; firms or corporations engaged in the business of selling water to Water Co. " the public for the privilege of conducting such business in the ' City of Jefferson, Mo. , and using and occupying the streets and public ways of said city with distribution facilities.' ! Read first time at length, second time by title and on motion by j Mr. Willcoxon, seconded by Mr. Scrivner, the ordinance was read the ; t bird time and placed on final passage and was passed by the " following vote: !Ayes: Burkhalter, Butzer, Dorr, Fisher, Jobe, Kliegel, Riner, Scrivner, Vanderfeltz and Willcoxon. 10 ;f INays: None. 0 ;Absent: None. 0 f IThe following ordinance was introduced: ;7120 17120/ "An ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 7037 of the City of ;Gross Receipt ;;Jefferson, Mo. , levying a tax on the gross receipts of persons, :Tax repeal. = firms and corporations engaged in the business of selling to the ,,public, natural gas, manufactured gas, electricity, telephone service or water.'" �Read first time at length, second time by title and on motion by Mr. Willcoxon, seconded by Mr. Scrivner, the ordinance was read the .: ; third time and placed on final passage and was passed by the following vote: :!Ayes: Burkhalter, Butzer, Dorr, Fisher, Jobe, Kliegel, Riner, Scrivner, Vanderfeltz and Willcoxon. 10 'Nays: None. 0 !Absent: None. 0 Can moth duly made and seconded the council adjourned subject to Adjournment Q a cail of the chair.