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HomeMy Public PortalAbout19631202 382 Re ular Meetin , December 2, 1963 JMayor J. George Robinson in the chair. { !; Prayer was offered by Mr. Cline. Prayer. IlPresent: Cline, Debo, Hawes, Hogg, Jobe, Kliegel, Riner, Robinson, Roll Call. Scrivner and Willcoxon. 10 'Absent: None. 0 A quorum was declared present. ---------- Robinson, Acting Mayor stated that the Council Meeting would be broadcast on Station KWOS and that the rules of order and office of the Sgt. at Arms be observed. i ---------- ;IDn motion of Mr. Cline, the minutes of the meeting of November l8th.Minutes. 11were approved. C ---------- tMr. Scrivner moved that the rules be suspended and that in the best Mayor Pro Tem !interest of our citizens and in the interest of orderly City 1Government, J. George Robinson be removed from the office of {'{President Pro Tem and that office be declared vacant. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hogg. Mr. Cline asked grounds for this particular 'case. Mr. Scrivner stated that there is dissention and complete Jack of cooperation between various City Officials and employees and that a new Acting Mayor should be elected. Mr. Robinson stated (that the motion was out of order; that Rule 47 and the state :'statutes on the office of Mayor Pro Tem supercedes anything else. A lot of interrogation took place, after which Mr. Scrivner and Mr. Jobe appealed from the decision of the Chair. Mr. Robinson asked upon a roll call vote that the Chair be sustained. The Chair was not sustained by the following vote: 1Ayes: Cline, Kliegel, Riner, Robinson . 4 1INayes: Debo, Hawes, Hogg, Jobe, Scrivner and Willcoxon. 6 a� Mr. Hawes stated that because the City Attorney had ruled in a ' previous meeting that the Mayor Pro Tem could notbe removed from ,, office, several members of the Council had consulted competent '• lawyers for an objective opinion. Mr. Hawes read a statement citing a leading case and a quotation from a book on Municipal Corporations written by McQuillan that the Council had inherent authority to remove one of its officers by a majority vote unless prohibited by the constitution or the statutes. Mr. Scrivner again asked for a svote on his motion. Mr. Riner asked for a division of the question, land upon the first part of the motion that the rules be suspended, the rules were suspended by the following vote; Ayes: Cline, Debo, Hawes, Hogg, Jobe, Kliegel, Riner, Scrivner, Willcoxon. 9 INayes: Robinson. 1 , The Chair then ruled that even though the rules were suspended, the Iremoval of Mayor Pro Tem was out of order. Mr. Debo and other Ieembers demanded a vote on Mr. Scrivner' s motion that J. George 1IRobinson, Mayor Pro Tem be removed from office and the office be '! declared vacant. Then Mr. Scrivner asked for a roll call vote. The ;boll was called, the motion carried by the following vote. NAyes: Cline, Kliegel, Riner, and Robinson 4 Ayes: : Debo, Hawes, Hogg, Jobe, Scrivner and Willcoxon. 6 i I Mr. Robinson then stated that the vote failed to carry because it did not have a two-thirds majority vote. Mr. Debo appealed this ruling and the Chair was riot sustained by the following vote: Ayes: Cline, Kliegel, Riner and Robinson. 4 Nayes: Debo, Hawes, Hogg, Jobe, Scrivner and Willcoxon . 6 After considerable discussion the Sgt. at Arms escorted Mr. Robinson from the Chair as Mayor Pro Tem against his will but peacefully. Mr. Scrivner asked for a roll call vote for Mr. Jobe to serve as Acting Mayor Pro Tem until a new Mayor Pro Tem could be elected. The roll was called and Mr. Jobe was put in the Chair to elect a new Mayor Pro Tem by the following vote: Ayes: Cline, Debo, Hawes, Hogg, Jobe, Kliegel, Riner, Scrivner and Willcoxon. 9 Nayes: Robinson. 1 Mr. Robinson from the floor said that the procedure was out of order. On motion of Mr. Debo, seconded by Mr. Hogg, Mr. Hawes was nominated as Mayor Pro Tem. The Chair called for further nominations. None were made and Mr. Hawes was elected Mayor Pro Tem by the following vote: Ayes: Debo, Hawes, Hogg, Jobe, Scrivner and Willcoxon. 6 Present: Cline, Kliegel and Riner. 3 Nayes: Robinson. 1 Committee-of- Mr. Hawes stated that the Committee-of-the-Whole would meet soon to the whole. discuss the location of Highway 54 with the Highway Department so that members of the Council could be oriented with their plans and would meet with the members of the Park Board. The Finance Committee is asked to report to the Committee-of-the-Whole in regard to financial matters of the City. Mr. Robinson stated that the Chair was improperly occupied and the above was out of order. ----------- Hearing on A public hearing was held on rezoning land for Hilltop Manor Nursing Rezoning from Home to be located in the eastern section of town. Mr. Pierre Single Family Dominique spoke for Mr. Charles Kendrick in regard to the rezoning. , to Multiple Since there were no objections to the rezoning, the necessary Family Ordinance was called up for reading. Dwelling. ----------- Bill No. 104. Bill No. 104 introduced by Councilmen Willcoxon and Scrivner, entitled: "An Ordinance of the City of Jefferson, Missouri, changing, amending and modifying the Zoning Map of the City of Jefferson, Missouri, as incorporated into Ordinance Number 5880, by rezoning land from District 'A-1' and District 'A-2' single family residential classifications to a district 'C' multiple family residential classification." Read first time and ordered distributed to members of the Council. Mr. Robinson stated that Bill No. 104 was illegally introduced. ring on A hearing was held in regard to a request for storage facility of Acetylene Gas Acetylene Gas. Mr. Robert Blake, Representative of the Minewald Co. Store a spoke in favor of amending the zoning ordinance. There were no g objections to the proposal, and the Ordinance was called up for Facility, first reading. ----------- 384 Bill No. 105 introduced by Councilmen Kliegel and Debo, entitled: Bill "An Ordinance of the City of Jefferson, Missouri amending Ordinance' No. 105. lNumber 5880 of the City by authorizing premises and buildings in an ,din an 'F' Highway Commercial District to be used 'For Acetylene Gas Storage in Approved I.C.C. Containers' ." � Read first time and ordered distributed to members of the Council. Mr. Robinson stated that the introduction of Bill No. 105 was out of order. The Chair ruled it in order. } rrrrrrrrrr i A communication was received from Thomas H. Benton, Building ;;Resignation Commissioner tendering his resignation as Building Commissioner of ;;Building the City of Jefferson, effective January 1, 1964. 'Commissioner. On motion of Mr. Willcoxon, the communication was ordered received and filed. , A letter of resignation was received from L. J. Henry, City Engineer` Resignation effective January 1, 1964. On motion of Mr. Willcoxon, the City communication was ordered received and filed. Engineer. The following communication was received from L. J. Henry, City 'Amendments Engineer: '=Ordinance December 2, 1963 ''No. 7438. i iHon. Mayor and City Council City of Jefferson, Missouri Gentlemen: The writer respectfully requests and recommends that Ordinance No. 7438 be changed and/or amended as shown on the attached. These changes are suggested for the following reasons: 1. The Ordinance, in its present form, does not freely and easily allow a curb cut opening to provide for the normal, unobstructed growth of the City. 2. The legal administrative handling regarding the issuance of a curb cut permit is both bulky and beyond the scope of administra- ting the issuance by this department. 3. The cost of the permit will not handle the need for the recording of this document, nor does it provide sufficient funds for payment of a Notary Public' s fee. 4. The Ordinance, in its present form, is impractical and non- workable, as regards the administration and the effect upon the applicant. In view of the above, it is suggested that the Ordinance be referred to the Street Committee and the City Attorney for their review and , final changes. It is further suggested that this Council void, or make inactive, Ordinance No. 7438 in its present form until such time as an amended and/or revised Ordinance can be submitted. Respectfully submitted, /s/ L. J. Henry City Engineer On The Ordinance: Subsection 2 of Section 26.690 be changed to read as follows: "2. The original and two copies of the application shall be executed* The original application shall be signed by the Owners;: } of the land described therein. If the applicant is not the owner of the land described in the application, the original application ! shall bear the signature of the applicant." Subsection 3 of Section 26.690 be eliminated and in its place the following: "3. Upon determination by the City Engineer, at any time, that the dfiveway is unnecessary of does not serve the purpose for which the drive way was constructed, the curb, to be cut and '38 removed by permit issued pursuant to this application, shall be replaced by and at the expense of the then existing owner of the premises described in the Application within 30 days from the date that notice to replace is received by the then existing owner, lessee or possessor of the premises." Subsection 4 of Section 26.690 be added as eolt�lAotw�se , and un r h "4. If the curb is not replaced in/,�ona%YoenB provpd�ec fn the preceding Subsection 3 of Section 26.690, the curb may be replaced by the City of Jefferson, Missouri, its employees or contractors, at the expense of the then existing owner of the premises described; in the Application at the time of replacement." Section 26.710 be eliminated. On the Application: " the exact legal describtion of such property, being:" be changed to read, " the description of such property is as of record in Book , Page , Cole County Recorder's Office." All of the application form from the words: "Owner covenants and agrees as follows: . . ." be eliminated. When speaking in reference to the $100.00 check to be posted as a good faith bond, the work "certified" shall be eliminated. On motion of Mr. Robinson , the communication was referred to the Street Committee and City Attorney. Gun Cabinet A communication was received from Claude E. Short, Chief of Police, ice Dept. requesting approval to purchase a Gun Cabinet to be used for locking up guns belonging to the Police Department for safekeeping. The matter was referred to the Finance Committee. Request to A request from Joe N. Moseley, 1909 Cole Drive, for the City Council vacate land, to vacate or release from the existing sixty (60) foot easement Moseley. that portion of the easterly twenty (20) feet thereof that lies north of the extended south line of Lots Nos. 33,34,35 and 36 of Block 2 of Sunset Place Addition was referred to the Public Utilities Committee on motion of Mr. Hogg. Planning & A request for rezoning a tract of land now owned by Neil McKay and Zoning Frances McKay and a tract owned by Bishop Marling by Donald E. Commission. Breckenridge for the construction of a Ramada Inn Motel be rezoned :' in its entirety to F Highway Commercial. On motion of Mr. Willcoxon, the request was referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Parking & The following petition was received: Traffic "We, the undersigned, request the present parking at the depot, Commission. which is very unworkable and inconvenient, be moved to the east side of station the length of concrete railing, or to express door. This space would be convenient for at least six cabs backed in, wht,'ch can get out at any time without making another cab move. We also request permission for drivers to go on the platform when trains arrive at the station. /s/ Willian Jeffery, Virgil F. Wells, Allen L. Klinger, Joe Giblet, Earl Albertson, Tom Wells, Orville Atterbury, F. Phillips, Floyd E. Nichols, Herman Smith, K. E. Jinson, Babe Humphrey, William Jinson, Hulen Henderson; Joe Klinger, Ed Parsons and Joe Phelps. On motion of Mr. Scrivner the petition was referred to the Parking and Traffic Commission . 380, The following communication was received from the U. S. Army Corps Feasibili of Engineers: tY ( "Section 207 of the Flood Control Act of 1962, as amended, makes Recreatio 1 1� recreation authority provided for reservoirs applicable to non- possibilities r reservoir projects, such as harbors and waterways. In view of this Mo. Rivek , authority, the Kansas City district is making a study of the feasibility Nof recreational possibilities along the Missouri River. iA reconnaissance of potential sites indicates that there may be ;; some interest in the vicinity of Jefferson City, Missouri. To 1,1further investigate the possibility, and to solicit sponsorship of the City, we would like to meet with you and other City Officials on some convenient date to explain the program. On motion of Mr. Cline, the Chair was directed to write to the District Engineer and set a date to meet with the U. S. Corps of Engineers to discuss the matter. ---------- A communication was received from Action Incorporated concerning, Action !, helping civic leaders to accomplish physical improvements in their Incorporated ; City. On motion of Mr. Debo, the communication was ordered filed. ----«--«--- � A request was received from Jerald R. Hoeft, Whitewater, Wisconsin Request for basking for a copy of the City' s annual report for the previously City' s ' ended fiscal year. On motion of Mr. Scrivner, the City Clerk was Annual 11requested to send a copy. Report. � A communication was received from A. J. Jarrett, Jefferson City Fire Retirement , Department stating that he is retiring from the Fire Department, A.J.Jarrett ' effective December 1, 1963. On motion of Mr. Willcoxon, the Fire Dept. communication was ordered received and filed. ----------- �( The Cosmopolitan International Club of Jefferson City, Missouri Gross ;; informed the Council by letter that they had voted at the November Receipts IX15, x.963 meeting to publicly oppose the proposed Merchants Gross Bill. lReceipts License Bill now before the City Council, and solicit the , Council' s support in opposing; the bill. On motion of Mr. Willcoxon , the commmunication was ordered d received and filed. ;l . A request was received from E. 1 . Hockaday for the City Council to Planning & ,' issue a special permit for the purpose of establishing a parking lot: Zoning ;ion the rear yard portion of the property located at 307 West Nigh Commission . i Street . ' On motion of Mr. Cline, the matter was referred to the Planning and l! Zoning Commission . �ll ----------- iThe following communication was received from the Jefferson City Committee-of Board of Realtors: the-Whole. 1 "Monday, November 18th a request to study and revise our present , zoning laws was set aside because of the existing work load. ' In view of the proposed annexation program schedule for early next year, the Real :state Board feels that the zoning laws must be Irevised and work commended as soon as possible. 1At the November 19th Board meeting a resolution requesting this , study was adopted, and, by means of this letter we are requesting , you, to reconsider your action of Monday, November 18th." ion motion of Mr. Debo the matter was referred to the Committee-of- 11the-Whole. ----------- # A communication was received from Mr. Robert D. Wagner, 104 Grant Garbage j'(( Street complaining of his garbage service. Service. fOn motion of Mr. Debo, the Clerk was instructed to inform Mr. ii Wagner that his letter was read to the Council and that the Council ;,intends to look more thoroughly into garbage collections . ------------ 1 387 Appointment + . of The following communication was received from John F. Sullivan, David Fire Chief: Arthur "I hereby submit for your approval the name of David Arthur Brandt,:] Brandt, 300 Pierce Street, Jefferson City, Missouri to be placed on the Fire Dept . Fire Department . Mr. Brandt replaces A. J. Jarrett who retired as of December 1, 1963. Appointment to be effective December 1, 1963.";j Mr . Robinson stated that illegal action had been taken by the Council and asked for a roll call vote. The Clerk called the roll al; follows: Ayes: Cline, Debo, Hawes, Hogg, Jobe, Riner, Scrivner and I Willcoxon. 8 Nayes: Kliegel and Robinson. 2 1( On motion of Mr. Hogg, the appointment was approved. !( ---------- I i Insurance '' An inTWce program was presented to the Council from the Jefferso� Program City /Department , fequesting the City Council to-approve this plan Fire Dept. for the members of the Jefferson City Fire Department. It was also requested that consideration be given for the City to arrange to pay the premium for each member wishing to purchase the insurance , program, with the additional provision of payroll deduction for tha�se members wishing to add coverage for family dependents. jOn motion of Mr. Willcoxon, the request was referred to the Fire i Department Committee. Mr. Robinson requested that the Chairman of the Fire Department Committee resign as he has a brother on the Fire Department which 11 might cause a conflict of interest . ---------- I� 1. 3� Finance j; The following report was received from the Finance Committee: Committee ;' City Council (i Report. ; City Hall Jefferson City, Mo. Gentlemen: At the regular Council Meeting, November 18, 1963, Betty Abernathy; asked, and was given permission, to have the City books checked. At a called meeting on November 21, the Finance Committee met and after conversation with Mr. Ernest Wolf, it was agreed that the books be audited back to July 1, 1963, to date as they were found to be in a confused state with no comprehensible balance . Mr. Wolf was instructed to make the audit as stated to the present �l date in order to clari gy the books during that period and give the Council a report as to the state of the City Finances . Sincerely, i /s/ Dave C. Jobe J. George Robinson 1 Edward Kliegel Donald Cline s Montie Willcoxon . On motion of Mr. Willcoxon, the report was adopted. ---------- f Fire Dept . The following report was received from the Fire Department Committers: Committee Honorable Mayor Christy: Dec. 2, 1963 Report. The Fire Committee met on this date. Present were: Debo, Hawed, Willcoxon and Hogg. The purpose was to discuss amendments to Fire Ordinance No. 102. Motion made by Mr. Willcoxon and seconded by Mr. Hawes that the Committee reject amendments Nos. 1, 2,3,5,6,8, 10, 14. :' Accept substittied amendments Nos. 7 ,9 ,16,18 and accept amendments Nos. 4, 11, 12, 13, 15 and No. 17 . Chairman /s/ Paul W. Hogg On motion of Mr. Hogg, the report was adopted and Bill No. 102 is be rewritten and submitted at next Council meeting. 388 The following report was presented by Mr. Debo, Chairman of the ;;Utilities t Public Utilities Committee: :Committee November 20, 1963Report . President Pro Tem, City Council City Hall Jefferson City, Mo. Dear President Pro Tem: Your Utilities Committee met this date with Councilmen Hogg, if Scrivner, Riner and Debo present. The Committee interviewed LeRoy ( A. Harster, sales representative of the Addressograph-Multigraph Ij Corporation. Mr. Harster reported if the City used his equipment and took over '{ the billing and collections of the sewage tax it would cost an estimated 10 .72 cents per account . He said this estimate was based on the hiring of one employee at the rate of $2.00 per hour and includes 4 cents postage for the mailing of bills. Mr. Harster,; reported his machines have an average life of 20 years and the entire cost of the machines, billing and collections over a 35 year period would be an estimated $87,000.00 He predicted at the ;! end of 10 years -- if his equipment is used and ipanned by the City; the City' s take would increase 2 cents per account . Mr. Harster pledged his office would provide "all the help needed" for the it first three or four billings . Mr. Harster said additional space probably would have to be ? provided for the collector' s office if it handled the billing and collection. Mr . Harster said if the city wanted to hire someone to do this work he felt certain he could find someone who would take lthe ,job at 16 cents per account. i The committee also has been working with James Reed of the Capitalli I� City Water Company on this matter. Mr. Reed is checking other companies in his concern to determine his costs if the Capital City Water Company handled billing and collections . He has promised to meet with the committee--possibly in the first week of I` December--to submit a cost figure. t In other business, the Utilities Committee agreed on the following and recommends approval of Council.: 1. Install two new 6,800 lumen mercury vapor lights on Cole Drive. 2. Install one new 6,800 lumen mercury vapor light in the middle of the 400 block of Locust Street . �j 3 . Install four new 6,800 lumen mercury vapor lights on Industrial, Drive, starting at the West city limits and proceeding eastward. (See attached drawing) . I� 4. Install one new 6,800 lumen mercury vapor light in the middle of 14 the 700 block of Mulberry at the southwest corner of the alley. 5 . Install one new 6,800 lumen mercury vapor light near 135 Boonville Road. ,I li 6. Replace an incadescent light in the 300 block of Washington j Street at the alley with a new 6,800 lumen mercury vapor light;R 7. Replace three incadescent lights on Cardinal between Dunklin ap' d Bald Hill Road with new 6,800 lumen mercury vapor lights . !! 8• Replace two incadescent lights at Brooks and Main and Berry and Main with new 6,800 lumen mercury vapor lights. 9 . Take out the old incadescent light across the street from the ICA store in the 1800 block of West Main Street. A new 6,800 lumen mercury vapor light was installed here recently and the old light no longer is needed. 10. Replace four incadescent lights on Jefferson Street from Fillmore to Swift's Highway with new 6,800 lumen mercury vapor; lights . �I 11. Replace an incadescent light with a new 6,800 lumen mercury 11 vapor light at 131 E. Circle. 12. Install a new 6,800 lumen mercury vapor light at Havana and Main Streets. �� 13. Install a new 61800 lumen mercury vapor light near 815 Adams . ' IlThe Committee also recommends to Council. that a fire hydrant be installed on Industrial Drive about 675 feet east of another hydrant now located near the intersection of Industrial Drive and Jaycee Road. The Committee was unable to determine the request for additional lighting on Lee Street and requests more specific information as to where the Lighting is believed to be needed. Respectfully submitted. /s/ Robert L. Debo, Chairman, Utilities Committee !,iOn motion of Mr. Debo, the report was adopted. Mr. Robinson offered :; a substitute motion that copies be made and distributed to members ; of the Council and report be taken up at next meeting, which was : defeated. Mr. Scrivner made a motion that the report be accepted as ;! . read, which motion was carried. ---------- Accounts & On motion of Mr. Hawes, the accounts and claims were approved as E Claims presented. Committee. ---------- �t Parking & The following report of the Parking and Traffic Commission was Traffic presented by Chairman Cline: Commission PARKING & TRAFFIC COMMISSION Report. Meeting held Saturday, November 23, 1963, at 10: 30 a.m. Those present were: Forrest Scrivner, Perry Hawes, Chief of Police Claude ;; Short, Mr. Davis, Lieutenant Lawrence Patton and Donald V. Cline. ,Following recommendations and requests were made: 1. It is recommended that the Chairman continue to possess a "passe . card" to the Municipal Parking Garage until such time as the Mayor is able to resume the responsibility in the operation of the Garage. 2. ?t is recommended that the Highway Department be notified that we are willing to study with them the possibility of removing park- ing on Jefferson Street just North of the Expressway in order to facilitate the movement of traffic. Mr. Robinson stated that the Council was not in legal session as Mr . Debo was in the Chair and the entire procedure was illegal. 3. At the request of Mr. Luebbert, Manager of Car Wash Building on Mulberry Street , that there be one (1) hour parking between McCarty Street and the Expressway (West side only) , it was recom- mended that a study be made by the Engineer and Traffic Division of the Police Department . 4. It was recommended by the Commission that the City Clerk be instructed to send all copies of Ordinances pertaining to traffic to the Police Department and Street Department . ' S. It was recommended by the Commission that No Parking be estab- lished in the alley between Marshall and Jackson between High and . Capitol Avenue. 6. It was recommended that the Commission, Engineer Department ,; and Traffic Division study the present time limie in the 300 block of Capitol Avenue. , 7. It was recommended that a check be made on Ordinance of No .Parking in alley between Adams and Jackson between High and Capitol ;` Avenue . (alongside A & P Store) 8 . It was recommended that bids be obtained for the extension of toe . Parking Attendant Shelter at the Municipal Parking Garage, with shed right to refuse any and all bids. 9 . It was recommended by the Traffic Division of the Police Depart+ ment that parking be removed on one side of the 40U block of Adams Street as this street is too narrow. The Commission recommends that ' the Traffic Division make specific relative to which side . 10. It was recommended by the Commission that the maintenance man of the Municipal Parking Garage be placed on the uniform pay scale for City Employees . 1319 ) 1111. The Commission approves the granting of some type of comple- ± mentary parking in the Parking Garage during the Christmas season, ,: such permission to be worked out with the Chamber of Commerce and lithe Downtown Merchants Association, and the Chairman of this ; Commission . 12. Request from the Manager of the MFA to prohibite parking in ( front of their access to their building at 200 Walnut Street is � taken under advisement . Matter to be studied by the Traffic fEngineer and City Attorney. `1l13. There is a traffic problem relative to the 100 block of Mar- �lshall, which was taken under advisement. 1114. It is recommended that a study by the Traffic Division and (ithis Commission be continued relative to the removal of parking din the alley in the rear of the Exchange National Motor Bank. 15. It is recommended that a letter be sent to the Thomas J. �fFinan. Company indicating our dissatisfaction on the maintenance of ; the gate equipment, at the Municipal Parking Garage, as well as their clarifying certain maintenance expenses . Respectfully submitted, /s/ Donald V. Cline, Chairman . On motion of Mr. Cline, the report was adopted, by item. i ---------- i1 1, Mr. Robinson stated that he and Mr. Rose, City Attorney had drafted Special 1� a letter to the Highway Department relative to the location of Committees . � Highway 54. The Chamber of Commerce has settled the matter with the , Highway Department instead of the Council and he now considers the {, matter closed. Mr. Hawes stated that the Committee-of-the-Whole �1will meet with the Highway Department in the near future to discuss !! the matter. i �; Mr. Cline, stated that a representative of the Eagle Signal Corpor- Traffic ' ation had met with him and will make recommendations to the Council Signals . 'lin regard to the Traffic Signals . ---------- �i The following report was received from the Planning And Zoning Planning & .: Commission: Zoning "The City Planning and Zoning Commission at a regular meeting on Commission . " November 21, 1963, considered the petition of Mr. Roy Scheperle to establish a sub-division known as Riverview addition located on # the east side of Boonville Road, 300 ft . south of Livingston Street. IThe Commission has examined detailed plats of the Riverview IIAddition and feels that it meets the sub-division requirements of (flour present Ordinance. The Commission, therefore, recommends that the petition be granted." On motion of Mr. Debo, the report was ordered received and filed and the City Attorney draft the necessary ordinance. The following report was received from the Planning and Zoning Planning & Commission: Zoning ii "The City Planning and Zoning Commission at a regular meeting on Commission . November 21, 1963, considered the petition of George Rehagen to amend Section 1002 of Article 10 of Zoning Ordinance No. 5880 by deleting sub-paragraph 4 and substituting new sub-paragraph 4 �( which shall read as follows: ++' 4. "Dry cleaning and pressing establishments employing !j less than 5 persons and using non-flammable cleaning solvents." The Commission feels that by limiting dry-cleaning establishments in "E" local commercial district to the use of non-flammable cleaning solvents that there is little danger to the surrounding jbusiness and residential areas . i The Commission, therefore, recommends that the petition be granted." '.r i 3191 Fon m otion of Mr. Scrivner, the report was ordered received and led. obinson. ----------- IMr. Robinson stated that he had refrained from voting as he !,believes proceedings are in an illegal fashion and proposes to absent himself from the room so Council can legally proceed. ----------- Recess. The Council recessed at 11: 17 p.m. for fresh air. ----------- jMayor Pro tem Hawes in the Chair. Roll Call. Present: Cline, Debo, Hawes, Hogg, Jobe, Kliegel, Scrivner and Willcoxon. 8 Absent: Riner and Robinson. 2 A quorum was declared present. ----------- December On motion of Mr. Willcoxon, the City Employees will be paid Payroll. iDecember 20th. Adjournmen . On motion of Mr. Debo, the Council adjourned until 8:00 p.m. , Wednesday, December 4, 1963. C s a