The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-02-10

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City of Ely, Minnesota.
Gentlemen:
We, your Committee of the Whole,
10 whom certain matters were referred.
beg to report and recommend as fol-
ows:
|. That the proposal, or bid of the
Duluth White Company to fur
nish and deliver, F. o. B. Ely,
Minnesota, two CD heavy duty, q
ton White Trucks, chassis model
ITO Special, equipped with 318
inch motor, de luxe cab, 3 yard
dump body with drop sides, 6 inch
under body hydraulic hoist, double
reduction rear axle, special five
speed transmission, 9O0x 20 tires,
single front and dual snow grip
tires in rear, heater in cab, rear
view mirror, windshield wiper,
automatic winter front, tow hooks,
and all other standard equipment
and accessories, all according to the
White Company's specifications,
painted and lettered as designated
for the sum of $4,482.78 each or at
a total contract price of 1886 Sc,
be accepted and the proper officers
of the city be directed to enter into
such contract.
2. That the sum of 1851 90 be paid to
Lenci, Lenci g. Englund, Contrac-
tors, in full settlement of their
claim resulting from the construc-
ton of the waterworks plant in
1885, project known as PWA Doc
ket No. 1856.
8. That all applications for employ
ment, not yet disposed of, be laid
on the table.
Respectfully submitted,
The Committee of the Whole,
BY JOHN j. MATTu.A, Chairman.
Moved by Alderman Lobe, supported
by Alderman Debeltz, that the report
of the Committee of the Whole be re-
jected. Vote as follows:
Yes: Aldermen Debeltz, Lobe, Spreit-
yer CD.
No: Aldermen Mattila, Nyman, Zgonc,
Mayor Peshel "a.
Alderman Spreitzer stated that in his
opinion the council is extravagant in
buying trucks, and that one or more ad-
ditional trucks could be purchased for
the same amount of money had the
council considered the smaller and
cheaper equipment offered, any of
which could properly handle city work
Motion lost.
Moved by Alderman Nyman, sup
ported by Alderman zgonc, that the
report of the Committee of the Whole
be approved, accepted and filed, and
the recommendations be carried out.
Vote as follows:
Yes: Aldermen Mattila, Nyman,
zgonc, Mayor Peshel az.
No: Aldermen Debeltz, Lobe Spreit-
yer 90.
Alderman Debeltz voted mo" on the
trucks purchase for the reason that
the council is at this time buying larger
and more expensive equipment than
agreed upon at previous meeting, and
that in his opinion the amount being
for one of the White Trucks
selected, could buy three smaller trucks,
and voted mo" on the Lenci, Lenci and
Englund claim settlement, for the
that in his opinion the city has
a good chance to defeat the claim in
court.
Alderman Lobe stated that he did not
of the Duluth White Company's
agent meeting with certain council
members last week.
Motion carried.
Moved by Alderman Zgonc, supported
by Alderman Mattila, that all other
truck bids he rejected and certified
checks of the unsuccessful bidders be
returned. Vote as follows:
Yes: Aldermen Mattila, Nyman,
zgonc, Mayor Peshel "a.
No: Aldermen Debeltz, Lobe, Spreit-
ger CD.
Motion carried.
Moved by Alderman Nyman, sup
ported by Alderman zgonc, that the
City Clerk be instructed to advertise
for bids for one Cd 4-door, 5-passenger,
light Sedan, for the Police Department;
for one or more, " ton, Pickup trucks;
and one Cd IL to 2 ton truck, with
dump body, said bids to be opened and
considered at the next regular meeting,
and that bidders be required to make
allowances for one Cd 1884 Model
Pontiac Sedan; one Cd 1880 Model "a"
Ford " ton Pickup and one Cd 1884
Model Chevrolet " ton Pickup. Vote
as follows:
No: Aldermen Lobe and Spreitzer (2).
Alderman Spreitzer voted NO for
the reason that in his opinion the city
can not afford to spend so much money
for trucks. 1t was his understanding
that the council would purchase smaller
and more economical equipment, which
would be just as satisfactory.
Motion carried.
Moved by Alderman Debeltz, sup
ported by Alderman Spreitzer, that
Joseph Kvas be employed at the City
Garage, on half-time basis, and in
addition thereto, at the skating rink
10 days per month. Carried unani-
nlously.