Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1942-06-18

eer S155, nglneer-flreman $l40
The following positions will pay
at the end of three years serv-
ice: cashier $160, clerk $135,
clerk $3.50, clerk-inspector $3.50,
chief meter inspector $3.50, me-
ter inspector $130, meter re-
pairman $140.
OTHER SALARY BOOSTS
Charles Harris, superintendent
at Cedar Hill cemetery, received
a boost in salary for the first
time in many years when legis-
lation passed permitting the sup
intendent to receive Sl70 per
month after three years service.
Superintendent Harris has been
on the payroll at $3.50 per month.
He also has the use of the resi-
dence at the cemetery. Labor at
Cedar Hill will receive so cents
per hour for the first year of
service; 55 cents the second year
and 90 cents in the third year.
1t should be understood that in
most cases where the three-year
clause applies employees have al
ready served the time required
and the salary boosts are immed-
lately in force.
Other legislation permitting
pay boosts for common and skill
ed labor received only one read
ing.
CRY DUMP
The city dump problem seems
on, the way to solution with the
adoption of resolution author
izing the director of public serv-
ice to advertise for bids for 80
acres Of land of soil composition
in accordance with specifications,
at a cost not to exceed $50 per
acre. The site must not be To-
Gated more than two miles from
the corporation line and not near
er than one-half mile to any res
idential property or contemplate
ed subdivision. The legislation
also carries a clause providing
for maintenance at $1,000 per
year.
POOR RELIEF
Two pieces of legislation meet
ing favorable action gives the
county commissioners the job of
administering poor relief for the
city from July /, 1912, through
Dec. 81, 1912, and provides a
total of $4,000 for that purpose,
the money being transferred from
the gross receipts of the water
works fund. 1t was pointed out
that the sum does not exceed 3
per cent of the gross receipts of
the waterworks department.
AIRPORT
Provision was made to cut the
grass at Walters field when an
ordinance carrying a 500 appro-
priation for that purpose met fav-
orable action after being defeat
ed two weeks ago. Letters from
the government requesting the
field be put in condition were
cited by City Solicitor Holtsberry
in a communication to council.
On motion of Councilman Stare
the city decided to retain con-
troll of the airport, but gave the
government permission to main
I tain lighting and markings.
MISCELLANEOUS
An ordinance presented by
Councilman Payne which would
have provided for a maintenance
man in the service department at
a salary of $145 per month did
not receive sufficient support for
passage under the suspension of
rules route and was given only
one reading. The legislation
provides that the emplOye would
also be subject to fire duty upon
call from the fire chief.
Director of Public Service
Samuel A. Anderson was auth
orized to sell one used automo-
bile and one used motorcycle at
private sale to the highest bid
der.
Councilman Stare's motion that
the city purchase liability insur-
ance for patrons of the SWIM
ming pool thereby protecting the
city from damage suits in case
of accident, met favorable reac-
tion and legislation will be
brought in at the next session of
council.
Councilman Stare also made
motion which met favorable ac-
tion calling for a meeting of the
finance committee with the safe
ty committee to discuss ways
and means of raising the salar-
les of employees of the fire and
! police departments.
! STREET FAIR
A delegation from the Licking
county fair board headed by Ev-
erett d. Reese, treasurer Of the
Licking County Agricultural So
ciety, asked council for the priv
ilege of holding the county fair
in West Main street west of the
courthouse. The request entailed
considerable discussion, and
committee was appointed to con-
slider the matter. An impromptu
meeting held following adjourn
ment, indicated that some ar
rangement will be worked out to
conform to the request, either on
the site suggested or on South
Fourth street.
Councilman Payne presided in
the absence of President of Coun-
Gil Clint Conner. Councilman
Louis Rehbeck who has been i'll,
was back in his customary chair.
BUY DEFENSE BONDS AND STAMPS
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold ]. Bur-
rier and son Gail, of Dayton,