The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-03-03
DELEGATES STATE NEEDS OF JUNEAU
 FISHING FLEET
Discussion Arises Over Re. neWdI of Lease of
 City Dock

tiVeS, Dan StanWOfth ana Oldl Will ther. appeared before the City Coun- cil last night to renew again the plea Of fishermen in this vicinity for better facilities for care of their boats and gear.
 Stanworth, speaking first, asked about the possibility of the city erecting a gear warehouse, the fish, ermen to pay reasonable fee for rent of gear lockers. Then Winthers told what facilities were provided in Ketchikan, Petersburg and Sitka. Both speakers emphasized the fish ermen would pay reasonable fees for services such as lockers and use of electric lights to boats, if such were provided.
 This brought up a discussion Of electric rates. The fishermen told the Council they felt the councilmen could deal with the Alaska Electric Light and Power Company better than they could.
 After the men said many fishing boats would leave the town if better facilities were not provided, the Council decided to take it up and see what could Ee done.
 The lease of the city dock to the Northland Transportation Company is up in April, the council being so notified by R. E. Robertson, steam ship company attorney. After much discussion as to the advisability of selling the dock and whether such sale would enable the company to raise wharfage rates, the matter was laid aside for the new council to settle after spring elections.
 New Librarian
 Edna Lomen applied for the posi- ton as librarian and was appointed. She will begin working with Ann Coleman on March 19 and take charge April l.
 A communication was read from Al White, stating the steps and walk on East Street in front of his home and ending at the Darlin residence was badly in need of repair. The letter was referred to the street committee.
 A letter from w. A. Kelvie, asking for appointment as city policeman was referred to the police depart ment.
 Following reading of reports from the librarian, police chief, police woman, street commissioner and from H. s. Henretta, tax-revaluation man, the narcotics ordinance was read for the third time and passed. This ordinance now complies with the Federal and Territorial laws.
 Dr. w. P. Blanton asked why the penalty of 30 days in jail and a Sl00 fine was put in the law when it is Federal violation to peddle or possess drugs. Mayor A. B. Hayes told him this law gave the city police the power to arrest persons for this crime in order to hold them for the Federal authorities.
 Bus Line Franchise
 The 2C-year franchise, giving Lloyd Reid and his successors the right to operate bus line over cer- tain streets in Juneau passed it's third reading. It now goes to the voters for ratification. To pass, 55I per cent of the voters casting ballots in the election must give approval.
 After must discussion on the op- tion giving the city first chance toI buy the AB Hall it was decided to see what could be done about get ting the option.
 Just as the meeting was getting ready to adjourn Ed Nelson brought up an objection to the ways certain bills were itemized. It was moved and. seconded that all department heads see to it that bills showed the quantity, unit price and total.
 Then, at the last moment, Don Skuse moved that the Boy Scout District Council be granted the up- per end of Third Street. near the court house, for use as clubhouse site. This was granted providing certain provisions were complied with.
 Frank Harris. recently in U. S.. Commissioners Court on a trespass charge, was threatened with another charge if he does not remove certain buildings from his city property. Al letter on the matter has been mail ed to him.
 After payment of bills the meeting adjourned. Councilman Elroy Min his was absent from last nights