The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1959-08-06
Rate Increase
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A counter proposal was made
that rather than increase cleo
trical rates, a tax levy be con-
sidered as a possible alternative
to take care of the increased use
of the facilities. This levy would
be for street lighting purposes
only.
The proposed increased rates
for both light and water would
be comparable to the rates
already in affect in other viii
lagos.
The board of public affairs is
to make a further study of the
situation, and make some plans
which would be presented to
the council at a later date for
further discussion or a decision.
Village Budget
Lengthy discussion was held
on the village budget. 1t was
proposed by council members to
make a further detailed study
before it is submitted to the
county auditor.
It was decided to call a special
meeting to go over the budget,
and to have a technical advisor
examine it. This advisor would
be able to make suggestions for
revamping the budget to handle
increased village population and
size, the items that have neces-
STATED a change.
Village Dump
The reopening of the old mine
site as a village dump vas dis
cussed, and Councilmen Ullman
and Johnson advocated its re-
opening after studying the capa-
city of the area.
1t was proposed that a half day
each week be set aside for the
dump site to be open, properly
policed so that dumping would
be done in an orderly manner.
Members of the council + to
review the area and choose a
suitable site for the first pit to
be dug.
Ross Street Extension
Petitions were presented to
the council containing names of
a number of hilltop residents of
North and Belford streets, for
the extension of Ross street be-
tween these two village streets,
The purpose of the extension
is to provide an access from
North to Bedford and to shorten
the distance by not having to 60
around Cliff road.
Property owners to be effected
would be Carlos Reed and ar
unplotted field belonging tc
Shirley Springer and Byron
Schafer. 1t was suggested that
the property owners be notified
and given an opportunity to ex.
press their feelings before coun-
Gil initiates some definite action
Regular Business
The Reed Insurance agency
was given a renewal for insur'
ing the old building now used by
the village street maintenance
crew. 1t was given a $4,000
valuation and the cost of the
policy was $29l.64 for a three
year period.
A suggestion was also made
and approved that the parking
meter opposite Ralston's Rexal
store on West street be removed
to facilitate heavy trucks going
through the traffic light on USF
, 81. The meter will be placed II
a more convenient location else
where in the village.
j. r. Parrish, of Young street
was present and requested thu
village to provide facilities fol
e him to connect his sewer linz
to the village sewage system.
= This situation and the sewer
i, line on the property belonging
to Mason Dyer were discussed b.
: Street Foreman Walter Polin,
and he was directed by council
;, to get both projects underway
!, In addition, bills were read ant
minutes approved before tn
= council adjourned.
Councilmen present were Wor
Thompson, Ed Ullman, G. I
Jennings and Homer johnson
/ Also present at the meeting wer'
Mayor Chester j. Howiler an'
Violet Morgareidge, clerk.