Village Council Meeting Minutes 1959

Village Council
Meeting Minutes
1959
COUNCIL RgOOroiNGS
January 1?, 1959
The meeting was called t o order a t 7*42 p.m. by President Hibbard. Trustees
present: Carlton, Fox, Greenman & Figgins. Absent: I n g e r s o l l & Mater.
The minutes o f the December ^3» 1958 meeting were approved as read.
The f o l l o w i n g audited b i l l s were presented:
Art's Standard Service - Car repairs 4 kerosene
$ 3*49
V. L. Carlton hardware - Xmas bulbs, w i r e 8 mscl hardware
40.39
Cassopolis V i g i l a n t
- Office supplies
3*00
C h e f s C i t i e s Service - Car r e p a i r s & zerex
6.91
Dri-Gas Co. - 200 gals. Dri-gas
34.00
Gray's Service - Repairs t o p o l i c e car
8«90
Farms Station - Car soap
.75
Marcellus Lumber Co. - Glass & c e l l a r sash
3*46"
Marcellus Service Co.- 1°58 l e v e l i n g o f old dump
100.00
Township o f Marcellus - 1958 taxes on municipal bldg.'
166.96
Michigan Gas
Fie-. Co.-Street l i g h t i n g & pumping
348.70
Paw Paw Electronics - Monthly r e t a i n e r - p o l i c e radio
7.50
Roberts Plumbing £ Heating - Digger & supplies at ?er S t r e e t e r s 11.47
Oscar Romig Co. - 2 window shades
3»5?
Secretary o f State - Licenses
1.00
Standard O i l Co. - Gasoline & kerosene
80.45
Wilson's Service - Welding & other r e p a i r s
'48.65
C. I . Lutin - Salary f o r Oct., Nov. & Dec. l 5 3
l°5-00
Robert Abrams - 2 wks pay i n l i e u o f 195- vacation not taken
140.00
Robert Abrams - 72 hrs. between 12-23 1-H
66.00
Parry S. Akin - Nightwatch $24; Dec. guard pay *45
6°.00
Quincy A r t i s - 144 hrs. 12-22 t o 1-10
180.00
7. C. F u l l e r - 210 hrs. 12-22 t o 1-11
270.00
Lyle
ffi.kel
- k?{ hrs. 1-2 t o 1-10
71.25
Clare T. Stanard - 1 3 2 hrs. 12-22 t o 1-10
231.00
For F i r e Fund:
C h e f s C i t i e s Service - Gasoline
5.74
Gorman-Rupp Co. - Carbon element
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Farms Service
- Polish c l o t h s
1.40
• Marcellus Lumber Co. - Coal & lumber
97.18
T. C. Jtyers - l / f t . 2§* Fire hose & couplings
35.00
Michigan Gas & F l e c t r i c Co. - Minimum f o r siren
2.50
Western Auto Associate Store - Pydrometer
.63
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Moved by Carlton, supported by Greenman, that the b i l l s be p a i d . Carried.
Moved by Qreenman,supported by Carlton, t h a t the Village pay Robert Abrams
f o r two weeks vacation time not taken i n 1958. Motion c a r r i e d .
Marshal F u l l e r said t h a t Layne Northern Co. would demonstrate a portable
i r o n removing u n i t a t our new w e l l on Januarv 14.
On motion by Carlton, seconded by Fox, the meeting adjourned at 8:42 p.m.
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r«0 ^CTL PROCEEDINGS
January 27. 1959
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The meeting was called t o order at
p.m. by President ibbard.
Trustees present at r o l l c a l l : Carlton, Fox, Greenman and Tngersoll.
Trustees absent: Higgins and Mater. Mater arrived at 7:37 p.m.
The minutes o f the meeting o f January 13• 1959 were approved as read.
The f o l l o w i n g b i l l s were presented:
General Teleohone Co. - Service, 3 phones
Gray's Service - Repairs t o G.M.C. & cub & Ford t r a c t o r s
Marcellus Service Co. - Removing snow from alleys
Michigan Gas & l e c . Co. - L i g h t i n g
Ray M i l l e r - Plowing sidewalks w i t h h i s equipment
J. H. Shults Co. - Caucus & e l e c t i o n supplies
Standard O i l Co. - Fuel o i l £• gasoline
Western Auto Store - Light bulbs
Robert Abrams - 48 hrs. Might watch ft dump attendant
Quincy A r t i s - ?o hrs. Might watch
V. C.' F u l l e r - 148 hrs. 1-12 t o 1-25
Frank D. P e l f r i c k - 5 hrs. 1-13 on trees
Gorden Mikel - 72 hrs. Snow removal; water dept; r e p a i r s
Richard Reish - 6 hrs. Snow removal
Clare T. Stanard - 125 hrs. 1-12 t o 1-24, snow removal, etc
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$24.01
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44.00
38.85
4.00
11.14
72.88
2.30
44.00
120.00
180.00
9.00
108.00
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218.76
Moved by Greenman, supported by Carlton, t h a t the b i l l s be paid.
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Problems of snow removal, equipment and water condition were discussed,
Also parking s i t u a t i o n .
President Hibbard appointed Conncilmen Tngersoll, Greenman and Mater t<
audit the v i l l a g e books.
On motion by Mater, seconded by I n g e r s o l l , the meeting adjourned at
8:43 P-m«
February 10, 1?5
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The meeting was called t o order by President Hibbard at 3:07 p.m.. Lacking a
ouorum, on l e g a l advice the meeting adjourned t o reconvene a t the home o f Council
man Greenman who was too i l l t o come t o the v i l l a g e h a l l . Motion t o adjourn was
made by I n g e r s o l l and supported by Mater. Motion carried. Trustees answering t o
r o l l c a l l at 3:14 p.m; Fox, Greenman, I n g e r s o l l and Mater. Absent Carlton and
Higgins.
Minutes o f the January 27, 1959 meeting were approved as read.
The f o l l o w i n g b i l l s were presented:
W. L. Carlton Howe. - Cold c h i s e l s , b o l t s , washers
C h e f s C i t i e s Service - Zerex, d r y c e l l s , r e p a i r s , l u b r i c a t i o n
Dri-Gas Co., 241 gals. Dri-gas
Gray's Service - Welding on t r a c t o r
Harm's Shell Service - Car r e p a i r s , l u b r i c a t i o n , wrecker service
Marcellus News - 4 l e g a l n o t i c e s
Mich. Gas & Flee. Co. - Street l i g h t i n g & pump house current
Paw Paw Electronics
- Monthly r e t a i n e r - p o l i c e radio
Roberts Plumbing & Heating - Water service
Eugene F. Romig - Thawing out water services
Sisson E l e c t r i c - 12-15-53 b i l l f o r r e p a i r s t o pump house
Standard O i l Co. - 50 gals. Fuel o i l
Wolverine S t e e l Co. - 1 set Special blades f o r grader
Robert Abrams - 43 hrs. between Jan. 27 & Feb. 3
Harry Akin - For crossing guard duty f o r January
Quincy Art i s - 9 6 hrs. - an. Z6 t o Feb. 7
'. C. F u l l e r - I 3 6 hrs. Tan. 26 t o Feb. 7
Minnie H. L a t i n Deputy - Clerk's salary f o r January
Gorden Mikel - 7 l | hrs. Jan. 26 t o Feb. 4
Clare T. Stanard - 101 hrs. Jan. 26 t o Feb. 7
For Fire Fund:
W. L. Carlton Howe. - 3 shovels; 3 wedges
Chet's C i t i e s Service - Gas & o i l
Fire Extinguisher Sales & Service - 2 Scott a i r paks r e f i l l e d
Marcellus Lumber Co. - Stoker coal
Marcellus F i r e Dept. - 2 meetings; 2 f i r e s
Mich. Gas & Elec. Co. - Minimum f o r siren
Superior Freight Lines - Charges on siren
Tan's Radio Shop - Gas torches & fuses
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$2.0o
14.30
^0.97
1«5»
7*65
5*6B
356.14
7.50
50.00
90.00
93«52
-.60
60.62
U4.00
^5*00
12°. 00
ISO.00
65.00
107.25
176.75
5.60
10.55
7.00
75.00
65.50
2.50
7.69
17.93
Moved by Fox, supported by I n g e r s o l l , t h a t the b i l l s be paid. Carried.
B i l l s o f Marcellus Gravel & Construction Co. & Marcellus Service Co. were held
over f o r f u r t h e r information.
Moved by I n g e r s o l l , seconded by Greenman, t h a t the V i l l a g e r e t a i n i t s present
t a x r a t e . Motion carried.
President Hibbard appointed Harry Shaw and Marvin Keenan t o serve on the 3oard oi
Review. On motion by Fox, supported by Mater, the appointments were approved.
Cn/^otion hy Greenman, suooorted by I n g e r s o l l , the meeting adjourned a t ° : 2 8 o.m
February 24, 1959
The meeting was called t o order at 7 0 3 p.m. by President Hibbard, Trustees
answering t o r o l l c a l l : Carlton, Higgins,. I n g e r s o l l and Mater. Absent: Fox
and Greenman.
The minutes of the meeting of February 1C, 1959 were approved as read.
The f o l l o w i n g b i l l s were presented:
Art's Standard Service - car soap
General Telephone Co. - service
Marcellus Coal & Tee Co. - coal f o r v i l l a g e barn
Marcellus On-vel & Construction Co. - Labor; use of a i r hammer
Michigan Gas ?- Flee. CM. - l i g h t
Standard O i l Co. - Gasoline & f u e l o i l
Minnie A. Cooper - Jan.
Feb salary; postage & envelopes
Clinton Flsey - 2 days on Board of Review
Georgia A. -uber - Jan. & Feb. 1959 salary
Marvin G. Keenan - 2 days on Board of Review
Robert Abrams - 48 hrs. (2 weeks)
Quincy A r t i s - 96 h r s . 2-° t o 2-21
7. C. F u l l e r -131 hrs. ?-9 t o 2-22
Martin Nelson - 7 h r s . 2-13, sanding streets
Clare T. Stanard - 88 hrs. 2-9 t o 2-21
For Fire Fund:
Secretary of State - License plates f o r ambulance
General Telephone Co. - Service
Marcellus Coal A Ice Co. - Coal
Marcellus Fire Dept. - 2 meetings; 1 f i r e
Robert M k e l - 5 g a l . Gas f o r ambulance
B. C. Gardner - Dry gas f o r ambulance
J. C. layers - 7| hp Siren bot 11-27-57
$ ,35
22.07
-.93
47.42
27.93
81.70
37.22
16.00
25.00
16.00
1*4.00
120.00
130.00
4.50
154.00
.50
°1.75
46.37
23.00
1.43
.70
55^.00
Moved by Carlton, supported by Mater, t h a t the above l i s t e d b i l l s be paid,
and. t h a t the b i l l of Mar-c.-ellus Service Company be held up f o r f u r t h e r checking
Motion c a r r i e d .
Moved by Mater, seconded by Carlton, t h a t Center s t r e e t north o f Monroe street
to v i l l a g e l i m i t s be opened. Motion carried.
Moved by I n g e r s o l l , supported by Carlton, that the F i r e Department be allowed
to erect the new siren a t the V i l l a g e F a l l . Carried.
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proved by I n g e r s o l l , supported by Figgins, that the V i l l a g e Treasurer be auth) orized t o c r e d i t $115.23 t o the withholding tax account and charge same t o
) miscellaneous expenses t o clear a deficiency of many years standing, the adju
Cement t o be as o f December 31i 195$« Carried.
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Moved by Higgins, supported by I n g e r s o l l , that the Trustees' audit of the ' i "
records from March 1, 1°58 to December 31» 1952 be accepted. Carried.
Moved by Carlton, supported by Mater, that Harry S. Akin be given a raise of
per month, r e t r o a c t i v e t o January 1., 1959* CarriedMoved by Higgins, supported by Mater, t h a t the meeting adjourn at 8:24 p.m.
March 10, 1959
On t h i s date President Hibbard, the c l e r k , and Trustees
Carlton, I n g e r s o l l and Mater assembled at the Village
H a l l at ?:?0 p.m. f o r the regular meeting of the Council.
Since the attending councilmen did not c o n s t i t u t e a
quorum, the meeting adjourned at S:?0
o.m.
C DUgCIL PRO CHFDT^S
March 12, 1959
This meeting was called t o order at 8:41 p.m. by President Fibbard, f o r
the purpose o f c e r t i f y i n g the r e s u l t o f the .Annual V i l l a g e F l e c t i o n o f
March '» 19591 as required by law; also t o review the accumulation of b i l l s .
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Trustees answering t o r o l l c a l l : Carlton, Figgins, Tngersoll and Mater.
Absent: Fox and Greenman.
The f o l l o w i n g b i l l s were presented:
W. L. Carlton Hardware - Pack saw, chain, b o l t s , rustoleum
Chet s C i t i e s Service - Kerosene, car r e p a i r s , zerex
Farm Bureau Services
- Salt
Gray's Service - Repairs t o snow bucket and GMC t r u c k
Farms S h e l l Service - Wrecker service 2-7
Marcellus Coal & Tee Co. - Coal f o r power house
Marcellus Implement Co. - ? gals, f l u i d
Marcellus Lumber Co. - 3 f t . 1 l/S" round stock
Marcellus Mews - P r i n t i n g minutes, notices; e l e c t i o n supplies
Marcellus Service Co. - Removing snow from parking l o t
Paw Paw E l e c t r o n i c s - Monthly r e t a i n e r f o r p o l i c e radio
Oscar Romig Co. - 367 f t . Matting f o r o f f i c e
Standard O i l Company - 58 gals, f u e l o i l
Van's Radio Shop - Venting gas heaters; paint f o r o f f i c e f l o o r
Minnie F. L a t i n - Clerk's salary f o r February
Hazen Abbott
- " l e c t i o n inspector
Fdna F u l l e r
- E l e c t i o n inspector
Ruth M. Hathaway- F l e c t i o n inspector
Martha F. Olson - E l e c t i o n inspector
Robert Abrams
- 4*> hrs. 2-2** t o 3-8
Harry S. Akin
- Crossing guard f o r February
Quincy A r t i s
- °6 hrs. 2-23 t o 3-7
V. C. F u l l e r
- 14° hrs. 2-23 t o 3-8
Clare T. Stanard hrs. 2-23 t o 3-7
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$3.9?
16.80
2.30
16.05
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8.°9
8.50
1.05
142.92
20.00
7.50
9.13
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64.82
65.°0
15.00
15*00
15.00
35»00
44.00
55.00
120.00
180.00
154.00
For Fire Fund:
Chet's C i t i e s Service - Gasoline
Seal a l l
Gray's Service - Repairs to ambulance and Mo. 1 f i r e truck
Marcellus Coal & Tee Co. - Stoker coal
Marcellus Lumber Co. - Stoker coal
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56.27
34.30
Moved by Carlton, supported by Mater, t h a t the b i l l s be allowed and paid.
Carried.
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meeting.
The statement of votes and the c e r t i f i c a t i o n by the Board of E l e c t i o n
Inspectors were reviewed by the Council. The Inspectors' records shoi
the" r e s u l t of the March ?, l 5° e l e c t i o n t o be as follows:
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Byron C. Hibbard was elected t o the o f f i c e of President
Minnie F. L a t i n was elected t o the o f f i c e o f Clerk
Jose oh K. Shan ah an was elected t o the o f f i c e of Treasurer.
LeRoy Greenman was elected t o the o f f i c e of Trustee f o r two years.
Jack Jacobs was elected t o the o f f i c e of Trustee f o r two years.
Charles P. Hartshorn was elected t o the o f f i c e of Trustee f o r two years.
Hazen G. Fox was elected t o the o f f i c e of Trustee f o r one year.
Minnie A.- Cooper was elected t o the o f f i c e of Assessor.
Moved by Higgins, supported by Tngersoll, t h a t the election r e s u l t s as
recorded above be accepted, and t h a t the foregoing o f f i c i a l s be, and are
hereby declared t o have been elected.
The vote on t h i s motion was as f o l l o w s :
I n g e r s o l l , yes and Mater, yes.
Carlton, yes: Higgins, yes;
On motion by Carlton, seconded by Hicgins, the meeting adjourned at
8:40 p, .
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COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
March 24» 1959
The mee ing was c a l l e d t o order a t 7 : 3 1 p.m. by President Hibbard. Trustees
answering t o r o l l c a l l : Fox, Greenman, Hartshorn, I n g e r s o l l and Jacobs. Absent:
Carlton.
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The minutes of the meetings of February 24 and March 10th and 12th were approved
as read.
The f o l l o w i n g b i l l s were presented:
Abbott & Powers Agency - Fire & extended coverage, Municipal Bldg.
Dri-Oas Company - 75 gals. Dri-gas
General Telephone Co. - 3 phones
General Telephone Co. - Stanard i n s t a l l a t i o n
I n d u s t r i a l Chemicals, Inc. - 55 gals. Formula #115
G. W. Jones Exchange Bank - Box rent 1 ° 5 t o 1959
Michigan Gas & E l e c t r i c Co. - Street l i g h t i n g ; water power
Michigan Gas & F l e c t r i c Co. - L i g h t , Municipal Bldg; pump house
Northrop's Service - Repairs t o police car & GMC t r u c k
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Petty Cash - Scotch tape & 6 mo. P. 0 . Box rent
Postmaster, Marcellus - Post cards & postage
Ridge Comoany - Tire chains 1-28
Fugene F. Romig - Thawing 5 water services
Standard O i l Co. - Gasoline & f u e l o i l
Superior Freight Lines - charges on drum of water treatment
Township of Marcellus - V i l l a g e p o r t i o n , Nottingham-Jones drain
Robert Abrams - 48 hrs. 3 - 1 ° t o 3-22
Quincy A r t i s - 96 hrs. 3-9 t o 3-21
. C. F u l l e r - 151 hrs. 3-9 t o ° - 2 2
Robert Purtenbaugh - 16 h r s . 3-17 & 18
Clare T. Stanard - 88 hrs. 3-9 t o 3-21
For Fire Fund:
Michigan Gas <- F l e c t r i c Co. - Minimum f o r siren
General Telephone Co. - No. 2000
Marcellus Coal & Ice Co. - 3000# Stoker coal
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$35*92
12.75
23-95
7.10
145.75
$.60
3^7-90
22.50
21.55
2.45
18.00
75-71
5^*30
74.52
6.75
424.20
44.00
120.00
180.00
24.00
154.00
2.50
31.75
26.25
Moved by Fox, supported by Hartshorn, t h a t the b i l l s be allowed and paid.
Carried.
The f o l l o w i n g committees were announced by President Hibbard:
Streets: Hartshorn, Carlton, acobs
Water : Greenman, Hartshorn, Carlton
Finance: I n g e r s o l l , Fox, Greenman
Purchasing: Carlton, Jacobs, Hartshorn
B u i l d i n g : Fox, Greenman, I n g e r s o l l
Ordinance: Jacobs, I n g e r s o l l , Fox.
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Other appointments by the President and approved by the Council were:
Verelyn C. F u l l e r , V i l l a g e Marshal, Superintendent of Streets and Health
Officer.
Quincy A r t i s , Night watchman.
Arthur Whitenight, Fire Chief
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Choice of t i r e s f o r the police car was l e f t t o Marshal F u l l e r .
Whether the V i l l a g e should acquire a backhoe digger was r e f e r r e d t o
the Purchasing Committee.
On motion bv Jacobs, seconded by I n g e r s o l l , the meeting adjourned at
8:40 o. m.
B, C. Hibbard, President
COUNCIL PRCC^FDIMGS
A p r i l 14, 1959
The meeting was called t o order at 7:30 p.m. by President Hibbard. Trustees
present: Carlton, Fox, Greenman, Hartshorn, I n g e r s o l l and Jacobs. None absent.
The minutes o f the March 24, l 5 ° meeting were approved
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as read.
The f o l l o w i n g b i l l s were presented:
Director of " n t e r n a l Revenue ($31?.. 0 deducted from wages)
Abbott & Powers Agency - Clerk's & Treasurer's bonds
Art's Standard Service - 5 gals, kerosene
Carlton Hardware Co. - B o l t s , washers, broom, rope
C h e f s C i t i e s Service - Tire r e p a i r s , plug?, d r y c e l l s
Harm's S h e l l Service - T i r e s , brake adjustment, bulb
William L. - iggins - Attending 3 council meetings
Coy M. Kent - February
March court costs
Minnie H. L a t i n - Salary f o r March
Marcellus News - Notice of e l e c t i o n
John H. Mater - Attending 5 council meetings
Michigan Gas & F l e c t r i c Co. - Water- power & street l i g h t i n g
Northrop's Service - Repairs t o king pins, s t a r t e r & carbuereter
Paw Paw Flectronics - Monthly r e t a i n e r f o r police radio
Roberts Plb'. & Heating - Stoker r e p a i r s & water service
Standard O i l Co. - 55 gals, kerosene
Wilson's Service - 1 f i l e & r e p a i r s t o equipment
Robert Abrams - 7? h r s . 3-24 t o 4-12
Harry S. Akin - Guarding crossings i n March
Quincy A r t i s - 144 h r s . 3-23 t o 4 _ I 1
V. C. F u l l e r - 225 h r s . 3-23 o 4_12
Robert Furtenbaugh - 132 hrs. 3-23 t o 4-11
Clare T. Stanard
- l ? 3 i hrs. 3-23 t o 4-11
For Fire Fund:
Carlton Hardware Co. - Drycells & hardware c l o t h
C h e f s C i t i e s Service - Gasoline
Marcellus Fire Department - 3 meetings; f i r e s
Marcellus Service Co. - Extended boom crane service
Michigan Gas & F l e c t r i c Co. - Minimum f o r siren
Slsson ^ l e c t . r i c - 1 ° hrs. labor on new siren
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$423-23
3?.00
1.25
4.19
3*°0
?6.^5
3*00
13*20
65.00
2.00
5*00
' 334.00
J .00
?.50
14.50
9.46
28.60
66.00
5C00
180.00
270.00
lo°.00
233.63
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10.94
147.00
35.00
2.50
33»O0
Moved by Greenman, supported by Carlton, that the b i l l s be paid except Abbott
& Powers b i l l s f o r 2520. ii4 and $157.14 f o r workmens compensation, and a premium
of $ l l t l . 2 l f o r l i a b i l i t y insurance on r o l l e r skating. Motion c a r r i e d .
Moved by Carlton, seconded by Greenman, t h a t the v i l l a g e garage be repaired i n
accordance w i t h the recommendations o f the b u i l d i n g committee.
Carried.
Moved by Greenman, supported by Carlton, t h a t the v i l l a g e buy a usee I .
t r a c t o r w i t h brush and mowing attachment. Motion c a r r i e d .
Moved by Carlton, supported by Hartshorn, t h a t the v i l l a g e purchase s i x 4"
gate valves f o r i n s t a l l a t i o n i n the water mains. Mo+ion c a r r i e d .
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Moved by Greenman, supported by Jacobs, t h a t the v i l l a g e i n s t a l l a 6-inch
main on Maple street between Dibble and Arbor s t r e e t s . Motion c a r r i e d .
Councilman Charles R. Hartshorn offered the f o l l o w i n g r e s o l u t i o n and moved
i t s adoption.
Whereas, Section 13 (e) of Act 5 1 , Public Acts of 1P51 provides that each
incorporated c i t y and v i l l a g e t o which funds are returned under the provisions
of t h i s section, t h a t "the r e s p o n s i b i l i t y f o r a l l s t r e e t improvement, maintenance and t r a f f i c operation work s h a l l be coordinated by a single administrator
to be designated by the governing body who s h a l l be responsible f o r and s h a l l
represent the m u n i c i p a l i t y i n a l l transactions w i t h the State Highway Commissioner pursuant to the provisions of t h i s Act," ,
Therefore, be i t resolved, that t h i s Honorable Body designate Joseph K.
Shanahan as the single administrator f o r the V i l l a g e of Marcellus i n a l l
transactions w i t h the State Highway Commissioner as provided i n Section 13
of the Act.
Supported by Councilman Charles M. I n g e r s o l l , Jr.
Yeos: Carlton, Fox, Greenman, Hartshorn, I n g e r s o l l and Jacobs.
Nays: none.
On motion by Carlton, suppor+ed by Hartshorn, the meeting adjourned at
p. m.
Hibb ard,
?r e s i d e^nt
Minnie
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A p r i l 28, 1959
Meeting was called t o order at 7:30 p.m. by President Hibbard.
Trustees
present: Carlton, Fox, Greenman, Hartshorn, Tngersoll and Jacobs.
Minutes of the A p r i l 14, 1959 meeting were approved as read.
The f o l l o w i n g b i l l s were presented:
A r t ' s Standard Service - Tire r e p a i r & grease job
Past Jordan Tron Works - Valves, j o i n t s , etc f o r water mains
General Telephone Co. - 3 phones
I n t e r n a t i o n a l Harvester Co. - 1 used Farmall Cub Tractor & blade
Coy M. Kent - 1959 retainer
Mich. Gas 8 E l e c r i c Co. - Service
Roberts Plumbing '' Heating - Digging t o locate valves & clean
drains
Standard O i l Co. - Gasoline & grease
Western Auto Store - 1 Push broomRobert Abrams - 48 hrs. Apr. 14 t o ?6
Quincy A r t i s - 96 hrs- Apr. 13 t o 25
V. C. P u l l e r - 146 hrs. Apr. 13 t o 26
Robert Furtenbaugh hrs. Apr. 13 t o 25
Clare T. Stanarc
- 92| hrs. Apr. 13 t o 25
For F i r e Fund:
General Telephone Co. - Service
J. F. H i l l - 6 bulbs f o r hand lanterns
Marcellus F i r e Dept. - 7 f i r e s ; 1 meeting
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Moved by Greenman, supported by I n g e r s o l l , t h a t the b i l l s be p a i d .
$2.50
530.40
17.52
S?5.00
100.00
25.59
30.00
91-71
2.25
**4.00
120.00
180.00
133-75
161.88
35-75
^.50
10°.00
Carried.
At h i s request, Councilman Fox was excused a t 3:30 p.m.
Mrs. Stark, representing the Michigan Municipal League, endeavored t o i n t e r est the V i l l a g e Council t o the point of renewal of membership i n the League.
President Hibbard. appointed Councilman Greenman, I n g e r s o l l and Jacobs t o asc e r t a i n whether i t might be desirable t o have workmens compensation coverage
by another company.
Moved by Greenman,
Abbott. & Powers
Abbo+t & Powers
Abbott & Powers
For F i r e Fund:
Abbott & Powers
Abbott & Powers
This motion
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supported by Carlton, t h a t the following b i l l s be allowed
Agency - L i a b i l i t y a/c skating r i n k
$ 141.21
Agency - F i n a l premium f o r 195^-1959 p o l i c y
67.14
Agency - Premium f o r 1959-1960 p o l i c y year
220.44
Agency - F i n a l premium f o r 1955-1959 p o l i c y
Agency - Premium f o r 1959-1960 p o l i c y year
°0.00
300.00
carded.
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Council,Hart shorn offered the f o l l o w i n g r e s o l u t i o n and moved i t s adoption:
RESCL " D t h a t the Village Clerk i s hereby authorized and d i r e c t e d t o make
a p p l i c a t i o n on behalf of the ^ i l l a g e o f Marcellus f o r a permit t o close Trun
Line M-119 1 block between Main and Dibble on Center, and 1 b l o c k between
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meeting
Center and Jones streets on Main, and M-216 two blocks between Maple s t r e e t
and Center street, from June 25 t o noon on June 2?, 195? i n accordance w i t h
the information and provisions contained i n Form 40? captioned " A p p l i c a t i o n
f o r Permission t o close a State Trunk Line;" and t h a t the i l l a g e of Marcellu
Michigan w i l l indemnify and save harmless the State of Michigan and the State
Highway Commissioner from a l l claims of every kind a r i s i n g out o f the said
c l o s i n g . Supported by Councilman Jacobs. P o l l c a l l vote was as f o l l o w s :
Carlton, yes; Greenman, yes; Hartshorn, yes; I n g e r s o l l , yes; Jacobs, yes.
(Fox absent at t h i s vote).
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On motion by Greenman, seconded by Carlton, "*:he meeting adjourned a t : 2 5
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President
Minnie H. Lutin
Clerk
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May 2 6 , 1959
The meeting was called t o order at ?:?0 p.m. by President Hibbard.
Trustees present: Carlton, Fox, Greenman, Part shorn ~nd Jacobs.
Absent:
Ingersoll.
The minutes of the May 12, 1°59 meeting were approved as read.
The f o l l o w i n g b i l l s were presented:
B e l l <1 f o s s e t t Co. - Repair parts f o r pomp
Cassopolis V i g i l a n t - 2"flee supplies
General -lephone Co. - e r v i c e
M. G. feenan - Work on V i l l a g e pump house
l c ' . Gas & Flee. Co. - Service
Robert Abrams - 4? hrs. May 12 t o 24
Harry S. Akin - May crossing guard duty
Quincy .Artis - ?6*hrs. May" 1 1 t o 23
. C . F u l l e r - 157 hrs. May 11 t o 24
Robert Furteribaugh - S hrs. May 11 +o 23
Clare . *tanard
- 98 hrs. May 11 t o 23
For Fire Fund:
Marcellus F i r e Department - Dump f i r e ; 1 meeting
m
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$11*33
8.20
27.65
112.00
13.84
^4.00
50.00
120.00
ISO.00
147.00
171.50
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32.00
Jfoved by Greenman, supported by Carlton, t h a t the b i l l s be paid.
Carried.
The s t r e e t committee reported as being against angle parking on east
side o f N. Center street by the drug store.
Mrs. Irma Ingstrom, r e t i r i n g president, and Mrs. Maxine Swartz, succeeding t o the presidency o f the Band Boosters Club, asked t o Council f o r aid
f o r the club. On motion by Jacobs, supported hy Greenman, a l l council
members voted t o allow *50 f o r each o f two summer evening concerts.
President Pibbarc nominated Councilman Charles M. I n g e r s o l l , J r . president
pro tern of the Council. On motion by Greenman, supported by Fox, the nomi n a t i o n was approved.
On motion by Carlton, supported by Hartshorn, the meeting adjourned at
8:10 p.m.
B. C. Hibbard, President.
Minnie
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COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
May 12, 1959
Meeting was called t o order at 7:30 p.m. by President Hibbard.
Trustees
present: Carlton, Pox, Qreenman, Part shorn and Jacobs. Absent: I n g e r s o l l .
Minutes - f the A p r i l 2 8 , l -5 meeting were changed t o show Greenman, Hartshorn and Jacobs on the special commi*tee instead of Greenman, ' n g e r s c l l and
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The f o l l o w i n g b i l l s were presented:
(Lbbott
Powers Agency - 2 pump houses and contents
Carlton Hardware Co. - Tools ~ b o l t s
C h e f s C i t i e s Service - Dry c e l l s , gas, r e p a i r s
Past Tordan Iron V/orks - 692' of 6" Cast i r o n pipe
Coy M. Pent - A p r i l T. P. Court fees
Marcellus Lumber Co. - 2 4-section s t e e l doors f o r barn
Marcellus Mews - 1 y r . Subscription
Mich. Gas £ Plec. Co. - Water power 4 street l i g h t i n g
Paw Paw Electronics - Monthly r e t a i n e r f o r police radio
Rieth-Riley Construction Co. - 11.3 tons patching m a t e r i a l
Saidla Tire Service - Tire & tube f o r l o r d t r a c t o r
Joseph K. Shanahan - 1000 printed checks f o r treasurer
Marion G. Weleher - Services f o r 1952 as administrator f o r M.7.H.
Western Auto Store - Crow bar
Wilson's °ervice - Pepair parts f o r chain saw & other equipment
Robert Abrams - 3 h r s . 4-23 t o 5-10
Ir.srrj S. Akin - Crossing
guard services f o r A p r i l
Quincy A r t i s - 9-6 hrs. 4-?7 t o 5-9
V. C. F u l l e r - 147 hrs. 4-27 to 5-10
Robert Furtenbaugh - 34 hrs. -'-27 to 5-8
Clare T. Stanard - 8 8 | hrs. 4-27 t o 5-9
Minnie P. Lutin - Clerk's salary f o r A p r i l
For Fire Fund:
Carlton Hardware Co. - 1 p l a s t i c hose coupling
Chet's C i t i e s Service - Gasoline
brake f l u i d
Mich. Gas ? " l e e . Co. - Minimum f o r siren
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Moved by Carlton, supported by Fox, that the b i l l s be paid.
$110.39
^.44
5.85
1466.86
179.35
2.50
317.56
?, 50
B3.0S
3.00
25.00
.37
36.10
44.00
50.00
120.00
130.00
126.00
154.38
$5.00
.30
15.47
2.50
Carried.
Moved, by Greenman, supported by Carlton, that the t i l l a g e run a 2-inch l i n e
from Main street t o the f i r e h a l l . Carried.
Fire Chief Arthur H. Whitenight announced t h a t twelve Cass County f i r e deparl
ments were going t o hold a meeting at 7*30
* -'-M 25 at Marcellus. Alshe outlined plans f o r cleaning up the a l l e y back of the f i r e h a l l and the ha
l o t t o the west of the municipal b u i l d i n g .
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Moved by Greenman, supported by Carlton, t h a t the V i l l a g e i n s t a l l a 5-inch
water main ~rom Arbor t o Woodland on Maple s t r e e t . Motion c a r r i e d .
Moved by Hartshorn, supported by Greenman, t h a t the f o l l o w i n g s t r e e t improv
ments be made: Curb & gutter along east sice of Section s t r e e t ; resurface W
land street between Burney & Snyder; resurface Davis s t r e e t ; complete curb:
Rage 2 of May 12, 1°59 minutes
and gutters on Center between Reed & North streets; curb & g u t t e r both s-des
on Burney between Dibble & Arbor; curb & gutter § block east side o f Burney
between Main
Reed; curb & gutter on east side of Burney from Elm t o Woodland; curb
gutter on south side of Arbor between Burney 2nd Center; resurface
Arbor from Section t o Center and curb and gutter on west side of Maple street
between Main and Dibble streets. -Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Carlton, seconded by Fox, t h a t the Council accept the Committee's
report concerning workmens compensation. Carried.
Moved by Greenman, supported by -artshorn, that the matter of renewal of
membership i n the Michigan Municipal league be t a b l e d . Motion c a r r i e d .
Cn motion by Mart shorn, supported by Jacobs, the meeting adjourned at 9:00
CCMMCII FR0CFFPTM05
June 9 , 1 ° 5 ^
The meeting: was c a l l e d t o order at ?:J0 p.m. by President Hibbard. Trustees
present: Carlton, Fox, Greenman, Hartshorn and Jacobs. Absent: Tngersoll.
The minutes o f the regular meeting of May 2.', 1°5^ were approved as read.
The f o l l o w i n g b i l l s were presented:
Carlton Hardware Co. - Tools, p u l l y , shovels, etc
Chet's C i t i e s Service- Tire r e p a i r s , wrench, dry c e l l s
Fast, Jordan I r o n Works - A/c exchange o f materials
Harms Shell Service - Wrecker service a t dump Apr. 28
I n t e r n a t i o n a l Harvester Co. - 1 used r o t a r y mower
Marcellus Lumber Co. - Materials f o r repair o f T i l l a g e barn
Marcellus Mews - 1C00 envelopes, dump notice
Michigan Gas & Slec. Co. - Street l i g h t i n g & water power
Paw Paw Electronics - Monthly r e t a i n e r f o r p o l i c e radio
Roberts Plumbing & Heating - Work on water mains
Standard O i l Co. - 272 gals. Gasoline
Weger Governmental Systems Co. - 12 books T r a f f i c t i c k e t s
Robert Abrams - 48 hrs. 5-26 to 6-7
Quincy A r t i s - 96 hrs. 5-25 t o 6-6
v. c. F u l l e r - 15° hrs. 5-2 t o 6-7
Robert Furtenbaugh - 88 hrs. 5 — 5 t o 6-6
Clare T. Stanard - 38 hrs. 5-25 t o 6-6
Minnie H. Lutin - May salary as c l e r k
For Fire Fund:
Chet's C i t i e s Service - Gasoline 5- o i l
Harms S h e l l Service
- Gasoline
Marcellus F i r e Department - Pound f i r e ; 5-1° meeting
Michigan Gas & Else. Co. - Minimum f o r siren
c
$16.22
5*50
2.15
4.00
150.00
105.05
I3.0O
372.36
7.50
220.60
63.38
18.39
44.00
120.00
130.00
132.00
154.00
65.00
5.60
I.65
26.50
2.50
Moved by Carlton, supported by Fox, t h a t the b i l l s be allowed and orders drawn
for payment. Carried.
Chief Arthur Whitenight asked t o be permitted t o move the new siren t o a d i f f erent l o c a t i o n and i n s t a l l the old siren a t the f i r e s t a t i o n . Moved by Carlton,
supported by Greenman, t h a t the new siren be taken down and the old siren r e located i n i t s place. Motion carried.
The matter o f buying 5 0 0 ' o f new 2§" single .jacket f i r e hose was r e f e r r e d t o
the Purchasing Committee; determination o f a f a i r r a t e o f r e n t a l f o r the space
for housing the f i r e f i g h t i n g equipment was l e f t t o the Finance Committee. Both
commit.ties t o report a t the next regular meeting.
Moved, by Greenman, supported by Hartshorn, t h a t the V i l l a g e purchase 24 ''Yield
Right of Way" signs a t about &7.50 each. Motion c a r r i e d .
Cn motion by Hartshorn, seconded by Carlton, the meeting adjourned a t 3:35 p.m.
3. C." Hlobarc, Pre sic ent
Minnie H. L u t i n , Clerk
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The. meeting; was c a l l e d t o order at 7*28 p.m. by President Hibbard. Trustees
present: Carlton, Fox, Greenman, "artshorn, I n g e r s o i l and Jacobs.
The minutes of the regular meeting of June 9 i -95^ were approved as read.
The f o l l o w i n g b i l l s were presented:
Berger Tractor Sales - Repair parts f o r Ford t r a c t o r
$46.04
Past Jordan I r o n Works - 1 valve box base & 1 lead j o i n t sleeve
19.S3
General Telephone Co. - Service, 3 phones
17.75
Grand Trunk Western R. R. Co. - Freight on s t r e e t sweeping equipment
12.19
Kalamazoo Block £ Pipe Co. - 2 lOoC Frames & s o l i d covers
SO.00
Marcellus Fire Fund - Annual service agreement
1560*18
Marcellus Service Co. - Top d i r t & g r a v e l ; removing stump
*" .50
Mich. Gas & Elec. Co. - Service
13.'9
Petty Cash - Post cards £ receipt book
6.25
Western Auto Store - Socket & wrench
2.CI
Williams ' W-rks - 50 Street • water system maps
50.00
Robert Abrams - 48 hrs. June 9 t o 2 l
22.00
Quincy A r t i s - °o hrs. June t o 20
120.00
7. C. F u l l e r - 150 h r s . June 8 t o 21
180.00
Robert Furtenbaugh - 88| hrs. Tuns 8 t o 20
157.75
Clare T. Stan-rd
hrs. June 3 t o 20
179.""
For Fire Fund.:
General Telephone Co. - Service
31*75
Western Auto Store - 1 q t . Rustoleum
2.39
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Moved by Greenman, supported by Carlton, t h a t the b i l l s be paid.
Motion c a r r i e d .
Moved by I n g e r s o l l , supported by Greenman, t h a t f o r 1958 the f i r e fund be charged
$50 a month f o r the f i r e department quarters i n the municipal b u i l d i n g . Carried.
Moved by Greenman, supported by Hartshorn, t h a t the Council authorise Williams
and Works t o proceed w i t h preparation plans and s p e c i f i c a t i o n s f o r the proposed
water improvement p r o j e c t . R o l l c a l l vote was as f o l l o w s : Carlton, yes; Fox,
yes; Green-nan. yes; Hartshorn, yes J I n g e r s o l l , yes; Jacobs, yes. Carried.
Moved by Hartshorn, supported by Carlton, t h a t the v i l l a g e buy 250' o f 3" tubing,
and m a t e r i a l f o r one catch basin, t o complete the unfinished crain on Maple St.
between Main and Tibbie s t r e e t s , " o t i o n c a r r i e d .
On motion by Greenman, seconded by Carlton, the meeting adjourned a t 8:42
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President
Minnie E. L u t i n , Clerk
p.m.
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The meeting was called t o order at ?:?C p.m. by President Hibbard.
present: Carlton,
, Qreenman, Hartshorn, Tngersoll and '-cobs.
Trustees
The minutes of t>e regular meeting of June 73, 195? were approved as read.
The f o l l o w i n g b i l l s were presented:
Armco Drainage & Petal Products - 240' 10" pipe & bands
7. A. B a r t l e t t , County Treasurer- IO59 Tax notices
Carlton Hardware Co. - Bolts, f i t i n g s , dust mop, etc
C h e f s C i t i e s Service - Kerosene ' equipment r e p a i r s
Farm Bureau Cervices - 5C0i Calcium chloride
Harms Shell Service - Carnu
I n d u s t r i a l Chemicals - 55 gals. Formula #115
I n t e r n a l Revenue Service - WE & PICA taxes f o r 2nd Q 1959
,
($310.60 deducted from wages)
I n t e r n a l Harvester Co. - Cub sweeuer w i t h 72" brush
Jones Cement Products - 2 Dry w e l l s & covers
M. 0. Keenan - Labor at v i l l a g e b a m
on sidewalks
Coy M. Kent - June Justice. Court fees
Marcellus Lumber Co. - Lumber, cement, blocks, s t e e l rod, p a i n t
Marcellus Hews - 3 5 Memorial Day programs; 100 cards
Mich. Gas
P l e c t r : c Co. - Water power & street l i g h t i n g
Paul's Sport Shop - boxes Ammunition
Paw Paw Electronics - Monthly r e t a i n e r
Roberts PTog ' Heating - Supplies, digging, stump removal
St ndard O i l Company - 276 gals. Gasoline
Superior Freight Lines - Delivery charges on water formula
Wilson's Service - Repairs t o equipment
Robert Abrams - 68 hrs. between 6-23 «* 7-17
Quincy Artis - 144 hrs. June 22 t o July 11
7. 0. P u l l e r - 240 hrs. June 22 t o July 12
Robert Furteribgugh - 140 hrs. June "7 to July 11
Clare T. Stanard
- 140 hrs. Tune "2 t o July 11
JQxni P. L u t i n - Clerk's salary f o r June
President 1 Trustees - Pies from Tan. 1 t o June 30
Petty Cash - P. 0. Pox rent
postage f o r t a x notices
For Fire Fund:
Carlton Hardware Co. - Dragging equipment
C h e f s C i t i e s Service - Battery,, gas, o i l , brake f l u i d
Harms Shell Service - Car soap .". gasoline
Marc Uus Fire Dept. - 3 meetings; ? f i r e s ; equipment
'Milage of Marcellus - 1958 Pent: payment on advar-ce
Mich. Gas ' " l e c t r ' c Co. - Minimum f o r siren
x
$43°.4°
25.40
?2.33
10.14
15*00
1.95
1 5.75
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Mbved by Fox, supported by Greenman, t h a t the b i l l s be paid.
423-20
521.25
52.00
105.00
72.60
156*13
5.00
37.2^
9.10
7.50
60*17
64.31
5.75
10.51
63.50
180.00
270.0^
2.10.00
2.45.00
-5.00
720.00
21.10
?
13.1S
36.72
I.75
145*72
2246.90
2,50
Carried.
The Chairman of the Finance Committee gave a report on the f i n a n c i a l condition
of the T i l l a g e at the low point before the r e c e i p t of ±959 v i l l a g e taxes.
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Moved by Jacobs, supported by I n g e r s o l l , t h a t the Council adopt Ordinance
Number 102, Building lode. P o l l c a l l vote was as follows: Carlton, yes;
Fox, yes; Greenman, yes; Partshom, yes; I n g e r s o l l , yes; Jacobs, yes.
Moved by Carlton, supported by Jacobs, t h a t the garbage c o l l e c t o r be authorise-'' t o make i n d i v i d u a l contracts w i t h business establishments f o r a monthl y charge " f $2.00 or more; w i t h f a m i l i e s w i t h 3 °r more members, $1.50 per
month and 1 or 2 members, $1.00 a month. Motion c a r r i e d .
On motion by Greenman, supported by Part shorn, the meeting adjourned a t °:C~
p. ~.
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C. Pibbard, President
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Minnie P. P u t i n , Clerk
COUNCIL PROCTEDINGS
July 2 , l 5 9
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Meeting was c a l l e d t o order st "OO p.m. by President Hibbard. Trustees
present: Carlton, Fox, Greenman, a r t s h o r n , I n g e r s o l l and acobs.
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Minutes of the regular meeting of July 1'', 1950 were approved as read.
The f o l l o w i n g b i l l s were presented:
Cass Co. Board o f Road Commissioners - Estimated cost o f s t r e e t
improvements authorized by the Council May 1?, 1959
$5971.00
Dri-Gas Co. - 225 gals. Ori-gas
37.13
Past Jordan I r o n Works - Material f o r 2" l i n e t o f i r e h a l l
107.97
General Teleohoue Co. - 3 Phones
21.31
Mich. Gas " Slec. Co. - Service
21.94
Oscar Pomig Co. - Framing v i l l a g e maps; Memorial Pay flowers
25*74
Robert Abrams - 40 hrs. July 14 t o 2.6"
39.00
Quincy A r t i e - 9'- hrs. July 13 t o 25
120.00
P. C. F u l l e r - 157 h r s . July 13 t o 26
100.00
Robert Purtenbaugh - 90 hrs. July 13 to 25
I35.OO
Clare T. Stanard - ?0 hrs. July 13 t o ~5
157.50
For Fire Fund:
General Telephone Co. - Service
31.75
Marcellus F i r e Department - 1 Meeting; 2 Fires
42.50
Moved by I n g e r s o l l , supported by Fox, t h a t the b i l l s be allowed.
Carried.
Moved by Jacobs, supported by -Tartshorn, t h a t Ordinance No. 102, an ordinance
to prevent the erection o f nuisance structures, t o preserve the public health,
to prevent the erection o f unsafe b u i l d i n g s and t o promote the safety and gene r a l welfare o f the inhabitants by r e g u l a t i n g a l l matters concerning or pert a i n i n g t o the construction, a l t e r a t i o n , repairs or additions of a l l dwellings,
garages and other b u i l d i n g s and t h e i r l o c a t i o n i n the P i l l a g e o f Marcellus; and
creating the o f f i c e o f Building Ir.snector, and penalties f o r the v i o l a t i o n thereof.
R o l l c a l l vote was as f o l l o w s : Carlton, yes; Fox, yes; Greenman, yes; Hartshorn,
yes; " n g ^ r s o l l , yes; Jacobs, yes.
(This ordinance was adopted at the meeting o f July 14, 1-059, but i t could not
be published w i t h i n t h e ' l e g a l time l i m i t )
On motion by Hartshorn, seconded by Greenman, the meeting adjourned a t °:\2
p.m.
R, C\ Hibbard, -resident
Minnie P. L u t i n , Clerk
COUNCIL PRCCSI&IjjGS
August 1 1 , 1959
Meeting was c a l l e d t o order at ~:33 p.m. by President Hibbard. Trustees
present: Greenman, Pox, Hartshorn, I n g e r s o l l and Jacobs. Absent: Carlton.
The minutes of the July 28, 195? meeting were approved as read.
The f o l l o w i n g b i l l s were presented:
Abbott & Powers Agency - Comprehensive commercial p o l i c y t o 5-11-60 $27?.
C h e f s C i t i e s Service - l a s , grease, kerosene; p o l i c e csr r e p a i r s
26.3O
Farm Bureau Services - Spray dope
3*95
Gray's Service - Tractor grader generator repairs
4.00
Coy
Sent - July Justice Court fees; l e g a l services
9 1 . o-O
Marcellus Lumber Co. - Cement, blocks, t i l s , steel rods
100.77
Marcellus News - Rubber stamp, notices, Ordinance Mo. 102
73«72
Mich. Gas & E l e c t r i c Co. - Power f o r pumping; s t r e e t l i g h t i n g
367.84
Paw Paw E l e c t r o n i c s - Service charge f o r police r a d i o
7.50
Railway Express Agency - Charges on f i r e extinguisher
3*23
Roberts PTbg & Heating - Plumbing & digging
202.77
Si.-son E l e c t r i c - Service t o pump motor
5*00
Minnie H. L u t i n - July, salary
65.00
Robert Abrams - 40 hrs. 7-28 t o 0-9
39.00
Quincy A r t i s - °o hrs. 7-27 t o 3-3
170.00
. 0. F u l l e r - 143 hrs. 7-27 t o 3-8
180.00
Robert Furtenbaugh - 8 ? h r s . ~-77 t o 8-8
132.00
Clare T. Stanard - 38 h r s . 7-77 t o 3-8
15--.00
For Fire Fund:
Abbott 0 Powers Agency - Comp. commercial t o 8-11-$0
306.08
C h e f s C i t i e s Service" - Keys, gas, o i l
12.42
Gray's Service - I g n i t i o n c o i l f o r No. 2 t r u c k
°.00
?cb. Gas
E l e c t r i c Co. - >ftnimum f o r siren
2.50
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Moved by Greenman, supported by Jacobs, t h a t the b i l l s be allowed and paid.
Carried.
Moved by Tacobs, supported by Hartshorn, t h a t the V i l l a g e buy 5 0 0 ' o f 2-§"
Signal Brand single jacket f i r e hose a t $1.22 per f o o t . Motion c a r r i e d .
Moved by I n g e r s o l l , supported by Greenman, that the T i l l a g e buy 240' of 10"
corrugated d r a i n tube. Motion carried.
On motion by Greenman, supported by Fox, l e t t e r from G. V. Jones Bank dated
August 4 was tabled u n t i l the next regular meeting.
Sam Harding addressed the Council i n regard t o the l o c a l garbage s i t u a t i o n ;
Clarence P. Pagan concerning fences and moving of sidewalks on Past Arbor St.
William L. Higgins assured, the Council t h a t he would co-operate i n any reasonable
plan f o r moving the sidewalks along h i s property.
On mot;on by I n g e r s o l , supported by Greenman, the meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
~\ C* Hibbard, President
Minnie H. l u t i n , Clerk
August 25, 1959
Meeting was called t o order at 2:32 p.m. by President Hibbard. Trustees
answering t o r o l l c a l l : Greenman, Fox, Hartshorn and -Tacobs. I n g e r s o l l
arrived at 7*44 p.m.
Minutes of the regular meeting of August 1 1 , 1959 were approved as read.
The f o l l o w i n g b i l l s were presented:
W. 5. Darley 5 Co. - Hydrant gauge; f i r e extinguisher
P i t e r s Grocery - Gasoline, d r y c e l l s
Claude C. Georbart Estate - Used l e g vise
General Telephone Co. - 3 phones
Sherman Guthrie - Rent f o r dump s i t e t o 9-1-'0
P. C. Hibbard - Expenses; use of personal car
Mich. Gas
E l e c t r i c Co. - Service
Standard O i l Co. - 277 gals. Gasoline
Robert Abrams - 43 hrs. 3-11 o ^-23
Ouincy A r t i s - 9< hrs. 0-10 t o °-22
7. C. Puller - 157 hrs. 8-10 t o 3-23
Robert Purtenbaugh - 38 hrs. 8-10 t o 0-22
Clare T. Stanard - 08 hrs. Sick leave 8-10 t o 0-72
For F i r e Fund:
General Telephone Co. - Phone 2000
Marcellus Fire Sept. - 2 meetings; -Tames f i r e
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3.24
18.00
70.7?
570.00
If.70
3.28
54.54
44,00
170.00
177.00
132.00
154.00
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31.75
137,00
Moved by Greenman, supported by Fox, that the b i l l s be allowed and paid.
Motion carried.
President Hibbard appointed. Marvin G. Keenan t o the o f f i c e of B u i l d i n g I n spector. On motion by Fox, seconded by Jacobs, the appointment was approved.
Question o f compensation was r e f e r r e d t o the Ordinance Committee.
Councilman Foe: advised the Council concerning bids he had received f o r r e surfacing the r o o f o f the municipal b u i l d i n g . Mo action was taken.
Sam Harding again addressed the Council i n regard t o garbage pickup and
disposal.
Moved by Hartshorn, supported by Greenman, t h a t the P i l l a g e
sign on "est Dibble at Section s t r e e t . Motion carried.
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Moved by Greenman, supported by I n g e r s o l l , that the T i l l a g e
between Read and Main streets from Burney east t o Marcellus
l i n e , leaving i t . open t o Public U t i l i t i e s and t o drains and
place a stop
vehicular t r a f f i c
close the a l l e y /
Lumber Co. l o t
sewers. Carried.
On motion by Greenman, supported by "•'art shorn, the meeting adjourn-d at 8:35*
f. C. Hibbard, President
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Meeting was called .o order at 7:30 p.m. by President Hibbard. Trustees
answering t o r o l l c a l l : Fox, Greenman, Eartshorn, I n g e r s o l l and Jacobs.
y. ..•-.„^.,. Qgpi^on arrived at 7 0 2 p.m.
The minutes Of the Anrust 25 regular meeting and the special meeting of
August ?.?, 1 ° 5 ° were approved as read.
The f o l l o w i n g b i l l s were presented:
Armco D & M Products - 052' Drain tube S bands
$445.44
Chet's Copies Service - Oar r e p a i r s , gas, kerosene
°.90
Chuck's Standard Service - Grease job
1.25
Perm Pureau Services - Poison i v y spray m a t e r i e l
3*95
Gray's Service - Repairs t o t r a c t o r & grader blades
''.00
I n d u s t r i a l Chemicals - 55 gals. Formula #115
145.75
Coy - . Kent - August Justice Court costs
19.<*0
Marcellus Lumber Co.- Cement, blocks, b r i c k , window r e p a i r s
IP.90
Marcellus Sews - 74 Street signs; 1*0 books Ordinance 102
71-88
Mich. Gas
P l e c t r i c Co. - Power f o r pumping; s t r e e t l i g h t i n g s 2 5 . 2 6
Paw Paw E l e c t r o n i c s - Monthly charge a/c police r a d i o
7.50
Petty Cash - 5*0 post cards f o r water notices
15-00
Superior Freight Tines - Charges on drum of water treatment
-.75
T i g i l a n t Press - 100 Tournal sheets
5.00
Mestern Auto "tore - Shovel
2.?5
Robert Abrams - l e h r r . Aug. 05 . T; at dump
1*.00
Harry S. Akin - -4 hrs. Night -etch 2-30 t o 9-6
96.00
Quincy * r t i s - 1 wk " ecation pay; 48 hrs. night watch
120.00
George C o — o i l y - Sent. 1 '& 5 a t dump
10.00
S. F u l l e r - 151 hrs. Aug. r>i t o Sept. <
1*0.00
Rober Furtenbaugh - 89* hrs. .Ave. 24 t o Sept.. 5
134.25
Clare T. St. an are! - ?i h r r . (S h r s . si a! leave) -s4 t o 9-5 155.63
Minnie H. Lu ir: - August salary
*5.00
5 or Fire Fund:
Chet's C i t i e s Service - Gas £ o i l
3.50
Chuck's Standard Service - Gas
5.23
"A" oh. "as s F l e c t r i c Co. - minimum f o r siren
7.50
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Moved by I n g e r s o l l , supported by Carlton, that the b i l l s be paid.
Carried.
Moved by Fox, supported by I n g e r s o l l , t h a t jfoapp's b i d f o r new roof covering f o r the municipal b u i l d i n g be accepted. Tote as f o l l o w s : C a r l t o n , yes;
Fox, yes; Greenman, yes; Hartshorn, -es; Jacobs, yes. Councilman I n g e r s o l l
had been called from the meeting on business f o r a few minutes j u s t before
the vote was taken.
Propositions from Kenneth Murphy from Route 1 , B r i s t o l , Indiana and from
Kenneth Falk from Dowagiac, concerning the c o l l e c t i o n and disposal o f trash
and garbage had the a t t e n t i o n of the Council but no ac i o n was taken. The
Council agreed t o consider both proposals.
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Matter of -;ving a shallow w e l l at the dump vas e l d over f o r the September
22 meeting of the Council.
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August 27. 1°5?
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This meeting was called t o order by President
Hibbard a t 5:04 p.m. Trustees present a t r o l l
c a l l : Carlton, Pox, I n g e r s o l l arid Jacobs. Qreenman reported i n at 5 0? p.m. Absent: Hartshorn.
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Th* e meeting was called Tor the our pose o f hearing the report from. V i l l i a m s and Works by t h e i r
representative Pr. "elson, concerning t h e i r progress i n the matter of purefying the v i l l a g e
water supply.
On motion by Greenman, supported by Carlton, the
DM t i n g adjourned at 5**6 p. m.
CCITCIL PRCC~~P":SS
Ssptember 2 2 , 1°59
Meeting was called t o order at 7:30 p. m. by President Hibbard. Trustees
answering t o r o l l c a l l : Carlton, Fox, Greenman, Hartshorn and. "acobs.
Ab sent: I n g e r s o i l .
The minutes of the regular meeting o f September 8, 195° were approved as
read.
The f o l l o w i n g b i l l s were presented:
General Telephone Co. - J phones
Khapp Roofing - 2 layers roofing on Municipal B u i l d i n g
Harry S. Akin - 16 h r s . Nightwatch Sept. 13 & 20
Quincy A r t i s - 96 hrs. Sept. 7 t o 19
Geo. p. Connolly - 32 hrs. at dump Sept. S t o 19
v. C. F u l l e r - Sept. 7 t o 19 vacation pay
Robert Furtenbaugh - ?? h r s . Sent. 7 t o 19
Clare T. Stanard - 93 hrs. Sept. 6 t o 19
F< • Fire Fund:
General Telephone Co. - phone 2000
Marcellus F i r e Dept.. - 2 meetings, 1 f i r e
$18.35
59c.75
74.00
120.00
20.00
180.00
132.00
167.75
31.75
27.00
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Moved by Carlton, supported by Greenman that h e b i l l s be allowed and orders
drawn f o r pavment. Motion carried.
President Hibbard reported that w i t h i n the past two weeks certain v i l l a g e
vehicles had traversed a l l v i l l a g e s t r e e t s , i n c l u d i n g streets not normally
used f o r t r a f f i c .
The f o l l o w i n g r e s o l u t i o n was introduced by Councilman Greenman and supported by Councilman Jacobs: t h a t the President and P i l l a g e Clerk be authorized
to sign an agreement w i t h Tailormade, Incorporated o f Marcellus V i l l a g e , autho r i z i n g the said Tailormade, Incorporated the r i g h t t o construct a b u i l d i n g
over the public a l l e y l y i n g between Lots 7 & 8 and 13 & 14 o f Block 1 ITorth
and Block 2 Past o f the o r i g i n a l p l a t o f the P i l l a g e o f Marcellus. Said r i g h t
and license s h a l l be made subject t o the P i l l a g e o f Marcellus having the r i g h t
of maintaining i t s drainage sewer passing +hrough said a l l e y ; also subject t o
the r i g h t of the Michigan Gas & F l e c t r i c Company easement heretofore granted,
and also subject t o the r i g h t of the General Telephone Company of Michigan
heretofore granted t o said company. Adoption vote was as f o l l o w s : Carlton,
ves; Fox, yes; Greenman, 3 es; Hartshorn, yes; Tacobs, yes.
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Moved by Jacobs, suuport-d by Carlton, t h a t the b u i l d i n g inspector be allowed fees as f o l l o w s : 1st inspection $"3.50; 2nd inspection $3.50; 3 r d inspection
$ 3 . 0 0 . Motion c a r r i e d .
On motion by Greenman, supported by 5ox, the meeting adjourned at 0:02 o.m.
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meeting was called t o order at 7:3-0 p.m. by President -ibbard. Trustees
answerins t o r o l l c a l l : Carlton, For, Greenman, Partshorn, I n n e r s o l i , Tacobs.
The minutes of the regular meeting of September 27, 1959 were approved as read.
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The f o l l o w i n g b i l l s - ere presented:
Pond Strong Co. - Stem f o r 6" gate valve
Chet's C i t i e s Service - Plugs, kerosene, t i r e r e p a i r s , b a t t e r y exch.
Doubled ay Bros. & Co. - B u i l d i n g Permits <- posters
East Jordan Iron Works - 2 Grates
Farm Pureau Services - 2 Posts
Coy M. Kent - Court costs & d r a f t i n g r e s o l u t i o n
Marcellus Lumber Co. - M a t e r i a l f o r window repairs at barn
Marcellus Mews - Minute bock sheets & t a x notices
Michigan Gas & Elec. Co. - Service
Michigan Gas & Elec. Co. - Street l i g h t i n g 1- pumping water
Paw "^aw E l e c t r o n i c s - l e t a i n e r fee f o r police r a d i o
Petty Cash - Postage, o f f i c e suoplies, box rent
Roberts Plumbing & Meeting - Removal o f storm sewer on Dibble St.
Saidla T i r e Service - Service c a l l f o r f l a t t i r e
Standard O i l Co. - 27° gallons Gasoline
V i g i l a n t Press - Ink f o r water notices
P i l l a g e '""re3surer - Taxes on Municipal Bldg.
Me s t e m Auto Store - °crew d r i v e r s
Wilson's Service - Repairs t o v i l l a g e equipment
Parr" S. Akin - 3 r i g h t s nightwatch; Sept. guard d.uty
Ouincv A r t i s - 144 hrs. Q-21 t o 10-10
Geo. P. Connolly - 48 hrs. at dump 9-°2 t o 10-10
V. 0. F u l l e r - 16 hrs. Sick leave; 187 hrs. on duty 0 - 2 1 t o 1 0 - 1 1
Robert Furtenbaugb - 3 hrs. Sick leave; 125 hrs. work °-?l t o 1^-10
Clare P. Stanard - 135 hrs. 9 - 2 1 t o 10-10
Minnie H. L u t i n - Salary f o r September
For F i r e Fund:
Chet's C i t i e s Service - Battery; gas, oi.l & brake f l u i d
Chuck's Standard Service - Gasoline
Marcellus F i r e Dept. - Howard Peigle f i r e c a l l
Mich. Gas ?- Flee. Co. - Minimum f o r siren
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$23-75
IP.60
21.56
18.70
1.00
I3.3O
12.69
2.93
^.04
349.0*
7.50
6.0?
30.00
2.50
64.7?
I.50
68.18
2.31
18.30
86.00
180.00
30.CO
270.PC
1°2.00
236.25
65.00
38.06
I.56
12.50
2.SO
Moved by Greenman, supported by Carlton, t h a t the b i l l s be allowed and orders
drawn f o r payment. Carried.
Matter of buying man-role covers and r i n g s was referred t o the s t r e e t committee.
Moved bv Carlton, supported by Greenman, t h a t the period f o r c o l l e c t i n g v i l l a g e
taxes be extended t o October 1 ° , 1959. Motion c a r r i e d .
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he f o l l o w i n g Old Age and Survivors' Insurance Resolution was offered by Councilman I n g e r s o l l and supported by Councilman Greenman:
WHEREAS,The S o c i a l Security Act has been so amended by the Congress of t h e
United States as t o permit o o l i t i c a l subdivisions o f the several states t o
extend t o t h e i r employees and o f f i c e r s the b e n e f i t s o f Old Age and Survivor's
Insurance, and
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WFER15AS, The Michigan Legislature i n regular session enacted Public Act Po. 005,
P. 4. 1 ° 5 1 , as amended by Act No. 3 9 , P.A. 1°55, t o enable the State of Michigan
or p o l i t i c a l subdivisions thereof t o secure coverage f o r t ^ e i r employes under
the Old Age and Survivors' Insurance provisions of T i t l e 2 of the Social Securit
Act as amended, and
WF5REAS, An agreement has been entered i n t o between the State of Michigan and t h
Secretary of " e a l t h , Education and Welfare t o extend the b e n s f " s o f federal Old
Age and Survivors' Insurance system t o employes of the state or o f any p o l i t i c a l
subd i v i s i on t h ere of,
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T-'~9PF PF Pp. IT RESOLVED, That the governing body of the P i l l a g e of Marcellus,
Michigan, hereby elects coverage under t h e Old Age and Survivors' Insurance, as
provided by Act No. 2.05, P.A. 1951, as amended by Act o. 3 0 , p. \. 1955.
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BE IT FUR^E? RPS'L.'PJD, That Minnie P. L u t i n , * i l l a g e Clerk, be, and she i s
hereby authorized and directed on behalf o f the T i l l a g e of Marcellus t o enter
i n t o agreement with the Department f o r t h e extension of the b e n e f i t s under T i t l e
I I of the Social Security Act subject t o the provisions of Sec. 8 o f Act Mo. 2.05
P.A. 1951, as amended by Act Mo. 3 9 , P.A. l Q r 5 .
BE TT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the proper f i s c a l o f f i c e r s be, and thev are, hereby
authorized t o make a l l reouired payments i n t o the Contribution Fund established
by the said Enabling Act and t o e s t a b l i s h such system of p a y r o l l deductions from
the s a l a r i e s o f employes and o f f i c e r s as may be necessarv t o t h e i r coverage undo:
said Old Age and Survivors' Insiirance System.
BE IT FPP/ PFK RSS0L7FP, That the proper o f o i c i a l s o f the state or of t h e o o l i t i c
subdivision do a l l things necessary t o the continued implementation o f said syst
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That any funds payable t o the P i l l a g e of Marcellus from
department of the State o f Michigan may be withheld by said department and trans
f e r r e d t o the State Employes' Retirement Board- t o be used i n the payment of any
default on the part of the Village of ? arcellus i n accordance w i t h paragraph V (
of the contract between the State of Michigan and the Secretary.'" o f Health, Education and Welfare.
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The f o l l o w i n g positions are hereby designated as those which are t o be excluded:
Elected O f f i c i a l s , O f f i c i a l s paid on a fee basis and part time employees (those
p o s i t i o n s "w^ich do not normally require mere than 20 hours per "week).
For the purpose of carrying out the provisions of T i t l e I I , Sec. 218 of the Fede r a l Social Security Act, and amendments thereof, the agreement entered i n t o between the State o f Michigan, with the approval of the Attorney Oeneral, and the
Secretary o f Health, Education and Welfare i s made a part of t h i s Resolution and
s h a l l be termed as an agreement between t h i s 'politica^subdivision and the Depart
ment, and s h a l l become a p a r t of the agreement or modification o f the agreement
between the State of Michigan and the Secret?.rv of health, Education, and Welf a r e . This Resolution s h a l l be i n f u l l force and e f f e c t upon passage and approv
f o r a l l i n t e n t s and purposes, except that active coverage s h a l l begin on the 1st
dav o f January IO59.
Adoption vote on the foregoing r e s o l u t i o n was as f o l l o w s : Carlton, ves; Fox, yes
C-reenm.-n, yes; ^artshorn, yes; I n g e r s o l l , "fee; Jacobs, ves.
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Patter of widening Dibble Street at ^urnev was referred t o the stree
committee.
On motion by Hartshorn, supported by Oreenman, the meeting adjourned
at S',UU p.m.
October 27i 1°5Q
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This regular meeting was called t o order at ?: l P.M. by President
Pibbard. Trustees answering t o r o l l c a l l : Carlton, For, Greenman,
Hartshorn and aeobs. Tngersoll arrived at 7:04.
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^he minutes o f the r e r u l a r meeting of October 1", 1-59 were approved
as read.
T^e fo^lOT-'in" b i l l s were presented:
General Telephone Co. - 3 Phones
$20.SO
Michigan Gas & P l e c t r i c Co. - Service
3.00
Standard O i l Company - Gasoline & heater o i l
73-02
Wolverine Steel Co. - Chain l i n k s
20.53
Harry S. Akin - 64 hrs. Nightwatch 10-13 t o 10-25
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Quincy A r t i s - 96 hrs. Nightwatch & v;-cation 10-12 t o 10-2^120.00
George P. Connolly - 32 hrs. at dump 10-13 t o 10-24
20.00
7. C. F u l l e r - 142 hrs. & S hrs. vacation'10-12 t o 10-25 180.00
Robert Furtenbaugh - PS hrs. & 2 hrs. sickleave 10-12-24
120.00
Clare T. Stanard - 88 hrs. 10-12 t o 10-24
154.06
For Fire Fund:
General Telephone Co. - Phone 2000
01.75
Marcellus F i r e Dept. - 2 f i r e s , 2. meetings
34.00
Moved by Fox, supported by Carlton, that the b i l l s be paid.
Carried.
Moved by -reenman, suppor+ec by I n g e r s o l l , that the V i l l a g e appropriate
^ l . 0 0 f o r Christmas decorations. Motion carried.
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Moved hy Jacobs, supported by Greenman, that the V i l l a g e buy three manhole covers and r i n g s . Motion c a r r i e d .
"a^ter of new chairs f o r council room was referred t o the Purchasing
Co-nmittee. Matter of Placing a d d i t i o n a l street simr.s vas referred, t o
the Street Committee f o r presentation a t next, council meeting. Addi t i o n a l drainage f o r the a" ley between Reed and Main streets from Bur- .
ney street eastward also "as referred t o the Street Committee.
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On motion by Greenman, seconded by Fox, the meeting adiourned at 0:45
p.m.
P. C. Hibbardi President
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November 1 0 , 1959
Meeting was called t o order at 7:33 p. m. bv President Hibbard.
Trustees
answering t o r o l l c a l l : Pox, Qreenman, Hartshorn, I n g e r s o l l and -Tacobs.
Carlton reported at 7:07•
The minutes of the regular meeting of October 27• 1959 were approved as read.
The f o l l o w i n g b i l l s had accumulated:
Chet's C i t i e s Service - Keys, d r y c e l l s , seat covers, repairs
Chuck's Standard Service - Anti-freeze
0.00
Gray's Service - Repairs t o GMC t r u c k
11.87
Gov M. Kent. - October Court costs
13*20
Marcellus Lumber Co.- Brick & cement f o r catch basin
13*05
Marcellus Mews - Oct. 15 tax extension notice
.50
Mich. Gas & Elec. Co. - Pumping & street l i g h t s
304.32.
Paw Paw Electronics - October fee a/c police r a d i o
0.50
John S. Stevens - Set of large scale maps of v i l l a g e
40.00
Western Auto Store - 1 pr. Tin snips
2.95
Parry S. Akin - 24 hrs. Night watch; Oct. guard duty
74.00
Quincy A r t i s - ^6 hrs. 10-26 t o 11-7
120.00
Geo. E. Connolly - JP hrs. at dump l '-27 t o 11-7
20.00
7. C. F u l l e r - 161 hrs. 10-26 t o 11-8
180.00
Root. Furteribaugh - 92 hrs. 10-26 t o 11-7
138.00
l y l e Mikel - hrs. 10-30
10.50
Clare T. Stanard - Vacation 44 hrs; work 45 hrs. 10-26/ 11-7 155-75
Minnie
L u t i n - October salary
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For Fire Fund:
Chet's C i t i e s e r v i c e - Gas, o i l , brake f l u i d , dry c e l l s
4.16
Farmers Petroleum Co-op - S gals. Anti-freeze
1?.50
Mich. Gas & Flee. Co. - Minimum f o r siren
2.50
Bob Mikel - Master cylinder & labor-1938 Buick
10.60
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Moved by Carlton, supported by Jacobs, t h a t the b i l l s be allowed and paid.
carried.
Whether the v i l l a g e should replace the old rear doors at the f i r e
was referred, t o the b u i l d i n g committee.
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Moved by Carlton, supported by I n g e r s o l l , t h a t the P i l l a g e buy s i x f o l d i n g
metal chairs f o r the c o u n c i l room. Motion carried.
Matter of p r o h i b i t i n g parking from 2 t o 5 a.m. t o f a c i l i t a t e cleaning o f
Center s t r e e t from Main t o Read, Burney street from Dibble t o Read and. on
M-ll° and M-216 w i t h i n the v i l l a g e l i m i t s , was r e f e r r e d t o the ordinance
committee.
Moved by Greenman, supported by Hartshorn, t h a t the T i l l a g e buy s i x "Ho
parking 2 t o 5 a.m." signs. Motion c a r r i e d .
On motion by Greenman, supported by Hartshorn, the meeting adjourned at
°:57 p.m.
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November 24, l 5 9
Meeting was c a l l e d t o order at 7:30 ?• m. by President Pibbard .
Trustees answering t o r o l l c a l l : Carlton, Pox, Hartshorn, I n g e r s o l l
and Jacobs. Greenman checked i n at 7:32.
The minutes of the regular mefting of Povember 10,
as read.
1959 "*ere approved
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The f o l l o w i n g b i l l s were presented:
Rerger Tractor Sales - Spindle & bearings f o r Ford t r a c t o r $?6.4l
Carlton Hardware Co. - July 3 t o Oct. 22 b i l l s
°.12
General ^elep^ore Co. - 3 ohones
21.4U
I n d u s t r i a l Chemicals - 55 gals• Formula #115
1^5»75
Marcellus Coal 3 Ice Co. - 1320# Coal f o r barn
15.22
ffl.ch. las : l e c t r i c Co. - Service
12.20
Northrop's Service - toti-freeze f o r police car
1.90
Roberts Plumbing > Heating - Water services, catch basin
87• 00
Secretary of State - 3 1 60 license tabs
1.50
Sisson F l p c t r i c - Motor; r e l o c a t i n g master c o n t r o l s
°7.24
Standard O i l Co. - Gasoline •• heater o i l
°7.94
Superior Freight Pines - C aroes on water treatment
6.75
^ a r r y 5. Akin - 16 hrs. Might watch *tov. 15 & 22
24.00
Quincy A r t i s - 96 hrs. Nov. 9 t o 21
120.00
Geo. p . C o n n o l ^ - 32 hrs. at dump Nov. 10 t o 21
20.00
V. C. F u l l e r - 155 hrs. Nov.
t o 22
180.00
Robert Furtenbaugh - Sick leave c: work Nov. 9 t o 2.1
IO5.75
Clare P. Stanard - 95 hrs. Nov. 9 t o ->1
166.25
For Fire Fund:
Carlton Hardware Co. - Rope
.35
General Telephone Co. - Phone 2000
31.75
Marcellus Fire Dept. - 2 Meetings; 5 f i r e s
117.50
Marcellus Lumber Co. - 3450# Stoker coal
30.52
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Moved by Fox,, surported by Greenman, tha+ the b i l l s be allowed and
orders drawn f o r payment. Motion c a r r i e d .
Re-locating of old f i r e siren was r e f e r r e d t o the Building Committee.
On motion by Greenman, suoocr+ed by Hartshorn, the meeting aciourned
at S:^7 p. m.
!. Hibbard, Pre sic en
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COUNCIL ?R:CP~DI::GS
December 8, 1°5°
Meeting was c a l l e d t o order at 7 : 3 0 p.m. by President Hibbard. Trustees
present at r o l l c a l l : Carlton, Pox, Greenman, Hartshorn, I n g e r s o l l & Jacobs.
The minutes of t h e regular meeting of November 24, 1°5° were approved as read.
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The f o l l o w i n g b i l l s «'ere presented:
State Treasurer - C.A.S.T. taxes f o r 1st 3 quarters of 1050
State Treasurer - 3A °f above amount f o r administrative charges
Luther & era Ba t & Marian Kline - Pent t o 12-14-60, Village H a l l
Bronner Display Co.- 200' Aluminum f o i l f o r Christmas decorations
Carlton Hardware Co.- Corner tubeino; mscl hdwe; furnace cleaning
Chet's C i t i e s Service - Repairs f o r GMC t r u c k & p o l i c e car
Dri-C-as Co.- 225 gals. Dri-gas
Sas Jordan I r o n "Perks - 3 HD Catch basin grates
Farm Bureau Services - 4700^ Rock s a l t
Gray's Service - Repairs t o police car
M. G. Keenan - Inspection service & windov repairs
Marcellus Lumber Co.- Lumber, glass, cement blocks
Kick. Gas & P l e c t r i c Co.- Water power & street l i g h t i n g
Northrop's Service - Greasing police car
Paw Paw Plectronics - November fee a/c police radio
Western Auto Store - 18 l i g h t bulbs
Harry S. Akin - Nov. guard duty; 16 hrs. Nightwatch
Quincy A r t i s - 96 hrs. 11-23 t o 12-5
George P. Connolly - 24 hrs. at dump 11-2.4 t o 12-1
V. 0. F u l l e r - 143 hrs. 11-23 t o 12-5
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Dean Furtenbaugh - 3 hrs. 12-4 on Christmas decorations
Robert Furtenbaugh - B9| hrs. 11-23 t o 12.-5
Clare T. Stanard - 16 hrs. 11-23 & 24? 3 3 hrs. sick leave
Minnie " . L u t i n - November salary
Petty Cash - Postage; l e t t e r i n g on v i l l a g e h a l l
For Fire Fund:
Chet's C i t i e s Service - Gasoline S: o i l
Goodrich I n d u s t r i a l Products Co.- 50c' Hose & couplings
Harms Shell Service - Gasoline A brake f l u i d
I n g e r s o l i ' s Drug Store - 1 p t . Glycerin
Marcellus Coal & Ice Co.- 2420# Coal
Mich. Gas & F l e c t r i c Co.- Minimum f o r siren
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Moved by Greenman, sur^orted by Fox, t h a t the b i l l s be paid.
$571.83
IP. 15
2000.00
15*20
^33 « H
37.14
38.03
^.OO
76.00
2.1.75
^1.85
23.75
374.70
1.25
7*50
4.50
74.00
120.^0
15.00
180.00
4.50
134.75
°2.?5
65.00
21.52
5.^1
597.80
4.05
1.59
2?.69
2.50
Motion c a r r i e d .
Moved by Carltcn, suonor+ed by Tacobs, t h a t the v i l l a g e purchase a weather shield
f o r the I.'-.C. cub t r a c t o r . Motion c a r r i e d .
Moved by I n g e r s o l l , supported by Carlton, that the Council buy a rear door f o r
the f i r e s t a t i o n a+ approximately $170. Motion c a r r i e d .
'Coved by CarItor, supported by Greenman, t h a t Ordinance No. 103 p e r t a i n i n g t o
2 t o 5 a.m. parking on c e r t a i n streets be adopted. Vote was as f o l l o w s : Carleton
yes; Fox, yes; Greenman, yes; Hartshorn, yes; I n g e r s o l l , yes; Jacobs, yes.
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The f o l l o w i n g r e s o l u t i o n was introduced by Councilman Hartshorn and supported
by Councilman I n g e r s o l l : That the P i l l a g e of Marcellus widen the pavement t o
Uh feet on Dibble Street between Center and Burney Streets. Adoption vote was
Carlton, yes; Fox, yes; Greenman, yes; Part shorn, yes; I n g e r s o l l , yes; Tacobs,
yes.
The f o l l o w i n g r e s o l u t i o n was introduced by Councilman Carlton and supported by
Councilman Greenman: RESOLvPTD t h a t the Pillage Clerk i s herebv authorized t o
make application on behalf of the V i l l a g e of "'arcellus f o r a permit t o place
Christmas decorations across State t r u n k l i n e ' - 2 l 6 between Center and Burney
Streets and across "-119 between Center and -Tones Streets on December °, and
t o remove them on or before - anuary o, 1 ° 6 0 , and t h a t the V i l l a g e of '"•••arcellus
w i l l indemnify and save harmless the State of Michigan and the State Highway
Commissioner from a l l claims of every kind a r i s i n g out of said placing. The
vote on t h i s resolution was: Carlton, yes; Fox, ves; -reenman, yes; Hartshorn,
yes; I n g e r s o i l , yes; -Tacobs, yes.
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On motion by Greenman, supported by Hartshorn, the meeting adjourned at °:40
p. m.
.' Hiobard, Pr e si cent
Minnie H. l u t i n , Clerl
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
December 22,
1959
Meeting was c a l l e d to order a t 7'30 p.m. by President Hibbard. T r u s t e e s answering t o r o l l c a l l : Carlton, Fox, Hartshorn, I n g e r s o l l and Jacobs. Greenman reported i n at 7:33.
The minutes of the r e g u l a r meeting of December 8, 1959
were approved as read.
The following b i l l s were presented:
W. S. Darley & Co.- Repairs t o dip needle
General Telephone Co.- 3 phones
Holton O f f i c e Machines - Ribbons & s e r v i c e f o f 3 machines
Marcellus News - 6 sheets Cardboard
Mich. Gas 8-. E l e c t r i c Co.- S e r v i c e
Petty Cash - 500 Postcards
Pine View Gardens - I65 f t . Evergreen rope
S i s s o n E l e c t r i c - Labor & m a t e r i a l f o r Christmas decorations
Standard O i l Co.- Gasoline & o i l
Township of Marcellus - 1959 taxes on \ l o t 14 & Lot 15
Harry S. Akin - 16 h r s . Nightwatch 12-13
& 12-20
Quincy A r t i s - 96 h r s . Nightwatch 12-7 t o 12-19
Geo. E. Connolly - 16 h r s . a t dump 12-15
& 12-19
V. C. F u l l e r - 147 h r s . 12-7 to 12-20
Robert Furtenbaugh - 88 h r s . 12-7 t o 12-19
C l a r e T. Stanard - 35 h r s . S i c k leave; 44 h r s . work
President & T u s t e e s - J u l y t h r u Dec. a t $5 per meeting
Minnie Cooper, Assessor - March t h r u December
Joseph K. Shanahan, T r e a s u r e r - March t h r u December
For F i r e Fund:
General Telephone Co. - Phone 2000
Marcellus Coal & I c e Co.- 1200# Coal
Marcellus F i r e Dept. - 2 F i r e s ; 2 Meetings
Marcellus Lumber Co. - 1250# Coal
V i l l a g e of Marcellus, General Fund - Rent f o r 1959
$5*44
20.21
19.25
.90
28.97
15.00
27.00
32.77
94.21
162.47
24.00
120.00
10.00
180.00
132.00
138.25
405.00
166.67
125.00
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31-75
11.75
42.00
11.41
600.00
Moved by Hartshorn, supported by Greenman, that a l l b i l l s be allowed and paid
except the b i l l f o r 1957 t a x e s . Motion c a r r i e d . The 1957 t a x n o t i c e was r e f e r r e d to the finance committee.
Moved by Greenman, supported by Carlton, t h a t the r e n t a l charge f o r f i r e department q u a r t e r s remain at $50 per month f o r the f i s c a l year 1959.
Motion c a r r i e d .
P r o v i s i o n of voting booths f o r the March i960 v i l l a g e e l e c t i o n was r e f e r r e d to
the purchasing committee.
On motion by Greenman, supported by Jacobs, the meeting adjourned
B. C. Hibbard, President
a t 8:34
Minnie H. L u t i n , C l e r k
P.M.