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August 25, 1966 A t a regular meeting of the City Council, held-on August 23, 1966, there were present: R. Irvine Smith, Jack P. Barnesa_George D. Eastes, Burrell R. Johnson, Isaac W. King, L. L. Knight, W. T. Leery, A% P.-Jobalson, Jr.,.City Manager, and M. A. Kerb, Jr., City Attorney. The meeting was opened with prayer by Mr. Johnson. Minutes of the regular meeting held,~an August 9th, 1966, were read and approved. The following reports from the City Manager were read~: 66-128 - "I submit the attached ordinance and recommend that it be placed on first reading. This ordinance appropriates $50,000 for the construction of Cherokee Road. This will require storm drainage construction as well as curbing and guttering, street paving and grading to realign this street between City Park Avenue and Elmhurst Lane. The estimated cost of the street work is approximately $$S,000. Bids have been received for storm drainage work, and A. G. Pinkston Company was the low bidder in the amount of $14,155.30. ! recommend that the contract for the storm drainage work be awarded this firm." On motion of Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was approved 05 first reading, without dissenting vote: "AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $50,000.00 PROM THE GENERAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CHEROKEE ROAD" On motion of Mr. Eastes, the s~orm drainage contract was awarded to A. G. Pinkston Company, the low bidder, .without dissenting vote. 66-129 - "t submit the attached ordinance and recommend that it be placed on first reading. This appropriates $4,000 for the installation of traffic signals at Effingham and A Streets. ue tq the underground wiring in this area, it was necessary to purchase special poles for the instaltatio~ of these signals. This appropriation covers the installation of the poles and the necessary underground duct work to operate the signals. The poles and traffic signals have been received, and we are now prepared to begin the installation of same." On motion of Mr, Knight, the following ordinance was approved on first reading, without dissenting vo~e: "AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $4,00Q.~0 FROM THE GENERAL CRPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A TRAFFIC LIGHT AT THE INTBRSECTION OF EFFINGHAM AND A STREETS" 66-150 - "I submit the attached ordinance and recommend that it be placed on first reading. This appropriates $6,000 for the purchase of property at 120 Seaboard Avenue and Lots No. 85 and 86 on Pinners Avenue from Mr. ~llllam L. Boo,he. The property is to be used in connection with th~ development of the marine terminal at Pinners Point." On motion of Mr. Barnes, the following ordinance was approved on first reading, without dissenting vote: "AN ORDINaNCE TO APPROPRIATE $6,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR THE PURCHASE O~ PROPERTY AT 120 SEABOARD AVENUE" 66-151 - "I submit the attached ordinance and recommend that it be placed on first reading. This authorizes the closing of a portion of Detroit Street, where the Belt Line Railroad has an overhead crossing. The Rialroad proposes to fill this area to el,iminate the trestle, due to its condition. The closing of the street has been requested by the Belt Line and the adjoining property owners. The Planning Commission has approved the closing and a copy of the report of the viewers is attached hereto." Motion of Mr. Eastes to suspend rules to hear from Mr. Schikevitz. Mr. Schikevitz spoke regarding the effect the closing of the street would have on his business.