HomeMy WebLinkAbout04081949Special ~eeting April 8,1949~
Special meeting called by Mayor Roberts account of the Police Car.
The Police Car had been taken to Hlckman's Garage for wheel alignment as the tires
were badly.
Mr Hlckmans report was Police car needed king pins and rebushed. Idler asmembly,
Upper arm on left side,Inner shaft & Bushings and any other parts that showed wear.
He said it ~.as impossible $o correct tire wear with that present in the front
suspension units,as the bushings were so loose that the wheels can change their
angles on the road.
This was dlsscussed and the possible Chance of getting a new car that was heavier.
It was agreed that the new car was too ex~ensive as the first six months r~nning
had it cost 196.60 more for upkeep than the last six months of the old 'car.
Prices on other cars were to be got by members o~fthe Council.
No more business meeting adjourned.
Speci&~ Meeting April 12,1949.
Special meeting was called by Mayor Roberts for 2.00 P.M. but there were not enough
of the Council who could be brought together so the .meeting was called for 7.30 P.M.
At this meeting the Police said it was not s~fe to run the Car over 6§ or 70 miles
per hour as the car would_shimmy so bad it was unsafe.
Again the new car was disscussed and it was decided to take the car to Helseth Motor
and see if they would fix it at no charge.The radiator was also leaking and Helseth said
it would be a five dollar charge on the radiator.
A motion was asked for and it was moved by Councilman Sembler and seconded by Cou~cilman
Letchworth that the car be taken to Helseth Motor Co.and in as much as Helseth Motor
could not do anything before Friday A,M. Councilman asked for the Officer to take the
car in the next morning. Said motion was carried.
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