Book 14 (January 1950 - July 1954) - City of Oxford

385\iMINUTE BOOK N_o. 14, CITY OF OXFORD·--:;:DE::-:ME::::NT~-::-:ME:::RID:'::::·iA-::-N------,--------,,---:-------.--.---. -.-..-.--.-~-•..-.-.....-.--.--..- .•- ..--....--•., "Ii-..._-----_... .---.-----.-----.-,~ .-~------.-- -'-''--- .. _......_.._.._--_. -".'-".-Came on for consideration the matter of fuel oil for the Light Plant operation for thenext six months, and after a discussion of the matter, motion vas made, seconded andpassed, and it was ordered that an advertisement be published in The Oxford Eaglestating requitements, and asking for bids on fuel oil to be received at the RegularMeeting on September 4, 1951.**************************Mr. Harrison presented to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen a request from Mr. Fred Whiteto place a fire plug in Stone Subdivision. After a discussion of the matter, AldermanB. O. Elliott moved that the City grant Mr. White's request and place fire plug on spotselected provided Mr. White pay the City for the expense ,of installing same. He furthermoved that Mr. White also pay $20.00 each time the fire plug is used by said Mr. Whiteor anyone else and Mr. White will also be held responsible for breakage of fire plug.This motion was seconded by Alderman Robert W. Hickey, passed unanimously and it is soordered.***************************Came on for consideration the matter of delinquent inspection fees and after a fulldiscussion of the matter, Alderman Robert W. Hickey made a motion that the delinquentlist be turned over to Mr. lovelady and Mr. Lovelady is requested to write a letter toeach delinquent person or firm and request payment. He further moved if these inspectiondues are not paid innnediately that said firms and individuals will not be gramted permiSSionto make gas and electrical installations, and the City of Oxford will proceed with suitagainst said firms and individuals for collection. This ~otion was seconded by AldermanH. S. Sisk, passed unanimously and it is so ordered.**************************Came on for discussion the matter.of the purchase of a new car for the Police Departmentand after carefully consideringf' ~matter, Alderman B. O. Elliott moved that the City ofOxford publish in The Oxford Eagle a request for bids on said car, asking for bids onstraight sales, and also for bids on trade-in sales. This motion was seconded by AldermanH. S. Sisk, passed unanimously and it is so ordered.**************************At the request of Mayor R. X. Williams, City Attorney, J. W. Price read the declarationheretofore filed against the City of Oxford and Mrs. Dorotny Witt by Winford Rogers,and on motion duly made, seconded and passed unanimously, the City Attorney wasinstructed to defend said suit on behalf of the City of Oxford. The said City Attorneyto be paid the sum of $100.00 upon the filing of an answer and the additional sum. of$150.00 if it became necessary to try said case in the Circuit Court for his servicesin connection with the trial of said case.*************************An application from Mr. W. C. Babb to operate a taxi in the City of Oxford vas presentedto the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, and after due consideration, Alderman Ben J. Hilbunmade a motion that this application be granted. This motion was seconded by AldermanRobert W. Hickey, and the application vas unanimously approved. Mr. Babb was given BadgeNo. 129.***************************On motion made, seconded and passed unanimously, it was ordered that this Board do nowrecess until 7:30 P. M., Tuesday, September 4, 1951.-.- ---------.. ------~-~---