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8 <br /> • <br /> the Council in a request that consideration of the matter be deferred for a short time <br /> pending the arrival of Mr. Ford with a map showing the proposed improvement. The • <br /> request was granted and the Mayor called for the opening of bids for lubricating oil. <br /> The following proposals were submitted, publicly opened and declared: <br /> The Texas Company <br /> Signal Oil Company <br /> Standard Oil Company of California <br /> The Texas Company bid on eastern oil being reasonable and the lowest, upon motion of <br /> Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Cranston, unanimously adopted, award was made <br /> to the Texas Company for supplying the City with eastern oil for the period ending <br /> December 31, 193(7, all other bids were rejected. There being only one bid submitted <br /> for western oil no award was made, and the City Clerk was directed to again call for • <br /> bids for western oil to be opened at 2 o'clock, P. M. , on February 3, 1937. <br /> The Mayor was called to answer a long distance telephone call at <br /> this time and asked Councilman Spoor to take the chair. <br /> Mr. I. Ford of the Beautification Committee appeared at this time <br /> with the map of the proposed planting and parking along Highway 99, which was explained <br /> in detail by Mrs. Edith Finley and the matter discussed from its several angles by <br /> Council members and parties interested, and the Mayor who re-entered the Council Chamber <br /> during the discussion. After due consideration, Councilman Clapp moved that Engineer <br /> Hinckley be directed to set up a W.P.A. project immediately for labor only for beauti- <br /> fication of Highway 99 covering all work necessary to be done, under the program of the <br /> beautification Committee, which was seconded by Councilman Maccubbin and unanimously_ <br /> adopted. Said map was retained by Mr. Ford and the report of the Committee ordered filed. <br /> Mayor Bruggemeyer called the attention of the Council to the unsight <br /> condition of the Southeast corner of Texas Street and Highway 92 owned by the Johnston <br /> Tractor Company. The City Attorney was directed to notify Mr. Johnston that if any <br /> further dumping of tin cans and rubbish was allowed it would be declared a niusance and <br /> have to be stopped. Possibility of the City acquiring this triangle in the event of <br /> West State Street extension was discussed but no action deemed necessary ,at this time. <br /> Mayor Bruggemeyer resumed his duties as Mayor at this time. • <br /> GUARANTY BUILDING ILLOOLAiSSOCIATION <br /> Mayor Bruggemeyer stated the reason for his absence was to answer a <br /> telephone call from the Guaranty Building & LoanAssociation, that they were willing to <br /> settle by compromising on the amount of interest due, approximately $3400.00 on their <br /> $18,000.00 claim, and were. willing to accept $19,700.00 cash for an assignment of <br /> judgment and to convey the property described as Parcel #28. After due consideration, <br /> upon motion of Councilman Spoor, seconded by Councilman Clapp, the Council unanimously <br /> declined to accept the proposal submitted. <br /> CLEARING HOUSE FOR GROWERS <br /> Mrs. Rodney L. Cranmer spoke briefly regarding the need of a clearing <br /> house for growers where they might secure extra help or a tank not being in use. Mayor <br /> • <br />