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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1912-01-23 MintuesJanuary 23rd,1912. Recess Meeting oelled to order by Chairman Erfert. members preflent r'.G. Erfert, J.A.Conrad, J.1 .Lummus, M.J."cDenald, C.hefty and E.?.1tolmes. The Chairman announced that the meeting was for the puree of discussing the ordinance regulating the handling and storage of gasoline) oile etc. and that (:oun ail would like to hea r from all the representatives of the Oil Co mpanys located in Miami present. Mr. C.D.Le ffler and also his att rney)lt.B.Gautler, addressed council they were followed by Mr. !.Uzelle of the Standard 0i1 Co. and MQr. Taylor representing the erude oil Co. All of them stating emphatically that there was no danger to be apprc ended from the present *ay the gas and oil is handled, giving as their most tangible proof that the Insurance Companys did not look upon the stoage of gas as hazardous and it did not effect the insurance rate at all in Miami. Opposing the 0i1 mens argument, Mr. G. A.McYinnen,Mr . Branning and Mr. Briekell addressed council,giving their side,not ng the many dangers in allowing the eil gasoline, ete.to be stored in the populous part of town, and claiming that their property was being depreciated by eing so close to the tanks. Fire Chief Chase gave a scientific address priving soneluaively themany hazards attendant,and cited the many instances that sonf1egrations end accidents had oceured from the explosion of gasoline. After consuming several hours in discussion by all present and the hour being late, eouncil decided to adjourn. CL 7 - eI4 -tJ rr The president ordered � ,._,.,,,�, until Thursday, January 2Jt .1912. Attest: City Clerk. .. Pt, /itI.{ 4 Chairman.