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September 20, 1962
Greenbelt News Review
Greenbelt, Prince George's County, Maryland
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City Council meeting covered insurance approvals for officials and employees, deferred youth center cashier request pending more details, discussed land fill for recreation and lake improvements, planned auditing firm selection, and received anniversary celebration update.
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Insurance Program and Youth Center Staffing Occupy Council's Attention
by Bernice Kastner
Last Tuesday night saw City Council finish the last part of a 27-item agenda, with most of the evening's discussion concerning insurance. Council agreed to cover the city manager and city treasurer each by a $10,000 bond, with a $1,000 blanket policy on the other city employees. (Insurance coverage of the treasurer and manager is required by the Charter.) General Insurance Company was the low bidder. Fireman's Fund Group Insurance was the low bidder for burglary insurance.
A request from the recreation director, James Wooldridge for a part-time cashier for paid programs was considered by council. The request stated that it was not possible for the Youth Center personnel to act as cashiers and at the same time properly supervise the program. Some councilmen questioned the necessity for a cashier, pointing out that there are two recreation directors, as well as a paid worker provided by the County two nights a week. Council decided to hold the request and place it on the agenda for the next meeting. In the interim, Mayor Francis White asked for a schedule of Youth Center activities, showing which personnel were on duty during particular programs. Councilman Dave Champion suggested that Wooldridge be invited to discuss the matter at the next meeting.
Land Fill
Fritz Schrom, who is clearing the land for the Bresler developments, appeared at the meeting to discuss the use of fill dirt made available from the land grading. The plan is to place the surplus material below the dam at the lake to enlarge the recreation area. Schrom also suggested methods of improving the condition of the lake when the State Fish and Game Commission drains it. This is scheduled for November.
Appointment of an auditing firm to conduct the yearly audit of the city books was considered. A motion was passed to have the city manager contact some firms and report back to council.
Harry Zubkoff appeared to report on the latest developments in the Twenty-fifth Anniversary Celebration.
by Bernice Kastner
Last Tuesday night saw City Council finish the last part of a 27-item agenda, with most of the evening's discussion concerning insurance. Council agreed to cover the city manager and city treasurer each by a $10,000 bond, with a $1,000 blanket policy on the other city employees. (Insurance coverage of the treasurer and manager is required by the Charter.) General Insurance Company was the low bidder. Fireman's Fund Group Insurance was the low bidder for burglary insurance.
A request from the recreation director, James Wooldridge for a part-time cashier for paid programs was considered by council. The request stated that it was not possible for the Youth Center personnel to act as cashiers and at the same time properly supervise the program. Some councilmen questioned the necessity for a cashier, pointing out that there are two recreation directors, as well as a paid worker provided by the County two nights a week. Council decided to hold the request and place it on the agenda for the next meeting. In the interim, Mayor Francis White asked for a schedule of Youth Center activities, showing which personnel were on duty during particular programs. Councilman Dave Champion suggested that Wooldridge be invited to discuss the matter at the next meeting.
Land Fill
Fritz Schrom, who is clearing the land for the Bresler developments, appeared at the meeting to discuss the use of fill dirt made available from the land grading. The plan is to place the surplus material below the dam at the lake to enlarge the recreation area. Schrom also suggested methods of improving the condition of the lake when the State Fish and Game Commission drains it. This is scheduled for November.
Appointment of an auditing firm to conduct the yearly audit of the city books was considered. A motion was passed to have the city manager contact some firms and report back to council.
Harry Zubkoff appeared to report on the latest developments in the Twenty-fifth Anniversary Celebration.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What keywords are associated?
City Council
Insurance
Youth Center Staffing
Land Fill
Auditing
Anniversary Celebration
What entities or persons were involved?
Bernice Kastner
James Wooldridge
Francis White
Dave Champion
Fritz Schrom
Harry Zubkoff
Story Details
Key Persons
Bernice Kastner
James Wooldridge
Francis White
Dave Champion
Fritz Schrom
Harry Zubkoff
Event Date
Last Tuesday Night
Story Details
City Council discussed insurance coverage, approving bonds for city manager and treasurer and policies for employees; considered but deferred request for youth center cashier; discussed land fill for recreation area and lake improvements; planned to contact auditing firms; heard report on anniversary celebration.