ARIZONA HIGHWAY COMMISSION NOTES

MAY, 1937 ARIZONA HIGHWAYS 23

Pleasure car plates-black on federal yellow.

Commercial and ACC plates-white on blue.

After discussion, it was regularly moved by Commissioner Angle, seconded by Commissioner Seale, and unanimously carried, that the recommendation of Mr. Hutchins as concerns pleasure car plates be adopted; that the commercial and ACC plates be of copper color with black characters; and that the size and system of numbering used in 1937 be the same for 1938.

Mr. D. B. Hutchins, superintendent of the Motor Vehicle Division, presented the commission with information concerning equipment necessary to expedite the work in the title department of his division. He stated that after investigation, he found the only company to put out equip-ment to do the required work to be the Addressograph Sales Company. Details concerning the mechanics, operation and cost of the Addressograph equipment were given the commission by Mr. Hutchins, after which, it was regularly moved by Commissioner Angle, seconded by Commissioner Scott and unanimously car-ried, that the superintendent of the Motor Vehicle Division draw up specifications necessary for the calling of bids on this equipment.

The state engineer informed the com-mission he had requested Mr. Ralph Hoffman, bridge engineer, to make application to P. W. A. authorities for securing a grant of sufficient amount to proceed with the construction of an addi-tion to the present Highway Building. The grant, if allowed, will be for 45 per cent of the total construction amount. The chairman requested the state engi-neer to make application for a P. W. A. grant to enlarge the Phoenix shops.

Reporting on the conference held with the Bureau of Public Roads officials in San Francisco, Calif., March 21st and 22nd, the state engineer stated Commissioners Angle, Scott and himself appear-ed before Dr. L. I. Hewes, deputy chief engineer of the Bureau of Public Roads with the request that the federal aid system be increased from 7 per cent to 8 per cent and, after some discussion, Dr. Hewes said he would recommend the approval of the application for the addi-tional one per cent to Washington; meanwhile formal signed papers were sent via air mail, and official application made to the district office in San Fran-cisco. During the conference, the re-quest was made that if and when the additional one per cent mileage is grant-ed, the Steins Pass route be included in the Federal Aid System, and also at the request of Commissioner Scott, the state engineer asked for the inclusion of the road from Holbrook to McNary. Dr. Hewes was reluctant at first to discuss any additions until surveys were made by Mr. J. E. Van Horn, manager, State-Wide Highway Planning Survey, but they were able to point out that traffic de-manded these two roads and the traffic over them makes them eligible to the Federal Aid System, and after discus-sion he gave his concurrence. Attention was called to the fact that on the face of traffic counts, these roads are potential Federal Aid Routes and, therefore, in next year's budget would be ineligible for any secondary moneys that may be available. Dr. Hewes stated that in view of these facts, he would recommend to Washington that the routes be included in the Federal Aid System. On the Steins Pass road, Dr. Hewes mentioned the possibility of a connecting road to the Chiri cahau National Monument and wanted them, by making application by way of Bowie and Willcox, to go on record for sometime in the future if a road is necessary, to provide an entrance into the Chiricahua National Monument. Formal letter of application for the inclusion in the Federal Aid System of State High way 86, as written by the state engineer, in which he stated this department recognizes that better highway facilities for serving Chiricahua National Monument probably will be needed in the future, and agrees to co-operate to the best of its ability with the National Park Service in providing entrances to the park, was read. The state engineer stated the formal application which would take up 26 miles of Highway 77, has not gone further because there has been no official action taken by the commission.

Due to the fact the Bureau of Public Roads office in San Francisco has indicated they are willing to take a portion of Highway 77 into the Federal Aid System when and if mileage is available, it was regularly moved by Commissioner Scott, seconded by Commissioner Langmade and unanimously carried, that the state engineer be instructed to request the Bureau of Public Roads to include in the Federal Aid System that portion of highway extending from Holbrook to the junction of Highway 73, in the vicinity of McNary, when the requested additional mileage to the Federal Aid System becomes available.

Continuing with his report of the conference held in San Francisco, State Engineer O'Connell said discussion was had with Dr. Hewes concerning the spending of money off the state highway systemon secondary roads-which has to be matched by the counties. Dr. Hewes requested that some way be found whereby the counties can give the Highway Department the moneys designated for this use and allow the Highway Department to let the contracts that are off the state highway system and let them in such a way that the state will not be held responsible in the case of any suit brought by a contractor. This matter has been referred to Assistant Attorney General Lynch, and he stated, at this time, that it would require some study.

April 6, 1937.

The commission reconvened at 9:30 a. m., April 6, 1937, in their offices in the Highway Building. Those present were Chairman Dowell, Vice-Chairman Angle, Commissioners Langmade, Scott and Seale, also the state engineer, the secretary and Assistant Attorney General A. R. Lynch. The state engineer informed the commission that a gentleman who said he had been referred to him by Highway Patrol Superintendent Rumans had called on him concerning the purchase by the state of some portable Weaver Safety Lane equipment, consisting of a Weaver Automatic Brake Tester, Wheel Alignment Indicator, and a Weaver Electric Eye Headlight Tester. This particular equipment, which was used in the city of Tucson a short time ago during Safety Week, is valued at $1,000 in round figures and can be purchased by the state at a reduced figure approximating $800. The state engineer also stated he he understood this is the only type of portable safety lane equipment made and, in answer to a wire of inquiry he had sent to the state of Washington, he had been advised the Washington state department has been using this type equipment and has found it to be entirely satisfactory. On the recommendation of the state engineer and the superintendent of the Arizona Highway Patrol, and in order to carry on the Safety Campaign more effectually, it was regularly moved by Commissioner Seale, seconded by Commissioner Angle, and unanimously carried, that the Weaver Safety Lane equipment described by the state engineer be purchased.

The commission went into executive session at 9:55 a. m., and meeting again in open session at 10:55 a. m., Chairman Dowell presented a written resignation signed by Mr. D. B. Hutchins, motor vehicle superintendent, dated March 1, 1937, effective at the pleasure of the commission, but not later than April 15th, 1937, which was accepted by the commission. The state engineer was instructed to make the following replacements, effective as of April 7, 1937: C. W. (Jack) Gardner, Tucson, Arizona, for motor vehicle superintendent.

Col. J. G. Eager, Phoenix, Arizona, for superintendent of equipment.

A. B. Campbell, Winslow, Arizona, field auditor, which position was recommended by Rogers and Bailey, auditors, in their report of December 5, 1936.

Morgan G. Pratt, Phoenix, Arizona, as purchasing agent.

V. V. Olsen, Phoenix, Arizona, general foreman, Phoenix shop and yard.

Bert Campbell, Navajo county, magazine editor.

It was regularly moved by Commissioner Langmade, seconded by Commissioner Angle, and carried, that so long as the incoming officers feel the services of the outgoing officers are required, the state engineer be authorized to extend their time to that extent as an assistant to the incoming officer, at their present salary.

It was regularly moved by Commissioner Scott, seconded by Commissioner Langmade, and unanimously carried, that the salary of A. B. Campbell, field auditor, be set at $300 per month.

It was regularly moved by Commis-

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It was regularly moved by Commissioner Angle that a grade separation be constructed on Route 287, between Cool-idge and Florence, provided available funds are sufficient. If funds are in-sufficient for the construction, the de-partment is to proceed with the installa-tion of the Wig-Wag system. The mo-tion was seconded by Commissioner Seale, and unanimously carried.

The state engineer informed the commission that primarily $35,000 was set up in the budget to fix the oil cake under the underpass at Flagstaff, which had deteriorated, however, District Engineer Grant has repaired that part of the oil cake until it is in fairly good condition now, and it was figured and agreed that it is necessary to take the Flagstaff streets on the east part of town and submit a project on them, but in looking into this project, it was found it would take some $50,000. When the plans were submitted to the city of Flagstaff, they found they were unable to get the necessary right-of-way for it and re-submitted the project straightening out the alignment which is better than the former project, on which they are able to obtain the necessary right-of-way, but that will cost $65,000. If this project is let by the commission, it will mean obligating some $35,000 of next year's money, which the state engineer called to the attention of the commission. It was brought out also that the project can be ready in about six weeks time. Commissioner Scott stated he had gone over the project with the city council and city engineer, who are very much interested, and the road which it is contemplated to abandon is in very poor condition and would have to be replaced any way. Stating it seemed the sensible thing to do, he made a motion that the commission obligate its 1937-1938 budget for $35,000 in order that the engineering department may proceed with the plans for advertisement of the project. On being advised by the state engineer that this line change will, to the best of his knowledge, eliminate future possibilities of changes, Commissioner Seale seconded Commissioner Scott's motion and it was unanimously carried.

It was regularly moved by Commissioner Seale, seconded by Commissioner Angle, and unanimously carried, that in view of a written opinion rendered by the attorney general in connection with the damages which occurred to the truck of Mr. Guy Sikes of Seligman, while it was being used in performing services for the Highway Department during the recent snow storms in the Seligman section, the sum of $250 be paid Mr. Sikes.

State Engineer O'Connell recommended, subject to the approval of the Bureau of Public Roads, that the contract on the Tucson-Florence Highway-F. A. 9-A, 1st Reo. (1937) A. F. E. 8010-94-F, 1st Reo. (1937) A. F. E. 8010, be awarded to the low bidder, Tanner Construction Company, in the amount of $162,777.61. It was regularly moved by Commissioner Seale, seconded by Commissioner Scott, and unanimously carried, that the recommendation of the state engineer be accepted.

There being no further business, it was unanimously agreed that the commission adjourn at 12:30 p. m., April 6, 1937, to meet again at the call of the chairman.

April 19, 1937.

The Arizona State Highway Commission met in special session in their offices in the Highway Building at 10:00 A. M., April 19, 1937. Those present were: Chairman Dowell, Vice-Chairman Angle, CommissionerLangmade, Scott and Seale, also the State Engineer, the Secretary and Assistant Attorney General A. R. Lynch.

State Engineer O'Connell recommended, subject to the approval of the Bureau of Public Roads, that the contract on the Flagstaff-Fredonia Highway-F. A. 95-J (1937) Unit B, A. F. E. 6883, be awarded to the low bidder, the TiffanyConstruction Company, in the amount of $6,364.75. It was regularly moved by Commissioner Seale, seconded by Commissioners Angle and Scott, and unanimously carried, that the recommendation of the State Engin-eer be accepted.

It was regularly moved by Commis-sioner Angle, seconded by Commissioner Seale, and unanimously carried, that a resolution transferring funds in the amount of $162,476.92, be adopted.

It was regularly moved by Commis-sioner Angle, and unanimously carried, that a resolution transferring funds in the amount of $13,452.80, be adopted.

It was regularly moved by Commissioner Angle, seconded by Commissioner Seale, and unanimously carried, that a resolution transferring funds in the amount of $7,884.42, be adopted.

It was regularly moved by Commissioner Scott and unanimously carried, that the 1937-38 budget be obligated for an amount sufficient to let the contract on approximately five and one-half miles in the vicinity of Concho, between St. Johns and Holbrook.

It was regularly moved by Commissioner Seale, seconded by Commissioner Angle, and unanimously carried, that 1937-38 budget be obligated for an amount sufficient to pave the two-mile gap of highway between Sedona and the con-

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Mr. Bearl Sprott of Sprott's Mexico Tours appeared before the Commission concerning entering and passing through the State with his educational tours without having to comply with the Common Carrier Law. Mr. Sprott was apprehended recently when he endeavored to by-pass the Duncan Station and was requested to comply with the Common Carrier Laws of Arizona. After hearing Mr. Sprott and Officials of the Department, it was regularly moved by Commissioner Langmade, seconded by Commissioner Angle, and unanimously carried, that the action of the Superintendent of the Motor Vehicle Division in stopping the Sprott's Mexico Tours at Duncan be approved.

Afternoon Session

Representative S. R. Williams, of Graham County, appeared before the Commission concerning the setting up in the Highway System by the Thirteenth State Legislature, under House Bill 73, of the Indian Hot Springs Road, and requesting the creation of another maintenance crew in Graham County. It was regularly moved by Commissioner Angle, seconded by Commissioner Langmade and unanimously carried, that the advisability of changing the maintenance sections in order to meet the request, be investigated by the Engineering Division.

A written recommendation from Mr. J. D. Sheley, Right of Way Agent, concerning the bid of Mr. Wm. Wisdom on the Myrick service station located on the Oracle Road in Tucson. The communication stated the Department wishes to retain two of the pumps for its use and Mr. Wisdom, in view of this fact, reduced his bid to $250, which includes the mov-ing of the buildings off the premises and which bid the Right of Way Agent rec-ommended be accepted, inasmuch as the lowest bid received by the Department for moving the station was $1800. It was regularly moved by Commissioner Angle, seconded by Commissioner Seale and unanimously carried, that the bid of Mr. William Wisdom of Tucson, be accepted in the amount of $250 plus the moving of the buildings, provided, the bid does not include the pumps or ground on which the station is located.

his bid to $250, which includes the mov-ing of the buildings off the premises and which bid the Right of Way Agent rec-ommended be accepted, inasmuch as the lowest bid received by the Department for moving the station was $1800. It was regularly moved by Commissioner Angle, seconded by Commissioner Seale and unanimously carried, that the bid of Mr. William Wisdom of Tucson, be accepted in the amount of $250 plus the moving of the buildings, provided, the bid does not include the pumps or ground on which the station is located.

A report from Mr. J. D. Sheley, Right of Way Agent, concerning the condemna-tion suit against R. D. Heisler et al of Yuma County, was presented by the Sec-retary. The report stated an appraisal had been made of the land in question and recommended that no action be taken by the Commission on the request of Mr. Heisler's attorney for settlement, but that the Department proceed with the litigation now pending unless the figure of $1,000, which is the settlement offer, be lowered by more than half. It was suggested by Assistant Attorney General Lynch that a counter offer be made Mr. Heisler by the Right of Way Agent, whereupon a motion was made by Com-missioner Angle, seconded by Commis-sioner Seale and unanimously carried that the recommendation of the Assistant At-torney General be followed.

In view of a request made of the De-partment by the Bureau of Public Roads, it was regularly moved by Commissioner Angle, seconded by Commissioner Seale and unanimously carried, that the State Engineer be instructed to request the U. S. Bureau of Public Roads' approval of a Consolidated Description of the Ari-zona Federal Aid System.

Commissioner Seale stated he had been requested for information by Mr. Sprott as to the interpretation of educational tours in this state. Mr. Sprott stated he had the University of California extension courses for Summer tours. It was suggested that the University of California should contact the Department themselves, there being a difference between a tour conducted by the school using its own equipment and one involving the rental of equipment and service of an individual. The Motor Vehicle Superintendent stated the status of educational tours as conducted by Mr. Sprott had not changed as far as he was concerned, and the interpretation given was that Mr. Sprott would be dealt with according to the law pertaining to the matter.

It was regularly moved by Commissioner Langmade, seconded by Commissioner Scott and unanimously carried, that the office now occupied by the Superintendent of Equipment be fixed up for the Assistant Attorney General's office, and office space be made in the Phoenix Shops for the Superintendent of Equipment.

It was regularly moved by Commissioner Angle, seconded by Commissioner Seale and unanimously carried, that the Motor Vehicle Superintendent be authorized to call for bids on the 1938 number plates.

There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was declared adjourned at 4:45 P. M., April 19, 1937, subject to call of the Chairman.

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