COMMISSION REQUESTS C. P. A. STATEMENT

The Arizona State Highway Commission met at the call of the Chairman in their offices in the Highway Building November 23, 1931, at 10:10 A. M. Those present were Chairman Addams, Vice-Chairınan Hart, Commissioners Mansfield and Trengove, also State Engineer, Secretary and Attorney Salmon. Commissioner Barth was absent.

It was regularly moved by Commissioner Mansfield, seconded by Commissioner Hart and carried, that the offi-cial minutes of November 3 and 4, 1931, be approved.

Chairman Addams asked Vice-Chairman Hart to take the chair and stated he would like to have the opinion of the Commissioners on the question as to whether or not all the statements filed by the contractors should be made a matter of public record. Attorney Salmon was asked if there was any-thing in the law prohibiting their being a public record. Attorney Salmon stated their statements were filed with the Department and if anybody wanted to come to the Department and look at them, it was alright. Chairman Addams resumed the chair, and stated he would entertain a motion.

Commissioner Mansfield stated he be-lieved this was a departmental matter. Chairman Addams stated he believed the Highway Engineer should be instructed in the matter. Chairman Addams asked Vice-Chairman Hart to take the chair. It was regularly moved by Commissioner Addams, seconded by Commissioner Trengove and carried, that the State Engineer be instructed in case anybody wanted to see the statements of any contractors, they be permitted to do so. Commissioner Mansfield not voting.

It was regularly moved by Commissioner Mansfield, seconded by Commissioner Hart and unanimously carried, that the Commission recess at 12:15 P. M., to reconvene at 2:00 P. M.

The Commission reconvened at 2:20 P. M., all members present except Commissioner Barth.

Commissioner Mansfield stated he thought the Department should notify all contractors, who are now bidding in the State of Arizona, that after the first of January their pre-qualified statements will have to be okehed by a certified public accountant. Chairman Addams asked Vice-Chairman Hart to take the chair and moved that every-thing stand as it is until such time as every contractor is notified that after the first of the year all conractors will file statements signed by a certified public accountant. The motion was sec-onded by Commissioner Mansfield and unanimously carried.

Vice-Chairman Hart stated he believed these statements should be renewed quarterly. It was regularly moved by Commissioner Addams, seconded by Commissioner Mansfield and unanimously carried, that all contractors' state-ments must be renewed quarterly. Chairman Addams resumed the chair.

The Secretary read a communication from Steffgen Brothers requesting permission to sue F. E. Stearnman and his bondsmen in the name of the State. Attorney General stated he thought the request was proper. It was regularly moved by Commissioner Mansfield, sec-onded by Commissioner Hart and unanimously carried, that the resolution granting permission to Steffgen Brothers to sue F. E. Stearman and his bondsmen in the name of the State to be adopted.

A resolution was presented by the Secretary in which the Phoenix Rubber Company requested permission to sue the Western Gunite Company and their bondsmen in the name of the State. Commissioner Mansfield raised the point that inasmuch as final payment had not been made this contractor, it was unnecessary to bring suit. It was regularly moved by Commissioner Mansfield, sec-onded by Commissioner Hart and unanimously carried, that the request of the Phoenix Rubber Company be denied. It was regularly moved by Commis-sioner Mansfield, seconded by Commis-sioner Hart and unanimously carried, that the resolution establishing the lo-cation or relocation and specific desig-nation of the Benson-Vail Highway designated as Federal Aid Project 18-E, 1 Reo., be adopted.

Chairman Addams turned the chair over to Vice-Chairman Hart. It was regularly moved by Commissioner Mansfield, seconded by Commissioner Tren-gove and carried, that the resolution abandoning that portion of the highway eliminated by the grade crossing separa-tion designated as Federal Aid Project 94, Sections B, C, and D, be adopted.

The Secretary read a letter from Ed. Oglesby, Maricopa County Assessor, asking instructions on the issuing of license plates on trucks. The State Engineer stated Mr. Oglesby would like to appear before the Commission and talk it over. Chairman Addams resumed the chair and instructed the State Engineer to invite Mr. Oglesby to appear before the Commission.

It was regularly moved by Commissioner Mansfield, seconded by Commissioner Trengove and carried, that the resolution concerning the location or relocation of the highway designated as Federal Aid Project 94, Section F and G, of the Florence-Tucson Highway, be approved.

Mr. Oglesby, Maricopa County Assessor, appeared before the Commission, and stated he was willing to abide by any instructions from the Motor Vehicle Department concerning the issuance of plates, and advised the Commission that something should be done before the County Assessors held their meeting in Yuma, December 1, 1931, so that the Assessors throughout the State would have something on which to base their actions. Action was deferred until Attorney Salmon had an opportunity to confer with the Governor.

It was regularly moved by Commissioner Hart, seconded by Commissioner Trengove and carried, that the resolution transferring $12, 981.79 from Budget Item 71 to A. F. E. 32, be adopted.

It was regularly moved by Commissioner Mansfield, seconded by Commissioner Hart and unanimously carried, that the resolution transferring $21,101.05 from completed or abandoned projects to projects itemized in the resolution, be adopted.

A communication was read from the Greenlee County Taxpayers' Association asking for certain information pertaining to Highway U. S. 60. The Secretary was instructed to write the Greenlee County Taxpayers' Association answering the questions asked with information furnished by the State Engineer.

The Secretary read a letter from L. V. Root, Secretary of the Celebration Committee, inviting the Commission to attend the celebration of the opening of the Kingman-Hoover Dam Highway on Thursday, December 3, 1931. The Secretary was instructed to write the committee the Commissioners would be unable to attend.

The Secretary read a letter presented by Mr. Whitworth from the County Oil

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Company requesting an extension of time for filing a motor fuel distributor's bond. Mr. Whitworth advised the Commission that he had prepared General Orders No. 16-A, which was designed to supersede General Orders No. 16, previously authorized by the Commission for the bonding of motor fuel distributors. The Secretary read the General Orders No. 16-A.

It was regularly moved by Commissioner Mansfield, seconded by Commissioner Hart and unanimously carried, that resolution designated 16 be substituted by resolution just read, known as General Orders No. 16-A.

The Secretary read a letter regarding the issuing of a tent to the Hope Missionary Home. It was regularly moved by Commissioner Trengove, seconded by Commissioner Hart and unanimously carried, that a tent be loaned to the Hope Missionary Home.

The Secretary called to the attention of the Commission that the County of Maricopa asked for the loan of a tent for a period of 60 days and they were loaned a 12 x 14 tent. It was regularly moved by Commissioner Mansfield, seconded by Commissioners Hart and Trengove and carried, the tent be loaned to the County of Maricopa as requested.

A communication was read from B. W. Norton, City of Bisbee, requesting the Department to sell one of the old F. W. D. trucks with body and hoist to the City of Bisbee. It was regularly moved by Commissioner Hart, seconded by Commissioner Mansfield and unanimously carried, that the Highway Department sell an F. W. D. truck, No. X-64, with body and hoist to the City of Bisbee for $25.00 The Secretary read an opinion from the Attorney General concerning an accident of Harold A. Beard, advising the Commission that the Highway Department was not liable for any accidents on the highways and the Commission was without authority to hear or settle any claims for damages. It was regularly moved by Commissioner Hart, seconded by Commissioner Mansfield and unanimously carried, that the claim of Harold A. Beard be disallowed.

It was regularly moved by Commissioner Hart, seconded by Commissioner Mansfield and unanimously carried, that the Commission adjourn at 5:10 P. M., November 23, 1931, to reconvene at 8:30 A. M., November 24, 1931.

MEETING ON NOVEMBER 24 ARIZONA HIGHWAYS BROTHERHOOD OF RAILROAD TRAINMEN

Winslow Lodge No. 477 Winslow, Arizona, December 6, 1931.

Honorable G. W. P. Hunt, Phoenix, Arizona.

Dear Sir: I have been instructed by the above named lodge to write you under lodge seal commending the work of Mr. Chas. Osborn, patrol officer of the highway department and send copies to Mr. Addams, Mr. Hall and Mr. Osborn. Mr. Osborn has by his good work nearly put off the road all drivers that are a hazard to the people. And at the same time been courteous to the innocent violator of the law. This brotherhood stands for law and order and are always ready to notice public officials that perform their duties honestly.

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A. M., November 24, 1931, all members present except Commissioner Barth who was absent.

The Secretary read a letter from the Association of Standardization of High-way Materials urging the Department to have a representative at the national meeting to be held in Washington, December 8, 1931. The State Engineer recommended that J. W. Powers be sent to the meeting. It was regularly moved by Commissioner Mansfield, seconded by Commissioner Hart and unanimously carried, that Mr. Powers be sent to the convention.

The Secretary read a petition presented by Lucy R. Stevens signed by residents of Patagonia and vicinity, requesting the State to construct a fence along one side of the highway from the Richardson Estate to the Chiricahua Cattle Company fence in Casa Blanca Canyon, a distance of about three and three-tenths miles. It was regularly moved by Commissioner Hart, seconded by Commissioner Mansfield and unanimously carried, that the petition be referred to the State Engineer.

Letters were read concerning U. S. The Commission reconvened at 8:30 Highway 60 received from Mr. James Peterson, State Senator Thomas Collins, G. L. McClane, Franklin D. Lane, Hol-brook Chamber of Commerce and the Holbrook Lions Club. Chairman Addams asked Vice-Chairman Hart to take the chair and it was regularly moved by Commissioner Addams, seconded by Commissioner Mansfield and unanimously carried the communications be filed and copies be made for all the Commissioners.

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A communication was read from W. R. Eccles, State Highway Engineer, State of New Mexico, concerning the placing of a joint marker on the New MexicoArizona State Line for the Jefferson Davis National Highway. Chairman Addams asked Vice-Chairman Hart to take the chair. It was regularly moved by Commissioner Addams, seconded by Commissioner Mansfield and unanimously carried, that the Secretary be instructed to write the Commission had gone on record that no signs be placed on the State's right of way and if it is their desire to have a marker placed, they can do so but it cannot be placed on the State's right of way.

It was regularly moved by Commissioner Hart, seconded by Commissioner Trengove and carried, that an opinion be requested of the Attorney General as to whether the Department could pension Stephen Freeman in the amount of $50.00 a month.

The Secretary read a plan submitted by E. V. Miller for the formation of a state-wide safety organization. Mr. Miller explained to the Commission what he accomplished in his trip East to a meeting of the safety council and stated the plan, which he submitted, was based upon the information he gained at that meeting. Commissioner Mansfield stated he thought the idea was a good one except that the Highway Commission would be looked upon as Godfather of all funds; that the Department should concern itself alone in the big problem of road safety. After considerable discussion, Mr. Miller was instructed to send every member of the Commission a copy of the plan and to formulate a plan for the Highway Department, to be submitted at the next meetin.

The Secretary read a letter regarding a lengthy report on tax evasion. The Commission requested the Motor Vehicle Department to furnish each member of the Commission with a copy of the report.

It was regularly moved by Commissioner Mansfield, seconded by Commissioner Hart and unanimously carried, A. M. November 24, 1931, to reconvene at 10:00 A. M., December 9, 1931.

MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 3

The Arizona State Highway Commissioner Addams, met in special session on November 3, 1931, at 10:10 A. M., in their offices in the Highway Building. Those present were Chairman Addams, ViceChairman Hart, Commissioners Barth, Mansfield and Trengove, also Attorney Salmon, State Engineer and Secretary.

It was regularly moved by Commissioner Barth, seconded by Commissioner Hart and unanimously carried, that the official minutes of October 5 and 6, 1931, be approved.

Mr. Barnett Marks, Attorney for the Phoenix Firestone Company, appeared before the Commission concerning a request to file suit in the name of the State against Heitsch and Bitten, highway contractors, and their bondsmen. The same request had been refused by the Commission at their October meeting. After Mr. Marks had placed the claim of the Phoenix Firestone Company before the Commission, Commissioner Mansfield asked Mr. Marks if either he or his client could positively state the tires in question had been actually put into service and consumed by the contractor in the construction of that project. Neither Mr. Marks or Mr. Hudson of the Phoenix Firestone Company, could positively state such was the case and agreed to furnish the Commission with definite information at their next meeting.

The next order of business was the awarding of contract on the FlorenceTucson Highway, F. A. P. 94-D and F. A. P. 94-C. It was regularly moved by Commissioner Barth, seconded by Commissioner Hart, and carried, Commissioner Mansfield voting "No," that the bids on the Florence-Tucson Highway, F A. P. 94-D and 94-C be rejected and the work be readvertised immediately.

Awarding of contract on Florence-Tucson Highway, F. A. P. No. 90-A and 18-A, Reo. The State Engineer recommended the contract on the Florence-Tucson Highway, F. A. P. No. 90-A and 18-A Reo., be awarded to the low bidder, Skeels and Graham Company, Tucson, Arizona, stating they had qualified and were responsible bidders. It was regularly moved by Commissioner Barth, seconded by Commissioner Trengove and unanimously carried, that the contract on the Florence-Tucson Highway, F. A. P. No. 90-A and 18-A Reo., be awarded to the low bidder, Skeels and Graham Company, Tucson, Arizona, in the amount of $10,729.68, which does not include 10% for engineering and contingencies, provided, said contractor meets all requirements including the employment of local Arizona citizens, pays a minimum wage of $4.00 per day for laborers, furnishes good and sufficient bond.

State Engineer O'Connell stated the Engineer's estimate was $59,939.25 and that Pearson, Dickerson and J. C. Morse had submitted the low bid of $49,620.25 on the Topock-Kingman Highway, A. F. E. No. 6619; he recommended the low bidder be awarded the contract. Chairman Addams inquired if this construction firm had ever done any business with the state before. Mr. O'Connell stated, "Not with the State Highway Department but with the Bureau of Public Roads." Commissioner Mansfield examined the financial statement and State Engineer O'Connell stated he was satisfied with their statements.

It was regularly moved by Commissioner Barth, seconded by Commissioner Mansfield and unanimously carried, the recommendation of the State Engineer be approved and the contract on the Topock-Kingman Highway, A. E. F. No. 6619, be awarded to the low bidder Pearson, Dickerson and J. C. Morse, Riverside, Calif., in the amount of $49,620.25, which does not include 10% for engineering and contingencies.

Mr. Ove E. Overson appeared before the Commission asking permission for his client, Tony Yurcic, to sue in the name of the State the Ben Pearce Construction Company and their bondsmen for material and labor furnished them in the construction of Federal Aid Project No. 85-A. Mr. Hatcher stated this contract had been finished by the bonding company; that the bonding company disputed this claim and the only determination probably would be in the courts. Attorney Salmon suggested that, inasmuch as all these suits had been maintained in the name of the State of Arizona, he would like to suggest that hereafter these resolutions be sent and filed with the Attorney General so as they would have a record. He stated he could see no objection to this suit. It was regularly moved by Commissioner Barth, seconded by Commissioner Hart and unanimously carried that the resolution giving permission to Tony Yurcic to sue, in the name of the State, the Ben Pearce Constructing Company and their bondsmen be approved.

The Secretary stated that on the call for bids on one obsolete FWD dump truck made by the State Engineer on October 22, no bids had been received. Harold Beard appeared at 10:40 A. M.

Chairman Addams asked Mr. Beard to state his business. Mr. Beard stated he had had an accident with a highway truck on October 13th. Chairman Addams requested Attorney Salmon, who had a copy of the accident report, to do the questioning of Mr. Beard. After considerable questioning, it was agreed by Mr. Beard and Mr. Salmon, at the suggestion of Chairman Addams, the Attorney General would fully investigate the complaint of Mr. Beard and report his recommendation at the next Commission meeting.

The Secretary read a resolution presented by the State Engineer authorizing C. C. Small, Deputy State Highway Engineer, M. C. Hankins, Chief Accountant, and H. C. Hatcher, Statistical Engineer, to verify and approve claims presented for payment out of the highway fund, further, approving the acts of said persons prior to this date. Mr. Mansfield asked the Attorney General what the meaning of the last clause was. Attorney Salmon stated he had presented this resolution to the State Auditor and that was her request. State Engineer O'Connell stated that meant the approval of all the claims for the last four years. Commissioner Mansfield stated he did not wish to put himself in that position. Chairman Addams asked Vice-Chairman Hart to take the chair and moved the State Auditor be contacted and invited to appear before the Commission concerning this resolution. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Trengove and unanimously carried.

The Secretary brought to the attention of the Commission unfinished business concerning an inventory of stock in the warehouse and stockroom. Chairman Addams asked Vice-Chairman Hart to take the chair and moved the request for an inventory be held over until the first of the year when an inventory is taken, so as not to handicap the Department. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Barth and unanimously carried. Chairman Addams resumed the chair.

The Secretary brought up the question of right of way on East Van Buren Street improvement. State Engineer O'Connell stated, "I turned the matter over to District Engineer Perkins and he said he would have a crew down for widening and grading between the junction and the Tempe Bridge in about a month's time. The right of way is status quo. His instructions are from me, until he gets this right of way not to do any widening or grading." Chairman Addams asked Vice-Chairman Hart to take the chair and moved the East Van BurenStreet Association be notified to this effect, as stated by Mr. O'Connell. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Barth and unanimously carried. Chairman man Addams resumed the chair.

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Commissioner Trengove asked how the price for printing the budget compared with the other papers. The Secretary stated they had charged for 80 inches more than the Commission had allowed, it having been decided to allow 470 inches at the price of 75 cents an inch. The Prescott Courier and Winslow Mail had complained about the reduction and their claim amounting to $37.50 had later been allowed by the Commission. Commissioner Trengove asked if we had paid the Mohave County Miner as much as the other two papers. The Secretary stated no, that the Commission had ratified their claim for $37.50 additional. Commissioner Mansfield asked what it was they were asking. The Secretary stated $71.25. Commissioner Trengove asked what that amount brought their claim to. The Secretary stated a total of $393.75 and that the total claim of the Mohave County Miner was $420.00. Commissioner Trengove stated he believed they should be paid the same as the rest of them and they shouldn't get more than the others. Commissioner Barth stated the total claim amounted to $27.00 more and he made a motion the Mohave County Miner be allowed the same amount as the Prescott Courier received. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mansfield and unanimously carried.

Mrs. Ana Frohmiller, State Auditor, appeared before the Commission as requested and stated that according to law, it was necessary for the Commission to give their approval to those officers of the Highway Department to verify and approve claims for payment out of the highway fund; that the present Commission had not given this approval and the last clause of the resolution was to validate claims which their office had passed before detecting that the Commission had never given these officers authority. Chairman Addams stated the Commission did not want to approve any action of the old Commission. Mr. Salmon stated the resolution would have to be changed and, after having made the corrections, it was regularly moved by Commissioner Hart, seconded by Commissioner Mansfield and unanimously carried, that the corrected resolution be approved.

The Secretary read a petition, which had been filed by C. L. Giragi, of Winslow, accompanied by similar copies of petitions signed by residents of King-man, Williams, Holbrook, Ash Fork and Flagstaff, the petitions urged the routing of Highway U. S. 60 vio Concho. It was regularly moved by Commissioner Barth, seconded by Commissioner Trengove and unanimously carried, that the petitions be accepted and filed.

A communication was read from E. Μ. Whitworth, Motor Vehicle Superintendent, setting up the estimate of bond required for motor vehicle fuel distributors in the State of Arizona, noting that he used a minimum bond of $1,000, a maximum bond of $100,000 and stating it was his opinion a $1,000 bond was too small. Commissioner Mansfield lead the discussion as to the necessity of protecting the State in the collection of gas tax by distribution and stated he believed there should be no bond under $5,000, showing it would be an easy matter for any distributor to jump his gas sales during any 45 day period to that amount by cutting prices on gasoline. He stated he did not think $5,000 would be a hardship on anybody in the gas distributing business. Commissioner Mansfield made the motion that the minimum bond for motor fuel distributors be made $5,000. Commissioner Barth stated he believed it should be put on a sliding scale, as there are a lot of small fellows not doing business sufficient to

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Warrant that large a bond. Chairman Addams asked Mr. Whitworth for his recommendation. Mr. Whitworth said he thought $5,000 would be out of order for many small distributors distributed fuel for the accommodation of people in their district, that he would say not less than $1,000: Commissioner Mansfield stated he did not think it good business to encourage crooks to come into the State, and that is what is done with a $1,000 bond. Commissioner Mansfield motioned the minimum bond be set at $5,000; it was seconded by Commissioner Hart, and carried, Commissioner Addams voting "No."

Chairman Addams asked what about the maximum. Commissioner Mansfield stated he believed if the Department followed out the schedule it would not exceed $100,000. and made the motion that $100,000 be the maximum bond for motor vehicle fuel distributors. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hart and unanimously carried.

It was regularly moved by Commissioner Mansfield, seconded by Commissioner Hart and unanimously carried, that one and one-half times the monthly collections be fixed as a basis for bond on the intermediate cases.

It was regularly moved by Commissioner Barth, seconded by Commissioner Trengove and unanimously carried, the Commission recess at 12 o'clock noon, November 3, 1931, to reconvene at 2:00 P. M.

The Commission reconvened at 2:25 P. M., November 3, 1931, all members present.

Senator Kilcrease appeared as spokesman for the Border Sunshine Way association and read a program adopted at a directors' meeting of that association, held on October 24th. The Association requested

(3) That when any more federal aid becomes available to Arizona prio to June 30th, necessitating a supplementary budget, that sufficient State appropriations be included in the supplementary budget to oil surface 58 miles of State Highway 84 from Gila Bend to Casa Grande, also, that sufficient federal and state funds be allocated to oil surface all sections of U. S. 80 from New Mexico to California State Line, and same on U. S. 89 from Nogales to Ash Fork.

State Engineer O'Connell called Senator Kilcrease's attention to the fact the American Association of Highway officials rejected that part about East and West designations and stated it would be necessary for him to study the rest of the communication. Commissioner Barth requested a copy of the communication and Mr. A. H. Condron stated a copy had been prepared for every member of the Commission but had not yet been sent out. It was regularly moved by Commissioner Hart, seconded by Commissioner Mansfield and unanimously carried that the communication be received and filed.

James M. Hall, Superintendent of the Arizona Highway Patrol, appeared before the Commission and presented a report on field operation of the Highway Patrol for the month of October, a copy of General Orders, No. 1, for all Patrolmen and specifications detailing the uniform to be worn by the State Highway Patrolmen. State Engineer O'Connell stated he would like the official uniform of the Patrol approved by the Commission and that Superintendent Hall was wearing the uniform conforming with the specifications presented. It was regularly moved by Commissioner Mansfield, seconded by Commissioner Hart and unanimously carried, that the uniform specifications for the Highway Patrol be approved.

The Commission requested a copy of the General Orders be mailed each member for study and discussion at their next meeting.

The State Engineer presented a letter from Mr. Whitworth, Motor Vehicle Superintendent, concerning the collection of common carrier tax, advising it was his opinion the Department should take advantage of the law and immediately cancel out the registration on all vehicles that had not paid common carrier tax. Attorney Salmon stated these common carriers had failed and refused to make their report when due, but the law provides if the report is not made within five days after the report is due, the Vehicle Superintendent shall fix the tax and the Attorney General shall file suit.

Commissioner Mansfield stated this tax meant two or three hundred thousand dollars to the State. It was regularly moved by Commissioner Mansfield, seconded by Commissioner Hart and unanimously carried, that authorization be granted the Motor Vehicle Superintendent to proceed immediately against the common carriers for the collection of their taxes.

The Secretary read an opinion from the Attorney General regarding which persons in the Arizona Highway Department come under the provision of the Industrial Insurance Act, and defining which persons of the Department were officials and which were employees. Under this opinion the State Highway Engineer, the Deputy State Highway Engineer, the Motor Vehicle Superintendent and the Superintendent of the Highway Patrol may not be insured in the State compensation fund, stating premiums on compensation insurance for them may not be paid from the highway fund. Chairman Addams asked if there was not some means in which these officials in their line of duty could be insured. Attorney Salmon stated not that he knew of, but the Commission has the power to increase their salary and they can insure themselves. Chairman Addams asked ViceChairman Hart to take the chair and moved the Attorney General look further and see if he can find some money with which these premiums could be paid and report at the next meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Barth and unanimously carried. Commissioner Addams resumed the chair.

A letter was read from Wm. M. Murray, Superintendent of the Warehouse, concerning the sale of stock on hand of Model T Ford parts, which are no longer used by the Department. Commissioner Mansfield stated the best thing to do is to call for bids and made the motion that the recommendation of the State Engineer be approved and bids be called for the sale of the Model T Ford parts, or the alternate bid exchanging Model T Ford parts on hand for Model A Ford parts or Chevrolet six cylinder parts. The motion was seconded by Commissioners Trengove and Hart and unanimously carried.

It was regularly moved by Commissioner Hart, seconded by Commissioner Trengove and carried, that the employees in the Highway Department be given a half day holiday on Thursday and Fri-

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Commissioner Mansfield called the Patrol Superintendent's attention to theenforcement of truck speeds on ArizonaHighways, requesting they be warned andif they do not heed the warning theybe arrested. Commissioner Mansfieldstated he had questioned one driver ofan oil tanker and he had stated theirschedule was from 21 to 28 hours for around trip from Long Beach to Phoenix,which necessitated the speed of 40 milesper hour.

It was regularly moved by Commissioner Hart, seconded by CommissionerBarth and unanimously carried, theCommission adjourn at 4:30 P. M., November 3, 1931, to meet again at thecall of the Chairman.

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The form is utilized as follows: First the inside of the form is covered with grease and the concrete poured in. After this concrete in the bottom section has been allowed to set, one-half of the corrugated pipe is removed, lifted up, and attached to the upper length of the angle irons. These angles are just twice the length of the corrugated forms. After this half section is firmly attached to the angle irons in its upper position, thereby assuring a true alignment and (Continued on Page Twenty) This type of form has much to recommend it because of its 100 per cent salvage value after a pier is set, its for 30 years has contributed toward the betterment of conditions both commercial and social.

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