The ScoopDecember 15, 2024

From the

Lewiston Tribune

Dec. 15, 1964

The Lewiston City Council voted last night to supply to the Idaho Municipal League data for a feasibility study to determine whether the city’s employes should be brought under the state retirement plan.

That action was recommended by Councilman Robert W. Olin, chairman of a committee which has been considering a request by employes that the state plan be studied.

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In supporting Olin’s motion, Councilmen Paul H. Wise, Robert M. Meads and Tillmer E. Davidson said they felt consideration of changes in the police retirement plan should continue.

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ASOTIN — A bid of $9,226.88 by Kenaston & Huntley, Lewiston, apparently was the lowest of five opened at a special meeting of the Asotin City Council Monday night for building a cover over the municipal reservoir. All were taken under advisement until the council’s regular meeting of Dec. 21.

The Lewiston firm would charge an additional $526.50 for using pressure-treated lumber sheathing in the construction. Neal Builders, Clarkston, bid $9,516 for the standard construction and added $750 for using the specially treated materials.

T.R. Pope Construction Co., Clarkston entered a bid of $9,887.46, with an extra $256 for the alternate material. W.G. Meyers & Sons, Spokane, bid $13,015.60 and would deduct $1,140 for the pressure-treated lumber sheathing. W.H. Gregory & Co., Spokane, would charge $13,364 plus $200 for the alternate sheathing.

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