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Session 1244, Minutes May 12, 1980 Page 7 lesser one would do --a certain kind of roof is required, which unfortunately costs a large amount of money. FIFTY-YEAR•ANNIYERSARY PURCHASE OF BUILDING NOW USED AS CITY HALL' µ Mayor Mooney noted that the building now- used as City Hall was purchased fifty years ago, on May 15, 1930, in an exchange of property by the City fathers. The building at that time was 27 years old. The Mayor said there was a small group at that time who were opposed to purchase of the building. He said he had attempted to locate someone who was involved in the purchase, but was unsuccessful and cculd not get any further information on the transaction. The Mayor noted that the roof of Citi' 'gp il. is the original one put on when the building was built in 1903. By moving into this building, floor space was increased from 7200 square feet (in the building formerly used) to 97,000 square feet. In response to a question from Councilmember Sabol Mr. 011endorff said a report is being put together concerning replacement of the City Hall roof, and it will be available at the end of May, when Council receives the new budget. :Ars. Thompson said it's extremely important to-conv-ince the public of the import- ance of preserving City Hall in excellent condition:, because of the historical significance of the building. They must understand the necessity for replacing the roof. Mrs. Thompson suggested that there be tours of City Hall for adults and children to try to get people interested in and aware of the building. Mayor Mooney and Mrs. Metcalfe concurred. PERSONNEL REPORT The Personnel report for the week ending May 10, 1980, was received and ordered filed. POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT The Police Department report for the week of April 27, 1980, through May 3, 1980, was received and ordered filed. FIRE.DEPARTMENT REPORT The Fire Department.report for the week of May 4, 1980, through May 10, 1980, was received and ordered filed. COMMENTS ON BHS SERVICE REQUI-REMENTS kSEAT• LILTS) FOR CHILDREN Councilmember Lieberman brought up the subject of seat belt's or-some.type of re- straining -device on -buses which transport childrilli, He.said_even-though it is now federally mandated that both front and back seat -belts be provided in automobiles, no progress seems to have been made toward.making that aame.provision mandatory on buses which carry children. He felt too many children are.injured because of lack of restraints in buses Mr. Lieberman felt that each time bids -are asked for in - connection with furnishing bus transportation f -or children, one of the provisions be that seat belts be provided. He said he realized that most bus companies do not furnish seat belts, out if they are asked for, eventually companies will get the idea that they should consider having them installed.