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1917 DEC 12 CC MIN?UREB T Regular meetin, was he±c in the Cit;. .order by Carl Ernest Ei Segundo, ('.al. of -the oard of l'r-,,,stees Hall of said city or the ue ;er, iresi_ert of the . 71, .- 7 .,.:7T . )ecember 12 u-h, 1 n1'� ". of tine Cit-,, of EI Segundo above date, being called to Board, au 7:30 o' clock p. ,.:. �rl_stees pr-- sent toward, :.:artin, S'"iley, and 'Ruelb rustees absent : Ward. R-.nDI :I C :,:I1'1U 3a" S - :ETI =' ,'-T . The minutes of the previous meeting were read crithout error or omission beirg noted and upon motion by Trustee Smiley, seconded by Trustee :. :artin, which carried unanimously, they were approved as read. :',one. one Pone. TT ' �.Qne. .R I UIIOI _111 S. ^:?AL C0 .UI I CATI O :S . RIs OF S MIDI T1 r CO3 211,27- E20?T3 Or 53:'01AL 0 0 :,:12TT :::S. UN NISI ,D BliSIMEISS. The Board's attention was drawn to the fact that a telephone had not been installed in the L :arshal's residence and the Clerk was requested to take the natter up with the Telephone Co. in an effort to get early action. SPECIAL 0 'RD:r: OF 3USI1±ESS . T,-,e Rresident announced that the hour of eight o'clock had arrived and that the 3oard would Proceed to discuss awarding of Road :.:achinery bids. After due consideration, Trustee Smiley introduced the follwwing resolution and moved its adoption: "WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the City of E1 Segundo has care- fully considered all bids submitted on the 5th day of December, 1917, for furnishing said City with 'Road :. :achir_ery and Equipment, and have invest- igated the machinery and equipment offered by the respective bidders, and are familiar with the same and the adaptability thereof for work in the City of E1 Segundo, rOW TfiE3:E0 'RE,B:, IT .;SOLI= that awards for the furnishing of the oad :.:achinery and Equipment in accordance with the pawers reserved in this Board, in the Yoticelto Bidders in the within matter, be, and the sate are hereby made as follows: AY- A`.0 'RD to the Good Roads Lachinery Co., Inc., for the equipment mentioned in subdivision. "r" of their bid as filed, being for one 50 gal. Heating Kettle equipped with pump, hose, and distributing nozzles at the price of $200.00 bid by said company, and as determined by this Board, and that all other items of said particular bid be and the same are here- by rejected. AN A:'lARD to the Austin 71estern road machinery _Company for the equip- ment described in t�_eir bid as follows, and at the prices therein stated as determined by this 3oard, being: One ;o.3- 600 gallon Sprinkling 7.7agon, Wood Tank, platform springs, four inch tires_, brake, patent Sarven wheels, $425.00 One Austin two -yard dump wagon, wood axle, $195.00; and one Standard Reversible Road Grader, weight 2600 lbs., $350.00; and that all other items of said particular bid be, and the same are hereby rejected. AL' AWARD to the n. L. Young �:achinery Co. for the equipment described in their bid as follows, and at the price therein stated as determined by this Board, being:- One Kelly - Springfield 12 ton Gas Road Roller, with Scarifier attached, for sum of $4300.00, and that all other items of said particular bid be, and the same are hereby rejected. The successful bidders for the respective items as above set forth, shall deliver the machinery and equipment therein named, at the prices therein named, f. o, b. E1 Segundo, within a period of 15 days after the adoption of this resolution and shall thereafter maintain the same in full accord with the respective guarantees and warranties as stated in the re- spective bids therefor." Trustee Coward seconded the motion to adopt this resolution, and the same was passed by the following vote: Ayes: Trustees Coward, ::�artin, Smiley and Rueger. Noes: Tris tees None. Absent : Trustees "hard. PAYING BILLS. The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records, were re4d: White & Sweetman Stenographic work $36.54 Herald Publishing Co. Stationery & Supplies 20.02 Victor D. McCarthy Postage, car fares, Phone tolls 7.68 John J. Gilligan Premium on Bond, Marshal- 10.00 Standard Oil Co. Fire Dept. Supplies 37.17 American La 'France F. E. Co. " " Badges 12.80 J. L. Green Labor on Streets •27.00 TOTAL -n5l.21 Trustee Coward moved that the Demands as read be allowed and warrants be drawn for same. Trustee Smiley seconded this motion, which carried by the following vote: Ayes: Trustees Coward, martin, Smiley and Rueger. Noes: True tees None. Absent: Trustees Ward. In connection with the approving of demands, Trustee Smiley stated that he would not again pass any demand for an expenditure not authorized by the Board, or proper member thereof. Trustee Coward then suggested, that the Clerk write to the differents departments instructing them to place orders for necessary material, labor,or supplies, with the City Clerk, so that officer could keep proper record for checking purposes and secure the necessary approval for expenditure. NEW BUSINESS. - The Board discussed the adoption of a Plumbing Ordinance, and asked for final suggestionsfrom persons interested. Messrs. Gannon, Pollick and Goldthwaite each presented recommendations, following which Trustee Coward introduced Ordinance No. 26, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CIT`_' OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, REGULATING THE CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF PLUIMBING AYfi HOUSE DRAINAGE AND THE INSTALLATIOi? OF GAS PIPING AND FITTING WITHIN SAID CITY, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUING OF PERMITS THEREFOR ", which was read. Trustee Cowatd introduced the following Resolution and moved its adopt- ion: RESOLVED that the office of Street Superintendent's Clerk of the City of E1 Segundo be and the same is hereby created. Said official shall keep all records pertaining to the office of Street Superintendent, and shall per- form such other duties as the Board of Trustees may from time to time deter- mine. Until the further order of this Board, the compensation of said officer shall be the sum of $65.00 per month, payable monthly in the same manner as other city salaries are paid. Trustee Yartin seconded the motion to adopt this resolution, and the same carried by the following vote: Ayes: Trustees Coward, 'Martin, Smiley, and Rueger.. Noes: TrusteeB N one. Absent: Trustees Ward. 211HEB Moved by Trustee Smiley, and seconded by Trustee Coward, that Victor D. MoCarthy'be appointed Street Superintendents Clerk, salary of said officer to begin December 15th, 1917. The motion carried by the follow- ing vote: Ayes: Trustees Coward, 1uartin, Smiley and Rueger. Noes: Trustees None. Absent: Trustee Ward. Trustee Smiley informed the Board that the City Clerk should have certain furniture and equipment, and by general consent of the Board, the clerk was authorized to secure prices on the articles needed. Matter of increasing the Official Bond of the City Treasurer was discussed, following which Trustee Smiley introduced Ordinance No. 27, _entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO , CALIFORNIA, A DING SECTION 2 OF ORDINANCE NO. 2 OF SAID CITY , PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE 31ST DAY OF JANUARY, 1917 ", which was read. Moved by Trustee Smiley, and seconded by Trustee Martin, that the City Attorney be instructed to draft an ordinance regarding house mov- ing in, and into the city of E1 Segundo, the motion being carried by the unanimous vote of the Board present. Moved by Trustee Smiley, that the City'of El Segundo purchase an A'LiERICAN YORK STATE ROAD HONE, mounted on wheels, at a price not to ex- ceed $100.00. Trustee Coward seconded the motion, which carried by the following vote: Ayes: Trustees Coward, Martin, Smiley, and Rueger. Noes: Trustees None. Absent: Trustees Ward. Matter of installation of additional street lights in the City was brought up, and the Clerk was instructed to write Mr. McKnight, of the Southern California Edison Co., reminding him of his promise to supply the same about the first of next year. The Board's attention having been drawn to the necessity of having regulations governing the discharge of firearms within the City, it was moved by Trustee Smiley, and seconded by Trustee Coward, that the City Attorney be instructed to draft an ordinance covering the carrying of concealed weapons, and discharging of firearms within the limits of the City of E1 Segundo, and the motion carried by the unanimous vote of the Board present. The following Resolution was introduced by Trustee Smiley, who moved its adoption: RESOLVED that the plans of the City Engineer, as submitted to this Board, and numbered Plan and Profile No. 1, Plan and Profile No. 2, Culvert Plans Nos. 1- 2 -3 -4, and Cross Sections No. 1, be and the same are hereby adopted and approved as the plans and profiles thereupon indicated. Trustee Coward seconded the motion, which carried by the following vote: Ayes: Trustees Coward, Martin, Smiley, and Rueger. Noes: Trustees None. Absent: Trustee Ward. There being no further business, it was moved by Trustee Smiley and seconded by Trustee Martin, that the meeting adjourn, and the same carried. Respectfully submitted, APPROVED: Tow y Clerk. President Board of Trustees.