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1918 DEC 11 CC MINBl Segundo, Cal., December 11th, 1918. Regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the City of El Segundo was called to order at 7 :30 o'clock P. M. on the above date in the Coun- cil Chamber of the City Ball by Carl Ernest Rueger, President of the Board. ROLL CALL. Trustees present: Bryson, Martin, Work and Rueger. Trustees absent: Ward. READING MINUTES PREVIOUS MEETING. The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 4th day of December, 1918, were read without error or omission being noted, and it was moved by Trustee Bryson, seconded by Trustee York, that the same be approved as read. Carried. The minutes of the special meeting held on the 7th day of December, 1918, were read. No errors or omissions appearing, Trustee Work moved that the same be adopted as read. Trustee Martin seconded the motion which carried. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS. THE FOLLOWING COII6MUNICATIONS were read: From the El Segundo Water relative to using water from fire hydrants for purposes other than fire fighting. From the Southern California Gas Company, asking the Board to advertise for sale franchise for the distribution of gas within the City of E1 Segundo-. A petition from property owners on Virginia Street, signed by John Mahla and others, requesting the improvement of said Virginia street from Pine Avenue to Grand Avenue. Moved by-Trustee Martin, seconded by Trustee Bryson, that the com- munications be filed. Carried. ORAL COMbu'UNICATIONS. Mr. L. M. Farnham of the Southern California Gas Company addressed the Board concerning the letter presented by his company with reference to franchise stating that they were ready to commence installation im- mediately if successful in bidding for franchise, and were prepared to render the best service and at rates equivalent to those charged in Re- dondo Beach. " REPORTS OF SPCEIAL COMyTITTEES. None. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES. ' None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS. Moved by Trustee Bryson, seconded by Trustee Work, that the following resolution be adopted: "WHEREAS it becomes the solemn duty of this Board of Trustees to chron- icle the loss of an honored and respected city official, and to record its testimonial to his character,-Works, and life, and member of the Board WHEREAS in the death of Willard S. Radney, ], of Trustees of the City of E1 Segundo, California, the said city is depri- ved of one of its most conscientious and able officials, and one of its _ most respected citizens. He was honored and esteemed by all who knew him: was uniformly kind, gentle, and courteous, and his cheery smile and greeting was an inspiration to all with whom he came in contact. To his friends and family, this Board of Trustees extends its deepest and most heartfelt sympathy. We grieve with them in sorrow and shall long cherish the memory of our departed friend and follow worker. this Board of"Trastees, and that a copy thereof be rock fhrnished the press, and that a copy thereof be transmitted to the widow of the de- ceased." The said motion toadopt the foregoing resolution was passed by the following vote: Ayes: Trustees Bryson, Martin, Work and Rueger. Noes: None, Absent: Trustee Ward. The matter of rental of fire hydrants from the E1 Segundo Water Co. was discussed and the City Clerk was instructed to communicate with the Railroad Commission to learn if the amount asked by the said company is a reasonable charge for the service to be rendered. Moved by Trustee Martin, seconded by Trustee Bryson, that Ordinance No. 46, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, ::ALIFORNIA, REGULATING TRAFFIC AND DESCRIBING A SYSTEM OF SIGNALS TO BE USED BY PER- SONS OPERATING VEHICLES UPON THE PUBLIC HIGHWAY", which was introduced and read at a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees held on the 4th day of December, 1918, be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Trustees Bryson, Martin, Work and Rueger. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Ward. The matter of advertising for sale a gas franchise was, by general consent, laid over for consideration. PAYING BILLS. The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records, were read: W. S. Goodrich $53.67 Estate of Martin B. Knutson $ 3.00 Dr. Frances G. Buchanan 22.00 C. E. Mahoney 19.75 J. Legler 1.00 Frank Godowitz 1.33 B. Katz 1.33 E. W. Gray 1.33 Total f103..41 Gloved by Trustee Bryson, seconded by Trustee Martin, that the demands be allowed and warrants for same drawn on the General Fund. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Trustees Bryson, Martin, Work and Rueger. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Ward. NEW BUSINESS. The City Clerk announced that certificate showing that the Steam Heating System had been completed, and that a payment of $1366.65 was now due W. S. Goodrich as the initial payment of 750' of his contract price for the completion of said Steam Heating System in the City Hall. Moved by Trustee Bryson, seconded by Trustee Martin, that the follow- ing resolution be adopted: WHEREAS it appears by the certificate of Victor D. McCarthy, Build- ing Inspector, that the sum of $1366.65 is properly due W. S. Goodrich, as per his contract with the City of E1 Segundo, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the stid sum of $1366.65 be paid in accordance with said contract out of the General Fund of the City of El Segundo, and that a warrant for said sum be drawn payable to the said W. S. Goodrich. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Trustees Bryson, Martin, Work, and Rueger. Noes: None. Absent: 2rustee Ward. The City Clerk made known his need of letterheads, pencils, ink, and other small office supplies, and it was moved by Trustee Martin, seconded _by Trustee Work, that the purchase of said supplies, at a sum not to ex- ceed $15.00 be authorized. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Trustees Bryson, Martin, Work, and Rueger. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Ward. The City Clerk was instructed to communicate with Messrs. Scrogge and MCDavid, owners of property near the corner of Richmond St., and E1 Segundo Avenue, requesting that these properties be cleaned up. The City. Clerk was instruoted to prooure prices orb a table and six chairs for the Committee Room of the Board of Trustees. The City Attorney was questioned oonoerning the legality of iwo or more bonding companies carrying the bond of the City Treasurer. The Attorney stated that there were no legal objections, but that he would look up decisions on the matter and advise the Board. No further business appearing, it was moved by Trustee Martin, seconded by Trustee Work, that the meeting adjourn until Friday, the 13th dap of December, 1918, at the hour of 4 :30 o'clock P. Id. Carried. Approved: Respectfully submitted, President Board of Trust "s. City Clerk.