1918 SEP 25 CC MINRegular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the City of E1 Segundo
was called to order at 7 :30 o'clock 2. U. on the above date in the Coun-
cil Chamber of the City Hall, by Carl Ernest Rueger, President of the
Board.
ROLL CALL
Trustees present: Bryson, Ward, and Rueger.
Trustees absent: Martin, and Radney.
READING MINUTES PREVIOUS IM NG.
The minutes of the meeting held on the 18th day of September, 1918,
were read, no errors or omissions being noted. Moved by Trustee Ward,
seconded by Trustee Bryson, that the same be approved. Carried.
WRITTEN CQMIMICATIONS.
Trustee Martin appeared immediately after the announcement of this
order of business, and took his seat, the hour being 7 :40 o'clock P. Y.
The following communications were read:
Frome the National Municipal League concerning membership in said
organization.
From Charley Chin applying for permission to move a frame building
from the Standard Oil Company's property to Lot 18, Block 27, on the
West side of Penn St., between Grand and Franklin Avenues.
From the Pacific Electric Ry. Co. declining to install a toilet in
their station at El Segundo Refinery stop on the Del Rey line.
From the California Corrugated Culvert Co. soliciting an order for
Friel Street Indicators.
Moved by Trustee Bryson, seconded by Trustee Ward, that the letters
be filed. Carried.
ORAL CMWNICA.TIONS.
Health Officer Davis made a proposition to assume a contract with
the City for the disposal of garbage and cans, stating that he thought
that if such an arrangement could be made, he could more readily devise
a more satisfactory collection of refuse. The matter was laid over for
consideration.
None.
B&PORTS OF STAND COMMITTEES.
REPORTS CF SPECIAL COMMITTEES.
The City Attorney read a letter he had received from the Pacific
Electric By, Co., which was in reply to his request that for the safety
of vehicles passing their crossing at Arizona Drive and El Segundo, the
Board of Trustees requested that the Company out back the banks on their
right -of -way, in which they stated the work would cost $2700.00; too much
to spend at this time. They further suggested the lowering of their
automatic warning signal at this point. The matter was laid over.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
Moved by Trustee Ward, seconded by Trustee Martin, that Health Off-
icer R. F. Davis be permitted to attend the Tenth Annual Conference of
State, County, and Municipal Health Officers, at Riverside, California,
October 15th to 18th inclusive, and to file his demand for expenses
incurred therewith, not to exceed $10.00 per day. Carried by the follow-
ing vote: A,—es: Trustees Bryson, Martin, Ward, and Rueger.
Noes: None.
Absent: Trustee Radney.
Moved by Trustee Martin, seconded by Trustee Ward, trat the City
Engineer be authorized to make a map of the City of El Segundo, on the
scale of 100 feet to the inch, at a cost not to exceed $975.00.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Trustees
Noes: None.
Absent: Trustee
Bryson, Martin, Turd, and Rueger.
Radney.
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Moved by Trustee Ward, seconded by Trustee Bryson, that Charley Chin be
granted permission,to move the building described,over and along the
route described in his application on file with the City Clerk, Carried.
PAYING BILLS
The following demands having had the approval of the Com::.ittee on
Finance and Records, were read:
Southern California Edison Co. $20.05
C. E. Mahoney 2.50
Clyde Woodworth 3.65
Estate of Martin B. Knutson 60.00
Total .2
Moved by Trustee Ward,
be allowed and warrants for
the following vote:
Ayes:
Hoes:
Absent:
seconded by Trustee Bryson, that the demands
same drawn on the General Fund. Carried by
Trustees Bryson, Martin, Ward, and Rueger.
None.
Trasstee Radney.
13W BUSINESS.
The Clerk announced the need of stationery, Janitor's and other
supplies, following which it was moved by Trustee Martin, seconded by
Trustee Ward, that the City Clerk be instructed to order a bell for the
door to the Auditorium ante -room, six cotton flags, 250 letter heads,
5 gals deodorent, 25 cards warning against destraction of public property,
and brooms, at a total cost not to exceed $40.00. Carried by the follow-
ing vote:
Ayes: Trustees Bryson, Martin, Ward, and Rueger.
Noes: None.
Absent: Trustee Radney.
The Marshal announced the appointment of Fred G. Turner as a Deputy ?
Marshal and requested the Board's approval of same. Moved by Trustee
Wardt, seconded by Trustee Bryson, that the Marshal's appointment of Fred
G. Turner, as a Deputy Marshal, be and the same is hereby approved.
Carried.
The Clerk announced the receipt of a petition from J. B. Work and
others, praying the improvement of Palm Avenue from Hillerest to Main St.
Inasmuch as the amount collected wasnot stated in the petition, nor the
money paid into the Treasurery, by general consent, the Clerk was in-
structed to return the petition for amendment.
Moved by Trustee Martin, seconded by Trustee Bryson, that the Clerk
be instructed to write a letter to the Union advising them that the Hall
must be kept in a clean and tidy manner. Carried.
The City Attorney reported that Mr. Wm. D. Walsh had filed suit
against the City for alleged damages sustained in connection with his
employment during the construction of the Ballona. Avenue and Main St.
pa.veme nt .
Moved by Trustee Bryson, seconded
of suit of Wry. D. Walsh be referred to
to take necessary action to protect the
following vote: 2yes: Trustees
Noes: None.
by Trustee Martin, that the matter
the City Attorney with authority
City's interests. Carried by the
Bryson, Martin, Ward, and Rueger. -
Absent: Trustee Radney.
No farther business appearing, it was moved by Trustee Ward, seconded
by Trustee Martin, that the meeting adjourn until Friday, the 27th day of
September, 1918, at the hour of 5:00 P. M. Carried.
Respectfully submitted,
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