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1919 APR 16 CC MINE1 3egundo, Cal., April 16th, 1919. Regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the City of E1 Segundo was called to order at 7 :30 O'clock p. m. on the above date in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, by Sydney R. Martin, Chairman of the Board. ROIL CALL. Trustees present: Bryson, Smiley, and Martin, Trustees absent: Yard, and Work. READING MINUTES PREVIOUS MEETING. The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 9th day of April, 191y, were read without error or omission being noted, and it was moved by Trus- tee Bryson, seconded by Trustee Smiley, that the same be approved as read. Carried. WRITTEN COIETI NICATIONS. The Clerk's report for the quarter ending March 31st, 1919, was read; also a letter from the Knights of Pythias requesting a refund for rent paid account of the auditorium being used by the Inglewood Women's Club on their regular meeting night, March 17th, 1919. Moved by Trustee Smiley, seconded by Trustee Bryson, that the communications be filed. Carried. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS. Messrs. H. J. Barber and 0. B. Hansen, who were accompanied by E. J. Smith, addressed the Board relative to compensating a new band - master. Moved by Trustee Bryson, seconded by Trustee Smiley, that inasmuch as a 9 ood band is a valuable asset as an advertising medium, that the sum of 4.00 per week be paid to Nagle, for services rendered as instructor of the Standard Oil Band of E1 Segundo. Carried by the following vote. Ayes: Trustees Bryson, Smiley, and Martin. Noes: None. Absent: Trustees Ward, and Work. Mr. H. J. Barber thanked the Board on behalf of the band, for the action taken, Mr. C. W. Smith announced that he had been appointed a committee by the Knights of Pythias to take up the matter of a refund for rent paid for use of the auditorium. The Chair advised him that the matter would be taken care of later during the meeting. None. REPORTS OF STANDING COL1MITTEES. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMuiITTEES. Nr. Work who was appointed on a committee to procure acid and soda for the Fire Department being absent, the Clerk reported that the materials had been delivered and are now on hand. In connection with discussion of the House Moving ordinance started at the last meeting, the City Attorney read parts of the State Law cover- ing such matters, and it waxs decided not to take action amending the pre- sent ordinance. The City Attorney advised that a bond election might be consolidated with the annexation election to be held in the near :Lture. Moved by Trustee Bryson, seconded by Trustee Smiley, that consideration of a bond election for the purpose of obtaining funds to erect an amusement room as a monument to the men who joined the army from this city, be postponed for one week. Carried. The City Clerk advised that Mr. McKnight of the southern California Edison Co. had been in to see him, and proposed to substitute the present Jr�rva�v..P.:T „woon_b)'TM1T7' ^T1xv, wvis:".r 40 watt ].amps now used for street lighting purposes, with 60 candle power -�. ]amps, the charge for which would be $1.50 per lamp per month. If the Board"”" saw fir to accept this proposition, he stated that they would be able to give the additional 16 lights previously requested, and that under the system after it had been changed, el ectroliers might be installed on Main St, at any time desired. Moved by Trustee Smiley, seconded by Trustee Bryson, that the City Clerk communicate with the Sputhern CaIifornia Edison Co. requesting them to submit for approval, a contract for street lighting under the terms quoted to the City Clerk. Carried. The City Clerk reported that in the matter of complaint filed concerning street lights being extinguished too early mornings, he had had the Stand- ard Oil gateman check the matter several mornings, finding that lights burn- ed until 5:.50 a. m. which was late enough. The Public Service Committee had no report prepared with respect to amending the 'Ou.ilding Ordinance, and action thereon was deferred. Paying Bills. The following demands, having Finance and Records, were read: Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Co. C. F. Turner Victor D. McCarthy R. W. Heffelfinger had the approval of the Committee on $26.70 E1 Segundo Water Co. $21.25 4.15 Victor D. McCarthy C/C 8.55 5.00 Pac. Elec. Ry. Co. 70.80 4.26 40. 1 Moved by Trustee Bryson, seconded by Trustee Smiley, that the demands be allowed, and warrants for same drawn on the General Fund. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Trustees Bryson, Smiley, and Martin. Noes: Trustees None. Absent: Trustees Ward, and Work. NEW BUSINESS. The City Attorney advised that he had just received a letter from the 0. T. Johnson Corporation requesting information as to the course to pur -. sue to obtain a street through fifteen acres owned by said corporation in the Eastern part of the City. After discussion, it was decided that the City Attorney should advise the company, that the matter was one for the consideration of the property owners themselves, and that they should get together and deed property for street purposes to the city. Trustee Smiley stated that the baseball club wanted aid in repairing the grandstand and the baseball grounds. It was suggested that he tell them to communicate with the Board before the next meeting, detailing the work they wanted the city to do.. Misses Hvelayn Fitzgerald and Clara Gilbert made application for free use of the City Hall on the afternoon of Saturday April 19th, for the pur- lose of giving an Easter party to their Sunday School classes. Moved by Trustee Bryson, seconded by Trustee Smiley, that permission be granted. Carried. Loved by Trustee Smiley, seconded by Trustee Bryson, that the City Clerk be instructed to order 200 gals. Fuel Oil for the City Hall. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Trustees Bryson, Smiley, and Martin. Noes: Trustees None. Absent: Trustees Ward, and Work. Needs of the Fire Department, in the way of a rack to carry a first aid cabinet, masks, etc. was called to the Board's attention, and the matter was referred to the Public Safety Committee. No farther business appearing, it was moved by Trustee Bryson, second- ed by Trustee Smiley, that the meeting adjourn until 12 :00 o'clock noon on Thursday the 17th day of April., 1919. Carried. Respectfully submitted, Approved: QV: dMA4-( n i erk. PRESIDENT B ARD OF TR TEES.