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1919 JUL 30 CC MIN91 Segundo, Cal., July 30th, 1919. Regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the City of E1 Segundo was called to order in the Council Chamber of the City Hall at 7:30 o'clock P. M. on the above date, by Sydney R. Martin, President of the Board. ROLL CALL Trustees present: Smiley, Ward, and Martin. Trustees absent: Bryson and Work. READING MINUTES PREVIOUS MEETING. The minutes of the regular meeting held on.the 16th day of July, 1919, were read without error or omission being.noted, and it was moved by Trustee Ward, seconded by Trustee Smiley, that the same be approved as read. Carried. Trustee Bryson appeared at this time and took his seat, the hour being 7:40 o'clock P. M. The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 23d day of July, 1919s were read without error or omission being noted, and it was moved by Trustee Ward, secanded by Trustee Smiley, that the same be approved as read. Carried. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS. Letters from the following were read: Southern California Edison Co. advising that the globes on the orna- mental posts at E1 Segundo Avenue and the Inglewood- Redondo Boulevard were being destroyed frequently, and suggesting that the globes be re- placed with galvanized iron frames supporting plain window glass. Pacific -Coast Assn.of Fire Chiefs,.advising of their convention to be held at Portland, Oregon, September 15th to 19th, and inviting the Chief and Trustees of El Segundo to attend. Moved by Trustee Smiley, seconded by Trustee Ward, that the letters be filed. Carried. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS. A representative of the American- LaFrance Fire Engine Co. sub- mitted cuts of various trailers to be used in connection with the fire engine for the purpose of carrying hose, and suggested far this city's use, one costing $1VO.00 After reviewing the cuts and discussing the matter, it was moved by Trustee Smiley, seconded by Trustee bard, that the City Clerk be authorized to purchase a trailer for the Fire Depart- ment, pnd to order proper appliances for attaching same to the fire - engine, at a cost not to exceed $180.00. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Trustees Bryson, Smiley, Ward, and Martin. Noes: Trustees None. Absent: Trustee Work. Mr. C. S. Whitehead presented a petition signed by himself and nine others, praying the acquisition by the City of E1 Segundo, of a road to run Easterly and Westerly in Block 94 of the City of El Segundo, between Palm and Maple Avenues, from Fain St. to Eucalyptus Drive. The City Attorney explained to the applicant the procedure to be followed and the cost of same in case condemnations proceedings were taken, and suggested that they try to arrange for a meeting of the it operty owners to effect a settlement of the matter as was done by property owners in the Eastern part of the city for the same purpose. It was decided that the City Clerk communicate with all of the property owners who will be effected to the end indicated. None. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES. The City Attorney reported with reference to the employment of women, that the law does not permit their employment for a longer period than eight hours in any one day, and not more then forty -eight hours in any one week. The City Attorney reported-also, in connection with the operation of a commercial vehicle, that at present it is lawful for a person to operate such vehicle under Operator's License, but that next year, such a driver will have to have a Chauffeur's License. UNFINISHED BUSINESS. By general consent, it was decided to have the Edison Co. install one more globe on the ornamental posts at E1 Segundo Avenue and the Inglewood - Redondo Boulevard, before changing the style of the holder, and the Marshal was instructed to endeavor to find out how the globes have been broken. Moved by Trustee Smiley, seconded by Trustee Bryson, that ordinance No. Z4, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING, CALLING, PROVIDING FOR, AND GIVING NOTICE, OF A SPECIAL ELECT- ION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, THE SECOND DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 19199 FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE.QUALIFIEE VOTERS OF-SAID CITY, THE PROPOSITION OF INCURRING A BONDED INDEBTEDNESS BY SAID CITY FOR THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION AND COMPLETION BY SAID CITY OF A CERTAIN MUN- ICIPAL IMPROVEMENT NAMELY: A PUBLIC BUILDING, TO -WIT: A PUBLIC ASSEM- BLY HALL, PROVIDING FCR ELECTION PRECINCTS, DESIGNATING THE POLLING PLACES AND APPOINTING ELECTION OFFICERS FOR SAID ELECTION; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO PAY THE COST OF SAID IMPROVEMENT, AND TME LEVYING OF A TAX FOR THE PAYMENT OF SAID BONDS: ", which was introduced and read at a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees held on the 23d day of July, 19192 be adopted: Carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Trustees Bryson, Ward, Smiley, and Martin. Noes: Trustees None. Absent: Trustees Work. PAYING BILLS. The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records, were read: OT- TT- Makene3--------- - - - --- #6sAA-- As►er #ee►ri- R�sbl�er -1 ga : -8e :- fiBb•8A ]6T- VT- Gre0a- -- -Glv92 9raxe -6eT 11s45 C. E. Mahoney 15.80 A. I. Shingleton 4.00 Western Auto Electric Co 6.54 N. Parham 4.00 T. Evans 24.75 A. I. Shingleton 10.35 Pao. Electric Ry•Co. 70.95 Standard Oil Co. 135.22 Standard Oil Cc 88.31 q6.80 Standard Oil Co. 148.32 e 9 "te'l ee RAP a -- * EOYW aside" A"6hany "6'e' 16.99 B. S. s95e9- 00 VV f 24900 mili 66.99 • ST1 1+ d&Q _k n_ Total .�O 8• Moved by Trustee Bryson, seconded by Trustee Ward, that the demands be allowed, and warrants for same drawn on the General Fund. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Trustees Bryson, Smiley, Ward, and Martin. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Work. NEW BUSINESS. Moved by Trustee Smiley, seconded by Trustee Bryson, that the Anti - annexation League be granted free use of the Auditorium on the evening of August 16th, 1919, for the purpose of holding an entertain- ment and dance. Carried. Moved by Trustee Smiley, seconded by Trustee Bryson, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that from and after the first day of August, 1919, and until the further order of this Board, Virginia Fitzgerald shall receive as compensation in full for her services render- ed as S.�reet Superintendent's Clerk, the sum of $60.00 per month, payable monthly as other city salaries are _paid. Carried by the following vote: -T�• Ayes: Trustees Bryson, Smiley, bard, and Martin. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Work. A discussion as to other salary increases ensued, and the Chair declar- ed a recess of five minutes at the hour of 8;50 P.M. At 8:55, the m eeting was again called to order by President Martin. Moved by Trustee Smiley, seconded by Trustee Ward, that the follow- ing resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the salary of the City Inspector be, and the same is hereby increased from $45.00 to $75.00 per month commencing August 1st, 1919, and shall be payable monthly, as other city salaries are paid. Carried by the following vote: Ayes.: Trustees Bryson, Smiley, Ward, and Martin. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Work. Moved by Trustee Bryson, seconded by Trustee hard, that the follow- ing resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the office of Assistant Cit$ Inspector be and the same is hereby created. It shall be the duty of said assistant City Inspector to make inspections of buildings, plumbing, and electrical appliances in the City of E1 Segundo under the direction of the City Inspector. The appointtee to said office shall receive as compensation in full for his services as said Assistant City Inspector, the sum of $10.00 per month, payable monthly as other city salaries are payable. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Trustees Bryson, Smiley, Ward, and Martin. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Work. Moved by Trustee Smiley, seconded by Trustee Bryson, that the follow- ing resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that C. S. Green be, and he is hereby appointed Assistant City Inspector to assume the duties of his office August let, 1919. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Trustees Bryson, Smileyp WerM, and Martin, Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Work. Moved by Trustee Ward, seconded by :Trustee Smiley, that the follow ing resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the salary of the Street Superintendent be and,the,. same is hereby increased from $137.50 per month, to $150.00 per month, effective August 1st, 1919. Carried by'the following vote: Ayes: Trustees Bryson, Smiley, Ward, and Martin. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Wprk. Moved by Trustee Bryson, seconded by Trustee Smiley, that the 'foll- owing resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the salary of the City Attorney be and the same is hereby increased from $60.00 to $75.00 per month, effective August 1st, 1919. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Trustees Bryson, Smiley, Ward, and Martin. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Work. Moved by Trustee Smiley, seconded by Trustee Ward, that the Foll- owing resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the salary of the Fire Engine Driver, be and the same is hereby increased from $100.00 to $110.00 per month, effective August 1st, 1919. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Trustees Bryson, Smiley, Ward, and Martin. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Work. Moved by Trustee Smiley, seconded by Trustee Bryson, that the City Clerk be authorised to purchase electric lamps for use in the City Hall at a cost not to exceed $55.00. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Trustees Bryson, Smiley, Ward, and Martin. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Work. Moved by Trustee Smiley, seconded by Trustee Ward, that the City Clerk be authorized to purchase 500 stamped envelopes at a cost not to eaaeed $12.00. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Trustees Bryson, Smiley, W ard, and Martin. Noes: None. Absent: Trustees Work. No further business appearing, it was moved by Trustee Ward, second- ed by Trustee Smiley, that the meeting ad ;ourn until Thursday, the 31st day of July, 1919, at the hour of 11:50 o clock A. M. Carried. Approved: Respectfully submitted; res dent Bdard of Trustees.