1919 MAR 26 CC MINE1 Segundo, Cal., March 26th, 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 Carl Ernest Rueger, President of the Board.
ROLL CALL.
Trustees present: Bryson, Ward, and Rueger.
Trustees absent: Martin, and Work.
READING MINUTES PREVIOUS MEETING.
The minutes of the regular meeting of the Board, held on the 19th day
of March, 1919, were read without error or omission being noted, and it was
moved by Trustee Bryson, seconded by Trustee Ward, that the same be approv-
ed as read. Carried.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS.
A letter from W. H. Bowman, requesting permission to remove two Eu-
calyptus trees from in front of his residence was read. Also, a petition
from Alfred M. Smiley and others, petitioning the Board of Trustees to take
the necessary steps and proceedings for the annexation to the City of El
Segundo, of certain new uninhabited territory known as Lot 1, of Tract
3303.
Moved by Trustee Ward, seconded by Trustee Bryson, that the oommunicat-
ions be filed. Carried. Trustee Martin appeared and took his seat at this
time, the hour being 7 :50 o'clock P.M.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS.
Mr. Baird of the American La France Fire Engine Co. addressednthe
Board at length concerning fire apparatus. No action taken.
Mr. Black of Main St., near Maple addressed the Board objecting to.
the acquisition of a fire pump.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
Moved by Trustee Bryson, seconded by Trustee Ward, that W. H. Bowman
be granted permission to remove two trees (Encalyptusl from the p4rking
in front of his residence. Carried.
The petition of Alfred M. Smiley and others, petitioning the annex-
ation of Lot 1, in Tract � 3303 was referred to the City Clerk to be
checked.
PAYING BILLS.
The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on
Finance and Records, were read:
Standard Oil Co. $60.34 Pac. Tel.& Tel.Co. $11.10
George Chilson 5.18 L. A. Smith 8.33
J. S. Orr 1.00 J. S. Orr 4.28
C. Ganahl Lumber Co. 4.32
94.
Moved by Trustee Ward, seconded by Trustee Bryson, that the demands
be allowed, and warrants for same drawn on the General Fund. Carried by the
following vote: Ayes: Trustees Bryson, Martin, Ward, and Rueger.
Noes: None.
Absent: Trustee Work.
NEW BUSINESS.
The Clerk announced various needs of the Fire Department and by general
consent, the matters were referred to the Public Safety Committee with power
to act.
The Clerk stated that he thought several window seat covers, which were
purchased with the furniture of the Club Del Mar, and for which the City has
no immediate need, might be disposed of. Moved by Trustee Martin, seconded
by Trustee Ward, that the matter be referred to the Public Works Committee
with power to act. Carried.
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The Marshal announced the revocation of the appointments of C. L. T
Berry and G. S. Neal as deputy marshals.
The Chair stated that he thought some rules should be adopted
governing the use of the City Hall Auditorium, and the City Clerk was
instructed to draft same for presentation at the neat meeting for
approval or correction.
No word having been received from the Southern California Edison
Co. relative to the addition of some street lights requested at various
times throughout the past year, It was suggested that the Clerk get in to
touch with them immediately, and endeavor to arrange for a meeting so the
matter could be decided.
The Chair announced his attendance at a meeting of the anti- annexat-
ion committee at Venice on Tuesday evening March 25th, at which time
sub - committees on Finance, Publicity, etc. were appointed.
The Clerk stated that Mr. W. Gross representing the Knights of Pyth-
ias had requested him to ask if the charge for use of the Auditorium by
said organization on March 28th might not be remitted inasmuch as they
gave up the hall on March 17th for the accommodation of the Inglewood
Womens Club. It was generally agreed, that owing to the extra number of
lights necessary on the occasion of a dance, and the extra janitor ser-
vice and expense made necessary on these occasions, that the lodge should
pay for the use of the hall on the night mentioned.
Moved by Trustee Martin, seconded by Trustee Bryson, that the City
Clerk purchase one roll of wrapping paper, and 100 lbs. sweeping com=
pound, at a cost not to exceed 12.00. Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Trustees Bryson, Martin, Ward, and'Rueger.
Hoes: None.
Ab sent : Trustee Work.
No further business appearing, it was moved by Trustee Martin,
seconded by Trustee Bryson, that the meeting adjourn, Carried.
Respectfully submitted,