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1921 AUG 31 CC MIN.iy� rii.�+f'ci +4? #±.f^i a W$�4..B+A +f `fs?' �+`,� �... .�"�'T'�h. 'r.,��+�� �U i"- �`'•?i�..�t ,. .. � 'fr e �.,..;.. El Segundo, G" lifornia. August 31, 1921. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the City of E1 Segundo, California, was called to order at 7:30 o'clock P. 1.:. on the above date in the Council ::hamper of the City Hall by Carl E. Rueger, President of the Board. ROLL UALL. Trustees Present: Davis, Smiley and Rueger. Trustees Absent: Binder and Bryson. READLIG OF ::IIMTES OF PREVIOUS i.:L+'MING- The minutes of the regular meeting meld on the 84th day of August, 1921, were read without error or omission being noted, and upon motion of Trustee Smiley, seconded by Trustee Binder, which carried, the minutes were approved as read. Trustee Binder and Trustee Bryson appeared during the reading of the minutes and took their chairs, the hour being 7:35 o'clock P. z. rTRITTEI3 UOL— ILUNICATIONS. The following communications were read and disposed of as indicated: STATE LA,7 E uFO�= 7,E .LE_4T LEAGUE, a letter advising the benefits derived by other cities and counties from the passage of the Prohibition Ordinance approved by said Leage. Ordered filed. None. ORAL C 0..,;. UNIUAT I Ol'a S . REPORTS OF STA ILING COri;:ITTEES. Trustee Binder of the Public Works Committee reported that the street light had been installed at the corner of ilain Street and Grand Avenue and apparently is-very satisfactory. REPORT;: OF C)FFIvERS Ai�ll SPECIAL u0; ".iUITTEES. i.1arshal Kidwell reported that some of the damaged parts removed from the Police :.:otorcycle, which an employee of the Harley— Davidson Sales Agency had offered $20.00 for, had been stolen and that the person offering such amount had retracted the same. He stated that the Harley— Davidson Sales Agency offered $15.00 for the remaining parts, following which it was moved by Trustee Smiley, secnded by Trustee Davis, that the action of this Board of Trustees heretofore taken authorizing the City Clerk to dispose of the damaged motorcycle parts for a sum of not less than $20.00 be reconsidered and that that official be now empowered to dispose of them for a sum not less than X15.00. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Trustees Binder, Bryson, Davis, Smiley and Rueger. Noes: None. Absent: None. The City Clerk advised that pursuant to instructions he had received from S. Dodd and V. W. Robbins a quotation of $1.00 per hour for their services in revising the building ordinance. By general consent the Clerk was instructed to again communicate with them for the purpose of obtaining a stated price for all of the work necessary to be done. It-appearing that the City is still without Relief Fire Engine Drivers, the matter was again referred to the Public Safety Committee with full power to act in accordance with action of the Board of Trustees taken at a regular meeting held on the 24th day of August, 1921. TNFIidISHED BUSII:ESS. The City Attorney inquired whether or not the Sausal— Redondo Water Company had increased their water rates in the Hollingsworth Tract. 11one of the Board had "heard of any increase in rates. PAYE~ G BILLS. No demands were presented. 1JEN BUSINESS. The i.arshal announced the appointments of E. H. Burgan, Dan Fahland, Benjamin E. Goodwin as Deputy Zarshals. Moved by Trustee Smiley, seconded-by 'Trustee Bryson, that these appointments be approved. Carried. The Liarshal announced the revocation of the appointments of 0. ;.:. Payne and A. G. Bogan as Deputy :.:arshals. The Chair expressed the opinion that while the revision of the Building Ordinance is being considered, an electric wiring ordinance should be adopted. By general consent the City Attorney was instructed to present to the Board a copy of such an ordinance, which the.Board would submit to competent persons for recommendation. Lloved. by Trustee Smiley, seconded by Trustee Bryson, that the following resolution be adopted: uMiEREAS, on the third, fourth and fifth days of September, 1921, -a celebration will be held in the City of El Segundo, comprising athletic events, band concern and dancing, and WHEREAS, it is desirous of designating Saturday, September 3rd, as El Segundo Day, and to,provide a barbecue for the participants in the celebration, NOSY, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the President of the Board of Trustees appoint a committee, consisting of the five members of the Board of Trustees, to arrange for said barbecue on said date, and that they be authorized to incur indebtedness for said event not to exceed ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1000.00).0 Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Trustees Binder, Bryson, Davis, Smiley and Rueger. Noes: None. Absent: None. Lioved by Trustee Smiley, seconded by Trustee Davis, that the following resolution be adopted: "RESOLVED, That the Street Superintendent of the city of E1 Segundo be and he is hereby authorized and instructed to cause that portion of Richmond Street for the entire Tidth of said street from the Northerly line of the improvement as contracted for by Braun, Bryant & Austin Company, being the Southerly lino: of Grand Avenue to the edge of the existing pavement in Grand Avenue, also from the Southerly line of the improvement "as contracted for by Braun, Bryant & Austin Co., being the Northerly line of E1 Segundo Avenue to the edge of the existing pavement on E1 Segundo Avenue to be improved by the construction therein of a pavement identical with that being constructed in Richmond Street between E1 Segundo Avenue and Grand Avenue by Braun, Bryant & Austin Company, and that the contractor be authorized to present to the Board of Trustees his bill therefor." Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Trustees Binder, Bryson, Davis, Smiley and Rueger. Noes: Bone. Absent: None. ;loved by Trustee Smiley, seconded by Trustee Bryson, that ur. V. Best be employed to assist the marshal on September 39d, 4th and 5th, during the celebration which will be held in El Segundo on those dates, and that compensation be fixed at'$6.00 per day for each day. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Trustees Hinder, Bryson, Davis, Smiley and Rueger. Noes: None. Absent: done. .roved by Trustee Smiley, seconded by Trustee Binder, that the City Clerk be and he is hereby authorized to purchase for the use of the larshal a revolver, cartridges and 'holster therefor at a sum not to exceed $55.00. carried by the following vote: Ayes: Trustees Hinder, Bryson, Davis, Smiley and Rueger. Noes: None, Absent: None. No further business appearing to be transacted at this session, it was moved by 'Trustee Smiley, seconded by Trustee Davis, that the Board adjourn until Friday, September 2nd, at the hour or 12:00'o'clock Noon. Carried. Respectfully submitted, UG� Approved: City C1 k. Presiden Board of Tru ees.