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,undo, Cal. January 190 1921.
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the City of El Segundo
was called to order at 7 :30 o'clock P. K. on the above date in the
Council Chamber of the City hall by Carl E. Rueger, President of the
Board.
ROLL CALL.
Trustees Present: Binder, Davis, Smiley and Rueger.
Trustees Absent: Bryson.
READIIIG OF THE L- JNUTES OF 2R EVIOUS i TIIIGS.
The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 12th day of
January, 1921, were read. No errors or omissions appearing, it was
moved by Trustee Smiley, seconded by Trustee Binder, that the minutes
be approved as read. Carried.
Trustee Bryson appeared during the reading of the minutes and
took his seat, the hour being 7 :34 o'clock P. 2.
WR , TTEIT COlaMICATIONS.
The following communications were read and disposed of an indicated:
W. E. MORGAII, requesting permission to move a traffic regulating
.sign located in front of a new building being erected on the corner
of Concord Street and Grand Avenue. Moved by 'Trustee Davis, seconded
by Trustee Binder, that permission is hereby granted to move the
traffic sign referred to in the application of W. E. Morgan to a
new location to be designated by the Street Superintendent and that
such removal be done under the supervision and to the satisfaction
of said Street Superintendent. Carried.
PACIFIC TELEPHONE & TELEGRAPH CO., requesting permission to move
a 30 foot pole and one anchor now located on the South side of
Nest Grand Avenue between Richmond and Concord Streets, to a new
location on the same street. moved by Trustee Smiley, seconded by
Trustee Binder, that the Pacific Telephone & Telegraph C �)mpany is
hereby granted permission to move the pole and anchor referred to
in their application therefor, such removal to be done under the
supervision and to the satisfaction of the Street Superintendent of
the City of E1 Segundo. Carried.
RALPH ATKINSON, an application to operate a stage line through the
City of El Segundo. It appearing that permission for the operation
of such stage line had been granted August 11th, 1920, as recorded
in the minutes of the Board of Trustees at Page B -172, this
communication was ordered filed. The applicant, however, was re-
quested to file with this Board at the earliest opportunity a copy
of the Railroad Commission's permit, authorizing him to operate such
stage line.
ORAL COla UNICAT IONS.
Idr. Frank Renfro, on behalf of the Jdd Fellows Encampment,
extended an invitation to the city officials to attend a banquet to
be given by them in the Council Chamber at 10:00 P. M. this date,
which invitation was accepted with thanks by the President of the
Board on behalf of said officials.
REPORTS OF STANDING C01MITT. ES.
Trustee Binder, of the Public Works Committee, reported the
completion of the repairs to the large platform in the Auditorium.
Trustee Davis of the Public Safety Committee, reported having had
a conference with W. H. Gross, Fire Chief, who advised that upon his
return from San Pedro, a meeting of the El Segundo Volunteer Fire Dept.
will be held and the vacancies in the official personnel of the
organization would be filled.
Trustee Davis also reported that he had had a conference with the
Night Watchman and found that only certain of the stations which he
should visit nightly were actually being visited at this time, but that
he had recommended a routine to the officer, which he thought would,be
followed in future.
UNP I1;1SEED BUSINESS.
Moved by Trustee Smiley, seconded by Trustee Davis, that the
application of P. A. Wommacx for a license to discharge fire arms in
the City of El Segundo, which was presented to the Board of Trustees
at its meeting of January 12th, be and the same is hereby denied.
Carried.
The City Attorney advised that the "Resolution of Intention" for
the improvement o f. Ri chmond Street, between Grand Avenue and E1 Segundo
Avenue, would be presented at the next meeting, as the.City Engineer
had been unable to complete plans and assessment district data, which
must be referred to in the Resolution of Intention.
The City Attorney read a number of recommendations which were made
by the Health Officer with respect to amendments and additions to the
Plumbing Ordinances of the City of El Segundo, which were discussed.
After considerable time had been taken up in this manner, it was
decided to discuss a few of these recommendations each meeting night
until all of them had had consideration.
The City Attorney presented for the perusal of the Board or any
person whom they might recommend, copies of two electric wiring
ordinances.
PAYING BILLS.
The following demand , having had the approval of the Committee
on Finance and Records, were read:
Pacific Electric Railway Co. 4105.04 W. D. Sickler 31.80
Herald Publishing Co. 302.58 J. S. Orr 77.84
C. T. Ainsworth 85.00 C. M. Hasenstab 7.00
A :.tiller 89.10 Howard & Smitil 27.50
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R. L.1 66.00 P. M. Luton 4.00
L. Gutysh 68.75
M. Kelly 66.00 Total 41062.61
C. Woodyard 66.00
M. Cooney 66.00
Moved by Trustee Binder, seconded by Trustee Bryson that the
demands be allowed and warrants dravm on the General Fund for the same.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Trustees Binder, Bryson, Davis, Smiley and Ru eger.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
NEW BUSINESS.
The Chair advised that ter. T. C. Cromer desired permission to move
two trees from in front of his property at Walnut Avenue and Virginia
Street. Loved by Trustee Smiley, seconded by Trustee Bryson, that
such permission be granted. Carried.
The Chair advised receipt of a letter from xr. Harry H. Culver,
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of the Anti - Annexation League, advising their need of financial
assistance. Moved by i'rustee Smiley, seconded by Trustee Bryson,
that the demand of Delphin uI. Delmas, in the sum of :100.00 as
proportionate retainer from the City of H1 Segundo in matters per-
taining to Annexation proceedings affecting said city, be honored
when presented, said amount being full and final payment for services
previously rendered or to be rendered in said Annexation proceedings.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Trustees Binder, Bryson, Davis,'Smiley and Rueger.
Noes; None.
Absent: Done.
Roved by Trustee Bryson, seconded by Trustee Davis, that
the members of St. Anthony's Catholic Church be granted free use of
the City hall Auditorium on the evening of January 31st, 1921.
Carried.
The Clerk advised that kr. Howard Tracy had made application
to rent the Auditorium every Saturday night. The Board, by general
consent, decided that,they would not rent the Hall to any individual
or organization on Saturday nights for a period lon -er than one week
in advance, but that each week they would consider applications for
its use on the following Saturday night.
Moved by Trustee Smiley, seconded by Trustee Davis that
viilliam Stewart be and he is hereby granted permission to use the
City hall Auditorium for the purpose of a dance on the evening of
January 29th, 191, upon the payment of the customary rental fee of
07.50. Carried.
No further business appearing to be transacted at this
meeting, it was moved by Trustee Smiley, seconded by &ustee Davis,.
that the meeting adjourn. Carried.
kespectfully submitted,
Approved: e
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president, oar o tee