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1926 JUL 09 CC MIN1248 X Segundo, Cal. July 9th, 1926. A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the City of E1 Segundo, California was called to order at 7:00 o'clock P. M. on the above date, in the Council Chamber of the City Hall of said City by Peter E. Binder, President of the Board. The City Clerk being absent, Trustee tenon was unanimously chosen Clerk pro -tame ROLL CALL. Trustees Present: Cannon, Gerow, Krimmel, Love and Binder. Trustees Absent: None. READING OF MINUTES OF PRZVIOUS MEETING. The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 2nd day of July, 1926, were read. No errors or omissions appearing, it was moved by Trustee Love, seconded by Trustee Cannon, that the minutes be approved as read. Carried. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS. The following communisations were read and disposed of as indicated: N. H. LENNON, a letter requesting the installation of a driveway into his garage at the Southwest corner of Holly Avenue and Whiting Street. Moved by Trustee Ksinmel, seconded by Trustee Love, that the Street �Superintendent be and he to hereby authorized to construct an approach to the private garage on the premises of W. H. Lennon located at the Southwest corner of Holly Avenue and Pina'Avenue at a cost not to exceed $26.00. Carried. ORAL CO " 7NICATIONS. Helen K. Brock, Secretary, Chamber of Commerce, requested the use of the City's banquet equipment to be used in connection with a dinner given by the Chamber of Commerce in the American Legion Hall on Monday evening, July 12th, 1926. Moved by Trustee Gerow, seconded by Trustee Love, that this request be granted. Carried. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTERS. Trustee Love, reporting further on the matter of the employment of an Atletic Director to supervise the recreational activities of the school children during the summer vacation, advised that Mr. P. N. Bennet, whose appointment to said position was authorized by this Board at a regular meeting held on July 2nd, 1926, had accepted said appointment and would begin his duties on Monday, July 12th, 1926. Trustee Love reported also that the Grammar School Trustees had expressed their willingness to allow the use of the Grammar School playground equipment and to condition the grounds. Trustee Krimmel advised that there were a number of streets which needed attention throughout the City and by general consent the Board agreed to meet at some date in the near future and make an inspection of various streets within the City. Trustee Gerow advised that his attention had been called to the fact that there was considerable unused sewer pipe lying at various locations throughout the City. By general consent the City Engineer was instructed to get in touch with _ the sewer contractor and ascertain whether or not he desired to use said pipe, and if not, to have same hauled to the Municipal Warehouse for any future use the City might have for same. REPORTS OF OFFICERS & SPECIAL COMKITTEBS. The City Attorney, reporting in connection with the opening of Bast Mariposa Avenue, reported that Mr. Walter Haas, attorney for one of the owners of property fronting on the proposed improvement, had called his-°office and requested that a letter be forwarded to him, giving the names of property owners adjoining the Dinsmore estate who had expressed a willingness to deed the land necessary for the owning of said street, also some assurance of the fast that the Board of Trustees would not immediately take steps to have the street improved at the expense of the property owners. The City Attorney advised that this request had been passed on to the City Clerk and that the letter Ix requested by Mr. Haas had been forwarded by the City Clerk* a24s The City Marshal, advised that in his opinion, it would be preferable, during the four weeka from July 6th, 1926 to August 2nd, 1926, during which time the regular police officers are on vacation, that the regular police officer on duty be not given his day off hash week, but that they be allowed to take their time off after vacation periods are over. The Board concurring in this opinion, it was so ordered. 92501- - -n Moved by Trustee Cannon, seconded by Trustee Love, that the following resolution be adopted:. WMMEAS, J. A. Cummings, Night Watchman of the City of El Segundo has been heretofore granted vacation from July 6th to July 20th, 1926, by this Board of Trustees; and VEMI AS, Howard Jones has been appointed to serve during the absence of said officer in his capacity; and WHEREAS, it is essential that said officer be provided with means of locomotion to properly perform his duties; NOW MM: -TORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that in addition to the compensation regularly allowed said Officer Jones, that he be allowed the sum of 417.50 in hill for use of his automobile from July 6th to July 20th, 19269 in connection with his duties as Night Watchman of the City of 21 Segundo. Carried by the following vote: 4yess Trustees Cannon, Gerow, Krismel, Love and Binder. Noes: None. Absent= None. The Fire Chief advised that the new battery for the fire engine had been installed in said fire en no* PAYING BILLS. The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records, were reads Seger Bond Fund R. A. Wattson 33,401.23 - City of $1 Segundo Water Department 511022" Edna B. Harlan .68- 33,913.13 Street Imror. Ftmd Pacific Electric By. Co. 28.18 Union Beak Company 50.71 78.89 W. Dannavant C. Berkline Eugene Flanagan J. Kitts Peerless Cafe General Fund 8.40 7.18 8.40 3.84 1.55 General Fund Harold D. Dale 35.00 Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co. 65.53 - Fdna Be Harlan 4.82 - The Electric Shop 9.48 , Victor D. McCarthy 9.45, Standard Garage 99.79 Dani el s Hardware 20.10 J. A. Cummings 11.40 El Segundo Construction Co. 1020 C. Walker 8.40 C. Dinwiddie 8.40 A. Griffin 8.40 D. Tarbet 8040 F. Booth 8.40 R. Magee 8940 Mrs. L. A. McKenzie 2.74 Blue Goose Restaurang 2.55° Dr, R. S. Anthony 3. 345.33 Moved by Trustee Love, seconded by Trustee Cannon, that the demands be allowed and warrants drawn on and paid out of the respective funds covering the same. Carried by the following votes Ayes: Trustees Cannon, Gerow, Kr1nmel, Love and Binder. Noes: None. Absents None. NEW BUSIUSS. The City Marshal announced the appointment of Kenneth B. Campbell as a Deputy Marshal and requested the Board's approval of the same. Moved by Trustee Gerow, seconded by Trustee Love, that the appointment of Kenneth Be Campbell as a Deputy Marshal be and the same is hereby approved. Carried. The Water Superintendent dress to the Board's attention the fact that in the construction of Lateral Sewers in Lateral Sewerage District No. 2, it might be advisable to make certain changes in the water lines, and asked the Board's opinion as to said changes. By general consent the Water Superintendent was instructed to obtain prices on pipe necessary to mks the changes and present the matter to the Board again at its next regular meeting. 2520 Trustee Gerow stated that he thau&t it would be a good plan for the City to purchase a tree, suitable for a Christmas Tree, which could be planted in the Grand Avenue park and used in connection with the Christmas celebration. By Moral consent Trustee Gerow and Trustee Krimmel were appointed to loofc over various trees and obtain prices on those suitable for the use desired. The Street Superintendent advised his need of a battery for Ford Truck No. 1 and it was moved by Trustee Cannon, seconded by Trustee Love, that the City Clark be and he is hereby authorized and instructed to purchase a battery for use in Ford Track Nol 1 at a cost not to exceed $1 7.00. Carried by the following votes Ayes: Trustees Cannon, Gerow, Krimel, Love and kuder. Noes: gone. Absent: None. No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it was moved by Trustee Gerow, seconded by Trustee Love, that the meetins adjourn. Carried. Approved: President, Board of Trustees. Respectfully submitted, . -6 City Clerk protein I--)