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1949 MAR 30 CC MINS 1 1 1 El Segundo, California. March 30, 1949• A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California, was held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall of said City, having been called to order at 7:00 o'clock P. M. on the above date, by William R. Selby, "Mayor. ROLL CALL. Councilmen Present: Baker, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Councilmen Absent: None. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING. The minutes of the regular meeting held on the 23rd day of March, 1949, having been read, and no errors or omissions having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Carried. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS. Written communications, received from the persons, firms or corporations hereinafter named, were read to the Council and were disposed of in the manner indicated, following reference to each hereinafter: CHARLES A. DUNNING, dated March 24, 1949; RICHARD D. FINAN, dated 3/29/49; WALTER. ALDEN MAVIS, dated March 30, 1949; and E. B. HERRING, dated March 18, 1949, each being application for employme by the City of E1 Segundo. Ordered filed. CITY PLANNING COP2,1ISSIORT, dated March 30, 1949, transmitting therewith copy of its Resolution No. 58, adopted on the 28th day of March, 1949, recommend- ing the acceptance by the City Council of an easement, if and when tendered it, for public street purposes, of a parcel of land approximately 621 feet long, which would have the effect of extendinf Bungalow Street, from its present northerly terminus, said distance of 62Z feet north. Ordered filed. PETITION, dated lurch 30, 1949, signed by Lemuel F. Blackburn, Nadine McGill, C. F. Seaman, R. So Boyle, Ruth E. Ness, C. E. Kenney and Anna Kenney, requesting that in the present street opening proceedings, the property in Block 114, be considered as a separate proceeding, as set forth in the original petition for such street opening proceedings. The original petition, which had been signed by the signatories of the above mentioned petition, was shown to Mr. Kenney, who was present in the Council Chamber, and the City Attorney called his particular attention to the last paragraph therein which recited that the proceedings contemplated under said original petition might be consolidated with any other proceeding or proceedings for an improvement of similar nature if the City Council, in its discretion, should find or determine that such consolidation is feasible and desirable. The City Attorney explained to Mr. Kenney that it had been fount by the �'ity Cou::cil that such consolidation of proceedings would be the most economical and satisfactory mariner in which to handle suer_ street openings, and would save the taxpayers a considerable stun in advertising, posting of notices, etc., and that when the actual assessment io made,.the property ownerz, -1- S effected will be given an opportunity to protest the actual assessment against any particular piece of property if they so desire. Mr. Kenney indicated his satisfaction with such explanation. None. None. ORAL CONANNICATIONS. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES. 667 The City Clerk reported that pursuant to direction of the City Council, he had procured bids from various real estate appraisers to appraise the property in Block 67, E1 Segundo, which the City may desire to acquire for waterworks extension purposes; that the lowest bid received thereon was 0125.00 from Mr. Harry Jackson, and that he had authorized Mr. Jackson to proceed with such appraisal work, and he requested the Councils approval of his action. It was thereupon moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that the action of the City Clerk is authorizing Mr. Harry Jackson to make appraisal of certain properties in Block 67, El Segundo, at a fee of $125.00 be and the same is hereby ratified, approved and confirmed. Carried by the following vote, Ayes, Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes- Councilmen None. Absent- Councilmen None. . The City Clerk,reported he had been advised this date that Mr. Martin Melton of the Sepulveda Boulevard By -Pass Committee, had requested that this Council authorize the forwarding of a communication to the-State Highway Commission, expressing its views with respect to the tentativecompromise of three 10f611 lanes (in each direction) through the proposed underpass on Sepulveda Boulevard through the Los Angeles Municipal Airport. Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Thompson, that the City Clerk be and he is hereby authorized and directed to forward a letter to the State Highway Commission, advising said Body that while this City is not fully satisfied with the said compromise, this Council appreciates the Commissionts courtesy in allowing representatives of the South Bay Area to present their case to said Commission and in view of the fact that neighboring cities in the South Bav Area have expressed their anoroval of such compromise, this City does acquiesce therein. Carried by the following vote: Ayes- Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes- Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. The Chief of Police, by written communication dated March 30th, 1949, announced the appointment of John J. Rofrlan as Patrolman Grade 20 effective as of March 26th, 1949, and he requested approval of such appointment. Moved,by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman °w�,rson, that the appointment, by the Chief of Police of the City of E1 Segundo, of John J. Rowlan as Patrolman Grade 2, effective as of March 26th 1949, be and the same is hereby ratified, approved and confirmed. Carried by the following -2- S 11i vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. Engineering Aid.Lortz reported that sewer lines in Tract No. 15455 had been installed in said Tract in accordance with Plan and Profile No. 481014 and to his satisfaction and he recommended acceptance of said lines. It was thereupon moved by Councilman Peterson. seconded b- Councilman Swanson, that the report of the City Engineer respecting the installation of sewer lines in Tract No. 15455 be and the same is hereby approved and said work is hereby accepted, for and on behalf of the City of E1 Segundo. Carried by the follcwing voted Ayes:. Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. Engineering Aid Lortz reported that water lines in Tract No. 15455 had been installed in said Tract to his satisfaction and in accordance with Plan and Profile No. 481012 and he recommended acceptance of said lines. Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Thompson. that the report of the City Engineer with respect to the completion.of the installation of water lines in Tract Yo. 15455 be and the same is hereby approved and said work of installation of said water lines is hereby accepted. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. Engineering Aid Lortz requested that Mr. C. D. Hopper, an employee in the Sewer Department of the City of E1 Segundo, be granted permission to take his earned 1948 vacation between the dates March 28th and April 8th, both dates inclusive. Moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that C. D. Hopper be and he is hereby granted permission to take his two weeks earned 1948 vacation, between the dates March 28th and April 8th, 1949, both dates inclusive. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. Engineering Aid Lortz reported that the Engineering Department had caused an estimate to be made of black - topping the alley in Block 58, as heretofore requested by Mr. Charles A. LaFleur, that the amount of said estimate is $993.50, which includes a sum of $100.00 for engineering and inspection costs, and provides for the paving of said alley with approximately 2" plant mix to a width of 18 feet. Thereafter, by general consent, the City Clerk was directed to inform Mr. LaFleur of the amount of said estimate, and advise him that the City is prepared to proceed with said work upon the payment to the City Clerk of said sum of $993.50; or that the property owners may cause said improvement to be made by private contractor, providing the work is done in accordance with -3- S 669 City of El Segundo specifications covering work of this type and to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and Street Superintendent of said City, and, provided further, the sum of $100.00, covering engineering and inspection fees, is paid into the City Treasury of said City before the commencement of the work by private contractor. Engineering Aid Lortz reported, that in accordance with previous instruction of the City Council, the Engineering Department had prepared an estimate of the cost of improving Arena Street, between the south curb line of Pine Avenue and the north curb line of Holly Avenue, which estimate is in the sum of $5210.00. By general consent the matter was taken under consideration by the Council until its next regular meeting. The City Engineer presented for the Council's approval Plans and Special Provisions No. 490323, covering work of improvement of Pine Avenue, Sierra Place and Sierra Street between Penn Street and the northerly terminus of Sierra Street. Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Baker, that Plan Aio. 490323, as presented this Council this date by the City Engineer, be and the same is hereby approved and a copy thereof ordered placed on file in the office of the City Engineer. Carried by the following vote: Ayes. Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes. Councilmen None. Absent- Councilmen None. Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that Resolution No. 996, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING SPECIAL PROVISIONS NO. 490323 OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF PINE AVENUE, SIERRA PLACE AND SIERRA STREET BETWEEN PENN STREET AND THE NORTHERLY TERMINATIO17 OF SIERRA STREET IN SAID CITY, which was read, be adopted. Said motion carried and said Resolution was adopted, upon roll call, by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. City Attorney Woodworth reported he had visited the site of the sand nuisance at'the westerly end of Pine Avenue and had thereafter taken the matter up with Mr. Gillelen of the Department of Public Works of the City of Los Angeles; that Mr. Gillelen stated he would send an engineer to investigate the matter at once,but that no such investigation was made on that day and he had again called Mr. Gillelen the following day. At that time Mr. Gillelen promised to immediately send an engineer from the Hyperion plant to make an examination; that the City Attorney had been informed said engineer arrived at approximately 12 o'clock Noon and made some form of investigation, but that nothing had been done by the City of Los Angeles up to this time to improve the situation; that by reason of the high winds the past few days, it became necessary for the Fire Chief, members of his Department and others to remove the accumulation of sand at the site; that thereafter he had again informed Mr. Gillelen of this fact and also called h1s attention to -4- S 6:'70 the publicity given the matter in one of the Los Angeles newspapers; that on this evening, since the wind had not abated and sand was still being accumulated at the site, he had called Mr. Gillelents residence, that he was not expected to return until late in the evening and that said City Attorney had left an urgent message for Mr. Gillelents attention, advising that an emergency existed and required immediate action. The City Attorney further stated that this evening the Fire Chief of the City of El Segundo-had requested the family occupying the premises to evacuate and that various officers of the City are cooperating in securing other quarters for housing during the night. City Attorney Woodworth presented for the Councilts consideration an amendment to the business license ordinance of the City of El Segundo, which would permit the issuance of free licenses to physically handicapped persons who had been certified to the City Council by the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation of the Department of Education of the State of California. Thereafter, Councilman Baker introduced Ordinance No. 351, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APIENDING ORDINANCE NO. 12 (THE BUSINESS LICENSE ORDINANCE) OF SAID CITY, BY ADDING A NEW SECTION THERETO TO BE KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS "SECTION 36 -1" RELATING TO CERTAIN VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION OCCUPATIONS WITHIN SAID CITY, which was read. City Attorney Woodworth presented to +..e City Council a letter from the office of the County Counsel of Los Ange ?.a County, respecting certain actions filed by the Reconstruction Finance Cc- ?oration for tax refunds against the County of Los Angeles and various p•-'.;iic agencies, including the City of E1- Segundo, for refund of taxes on machinery and equipment of the R. F. C. placed in various activities in which :.he Corporation was engaged. The City Attorney stated the claims '.;called in excess of four million dollars, but that after long negotiations --;;h representatives of the Government, a compromise had been effected thrc_gh the office of the County Counsel, whereby there will be paid to the Government the sum of $100,000.00 in settlement of its claims and said actions will be dismissed; that the City of E1 Segundo's share of the approved settlement is the sum of ^1897.78, and he recommended approval by the City Council of such settlement. it was thereupon moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the County of Los Angeles, on behalf of itself and various other taxing entities within.said County, assessed and collected taxes against the properties of the Defense Plant Corporation, now the Reconstruction Finance Corporation; and WHEREAS, said corporation challenged certain of the assessments on improvements, paid such taxes under protest, and has since filed 47 suits to recover said taxes; and LiHEREAS, the total tax recovery of which is prafed for in.said actions is $4,668,635,49; and WTH.E EAS, the Reconstruction Finance Corporation has agreed to dismiss all of said actions with prejudice and to -5- file a letter agreeing not to sue for the recovery of any additional taxes on arty of the properties involved in the above actions to and including the fiscal year 1948 -49 on the payment of the sum of $100,000, $20,000 of which is to be paid by the City of Los Angeles; and WHEREAS, of the total recovery prayed for in said actions the sum of $85,737.80 is attributable to taxes of City of E1 Segundo and such taxes have been collected and paid to said City and its proportionate share of said settlement is $1,897.78; NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of El Segundo does hereby authorize the settlement of all of said suits in which it is involved on the basis outlined above and authorizes payment of its pro rata share of said settlement, fixed in the sum of $1,897.78 in a manner similar to that provided by Section 5101, Revenue and Taxation Code. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was Ayes: Councilmen Batter Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. S 671 adopted by the following vote: Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. City Attorney Woodworth presented for the Council's consideration, form of ordinance which would regulate the operation of self - service gasoline stations within the City of E1 Segundo, which matter had heretofore been brought to the Council's attention by the Fire Chief of said City. Councilman Thompson thereupon introduced Ordinance No. 352, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, REGULATING THE SALE OR DISPENSING OF INFLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR SUBSTANCES TO THE PUBLIC WITHIN SAID CITY, which was read. City Attorney Woodworth stated he was approving as to form, contract between the City of E1 Segundo and Jack T. Gee, covering employment Jack T. Gee by said City for the u g mP yment of said and traffic warrants; that he was palso sa of serving delinquent misdemeanor with said contract, with United States Fidelity gandrGuarantndCom connection Surety and Jack T. Gee as Principal, in the sum of $1000.00, w� bond covers for the period beginning November 15, 1948, but suggested a new bond be filed or a rider for attachment to the above entionedtbond, either which would cover the term of the current contract. It was thereupon moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Swanson, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain Agreement, dated the 30th day of March, 1949; by and between the City of E1 Segundo and Jack T. Gee, be and the same is hereby approved and a copy thereof ordered received and placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and 672 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the City of E1 Segundo be and he is hereby authorized to sign said contract on behalf of said City and the City Clerk to attest the same, and thereafter, deliver one such signed copy to said Jack T. Gee. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson,'Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. Street Superintendent Gunn recommended certain changes in classification of certain employees in his Department, and the City Council approving such recommendation, it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Peterson, the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that from and after the first day of April, 1949, and until the further order of this Council, the following named employees in the Street Department of the City of El Segundo shall be classified in accordance with the classification set opposite their respective names, to wit: B. W. Dodd - Garbage Service Man First Class William Marcus - Laborer - First Class Said employees, in such capacity, shall be compensated for their services in accordance with the provisions of the salary resolution of the City of El Segundo. On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS. In the matter of the awarding of a contract for the performance of dog pound service in and for the City of E1 Segundo, one bid for which had been received by this Council on March 23, 1949, in accordance with its published notice to bidders, discussion was had by said Council, it being its decision to award said contract to Southern California Humane Society under Paragraph (a) of Item No. 3 of said Humane Societyfs bid. Moved by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that Resolution No. 998, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AWARDING A CONTRACT TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HUMANE SOCIETY FOR FURNISHING PUBLIC POUND SERVICE, INCLUDING THE FURNISHING OF A PUBLIC POUND AND PERFORMING THE DUTIES OF POUND MASTER IN AND FOR SAID CITY FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR, BEGINNING APRIL 1, 1949, which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said -7- S 673 Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. The City Clerk informed the City Council that one week had elapsed since the introduction and first reading of an Ordinance, entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 350. AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, TO ORDER THE LAYING OUT AND OPENING OF NEW STREETS THROUGH BLOCKS 107, 108, 109, 110, 111 AND 114 OF EL SEGUNDO, SHEET N0. , IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA 5 , and that a motion was in order for the adoption of said Ordinance. Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that the further reading of Ordinance No. 350 be waived. Said motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. Councilman Peterson moved that said Ordinance No. 350, entitled: AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, TO ORDER THE LAYING OUT AND OPENING OF NEW STREETS THROUGH BLOCKS 107, 108, 109, 110, 111 AND 114 OF EL SEGUNDO, SHEET NO. 5, IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, be adopted, which said motion was seconded by Councilman Swanson, and upon roll call said Ordinance was adopted by the following vote, to -wit: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. Mr. A. S. Monroe, Assessment Engineer, then delivered to the City Clerk various instruments for use in connection with proceedings contemplated under said Ordinance No. 350. Moved by Councilman Thompson, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that Resolution No. 997, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, IN THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED GRADING, PAVING AND CONSTRUCTION OF CEMENT CONCRETE CURBS IN A PORTION OF EUCALYPTUS DRIVE IN SAID CITY, which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said Resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: ' Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. S 674 PAYING BILLS. The following demands, having had the approval of the Committee on Finance and Records, were read: Southern Calif. Gas The Lighthouse, Inc. Dieterich -Post Co. Colyear Motor Sales Victor D. McCarthy, General Fund Co. 210.21 22.49 W•24 Co. 784.62 City Cl. 35.29 Recreation Fund Lockie Music Exchange 44.84 Ace Gift & Office Supply Co. 10.81 Leather Supply Company 24.73 Macpherson Leather Co. 108.26 Brownts Sporting Goods 8.22 Morse M. Preeman 3.58 Wyckoff Leather Co. 80-71 TOTAL $281.15 Southern Calif. Gas The Lighthouse, Inc. Dieterich -Post Co. Colyear Motor Sales Victor D. McCarthy, General Fund Co. 210.21 22.49 W•24 Co. 784.62 City Cl. 35.29 M—red by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Baker, the- ditands be allowed and warrants ordered drawn on and paid out of the respective funds covering the same. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. NEW BUSINESS. Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Baker, the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, on the 26th day of March, 1949, an esteemed official of this City, Roy E. Dulin, a member of the Planning Commission since its inception, passed to his reward; AND, WHEREAS, by reason of his long residence in this City, his fine citizenship, and his devotion to civic re- sponsibilities and official duty, this Council feels that recognition should be made of his outstanding service to this community; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, upon its own behalf and on behalf of the people of this City, do hereby express and record upon the records of the City of E1 Segundo, true and deep apprecia- tion of the life and service of Roy E. Dulin; AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Council does hereby extend to his widow and son the condolences of the City, together with that consolation which comes from.the knowledge that in life, their beloved was a fine upstanding and true citizen, whose efforts added much to the comfort and well being of his fellow men. General Fund C. V. Baird Auto Supply i3.14 Automobile Club of So. Cal. 98.06 E1 Segundo Paint Center 46.03 Caldwelles Shade Shop 5.81 Municipal Finance Officers Association 10.00 Multigraph Sales Agency 16.81 Victor D. McCarthy, City Cl. 68.10 Pacific Electric Ry. Co. 4.21 Richardson Printing 19.99 Snowden Chemical Co. 28.19 Inglewood Blueprint & Supply 11.63 J. G. Tucker & Son 41.68 George F. Cake Company 20.35 H & H Fountain & Grill 6. TOTAL 1471.80 M—red by Councilman Swanson, seconded by Councilman Baker, the- ditands be allowed and warrants ordered drawn on and paid out of the respective funds covering the same. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. NEW BUSINESS. Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Baker, the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, on the 26th day of March, 1949, an esteemed official of this City, Roy E. Dulin, a member of the Planning Commission since its inception, passed to his reward; AND, WHEREAS, by reason of his long residence in this City, his fine citizenship, and his devotion to civic re- sponsibilities and official duty, this Council feels that recognition should be made of his outstanding service to this community; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, upon its own behalf and on behalf of the people of this City, do hereby express and record upon the records of the City of E1 Segundo, true and deep apprecia- tion of the life and service of Roy E. Dulin; AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Council does hereby extend to his widow and son the condolences of the City, together with that consolation which comes from.the knowledge that in life, their beloved was a fine upstanding and true citizen, whose efforts added much to the comfort and well being of his fellow men. S On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. 675 At this point Fire Chief Farrar reported to the Council, in connect ion with the evacuation from the premises at the westerly end of Pine Avenue, of the family residing therein, which premises appea,� d-to be in an unsafe condition due to accumulation of sand in the vicinity7Rated that said family had been evacuated and lodgings found for them for tonight; also that the electricity, gas and water service to said premises had been disconnected. Moved by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Swanson, that the purchase of not to exceed 500 yards of fertilizer from the Serfridge Ranch, at a cost of not to exceed $1.00 per yard, be and the same is hereby authorized. Carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Peterson, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor Selby. Noes: Councilmen None. Absent: Councilmen None. No further business appearing to be transacted at this meeting, it was moved Carried. by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Thompson. meeting adjourn. Approved: Mayor. Respectfully submitted, -10- F PT