1958 OCT 14 CC MINX
El Segundo, California
October 14, 1958
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of E1 Se-
gundo, California, was held in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall of said city on the above date. Prior to calling the meet-
ing to order, those present joined in pledging allegiance to the
Flag of the United States of America, following which a prayer
was offered by Reverend G. K. Longmore of First Baptist Church.
The meeting was then called to order by Kenneth R. Benfield,
Mayor, the hour being 7 :00 o'clock P. M.
Councilmen Present: Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and
Mayor Benfield;
Councilmen Absent: None.
READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS I'1EETING
The minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of
the City of El Segundo, California, held September 22, 1958, hav-
ing been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was
moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker, the
minutes of said meeting be approved as recorded. Carried.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place hereto-
fore fixed for the reception of bids for Resurfacing Streets in
accordance with City Specifications 58 -16, and inquired of the
Clerk if she had any bids in her possession. The Clerk stated
five bids had been received, whereupon it was moved by Council-
man Frederick, seconded by Councilman Baker, said bids be opened,
examined and publicly declared, which bids were as follows:
Bidder Unit Price per Ton
Warren Southwest
$6.23
Vernon Paving Co.
6.34
Contractors Asphalt Sales Co.
6.66
Oswald Bros. Co.
6.79
Sully - Miller Contracting Co.
7.89
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Meschuk,
said bids referred to the Director of Public Works for checking
and report later in the meeting. Carried.
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place here-
tofore fixed for the public hearing on Vacation of a portion of
Walnut Avenue lying between the Westerly line of Hillcrest Street
and the Westerly line of Tract No. 1685, as contemplated in Reso-
lution of Intention No. 1$33, and inquired of the City Clerk if
affidavits of publication and posting of Notice of Vacation were
on file in her office, and she replied in the affirmative.
The Mayor then inquired of the City Clerk if any written
protests or objections against the vacation had been filed with
her, and none having been received, Mayor Benfield inquired if
anyone present desired to address the Council respecting the
proposed vacation. No one responding, the Mayor declared the
hearing closed.
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Thereafter, it was moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by
Councilman Ivieschuk, that Resolution No. 1837, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE VA-
CATION (SUBJECT TO THE RESERVATION AND EX-
CEPTION OF CERTAIN EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS OF
WAY) OF A CERTAIN PORTION OF WALNUT AVENUE
AS CONTEMPLATED BY RESOLUTION OF INTENTION
NO. 1833 OF SAID COUNCIL.,
which was read, be adopted:
On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Iieschuk and
,iayor Benfield
Noes: None
Absent: None
WRITTEN COI�T4NNICATIONS
The following communications received from the persons,
firms or corporations hereinafter named, were read to the Council
and were disposed of in the manner indicated:
FRED M. ARNOLD, CITY CLERK, CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, October
6, 1958, enclosing letter and map of Proposed Amendment No. 286
Raster Plan of Highways, covering alternate plan for the exten-
sion of Aviation Boulevard and Flagler Lane and requested en-
dorsement of said plan.
The Council desired to study the proposed change; therefore,
the matter was teken under consideration until the next regular
meeting to be held October 27, 1958.
RUTH HOPP, CITY TREASURER, October 9, 1958, advising that
an account had been opened with the Security First National Bank,
E1 Segundo Branch, titled "City of E1 Segundo - Social Security
Trust Account". to be used solely for deposit and disbursement
of social security payments by the City of El Segundo and its
employees. `Ordered filed.
PLANNING COMMISSION, September 29, 1958, transmitting copy
of its Resolution No. 380 denying request of North American
Aviation, Inc., for Unclassified Use Permit for a heliport atop
its office building at 1700 East Imperial Highway. The Clerk
advised that an appeal had been received from North American
and that the hearing before the City Council on the appeal had
been set for November 10, 1955, after which the communication
was ordered filed.
GERALD L. HARTIIiAN, October 6, 1958, requesting that a Stop
Sign be placed at the intersection of Loma Vista Street and
Sycamore Avenue, and stating that a recent automobile accident
at this intersection had endangered the lives of three children
playing on his property located at the northeast corner of said
intersection.
By general consent, the matter was referred to the Police
Department for investigation and report.
PLAN-.IidG C01,1"LISSION, September 29, 1958, transmitting copy
of its Resolution No. 379 granting Conditional Use Permit to
Rold Gold Company to use the building at 119 nest Grand Avenue
as a temporary warehouse. Ordered filed.
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PLANNING COIvEMISSION, September
Hearing before said Commission on r
Permit to erect a hotel - apartment
hearing to be held October $, 1958.
the time of hearing, the matter had
tion by said Commission.
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299 1958, being Notice of
equest for Conditional Use
at 716 Indiana Court, said
The Clerk advised that at
been taken under considera-
PLANNING COI1,1ISSION, September 26, 1958, being Notice of
Hearing for variance to erect a sign on the above mentioned
proposed hotel - apartment, to be held October 8, 1958. The
Clerk advised that the matter was,taken under consideration at
the time of hearing.
COUNTY BOUNDARY COMMISSION, September 26, 1958, being no-
tice that the City of Redondo Beach has filed a proposal with
said Commission for the annexation of territory known as Gre-
villea Annexation. Ordered Filed.
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, PUBLIC WELFARE COIv1MISSION, October
9, 1958, regarding Foster Family Day Care Homes in El Segundo,
and requesting an appointment to discuss its role through the
State Social Welfare function. After discussion, the communi-
cation was ordered referred to the Planning Commission with in-
struction to meet with a representative of the Public Welfare
Commission.
PLANNING COM1,11ISSION, October 14, 1958, transmitting copy of
its Resolution No. 381 declaring intention to set for hearing
the proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 507 with reference to
Foster Family Day Care in an R -1 zone. Ordered filed.
EL SEGUNDO CHAMBER OF CO131ERCE, October 10, 1958, announc-
ing the first annual Community and Products Exposition October
17, 18 and 19, at Mariposa Avenue and Douglas Street, and re-
questing a free license covering all shows, concessions and ac-
tivities in connection with the presentation of the exposition.
Moved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick,
the above request be 'granted. Carried..
EL SEGUNDO CHAFER OF COMMERCE., October 1, 1958, being re-
port of activities, accomplishments and services rendered for
the period from July.l to October 1, 1958. Ordered filed.
PETITION SIGNED BY GARLAND Iv:.. HARPER and 15 others request-
ing 112 hour" parking signs on the east and west sides of Cali-
fornia Street in the 400 block.
After discussion, the City Manager was requested to contact
the petitioners and work out a solution to the parking problem
and report to the Council at its next meeting.
THE SALVATION ARMY, October 13, 1958, requesting permission
to place a Christmas Kettle in front of the E1 Segundo Post Of-
fice from November 28 through December 24, 1958.
i'ioved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick,
the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED that the Salvation Army be and it is
hereby granted permission to place a Christmas Kettle
in front of the Post Office from November 2$ to Decem-
ber 24, 1958; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this permit shall
be in effect unless and until revoked by the City
Council of the City of E1 Segundo.
On roll call, the motion carried and the resolution was adopted
by a unanimous vote.
WARREN F. MAC QUEEN, SUPERINTENDENT, EL SEGUNDO UIIIFIED
SCHOOL DISTRICT, October 9, 195$, requesting that the south
side of Oak Avenue, extending from Hain Street to the west end
of the football bleachers, be declared a "No Parking" area be-
tween 8 :00 A. ICI. and 4:30 P. M., and giving reasons therefor.
The following students from the High School addressed the
Council regarding the above request: Ernie Mann, Charles Runyan
and James Girth.
After discussion, 1,layor Benfield was delegated to handle
the matter.
None.
ORAL COIF >'IUNICATIONS
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AI'JD SPECIAL COI,ITIITTEES
CITY ATTORNEY BUSH MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. That in connection with condemnation proceedings for
four parcels of land on East Walnut Avenue, I >ir. Rosskopf, Speci-
al Counsel, had forwarded to him the appraisal for said proper-
ty amounting to 9"1,715, which amount must be deposited in Court
to secure immediate possession; that a demand for this amount
payable to the County Clerk had been prepared and presented to
Council for approval.
I':oved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker,
that the warrant payable to the County Clerk in the amount of
$1,715 for deposit regarding condemnation proceedings for Wal-
nut Avenue be approved.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon and Mayor
Benfield
Noes: Councilman Meschuk
Absett: Councilmen None
2. City Attorney Bush stated that approval of Ordinance
No. 532, entitled:
All ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALI-
FORNIA, AI•IENDIIdG "THE CODE OF THE CITY OF EL
SEGUPIDO, 1958" BY AMENDING SUBSECTION 1118" OF
SECTION 17.120 THEREOF; AND BY ADDING TWO IJEW
SUBSECTIONS, TO BE I:i�O'1I1 AS "31" AND "32", TO
SECTION 17.121 OF SAID CODE, RELATIP4G TO TRAF-
FIC REGULATION
parking on Sepulveda Boulevard, a state highway)
had been received from the State Division of Highways. Said
ordinance had been introduced at a regular meeting of the Coun-
cil held Aucrust 11, 1958.
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Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, further
reading of Ordinance No. 532 was waived.
Following motion duly made by Councilman Baker, seconded by
Councilman Gordon, Ordinance Tdo. 532 was adopted by the following
vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
ivlayor Benfield
I.oes: None
Absent: None
Frederick, Gordon, Pleschuk and
CITY MANAGER SAILORS MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Presented a proposed method of compensation for pistol
marksmanship proficiency from the Chief of Police and recommended
that this proposal be approved. Moved by Councilman Gordon,
seconded by Councilman Baker, that the above recommendation be
approved and that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the
necessary amendatory resolution to the Salary Resolution to ef-
fect such recommendation.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker,
Mayor Benfield
Noes: None
Absent: None
Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and
2. Presented a resolution for the Council's consideration
with respect to the attendance of certain city employees at
meetings, conferences, etc., following which it was moved by
Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman Gordon, the follow-
ing resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, from experience this City Council and the
members thereof are convinced that it is in the public
interest and in the interests of said city that the of-
ficers of said city and in some instances certain of the
employees of said city should attend institutes, hearings,
meetings, conferences and other gatherings relating to or
concerned with the business, activities, functions and
affairs of the city and of the various departments thereof;
and
WHEREAS, said Council believes that the matter of au-
thority and providing for such attendance and the payment
of the costs, char-es and expenses necessarily and reason-
ably incident thereto justified the adoption of the policies
and provisions with reference thereto as hereinafter set
forth;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SE-
GUNDO, CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND
ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
FIRST: That effective immediately and continuing un-
til the further order of this Council, the following of-
ficers, department heads and officials of said city,to wit:
(1) The i iayor
(2 ) Each I,iember of the City Council
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(3) City Clerk
(4) City Treasurer
(5 ) City I,anager
(6) City Attorney
(7) Director of Public Works
(8) Chief of Police and /or the Assistant Chiefs of
Police
(9) Fire Chief
(10) Director of Building and Safety
(11) Director of Finance
(12) Director of Recreation and Parks
(13) Assistant Civil Defense Director
(14) Recreation and Parks Commissioners
(15) Planning Commissioners
(16) Any other officer or employee of the city desig-
nated by any of the foregoing in writin filed
with the City Clerk stating the name and po-
sition of such designee and the reason for such
designation,
are hereby authorized to attend at the expense of said city
any institutes, hearings, and other gatherings, and con-
ferences, as in their respective sound discretions may prove
of value or benefit to said city; however, as to officers
and employees from (6) to (16), inclusive, such attendance
is subject to the approval of the City Planager, based upon
availability of funds and other administrative considerations.
SECOND: That the items of costs, charges and expenses
to be paid by the city, hereinabove referred to in this re-
solution, contemplate the reasonable costs, charges and
expenses incident to transportation, sustenance and hous-
ing and amounts reasonably incidental thereto:. The City
Council reserves the right to review and audit all claims
and demands for, or for reimbursement for, such items.
THIRD: That that certain resolution adopted by the
City Council of said city on the ast day of July, 1954, and
as amended on August 13, 1956, relating to the adoption of
policies and provisions with reference to the attendance
of municipal officers and personnel at various institutes,
hearings and conferences, shall be and the same are hereby
repealed.
On roll call, the foregoing resolution was adopted by the fol-
lowing vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and
Mayor Benfield
Noes: Hone
Absent: done
3. That in order to clear surplus materials owned by the
city and articles in the custody of the Police Department, he
recommended that a public auction be held November 14, 1958,
and that the City Clerk be authorized to publish notice of such
auction.
JMoved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Gordon,
that the above recommendation be approved and that the City Clerk
is hereby authorized to publish Notice of Public Auction and a
list of articles to be included in said auction. Carried by a
unanimous vote.
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4. Requested permission to solicit bids for two Police
cars for Traffic Division, and one 2 -ton truce; to be used by
the concrete crew of Public Works Department.
Moved by Councilman Meschuk, seconded by Councilman Frede-
rick, the above request be approved. Carried.
5. That heretofore Council had requested him to investi-
gate and report on chans,ing the name of Scattergood Street in
Los Angeles to Grand Avenue, since it is an extension of West
Grand Avenue in this City; that he was in receipt of a communi-
cation from the City Clerk of the City of Los Angeles to the
City attorney of said City, directing him to prepare such an
ordinance and present to the Council, thereafter Scattergood
Street will be named Grand Avenue.
At this time Councilman Frederick suggested renaming
Coast Boulevard in E1 Segundo to Vista del I�iar, to conform to
the present extension of Vista del Mar to the north, and the
City I =tanager was requested to contact the Planning Commission
to instigate such change.
6. That he was in receipt of copy of communication from
the Department of Water and Power of the City of Los Angeles
addressed to our School authorities in regard to use of right -
of -way for driver training.
7. Notified the Council that a meeting would be held on
Sunday, October 26, 1958, at the Biltmore Hotel, in the interest
of any city desiring to affiliate with a foreign city, which meet-
ing is sponsored by the League of California Cities.
8. Instigated discussion of County Flood Control Prop-
osition N on the ballot for the November 4 election. After dis-
cussion, it was moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Coun-
cilman Gordon, the following resolution be adopted:
v1HEREAS, certain benefits will be received by
the City of El Segundo under Los Angeles County Flood
Control Proposition N, on the ballot for the November
4, 1958 election;
N 0111, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, that it is recommended the
citizens of this City support the issue.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayres: Councilmen Batter, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk and
I ,.ayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
9. Advised the Council that the League of California
Cities and the Board of Supervisors of Los Angeles County,
oppose Proposition No. 17 in the November 4 election, which
proposes to reduce sales tax. The Council being in accord with
the League and the Board of Supervisors, it was moved by Coun-
cilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Ivieschuk and unanimously
carried, that it opposes Proposition No. 17 in the November 4
election.
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'.0. That a letter had been received from Irs. Geraldine
Lococo in support of "Harvest Days Sales "; that it would include
sidewalk sales on Main Street on October 30, 31 and November 1,
and that permission from the Council was requested. Loved by
Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Frederick, and unan-
imously carried, that Project "Harvest Days Sales" be approved.
CITY CLERK MADE REPORT AS FOLLOWS:
1. That request to continue use of trailer at 716 West
Oak Street by I•Irs. Rachel E. Whitney, during construction of
her home, had been received and that Donald S. Woodford, Director
of Building and Safety, had recommended 90 days extension of
present permit.
Iroved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman Frederick,
and unanimously carried, the above request be approved.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS WEBB IJADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Presented report on new water treatment plant con-
struction for the Los Angeles County Flood Control District,
and the Council being amenable to such plan, it was moved by
Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Meschuk, that the
following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that this Council entertains with
interest the proposal suggested by Los Angeles
County Flood Control District, and requests the
City Engineer to continue further study of oper-
ations and economics and keep this Council informed.
Carried by the followinJ vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, IJieschuk
and Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
2. Presented plans and specifications for Construction
of Trunk Sewer in El Segundo Boulevard from Aviation Boulevard
to 70 feet west of Douglas Street, and recommended said plans
and specifications be approved and that the City Clerk be author-
ized to advertise for bids to accomplish said project.
I'-loved by Councilman I:Ieschuk, seconded by Councilman
Frederick, the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED, that a copy of "SPECIFICATIONS INTO.
58 -13" and "NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR CONSTRUCTION
OF A 15 ft V. C . SEWER IN EL SEGUNDO BOULEVARD FRO!,!
AVIATION BOULEVARD TO DOUGLAS STREET" dated October
14, 1958, presented to this Council at this meetin ,
be approved and a copy placed on file in the office
of the City Clerk; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that sealed bids be and
the same are hereby invited under said Notice, and
that the city Clerk be and she is hereby authorized
and instructed to cause said Notice to be given and
published in time, form and manner as required by law, - t
the date for the reception of bids being hereby fixed
for October 27, 1958.
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Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk
and Mayor Benfield;
Hoes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
3. That he had received informal bids on a Tractor loader
and recommended an award be made to Southwest Tractor Sales in
amount of X3,299.16 plus tax.
,loved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by Councilman Baker,
the above recommendation be approved.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, Meschuk
and Mayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
4. That he had received informal bids for small con-
struction equipment, a list of which was presented to the
Council, and he recommended that Items #1 through #7 be pur-
chased from Brown -Bevis Industrial Equipment Co., and Items j,,"b
and '19 be purchased from Essick Machinery Company.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
bieschuk, the above recommendation be approved.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, I,ieschuk
and I-iayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
5. That informal bids had been received for furnishing
Christmas Decorations for this City, and he presented pictures
for the Council's consideration at this time; that Foley Adver-
tising & Display had stated if its bid was accepted on a two -
year basis, the decorations would thereafter be owned by the City.
After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Frederick,
seconded by Councilman Baker, that all bids be rejected and that
Foley Advertising & Display be requested to resubmit a proposal.
Carried.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS, CONTINUED
The Director of Public Works at this time stated all bids
submitted earlier at this meeting on the Resurfacing of Certain
Streets had been checked and he recommended award of contract
be made to Warren Southwest, Inc.
Moved by Councilman Frederick, seconded by Councilman
i'ieschuk, the following resolution be adopted:
IdTHEREAS, the City of E1 Segundo duly advertised for
bids for Resurfacing Certain Streets in Accordance with
City Specifications No. 58 -10, and accepted bids at
this meetin1g; and
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1,�IHEREAS, the Director of Public Works checked
all bids and recommended that the bid of 'Marren South -
west, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, be accepted;
STOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City 'Council
of the City of El Segundo, that the bid of ��darren South -
west, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, be accepted;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the 1,ayor of said City
is hereby authorized and instructed to execute the con-
tract herein awarded for and behalf of said City and in
its name, and the City Clerk is authorized to attest
the same, affix the official seal and make deliver;*
thereof in due course; and
BE 1T FURTHER aESOLVED, that all bids received,
except the bid of Barren Southwest, Inc., are hereby
rejected and the City Clerk is hereby instructed to
return ?the checks of all unsuccessful bidders.
Carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, 1,1eschuk
and I,17ayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
U uF WISHED BUSINESS
Director of Public Works -'^ebb stated that in the ratter
of improving the North /South Alley in Block 36, bids for said
improvement were received at the September 22 Council meeting
and were taken under advisement until all property owners could
be contacted; that five protests had been received represent -
in- 34.15 per cent of the property, and it would therefore
appear that owners of 65 per cent of the property were in favor
of the improvement.
,,Thereupon Councilman Baker offered and moved the adoption
of Resolution No. 1838, awarding the contract to Griffith Co.,
at the prices named in its bid, said bid being the lowest,
regular bid submitted for said improvement, which motion was
seconded by Councilman Frederick, the said resolution was
adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordon, D.es�chuk
and !.Iayor Benf field;
does: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen None.
PAYING BILLS
The followin, demands, having had the approval of the
Committee on Finance and Records, were read:
Demand Re_E�ister - Demands No. 6141 to 6337, inclusive:
General Fund
Pension Fund
Trust Fund
TOTAL
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124,796.70
3,109.76
976.9
128.0883-43
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Demand Register - Water Department - Nos. 1784 to 1819
Inclusive:
Water Operatin; Fund �? 49,999.94
TOTAL 49,999.94
ivioved by Councilman Baker, seconded by Councilman iieschuk
the demands be allowedfand warrants ordered drawn on and paid
out of the respective funds covering the same. Carried by the
followin' vote:
Ayes: -Councilmen Baker, Frederick, Gordor.� Iieschuk
and P,iayor Benfield;
Noes: Councilmen None.;
Absent: Councilmen None.
NEW BUSINESS
None .
There being -ncs further business to come before the Council
at this meeting, it was moved by Councilman Gordon, seconded by
Councilman Frederick, the meeting adjourn, the hour of adjournment
being 9:08 o'clock P.i -i. Carried.
APPROVED:
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Respectfully submitted,
err
City Clerk
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