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Home My WebLink About1928-05-07 M I N U T E S City Hall , Monday May 7th, 1928. The Council was called to order at 8:00 PM by Mayor Bowen. Roll call Councilmen present : Mitchell,Conrad,Harris,Bowen. " absent : Butcher. The meeting was opened with the announcement , by Mayor Bowen, of the untimely death of our friend and fellow citizen, Dale M. Resolution of Peters, and by unanimous request of the Council , a Resolution of condolence condolence was adopted by 'he Council and the Clerk directed to deliver a copy to the sorrowing widow and children. Mr Chandler of the Orange County Health Dept addressed the Sanitation com, Council and requested that one of their number be appointed to to confer ''with confer from time to time with the Health Dept. Mayor Bowen, Health Dept. with the consent of the Council , directed the Health and Sanitation Committee, composed of Conrad, Mitchell and Butcher to designate one of their number to so act. Minutes for April The Clerk read the minutes of' the Council for April 16th, approved 23rd and 30" , and on motion by Harris seconded by Conrad same were approved as read The Clerk read a communication from Engineer Rosson in which it was recommended that the matter of increased water service for RE; increased. wa.terfire fighting be taken up with the Huntington Beach Water Co. service for fire direct rather than through the Railroad Commission, and that the fighting Mayor be authorized to sign a stipulation on behalf of the City asking withdrawal of action with said Commission. On motion by Mitchell seconded by Harris the request was gra.rited and `the Mayor authorized to execute. Rider for Surety The Clerk was directed to secure rider for Surety Bonof Bond-C.R. Furr City Clerk, C. R. Furr , newly elected. // The Clerk read Resolution No 608 fixing the salaries of Resolution #608 certain City officials, and on -motion by Conrad seconded by Harris same was -gassed and adopted by the following mote: Ayes Councilmen Mitchell , Conrad, Harris, Bowen. Noes Councilmen None Absent Councilman Butcher. Harris on Finance Mayor Bowen appointed Councilman Harris to act on the Finance Com. in absence of Committee in the absence of Councilman Butcher. Butcher ' At this time 8:40 PY, Mayor Bowen was called from the Council '.`ayor cc.11ed from table and Councilman Conrad took the chair. 721Getlilg The Clerk read Resolution No 60.9 authorizing heads of departments to appoint_ certain clerks and deputies and designating Resolution #609 salaries to be paid. On motion by Harris seconded by Mitchell Resolution No. 609 was passed and adopted by the following vote: Ayes Councilmen - Mitchell , Harris, Conrad. Noes " None Absent " Butcher and Bowen. Mayor returned to Mayor Bowen returned and took the Chair at this time, 8:50 PM. ' meeting The Clerk read Resolution No 610 at this time, in which certain appointive officers were authorized to employ deputies and Resolution #610 clerks at the salaries named in baid Resolution. On motion by Harris seconded by Mitchell same was passed and adopted by the following vote: Ayes Councilmen Mitchell , Conrad, Harris, Bowen. Noes " None Absent if Butcher. A petition was presented d. r� cl, in which a number of interested citizens and residents along 7th St and Ocean Ave Petition against protested against the construction of a gasoline and oil service gasoline and oil station being erected at the intersection of 7th St . and. Ocean service station Ave. W. J. Bristol also addressed the Council, voicing his 7th & Ocean protest and asking that the matter be deferred until next meeting of the Council. The request of Ilr Bristol was granted and the petition• filed. 374 4 Adv. in H B News The matter of advertising in the Huntington Beach News was deferred deferred for further consideration. On motion by Mitchell , seconded by Harris , the written Am. Legion to stage request of the American Legior_ to stage a 4th of July Cele- 4th of JIly Cele. bration was granted and treasurer authorized to honor demands in an amount not exceeding $1 ,500.00 to defray expenses. Motion put and carried by the following vote: Ayes Councilmen Mitchell, Conrad, Harris, Bowen Noes it None Absent " Butcher Request of C A City Attorney Blodget announced that in the matter of Clyde' Teeters granted A Teeters cancellation of license, Mr getters had asked for a further hearing at the next meeting of the Council. The request was granted. Action on painters ' Action on painters ' license vias deferred until next meeting. license deferred On motion by. Conra.d seconded by. 11it6hell the Council $250.00 apnro�riated allowed an appropriation of not to exceed $250.00 from the by Council for exhibitMusic and Promotion fund to defray expense of an exhibit at the at Orange Show Anaheim California Valencia Orange Show. On motion by Conrad seconded by Harris, Fire Chief J. K. Fire Chief ,leave of Sargent was granted leave of absence to attend the meeting of the absence -meeting of California Fire Chiefs at San Diego May 18, 19th and 20th, also Cal.Fre Chiefs an allowance to cover traveling expense and meals for Chief Sargent. F H Berdelman on The appointment of H Berdelman as patrolman by Chief Police force Choat was approved on motion'by Conrad seconded by Harris. Helen N.Newland On motion by Mitchell seconded by Conrad, the appointment appointed Dep. City of Helen N. Newland as Deputy City Clerk by City Clerk C R Furr Clerk was confirmed. On ,notion by Harris seconded by Mitchell , M H Gentry was Y, H Gentry relieved. relieved from -oaying damage to the City for the wrecking of a from paying damage to lamp post at llth St and Ocean Ave. , intersection. This on City for lamp post recommendation of City. Engineer Rosson who expla n6d that the fault did not lie with Mr Gentr*. Install light 17th The City Engineer was directed to install light at the & Main Sts intersection of 17th & Main Streets on motion by Conrad seconded by Mitchell.. At 'this tirne the Clerk read monthly reports of City .Clerk, Monthly reports Treasurer , Recorder , Chief of Police and, City Lngineer. On motion by Conrad seconded by Harris same were accepted and ordered filed. Mayor Bowen suggested that reports in future be made in the form of comparative statements by month and year. Application of Geo.lr The application of Geo. W. Lowry to operate peanut stand Lowry deferred to along the boulevard was referred to the Police Commission for, Police Commission report at. next meeting. An invitation to the Council and City officials to attend the Invitation to Southwest -Exposition at Long Beach beginning May 26th :was read SW Exposition at and the Clerk directed to reply to the effect that representatives Long Beach from this City would attend but that noufloat would be entered. C R Furr Granted On motion by Mitchell -seconded by Harris, City Clerk C. R Furr leave of absence was granted a two-weeks leave of absence commending Friday May llth. Purchasie lawn :cult- On :notion by Harris seconded by Conrad the Controller was ivator authorized to purchase a lawn cultivator at price of $142.00. On motion by Conrad seconded by Mitchell the r-ecornrnendation To prepare Ord. of City Engineer Rosson that an ordinance be dravrn revising she revising elec. permit electrical permit charges, was approved and the City Attorney charges directed to confer with Mr Rosson and prepare such an ordinance. Demands paid On motion by Conrad seconded by Harris demands numbered 9741 to 9867 were approved and ordered paid. Adjourned On motion by Harris seconded by Caned I Council adjourned until 7:30 PM h;onday, Ilay 21st , lC�v g� r17YX-4,'C�/ L` City Clerk • x- fficio Clerk of the City Clerk • rPRl PY1 t. n .f1P ,i v .niirn�