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M I N U T E S
Friday July 17th, 1931
pursuant to adjournment of Monday July 6th, the City Council
met and was called to order at 7:30 PY by Biayor* Conrad.
Councilmen present: Conrad, Butcher, King, Huston
Councilmen absent : Stevens.
Main St. Asst. Engr. Overmyer reported that the Main St. bottle neck
Bottle Neck
improvement was provided for in the County 1931-32 budget.
Pursuant to request of Chairman Bowen of the Legion House
Committee, the Clerk informed the Council that the Legion Post
desired the City to employ Jas be Guelle as janitor and watchman
Watchman
Legion Hall. to be on duty daily at the legion hall from 5:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M.
at a monthly salary of 950.00 per month.
On motion by Huston seconded by King the requeet was granted
for a period of three months from date or• to October 17th with the
understanding that Mr De Guelle assist the City Janitor in keeping
both up and down—stairs.in order during that time. At the end of
three months period the matter to receive the attention of the
Council.
The Council agreed unanimously to employ the Huntington
Orchestra Beach Orchestra for the Memorial Hall dedication services on
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July 16th at a cost of $95.00
O.rdinLnce No ,\344 which received its first reading on
Ord. #344 July 6th, was brought up and amended at this time, whereupon
the Clerk read. same as amended.
On motion by Butcher.seconded by King the Council voted
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to employ Harvey Walker and Chester Manger 6,t the salary of
Pier Astt.
Wharfingers $10.00 per month each to act as assistants to and to work
under the instructions of the City Wharfinger. Both to serve
at th:e pleasure of the City Council.
The Supt. of Streets informed the Council that Main Street
is in good condition and recommended that the one year guarantee
Main St
bond of V R Dennis Construction Company be cancelled, whereupon
the Clerk presented and read Resolution No 652 and on motion by
Reso , #652 Butcher seconded by King same was passed and.adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes, Councilmen Butcher, Huston, King, Conrad
Noes, Councilmen None
Absent, Councilmen Stevens.
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On motion. by Huston seconded by Butcher, demands approved
Demands
by the Finance Committee were ordered paid.
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The Council was informed by the Supt. of Streets that
Garbage
the present garbage disposal contract would expire Sept llth '
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Contract and that advertisement for bids should be authorized at the
August 3rd meeting.
Councilman King reported that all water now being used
Water
by the City was coming from the American States Water
Service Company's new'well at the rate of 600 gallons per
minute, and that an analyses showed the water to be 100%
pure.
License Ord #345 The Clerk gave License Ordinance No. 345 its first
reading at this time.
Attorney Blodget informed the Council that the matter
of Claim of Automobile Club of Southern California account
Wiener Auto
Accident claim automobile accident Marie J 'Wiener was closed pending �-
further action of the Automobile Club.
On motion by King seconded by,Hustgn, City. -".Attorney
Attorneys Blodget was given authority to employ Attorney Ray
Beach Front Overacker as an associate"- in the case now pending City of
Huntington Beach vs Huntington Beach Company, Pacific Electric
Railway Company, and Standard, Oil Company.
At the suggestion of Attorney Blodget Councilman Butcher
Atty. Fees moved that the matter of attorney fees for Attorneys Blodget
and Overaker be.decided upon by a board of arbitration com- .
posed of three members of the 0 C Bench and Bar, one to be
chosen by the City Council, one by Attorney Blodget and one
by the two so chosen. Yotion seconded by Huston, put and r
unanimously carried.
Pier Asst. Engineer Overmyer informed the Council. that buildings
and improvements on the municipal pier would be completed about
July 21st.
Painting pier Matter of painting pier lamp posts deferred to Aug. 3rd Meeting.
lamp posts
On motion by Butcher seconde U t Council ajourned.
City Clerk and.Ex-officio Clerk
of the City Council.
President of the Ceun
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