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Home My WebLink About1931-11-02Mi M I N U T E S 1 --r 1 r ,I 1 City Hall, Nov . ,,, 1931. In the absence of Mayor Conrad the regular meeting of the Council was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by the City Clerk. Chairman pro-tem On motion by Councilman King seconded by Councilman Stevens Councilman Butcher was appointed chairman protein. Stevens on Finance The chair appointed Councilman Stevens on the Committee finance committee. Report on work on The clerk read a letter from County Engineer Nat Hampshire Ave. Neff to the effect that the County Supervisors had made no immediate provisions for the improvement of their part of Hampshire Avenue but that it was possible that work might be started sometime the first part of next year. Janitor service The -American Legion presented a written request Legion Hall to the Council that janitor service in the Legion Hall be continued and on motion by Huston seconded by Stevens the request was granted for a period of three months beginning November first. Monthly reports This being the date set by the council for hearing protests against the Street Superintendents assessment on properties affected by the improvement of Crest Avenue, the Clerk informed the Council that no written or verbal protests had been filed or reoeived, The mayor then asked if any one in the audience desired to be heard, there being none the Clerk presented and read Resolution number 6595. 6�6' Resolution No.658 1'ne cierx-presenzea ana reaa hesoiutiou No. o:)6 ordering warrants on improvement of Crest Avenue. On motion by King seconded by Stevens Resolution No. 658 was passed and adopted by the following votes: AYES: Councilmen Huston, Stevens, King, Butcher. NOES: None. . ABSENT: Councilman Conrad. Parking sign for The City Clerk was directed to bill the Huntington High School Beach High School for nine two hour signs and posts in the amount of $31.50, these were signs ordered by the High School to be placed in front of the High School building on Main Street. Salary of Matter of salary for J. T. Africa deferred until J. T. Africa next meeting. Bids for painting On motion by King seconded by Huston the City Clerk outside City Tull. was directed to advertise for bids for painting the outside of the City Hall building, work to be done in accordance with specifications to be prepared by the City Engineer. Bids to be opened and examined at 10:00 A.M.November 23, 1R31. M I N U T E S .- --r C -V L City Hall, Nov.,, 1931. In the absence of Mayor Conrad the regular meeting of the Council was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by the City ' Clerk. Chairman pro-tem On motion by Councilman King seconded by Councilman Stevens Councilman Butcher was appointed chairman protem. Stevens on Finance The chair appointed Councilman Stevens on the Committee finance committee. Report on work on The clerk read a letter from County Engineer Nat Hampshire Ave. Neff to the effect that the County Supervisors had made no immediate provisions for the improvement of their part of Hampshire Avenue but that it was possible that work might be started sometime the first part of next year. Janitor service The -American Legion presented a written request Legion Hall to the Council that janitor service in the Legion Hall be continued and on motion by Huston seconded by Stevens the request was granted for a period of three months beginning November first. Monthly reports The City Clerk presented and read monthly reports of the City Clerk, Treasurer, City Judge, Chief of Police, Engineer and Street Superintendent, and on motion by King seconded by Huston same was accepted and ordered placed on file. Resolution Ho.659 The clerk presented and read Resolution No. 658 ordering warrants on improvement of Crest Avenue. On motion by King seconded by Stevens Resolution No. 658 was passed and adopted by the following votes: AYES: Councilmen Huston, Stevens, King, Butcher. NOES:. None. ABSENT: Councilman Conrad. Parking sign for The City Clerk was directed to bill the Huntington High School Beach High School for nine two hour signs and posts in the amount of $31.50, these were signs ordered by the High School to be placed in front of the High School building on Main Street. Salary of Matter of salary for J. T. Africa deferred until J. T. Africa next meeting. Bids for painting On motion by King seconded by Huston the City Clerk outside City Fall. was directed to advertise for bids for painting the outside of the City Hall building, work to be done in accordance with specifications to be prepared by the City Engineer. Bids to be opened and examined at 10:00 A -?"-November 23, 1931. V No Water mains under Superintendent of Street Wirth informed the Council Wesley Ave. that the American States Water Service Company had promised to start renewal of water mains under Wesley Avenue not later than Wednesday of this week. Attorney Blodget informed the Council that he had asked the Pater Company to stand the expense of repairing damaged pavement. City not liable Attorney Blodget informed the Council that upon in — for accident vestiga.tion he had found that the City was not liable at 23rd & Ocean on account of an accident which occurred at 23rd and Ocean and that he had so informed Mr. Hiller and Attorney Thedieck. Armistice Day Judge C. P. Patton addressee) the Council on behalf float of the Chamber of Commerce relative to a float to be entered by the City in the Armistice Day parade at Santa Ana and stated that $100.00 mould cover the expense of preparing the float. Whereupon motion by Stevens seconded by Huston, the matter was referred to the Music and Pro— motion committee with power to act provided the expenditure should not exceed $100.00. Derricks Superintendent of Streets Wirth informed the Council that a number of dangerous derricks had been posted and that time for action by the owners would be up November 22d. He.also stated that some of the owners had promised to make immediate repairs. Ea.stside Rater Councilman King informed the Council that water lines lines on the Eastside were inadequate for proper fire protection. The lines being only 2, 3 and 4 inch size. On motion by King seconded by Stevens the matter was referred to the Fire Chief and the Engineer Department with the request that they investigate and report back at the next meeting. Shot Gun Squad to On motion by Stevens seconded by Huston the Police and have new Essex Fire Committee were directed to confer with the Chief of Police and request that the new Essex car be turned over to the Shot Gun Squad for their use. On motion by Huston seconded by King demands approved Demands ordered Paid by the Finance Committee were accepted and ordered paid. On motion by Stevens seconded by King the Council adjourned until 10:00 A.M. November 16th. g . / _ City �y. Clerk. Cr ��/}�✓ x i -4ty.",; erK ana the City Council. President of the Ci.ot, �-s T > " 1 A _! Y 1 10 r� I� l�