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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1944-07-03o z, i MINUTES Council Chamber, City Hall, Huntington Beach, California Monday, July 3, 1944. The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 7:30 P. M. b Mayor Talbert. �w Y Y Councilmen Present: Henrickson, Grable, Hawes, Bartlett, Talbert. Councilmen absent: None. Minutes On motion by Henrickson seconded by Grable, minutes for the month of June '. were approved as read. Monthly The Clerk read monthly reports of the City Treasurer, City Clerk, City reports Collector, City Judge, City Engineer and Chief of Police and, on motion by Grable seconded by Bartlett, same were accepted and ordered filed. `- C. of C. The Clerk read a letter from the Chamber of Commerce approving the proposed a. Beach land "s purchase of beach land situated near the municipal trailer park. Same was ordered filed. C. of C. The Clerk read a letter from the Chamber of Commerce thanking the City for -redecorating the Chamber of Commerce offices. Same was ordered filed. Sewage President Hepburn of the Chamber of Commerce addressed the Council relative system Midway Cityo the sewage disposal problem of Midway City and other outlying communities. He stated they were desirous of connecting with the.City's system and, on motion t by Henrickson seconded by Bartlett, City Engineer Overmyer and City Attorney Overacker were -authorized to assist the outlying districts as much as their time will allow in working out a tentative plan. Pav=Lon Wa 5th War er Loan The Clerk read a letter from D. E. Burry, chairman of the War Finance _ Committee, asking for free use of the Pav-A-Lon Wednesday evening, July 5th for the purpose of promoting the 5th War for the purpose of promoting the 5th War Loan drive and, on motion by Hawes seconded by Henrickson, the request was granted. • Bulletin The Clerk called the Council's attention to a bulletin from the State from Stat t eague of Cities to the effect that the State has appropriated the sum of League t ten million dollars to assist cities in planning and acquisition to promote post war public work. Mayor Talber, Attorney Overacker and Councilman Grable agreed to meet with the executive committee on July 13th to discuss the matter. Quarterly The quarterly report of Diehl and Company covering audit to March 31, 1944 was report from auditors read and ordered filed. Bid on lots The Clerk read bid of J. K. McDonald in the amount of $550.00 for Lots 1, 3, 1-3-5,Blk 413 7, 5; and �7,in Block 413, 17th Street Section. A check for $50.00 was enclosed. The bid was referred to the City Attorney for the purpose of clearing title of same as soon as convenient. Wage #2, Minutes July 3, 1944, Application On motion by Henrickson seconded by Bartlett, the application of approved m W.M.Shaar W. M. Shaar to operate liquor store at 408 Ocean Avenue was approved. Resoo#943 The Clerk read Resolution No. 943 authorizing the purchase of five Bonds $10,000 Series "F", United States Bonds and, on motion by Henrickson seconded by.Hawes, Resolution No. 943 was passed.and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Henrickson, Grable, Hawes, Bartlett, Talbert. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. Deed On motion by Hawes seconded by Bartlett, the Mayor and Clerk were Lot 17,B1k 314 authorized to execute deed to Fred C. Hermann and Myrtle V. Hermann covering Lot 17, Block 314, Huntington Beach Tract, it being the determination of the City Council that the price of $125.00 for the above lot is fair and just. Ins. on pier On motion by Hawes seconded by Grable, the City Clerk was authorized ordered to order insurance policy covering the municipal pier for the year 1944- 1945 from C. H. King, policy to be submitted to the City Council when received. Demands On motion by Grable seconded by Bartlett, demands approved by the Finance Committee were ordered paid. Circus Councilman Henrickson stated that games were being played on the circus gambling grounds which he believed might be construed as gambling and that teen age were being allowed to play the games. The matter was referred to the Sec- retary and President of the Chamber of Commerce and the Chief of Police to investigate. Mrs. Killian On motion by Henrickson seconded by Hawes, Mrs. Helen Killian was employed placed on the payroll, Classification A, $100.00 per month, beginning July 1st and ending September 15th. Dexter Whitfield On motion by Henrickson seconded by Hawes, Dexter Whitfield was employed camp ground under Classification C at,$120.00 per month at the municipal camp grounds beginning June 30th and)to serve during the pleasure of the City Council. Salary m On motion by Henrickson seconded by Hawes, Earl L. Clancy, Jr. was Carl Clancy advanced from Classification C to Classification D $130.00 per month effective July 1st. On motion by Hawes seconded by Henrickson, the Council adjourned to 7:30 P.M. Monday, July 10, 1944. City e nd ex -of. ficio Clerk of the City Council.