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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1943-10-28 . IMinutes. Sale of Bana instru- ment~. I Arner- ich - use City equip- ment. I Sale of garage. - 'J ....... Seal Beach, California, October 28, 1943. The Oity Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:30 P. M. and was called.to order with s~lute to the flag ROLL CALL - Present: Mayor Reed Oounoilmen Felts, Henkey, Hughes, Postal None Absent: The minutes of regular meeting of October 7th, and adjourned meeting of October l~th, 1943, were read and approved. The following communications were read: 1. Max Henkey, Manager of the Seal Beach Municipal Band - Report on sale of the Band instruments to the Baxter-Northrop Company of Los Angeles, as follows: Sousaphone Ludwig Bell Lyre Snare Drum and stand Bass Drum and Pedals Trombone Baritone Oymbols Music Stands $150.00 80.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 30.00 18.:00 ::.9.00 $332~OO 130.29 $201. 71 Total Less amount due on instruments Oheck to Boys' Club It'was moved by Felts, seconded by Hughes to receive and file the report on the sale of Band instruments, and that a vote of thanks be given to Mr. Henkey for his 'efforts, and that the check in amount of $201.71 be given to the Boys I Olub of Seal Beach. Motion carried. 2. James V. Arnerich - Requesting the use of the City's equipment with operator for the purpose of moving rubbish and levelling the Blide1er Inn property. It was moved by Henkey, seconded by Hughes to receive and file the communication from Mr. Arnerich; and that his request be granted on the following terms and conditions: For rent of the Bulldozer, e5.00 per hour exclusive of the operator, and that Mr. Arnerich assumes responsibility of repairing the equipment if same is damaged. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Oouncilmen Felts, Henkey; Hughes, Postal, Reed None None Motion carried. On the matter of sale of the old garage building at 317 Main Street, Mr. Joy P. Harper addressed the Council withdrawing part of alternate bid which provides for the garage to remain on the property for six months as a storeroom. He stated that he will have the build ing moved within thirty days provided labor cOnditions are favorable. ~A Air- raid horns for fire alarm. Salary' Com- mittee. Reports. Bills October 14, 1943(Cont1d) Otherwise he will pay rent at the rate of &20.00 per month until he can get the building off the property. It was moved by Henkey, seconded by Hughes to accept the bid of Joy P. Harper of $200.00 for the garage bUilding, and that the ~ ~ City Attorney be instr~cted to draw up the proper agreement, subject to the consent to the owner of the North half of the building. AYES: Councilmen Felts, Henkey, Hughes, Postal, Reed I NOES: . None ABSENT: None Motion carried. Mayor Reed reported that while 1n Sacramento she contacted Mr. Duffey of the State War Council regarding use of our'air-raid horns for fire alarm; and on Monday she talked with Mr. Liebe~man, County Coordinator of Civilian Defense, who, by authority of Mr. Andrews, Chief Protection Officer of this District, granted per- mission to use the air-raid horns as a fire alarm. This authori- local zation to be given wide/publicity. Salary Committe~, by Councilman Felts, Chairman, reported that investigation shows that our wages are abou~ the same as other Cities are paying. He requested that the Committee be given further time to talk the matter over with City Auditor Harold J. Frank. Mayor Reed requested the Salary Committee to continue, and to report at next regular meeting. I CITY OFFICERS REPORTS Reports for the month of Sep-tember of the City Treasurer and City Clerk were read. Auditor's Report for the quarter ended September 30, 1943, was presented by Harlod J. Frank. City Attorney Dana R. Williams gave report on recent Confer- ence of the League in S~cramento with reference to legislation affecting 9ities of the Sixth Class. It was moved by Postal, seconded by Hughes to receive and file the City Officers reports. ACCOUNTS AND BILLS Demands numbered from, 374 to 401 were read. It was moved by Postal, seconded by Hughes that bills be allowed Mo'!;ion carried. I and warrants drawn on the treasury for same. AYES: Councilmen Felts, Henkey, Hughes, Postal, Reed NOES: None ABSENT: None Motion carried. , - Water Su~erintendent C. A. MIller reported that the Orange Chlor- inate water supply. I Purch- ase chlori- nator for sewage plant. 65 County Health Department now demands that we chlorinate our water supply. The Wallace Tiernan C~mpany was contacted for an estimate on cost of installing the chlorinator which the City owns. Expense will be from $175.00 to $200.00,.. It was moved by postal, seconded by Hughes that the Water Superinten- dent be authorized to expend an amount not to exceed $200.00 for installation of the chlorinator at the Water Plant. AYES: NOES: ABSEl~T : Councilmen Felts, Henkey, Hughes, Postal, Reed None None Motion carried. On the matter of purchase of the chlorinator which has been in use at the Sewage Plant for the past several months, it ~~s moved by Henkey, seconded by Felts that the Purchasing Agent be authorized to purchase from the Wallace and Tiernan Company, the ohlorinator at price not to exceed $1650.00 including tax. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Felts, ,He.nltey, Hughes, postal, Reed None None Motion carried. Mayor Reed asked to be excused, .and at her request, Councilman . Hughes took the Mayor's place in her absence. Tax Collector O. A. Miller rep'orted that he has received full payment for al~ the tax-sale lots with the exception of one. $240.00 is outstanding. Norton City Attorney Dana R. Williams presented the request of Philip request for Norton for plans and specifications 'for installation of sewer and sewer and water mains in Tract 698. water in O. A. Miller called attention to necessity for the fill to be made Tr.698. to bring the property up to the proper grade before the sewer and -I Post- war plann- ing. ,I .,- water lines are put in. No action was taken on the matter. The problem of post-war planning was discussed, also the ques~' tion of finances to carryon construction programs when the war is over. Councilman Felts mentioned that much of the general discussion at the League Conference was on the subject of post-war planning" now Councilman Postal suggested that a Committee for post-war planning be appointed so that we will be ready when the war is over. He stated ~, that one reason for his opposing the proposed sale of the Pier bonds is that there would be no reserve on hand for matching Federal funds which may be allocated to Cities for post-war projects. It was moved by Felts, seconded by postal to adjourn. Motion carried. City Clerk Q"A~~ ~ WI 4'~~ , Mayor ATTEST: /)~J,~JI1.AA;;J. APPROVED: