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City.Hall, Newport Beach, Calif. July 7, 1919
The Board of Trustees of the City of Newport Beach met in regular
session at 7.30 P. M. Monday, July 7, 1919 at the City Hall. The ro
was called and all the Trustees were present as follows; Trustees
J.P.Greely, J.J.Schnitker, A.L.Heard, J.C.McCain and L.S.Wilkinson,
The Viinute.e of the 66atingeofffiune 2, June 23, and special meetings
June 26, and July 3, were read and approved as corrected:
The reports of heads of departments for.month of June, also for the
fiscal year ending June 30, 1919, were read and upon motion of J.C.:
seconded by Trustee L.S.Wilkinson and carried, were accepted and or
filed,
Trustee L.S.Wilkinson reported for'the committee on electric service
for Newport Heights. The committee was continued with instructions tc
have a definite proposition to present to the Board at next meeting.
The President of the Board appointed Trustee A.L.Heard as a member of
the street committee and chairman of the police committee to take the
place of Geo. P.Wilson,
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It alias moiled by Txtustee L.S.Wilkinson, seconded by Trustee J'C.MeCaix
and carried, that the City property between 15th and 16th'sts. on the
bay front be set aside isaa camping ground. That the water superintex
be instructed to pipe water to property and the matter of toilet
facilities be refered to the proper authorities at once.
`Committee
The street4was given power to act in arranging camping grounds on
motion of Trustee J:'J.Schnitker, seconded by Trustee J.C.MoCain and
,carried.
Water committee reported choking up of sewers and extensions needed
at it cost'of $150.00 to $200.00.
The oommuioations.�were read and refered to the proper order of bus
It appearing to the Board of Trustees of the City of Newport. Beach,
that Wilson Bros., C6.'have not given full, odmplete , prompt and
faithful performance of the terms and provisions of the contract
between it and the City of Newport Beach, concerning the opperation
of the ferry between Balboa Island and the mainland of the City of
Newport Beach, dated the tenth day of March, 1919, and the Wilson B
Co. having been notified to show cause before the Board of Trustees
of the City of Newport Beach, at the hour of 7930 P.M. on the seven
day of July, 1919# having failed to do so, and no cause appearing,
motion of Trustee of J.C.MeCain, seconded by Trustee A.L.Heard and
carried, it was ordered that the Board of Trustees, of the City of
Newport Beach, Calif. exeersize the right reserved to it by the to
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and is hereby terminated, and the clerk instructed to notify Wilson
Bros Co. of that fact. The roll was called and all Trustees voted
"aye" as follows; Trustees J.P.Greely, J.J.Schnitker, A.L.Heard,
J.C.McCain and L.S.Wilkinson,
on motion of Trustee J.C.McCain, seconded by Trustee A.L.Heard and
carried, the application of J.A.Beek for contract to opperate ferry
between Balboa Island and the mainland of the City of Newport Beach,
was granted to take effect on the'Eight day of July, 1919, and when
J.A.Beek shall file with the clerk of the City of Newport Beach, a
a bond with at least two good and sufficient sureties, or a solvent
surety in the sum of $1000,00, condition for the faithful performanc�
of said contract,thexi the President and clerk of the Board of Truste
of the City of Newport Beach, are instructed to sign the same in the
name of the City; Roll Call shows as follows; Ayes, Trustees, J.P.Gr
J.J.Schnitker, A.L.Heard, J.C.MoCain# and L.S.Wilkinson. Noes; None.
Absent; None.
Cummunication from Chas.G.TLylor asking for damages for filling in
his lot with dredged material was refered to the City Engineer,
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Commuication frbm F. &.Gaul requesting permission to cross sidewalk
with motor vehicle in front of Lot 14, Blk 120, Section A, was
granted subject to the approval of the Street.Supt. upon motion of
Trustee J.C.MoCain seconded by Trustee A.L.Heard and carried.
Request of Geo.C.Conklin for permission to cross sidewalk with
automobiles was granted subject to the approval of the street Supt.
on motion of Trustee J.J.Sohnitker seconded by Trustee -J.C.MoCain
and carried. In front of Lot 29 Blk 9, East Newport.
Request of Mrs.Long to repair and extehd pier was eefered. to the
City Engineer. Same being in front of LOts 13 and * of Xe�� '2 Blk. I
Balboa Tract, East side div. <
Letter from Herbert J.Gondge..regarding check signed by Albert
Hermes, refered to city clerk for reply with instructions to
furnish Mr. Goudge with Mr. Hermes address.
The report of J.A.Armitage for the South Coast Improvment _iseln.
was read.It :.was moved_•by-f Trustee J.J.Schnitker seconded by Trustee
=:L.Heard and carried the report be3 accepted and His contract renewed
for three months.
Moved by Trustee J.C.MeCain seconded,by Trustee A.L.Heard and•'.
carried that the 24 applications for renewal of business licenses
be granted.
On motion of Trustee J.J.Schnitker seconded by J.C.McCain and
carried, City Marshall was authorised to appoint a polite m6fieer fo3 a
period of three months at a compensation not to exceed .rp50.00 per
month. Same' to' be recomen'ded by the. City Clerk.
It was moved by Trustee J.C.Mopain seconded by J.J.Schnitker and
carried that the question of raising salarys of city officials
' be refered to a committee of the whole.
Demands #1 to /04 inclusive all approved by the finance committee
were presented and allowed and warrants ordered drawn on motion of
Trustee J.C.MoCain, seconded by Trustee J.J.Schnitker and carried.
Moved by Trustee J.J.Schnitker, seconded by Trustee J.C.MoCain and
carried that the water situation bn Balboa; - Island be refered U .the'
(water superintendent.
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Request of J.A.Lighthipe to erect a pier in front of his property
on the bay front between Collins and Ruby street, Balboa Island,
refered to the City Engineer.
On motion of Trustee J.C.MoCain, seconded by Trustee J.J.Schnitker
and carried, adjourment•wae taken to Monday, July 14, 1919, 7.30 p.M