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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/21/1925 - Adjourned Regular MeetingTrustee L.S.17ilkinson introduced a resolution entitled as follows: "A resolution ordering the sale of bonds of the city of Newport Beach for the completion of the municipal water works thereof, directing the giving of notice, and fixing a date forthe opening of bids." The resolution was ordered filed, read, considered designated Resolution No. 342 the roll was called and the resolution passed by the following vote. i Ayes: Trustees, Geo.P.Wilson, Fred W.Young, L.S.W lkinson, Noes Trustees,None. Absent,Trustee H.C.Sloan. City Hall Newport Beach,California, Septmmber 21,1925. The Board of Trustees, of the city of Newport Beadh met in r regular adjouned session on the above date, at 7;30 o'clock P.M. The meeting was called'to order by Pf+esident,Geo.P.Wilson. The roll was called showing the full Board present with the exception of Trusteee H.C.Sloan. c-., .n Owing to the absence of the City Clerk, V.A.Sebring, Trustee Wilkinson was appointed to act as Clerk pro tem. The report of the Committee of the whole on the application of Rodger Bros, for the use ' of the Balboa Pier was accepted and ordered filed. Communications were read and accepted. Bids on a belt for the Water Department were opened and read as follows: Chicago Belting Co., ------ - - - - -- -Net $364.44 C.R.Davis & CO.,----------- - - - - -- " 259.00 Calif.Belting & Leather Co., - - - - -- " 231.00 All bids were referred to Water Superintendent, F.A.Daley, Unfinished Business: In regard to the matter of the lease on the Balboa Pier by the Rodged Bros., the Committee of the Whole, recommended that the matter be referred to the city attorney for consideration. The resignation of Mr.Lew H.Wallace as City Treasurer came up for consideration, and it was moved by Trustee Young, seconded by Trustee Richter, and carried, that the resignation be accepted, to be effective September,30,1925. It was moved by Trustee Richter, seconded by Trustee Young, and carried,, that Mr. C.A.Thompson be applinted City Treasurer, effective Oct.1,1925, for the term provided by law, upon his having qualifying for the office in the manner provided by law. I The Clerk was instructed to notify Mr. Thomps9n of his �tp appointment. NEW BUSINESS: A communication from the Pacific Electric Company stating that the deed of the right -of -way extending east from B.St.,Balboa, was ready for the City, was read. The City Attorney was instructed to check up on the escrow, and City Engineer Kressley instructed to check up on the description. The motion was made by Trustee Conrad Richter seconded by Trustee Young, and carried thatthe Treasurer be authorized to draw a warrant in the amount of $53480.00 to the Pacific Electric Co., upon a report from the City Attorney and the City Engineer approving the deed. RK •A letter from the Balboa Island Improvement Association was referred to the City Marshall for action. The report of the Newport Harbor Life Saving Corps was read, a approved, accepted and ordered filed. It was moved by Trustee Fred W.Young, seconded by Trustee Richter and carried, that Trustee Sloan be granted a leave of absence with permission to leave the state for a p✓riod not exceeding three ' months. Mr. Sparks appeared before the Board and stated that he understood-that the contract called for five cents on the dollar for all persons being carried from the wharf to the barge. It was moved by Trustee Yound, seoncded by Trustee Wilkinson, and carried, that the demand of the Elliott Horne Company in the amour# of $115.81 for paving assessment against Lot 26 Blk.9 Sec.l be allowed. Trustee Young was appointed to serve on the Finance Committee. Water Superintendent Daley reported on the bids for the belt and recommedded that the bid 62 the Chicago Belting Co., be accepted. It was moved by Trustee Richter, seconded By Trustee Young, and carried.. that the bid of the Chicago Belting Col be accepted and all other bids rejected. A duggestion from Tax Collector J.A.Porter that the city pur- chase a fire proof safe for the Tax Rolls was referred to a committee composed of Trustee Richter and Trustee Young for consideration . On motion of Trustee Young, seconded by Trustee Richter, and carried, the meeting adjourned to Monday, September 28,1925. at 7;30P.M. All City Hall, Newport Beach,Sept.28,1925. The Board of Trustees of-the City of Newport Beach, met in regular session on the above date at M;30 11clock P.M. The meeting was called to order by President Geo.P.Wilson. The roll was called showing the full board present except trustee H.C.Sloan. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The City Attorney presented the Rodger Bros Lease for the use of the landing on the Balboa Pier. (Said landing to be constructed by Rodge Bros). Trustee Young was appointed on the finance committee in place of Trustee H.C.Sloan who was absent.. Trustee Young introduced the following Resolution No.344 "A resolution of the Board of Trustees of'the City of Newport Beach confirming the assessment for the improvement of certain portions of Coast Boulevard and certain other streets, avenues and alleys within said city and certain property and rights of way owned by said City" Thereupon, the roll was called and Resolution No.344 passed by the following vote. Ayes: Trustees Geo.P Wilson, Fred W.Young, Coribad Richter and L.S.W,lkinson. Noes: Trustees, None. Absent: Trustee, H.C.Sloan. NEW BUSINESS: Request for transfer of License #381 from Sparks and Sparks to O.M.Brown, it was moved by trustee Young seconded by trustee Richter, and carried that the transfer be allowed. A petition was presented ny K.I.Fulton Co., asking that certain streets in Corona Del Mar Addition be paved as soon as practicable. It was moved by Trustee Wilkinson, seconded by Trustee