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.
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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.
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•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.
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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