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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1946-01-15 - CC__ ~.> ~ _ - REGULAR I~~EETINU JAi~rUARY 1~_ 1946 T_~~~e City Council of the City of Lynl~1ood met in a regular session in t'r±e Council Chamber of the City Ha1.1, 11331 Plaza Street, on above c,.ato, at 7:30 P. Pi%~. _ 1._a:yor ~':'i~=ginG in the chair. Councilmen Shrock, A:~eyer, ~~illard and 'Wiggins answered the roll call. COt'.n ilman Looney was absent. It !~~a.s moved by Councilman Shrock a.nd seconded by Coun- cilman ?~,Zeyer that the minutes of the previous regr!lar meeting of January `~, 19~--~- be as->?~roved as !Rrritten. All members of the City Council prescY~.t voting aye, the T;~a:YTor declared the motion dul?/ carried. The hour of '~ o ~ clock P. P~~. having arrived, said tine being the hoer fixed for continuance of the hearing; in connection with. the vacation of certain streets and alleys in the Corimerce Tract and. in Tract 5~3~?, as per notices posted and published accordinf; to laws. ~,~~e 'ayor announced t!~at this !A~as the time and place fen hearing an~T and. all such protests, ingtziring• if there was any ore pre sent !'1'iio d wired t~ be heard.. There «~a s no response. T11ere~.~pon, it was moved by Councilman Shrock and seconded .'J'r Councilman P.~Teyer that said hearing be continued to February 5, 194,, a.t 8 P.h~. All members of the City Council present vot~.n~-~ a,ye, the P~ia~ror declared the motion duly carried. The hour of 8 P. P~~'. having arrived, said tine being the hour ~~'~.~ed for receiving bids in connection writh the constr~_~c- tion of c>t.rbc, g~~~ttera, driveway approaches in Tract ATO. 10503 Louise Stree'c, et al, as per notice published in the Lynwood. a Fress as rec~~.~ired by law. Tiae P:~"ayor announced that this w1as the time to receive any bids, `nquiring if there was any one present c~lho desired to submit a b~_c1. There !alas no response. T7~e City Clerk stated that several firms had submitted bids and filed there ~T.,ith him. T:~~ereupon it !^<<as moved by Co~~ncilman Shrock and seconded bar Councilman RSeyer that the bids be publicly opened and decl~..red. All members of the City Co~;ncil present voting aye, the Driayor declared them duly carried. The follow.~ing firms submitted. bids, ~^hich wrere opened and declared: Persca.llo Construction Company Vio.o KavacEwich H red Cr.ad!!~icii T~~.r~~re~!pon it wras moved by Councilman. Shrock and sec~,~nded by Councilrnar_ is"etrer that the bids be referred to City P~„Manager Shannon for c:heci~ing and report. All members cf the City Council present vc;'~iri~ aye, the P~.~Ea-TOr declared the motion duly carried. ~"RI~l"1'Ei~r CO?uih~UtdICATIOr~S: A communication wlas received from the City Planning Commissicn of the City of Lynwood submitting a completed. revised Zoning Ordina.r_ce draft, together w~it'ri a newt map to be made a part of said Ordinance, stating that tine Planning Commission have con- cluded their hearing in connection with said matter as required. by law, eLplaing some of the new= provisions that have been pro- posed in she rroposed Ordinance; also recommending that a Fire Zone Ordinance be adopted ~~ihich correlates with the rroposed zoning o~~dih.arce; stating further that the City Planning Commission will soon be ready to report on the proposed off-street parking. Thereupon it !,!tas moved by Councilman ~%4'illard and seconded by Councilman Shrock that said report be accepted and that the hearing on said prorosed Zoning Ivtap and Ordinance be set far January 30, 194, at '7:30 P. r~. All members of the City Council present voting aye, ti^.e i:Ta; or declared ~:-~e motion duly carried and it wa.s so ordered. A cor,~-mc,nication was received from L. A. County Division of the League of Caiiforr.ia Cities inviting the Council to attend their nest meeting to be held at Torrance in the Civic A!aditorit:m on January 17, 1946. All who !Mere interested. in attending having thus notified the City Clerk, the communication !zias ordered filed A cornrnunication was received from Building Ir_spector Charles T:?. Hall, to the effect that E. Arrants was given building permit to build at 4040 Morton Road at a cost of 6, 500.00 t~rith a ner,nit fee of ~p14.00, hotivever, that it now developer that he is not goin~7~ to build, therefore recommending that he be refunded the hermit fee charge. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Shrock and seconded by Councilman Z~Jillard that a ref~znd be made to r,:~Tr. E. Arrants for X14.00 as recommended,by Building Inspector Hall. Ro 7.1 Ca 11 Ayes: Co~~ncilmen Shrock, Meyer, Willard and Wiggins. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Looney. A communication was received from City ~.~anager Shannon recommending a refund of '6.00 to Agnes L. Nelson for a permit ~,.. issued on November 20, 1945 for construction of a residences as she has decided not be build at this time. Thereupon it tF~ras moved by Councilman Meyer and seconded by Councilman T,~illard that refund be made as recommended. Ro 11 Ca 11 Ayes: Councilmen Shrock, P.Teyer, ti~'illard and Wiggins. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Looney. A communication was received from Betty Snodgrass Grillo submitting her resie~nation as Deputy City Treasurer, effective . as of January 31, 1946, expressing. her appreciation for the kind- ness and consideration shown her throughout the eight years that she has served as Deputy. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Meyer and seconded by Councilman Shrock that said resignation be accepted tPtith red refs. All members of the City Council present voting aye, the P~Zayor declared the motion duly carried. A communication was received from J~. C. Shaubell, 3115 Banning Street, requesting a business zone for Lots 7 and 8, Block 16, Belle Vernon Acres, stating that the City Planning Comriissi.on had refused him such zoning, stating that he wished to establish a grocery business thereat. After due consideration of~ the matter, it was moved by Councilman I1~Zeyer and sec~~nded by Councilman Willard that the re- auest be denied. All members of the City Council present voting aye, the P.~ayor declared the motion duly carried and it was so ordered. A petition-was received signed by John A. Young, 3'707 Lugo .Avenue and signed by 14 others rez~uesting that Lugo Avenue, as it exists between Spruce Street and Bullis Road be zoned for more than one dwelling. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman ~~lillard and seconded by Councilman r~eyer that said petition be referred to the City Planning Commission for consideration. All members of the City Council present voting aye, the Anasror declared the motion duly ca.rri. ed. A communication was received in the form of a petition signed by !t1'illiam Hastings and seven others who reside 100 feet from t'r~e residence of Mr. and Mrs. Hobart Loper at 3541 Virgi nia waiving; all remonstrance to the establishment of a home baking ~,.., plant for the «rholesale manufacture of pies at said address, stating that the people have an invalid child ~r.~ho requires constant atten- dance. After due consideration of the matter, i t was detez°rlined that such permit would be contrary to zoning regulations, there- . fore, it was moved by Councilman Shrock and seconded by Councilman Meyer that permit be denied for such purpose. All members of the City Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried and it was so ordered. An application for contract to dispose of trash and other ref use from business places in the City of Lynwood -was received from John Kazarian, requesting ~an• exclusive right to make such pickups, stating that he would not pick up any garbage. R~r. Tom Sneddon addressed the Counc3.1 on the matter recommending that permit be granted as it is a service that is ver~r much needed and ~rrould eliminate burning of trash in the business area and thereb;;r provide for parking back of the businesses for ctastomers where the trash is now placed.' Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Meyer and seconded by Co~~ncilman Willard that said matter be referred to City PJZanager ~~~ Shannon for study, he to check with the City Attorney on legal regulations. All members of the City Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. An application was received from Helen Uwanawieh to practice palmistry at 12211 Long Beach Blvd. where she also con- templates living, submitting the investigation fee of X50.00 A.s required by ordinance. It was moved by~Councilman Shrock and seconded by Councilman Meyer that said application be referred to Chief of Police Kerr for investigation. All members of the City Council present voting aye, the Ma3Tor declared the motion duly carried. The matter of rener~al of licenses on Atlantic Avenue where they were issued for the duration and six months, vas considered as affecting ,the fallowing "Excel Brass & Aluminum Foundry, Lynco Screw Products Co., Best Screw Products, Parker Systems, Aahm Manufacturing Co. " After due consideration of the matter, it was moved by Councilman Willard and seconded by Councilman h4eyer that the License Collector be authorized to issue licenses to all of such licensees for six months, and that they be notified that they will be required to move at the end of such period unless they are eligible to continue under the proposed zoning ordinance now pending; however, that Excel Brass & Aluminum Foundry be definitely notified to move at such time limit (June 30, 1946) as such enter- prise in said district will not be permitted under proposed zoning. A11 members of the City Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried and it vas so ordered. A communication was received from George E. Kennedy, Attorney at Law, to the effect that the record owner is redeeming the parcel_of land in Downey & Hellman Tract as it exists north of Norton Avenue, east~of California Street, south of Abbott Road, and west of San Luis Street, stating that the City of Lynwood own two bonds issued in refunding A. & I. District No. 17, et al, in the principal amount of X1957.19 and X2864.18, offering to purchase said bonds for principal amount, plus interest, or a total consideration of X5727.98; also stating that the Roman Cath- olic Archbishop of Los Angeles, a Corporation sole, is desirous of acquiring a parcel at the northeast corner of Norton and Calif- ornia running approximately 675 feet east of California and parallel with a line easterly of Elizabeth, stating that the City of Lynwood have a tax deed on approximately .88 acres at the corner of Norton and California, vrhich Mr. Kennedy, as ~ittorney for said Catholic Institution and the record owner, offers to purchase for the amount that it cost the City of Lynwood, stating that they would be willing to dedicate 21.5 feet right of wa3- for the widening of Norton Avenue as per plan on file running easterly 675 feet. After due consideration of the matter, it was moved by Councilman Willard and seconded by Councilman Meyer that the City of Lynwood sell said tax deed to said. property at cost to the record owner of the property with the understanding that it is to be deeded to said institution (Catholic)~for the same consideration. Roll Call: Ayes Councilmen Shrock, Meyer, Willard. and Wiggins. "" Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Looney. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Meyer and seconded by Councilman Willard that said bonds that the City of Lynwood own in said tract be sold for the sum of X5,727.98, and that the City Treasurer be authorized to accept payment on such basis. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Shrock, Meyer, Willard and Wiggins. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Looney. Report of the Fire Department and of the Police Depart- ment were submitted and Piled by City Manager Shannon, and ordered filed. _ ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mr. Wm. V~. hones addressed the City Council on behalf of -the Lynwood Chamber of Commerce, stating that the Board oP Directors appointed him to appear before the City Council on their ~~ behalf requesting an appropriation from the City of Lynwood to help. defray the expense of the Chamber of Commerce work, stating that the budget has been set at X8,000.00, stating that the Cham- ber has employed a full time secretary, stating that Lynwood is~ deserving of a live Chamber of Commerce in order to help promote the City of Lynwood, stating that he believes that inasmuch as the license .tax has been increased that the City of Lynwood should appropriate a portion of this money for Chamber of Commerce work. There being no ob,~ection, this matter was referred to City Manager Shannon to ascertain what the condition of the bud- get is and whether or not the City can spare funds for such pur- pose. Mr. Causey of the Federal Securities from Grayson Heat Control employees appeared. before the City Council requesting permission to construct a building 8 x 12 across from the plant as a small office for the employees during the time they are on strike. After due consideration, it suss moved by Councilman Willard. and seconded by Councilman Meyer that they be permitted to erect such a structure for emergency office and to maintain it up to six months, at the end of which time it shall be removed ar the City will do so from proceeds of #100.00 to be deposited with the City for such removal. All members of the City Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. -- UNFINISHED BUSINESS: _ ity Manager Shannon gave a resume of insurance carried by various insurance agents within the City of Lynwood, suggesting that it would be helpful if tie insurance agents form an association whereby all insurance policies would be issued to the association and they, in turn, make a division of premium profits among them- selves.. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Willard and seconded by Councilman Meyer that the City Manager be instructed to negotiate with the insurance agents to determine if they are receptive to forming an association and if so., that the two insurance policies expiring on January 30, 1946 be written on that basis, and if it is impossible to so organize the agents, that the insurance be written as f ollows: X10,000.00 insurance with A. L. Young; X10,000.00 with Mr. Densmore. All members of the City Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. The City Clerk read from the minutes of the Planning Commission from meeting held on January 7 regarding temporary housing and prefabricated housing, however, the City Council took no action thereon. . The application for license to operate a lumber yard on Lot 6, Tract 2794 as requested by F. D. Evans was again brought up for consideration. Mr. Evans was present and addressed the Council on the matter to tree effect that he is making application under the old zoning ordinance and that lumber yards have been permitted in Zone C3. heretof ore, mentioning one on Atlantic and Biue Star on Tweedy Blvd. After due consideration of the matter, it was determined that nothing can be done to prevent such business under present zoning. City Manager Shannon reported on the matter of collection of license for keeping a dog in the City of Lynwood, stating that he is negotiating with the County of Los Angeles for a contract, stating that he has notified Pdr. Herman to cease operation, stating that he has purchased, tags and license books and that Mr. Herman desires that the City reimburse him for the amount of the cost thereof in the amount of X72.93. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Meyer and seconded by Councilman Shrock that the City of Lynwood reimburse Mr. Herman in the amount of X72.93 for such tag s, and license books that will be useable by the City of Lynwood. . Roll Call: , Ayes: Councilmen Shrock, Meyer, Willard and Wiggins. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Looney. ~~6 RESOLUTION NO. 1898, entitled: "RESOLUTION RELATING TU THE ABATEMENT OF DRY AND DRYING FEEDS ON CERTAIN LOTS OF LAND IN THE CITY OF LYN~A~OOD UNDER ACT N0. 519? OF THE LEGISLATIIRE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS APdEI~?DED, ENTITLED: "AN ACT AUTHOR= IZING MUNICIPALITIES TO DECLARE NOXIOUS OR DATJGEROUS WEEDS GROWING UPON THE STREETS OR SIDEWALKS., OR UPON PRIVATE PROPERTY WITHIN MUNICIPALITIES, TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE, CREATING A LIEN UPON THE PROPERTY FROM TING UPOA7 SUCH STREETS OR SIDEWALKS OR UPON WHICH SUCH NUISANCE EXISTS FGR THE COST OF ABATITdG THE SAME" APPROVED MAY 26, 1915," was read. It was moved by Councilman Meyer and seconded by Councilman Shrock that said Resolution No. 1898 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Shrock, Meyer, Willard and Wiggins. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Looney. '"' A Grant Deed whereby the City of Lynwood proposes to con- vey its interest in and to a portion of Lot 11 of the Downey & Hellman Tract, to Louise Swiatek, Theodore L. Elliott, and Wanda Sobiera,j, heirs of the Swiatek Estate, was submitted. Thereupon RESOLUTION NO. 1899, entitled: "RESOLUTION SELLING CERTAIN REAL ESTATE AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A DEED UPON PAYMENT OF THE COA?SIDERATION NAT~~~ED THEREIPJ," was read. It was moved by Councilman Meyer and seconded by Councilman Willard that said Resolution No. 1899 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Shrock, T~geyer, Willard and Wiggins. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Looney. An application for a spur track franchise was received from Pacific ElectricRailway Company, over Imperial Highway as it exists at their right of way south of Fernwood Avenue, to serve the Master Processing Corporation who are constructing a factory thereat. Thereupon RESOLUTION ATO. 1897, entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AGREEING TU GRANT A FRANCHISE TU PACIFIC ELECTRIC RAILWAY C0~4FANY FOR A SPUR TRACK TU CROSS Ifi~.PERIAL HIGHWAY AT FERIv1W00D AV•ETvrUE," was- read. It was moved by Councilman Shreck and seconded by Councilman Meye-r that said Resolution No. 1897 be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Shrock, Meyer, Willard and Wiggins. Noes: iv one. Absent: Councilman Looney. Whereupon an ordinance, entitled: "An Ordinance granting to Pacific Elec•tri~c Railway Company, a Corporation, its successors and assigns the right to construct, maintain, and operate a spur track upon a.nd across Imperial Highway in the City of Lynwood, California," was read for the first time by Caption. It was moved by Councilman Shrock and seconded by Councilman Meyer that the further reading of said Ordinance be waived. All members of the City Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman W111ard and "" seconded by Councilman Shrock that said Ordinance be accepted as read the first time and pass to the second reading. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Shrock, Meyer, ~9111ard and ~Jiggins. Noes: ..None. Absent: Councilman Looney. The following demands were presented: • GENERAL FUND Sanders Plumbing Company 17556 ~ 7.32 Vernon Lightning Blue Print 1.7557 12.77 Belcher and Schact 17558 78.41 Charles R. Hadley Co. 17559 109.03 b2unicipal Finance Officer Assn. 17560 5.00 Calif. Corrugated C3ulvert Co. 17561 637.53 Claude L. Reber 17562 5.00 Gordon Whitnall, Consultant 17563 100.00 1;~'~ ~- GENERAL FUND - Contd. W. A. Mitchell 1'1564 ~ 20.50 J. G. Tucker,& Son 17565 50.32 Curtis & Christensen, Inc. 17566 45.78 Lucas Auto Co. 17567 46.13 Clark's Paint & Lacquer Supply 17568 8.68 Imperial Hardware Co. 17569 1.95 Auto Electric Service 17570 8.97 M. Eltiste &,Co., Inc. 17571 2.61 Covey Auto Parts 17572 2.67 Motors, Inc. Lindt Wilson 17573 1.31. , Enoch Chevrolet Co. 17574 38.49 The Linde Air Products Co. 17575 3.49 Southland Mo.tors,.Inc. 17576 8.00 Dreher Tire & Auto Supply 17577 63.02 The Lighthouse, Inc. 17578 15.90 Standard Oil Company 17579 76.94 Franklin Auto Supply 17580 10.?4 Vans Texaco Service 17581 33.39 Lynwood Ice Company 17582 7.83 Joe B. Marsh 17583 5.00 East Imperial Dump 17584 12.00 Mac's Fix It Shop 17585 5.51 Lynwood Electric Company 17586 6.62 City Shop 17587 405.79 Lattin's Stationery & Printing 17583 27.02 Lynwood Paint & Hardware Co. 17589 7.97 Dreher Tire and Auto Supply 17590 21.69 Sanders Plumbing Co. 17591 13.66 Peerless Laundry Linen supply 17592 4.03 Water Department 17593 ~u.70 Lynwood Paint & Hardware Co. 17594 3.48 +ooley's Paint & Neon Sign Store 17595 28.00 Wallace Glass Company 1?596 7.98 The Lighthouse 17597 10.43 County of L.A.Dept of Charities 1?598 16.58. Southern Calif. Telephone Co. 17599 104.04 Southern Calif. Telephone Co. 17600 92.47 Western Typewriter Co. 17601 15.00 Stores Inventory 17602 134.63 Rich Budelier 1?603 1,324.71 H. & H. Machine Shop 17604 21.75 Petty Cash Treasurer's Office , 17605 19.13 George Herman 17606 64.69 ~~~ WATER DEPARTMENT Standard Oil Company ~ 8788 5.48 Sanders Plumbing Co. 8769 3.86 Southern Calif. Te~phone Co. 8770 14.25 Public Park Fund 8771 1,264.50 Earle M. Jorgensen Co. 8772 2.39 R. W. Sperling 8773 337.48 Grinnell Company 8774 2,856.55 Hickey Pipe & Supply Co. 8775 8.18 Rensselaer Valve Company 8776 83.38 Addressograph Sales Agency 8777 6.80 United Autographic Register Co. 8778 66.01 S. S. Liener ~ 8779 3.00 General Fund 8780 18.91 General Fund 8781 54.53 Pittsburgh Equitable Meter Co. 8782 75.03' L~rnwood Pain & Hardware Co. 8783 9.9? City Treasurer 8784 66.30 Southern Calif. Edison C.o. 8785 562.53 87$6-voided Payroll Account 8787 674.00 X6,113.15 ~~~ • STREET II~PROVEA.~ENT FUT~iD Manning Bros. Rock & Sand Co. 5293 _.__ ~ 2,7.06 Jones Lumber Company 5294 18.03 Franklin Auto Supply 5295 .46 General Fund 5296 198.67 General Fund 5297 97.14 Gilmore Asphalt & Road Oil Co. 5298 - 189.31 Payroll Account 5299 951.00 • - $1, 481 • LIGHTING FUND Payroll Account 1230- 220.00 • PUBLIC PARK ACCOUNT Sanders Plumbing Co. 287 • 160.90 Southern Calif. Edison Co. 28S 2.47 X63.37 TAX DEEDED LAND FUND City Treasurer 270 19.07 It was moved by Councilman Shrock and seconded by Councilman•Meyer that the demands be allowed and warrants be•drawn on the City Treasurer for said various amounts. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Shrock, Meyer, Willard and `Nigg~ns. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Wiggins. City lganager Shannon presented specification in con- nection with cement and the purchase thereof, requesting that a contract for six months duration be obtained, stating that the demands will be less than X1,000.00 for such period. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Meyer and seconded by Councilman Schrock that the specifications be accepted and that the City P~anager be•authorized to enter into a contract for-said cement, according to specifications presented. All members of the City Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. . The City IVlanager submitted proposed specification for the gasoline to be purchased by the City of Lynwood-, requesting approval thereof. . Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Willard and seconded by Councilman Shrock that said specifications be approved by the City Council, and that the City Manager be authorized to - purchase upon such specifications. All members of the City Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. . The City Manager submitted a procedure to accept bail bonds in the Police Department during the absence of the Court Clerk, said plan having been suggested by the Chief of Police, stating that by this method bail may be deposited at all hours of the day-and will greatly convenience the public; suggesting that each employee who accepts bond. required•to furnish bond in the sum of•~1,000.00 each. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Shrock and seconded by Councilman 'vtillard that the City Council approve such a plan. All. members of the City Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly care°ied. City IJtanager Shannon ste.ted that the employees wish to have placed on the April General election ballot the proposition of retirement system and Civil Service regulations for all employees. Thereupon, it was moved by Councilman ~"Dillard and seconded by Councilman Meyer that such propositions be submitted to the electorates at the election to be held on April 9, 1946. All members of the City Council present voting aye, the Pdayor declared the motion duly carried. . A communication was received from City T,~.a,ns.ger Shannon to the effect that with the resignation of Betty Snodgrass Grillo it ie necessary to make some-personnel adjustments and additions, recommending that Miss Ellen Webb be transferred from the 'Hater Department to the Treasurer's office at a salary of X175.00 per month; that Lucille Dickey be transferred from her present duties to Assistant Water Clerk at a salary of X140.00 per month; that ~~9 it is found that these shifts of employees is in keeping with the desires of the City Treasurer and the Water Clerk. Thereupon it was. moved by Councilman Willard and seconded by Councilman Shrock that Ellen Webb be transferred to the City Treasurer's Office, and that Lucille Dickey be transferred to the Water office at the salaries recommended by the City Manager. Roll Call: • .Ayes: Councilmen Shrock, Meyer, Willard and Wiggins. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Looney. A communication was ..received from City P~tlanager Shannon, requesting ratfication~of a new position, permission to fill vacancy created by transfer of employees, stating that it is found that the City Clerk needs a part time employee to help him with his stenographic work who. would work half time at the switch board, stating that Mr. Anderson desires to have appointed to such position Mrs. Josephine Shepherd who was formerly an employee of~ the City, and that her salary be fixed at X155.00 per month; also that a full time'Clerk and stenographer will be required in the Engineer's office, who has not yet been selected; however, stating that the salary would be approximately X125.00 to X135.00 per month. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Willard and seconded by Councilman Shrock that Mrs. Josephine Shepherd be employed as recommended by Mr. Shannon at a salary of X155.00 per month, and that the City Manager be authorized to select a suitable girl for the Engineer's office. Roll Gall. ~ • Ayes: Councilmen Shrock, Meyer, Willard and Wiggins. Noes: None. Absent: Gouncilman Looney. Mr. Shannon stated that the•C.I.O. wishes to use a sound truck in and around the Grayson Heat Control plant in connection with their strike, seeking the Council's wish in the •matter. After due .consideration, it was moved by Gouncilman Willard and seconded by Councilman Meyer that the request be denied. All members of the City Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. • City Manager Shannon reported on the bids for radio equipment as advertised, recommending that the bids be rejected as they were approximately 100 per cent higher than was anticipated; also stating; that the efficiency can be increased by modification of the antennae system which will be installed shortly. There- upon it was moved by Councilman Meyer and seconded by Councilman Shrock that the bids be rejected. All members of the City Council present voting aye, the P1Ia.,yor declared the motion duly carried. It was decided by the City Gouncil to not consider any business that is not presented at least on the Thursday previous to the meeting of the City Council, unless by motion of the Council to the conts~ary. • It was moved by Councilman Meyer and seconded by Council- man Willard that the meeting adjourn to January 30, 1946; at ?:30 P. M. All members of the City Council present voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion duly carried. -; -. TG~ Y GL RK, CIT~F NWOOD ~/ Approved by•the City Council on February ~ , 1946 MAYOR OF TH C TY LYNWOOD