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Home My Public Portal AboutM 1923-10-17 - CCW R"e?ting of Poard Oct 17, 1923. The Board of Trustees of the city of Lynwood met in regular session at City Hall, 205 'lest Mulford Avenue, Wednes3a7,, Oct. 17, 1923, at 7:30 p. m. Roll Call Present Trustees 'Merrill, Millard, Menzel, Downey, Anderson. Absent: None. President Anderson in the Chair. Clerk present. �qz Minutes The minutes of the meeting of Oct. 10 were read and annroved. 'Alrit Coms Mrs. H E Whitaker tendered her resignation as a member of the Planning Commission, stating that she thought all members should be realty holders and that she was not. On motion by Trustee Merrill, seconded by Trustee 'Menzel same was accepted. `?nfin bus The map of the Hollydale Tract having been returned by the Planning Com with their approval, same was approved and ordered rep turnel to the Board of Supervisors. The Map of Tract 6554 was referred to the Planning Commission. This being the time and place set for the sale of bonds to cover unpaid assessments on the work of improvement as set forth un- der Resolution of Intention No 59, the Clerk announced that no bids had been received for same. Whereupon a Resolution entitled "A Reso- lution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Lynwood, California, ordering bonds delivered to contractor," was read. On motion made and seconded, said Resolution being Resolution No 144, was adopted by the following vote: Aves: T rustees Merrill, Willard, ?Menzel, Downey, Anderson. Noes: None. Absent: None. This being the time and place set for the hearing of protests or objections against the improvement or the extent of the district, or both, under Resolution of Intention No. 132, the Clerk announced that there were no protests or objections filed; whereupon the Presi- dent inquired if any persons present desired to be heard, and no ob- jections having been presented, a Resolution entitled "A Resolution y of the Board of Trustees of the City of Lynwood ordering the improve- ment of Agnes Street, Cedar Avenue, Burton Avenue, Oak Avenue and portions of Magnolia Avenue, Carlin Avenue, Palm Avenue. Euclid Avenue, Orchard Avenue, Pine Avenue and School Street in the City of Lynwood, California," was read. On motion made and seconded, said Resolution, being Resolution No 145, was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Trustees ?Merrill, Willard, Menzel, Downey, Anderson. Noes: None. Absent: None. This being the time and place set for the receiving of sealed bids or proposals for the work of improvement as contemplated by Re- solution of Intention No 123, Oh.motion by Trustee "Menzbl; seconded by'Trustee Merrill, the Clerk was 6reered`to open,, examine and pub..., , licly declare all bids on file for this work of improvement. Where- upon the Clerk opened. examined and publicly declared bids from the following persons: Braun, Bryant and Austin, Oswald Bros, and Hall - Johnson Co. On motionmade and seconded same warereferred to the City Engineer for recommendation. This being the time and place set for the receiving of sealed bids or proposals for the work of improvement as contemplated by Re- solution of Intention No 121. On motion by Trustee _Menzel, seconded by Trustee Merrill, the Clerk was ordered to open, examine and pub- licly declare all bids on file for this work of improvement. Where- upon the Clerk opened, examined and publicly declared bids from the ^F following persons: Braun, Bryant and Austin, Oswald Bros., and Hall- Johnson Co. On motion hyde and seconded same were referred to the City Engineer for recommendation. This being the time and place set for the receiving of sealed bids or pro ^osals for the work of improvement as contemplated by Re- solution of Intention No 122. On motion by Trustee 'Merrill, seconded by Trustee Menzel, the Clerk was ordered to omen, examine and pub - liclydeclare all bids on file for this work of i °nprovement. `'here- upon theClerk oj�ened, examined and publicly declared bids from the following persons: Braun, Bryant and Austin. Oswald Bros. and Hall - Johnson Co. On motion made*and seconded same was referred to the City Engineer for recommendation. 8 7 The bids covering the contemplatdd work of improvement under Resolutions Intention Nos 121, 122 and 1 23 having been returned to the Board by the City Fngineer with the statement that the bids of Hall - Johnson Co were the lowest and recommending that contracts be awarded to same. A Resolution offered by Trustee "fillard, entitled "A Resolu- tion of Chard of- contract for the.improvemett of Poplar Drive, Oak- wood Avenue, and portions of North Los Flores Boulevard, Elmwood Avenue, Beechwood Avenue and Modleska Avenue in the City of Lynwood, California," was read and on motion made and seconded, said Resolu- tion, being Resolution No 146, was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Trustees Merrill, Willard, Menzel, Anderson. Noes: Drustee Downey. Absent: None. A Resolution offered by Trustee Merrill, entitled "A Resolu- tion of award of contract for the improvement of a portion of Long Beach Boulevard in the lity of Lynwood, California," was read and on motion made and seconded said Resolution, being Resolution No. 147, was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Trustees Merrill, Willard, Menzel, Anderson. Noes: Trustee Downey. Absent: None. A Resolution offered by Trustee Menzel, entitled "A Resolu- tion of award of contract for the improvement of a portion of Long Beach Boulevard in the City of Lynwood, California," was read, and on motion made and seconded, said Resolution being Resolution No 148, was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Trustees Merrill, Willard, Menzel, Anderson. Noes: Trustee Downey. Absent: None. The matter of furnishing various sub - divisions with water was laid over until the next, meeting. On motion by Trustee Willard. seconded by Trustee Merrill, the assessment diagram presented by the City Engineer covering the impro- vement district known as Virginia and Nevada Streets,was adopted. On motion by Trustee Menzel, seconded by Trustee Merrill, the assessment diagram presented by the City Engineer covering the im- provement district known as Lynwood Road, et al, was adopted. On motion by Trustee Merrill, seconded by Trustee Menzel, the assessment diagram presented by the City Engineer covering the im- provement district known as Lugo Avenue, was adopted. A motion by Trustee Menzel, seconded by Trustee '.Millard, that the Clerk be instructed to draw warrant for :1500.00 in fav6r of Geo. G. Gregory in part payment for water main replacement work as per contract, was carried by the following vote: Ayes: Trustees Merrill, Willard, Menzel, Downey, Anderson. Noes: Nome. Absent: None. New bus. A motion by Trustee Downey, seconded by Trustee Willard, that the Clerk be authorized to purchase an F &F check writer and draw warrant in the sum of 167.00 covering same, was carried by the fol- lowing vote: Ayes: Trustees Merrill, 'Millard, Menzel, Downey, Anderson. Noes: None. Absent: None. The motor at No 1 water plant having burned out, this matter was then taken up. Mr Gregory and Mr tiMinterer spoke regarding same. On motion made and seconded action was deferred until next meeting. Mrs. Osborne, appearing for the 'roman's Club, asked that the City lease the vacant part of Lot 267, Tract 2551, to the Woman's Club for the purpose of erecting a Club building. Trustee `Millard spoke favoring same. On motion made and seconded the Clerk was in- structed to get opinion from the City Atty concerning same. The Cl-erk was instructed to consult City Atty concerning the establishment of a street fund. On motion made and seconded Trustees '"lillard and Menzel were appointed,a committee to invite the owners of the Reber Tract to petition for incorporation into the City. On motion Board adjourned to meet Friday, Oct. 19, 1923, at place. -- - - - - -- Attest • President Board Trustees City ��/ of Lynwood. - - - -- —. X11 - - - -- Clerk. Meeting of the Board Oct 19 1923 m� iq a The Board of Trustees of the City of Lynwood met in adjourned re- gular session at City Hall, 205 `*lest Tdulford Ave. TI�iday. Oct 19, 1923, at 6:30 n. m. Roll Call Present: Trustees Merrill, Willard, Menzel. Anderson. Absent: Trustee Downey. President Anderson in the Chair. Clerk present. On motion made and seconded the realing of the minutes of the meeting of Oct 17 was ommitt.ed. The meeting being for the p>>rz)ose of deciding unon plumping equipment for Plant No 1, this matter was taken up. Nrit Coms A recommendation from the `dater Supt regarding needel equip- ment was read. A Resolution entitled "A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the City of Lynwood, California, declaring an emergency to exist, and resolving to take all necessary measures to protect the health and safety of the people of Lvnwood," was read by the Clerk. On motion by Trustee Merrill, seconded by Trustee Menzel, said Resolution being Re- solution No 149, was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Trustees Merrill, Willard, Menzel, Anderson. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee- Downey. Representatives from the Fairbanks -Morse Co, General Electric and Burbridge Cos being present, these gentlemen were then asked to explain and give prdees on their various pump -_ng and electrical equip- ments. After a thorough discussion of the same a motion by Trustee Mer- rill, seconded by Trustee Menzel, that the proposition of the Fairbanks - Morse Co, through their representative. Mr Teo T Gregory, be accepted and that President Anderson be authorized to enter into contract for same at the stipulated price of 0 1550.00, was carried by the following vote: Ayes: Trustees Merrill, `-lillard, `Menzel, Anderson. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Downev. A motion by Trustee 74enzel, seconded by Trustee Merrill, that the bill of the Lynwood Garage for '!''6'.80 for repairs to the City Mar - shal's automobile, the same being used in City business, be allowed and warrant drawn for sane, was carried by the following vote: Aves: Trustees Merrill, "lillard, Menzel, Anderson. Noes: None. Absent: Trustee Downey. On motion made and seconded Poard adjourned to meet ` "ledneslav, Oct 24, 1923, at the usual time and place. Attest: - - - - - -- Clerk. President; od the Board of Trustees City of Lynwood. f lim