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Home My WebLink About01-23-1950 City Council MinutesMINUTE .RECORD OF Regular Meeting City Council, City of Elsinore MEETING HELD ON THE 23rd. DRY OF January., Page # 1 1950 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Elsinore was held on the above date. The meeting was called to order at the hour of 700 P.M. with Mayor Tarpley in the chair. Councilman Samuel Farber, Fred Penrod, J.J.Tavis, T.R.Yarborough, and Mayor Tarpley answer roll call. Thereupon the Clerk read the minutes of the January 9, 1950, meeting and there being no errors or omissions were approved as read. Mr. Jim Traynor, and Thor Gerde, of the Peace Officers Federation; being present, Mayor Tarpley asked them to take the floor, and explain the working and need of civil service, and old age retirement plan for cities of the sixth class. Mr. Traynor spoke on the need and what it did for cities. Stating that where a retirement plan was in effect good men stayed on the job, and therefore new men did not have to be trained all the time. City to write to the State Retirement Board for starting cost and other information on this matter. This being the time and place as advertised by resolution No-592 for protests to be heard against the annexation of Section 4 located North and East of the present city limits line, the Clerk reported that no protests had been received by mail, Mayor Tarpley called on any one present to make protests if any. None were heard. Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Yarborough, second by Councilman Farber, that there being no protests against said annexation, the City Council proceed with the proper proceedure, and annex the described property by ordinance as required by law. Which motion was carried by the following vote. Councilman Farber Yes Penrod Yes Tavis Yes Noes ; None Yarborough Yes Mayor Tarpley Yes Absent ; None Thereupon the Clerk read a letter from the Lutheran Church, requesting a stairway be built by the City as promised by certain officials of the City. Rev. Young, and Harry Brady of said church being present. Whereupon it was moved by Councilman Yarborough, second by Councilman Farber, that the City Council authorize the installation of these stairs, with railing, the City to furnish labor and material with the exception of the cement blocks which were to be donated. Which motion was carried by the following vote. Councilman Farber. Yes It It Penrod Yes If if Tavis Yes Noes; None Yarborough Yes 1'fayor Tarpley Yes Absent ; None Thereupon the Clerk read a letter from the State Recreation Commission, announcing a meeting to be held Feb. 14 to 17, at San'Jose, of interest to Council- man, Park Commissioner's etc. Letter ordered filed. Thereupon the Clerk read Ordinance 110.327 for its first reading, an ordinance declaring old buildings so dilapidated from old age, and neglect, as a Page # 2 MINUTE BECOaD OF Regular Meeting of the City Council, City of Elsinore MEETING HELD ON THE 23rd.. DAY OF January Z950 fire hazzard, and breeding place of rodents a nuisance, and providing for abatment of such nuisances. Whereupon it was moved by Councilman Yarborough, second by Councilman Tavis that Ordinance No. 327, be passed to its second reading. Which motion was carried by the Following vote. Councilman Farber Yes " If Penrod Yes It Tavis Yes Noes ; None " " Yarborough Yes Mayor Tarpley Yes Absent; None Mrs. Leese was called on at this time, and she made a complaint that she had not got a license to operate a home for the aged, owing to certain City officials Councilman Farber read a letter from the State Fire Marshal's Office, regarding this property, which explained the reason no State permit had been issued. Inspector Di Giacomo to make an inspection on this property, and report his finding to the State Fire Marshal. Thereupon the Clerk read resolution No-594, a resolution employing Raymond Carman, as a regular employee of the City Water and Street Dept, effective 2 -1 -1950. Whereupon it was moved by Councilman Yarborough, second by Councilman Penrod that resolution No.594, be passed and adopted as read. Which motion was carried by the following vote. Councilman Farber Yes " Penrod Yes " Tavis Yes Noes ; None " Yarborough Yes Mayor Tarpley Yes Absent ; None Mr. Roger Mayhall was called on at this time, and asked for the use of the City Ball Park for a schedule of ball games for the summer recreation program, asking that some minor repaird be made. This matter turned over to Councilman Farber, Park Commissioner who stated that repairs would be made if funds became available and he would be more than willing to co- operate with the recreation prog Thereupon the Clerk read Resolution No. 595 a resolution setting the place of polling precincts for the General Municipal Election to be held the second Tuesday in April, and appointing the members of the two election boards, and I ixing salaries for board. Whereupon it was moved by Councilman Yarborough, second by Councilman Tavis that resolution No. 595 be passed, and adopted as read. Which motion was carried by the following vote. Councilman Farber Yes it it Penrod Yes It it Tavis Yes Noes ; None it if Yarborough Yes Mayor Tarpley Yes Absent; None Whereupon it was moved by Councilman Yarborough, second by Councilman Penrod that a measure as follows, be put on the ballot for the general election being held on the second Tuesday in April. Shall the members of the City Council of the Page # 3 MINUTE RECORD OF Regular meeting of the City Council, City of Elsinore MEETING HELD ON THE - 23rd, DAY OF January Z9 50. LITXO IN U.S.P. nLRV�CC C __ STINORPO MINUTE RECORD City of Elsinore receive the sum of $ 25.00, per Month for their services as such Councilman. Which motion was carried by the following vote. Councilman Farber Yes 9 Penrod Yes Noes ; One III Tavis No Yarborough Yes Absent ; None Mayor Tarpley Yes Whereupon it was moved by Councilman Yarborough, second by Councilman Farber that the Clerk be authorized to purchase a Resolution Book, and have printed delinquent water notices. Which motion upon vote was carried. l ! Whereupon it was moved by Councilman Tavis, second by Councilman Farber, that Per. Chas. Conklin be appointed as costodian of the new flag, which had been purchased to be flown on Flagstaff Hill. Which motion upon vote was carried. Councilman Farber reports that some City jobs had been done without proper authorization of the City Council, suggested a work order issued by the City Clerk certifying that said work had been authorized, and were on the minutes. Clerk to type up some of these orders,,,and issue same.A Whereupon it was moved by Councilman Yarborough, second by Councilman Tavis (� that Scrivner street be graded, and lowered to grade between Pottery and Flint, and Dean Fletcher be hired to do the bulldozing where needed on said street. Which motion upon vote was carried. Whereupon it was moved by Councilman Penrod, second by Councilman Yarborough (j that a 4 x 6 foot flag be purchased from Wm. Hayhurst. Which motion upon vote was carried. Whereupon it was moved by Councilman Farber, second by Councilman Penrod that the Park Department, be authorized to purchase £erterlizer, and other minor supplies in the amount of approximately $ 100.00, and that a new larger water line be installed to the City Park as soon as time was available. Which motion upon vote was carried. Whereupon it was moved by Councilman Taxis, second by Councilman Yarborough j that the bills be allowed, as audited by the auditing committie, and Clerk instructed to issue warrents for same. i Whereupon it was moved by Councilman Yarborough, second by Councilman Penrod, that the meeting be adjourned to meet again on Tuesday the 14th. day of February, 1950, at the regular time and place. III - yor of the y o sinore City ClerG c