HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - April 17, 1950 - CC (2)CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, APRIL 17, 1950
The City Council of the City of Azusa
met in regular session at the above
time and place.
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen:
Ortuno, Malone, Memmesheimer, City
Attorney Tscharner, City Engineer Brooks,
Street Supt. Wolfe and Deputy City Clerk.
Absent: Councilmen: Nasser, Flannery and
City Clerk.
Each member present acknowledged re-
ceipt of a written copy of the minutes
of April 3, 1950 and the adjourned
meeting of April 10, 1950. The Mayor
asked if there were any objections or
corrections to said minutes. There
being none, the minutes of April 3,
1950 and April 100 1950 were approved
as written.
Alfred M. Rulofson, Auditor for the
City of Azusa, presented Council with
the regular'quarterly examination of
the accounts and records of the City,
a tabulated statement of Condition of
Funds, and a statement of Receipts and
Disbursements.
Council requested Mr. Rulofson to pre-
pare a report for publication.
Councilman Flannery entered the meeting
and took his seat at the Council table.
Mayor Memmesheimer announced that this
Is the time and place fixed by this
' Council for hearing objections or
protests on the proposed work, or the
extent of the assessment district,
or on the proposed grades under the
Resolution of Intention, to wit:
Resolution No. 2382 which concerns
certain grading and the construction
of certain curbs, gutters and drive-
ways on Virginia Avenue gnd other
streets.
The Clerk presented affidavits of
publication, mailing and posting.
Council approved said affidavits and
ordered same filed.
City Engineer Brooks announced that
a majority protest petition had been
filed with the City Clerk representing
55.2% of the total area under this
improvement district.
Councilman Mal one offered a resolution
entitled:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, MAKING
FINDINGS AND SUSTAINING PROTESTS AFTER
HEARING RESOLUTION OF INTENTION No.
2382 WHEREIN THE CITY COUNCIL BY ITS
RESOLUTION NO. 2382 ADOPTED ON THE 20th
DAY OF MARCH, 1950 DECLARED ITS IN-
TENTION TO ORDER THE CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN STREET WORK UNDER THE IMPROVE-
MENT ACT OF 1911, DIVISION 7 OF THE
STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE
OF CALIFORNIA, AND IN SAID RESOLUTION
7:30 P.1669
ROLL CALL
MINUTES APPROVED
CITY AUDITOR
PROCEEDINGS
1911 STREET
HENT ACT
UNDER
IMPROVE -
RESOLUTION NO. 2390
ADOPTED
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CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, APRIL 17, 1950 7:30 37-1
P.M.
FIXED THE 17th DAY OF APRIL, 1950,
AT THE HDUR OF 7:30 O'CLOCK, P.M.,
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THIS
CITY COUNCIL, AS THE TIME AND PLACE
FOR THE HEARING BEFORE THIS CITY
COUNCIL OF PROTESTS AND OBJECTIONS.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded
by Councilman Flannery that the
Virginia Avenue proceedings be thrown
out and abandoned and the above
resolution be adopted as re*d and
' Numbered Resolution No. 2390.
Carried by the following vote-of Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Ortuno, Flannery,
Malone, Memmesheimer.
Noes: None Absent: Councilman Nasser.
Mayor Memmesheimer announced that this
is the time and place fixed by this
Council for hearing objections or
protests on the proposed work, or the
extent of the assessment district,
or on the proposed grades under the
Resolution of Intention, to wit: STREET PROCEEDINGS
Resolution No. 2385 which concerns
certain grading and the construction
of certain curbs, gutters and driveways
on Angeleno Avenue, San Gabriel Avenue
and of er streets.
The Clerk presented affidavits of
publication, mailing and posting.
Council approved said affidavits and
ordered same placed on file.
' The Mayor announced that the City
Attorney would now read all of the
Debt Limit Report including any changes,
modifications or omissions therein,
but excluding the map of assessment
district, assessed valuations, true
values, assessments and proposed assess-
ments upon each parcel of land in the
district.
The City Attorney then read the Debt
Limit Report.
The Mayor asked for written or oral
protests or objections concerning the
work, extent of assessment district or
grades.
No written or oral protests were presented.
The following resolution was offered by
Councilman Malone:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
' CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, MAKING
FINDINGS AND OVERRULING PROTESTS AND
OBJECTIONS AFTER HEARING ON RESOLUTION RESOLUTION NO.2391
OF INTENTION RESOLUTION NO. 2385. ADOPTED
Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by
Councilman Ortuno this resolution be
adopted as read and numbered Resolution
No. 2391.
Carried by the following vote of Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Ortuno, Flannery, Malone,
Memmesheimer. Noes: None Absent: Councilman Nasser.
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CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, APRIL 17, 1950 7:30
P.M.
Mayor Memmesheimer announced that
this is the time and place fixed
by this Council for hearing objections
or protests on the proposed work, or
the extent of the assessment district,
or on the proposed grades under the
Resolution of Intention, to wit:
Resolution No. 2388 which concerns certain
grading and the construction of certain
curbs, gutters and driveways on Angeleno
Avenue. Fifth Street and Sixth Street.
The Clerk presented the affidavits of
publication, mailing and posting.
Council approved said affidavits and
ordered same filed.
The Mayor announced that the City Attorney
would read all of the Debt Limit Report
including any changes, modifications or
omissions therein, but excluding the
map of assessment district, assessed
valuations, true valuations, assessments
and proposed assessments upon each
parcel of land in the district.
The City Attorney then read the Debt
Limit Report.
The Mayor asked for written or oral
protests or objections concerning the
work, extent of assessment district or
grades.
No written or oral protests were presented.
Councilman Ortuno offered a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, MAKING FIND-
INGS AND OVERRULING PROTESTS AND OB-
JECTIONS AFTER HEARING ON RESOLUTION
OF INTENTION, RESOLUTION NO. 2388.
Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded
by Councilman Ortuno this resolution
be adopted as read aid numbered Resolution
No. 2392.
A letter from the Azusa'City Planning
Commission relative to a request of
Dan Martin to erect a residence on the
rear of 945 N. Azusa Avenue, was read.
The Planning Commission recommended
that this request be approved with the
understanding that the garage be erected
adjoining the alley to the west of the
residence.
' Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded
by Councilman Ortuno that Council
accept the recommendation of the
Planning Commission.
Carried by the following vote of Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Ortuno, Flannery,
Malone, Memmesheimer. Noes: None,
Absent: Councilman Nasser.
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RESOLUTION NO.
2392 ADOPTED
DAN MARTINIS
RE'gUEST GRANTED
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P.M.
A letter from the State Compensation
Insurance Fund relative to a refund
of $1,593.90 was read. This amount
represents a saving of 42% in the
cost of workmen's compensation insurance
due to on-the-job accident prevention STATE COMPENSATION
activities of the City of Azusa Employees. INSURANCE FUND
The letter was ordered filed.
A communication from the Planning
Commission relative to a request of
Mrs. Marion Blatchley for a 12 unit
apartment building to be erected on
Lots 23 and 24, Block 14, was read.
The Planning Commission recommended MRS BLATCHLEY'S
that Mrs. Blatchley's request be REQUEST GRItNTED
granted.
Moved by Councilmanttt�n?o segpo ded
by Councilman Flafer `ve&�96 endation
of the Planning Commission be acceo;ed
with the provision that Mrs. Blatchley
begin building at the rear of the lots
and work toward the front of the property.
City Engineer Brooks presented new
study maps of the Gladstone Avenue area.
The Mayor invited all interested persons
to come to the Council table and see
the maps.
Moved by Councilman Flannery, seconded
by Councilman Ortuno the tentative map
of the Tadlock subdivision #16687 be
rejected and referred back to the Planning TENTATIVE MAP OF
Commission to be resubmitted. TRACT NO. 16687
' Councilman Ortuno stated that he felt
City Engineer Brooks should not be
the representative of the property owners
of the Gladstone area, as well.
City Engineer Brooks stated he was
willing to withdraw as representative
of the property owners.
Councilman Flainery offered a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY,
CALIFORNIA, PLACING CERTAIN EMPLOYEES RESOLUTION NO. 2393
ON RESOLUTION AND FIXING THEIR SALARY. ADOPTED
Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded
by Councilman Ortuno this resolution
be adopted as read and numbered Resolution
No. 2393•
Carried by the following vote of Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Ortuno, Flannery,
Malone, Memmesheimer. Noes: None
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Absent: Councilman Nasser.
Councilman Malone offered a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY,
CALIFORNIA, FIXING THE PAY OF JACK ELLINGTON
AS SKIP LOADER OPERATOR IN THE STREET DEPART-
MENT OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AND ALSO FIXING
THE SALARY OF LUTHER A. ZINK AS SWEEPER ADOPTED
OPERATOR IN SAID DEPARTMENT.
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P.M.
Moved by Councilman Flannery, seconded
by Councilman Ortuno this resolution
be adopted as read and numbered Resolution
No. 2394.
Carried by the following vote of Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Ortuno, Flannery,
Malone, Memmesheimer. Noes: None
..,,,-,,,_Absent: Councilman Nasser.
ate" A contract between the City of Azusa
and the Azusa Agricultural Water Company
was read by Attorney Tscharner.
• ' Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded
by Councilman Flannery the Mayor be
authorized to sign and the City Clerk
to attest the agreement.
Carried by the following vote of Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Ortuno, Flannery,
Malone, Memmesheimer. Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Nasser.
City Attorney Tscharner read to Council
a copy of letter of protest they had
requested him to write to the Inter-
state Commerce regarding abandoning of
the street car facilities in the City
of Azusa.
Mayor Memmesheimer presented Council
with a letter of resignation from Milo
T. Hawkins, Chief of the Fire Department.
Moved by Councilman Flannery, seconded
by Councilman Malone the resignation of
Milo T. Hawkins be accepted and the City
Clerk be instructed to write him a letter
of appreciation for services rendered
the City.
Carried by the following vote of Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Ortuno, Flannery,
Malone, Memmesheimer. Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Nasser.
A letter addressed to the City Council
from M. A. Hynes, City Clerk, relative
to a request for a one month sick leave
and a one month vacation, was read.
Attached was a letter from Dr. Ernsberger.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by
Councilman Malone the City Clerk's request
be granted.
Carried by the following vote of Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Ortuno, Flannery,
Malone, Memmesheimer. Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Nasser.
Moved by Mayor Memmesheimer, seconded
by Councilman Ortuno the sick leave
' of John R. Sttton be extended up to
sixty days.
Carried by the following vote of Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Ortuno, Flannery,
Malone, Memmesheimer. Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Nasser.
Moved by Councilman Flannery, seconded
by Councilman Ortuno the City Clerk be
authorized to advertise for bids for a
pump to be used by the Azusa Agricultural
Water Company to help provide water for
the City. Opening date of bids to be
announced later.
CONTRACT BETWEEN
CITY OF AZUSA AND
AZUSA AGRICULTURAL
WATER COMPANY
STREET CAR FACILTTIE;
MILO T. HAVJKTNS
RFSTGNATION AS
FIRE CHIEF ACCEPTED
CTTY CLERK M.A.HYNES
GRANTED SICK LEAVE
AND VACATION
JOHN R. SITTON
GRANTED EXTENTTON
OF TIME
CITY CLERK INSTRUCTS
TO ADVERTISE FOR BID
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Councilman Malone offered a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AZUSA, LOB ANGELES COUNTY, CALIF MNIA,
APPROVING CERTAIN AGREEMENT DATED APRIL 17,
1950, WHEREIN THE SAID CITY OF,AZUSA I3 NAMED
AS "PARTY OF THE FIRST PART° AND THE AZUSA AGRICULTURAL
WATER COMPANY, A CORPORATION, °PARTY OF. THE SECOND
PART" AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF SAID CITY TO
SIGN THE SAME AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST SAME.
Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded by Council-
man Flannery this resolution be adopted as read
and numbered Resolution #2393•
Carried by the following vote of Council:
Ayes: Councilman Ortuno, Flannery, Malone,
Memmesheimer. Noes: None Absent: Councilman Nasser.
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CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, APRIL 17, 1950
Carried by the following vote of Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Ortuno, Flannery,
Malone, Memmesheimer. Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Nasser.
Moved by Councilman Flannery that Leo
C. Nasser be appointed to the Park
and Recreation Commission.
After general discussion it was decided
this appointment should be made by the
new Council and Mr. Flannery withdrew
his motion.
Councilman Malone requested that Council
speed action on the purchase of property
for the new City reservoir. The matter
was referred to City Engineer Brooks
for investigation.
Engineer Brooks presented Council with
a request by Mrs. Dawson on West First
Street asking the City to do street
work at First and Orange Avenues, the
City to be reimbursed by'her for work done.
Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded
by Councilman Malone the City Engineer
be instructed to draw up estimate of cost
for curbs and gutters and present it to
Council and Mrs. Dawson.
Carried by the following vote of Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Ortuno, Flannery,
Malone, Memmesheimer, Noes: None
Absent: Councilman Nasser.
Councilman Nasser entered the meeting
and tak his seat at the Council table.
At the request of the Bell Construction
Company, the City Engineer was instructed
and authorized by Council to write a
letter to the Veteran's Administration
advising them that Council has asked
for an advance of Los Angeles County
Funds for the improvement of Paramount
Avenue.
Mr. Brooks presented Council with a
bill from the Cee Tee Construction
Company for the balance of money due
him from the Leland Realty Company.
Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded
by Councilman Ortuno the City Clerk
be authorized to pay the balance of the
bill due after 35 day waiting period,
upon filing of notice of completion.
Carried by the following vote of Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Ortuno, Flannery,
Malone, Memmesheimer. Noes: None
Councilman Nasser passes.
Mayor Memmesheimer offered a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY,
CALIFORNIA, COMMENDING LEO NASSER AND
THE GROUP WHO WORKED WITH HIM FOR THE
SUCCESSFUL OUTCOME OF THE "AZUSA GOLDEN
DAYS CELEBRATION" OF OCTOBER, 1949.
Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded
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P.M.
PURCHASE OF NFN
RESERVOIR SITE
REFIiRRED TO C ITY
ENGINEER
MRS DAWSON'S
REQUEST REFERRED
TO C ITY EGNINEER
IMPROVEMENT OF
PARAMOUNT AVE
REFERRED TO CITY
ENGINEER
CEE TEE CONSTRUCT
ION CO STATEMENT
RESOLUTION NO.
239412 ADOPTED
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CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, APRIL 179 1950 7:30 381
by Councilman Flannery this resolution P.M.
be adopted as read and numbered Resolution
No. 23941
Carried by the following vote of Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno,
Flannery, Malone, Memmesheimer.
See Mew. Noes: None Absent: None
for
r4*N00',Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded
by Councilman Ortuno the following REQUISITIONS
requisitions be allowed: 17071712;
2915.
Carried by the following vote of Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno,
Flannjry Malone, Memmesheimer. Noes: None
bsen : tone
Moved by Councilman Malone, seconded
by Councilmen Nasser the following
bills be allowed and warrants ordered
drawn upon the Treasury for the same.
Carried by the following vote of Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Nasser, Ortuno,
Flannery, Malone, Memmesheimer. BILLS
Noes: None Absent: None
We, the undersigned council
members hereby duly authorize
M. A. Hynes, City Clerk, to issue
checks in payment of services
rendered the City by the Precinct
Officers for the general municipal
election held on the 11th day of
April, 1950, as follows:
Judges & Clerks to receive 12.00
Inspectors to receive 15-.00
also
' The Baptist Church and the Fellows
Friendship Church to receive $12.00
rental fee for use of their premises
on the 11th day of April, 1950.
(signed) Louis G. Memmesheimer
Mayor Memmesheimer
(signed) Leo C. Nasser
Leo C. Nasser (Councilman)
(signed) A. M. Ortuno
A. M. Ortuno Councilman)
(signed) John H. Flannery
J. H. Flannery Councilman)
(signed) Walter Malone
Walter Malone (Councilman)
2569
San Gabriel Valley Humane Society
030.00
2570
Davis Photos
1.14
2571
Fry's Market
7.00
2572
2573
Cook -Nichols Co.
Monrovia Blueprint &
6.j1
2574
Reproduction
Ralph S. Brooks
7. 7
2575
Williams Lumber Yard
5450
105.70
2576
Union Oil Co.
220,72
2577
Bud Latta's Welding Shop
2.00
2578
Leo Harlan
101.38
2579
Ralph S. Brooks
402.18
2580
Canyon City Paint Store
59.40
382
Councilman Malone offered a resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF AZUS9, LOS ANGELES COUNTY,
CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO.
2378 ADOPTED AND APPROVED MARCH 6, 1950.
Moved by Councilman Flannery, seconded
by Councilman Malone th(F above resolution
be adopted as read and numbered Resolution
No. 239512•
Carried by the following vote of Council:
Ayes: Councilmen: Ortuno, Flannery, Nasser,
Malone, Memmesheimer. Noes: None
Absent: None
Resolution No. 2395,
adopted.
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CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, APRIL 179 1950
2581
Crook Company
$232.72
2582
Co. of L. A. - Bldg. Dept.
866.50
2583
Creighton's
3.71
2584
Covina Equipment Co.
49.74
2585
Foothill Stationers
26.18
2586
Commercial Towel Supply
1.50
2587
Clyde A. Blanchard
15.00
2588
Azusa Feed & Fuel
5.24
2589
Alpha Beta Food Markets
9.2g
2590
Azusa Garage
3,0
2591
Alfred M. Rulofson
200.00
2592
Dr. H. C. Burgraff
76.50
2593
Azusa Laundry Co.
Advance
16.24
2594
Envelope Mfg. Co.
12.00
2595
Azusa Herald
65.72
2596
Getts Hardware
31.95
2597
Azusa Friends Church
12.00
2598
Azusa Baptist Church
12.00
2599
Marie L. •Pettyjohn
15.00
2600
Margery H. Rucker
12.00
2601
Leslye Watkins
12.00
2602
Nettie M. Heth
12.00
2603
Ruth Kammrad
12.00
2604
Hilda L. Bailey
12.00
2605
Albert E. Espey
12.00
2606
Virginia McGowan
15.00
2607
Lucia Nelsen
12.00
2608
Fritzie Seltzer
12.00
2609
Marian L. Gardner
12.00
2610
Thelma Bryant
15.00
2611
Catherine W. Thorne
12.00
2612
Eunice B. Cobb
12.00
261
Fern E. Williams
12.00
2614
Elsie M. Snyder
15.00
2615
Challie B. Mislove
12.00
2616
Martha Cook
12.00
2617
Christie A. Davies
12.00
2618
Laura D. Jones
15.00
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2619
Western Auto Dealer
1,14
2620
Tyck's
68.90
2621
Sahlin-Klassen & Co.
14,75
2622
Williams Sign Company
19.50
2623
Sanders Chemical Mfg. Co,
26.27
2624
Reed & Routt
46.89
2625
Westinghouse Electric Corp.
74.68
2626
Westinghouse Electric Supply Co.
232.70
2627
General Electric Co.
36.12
2628
The Molsberry Co.
7,41
2629
J. C: Penney Co., Inc.
17,40
2630
Marks & Croxon
2.86
2631
Stocloell & Binney
124.76
WATER FUND
4127
Ralph S. Brooks
132.96
4128
Ralph S. Brooks (Blueprints)
3.09
4129
Williams Lumber Yard
20.00
4130
Standard Oil Co.
10.04
4131
Graham Brothers, Inc.
309.02
4132
Alfred M. Rulofson
25.00
413j
Azusa Agricultural Water Co.
16.00
41E
Canyon City Paint Store
18.00
4135
Leo Harlan
0
4136
Grimes Stationery Co.
1
.71
413
Neptune Meter Co.
16.71
413
41
A. C. Munselle Welding Supply
James Jones Company
7.02
9
105.20
U40
Williams Lumber Yard
25.88
41
Addressograph-Multigraph
9.17
LIGHT FUND
4748
Addressograph-Multigraph
9.17
4749
Ralph S. Brooks
1,.30
4750
Tony Nord's Shoe Shop
2,45
4751
Westinghouse Electric
1005.28
4752
V. D. Smith
19.63
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CITY HALL, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, APRIL 17, 1950 7:30 8
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23 State Employees' Retirement
MAJOR STREETS
751
Ralph S. Brooks
LIGHT FUND (CONTINUED)
Williams Lumber Yard
475Southern
Counties Gas Co.
754
475
Valley Cities Supply Co.
M. V. A. FUND
4755
Alfred M. Rulofson
592
4756
Brown & Schricker
4757
American Equipment Co.
4758
Grimes Stationery Co.
4759
Foothill Service
4760
Howard Supply Co.
4761
Leo Harlan
STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT
23 State Employees' Retirement
MAJOR STREETS
751
Ralph S. Brooks
752
Williams Lumber Yard
75
Warren Southwest, Inc.
754
Graham Brothers, Inc.
M. V. A. FUND
591
Getts Hardware
592
Azusa Paint & Wallpaper Co.
L. A. COUNTY HIGHWAY
716 Azusa Rock & Sand Co.
717 Graham Brothers, Inc.
718 ;'Marren Southwest, Inc.
719 Ralph S. Brooks
720 Williams Lumber Yard
' Moved by Mayor Memmesheimer, seconded
by Councilman Malone and duly carried
Council adjourn.to meet Vril 18, 1950,
at 7:30 P.M.
$1.00
330.99
25.00
2.66
265.74
1.70
3.25
70.98
18.92
1420.48
3.33
30.00
133.50
1919.04
1.80
3.65
282.78
765.37
28.50
191.61
46.58
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