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.CITY OF -COSTA MESA
April 20, . 1954
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa,
California, met in adjourned regular session,
12:00 noon, April 20, 1954, at the Justice
Court Building, 567 West 18th Street. The meeting
was called to order by Mayor TeWinkle, followed by
the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and invocation
by Rev. McShain.
ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen Martin, Miller, Nelson,
RESOLUTION It was moved by Councilman Nelson that this Council
NO. 55 adopt a resolution thanking Mr. Miller for his
Miller untiring efforts and sincere devotion to the welfare
of the City. The motion was seconded by Council -man
Martin and unanimously carried.
OATH OF Clerk Swartz administered the oath of office to the
OFFICE following elected councilmen:
Charles TeWinkle Claire M. Nelson
Smith and TeWinkle.
Bertrum I. Smith Bruce Martin
Absent: None
ELECTION OF
Clerk Swartz, acting as chairman, announced that the
Officials
selection of a mayor was now in order.
AS MAYOR
Present: City Manager Coffey, City Attorney Dungan,
Councilman TeWinkle nominated Claire M. Nelson for
City Clerk Swartz.
the office of Mayor. The nomination was seconded
by Councilman Martin. There being no further
CANVASS
After the opening and counting of the Absentee Votes,
elected Mayor. Councilman Nelson accepted the
ELECTION
the Council canvassed the returns of the General
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Municipal Election held on April 13, 1954.
Mayor Nelson suggested the advisability of appointing
Mayor Pro
a Mayor Pro Tempore at this time. It was moved by
Tem
RESOLUTION
Thereupon Resolution No.
p 54, a resolution f1RECITING
and carried that Bruce Martin be appointed Mayor
NO. 54
THE FACTS OF THE ELECTION OF APRIL 13, 1954" was
Results of
read. It was moved by Councilman Martin that
Election
Resolution No. 54 be adopted. The motion was
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seconded by Councilman Smith and carried by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Martin, Miller, Nelson, Smith
and TeWinkle
NOES: None
Mayor TeWinkle expressed to Mr. Walter Miller the
appreciation of the Council and the citizens of
Costa Mesa for his work and valuable services to
the City during his term as Councilman. As a token
of appreciation the Mayor presented Mr. Miller with
a Councilmants Badge for his personal use.
RESOLUTION It was moved by Councilman Nelson that this Council
NO. 55 adopt a resolution thanking Mr. Miller for his
Miller untiring efforts and sincere devotion to the welfare
of the City. The motion was seconded by Council -man
Martin and unanimously carried.
OATH OF Clerk Swartz administered the oath of office to the
OFFICE following elected councilmen:
Charles TeWinkle Claire M. Nelson
Bertrum I. Smith Bruce Martin
Alvin L. Pinkley
ELECTION OF
Clerk Swartz, acting as chairman, announced that the
CLAIRE NELSON
selection of a mayor was now in order.
AS MAYOR
Councilman TeWinkle nominated Claire M. Nelson for
the office of Mayor. The nomination was seconded
by Councilman Martin. There being no further
nominations, Claire M. Nelson was unanimously
elected Mayor. Councilman Nelson accepted the
position of Mayor and thanked the Council for the
honor bestowed upon him..
MARTIN
Mayor Nelson suggested the advisability of appointing
Mayor Pro
a Mayor Pro Tempore at this time. It was moved by
Tem
Councilman TeWinkle, seconded by Councilman Pinkley
and carried that Bruce Martin be appointed Mayor
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Pro Tempore.
CITY CLERK
Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by
Councilman Pinkley and unanimously carried,
A. C. Swartz was reappointed City Clerk.
CITY
Upon motion of Councilman TeWinkle, seconded by
TREASURER
Councilman Martin and unanimously carried, W. C.
Reis was reappointed City Treasurer.
CITY
Upon motion of Councilman Smith, seconded by
ATTORNEY
Councilman Martin, and unanimously carried, Donald
Dungan was reappointed City Attorney.
There being no further business,on motion of
Councilmen Martin, seconded by Councilman Pinkley,
the meeting adjourned to Monday April 26, 1954, at
7:30 p.m.
Claire M. Nelson, Mayor
A. C. Swartz, City Clerk
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