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Livermore, Cal, Jan - 3, 1887
Regular Meeting.
Meeting
The Board met at 8 o'clock
P.M., President Beazell in the Chair.
Roll
The roll was called, and Trustees Beazell
McLeod and Laumeister were present.
Minutes
The Minutes of the last Meeting were
read and approved as read.
Reports
Town Justice Graham presented his
Officers-
@ The Justice made a
report of cases brought before him from
mistake in footing up.
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Nov_ 9, 1886 to Jan. 3, 1887. both inclusive, showing
the correct sum is
the Number of cases to be twelve, and the amount
$00
36 D.W.C.
of fines collected and paid to the Town Marshal
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to be the sum of $41 @ 36
Bills.
The report was received and place on file.
The following Bills were presented, referred
to the Auditing Committee, approved, and Warrants
were ordered drawn of the several
amounts, viz:
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Bill of Pat Coughlin, Salary as Night-watch $60 -
Bills
" " Geo. Brenzell " " " " 44-91.
" " D. M. Conner " " Town Clerk 20 - -
" " E. D. Murphy " as Marshal, meals to prisoners 86 - -
" " R. W. Graham, fees as Town Justice 36 - -
$91
Total Bills allowed 246
Rebate on License No. 1351, dated Nov. 1886, in favor of W. S. Law 8 .
Total 254.91
The Bill of The Farmers Union for supplies furn-
ished was referred back for correction.
The Clerk reported that he had written to
Communications
the Railroad authorities relative to the
condition of the crossing at Main Street, but
had received no answer.
A communication was received
Relief
from the Board of Trustees of the City of
Petaluma, requesting cooperation in the
effort to have the Law known as the "Vrooman
Act," repealed; Placed on file.
A petition was received from W.S. Law,
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praying for a rebate of $ 8 on license
No. 1351. The petition was granted, and a
Warrant ordered drawn on the Treasurer
for the Amount of $ 8- for the same-
The Marshal was directed to move the
lamp post at the corner of Junction
Avenue and the Stockton road.
Adjourned
Approved. James Beazell .
President Board of Town Trustees
Attest D. M. Conner,
Town Clerk .
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Town Hall, Livermore, Cal., Feb. 7, 1887.
Regular Meeting.
Opening
The Board was called to order at 8
o'clock, P.M. President Beazell in the chair.
Present, Trustees Beazell, Laumeister and McLeod.
Roll
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The minutes of the last meeting, Jan. 3,1887. were read and
approved as read.
Reports officers
The report of R.W. Graham, Town Justice, was rec'd
and placed on file. The report shows the number of cases
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brought before the justice from Jan. 3 to Feb. 7 , 1887.
to be six, and amount of fines collected and paid to
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the Marshal to be $25.
Bills.
The following Bills were presented and allowed, and War-
rants ordered drawn on the Treasurer for the several amounts:
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Bill of the Farmer's Union for supplies furnished $37
" " Pat Coughlan, Salary as Night watch 60 - -
60
" " Geo. Brenzel " " " 61
" " D. M. Conner, " " Town Clerk 20 - -
" " E. D. Murpy " Marshal, and meals to prisoners 93 - -
" " R.W. Graham fees as Town Justice 18 - - .
$64
Total bills allowed 289
Reports
The ordinance Committee were granted further time
Committees, &c
to report on the proposition to prohibit the carrying of
concealed weapons.
The Clerk presented the draft of an Ordinance, (No.
38,) repealing Ordinance No. 36, relative to public laund-
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ries and wash-houses, passed Sept 6, 1886; and on motion
of Trustee said Ordinance No. 38 was a-
dopted by the following vote: Ayes- Beazell, McLeod
and Laumeister. Noes- None.
Trustee Laumeister reported that the R.R. Co. had put
Unfinished business
in a Culvert and two car-loads of gravel at the Front
Street crossing, near the Catholic Church.
The Marshal reported that the lamp post at the corner
of Junction Avenue and the Stockton road had been
removed. He also reported that complaint was
made by Mr.Gazette, of the damage to his premises
by reason of the flow of water, caused by the work
done on Junction Avenue, by certain parties
The Marshal was directed to attend to the Matter.
The finances of the town was discussed, and it ap-
New business.
pearing that on the present basis of revenue there
could be but about $185, Exclusive of the Salaries
of the Clerk, Marshal, and regular Night Watch, collected
during the term of office of the present Board, on
motion of Trustee McLeod the position of Extra Night
watch was declared vacant.
On motion it was further decided to omit lighting
the Streets for one Month and regular Night
watch was directed to attend to the lamps at the
Engine house.
Trustee McLeod reported that a claim had
been filed against the County for $50- for the use
of the town Jail for Count purposes.
There being no further business, the Board adjourned.
Adjourned
Approved. James Beazell .
President Board of Town Trustees
Attest D. M. Conner,
Town Clerk .
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Town Hall, Livermore, Cal., Mc'h 7, 1887.
Regular Meeting.
Opening
The Board met at 8 o'clock P.M. Pres-
ident Beazell in the chair: present, Trustees Beazell
Laumeister, and McLeod.
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The minutes of the last regular meeting. Feby 7,
Minutes
were read and approved.
Town Treasurer Gorner presented his
Reports
quarterly report of moneys received and Expended
since last report, as follows, viz:
Dec. 6. Cash, Bal. on hand $402.21
Treasurer
Jan. 3. " Rec'd from the Marshal 267.00
Feb. 7. " " " " 200.00
" 12. " " " " 100.00
Mch. 7. " " " " 380.60 .
$
Total 1349.81
Expended as per Warrants Nos. 339 to
359 inclusive 948.30 .
Mch 7. Bal. on hand $401.51
The report was rec'd and placed on file.
The Marshal presented his report, showing all
Marshal
licenses uncollected to date, viz:
Nos. 1248, 1252, 1262, 1274, 1293, 1358, 1399, 1400, 1402, 1417, 1431,
1456, 1458, 1463, 1464, 1465, 1467, 1474,: total, 18, amounting
with fee for collection to $104.50.
The report was referred to the Finance Committee
Bills.
The following bills were presented, Examined, ap-
proved, and Warrants ordered drawn on the Treasurer
for the several amounts, viz:
Bill of E. D. Murphy, Salary, meals to prisoners, &c., $78.50
" " Pat Coughlan, Salary, Nightwatch 60.00
" " A. W. Davidson. s. " Fire Dept 50 men 150.00
" " D. M. Conner. " Town Clerk 20.00
" " George Brenzel Lighting lamps 12.00
" " Jay H. Dutcher, Salary, Chief Engineer, 12.50. .
$
Total bills allowed 333.00
Committee
The Ordinance Committee were granted
further time to report on the question of
prohibiting the carrying of concealed weapons.
Night Watch
On motion of Trustee Schaffer Geo. Brenzel
was reinstated as Extra Night- watch and lamp-
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lighter, at a Salary of $50 per month.
On motion of Trustee Schaffer it was de-
Pound
cided to rebuild the public pound. on a lot
offered by Mr. Laumeister, without charge.
Miscellaneous
W. Jordan stated that he was charged a license
on his manufacturing business, while other local
manufacturers were Exempt: referred to the
License Committee.
Frank Grassi stated that because of the Street
in front of his property being lower than the gutter
the water from the Brewery collected there.
Referred to the Street Committee.
Finance
The finances of the Town were discussed, and
the Matter referred to the Finance Committee.
Oil
The Clerk was instructed to procure a barrel of oil.
On motion the Board adjourned to Monday the 21st
Attest D. M. Conner,
Town Clerk .
Approved. James Beazell .
President Board of Town Trustees
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Town Hall, Livermore, March 21, 1887.
Adjourned Meeting.
Meeting
The Board met pursuant to
adjournment, at 8 o'clock P.M. President Jos.
Beazell in the chair
Present, Trustee Beazell, Bailey, Laumeister and McLeod.
Roll
Object
The president stated that this was an adjourned
meeting for the purpose of hearing and acting upon
the reports of the Finance and Ordinance Com-
mittees, and such other business as might come
before the Board.
Reports
The finance Committee reported that they had
Examined the books and the Marshal's report, and that
on the present basis of revenue and Expenses
there would be about $298 in the Treasury
when the present member go out of office, on May
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15, 1887. The report was accepted.
The Ordinance Committee reported the
draft of an Ordinance to be numbered 39.
prohibiting the carrying of concealed weapons.
On motion of Trustee Bailey the same was
adopted by the following note: Ayes, Mailey,
Laumeister, McLeod = Noes, none.
Rebate of License.
The following licenses were rebated, the parties
to whom issued having gone out of business, viz:
Nos. 1252, 1262, 1274, 1293, 1399, 1400, 1402, and 1417 aggre-
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gating fifty five and 50/100 <55> dollars.
Streets
Trustee Laumeister reported that complaint had been
made that the trees in front of Mr. Bartletts premises
were obstructing the side-walk, on Lizzie Street.
Referred to the Street Committee with power to act.
Petition
A petition was received from Brock & Mitchell
requesting the privilege of putting their platform
scales in the Street called Rail-road Avenue.
Referred to Street Committee with power to act.
Adjourned. Attest D. M. Conner, Town Clerk .
Approved. James Beazell President Board
of Town Trustees
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Town Hall, Livermore, Apr, 4 1887.
Regular Meeting.
The Board met at 8" P.M.
Opening
President Beazell in the chair. present-
Trustees Beazell, Bailey, McLeod, Schaffer-
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The minutes of the regular meeting of Mr'ch 7,
Minutes
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and adjourned meeting meeting of M'ch 21 , 1887,
were read and approved.
The Marshal's report of uncollected licenses
Reports
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from Nov. 18 '86 to M'ch 24, 87. rec'd and filed.
The following bills were presented, referred
Bills
to the Finance Committee, allowed by the
Board and Warrants ordered drawn on the
Treasurer for the several amounts, viz:
Bill of P. Coughlan , Salary as Night watch for M'ch $60 -
" " Geo. Brenzel " " " 45 -
" " D. M. Conner " Town Clerk " 20 -
" " E. D. Murphy " " Marshal, &c " 81 - 75
" " Jas. Ginger, Extra watch, one night 2 -
" " S. L. Sagar, Cleaning hose, for Fire Dept. 1.50 .
$25
Total bills allowed 210
Committee
The Street Committee was given further time
to report on the petition of Brock & Mitchell for
leave to place platform Scales on R.R. Avenue.
and also on the Matter of the trees in front of
M.r. Bartlett's premises on Lizzie St.
The license Committee was granted further
time in the Matter of W. Jordans' license.
(Trustee Laumeister came in and took his seat.)
It was ordered that a proclamation be is-
New business
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sued for an Election to be held on Monday the 9
day of May, 1887, for the Election of five town
Trustees, one town Marshal and one town
assessor.
The town Hall was fixed as the polling place, and the
following Board of Election was appointed, viz:
Inspector, A. G. Beazell; judges - G. Hilton
and J. F. Meyers -
The Marshal reported that the "Farmers Union"
New business
had gone out of the Insurance business, and re-
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quested the rebate of License No. 1486, for 6 & 1- 7
just issued them, and it was so ordered.
Trustee Laumeister raised the question of reducing the Salaries of the
Clerk and Marshal,
and after some discussion the Board adjourned
for one week.
Attest D. M. Conner,
Town Clerk .
Approve James Beazell .
President Board of Town Trustees.
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Livermore, Cal., (Town Hall,) April 11, 1887.
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Adjourned Meeting.
Opening
The Board was called to
order at 7-30 P.M. by President Beazell, present
Trustees Beazell, Bailey and McLeod.
Object
President Beazell stated the object of the meeting
to be to consider the question of fixing the salary
of the town Marshal, and such other business as
might come before the Board.
The Ordinance Committee reported the draft
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of an Ordinance to be numbered 40, fixing
the salaries of the Town Officers, and repealing
Ordinances 19 and 21, and other ordinances in con-
flict with said Ordnance 40.
Trustees Schaffer and Laumeister Entered and took their seats.
On motion of Trustee Bailey, seconded by
Trustee McLeod, Ordinance was adopted by
the following vote: Ayes, Bailey, McLeod, Beazell:
Not voting, Trustees Laumeister and Schaffer.
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The Bill of D. W. Knapp for $6 for Insuring the
Bills
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town jail from Mc'h 10 '87 to Mc'h 10 '88, was pre-
sented and laid over till next Meeting.
Fire Hose
On motion of Trustee Schaffer seconded by
Trustee Laumeister, it was decided to procure
Two hundred feet of the best quality of hose
that could be had for one dollar per foot, and one
hose pipe, not to exceed Twenty dollars. for
the use of the Fire Department.
The sum of Twenty five dollars was ap-
Election
propriated to defray the Expenses of the town
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Election to be held on May 9, 1887.
Reports
The Street Committee reported that Brock
& Mitchell had waived their request for per-
mission to place their Scales in R.R. Avenue.
Trustee Laumeister from the same Committee
reported that in the Matter of the trees in front
of Mr. Bartlett's premises, Mr. Bartlett had
agreed to remove all obstructions, the Com-
mittee had concluded to take no further action:
The report was accepted.
Adjourned -
Attest D. M. Conner,
Town Clerk .
Approved James Beazell .
President Board of Town Trustees.
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Town Hall, Livermore, Cal,. May 2, 1887.
Regular Meeting
Opening and Roll
The Board was Called to order
at 8- P.M. by President Beazell, all the mem-
bers being present.
Minutes
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The minutes of the regular meeting of April 4
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and the adjourned meeting of April 11, were read
and approved as read.
Reports
The Town Justice presented his report, showing
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that from Feb. 23 to Apr. 18 1887, both inclusive,
Nine cases had been brought before him, and
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that fines to the amount of $41 had been
collected and paid to the Marshal.
The Town Marshal presented his report, showing
the No. of Licenses uncollected for the month of April.
to be three viz: No. 1456, - $-6-& 1- $7- -No. 29- $15 & 1=$16,
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and No. 32 $6 & 1- $7 - total $30.
The reports were placed on file.
The following Bills were presented, referred to
the Auditing Committee, approved, and warrants
ordered drawn for the several amounts, viz:
Bill of Pat Caughlan, Salary for April $60 --
" " Geo. Brenzel " " " 43.35.
" " D. M. Conner " " " 20 --
" " RW Graham Fees. Feb. 23 to Apr. 18 27 --
" " Laumeister and Hanna, Street Sprinkling, &c
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from March 1 to May 1 '87 38 --
" " J. H. Dutcher for 200 ft hose, 1 hose pipe, &c. 220.50.
" " E. D. Murphy. Salary and Meals to prisoners, 80 --
40 .
" " Farmers Union, Mdse, Feb. 28 to Apr. 27 - '87 20
$25
Total bills allowed 509
The Bills of John Aylward for $24 for water at
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the Engine house, and of D.W. Knapp. for $6 for
insuring the Town Jail, laid over till next Meeting.
The Ordinance Committee reported the draft
Committee's
of an Ordinance, drawn at the request of mem-
bers of the Fire Dep't, Amending Ordinance
No. 13, and providing that the Chief Engineer should
be Elected by the Fire Dep't instead of by the Board.
Referred back to the Committee.
Election
The Clerk was directed to procure a Copy of the
Supplement to the Great Register for use at the Town
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Election to be held on Monday, the 9 inst.
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Adjourned to Wednesday the 11 day of May, 1887.
Attest D. M. Conner,
Town Clerk .
Approved James Beazell .
President Board of Town Trustees.
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Town Hall, Livermore, May 11, 1887.
Regular Meeting .
Meeting
The Board met pursuant to
Section 5 of the Town Charter, the canvass
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the returns of the Election of May 9, 1887, for
Municipal officers.
Opening
President Beazell Called the Board to order
8 o'clock. P.M. all the members being
present Except Trustee McLeod.
The President stated the object of the meeting.
Object
and called Trustee Laumeister to the chair.
The Clerk was directed to open the Election
returns, and the same were duly Canvassed.
Canvass of returns
and the following named persons declared to
be Elected to the respective offices, towit:
Town Trustees:
James Beazell, L. Schaffer, J. L. Mitchel,
R. Hunter, and P. Callaghan.
Town Marshal, E. D. Murphy
Town Assessor. W. J. Callier: and the Clerk
was directed to issue Certificates of Election
to said persons respectivily.
The Clerk was directed to draw a warrant
Warrant.
on the Treasurer, in favor of J. R. Taylor.
one of the Judges of Election, in the sum of $25.
for Election Expenses. Adjourned.
Attest D. M. Conner,
Town Clerk .
Approved James Beazell .
President Board of Town Trustees.
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Town Hall, Livermore, May 16, 1887
Regular Meeting .
The Board met and was called to
Meeting
order at 8 P.M. by President Beazell, all the
members being present.
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The Minutes of the Meetings of May 2 and 11 were
read and approved.
The Town Justice presented his report, show-
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ing that five case were brought before him
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since May 2, and that fines to the amount of $31-
were collected and paid to the Marshal.
The report was received filed.
The Marshal reported one license, No. 37.
Marshal
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$6 - 1= 7. remaining uncollected, since May 2,
and asked that the same be rebated, as the party to
whom it was issued was out of business.
Report rec'd and filed, and license rebated.
The Treasurer presented his report showing
Treasurer
receipts and Expenditures since last report, March
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7, as follows:
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Cash on hand Mch 7 1887 401.51
Rec'd form Marshal 952 .
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Total 1353.51
Paid Warrants 360 to 380 both inclusive, 1077.50
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Bal. to date, May 16 '87 276.01
Rec'd and Expended during the year, as follows:
$
Cash from retiring Treasurer 71.47,
" " the Marshal 4163.10
$
Total rec'd 4234.57
Paid Warrants 293 to 380, both inclusive, 3958.56
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Bal. in Treasury to date, May 16, 87, 276.01
Report received and placed on file.
Clerk
The Town Clerk reported a difference of
$10- in favor of the town, between his account
of recipts form licenses, and the amount re-
ported by the Marshal, and asked for time to Ex-
amine the books further before making his
itemized report; further time granted.
Finance Committee
Trustee Bailey, Chairman of the Finance Com-
mittee reported that with Trustee Schaffer, of the
same Committee, he had Examined the books
of the Clerk, Marshal, and Treasurer, and found
them correct Except the item of difference
between the Clerk and the Marshal; received.
The following bills were presented, Examined
Bills
and allowed, and Warrants ordered drawn in the
Treasury for the several amounts, viz:
$
Bill of D. W. Knapp, insuring town jail 6.75
" " John Aylward, water at Engine house 24 --
" " Pat Coughlan, Salary as Night Watch 31.75
" " Geo. Brenzel " " Town Steward 27.40
" " J. M. Conner " " Town Clerk, &c 13.15
" " County Clerk, Supplement to Register 1.50
" " E. D. Murphy, Salary and Meals to prisoners 46.75
" " R. W. Graham, fees as Town Justice 15 --
" " Laumeister & Hanna Sprinkling Sts 20 --
$
Total bills allowed 207.30
$
License No. 42. of date 1887, for $4 - 1, 5, was
License
rebated at the request of the L.C.B.
The Standing Committees were discharged, and
Adjourned
the Board adjourned sine die.
Attest D. M. Conner,
Town Clerk .
Approved James Beazell .
President Board of Town Trustees.
New Board
Immediately upon adjournment the Trustees
Elect presented their Certificates with the oath
of office subscribed to, and were called to order by
the Clerk: and Trustee James Beazell was made
temporary Chairman.
President
On motion of Trustee Schaffer, seconded by
Trustee Mitchel, James Beazell was Elected
president of the Board.
D. M. Conner presented an application for
Clerk.
the office of Town Clerk. There being no other
applications, on Motion of Trustee Mitchel
D. M. Conner was declared the unanimious choice
of the Board for Clerk.
Pat Coughlan presented an application for the
Nightwatch
position of Night-watchman: there being no other
applications, on Motion the Clerk was directed
to cast the ballot for Night-watchman, and Pat
Coughlan was declared Elected.
On motion it was made the duty of the Town
Steward
steward to light and extinguish the lamps.
James Callaghan Sr. presented an application
for the position of Town Steward and Lamp-lighter:
there being no other applications, the Clerk
was directed to cast the ballot for Town Steward
and Lamp-lighter, and James Callaghan was de-
clared Elected.
The draft of an ordinance, fixing the Sal-
Ordinances
ary of the Night-watchman at $70- per month,
was read, and laid over till next meeting.
Bonds
The Bond of W. J. Collier, Town Assessor. with John
Sweeny and Pat Flanagan as sureties, in the sum
of $2000 and the bond of E. D. Murphy, Town Marshal.
in the sum of $4000, with George Beck, W. Jordan,
E. S. Fergodo, and Moritz Hupers as sureties, were
presented and approved by the Board.
Adjourned
Adjourned -
Attest D. M. Conner,
Town Clerk .
Approved James Beazell .
President Board of Town Trustees.
Town Hall, Livermore, Cal.,
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June 6, 1887.
Regular Meeting .
The Board met at 8-15, P.M.
Call to order
President Beazell in the chair
Roll
The Roll was called, and all the members were
present Except Trustee Callaghan.
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The minutes of the last meeting, May 16,
Minutes
were read, and approved as read.
Reports
The Clerk read his itemized report of the busi-
ness of the town for the Fiscal year 1886-7.
as follows, viz: Trustee Callaghan Entered and took his seat,
Licenses issued.
138 @ $16 including fee $2208
Clerk.
4 " 13 " " 52
6 " 11 " " 66
13 " 10 " " 130
81 " 7 " " 567
30 " 5 " " 150
113 " 4 " " 452
8 " 3 " " 24
50
48 " 2 " " 120
1 " 76 " " 76
442 3845.00
Totals
Rebated
$
2 @ 16 - including fee 32
2 " 7 " " 14
6 " 4 " " 24
1 " 5 " " 5
50$
Totals
3 " 2 " " 7.50=82.50 3762.50.
14 Bal (Forward)
Amt forward $3762.50.
Rec'd from fines $337
" Alameda County (Jail) 50
" Dog Tags, 18@ $1- 18
" On sale of horse 00.60
In treasury, beginning of the year 71.47 - 477.07
$
Total revenue for the year 4239.57
Disbursements.
Salaries regular Officers $2416.11
Extra Police 60.50
Fire Dept, including pay. 679.75
Sprinkling Streets 190.50
Justices fees 207-
Lighting St's, Excluding pay, 115.30
Miscellaneous Supplies 83.90
Feeding prisoners 68.25
Books and printing 36.75
Insurance 16.75
Refunded licenses 18.
Health Officer 15.
Killing and burying dogs 14.
Election 25.
Sundries 11.75
Total 3958.56
Bal. in Treasury. 281.01
Supplemental Report.
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Bills allowed May 16, 1887:
Salaries regular Officers 109.80
Miscellaneous supplies & labor 25
Sprinkling Streets 20
Water at Engine house 24
Justices fees 15
Feeding prisoners 6.75
Insurance = 6.75 =207-71
Bal. in Treasury 73.71.
Total revenue for the year $4239.57
Disbursements " " 4165.86.
$
Bal. in Treasury 73.71
Total disbursements segregated show:
$
Am't paid to regular officers, as Salaries, 2525.91
" " Extra police 60.50
" " Fire Dept, including pay 679.75
" " Sprinkling Streets 210.50
" " Justice fees 222.
" " Lighting Streets, Materials only, 115.30
" " Miscellaneous supplies and labor 108.90
" " Feeding prisoners 75.
" " Books and printing 36.75
" " Water at Engine house 24.
" " Insurance 23.50
" " Refunded licenses 18.
" " Health Officer 15.
" " Killing and burying dogs 14.
" " Election Expenses 25.
" " Sundries 11.75 .
$
Grand total 4165.86
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The fines Exceeded the Justice fees by $40 -
Receipts over last year $161-50-
Expenditures " " " 151-26-
$
( 10.24 )
The report was accepted and ordered placed on file.
Marshal
The Marshal reported one license. No. 85" for
50
$2 uncollected, for the reason that the party
to whom issued had retired from business at the
date of issue, and asked to have the same rebated:
Report accepted, and license ordered rebated.
Committees
The following Standing Committees were ap-
pointed by the Chair = viz:
Finance.
Schaffer, Mitchel, Hunter.
Streets.
Hunter, Callaghan, Mitchel.
Licenses
Mitchel, Schaffer, Callaghan,
Fire -
Callaghan, Hunter, Mitchel.
Ordinances -
Schaffer, Hunter, Callaghan
The following bills were presented, Examined
Bills
by the Finance Committee, and order Warrants ordered drawn
on the Treasurer for the several amounts, viz:
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Bill of Pat Coughlan, Salary, May 16 to June 1 30.
" " Jas. Callaghan " " " 15.
" " D. M. Conner " " " 10.
" " Fire Dept " quarter ending " 150.
" " J. H. Dutcher " " " 12.50
" " E. D. Murphy " & meals to prisoners 33.50
" " Farmers Union, Supplies 11.55
" " S. L. Sagar, Cleaning hose, Fire Dept 1.50 .
$
Total bills allowed 264.05
L.&H.
The bill of Laumeister & Hanna, for $30, for Street
sprinkling was laid over till next meeting.
Chief Engineer Dutcher presented his semi-
Fire Dept
annual report showing the force and condition
of the Fire Dept to be as follows, viz:
50 men, 1 hand Engine, 1 hose Cart, 1 hook and ladder
truck, 1050ft of hose. (200,new, 850, old,) and 10
hydrants placed as follows: 1 at Mitchels, 1 at
Cutlers', 1 at Brammers', 1 at Taylors', 1 at McKowns',
1 at McLeods, 1 back of Stevens, 1 at Laddville, 1 at
Farmers' Union, and 1 (private) at Laumeisters' Mill:
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Fires during last six months, three: Mch 7, at
Js. Bellamy's, loss $250 - Mch 24, and J. F. Jackers,
loss, $15- May 21, at Pat Callaghans, loss none.
Report accepted and placed on file.
Ordinance
The Ordinance Committee reported the draft of
an ordinance fixing the Salary of the Night
Watchman at $70- per month; on motion adopted,
Bonds.
The official bonds of the Town Treasurer in
the sum of $4000, with C. J. Stevens and W. Jordan
sureties, and of the Town Clerk in the sum of $2000
with Joseph Wilkinson, John Bading, C. Schmidt
and N. B. Holmes as sureties, were approved.
A petition was received praying that a hy-
Petition
th
drant be placed Either at the Corner of 5 and "L"
th
Streets, or 6 and "L", as the Board might deem best.
Read and placed on file- Referred to Fire Committee
=
Chief Engineer
A report of a meeting of Firemen recommending
J. H. Dutcher for Chief Engineer, and a pretest a-
gainst the action of said meeting, were read.
Also, and application for appointment to the
position was received from C. W. Bradshaw.
These several papers were read and placed on file.
Ballots
The Chair appointed Trustees Schaffer and Hunter
tellers, and the Board proceeded to ballot for Chief
Engineer, and on the third ballot W. Jordan re-
ceived a majority of the voted and was declared
Elected Chief Engineer for the Ensuing term.
Health Officer
On Motion of Trustee Schaffer, Dr. L. H. Cutler
was Elected Health Officer for the Ensuing year.
and his compensation fixed at $30 for the year.
On motion of Trustee Callaghan the Salary of the
Steward
Town Steward and Lamp-lighter was fixed at
$35 per month for all services.
The Livermore Gas-Light Co. presented an
Gas-Co.
application for a Franchise for lighting the
Streets of the Town for the term of Five years, on
the following Condition, viz:
"The Gas Co. to furnish twenty or more Iron Posts,
Gloves &c., and make all necessary connections at
such points along their Mains as the Board should
designate, at the Expense of the Co., furnish gas,
light the lamps, keep them burning till Midnight.
Except on Moon-light Nights, and Extinguish the
lights, at $3- per month for each lamp -"
Application laid over for two weeks.
The Clerk was directed to advertise for bids
Supplies
for Coal oil and the Town printing for the present
fiscal year, to be received at an adjourned meet-
th
ing to be held on Monday Evening the 20 inst.
On motion of Trustee Hunter the Town Steward was
Steward
invested with the powers and authority of a policeman.
Mr. H.H. Pitcher introduced Mr. Keith, who ad-
Electric Light
dressed the Board on the subject of Electric lights.
Adjourned
Adjourned for two weeks.
Attest D. M. Conner,
Town Clerk .
Approved James Beazell .
President Board of Town Trustees.
Town Hall, Livermore, Cal.,
th
June 20, 1887
Adjourned Meeting.
The Board met pur-
meeting
suant to adjournment, and was called to order
at 8-10 P.M. by President Beazell: present,
Beazell, Hunter, Mitchel, and Schaffer.
Roll
The President stated the object of the meeting
Objects
to be to receive bids for Coal oil and the Town
Printing, and the consideration of the application
of the Gas Co. for a franchise, and such other
business as might come before the Board.
A bid was received from W. E. Still, Editor
Bids
of the "Livermore Echo," offering to do the printing
for the present Fiscal year, at ten cents per
inch for the first insertion, subsequent in-
sertions free, solid non pareil.
There being no other bids, on Motion of Trustee
Award
Hunter, the town printing for the present Fis-
cal year was awarded to W. E. Still. on the
terms of his proposal.
The Chief Engineer was directed to pro-
Suction Hose.
cure a "Suction Hose" for the Fire Engine.
Trustee Callaghan entered and took his seat,
in the Board.
Mr. Bartlett, Editor of the "Livermore Herald,"
Bids
Came in, and presented a bid for the Town print-
ing for the present Fiscal year.
Trustee Hunter moved that the motion award-
Reconsideration
ing the Contract for the town printing to W. E. Still
be reconsidered; the motion was carried.
The bid of Mr. Bartlett was then opened, and
the proposal was, to do the town printing for
on sixteenth of a cent per inch, or square.
On motion of Trustee Callaghan, the contract
Award
for the town printing for the present Fiscal
year was awarded to W. P. Bartlett, on the terms
contained in his bid.
Trustee Callaghan reported in placing the new
Hydrant
th
Hydrant petitioned for, at the Corner of 5 and "L"
Streets. On motion of Mitchel, report adopted.
Ordinance
The Clerk read the draft of an Ordinance A-
mending Sec. 4 of Ordinance No. 28 Referred
to the Ordinance Committee.
A petition was received from L. Kieve.
Petitions
praying that a peddler's license be issued to him
in lieu of one previously taken out and not used.
Laid on the table.
H. H. Pitcher addressed the Board on the Sub-
ject of Electric lights, and stated that he was not
prepared to make any proposition.
Trustee Schaffer spoke on the proposition of the
"Livermore Gas Light Co.," and moved that the
same be laid on the table, motion Carried.
The Clerk was directed to readvertise for
Oil
0
bids to furnish Coal oil, 150 fire test.
No other business, and the Board adjourned.
Attest D. M. Conner,
Town Clerk .
Approved James Beazell .
President Board of Town Trustees.
Town Hall, Livermore, Cal a,
th
July 5, 1887
Regular meeting
The Board was Called to order
Meeting
at 8- P.M. by President Beazell - present, Beazell,
Hunter, Mitchel, Schaffer.
Roll
th
Minutes
The minutes of the regular Meeting of June 6 and
th
of the adjourned Meeting of June 20, 1887, were
read and approved.
R. W. Graham, Town Justice, presented his re-
Reports
st
port, showing that from May 21 to July 1, both in-
clusive, Eight cases had been brought before
35
him, and fines to the amount of $46 collected
and paid to the Town Marshal. Placed on file.
The following bills were presented, Examined
Bills
and approved by the Finance Committee, approved allowed
by the Board, and Warrants ordered drawn for the
several amounts, towit:
Bill of Pat Coughlan, Salary &c for Month of June, $72
" " Jos. Callaghan " " " 35
" " D. M. Conner " " " 20
" " E. D. Murphy " " " 70.50
" " Laumeister & Hanna, Sprinkling Streets 70
" " RW Graham Fees as Town Streets 24 .
Total bills allowed $ 291.50
The Clerk reported that he had readvertised for
Unfinished
Oil
proposals to furnish Coal Oil, but none had
been received. He was directed to procure
oil in open Market on the best terms he could
0
make for oil of 150 fire test.
The Fire Committee were given further time
Hydrant
th
in the matter of the 5 and "L" Street Hydrant.
Lamps
The lamp-lighter reported that the lamp at
Anspacher's Bros. Store. was out of repair.
Referred to the Street Committee.
Trustees Schaffer and Hunter were appointed a
New Bus,
Committee to inquire into the matter of Street
Sprinkling
Dr. Cutler, Health Officer, addressed the Board
Bids
New Bus.
on the importance of cleaning out and disin-
fecting the privies= and the Clerk read draft
of an ordinance prohibiting the building or
Maintaining of any privy or water closet not
arranged so that the same could be cleaned out.
Referred to the ordinance Committee.
The question of procuring the service of an
ordorless Excavator, was discussed, and the Clerk
was directed to ascertain the terms and condition
on which such service could be had.
Engineer
W. Jordan, Chief Engineer Elect presented his
resignation, which was accepted.
An application was received from J. H.
Dutcher, asking for the appointment as Chief En-
gineer: placed on file. Trustee Hunter Stated that
C. W. Bradshaw was a candidate for the position, Laid over to next
meeting.
The Ordinance Committee were granted further
time to report on the Ordinance Amending Sec 4.
of Ordinance No. 28. On motion ---------------------
th
Adjourned to meet on the 18 ------------------------ inst.
Attest D. M. Conner,
Town Clerk .
Approved James Beazell .
President Board of Town Trustees.
th
Town Hall, Livermore, Cal., July 18, 1887.
Adjourned Meeting.
Meeting
The Board met pursuant
to adjournment. and was called to order at 8 P.M.
Roll
by President Beazell, all the members present,
Object
The chairman stated the object of the meeting to
be to hear reports from the Ordinance Committee.
the Committee to which was referred the matter
of Street Sprinkling, and such other business as
Streets
might come before the Board.
Trustee Hunter reported that he had seen
Laumeister & Hanna, and that they claimed they could not
Sprinkle the Streets for less than $160 per month; and that
it required the amount they were receiving from the
Board, with that collected from individuals, to make
the sum required. And that they agreed to report to the
Board the amount of their weekly collections.
Streets
Trustee Schaffer reported that he had Examined
the Collection book of Laumeinster & Hanna, and thought
they were collecting about $180 per month.
The report was received and the committee discharged.
On Motion of Trustee Schaffer, seconded by Trustee
Amt. allowed
$20
Callaghan, it was decided to allow Laumeister & Hanna
$20 per month out of the Town funds, from and after
th
July 4, 1887, for Sprinkling Streets.
Trustee Hunter from the St. Committee reported
Lamps
that the lamp at the Corner of First and "L" Sts. reported
out of order by the Town Steward, belonged to An-
spacher Bros.
The proposed ordinance Amending Sec. 4 of
Ordinances
Trustee Mitchel, laid on the table.
The proposed Ordinance regulating privies
was taken up: Mr. Henderson and the Clerk reported
that they had communicated with the party who
owned and used odorless Excavators, and who had
agreed to be present at this meeting, but he
had not appeared. Laid over till the next meeting.
Hydrant
The Fire Committee was given further time
th
in the Matter of the 5 and "L" St. Hydrant.
The Clerk read a Communication from
Communication
W. E. Still, Editor and proprietor of the "Livermore
Echo," in which he demanded to be furnished
with all Matters requiring publication by the
Board, under the contract awarded to him on
th
the 20 of June 1887, and rescinded at the same
meeting. On motion of Trustee Schaffer the
communication was laid on the table.
The Hydrant at the corner of McLeod's Block,
Hydrant
was reported out of order; Referred to Fire Committee.
Chf Engnr
The Board proceeded to the Election of a Chief
Engineer. Trustees Hunter and Mitchel were ap-
pointed tellers. On the first ballot C. W. Bradshaw
received 3 votes, J. H. Dutcher 1, and S. L. Sager 1.
C. W. Bradshaw was declared Elected.
The Town Assessor reported that he had cosu-
Assessor
the tax list of the taxable property within the Town.
and that the same showed a valuation of $504-594.
Adjourned.
Attest, D. M. Conner,
Town Clerk .
Approved . James Beazell .
President Board of Town Trustees.
Town Hall, Livermore, Cal.,
st
August 1, 1887
Regular Meeting:
Meeting
The Board met at 8
o'clock P.M. President Beazell in the chair.
Roll
The roll was called, and only Trustees Beazell
Hunter and Mitchel were present.
Minutes
The minutes of the regular meeting of
th
July 5, and of the adjourned meeting of July
th
Bills
18, 1887, were read and approved.
The following bills were presented, Ex-
amined and allowed, and warrants ordered
drawn for the several amounts;
Bill of J.H. Dutcher, Suction Hose for Fire Engine
10
and two month's Salary as Chief Engineer, $ 55
50
Bill of S. L. Sagar, Work on Fire Hose, July , 1
" " Pat Coughlan, Salary as Watchman " 70 --
" " Jos. Callaghan " Town Steward &c " 35 --
" " D. M. Conner " Town Clerk " 20 --
65
" " W. J. Collier, Assessment Books 14 .
$25
196
25
$196
50
Bill of E. D. Murphy, Marshal, Salary and meals to prisoners, July, 64
Bills
thnd05
" " Farmers Union, Supplies, June 7 to July 22 20
" " Laumeister & Hanna, Sprinkling Sts, July, 20 -- .
80
Total amount of bills allowed $300
th
The Committee on the 5 and "L" Street Hydrant
Hydrant
were granted further time.
Ordinance
The ordinance Committee was granted fur-
ther time on the question of regulating privies, &c.
Laumeister & Hanna presented a report of
Sprinkling
the amount received for Sprinkling Streets
ndst
from April 2 to Aug- 1, 1887, showing the amount
received from the town to be $105, and
30
from private subscriptions 517- 30; Total $ 622
This did not include the $20 allowed at this meeting.
The report was filed and the matter discussed at
considerable length, and laid over for two weeks,
Messrs. Laumeister & Hanna agreeing to con-
tinue the Sprinkling to that time.
The Chief Engineer reported that the couplings
Fire Dept
of the suction hose to the Fire Engine were very
defective; he was authorized to procure two
New Couplings.
The Clerk was directed to procure on bl
Oil
of Coal Oil on the Farmers' Union, at the offer
made = 21 cts per gallon.
Adjoujrned
On motion the Board adjourned to meet on
th
August 15 1887.
Attest D. M. Conner.
Town Clerk.
crt
Approved James Beazell Pres
Town Hall, Livermore, Cal.,
th
August 15, 1887.
Adjourned Meeting.
The Board met at 8-15 P.M.
Meeting
Trustee Callaghan in the Chair: Present, Trustees
Callaghan, Hunter, Mitchell, and Schaffer.
Committees
The ordinance committee asked for and was
granted further time on the question of Emptying
and disinfecting privy vaults.
Laumeister and Hanna presented their report of
Sprinkling
collections on account of Street Sprinkling for
th
the two weeks ending Aug. 12, towit: $ 69.25. The
report was received and placed on file. and Mr. Laumeister
stated that they would continue the sprinkling for the
$20 per month from the town, and their private collection.
On motion of Trustee Schaffer it was resolved
Tax
to levy a tax to meet the Expense of this Fiscal year.
Trustees Hunter, Mitchell, and Schaffer voting aye:
Noes, none. And the ordinance Committee was
directed to present at the next regular meeting
on ordinance fixing the meetings of the Board
as a Board of Equalization.
Trustee Mitchell reported that the Town was
Fire Bell
in need of a larger Fire Bell, and that the one now
in use could be sold to the May School District.
Trustee Schaffer was appointed a committee of one
with power to act in the matter.
The Chief Engineer reported that the Coal oil
Lanterns
lamps used in the Engine house were dangerous
and liable to Explode at any time. He was author-
ized to procure one half doz. nut oil lamps.
Adjourned to next regular Meeting Night.
Attest D. M. Conner.
Town Clerk.
Approved James Beazell
President Board of Town Trustees
Town Hall, Livermore, Cal.,
th
Sept 5, 1887.
Regular Meeting.
the Board was called to order
Meeting
at 8 P.M. by President Beazell, all the members
being present
Minutes
The minutes of the regular meeting of Aug.
stth
1 , and the adjourned meeting of August 15 . were
read and approved.
The following bills were presented, referred to the
Bills
finance Committee, approved and allowed, and war-
rants ordered drawn for the several amounts:
___
Bill of George Pink for attending an insane person, $4
___
" " Chas. Sawyer, " " " 4
" " Pat Coughlan, Salary as Marshal, for Aug. 70
" " Jas. Callaghan " " Town Steward, " 35
" " D M Conner " " " Clerk " 20
" " N. B. Holmes, work and material for Fire Dept 20.70
" " Laumeister & Hanna, St Sprinkling " 20
" " C. W. Bradshaw ½ doz. Lanterns & Salary, " 19.50
" " A. W. Davidson, Books for Fire Dept 1.80
" " Farmer's Union, Supplies for Aug. 12.25
" " Livermore Fire Dept. Salaries 50 men. 150
" " E. J. Murphy Salary as Marshal &c for Aug. 71.50
" " C.C.R.R. Co. Freight on 1 case lanterns
and 1 ticket for insane person to Sac. 3.55
" " John Aylward, 1 hydrant, L & 5 Sts, &c. 20.25 .
Total bills allowed $ 452.55.
Trustee Schaffer reported that he had not been
Unfinished Business
able to sell the town bell.
Trustee Callaghan reported that the hydrant
th
had been put in at the Corner of 5 and "L" Sts, but
that nothing had been done with the hydrant at
McLeod's corner.
Mr. Aylward stated that he had corresponded
Sanitary
with a party in Sacramento in regard to an
ordorless Excavator, and that the outfit would
cost $1000 -
The ordinance Committee was granted one
weeks further time in the matter of the Sanitary
Ordinance.
An ordinance, 42, was padded, fixing the
Tax
thstrdrd
19, 21, and 23 of Sept, and the 3 of Oct, as the days, and
from 4 to 6 o'clock P.M. as the hours, for the sitting
of the Board as a Board of Equalization, and the Clerk was directed to
give the paper notice of
said Meetings.
A communication was received from A.
Communication
Packsher, stating that he had retired from business.
and asking a rebate of his license, No. 144.
Laid over till next meeting.
A communication was received from
Bacon & C. Publishers, of San Francisco, rela-
tive to a book of information Concerning
Cal'a. Referred to the Board of Trade.
The Steward stated that he could not wind the fire
hose on the hose Cart alone, and was authorized
Fire Hose
to procure assistance.
Trustee Callaghan stated that the Coal oil
Gas
lamps in the hall were unsafe, and suggested
that Gas be put in. Laid over till next Meeting.
G. W. Comegys presented a petition on
behalf of himself, G. C. Stanley, E. T. Lilienthal and
St Railroads
A. L . Seligman, praying for a franchise to
construct and operate on the principal streets
of Livermore, St Railroads, and to use horses, Cables,
Electricity or steam, to propel cars thereon.
An ordinance, <43,> already presented, grant-
ing the franchise, was presented with the
petition. On motion of Trustee Mitchel, the pe-
tition was granted, and the ordinance was a-
dopted by the following vote. Ayes, Mitchel
Schaffer, Callaghan, Beazell, Trustee Hunter voted
no, and Explained his vote by stating that he was
not opposed to St railroads, but he thought
a matter of such importance ought to be discussed
and better understood.
Trustee Schaffer stated that unless the license
license
for the Circus was reduced to $50, the show would
not be held within the town limits.
Trustee Hunter moved that the license be fixed
at $60 - No second. On motion of Schaffer , the
ordinance, <28,> was amended, by and the license
fixed at $50 - Ayes, Schaffer, Mitchel and Beazell,
Noes, Callaghan, Hunter.
Mr. Comegys stated that theatrical companies as
Theater
a rule would not patronize a house where the
payment of a fixed sum nightly, or for each per-
formance, was required, and asked that the license
for the Farmer's Union Theater be fixed at a yearly
sum, instead of for each performance, as now is.
Referred to the ordinance Committee, to report
th
at the adjourned meeting, Monday the 12 inst.
th
Adjourned to Monday the 12 inst.
Attest D. M. Conner.
Town Clerk.
Approved James Beazell
President Board of Town Trustees
th
Town Hall, Livermore, Cal., Sept 12, 1887.
Adjourned Meeting :
There being no one
present but President Beazell and the
Clerk, the President adjourned the meet-
th
ing to Thursday, the 15 inst. at 8 P.M. and
Directed the Clerk to notify the Members
accordingly.
Attest D. M. Conner.
Town Clerk.
Approved James Beazell
President Board of Town Trustees
th
Town Hall, Livermore, Cal., Sept 15, 1887.
Adjourned Meeting :
The President took the
Chair at 8 o'clock P.M. and there not being a
quorum present, the meeting was ad-
journed to the next regular meeting
Attest D. M. Conner.
Town Clerk.
Approved James Beazell
President Board of Town Trustees
Town Hall, Livermore, Cal.,
th
September 19, 1887.
Board of
The Board of Town Trustees met as a Board
Equalizatioln
of Equalization, pursuant to Ordinance No.
42, and the notice given thereunder, dated res-
th
pectively the 5 and 6t5h days of September, 1887, with
President Beazell in the chair: present
Trustees Beazell, Mitchel and Schaffer, and
Town Clerk Conner.
The Clerk stated that he had had published in
Notice
the "Livermore Herald", due notice of the
times, and place of meetings of the Board as a
Board of Equalization, as follows:
NOTICE TO TAX PAYLSS !
_____
Notice is herby given to all persons owning
property within the Town of Livermore, Ala-
meda county, State of California, that pursuant
to Section 18 of the Town Charter, and Ordin-
ance No,. 42. entitled An ordinance fixing the
meetings of the Board of Town Trustees as a
Board of Equalization approved and filed on
th
the 5 day of September, 1887, said Board of
Town Trustees will sit as a Board of Equaliza-
thst
tion on the 19, 21 and 23d days of Septem-
ber, and the 3d day of October, 1887. Said meet-
ings will be held at the Town Hall in Livermore,
from four o'clock to sex o'clock {P M., on each
of said days at which meetings complaints will
be heard and determined respecting the valu-
ation of property as fixed by the town assessor
By order of Board of Town Trustees,
D. M. CONNER.
Town Clerk
Dated at Livermore, Cal., Sept. 6, 1877,
No one appeared before the Board to make
Adjourned
complaint of their Assessment, and the Board
Adjourned at 6 o'clock P.M. to meet at
st
4 o'clock P.M. on the 21 inst.
Attest D. M. Conner.
Town Clerk.
Approved James Beazell
President ProTem. Board of Town Trustees
Meeting as a Board of Equalization:
The Board met at 4 o'clock P.M. as a Board
of Equalization President Beazell in the chair, present, Trustees Beazell
Callaghan,
Hunter, and Schaffer.
th
The minutes of the meeting Sept 19, were
Adjourned
No one appeared to make complaint, and the
Bard adjourned at 6 P.M. to meet at 4 P.M.
rd
on the 23 inst.
Attest D. M. Conner.
Town Clerk.
Approved James Beazell
President pro tem. Board of Town Trustees
Town Hall, Livermore, Cal.,
rd
Sept, 23, 1887,
The Board met as a Board of Equalization at
Meeting
4 o'clock P.M. present, Trustees Callaghan.
Mitchel, and Schaffer -
On motion of Trustee Mitchel, Trustee
Pres. pro tem.
Schaffer was Elected president pro tem-
st
the minutes of the last meeting, (Sept 21 1887)
Minutes
were read and approved.
No one appeared before the Board, and at 6
Adjourned
o'clock P.M. the Board adjourned, to meet at
rd
4 o'clock P.M. on Monday, the 3 day of Oct, 1887.
Attest D. M. Conner.
Town Clerk.
Approved James Beazell
President Board of Town Trustees
These minutes were read and approved.
Attest F. A. Mitchel
Clerk pro tem
Approved James Beazell
President Board of Town Trustees.
Town Hall, Livermore, Cal.,
rd
October 3, 1887.
Regular Meeting -
Meeting
The board met at 8 o'clock P.M.
President Beazell in the chair. Present
Roll
Trustees Beazell, Callaghan, Mitchel and Schaffer.
Minutes
th
The minutes of the regular meetings of Sept 5, and
thth
of the adjourned meetings of Sept 12 and 15.
Reports
were read and approved.
The Town Justice presented his report
th
showing that from the 11 of July to the 27 th of
Town Justice
Sept. both inclusive, 5 cases had been brought
00
before him, and fines to the amount of $26
collected and paid to the Marshal -
The report was rec'ed and placed on file.
Marshal.
The Town Marshal present a report, showing
thrd
that from May 16 to Oct 3, 1887. he had col-
lected and turned into the Treasury from
--
Licenses, (Less uncollected & rebated.) $1510
Fines and Forfeitures 76.35
$35
Total 1586
$
Rebated, License No. 85 (Motion,) 2.50
--$50 .
Uncollected " 28 = 30
$85
Total Collected 1555
The report was received and placed on file.
Bills
The following Bills were rec'd, Examined
and approved by the Finance Committee, al-
lowed by the Board and Warrants ordered
drawn for the several amounts, viz:
Bill of L.H. Cutler, Health officer, 4 months Service, $10 -
Amt forward -
$10
Bill of D.M. Conner, Clerk, Salary for Sept. 20
Bills
" " P. Coughlian Nightwatch " " 70
25
" " Jas. Callaghan Steward " " &c 35
50
" " E. D. Murphy, Marshal, " & meals furnished 77
stst
" " R.W. Graham, Justice, fees, Sept 1 to Oct 1 15
" " Laumeister & Hanna, Sprinkling Sts, Sept. 20
stst15
" " Farmer's Union, Supplies, Sept 1 to Oct 1 ; 31
$90
Total Bills allowed 278
The ordinance Committee reported an
Committees
ordinance (No.45.) Entitled, " An ordinance
providing for the Emptying and disinfecting
of privy vaults and Cess-pools", which on mo-
Ordinance
tion of Trustee Mitchel was adopted by the
following vote = Ayes, Trustees Callaghan,
Mitchel and Schaffer.
The Committee was granted one week's
further time on the ordinance regulating
Licenses for Theaters and Concert Halls-
Tax
Trustee Mitchel moved that a tax of
40 cents on Each $100 worth of taxable
property within the town be levied; Seconded
by Trustee Schaffer, and carried by the fol-
lowing vote; and the ordinance, (46) declared adopted:
vote
Ayes, Trustees Callaghan, Mitchel and Schaffer.
The Clerk was directed to procure the
Statements and receipts necessary for use in the Col-
lection of said tax, and the Assessment book
was delivered to him to compute and carry
out the amount of said tax, upon Each separate
parcel of property in said book contained-
Lamps.
The Clerk reported that a request had been
nd
made for a lamp on the Corner of 2 & L Sts.
Laid over for one week.
The Town Steward was directed to put up
a post and lamp at Cor. Livermore Avenue and Oak St:
Health Office
Dr. L. H. Cutler, tendered his resignation as
Health Officer: adopted.
N. D. Dutcher was appointed Health Officer-
Adjourned
Adjourned for one week.
Attest D. M. Conner
Town Clerk
Approved James Beazell
President Board of Town Trustees
Town Hall, Livermore, Cal'a,
th
Oct. 10, 1887
Adjourned Meeting.
The Board was called to order
Meeting
at 8-15 P.M. by president Beazell - present
Trustees Beazell, Callghan, Mitchel and Schaffer.
Roll
The ordinance Amending ordinance 28
and regulating licenses for Theatere and Concert
Ordinances
halls was taken up, and on motion of Trustee
50
Mitchel the license was fixed at $7 per quarter.
The ordinance No. 47, was adopted by the follow-
ing vote: Ayes, Trustees Callaghan, Mitchel and
Beazell; Noes, Trustee Schaffer.
An ordinance, No. 48, fixing the time and
manner of collecting the town taxes for the
fiscal year 1887-8, was adopted.
No action was taken upon the request for a
nd
Street lamp on the Corner of "L" and 2 Streets.
The Livermore Gas-light Co. submitted a
Lights
proposition to light Certain Streets and Avenues
upon the following terms. The Co. to furn-
ish iron posts and make all Connections for
$3- per lamp per month, provided not less than
ten lights be put up, and a contract for five
years Entered into. Placed on file, and
Referred to a Special Committee composed of Trustees
M<itchel, Schaffer and Hunter, with instruction to
report at the next regular meeting.
The Marshal reported that a Mr. Buck
Writing School
desired to secure the use of the Town Hall
for a writing School.
On Motion of Trustee Mitchel it was decided
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that he could have it on paying $1 per night, and
paying for Each week on advance.
Adjourned
Adjourned
Attest D. M. Conner
Town Clerk
Approved James Beazell
President Board of Town Trustees
Town Hall, Livermore, Cal,
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November 7, 1887
Regular Meeting
The Board met at 8 o'clock
Meeting
P.M. President Beazell in the Chair
The roll was called and Trustees Beazell
Roll
Hunter and Schaffer reported present.
The minutes of the Regular meeting of
Minutes
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Oct 3, and the adjourned Meeting of Oct. 10
were read and approved.
The Town Justice presented his re-
Reports
port showing that since his last report,
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and from Oct 9 to Oct 27, both inclusive,
three Cases had been brought before him
for the violation of Town Ordinances, and
fines to the amount of $66- were collected
and paid over to the Marshal.
The Marshal reported all licenses issued
in Oct. Collected
Bills
The Board went into Committee of the whole to
Audit bills, and the following bills were pre-
sented, Examined and approved by the Com-
mittee, allowed by the Board, and Warrants
ordered drawn for the several amounts;
$39
Bill of F. A. Anthony, work & Materials Gas in Hall, 27
Forward.
39
Amount forward $27 .
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Bill of Home Mutual Ins. Co. Insuring Town Hall to Aug. 1, '88, 10
Bills
" " G. B. Henderson, Emptying prison vault. 10
" " P. Coughlan Salary as Night watch for Oct 70
25
" " Jas. Callahan " Town Steward, &c " 37
" " D. M. Conner " " Clerk " 20
40
" " E. D. Murphy " " Marshal, Meals &c " 70
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" " R. W. Graham Fees as Town Justice to Nov. 7, 9
$04
Total bills allowed 254,
The bill of P. Catanich for $3- for board and lodging
for an Insane person, in August, was laid
over, and an itemized bill required.
Gas.
The special Committee to which was referred
the proposition of the Livermore Gas Light Co.
was granted two weeks further time:
The draft of an ordinance relating to
Electric Lights
Varny, and others, a franchise to Erect and
maintain Electric Lights was presented to
the Board, and was referred to the Ordinance
Committee, to report in two weeks.
Adjourned to meet in two weeks.
Adjourned
Attest D. M. Conner
Town Clerk
Approved James Beazell
President Board of Town Trustees
Town Hall, Livermore, Cal.,
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Nov. 21, 1887.
Adjourned Meeting
The Board was Called to order at 8 P.M.
by President Beazell, all members present.
Trustee Mitchel Chairman of the Com-
mittee to which was referred the proposition
of the Livermore Gas -light Co. to light the Sts
on certain terms, reported verbally in
favor of the proposition. Trustees Hunter
and Schaffer of the Committee reported adversely,
and the proposition was rejected.
Electric
A petition was received from Peter
lights
Fieberling Thomas Varny and others for a
franchise to construct and maintain in
the Town of Livermore a system of Electric
lights. A draft of an ordinance granting
the franchise accompanied the petition
On motion of Trustee Schaffer the petition
Petition
was granted. The ordinance was a-
mended by adding a Section requiring that
Ordinance
the work on said Electric-light system
be commenced within one year and Com-
pleted within three yeas from the passage
of the ordinance; and thus amended was
adopted by the following vote:
Ayes, Trustees Hunter, Schaffer and Beazell.
Noes, Trustee Mitchell; Trustee Callaghan
not voting -
A petition was received from John Sweeney
Lamps
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Patrick Connelly W J. Collier for a lamp to
be placed in front of the places of business
on the South side of First Street. Granted.
The Marshal requested permission to ap-
Tax Notices
point an Assistant Tax Collector at his
own Expense, and to procure 300 printed
Card tax Notices at the Cost of the town.
Request granted -
The town Steward reported that some of
Lamps
the St lamps were defective, and was author-
ized to procure five now lamps.
No further business and the Board Adjourned.
Attest D. M. Conner
Town Clerk
Approved James Beazell
President Board of Town Trustees.
Town Hall, Livermore, Cal.
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Dec. 5, 1887
Regular Meeting --
The Board met at 8 P.M.
Meeting
President Beazell in the chair; present
Trustees Beazell, Hunter, Mitchel and Schaffer.
Roll
The Clerk being absent, Trustee Schaffer was Elected Clerk pro tem.-
Minutes
The minutes of the regular meeting of
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Nov. 7, and of the adjourned meeting of Nov. 21 '87.
were read and approved.
The Marshal presented a report, showing
Reports
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Licenses uncollected, from Nov. 15 to Dec. 1.
as follows - towit:
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1 No. 260, Mitchel & Knapp, Nov. 15 to Feb. 15. Amt $ 7 -
2 " 263 A. J. McLeod " " " " 4
3 " 267 Geo. Behnken " " " " 4
4 " 275 L. Schaffer " 18 " " 18 " 4
5 " 285 Estate of Bondillini " " " " " " 16
6 " 287 R. W. Graham " " " " " " 2.50
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7 " 296 Sam Simmons Dec 1st " Mch 1 " 4
8 " 299 A. J. McLeod " " " " " " 7
9 " 301 McLeod & Wright " " " " " " 5
10 " 302 W. P. Bartlett " " " " " " 5 .
Total No. licenses, Ten, Total amt $ 58.50
The report was received and placed on file
The Chief Engineer presented his report
Engineer
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for the quarter Ending Dec _ 1, 1887, Showing the
No. of men in the Fire Dept to be 50; the property
1 hand Engine and 1 Hook and Ladder Co. Truck, 1 Hose Cart and
1050 feet hose.
10 public and 3 private hydrants, giving loca-
tions of same = Property purchased since last
report, ½ doz. lanterns - 3 fires since last re-
port, cause of 1, defective stove pipe, cause of
the others unknown- Total damage, $220-
The report recommends the purchase of 1 hose cart, 1
Extension ladder : that the hose cart, and hook and ladder truck and
ladders be repaired and painted, and that the Town purchase all private
hydrants. rec'd and placed on file-
Bills The following Bills were presented, referred
to the Finance Committee, allowed by the Board
and Warrants ordered drawn for the several amts, viz:
$
Bill of S. F. Journal of Commerce, 500 copies Livermore Edition 50
" " D. M. Conner Salary as Clerk for Dec. '87 20
25
" " Jos. Callaghan " " Steward &c " 35
" " P. Coughlan " Night Watch " 70
70
" " R. W. Bradshaw " Chief Engineer, &c 13
50
" " E. D. Murphy " Marshal, meals to prisoners &c 66
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" " W. P. Bartlett Printing, Cards, &c. Oct. 27 to Dec. 4 '87 19
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" " Laumeister & Hanna, St Sprk'g Oct 3 to Nov, 28, 87 36
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" " Livermore Fire Dept, Salary 50 men, Sept 1 to Dec. 1 150 .
$80
Total bills allowed 461
90
The Bill of P. Catanich, raised from $3- to $10 for
food and lodging for insane man and his attendants
in August, was laid on the table _
The bill of W. J. Collier, for $50, for services
as Town Assessor for fiscal year 1887-8. laid over,
without action.
Town Justice
On motion of Trustee Mitchel, J. H. Taylor, Justice
of the Peace of Murray Township, was designated as
Town Justice -
Adjourned-
Approved James Beazell
President Board of Town Trustees.
Attest
Town Clerk pro tem -