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Town Hall, Livermore, Cal.
rd
Jan. 3, 1888
Regular Meeting --
Meeting
The Board met at 8 o'clock
P.M. President Beazell in the chair.
present Trustees Beazell, Hunter, Mitchel
Roll
and Schaffer-
Minutes
The minutes of the regular meeting of Dec.
th
5 1887 were read, corrected and approved.
Town Justice Taylor presented a report
Reports
showing that two cases had been brought before
th
his court since the Report of date Nov, 7, 1887
40
and that $7 in fines had been collected and paid
over to the Town Marshal: Rept rec'd and filed.
( Trustee Callaghan Entered and took his seat in the B'd.
The following Bills were presented, Examined
Bills
and allowed, and Warrants ordered drawn for the
several amounts :
00
Bill of S. J. Graham for Justice fees (assigned claim) $6
--
" D. M. Conner, Clerk, Salary for Dec. '87 20
05
" Jas. Callaghan, Steward &c " " 36
--
" E. D. Murphy - Marshal, " " 65
--
" Pat. Coughlan Night Watch " " 70
--
" P. Catanich, bed and meals for Insane man, (Aug.) 3
50
" J. F. Hargsane, hauling gravel on Streets 6
--
" H. J. Harlan " " " " 9
17
" Farmer's Union, Supplies furnished 10
--
" Livermore Gas-Light Co_ Gas for Hall, &c 14
35
" N. D. Dutcher Supplies & repairs & labor, 73
25 .
" J. F. Meyers, rebate in People v. Harrigare 2
$32
Total bills allowed 315
New Business
On motion of Trustee Schaffer it was resol-
to purchase a new Fire Alarm Bell, to weigh not
Bell
less than 500 lbs., and the Chief Engineer was
authorized to procure the same.
The question of purchasing the private
Hydrants
hydrants and putting in new ones, was referred to the Fire Committee
The matter of gravelling the Streets and putting
Streets
down plank crossings was referred to the
Street Committee and the Marshal.
No other business coming up the Board adjourned.
Attest D. M. Conner
Town Clerk
Approved James Beazell
President Board of Town Trustees.
Town Hall, Livermore, Cal.,
th
Jan. 9, 1888
Special Meeting
The Board met pursuant to
Meeting
written notice by order of the resident, at 7-30
o'clock P.M. President Beazell in the chair.
Present Trustees Beazell, Callaghan, Hunter
Roll
and Schaffer -
The President stated the objects of the meeting were
Objects
to take action on the questions of Hydrants, re-
pairing Streets, planting trees on the Streets, and
and any other matters that might come before it.
Trustee Callaghan from the Fire Committee ver-
Hydrants
bally reported in favor of putting in four new
hydrants at the following named points:
1 at Bramman's shop, Cor. Livermore Avenue
and Chestnut St; 1 near the Catholic Church, First
th
St; 1 near School house, Cor, "J" and 5 Sts, and 1
near Callaghan's at First and "M" Sts
The report and recommendations were adopted.
(Trustee Mitchel Entered and took his seat in the Board)
On motion the question of tree planting was
Trees
laid over till the regular meeting.
On motion the matter of Street repairs was laid
Streets
over for two weeks.
A Street lamp was ordered placed at the
Lamp
South-West corner of "K" & Chestnut Sts -
On motion of Hunter the question of planting
Trees
trees on the Streets was reconsidered.
Mr. Bartlett read from the Town Charter to show
that the Board had power to order trees planted
when owners of property fronting on the Streets
failed to do so and that the cost of such planting
could be made a lien on the property- and ad-
vocated such action by the Board.
Referred to the Ordinance Committee, to
report at the next regular meeting
The Clerk was directed to procure a bbl of oil.
Oil
The Chief Engineer stated that the hose Cart and
Hose Cart &c
Hook & Ladder Truck needed repairing and painting,
and that a new Hose Cart was needed -
Referred to the Chief Engineer to report at
the next regular meeting
The Clerk stated that a correct map of the
Map
Town was very much needed,
Referred to the Clerk with power to act.
Adjourned to meet in two weeks at 7-30 P.M.
Attest D. M. Conner
Town Clerk
Approved James Beazell
President Board of Town Trustees.
Town Hall, Livermore, Cal,
rd
Jan. 23, 1888.
Adjourned Meeting.
The Board met pursuant to adjourn-
Meeting
ment at 7-30 P.M. President Beazell in
the chair: present Trustees Beazell
Roll
Callaghan, Hunter and Schaffer.
The Ordinance Committee was
Trees
granted further time on the matter of
tree planting on the Streets.
The matter of building Tower for the Fire
Bell Tower
Alarm Bells and of Strengthening the Town Hall
and Hall
were referred to the Fire Committee
with power to act.
The matter of procuring a new Hose Cart
Hose Cart
was referred to the Chief Engineer of the Fire
Dept with power to act.
Jail
The matter of Enlarging the Town Jail was
laid over till the next meeting.
On motion of Trustee Schaffer it was re-
First St
sold to regrade First Street from Lizzie
St to "M" St. and the Clerk was directed to ad-
vertize for bids for the same.
The matter question of scraping the mud and loose matter
Cleaning
from First St referred to the Street Com-
mittee with power to act.
Mitchell
(Trustee Mitchell Entered and took his seat.)
The question of removing Mr. Lindy's fence
fence
on "J" St referred to Town Marshel.
The question of appointing a Health Officer
Health Office
was discussed, but no action taken.
Adjourned
Attest D. M. Conner
Town Clerk
Approved James Beazell
President Board of Town Trustees.
Town Hall, Livermore, Cal,
th
February 6, 1888.
Regular Meeting..
The Board met at 8 o'clock P.M.
Meeting
President Beazell in the chair. Present
Trustees Beazell, Callaghan, Mitchel and Shaffer.
Roll
The minutes of the regular meeting of
Minutes
th
Jan. 3, of the Special meeting of Jan. 9, and the
rd
adjourned meeting of Jan. 23, 1888, were
read and approved. following
The Marshal presented his report showing
Reports
the licenses uncollected to date to be 2, viz:
No. 349, retail liquor, issued to Jacob Johnson
th-
for the quarter Ending April 27, '88 $ 16 and
No. 350, retail liquor, issued to Peter Catanich for
st
the quarter Ending May 1, '88, $16 - Total $32 -
Report rec'd and placed on file.
The following bills were presented, referred
Bills
to the Finance Committee, approved, and allowed
by the Board and Warrants ordered drawn on the
Treasurer for the several amounts, viz:
--
Bill of Pat Coughlan, Salary as Nightwatch for Jan, $70
" " Jas. Callaghan " Steward &c " " 35.25
" " E. D. Murphy " Marshal &c " 63.50
" . D. M. Conner " Clerk " 20
th
" Justice Taylor, Fees to Feb. 4 3
" W. J. Collier, Services as Assessor, 87-88 50
" Cal. Trans. Co hauling gravel on Sts in Jan. 8.25
" H. Harlan " " " " 62.75
" J. F. Hargrave " " " " 42.60
" Horton & Kennedy lumber in Jan, and Feb. 72.92
" Farmers Union Supplies " 24.40
" Livermore Gas Co. Gas at Hall " 4
" Geo. V. Taylor work on Sts " 31
" C. W. Bradshaw, Fire Bell & Expenses Jan. 195.50 .
$
Total amt of bills allowed 683.17.
Trustee Callaghan verbally reported that the
Committees
Fire Committee had ordered put in the 4 new
hydrants provided for and had advertized for
bids for the work of building the Bell Towers and
repairing the Town Hall, Report rec'd.
The ordinance Committee not being
Trees
ready to report on the matter of planting trees
on the public Streets, it was laid on the table.
Two bids, were rec'd for regrading First
Bids for
Street: both bids were rejected and the Clerk
was directed to readvertize for bids, the
Notice to specify the manner in which the
work shall be done, viz: the St to be plowed,
graded and rolled, the grader and roller Each to
St work
be run over the St 6 times; the Contractor to
take up and lay down the Crossings, Materials
if any Needed, to be furnished by the Board -
Several bids for building the Bell Towers and
repairing the Hall were rec'd but were returned
Bids for Towers &c
to the bidders and all bids rejected by the Fire Com.
which was granted further time.
The Chairman stated that the L. C. B. de-
sired the use of the Town Hall two Nights
L. C. B.
in Each week for the purpose of practicing.
The privilege was granted they to furnish their
own lights.
Street lamps were ordered placed at
the following points, viz: one at Northeast
Lamps.
Con. R.R. Ave and "K" Sts: Two on "L" St. when
deemed necessary by the Marshal: one on
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the Cor. of "M" and 6 Sts. and the lamp at the
Farmers' Union to be removed to the R. R.
Crossing on Livermore Avenue.
Th Clerk was directed to procure a half
dozen self Extinguishing St lamps. (a)
(a) On petition, the property owners on "J" St were granted the
th
privalege of grading the same from First to 6 Sts.
On motion adjourned to Meet on Friday
th
Evening the 17 inst. at 7-30 o'clock
Approved James Beazell
President Board of Town Trustees.
Attest D. M. Conner
Town Clerk
Town Hall, Livermore, Cal.,
February 17th, 1888
Adjourned Meeting.
The Board met at 7-30 O'Clock P.M.
Meeting
President Beazell in the Chair, all the mem-
bers present Except Trustee Mitchel.
Bids for regrading First Street were re-
Bids
$
ceived from A. Weymouth, at 110, and John Beck
at $78. On motion of Trustee Schaffer the Con-
tract was awarded to John Beck.
Trustee Callaghan from the Fire Committee
Towers
reported progress in the work on the Bell Towers.
The Clerk was directed to ascertain the
Map
necessity if any and cost of Surveying the Ex-
terior boundaries of the town.
Adjourned
Attest D. M. Conner
Town Clerk
Approved James Beazell
President Board of Town Trustees.
Town Hall Livermore Cal
th
March 5 1888
Regular Meeting
The Board met at 8 oclock
Meeting
P.M. President Beazell in the chair all
the members present Except Trustee Mitchel.
Roll
Minutes
The minutes of the regular meeting of Feb.
thth
6 and the adjourned meeting of Feby' 17 '88
were read and approved.
The Marshal presented his report of
Reports
licenses uncollected since last re-
Marshal
port as follows:
th
No. 365 W.E. Still, Real Estate, issued Feb. 15,
thth
$5. No. 378 F. A. Anthony 5 Class. Feb. 18
th
$4 - No. 389 Bardellini Estate Feb. 18 liquors
thth
$16. No. 392 W. Suntenhouse Feb. 17 5 class
stth
$4. No. 398 Sam Simmons Mch. 1 5 class
$4 - No. of licenses five, amount $33.
Report received and placed on file.
The town Treasurer presented a con-
Treasurer
densed report of receipts and disbursements
th
sine May 16 1887 as follows:
th71
Bal. on hand May 16 1887, $73. Rec'd from
thth85
the Marshal, June 6 $240. July 6, $ 255
st$th$rd
Aug. 1 270. Sept 5 438. Oct 3 $ 352.
ththth
Nov. 7 $ 280. Dec. 5 $700 Dec. 27 $900.
ndthth
Jan. 2, 1888, $700. Feb. 6 $400. March, 5, $420.
th
Total receipts to Mch 5 '88 $5029-56
Paid out on Warrants 391 to 478 both inclusive 3202-13
th
Bal. on hand Mch 5 '88 1827-43
Report received and placed on file.
Bills
The following Bills were presented, Ex-
amined by the Board and Warrants ordered
drawn for the several amounts;
$
Bill of Town Marshal Salary for Feb. &c 68.50
" " Night Watch " " " 70 . .
50
Forward 138
$
Forward 138.50
Bills
Bill of Fire Dept Salary for last quarter 50 men 150
" Town Clerk Salary for Feb. $20 and Town Map $60 80
" Town Steward " " 35
" Gomer & Wilkinson Cots & blankets for town Jail 23.50
" J. Head. Jaches turning & painting 5 lamp posts 15
" C. W. Bradshaw Salary as Ch Engr' for Feb last qurter 12.50
" Town Justice fees - Febl 1 to Mch. 1 '88 12
" S. P. R. R. Co. Freight on Fire Bell 1.67
" J. F. Hargrave hauling lamp posts 1 .
$
Total 469.17
Trustee Callaghan from the Fire Committee
Hydrants
reported that the new hydrants would be put in
as follows; the one at the School lot within a
week and the others within ten days; Also that
the Contract for building the Bell towers & re-
pairing the hall had been let to J. F. Meyers
and the work was progressing Satisfactorily.
The Clerk presented the new Town Map
Map.
which he had been authorized to procure.
This map was Entitled "Livermore," Com-
piled by Geo. L. Nusbaumer, C. E. " and on motion
the same was accepted and adopted as the
official Map of the Town of Livermore.
On motion the Salary of the town Steward and
Steward
Lamp-lighter was raised to $40 per month
st
from March 1, 1888.
The matter of the application for a reduction
License
of the license on Draying referred to Ord. Com.
No further business and the Board adjourned.
Approved James Beazell
President Board of Town Trustees.
Attest D. M. Conner
Town Clerk
Town Hall Livermore Cal
th
March 20 1888
Special Meeting.
The Board met pursuant to
Meeting
the call of the President at 7-30 P.M. President
Beazell in the chair. All the members
Roll
present.
The president stated the objects of the meet-
Objects
ing to be to consider propositions to light
the Streets and furnish the town with Electric
light, and such other business as might
properly come before the Board.
The following proposition was received
Lights
from the Oakland Electric-light and Motor Co.,
To furnish 7 Arc lights, Each of 2000 Can-
dle power, placed on poles 40 feet high, or
on Cables, at the intersection of Streets; keep
the same burning until 11 o'clock P.M. on
what is known as the "Moonlight Schedule"
for $85- per month; or keep the lights
burning till 12 o'clock midnight and take
care of Fire Apparatus for $100 per month,
on under a five year contract, and have the lights
in operation within 20 days.
The communication was placed on
file and after a geed deal of discussion a
committee consisting of Trustees Schaffer, Mitchell
Schaffer and Hunter was appointed to fully
investigate and report on the subject of
Electric-lights.
The matter of certain Culverts referred to Marshal.
Streets
The Marshal was directed to advertise for proposals to
furnish 150 loads more on less of Creek gravel for the
Sts: loads to contain not less than 1 cubic yard.
Trustee Callaghan reported that the new
Hydrants had not yet been put in, but the
delay was unavoidable, and they were almost
and would be put in within a few days.
Adjourned -
Approved James Beazell
President Board of Town Trustees.
Attest D. M. Conner
Town Clerk.
Town Hall, Livermore, Cal
nd
April 2, 1888.
Regular Meeting.
The Board met at 8 o'clock
Meeting
P.M. President Beazell in the chair, present
Trustees Beazell Callaghan and Hunter.
The minutes of the regular Meeting of March
Minutes
th
5 '88 were read and after being amended to show
that Trustee Schaffer was first on the Committee
to investigate the Question of Electric light, were
and approved. Trustee Schaffer Entered and took his
seat. The minutes of the Special meeting of
th
March 20 were read, and after being amended so as
to show that Trustee Schaffer was first on the
Committee to investigate the subject of Electric
light - were approved. Trustee Mitchel Entered
and took his seat in the Board.
The Marshal presented a report showing the
Reports
number of licenses uncollected since last
50
report to be seven; amounting to $35
Report received and placed on file.
The following Bills were presented, Examined
Bills
and approved by the Finance Committee, allowed by
the Board and Warrants ordered drawn for the
several amounts towit:
$
Bill of Town Marshal Salary for March, meals, &c 77.50
" " " Nightwatchman " 70
" " " Steward " & cleaning hose 40.25
" " " Clerk Mounting Map &c " 20.75 .
Amt forward 208.50
$
Bills Amount forward 208.50
Bill of Elmer Haney work on Sts -- 8 --
" H. Harlan hauling gravel on Sts - 21 --
" George Brown work on " -- 4 --
" F. P. Enright " " -- 4 --
" A. J. McLeod hauling gravel " 14.25
" J. F. Hargrave " " " 18 --
" Laumeister & Hanna Sprinkling " 25 --
" W. B. Morrill Setting lamp posts 5 --
" John Beck grading First & L " 123 --
" Carl Ben painting roof of Bell Tower --2.50
" J. H. Taylor fees as Town Justice 6 --
" C. W. Bradshaw, plans & Spec'ns for Bell Towers &c 15 --
" " " for New Hose Cart 225 --
" J. F. Meyers building Bell Towers & pr'g hall 230 --
" Anspacher Bros. for lumber & nails 43.35
" S. P. R. R. Co. freight on hose Cart 3.40
" Livermore Gas Light Co. gas at hall 4 --
" Home Mutual Ins. Co. policy on Jail 6.75 .
" John Beck, for grading "J" St. as herein - 946-75
after stated 25 -- .
$
Total 991.75
Trustee Schaffer of the Special Committee to
Reports
investigate the subject of Electric lights re-
ported that himself and Trustee Hunter of the
committee had made an investigation of the
several systems and after considerable in-
quiry were of opinion that the Waterhouse
system was best suited to the needs of the town.
The committee also presented a proposition
in writing from W. C. Leland, offering to furnish
8 arc lamps 91/4 lampen nominal Candle power
Waterhouse system - from dark till 12 P.M. and take
charge and care of the Fire apparatus, for $100 per
month. Each on Moon schedule, and under a 3 or
5 year contract.
The report was adopted and the written proposition
placed on file.
Mr. Clark was present and addressed the Board
on the subject, by and aid of a diagram Explain-
ing the best location and effect of the different lights.
He concluded his remarks by offering to bring
his plant to Livermore, give a practical illus-
tration of the light proposal, and remove the plant.
all at his own cost - if facilities were given
him for that purpose.
The proposition was accepted, and a committee
consisting of Trustees Schaffer, Callaghan and
Mitchel was appointed to be present at such
illustration and report to the Board.
The ordinance Committee were grated further
Ordinances
time in the matter of reducing the license on drays.
Trustee Callaghan from the Fire Committee re-
Fire Com.
ported that J. F. Meyers had completed the Bell Towers
and repairs on the town hall according to contract
and the Committee had accepted the work: Also
that the new hydrants were now ready and would
positively be put in within a short time.
The report was accepted.
The Marshal reported that he had accepted "J" St
Streets
as graded by the property owners. Report rec'd.
Trustee Hunter from the St Committee reported
that they had accepted First and "L" Sts as graded
by John Beck. Report received.
The Steward reported a lamp broken by a runa-
way horse.
J. F. Meyers addressed the Board in behalf of
the property owners on "J" St. and asked for a
donation to help pay for grading the same:
On motion of Trustee Callaghan $25 was do-
nated for that purpose and the Clerk ordered to
draw a warrant for that sum in favor on John
Beck _ who had done the work.
The Clerk was directed to issue an Election
New Bus.
notice for the Election of Town officers on the
nd
2 Monday in May next
The Clerk was also directed to procure a sup-
plement to the Great Register for use at such
Election - and to present a bill to the Board of
Supervisors for the use by the County of the
Town Jail -
The Marshal stated that he had received
Bids
thru sealed bids for furnishing gravel pur-
suant to his notice as ordered at the meeting
th
of the 20 of March.
The bids were opened by the Clerk and were as
follows: Bid of John Beck 60 cts per Cubic yard.
Bid of Hopkins Hughs 75 cts per load - Bid of
L. Squirer, 49 cts per load.
On motion the contract was awarded to Squirer
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
th
April 9 1888.
Special Meeting.
The Board met pursuant
Meeting
to call of the President at 1 P.M. President
Beazell in the chair: present Trustees
Beazell, Callaghan, Hunter, Mitchel and Schaffer.
The Clerk being absent Trustee Mitchel
was appointed Clerk pro tem.
The President stated the object of the meeting
Object
to be to consider the proposition of W. C. Clark to furn-
ish the town with Electric light, to hear the report of the
Committee appointed to witness the Electric light
demonstration, and to take final action in the matter.
The committee reported that they had attended such
Report
demonstration, on Exhibition, and recommended
the adoption of the system represented by Mr.
Clark. The report was received and adopted and the
Committee discharged.
Mr. Clark then presented in writing the following
Proposition
proposition, or offer, towit:
"San Francisco April 9" 1888. To the Honorable
Board of Trustees of Livermore, Cal: Gentlemen:
I will be pleased to furnish Livermore with Eight (8)
arc lamps, 9 ¼ amperes, of the Waterhouse system,
and also care for your Fire Apparatus, subject to ap-
proval of Fire Committee and Chief Engineer,
for three years, for the sum of one hundred dol-
lars per month; the same to be paid monthly. The
lights to be kept running from dark to Twelve
o'clock midnight, moon schedule. The lights not
to be less than 45 ft high, and be placed upon the inter-
sections of the following Streets: near the Catholic
stst
Church on first Street: 1 & McLeod - 1 & J -
std
1 & L - L & Oak - Watermans Warehouse - 2
d
& Lizzie - 3 & K, or at any other points you
may designate within above radius - I will also
furnish any additional lights you may want, at any
point within the town limits, you may designate
provided such additional light or lights shall not
be more than six hundred feet from nearest
wire connection, for the sum of ten dollars as-
ditional per month per light, payable monthly.
Yours truly W. C. Clark.
Trustee Schaffer then offered and moved the adoption
Resolution
of the following resolution, viz:
Resolved by the Board of trustees of the Town of Liver-
more. First. That the proposition now submitted
by W. C. Clark to furnish the town of Livermore with Elec-
tric lights be, and the same is hereby accepted.
Second. That the Town Clerk be and he is hereby directed
to draw or have drawn a Contract between said
town and said W. C. Clerk for the Carrying into Ef-
fect of said proposition, and that the President of this Board
be and he is hereby authorized and directed to Execute said
contract on the part of said town.
Third - That the Clerk be and he is hereby directed to
prepare or Cause to be prepared a bond in the sum
of one thousand dollars, with two good and suffic-
ient sureties, to be Executed by said W. C. Clark.
for himself, his heirs, administrators and assigns
for the faithful performance on his part of
said proposition and contract.
Fourth. That said Contract and bond be submitted
to this Board at a future meeting, for approval.
Fifth - That after six months said W. C. Clark may as-
sign said Contract and his rights and interests thereunder
and be released from any further liability there under
to said town."
Trustee Callaghan seconded the resolution , and the
same was adopted by a unanimous vote.
On motion of Trustee Hunter, seconded by Trustee
Committee
Schaffer, a committee of three was appointed
to locate the lights. (See page 420, where continued.)
Town Hall Livermore Cal.
th
April 10 1888.
Adjourned Meeting.
The Board met pursuant
Meeting
to adjournment at 8 o'clock P.M. President
Beazell in the chair. Present Trustees Beazell
Object
Hunter, Mitchel and Callaghan
The President stated that the object of the meeting
was to take action on the matter of the obstruction
placed on the sidewalk on First Street by M. S.
Palmer. The President stated further that Mr.
Palmer had agreed to lower the obstruction
mentioned- being the Sidewalk in front of his
property- to a level with the grade, if the Town
would pay the cost of making the change.
On motion of Trustee Hunter the offer was ac-
cepted, and Mr. Hunter was appointed a com-
mittee of one to superintend the same.
Trustee Callaghan stated that the Hydrants
Hydrants
were ready to be put in, and that $100 could
be saved by placing one Hydrant on the Corner
of "I" and Fifth Sts. instead of at "J" and fifth
as at first directed.
After considerable discussion the
matter was left with the Fire Committee.
Adjourned
Attest D. M. Conner
Town Clerk.
Approved James Beazell
President Board of Town Trustees.
And Trustees Hunter, Callaghan and Schaffer
were appointed such Committee.
On motion of Trustee Hunter, seconded by Trustee
More Light
Schaffer, one additional light, making nine in
all, was ordered.
The mater of the obstruction placed on the side
Palmer
walk of First Street by M. S. Palmer was brought
up, and after some discussion was continued
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to Tuesday the 10 inst.
th
Adjourned to Tuesday Evening the 10 inst.
Attest W. F. Mitchell
Town Clerk pro tem.
Approved- James Beazell
President Board of Town Trustees.
Town Hall Livermore, Cal'a.
th
May 7 1888
Regular Meeting :
The Board was called to
order at 8 o'clock P.M. by President
Beazell; present Trustees Beazell, Callag-
han Mitchel and Schaffer:
The minutes of the regular meeting of April
ndth
2, Special meeting of April 9 and adjourned
th
meeting of April 10 1888 were read and approved.
Trustee Hunter Entered and took his in the
Board before the minutes were approved.
The following bills were presented, referred to
the finance Committee, approved, and allowed by
the Board and Warrants ordered drawn for
the several amounts towit:
Bill of P. Caghlan, Salary for Apr as Night watch $ 70
" " E. D. Murphy " as Marshal,, meals to prisoners, &c 68
50
" " Jas. Callaghan " Steward,, & cleaning fire hose 40
" " D. M. Conner " Clerk 20 .
$.50
Amt forward 198
$.50
Amt forward 198
th
Bill of J. H. Taylor Fees as Town Justice Apr 9 to May 9/88, 9
Bills
stth
" " N. D. Dutcher Lamps & supplies Jan, 1 to Apr 30 " 56.80
" " J. F. Myers Materials & labor on Hall & Bell Tower, in Apr 35
" " John Mc Cann work on Streets in Apr. 10.50
Assignee of Mc Cann
" " J. R. Taylor " " " 9
thth
" " Horton & Kennedy lumber Feb. 7 to Apr 27 61.10
th
" " Laumeister & Hanna, Sprinkling Sts to May 5 10
" " J. R. Taylor work on Sts Apr 1 to May 1 12.50
" " Livermore Gas Light Co. Gas for Hall for Apr 5.60
" " J. F. Hargrave Draying in Apr 2.50
" " Farmer's Union Supplies Feb. 4 to Apr 28 20.72
st
" " M. S. Palmer, lowering platform on 1 St in Apr 7
" " Richard Farr rebate on License No. 420 -(No. Bill) 10
$22
Total Bills allowed 448
Trustee Hunter of the Committee to locate the Electric
Reports
lights presented a written report signed by him-
Lights
self and Trustee Callaghan, showing that three of the
light, viz: the one located at Junction Avenue and First
( extension of Pearl N
St; and the one located at "L" and Oak Sts, and the one located
and O streets, May 6,
at Sixth and "K" Sts. had not been placed where directed.
1884)
And that the lights at the Street Crossings had been
hung on Cranes, instead of cables as it was un-
derstood they should be. Rep't rec'd and placed on file.
A motion by Trustee Callaghan, seconded by
Trustee Mitchel, that the lights located at Junction
Ave, and First St. and at "L" & Oak Sts, be ordered
placed when located by the Committee, was
th
laid on the table till Tuesday Evening, the 15 ints.
to which tie it was decided to adjourn.
Hydrants
Trustee Callaghan reported that the 4 new
Hydrants had been put in, and accepted by the
Fire Committee Report received;
Petitions
A petition was rec'ed from Richard Farr, for a
$
rebate of 10 on Liquor License No. 420, Series of '88
on account of going out of business; granted.
A petition was received asking that an Electric
th
light be placed at Crossing of "J" & 5 Sts. Granted on
motion of Hunter Seconded by Schaffer.
A petition was received asking for an Electric
Petitions
light to be placed Either at the Junction of Lizzie
thth
and 6 Sts, or at 6 and "H" Sts: on motion of Trustee
Lights
Hunter Seconded by Trustee the petition was
granted and Trustee Hunter appointed a committee of
one to locate the light.
A motion by Trustee Callaghan to place a light
at First and "N" Sts was lost.
Trustee Hunter presented the draft of an ordi-
Ordinances
nance fixing the Marshal's Salary at $75 per
th
month: laid over till Tuesday the 15 inst.
( Clerk Conner was Excused on account
of sickness and Trustee Mitchel appointed
Clerk pro tem.)
The Ordinance Committee reported in favor
of an ordinance allowing the Marshal $40
for collecting the Town Taxes for 1887-8.
An ordinance amending the Pound ordinance
th
was laid over till Tuesday Evening the 15 inst.
The Contract and Bond of W. C. Clark for furnishing
Contract &c
the Town with Electric Lights were presented -
and approved and filed on Motion of Mitchel Seconded by Hunter.
Mr Clark requested that the contract be so
changed as to allow him to assign the same
at any time- and it was so ordered.
$
The Marshal was directed to collect 1- per
Use of Hall
night for the use of the Town Hall and gas by E. A. Peasce
for purposes of the writing School.
97
The Bill of John Aylward for $589 for putting
Referred
in 4 hydrants- pipe, labor, &c. was laid over till
th
Tuesday Evening the 15 inst.
th
Adjourned to Tuesday Evening the 15 inst.
Attest W. F. Mitchell
Town Clerk pro tem.
Approved- James Beazell
President Board of Town Trustees.
Town Hall, Livermore, Cal'a,
th
May 11, 1888
Adjourned Meeting.
The Board met pursuant to
Meeting
adjournment, at 8- P.M. President Beazell in
the chair- The roll was called, and there being
present only Trustees Beazell, Callaghan, and Hunter,
Roll
th
the Board adjourned to Tuesday, the 15 inst.
Attest D. M. Conner Town Clerk
Approved- James Beazell
President Board of Town Trustees.
Town Hall, Livermore, Cal,
th
May 15, 1888.
Adjourned meeting.
Meeting
The Board met pursuant to
adjournment at 8. P.M. President Beazell in
the chair - present Trustees Beazell,
Roll
Callaghan, Hunter and Schaffer.
The President declared the objects of the
Objects
meeting to be to consider the Bill of John
Aylward for putting in Hydrants, pipe, &c. and
certain ordinances and such other business
as might come before the Board.
An ordinance No. 49. amending ordinance
Ordinance
No. 9. known as the "Pound Ordinance," was a-
dopted. Also an ordinance, No. 50. fixing
the compensation of the Town Marshal for
collecting the Town taxes for the fiscal year
1887-8, at $40 - and warrant ordered drawn for the amount.
(Trustee Mitchel Entered and took his seat in the B'd.)
Steward
The office of Town Steward was declared vacant.
The Bill of the Election Board of the last Town
Bills
Election for $25 - was allowed. and warrant
ordered drawn for the amount.
97
The bill of John Aylward for $589 for putting in
hydrants, pipe &c, was taken up, and, with the understand-
Bills
ing that the Main pipe, Extending from the corner
of N and First Sts Easterly along First St. 463 ¾ feet,
Aylward
and that on J St, from the S.W. Corner of J and Fifth Sts.
Northerly 401 feet, should belong to the Town,
the bill was allowed by the following vote:
Ayes, Callaghan, Mitchel, Beazell; Noes, Hunter
and Schaffer.
Lights
A protest from residents of the Northern addition
against removing the light from L and K Sts, was
rec'd. After some discussion it was decided
to allow all the lights to remain where they are
now located.
On motion of Hunter, the light at Waterman's
warehouse was ordered to be suspended on a
cable over the center of the crossing; cable to
be stretched from high masts -
The question of the two Extra lights ordered
at the last regular meeting was taken up, and
laid over till the next meeting: also, the pretest
th
against locating a light at the Cor. of 5 and Lizzie Sts.
No further business and the Board adjourned.
Attest D. M. Conner,
Town Clerk
Approved- James Beazell
President Board of Town Trustees.
th
Livermore, Cal, May 16, 1888.
Regular Meeting to canvas the Election Returns.
Meeting
The Board met pursuant met pursuant to provisions of the Town
Charter, at 8-30 P.M. President Beazell in the chair.
Present, Trustees Beazell, Hunter, and Mitchel.
Roll
the chair stated the object of the meeting to be
to Canvass the returns of the general municipal
th
Election held in and for said town on the 14 day of May 1888.
The Clerk produced and opened the returns, tally
Returns &c
showed the following vote for Town Trustees; Total, 234;
James Beazell, 212; Wendell Jordan, 220;
A.J. McLeod, 202; P. Callaghan, 198;
R. Hunter, 209.
By direction of the President the Clerk declared
Trustees
James Beazell, Wendell Jordan, A. J. McLeod,
P. Callaghan, and R. Hunter, duly Elected Trustees
of the Town of Livermore, for the Ensuing term.
The total vote for Marshal was 233, of these
Marshal
E. J. Murphy received 123, ands J. N. Thomas 110. and the
President declared E. J. Murphy duly Elected Town
Marshal for the Ensuing term -
Assessor
The total vote for Assessor was 227; of these
Norman McLeod received 227, H. scattering 42, and
the President declared Norman McLeod duly
Elected Town assessor the Ensuing term.
The ballots, tally lists and returns were delivered
to the Clerk, and he was directed to issue
Certificates of Election to the officers
declared Elected.
Adjourned -
Attest D. M. Conner
Town Clerk
Approved James Beazell
President Board of Town Trustees.
Town Hall, Livermore, Cal.,
"
May 21, 1888.
Regular Meeting.
Meeting
The meeting was called to order
at 8 P.M., President Beazell in the chair: present
Trustees Beazell, Callaghan, Hunter Mitchel and Schaffer
Minutes
The minutes of the regular meeting of May 7", and or
the adjourned meetings of May 15" and 16" were read,
corrected and approved.
The Marshal presented his report of uncollected
Reports
licenses, showing that l license, No. 468, issued
Marshal.
May 15", for $16- remained uncollected, because the
party to whom issued had gone out of business at
the date of issue. Rec'd and placed on file.
The Treasurer presented his report for the
Treasurer
fiscal year 1887-8, Showing-
Bal. on hand form last year $ - 73-71
Rec'd from Marshal. 6122-06
$
Total receipts 6195.77
Paid on Warrants 5826-24.
$
Bal. on Treasury, May 21" 369.53
The report was received and placed on file.
Clerk
The Town Clerk presented his report for the
fiscal year just closed, showing the No. of
licenses issued to be 443. Amounting to $ 3811.50
Amount of fines Collected 190.55
" for Dog tags 4
" Real property taxes 1859.78
" Per. " " 280-37
" Penalty of delinquency (taxes $2144-51.) 4.39
" Gross income 6150.56.
Rebated licenses 27-50
$
Net income 6123.06
" paid as per Warrants 391 to 531. inclusive 5826-24
$
Bal 296.82
$
Bills this date 393-72 = 16
$16 $86-62
Less License No. 462, not Col; and overdraft onTr. 86-68
Deficiency $22.22
The disbursements itemised were as follows, viz:
Expenses
Salaries $ 2,400: Fire Dept, including pay $ 1611; Streets $ 409:
Sprinkling Sts. $165: Bell Towers, work on Hall, & lumber $469:
75
Extra Police $17: Feeding prisoners $29-25: Town Map $60
Lighting Sts. Excluding pay $ 260 : Books papers & printing
$ 86-20 : Justice fees $ 84 : Election $25: Killing and burying
dogs & cats $24: Miscellaneous $186-04 = $ 58265-24 -
The report was received and placed on file.
The Town Justice presented his report of cases
Justice
brought before him from Jan 1" to May 1", 1888.
Report received and filed.
Finance
The Finance Committee reported that they had Ex-
amined the Books and Reports of the Clerk, Treasurer and Marshal
and found the same correct. Report rec'd and filed.
The following bills were rec'd, Examined and ap-
Bills
proved by the finance Committee, allowed by the
Board, and Warrants ordered drawn for the several amts:
$00
Bill of D. M. Conner, Salary as Clerk, May 1" to May 21" 15
" " P. Coughlan " Night Watch " " 48.95
" Jas Callaghan " Steward " " 15" 20
" J. H. Taylor Justice Fees to May 21" 9
$
" John Aylward, Water at Hall, 12 mos. @ 2 24
" L. Squire, Graveling Streets 55.37
" E. D. Murphy Salary as Marshal &c May 1 to May 21" 51.75
" C. W. Bradshaw, ¼ doz, hose leak stops 12-30
" Laumeister & Hanna, Sprinkling St. to May 21" 10
" Geo. Beck & Co. Supplies 3.85
" Livermore Gas Light Co. Gas for Mc'h & 1 lamp post 9
" W. C. Clark, Electric Light & Extra Wire, May 21" 94.50
$
Total Bills allowed 353.72
Compensation to Marshal, May 15", $40.
Deferred
The bill of the Town Marshal for fees in making
arrests, ($46,) was laid over till the regular
meeting . in July -
The matter of the two Extra Electric lights was
reconsidered, on Motion of Trustee Hunter, and
laid over till regular meeting in July.
These minutes were read and approved, and the
Board was declared adjourned sine die.
Attest D. M. Conner
Town Clerk
Approved James Beazell
President Board of Town Trustees.
Town Hall, Livermore, Cal'a.
May 21", 1888
Regular Meeting:
The following Trustees Elect pre-
Meeitng
sented Certificates of Election duly signed and
bearing the Seal of the Town of Livermore, and with
the oath of office attached and duly subscribed:
James Beazell, P. Callaghan, R. Hunter, W. Jordan
and A. J. McLeod.
The members were called to order by Town Clerk
Organization
D. M. Conner, and Trustee Beazell was Elected
temporary Chairman.
On motion of Trustee Callaghan, Seconded by Jordan, Mr. Beazell
was Elected permanent Chairman
Clerk
The following officers were then Elected:
Treasurer
D. M. Conner, Town Clerk: Theo. Gomer, Treasurer
and P. Caghlan, Night watchman.
Night Watch
The Night watch was sworn in by the Clerk and
went on duty and the Clerk and Treasurer Elect
were directed to prepare and present their Bonds
as required by the Ordinance.
Adjourned to Monday Evening May 28" - 88.
Attest D. M. Conner
Town Clerk
Approved James Beazell
President Board of Town Trustees.
Town Hall, Livermore, Cal.,
May 28", 1888
Adjourned Meeting.
Meeting
President Beazell took the chair
and called the Board to order at 8 o clock, P. M. The
Roll was called and only Trustees Beazell and Jordan
Roll
were present. After waiting till 25 minutes past
8' the President declared the Board adjourned to
Monday, June 4"' the time of the regular meeting.
Attest D. M. Conner
Town Clerk
Approved James Beazell
President Board of Town Trustees.
Town Hall Livermore Cal.
June 4", 1888
Regular Meeting.
The Board met at 8 o'clock
P.M. President Beazell in the chair
Roll
Present Trustees Beazell, Hunter and McLeod.
Minutes
The minutes of the meeting of May 21" and of
the meeting and adjournment of May 28", were
read and approved.
the Marshal reported one license un-
Reports
collected to date viz: No. 506 of date June 1"
$00
for 4. Report rec'd and placed on file.
The Engineer was granted further time to report.
Trustee Callaghan Entered and took his seat in the Board.
The following Standing Committees were
Committees
appointed by the President, viz:
Finance: Jordan, Hunter and McLeod.
Streets: Hunter, McLeod, and Callaghan.
Licenses: Callaghan, Jordan and McLeod.
Fire: McLeod, Callaghan and Hunter.
Ordinance: Hunter, McLeod and Jordan.
Bills
The following Bills were presented, Examined
and approved by the Finance Committee, allow-
Bills
ed by the Board, and Warrants ordered drawn
for the several amounts: towit:
Bill of E. D. Murphy, Salary as Marshal & Meals, May 21" June 1",20.25
" " P. Coghlan " " Night-watch " " 21.05
" " D. M. Conner " " Clerk " " 5
" " C. W. Bradshaw " " Ch'f Eng._______to June 1", 12.50
" " J. H. Taylor Fees " Justice " " 3
" " Laumeister & Hanna, Sprinkling Sts " June 4" 10
" " W. C. Clark for lighting the Town May 21" to June 1", 36.75
" " Chas. F. Boardman " Copy great register, (Assigned to D. M.
Conner) 2.58
Total bills allowed $111.13
The Bill of the Fire Dept for $150- pay of the men
Over
for the quarter Ending May 31", went over to next meeting.
The Bond of the Marshall in the sum of $4000,
Bonds
with M. Hupers, P. Flanagan, G. Beck and John Sweeney
as sureties in the sum of $1000 Each, and of the
Treasurer in the sum of $4000 with Mess
Luders and in the sum of $
Each, were approved and delivered to the President.
The Clerk and Assessor were granted further
time to prepare their Bonds-
License No. 468- Series of 1887-8 for $16,- uncollected
Rebates
because Licensee had retired from business
64
at time of issue, and $19, personal property tax,
of last fiscal year, uncollected because property
removed before assessment, were rebated. ($35.64)
The Clerk and Marshal were directed to pro-
Reports
pare and have printed Blanks for Monthly reports
of the Clerk, Marshal and Treasurer-
Engineer
C. W. Bradshaw was Elected Chief Engineer of
of the Fire Sept for the Ensuing year.
The application of P. L. Leng for a rebate on License
P.L.L.
No. 414, was denied.
Printing
The Clerk was directed to advertise for
bids for the Town Printing for the Ensuing year ,
Order of Business
The following Order of Business was adopted.
(viz:
1 Call to Order,
Order
business
2 Roll Call
3 Reading Minutes.
4 Reports of Officers.
5 Reports of Standing Committees.
6 Reports of Special Committees.
7 Auditing Bills;
8 Unfinished business.
9 New business.
Adjourned.
Attest D. M. Conner
Town Clerk
Approved James Beazell
President Board of Town Trustees.
Town Hall, Livermore, Cal.,
July 2", 1888.
Regular Meeting.
Meeting
The Board met at 8 o'clock
P.M. President Beazell in the chair; present
a full Board.
The minutes of the regular meeting of June
Minutes
4", were read and approved.
The Marshal reported two licenses uncollected
Reports
to date, viz: No. 539, of date July 1", 88. for $16-
$
and No. 546, of date July 1" 88, " 4 = 20_
Report received and placed on file.
The following Bills were presented, approved
Bills
by the Finance Committee, allowed by the Board
and Warrants ordered drawn for the several sums:
$
Bill of P. Coghlan, Salary as Night watch, for June, 70 --
" " E. D. Murphy " " Marshal, meals, &c, " " 65.50
" " D. M. Conner " " Clerk, & Complaint " " 22.50
" " J. H. Taylor, fees as 'Town Justice, to June 25", 33 --
" " L. & H. Sprinkling Sts to July 2", 88, 20 --
" " Li. Gas. Co. Gas at Hall for May & June 12.40.
" " W. Clark, Electric light June 1" to July 1", 88) 111 - .
Total - $ 333.40.
The bill of the Fire Dept for the quarter Ending
Bills
May 31", $150, was laid over until the next regular meeting.
The matter of the charge against Mr. Pearce, for the usr
Unfinished Business
of the Hall and Gas for the purposes of a writing School, was
taken up, and such charge was fixed at 50 cts per night
and the Marshal was directed to collect the same.
Bids for the Town Printing the current fiscal year were received from
Printing
W. E. Still, Proprietor of the "Livermore Echo," and W. P. Bartlett
Proprietor of the "Livermore Herald," as follows:
Still, 10 cts per inch. nonpariel measurement for
each insertion.
Barlett, 25 cts per inch, first insertion; subsequent
insertions 12 ½ cts per inch, Each.
On motion of Trustee Hunter seconded by Trustee
Callaghan, the Contract was awarded to W. E. Still.
The Clerk and Assessor were given until Monday
Bonds
the 9" inst. to prepare proper official bonds -
Trustee McLeod was appointed a Committee
New Business
of one with power to Act, in the matter of procuring
Assessment Books, and statements necessary for
making the Assessment for the Current year.
The marshal was authorized to appoint two
Extra Police for the nights of the 3" & 4" inst.,
Trustee McLeod agreeing to pay for the services of one.
Streets
The matter of Street Sprinkling was discussed
and laid over for on week: the same action
was taken with reference to the two Extra Lights
heretofore ordered to be put up.
Lamps
The proposition to sell the old St lamps
was postponed indefinitely.
The Marshal was authorized to hire a team
to be kept at the Engine House on the 4" inst.
to get out the Engine in Case of fire.
Fire
The Chief Engineer was directed to Examine
and report at next meeting any necessary repairs
on the Fire Engine -& Hook & Ladder Truck &c.
Trustee Jordan was appointed a committee of one
to have the doors of the Engine house painted
Adjourned to Monday Evening the 9" inst.
Attest D. M. Conner
Town Clerk
Approved James Beazell
President Board of Town Trustees.
Town Hall, Livermore, Cal.,
July 9", 1888
Adjourned Meeting.
Meeting
The Board was called to order at
8 o'clock P.M. by the President: present
Trustees Beazell, Hunter, Jordan and McLeod.
A proposition was received from
Lights
W. C. Clark, to put in the two Extra Electric lights
and to Extend time of payment for same to a
time not Exceeding six month. Placed on file.
On motion of Trustee Hunter seconded by Trustee
Jordan, the two lights were ordered put up.
The official Bonds of the Town Assessor
Bonds
with A. J. McLeod and Jesse Bowles as sureties,
and of the Town Clerk, with John Bading, Chris
Schmidt, W. W. Colestock and F. Schoenstedt as
sureties, were approved.
On motion of Jordan Seconded by McLeod.
Sprinkling
50
Laumeister and Hanna were allowed $7
per week from July 2", 1888, for Street
Sprinkling, until further order.
Several matters were informally discussed
but no official action taken.
Adjourned.
Attest - D. M. Conner.
Town Clerk
Approved - James Beazell
President Board of Town Trustees.
Town Hall, Livermore, Cal'a,
August 6", 1888
Regular Meeting
The Board was called to order at 8 P.M.
Meeting
by the President, present Trustees
Beazell, Callaghan, Jordan and McLeod.
Roll
Minutes
The minutes of the regular meeting of
July 2", and of the Adjourned meeting of July 9",
were read and approved.
The Marshal presented his Monthly Report
Reports
Showing number and amount of licenses re-
Marshal
ceived from the Clerk and collected, and Am't of
fines collected for the month Ending Aug, 6" viz:
24 licenses = $246 - and fines $21 - total $267 -
Report received and placed on file -
The Chief Engineer presented his report on
Ch'f Eng'r
the Fire Dept for the 6" months Ending June 4", 88.
Showing 50 men, 1 hand Engine, 2 hose carts, 1
hook & ladder outfit, ½ doz. fire lanterns, 3 hose
jackets, 500 ft good hose, 400 ft damaged hose;
and 4 hydrants, 1 hose cart, 1 Fire Bell, 3 hose jackets
50
purchased since last report at a coat of $1016
The report recommends that the Bell Tower in Northern
Addition be inclosed, and a Chemical Fire Engine be
purchased, to be kept in said Tower and manned by a
Volunter Co., of six men.
The report also makes as Estimate of the repairs
and supplies necessary to put the Fire Apparatus
in good condition at a cost of $730-
The report received and placed on file.
Trustee McLeod as a committee of one to
Assessment
procure the necessary Books and statements for
making the Assessment, reported that the
same had been procured.
The following bills were presented.
Bills
Examined and approved by the Finance Com-
mittee, allowed by the Board, and Warrants
ordered drawn for the several amounts, viz:
Bills
_
Bill of P. Coughlin, Salary as Night watch for July $ 70
_
" " E. D. Murphy " Marshal, meals to prisoners, &c 69
_
" " D. M. Conner " Town Clerk, 20
_
" " J. H. Taylor " Fees as Town Justice 6
_
" " W. E. Still. printing Report for Marshal & Clerk 5
_
" " W. P. Bartlett " Assessment blanks 12
_
" " W. C. Clark, Electric light; month of July 110
98
" " Farmers Union, Supplies, Mch 26 to July 11" 5
" " Laumeister & Hanna, Sprinkling Sts to Aug. 1" 30
" " W. Seeborn, Team, 4" of July & work on Culverts 10
60
" " Livermore Gas Light Co., Gas at Hall, to Aug. 1" 5 .
$58
Total bill allowed 343
Trustss Callaghan reported that John Aylward
Streets
had left a ditch at First & "N." Streets, when putting
in the hydrant: and the Marshal was directed
to have the same filled up.
Adjourned -
Attest D. M. Conner.
Town Clerk.
Approved James Beazell
President Board of Town Trustees.
Town Hall, Livermore, Cal ' a,
Aug- 20" 1888
Meeting to receive Assessment Roll.
The Board met at 8 o'clock P.M. Present
Meeting
Trustees Hunter, Jordan and McLeod.
Trustee McLeod was Elected President
pro tem, and stated the object of the meeting
to be, to receive the Assessment List _ or Roll-
for the Current fiscal year-
The Assessment List- or Roll- was
then delivered to the Board, and placed
in the hands of the Town Clerk.
There being no further business
the Board adjourned -
Attest D. M. Conner.
Town Clerk.
Approved James Beazell
President Board of Town Trustees.
Town Hall, Livermore, Cal.,
September 3, 1888
Regular Meeting :
Meeting
The Board was called to order
at 8 o'clock P.M. President Beazell in the chair.
C
Roll
Present Trustees Beazell, Callaghan and MLeod.
Clerk
The Clerk being absent Trustee McLeod was
appointed Clerk pro. tem.
Minutes
The minutes of the regular meeting of
August 6" and of the special meeting of Aug. 20".
1888, were read and approved -
Reports
The report of the Town Marshal for the month
ending Sept 1" was received and placed on file.
Marshal.
The report shows 42 licenses issued for the
$50
month, amounting to $ 337-00. Collected 314.
Amount of fines Collected 8 . 8 .
$50
.00. 322.
License uncollected 6 am't'g to $22.50.
Bills
The following bills were allowed, and
warrants ordered drawn on the Treasurer
for the several amounts, towit:
_
Bill of Pat Coughlan, Salary as Nightwatch for Aug. $70
" " E. D. Murphy " as Marshal, &c. " 60.25
" " C. W. Bradshaw " Ch'f Eng. June 1" to Sept 1" 12.50
_
" " D M Conner " Town Clerk for " 20
_
" " J. H. Talylor Fees as Justice 3
_
" " Norman McLeod Assessment Roll Book 25
_
" " Laumeister & Hanna, Spr'k'lg Sts to Aug. 29" 30
_
" " W. C. Clark Electric Lights for month of Aug. 110.
Total Bills allowed, $330.75.
The warrant in favor of W. C. Clark for $110 for
Bills
Electric lights to be made payable Dec. 10," 1888.
Ordinance
Ordinance No. 51 , fixing the times and place
of meeting of the "Board as a Board of Equalization
was passed by the following vote, Ayes, Trustees
Beazell, Callaghan and McLeod - Noes, None
Trustee Callaghan addressed the Board in regard
Fences
to certain fences being obstructing the Streets.
sidewalks on "M" Streets.
Referred to the Street Committee.
Trustee Callaghan spoke also of the Electric
Lights
lights, and the Clerk was directed to write to
Mr. Clark in regard to the matter.
No other business, and the Board adjourned.
Attest
Town Clerk pro tem.
Approved James Beazell
President Board of Town Trustees -
Town Assessors Office, Livermore, Cal.,
Sept 17", 1888 .
Meeting of the Board of Town Trustees of the Town
of Livermore, as a Board of Equalization.
The Board of Town Trustees of the Town of
Board of Equalization
Livermore, Alameda County, State of California,
met as a Board of Equalization, pursuant to
Sec. No. 18 of the Town Charter of said Town, and to
Ordinance no. 51. passed by said Board on the
3" day of Sept, 1888, Entitled "Ordinance No. 51. An
Ordinance fixing the times and place of Meeting
of the Board of Town Trustees as a Board of Equal-
ization, " and the Notice given thereunder, at 4
o'clock P.M. Sept 17" 1888, at the Assessor's
office in the McLeod Block, Corner of First and
Lizzie Streets said Town of Livermore, to
hear complaints respecting the valuation
of property as fixed by the Town Assessor
for the Current fiscal year, President
James Beazell in the Chair.
Present, Trustees James Beazell, Wendel
Jordan and A. J. McLeod, and Clerk D. M. Conner.
The Board sat until sunset of said day,
No Complaints
and no person appeared to make complaint as
to assessment of property, and no such com-
plaint was made or filed before said Board.
Adjourned to 4 o'clock P. M. on Sept 18", 1888
Attest D. M. Conner,
Town Clerk
Approved James Beazell
President Board of Town Trustees -
439
Assessors Office, Livermore, Cal.,
September 18", 1888 .
The Board met as a Board of Equalization
Equalization
pursuant to adjournment, at 4 o'clock P.M..
President Beazell in the chair; Present.
Trustees Beazell Callaghan and McLeod.
The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
The Board sat until Sunset, and no person
appearing to make complaint as to assessment
No Complaints
of property, and none being made, the Board ad-
journed to 4 o'clock P.M. on September 19", 1888.
Attest D. M. Conner,
Town Clerk
Approved
President Board of Town Trustees
Assessor's Office, Livermore, Cal.,
September 19", 1888.
The Board met pursuant to adjournment
at 4 o'clock P.M. President Beazell in the Chair
Present, Trustees Beazell, McLeod and Jordan
The minutes of the last meeting were read
and approved.
The Board sat until Sunset, and no person
appeared to make complain as to assessment
of property, and no such complaint was made,
and the Board, as a Board of Equalization
adjourned sine die.-
Attest D. M. Conner,
Town Clerk
Approved James Beazell
President Board of Town Trustees
Town Hall, Livermore, Cal 'a,
October 1", 1888 .
Regular Meeting.
The Board was called to order at 8
Meeting
o'clock P.M. President Beazell in the chair.
Present, Trustees Beazell, Hunter, Jordan and McLeod.
Roll
Minutes
The Minutes of the regular meeting of September
3," 1888 were read and approved.
The Marshal presented his report for September
Reports
showing the following licenses issued viz:
$$ $$$$$50
9@ 16 - 5@ 7 - 8@4 - 1@ 51 - 1@26 - 1@3 - 5@2
Marshal
50
total $316 Uncollected: Nos. 582-590-632 and
50
635= $19- Amount Collected $297
30$80
Amount of fines collected 31 = 328
Received and placed of file.
The Clerk presented his Monthly report
Clerk
showing licenses issued as follows viz:
$" "50 $$
9@ 16- 1@"13- 5@ 7- 8@4- 1@$3- 5@$2- 1@ 51- 1@26
50
Total - $316 - Rec'd and placed on file.
Trustee Hunter reported that he had spoken
Hunter
to F_ Grassi about the obstruction on "M"
Sts, and he had agreed to remove the same-
Trustee Callaghan Entered and took his seat in
the Board -
The following bills were presented, allowed,
Bills
after due Examination, and warrants ordered
drawn for the several amounts, viz:
Bill of P. Coghlan, Salary as Nightwatch for Sept, $70 -
" " E. D. Murphy " Marshal, meals, &c, " 80.25.
" " D. M. Conner " as Town Clerk, " " 20.
" " J. H. Taylor, fees as Justice Peace " " 33 -
" " Livermore Gas Light Co. Gas at Hall, Aug. & Sept 13.20
" " W. E. Secham, work on Sts in " 2.50
" " W. C. Clark, for Electric lights for " 110 - .
Total Bills allowed $328.95
The bills of Norman McLeod for making Assessment
and for Extra help in making same, for $50 Each, were
laid on the table till the next meeting.
Trustee Callaghan objected to allowing the bill
Callaghan
for Electric lights, on the ground that the lights were
not up to the standard called for in the contract, and
on his motion, seconded by Trustee Jordan, a Committee
Consisting of Trustees Callaghan, Hunter and McLeod
was appointed by the chair, to procure an Expert
to Examine the lights and report to the Board.
On motion of Trustee Hunter, seconded by Trustee
Tax levy
Jordan , the following resolution was adopted, viz:
"Resolved: That the rate of taxation to be levied
upon the assessment valuation of all the taxable
property, real and personal, within the Town of Liver-
more, for the fiscal year 1888-9, is hereby fixed
at fifty cents on Each $100 of said assessment
valuation, and that such tax levy is hereby made."
All the Trustees voting aye -
The draft of an Ordinance, No. 52, Entitled, "An
Ordinance
ordinance fixing the rate of taxation for the fiscal
year 1888-9," was presented by the Ord. Committee
and on Motion of Trustee Jordan, Seconded by
Trustee Callaghan, was adopted by a unanimous
vote of the Board. Said Ordinance was in the
same language as the above resolution -
Justice Taylor addressed the Board rela-
Health -
tive to the Health office -
Adjourned -
Attest D. M. Conner,
Town Clerk -
Approved James Beazell
President Board of Town Trustees -
Town Hall, Livermore, Cal.,
Nov. 5", 1888
Regular Meeting.
Meeting
The Board was called to order at 8 o'clock
P.M. President Beazell in the chair
Present, a full Board.
Roll
Minutes
The minutes of the regular meeting of Oct. 1" 88
were read and approved, as read.
There not being sufficient money collected to pay
Bills
the bills presented, all bills were laid on the
table till Thursday Evening, the 8" inst. and it was
decided that when the Board adjourned it ad-
journ to that Evening.
Trustee Callaghan from the Committee to
Electric Lights
procure as Expert to Examine the Electric
lights, reported that they had not succeeded in
obtaining the services of an Expert, and the
Committee was granted further time.
The matter of Mr. Clark's transfer of the Electric
light plant came up. and was laid over till Thursday.
A proposition to furnish water for the
Water
use of the Town and for domestic purposes
was received from Laumeister & Hanna
and was referred to the Committee of the Whole,
to report at the next regular meeting.
Adjourned to Thursday Evening the 8" inst.
Attest D. M. Conner,
Town Clerk.
Approved James Beazell
President Board of Town Trustees.
Town Hall, Livermore, Cal.,
Nov. 8", 1888
Adjourned Meeting.
The Board was called to order at 7.30 P.M.
Meeting
President Beazell in the chair. Present, Trustees
Beazell Hunter and Jordan.
Reports
The Marshall presented his Monthly Report, Show-
ing as follows; Licenses received for the Month: 11
@ $16 - 1@ 8 - 3@ 7 - 4@ 4 - 2@ 3 - 4@ 250 total 25, amounting
to $237-50- Uncollected, Nos. 590-632-632-635-649-656-
664-668 and 669, amounting to $ 5450. Am't Collected, $183-
Report received and placed on file.
The following bills were Examined and approved
Bills
by the Finance Committee, allowed by the Board, and
Warrants ordered drawn on the Treasurer for the
several amounts, viz:
Bill of P. Coghlan, Salary as Night watch for Oct. &c $ 7300
" E. D. Murphy " Marshal, Meals &c, " 6975
" D. M. Conner " Town Clerk " 2000
" J. H. Taylor, fees as Town Justice " 2100
" Carl Ben, for painting Engine House door, June, 350
Total bills allowed $ 18725
"
The Bills of the Livermore Gas Light Co., Norman
Over
McLeod, and W. C. Clark, were laid on the table till the
next regular meeting.
Adjourned to Tuesday Evening the 13" inst at 7.30 P.M.
Attest D. M. Conner,
Town Clerk.
Approved James Beazell
President Board of Town Trustees.
Town Hall, Livermore, Cal ' a,
Nov. 13", 1888
No meeting, and no members present.
Attest, D. M. Conner
Town Clerk
Town Hall, Livermore, Cal ' a.
Dec. 3", 1888
Meeting
Regular Meeting.
The Board was called to order
at 8 o'clock P.M. by President Be4azell; Present
Trustees Beazell, Callaghan, Hunter, Jordan & McLeod.
Roll
Minutes
The minutes of the regular meeting of Nov. 5"
and the adjourned meeting of Nov. 8" ult., were
read and approved.
C. W. Bradshaw, Chief Engineer Fire Dept, pre-
Reports
sented his half yearly report for the 6 months
of Officers
Ending Dec. 3", 1888, as follows, viz:
Ch'f Engr
Fifty men; property same as last report; Five fires
Cause unknown: damage $50 = recommends that
the Hook and Ladder Truck and Ladders be repaired and painted
and one Extension Ladder purchased - Placed on file.
Marshal
The Town Marshal presented his report showing
the number and amount of licenses received from
the Clerk for the month Ending Dec. 3", 1888, amount
collected, &c. as follows :
Total No. rec'd, 47: amt. $368; uncollected $21;
Collected, $ 347; taxes collected $300; fines col-
lected, $21 = total collected for the month, $668.
Licenses uncollected, No. 661-691-683, 701-711-719.
Report rec'd and placed on file.
The Town Clerk presented his report of licenses
Clerk -
issued to the Marshal for the month Ending Dec. 3",
as follows : 12@ $16; 2@ $10; 6@ $7 : 3@ $5: 16@ $4,
50
1@ $3, and 4@ $2 = total, 44, amounting to $346.
The discrepancy between in the No. and amount of licenses
as shown in the two reports was Explained by the fact
that the Clerk delivered to the Marshal several
licenses signed and sealed, to be filled out as
occasion required. Report placed of file -
The proposition of Laumeister & Hanna to furn-
Water
ish water for municipal and other purposes.
was reported back from Committee of the Whole
with the recommendation that no action be taken at
present, and the matter was laid on the table for 2 months.
The Committee on Electric light Expert was granted
Light
further time.
The following Bills were presented, Examined and
Bills
approved by the Finance Committee, allowed by the
Board, and warrants ordered drawn for the several amounts:
00
Bill of P. Coghlan, Salary as Night-watch for Nov $ 70
75
" E. D. Murphy " " Marshal, Meals &c, " 66
" D. M. Conner " " Town Clerk " 20--
" J. H. Taylor fees " Justice Nov. 7 to 27", 15--
50
" C. W. Bradshaw salary " Ch'f Engr' Aug. 31 to Nov, 30," 12
" Norman McLeod " as Assessor for 1888-9 50 --
" " " Extra help as " " " 50 --
" City Transfer Co. work on Culverts on Sts Oct 6" Nv,17," 5 --
98
" Farmers' Union, supplies, Aug - 29" to Nov. 6" 7
" W. C. Clark, Electric light for month of Oct. 110 --
" " " " " " " Nov 110 --
20
" Livermore Gas-light Co. gas at Hall for Oct. 7
20
" " " " " " " " No. 7 .
$
Total bills allowed 533.63
The Bill of the Fire Dept for quarter Ending May 31", $150 --
and " " " " " 6 mos. " Dec. 1" 300 --
25
and Bill of N. B. Holmes for Repr's on Engine, Nov, 21 to Nov 25," 63 .
25
Were laid over until the 17" inst. to $ 513
which time is was decided to adjourn.
John Aylward stated to the Board that as
Protest
a citizen of the town he protested against the al-
lowance of the bills for Electric light as the
light was not according to the contract.
It appeared from Statements of W. W.; Wynn and the Marshal
that Wynn had been assessed twice on the same
Rebate of Taxes
50
property - $22 on Each assessment, which had been paid
and on motion a warrant was ordered drawn on the Treasurer
50
in his favor for $22. Adjourned to Dec17', 1888.
Attest D. M. Conner, Town Clerk.
Approved
President Board of Town Trustees.
Town Hall, Livermore, Cal.,
Dec. 17", 1888.
Adjourned Meeting
The Board was called to order
at 7.30 P. M. by President Beazell, present
Trustees Beazell, Hunter and Jorden_
The President stated the object of the meeting
to be to consider the Bills of the Fire Dept and N. B.
Holmes, and any other business that night properly
come before the Board.
The Bills of the Fire Dept for the quarter ending May 31
and 6 months ending Dec. 1", for $150- and $300 res-
pectively, and of N. B. Holmes for reprs' and materials on
25
Engine from Nov, 21" 87 to Oct 25" 88, for $ 63
were approved by the Finance Committee, allowed
by the Board and Warrants ordered drawn on the
Treasurer for the several amounts -
25
Total amount of bills allowed $ 513
No further business, and Adjourned for two weeks _
Attest D. M. Conner,
Town Clerk.
Approved James Beazell
President Board of Town Trustees.